visual styles could not be loaded because the file failed to load... what the f?

from Stardock Forums
when i open display properties>apperance and change any option, i get this dialog box that says "The visual styles could not be loaded because the file failed to load.


Details:"

it worked fine for a long time. im running wb4.3 with xp sp2.
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Reply #1 from WinCustomize Forums Top
First, there are updates. Current for those who are not running Object Desktop is 4.6, for those who are running OD is 4.95 beta2.

The dialog seems to say that you are trying to use a Visual Style, which WB does not handle.
Reply #2 from WinCustomize Forums Top
It's a common misconception...... but WindowBlinds skins ARE Visual Styles. People get that confused with msstyles........ but both are Visual Styles.
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Reply #3 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Ok, I'll clarify: Maybe strykforce there is trying to install an msstyle....
Reply #4 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Ok, I'll clarify: Maybe strykforce there is trying to install an msstyle....
Reply #5 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Ok, I'll clarify: Maybe strykforce there is trying to install an msstyle....
Reply #6 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Ok, I'll clarify: Maybe strykforce there is trying to install an msstyle....
Reply #7 from WinCustomize Forums Top
We heard you the 1st time.
Reply #8 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Skinstudio will import an msstyle
Reply #9 from Stardock Forums Top
could it have something to do with theme manager?
probly not, but maybe...

and even if i uninstall both wb and tm, its messed up...
Reply #10 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Ok. I used to have problems with them, back june or july when I first bought OD-WB4.5. Maybe I will check out more of them, now.
Reply #11 from WinCustomize Forums Top
We heard you the 1st time.


I don't know how I got that in there twice...!
Reply #12 from WinCustomize Forums Top
twice


twice?