Windows Blinds Help.

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Okay, I JUST bought Windows Blinds 5, and I have an issue. I have tried several themes with transperancy, and NONE of them will actually have transparent 'items.' Wtf?

Can anyone tell me how to fix this? Please, and thanks.

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Reply #1 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Did you use the trial version before buying, if so it must be uninstalled before installing the purchased version. If no trial first open WB config, in task list, View my system information, copy and paste it here.
Reply #2 from Stardock Forums Top
Your Windows Graphics Experience score is 3.4

WindowBlinds version : WindowBlinds 5 (5.51 (build 110 x86 - Vista Edition))

WindowBlinds is installed correctly on this PC

WindowBlinds appears to be activated on this PC

(Generic PnP Monitor) 1 is attached to ATI Radeon X1050

Wblind.dll 2007/06/18 15:11:20
Wbsrv.dll 2007/06/12 17:56:39
Wbconfig.exe 2007/06/19 10:43:03
Wbload.exe 2006/03/13 16:54:14
Wbhelp.dll 2004/09/18 16:37:07
Tray.dll 2006/04/28 19:27:49
Wbload.dll 2007/05/26 12:35:56
Elemental: Reforged
Reply #3 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Wbload.exe 2006/03/13 16:54:14


This a very old, try an uninstall/reinstall then repost system info.
Reply #4 from Stardock Forums Top
our computer has a Windows Experience Index base score of 3.4

Your Windows Graphics Experience score is 3.4

WindowBlinds version : WindowBlinds 5 (5.51 (build 110 x86 - Vista Edition))

WindowBlinds is installed correctly on this PC

WindowBlinds appears to be activated on this PC

(Generic PnP Monitor) 1 is attached to ATI Radeon X1050

Wblind.dll 2007/06/18 15:11:20
Wbsrv.dll 2007/06/12 17:56:39
Wbconfig.exe 2007/06/19 10:43:03
Wbload.exe 2006/03/13 16:54:14
Wbhelp.dll 2004/09/18 16:37:07
Tray.dll 2006/04/28 19:27:49
Wbload.dll 2007/05/26 12:35:56
Reply #5 from Stardock Forums Top
Okay, I got it to sorta work. The themes only are displayed IF the window is full screen.
Reply #6 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Wbload.exe 2006/03/13 16:54:14


I don't run Vista but this still seems to old, still same as first post.

Use odnt_zapper to remove WB, move skins folders from WB folder as it will also delete them Zapper

Then download and install Stardock Central (SDC) Stardock Central

From menu bar in SDC, Tools-register products, register WB and then install thru SDC.
Reply #7 from Stardock Forums Top
Okay. I ran the zapper, then installed from SDC, then rebooted. The theme is still only in effect when fullscreened. Now for the system info.

Your computer has a Windows Experience Index base score of 3.4

Your Windows Graphics Experience score is 3.4

WindowBlinds version : WindowBlinds 5 (5.51 (build 110 x86 - Vista Edition))

WindowBlinds is installed correctly on this PC

WindowBlinds appears to be activated on this PC

(Generic PnP Monitor) 1 is attached to ATI Radeon X1050

Wblind.dll 2007/06/18 15:11:20
Wbsrv.dll 2007/06/12 17:56:39
Wbconfig.exe 2007/06/19 10:43:03
Wbload.exe 2006/03/13 16:54:14
Wbhelp.dll 2004/09/18 16:37:07
Tray.dll 2006/04/28 18:26:49
Wbload.dll 2007/05/26 12:35:56
Reply #8 from Stardock Forums Top
I think I want a refund. I expected to be able to use skins.
Reply #9 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Gemini....

on yr window blinds click on 'view system configeraton' and make sure that the 'NEVER USE PERPIXEL BORDERS ON A SKIN' is unchecked........that might be yr problem.......hope this helps...
Reply #10 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I think I want a refund. I expected to be able to use skins.

Please contact [email protected] as they will be able to assist you in resolving this issue.
Reply #11 from Stardock Forums Top
It wasnt checked, and ok Hankers. I appreciate those who tried to help. ^^