It seems like this DirectX11 update (KB2670838) breaking WindowFX is automatically installed with Internet Explorer 10. So don't install Internet Explorer 10 if you want to keep using WindowFx. Also uninstall KB2670838 if you already installed it. EDIT: It turns out that this DirectX update is mandatory for the upcoming DX11 update. So no more WindowFX for me till it's fixed.
Removing that update (KB2670838) fixed the problem. Then it appeared again today. Windows installed that update again automatically. I guess I need to hide that update.
[quote who="stevvie70555" reply="1" id="3326970"] You are DEFINITELY NOT alone with the invisible windows , lots of have been having his for a while, all stardock seen to say is they know about it for the last few months.[/quote] So is this related to a recent Windows7 update or maybe a recent driver update with graphics cards? I have ATI 7970 using the 13.2 beta7 driver.
Recently, a problem appeared when using window dragging animations. When they are enabled (both WindowsFX style or Compiz style), if you move a window almost to the topmost part of the screen, the contect of the window gets invisible and the window shows whats on the background-desktop. Also sometimes I get flickering windows.
[quote who="Neil Banfield" reply="5" id="3187887"] We do not do animations for Maximize / Restore because both ends of that state change result in a visible window. With every other animation the end state or starting state is invisible which means you never have a situation where you have two different images that need matching up. When both ends are visible you end up with a problem with how to switch from one to another without it being jarring and there is no g
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