Windowblinds and Excel 2007

By Chuck Frizzell Posted July 6, 2009 10:27:08

I have an add-in loaded in Excel 2007 - Explorer for Excel http://www.ablebits.com/excel-worksheets-manager-addins/index.php

Unfortunately, it doesn't work with WindowBlinds loaded on Excel. I've tried various combinations to try and make it work with WindowBlinds, finally having to simply totally disable WindowBlinds for Excel. Doing so, however, leaves me without any titlebar whatsoever (*I'd show a picture I have uploaded, but I can't get the $#!%@ upload link to work).

Is there a way to set Excel to use Windows Aero without killing WindowBlinds altogether? Is there an alternative I'm missing or have not considered (getting rid of the Excel add-in is not an option).

All input appreciated!

Windows Vista Home Premium

Build 6002.lh_sp2rtm.090410-1830

Your computer has a Windows Experience Index base score of 4.8
Your Windows Graphics Experience score is 5.9

WindowBlinds version : WindowBlinds 6.4 (build 129 x86 - Vista Edition)

WindowBlinds is installed correctly on this PC
WindowBlinds appears to be activated on this PC
(Dell 2408WFP(Analog)) 1 is attached to NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT

Wblind.dll         2009/03/24 13:59:20
Wbsrv.dll         2009/03/24 17:03:02
Wbconfig.exe         2009/02/10 18:28:20
Wbload.exe         2008/04/28 11:35:14
Wbhelp.dll         2008/04/28 11:35:07
Tray.dll              2008/04/28 11:35:21
Wbload.dll              2008/12/15 16:07:26

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What doesn't it do for you?

I noticed a lag with some options at the bottom . . but I get those without WB loaded.

There is absolutely no titlebar, including the Excel minimize and close buttons. I have the Office button, the quick toolbar and nothing else.

No, I meant before you excluded Excel. Office skinning can be crazy when you exclude it.

When I click on any Explorer for Excel dropdown menu and mouseover one of the options, Excel shuts down.

Still wondering about this... Any help appreciated!

I've been unable to replicate your crash . . have not given up yet.

It's a head scratcher, then... Thanks for the effort Zubaz!

Big thumbs up to the Stardock team for the behind the scenes work to solve my problem. You guys ROCK! Karma headed your way to share with the Stardock folks behind the scenes!