With the Groupy 2.1 release, we are creating this thread so that users can report any observed issues.
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Please include the following for anything found:
Exact Windows version \ build (winver.exe)
Detailed steps to recreate the issue seen
Screenshots and videos are very helpful. Videos can be uploaded to a cloud drive service (GoogleDrive, DropBox, OneDrive, YouTube), with a shared link included in your post. Images can be copied and pasted directly into a post.
If there are specific apps that the app does not work (well) with, please note what apps and their exact versions. If any app is not common, a link to a trial version would be appreciated.
Thank you for your interest and any time you put into making Groupy a better product.
Sean DrohanStardock Support Manager
2.1 (2.1.0.3 file version)
Stardock release
Steam release
Restoring a group that was combined and minimized when maximized will now restore correctly to maximized
Resolved issue with groups with services.msc in them being shifted down when maximized
Resolved the issue with missing tabs entirely when maximizing some apps when in tabs on top mode
Resolved issue with /t showing incorrectly on the new tab menu item
2.1 (2.1.0.1 file version)
Resolved issue with saved groupy files not working correctly for tabs after a tabbed browser in the group
Resolved issue with combined group taskbar button mode when using Start11 enhanced taskbar where Windows would leave the taskbar button group after saving the group again
Resolved issue with saving groups with Chrome apps in it. These groups will need resaving
** ADDED ** Closing Explorer windows now adds them to a reopen closed window list for windows closed in the last 30 minutes
** ADDED ** Added new option for Explorer windows to toggle if new tabs should open in the current folder or not
** ADDED ** Added option to hide the drop down arrow next to new tab button under advanced tab settings
Resolved issue with combined taskbar buttons not showing previews correctly when a saved group has windows added or removed from it
Resolved issue with combined taskbar buttons not showing previews correctly when a saved group is saved as a new name
Resolved issue with the new Steam client not saving in a groupy file correctly. Groups saved with the new client will need resaving
Resolved issue with new tab drop down arrow not showing the correct options for the active window sometimes
Resolved text color on active tab when being dragged when in dark mode with certain OS accent colors
Resolved issue with small flicker on autohide tabs when showing occasionally
Reduced area for autohide detection to reduce accidental triggering
Resolved issue where clicking on a combined taskbar button group with Start11 enhanced taskbar enabled did not cause the group to minimize or restore correctly
Resolved potential issue with starting Start11 after Groupy 2 causing taskbar button active status to not always be correct
Resolved issue with being able to close tabs clicking where the close button would be when the close button is disabled in Groupy
Fixed issue with sticky notes app not being saved correctly into saved groups
Fixed issue with splash screens sometimes causing misgroups when the window class is the same as the main app window
Fixed the option to disable update checking not working correctly
Resolved issue with an unexpected painting of the Groupy bar background when Mica effect is selected and OS transparency option is disabled.
Adjusted save group logic to fix a possible issue with the incorrect name being used for 'Save' option.
Strips off -startup command line for everything.exe
Resolved issue with saving Edge/Chrome windows with custom profiles in a group. Note Groups containing one of these will need to be resaved.
Resolved issue with line between app and groupy tabs being too dark when maximized on Windows 11.
Now strips off the path in the save groupy menu item as redundant.
Added options to control what the close button does on with integrated tabs.
Resolved slowness issue with adding a new tab from the ungrouped window Groupy bar when maximized if the app was a chromium derivative app
Resolved maximized window offset issue when new tab added from ungrouped window Groupy bar
Known issues
While we appreciate all feedback, please remember that we offer no official support for beta \ preview \ developer channel versions of Windows. If you report issues while in any of those early release channels, you should not expect them to be addressed unless it still exists in a retail version of Windows.
***Reserved***
So my issue I reported before with the ghost window does still exist but it's very rare now. I can mitigate it every time by waiting a few seconds before releasing the mouse button. It must be a timing issue between my system and groupy. Never the less everything is working well. So I would like to make a wishlist for future versions. Some have already been suggested but here we go.
1. Option to turn off position/size restoration. I have an app that I group about 6 to 8 of into a single group. The app itself handles restoring size/position so when opening the group I get a lot of jerky motion due to the app opening in "its" last saved position and then groupy "grabbing" it resizing etc..
2. Live position tracking in case #1 is turned on. It should just handle it itself instead of having to click the menu then click save group each time you change the group. This goes for adding/removing tabs.
3. Restore the tab positions. Depending on how long it takes to launch the app for the tab, tab positions can get mixed up. Imagine an app that takes 5-8 seconds to open. Also the last active tab should be restored. Not sure how groupy handles the launches (i.e WaitForInputIdle for each tab) or if it just launches then all at once and snags them based on process name etc..
4. -Reserved-
All in all this version is working and looking sweet. Great work guys/gals.
The auto-update and manual update checks didn't pickup the 2.1.0.3 version when attempting to upgrade from 2.1.0.1. I had to install via the installer supplied through the downloads section of my profile.
When the option New Explorer tabs should open in same folder is disabled, CTRL+T no longer works to open a new tab.CTRL+N still works and opens a new tab in the same folder.
Can you please fix this?
I'm on Windows 11 22H2 (Build 22621.1992)Groupy version: 2.1
It seems to be functioning properly for me with yesterdays beta, do you have that one installed?
I might suggest uninstalling, reboot, and reinstall
Paul ScrogginsAssociate Technical Support Analyst
It seems to be functioning properly for me with yesterdays beta, do you have that one installed?I might suggest uninstalling, reboot, and reinstall Paul ScrogginsAssociate Technical Support Analyst
No, I'm using the Stable version that got pushed via Auto-Update.How can I see the detailed version number? Settings - About just says 2.1.
EDIT: According to GroupyConfig.exe, it's version 2.1.0.3. What version number has yesterday's Beta?
Sorry about that there is no beta at this time, actual release you are up to date
I've uninstalled Groupy, restarted my computer and then re-installed Groupy. But the issue still persists.With New Explorer tabs should open in same folder disabled, CTRL+T doesn't work to open a new Tab in Windows Explorer.Can you please check again and forward the issue to your developers, please?Is there anything else you need from me?
Hellbilly,
Can you take a look at this video and see if I am doing something different with trying to reproduce your issue?
https://cdn.stardock.us/support/uploads/2023-07-20_12-26-31tpscroggins.mp4
FWIW,
Steam is now working with Groupy 2 like a charm! (and other stores too, at least: Epic, EA and Ubisoft).
Really good job!
BTW:Pining the saved groups to the start menu is a nice touch since you launch the group from there or from "PowerToys Run" (like in my case).
J.
Pleased to hear it and thanks for the feedback.
Sean DrohanStardock Product Lifecycle Manager
There seems to be a weird semi transparent line on the right side of windows that use tabs, Not present on default windows theme, but when you apply any WB11 theme.. It shows up.
WB11 theme applied
WB theme turned off.
Software Info:
Windows 11 22h2
Groupy 2 2.1
Hello,Sorry to hear you are having issues. But, I can't seem to able to reproduce your issue on my Windows 11 system. OS Build 22621.1992. Groupy V2.1 WB11 11.02.
Might need to know your setting on Groupy tabs appearance setting.
Below is my Tabs color setting.
ThanksBasj,Stardock Community Assistant.
Untouched, fresh install.
Seems to be related to how the tabs are integrated or not under general settings.
Tab bar background also for some reason extends far off to the right when enabled.
That's exactly how it looks on my end, strange.What Windows 11 version are you on?Also, here's a backup of my Groupy settings, maybe I've missed something...https://ufile.io/1khch6bd
The same as you (22621.1992)
Have you tried uninstalling, reboot and reinstalling?
The same as you (22621.1992)Have you tried uninstalling, reboot and reinstalling?Paul ScrogginsAssociate Technical Support Analyst
Yes, I've already tried that, as described here:https://forums.stardock.com/521553/get;3897649
See Video
Open some chrome tabs separately to have them as a separate Groupy tab.
Give each Groupy tab a meaning name.
Save the group.
Open the saved group.
You will realize that the names that you assigned will be mixed.
Hi - on Win 11 my desktop and option for showing preview flyout for inactive tabs set to "on", DOPUS leaves occasional empty flyouts on the screen - they sit over the top of everything and cannot be directly selected or closed. Closing DOPUS doesn't remove them. , and the computer (or at least Explorer) needs to be restarted. They can be closed individually from the Groupy icon in the taskbar. For now I have simply disabled the flyouts.
Any help appreciated - thanks
See VideoSteps to Reproduce
Thank you for reporting this
The bug has been logged, Internal ID: ODNT-6965
@TPScroggins:
Any updates regarding my issue?
I am having some issues with the 2.1 update [I have done an uninstall, reboot and reinstall which has not fixed it]
I have set Groupy 2 to Integrate the Tabs. When starting some apps (like PowerPoint) which loads maximized, Groupy 2 is overlapping the window as shown and I have to restore window and then maximize for it to display correctly.
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