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    Window Blinds Free?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by foo_ball76, May 24, 2006.

  1. foo_ball76

    foo_ball76 Notebook Evangelist

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    Hello,

    Thanks to that great article I tried windows blinds. I downloaded what I thought was the Free version, but everytime I boot my computer I'm asked to upgrade and then it reads I have ~32 days left. Does this mean I have limited trial or is the 32 days refering to the upgrade sale price.

    Thanks for any info, :)
     
    foo_ball76, May 24, 2006
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  2. Aero

    Aero PC/Mac...Whatever works! NBR Reviewer

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    What article? Is it my tutorial that you are talking about?
    Did you download the Shareware or Enhanced Version?
     
    Aero, May 24, 2006
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    ttupa Tech Elitist NBR Reviewer

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    It's a time trial. If you download the shareware version, which is free for (I believe) 2 months, you will see that damn splash screen every time you boot. It drove me batty, so I went to something else.

    Though WB does a lot, I don't really want to pay just yet.
     
    ttupa, May 24, 2006
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  4. foo_ball76

    foo_ball76 Notebook Evangelist

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    Hello,
    I downloaded the Shareware version. Aer0- I was talking about your great article. :)

    So I will have to pay for WB? That blows, I dont know if Im ready to pay either.
     
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  5. Aero

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    Well then start using StyleXP or the patch for themes. StyleXP themes IMO atleast some of them in www.customize.org are awesome too.
     
    Aero, May 24, 2006
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    mach_zero Casual Observer NBR Reviewer

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    StyleXP costs money too, though. The uxtheme.dll patch costs nothing, but alot of the visual styles are mediocre. Although there are a few here and there that are pretty nice on Deviantart if you have the patience to dig through them.
     
    mach_zero, May 24, 2006
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