I just updated to Firefox 33.0 and now the titlebar is transparent (I can see a blurry desktop through it) and there are no more close/maximize/minimize buttons.
Tried restarting Firefox with add-ons disabled and the problem persists.
Using WindowBlinds 8.06 on Windows 7 64-Bit Professional.
Edit: kruglovmaxim has posted a clever temporary fix below.
There is already a thread for compatibility issues. https://forums.wincustomize.com/415220/page/7/#3494007 This thread is for a rather specific , recurring problem with Firefox.
Sorry - didn't know about that thread. I have now posted the issue there. Thanks.
If you add a persona background, it will also take care of the transparent tabs.
I use Classic Theme Restorer and I never see any of these problems
This problem exists in Chrome browser as well when using the Windowblinds 7 version. Don't know if it has been corrected in the Windowblinds 8 version , but I prefer the 7 version because I actually think it's much easier to navigate and for me it seems to be more stable, so I'm inclined to put up with the inconvenience on that basis. -- Ace --
Any estimate on when the new version will be released to fix this issue with Firefox?
Thank you.
Given how often Firefox updates I think there's a chance of any 'fix' being out of date before it's released
There is some sort of conflict between WindowsBlinds and Firefox!
Here's my workaround I was able to figure out that allows me to use WB & FF without missing the title bar window buttons.
This is Firefox version 33.0 with WindowBlinds version 8.06 on Windows 8.1 Pro 64Bit
Instructions:
0.) If you excluded Firefox in WindowsBlinds you should remove the exclusion as your skin will work with FF.
1.) Install Firefox add-on "Classic Theme Restorer"
2.) Create a file named "CTRpreferences.txt" and paste the data below into the file and save anywhere you want.
CTR_Preferences__DO_NOT_EDIT__'='->booleans__':'->strings__'~'->integerstabs:tabs_squaredtabsontop:unsetctabwidth~210ctabmwidth~100closetab:closetab_defaultappbutton:appbutton_v2appbuttonc:appbuttonc_orangealttbappb=falseappbutmhi=falseappbutbdl=falsenbiconsize:smallsmallnavbut=falsehidenavbar=falsebackforward=falsewincontrols=falsestarinurl=falsestatusbar=truehideurelstop=falsecombrelstop=falsepanelmenucol=falseverifiedcolors=falsefindbar:findbar_defaultnav_txt_ico:iconsctab1:#00FF00ctab2:#007700ctabhov1:#FFFFBBctabhov2:#FFFF00ctabact1:#FF8800ctabact2:#FF0000ctabpen1:#00FF00ctabpen2:#007700ctabunr1:#00FF00ctabunr2:#007700cntab1:#00FF00cntab2:#007700cntabhov1:#FFFFBBcntabhov2:#FFFF00ctabt:#000000ctabhovt:#000000ctabactt:#000000ctabpent:#000000ctabunrt:#000000ctabtsh:#FFFFFFctabhovtsh:#FFFFFFctabacttsh:#FFFFFFctabpentsh:#FFFFFFctabunrtsh:#FFFFFFtabcolor_def=falsetabtextc_def=falsetabtextsh_def=falsetabcolor_act=falsetabtextc_act=falsetabtextsh_act=falsetabcolor_hov=falsetabtextc_hov=falsetabtextsh_hov=falsetabcolor_pen=falsetabtextc_pen=falsetabtextsh_pen=falsetabcolor_unr=falsetabtextc_unr=falsetabtextsh_unr=falsentabcolor_def=falsentabcolor_hov=falsetabfbold_def=falsetabfbold_act=falsetabfbold_pen=falsetabfbold_unr=falsetabfbold_hov=falsetabfita_def=falsetabfita_act=falsetabfita_pen=falsetabfita_unr=falsetabfita_hov=falsehighaddonsbar=falsehightabpososx=falsealtmenubar=falsealtmenubarpos=falsealtmenubarpos2=truemenubarnofog=falsenoaddonbarbg=falsenotabfog=falsenotabbg=falsenobookbarbg=falsenonavbarbg=falsenonavborder=falsenonavtbborder=falsealttabstb=truecpanelmenus=falsebfurlbarfix=falseemptyfavicon=falseemptyfavicon2=falsehidezoomres=falsepmhidelabels=falsemenupopupscr=falsehideprivmask=falseinvicomenubar=falseinvicotabsbar=falseinviconavbar=falseinvicoextrabar=falseinvicobookbar=falseinvicoaddonbar=falsetabmokcolor=falsetabmokcolor2=falsetabmokcolor3=falsedblclnewtab=falsehidetbwot=falsefaviconurl=falsepadlock:padlock_defaultdblclclosefx=falsehide_bf_popup=falsethrobberalt=falsebmanimation=truepananimation=truecloseabarbut=falsetoolsitem=trueappmenuitem=truecontextitem=falsecuibuttons=truepadlockex=trueclosetabhfl=falsenoemptypticon=falsefeedinurl=falsenoconicons=falseclosealt=falsecloseonleft=falsehidetbwote=truepuictrbutton=falsehideprbutton=falsehidesbclose=falseathrobberurl:bmarkoinpw=falseappbclmmenus=truechevronfix=falsebf_space=falsetabc_hov_unr=falsetabc_hov_unl=falseiat_notf_vt=falsetabmokcolor4=falseam_extrabars~1
3.) In Firefox goto your add-on page and click on the option button for add-on "Classic Theme Restorer".
4.) On the Classic Theme Restorer config window click the bottom left button "Settings" and select "Import preferences".
5.) Now you need to point to your saved file "CTRpreferences.txt" and select open.
6.) Classic Theme Restorer is now configured!
7.) On the Firefox address field type about:config and enter.
8.) Confirm with the warning by clicking the button "I'll be careful, ..."
9.) A long list appears with all the internal settings of Firefox. Search for the preference name line "browser.tabs.drawInTitlebar".
10.) The value has to be set to "false". You can double click on the line and it should change over to false.
11.) If you have FF menu bar turned on you might still see an issue with the background in that case you can turn off the menu bar and try using the icon "Open menu" next to the home button to get to your menu commands.
Hope this will help some of you dealing with WB with FF tabs and title menu bar not being displayed correctly.
Perhaps someone will find a solution for the menu bar line to show the correct color instead of being transparent.
James
Any update on a real fix with a new version of WindowBlinds?
There is a build awaiting QA testing next week which contains modifications for Firefox 33 onwards.
Thank you, Neil.
This solution works. Thanks.
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