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RE: [Release] Stealth 2 - Join the dark side! by dober on 07-10-2011 at 03:45 AM
Hello,
i have some problems with this and all other skins.
first of all my options window looks like this:
http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/12/optionssz.jpg/
the other problem, which looks like connected to the first one is, that the borders of all windows dont change if i activate any skin.
http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/69/bordersu.jpg/
can anybody help me?
ps:
im using the latest version of the WLM 11 ( build 15.4.3508.1109) and
windows 7 64 bit
RE: Skin Problems by Spunky on 07-10-2011 at 08:58 AM
The 2nd screenshot is normal behaviour. Skins can not control the "Aero" borders present in Vista or Windows 7. With older versions of WLM (< 2011), it was possible to remove the Aero border and replace it with a different border (the same as was used on Windows XP). As WLM 2011 is not available on XP, there is unfortunately no way to remove it
EDIT:
The other problem seems to be that the windows isn't loading a few of the image files correctly.
Confirmed, images are not loading correctly for Stealth2 (and potentially other skins) on either the options window or the about window.
Windows 7 (64-bit)
Windows Live Messenger 2011 (Build 15.4.3508.1109)
Messenger Plus: 5.02.0.712 (Released 17/05/2011)
EDIT2:
Managed to fix by moving the contents of the "Plus!" folder ("C:\Program Files (x86)\Yuna Software\Messenger Plus!\WLM-Skins\Stealth\Plus!") in the skin's directory to "C:\Program Files (x86)\Yuna Software\Messenger Plus!\Interface".
I don't know if this is a just a problem with Plus! not reading the files properly from the old location or a problem with the skin (although you said it happens for all skins).
From what I understand (I'm by no means a skinner), the Interface3.xml and Interface4.xml files (One of which also appears to be named incorrectly; it contains a space) will always be read from the new folder, not just when the skin is enabled so you would have to manually remove it again afterwards. Whilst this isn't a perfect fix, it may let you better understand the options you want to choose.
RE: Skin Problems by Nagamasa on 07-10-2011 at 10:51 AM
If I recall correctly, this only started after the last Messenger update.
I think we need to update the Plus! version. I know Metro is set to version 5.01, which is now old 
Hence if you want, go to the skin's folder and find SkinInfo.xml, and change
XML code:<PlusSkin>
<ResGroup>
<PlusVersion Major="5" Minor="1"/>
to
XML code:<PlusSkin>
<ResGroup>
<PlusVersion Major="5" Minor="2"/>
RE: Skin Problems by dober on 07-10-2011 at 12:33 PM
Thank you.
I edited the skininfo.xml and the option window looks normal now.
Its a pity that you cant remove or change the borders on vista or win 7.
It makes any skin look a bit uncompleted.
RE: Skin Problems by LuckyMe on 07-10-2011 at 04:33 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Nagamasa
If I recall correctly, this only started after the last Messenger update.
I think we need to update the Plus! version. I know Metro is set to version 5.01, which is now old
Completely right...
quote:
Originally posted by dober
Thank you.
I edited the skininfo.xml and the option window looks normal now.
Its a pity that you cant remove or change the borders on vista or win 7.
It makes any skin look a bit uncompleted.
Yeah I think it also was a bit disssapointing for us skinners as we used to skin that part, for now the only thing you can do is using a visual style that matches the skin, hopefully Messenger Plus! will fix that in a future realease
RE: Skin Problems by Hallie on 07-22-2011 at 06:05 PM
Hey, I have a little problem. Whenever i want to import any skin i get a pop up that says : the destination directory for the skin couldnt be created. I never used to get this problem. Help? 
RE: RE: Skin Problems by LuckyMe on 07-23-2011 at 01:48 AM
quote:
Originally posted by Hallie
Hey, I have a little problem. Whenever i want to import any skin i get a pop up that says : the destination directory for the skin couldnt be created. I never used to get this problem. Help?
Hey, take a look into this