Published on August 25, 2011 By Island Dog In WinCustomize News

A new update has been released today for WindowBlinds 7.  Current users can update via Impulse or download the beta file from the Stardock store.

Update includes:

  • Improved compatibility with DisplayFusion
  • DirectoryOpus tweaks
  • UIS0 Explorer background fix
  • Improved forward compatibility
  • Various tweaks and fixes

If you are not a WindowBlinds user, now is a great time to start!  WindowBlinds lets you change the look and feel of Windows to one of thousands that are available!

For more info visit the WindowBlinds site - https://www.stardock.com/products/windowblinds/

8-25-2011 2-35-46 PM


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on Aug 26, 2011

OK, Wiz made me change skins and reboot again. Still no problems.   

 

Your computer has a Windows Experience Index base score of 4.9
Your Windows Graphics Experience score is 4.9

WindowBlinds version : WindowBlinds 7.3 (build 306 - Windows 7 Edition) - 64 bit OS

WindowBlinds is installed correctly on this PC
WindowBlinds appears to be activated on this PC
(HP w2338h Wide LCD Monitor) 1 is attached to NVIDIA GeForce GT 220
(HP S2031 Series Wide LCD Monitor) 2 is attached to NVIDIA GeForce GT 220

Wblind.dll      2011/08/24 17:57:20
Wblind64.dll      2011/08/24 17:57:46
Wbsrv.dll      2011/08/24 17:57:56
SevenConfig.exe      2011/08/24 17:59:52
Wbload.exe      2010/09/07 17:02:35
Wbhelp.dll      2010/09/07 17:02:34
Tray.dll           2010/04/01 17:40:19
Wbload.dll           2011/08/24 17:59:25
Screen.exe      2010/05/26 11:18:43

on Aug 26, 2011

I downloaded the update from the Stardock store and it totally messed up my WindowBlinds. Reverted to classic, setting it to Aero messed up the fonts, setting it back to my current skin reverted back to classic. Rebooting did not fix it and WB no longer would load at startup. Did a system restore to get rid of it. Obviously there is a problem with this update. Will wait for a newer version! [e digicons]:')[/e]

on Aug 26, 2011

I thinking waiting until word from ID that the problems have been fixed is the correct thing to do.  Mistakes do happen, unfortunately. 

on Aug 26, 2011

update

I logged-off my PC then came back. when logging back on WB did not work and was not in the System Tray

had to click on desktop shortcut to open WB's then apply Windows Aero then reapply this skin I had. note it does it every time I log-off..

 

WB works just fine if I restart my PC

 

here are 2 screen shots one is LOG-OFF the other is RESTART

 

LOG-OFF


By [URL=http://profile.imageshack.us/user/disturbedcomputer]disturbedcomputer[/URL] at 2011-08-26

 

RESTART


By [URL=http://profile.imageshack.us/user/disturbedcomputer]disturbedcomputer[/URL] at 2011-08-26

 

oh and when I did the log-off I checked WB's setting to see if start with Windows got unchecked but could not find said setting... I don't know if it was removed in an earlier update or this one... and not here for restart either... 

 

@ RedneckDude

RedneckDude
(HP w2338h Wide LCD Monitor) 1 is attached to NVIDIA GeForce GT 220
(HP S2031 Series Wide LCD Monitor) 2 is attached to NVIDIA GeForce GT 220

how did you get your Monitors to show up with their names???

oh and Nice cheap but good graphic card I got the same one well if yours is 1GB ram too...

 

on Aug 26, 2011

I downloaded and installed also from the Stardock Store, big mistake for sure!

 

https://forums.wincustomize.com/411512

 

 

 

on Aug 26, 2011

Is there a changelog we can view? I wonder about this:

"Improved compatibility with DisplayFusion"

 

What was changed?

on Aug 26, 2011

DisturbedComputer
@ RedneckDude

Quoting RedneckDude,
reply 31
(HP w2338h Wide LCD Monitor) 1 is attached to NVIDIA GeForce GT 220
(HP S2031 Series Wide LCD Monitor) 2 is attached to NVIDIA GeForce GT 220

how did you get your Monitors to show up with their names???

oh and Nice cheap but good graphic card I got the same one well if yours is 1GB ram too...

 

 

DC, if you'll go to the website of your monitor maker, and get drivers for your monitors, install them, you'll see the info in WB Config. Also, you'll get updates via windows update for your monitors too.

 

Yes, the 1 gig graphics card. Seems to do what I need it to very well.

 

You're using generic microsoft monitor drivers.   

on Aug 26, 2011

If your ODNT subscription is current (not expired), then you certainly can use Impulse to download and install all updates of the pertinent software.

The store should be used for expired subs or those who for whatever reason do not wish to use Impulse. 

on Aug 26, 2011

Update mucked up windowblinds,uninstalled via  impulse,tried to reinstall with download from wincustomize and would not install,tried to install via impulse an wont do it,gave up  after 20 min of impulse saying installing .

on Aug 26, 2011

Does not make a difference if using Impulse or the store. This version of WB simply is not ready for prime time. It really messed up my system

on Aug 26, 2011

Might be a good idea to remove this update before a bunch of people install it this weekend?

on Aug 26, 2011

I wish someone would make up there mind on Impulse. I keep it for the games, but this crap is getting so annoying, I'm ready to dump the games and Impulse.

 

*JUst tried to update with Impulse and STILL getting the message my registration is not valid. It will not update it and shows my current registraion which I purchased just a few weeks ago. GGGggrrrr!

on Aug 26, 2011
I updated from the download link. Windowblinds was running Jakuta while I ran the update. System wanted a reboot after update.
Things seem to be working right for me so far. I've tried a couple different blinds too.
 
Your computer has a Windows Experience Index base score of 5.3
Your Windows Graphics Experience score is 7

WindowBlinds version : WindowBlinds 7.3 (build 306 - Windows 7 Edition) - 64 bit OS

WindowBlinds is installed correctly on this PC
WindowBlinds appears to be activated on this PC
(Dell 1707FP(Analog)) 1 is attached to NVIDIA GeForce GTS 250
(Dell SR2220L(Digital)) 2 is attached to NVIDIA GeForce GTS 250

Wblind.dll 2011/08/23 15:17:20
Wblind64.dll 2011/08/23 15:17:46
Wbsrv.dll 2011/08/23 15:17:56
SevenConfig.exe 2011/08/23 15:17:52
Wbload.exe 2010/10/20 16:08:35
Wbhelp.dll 2010/10/20 16:08:34
Tray.dll 2009/10/23 20:12:19
Wbload.dll 2010/06/07 15:59:25
Screen.exe 2010/06/07 15:59:43
on Aug 26, 2011

I don't get it. Life treats me backwards then most, (does that make sense?) I use to have issues with various software and when I mentioned it in the forums people thought I had hash brownies for breakfast. I installed the update and my WB could not be working any smoother. Go figure.

on Aug 26, 2011

RedneckDude
DC, if you'll go to the website of your monitor maker, and get drivers for your monitors, install them, you'll see the info in WB Config. Also, you'll get updates via windows update for your monitors too.

Yes, the 1 gig graphics card. Seems to do what I need it to very well.

You're using generic microsoft monitor drivers.

thanks RedneckDude for the info.. I tried to install the Drivers but couldn't so I called Samsung and they said I couldn't because my PC did not need them. that sucks cause I want it to say Samsung SyncMaster 2233SW and not (Generic PnP Monitor)

 

 

UPDATE. it's BAD very very BAD

my reply on # 34 is NO go after I came home and started my PC.  that update screwed my PC up ..

messed up all my Stardock apps had to run down all the reg entries to remove all stardock app cause a lot of them would not find the uninstaller..

so now I have to reinstall them ...  REMOVE THAT BETA UPDATE BEFORE YOU MESS UP OTHERS PC"S

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