WB5 skinning queries

some skins dont work the 1st time

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Hey, just a query about some of the abilities of WB5,

Ive noticed that when certain windows like "My Documents and Task manager" etc.. dont always skin the first time, basically meaning it reverts to "Windows Classic". I have to maximize the windows and restore them again just to enable that skin or click on the window borders. Im using VistaXP by Kol.

Im running a very fast machine combining an X2 AMD & nvidia SLI setup, i have no doubt my system is capable, so i was just wondering if thats a bug you guys have come across in the past?

Any help would be appreciated.

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WindowBlinds 5 RC1 Troubleshooting Report:

STATUS : WB+ SRV+ HLP+ UI+ TRAY+

WindowBlinds is installed correctly on this PC.

WindowBlinds appears to be activated on this PC

You have Stardock WindowFX running. Please be aware that WindowBlinds 5 is not compatible with WindowFX 2.11 or 2.19. WindowFX 2.5 beta which is compatible with WindowBlinds 5 will be released later this month

Your machine supports per pixel borders on WindowBlinds skins.

You have one monitor in total.

(BenQ FP71G+S) 1 is attached to NVIDIA GeForce 6600 GT

Wblind.dll 2005/11/23 19:49:32
Wbsrv.dll 2005/11/23 15:10:46
Wbconfig.exe 2005/11/23 19:48:32
Wbload.exe 2005/11/21 19:38:16
Wbhelp.dll 2004/09/18 16:37:00
Wbui.dll 2005/11/20 12:23:40
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Reply #1 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I'm not sure, at least I haven't read in any threads, if the "X2" (thinking you have a dual core?) is as yet compatible; considering the 64bit is promised to be compatible in the final being released on Tues next week. Might this be the trouble? dual cores are 64 bit, right?
Reply #2 from WinCustomize Forums Top

The answer is in your troubleshooting information.  The current WindowFX build is not compatible with WindowBlinds 5.  In this case its the window open animations that are the problem.

Start11 - Customize the Start Menu and Taskbar in Windows 10/11.
Reply #3 from WinCustomize Forums Top
duh...I read that too...too much turkey...
Reply #4 from Stardock Forums Top
Thanks for the replies. Yes i did find that WInFX was the problem..

I thought my X2 Dual Core chip was the problem, phew!

Will future builds be able to counteract this problem? sorry but i just purchased stardock so im clueless!

But nevertheless, its an awesome tool and worth the money i paid for..

Now just waiting on the REAL Vista...
Reply #5 from WinCustomize Forums Top
WindowFX 2.5 beta which is compatible with WindowBlinds 5 will be released later this month


Hurry please please please !!!
Reply #6 from WinCustomize Forums Top
only a week left in the month, cavan, can't be that long away