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Start11 1.1 Release Feedback Thread

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Start11 1.1 Release Feedback Thread

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With the Start 11 1.1 release, we are creating this thread so that users can report any observed issues.  

Obtaining Start11 1.1

Object Desktop members can get the release from within Object Desktop Manager 

Individual purchases (as well as Object Desktop Members) can also be obtained from your account page: https://store.stardock.com/myaccount/products

For guest check-out purchase (no account), from this link: http://www.stardock.com/support/productkeyretrieval

Reporting an issue

Please include the following for anything found:

  • Exact Windows version \ build (winver.exe)
  • Detailed steps to recreate the issue seen
  • Screenshots and videos are very helpful.  Videos can be uploaded to a cloud drive services (GoogleDrive, DropBox, OneDrive, YouTube) and links included in your post.  Images can be directly added.
  • If there are specific apps that the app does not work (well) with, please note what apps and their exact versions.  If any app is not common, a link to a trial version would be appreciated.

Thank you for your interest and any time you put into making Start11 a better product.

Sean Drohan
Stardock Support Manager

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Reply #26 from Stardock Forums Top

Quoting lukejr, reply 25

Just installed the update via the app update, and now all my Windows 10 icons have vanished  >:( the panel is blank as in screenshot.

Where are these saved so I can restore as it's a pain to re-organise and remember what was there.

Even the Windows Menu icon is gone, how do I get that back so I can view the Windows 11 start menu. Do I have to add everything to the panel manually again and what will stop this happening at the next update, so can you send me instructions of how I can back this up, I'll take a screenshot too so I can re-org the way I want.

Luke

 

Reduced 71%
Original 1169 x 573


Existing pinned items are saved in the registry here : HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Stardock\Start8\Start8.ini

GroupContents and Groups for Win10 menu, GroupContents11 and Groups11 for Win11 menu.

Installing an update should not have done anything to your existing layout however unless you uninstalled first and picked the option to delete your existing settings.

Reply #27 from Stardock Forums Top

If I ever have to delete and reinstall the program, you never know, should I first install the older version and then the upgrade, or can I install only the lasted download (release).

SoundPackager - Customize the Windows sound scheme
Reply #28 from Stardock Forums Top

Hi! I get a

"This operation has been cancelled due to restrictions in effect on this computer. Please contact your system administrator."

error on both my PC's after this upgrade. Can you look into where the conflict lies?

Reply #29 from Stardock Forums Top

(In Response to previous comment about support for ARM to run under Parallels Desktop)

I submitted this to support November 11, 2021 and the answer I received was...

"We have received requests for this feature, and the developer is looking into ARM support, but I have no definite news at this time."

Reply #30 from Stardock Forums Top

Start11 version 1.1.0.1
Windows 11 Pro Version 21H2 (OS Build 22000.434)
Modern Style

Issue: For some reason, the network/sound menu is cropped and it spawns in the bottom part of the screen (same spawn issue with calendar/notification center)

Spawn/crop bug

Reply #31 from Stardock Forums Top

Quoting Hothead23, reply 28

Hi! I get a

"This operation has been cancelled due to restrictions in effect on this computer. Please contact your system administrator."

error on both my PC's after this upgrade. Can you look into where the conflict lies?

While rare, we suspect that these people are connecting to a work system via VPN - thus bound to the GPO (Group Policy Objects) of that organization that can restrict such things. 

Is that the case with you, that you are connecting to your work? If so and you disconnect from the VPN, does it work then?

Sean Drohan
Stardock Support Manager

 

Reply #32 from Stardock Forums Top

Quoting sdRohan, reply 31


Quoting Hothead23,
reply 28

Hi! I get a

"This operation has been cancelled due to restrictions in effect on this computer. Please contact your system administrator."

error on both my PC's after this upgrade. Can you look into where the conflict lies?



While rare, we suspect that these people are connecting to a work system via VPN - thus bound to the GPO (Group Policy Objects) of that organization that can restrict such things. 

Is that the case with you, that you are connecting to your work? If so and you disconnect from the VPN, does it work then?

Sean Drohan
Stardock Support Manager

 

The other possibility is your download is corrupted.

Windows gives messages like that with bad exes.

Reply #33 from Stardock Forums Top

I think that update 1.1 is a huge improvement. For the Win11 startmenu it has everthing MS failed to deliver.
Though I have a question: I was using Start11 under Win11 with the Win-10-style. I grouped all my programs as I was used to in Win10.
Now with the update I can group with the Win-11-style-menu. Is there any chance to import my indivual grouping from Win-10-style to Win-11-style or do I have to start all over again?
Thanks
Stefan

Reply #34 from Stardock Forums Top

I have attempted to run Start11 since I purchased on 9/12/21 -- this issue has persisted through every iteration of this program.

 

I'm unsure where to find the event log. I will happily provide it if you can point me towards its location!

Reply #35 from Stardock Forums Top

I have restarted many times with this software, as I've had it installed since September 2021. Every time I reboot it's impossible to use my explorer until I ctrl+alt+del and kill the Start11 task

Reply #36 from Stardock Forums Top

Quoting Neil, reply 24


Quoting orrochi83,
reply 21

Start11 version 1.1.0.1
Windows 11 Version 21H2 (OS Build 22000.434)
Windows 10 Style

Issue: Holding Shift and dragging icons on top of each other does not combine them to create a folder group. None of the new features added to the right click menu is available.

Here's a video link to demonstrate the issue:
https://gyazo.com/7abfba3d22b7bcf26f3fa7787b6c997f



Uninstall Start11, REBOOT, reinstall Start11.

I suspect a file was not replaced correctly.

This worked! Thank you very much! Really love these new features!

Reply #37 from Stardock Forums Top

So would this be a good practice for installing and upgrading to Windows 11?

Install Start11 and import Windows 10 start menu into Start11 Win10 style.
Upgrade to Windows 11 and run Start11.

Would my Start11 Win10 style start menu be preserved then?

Reply #38 from Stardock Forums Top

Quoting Luna55, reply 37

So would this be a good practice for installing and upgrading to Windows 11?

Install Start11 and import Windows 10 start menu into Start11 Win10 style.
Upgrade to Windows 11 and run Start11.

Would my Start11 Win10 style start menu be preserved then?

Hello,
You can use this guide to backup your settings.

https://forums.stardock.com/505872/start11-support-faq#backUpSettings

Thank you,

Basj,
Stardock Community Assistant

Reply #40 from Stardock Forums Top

Quoting boubouqc, reply 39

Hi,
Does it has an option not combine icons/windows on the taskbar ?

I believe that feature is not yet available. As mentioned here : https://forums.stardock.com/509469/get;3833039. Enhance taskbar features will be added later on V1.2.

Thank you,

Basj,
Stardock Community Assistant

Reply #42 from Stardock Forums Top

If I ever have to delete and reinstall the program, you never know, should I first install the older version and then the upgrade, or can I install only the lasted download (release).

Reply #43 from Stardock Forums Top

Hi, everyone,

I am using/testing Start11 for the first time.
Basically a nice addition to the setting options in Windows.

 

But ... after installing a new program, the text "New" always remains and does not disappear, even after starting it.
Neither restarting Start11 or restarting Windows help.

 

Is it always like this, is there a setting or is it a bug in the current version?

 

Windows 11 (21H2, Build 22000.434)
Start11 (1.1.0.1)
Windows 10 Style

Start11:

 

Windows 11 Original without "Neu" ... the German "New"

Reply #45 from Stardock Forums Top

The new indicator goes away after 48 hours the next time the list rebuilds itself.

Reply #46 from Stardock Forums Top

Can you add a function to the right click menu to rename an icon?

It seems tedious to remove an icon and create a new icon with the correct name.  Even if there is a different way to do this, it would be much better to simplify the process.

Thanks!

 

Reply #47 from Stardock Forums Top

The taskbar issue where icons don't center (even though you have them set to) on Windows 10 is still in version 1.1.  I thought this was getting addressed?

Same setup as the last two releases I am on 20H2 of Windows 10.

Reply #48 from Stardock Forums Top

Quoting LT1Z51, reply 47

The taskbar issue where icons don't center (even though you have them set to) on Windows 10 is still in version 1.1.  I thought this was getting addressed?

Same setup as the last two releases I am on 20H2 of Windows 10.

Are you using Stardock Curtains as there was a known issue that stopped it working which was addressed with a Curtains update, but there are no other known issues with the feature.

Reply #49 from Stardock Forums Top

Quoting Neil, reply 48


Quoting LT1Z51,
reply 47

The taskbar issue where icons don't center (even though you have them set to) on Windows 10 is still in version 1.1.  I thought this was getting addressed?

Same setup as the last two releases I am on 20H2 of Windows 10.



Are you using Stardock Curtains as there was a known issue that stopped it working which was addressed with a Curtains update, but there are no other known issues with the feature.

No.  Only Start 11.

Reply #50 from Stardock Forums Top

Thank you for reply! :-)

I do use a VPN (Surfshark) but issue persists even when logged off. In the end I uninstalled Surfshark, disabled my Antivirus, and un+reinstalled Start11. But to no avail...

The error message shows up after every restart. I've used Start 10+11 for several years on multiple PC's, but this issue only showed itself with this update..

I'm not very familiar with Win-policies, but all of them looked unconfigured. Anyways, I tried to delete policies with CMD  RD /S /Q "%WinDir%\System32\GroupPolicy" and  RD /S /Q "%WinDir%\System32\GroupPolicyUsers"  with a subsequent restart. Unfortunately this didn't resolve the issue either.. 

It's not related to corrupt download. As this issue affects both my PC's and each was updated separately. 

Open for suggestions since I'm running out of ideas..    Hope Stardock can look into any changes in ver 1.1 that could cause this issue.