With the Start11 1.2 beta release today, we are creating this thread so that users can report any observed issues.
Obtaining the beta:
Object Desktop members can get the beta from within Object Desktop Manager with 'show beta downloads' enabled:
Individual purchases (as well as Object Desktop Members) can also be obtained from your account page:
https://store.stardock.com/myaccount/products
As we want as much feedback as possible for this release, we are making Start11 1.2 beta available to all. The following direct link to the installer can be used for both licensed users and for any potential client wanting to (30 day) trial Start11 1.2 beta.
1.16: https://cdn.stardock.us/downloads/public/software/start/Start11_1.16-j140-Setup.exe1.17: https://cdn.stardock.us/downloads/public/software/start/Start11_1.17-j151-Setup.exe
Reporting an issue:
Please include the following for anything found:
Thank you for your interest and any time you put into making Start11 a better product.
Start11 1.2 Beta Changelog
Start11 1.2 Beta is a culmination of prior (and perhaps future) incremental betas.
The installer will read 1.16 1.17 on your product page and in Object Desktop Manager which is expected.
Start11 1.17 Changelog
This linked post in this thread will be where the new 1.17 conversations start.
Start11 1.16 Changelog
Start11 1.15 Changelog
Known Issues
With the release of 1.2 Beta 4 we are closing this thread. Thanks to all that took the time to test and provide feedback.
Sean DrohanStardock Support Manager
Is there a roadmap posted anywhere of what kinds of features you plan to be adding?
There are a couple features I'd LOVE to see brought back to the 11 Taskbar...
1. the address bar that could be turned on/off:
2. the popup/dropdown folder-contents menu/toolbars:
Nothing public yet on a roadmap but thanks for these suggestions, we have quite a few ideas on what we can do/add to further enhance the taskbar that we hope to add in the future.
Beta works flawlessly and incorporates the feature request I (and many others probably) did in enabling taskbar ungrouping. It is even enabled by default! You seem to do a much better job in listening to users than Microsoft does
Great work guys! I really enjoy the fact that such a low-cost and easy to use app makes my workstation so much more usable.
Thanks again!
The link above and in the account links to 1.16 not 1.2 beta
It says above that it is expected to show version 1.16, but it does not have the taskbar-grouping options mentioned, either...
The beta is indeed 1.16 as this is a beta on the way to 1.2. This is noted above "The installer will read 1.16 on your product page and in Object Desktop Manager and is expected. "
It does have the new features. If the new features are not working (they have to be enabled in the config) then please uninstall, REBOOT and then reinstall 1.16.
>>If the new features are not working (they have to be enabled in the config) then please uninstall, REBOOT and then reinstall 1.16.<<
That's probably the issue here, will try...
Still no new features after uninstall, reboot, install, reboot...
Hello, in the photo below you can see my Windows button, etc. are aligned to the left while my apps are center-aligned. I cannot seem to set Taskbar alignment to Center anymore (in Windows Settings) which is how I prefer my taskbar layout. I don't like how the beta is breaking up my taskbar, I prefer it all center-aligned. Thanks.
Taskbar issue already reported in previous Beta still occurs.
> Taskbar not displayed when pressing "windows key", just the Start Menu is showing up
https://youtu.be/rEeawz1qlaE
> This build contains a new taskbar experience that allows for items to be ungrouped on Windows 11
I love you so much!!!!
Thank you. Finally get my productivity back. Great job.
If you can fix my final annoyance, this product would be perfect.... Please find a way to add the time (with seconds) onto the pop-up calendar you get when clicking the time in the taskbar. Windows 10 used to have this - It was how you could see the seconds when you needed to.
Cheers
Jason
Small bug
The pop-up calendar you get when clicking the time in the taskbar stops working after the launch or restore of any application. Restarting explorer brings the feature back.
I am afraid the new taskbar features require left aligned mode to be set. This is for technical reasons due to future changes to the Windows 11 OS. If you turn off the enhance taskbar feature (It defaults to off anyway) then you can set centre for the start button again.
It does indicate this on the start button page, but perhaps we should be making this clearer on the taskbar page itself too.
Given uncombine mode uses more space, it makes little sense to centre everything in that mode anyway as the button will be very far left pretty quickly.
Silly question, but you are on Windows 11?
Also you are not using anything which might revert the taskbar to a more Windows 10 style one?
Outlook PWA icon disappears when opened with ungrouping.
Close vs Open
The issue is slightly different but not better. Now we can briefly see the taskbar like during 1ms....
https://youtu.be/rEJ9hYbtXVI
The beta works well and the one feature I've been waiting on is the ungrouping feature for the taskbar. An option for not displaying the labels would be great. Also, there doesn't seem to be an option to center the taskbar anymore.
You want ungrouping but not showing labels? Wouldn't that then be a little confusing as you would have identical icons next to each other with no visible label?
When you enable the enhanced taskbar you cannot centre the start button. You can centre the pinned/running apps however from the more Start11 taskbar settings button.
I am wondering if anyone else is experiencing an issue in which the entire taskbar is not completely skinned
I have tried uninstalling/reinstalling but same results.
Much improved stability with this build. All the previously reported bugs have been fixed. The only issue I have found is reply #14
I am looking forward to seeing what features get added as we approach 1.2
Are you by any chance using a developer insider build of Windows 11 with the new (and partially broken) Touch based taskbar?
You want ungrouping but not showing labels? Wouldn't that then be a little confusing as you would have identical icons next to each other with no visible label?When you enable the enhanced taskbar you cannot centre the start button. You can centre the pinned/running apps however from the more Start11 taskbar settings button.
No, it wouldn't be confusing (at least for me). You can just use the window preview to see what it is. Works the same, but doesn't take up all the extra space. Preview shows the contents and the same label. An option to turn it on and off would be preferred. That way we can customize it the way we want it.
There were three things about Windows 11 that I didn't like as a Beta tester .. the irritating inability to group icons/folders on the desktop; the ridiculous redesign of the start menu, and [wait for it ... ] the taskbar!! Stardock came along and now there is once again peace in Windowsland!
Seriously, though .. I really didn't think Stardock could be any better, but you all have done just that! The Beta is flawless! Keep up the awesome work!!
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