Convert a Window Blinds skin to StyleXP?
Monday, January 19, 2004 by NoFlow | Discussion: WinCustomize Talk
Hey, I was just wondering if it was possible to convert a skin for Window blinds to a skin for StyleXP. Windowblinds gives me alot of problems with my comp, so i cant use it anymore. If it is possible, can someone convert this skin: https://www.wincustomize.com/skins.asp?searchtext=media+monks&sort=updatedate&order=Descending&library=1 To a skin for stylexp for me? or atleast tell me how to? Thanks in advance.
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NoFlow
Reply #23 Tuesday, January 20, 2004 4:51 PM
Reply #23 Tuesday, January 20, 2004 4:51 PM
wow, you wrote alot since the last time I was able to check back. To answer one of your questions, I am using windows xp with the sp added as an update. And I believe the patch you are refering to was installed when I bought this computer, because the company I bought it from mentioned something, but I didnt know wth they were talkin about at the time so I dont remember exactly, but since I still have all the discs that came with my comp, i will go look for it and re-install it anyway. As far as cleaning the registry, Norton has some checker that comes up every so often that cleans it automaticly for me, I cant remember the name of it off the top of my head though. I am still confused as to why it seems windowblinds is triggering these problems.... like i've said, my computer runs fine untill I've had windowblinds installed for a little bit.
NoFlow
Reply #24 Tuesday, January 20, 2004 4:54 PM
Reply #24 Tuesday, January 20, 2004 4:54 PM
Oh, and pictoratus. What do you mean by "Now the other way around is a different story. "
eieio
Reply #25 Tuesday, January 20, 2004 4:56 PM
SkinStudio will convert MSStyles to WindowBlind skins.
Reply #25 Tuesday, January 20, 2004 4:56 PM
| #24 by Citizen NoFlow - 1/20/2004 4:54:06 PM |
SkinStudio will convert MSStyles to WindowBlind skins.
IPlural
Reply #26 Tuesday, January 20, 2004 8:15 PM
Reply #26 Tuesday, January 20, 2004 8:15 PM
just an update, I'm still working on a Logo I have to finish by tonight (for various reason it seems everything ends up being at the last moment as far as changes go 
but I am going to work on seeing what more I can find out about possible driver conflits. I do not sleep all that much and it will give me something to keep me busy for a while, my brain doesn't seem to kick in until after being awake for 14 - 16 hours )
oh, let me know when you've done an un-install of Windowblinds, cleaned the registry, optimized it then rebooted and re-installed WindowBlinds.
Norton does not work as well as the one that comes with System Mechanic.
This is my learned opinion about Norton and some will argue against it but then again I work with many utilities and applications testing them for stability in cross platform networking enviroments on a professional level so I tend to pick out what I find works best in most instances and stick with it as does everyone else.
anyway...
If you run Nortons Registry Utilities and then run System Mechanics registry cleaner and optimizer afterward I bet you will find a number of things still not quiet right with your registry that Norton missed or ignored with trying to be safe about it's work...
but I am going to work on seeing what more I can find out about possible driver conflits. I do not sleep all that much and it will give me something to keep me busy for a while, my brain doesn't seem to kick in until after being awake for 14 - 16 hours )oh, let me know when you've done an un-install of Windowblinds, cleaned the registry, optimized it then rebooted and re-installed WindowBlinds.
Norton does not work as well as the one that comes with System Mechanic.
This is my learned opinion about Norton and some will argue against it but then again I work with many utilities and applications testing them for stability in cross platform networking enviroments on a professional level so I tend to pick out what I find works best in most instances and stick with it as does everyone else.
anyway...
If you run Nortons Registry Utilities and then run System Mechanics registry cleaner and optimizer afterward I bet you will find a number of things still not quiet right with your registry that Norton missed or ignored with trying to be safe about it's work...
davad70
Reply #27 Tuesday, January 20, 2004 9:36 PM
Reply #27 Tuesday, January 20, 2004 9:36 PM
NoFlow...
A very talented .msstyle skinner attempted to port this skin after I gave him permission. He ported it, but decided to scrap it because working within the limitations of .msstyles made the skin lose too much of what made it special.
No titlebar text background...
No animation...
No text mouseovers for titlebar buttons..
Etc...
Etc...
I'm glad you like the skin enough to want to try, but it's just not worth the effort.
A very talented .msstyle skinner attempted to port this skin after I gave him permission. He ported it, but decided to scrap it because working within the limitations of .msstyles made the skin lose too much of what made it special.
No titlebar text background...
No animation...
No text mouseovers for titlebar buttons..
Etc...
Etc...
I'm glad you like the skin enough to want to try, but it's just not worth the effort.
IPlural
Reply #28 Tuesday, January 20, 2004 10:36 PM
Reply #28 Tuesday, January 20, 2004 10:36 PM
Davad70: Hope you had a great Christmas and an even better New Year
Frogboy
Reply #30 Tuesday, January 20, 2004 11:12 PM
Reply #30 Tuesday, January 20, 2004 11:12 PM
Hi NoFlow, could you let us knwo what problems you've run into with WindowBlinds. We would be very interested in working to solve them for you.
kona0197
Reply #31 Tuesday, January 20, 2004 11:21 PM
from the big man himself.
Reply #31 Tuesday, January 20, 2004 11:21 PM
| Hi NoFlow, could you let us knwo what problems you've run into with WindowBlinds. We would be very interested in working to solve them for you. |
from the big man himself.
-daVo-
Reply #32 Wednesday, January 21, 2004 9:34 AM
Reply #32 Wednesday, January 21, 2004 9:34 AM
I've always heard that ATI's worked better with pentium systems and Nvidia Cards ran better with AMD's. I'm by no means an expert but I can say from my own experience that Norton Utilities SUCK. (except for their antivirus) Actually I've found that my systemworks disks do make GREAT coasters. 
My money is on Norton being the problem.
My money is on Norton being the problem.
NoFlow
Reply #33 Wednesday, January 21, 2004 12:37 PM
Reply #33 Wednesday, January 21, 2004 12:37 PM
Hey davad70, thanks for replying yourself, being as I just started posting here, I wasnt sure if you were still an active member or not, so I didnt bother trying to contact you personaly. Hopefully I will no longer need it converted anyway, LP seems to be trying very hard to narrow down my problem, and I appreciate it. I have uninstaled WB, cleaned my reg., then re-installed WB like LP suggested, and things seem to be working fine for now, hopefully they will stay that way. Thanks to all who helped, I appreciate it!
NoFlow
Reply #34 Wednesday, January 21, 2004 12:55 PM
Reply #34 Wednesday, January 21, 2004 12:55 PM
hey, also, davad70, if you ever feel like redoing the media monks skin, it lets say..... a dark blue? *wink wink* I am sure people would love it as much as I and tons of others loved the previous one.
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Reply #21 Tuesday, January 20, 2004 2:31 PM