WindowBlinds 8.1 update is available now.

Published on March 24, 2015 By Island Dog In WinCustomize News

Today we released the WindowBlinds 8.1 update that includes fixes for skinning issues with Thunderbird, Firefox, Skype and Directory Opus. We also improved support for high DPI displays. View the full changelog.

Visit your Stardock account to download the update. If you don’t already own WindowBlinds now is a great time to check it out. To learn more visit http://bit.ly/1FBxBH2

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emanresu

on Mar 25, 2015

Please note that if the version in WB is shown as incorrect then the install did not take place correctly. The version shown in ODM or any other app is based on the version of the installer, the WB version is based on what the files themselves say. I would recommend against the use of ObjectDesktop Manager at this time as I believe all reports of this behaviour have come from installing via that. Please instead use the standalone installers.

I had the same problem and I don't use Object Desktop Manager. Had to uninstall the old one, reboot, and install the new one.

emanresu

on Mar 25, 2015

Had same problem of FF crashing at launch. Ran in Safe Mode which worked and disabled all extensions. FF now worked. Eventually tracked problem down to Fire IE. Now looking for alternate IE tab - any suggestions ?

I've tried starting with -safe-mode and with -ProfileManager ... made no difference.

emanresu

on Mar 25, 2015

This usually points to something else running which is interfering with WindowBlinds. Do you perhaps have any addins which might impact text rendering in FireFox, or any apps which force Direct3D settings on games?

It's not due to any Firefox add-on; it won't even start with -safe-mode. I don't play any games or anything at all with special Direct3D settings. My machine is only a few months old and still nice and clean.

emanresu

on Mar 25, 2015

8.1 appears to have resolved the intermittent transparent titlebar issue with Pale Moon. 8.095 had not. Being a windows-optimized version of Firefox, might be worth trying to see if you have same problem. If it won't start, either, there could conceivably be a video driver issue. YMMV.

I have both Waterfox and Firefox Developer Edition installed. Both have the same problem.

emanresu

on Mar 25, 2015

Neil's suggestion to avoid using ODM for updating WB caught my eye. The titlebar issues with FF & PM were reportedly 'fixed' with 8.09 but persisted on my rig after updating to 8.09 using ODM. I remembered I really want to keep the installers saved so this time I D/L'd the installer from my account page and installed using it, which actually did fix the issue. So maybe Neil is on to something.

I don't use OD Manager at all. I downloaded the installer. First time didn't work; still showed the old version number. I had to uninstall WindowBlinds, reboot, and install the new version. Got the right version number then, but Firefox and Waterfox crash on launch.

Neil Banfield

on Mar 25, 2015

I am afraid we do not support prerelease software like firefox developer edition. If you can reproduce the problem with the release version of firefox then please let us know.

emanresu

on Mar 25, 2015

Mine doesn't work even if I unload WindowBlinds. I have to either uninstall it or select the Windows Default theme and reboot.

emanresu

on Mar 25, 2015

I am afraid we do not support prerelease software like firefox developer edition. If you can reproduce the problem with the release version of firefox then please let us know.

Just installed standard Firefox 36.0.4 and amazingly, it works. But note:

I see no indication that Firefox Developer Edition is considered "pre-release" software anymore.
Waterfox 36.0.1 still does not work and it is not pre-release software either.
I still cannot use WindowBlinds because I use Firefox Developer Edition for business.

happyboy7

on Mar 25, 2015

Thank you very much for this WindowBlinds update! It's nice to have a working FireFox again (it's been a long time)!

Just a note that I updated both my desktop and laptop with Object Desktop Manager and the process completed successfully (Windows 8.1).

hayastani15

on Mar 25, 2015

WindowBlinds 8.09 no problème avec Firefox Developer édition 64 bits avec accélération materiel activé

Windowblinds 8.09 no problème avec Firefox 36.0.4 accélération matériel désactivé

Windowblinds 8.1 crash sur les deux versions ci-dessus

knuddibeier

on Mar 26, 2015

Bei mir tritt das gleiche Problem mit Firefox auf. Scheinbar haben die Programmierer gar nix gefixt sondern einfach die 8.1 nach langer Zeit einfach so rausgehaun. Firefox crasht gleich nach dem ich Firefox gestartet hab.

benmanns

on Mar 26, 2015

knuddibeier

reply 26

Translation: Same problem occurs here with FF. Seems like the programmers did not fix anything at all, just thrown out 8.1 after a while.

FF does crash right after i start it

benmanns: I wonder what happend to my reported chrome issue...is chrome to powerfull?
I just dont understand why you cant find a solution to the problem or get in contact with the developers to solve the pixel gap issue.
If i use WB im kinda forced to one of those lesser browsers to have a decent experience on my OS

Neil Banfield

on Mar 26, 2015

benmanns

reply 27

Quoting knuddibeier,

reply 26

Same problem occurs here with FF. Seems like the programmers did not fix anything at all, just thrown out 8.1 after a while.

FF does crash right after i start it

Which addins do you have in firefox, do you have any tools running which alter Direct3D settings in games and is this normal firefox NOT firefox developer edition?

Neil Banfield

on Mar 26, 2015

benmanns

reply 27

Quoting knuddibeier,

reply 26

Translation: Same problem occurs here with FF. Seems like the programmers did not fix anything at all, just thrown out 8.1 after a while.

FF does crash right after i start it

benmanns: I wonder what happend to my reported chrome issue...is chrome to powerfull?
I just dont understand why you cant find a solution to the problem or get in contact with the developers to solve the pixel gap issue.
If i use WB im kinda forced to one of those lesser browsers to have a decent experience on my OS

The pixel gap issue IS fixed with Chrome as long as you have a modern graphics card (DX11 capable). If your card is DX9 it will remain.

If it is still there then please uninstall WB, Reboot (Critical), and reinstall WB as it may be some files have not been replaced.

Neil Banfield

on Mar 26, 2015

emanresu

reply 23

I am afraid we do not support prerelease software like firefox developer edition. If you can reproduce the problem with the release version of firefox then please let us know.

Just installed standard Firefox 36.0.4 and amazingly, it works. But note:

I see no indication that Firefox Developer Edition is considered "pre-release" software anymore.

Waterfox 36.0.1 still does not work and it is not pre-release software either.

I still cannot use WindowBlinds because I use Firefox Developer Edition for business.

I have checked here and Waterfox 36.0.1 is working just fine on a Windows 8 test box. Firefox developer edition is not, but as I have said I think that's being upset by the normal firefox fixes.

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