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System

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The System section of WindowBlinds Configuration contains options relating to the general operation of WindowBlinds (as opposed to the configuration of specific skins). 

Web links

The buttons at the top of this screen will open your default web browser and connect to the sites indicated. 

www.windowblinds.net

The main WindowBlinds web site contains a wealth of free goodies for all WindowBlinds users! With over 900 skins to chose from, links to the latest enhanced versions for registered users, and links to discussion groups, you're sure to find something new and cool each time you visit!

Tip: The website also contains links to BuilderBlinds (available standalone or as part of an ObjectDesktop.net subscription), Stardock's integrated skin design application. While there, be sure to check out WindowBlinds: DirectSkin (an OCX control for adding support for skinning to applications you may be developing in minutes!). 

www.stardock.com

Stardock's primary webpage includes the latest news, links to the Stardock Magazine mailing list, and information about all of Stardock's ObjectDesktop.net and Drengin.net offerings.

www.objectdesktop.net

The home of Stardock's ObjectDesktop.net software service! As one of the leading horizontal ASP (Application Service Providers), ObjectDesktop.net offers 12 months of the latest and greatest desktop enhancements on the planet for one low fee (and you keep the software at the end of your subscription). An ObjectDesktop.net subscription ensure you always have access to the latest enhanced (and beta, if you like to play with new software) builds for Association Wizard, BuilderBlinds, DesktopX, ControlCenter, DriveScan, IconPackager, ObjectBar, Object Edit, ObjectZip, Tab LaunchPad, WindowBlinds, WindowFX, and much much more!

Startup options

Show this configuration dialog when WindowBlinds starts

Display the WindowBlinds Configuration window (this window) each time WindowBlinds loads. 

Place the WindowBlinds icon in the system tray (needs a restart)

Add a WindowBlinds icon to the system tray (next to the clock) for quick access to WindowBlinds while it is running. Double clicking on the icon will bring up this configuration window (as will attempting to load WindowBlinds a second time by double clicking on its shortcut). Click the right mouse button on the icon to display shortcuts to additional WindowBlinds functions. These options are:

Configure WindowBlinds

Display the WindowBlinds Configuration window.

Configure Internet Integration

Adjust WindowBlinds' Internet features for use over a dialup or LAN connection. See below for more details.

About WindowBlinds

Displays a dialog with the build information for the installed version of WindowBlinds.

Reload current skin

Reload and reapply the currently selected skin.

Edit current skin

Load the current skin's .UIS file into BuilderBlinds (requires BuilderBlinds to be installed) to allow you to edit and modify the skin.

Automatically run WindowBlinds at startup

Add an entry to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run in the registry to load WindowBlinds automatically each time the current user reboots or logs onto the machine. 

Tip: If your system seems sluggish while loading or has conflicts while starting, a quick thing to check is if removing this option helps. WindowBlinds can get confused when it tries to load at the same time as other applications that are also trying to run on startup. Simply start WindowBlinds from a shortcut after the system has come up and it should be happier. 

General options

Display a warning prompt when unloading WindowBlinds

Prompt the user to confirm that they want to unload WindowBlinds.

Display a warning prompt if a skin wants to apply new wallpaper, icons, etc. 

Prompt the user to confirm that they want to apply any new wallpaper, icons, or the like that may have been included with a particular skin. 

Fade non-selected skins in the skin lists

Display non-selected skins with a faded look on the Skins page of WindowBlinds Configuration. 

Internet Integration

News

If Internet Integration is enabled, WindowBlinds will periodically connect to the WindowBlinds.net servers and check to see if there are any news items for WindowBlinds users. 

Configure internet options

Selecting this option brings up the Internet Integration window. Select if you are on a dialup line, LAN connection, or if you wish to disable the Internet features in WindowBlinds. 

Read the release notes

View the release notes for the currently installed version of WindowBlinds.

WindowBlinds Configuration Window Controls

?

Brings up this WindowBlinds help file. 

Unload WindowBlinds

Unload WindowBlinds from memory. 

Tip: WindowBlinds can be unloaded by right clicking on the WindowBlinds icon in the system tray and selecting Unload WindowBlinds. You can also run the WBDOWN.EXE file in the WindowBlinds directory to send a message to WindowBlinds to unload. 

Tip: When WindowBlinds is not loaded, it is not changing or modifying anything on your system. 

OK

Accept any changes that might have been made but do not apply them to currently running apps. The changes will take effect (where applicable) when future applications are opened. 

Cancel

Ignore changes made and close the Configuration window. 

Apply Now

Load the selected skin and apply its attributes and any settings configured elsewhere in WindowBlinds immediately.