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Hey all,
I'm using Start11, fully updated to latest version. Licensed v2.
All I actually want, is the taskbar to be smaller. But as soon as I configure that, the startbutton goes to the left. Why? I want everything in the middle, including the startbutton, just smaller!
Is there any way I can achieve this?
Thanks!
Hello,
Sorry to hear you are having issues. Need to know your Windows full version and OS Build number. Please use Winver.exe.
Thank you.
Basj,
Stardock Community Assistant.
Of course. That's easy, since I just updated: Windows 11 Pro 24H2! Buildnumber: 26100.1882
I am not on Windows 11 V24H2 yet. So I can can't verify your issue on my system. I have forwarded your problem/question to Stardock Support Team for their assistance. Please keep an eye on this thread for any updates. We appreciate your feedback and patience.
Basj,
Stardock Community Assistant
How many monitors do you have and is enhanced taskbar enabled in Start11?
Hi MaXxivelCT,
Thanks for posting.
As Neil has asked, this information would be helpful. Currently this may not be possible if you are using over two monitors, but he is certainly the expert regarding that.
For your issue here, I'd also like to verify what steps you're taking here against how I've been able to get it to work on my end, with your same Windows build and Start11 version.
To make the taskbar smaller while keeping the start button aligned in the center, here's how that should currently work:
1. First, any change to your taskbar size in Start11 with this version of Windows should tell you, "Enhanced taskbar mode must be enabled". To do that, you can go to the Taskbar tab, and switch this toggle to "On".
2. Allow the software to restart explorer to apply this change by then clicking "Yes" at the resulting pop-up:
3. Here, you may notice the Start Menu and taskbar default back to the left aligned position. You can try changing it back with the following Start Button option for 'Center aligned' (note, this is experimental and may not work with more than 2 monitors):
4. Now, go back to the Taskbar and find the "Taskbar size" option, and check if this will allow you to change it to Small.
I hope these steps work for you. Again, as step #3 states, this may not work if you have over 2 monitors. If not, feel free to reply with what you're seeing differently on your end. A screenshot image of any problem areas can be pasted directly into your reply.
Best regards,
Adam McGuinness
Stardock Customer Support Specialist
Great been wanting that since I got Start11. Thanks to all at Stardock. GREAT APP!
I do have 3 monitors currently, but... only using the startmenu on my main monitor. On monitor 2 and 3 it's disabled and not there.
Does that mean it still works, or...?
At this time, Start11's Enhanced Taskbar + Center Alignment is an experimental capability, with it explicitly stated that using more than 2 monitors is not supported. This means I would not expect that to work or be able to make any guarantees regarding doing so. However, if it happens to work under your specific setup, we'll be glad to hear about that.
Thank you,
Adam McGuinness
Stardock Customer Support Specialist
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