Changing Colour

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I am having trouble changing Fences colour. I create a new Fence and it comes up black. It does not change colour when I move the cursors but occasionally changes colour after I have closed the application. I am using Windows 10 and I have tried re-installing Fences, but still get the same problem. Would appreciate any suggestions that don't involve personal abuse! Thanks for reading.

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Reply #1 from Stardock Forums Top

Hello

Would you Please try this PURGE different than a regular uninstall https://forums.stardock.com/486084/fences-support-faq#reinstalling

Reboot and ReInstall the latest version from your account https://store.stardock.com/myaccount/products/

Reboot and report back after testing, please.

 

AzDude
Stardock Community Assistant

Reply #2 from Stardock Forums Top

Thanks for the prompt reply AzDude. Sadly, that didn't work. The first Fence changed colour after I closed the app. However, the rest that I made are all black and just will not change colour, even when I move all the sliders to different settings. Also sadly, the 100+ icons I had stored in the Fences were released on the desktop when Fences was purged. Nasty mess on the desktop!

So any other ideas? :(  

Elemental: Reforged
Reply #3 from Stardock Forums Top

Hello,

I have forwarded your report to the Stardock support team for their review and recommendations.

Please keep an eye on this thread for any updates.

We really do appreciate your feedback, thanks.

AzDude
Stardock Community Assistant

Reply #4 from Stardock Forums Top

Hello,

Sorry to hear you are having issues. To change fences color you can either change all fences or one at a time. Use that drop down menu (orange arrow) to choose which fences you want to change.

Basj,

Stardock Community Assistant.

Reply #5 from Stardock Forums Top

Hi Basj, did you actually read my post? Please read it and you will see that I stated that I have tried moving the sliders, to no effect. The Fences remain BLACK. I have also tried purging the install and re-installing, also to no effect. (See AzDude reply above.)

I have also tried using an earlier install, to no effect. The Fences remain BLACK. But thanks for trying. All the best.

Reply #6 from Stardock Forums Top

Hello,

Could  you post a video of your problem. Really appreciate it.

Thank you,

 

Basj,

Stardock Community Assistant

Reply #7 from Stardock Forums Top

Never one to give in easily, I have installed Fences 3.09.11. It is an improvement in that the first 3 Fences changed colour, but not easily. I had to keep opening and closing the app. However the new Fences I make have defaulted to dark green and stubbornly refuse to change colour. I'm sure you will agree, an improvement BUT still faulty.

I leave it with you.

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Reply #8 from Stardock Forums Top

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Reply #10 from Stardock Forums Top

Hello,

Sorry to hear you are having issues.

My Fences 3.0.9.11 change color at will . I had them set at Black but just changed to Red and Blue. without a Reboot .

 


AzDude
Stardock Community Assistant

Reply #11 from Stardock Forums Top

Hi Guys, still having problems changing colour on Fences. Hope you are still looking for a solution as it leaves this programme not working as it should. Also, when I purged the installation before re-installing, it lost everything on the second screen. So - it's not working correctly. Have a good one.

Reply #13 from Stardock Forums Top

Hi Guys, still having problems changing colour on Fences. Hope you are still looking for a solution as it leaves this programme not working as it should. Also, when I purged the installation before re-installing, it lost everything on the second screen. So - it's not working correctly. Have a good one.

Reply #14 from Stardock Forums Top

Hello,

Sorry to hear you are having issues.

Did you do the Clean Boot ?

or try a Snapshot ?

 


AzDude
Stardock Community Assistant

Reply #15 from Stardock Forums Top

Hi AzDude, could you please read your posts - One, Two, Three, Five and Ten. We discussed this matter Saturday and yesterday, which makes me wonder if there is more than one person using the name AzDude. I purged my Fences, at your suggestion. I installed a new Fences at your suggestion. I also replied that it didn't work. You even posted a picture of your desktop, see post #10. Just look up, they are all just there!

It's not working properly. Is there any point in me coming back to check if you have found any reason why? Take care and read the posts!

 

 

Reply #16 from Stardock Forums Top

Still awaiting for a video showing your problem so we can understand your problem better.

Here a video I made on how to change Fences background color. https://youtu.be/rs1ktMiDdz0

Thank you,

 

Basj,

Stardock Community Assistant

Reply #17 from Stardock Forums Top

OK guys, the latest Fences 3.0.9.11 seems to be a bit happier with Windows 10 or whatever is giving it a hard time. I started from scratch and if I am patient I can get the Fences to change from the default dark green to a different colour. As long as the sliders are not moved to give full transparency, intensity, tint and saturation, then the colour changes - it's a bit hit and miss as the the colour though!

It's not working 100%, but it's a big improvement. I cannot make any suggestions as to what caused it to fail, but at least it's usable. I will get back to you if there are any changes. All the best.