Questions Regarding Folder View Settings and License Migration for Fences

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Dear Support Team,

I hope you are doing well. I am currently using Fences 4 and would like to ask a few questions regarding its behavior and the upgrade options.

1. Consistent Folder View Settings

While using Fences 4, I am having trouble with folder view consistency.
I would like all Fences folders to use the “Details / List” view, but even if I set the parent folder to Details view, the subfolders remain in the “Medium Icons” view.

In Fences 6:

  • Does the software ensure that all subfolders inherit the same view settings as the parent folder?
  • Alternatively, is there a way to apply one unified folder view setting to all Fences folders?

 

2. Migration of My Fences 4 License

My current Fences 4 license was purchased as a perpetual license, and I have been upgrading it over time.
If I switch to the subscription model, I understand that my Fences 4 license will remain in my account.
In that case, is it possible to transfer the Fences 4 license to another PC?

 

3. Performance Improvements

I have heard that Fences 6 performs faster than Fences 4.
Does Fences 6 actually offer improved responsiveness and overall performance?

 

My trial period for Fences 6 has already expired, and I realized I forgot to check these points during the trial.
I would appreciate your clarification on the above questions.

Thank you very much for your assistance.

 

 

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Reply #1 from Stardock Forums Top

Hello,
Sorry to hear you are having issues.

1. For inherit view mode on Folder Portals Fences. There is a new option on Fences 6. refer screenshot below.

  • I believe there is no option to have one option set for all Fences Folder Portals.

2. Yes, you can disable those Fences 4 activation and use it on another system. Use this guide to review and manage your activation. https://support.stardock.com/space/SHC/1260191763/How+to+review+and+manage+your+current+activations 

3. Not really sure about overall performance, but, Fences is currently using improve layout management which should improve its user experience. And there are new Enhancement and new Feature added in recently on current release of Fences as mentioned in Fences Changelog: https://www.stardock.com/products/fences/history. Those should improve Fences overall performance. 

Thank you.
Basj,
Stardock Community Assistant.

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