Activation fails

Start 11 V2 cannot be activated with my purchased license number. The account also says "The serial entered is not valid for this product."

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Reply #1 Top

What version of Start11 did you buy and when?

Reply #4 Top

The fonts are incredibly large and on all your posts. Only the first words were showing, so they needed to be edited to make any sense.

Reply #5 Top

Hello,
Sorry to hear you are having issues. If you on Start11 v1, you will need to purchase a new keys for Start11 v2. Do know that there is discount offer to all Start11 v1 users. For more information please check here: https://forums.stardock.com/524050 wrong link sorry. Try this one: https://forums.stardock.com/523474/start11-v2-upgrade-faq


Basj,
Stardock Community Assistant.

Reply #6 Top

It is very unpleasant to hear that a program that you purchased for a fee on September 17, 2023 has to be renewed again for a fee

Reply #7 Top

Actually, Start 11 v1 was first introduced back in late Aug 2021. And lots and lots has been done on it since it first introduced to keep up with Windows 11. Refer here: https://www.stardock.com/products/start11/history. It is unfortunate that you come in late to its. But, do know Start11 v1 should still work for the current Windows 11 version.  You are not require to upgrade if you do not wish to have those new features that v2 implement.

Thank you,

Basj,
Stardock Community Assistant

Reply #8 Top

Unfortunately there is this annoying taskbar, which for me is a bug in Start 11. I just can't get them in one line normally!

Reply #9 Top

Quoting eriknickert, reply 8



Unfortunately there is this annoying taskbar, which for me is a bug in Start 11. I just can't get them in one line normally!

It looks like your taskbar is simply set to multiple line.  You just need to drag it down from the top edge.  If this isn't working try right clicking on it and see if the menu has a tick on Lock all taskbars.

Reply #10 Top

where can I find "Lock all taskbars". If the taskbar does not automatically hide, the size is one line

Reply #11 Top

Quoting eriknickert, reply 10

where can I find "Lock all taskbars". If the taskbar does not automatically hide, the size is one line
Quoting Neil, reply 9

try right clicking on it and see if the menu has a tick on Lock all taskbars.

Reply #12 Top

only the settings see screeshoot are there when you click with the right mouse button

Reply #13 Top

Make sure you have this turned on:

Reply #15 Top

How do I get the taskbar to have a single line?

Reply #16 Top

Have you tried to move the mouse at the top edge of the taskbar. When the mouse pointer change to resize arrow, click and drag down until it resize down to single row. Release the mouse button. It should resize back to single row.

Thank you,

Basj,
Stardock Community Assistant

Reply #17 Top

yes, I've tried it several times. However, the top edge of the taskbar cannot be moved.

Reply #18 Top

You have to have the Enhanced Taskbar turned on, Then make sure you have these settings.

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Reply #19 Top

You show me the menu from version 2.0. I have version 1.47...

Reply #20 Top

where can I find the setting described? I have now installed the version

Reply #21 Top

It might be you have locked your taskbar. Please check and unlock it.

Thank you,

Basj,
Stardock Community Assistant

Reply #23 Top

1) Something is strange here. In Reply #8, the Start Button and the System tray are on the bottom and the pinned taskbar icons are on the top of the taskbar. In all your other posts, the Start button, System tray, and pinned icons are all on the bottom.

2) Also, I don't think we have ever asked what version of Windows you're running.

3) Have you ever edited the Registry to make the taskbar large.

Reply #24 Top

zu 1.) die noch Start 11 Version 1.47 betraf, habe ich jetzt 2.0 installiert

zu 2.) Windows 11 Pro, Build 22631.2715

zu 3.) Nein

Reply #25 Top

to 1.) that still affected Start 11 version 1.47, I have now installed 2.0

to 2.) Windows 11 pro, Build 22631.2715

to 3.) no