Does Window Blinds enable transparency (Win 7 or vista)

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Neowinian

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I don't know if I stumbled into the correct area to ask this question:

Does window blinds allow transparent explorer windows as part of its theme skinning? Particularly for windows 7. If not, does it do that for windows vista?

I tried windowblinds in the free trial. It kinda crashed a bit, and I don't think I really was able to figure it out. But if it permits those configurations I'd probably persue it further. I assume that's what these .wba files are used for, correct?

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Neowinian

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Yes you can.

In Windowblinds 6 you can for sure - have a look here http://www.youtube.c...h?v=m3MYUflIX-4

I have wb6 but I can't really find a use for it in Windows 7 - so many of the skins are incredibly ugly :(

Oh, so I'm not the only one. I really thought I was doing something wrong. Not only did it crash in windows 7, but it did nothing worth doing. So this means it's only in Vista? That's too bad, there's nothing like that for Windows 7 is there? Toys like chaos crystal are nice, but the also make the objects themselves transparent, which is not great. Is it possible that software to support this would come around eventually?

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zerokool316

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I feel like I wasted my money, it doesn't really support 64 bit, most it crashes none stop and the app they use to download the app mags you with adds about some crappy games, never again will I pay for that app most of the themes aren't even supported for windows 7, their themes work in xp

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Oh, so I'm not the only one. I really thought I was doing something wrong. Not only did it crash in windows 7, but it did nothing worth doing. So this means it's only in Vista? That's too bad, there's nothing like that for Windows 7 is there? Toys like chaos crystal are nice, but the also make the objects themselves transparent, which is not great. Is it possible that software to support this would come around eventually?

I would assume WB7 would do the same thing for Win7 as WB6 did for Vista regarding transparent/glassy explorer windows. But yes, there are no decent themes to use and it's no good if it interferes with system stability.

I feel like I wasted my money, it doesn't really support 64 bit, most it crashes none stop and the app they use to download the app mags you with adds about some crappy games, never again will I pay for that app most of the themes aren't even supported for windows 7, their themes work in xp

You can turn the ads off, and prevent impulse from loading at startup via the impulse settings.

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zerokool316

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I did that, but my thing I shouldn't have to if I paid $50.00 for that program which barely has any support for win 7, I wiped my system clean

I would assume WB7 would do the same thing for Win7 as WB6 did for Vista regarding transparent/glassy explorer windows. But yes, there are no decent themes to use and it's no good if it interferes with system stability.

You can turn the ads off, and prevent impulse from loading at startup via the impulse settings.

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Pam14160

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Yes to the question from the OP.

For others there is a new version of Windowblinds out today (7.2) that supports 64 bit systems. The new version has added more support to allow 64 bit systems to run more smoothly, and a faster refresh.

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Neoauld

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Yes to the question from the OP.

For others there is a new version of Windowblinds out today (7.2) that supports 64 bit systems. The new version has added more support to allow 64 bit systems to run more smoothly, and a faster refresh.

Funny, when i asked stardock about that issue, they told me it was my system, my slow ass core i7 witha 5870 and 6 gigs of ram...

I sadly have WB..and like all stardock products, its been a giant waste of $

Neowinian

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Yes to the question from the OP.

That transparency is only available in vista?

I would assume WB7 would do the same thing for Win7 as WB6 did for Vista regarding transparent/glassy explorer windows. But yes, there are no decent themes to use and it's no good if it interferes with system stability.

That's the trial version I tried, WB7, it had no transparency in the UI anywhere.

Not exactly what you are looking for, but PowerMenu will do it, but only does it "per Window".

From what I can tell, it supports everything except for Windows 7, and looks pretty old.

Oh well, every year or so, when I re-install OS or upgrade I look for some chance of well designed transparency apps. I guess this upgrade/re-install is no different from the other, I'll just step down empty handed. I don't think Windows Vista is the answer either.....At least I got a good response on this forum. And on the bright side, at least I didn't spend money on crashing apps. That's really too bad to hear that happen.

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From what I can tell, it supports everything except for Windows 7, and looks pretty old.

It works fine in Windows 7 both 32 and 64-bit. The only problem is you have to hold CTRL+Shift when right-clicking taskbar. Not an ideal solution by any means. Just an alternative.

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Funny, when i asked stardock about that issue, they told me it was my system, my slow ass core i7 witha 5870 and 6 gigs of ram...

I sadly have WB..and like all stardock products, its been a giant waste of $

This is why I have abandoned all Stardock software. :whistle:

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