Hello, The beta has now been updated to version 2.8.0.1. For details, please see: https://forums.stardock.com/542304/start11-v2-beta-2-8-feedback-thread/page/1#4145885 Thank you as always for your feedback and support, Adam McGuinness Stardock Support Specialist
Hi Kaiubraeutigam, Start11 installs a Windows service (it isn't done through the startup apps). Creating the service requires administrator permission, which is why I had asked about the "UAC" prompt when you install. If the installer never receives the prompt for permission, the service is not created — which likely explains why Start11 does not start on its own. There is one thing you can try, as it is quick and may be the whole problem. <
Known issues While we appreciate all feedback, please remember that we offer no official support for beta \ preview \ developer channel versions of Windows. If you report issues while in any of those early release channels, you should not expect them to be addressed unless it still exists in a retai
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With the Start11 v2 Beta (2.8) release today, we are creating this thread so that users can report any observed issues. [confluence title=""]https://stardock.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/SHC/pages/1709047809/Software+Beta+Insider+Template[/confluence] Thank you for your interest and any time you put into making <strong style="
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Hi waynecar, [quote who="waynecar" reply="4145681" id="541105"] Sorry about answering the next post as if basj suggested sending him a private message. I should have named Abisnabidam as the one that asked me to send him a private message. I am surprised he is not aware it is possible to attach files to private messages. [/quote] This isn't something we normally do or need to do. And to be clear, I don't expect the result of trying with your fi
Hi kaiubraeutigam, thanks for posting. [quote who="kaiubraeutigam" reply="4145665" id="542136"] Well, that didn't help me at all! The service wasn't running, and the thread I mentioned talked about activating the service via PowerShell—but it didn't explain how to actually do it. What now? [/quote] As mentioned in the other forum, the issue is likely symptomatic of something (over-aggressive anti-virus / malware blocker / corporate security settings) trea
[quote who="basj" reply="4145640" id="541105"] [quote who="waynecar" reply="4145639" id="541105"] You said that I could send you my Backup file via a private message but after clicking on your Name and opening the Private Messaging window, I could not find any way to attach a file! [/quote] Hello, Sorry to hear you are having issues. You could upload the file to any file sharing site and post its link in the Message. Thank you, Basj,
Hello Pascal, Thank you again for working with us and providing these answers. Based on what we've seen, the underlying issue here should be addressed in the next update. The advanced logging should also see some improvement, if needed in the future. Best regards, Adam McGuinness Stardock Support Specialist
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Yes, you'll want the same version on each of them.
Hi waynecar, [quote who="waynecar" reply="4145571" id="541105"] I prefer not to uninstall Start11 because I lose a lot of functionality and would have to wait for several days to do a proper test. According to a third tier Microsoft Windows Support tech, they have no reports of the OS itself causing a Taskbar unhide issue. [/quote] I understand the inconvenience. However, at this time we have not seen reports or reproduced a case of the latest version of
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Hi bigblip [quote who="bigblip" reply="4145598" id="541750"] Hi - over two months later and still no resolution. Could we please have an update (ideally more comprehensive than 'we are actively looking into it'). Thanks. [/quote] Sorry for the delay. The currently available Multiplicity beta version 4.2 does include the fix for fake cursor support. We encourage you to give it a try and let us know what you think. <a href="https
Hi psommer559, [quote who="psommer559" reply="4145600" id="542179"] this is the error when i crate a debug package [/quote] Two questions: 1. If you try to enable the advance logging a 2nd time, does it work? 2. When you tried purge /uninstalling/reinstalling the software, did you try downloading a new installer directly f
Hello and thank you for your reports. I haven't been able to reproduce this issue as described, in the current Fences (6.54) version. If the problem continues to occur after reinstalling/updating to the latest version (make sure to reboot after), some more information might be helpful to help identify what may be different: Run Winver.exe from Start, then note your exact Windows version and complete build number. <l
[quote who="Scientific Frontline" reply="4145475" id="542220"] To show you what is happening: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UJRb5Y-bnJZSgV4uD4uQNzC_SJc_mo_e/view?usp=sharing [/quote] Thank you for your report and video, it does look like something is preventing moving icons from a rolled-up Fence group. We will have it looked into. Internal reference: ODNT-12552 Best regards, Adam McGuinness Stardock Support Specialist
[quote who="web_accounts" reply="4145432" id="542220"] This version 6.54 will no longer let me move items from one fence to another, or even to another page—sends it right back. Why? Win 10 64 [/quote] That's not happening for me in a quick test on Windows 10. Can you confirm Fences both updated and is activated properly? To check, open the Fences Windows Application (from desktop or start menu), then click to the <a href
[quote who="waynecar" reply="4145359" id="541105"] I have the Start11 version 2.74 and if I use Windows 11 to Autohide the Taskbar, the Taskbar may not unhide several times in a day at various times while using various apps. To test the operation further, I just now disabled Windows 11 Autohide mode and enabled Start11 Autohide mode. [/quote] To clarify: Following up on your test, does the problem remain with Windows 11 Autohide mode turned Off, and Start11 Autohide mo
[quote who="duranman2000" reply="4010652" id="542070"] i purchased it on stardock [/quote] Again, if the issue concerns only a specific wallpaper/theme/etc, the WinCustomize forum is mostly likely the best place to ask about that. If other animated wallpapers available from the DeskScapes 2026 app itself are working for you, then the app is apparently functioning as expected. What you have appears to be a "Theme" purchased 2011, which includ
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Known issues While we appreciate all feedback, please remember that we offer no official support for beta \ preview \ developer channel versions of Windows. If you report issues while in any of those early release channels, you should not expect them to be addressed unless it still exists in a retail version of Windows.
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