Wizard1956

Reply to New Media Player in OS Customization WinCustomize Forums

As an old school rock'n'roller #2 gets my vote. Would blend well with most of my Windowblinds,too.Eight-track tape option? Just kidding on that one ;)

Those annoying surveys!!! in WinCustomize Talk WinCustomize Forums

We've all seen them, so how about an online survey by Stardock of it's products and services?It seems like a good way to get honest, constructive,positive (I would hope) feedback. Things like accessability for people with disabilities,functionality,installation,sales,support,ease of use,reliability,overall satisfaction,etc. I would think that both long-time and new users like myself could provide some data that could be useful in future product and service improvements. I'm

Reply to Show off your Impulse skin! in Skinning WinCustomize Forums

Thanks for the encouragement,I'll give it a go ,can't learn if I don't try. :)

Reply to How to cleanly remove all traces of Windows Blinds 6 (both in registry and filesystem) after uninstall and rebooting. in Stardock Support General WinCustomize Forums

"I'm pretty anal about leaving traces of it in my registry and file system." Eusing Free Registry Cleaner.Goes so deep into your registry,you'll have to come up for air! I only use it to root out orphans after an un-install, it finds everything. Not for the faint of heart.Use at your own risk.I've also gotten into the habit of creating a restore point daily and before any system change.Much easier than going through all this,you can always delete them later.

Reply to Show off your Impulse skin! in Skinning WinCustomize Forums

Nice work everyone but beyond my skills...for now. Oh well,back to the cornfield. ;p

Reply to Rare high contrast Skin request in WindowBlinds WinCustomize Forums

My eyes are shot too, but I suspect a perfect balance throughout the entire skin is getting harder and harder to find,as more elements are skinned and hardware and software changes. Besides, wulfn1, it gives us a good excuse to use some of the great work from days gone by. :d I.R.Brainiac, your work speaks for itself. Light,dark, somewhere in-between ,you are an innovator and a true Master.Thanks for sharing them. :CONGRAT: :CONGRAT:

Reply to WindowBlinds 6.1 beta thread in Stardock Support General Stardock Forums

I just ran the update 6.09g.137 for WB6, showing in SDC and Impulse, through SDC. The result..wiped out WB6. I had to do a system restore to get it back. I unchecked pre-release on SDC but not Impulse,but wanted to try the beta anyway. Everything works now,but the update contained my missing explorer backgrounds. Those sure would be nice to have back.Please help. [Edit: just updated through Impulse, everything works,case closed]

Reply to The Greatest Man I've Ever Known in WinCustomize Talk WinCustomize Forums

I'm sorry to hear of your loss.It's been 35 years now and I still grieve for my Grandpa, the greatest,kindest man I have ever met.I've spent most of my life trying to live up to his example. They sure leave some big shoes to fill.

Reply to WindowBlinds 6 and Explorer Backgrounds in Customization Software WinCustomize Forums

No, sorry.I have Vista and I was referring to the fact that the entire option was removed by the last update. That's "how it's going on Vista" on my end. X-(

Reply to WindowBlinds 6 and Explorer Backgrounds in Customization Software WinCustomize Forums

They were working fine on my machine ...right up to the time they got removed without any explanation with the last update. If it was announced or posted and I missed it, my apologies to support. I'm sure it will be fixed , I just wasn't aware that it was broken.

Reply to Skin reviews for those who suffer Skin Addiction!! in Community WinCustomize Forums

Welcome elvee I've got the coffee on. I'm doomed. I just joined ODNT today, I may break the download button tomorrow ;p

Reply to Transparency terminates after some time with WB6 on Vista in WindowBlinds WinCustomize Forums

I've had that flashing around my start button for over a month now, it's quite noticable with dark desktops/skins as it's pure white on mine. no trigger event, just comes and goes. Seemed to show up after one update or another.No other known problems with WB6.May be an unrelated issue as I run a HP PC, nVidia 6150SE, Vista Home Basic with no aero. I did mention it to support,I just try to ignore it. A separate thread may be a good idea just to see if others see it too.

Reply to Why do I have to buy a subscription to maintain full functionality of my Object Desktop, Windowblinds,etc? in Object Desktop WinCustomize Forums

I haven't a clue how that browser or chat works.SUX being this ignorant The help tab Tutorial does not even work . i give up

Reply to Why do I have to buy a subscription to maintain full functionality of my Object Desktop, Windowblinds,etc? in Object Desktop WinCustomize Forums

Not sure how that works,computer dummy here! Is that the chat on WC Browser? I really appreciate your help, Zubaz

Reply to Why do I have to buy a subscription to maintain full functionality of my Object Desktop, Windowblinds,etc? in Object Desktop WinCustomize Forums

I have e-mailed sales twice during business hours and 5 hours later,no reply. I even checked in junk,spam,etc. All I need are a few answers before I happily send Stardock some money. I guess my question now is "Who's minding the store?" Should I try again tomorrow or wait for a reply? Kinda takes the impulsiveness out of Impulse, but I can wait. (:(

Reply to Where are the wallpaper images stored in WindowBlinds 6 for Vista? in WindowBlinds WinCustomize Forums

Hey, Thanks Sargan81610 and CarGuy1! I can finally find and delete 21 very fugly Compaq pre-installed wallpapers that were cuttering up the place.The more I learn, the more I find out what I don't know. ;p

Reply to Secret 'subliminal'message in screenshot. in Community WinCustomize Forums

I didn't even know "subtle" was in your vocabulary :LOL:

Reply to Where are the wallpaper images stored in WindowBlinds 6 for Vista? in WindowBlinds WinCustomize Forums

On mine they are in Public Documents/Stardock/Windowblinds/Wallpapers. Hope that helps,don't know if the default location can be changed, but you can move them manually. Edit, saw the reply after I posted,guess that answers both our questions

Reply to Magic Water in Humor Stardock Forums

This is one of the reasons I dislike "fast food" restaurants, have you seen what some of THOSE employees do with their hands and your food. I'd rather eat out of my cats' food dish.:P

Reply to Why do I have to buy a subscription to maintain full functionality of my Object Desktop, Windowblinds,etc? in Object Desktop WinCustomize Forums

Home Basic = Demo version I suppose.I'm ok with it's limitations. I really don't know any better. :p I will be getting ODNT tomorrow regardless, Deskscapes or no.I'm sure I will have enough to try to learn to keep me busy. I never watch movies on this pc anyway. I've got a widescreen hi-def TV, a dvd player and a dvd recorder so I don't want to spend money on extras I won't or can't use.Btw, Bebi, you put a link in the forums(old post) to a stack docklet and I just want to say Thank You very

Reply to Why do I have to buy a subscription to maintain full functionality of my Object Desktop, Windowblinds,etc? in Object Desktop WinCustomize Forums

The Impulse website says I will need a video codec capable of playing DVD (mpeg2)? files. I do know that Vista Home Basic does not have one,and my machine came with HP's in house DVD software and WMP11.I am just unsure about what else I need or if it is even possible with this version of Vista. Like I said though, even without deskscapes, it's still one heck of a good value. I'll check out your link Bebi, you are always helpful to us newcomers.I'm sure this isn't my last dumb question. ;p Thank

Reply to Why do I have to buy a subscription to maintain full functionality of my Object Desktop, Windowblinds,etc? in Object Desktop WinCustomize Forums

Thanks Zubaz. I'll be checking with sales tomorrow about prices, the mailman had good news today! I'll have to look into that plug in thing, though.I have WMP11 sans dvd and could use some advice as to what I need for dreams to work. just a link to more info would be a great help.The last working computer I used was an Apple IIc so I"m a little behind the times, to say the least. Will HP DVD play still work or can I uninstall it? Even without the dreams, I'm sure I won't be disappointed. :D

Reply to Skin reviews for those who suffer Skin Addiction!! in Community WinCustomize Forums

Hello,my name is Wizard1956 and I'm a skinaholic. I too have been seduced by the big red button! LOL Good Luck with your blog and don't worry, it will get funnier.Looking forward to dropping by. :CONGRAT: :CONGRAT: :CONGRAT:

Reply to Why do I have to buy a subscription to maintain full functionality of my Object Desktop, Windowblinds,etc? in Object Desktop WinCustomize Forums

This pertains to WB6 and ODNT and subscriptions so I hope I'm in the right place.Now I am totally confused! I purchased WB6 3months ago as a stand alone after using the trial version for less than 2 hours. I know, I'm an easy sell!lol I also bought a WC sub('cause you deserve it) Does this mean I won't get any WB6 updates after 1/15/09 or will I get them until the next numbered version? Does the WC sub have any bearing on WB/ODNT updates? Can WB6 be "traded-in"

Reply to Visualizing Viruses in WinCustomize Talk WinCustomize Forums

Nasty looking little beasts! Good thing I can type with rubber gloves on. Thanks zakai1369, my HP will have nightmares for sure. (:(