Upgrading to windowblinds 5

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Hi there i was just wondering how the upgrade to wb will be?
Since it is a big change, are we going to have to uninstall Previous version first and then do a fresh install of wb5? or just apply wb5 to the existing version we have already installed.
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Reply #1 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Very good question, LIBBY. And valid, seeing that all the betas have come with there fair share of issues. Anyone!?? Anyone!?? Bueller!??
Reply #2 from WinCustomize Forums Top

The new official release of SDC 2.20.357 now recognizes a previous version, and both requires and performs the uninstall of said previous version.

So it would seem that uninstalling 4.6 will at least be required.

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Reply #3 from WinCustomize Forums Top
All kinds of updates last two days...Icon Packager has one too!
Reply #4 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Is WB5 only valid for WinXP? I'm stuck on Win2K and would love to upgrade, but if it isn't going to work, then I need to add patience to my Christmas wish list.
Reply #5 from WinCustomize Forums Top
To be safe, I unloaded windowblinds beta, uninstalled through Stardock Central, rebooted then installed WB5 then I rebooted without running and WB5 loaded on start up wih no probs
Reply #6 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I've just updated it. It warned me to uninstall the previous version. So, it is safe to uninstall first and then install the updated version.
Reply #7 from WinCustomize Forums Top
For people that did the upgrade from beta to the release, you will need to do a:
- Rebuild List

Otherwise will you will miss out on the new builtin skins:
- AirFrame, Blackcomb, Cyclops, Fresco, Noire, Retro.
Reply #8 from WinCustomize Forums Top
tranle...thanks for the list...i gots so many skins i couldn't figure out which new ones were in 5
Reply #10 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Where do I force this 'rebuild list' ?


There is a list of buttons in the middle of the WindowBlinds Config:



[Add skin] [Delete skin] [Rebuild list] [Advanced]

                         ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

                            That one
Reply #11 from WinCustomize Forums Top
The rebuild list is on the main window of wbconfig between delete skin and Advanced buttons
Hope this helps it worked OK for me all old and new skins working great
Reply #14 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I refrained from going with the beta versions until yesterday, the day before today's release of WB5. It gave me an error msg saying that I had to find some "DSN" driver, or something like that. Does anyone know how to fix this problem, or where to go to get the right drivers?

EDITED: "DNS" to "DSN"

Just tried it again and it's looking for "data sources" to point to, of which I have no earthly idea where to look. Says it has to have the "ODBC" data source. Did search on "ODBC and found a folder in Common Files with that name. Opened it and there's a folder named "Data Sources" but there's nothing in it.

BTW, the WB skin I had assigned before the upgrade is active, but I can't "Rebuild List" or "Add New," and the list consists of only two blinds; Classic and XP. Can't install new skins without the DSN window stopping the process. Really need some help here please.
Reply #15 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Is WB5 only valid for WinXP?

Einstein,

The answer is yes, WB5 requires Windows XP.

Reply #16 from WinCustomize Forums Top

BlueStringer,

There were some users who have had issues in the beta versions of WB5 similar to yours.

Here is a link to a thread discussing the issue, and a fix in comment #14 for one user https://www.wincustomize.com/articles.aspx?AID=88885&c=1#729361

I would suggest that you create a new post in the Stardock Support forum (two sections below this one) - include the text from the "System Information"  (found in the lower left corner of the WB config panel), and an explanation of your issue.

I know that official support personell are currently monitoring that section for issues with the new release, and would be your best bet to get an official answer - unless of course you want to edit the registry, etc. - which is indicated in comment #14 in the above link.