Problem
Fences Peek does not work.
Analysis
The hotkey (win+space) works fine. On toggle my taskbar turns opaque, the current window loses focus, and slightly more shadow is applied to open windows. Unfortunately fences stay in the background.
As suggested in other threads, I tried a clean install, also excluding fences from windows security, with no success.
Solution
Turn on Animation effects in Windows settings.
Fences
Version 4.0.0.3
Windows
Edition Windows 11 ProVersion 21H2Installed on 15.03.2022OS build 22000.556Experience Windows Feature Experience Pack 1000.22000.556.0
I hope this is fixed in the future. This functionality is the only reason i purchased version 4
Hello,
I have forwarded your report to the Stardock support team for their review and recommendations.
Please keep an eye on this thread for any updates.
We really do appreciate your feedback, thanks.
Hello ,
Would you Please do a Clean Boot: https://forums.stardock.com/486084/fences-support-faq#cleanboot
Test and report back please .
AzDudeStardock Community Assistant
Thank you, AzDude, that was a valuable first step. Fences peek works when i create a local admin account.
On a side note: I experience the same behavior on my desktop as well as on my laptop (both computers configured roughly the same). Which makes me think it has to be either software I installed or windows settings I configured.
Please let me know if there is a next step I can take. In the meantime I will try around, maybe I can track down what's causing the issue.
Best Regards,Markus
Sorry to hear you are having issues.
But the Clean Boot says you have a Third Party app causing your issue
so it might take some work on your part to track it down .
I'll try to break Fences on the fresh admin account, and report when successful. I just hope it's not in conflict with an essential app . . .
Regards,
Markus
Few reports of this issue from other members..
I found the issue! Thanks again for your help AzDude.
Turn on Animation effects in Windows Settings.
. . . I had mindlessly turned it off when setting up my Windows.
Glad to hear its fixed now
I had problem with peek on 2 out of three computers. Purge and reinstall did not work. For others finding this thread: I made my own "peek" icon. See: Create Show Desktop shortcut in Windows 11 Tutorial | Windows 11 Forum (elevenforum.com)
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