WindowBlinds doesn't skin properly

[eRad]

i find when i apply a windowblinds skin it will skin applications but not dialog windows, explorer windows, or the taskbar

i tried uninstalling/reinstalling several times but this problem hasn't gone away since i put on SP2 i think (not sure if that's the cause)

in fact i dont even get the windowblinds appearance tab - i just get the normal one

whats going on?

EDIT: using version 4.4

[OmART]

Uninstall, do a good registry cleaner, reboot, and install it again :blink:, or try checking this settings:

[greenreaper]

What happens if you try this?

regsvr32 "C:\Program Files\Stardock\Object Desktop\WindowBlinds\wbui.dll"

[wiebeest]

What happens if you try this?

regsvr32 "C:\Program Files\Stardock\Object Desktop\WindowBlinds\wbui.dll"

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It states: LoadLibrary("C;\Program Files]Stardock\Object desktop\WindowBlinds\wbui.dll") failed - The specified module could not be found.

Now what?

[OmART]

It states: LoadLibrary("C;\Program Files]Stardock\Object desktop\WindowBlinds\wbui.dll") failed - The specified module could not be found.

Now what?

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can u see that DLL as a file in your directory?

[Danrarbc]

"C;\Program Files]"

Is that how you typed it in? It's supposed to be C:\Program Files\

It's got to be a colon, not a semicolon. And a backslash, not right bracket.

[wiebeest]

"C;\Program Files]"

Is that how you typed it in? It's supposed to be C:\Program Files\

It's got to be a colon, not a semicolon. And a backslash, not right bracket.

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Nope, those are typo-errors. Excusez moi.

Uninstalled WB, deleted directory. Cleaned registry with Regseeker, re-installed.

Result:no show. :no:

The regsvr32 "C:\Program Files\Stardock\Object Desktop\WindowBlinds\wbui.dll" line now gives the following regsvr32 respond:

LoadLibrary(*C:\Program Files\Stardock\Object Desktop\WindowBlinds\wbui.dll") failed - Invalid access to memory . :angry:

What could it be? WB worked just fine on my former k6-2 450 with 3dfx v3k2, but now I've upgraded to an Athlon64 3500+ (Winchester) with GF 6600 PCIe it gives me the same symptoms as eRad describes in his posting (no wb option in display propeties--> appearence tab, no taskbar skining, nor windows (only in per application settings).

Btw: Using WinXP Pro (English) sp2 with WB 4.4.

What to do now, surely I shouldn't have to re-install windows for WB???

[wiebeest]

Well I'll be damned...

Just when I was about to re-install the whole XP

I checked the C:\Program Files\Stardock\Object Desktop\WindowBlinds

and clicked wbconfig.exe...and voila! WB works perfect. :blink:

Now, I still don't understand the 'why'of it.

WB option still doesn't appear in display propeties--> appearence tab,

and I haven't checked yet if the skin stays when I reboot XP (I'm in the middle of a delicate download you see), but this is great!!!! :woot:

@eRad: maybe you should try this too, because I had the same symptoms as you and this worked for me as you see.

[#Michael]

Seriously I have never seen this type of problem before. Usually typing in the "regsvr32 "C:\Program Files\Stardock\Object Desktop\WindowBlinds\wbui.dll" works.....but I haven't seen it to the degree you are talking about.

Have you upgraded to the latest build of WB?

Definately contact Frogboy about this one.

[wiebeest]

Seriously I have never seen this type of problem before.? Usually typing in the "regsvr32 "C:\Program Files\Stardock\Object Desktop\WindowBlinds\wbui.dll" works.....but I haven't seen it to the degree you are talking about.

I keep gettingLoadLibrary(*C:\Program Files\Stardock\Object Desktop\WindowBlinds\wbui.dll") failed - Invalid access to memory> with that line andregsvr32>...

Have you upgraded to the latest build of WB?

I think so; WB: build 163 is installed.

Definately contact Frogboy about this one.

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I will. I'm seriously considering re-installing WinXP... :crazy::

If anyone knows a better solution, please be so kind to enlighten me ;))

System specs:

Athlon64 3500+ (winchester)

Gigabyte K8 Tritron (GA-K8NF-9)

Geforce 6600 (256 mb/ PCIe)

1024 mb memory (DDR400 dual channel)

WinXP pro sp2 (English/slipstreamed; >worked fine with this WB build on my former pc,

which was a k6-2 450 mhz with a 3dfx v3k2>

Edit>

Following message sent to SD's Frogboy:

AthleticTrainer1981 advised me to inform you of this WindowBlinds skinning problem some of us are experiancing.   

Do you know what to do? 

Is it a familiar problem? Any solution? (besides re-installing WindowsXP???)   

I'd appriciate your advise beforehand.   

Respect,    Wiebeest     

Edited January 1, 2005 by wiebeest

[wiebeest]

update: it probably involves a known amd64/winxp sp2 problem mentioned here.

The latest build from Stardock seems to fix it,

I've d/l and installed & it worked!!!

[#Michael]

I think so; WB: build 163 is installed.

I will. I'm seriously considering re-installing WinXP...  :crazy:

If anyone knows a better solution, please be so kind to enlighten me  ;)

System specs:

Athlon64 3500+ (winchester)

Gigabyte K8 Tritron (GA-K8NF-9)

Geforce 6600 (256 mb/ PCIe)

1024 mb memory (DDR400 dual channel)

WinXP pro sp2 (English/slipstreamed;

worked fine with this WB build on my former pc,

which was a k6-2 450 mhz with a 3dfx v3k2

Edit

Following message sent to SD's Frogboy:

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Sorry I haven't been around, got back into town REAL early this morning, the newest build of WB is ver 4.49 build 177, so you should grab that new build off of stardock central. When you use SDC to update, it packs up the old install and installs the new version, it may take care of the problem.

update: it probably involves a known amd64/winxp sp2 problem mentioned here.

The latest build from Stardock seems to fix it,

I've d/l and installed & it worked!!!

Damnnit I am so tired I didn't even read your next post. The newest build did fix the problem. Good to hear that.

[wiebeest]

The newest build did fix the problem.  Good to hear that.

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Yeah. Also I've read on these and other forums that the combination of Athlon64 processors and winxp sp2 (DEP) together with Windowblinds (amongst other apps) is not a lucky one. Windowblinds has been fixed in the newest stardock updates, in order to re-enable other apps people will have to disable DEP totally via:

system --> advanced --> startup and recovery settings--> edit bootloader:

"[boot loader]

timeout=30

default=multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINDOWS

[operating systems]

multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINDOWS="Microsoft Windows XP Professional" /fastdetect /NoExecute=OptIn"

Change noexecute/i] to execute, than save & reboot.

That should fix it

;)

[#Michael]

One more reason why I haven't jumped over to to a 64 CPU just yet.

[Pas]

i' running an A64 on WinXP SP2 and i haven't any issues with any stardock apps :)

[insurektion]

One more reason why I haven't jumped over to to a 64 CPU just yet.

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i sincerely doubt the problem was unused 64 bit extensions. freak thing tough glad to hear its all fixed.