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WindowBlinds 5: Release date is tomorrow!

WindowBlinds 5: Release date is tomorrow!

..and sooner for Object Desktop users...

http://www.windowblinds.net

Tomorrow WindowBlinds 5 will be officially released.

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Reply #51 Top
Nice one Peeps, All works fine for me
Reply #52 Top
Works Perfectly. (OD Subscriber)

They've also added a couple skins to the package which are pretty nice looking. Job well done once again Stardock.
Reply #54 Top
What about on subscribers? the order page still says 4.x? I didn't order it yet, is the version 5 yet?
Reply #55 Top
What does Activation for WindowBlinds mean? Do I need an internet connection to run WB? I wanted to order a license for my work pc which does not have an internet connection since my OD subscription runs out in January...
Reply #56 Top
Now that Windowblinds 5 is officially out, maybe some skinners can make some decent looking skins/themes for it instead of the trash which has recently come out
Reply #58 Top
Now that Windowblinds 5 is officially out, maybe some skinners can make some decent looking skins/themes for it instead of the trash which has recently come out


I don't know how you can call KoL's vistaxp, dogmax 4, a touch of glass2, arrow, WinAjuda, and dreamland trash skins? Of course those are just my personal favorites so far and techincally wb5 isn't actually out yet. Give it some time.

Remember the saying (for WB and msstyles) 99% of all themes are pointless. Of that 1% you will find only 10% of them to your liking that will make it into your library of skins. When you think of it that way it is actually a small amount. Now to all those authors of the 99.9% please don't take that the wrong way, you all do good work, it's just that it doesn't appeal to me for whatever reason.
Reply #59 Top
well whats with the activation stuff ?
Reply #60 Top
I would be more excited if I could get Stardock Central to work! Nick's been trying to help, unloading/re-installing/offering sacrifices to Mr. Wardel...so far with no luck. Maybe it's cause I couldn't find the virgin for the ceremony and he was upset I used a large photo of Bill Gates instead. Inquiring minds want to know.
Reply #62 Top
Anyone possibly know what the Icon package is in the screenshot above? or is that included with WB5 and teh Vista style?
Reply #64 Top
http://www.filehippo.com/download_windowblinds/
Reply #65 Top
oh my god, i wet myself from excitement, i have it (Only Kidding) but i have it! and Tuesday 29 is nearly gone.
Reply #66 Top

Hey Jafo - maybe you are in a really different part of Oz - But I reckon I have 5.00.001 downloaded on 28/11 according to SDC

Yes, I have it here too....had to restart SDC to see it...

Reply #67 Top
well ive got it, but no windows are transparent, the taskbar and start menu are, but nothing else, im ujsing Vista XP by KoL, but ive tried others aswell

heres the report info thing-

WindowBlinds 5.0 System Information Report:

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

WindowBlinds is installed correctly on this PC.

Your machine supports per pixel borders on WindowBlinds skins.

You have 2 monitors.

(Plug and Play Monitor) 1 is attached to RADEON 9800 SERIES
(Dell D1028L) 2 is attached to RADEON 9800 SERIES - Secondary

Wblind.dll 2005/11/28 12:01:54
Wbsrv.dll 2005/11/28 21:23:34
Wbconfig.exe 2005/11/28 21:24:42
Wbload.exe 2005/11/25 19:30:58
Wbhelp.dll 2004/09/18 15:37:00
Wbui.dll 2005/11/26 18:09:46
Tray.dll 2005/11/02 13:28:26
Reply #68 Top
Hey i have the same problem, Taskbar, The windows when click on start button, if right click on desktop that menue is transparent but that's it i thought the title bar is meant to be transparent.
Reply #70 Top
Okay, i purchased WB4.6 one Week ago.
That means the WB5 Final is free for me.
I downloaded the File from c242s link. But now the Shareware Window dropped in...

Can i tipe my WB Code anywhere in ? Or must i Dl another Version of WB5 - and where can i find it. If i got to the DL Sektion and over "i already purchased WB" link i only get the 4.6 again...
So what the F... it´s 13:00 Pm of the 29th here
Reply #71 Top
Citizen Denon36...The link provided by C242 is a link to the SHAREWARE version. You should not just download things without looking at what it is first. You can get version 5.0 by downloading Stardock Central. There will most likely be quick updates so Stardiock central is the way to go.
Reply #72 Top

Those who have purchased WB and qualify for the free upgrade to WB5 will get their link later today.  Please remember the time where you are makes no difference.  Stardock are GMT-5 and obviously all dates & times are based on that timezone.

It is not possible to enter a serial to change the shareware build into a registered build.

Reply #73 Top
Just a note....when I installed at the end it ask me if I wish to run the program now, NOT if I wish to reboot. I read an earlier thread and the history which both say to reboot so I said no and rebooted. Everything seems to work fine.

This might cause some problems for those who don't actually read the directions.
Reply #74 Top
I knew a lot of Programs where i can upgrade the Shareware Version
if i had a Serial. So i think with WB it is the same.....
Hope i receive my Upgrade mail soon. Really pissed off here - sorry...

Cause also in the States it is the 29th now......
Reply #75 Top
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Grrr...

I was linking to the Shareware version (obviously).