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WindowBlinds 6.4 Update Bug reports

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March 25, 2009 10:44:45 AM from WinCustomize ForumsWinCustomize Forums

Feature requests are always welcome too. 

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Reply #1 March 25, 2009 11:19:32 AM
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OK...since you asked so nicely... ....I'd love to see the ability to incorporate .wav files and soundpackager files into skins.

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Reply #2 March 25, 2009 11:45:29 AM
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I'd love to see the ability to incorporate .wav files and soundpackager files into skins.
Like ThemeManager does?

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Reply #3 March 25, 2009 11:56:23 AM
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I meant in an already existing skin instead of having to use 2or3 applications. Sent you a pm with a screen shot. 

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Reply #4 March 25, 2009 12:00:27 PM
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One good thing about the WB update is that this issue Link seems to be fixed! Unfortunatly is seems that PS menus are no longer being skinned (they are classic color menus not "real" menus) Is that a trade off?

The old "bug" with the buttons in the address bar on explorer windows when maximized has become a different problem. now the bottom of the buttons is chopped off. It's like the buttons fall below the address bar.

 

 

*EDIT* No the PS CS3 issue in that link is not fixed

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Reply #5 March 25, 2009 12:31:38 PM
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instead of having to use 2or3 applications

Could be '2of3'  

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Reply #6 March 25, 2009 8:40:44 PM
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I'm seeing some menu corruption (artifacts) in Safari's latest beta. Most of the lines will disappear on mouseover. Vista Home Premium.

 

Your computer has a Windows Experience Index base score of 4.7

Your Windows Graphics Experience score is 4.7

 

WindowBlinds version : WindowBlinds 6.4 (build 129 x86 - Vista Edition)

 

WindowBlinds is installed correctly on this PC 

WindowBlinds appears to be activated on this PC

(Generic PnP Monitor) 1 is attached to ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3650

 

Wblind.dll     2009/03/20 11:46:20

Wbsrv.dll     2009/03/20 11:47:02

Wbconfig.exe     2009/02/10 18:28:20

Wbload.exe     2009/02/10 18:28:14

Wbhelp.dll     2009/02/10 18:28:07

Tray.dll           2009/02/10 18:28:21

Wbload.dll           2008/04/28 12:34:28

Screen.exe     2009/02/10 18:28:09

 

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Reply #7 March 26, 2009 4:18:35 AM
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Now I know this feature request is in the makings soon I hope. But I'd like to see what the tabs in ie 8 could do with a complete skin feature via SKS and WB. Quick tabs and all...

As it is I really do not have much difference except for the colors in the backgrounds I'd like to change and the tabs themselves.

Thus far I've found no problems here with this release and I'm running Vista SP2 with IE8. Will be giving it a go on Win 7 here in about another week after new system is built.

Thanks again Team for all the hard work!

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Reply #8 April 12, 2009 10:13:07 PM
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I have noticed that on Windows XP when ObjectDock is set to hide the taskbar, the part of the start button skin that lies above the start bar still shows up. I'm sure this is a problem with windowblinds and not objectdock, because when using default xp skins (that don't have an overhanging start button) this doesn't happen. It seems that Windowblinds is still drawing the overhang even without the bar there.

 

I don't know if this is specific to this version of Wb, or if it was the same with older versions because I just installed WB a few days ago. Also, If it makes a difference, the specific skin I've tried this on is the Burgundy MyColors skin. I have it applied through WB though, not MyColors.

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Reply #9 April 21, 2009 10:31:41 AM
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umm..  WB 6.4 (on my XP PC anyway) limits the # of skins it displays - max 21 . The previous version accomodated more skins, & I can't seem to find an option on 6.4 to override the skin display limitation, so I resort to SKS to preview downloaded skins - mine are way beyond 21.

Any suggestion for a workaround would be much appreciated, thanks!

 

 

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Reply #10 April 21, 2009 10:43:43 AM
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Under "Skin Options" click rebuild list......I display nearly 100 (XP Pro SP3)

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Reply #11 May 4, 2009 4:50:21 PM
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The following is a post wherein I find a workaround for a "bug" when using taking the Windows Explorer backgrounds slider all the way to the left (turns the background of empty folders to black).  I am posting it here because my guess is that it would be a very simple code fix to implement this in the WindowsBlinds settings program so that this manual tweak is never needed again. 
I hope it helps.
_____________
One question though, will it feature full transparency like this beauty?

http://fediafedia.deviantart.com/art/Glass-for-Vista-WB-102838445

For Vstyler and others, I solved the problem wherein setting the explorer backgrounds to 100% transparent (or 0% solid/opaque if you prefer) causes an empty explorer folder's background to go solid black.

Turns out that taking the slider all the way to the left gives WindowBlinds a headache, but all you have to do is click on the slider widget and hit the right arrow key on your keyboard once.  It won't even cause the widget to move visibly (you can check your input by hitting hit a couple more times, to see it move a nudge).

This sets the background to a fraction of a percent solid, which, although NOT noticeable visibly, does stop WindowBlinds from getting a headache from the technique (probably by thwarting a divide by 0 error or something similar).  So this simple tweak gives perfect results and no bug.

 

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Reply #12 May 10, 2009 12:49:53 PM
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Well...I've been having problems with Windows Explorer taking a few minutes to actually display items or to finish loading or something.  When I start WinExp, the window is blank, then the "not responding" window frame shows up, eventually it finishes. 

In an attempt to troubleshoot this mess, I found this entry in the Audit section of the Event Viewer...there are over 80 entries (I tried counting, but there are too many.  They start at 9:54:02 and end at 9:58:52 which is 'about' how long it took explorer to get over itself.)

"Code integrity determined that the image hash of a file is not valid.  The file could be corrupt due to unauthorized modification or the invalid hash could indicate a potential disk device error.

File Name:    \Device\HarddiskVolume3\Windows\System32\wbload.dll"

WindowBlinds info:

Your computer has a Windows Experience Index base score of 3.4
Your Windows Graphics Experience score is 3.4

WindowBlinds version : WindowBlinds 6.4 (build 129 x86 - Vista Edition)

WindowBlinds is installed correctly on this PC
WindowBlinds appears to be activated on this PC
(Dell E198WFP(Digital)) 1 is attached to NVIDIA GeForce 8300 GS

Wblind.dll         2009/03/24 12:59:20
Wbsrv.dll         2009/03/24 16:03:02
Wbconfig.exe         2009/02/10 17:28:20
Wbload.exe         2008/03/30 12:27:14
Wbhelp.dll         2007/08/27 11:54:07
Tray.dll              2007/09/12 17:58:21
Wbload.dll              2007/11/04 17:50:28
Screen.exe         2008/06/13 11:24:09

The "About" screen is reporting this version as 6.4 (build 129 x86 - Vista Edition)

I actually thought that IconPackager was the culprit, it still could be, there are issues reported in that section of the forums, but I though I would pass this along.

Thanks,

David

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Reply #13 May 10, 2009 1:28:31 PM
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From your filedates,I'm guessing you updated to 6.4 about when I did.

These though are much older:

Wbhelp.dll         2007/08/27 11:54:07
Tray.dll              2007/09/12 17:58:21
Wbload.dll              2007/11/04 17:50:28

You might try uninstalling WB's and getting a fresh install. Maybe the Wbload dll is corrupt.

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Reply #14 May 10, 2009 1:36:39 PM
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eh, why not.  WB isn't running at the moment.  Would you happen to know where that little SD help app is that allows one to COMPLETELY uninstall an application?

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Reply #15 May 10, 2009 1:39:41 PM
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See reply #2 in this thread LINK for the zapper.Good Luck.

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Reply #16 May 10, 2009 2:38:44 PM
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Heh...I must have cleaned WB out thoroughly because the Zapper didn't have WB listed.  CCleaner found stuff.  Re-installing most recent WB version...

Wow...It would appear that updating WB using Impulse doesn't get all the newest file versions.  That's amazing.


Wblind.dll         2009/03/24 12:59:20
Wbsrv.dll         2009/03/24 16:03:02
Wbconfig.exe         2009/03/24 16:04:20
Wbload.exe         2009/03/24 16:04:14
Wbhelp.dll         2009/03/24 16:04:07
Tray.dll              2009/03/24 16:04:21
Wbload.dll              2008/04/28 11:34:28
Screen.exe         2009/03/24 16:04:09

 

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Reply #17 May 10, 2009 4:46:44 PM
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That is correct,the updates only replace the files that need changed. A reinstall gets you new files.More importantly, is it working for you now?

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Reply #18 May 10, 2009 9:19:42 PM
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So far so good. (holds breath)   I haven't added much back into my system yet.  One at a time, reboot, play around a little, add another... I'm sure you are familiar with the procedure.

 

I also uninstalled/re-installed IP (as you are aware) and these two things now appear to be functioning with no Explorer crashing.

 

Thank you Wizard1956 for your help.  You HAVE helped and I appreciate it.

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