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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Drakknar
Reply #42 Tuesday, October 4, 2005 5:51 PM
Reply #42 Tuesday, October 4, 2005 5:51 PM
WindowBlinds 5 BETA Troubleshooting Report:
WindowBlinds is installed correctly on this PC.
Your machine supports per pixel borders on WindowBlinds skins.
Video Information
You have one monitor in total.
(Schermo predefinito) 1 is attached to NVIDIA GeForce 6800
'NVIDIA GeForce 6800' 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.
I have installed WB5 beta, rebooted and found these issues (I'm currently working on Windows XP SP2 (x86), ForceWare 77.77, 2 GB RAM, Athlon64 3500+):
- Various problems and conflicts with WindowFX (right click menus won't draw correctly and sometimes are completely black; random Windows Explorer crashes, windows transitions which don't work, etc.)
- Overbright windows on my GF 6800 128 MB
- Upper and bottom borders of the windows are more bright than the left and right ones
- Sometimes bottom window borders aren't drawn at all
- Sometimes start menu program bar won't refresh properly and already closed windows remains as "ghost" until start menu is used again (i.e. until I click on Start)
- I can't access anymore to Display properties (if I right click on my desktop -> Properties, nothing happens until I unload Windowblinds)
If I find more issues, I'll report them
WindowBlinds is installed correctly on this PC.
Your machine supports per pixel borders on WindowBlinds skins.
Video Information
You have one monitor in total.
(Schermo predefinito) 1 is attached to NVIDIA GeForce 6800
'NVIDIA GeForce 6800' 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.
I have installed WB5 beta, rebooted and found these issues (I'm currently working on Windows XP SP2 (x86), ForceWare 77.77, 2 GB RAM, Athlon64 3500+):
- Various problems and conflicts with WindowFX (right click menus won't draw correctly and sometimes are completely black; random Windows Explorer crashes, windows transitions which don't work, etc.)
- Overbright windows on my GF 6800 128 MB
- Upper and bottom borders of the windows are more bright than the left and right ones
- Sometimes bottom window borders aren't drawn at all
- Sometimes start menu program bar won't refresh properly and already closed windows remains as "ghost" until start menu is used again (i.e. until I click on Start)
- I can't access anymore to Display properties (if I right click on my desktop -> Properties, nothing happens until I unload Windowblinds)
If I find more issues, I'll report them
Fuzzy Logic
Reply #43 Tuesday, October 4, 2005 5:56 PM
Reply #43 Tuesday, October 4, 2005 5:56 PM
I think I'll take a full back-up before upgrading, just to be sure 
rsplitter
Reply #44 Tuesday, October 4, 2005 5:57 PM
Reply #44 Tuesday, October 4, 2005 5:57 PM
I did as https://forums.stardock.com/?ForumID=167&AID=87433 suggested, but to no avail. Seems StarDock rushed things a bit for us patientless users. I'd have rather waited another day for something that worked than something that didn't. But that's me. I hope the problem is fixed soon.
On a side note, I don't have SP2, and I have XP Home.
On a side note, I don't have SP2, and I have XP Home.
siniik
Reply #45 Tuesday, October 4, 2005 6:00 PM
Reply #45 Tuesday, October 4, 2005 6:00 PM
first install of windowblinds 5 gave me the same result as many others here.. right to windows classic theme after reboot.. This is windows xp pro pentium 4 3.ghz ati 9800 pro..
I uninstalled the wb5 and removed everything in the folder except the themes then reinstalled and it worked fine.
looking good!
I uninstalled the wb5 and removed everything in the folder except the themes then reinstalled and it worked fine.
looking good!
xxZeroVirusxx
Reply #46 Tuesday, October 4, 2005 6:02 PM
Reply #46 Tuesday, October 4, 2005 6:02 PM
Could someone else (preferably someone on x64 =P) test out siniik's method and see what happens?
NightTrainthedark
Reply #47 Tuesday, October 4, 2005 6:02 PM
Reply #47 Tuesday, October 4, 2005 6:02 PM
Same result on my laptop as my PC. XP home. It's not my day I guess. Going back to 4.6
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 ATI MOBILITY RADEON X300
'ATI MOBILITY RADEON X300' 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.
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 ATI MOBILITY RADEON X300
'ATI MOBILITY RADEON X300' 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.
drexler
Reply #48 Tuesday, October 4, 2005 6:04 PM
Reply #48 Tuesday, October 4, 2005 6:04 PM
sorry if i can,t tell you my specs. i have a very plain computer. no special video card.it just works.
Brokensquare
Reply #49 Tuesday, October 4, 2005 6:04 PM
Reply #49 Tuesday, October 4, 2005 6:04 PM
Did the same as post #45...works now, but glow effects are not present, ALL kinds of border and button draw problems....IE windows have min/max buttons, but windows explorer doesn't...wbconfig troubleshooting gives same message as others prev. posted...might have to wait on v5 a bit to see if later betas work better...but as someone else said it IS a beta!this is how we all help improve it!
Phoon
Reply #50 Tuesday, October 4, 2005 6:06 PM
Reply #50 Tuesday, October 4, 2005 6:06 PM
Working great for me.. and get this..
Video Card 1: GeForce2MX 64MB
Video Card 2: Geforce4MX 64MB
PIII-800
Dual Monitors..
I thought for sure I would be shafted on this and am amazed that it works.
So far, so good.
Video Card 1: GeForce2MX 64MB
Video Card 2: Geforce4MX 64MB
PIII-800
Dual Monitors..
I thought for sure I would be shafted on this and am amazed that it works.
So far, so good.
Woodbridge
Reply #51 Tuesday, October 4, 2005 6:11 PM
Reply #51 Tuesday, October 4, 2005 6:11 PM
The update thats just been released has fixed all my nvidia problems 
NightTrainthedark
Reply #52 Tuesday, October 4, 2005 6:13 PM
I hate you Duane 
Reply #52 Tuesday, October 4, 2005 6:13 PM
| I thought for sure I would be shafted on this and am amazed that it works. |
I hate you Duane
Nick Blade
Reply #53 Tuesday, October 4, 2005 6:15 PM
Reply #53 Tuesday, October 4, 2005 6:15 PM
backing up what skins i have befor uninstalling. going to try the fresh install and see how that works
xxZeroVirusxx
Reply #54 Tuesday, October 4, 2005 6:17 PM
Reply #54 Tuesday, October 4, 2005 6:17 PM
So the one configuration they said wouldn't work does actually work, =P. Is there any x64-er out there willing to try post #45 please? I would but I'm slightly busy and I can't stand the Windows Classic theme.
DAD_69
Reply #55 Tuesday, October 4, 2005 6:21 PM
Reply #55 Tuesday, October 4, 2005 6:21 PM
I pretty much had the same problems as everybody else, but...
After a total uninstall of "Stardock" produkts, 1 reboot and intalling ONLY WB 5,
I've finally got it to work... well... not smooth as silk, but it's up and running!
Let me tell ya, it looks pretty neat.
Still have problem changing skins, tough!
Keep trying, don't give up!
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.
(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.
After a total uninstall of "Stardock" produkts, 1 reboot and intalling ONLY WB 5,
I've finally got it to work... well... not smooth as silk, but it's up and running!
Let me tell ya, it looks pretty neat.
Still have problem changing skins, tough!
Keep trying, don't give up!
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.
(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.
Drakknar
Reply #56 Tuesday, October 4, 2005 6:26 PM
Reply #56 Tuesday, October 4, 2005 6:26 PM
Ok... I uninstalled WB4 and tried again.
The window rendering issues are solved now and WB5 looks great, however I still experience the start menu problems and I can't access my display property applet.
I'll test WB5 again for incompatibilities with WindowFX and then I'll report here.
I suggest Stardock to write down in WB5 product description in Stardock central that they strongly suggest to remove any previous installed version of WB prior to installing this one
The window rendering issues are solved now and WB5 looks great, however I still experience the start menu problems and I can't access my display property applet.
I'll test WB5 again for incompatibilities with WindowFX and then I'll report here.
I suggest Stardock to write down in WB5 product description in Stardock central that they strongly suggest to remove any previous installed version of WB prior to installing this one
Surj
Reply #57 Tuesday, October 4, 2005 6:26 PM
Reply #57 Tuesday, October 4, 2005 6:26 PM
this thing isnt loving my 6800 ultra in my xps2 laptop 
all kinds of random flukes, and even switching to normal themes after requires i load it a few times. wasnt too bright on my part, shouldve installed this on my play rig, not work horse.
all kinds of random flukes, and even switching to normal themes after requires i load it a few times. wasnt too bright on my part, shouldve installed this on my play rig, not work horse.
xxZeroVirusxx
Reply #58 Tuesday, October 4, 2005 6:32 PM
Reply #58 Tuesday, October 4, 2005 6:32 PM
I've completely uninstalled and erased WB4. I'm trying WB5 again. I'm expecting this not to work and I'm expecting to revert back. Answer to the x64 question after reboot.
xxZeroVirusxx
Reply #59 Tuesday, October 4, 2005 6:36 PM
Reply #59 Tuesday, October 4, 2005 6:36 PM
Of course--still doesn't work. Reverting back to 4.6.
It's good to hear that most people are getting it to work at least slightly better after suggestedf ixes. I just wish SD would release an x64 version.
It's good to hear that most people are getting it to work at least slightly better after suggestedf ixes. I just wish SD would release an x64 version
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Neil Banfield
Reply #60 Tuesday, October 4, 2005 6:38 PM
Reply #60 Tuesday, October 4, 2005 6:38 PM
The beta release of WindowBlinds 5 does NOT support 64 bit windows. No amount of fiddling will get it to work correctly on that OS.
Once we are happy with the beta of WB5, we will build the 64 bit dlls.
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Reply #41 Tuesday, October 4, 2005 5:51 PM