Star11 - needs multiple clicks to swith programs/windows

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After a recent Windows 11 update [2026-03 Preview Update (KB5079391) (26200.8116)], I'm having issues switching between programs in the taskbar and even windows that are open of the same program.  When I click on the program preview from the taskbar for the program I want to use, I keep getting bounced back to the last program I was using. It takes multiple attempts to be able to switch.  Needless to say, this is very annoying.  Has this been reported before?

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Reply #1 from Stardock Forums Top

Hello,
Sorry to hear you are having issues. Please update to latest 26200.8117 and see if the issue still appear. Seem 26200.8116 has some issue. Report back if the same issue still appear.

26100.8117 (KB5086672)

  • Reason for Release:

    • KB5079391 (8116) was pulled after widespread installation failures with vague error messages (notably error 0x80073712).

  • Fixes:

    • Corrected the installation bug so devices could successfully apply the improvements.

  • Content:

    • Carried forward all features from 8116.

    • Included cumulative fixes from earlier March updates (KB5079473, KB5085516).

 

Added.

If the issue still appear, please try, uninstall Start11, reboot immediately (important), download latest version available in your account product download page: https://store.stardock.com/myaccount/products. Install it, reboot immediately again. Retest it and report back.

Thank you,
Basj,
Stardock Community Assistant.

Reply #2 from Stardock Forums Top

I've installed the new update and I'm still having the issue, though not as bad.  I'm going to follow your recommended install/uninstall recommendations.  I do have a question, though, is it OK to backup the current setting on the app or do you recommend doing the settings again?  Thank you.

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Reply #3 from Stardock Forums Top

If the issue still happening. Perhaps, there is something conflicting with Start11. Would like to suggest trying clean boot steps: https://support.stardock.com/space/SHC/1334935592/Start11+Clean+Boot Do note that clean boot need to be done care. Try it and report back.

Thank you,

Basj,
Stardock Community Assistant

Reply #4 from Stardock Forums Top

I unistalled and reinstalled, as suggested before and that seems to have fixed the issue.  Thank you.