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WindowBlinds 10.74 now available

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WindowBlinds 10.74 now available

October 15, 2018 10:59 AM from

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WindowBlinds 10.74 has been released. You can get it from your account page or using the following link here.

Fix for painting issue on Windows 10 insider build.
Fix for malformed right click taskbar context menu for Win10 1809 build 18252.1000
Fix for ribbon on Windows 10 October 2018 update when in dark explorer mode
Fix for multiple monitor taskbar hang issue on theme apply
Fix for Windows 10 October 2018 issue with not skinning titlebars of universal apps correctly
Also some dark explorer mode fixes

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Reply #26 October 16, 2018 3:02 AM from

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Quoting masterbas, reply 25

I have solved it I have Object Desktop subscription made a typo there did not see it on the web downloads but got it now thru Desktop manager Thx

Great, glad you found it.

Thank you,

Basj,

Stardock Community Assistant

Reply #27 October 16, 2018 5:31 AM from

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Ps windowblinds triggers the anti cheat engine again from fortnite can you look in to that pls have to deinstall windows blinds to play the game again

Reply #28 October 16, 2018 5:58 AM from

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Quoting masterbas, reply 27

Ps windowblinds triggers the anti cheat engine again from fortnite can you look in to that pls have to deinstall windows blinds to play the game again

I have forwarded your problem to Stardock Support team for their assistance. Please keep an eye on this thread for any updates. We appreciate your feedback and patience.

Basj

Stardock Community Assistant.

Reply #29 October 16, 2018 6:30 AM from

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I just figured out that Object dock does the triggering btw sorry for that it's was in the past always windowblinds that is why I posted

Reply #30 October 16, 2018 12:37 PM from

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Anybody knows what is that? Happens when clicking right mouse button on the taskbar anywhere. Same problem for any skin.

I am on Win 10 Pro Build 18252 180928-1410, WB 10.72 beta. Any ideas?

Reply #31 October 16, 2018 2:05 PM from

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Quoting iweksler, reply 30

I am on Win 10 Pro Build 18252 180928-1410, WB 10.72 beta. Any ideas?

I had seen it on that build, yes but that version of Windows is on the Fast Ring of the Windows Insider builds.

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Stardock Customer Service Manager

Reply #32 October 16, 2018 4:11 PM from

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Quoting iweksler, reply 30

Anybody knows what is that? Happens when clicking right mouse button on the taskbar anywhere. Same problem for any skin.

I am on Win 10 Pro Build 18252 180928-1410, WB 10.72 beta. Any ideas?

Reduced 78%

Original 1478 x 1173

That's 'Immersive Explorer' rearing it's ugly head again!!!

Download the zip, (in Step 1), and follow instructions here:

(Create a shortcut of the .bat file and put it in your Startup Folder)

https://www.askvg.com/tip-get-rid-of-dark-context-menu-in-windows-10-taskbar/

Reply #33 October 17, 2018 9:46 AM from

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Quoting iweksler, reply 30

I am on Win 10 Pro Build 18252 180928-1410, WB 10.72 beta. Any ideas?

Just to update, I tested an internal fix for this and will be included in an update.

Thanks for the feedback.

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Sean Drohan
Stardock Customer Service Manager

Reply #34 October 18, 2018 5:58 AM from

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Thanks a lot, Sean.

Now, just to inform you: Build 18262 screws WindowBlinds up completely. From what I had time to test - it's something to do with the Transparency/Blur. Tried it for a few skins. Didn't have time for in-depth tests. Got back to the previous build - everything got back to normal.

Concerning the immersive explorer problem. I used the solution suggested by @fictitiousfellow above (thanks for suggestion). It works for the taskbar. But still doesn't work for the system icons in the tray like: Sound, Ethernet etc.

Thanks

Isaac

Reply #35 October 18, 2018 7:39 AM from

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Quoting iweksler, reply 34

Thanks a lot, Sean.

Now, just to inform you: Build 18262 screws WindowBlinds up completely. From what I had time to test - it's something to do with the Transparency/Blur. Tried it for a few skins. Didn't have time for in-depth tests. Got back to the previous build - everything got back to normal.

Concerning the immersive explorer problem. I used the solution suggested by @fictitiousfellow above (thanks for suggestion). It works for the taskbar. But still doesn't work for the system icons in the tray like: Sound, Ethernet etc.

Thanks

Isaac

Unfortunately that build of the OS seems to have serious defects which will impact by the looks of it every single skin. It seems to be an offset issue where if a window is 100,100 away from the top left, will get the top 100,100 of its own window clipped off for painting.

I would recommend staying away from it until Microsoft resolve their bug.

Reply #36 October 18, 2018 9:38 AM from

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Quoting iweksler, reply 30

Anybody knows what is that? Happens when clicking right mouse button on the taskbar anywhere. Same problem for any skin.

I am on Win 10 Pro Build 18252 180928-1410, WB 10.72 beta. Any ideas?

Beta 10.73 has been pushed that should fix this issue.

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Sean Drohan
Stardock Customer Service Manager

Reply #37 October 18, 2018 11:46 AM from

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Hello,

10.73 Beta has solved the taskbar problem. Many Thanks !

Unfortunately, Windoeblinds under Build 18252 and now 18262 runs only with high CPU load and constantly high fan speed as soon as a windowBlinds is activated, no matter which .

Reply #38 October 18, 2018 12:05 PM from

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Quoting Ebs1, reply 37

10.73 Beta has solved the taskbar problem. Many Thanks !

Excellent. Thank you for your feedback.

Quoting Ebs1, reply 37

Unfortunately, Windoeblinds under Build 18252 and now 18262 runs only with high CPU load and constantly high fan speed as soon as a windowBlinds is activated, no matter which

I would have to quote Neil here:

Quoting Neil, reply 35

Being on the bleeding edge of builds, while good for feedback / previews of changes from MS, there is just too much in doubt for us to react to a fastring beta build of Windows. MS could change something at-will and undo any fix we put out. Its an expensive, and inefficient, whack-a-mole.

Again, really do appreciate the feedback.

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Sean Drohan
Stardock Customer Service Manager

Reply #39 October 18, 2018 12:23 PM from

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Quoting sdRohan, reply 36

Beta 10.73 has been pushed that should fix this issue.

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Sean Drohan
Stardock Customer Service Manager

Indeed, Beta 10.7.3 solves the immersive explorer issue.

Great job, guys! Thank you, Sean, for the prompt response.

Isaac

Reply #40 October 18, 2018 12:29 PM from

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Quoting iweksler, reply 39

Great job, guys! Thank you, Sean, for the prompt response.

You are most welcome.

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Sean Drohan
Stardock Customer Service Manager

Reply #41 October 19, 2018 6:40 PM from

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The 10.73 beta is working great with 17763.104. No complaints here.

Reply #42 October 19, 2018 6:48 PM from

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i'm gonna wait for the RTM. In this case the M stands for 'me'. lol

Reply #43 October 20, 2018 6:34 AM from

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Hello,

What should be found after 10.73 beta installation under "Programs and Features"? For me there are still 10.72.

Greetings Ebs

Reply #44 October 20, 2018 6:58 AM from

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Same here states 10.72

Reply #45 October 20, 2018 7:30 AM from

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Did you uninstall 10.72 first reboot and then install 10.73 and reboot again?

Reply #46 October 20, 2018 8:07 AM from

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Nope the installer should take care of that ?

edit deinstalled and reinstalled latest beta same thing in the apps list 10.72

Reply #47 October 20, 2018 8:20 AM from

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Hello Uvah, thank you,

yes, I have done so, but always the same result.

Reply #48 October 20, 2018 8:38 AM from

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Quoting masterbas, reply 46

Nope the installer should take care of that ?

edit deinstalled and reinstalled latest beta same thing in the apps list 10.72

Usually I checked my Windowblinds version by simply hover my mouse over Windowblinds icon on taskbar notification icons like below

or open Windowblinds configuration windows and check under "About" like below

Thank you,

Basj,

Stardock Community Assistant

Reply #49 October 20, 2018 9:27 AM from

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Same here it's just a detail no problems with that

Reply #50 October 20, 2018 9:32 AM from

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Quoting masterbas, reply 49

Same here it's just a detail no problems with that

What version you get when you check there?

Thank you,

Basj,

Stardock Community Assistant

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