Updates on reproduceable bugs?

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I apologize that this by its very nature is somewhat rude, and I understand that Start11 isn't exactly an expensive product that my particular settings may potentially be some of the least common and therefore the least worthwhile to support, and that the developers have to constantly adjust to the shell changes that come through Windows Updates, but:

I very much would like to enjoy and appreciate Start11, but it is difficult when (at least for me) there are many issues that require weird workarounds (like having icons littered on my desktop nowhere near the edge), or actions that feel like I'm constantly fighting the software to accomplish what I need (clicking multiple times, dealing with delayed icon display, things hiding when they shouldn't, panels overlapping, etc.)

Given that I just experienced another new bug I just had to report, it doubly doesn't help that it seems things are moving in the wrong direction, instead of the right one.

There are currently 4 issues I've reported that we confirmed as reproducible by the devs, that are coming up on about 1 year since being reported:

  • ODNT-9817 (this is the most annoying)
  • ODNT-9818 (this has in-part been a bug since Start10!)
  • ODNT-9819
  • ODNT-9895
  • ODNT-11969 (added after this post was made)

There is also this arrow issue, which while minor is possibly a 5 minute fix if the Enhanced Taskbar when horizontal is composited in custom pieces just like it is when vertical (where the arrow was correctly changed to match the side of the monitor it's on).

I suppose that, out of desperation, I am simply asking for any kind of indication that these issues will ever be addressed, as the current experience is frankly more than frustrating.

I would simply have moved to another shell modification tool by now, as several of them have much more stable taskbar replacements, but none of their start menu replacements hold a candle to Start11's IMO.

If only Microsoft just wasnt a b*****d and had top-taskbar support to begin with, as that's the main reason I use this product.

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Reply #1 from Stardock Forums Top

Hello,
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. Thank you.

Basj,
Stardock Community Assistant

Reply #2 from Stardock Forums Top

Hi oblivioncth,

Thank you for posting.  While there's no updates on these issues at this time, I can confirm they are each logged.  I expect you're up to date on the latest version (currently 2.6), and still having trouble with each?

I have will also add the top-aligned taskbar system tray arrow issue to the list of items to look at, and note it on your other thread to discuss over there:

https://forums.stardock.com/535744/page/1/#3976125

Best regards,

Adam McGuinness
Stardock Support Specialist

TouchTasks - Access tasks with ease on Windows touchscreens.
Reply #4 from Stardock Forums Top

Quoting oblivioncth, reply 3

Yes, I am on 2.6 and unfortunately still experience all of these issues, along with this new one that seems to be difficult to repro.

Thanks for a least taking the time to comment and formally record the simple arrow issue.

Difficult to repro bugs are the worst as it becomes a game of guessing why something might happen :(

With regards to the taskbar issues on the top, the windows desktop and taskbar can be a little tricky when it comes to being in a place it wasn't expecting and lead to irritating issues.  We will take a closer look at this area for the next update to see if there is any reason why the OS is acting oddly when it comes to things like icon placement.