WindowBlinds 5 Trouble Already =(
Why Wont it Work?!
Tuesday, October 4, 2005 by xxZeroVirusxx | Discussion: WindowBlinds
I just upgraded my WindowBlinds to 5.0. It just put my computer into Windows Classic mode. I restarted. Same thing. I checked troubleshooting, and it gave me this message:
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WindowBlinds 5 BETA Troubleshooting Report:
WindowBlinds is not installed correctly on this PC. If you did not reboot after installing WindowBlinds 5 for the first time, then please reboot and try this again.
Your machine supports per pixel borders on WindowBlinds skins.
If you suffer visible corruption (overbright) on the frames and have a NVIDIA board then please be aware this is a NVIDIA bug. It has been seen on GeForce 4 cards and some FX series cards.
Video Information
You have one monitor in total.
(Gateway VX700) 1 is attached to RADEON 9600 PRO Family (Microsoft Corporation)
'RADEON 9600 PRO SEC Family (Microsoft Corporation)' also exists as device '\\.\DISPLAY2', but is not attached to the desktop.
'NetMeeting driver' also exists as device '\\.\DISPLAYV1', but is not attached to the desktop and is a mirror driver.
'RDPDD Chained DD' also exists as device '\\.\DISPLAYV2', but is not attached to the desktop and is a mirror driver.
PLEASE report all this information when submitting a problem report, especially anything related to per-pixel skinning. We don't know what's in that Dell you bought last July or the notebook the office gave you. Per-pixel skinning requires your drivers to at least claim to support the functions needed for it.
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Isn't installed correctly?! So I uninstalled it, then reinstalled it, and rebooted again. Still, same problem, same message.
By the by, I have Windows XP x64. Is this going to be a problem?
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WindowBlinds 5 BETA Troubleshooting Report:
WindowBlinds is not installed correctly on this PC. If you did not reboot after installing WindowBlinds 5 for the first time, then please reboot and try this again.
Your machine supports per pixel borders on WindowBlinds skins.
If you suffer visible corruption (overbright) on the frames and have a NVIDIA board then please be aware this is a NVIDIA bug. It has been seen on GeForce 4 cards and some FX series cards.
Video Information
You have one monitor in total.
(Gateway VX700) 1 is attached to RADEON 9600 PRO Family (Microsoft Corporation)
'RADEON 9600 PRO SEC Family (Microsoft Corporation)' also exists as device '\\.\DISPLAY2', but is not attached to the desktop.
'NetMeeting driver' also exists as device '\\.\DISPLAYV1', but is not attached to the desktop and is a mirror driver.
'RDPDD Chained DD' also exists as device '\\.\DISPLAYV2', but is not attached to the desktop and is a mirror driver.
PLEASE report all this information when submitting a problem report, especially anything related to per-pixel skinning. We don't know what's in that Dell you bought last July or the notebook the office gave you. Per-pixel skinning requires your drivers to at least claim to support the functions needed for it.
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Isn't installed correctly?! So I uninstalled it, then reinstalled it, and rebooted again. Still, same problem, same message.
By the by, I have Windows XP x64. Is this going to be a problem?
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Jim Latimer
Reply #22 Tuesday, October 4, 2005 5:25 PM
Reply #22 Tuesday, October 4, 2005 5:25 PM
No sweat...installed, works fine. Windows, menus seem snappier than 4.6. HP Pavilion ZV5410 laptop, report follows. Great program guys!!!!
WindowBlinds 5 BETA Troubleshooting Report:
WindowBlinds is installed correctly on this PC.
Your machine supports per pixel borders on WindowBlinds skins.
If you suffer visible corruption (overbright) on the frames and have a NVIDIA board then please be aware this is a NVIDIA bug. It has been seen on GeForce 4 cards and some FX series cards.
Video Information
You have one monitor in total.
(Default Monitor) 1 is attached to NVIDIA GeForce4 440 Go 64M
'NVIDIA GeForce4 440 Go 64M' also exists as device '\\.\DISPLAY2', but is not attached to the desktop.
'NetMeeting driver' also exists as device '\\.\DISPLAYV1', but is not attached to the desktop and is a mirror driver.
'RDPDD Chained DD' also exists as device '\\.\DISPLAYV2', but is not attached to the desktop and is a mirror driver.
WindowBlinds 5 BETA Troubleshooting Report:
WindowBlinds is installed correctly on this PC.
Your machine supports per pixel borders on WindowBlinds skins.
If you suffer visible corruption (overbright) on the frames and have a NVIDIA board then please be aware this is a NVIDIA bug. It has been seen on GeForce 4 cards and some FX series cards.
Video Information
You have one monitor in total.
(Default Monitor) 1 is attached to NVIDIA GeForce4 440 Go 64M
'NVIDIA GeForce4 440 Go 64M' also exists as device '\\.\DISPLAY2', but is not attached to the desktop.
'NetMeeting driver' also exists as device '\\.\DISPLAYV1', but is not attached to the desktop and is a mirror driver.
'RDPDD Chained DD' also exists as device '\\.\DISPLAYV2', but is not attached to the desktop and is a mirror driver.
Pär Åberg
Reply #23 Tuesday, October 4, 2005 5:25 PM
Reply #23 Tuesday, October 4, 2005 5:25 PM
Hmm...
Seems like all of us is suffering the same result.
Too bad... I was sooo looking forward to this release...!
Oh well...
WindowBlinds 5 BETA Troubleshooting Report:
WindowBlinds is not installed correctly on this PC. If you did not reboot after installing WindowBlinds 5 for the first time, then please reboot and try this again.
Your machine supports per pixel borders on WindowBlinds skins.
If you suffer visible corruption (overbright) on the frames and have a NVIDIA board then please be aware this is a NVIDIA bug. It has been seen on GeForce 4 cards and some FX series cards.
Video Information
You have one monitor in total.
(Dell 1905FP (Digital)) 1 is attached to NVIDIA GeForce 6800 Series GPU
'NetMeeting driver' also exists as device '\\.\DISPLAYV1', but is not attached to the desktop and is a mirror driver.
'RDPDD Chained DD' also exists as device '\\.\DISPLAYV2', but is not attached to the desktop and is a mirror driver.
Seems like all of us is suffering the same result.
Too bad... I was sooo looking forward to this release...!
Oh well...
WindowBlinds 5 BETA Troubleshooting Report:
WindowBlinds is not installed correctly on this PC. If you did not reboot after installing WindowBlinds 5 for the first time, then please reboot and try this again.
Your machine supports per pixel borders on WindowBlinds skins.
If you suffer visible corruption (overbright) on the frames and have a NVIDIA board then please be aware this is a NVIDIA bug. It has been seen on GeForce 4 cards and some FX series cards.
Video Information
You have one monitor in total.
(Dell 1905FP (Digital)) 1 is attached to NVIDIA GeForce 6800 Series GPU
'NetMeeting driver' also exists as device '\\.\DISPLAYV1', but is not attached to the desktop and is a mirror driver.
'RDPDD Chained DD' also exists as device '\\.\DISPLAYV2', but is not attached to the desktop and is a mirror driver.
Brokensquare
Reply #24 Tuesday, October 4, 2005 5:25 PM
Reply #24 Tuesday, October 4, 2005 5:25 PM
Hey, I took what I could get! yes, on 32 bit sp2...no reboot...postings seem to indicate no use...
xxZeroVirusxx
Reply #25 Tuesday, October 4, 2005 5:27 PM
Reply #25 Tuesday, October 4, 2005 5:27 PM
Now I don't even see anything in common with people. Just a side note, it was listed that someone had a Radeon 9800 PRO and it didn't work. Mine is the same. But I'm also on 64-bit, so what do I know.
Oh, just so you all know, I reverted back to the old, stable 4.6 version. I still have that Arrow theme. It looks pretty sweet, even without the transparency. Problem on the bottom right (the system tray), but other than that it's pretty spectacular. Oh, and no glow
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Oh, just so you all know, I reverted back to the old, stable 4.6 version. I still have that Arrow theme. It looks pretty sweet, even without the transparency. Problem on the bottom right (the system tray), but other than that it's pretty spectacular. Oh, and no glow
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Brokensquare
Reply #26 Tuesday, October 4, 2005 5:28 PM
Reply #26 Tuesday, October 4, 2005 5:28 PM
xxZeroVirusxx - wife got tired of new comp every year, so this is it for awhile!
xxZeroVirusxx
Reply #27 Tuesday, October 4, 2005 5:28 PM
Reply #27 Tuesday, October 4, 2005 5:28 PM
Broken, did you reboot a first time? If not, definitely reboot. It's a "_MUST_."
xxZeroVirusxx
Reply #28 Tuesday, October 4, 2005 5:29 PM
Reply #28 Tuesday, October 4, 2005 5:29 PM
If I had to choose between a new compy and a new wife...
Haha, I'm just kidding =P. But I'm still serious about rebooting =P.
Haha, I'm just kidding =P. But I'm still serious about rebooting =P.
jimkraz
Reply #29 Tuesday, October 4, 2005 5:29 PM
Reply #29 Tuesday, October 4, 2005 5:29 PM
So far, all is OK, I have a pentium 4, 2.53ghz, NVidia FX5200, 128meg graphics card, 512 ram, I am running ARROW skin, looks good, took a bit for WindowBlinds to pick up all my skins, looks like New skins are working ok, so far, have not as yet tried out on older skins, getting a bit late, will try a few in the morning, but remember guys, it is BETA. Jim
xxZeroVirusxx
Reply #30 Tuesday, October 4, 2005 5:30 PM
Reply #30 Tuesday, October 4, 2005 5:30 PM
NVIDIA GeForce4 440 <--- I believe that is what one of my brothers' has. Which means that his troubleshooting specs are nearly one for one the same as Jim Latimer--who actually has it working. Mind boggling, isn't it?
Septimus
Reply #32 Tuesday, October 4, 2005 5:33 PM
Reply #32 Tuesday, October 4, 2005 5:33 PM
Well just to be different, I wanted to say thanks for this release and it's working perfectly.
Running ATI X850XT PCI-X w/ Catalyst 5.9.
Running ATI X850XT PCI-X w/ Catalyst 5.9.
xxZeroVirusxx
Reply #33 Tuesday, October 4, 2005 5:36 PM
Reply #33 Tuesday, October 4, 2005 5:36 PM
The sooner anyone from Stardock could just mention a few possible problems and/or (preferably) solutions, that would be great. I know I can't expect a simple solution because I've got x64, but there are other folks out there who still need help. And I'd still like to know when WB5 for x64 will be released .
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NightTrainthedark
Reply #35 Tuesday, October 4, 2005 5:40 PM
Reply #35 Tuesday, October 4, 2005 5:40 PM
Finally back to 4.6 after some complications uninstalling. Everything is ok now. Let me now when the water is safe again. 
AbrahamLincoln
Reply #36 Tuesday, October 4, 2005 5:42 PM
Reply #36 Tuesday, October 4, 2005 5:42 PM
Installation & Reboot went fine.
All new Skins and Features seem to work.
BUT my rundll32.exe always crashed (right after reboot & when i try to access my display properties).
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WindowBlinds 5 BETA Troubleshooting Report:
WindowBlinds is installed correctly on this PC.
Your machine supports per pixel borders on WindowBlinds skins.
If you suffer visible corruption (overbright) on the frames and have a NVIDIA board then please be aware this is a NVIDIA bug. It has been seen on GeForce 4 cards and some FX series cards.
Video Information
You have one monitor in total.
(Plug und Play-Monitor) 1 is attached to RADEON X800 PRO
'RADEON X800 PRO Secondary' also exists as device '\\.\DISPLAY2', but is not attached to the desktop.
'NetMeeting driver' also exists as device '\\.\DISPLAYV1', but is not attached to the desktop and is a mirror driver.
'RDPDD Chained DD' also exists as device '\\.\DISPLAYV2', but is not attached to the desktop and is a mirror driver.
PLEASE report all this information when submitting a problem report, especially anything related to per-pixel skinning. We don't know what's in that Dell you bought last July or the notebook the office gave you. Per-pixel skinning requires your drivers to at least claim to support the functions needed for it.
All new Skins and Features seem to work.
BUT my rundll32.exe always crashed (right after reboot & when i try to access my display properties).
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WindowBlinds 5 BETA Troubleshooting Report:
WindowBlinds is installed correctly on this PC.
Your machine supports per pixel borders on WindowBlinds skins.
If you suffer visible corruption (overbright) on the frames and have a NVIDIA board then please be aware this is a NVIDIA bug. It has been seen on GeForce 4 cards and some FX series cards.
Video Information
You have one monitor in total.
(Plug und Play-Monitor) 1 is attached to RADEON X800 PRO
'RADEON X800 PRO Secondary' also exists as device '\\.\DISPLAY2', but is not attached to the desktop.
'NetMeeting driver' also exists as device '\\.\DISPLAYV1', but is not attached to the desktop and is a mirror driver.
'RDPDD Chained DD' also exists as device '\\.\DISPLAYV2', but is not attached to the desktop and is a mirror driver.
PLEASE report all this information when submitting a problem report, especially anything related to per-pixel skinning. We don't know what's in that Dell you bought last July or the notebook the office gave you. Per-pixel skinning requires your drivers to at least claim to support the functions needed for it.
Nick Blade
Reply #37 Tuesday, October 4, 2005 5:47 PM
Reply #37 Tuesday, October 4, 2005 5:47 PM
i came here to see if anybody else was haveing a problem and i see i'm not alone. computer looks like i'm at work on the in house network! classic is okay but i would like to use my new skin and get the glowing image set right. please get this fixed guys. beta tests are tough enough when theres a small problem but this is a big one! hehehe
have some one put the coffee on, it's going to be a long night!
trouble shooting info for my unit...
WindowBlinds is installed correctly on this PC.
Your machine supports per pixel borders on WindowBlinds skins.
If you suffer visible corruption (overbright) on the frames and have a NVIDIA board then please be aware this is a NVIDIA bug. It has been seen on GeForce 4 cards and some FX series cards.
Video Information
You have one monitor in total.
(Plug and Play Monitor) 1 is attached to ALL-IN-WONDER 9200 SERIES
'ALL-IN-WONDER 9200 SERIES - Secondary' also exists as device '\\.\DISPLAY2', but is not attached to the desktop.
'NetMeeting driver' also exists as device '\\.\DISPLAYV1', but is not attached to the desktop and is a mirror driver.
'RDPDD Chained DD' also exists as device '\\.\DISPLAYV2', but is not attached to the desktop and is a mirror driver.
PLEASE report all this information when submitting a problem report, especially anything related to per-pixel skinning. We don't know what's in that Dell you bought last July or the notebook the office gave you. Per-pixel skinning requires your drivers to at least claim to support the functions needed for it.
have some one put the coffee on, it's going to be a long night!
trouble shooting info for my unit...
WindowBlinds is installed correctly on this PC.
Your machine supports per pixel borders on WindowBlinds skins.
If you suffer visible corruption (overbright) on the frames and have a NVIDIA board then please be aware this is a NVIDIA bug. It has been seen on GeForce 4 cards and some FX series cards.
Video Information
You have one monitor in total.
(Plug and Play Monitor) 1 is attached to ALL-IN-WONDER 9200 SERIES
'ALL-IN-WONDER 9200 SERIES - Secondary' also exists as device '\\.\DISPLAY2', but is not attached to the desktop.
'NetMeeting driver' also exists as device '\\.\DISPLAYV1', but is not attached to the desktop and is a mirror driver.
'RDPDD Chained DD' also exists as device '\\.\DISPLAYV2', but is not attached to the desktop and is a mirror driver.
PLEASE report all this information when submitting a problem report, especially anything related to per-pixel skinning. We don't know what's in that Dell you bought last July or the notebook the office gave you. Per-pixel skinning requires your drivers to at least claim to support the functions needed for it.
Woodbridge
Reply #38 Tuesday, October 4, 2005 5:47 PM
Reply #38 Tuesday, October 4, 2005 5:47 PM
WindowBlinds 5 BETA Troubleshooting Report:
WindowBlinds is installed correctly on this PC.
Your machine supports per pixel borders on WindowBlinds skins.
If you suffer visible corruption (overbright) on the frames and have a NVIDIA board then please be aware this is a NVIDIA bug. It has been seen on GeForce 4 cards and some FX series cards.
Video Information
You have one monitor in total.
(LG FLATRON L1950S) 1 is attached to NVIDIA GeForce 6800 GT -=[DHzer0point]=-
'NetMeeting driver' also exists as device '\\.\DISPLAYV1', but is not attached to the desktop and is a mirror driver.
'RDPDD Chained DD' also exists as device '\\.\DISPLAYV2', but is not attached to the desktop and is a mirror driver.
Forceware driver version 81.82, was on the 78.01 version, same overbright top and bottom frame boarders, ghosting in the taskbar etc. aka the nvidia bugs but on a new card.
Will wait for the next version
WindowBlinds is installed correctly on this PC.
Your machine supports per pixel borders on WindowBlinds skins.
If you suffer visible corruption (overbright) on the frames and have a NVIDIA board then please be aware this is a NVIDIA bug. It has been seen on GeForce 4 cards and some FX series cards.
Video Information
You have one monitor in total.
(LG FLATRON L1950S) 1 is attached to NVIDIA GeForce 6800 GT -=[DHzer0point]=-
'NetMeeting driver' also exists as device '\\.\DISPLAYV1', but is not attached to the desktop and is a mirror driver.
'RDPDD Chained DD' also exists as device '\\.\DISPLAYV2', but is not attached to the desktop and is a mirror driver.
Forceware driver version 81.82, was on the 78.01 version, same overbright top and bottom frame boarders, ghosting in the taskbar etc. aka the nvidia bugs but on a new card.
Will wait for the next version
sandpiperw
Reply #40 Tuesday, October 4, 2005 5:48 PM
Reply #40 Tuesday, October 4, 2005 5:48 PM
Having no problems on HP laptop.New skins look good no great. Old skins working fine. Thanks this is really great. Hope the bugs get fixed for everyone. 
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Reply #21 Tuesday, October 4, 2005 5:24 PM