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Groupy 2.15 Beta \ Object Desktop Insider Released

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Groupy 2.15 Beta \ Object Desktop Insider Released

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We have changed how betas and early releases will be managed and displayed on your account and in Object Desktop Manager.  While some releases will be tagged 'beta' as you have traditionally seen, some now will be in a new 'Object Desktop Insider' section, and lastly, sometimes the same version will appear in both. 

Why the change?

This new separation allows us flexibility for offering items explicitly for Object Desktop members.

Does this mean we will not see beta's as frequently?

Absolutely not.  Timely updates to our products will still flow and follow the beta release cadence our clients are used to. 

Why would the same version show up as beta and under Insider?

This would be so clients that do not have Object Desktop also have access to an early release should we want all product owners to have it. 

With that out of the way, Groupy 2.15 has been released to Beta and Object Desktop Insider today. 

Obtaining Object Desktop Insider Builds

Object Desktop Manager

Object Desktop members can get beta and Insider builds from within Object Desktop Manager with 'Enable Object Desktop Insider builds' enabled:

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Stardock Download Page

Or via their download page in the ‘Object Desktop Insider’ section

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Obtaining Beta Releases

Stardock.com

If a beta was released, Object Desktop Members would see it in the ‘Object Desktop’ section.

Individual purchases would see it on their registration of the product under their download page.

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Steam

  • Right-click the Product in Steam

  • Properties

  • Betas

  • Select the beta branch at the top right (there is no password)

Example

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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 service (GoogleDrive, DropBox, OneDrive, YouTube), with a shared link included in your post.  Images can be copied and pasted directly into a post.

  • 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 Groupy 2 a better product.

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Reply #26 from Stardock Forums Top

Quoting korolek13, reply 25

I don't know where and how to express just how much happy it made me when the line was gone, thank you!!!

Awesome update!

Welcome...

Neil will try to take credit but it was me...

Narrator: 'It was 100% Neil and his team'

Sean Drohan
Stardock Product Lifecycle Manager

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Reply #27 from Stardock Forums Top

Quoting pelaird, reply 10

After updating from 2.12 to 2.15, Explorer quit grouping opened windows even though it was set to "Automatically group all 'explorer.exe' windows together." I had to roll back to 2.12 and it started working again. I don't know if it has something to do with changes you made to how Groupy 2.15 controls Explorer. I tried ticking "Automatically group all 'explorer.exe' windows together" to off, rebooting, and ticking it back on which did not fix it.

I will reinstall 2.15 later today and test to see if it still will not group.

EDIT: I redownloaded the 2.15 installer and then installed.

Groupy 2.15 still not grouping Explorer or Notepad windows. However, if "Group newly opened windows when the CTRL key is held down whilst opening the new window" is checked, Explorer and Notepad windows group when the Ctrl key is held down.

Let me know if there is anything else you want me to try.

This appears to be fixed in 2.1.5.1

Thanks

Also liking the option to turn off Tab animations.

TouchTasks - Access tasks with ease on Windows touchscreens.
Reply #29 from Stardock Forums Top

Quoting korolek13, reply 23

Separation line still not fixed in Windows 11 Version 23H2 build 22631.3155 

 

How can I make disappear the explorer taps?

 

Got it done!!!

Did a clean uninstall with all settings.

Installes it again, and now it works like wanted!!

 

Maybe you should give a note that after a new version uninstalling helps to reduce errors. |-)  

Reply #30 from Stardock Forums Top

Quoting sintemal, reply 29

How can I make disappear the explorer taps?

Hello,
Sorry to hear you are having issues. Please try this setting.

Thanks
Basj,
Stardock Community Assistant.

Reply #31 from Stardock Forums Top

Quoting basj, reply 30

Or I didnt´t see the option for it. Was it new in the beta? Than it was my mistake

 

Thanks you!

Did I don´t see the option for it. Was it new in the beta? Than it was my mistake

Reply #32 from Stardock Forums Top

Quoting sintemal, reply 31

Thanks you!

Did I don´t see the option for it. Was it new in the beta? Than it was my mistake

No, I believe it is always there on Groupy v2.

Thank you,

Basj,
Stardock Community Assistant

Reply #34 from Stardock Forums Top

The 2.15 beta version has the following issues:

Grouping settings - Tabs are displayed in two rows in Explorer even though "Replace tabs in Explorer and Windows Notepad" is enabled.

There were no problems with this setting before the update.

thank you

 

 

Reply #35 from Stardock Forums Top

Quoting kako-xx, reply 34

The 2.15 beta version has the following issues:

Grouping settings - Tabs are displayed in two rows in Explorer even though "Replace tabs in Explorer and Windows Notepad" is enabled.

There were no problems with this setting before the update.

thank you

 




Hello,
Sorry to hear you are having issues. But, I can not reproduce your issue. Try uninstall, reboot immediately, redownload Groupy latest version again, install it, reboot again. Retest and report back.

Thank you.
Basj,
Stardock Community Assistant.

Reply #36 from Stardock Forums Top

Quoting basj, reply 35


Quoting kako-xx,
reply 34

The 2.15 beta version has the following issues:

Grouping settings - Tabs are displayed in two rows in Explorer even though "Replace tabs in Explorer and Windows Notepad" is enabled.

There were no problems with this setting before the update.

thank you

 





Hello,
Sorry to hear you are having issues. But, I can not reproduce your issue. Try uninstall, reboot immediately, redownload Groupy latest version again, install it, reboot again. Retest and report back.



Thank you.
Basj,
Stardock Community Assistant.

 

Hello.
I tried uninstalling Groupy 2.15 Beta and reinstalling it, but the same symptoms occurred.
I installed Groupy 2.12 Stable as a trial and it displayed correctly.

Thank you

 

Reply #37 from Stardock Forums Top

Quoting kako-xx, reply 36

Hello.
I tried uninstalling Groupy 2.15 Beta and reinstalling it, but the same symptoms occurred.
I installed Groupy 2.12 Stable as a trial and it displayed correctly.

Thank you

Do you have any other application that change how the Explorer.exe work. Like Explorerpatcher, WindHawk etc?

Thank you,

Basj,
Stardock Community Assistant

Reply #38 from Stardock Forums Top

Quoting basj, reply 37


Quoting kako-xx,
reply 36

Hello.
I tried uninstalling Groupy 2.15 Beta and reinstalling it, but the same symptoms occurred.
I installed Groupy 2.12 Stable as a trial and it displayed correctly.

Thank you



Do you have any other application that change how the Explorer.exe work. Like Explorerpatcher, WindHawk etc?

Thank you,

Basj,
Stardock Community Assistant

StartAllBack is used

Thank you

Reply #39 from Stardock Forums Top

After selecting "Do not replace tabs", have you tried choosing "Automatically exclude from auto grouping .....", or unselecting "Always show tabs for this type of window"?

Reply #40 from Stardock Forums Top

Quoting kako-xx, reply 38


Quoting basj,
reply 37






Quoting kako-xx,

reply 36


Hello.
I tried uninstalling Groupy 2.15 Beta and reinstalling it, but the same symptoms occurred.
I installed Groupy 2.12 Stable as a trial and it displayed correctly.

Thank you



Do you have any other application that change how the Explorer.exe work. Like Explorerpatcher, WindHawk etc?

Thank you,

Basj,
Stardock Community Assistant



StartAllBack is used

Thank you

What version of Windows 11 are you using?

Reply #42 from Stardock Forums Top

Quoting Docon, reply 39

After selecting "Do not replace tabs", have you tried choosing "Automatically exclude from auto grouping .....", or unselecting "Always show tabs for this type of window"?

Clicking "Do not replace tabs" will normally display tabs at the top, but the Groupy tabs themselves will disappear.

Reply #43 from Stardock Forums Top

Quoting kako-xx, reply 41


Quoting Neil Banfield,
reply 40

What version of Windows 11 are you using?



Windows 11 Pro Version 10.0.22621.3007

I am having the same issue also on a windows 11 pro build.

Reply #44 from Stardock Forums Top

Quoting PhoenixRising1, reply 43


Quoting kako-xx,
reply 41






Quoting Neil Banfield,

reply 40


What version of Windows 11 are you using?



Windows 11 Pro Version 10.0.22621.3007



I am having the same issue also on a windows 11 pro build.

Are you also using anything which might alter explorer?

Reply #45 from Stardock Forums Top

I had smiliar issues with groupy.

I did uninstall all extra tools like "winpaletter" or "wallpaper engine" to test if this has impact to my system / groupy 2 and installes some stuff step by step again. Try and error.

Also I did uninstall "groupy 2" and installed it once again. Take a look if you have two installations of it in windows apps.

At the end it helped me to have a smooth running system.

Reply #46 from Stardock Forums Top

Quoting Neil, reply 44

Are you also using anything which might alter explorer?

No, nothing is used to alter the explorer.

My first trial of Groupy 2.1.5.1 was done on a Windows 11 beta release. I have since rolled back to the release channel thinking that was the issue. I have also uninstalled and reinstalled several times. I have had no luck on fixing or diagnosing the separation line on my pc, it remains intact.

My current build is: Windows 11 pro 23H2 22631.3235

Reply #47 from Stardock Forums Top

Quoting PhoenixRising1, reply 46

My first trial of Groupy 2.1.5.1 was done on a Windows 11 beta release. I have since rolled back to the release channel thinking that was the issue.

FYI - I'm runnig Windows 11 Pro - 22635.3212; Groupy 2.1.5.1 without issue.

EDIT 3/6/2024: Now running 22635.3276; Groupy 2.1.5.1 without issue.

Settings: Integrated tabs; Show all; Rounded tabs; Add a background bar to the tabs = ON; Make tabs background bar taller = ON; Always visible; Replace File Explorer & Windows Notepad tabs; Explorer enhancement settings = all unchecked; no Custom rules

Reply #48 from Stardock Forums Top

Quoting PhoenixRising1, reply 46

Quoting Neil Banfield,
reply 44

Are you also using anything which might alter explorer?

No, nothing is used to alter the explorer.

My first trial of Groupy 2.1.5.1 was done on a Windows 11 beta release. I have since rolled back to the release channel thinking that was the issue. I have also uninstalled and reinstalled several times. I have had no luck on fixing or diagnosing the separation line on my pc, it remains intact.

[quote who="kako-xx" reply="34" id="3922781"]
The 2.15 beta version has the following issues:

Grouping settings - Tabs are displayed in two rows in Explorer even though "Replace tabs in Explorer and Windows Notepad" is enabled.

There were no problems with this setting before the update.

thank you


My current build is: Windows 11 pro 23H2 22631.3235
[/quote]

If you install the Beta in a Windows Sandbox on the PC with the issue, can you reproduce it with the Groupy 2 fault settings?  If not, what settings change, either in Groupy or that Windows Sandbox sessions has you then see the issue?

https://www.thewindowsclub.com/windows-sandbox

Sean Drohan
Stardock Product Lifecycle Manager

Reply #49 from Stardock Forums Top

Quoting kako-xx, reply 34

The 2.15 beta version has the following issues:

Grouping settings - Tabs are displayed in two rows in Explorer even though "Replace tabs in Explorer and Windows Notepad" is enabled.

There were no problems with this setting before the update.

thank you

 





 

 

same issue, I'am using Groupy 2.15 beta with Windows 11 Moment 5 Update (22631.3235)

Reply #50 from Stardock Forums Top

I tried it in Sandbox and it displayed correctly.

Since the February 2024 Windows Update had not been performed, I installed the 2.15 Beta again after it was performed and it appears normal.
The Explorer looks like it has a gradient after the Windows Update, so it may be displayed correctly after this change.

 

After (Windows 11 Pro Version 10.0.22621.3155)

Before (Windows 11 Pro Version 10.0.22621.3007)