Corky_O

Corky_O

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Reply to object dock plus an ie7 in Bug Reports WinCustomize Forums

I would start by clearing the cache for ObjectDock (which means deleting the ObjectDock Plus folder found in the "C:\Documents and Settings\USERNAME\Local Settings\Application Data\Stardock" folder). I wrote a mini tutorial on clearing the cache here http://corkyo.wincustomize.com/Articles.aspx?AID=82461 The process would be: 1 - Save theme 2 - Unload ObjectDock 3 - Clear the cache 4 - Start ObjectDock (which will load with the pr

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Reply to EU - tough on software companies, weak on terrorist states.. in Microsoft WinCustomize Forums

Perhaps Mr Bush is weak on terrorist states? Please define "weak". So far I have seen a lot of American lives spent trying to relieve the world of lunatics like "Bin Laden". The last I heard, the bombs dropped and bullets shot are anything but weak. Are you referring to a political avenue, such as that recently

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Reply to Cursor XP Problem in CursorFX WinCustomize Forums

Has anyone tried clearing the cache (delete the CursorXP folder in the "C:\Documents and Settings\USERNAME\Local Settings\Application Data\Stardock" folder)? Mini tutorial http://corkyo.wincustomize.com/Articles.aspx?AID=82461 Note - the mini tutorial shows the standard free "CursorXP" folder, but there should be one created by the plus version. Note #2 - there is no folder named "cache", just a folder bearing the program's name in the Stardock folder. Deleting t

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Reply to Icon Text Backgrounds in WindowBlinds WinCustomize Forums

Right-click desktop > Arrange Icons By > Lock Web Items on Desktop. Is the "Lock Web Items on Desktop selected? If so, deselect it to clear the text background color.

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Reply to Window Blinds Classic? in WindowBlinds WinCustomize Forums

I just noticed, if you go here https://www.stardock.com/products/windowblinds/downloads.asp and mouse-over the small 'WindowBlinds Classic' text in parenthesis after "Requires: Windows XP", the text will become a link which when clicked loads the classic version download button. Sorry if you already went through the trouble of installing SDC. <img src="http://images.stardock.com/wc/smiles/Ew.gif" b

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Reply to Window Blinds Classic? in WindowBlinds WinCustomize Forums

The classic version is also known as WindowBlinds version 4.6. It can be installed via "Stardock Central", which is a program you download here https://www.stardock.com/products/sdcentral/ I know that if you purchase WindowBlinds 5, you would then have the option of downloading and installing either version 5 or 4.6. I believe, though it has been a while, that the 4.5 version is offered as a "demo" version if you have not purchased anything and just install Stard

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Reply to One part of this skin I don't like .. can it be fixed? in WinCustomize Talk WinCustomize Forums

Carrie, I am sure they were just poking fun. As for the black highlight, you would have a couple of avenues to try. 1 - If you "right-click an empty spot on desktop > Properties > Appearance tab > Advanced button > Other Advanced Controls button > in the "Item:" drop-down, select "Selected Items" and see if black is the color set - if so, try changing the color to a color that works for you (also make sure the font color is not the same as the color you picked fo

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Reply to windows blinds in Stardock Software WinCustomize Forums

You can purchase WindowBlinds here https://www.stardock.com/ Once the purchase is completed, Stardock will send you an e-mail with a serial number and download link for WindowBlinds. Note - you can also download "Stardock Central" and install it after receiving the e-mail. When you launch Stardock Central for the first time, it will contact the server(s), aquire your account information, an

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Reply to Installation of Suites in Community WinCustomize Forums

If you have WindowBlinds already installed, you can use the instructions here http://corkyo.wincustomize.com/Articles.aspx?AID=82563 Once you have the ".wba" file (WindowBlinds file) downloaded, you can simply double click to install to the correct location. Once installed, you would simply start WindowBlinds, click the "Rebuild list" button to insure the skin is available in the list. Select the skin and click either "Apply this skin now" link in the preview pane, or click

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Reply to New Tech Suite in New Users WinCustomize Forums

For the past year or so, I have seen a number of posts concerning Theme Manager not downloading and applying the files. I am not sure of the cause (whether an outdated version of Theme Manager, or an internet connection not being allowed, or handled correctly by the program). If you are not running the most current version of Theme Manager, you could try downloading "Stardock Central" from Stardock.com and installing it. This should offer you the most recent version for dow

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Reply to Will Vista increase demand for skinning? in OS Customization WinCustomize Forums

On the gadgets, I agree with Brad on the current content. This may well determine the future of gadgetry on the desktop. Will developers create some very useful gadgets with high-quality looks and functionality? I hope so! I suspect that "Konfabulator" is working away on their end, and will have some offerings, as will (obviously) DesktopX. The other option (IMHO) is that the browser may start to play a large part in this game, offering plug-ins that s

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Reply to Will Vista increase demand for skinning? in OS Customization WinCustomize Forums

Being in the minority (I actually like the blue used in the 'Luna' theme, but would have liked to do away with the 'beige?' inner frame/menu bar color), I suspect that people may want some solid color options. From a purist point of view, I think the viability of a solid market for skinning will depend on whether the third party programs can modify the shell or icons completely without any minor problems and no performance loss. If the programs can modify the shell and icon

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Reply to This site is so slow in Stardock Software WinCustomize Forums

I know they (Stardock crew) are working hard at setting up improvements while attempting to minimize impacting the daily operation of the site. In a perfect world, the easiest way would be to have a 'known' good configuration to accommodate all browsers and connection types allowing them all to run flawlessly, and then shut down for a few (or 24) hours to apply the system. Since this is not a perfect world, we must be patient to the best of our abilities. Large c

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Reply to adding theme/background to objectdock in ObjectDock WinCustomize Forums

GSXUK, Your link is broken. I do not know if you read my mini tutorial or not, but here it is http://corkyo.wincustomize.com/Articles.aspx?SID=5463&AID=82930 It outlines the file structure and where to place the files. I unzip the file and I get .ini file and 4 png files What are the four PNG files? I

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Reply to BIG PROBLEM With Apogee Icons in Icons WinCustomize Forums

Since no one has responded. It sounds like you have a program auto hiding your desktop elements. Do you have, or have you had DesktopX running a theme that hides these in the past? If so, you might try clearing the cache by deleting the "DesktopX" folder (and "IconX" folder, if in existence) in the "C:\Documents and Settings\USERNAME\Local Settings\Application Data\Stardock" folder. For a mini tutorial on clearing the cache http://corkyo.wincustomize.c

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Reply to Object Desktop 2007 nears in WinCustomize News WinCustomize Forums

I think I'll try to re-install DOS 2.something....if I can find a 5-1/4" floppy Flash-backs anyone?! Hey, if everything ran on DOS, maybe we could just load DOS and Object Desktop and not mess with Windows at all. Perhaps a complete Des

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Reply to Was Working and now isnt!!??! in WindowBlinds WinCustomize Forums

Last resort would be to uninstall/reboot/reinstall. Other than that, it sounds like the software may think the trial period is up, or that the machine is running in safe mode for some reason. Waiting for Neil on this one.

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