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Reply to Cannot find where to download Object Desktop software that I just paid for in Object Desktop Stardock Forums

I definitely can't complain about Zubaz' help with quickly resolving this (the emails was the the problem). However, this is the third or fourth time I have to spend a completely disproportionate time with a simple software installation, for Stardock software because of excessive licensing trouble. I was equally frustrated a couple of years ago, when I last upgraded OS or whatever the issue was, then a year or two before that. Now - Stardock hasn't got any real competition in its

Reply to Cannot find where to download Object Desktop software that I just paid for in Object Desktop Stardock Forums

Thanks, just about to do it, but why can't I see the software for download? Assuming there must be something wrong, or this is an extremely confusing setup. When I try to download some of the products from the regular download page, it ends up in a basket with a prompt to pay even though I am logged in, and the

Cannot find where to download Object Desktop software that I just paid for in Object Desktop Stardock Forums

Just renewed my subscription but where do I download the Object Desktop software nowadays? It does not turn up in Stardock Central in the New Software or any other section, although it registers as paid and active in the "Subscriptions" section. It does not turn up in "My Downloads" o

Reply to OD and Windows 8 in Object Desktop Stardock Forums

It makes very little sense that Stardock wouldn't have known where it stood on this 6 months ago, latest. Windows 8 has been available to the developer community for over a year now. It would not have been a problem to test and get on top of the compatibility and get something ready in time for the Win8 official launch in October. As for the license issue, Stardock has one of the most restrictive license schemes I've ever seen. The products are worth it, provid

Reply to Laguna Windowblinds scheme, problem with transparent text! in Object Desktop WinCustomize Forums

Thank you, I added itunes as an exception but it doesn't work! Only unloading WB fixes the problem how can that be?

Laguna Windowblinds scheme, problem with transparent text! in Object Desktop WinCustomize Forums

Sometimes when I use the Laguna skin, text is transparent. I can't figure out why, or how to change this. A good example right now is iTunes, the information window. You can reproduce through running Windowblinds, Laguna skin and itunes on Win7. I love this skin, can I alter this setting somewhere? It has happened sometimes with Window text too. Note text to to the left and right, in the itunes info window. <p

Ads from Impulse at Startup in WinCustomize Talk WinCustomize Forums

I am horrified that Impulse is showing ads at startup; I definitely do not want this behaviour and it is very offputting. Please, please tell me how I can disable this "feature"!

IconPackager: Problem when setting custom Icons in Object Desktop Stardock Forums

I am using Object Desktop - full version. It embeds the functionality of resetting icon to something user chosen. However, this functionality has become a bit corrupted on my machine. I currently cannot use it. I use the following steps: Rightclick on Folder Icon to change Choose Properties, choose Icon tab. Click "Change Icon". At this point, a window should appear, to select an icon to use.However,for me right now, this d

Reply to Feature for combining themes - in Danger! in WindowBlinds Stardock Forums

Oh my gosh! I am SOOO glad that this feature is back! I had given up about this because of the negative answers earlier. Was feeling pretty negative about WB. I just came here to check something else when I discovered this. People, check this feature, it is very good! [e digicons]5*[/e] [e digicons]5*[/e] [e digicons]5*[/e] [e d

Reply to Windows in Persian in Object Desktop Stardock Forums

R U kidding? Whatever possessed you to do such a thing? Well you need to find out what the word "English (United States) looks like in Farsi (I think that's what the langauge is normally called, not Persian).You may also need to find out what words are used for OK and Cancel and learn to recognise them. Then go back to the dialogue box that allows you to change GUI language and find the Farsi word for English. Hit OK... Frankly I didn't even know this option was availa

Reply to How do I get the old GUI in WB 7 in WindowBlinds Stardock Forums

Thanks Neil for the update about the jumping start button. Re mixing files: Well I had no other choice since the rollback didn't work on this folder (button greyed out). It's running fine though and the only associated "risk" is that the software doesn't behave as intended. This doesn't scare me I was a programmer for many years.

Reply to How do I get the old GUI in WB 7 in WindowBlinds Stardock Forums

But vstyler if you work for Stardock you should say so. I thought you were just a guy who enjoyed participating in this forum. Thanks a lot of the help though. Btw I just posted several screenshots with mixed skin/taskbar and another random guy mentioned that he uses this feature immediately after I posted about it. I think the rule of thumb is that you add functionality, not remove it unless there's a very good reason. I can't think what the reason should be for remov

Reply to How do I get the old GUI in WB 7 in WindowBlinds Stardock Forums

In Laguna, the startbutton is jumping around a bit when you try to click on it, or it is half obscured by the border of the screen. Plus, every time I click on it, it opens the User Configuration window. The task bar also doesn't have 3D look that I like, although this may be intended, I don't know. I love the stylish windows on that skin but the taskbar is pretty useless for me, so while waiting for an updated release of this skin I prefer to use another skin for the taskbar. Many sk

Reply to How do I get the old GUI in WB 7 in WindowBlinds Stardock Forums

I need the functionality to mix two themes. (Taskbar + Windows). Most skins don't have properly vertically configured taskbars. Would you be able to send me a link to some version that I can download which still has the old GUI? If you recall, I posted about my reservations about removing this functionality while half of existingl skins aren't propertly configured for vertical taskbars. Vertical users have no choice but to use

How do I get the old GUI in WB 7 in WindowBlinds Stardock Forums

I just upgraded WB7 to the latest build and I don't seem to be able to get the old GUI anymore. Correct? If so, how do I roll back to the latest version that has the old GUI? The new GUI is missing functionality that I need.

Reply to Clicking on Start Button opens Windows User Profile! in WindowBlinds Stardock Forums

thanks! But why does it only happen with some skins and not others? Is it related to where the taskbar is - ie vertical right in my case?

Reply to Clicking on Start Button opens Windows User Profile! in WindowBlinds Stardock Forums

This happens in many skins, including my favourite, Laguna. Steps to reproduce : Run WB 7 latest build on Win 7 latest build. Use skin "Laguna". Put the task bar vertically at the right hand side (not sure if this is needed to trigger the bug). Change the colour of the skin (not sure if this is needed to trigger the bug) Click on the Start button. Observe that the User Profil

Reply to Windows highlight colour in WB - how to change? in WindowBlinds Stardock Forums

Thanks Vstyler! That's in Skin Studio, right? I was planning to simply change the property in the System Colours section of Windows... As described by Neil Banfield above. I'll fix the actual skin later... Do you know the name of the properties in the "Change Skin System Colours" dialogue box? I've tried a few of the ones that I could see, but I had no luck so far.

Reply to Windows highlight colour in WB - how to change? in WindowBlinds Stardock Forums

Here is a screenshot to explain which properties I am interested in. It looks like solid colours, not an image - I think I was unclear - hope this clarifies:

Reply to Windows highlight colour in WB - how to change? in WindowBlinds Stardock Forums

I need to ask about two more of these properties: What is the name of the property for the background of the All Programs section of the start menu (Win 7) What is the name of the properties for the highlight and text colour for NEWLY INSTALLED programs (which Win 7 highlight...)

Reply to Emulation of Win7 "Aero Peek Window Preview" in Object Desktop Stardock Forums

Thanks boss, that works well, but I actually meant the little preview windows that are accessible from the task bar... Perhaps i used the wrong word.

Emulation of Win7 "Aero Peek Window Preview" in Object Desktop Stardock Forums

Does Stardock make any product that can emulate the Window Preview in Win7? I already have Win7 but I don't want to use the Windows taskbar - would like to hide it and use Object Dock instead.

Reply to WB 7 Suspected Bug - Windows Explorer Background (Screenshot) in WindowBlinds Stardock Forums

I don't know and I don't want to test it because I have my desktop set up exactly the way I want it and don't want to mess around anymore and mess up settings etc. However, the skin in the screenshot is "Laguna" which is by a "Master Skinner". So it ought not be corrupted. I think I even paid for it. If the theme had been a hack by some teenager, then I would probably have suspected the skin... But with Laguna, I didn't.

Reply to WB 7 Suspected Bug - Windows Explorer Background (Screenshot) in WindowBlinds Stardock Forums

100% this is a bug, and a VERY annoying one. Cannot read the black text against charcoal background. I know what the workaround is (disable transparency) I'm just posting to highlight that this ought to be fixed. WB version, latest, not cracked. OS Win 7. This background is supposed to be transparent and the background colour is pale cream. The window is not maximised.

Reply to Transparency Problem.....Fixed! in WindowBlinds Stardock Forums

I have experienced failing video cards and it's much more dramatic than that... Agree with Neil - reset the Windows display options to default Vista Aero. WB might be masking a problem that you have with the Windows UI settings. This has happened to me