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20 out of 27 people found this review helpful
5 stars
Version: WindowBlinds 5
Pros: I was a huge fan of WindowBlinds 4.5. It was really a great program for skinning Windows with. Now, Stardock has outdone itself with this update. The capabilities that it adds are incredible. The visual capabilites have been updated, and now the themes include transparency, irregular shapes, glowing effects, and more. The stock options for themes are good, and you can download even more at the wincustomize.com website. This version makes your computer look and feel like any OS you want. The compatability issues have been improved. The program runs faster and smoother than previous versions. It also uses less resources. Some of the display quibbles are gone now, too. I have always felt that this was the most sophisticated skinning program out there, but now it is the best, hands down! And if you have the purchased version, you will get even better features out of this program.
Cons: The trial used to be unlimited, now it only lasts for 60 days, and it has limited skinning capabilities for that trial. That is generous for a trial, but compared to what it used to be, that is kind of rough. Also, the unregistered product begs you to buy it at each startup. I think it is well worth it though. Some programs that skin themselves may act a little strange with this. Still, for the depth and excitement that it adds to the boring Windows shell, you simply must give this download a chance. It breathes life into your PC, and will make you feel as if you have a new OS again!
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10 out of 16 people found this review helpful
5 stars
Version: WindowBlinds 5
Pros: Currently using it, been used it for two years, like it love it!
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7 out of 7 people found this review helpful
5 stars
Version: WindowBlinds 5
"Useful, flashy, easy to use, what more?"
Pros: Useful, flashy, easy to use, what more? Much more. I have the paid version which lets me customize to my liking. I am currently using the Windows Vista with glass effects on my desktop at the moment. As soon as i installed this program i fell in love with it. Its a nice program sporting a flashy look and PLUS it has the new glass effect of Windows Vista. This is the best program for making your computer flashy.
Cons: Decided to finally buy it once the new glass effect was implemented. Kind of spendy but i say well worth it.
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6 out of 8 people found this review helpful
2 stars
Version: WindowBlinds 5
"Good, just ate up too much memory in my PC's"
Pros: Very cool themes
Cons: Ran this program in 2 computers with 512 MB of RAM, and it ate up so much memory that it was even causing my AMD Athlon 64 to lag a bit. i would recommend one of the theme packs from CrystalXP.net, since they do not suck up RAM like windowblinds does.
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0 out of 1 people found this review helpful
4 stars
Version: WindowBlinds 5
Pros: I must say WindowBlinds really did what all other skinning programs did. The effects and transparency look CRAZY.
Cons: a litter unstable
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