Self-installing applications seem to have some conflict with WB 3.5

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Since I installed WB3.5 I have had problems installing new programs. I get a windows error and then the installation process stops and closes. It is fine once I unload WB. Happens with a variety of skins. Think I need to exclude that windows process (it is with self-installing applications) that installs things. Is there a way to do that, or some other adjustment to make?

XP home edition.
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Reply #1 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Hi Diane
I don't think that WindowBlinds or skins have anything to do with the instalation of programs. It must be something else. I never had this problem.
The only thing I can suggest, is to put a fresh copy of Windows XP with a fresh format of your Hard Disk, after you have back-up your important files, e-mail addresses, favorites, your works etc. with the help of "Files and Settings Transfer Wizard". The all process is only one hour
Reply #2 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I don't think I'd be reformatting just yet, if unloading WindowBlinds solves the problem.
Have you contacted stardock support on this? That's where I would start.
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Reply #3 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Hi Koasati,
Who said that it is a WB problem?
GM, I guess, think's that it is a WB problem... she is not sure and it doesn't look for me as WB problem
Any way, I am just trying to help, that's all.
Reply #4 from WinCustomize Forums Top
...and I am afraid that she is having a virus in her computer
I hope I am wrong
Reply #5 from WinCustomize Forums Top
sounds suspiciously like virus-like behaviour to /me

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Reply #6 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Hi everyone! Thanks adni18... I could probably use a good format (I had a couple of ungraceful uninstalls). This only happens when I have a new program to install. No other program is having troubles.

Though I did try Object Doc and uninstall it. Now I am getting messages that it is having troubles shutting down. Maybe I try installing it again and then taking it out again.

I do regular virus scans, scan my incoming and outgoing mail, and any hint of suspicious behavior. Maybe I will do an online scan...

It could be low RAM, though the numbers look good.
Reply #7 from WinCustomize Forums Top
You said you don't have the problem when you unload WB........... so why not start there and not assume the worst?
Reply #8 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Right...

And this is a new good reason to go buy some new RAM!

I also have too many programs in my start up so I will work on thinning them. Some of them keep coming back!

I had been considering how to exclude that windows application from WB. But the more I think about doing anything to the windows system files the worse idea it seems.

Thanks!
Reply #9 from WinCustomize Forums Top
This will help clean up that startup list.
http://www.vtoy.fi/jv16/shtml/regcleaner.shtml
Reply #10 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Thanks, downloading now.

By the way Nikos... how was that earthquake for you? Are you and yours OK?
Reply #11 from WinCustomize Forums Top
What earthquake? I didn't notice anything, I just wake up and I didn't heard any news yet. Thank you for your interesting Diane
Reply #12 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Thanx SlowNeasy..... just added that link to my favs.
Reply #13 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Excellent site with many useful information!
Thank you for the link SlowNeasy
Reply #14 from WinCustomize Forums Top
For both links