Does anyone here use Stardock....

HawgsHead · Sep 13, 2004, 05:06 AM

[color=Navy]programs?[color=DarkOrchid]I'm wondering if they take away from the proformance of the PC??????[/color][/color]

pr0digal jenius · Sep 13, 2004, 05:54 AM

windowblinds doesn't....atleast not in unregistered mode

it does make bootup a little slower as it hasta load itself then, but it only makes a 3-5 second difference tops

Eck · Sep 14, 2004, 06:44 AM

I've been using Object Desktop for a few years. In fact, on XP, WindowBlinds uses less memory than XP's Theme Manager! I usually go into the options in Stardock Central and uncheck use MCP Startup and the taskbar helper (something like that, don't recall exactly). This way, there's nothing running from Object Desktop except for when I'm using a WindowBlinds skin. And, when I am using a skin, I'm actually saving resources from the XP default Theme Manager stuff! Trying it is free. You may not go back once you see all the stuff you can do.

Geminiwave · Sep 14, 2004, 07:03 PM

Yeah but I had so much trouble trying to get the darned thing working...its so much work and then when you wanna change themes, you have to go through all that AGAIN.

plus then Trillian never follows the same skin theme and I have to go look one up for THAT which is annoying to say the least.

ive pretty much given up on windowblinds i think.

Shinjikun · Sep 14, 2004, 07:08 PM

I use ObjectDock Plus, WindowBlinds, and DesktopX. Overall my system performance isn't impacted that much at all; I was surprised on how 'lite' they are as far as system resources but I disable them before any type of gaming.

The new version of DesktopX (2.2) is really fast, especially during startup and shouldn't cause any performance issues. The new build of WindowBlinds (4.4) was also just released and is supposedly even faster than 4.3. I love ODP as well.

Overall I'd recommend Stardock apps to even hardware resource 'weary' gamers. They can always be easily disabled before gaming.

dipstick · Sep 15, 2004, 01:47 AM

Windowblinds is good but I like StyleXP more.

pr0digal jenius · Sep 15, 2004, 03:17 AM

windowblinds is mroe complete then styleXP as it supports animations and soudns and such

Shinjikun · Sep 15, 2004, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by pr0digal jenius

windowblinds is mroe complete then styleXP as it supports animations and soudns and such

I concur. StyleXP was a bit to plain for my tastes. WindowBlinds is more advanced and has a better skinning 'method' in my opinion.

dipstick · Sep 15, 2004, 03:50 PM

I never said Windowblinds is bad in any way and its definitely more feature-rich but I always notice little bugs on it here and there and it seems a little slower. Plus I'm a huge fan of the ChaNinja styles for StlyleXP so I have no choice

Geminiwave · Sep 15, 2004, 05:03 PM

to each his\her own.

I just got windowblinds working FINALLY.

its GREAT when its coupled with AlphaXP. i'm lovin it.

unfortunatly im still having a few conflicts with Ultramon...but it should all be resolved soon.

Shinjikun · Sep 15, 2004, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by dipstick

I never said Windowblinds is bad in any way and its definitely more feature-rich but I always notice little bugs on it here and there and it seems a little slower. Plus I'm a huge fan of the ChaNinja styles for StlyleXP so I have no choice

Don't worry dipstick it wasn't an attack.

As for the bugs which version of WB did you try? The lastest versions have been really fast; especially with a decent video card and hyperpainting enabled. 4.3 is good and I still have to try the new 4.4 build.

... AND there's a ChaNinja skin for WindowBlinds as well!

I love that one.

Sep 13, 2004, 05:06 AM	#1
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Geminiwave I Have lovely Breasts Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: In the closet... Posts: 5,395 Rep Power: 64	Yeah but I had so much trouble trying to get the darned thing working...its so much work and then when you wanna change themes, you have to go through all that AGAIN. plus then Trillian never follows the same skin theme and I have to go look one up for THAT which is annoying to say the least. ive pretty much given up on windowblinds i think. __________________

Sep 14, 2004, 07:08 PM	#5
Shinjikun 第3 子供 Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Nerv HQ Posts: 1,319 Rep Power: 0	I use ObjectDock Plus, WindowBlinds, and DesktopX. Overall my system performance isn't impacted that much at all; I was surprised on how 'lite' they are as far as system resources but I disable them before any type of gaming. The new version of DesktopX (2.2) is really fast, especially during startup and shouldn't cause any performance issues. The new build of WindowBlinds (4.4) was also just released and is supposedly even faster than 4.3. I love ODP as well. Overall I'd recommend Stardock apps to even hardware resource 'weary' gamers. They can always be easily disabled before gaming. __________________ Xfire: [Shinji1225 \ Status] A7N8X-E Deluxe Athlon XP 2500+ (@ 2.2 GHz 11x200 MHz FSB) Corsair TwinX XMS 1GB PC3200 Dual Channel (2-2-3-5) [color=red]ATi [/color][color=white]Radeon 9500 Pro (@ 330\310) \ [/color][color=white]Omega Catalyst Drivers v2.5.90[/color] [color=white]Ultra X-Connect 500W PSU[/color]

Sep 15, 2004, 05:03 PM	#10
Geminiwave I Have lovely Breasts Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: In the closet... Posts: 5,395 Rep Power: 64	to each his\her own. I just got windowblinds working FINALLY. its GREAT when its coupled with AlphaXP. i'm lovin it. unfortunatly im still having a few conflicts with Ultramon...but it should all be resolved soon. __________________

Sep 13, 2004, 05:54 AM	#2
pr0digal jenius Delete Me Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 14,648 Rep Power: 0	windowblinds doesn't....atleast not in unregistered mode it does make bootup a little slower as it hasta load itself then, but it only makes a 3-5 second difference tops

Sep 14, 2004, 06:44 AM	#3
Eck DriverHeaven Lover Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 154 Rep Power: 0	I've been using Object Desktop for a few years. In fact, on XP, WindowBlinds uses less memory than XP's Theme Manager! I usually go into the options in Stardock Central and uncheck use MCP Startup and the taskbar helper (something like that, don't recall exactly). This way, there's nothing running from Object Desktop except for when I'm using a WindowBlinds skin. And, when I am using a skin, I'm actually saving resources from the XP default Theme Manager stuff! Trying it is free. You may not go back once you see all the stuff you can do.

Sep 15, 2004, 01:47 AM	#6
dipstick HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: USA Posts: 3,609 Rep Power: 71 System Specs	Windowblinds is good but I like StyleXP more.

Sep 15, 2004, 03:17 AM	#7
pr0digal jenius Delete Me Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 14,648 Rep Power: 0	windowblinds is mroe complete then styleXP as it supports animations and soudns and such

Sep 15, 2004, 03:50 PM	#9
dipstick HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: USA Posts: 3,609 Rep Power: 71 System Specs	I never said Windowblinds is bad in any way and its definitely more feature-rich but I always notice little bugs on it here and there and it seems a little slower. Plus I'm a huge fan of the ChaNinja styles for StlyleXP so I have no choice