Ok, it's taken me a few days, but I think I figured out what was going on. Basically, it comes down to newbie ignorance. In the event someone can learn from my new-found knowledge, here goes:
- I was simply downloading files, but now realize I need to install them, too. (This is done from within the 'Download' screen in Stardock Central by right-clicking on any downloaded item.)
- Not all installations seem to put the items in the proper files. I had to do some moving around to access certain items from WindowsBlind, Theme Manager, etc.
- Lastly, I mistakenly thought downloading screenprint images would give me the entire collection of what I saw in the images (of course, I didn't realize at the time they were merely screenprints). I couldn't understand why the themes I downloaded weren't available to me. Well, now I know I need to pick it apart (or read the submitter's comments) to get what I see.
Thank you to everyone who has helped me. I'm LOVING what I can do, and my Windows have never looked better!
Rochelle