windowblind theme wont install
nothing works!
Tuesday, October 11, 2005 by happyboi | Discussion: WindowBlinds
ok, I tried changing the ext. to .wba instead of it being a zip file, but that didn't work, and now I have foxfire and that automatically saves it as a wba but it still wont install, I don't know what to do!
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milksama
Reply #22 Tuesday, October 18, 2005 9:17 AM
Reply #22 Tuesday, October 18, 2005 9:17 AM
If you are otherwise unable to load a windowblinds skin, you can also open up SkinStudio and apply the skin from there. That seems to work every time (there is unfortunately no preview, however).
starkers: I believe this is an issue with certain skins as most seem to be able to load without a problem. Could you paste the information from the "Troubleshooting" section from within the Windowblinds Configuration? Also, Which version of Windowblinds and which version of windows (including service packs) are you running?
-Mike
[Stardock Support]
starkers: I believe this is an issue with certain skins as most seem to be able to load without a problem. Could you paste the information from the "Troubleshooting" section from within the Windowblinds Configuration? Also, Which version of Windowblinds and which version of windows (including service packs) are you running?
-Mike
[Stardock Support]
starkers
Reply #23 Tuesday, October 18, 2005 9:33 AM
Reply #23 Tuesday, October 18, 2005 9:33 AM
Thanks for your prompt reply, Mike....here are the stats you requested.
STATUS : WB+ SRV+ HLP+ UI+
WindowBlinds is installed correctly on this PC.
WindowBlinds appears to be activated on this PC
Your machine supports per pixel borders on WindowBlinds skins.
You have one monitor in total.
(Plug and Play Monitor) 1 is attached to RADEON 9550
'RADEON 9550 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.
I'm running XP Pro SP2.....WB 4.90f[b].002.
STATUS : WB+ SRV+ HLP+ UI+
WindowBlinds is installed correctly on this PC.
WindowBlinds appears to be activated on this PC
Your machine supports per pixel borders on WindowBlinds skins.
You have one monitor in total.
(Plug and Play Monitor) 1 is attached to RADEON 9550
'RADEON 9550 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.
I'm running XP Pro SP2.....WB 4.90f[b].002.
jimkraz
Reply #24 Tuesday, October 18, 2005 9:48 AM
Reply #24 Tuesday, October 18, 2005 9:48 AM
I got Dreamland to work through Skin Studio by renaming to NEW as suggested, saving, then applying through Skin Studio, it now shows in WB5 config window. Jim
milksama
Reply #25 Tuesday, October 18, 2005 12:59 PM
Reply #25 Tuesday, October 18, 2005 12:59 PM
Jim: I'm glad to hear everything is going okay.
starkers: I just installed a Radeon 9550 into the manager of development's machine earlier (who is also running XP Pro sp2). He loaded a PerPixel skin without any trouble.
-Try deleting everything from the C:\Program Files\Stardock\Object Desktop\Windowblinds\ top directory (only files, no folders) then rebooting, reinstalling, and rebooting one more time.
-Mike
[Stardock support]
starkers: I just installed a Radeon 9550 into the manager of development's machine earlier (who is also running XP Pro sp2). He loaded a PerPixel skin without any trouble.
-Try deleting everything from the C:\Program Files\Stardock\Object Desktop\Windowblinds\ top directory (only files, no folders) then rebooting, reinstalling, and rebooting one more time.
-Mike
[Stardock support]
starkers
Reply #26 Wednesday, October 19, 2005 3:31 AM
Reply #26 Wednesday, October 19, 2005 3:31 AM
Thanks Mike, I did as you advised and the problem has been resolved with Explorer needing to close. Display/appearance no longer hangs and will now apply skins if necessary, as in TM also. I'm now using WB 4.90f[b].003, all seems to be working well.
I also have problems with applications hanging, but with several additions to update my system since it was built, it seems that it's the result of inconsistencies with the power supply and will be resolved Friday with a larger unit.
Thanks again for your assistance
I also have problems with applications hanging, but with several additions to update my system since it was built, it seems that it's the result of inconsistencies with the power supply and will be resolved Friday with a larger unit.
Thanks again for your assistance
milksama
Reply #27 Thursday, October 20, 2005 8:54 AM
Reply #27 Thursday, October 20, 2005 8:54 AM
Glad to hear everything's working with Windowblinds. Version 4.90g[b].003 was actually released two days ago.
Inadequate or defective power supplies can cause all sorts of real problems. I usually stick to 400+ Watt units myself (Antec's a good brand).
-Mike
[Stardock Support]
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Reply #21 Tuesday, October 18, 2005 4:10 AM
Also, while I'm here, when applying the 'per pixels' skins, I get a 'Windows Explorer' needs to close window. This causes no actual problems, the system continues to function correctly, and does not occur with the standard blinds as far as I'm aware. Cheers