Windows XP 64 + Black popup menu background

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Hello.
I have installed WindowBlinds (licensed) two days ago. I'm using Diamond skin. The problem is popup menu on desktop or just menu in explorer has black background! If I open WBConfig and just reapply selected skin, black background disappeared. It the are any fix for this?


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Reply #1 from Stardock Forums Top
Here is sysinfo:
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WindowBlinds version : WindowBlinds 6.02 (build 43 x86) - 64 bit OS

WindowBlinds is installed correctly on this PC
WindowBlinds appears to be activated on this PC
Your machine supports per pixel borders on WindowBlinds skins.

(Plug and Play Monitor) 1 is attached to Radeon X1800 Series

Wblind.dll 2008/01/08 14:01:20
Wblind64.dll 2007/11/06 14:20:01
Wbsrv.dll 2007/11/06 10:09:23
Wbconfig.exe 2008/01/11 13:36:35
Wbload.exe 2007/09/27 15:42:44
Wbhelp.dll 2007/07/11 14:06:07
Wbui.dll 2007/11/05 20:20:05
Tray.dll 2007/09/12 17:58:21
Wbload.dll 2007/09/12 17:58:28
Screen.exe 2007/09/26 11:53:52
Reply #2 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Exact same problem here any ideas? I have deleted wb4 files tmp and any with ~ but this does not solve the problem untill I reapply the skin our resart windows
I am using Windows XP media center edition
heres my sysinfo

WindowBlinds version : WindowBlinds 6.1 (build 46 x86)

WindowBlinds is installed correctly on this PC
WindowBlinds appears to be activated on this PC
Your machine supports per pixel borders on WindowBlinds skins.

(Default Monitor) 1 is attached to NVIDIA GeForce Go 7600

Wblind.dll 2008/02/13 16:15:20
Wbsrv.dll 2008/02/13 16:15:10
Wbconfig.exe 2008/02/15 17:39:42
Wbload.exe 2008/02/14 11:05:14
Wbhelp.dll 2007/07/24 09:21:07
Wbui.dll 2007/11/06 10:13:05
Tray.dll 2007/09/12 16:58:21
Screen.exe 2008/01/14 17:02:18
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Reply #3 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I am also having the same problem, although I have XP x86, not 64.

However, the black menus sometimes occur on other skins as well (I believe it usually happens with skins that have per-pixel or translucent menus). I only noticed it recently after I downloaded an update through SDC. Before then, I never noticed the problem. It also occurs at random - even if I reapply the skin or reboot the computer, the problem sometimes still remains.

My system info is below:

WindowBlinds version : WindowBlinds 6.1 (build 49 x86)

WindowBlinds is installed correctly on this PC
WindowBlinds appears to be activated on this PC
Your machine supports per pixel borders on WindowBlinds skins.

(HP f1905 flat panel monitor) 1 is attached to NVIDIA GeForce 6800

Wblind.dll 2008/02/19 17:51:20
Wbsrv.dll 2008/02/13 16:15:10
Wbconfig.exe 2008/02/20 13:52:33
Wbload.exe 2008/02/14 11:05:14
Wbhelp.dll 2007/08/27 11:54:07
Wbui.dll 2007/12/01 16:43:05
Tray.dll 2007/09/12 17:58:21
Screen.exe 2008/01/11 12:14:18
Reply #4 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I might have just fixed my own problem, but I'm not definite. :LOL: I just completely uninstalled and reinstalled WindowBlinds, and it seems that the problem isn't there anymore.

Hopefully this method (though tedious :D) will work for you guys, Jonep and RayAdams.
Reply #5 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I did the very same thing Electo a little while ago
I just completely uninstalled and reinstalled WindowBlinds, and it seems that the problem isn't there anymore.
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As it was only with Diamond skin, I think the problem was that I added a compact substyle using SS5 and it somehow messed the skin up. I have since added a compact substyle with SS6 and its still working fine.