ok thanx a bunch i got it working all icons are back and desk top looks good back like it did when i had the free ver.    one last problem to kill and every thing works good. windows email never did work when i have WB installed. it tells me im out of mem or some spolling thing is not working,

Hello, I use WindowBlinds a long time and I'm happy with it. I have downloaded WindowBlinds 5.0 from stardock and I tested the crack that they talk about here. What I see is indeed, the black screen !! So Stardock is NOT the problem but it is the crack, because ALL the other software that stardock made is working good on my pc
So I want to say congratulations to the makers of WindowBlinds 5.0 to stop the crackers Hihi
I have purchased WindowBlinds 5.0 and I hope the serial they gave me works without any mistakes

I'am back and I have just installed WindowBlinds 5.0 and it is working perfect. I see the glass thing and the red colour X when I hold my mouse on it.
Yes thank you

My information:

WindowBlinds 5.0 System Information Report:

STATUS : WB+ SRV+ HLP+ UI+ TRAY+

WindowBlinds is installed correctly on this PC.

WindowBlinds appears to be activated on this PC

Your machine supports per pixel borders on WindowBlinds skins.

You have one monitor in total.

(Standaardbeeldscherm) 1 is attached to NVIDIA GeForce FX 5500

Wblind.dll      2005/11/28 13:57:10
Wbsrv.dll      2005/11/28 15:52:00
Wbconfig.exe      2005/11/28 16:19:00
Wbload.exe      2005/11/25 19:30:58
Wbhelp.dll      2004/09/18 15:37:00
Wbui.dll      2005/11/20 12:23:40
Tray.dll      2005/11/02 13:28:26

But I have 1 question, when I activated, I saw a couple of minutes later again the activation screen is something wrong??

Alright, this is a little hard for me, so, here goes:

I had downloaded the cracked windows blinds edition discussed above, not to "test" it, but to actually use it, knowing full and well that it was illegal. I did not, however, experience as near bad of problems that others have had, just uninstalled. The reason I am posting here is because while looking for a fix for it, I stumbled unto this forum. I have read it from beggining to end. After reading, I felt an incredible sense of guilt. I have downloaded and cracked alot of software myself, (not a brag) even mass distributed it on LimeWire and BitTorrent. Anyways, after reading this I have decided to stop everything I am doing in the ways of stealing things over the internet. I now realize that I was being a total jackass, and that it was incredible I had the balls to do it. I can't see how I didn't realize before now, but this has helped. I am not looking for sympathy, or a handout, all I want is to let you all know that I appreciate the things you've said here. All I can say is that I have deleted everything illegal on my computer and have no plans to continue what I was doing. I may get in trouble for even posting these things, but I felt that you all should know that you've helped at least a few of us out there.

Thanks, AnonymousMe

AnonymousMe

Just thought I'd post something, cuz if it was me, I'd have to see if anybody said anything and what they said. My time of walking the path not well lit was before the 'virtual reality' but I do understand if what you say is now true, then there is deeper truth involved and I agree it would be hard to post it...anonymous or not. Power to you.

I may get in trouble for even posting these things, but I felt that you all should know that you've helped at least a few of us out there.

You won't get into any trouble at all for posting as you have done.

You show a mature and commendable understanding of the realities of it all....

More power to you....

 guys forgive me for asking this here cause im sure its the wrong area. But here goes I just downloaded some theme files in the format of .dxtheme could someone please help me out and explain how to install such items. Thanks

 

 And on a side note if any of you know how to Inverse the colors of ITunes on a XP based computer that would be nice as well.

Yes, you are in the wrong area... never mind   What you need for .dxthemes is DesktopX which you can download from the software page here https://www.wincustomize.com/software.aspx

you even get rewarded for breaking others persons computers??? Well cheers mate, ain't Amerika a great country! I think they even have a patent on morals.

Yes lets bash America cos we believe in protecting our rights when we're in a business to sell a product and OH God forbid anyone stop little snotty nosed kids ( or adults ) from expecting a free meal without repercussions...

Yes lets bash America cos we believe in protecting our rights when we're in a business to sell a product

And Britain, Oz, Germany, Japan, Russia, France for doing the same thing.......

While we're at it, let's bash aliens as well.....for not sharing their technology unless they crash here.

Sorry, but Stardock needs to own up to this. I am fully registered and have witnessed the problem. I believe it came after playing with Enhanced Dialogs which has caused me tremendous problems.

Pradhan Balter

AnonymousMe

Wow. That took balls... nice one.

We had this problem on a clients computer (I work in pc repair), he told us that he had been using Windowblinds (Illegally) for about 2 months, and only then it just suddenly decided to pack in on him. I dont think theres any reason for that.. other than a dodgy crack.

I dont think theres any reason for that.. other than a dodgy crack.

Perhaps it's a perfectly GOOD 'crack', which, by definition breaks something.

Remind me to shed a tear...oh, and BTW....if you work in 'PC repair'  I'm SURE you actually explain to your customers WHY it is not smart to be playing with cracked software.

If you had any sense you would return the machine to him as it was....and actually TELL him that Legal responsibilities preclude you from working with pirated software.

With respect Jafo, if every repair shop sent their customers packing whenever they brought in a system with any form of pirated software installed, they'd have no customer base left... Sad, but true.

That would imply either: only computers with pirated software breaks down or the majority of computer owners are thieves.

My system has borked and I have no pirated software of any kind.
I was about to take offence, but I remembered that which was learned ages ago and still holds true:

It is human nature to believe "everybody is like me". It makes us feel better.

...or the majority of computer owners are thieves.

That's exactly what I'm saying, never mind "implying". I've worked in computer build/repair shops for over 10 years, and owned my own shop for nearly three years now, and the only people who have a legitimate copy of Windows are those who bought their system "off the shelf", whereas those who bought from independents, ftmp, had not only pirated versions of Windows, but even had the same COA number. I realise this is probably a lot to do with our business's close proximity to "The Barras" market in Glasgow, a well-known source of most pirate software in Scotland, but even so, those who did buy "off the shelf" with legit COAs, usually, i.e. 90+ percent, are either bit-torrent users or P2P downloaders.

It is human nature to believe "everybody is like me". It makes us feel better.

I was about to take offence to that, but then I realised "You don't know Jack" about me. Try not to make that assumption.

Try not to make that assumption.

Why not? It's just as valid as yours.

...or the majority of computer owners are thieves. That's exactly what I'm saying, never mind "implying"

Your assumption applies to an entire planet based on your experience in Glasgow. Would it not have been more accurate, based on your experience, to label the majority of computer owners in Glasgow as theives?

Mate, if you really are naive enough to think that the majority of computer users, especially since the advent of broadband internet, have never used any form of pirated software, you need to open your eyes.

...and btw, you were the one making assumptions based on no factual evidence, about an individual; me. I made a comment, directed at no-one in particular, that the majority do in fact have some form of pirated software on their PCs. To think otherwise would be foolish.

Are you honestly trying to say you've never even downloaded an MP3? Or a video clip that is essentially the intellectual property of a media corporation? A still image that you happened to think looked cool, but happened to have no accompanying copyright documentation?

yes

OK. Then I guess this discussion has ended.

/flips the Return To Reality™ switch.

With respect Jafo, if every repair shop sent their customers packing whenever they brought in a system with any form of pirated software installed, they'd have no customer base left... Sad, but true.

Or....possibly, if every 'shop' did likewise the hint might just sink in that it's not too clever to seek assistance for something which was self-inflicted through user stupidity and the intent to steal.

Trundle a bit further back in this thread and you'll see users of pirated software wanting assistance for their 'wares' from the Legal owners/manufacturers of that software.

When a crack screws a machine...the owner should take it to that crack writer and beat HIM about the head with it, not cometh hither and bleat.....or in the case of the corner comp-shop...say 'please, sir...I borked my machine with crappy cracks....can you help me fix it?'  Sure...it's called 'format c:'.

Today I saw a guy come into the comp shop and say....'was on the phone to MS....they asked for a legit XP reg serial...'  He'd obviously been attempting to get hold of/install SP2 and it did a dummy-spit.  So he comes in looking for a solution.  Solution was...'here's a licence sticker....pay your money and pass on the code....possibly MS won't enquire as to why that code wasn't activating the XP already.' [it wasn't, because it was a pirate XP on the s/h machine....and now he's concerned he may have to re-install his OS and lose all his proggies....but....shit happens... ]

Or....possibly, if every 'shop' did likewise the hint might just sink in that it's not too clever to seek assistance for something which was self-inflicted through user stupidity and the intent to steal.

Absolutely, and our own approach is to spend a bit of time to inform the (usually) unwitting user that it can be a false economy to ask Bobby-next-door who "knows a bit about PCs" to "fix" their computer... There are certain categories of customer we deal with on a daily basis, ranging from the aforementioned innocent, usually not too PC-savvy types, thru penny-pinchers and on to the more resolute thief, who is unlikely to ever buy genuine software, unless they have absolutely no choice.

Type 1 : Bought 2nd hand... hooky windows + office, and now needs reinstalled due to virus(es), spyware, general clutter. Usually innocent through ignorance, and willing to pay whatever is required to become "legal".

Type 2 : Bought new, but went to Bobby-next-door to fix, and is now realising why this is a false economy, again, now willing to do things the right way.

Type 3 : Bought from unscrupulous independent who disabled Windows auto-update, again, innocent through ignorance.

Type 4 : The Chancer, who expects us to reinstall his pirate OS etc, and gets shirty when we tell him/her that in order to replace the software he had on the PC, he'll have to spend £80 on WinXP oem (if they also buy hardware) £120+ on the retail version if not, and £220 for the Office XP pro which was also installed, plus the standard £45 reinstall charge.

Most times, if we're honest with people and explain to them (without resorting to textbook sales-blurb) the downsides of going the cheap route, they will reciprocate with their money, and nine times out of ten are appreciative of our candour, and usually always return for any further work/assistance.

When a crack screws a machine...the owner should take it to that crack writer and beat HIM about the head with it, not cometh hither and bleat...

Indeed, and that (IMO) is where the problems begin... They have no way to contact the people who crack the software, and so go to the next best target; the software creators themselves, and some people are remarkably upfront about the fact that they nicked the software from the very people from whom they're now seeking advice.

Today I saw a guy come into the comp shop and say...

Yep, we get this all the time, even with completely legit PCs, but what's usually happened is that Mum and Dad are completely oblivious to the fact that little Johnny has passed on their product ID to a mate for a couple of quid, and now we're having to phone MS activation in Delhi to try and explain that this is the only PC its installed on...

Best $20 ive ever spent!

Someone [Maybe i should] make a false windowblinds and spread it on the Gnutella networks, messing with those cheap punks' systems.