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Start11 1.1.1.1 Beta Feedback Thread

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Start11 1.1.1.1 Beta Feedback Thread

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With the Start11 1.11 beta release today, we are creating this thread so that users can report any observed issues.  

Obtaining the beta:

Object Desktop members can get the beta from within Object Desktop Manager with 'show beta downloads' enabled:

Individual purchases (as well as Object Desktop Members) can also be obtained from your account page:

https://store.stardock.com/myaccount/products

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 link 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.

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Reply #26 from Stardock Forums Top

Windows 11 DEV build is considered a different OS then Windows 11 and Windows 11 BETA. Windows 11 DEV is a sandbox for experimentation for things that may or may not be included in Windows 11. A few months back I did a clean install to get rid of the DEV build, I believe that is the only way. I did not like the direction of the DEV build because it was breaking too many things and it was watermarked and set to expire making it feel like an online only OS.

To do a clean install you can get an ISO image from Microsoft here

https://www.microsoft.com/software-download/windows11

Reply #27 from Stardock Forums Top

Just installed the latest Start 11 beta hoping that Spotlight images at Lock Screen on Windows 11 will work. Unfortunately, images do not change at all, and startup apps do not pre-loading @ lock screen. Uninstalling Start 11 fixes both issues. Are there any plans to fix it?   

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Reply #28 from Stardock Forums Top

Quoting PhoenixRising1, reply 26

Windows 11 DEV build is considered a different OS then Windows 11 and Windows 11 BETA. Windows 11 DEV is a sandbox for experimentation for things that may or may not be included in Windows 11. A few months back I did a clean install to get rid of the DEV build, I believe that is the only way. I did not like the direction of the DEV build because it was breaking too many things and it was watermarked and set to expire making it feel like an online only OS.

To do a clean install you can get an ISO image from Microsoft here

https://www.microsoft.com/software-download/windows11
End of PhoenixRising1's quote

Wise words...

Sean Drohan
Stardock Support Manager

Reply #29 from Stardock Forums Top

Quoting LT1Z51, reply 23

I have multiple monitors turned on
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How many is multiple?  If you reduce it to 2, does it still happen?

Quoting LT1Z51, reply 23

This is on a corporate laptop so it's Windows Enterprise, and if it helps, my non-laptop screen is the one which is my primary monitor.
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Unlikely but are you able to do this full clean boot (including a new Win Admin account) to see if the issue remains?

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

Sean Drohan
Stardock Support Manager

Reply #30 from Stardock Forums Top

I can confirm that this was definitely a Windows issue.  Having done a torturous update to Win 11 (first time backing out all of the changes made to Windows, so having to go through the whole thing all over again !), I am now back up and running with the new version and can happily change volume with keyboard buttons without explorer crashing every time.

 

Note to self - have more faith in Stardock next time and less faith in Microsoft !

Reply #31 from Stardock Forums Top

Quoting sdRohan, reply 29


Quoting LT1Z51,
reply 23

I have multiple monitors turned on



How many is multiple?  If you reduce it to 2, does it still happen?


Quoting LT1Z51,
reply 23

This is on a corporate laptop so it's Windows Enterprise, and if it helps, my non-laptop screen is the one which is my primary monitor.



Unlikely but are you able to do this full clean boot (including a new Win Admin account) to see if the issue remains?

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

Sean Drohan
Stardock Support Manager

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1 monitor, 1 laptop screen.  Different resolutions.  Monitor is primary, laptop secondary.

I can’t create new accounts.

Reply #32 from Stardock Forums Top

Killing Explorer.exe and reloading it sometimes fixes the issue.  I just did that and both screens are centered.

Reply #33 from Stardock Forums Top

Hi, is there any other way to install the beta? May be an installer?

Somehow, my account does not have Start11 registered and I don't know why.

So, the method you showed doesn't work for me.

I can provide license key if needed. 

Thank you.

Reply #34 from Stardock Forums Top

Quoting EvanMok, reply 33

Hi, is there any other way to install the beta? May be an installer?

Somehow, my account does not have Start11 registered and I don't know why.

So, the method you showed doesn't work for me.

I can provide license key if needed. 

Thank you.
End of EvanMok's quote

Do you actually have purchased Start11 before this? If you have, betas download link should be available in your product account page :  https://store.stardock.com/myaccount/products. If not, please raise a Support ticket using link below. Include all your purchase details and Support will help you from there.

https://stardock.atlassian.net/servicedesk/customer/portal/4

Thank you,

Basj,
Stardock Community Assistant

Reply #36 from Stardock Forums Top

Quoting Nate4400, reply 35

Having trouble with strart11 it just stopped working need help..
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Hello,
Sorry to hear you are having issues. More details on your issue.

  1. Windows full version numbers, you can get those using Windows own Winver.exe.
  2. Start11 version numbers.
  3. What is the problem? Error message pop up? More details please.

Thanks
Basj,
Stardock Community Assistant.

Reply #37 from Stardock Forums Top

i try to install it from the object desktop and start11 and the soundpackager 10 says they turned red and both say error a occurred and ive tried everything from reinstall the program to reinstalling my computer. its just weird all the other programs work just not those two pls help..

Reply #41 from Stardock Forums Top

Quoting Nate4400, reply 40

i figured it out i found that i could install them separate im good to go thank you..
End of Nate4400's quote

Great, glad you worked it out.

Thank you,

Basj,
Stardock Community Assistant

Reply #43 from Stardock Forums Top

The search in Start11 is terrible

Start 11 default search:

Start 11 search with old start 10 style:

Windows 11 default search:

 

Reply #44 from Stardock Forums Top

All, the beta has been updated and the changes noted in the CL here:

https://forums.stardock.com/509537/get;3833540

Thanks again for all your feedback.

Sean Drohan
Stardock Support Manager

Reply #45 from Stardock Forums Top

Includes new 64-bit service

I am curious how that service works once updated

Reply #46 from Stardock Forums Top

Just an FYI this version is in an Update loop in Object Desktop where it thinks it needs an update.  Similar to previous versions.

Reply #47 from Stardock Forums Top

Quoting chrischilderhose, reply 46

Just an FYI this version is in an Update loop in Object Desktop where it thinks it needs an update.  Similar to previous versions.
End of chrischilderhose's quote

Again, its an issue with ODM that we need to deal with.

In the install directory for Start11, Start11Config.exe, properties, details will show the extended version

Sorry for the confusion.

Sean Drohan
Stardock Support Manager

Reply #48 from Stardock Forums Top

Please consider implementing the suggestion concerning the taskbar clock as described at

https://forums.stardock.com/509296/get;3832540

Reply #49 from Stardock Forums Top

One issue I am seeing in 1.11 and 1.1.1 is that both Sublime Text, and Sublime Merge show up as blank white generic documents instead of their shortcut images. The Windows 11 start menu and task bar do not have this issue. This also extends to JetBrains products, but those tends to fix themselves over time. I've cleared icon and thumbnail caches and rebooted, and nothing has helped.

https://imgur.com/a/vm3QLIU

 

 

Reply #50 from Stardock Forums Top

Installed 1.1.1.1 and the Windows 10 Start Button not Centering issue still exists.  Seems to always be on the Primary screen now.  Killing the explorer.exe task and restarting it fixes it.