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I've made a system update using Windows Update, and some icons are back to Windows style !
     R:- Windows Update has replaced some of the modded system files by new versions, deleting the Mac OS X icons. To set back the Mac OS X icons again by keeping the advantages of the update, use the "Update WinOSX Icons" tool, in the "WinOSX\Icon" folder of Start Menu.

I cannot apply the themes.
     R:-Right click on your desktop, then choose properties. A new window will appear, then choose the theme you want to apply. If the theme doesn’t seem to load, then it may be caused by uxtheme.dll, which has not been replaced. Reinstall the themes from WinOSX or patch uxtheme.dll manually. You can find such patchers easily on the web, like the Uxtheme Multi- Patcher.

The windows disappear out of the screen or only appear while maximised.
     R:-This problem is generally caused by Yz Shadow, which is an application which purpose is to apply shadows to the windows. Check that the option "Don't allow the TaskBar to overlap windows" is unchecked, and if the problem is still there disable Yz Shadow. Another software that allows you to get such shadows is WinFX by Stardock. It’s a shareware program but it works pretty well.

How can I have a Menu Bar in the top of the screen like in Mac OS X ?
     R:- The problem and the solution have a name, which is ObjectBar. It is the solution because it does exactly what you want, a nice and fully fonctionnal Mac Bar, but it is the problem because ObjectBar is a shareware, and I can't include it in WinOSX. For more informations, look at the section " Customize more...".
How can I deactivate some of the programs which launch when I boot my computer ?
     R:- Use the dedicated tool, located in the WinOSX folder of Start Menu.

I’m using an Intel laptop and when I boot my computer, a shadow appears in the middle of the screen. If I change YZ shadows configuration, everything works fine.
     R:-This is caused by "ZCfgSvc.exe", an Intel tool which is launched when Windows boots.
You could try to unload it by changing the name of "ZCfgSvc.exe" or by preventing it from launching when Windows start. Check however that everything works fine, more particulary what is related to Wifi networks.

Whenever I start Windows, ObjectDock configuration window appears on my desk.
     R:-ObjectDock must have been launched twice. Uncheck "Launch Dock on startup" in ObjectDock configuration window.

Some shortcuts in the dock do not work.
     R:-WinOSX setups some default shortcuts which may not correspond to any of your applications, like QuickTime or iChat. Check the item’s path and try to find out where the executable file of the program you want is located; you may also associate this item with another application or simply get rid of those items.

When I launch address Book, I’ve got an error.
     R:-Try to install VB6 Runtime (available on Internet). You can try to reinstall the VB6FR.DLL file (again, see on Internet).

My icons are huge !
    R:-It is the same size that Mac OS X ones, but you can change this setting by following this procedure : right-click on the Desktop, choose "Properties", go to the "Apparence" tab, click on the "Advanced" buton, and select "Icon" in the dropbox.