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WindowsBlinds 11 doesn't change taskbar

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I am running Windows 11 Version 10.0.22623 Build 22623 with WindowsBlinds version 11.00 (011 x64)

Windows Blinds 11 is working normally otherwise, but it doesn't apply the skin to the Windows taskbar. The 'Start button' changes, but the rest do not. I am not running any other modification software with Windows Blinds 11. Any fix for this? Here I'm using a Windows 7 skin, but  this happens for every skin I have tried.

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Reply #26 from Stardock Forums Top

Quoting r_pinkard, reply 25

As of Windows 11 22631.2715, the taskbar is being painted by Windowblinds 11 (WB11).  But the WB11 tray icon is missing and now I'm seeing that WB11 is not painting the Firefox title bar as of Firefox v120.0.

Hello,
Sorry to hear you are having issues. The tray icon is missing? The tray not skin or the tray totally gone? or tray is there but no icons in it? Screenshot will help.

On Firefox, yes, for me it has stop working properly for sometimes now. I just disable the Firefox skinning, same goes with all Chromium base Browser such as Chrome and Edge.

Thank you,

Basj,
Stardock Community Assistant

Reply #27 from Stardock Forums Top

I have the same problem as well. I have start 11, windowblinds 11 and it always reverts to a flat taskbar instead of the rounded one my windowblinds displays as it starts up.  

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Reply #28 from Stardock Forums Top

Quoting justinshepherd1, reply 27

I have the same problem as well. I have start 11, windowblinds 11 and it always reverts to a flat taskbar instead of the rounded one my windowblinds displays as it starts up.  

Hello,
Sorry to hear you are having issues. Need more information on your system.

  1. Windows full version number. Use Winver.exe
  2. Windowblinds version number.
  3. Start11 version number.
  4. Is the issue happen on any WB theme or only specific theme.
  5. Do you have any other application installed that change how your explorer and or Taskbar behavior and look. example. Explorerpatcher, Oldnewexplorer, etc.

Thanks
Basj,
Stardock Community Assistant.

Reply #29 from Stardock Forums Top

Windows 11 22H2 (OS Build 22621.3007)

Windows 11 Core 22H2 (22621.ni_release.220506-1250)

WindowBlinds 11.00 (011 x64 - Windows 11 Edition) - 64 bit OS

Start 11.  1.47

possibly a specific theme. But it seems to be overwritten shortly after it implements itself. I haven't tried anything else as of yet. I have only just installed this on a new machine so over time I will be able to see if it effects other programs.  The Theme I'm using is Luna.  It installs with windowblinds.

Reply #30 from Stardock Forums Top

Your screenshot look really strange. Below is what I get with the same Start11 v1.47 and WB11 on Windows 23h2 Build 22631.3007. Note my taskbar was set to be two rows to look like yours.

Moving forward, would like to suggest, Try purge and reinstall WB11 as mention here : [Link]. Just make sure to redownload the latest version from your account page. Reboot after the purge. Reinstall and reboot again after the installation. Retest and report back here.

Thank you,
Basj,
Stardock Community Assistant.

Reply #31 from Stardock Forums Top

That is how I want mine to look. I updated windowblinds but it didn't seem to help. Can't do downloading as my subscription failed so have to rely on my own downloads for now.

Reply #33 from Stardock Forums Top

Hmm. I fixed it by turning on "optimize taskbar for touch interactions when this device is used as a tablet" and then off under taskbar settings then taskbar behaviors. 

Reply #34 from Stardock Forums Top

Quoting justinshepherd1, reply 32

How do I set it to two bars?

If you have Start11 v1 Enhance Taskbar turn on, you should be able to move your mouse near the top edge of the taskbar, when the mouse pointer change to up-down pointer you should be able to click and drag the taskbar to size up or down.

Thank you,

Basj,
Stardock Community Assistant