Published on August 12, 2007 By geminisama In Stardock Support General

Okay, I JUST bought Windows Blinds 5, and I have an issue. I have tried several themes with transperancy, and NONE of them will actually have transparent 'items.' Wtf?

Can anyone tell me how to fix this? Please, and thanks.


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on Aug 12, 2007
Did you use the trial version before buying, if so it must be uninstalled before installing the purchased version. If no trial first open WB config, in task list, View my system information, copy and paste it here.
on Aug 12, 2007
Your Windows Graphics Experience score is 3.4

WindowBlinds version : WindowBlinds 5 (5.51 (build 110 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 Radeon X1050

Wblind.dll 2007/06/18 15:11:20
Wbsrv.dll 2007/06/12 17:56:39
Wbconfig.exe 2007/06/19 10:43:03
Wbload.exe 2006/03/13 16:54:14
Wbhelp.dll 2004/09/18 16:37:07
Tray.dll 2006/04/28 19:27:49
Wbload.dll 2007/05/26 12:35:56
on Aug 12, 2007
Wbload.exe 2006/03/13 16:54:14


This a very old, try an uninstall/reinstall then repost system info.
on Aug 12, 2007
our computer has a Windows Experience Index base score of 3.4

Your Windows Graphics Experience score is 3.4

WindowBlinds version : WindowBlinds 5 (5.51 (build 110 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 Radeon X1050

Wblind.dll 2007/06/18 15:11:20
Wbsrv.dll 2007/06/12 17:56:39
Wbconfig.exe 2007/06/19 10:43:03
Wbload.exe 2006/03/13 16:54:14
Wbhelp.dll 2004/09/18 16:37:07
Tray.dll 2006/04/28 19:27:49
Wbload.dll 2007/05/26 12:35:56
on Aug 12, 2007
Okay, I got it to sorta work. The themes only are displayed IF the window is full screen.
on Aug 12, 2007
Wbload.exe 2006/03/13 16:54:14


I don't run Vista but this still seems to old, still same as first post.

Use odnt_zapper to remove WB, move skins folders from WB folder as it will also delete them Zapper

Then download and install Stardock Central (SDC) Stardock Central

From menu bar in SDC, Tools-register products, register WB and then install thru SDC.
on Aug 12, 2007
Okay. I ran the zapper, then installed from SDC, then rebooted. The theme is still only in effect when fullscreened. Now for the system info.

Your computer has a Windows Experience Index base score of 3.4

Your Windows Graphics Experience score is 3.4

WindowBlinds version : WindowBlinds 5 (5.51 (build 110 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 Radeon X1050

Wblind.dll 2007/06/18 15:11:20
Wbsrv.dll 2007/06/12 17:56:39
Wbconfig.exe 2007/06/19 10:43:03
Wbload.exe 2006/03/13 16:54:14
Wbhelp.dll 2004/09/18 16:37:07
Tray.dll 2006/04/28 18:26:49
Wbload.dll 2007/05/26 12:35:56
on Aug 12, 2007
I think I want a refund. I expected to be able to use skins.
on Aug 13, 2007
Gemini....

on yr window blinds click on 'view system configeraton' and make sure that the 'NEVER USE PERPIXEL BORDERS ON A SKIN' is unchecked........that might be yr problem.......hope this helps...
on Aug 13, 2007
I think I want a refund. I expected to be able to use skins.

Please contact support@stardock.com as they will be able to assist you in resolving this issue.
on Aug 13, 2007
It wasnt checked, and ok Hankers. I appreciate those who tried to help. ^^