Problem with latest Window Blinds Beta
Tuesday, August 31, 2004 by StageMan | Discussion: WinCustomize Talk
I just downloaded the latest Beta of Window Blinds and I am having a problem with the start menu. Basically I can see the first level of programs just fine, but if I open one of the sub levels, there is no text. I've tried many different skins all with the same result. As soon as I unload window blinds, everything is happy again. Where should I report bugs?
Thanks.
Thanks.
[email protected]
Reply #2 Tuesday, August 31, 2004 11:47 AM
Reply #2 Tuesday, August 31, 2004 11:47 AM
We've seen a couple reports of this, trying to track it down.
GreenReaper
Reply #3 Tuesday, August 31, 2004 11:47 AM
Reply #3 Tuesday, August 31, 2004 11:47 AM
There appears to be a problem with some menus for some people - this has been reported on the newsgroups as well.
[email protected]
Reply #4 Tuesday, August 31, 2004 12:39 PM
Reply #4 Tuesday, August 31, 2004 12:39 PM
ServicePack 1 or 2 or none? What video card? Hyperpaint on or off? Does it happen with Blackcomb? Menus set to fade or scroll? Menu shadows on? Menu borders on?
Luis Gomez Gonzales
Reply #5 Tuesday, August 31, 2004 1:42 PM
Reply #5 Tuesday, August 31, 2004 1:42 PM
Sp2, Radeon 9600 (ATI 4.8 drivers), Hyperpaint or not, Blackcomb and all I use, Menu borders on. I do not know where to change for menus fade, scroll and shadows.
EventHorizon
Reply #6 Tuesday, August 31, 2004 2:44 PM
Reply #6 Tuesday, August 31, 2004 2:44 PM
No problem here... 
Then again I dont have SP2...
Then again I dont have SP2...
Halluci
Reply #7 Tuesday, August 31, 2004 4:29 PM
Reply #7 Tuesday, August 31, 2004 4:29 PM
ive got the same problem... tried with several skins...hyperpaint on and off, only see the menu shadow..
Halluci
Reply #8 Tuesday, August 31, 2004 4:30 PM
Reply #8 Tuesday, August 31, 2004 4:30 PM
shadows, fade, and scroll on and off don't make a difference either ...sp2 here as well
mickboni
Reply #9 Tuesday, August 31, 2004 5:57 PM
Reply #9 Tuesday, August 31, 2004 5:57 PM
Same problem here. It started with WB 4.39c[rc].002. The surprising thing is that even if you restore WB to an earlier build or last stable release the problem remains. The "All Programs" menu is skinned but the menu does not appear whether by pausing over or clicking. Even if you change skin, the fault is not rectified. Like StageMan, WB has to be unloaded for the start panel to work correctly. The Start Menu items in the Documents and Settings Folder for each user appears correct. If you adjust visual settings for best appearance, the shadow under menus can be seen but not the menu itself, i.e, the shadow without the menu. On adjusting visual settings for best performance the conflictive all programs menus does appear fine. Despite enabling/disabling basic settings and User Overides in WB Configuration the menu in question is nowhere to be seen. Ciao...
WindowsXP(Home Ed)SP2 IntelP4 CPU 3.2GHz 1.5GB RAM
Display: ASUS V9529 V61.21 256MB AGP8X
WindowsXP(Home Ed)SP2 IntelP4 CPU 3.2GHz 1.5GB RAM
Display: ASUS V9529 V61.21 256MB AGP8X
bmetelsky
Reply #10 Tuesday, August 31, 2004 6:13 PM
Reply #10 Tuesday, August 31, 2004 6:13 PM
Seems there is an update on SD Central now that fixes the problem - at least for me....
I had to uninstall windowblinds first and then install the newest build. All is fine after a reboot.
I had to uninstall windowblinds first and then install the newest build. All is fine after a reboot.
Fuzzy Logic
Reply #11 Tuesday, August 31, 2004 7:15 PM
Reply #11 Tuesday, August 31, 2004 7:15 PM
Yep, that's what I did. Uninstalled WB, reboot, install the update, reboot. All is well 
Plop2
Reply #12 Tuesday, August 31, 2004 8:33 PM
Reply #12 Tuesday, August 31, 2004 8:33 PM
This happened to me right after I installed SP2 
The installation of SP2 really messed with my video drivers as well but I removed and reinstalled those with the same results.
I uninstalled WB and reinstalled the non beta version and all is well now.
If this helps to remedy the problem my specs are
WinXP SP2
P4 3.2 Ghz
1 Gig Ram
Nvidia Geforce 6800GT 256 Meg 61.77 drivers
The installation of SP2 really messed with my video drivers as well but I removed and reinstalled those with the same results.I uninstalled WB and reinstalled the non beta version and all is well now.
If this helps to remedy the problem my specs are
WinXP SP2
P4 3.2 Ghz
1 Gig Ram
Nvidia Geforce 6800GT 256 Meg 61.77 drivers
_Of_Gilead
Reply #13 Wednesday, September 1, 2004 12:05 AM
Reply #13 Wednesday, September 1, 2004 12:05 AM
Had the same problem but the newest release just fixed it for me. 
StageMan
Reply #14 Wednesday, September 1, 2004 2:32 AM
Reply #14 Wednesday, September 1, 2004 2:32 AM
SP2, Radeon 9800 Pro. I back tracked to the last stable version and things are better. I'll try to grab the latest ATI drivers tomorrow and reinstall the beta and report.
mickboni
Reply #15 Wednesday, September 1, 2004 3:42 AM
Reply #15 Wednesday, September 1, 2004 3:42 AM
Followed bmetelsky's solution and all is well.
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Reply #1 Tuesday, August 31, 2004 11:38 AM