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WindowBlinds 11.07 Changelog

  • Fixes some black backgrounds on file property windows when HDR is enabled on Win11
  • Fixes an issue with resizing Notepad windows on Win11 and ending up with black backgrounds on resize.
  • Workaround for a massive delay loading nanozip with a WB skin applied
  • Updated WB DLLs to exclude the following applications: GOG, Microsoft Teams, Steam, Battle.net, Epic Games Launcher, Spotify, and Discord.
  • Fixed an issue where Firefox could block a WindowBlinds DLL, causing file open dialog problems. Added a registry option at HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Stardock\WindowBlinds — create a DWORD value named BypassDllBlocking and set it to 1 (reboot required) to load alternate DLLs if needed.
  • This fixes an issue with colour picker dialogs where the buttons were not painted in the client area.
  • This resolves an incompatibility with Ubisoft Connect closing on launch

WindowBlinds 11.06 Released

04/08/2025

Version
UI: 11.06
WindowBlindsConfig.exe: 11.0.6.0

Changes
  • Addresses another issue with a new insider build and some more new explorer theme parts.
  • Addresses issue with a new insider build and some more new explorer theme parts. A slightly more generic fix has been applied now

WindowBlinds 11.04 Released

WindowBlinds 11.04 Changelog (Released 01/31/2025)

Version
UI: 11.04
WBConfig.exe:11.0.4.0

Platforms
Stardock and Steam

Changes
  • Resolved issue with not being able to open file explorer windows on insider builds of Windows
  • Resolved issue with taskbar painting not painting the tray correctly when using later version of Windows when the skin uses a tray section
  • Stopped modern teams client from skinning the frames
  • Resolved a black flicker issue using explorer on insider builds of Windows when giving a window focus / losing focus.

WindowBlinds 11.02 Changelog

WindowBlinds 11.02 (Released 04/17/2023)

Stardock release: 04/05/2023
Steam release: 04/17/2023
UI version: 11.02
File version 11.0.2.1

  • Has some fixes for issues with the taskbar painting when on a tablet with Windows KB5022913
  • Tweaks how the address bar transparency is handled on Win11 in explorer and has a small fix for taskbar support for Windows update KB5022913
  • This has support for 22H2 Moment 2
  • Fixes some issues with taskbar progress bars
  • Fixes a repaint issue with VLC and XnViewMP
  • Support for tabbed notepad
  • Fix for painting issue with light glass area and tabbed frame section working right now when you do not define the maximized version (though you should)

Now Available: WindowBlinds 11

Users can enjoy total control and complete customization of their Windows 11 and Windows 10 taskbars, window frames, and more


https://store.steampowered.com/app/2294630

Take complete control of the customization of your Windows 10 and Windows 11 PCs with WindowBlinds 11 - now on Steam! Personalize the look and feel of the Start menu, taskbar, window frames, and control buttons with custom desktop interface themes called skins. Modify any skin by adjusting the font, colors, transparency, and more.

[h2]WindowBlinds 11 Features:
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  • Automatic dark mode 
  • Improved high-DPI support for new skins 
  • Marketplace browser for exploring skin libraries 
  • Support for widgets on the taskbar 
  • Support for file explorer with tabs 
  • Works on Windows 10 and all versions of Windows 11




WindowBlinds 11 allows for unique customization of the Windows Start menu, taskbar, window frames, control buttons, and more using desktop interface themes called skins. WindowBlinds 11 comes equipped with many skins out of the box, including the popular Windows Classic and Luna designs that let users bring retro stylings to their desktops. Thousands of additional skins are available on WinCustomize.com.  

“This app has been a staple of the desktop customization community for over two decades,” said Brad Sams, Vice President of Stardock Software. “We're thrilled to be bringing WindowBlinds 11 to Steam to continue delivering on our commitment to making Windows more personal and productive.”



Equipped with an in-app browser to make it even easier to find new skins to download, WindowBlinds 11 features a refreshed user interface and an automatic dark mode. In addition to being designed to work with all announced versions of Windows 11, the app supports widgets on the taskbar and tabs in File Explorer, as well as improved DPI for new skins.