Vista trouble

Try checking file permissions on the WindowBlinds folder.

Open the WindowBlinds Configuration screen and click on View my system information.  Copy/paste that info here.

It may be a problem with access to the WB directory. Made sure it is accessible from your account.

I am having the same issue he is. I am sure its accessible from my account. Not sure what to do =/.

This is what it says in my view system info:
Your computer has a Windows Experience Index base score of 2

Your Windows Graphics Experience score is 2

WindowBlinds version : WindowBlinds 5 (5.50 (build 100 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 RADEON X300/X550 Series (Microsoft Corporation - WDDM)

Wblind.dll 2007/02/21 16:07:20
Wbsrv.dll 2007/02/21 16:08:05
Wbconfig.exe 2007/02/21 15:06:33
Wbload.exe 2006/09/30 13:59:14
Wbhelp.dll 2004/09/18 15:37:07
Tray.dll 2006/04/28 18:27:49
Wbload.dll 2007/01/23 18:48:56

Thx to anyone who could help me.

I have the same problem too but no one will give me a clear solution and stardock customer support won't respond to my emails.

Does ANYONE have a solution to our WindowBlinds problem on Vista Premium?

This may be the source of your problem....your graphics card may be below WB5 requirements.

Thats odd. Why does the latest beta work fine then when my system has a rating of a 1.0.

I almost bet there is apple software on these systems... heheheeee
that and a few other apps installed wrong too!
Vista will do a lot of stuff wrong - when there is a good reason.
Check your logs for system errors and app loading erors.
If it comes back to some of the system 32 files. Then your Vista needs to be reinstalled.
This time be sure to not just put any apple software or something that was related to the log file reports.
[Inspect the log very well... it is your only key as to why what is in the programming that has gone wrong]

good luck

Look at this link and besure to notice what works and what is said to be compatible...
There is a big difference in the wording. I like the way they fool people with it!

WWW Link


SGT  

If your graphics score is that low with that video card the first thing I would do is make sure you have the absolute latest Vista driver from ATI. I have a reasonably fast Nvidia card and the MS driver scores a 1.5 or so, but when I installed the Nvidia driver it went up to 4.6 for desktop and 4.7 for gaming.

The MS drivers for a lot of cards are absolute cr4p.

Those "MS drivers" which you call cr4p are only provided as a service by Microsoft. They are provided TO Microsoft FROM the manufacturers, generally as interim drivers until they release the full updated drivers for their respective products. It is always prudent to check the manufacturer's website for updated drivers rather than relying upon what came with the O/S, whether it is Win 98, XP or Vista.  

Ok my windowblinds worked great until I installed the latest update to windowblinds and now it won't install any of my themes at all I uninstalled and reinstalled it did not fix the problem when I try to apply a theme it installs windows classic only I really need some help

Please post the information from the WB System Information page.

i have the same problem Whenever i try to apply one of the skins i download from this site, it converts to windows classic theme it bugs me..........i have vista ultimate, my graphics index is 1.0 my windows blinds enhanced is active and everything please someone tell me what can i do????

This is what it says......


Your computer has a Windows Experience Index base score of 1

Your Windows Graphics Experience score is 1

WindowBlinds version : WindowBlinds 5 (5.50 (build 100 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 Standard VGA Graphics Adapter

Wblind.dll 2007/02/21 16:07:20
Wbsrv.dll 2007/02/21 16:08:05
Wbconfig.exe 2007/02/21 15:06:33
Wbload.exe 2006/09/30 13:59:14
Wbhelp.dll 2004/09/18 15:37:07
Tray.dll 2006/04/28 18:27:49
Wbload.dll 2007/01/23 18:48:56

PLEASE report all this information when submitting a problem report. We don't know what's in that Dell you bought last July. Per-pixel skinning requires your hardware has WDDM drivers and a graphics experience score of at least 2

Same problem, I've looked threw many topics and yet to find a real answer.
Your computer has a Windows Experience Index base score of 4.2

Your Windows Graphics Experience score is 5.9

WindowBlinds version : WindowBlinds 5 (5.50 (build 100 x86 - Vista Edition))

WindowBlinds is installed correctly on this PC

WindowBlinds appears to be activated on this PC

(Dell P991) 1 is attached to NVIDIA GeForce 6800 XT

Wblind.dll 2007/02/21 16:07:20
Wbsrv.dll 2007/02/21 16:08:05
Wbconfig.exe 2007/02/21 15:06:33
Wbload.exe 2006/09/30 13:59:14
Wbhelp.dll 2004/09/18 15:37:07
Tray.dll 2006/04/28 18:27:49
Wbload.dll 2007/01/23 18:48:56

The "shareware" version has a time limit. After this time period you will only be able to use the windows classic theme. If you wish to continue with being able to use the great skins and the WindowBlinds program, you will need to purchase it.

I have Vista Ultimate. It does the same thing, and I'm running Dreamscapes. If that is the only problem you're having, you don't have a problem. If you want it to be in "Aero", right click on the desktop, click personalize, then Windows Color and Appearance. Then click Open classic properties and appearance, and set it to Aero. When you do that, it'll last until the next time you start you're computer. Every computer changes to Windows Classic when you apply a WB.

I fixed my problem and I have restarted my computer 3 times to test it and I do not have to turn off anything. the problem appears with stardock central and windowblinds when I installed 5.51.025 (the latest upgrade) I uninstalled windowblinds and then uninstalled stardock central the applied the classic theme, and restarted my computer the I installed stardock central and then installed windowblinds. and restarted my computer it worked I was able to intall a skin again Hooray I don't know if it will help anyone else but I hope so. I restarted my computer two more times to make sure it still worked so far it is running great. good luck

that is exactly what is happening to me. The only way I can get my Vista Areo back it to load WB6 again. If I unload it I can go back to Vista Areo but as soon as I reboot I am back to Vista basic theme with no Areo to choose from.
I am getting no help from Stardock support. Not even a 'we are working on that'.

I have a similar problem. Haven't found a solution yet...sigh

When I go to Control Panel\Personalization It is always defaulted to Windows Standard. When I try to apply Aero, and go back, its back at Windows Standard. Any ideas why this is, or what I am missing?

Using Vista Home Premium 64 w/ SP1

Your computer has a Windows Experience Index base score of 5.4
Your Windows Graphics Experience score is 5.9

WindowBlinds version : WindowBlinds 6.1 (build 92 x86 - Vista Edition) - 64 bit OS

WindowBlinds is installed correctly on this PC
WindowBlinds appears to be activated on this PC
(HP w2207 Wide LCD Monitor) 1 is attached to NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GTS

Wblind.dll 2008/04/08 14:21:20
Wblind64.dll 2008/04/08 14:21:07
Wbsrv.dll 2008/03/11 06:56:22
Wbconfig.exe 2008/04/12 17:53:33
Wbload.exe 2008/02/14 12:05:14
Wbhelp.dll 2007/08/27 11:54:07
Tray.dll 2007/09/12 17:58:21
Wbload.dll 2007/09/26 11:53:28
Screen.exe 2008/02/13 17:15:18