WindowFX 5.1 Beta 2 Now Available

Wednesday, September 12, 2012 by Island Dog | Discussion: WinCustomize News

The 5.1 beta 2 for WindowFX has been released and is available for download.  WindowFX 5 lets Windows users add animated effects and advanced window controls to your Windows desktop!

Updated in this beta:

  • Tweaks for running on Windows 8
  • Fix for Window Flip not showing icons with IconPackager applied
  • Fix for menu shadows appearing after menu animation with WindowBlinds applied

The beta is available for Object Desktop subscribers and WindowFX 5 registered users, and can be downloaded now from download.stardock.com or via Stardock Central.

For more information visit the WindowFX website.

http://www.stardock.com/products/windowfx/

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RedneckDude
Reply #1 Wednesday, September 12, 2012 2:33 PM

Fix for menu shadows appearing after menu animation with WindowBlinds applied

 

I love you guys!! 


RedneckDude
Reply #2 Wednesday, September 12, 2012 2:33 PM

Not showing for me in SDC. 


Island Dog
Reply #3 Wednesday, September 12, 2012 2:47 PM

Not sure if it's on SDC yet, just download from the store link.

 


RedneckDude
Reply #4 Wednesday, September 12, 2012 3:03 PM

The beta is available for Object Desktop subscribers and WindowFX 5 registered users, and can be downloaded now from download.stardock.com or via Stardock Central.

 

OK, you say so. I did. And it fixed the shadow problem I was having!   Thanks devs!


raymonvisualph
Reply #5 Wednesday, September 19, 2012 6:45 AM

I'm using beta1. then i click the check updates now. said no updates for windowsfx were found.

until i checked my downloads accound on stardock site. then i see beta2 is available. lol

what's the use of "check updates" on the app? :confused:


Zubaz
Reply #6 Wednesday, September 19, 2012 7:22 AM

raymonvisual
reply 5
what's the use of "check updates" on the app? :confused:
IT's a beta . . some things may not work as planned.  Thanks for letting us know.


raymonvisualph
Reply #7 Wednesday, September 19, 2012 8:01 AM

It works great on my win8rtm x64. no errors no problems.


Neil Banfield
Reply #8 Wednesday, September 19, 2012 3:16 PM

raymonvisual
reply 5
I'm using beta1. then i click the check updates now. said no updates for windowsfx were found.

until i checked my downloads accound on stardock site. then i see beta2 is available. lol

what's the use of "check updates" on the app? :confused:

Check updates will only check for released updates not betas.


mkanet
Reply #9 Tuesday, September 25, 2012 9:37 PM

Im curious, if I have Intel Q6600, Win7 64bit, Nvidia GT640,  with Windows Blinds, would Window FX 5.1 beta 2 be more stable and bug-free or version 5.0?

I'm a little bit nervous to install this for the first time after seeing the issue that crashes Explorer windows and choppy graphics.  I was hoping that this produce is as solid and dependable as Windows Blinds 7.4; which as been around a lot longer.


Neil Banfield
Reply #10 Wednesday, September 26, 2012 6:07 AM

You should install the beta as it is basically the final 5.1 release.

If you have problems you can always uninstall / unload it as it doesn't alter any OS files.


mkanet
Reply #11 Wednesday, September 26, 2012 11:17 AM

Thanks Neil.  Im guessing you meant that the final release will include all the fixes in the current beta, not that the beta version and respective installer would literally be used as the final 5.1 release.  The "About" version shows in big letters BETA.  I would prefer to just wait for the official release since I'm not planning on uninstalling, reinstalling, or upgrading anytime soon.  I am extremely anal about having a very clean machine, since most Windows program installers leave junk behind in the registry; and sometimes leave orphaned files behind somewhere on the filesystem.  So if I have issues with WindowFX, I'm most likely going to reimage my machine.


mkanet
Reply #12 Wednesday, September 26, 2012 12:42 PM

Neil, I just realized, that youre one of the lead designers for Windows Blinds and Windows FX!!!  Like many people, you are my hero.  Without you, I wouldn't have the Windows desktop I have today.

Could you tell me if/when the final official version of Windows FX will be available?  I would really prefer to install a final version instead of installing the beta, then the final version; even if they are pretty close to identical.

 

 


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