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Need some help..I don't even know if this is the right forum to post in.

May 5, 2006 9:14:18 PM from WinCustomize ForumsWinCustomize Forums

First off, I use Windowblinds, have all the Stardock stuff..but I don't know how to edit any of it..not my thing.

I want to use a Black Start Bar, with a certain Icon as the start button..

Can anyone give me tips, or even help me out?

My MSN is Zfury@cox.net

Or reply here..any help is very much appreciated.
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Reply #1 May 5, 2006 10:47:43 PM
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Unless someone is willing to do it for you, you'll need to download SkinStudio & learn a bit about skinning. You can't just "use" an icon for the start button - a graphic of specific size & type must be created which represents the various states that the button can display (normal, mouseover, pressed, etc.).

Give it a go - you may find it's more your thing than you think.
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Reply #2 May 6, 2006 10:06:28 AM
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I just registered to the website but I can't find where to start a new topic in the forums. So I am posting here, sorry =/ I have used Windows Blinds but I think it takes up so much memory, though I have 512mb ram. Can anyone recommend me a software that is easy to load and use? thanks
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Reply #3 May 6, 2006 10:47:05 AM
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I can't find where to start a new topic in the forums.

On any forum page at Wincustomize - check the 'forum options' on the upper left under your name.

how much memory is WB taking up?
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Reply #4 May 6, 2006 10:53:19 AM
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I want to use a Black Start Bar, with a certain icon as the start button..


I'd say just start looking around the gallery for what you want. It shouldn't be too difficult to find a skin with a black start bar.

I think it takes up so much memory


My understanding is Windowblinds is allocated to the graphics card rather than the RAM. Unless you don't have a dedicated graphics card. Windowblinds is probably the best program out there for skinning.
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Reply #5 May 6, 2006 11:03:51 AM
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looking in processes, the only time I see it using memory is when configure is open
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Reply #6 May 6, 2006 4:13:23 PM
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I have Nvidia Geforce FX5600 256MB graphic card. Is it enough? I've waited for half an hour for the skin to be applied after restart. I'm not familiar with these applications, but I think that is a long time to wait. I couldn't even open the Task Manager (ctrl+alt+delete) to look at how much memory it takes. =/
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Reply #7 May 6, 2006 4:35:21 PM
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maybe there are some options that needs to be configured that I don't know about?
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Reply #8 May 6, 2006 4:50:38 PM
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I've waited for half an hour for the skin to be applied after restart. I'm not familiar with these applications, but I think that is a long time to wait.


I have NVIDIA GeForce4 MX 440 with AGP8X that came with my computer and I've never updated the drivers that I know of. System came with Pentium4 2.60Ghz. 512 MB Ram.

Means nada to me - I got no technical knowledge.

Takes about 10-15 secs to change skins. Takes a minute or 2 to load everything at start up.

I'm thinking you got some issues in there.

Once it's up, open WB configuration, click system information on the left and copy/paste that info here.
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Reply #9 May 6, 2006 5:02:13 PM
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WindowBlinds 5.0 System Information Report:

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

WindowBlinds is installed correctly on this PC.

WindowBlinds appears to be activated on this PC

Your machine supports per pixel borders on WindowBlinds skins.

You have one monitor in total.

(Plug and Play Monitor) 1 is attached to NVIDIA GeForce FX 5600

Wblind.dll 2005/11/28 13:57:10
Wbsrv.dll 2005/11/30 14:53:40
Wbconfig.exe 2005/11/28 16:19:00
Wbload.exe 2005/11/25 19:30:58
Wbhelp.dll 2004/09/18 15:37:00
Wbui.dll 2005/11/20 12:23:40
Tray.dll 2005/11/02 13:28:26

I really want to use WindowsBlinds, I hope this helps me
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Reply #10 May 6, 2006 5:33:54 PM
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my guess is one of the following:

1) you somehow ended up with a mixture of very old and some new files
2) you downloaded via a wireless connection while crossing time zones
3) you're either running a cracked version or did not fully uninstall a previous crack
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Reply #11 May 7, 2006 5:19:02 AM
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it is cracked =/ otherwise it wouldn't open. any good freeware ones you recommend?
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Reply #12 May 7, 2006 7:09:14 AM
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it is cracked



Good grief! Another cracker asking for help.....sheez
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Reply #13 May 7, 2006 8:26:03 AM
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it is cracked =/


Such people seem to be smartest dumbs I have ever found
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Reply #14 May 7, 2006 10:31:02 AM
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any good freeware ones you recommend?


check the Alienware site and the NVIDIA site - I think they still have some free themes which utilized versions of the Stardock softwares. Notice it's softwares not softwarez

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Reply #15 May 7, 2006 11:24:40 AM
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good to see people like you, who buy all the softwares, not softwarez. a place for you in heaven...
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Reply #16 May 7, 2006 12:16:07 PM
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Thanks, but I've been told I have no soul. All things according to plan though, huh?

So... if you miss that call... don't turn around... it will be time for me to come out of my stump.

oh yeah, if you decide to get the alienware or nvidia or one of the others, you might want to make sure your system if fully cleaned of cracks or they may not work either.
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Reply #17 May 7, 2006 12:45:26 PM
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you might want to make sure your system if fully cleaned of cracks or they may not work either.


He'll get what he pays for.....which is nothing....or maybe some headaches!
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Reply #18 May 7, 2006 7:45:18 PM
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I've waited for half an hour for the skin to be applied after restart. I'm not familiar with these applications, but I think that is a long time to wait. I couldn't even open the Task Manager (ctrl+alt+delete) to look at how much memory it takes. =/

Sue the crack-writer for incompetence.

If and when you find your system has been crippled and/or damaged in some way.... enter a class-action suit for financial restitution from the 12 year old writer of the afore-mentioned crack.

When he claims no assets remember to go after his parents instead.  They will welcome the attention....

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