Trouble with 1 Windowblinds skin created under Windows 10

Hello everybody,

 

I am to go to buy the skin "Steampunk" one Week ago on deviantart, skin created by Protheme (Orthodoxx) for Windows 10 (i've Windows 11 family 23H2).

 

Start menu work right

Task bar work right

Windows frames DON'T work right.

 

With his help, i download, install and set options of new version of ExplorerPatch and OldNewExplorer, who work right, but problem with the windows is not fix.

 

He tell me for to see with Stardock about Windowblinds.

 

Many months ago I download and install for free "Steampunk 7" for Windows 7 created by Orthodoxx (Protheme), who work right on my Windows 11.

 

What i do, now ?

 

And you what did you think ?

 

Thank you for your answer.

 

Eric

 

 

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Reply #1 Top

Hello,
Sorry to hear you are having issues. But, what is the actual issue, is the issue only happen on specific style?

Thank you.
Basj,
Stardock Community Assistant.

Reply #2 Top

In general, adding more customizing software usually causes more problems.

I think you should tell us which version of WindowBlinds you're using (from the "About" tab in the WB configuration window), and your W10 version (run winver).

Also, when was this skin created? If that's the only skin you're having a problem with, I'd hazard a guess that his skin is the problem.

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Reply #3 Top

My experience with DeviantArt is that while some skins found there may be ok, there are also some that are problematic, largely because DeviantArt's standards IMO are not at the same high level as here at Wincustomize. Indeed, some skins there might actually cause some real serious issues with your Windows installation. Maybe. It's a risk you take. Maybe things are better now, but years ago, there were people using that platform to spread viruses and malware, allegedly. So be very careful when on that site, and before opening or installing anything, do your due diligence and scan the files with good guality antivirus and anti malware software. Also make a restore point. If something goes bad, or awry, you can go back, and undo any negative changes with system restore. Also, that site has other issues that I don't want to get into here, just be careful.  Also, that skin was made for Windows 10, and yet you are using Windows 11. So that could explain why you are having issues with that skin. 

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Reply #4 Top

Quoting 3java3, reply 3

DeviantArt's standards IMO are not at the same high level as here at Wincustomize.

:grin: :thumbsup:   Kind of you, 3java3.

Reply #5 Top

Hello !

Thank you everybody for your answers.

This is for answer to your question, DrJBHL :

 

And Protheme explain to me than the skin, created by him this year under Windows 10, work right also with Windows 11.

I've 2 or 3 Windowblinds skins created under Windows 10 who work right with my Windows 11.

Thank you again for your answer.

 

Eric

 

 

 

 

Reply #6 Top

 

"Dear visitors,

 

I would like to inform you that all my premium themes are compatible with all versions of Windows, including Windows 11. However, please note that there are some minor imperfections with Windows 11, not only for my skins, but for all Windowblinds skins, that cannot be fixed due to Windowblinds’ limitations. As a result, some parts of Windowblinds skins are no longer supported by Microsoft Windows 11.

 

Please be aware that I have stopped creating themes for Windowblinds for several years now.

If you decide to purchase any theme from my gallery, please note that you will receive it as is, and I will not be able to provide any help or refunds.

 

Thank you for your continued support!"

Hello, 

It's other dealer of Windowblinds skins. I think take a risk for to buy one of these skins for to try on my Windows 11, but i'm despited for to read this.

 

Eric

 

Reply #7 Top

Quoting EricKleber, reply 6

However, please note that there are some minor imperfections with Windows 11, not only for my skins, but for all Windowblinds skins, that cannot be fixed due to Windowblinds’ limitations.

Eric, those limitations are due to the way Microsoft coded Windows11. WindowBlinds cannot change hard coded parts of Windows 11.

Reply #8 Top

Do we actually know what or where the problem is? What in the skin actually don't work?

Thank you,

Basj,
Stardock Community Assistant

Reply #9 Top

Quoting EricKleber, reply 6

If you decide to purchase any theme from my gallery, please note that you will receive it as is, and I will not be able to provide any help or refunds.

Nothing via Stardock or Wincustomize can change what the author has mentioned here.

The fact he states he has stopped producing Windowblinds themes 'some years ago' means none of his themes will entirely suit Windows 11, no matter what he may claim as Windows 11 is still in constant change...;)