Invisible start menu

Published on July 2, 2006 By maxthegold In WindowBlinds

I'm not sure if this is a Windowblinds problem or an Objectdock problem, but when I open the start menu I get erratic behaviour. The first time I open it, it seems to be ok. On subsequent times though it becomes slightly transparent and then completely transparent except for the buttons at the bottom. It toggles between these two states at what appears to be random numbers of opens. I get the same behaviour on different Windowblinds themes and different Objectdock themes. Any ideas?

Comments

Hippie

on Jul 02, 2006

I;ve been having the same problem, but I thought it was just my computer. Must be something else, but I don't know what it could be.

werewolf

on Jul 02, 2006

I got that today for the first time ever. I switched to Smooth Alternative for my WB and my start panel was fine then it was invisible, then it was fine, back and forth all day. I could mouse over the invisible parts to bring them back, but the background never became visible. There is a new version of WB on SDC. I updated and I haven't had that problem yet. You might give that a try.

** update **...nah, didn't stick. Switching to some other blind

Kuruus

on Jul 06, 2006

I've had the same problem for some time now and no one seems to have a real answer as to why. It seemed to happen about three updates ago and was working just fine until then. Any of the see through blinds bomb. The standard ones don't. For instance StealthOS original works fine but the Stealth OS with the see through effects simply has the start menu disappear.

Anyone know how to go back to an older version of WB?

Thanks!

ZubaZ

on Jul 06, 2006

Anyone know how to go back to an older version of WB?

For future reference, check teh box in SDC to autoarchive and you'll be good in the future.

If I were you, I'd go to stardock.helpserve.com and create a case asking for an older build. Make sure to use the email addy you registered with. They can probably hook you up in a day or two.

Posted via WinCustomize Browser/Stardock Central

Kuruus

on Jul 07, 2006

The autoarchive box is checked on my SDC. However I still haven't a clue about how to reinstall an archived version. More importantly what changed to suddenly make what was working flawlessly suddenly start not working?

ZubaZ

on Jul 07, 2006

To reinstall an older version. Uninstall the one you have and reboot.

In SDC go File | Restore Archive
Pick a version and go.

As to cause; I don't know. I'd create a case for the stardock devs. Make sure to post your system info.

Kuruus

on Jul 13, 2006

Here's the system information.

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.

(Plug and Play Monitor) 1 is attached to NVIDIA Vanta

Wblind.dll     2006/06/29 10:20:34
Wbsrv.dll     2006/06/29 10:20:40
Wbconfig.exe     2006/03/19 14:33:44
Wbload.exe     2006/03/13 17:54:12
Wbhelp.dll     2004/09/18 16:37:00
Wbui.dll     2005/12/06 21:29:06
Tray.dll     2005/11/02 13:28:26

Sure would like to have a fix for this!

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