WB problems

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Ok, so whenever I put a skin other than windows classic on, my WB cuts off windows at certain places...you can still expand the window fully, but the actual window it self disappears. It also happens with windows that open (when i save a file, or am prompted to select yes or no, I can never see my coices). Anyone have anycle what's happening? I'm using WB 4.6, and am quite computer illiterate.

Thanks.
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Reply #1 from WinCustomize Forums Top
has it ever worked for you?
Reply #2 from Stardock Forums Top
Nope. I've also tried to reinstall, but to no avail.
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Reply #3 from Stardock Forums Top
can you add a screenshot to your post? Not sure how through the Stardock Forums - but through the WC forums = upload the screenshot to a hosting site (i use photobucket, it's free), copy the http address it creates and paste that into the box that pops up when you click 'image'.
Reply #4 from Stardock Forums Top
Hmmm...I'll try it form here:

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d53/joncab/wbhelp.jpg

You can see that the wb program is cut off (no scroll bat at the bottom), the recycle bin pop-up is cut off half-way down, and messenger cuts off after a certain point.
Reply #5 from Stardock Forums Top
tis odd.
do you also use windowfx?

what dpi is your screen set to?
Reply #6 from Stardock Forums Top
No...Don't use windowfx, and it's set for 1024x768. I've tried resizing though, but that doesn't seem to work either.
Reply #7 from Stardock Forums Top
So would anyone else like to try to help? I really like WB, but am never able to use it because of all the problems it gives me.
Reply #8 from Stardock Forums Top

is your screen set for 96dpi?  I think I read that's what WB works best at.


What operating system including service packs are you using?


So would anyone else like to try to help?


anyone? please?

Reply #9 from Stardock Forums Top
Um...Ya, it's set to 96 dpi, and I'm using XP, but I'm not sure about the service packs.
Reply #10 from Stardock Forums Top

WB:


free version or paid version?


downloaded manually or through the SDC browser?


Have you tried an uninstall / reinstall?

Reply #11 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Please give us a list of your startup items by running <this program>. It would be preferred if you could upload the file to a server and link to it in a response here.

-Mike
[Stardock Support]

Reply #12 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I would like to see a screenshot of this if you would post plz...then we might have a better chance of helping you
Reply #13 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Are you changing the skin setting through "Display Properties" to something other than "Classic"? If you have updated to WB5 (you can check to see for sure what the latest version is by going to "C:\Program Files\Stardock\Object Desktop\WindowBlinds\readme.txt" and at the very top of this text file you will see a heading something like this:

"WindowBlinds 4.96 Beta [11/11/05]
ODNT/Enhanced build for registered users - DO NOT DISTRIBUTE
h**p://forums.stardock.com/?forumid=167"

This is the latest build. If you are changing skins through "Display Properties" with this build, or any Beta build, you should change it back to "Classic" and use the WBConfiguration utility in your System Tray.

If this is not the cause of your problems, a screenshot of what is happening and a detailed expression of what causes this would definately help everyone to troubleshoot and solve your difficulties.
Reply #14 from Stardock Forums Top

I would like to see a screenshot of this if you would post plz


Threi, if you talking about a screenie of what the problem looks like, there's a link in #4 above.


If this is not the cause of your problems, a screenshot of what is happening


presentlies stated ver 4.6 so I don't think it a beta - link to screen shot is in #4 above


 

Reply #15 from Stardock Forums Top
Ok, let me try to address these:
Bichur: It was the free version that I downloaded from here (https://www.stardock.com/products/windowblinds/), and I have tried to uninstall, redownload, anr reinstall, to no avail.

Mike: The program you derected me to isn't there...I'll try looking around for it though.
Reply #16 from Stardock Forums Top

the WB free download link eventually takes you to downloadDOTcom.


can't tell if Mike's link works or not, my employer has the system locked.


I've seen a post with a pic like your screenie but I can't find it and I'm thinking it was about a 1-3 yrs ago.