WindowBlinds 7 problem

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When I verify my WB7 install on Impulse, I get a message that it is properly installed. Using the "About WindowBlinds" button from WB7 itself, I get the contradictory message shown in red below. I guess the second message is the correct one (not installed correctly) because as soon as I select a skin to be applied from WB7, my taskbar and everything else reverts to Windows Classic mode. The only way out of this is to "personalise" Windows 7 again by selcting one of the Aero themes. Can anyone tell me what I'm doing wrong? Do I need to uninstall, then reinstall WB7 totally?

Your computer has a Windows Experience Index base score of 4.6
Your Windows Graphics Experience score is 4.6

WindowBlinds version : WindowBlinds 7.0 (build 228 - Windows 7 Edition)

WindowBlinds is not installed correctly on this PC.  If you did not reboot after installing WindowBlinds 7 for the first time, then please reboot and try this again.(ThinkPad Display 1680x1050) 1 is attached to ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3400 Series (Microsoft Corporation WDDM 1.1)

Wblind.dll      2009/10/29 20:32:20
Wbsrv.dll      2009/10/22 14:40:16
SevenConfig.exe      2009/10/26 17:41:17
Wbload.exe      2009/10/22 14:40:12
Wbhelp.dll      2009/10/07 22:35:07
Tray.dll           2009/10/21 16:13:19
Wbload.dll           2009/09/25 15:41:29
Screen.exe      2009/10/22 14:40:01

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Reply #1 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Do I need to uninstall, then reinstall WB7 totally?
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That would be my suggestion. Using Impulse.

Try disabling any anti-virus/anti-spyware during the installation and remember to reboot (even if it doesn't ask youy to).

Reply #2 from Stardock Forums Top

I did a reinstall, and it now reports that it is installed correctly. However, it only works for the Aero type skins provided on WB7 - the ones that show a blue circle while applying. As soon as I try to apply any of the others, it reverts back to Windows classic. I get the initial logo of the particular skin popping up, e.g. the Stardock logo, and it looks like it tries twice to apply the skin, but then settles for Windows Classic.

 

Your computer has a Windows Experience Index base score of 4.6
Your Windows Graphics Experience score is 4.6

WindowBlinds version : WindowBlinds 7.0 (build 228 - Windows 7 Edition)

WindowBlinds is installed correctly on this PC
WindowBlinds appears to be activated on this PC
(ThinkPad Display 1680x1050) 1 is attached to ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3400 Series (Microsoft Corporation WDDM 1.1)

Wblind.dll      2009/10/29 20:32:20
Wbsrv.dll      2009/10/22 14:40:16
SevenConfig.exe      2009/10/26 17:41:17
Wbload.exe      2009/10/22 14:40:12
Wbhelp.dll      2009/10/07 22:35:07
Tray.dll           2009/10/21 16:13:19
Wbload.dll           2009/09/25 15:41:29
Screen.exe      2009/10/22 14:40:01

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