Start8 Group Policy functions for home users

Group Policy templates missing

Hi,


I am currently having an issue with the Group Policy functions of Start8 that the webpage said I would receive when I purchased Start8 from the "Consumer" downloads page.  In the 5th screenshot, it said that I would receive Group Policy support if I purchased just Start8 and not the ObjectDesktop bundle (which isn't bad by any means, but I didn't have the money for it at the time).


Now, after I installed Start8, I cannot locate where the Group Policy templates for Start8.  Is there a specific location for these templates that I have to look in?  Did I install something incorrectly?  Is there an application package I have to install in order for them to show?


Here are screenshots of where I found the page and where it said I would receive the support:


1: http://i47.tinypic.com/9rofly.png

2: http://i46.tinypic.com/ogjpuh.png

3: http://i49.tinypic.com/2efick0.png

4: http://i48.tinypic.com/3590gnl.png

5: http://i45.tinypic.com/282qjc9.png

6: http://i48.tinypic.com/2a0htlw.png

7: http://i47.tinypic.com/svrnuv.png

 

By the way, LOVE the Start8 program a lot.  It is the perfect add-on that resembles the Windows 7-style start menu I have been looking for at least 3 months.  Only Start8 comes the closest for your start menu to behave and act like a Windows 7 start menu.  Classic Shell doesn't have the ability to search within the start menu's small window.  This was the issue I was looking to fix because I like to have search items pop up where my start menu shortcuts are placed.  I missed it a lot after upgrading to 8.  Thanks to you, I have it back :).

 

Now, if we could have Group Policy support for it...

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The group policy support is via an admx file and if you contact [email protected] they should be able to provide it.

We had assumed anyone using that would be a company and so would most likely have purchased via corporale sales, but we are ok with anyone having the file and I will see about getting it either added to the installer, or placed on the website as well.

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Reply #2 Top

Quoting Neil, reply 1
The group policy support is via an admx file and if you contact [email protected] they should be able to provide it.

We had assumed anyone using that would be a company and so would most likely have purchased via corporale sales, but we are ok with anyone having the file and I will see about getting it either added to the installer, or placed on the website as well.

 

Alright, sounds great.  Thank you for the fast reply.

Mind if I ask what release would it be included in for the installer? Or there is no set date yet...

 

Another question: I submitted a support ticket 3 days ago, and I haven't received a reply back.  How long does it typical take for a ticket to be responded too?  Just curious because I am new to Stardock and their fantastic products.

Reply #3 Top

Hello,

You should have gotten a reply on Oct 29th.  Support responds within two days but the current releases caused volume and wait times to go up a bit.