Explorer Backgrounds

This feature only, on vista.
In wb config window top last bar: Exproler backgrounds .

Okay, so why not for XP?

Because explorer backgrounds aren't functional in XP.

There are plenty of single applications what work with XP...

Perhaps I am confused. In previous versions of Windowblinds, you could change dialog backgrounds and MDI backgrounds, but the newer version does not have that option. I use a program called Windowpapers Xp to change folder backgrounds like in Win98. So what is "Exlorer Backgrounds"?

Explorer backgrounds are small texture images you can use in Vista to provide a nice backdrop that isnt solid white.. eg: a pinstripe or gradient.

Backdrop for what, folders? If so Windowspaper has that beat cause I can use any image I like.

Not if one doesn't use that   

Gosh, don't mean to be stubborn, but again, are we taking about the background in folders or something else? Exactly what are Explorer backgrounds?

Yes.

I dont think it was a Yes/No question

No, it wasn't a yes or no question. So, are explorer backgrounds the same as folder backgrounds? If not, what exactly are explorer backgrounds? The reason for my confusion is that in a previous post it is stated that explorer backgrounds aren't functional in XP.

Sorry, in Vista, the explorer (folder) backgrounds can have an image applied to them through WB.



Which looks like:

You can do it in XP as well.

I stand corrected.  You can't set the opacity in XP though.

Okay, was going to give this a try but my WB/s configuration doesn't have have that option. Am I missing something here?

What build of WB?

Island Dog is running an internal build of WB which is why he has that option on XP.

Here's what I have:

WindowBlinds version : WindowBlinds 6.1 (build 46 x86)

WindowBlinds is installed correctly on this PC
WindowBlinds appears to be activated on this PC
Your machine supports per pixel borders on WindowBlinds skins.

(Default Monitor) 1 is attached to NVIDIA GeForce FX 5200

Wblind.dll 2008/02/13 16:15:20
Wbsrv.dll 2008/02/13 16:15:10
Wbconfig.exe 2008/02/15 17:39:42
Wbload.exe 2008/02/14 11:05:14
Wbhelp.dll 2007/08/27 10:54:07
Wbui.dll 2007/11/06 10:13:05
Tray.dll 2007/09/12 16:58:21
Screen.exe 2008/01/14 17:02:18

EDIT: Well then, just, never mind.   

I stand corrected as well, I thought that was the public beta version.  My mistake. 

Show off. 
I guess XP users will be reaping the benefits of Vista development soon.    

So, for anyone interested in doing this in Xp, this from the developers site:
"One feature we particularly enjoyed from Windows 98 ™ on up was the ability to change the wallpaper of a folder as well as the text color of the icons in that folder. This would help make each folder easier to identify and would bring a personal touch to my PC.

As Windows XP ™ Home/Pro was released, many have realized that Microsoft had removed our ability to change wallpaper of our folders! Shortly after we realized the trouble on our machines, we got to work on a solution. We've found that Microsoft™ did not remove the ability to change the background and text color but instead hid the interface.

It's fairly simple for anyone to add wallpaper to a Windows XP ™ folder; however, it can get very tedious if done repeatedly. We've created a small freeware utility which handles all the hard work for you: Windowpaper XP!"

It's freeware, clean, no ads, no spy ware, been using it for years. Works great on XP.
Found here: WWW Link
Hopefully Windowblinds will someday have that feature for us XP die hards!

Hey ID, is that an unreleased build. WB 6.1 Build 46 x86 here, I have no explorer backgrounds tab.

Edit: was busy doing other things and had not refreshed the page to see that this had already been answered.

The 6.09c.[b].118 new beta version has this tab and it's pretty awesome. Running just fine on XPPRO/SP2

Yep, found this option also yesterday with the update. Now to play with this some and see how it fits in with everything else. Thanks Stardock for this update for XP users.