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Dragon WB

November 11, 2008 10:52:49 AM from WinCustomize ForumsWinCustomize Forums

Hi Everybody, I am trying out the trail version of WB to see if I like it before purchasing. I really liked the idea of the Dragon WB but I see no dragon I read the posts with the WB but could see no answer and even saw somebody else who seemed to be having the same problem but nobody answered their question so I thought I would ask here. I am thinking maybe it is because I am using the trial version although think that would be a bit silly as it would be nice to see it working properly. Can anybody help? System details below, thanks.

WindowBlinds version : WindowBlinds 6.3 (build 109 x86 - Vista Edition) - Shareware

WindowBlinds is installed correctly on this PC
(Generic PnP Monitor) 1 is attached to NVIDIA GeForce Go 7600

Wblind.dll      2008/09/17 10:48:00
Wbsrv.dll      2008/09/17 08:05:26
Wbconfig.exe      2008/09/17 08:05:57
Wbload.exe      2008/04/26 16:14:14
Wbhelp.dll      2008/04/26 16:14:07
Tray.dll           2008/04/26 16:14:21
Wbload.dll           2008/04/26 16:14:28
Screen.exe      2008/07/22 16:42:31

 

 

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Reply #1 November 11, 2008 11:42:09 AM
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unfortunatly with the trial version you can only use the included skins... but I do have somewhat of a solution, the dragon is also available as a mycolors theme... which means if you only want that one theme you don't have to buy windowblinds, you only have to buy the one theme... Mycolors themes are premium themes that you have to pay money for, and that's why it's not included... but if you did buy it will run on your system, even without windowblinds installed...

 

https://www.stardock.com/products/mycolors/gallery.asp?p=dragon

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Reply #2 November 11, 2008 11:59:23 AM
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Thank you da_zman. Am I right in thinking though if I did purchase WB it would then work? It would be nice to be able to change when the mood takes me.

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Reply #3 November 11, 2008 12:33:59 PM
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Yes it would. AND you would have the advantage of unlimited downloads and HEAPS of other skins to try out.

IMO, getting WB would be the smarter move....you can always get My Colors, but then you'd be limited to just that one skin.

Anyway, da_zman gave a good answer.

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Reply #4 November 11, 2008 12:37:56 PM
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Thats great, I will do that then. Thanks again

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Reply #5 November 11, 2008 1:07:16 PM
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Quoting mordiani,
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Thats great, I will do that then. Thanks again

My pleasure. Glad to help when I can. Enjoy, and Welcome to the Community!

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Reply #6 November 11, 2008 2:12:09 PM
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I don't see the dragon and I have bought WindowBlinds...

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Reply #7 November 11, 2008 11:17:52 PM
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open WB config - get the system info and post it here

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Reply #8 November 11, 2008 11:34:37 PM
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The previous version of the dragon theme is available for download through Wincustomize.com. The premium theme of Dragon contains the animations and few updates, so does the MyColors theme. You might have the previous version.

This link provides the dragon download with the animated dragon on the start menu: https://www.wincustomize.com/skins.aspx?skinid=6427&libid=1

If after loading that theme you don't see the animation you might not have the latest version of WindowBlinds 6 or you might have a corrupt install.

Please note that the latest version of Dragon has the little guy breathing fire and is much more interesting.

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Reply #9 November 11, 2008 11:47:03 PM
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I don't see the dragon and I have bought WindowBlinds...

Same here. Can see the feet of an animated dragon on my Start menu,   

but the menu's too tall so can't see the rest...

WindowBlinds version : WindowBlinds 6.3 (build 67 x86)

WindowBlinds is installed correctly on this PC
WindowBlinds appears to be activated on this PC
Your machine supports per pixel borders on WindowBlinds skins.

(SyncMaster 910MP/199MP,SyncMaster Magic CX912MP) 1 is attached to RADEON X700 Series

Wblind.dll      2008/09/22 16:59:20
Wbsrv.dll      2008/09/22 16:59:42
Wbconfig.exe      2008/09/22 16:59:32
Wbload.exe      2008/04/28 10:35:14
Wbhelp.dll      2008/04/28 10:35:07
Wbui.dll      2008/04/28 10:35:05
Tray.dll           2008/04/28 10:35:21
Screen.exe      2008/07/22 09:10:09

 

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Reply #10 November 12, 2008 8:03:10 AM
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but the menu's too tall so can't see the rest...

Do you have the latest drivers for your video card and have you tried increasing the resolution of your desktop?

Or is that not the case? If not could you toss in a screen shot?

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Reply #11 November 12, 2008 10:46:24 AM
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Quoting Seabass,
reply 8
The previous version of the dragon theme is available for download through Wincustomize.com. The premium theme of Dragon contains the animations and few updates, so does the MyColors theme. You might have the previous version.

This link provides the dragon download with the animated dragon on the start menu: https://www.wincustomize.com/skins.aspx?skinid=6427&libid=1

If after loading that theme you don't see the animation you might not have the latest version of WindowBlinds 6 or you might have a corrupt install.

Please note that the latest version of Dragon has the little guy breathing fire and is much more interesting.

I get the animation now, but he's not breathing fire here. He just moves his head and stands there

 

And my info:

WindowBlinds version : WindowBlinds 6.3 (build 68 x86)

WindowBlinds is installed correctly on this PC 
WindowBlinds appears to be activated on this PC
Your machine supports per pixel borders on WindowBlinds skins.

(Standaardbeeldscherm) 1 is attached to NVIDIA GeForce Go 6150

Wblind.dll 2008/10/17 21:12:20
Wbsrv.dll 2008/09/22 22:59:42
Wbconfig.exe 2008/09/22 22:59:32
Wbload.exe 2008/04/26 15:14:14
Wbhelp.dll 2008/04/26 15:14:07
Wbui.dll 2008/04/28 10:35:05
Tray.dll 2008/04/26 15:14:21
Screen.exe 2008/07/22 09:10:09

 

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Reply #12 November 12, 2008 11:56:56 AM
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I get the animation now, but he's not breathing fire here. He just moves his head and stands there

 

I do believe that is the old version, that's all mine does... download the new one from the link above, and go into windowblinds and delete the old one before installing the new one... you should be fine then...

 

glad I could be of assistance...

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Reply #13 November 12, 2008 2:46:11 PM
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@ Seabass, #10: Thanks for the tech help. Will try drivers and tweak the res. a bit to see.

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Reply #14 November 12, 2008 4:26:40 PM
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Quoting da_zman20,
reply 12
I get the animation now, but he's not breathing fire here. He just moves his head and stands there

 

I do believe that is the old version, that's all mine does... download the new one from the link above, and go into windowblinds and delete the old one before installing the new one... you should be fine then...

 

glad I could be of assistance...

Thanks for your help, but that's exactly what I did

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Reply #15 November 12, 2008 4:43:59 PM
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but the menu's too tall so can't see the rest...

Seldomseen,you can r-click on your  open start menu,select properties, advanced,then change the amount of start menu items(not the amount of recently used programs) and that will make your menu shorter.I had to remove three items to shorten mine for this WB and the Birthday Suite.

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Reply #16 November 12, 2008 9:15:50 PM
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Awesome! Have seen many screenshots with short start menus and for some reason never thought of limiting the number of items. Thanks, Wizard1956

 

 

*nope...still 2 dozen items down left side of start menu, even tho I set # of items to 0, 1, 2...etc.. Will try to manually remove the umpty umpteen million program items from the start menu while it's open...

** [shazzbatt!] Hmmm... not that either... Tweak Windows? no... maybe some regedit move, but not a frequent visitor to those arcane realms   

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Reply #17 November 13, 2008 9:43:52 AM
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Quoting Jouketje,
reply 11



I get the animation now, but he's not breathing fire here. He just moves his head and stands there

 

That would be the older version of the skin that is downloadable through Wincustomize.com. The updated version has fire and the like found in the premium suite files and the MyColors theme.

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Reply #18 November 13, 2008 10:00:05 AM
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still 2 dozen items down left side of start menu

If you are refering to the recent programs shown on the left side and not the "all programs" list,those can be reduced by changing the number of recently used programs listed.(I have mine set to five).Just delete them,then change the amount that the list will show.Do not delete anything from the "all programs side,however.If you have a lot of them pinned to the start menu,you'll have to get rid of some of those as well.

It won't actually remove the programs,you can still access them in all programs when needed. I have Vista,but it is basically the same for XP.

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Reply #19 November 13, 2008 12:25:58 PM
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SUCCESS

My XP wouldn't register a rightclick on the start menu for some reason, 'til I fussed with different files in the Local Disc...C:/ area. After a few deletes here and there it boots faster (30 less baggage programs at startup). Overall: system rockin'!! Thanks to everyone here who added comments. 

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Reply #20 November 13, 2008 12:32:31 PM
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I get the animation now, but he's not breathing fire here. He just moves his head and stands there

I'm on the way to My Colors to check it out.  

[later: *WOW!* Rocks in MyColors!]

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Reply #21 November 13, 2008 6:10:29 PM
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SUCCESS

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Reply #22 November 28, 2008 1:39:02 PM
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Hi guys, I'm trying to contact any WB creator to contrat for fix a product that I release yesterday and many peoples have problems. Is urgent so please write me to support(at)cryo64.com. Thank you so much.

I use this thread to avoid open a new one.

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