Strange Start11 Update

Version after update doesn't match what update said it would be

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When I booted my PC today, a popup appeared saying there was an update for Start11 to version 2.73.  I clicked the button to update, the program ran and ended.  When I checked the app version under Settings, it shows my Start11 version as 1.5.6.1 (I don't know what version it was before this update).  My question is was this popup and update legitimate or have I been hacked?

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Reply #1 from Stardock.net Forums Top

Another note relating to the above.  I have a notebook PC that I booted up to check its version of Start11.  The same popup appeared offering the update to version 2.73.  I declined this, and then checked to see what version I had on the computer.  It is on version 1.5.5.0 dated 2/24/2025.  I generally do updates to both PCs at the same time, so my desktop above was likely at this version as well before this 7/21/2026 update.

Reply #2 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Your license must be for Start11 v1 and 1.5.6.1 is the latest version. I’m not sure why the message was for Start11 v2. 

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Reply #3 from Stardock.net Forums Top
Pelaird,
Hmm, apparently this update I received (for version 2.73) updated my machine to version 1.5.6.1 as that version matches what you say is the latest for version 1 of the software.  I'll assume the update did indeed come from Stardock (not some hacker).  I'll have to allow it to run on my notebook to see if it updates it to this newer version as well.
I was surprised I received an update announcement.  I checked and I haven't received an update for Start11 since February 2025.