Start11 2.08 Beta Feedback Thread

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With the Start11 2.08 beta release today, we are creating this thread so that users can report any observed issues.  

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 Start11 v2 a better product.

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Reply #1 from Stardock Forums Top

Start11 v2.08 Changelog (Released 05/14/2024)

05/14/2024

Version

  • UI: 2.08

  • Start11Config.exe: 2.0.8.1

Platforms

  • Stardock and Steam

Changes

  • Resolved fonts link in control panel popup menu and also removed additional incorrect entry on Win11

  • Small tweak to resolve a very small resource leak for the recent docs list.

05/07/2024

Version

  • UI: 2.08

  • Start11Config.exe: 2.0.8.0

Platforms

  • Stardock and Steam

Changes

  • Fixes suggested All Apps showing duplicates sometimes

  • Object Desktop labs’ is now called ‘Object Desktop Insider’ where applicable in Start11

  • Resolved a crash issue with Start11 Enhanced taskbar in certain edge cases when closing an app after Windows Explorer had just restarted

  • Tweaked enhanced taskbar drag & drop to accept more types of dragged data.

  • Japanese updated. Credit DiGS-O5

Reply #2 from Stardock Forums Top

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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Reply #3 from Stardock Forums Top

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Reply #4 from Stardock Forums Top

Why does the recent documents section in Start11 show folders/documents/etc that you browse but eventually it seems to clear itself out and show nothing?  I would assume that those things would stay there.  I am going to see how 2.08 behaves but all previous versions do this which seems not the same to the Windows 11 start menu.

Reply #5 from Stardock Forums Top

Quoting chrischilderhose, reply 4

Why does the recent documents section in Start11 show folders/documents/etc that you browse but eventually it seems to clear itself out and show nothing?  I would assume that those things would stay there.  I am going to see how 2.08 behaves but all previous versions do this which seems not the same to the Windows 11 start menu.

The list is obtained from the OS so this should remain constant unless you have something clearing the list for privacy reasons.  There are some tools which do this.

Reply #6 from Stardock Forums Top

Quoting Neil, reply 5


Quoting chrischilderhose,
reply 4

Why does the recent documents section in Start11 show folders/documents/etc that you browse but eventually it seems to clear itself out and show nothing?  I would assume that those things would stay there.  I am going to see how 2.08 behaves but all previous versions do this which seems not the same to the Windows 11 start menu.



The list is obtained from the OS so this should remain constant unless you have something clearing the list for privacy reasons.  There are some tools which do this.

I don't have any tools doing this so will keep an eye on it and report back.  Thanks, Neil.

Reply #7 from Stardock Forums Top

Quoting Neil, reply 5


Quoting chrischilderhose,
reply 4

Why does the recent documents section in Start11 show folders/documents/etc that you browse but eventually it seems to clear itself out and show nothing?  I would assume that those things would stay there.  I am going to see how 2.08 behaves but all previous versions do this which seems not the same to the Windows 11 start menu.



The list is obtained from the OS so this should remain constant unless you have something clearing the list for privacy reasons.  There are some tools which do this.

I just had the Recent list clear out on Start11.  You can see from the image below.  I am using Windows 11 Build 26120.461.

Reply #8 from Stardock Forums Top

I'm on Windows 10 22H2 build 19045.4355, and I'm having an issue when setting the Control Panel shortcut to "Display as a menu."

When I open up the menu, the fonts shortcut does not have an icon associated with it:

When I click on the shortcut, I get the following error:

 

 

 

Reply #9 from Stardock Forums Top

Quoting raziel711, reply 8

I'm on Windows 10 22H2 build 19045.4355, and I'm having an issue when setting the Control Panel shortcut to "Display as a menu."

When I open up the menu, the fonts shortcut does not have an icon associated with it:



When I click on the shortcut, I get the following error:


Hello,
Sorry to hear you are having issues. I can reproduce this issue. I have forwarded this issue to Stardock Support Team for their assistance. Please keep an eye on this thread for any updates. We appreciate your feedback and patience.

Thanks
Basj,
Stardock Community Assistant.

Reply #10 from Stardock Forums Top

Quoting raziel711, reply 8

I'm on Windows 10 22H2 build 19045.4355, and I'm having an issue when setting the Control Panel shortcut to "Display as a menu."

Thanks for posting this. I've logged it internally.

Internal reference: ODNT-8219

Thanks much for the feedback, all.

Adam McGuinness
Stardock Customer Support Specialist

Reply #12 from Stardock Forums Top

Quoting chrischilderhose, reply 11

Any ticket logged for the recent documents list disappearing?

It has been talked about internally but we have yet to see how to reproduce it.

Thus far, there are only two reports (yours and 1 other) and neither seems to indicate Start11 is the cause. 

https://forums.stardock.com/526467/start11-recent-documents-clears-itself-out

https://forums.stardock.com/527821/get;3930260

When \ if more is discovered, we will post about it.

Sean Drohan
Stardock Product Lifecycle Manager

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Reply #13 from Stardock Forums Top

Quoting sdrohan, reply 12


Quoting chrischilderhose,
reply 11

Any ticket logged for the recent documents list disappearing?



It has been talked about internally but we have yet to see how to reproduce it.

Thus far, there are only two reports (yours and 1 other) and neither seems to indicate Start11 is the cause. 

https://forums.stardock.com/526467/start11-recent-documents-clears-itself-out

https://forums.stardock.com/527821/get;3930260

When \ if more is discovered, we will post about it.

Sean Drohan
Stardock Product Lifecycle Manager

Sounds good.  Thanks for the update, regardless.  B)  

Reply #14 from Stardock Forums Top

All,

Start11 v2.08 was released today.  For the details, and to provide feedback, please see:

https://forums.stardock.com/527907/start11-208-release-feedback-thread

@chrischilderhose, there 'MAY' be a fix to address what you have reported there.

As always, thanks for your time, feedback, and support.

Sean Drohan
Stardock Product Lifecycle Manager

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