With the Start11 2.5 release, we are creating this thread so that users can report any observed issues.
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Exact Windows version \ build (winver.exe)
Detailed steps to recreate the issue seen
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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 Star11 v2 a better product.
Sean DrohanStardock Support Manager
Yes. In the Nexus config window, don't distance from the edge of the screen.
Hi
regarding: am assuming your 2.49 picture is an early 2.49 build
It is 2.49.2, it is one with a bug in the systray..
Thx
what is the exact name of the config? I can't find it as "distance from the edge.."
How do I enable the vertical taskbar?
Actually, I was able to find it.
But it doesn't do anything. It just keeps them at the bottom. I use Windows 11Pro, fully updated, and do all my work in a two-screen VM.
Was this an upgrade over an earlier Start11 build? If so uninstall Start11, REBOOT and then reinstall it.
Yes, it was on by default, but the icons look bad even if I reduce their size.
Is your laptop a touch screen device?
I believe mine is enabled.
In WorkShelf, docks can reserve space from rhe edge. I'd bet that's what's happening. In my screenie, you can see the reserved space between the edge on the right and in the other screenie from the left vertical task bar.
The search bar doesn't work at all when i have the taskbar aligned at the top. I have uninstalled and reinstalled multiple times, i was also on the beta before the official 2.5 release and it had the same behavior.
What do you mean by icons do not stay put?
Installed 2.5 and now there is a reserved space down the left side when setting apps to full screen. The space is the width of the taskbar. ObjectDock docked toolbars/quicklaunch across the top or bottom is pushed out of the reserved space, though manually resizing apps to use the whole screen still seem to work.
Microsoft Outlook upon reboot doesn't show emails on taskbar.
Whenever I restart my computer with Outlook and emails open, Outlook will automatically restart but most of the emails don't show on the taskbar.
I have the Windows setting "Automatically save my restartable apps and restart them when I sign back in" turned ON.
So, after it launches Outlook, I have to hover over the Outlook taskbar item and then click on each individual email thumbnail preview in order for it to show on the taskbar. This has happened for versions of Start11 now and on both Win10 and Win11.
Is this a known issue?
I'm using Start 11 v2 version 2.5 on Win11 24H2 at both work and home. I no longer have a Win10 PC but the issue was still there a few months ago.
At work, I'm using Outlook 365 version 2412 Build 16.0.18324.20092.
At home, I'm using Outlook LTSC MSO version 2408 Build 16.0.17932.20190.
Thanks,
Greg
For those with some 2.5 issues we have a test build
New beta build replaces this so use that version on the store now.
Changes :
1) Hopefully resolved issue with explorer windows popping up on Win11 with ExplorerPatcher and potentially could happen on Win10 too.
2) Resolved some issues with work areas with WinStep when using enhanced taskbar and Winstep reserving screen space.
3) Resolved issue with run as admin for some pinned shortcuts in Win10/11/etc menus
4) Resolved issue with non functional taskbar buttons on secondary screen when focus is set to the taskbar or desktop sometimes
5) Fix for workspace calculation when taskbar is at the top of the screen in some situations
6) Removed excess line in Win10 all apps list at the top.
7) Tweak for apps which setup workspace areas which start at bootup
Please do let us know if this helps. I recommend uninstalling first, rebooting and then installing the new build.
How can we downgrade from the install of 2.5? v2.5. is also unusable to me so I also need to downgrade if I'm to still use start11.
Looks like it's fixed my issue with the 'Windows Explorer windows popping up' Thanks team!
- I uninstalled 2.074 with the Remove Settings option- Rebooted- Installed the Start11_2.5.1.0-j191-Setup.exe update- Everything looked good as I dragged and manipulated the different windows as I did before to try to recreate the issue but it did not.- Proceeded to Restore from my Saved Settings file which I created from v2.11- Things still look to be working great!
Thanks again and hope the other user issues work out as well! 🤞🏼
Maybe it's me and my insufficient english text comprehension but I keep thinking it works:
This is my desktop, Enhanced bar on, Taskbar upside (with autohide on), distance from the edge zero in WinStep and 2 docks (1 bottom and 1 right)... I can't see anything strange.
Baio
Thanks for sharing, hope my post will be useful.
Since some versions I have this issue that is still present:
Start11 v2.51 beta, Windows 24H2 build 26100.2894), Enhanced Taskbar on, Taskbar in the upper side of the monitor with Autohide on, WinStep Extreme with 2 docks on lower and right sides (but this seems not to be relevant), 2 monitors (main on the right 3440x1440 secondary on the left 3840x2160).
As far as I keep Y offset to small in "Advanced rounded taskbar settings" everything works smoothly, when I change the value to none (and after restarting Explorer) if I move/add an icon to the Desktop, the first icon in the upper left side of the main monitor slips on the seconday monitor. So far I didn't understand if any other Taskbar option influences this behaviour.
Thansk again for your support!
Try uninstalling ExplorerPatcher, rebooting, installing Start11v2.5 and rebooting. I think/bet it'll work fine. I think EP is interfering with Start11v2.5.
Nope - I did that. Uninstalled EP, updated Start11, configured vertical taskbar, and watched as my icons kept getting moved around every time I unhid the taskbar. I configured the taskbar for auto-hide, as it had been set with EP installed, and which works just fine with EP. Without autohide things are normal.
Exactly what I'm saying, also. I don't think there's any problem with SD software and Winstep. Winstep docks will be where you define their position. If you move your taskbar to where your docks are, they'll move to accommodate the taskbar.
I forgot to write I'm using WinStep Extreme but I only load into Windows WorkShelf... I disabled NextStart as Start11 is faaaaar better.
If only ObjectDock would improve a little, I'd get rid of WinStep software (that seems almost an abandoned project).
Same here. Not abandoning Winstep because it's so customizable.
I cannot find the option to center the taskbar icons in 2.5.
Windows 11 [Version 10.0.26100.2894]
It is on the start button page.
If you're talking about the vertical taskbar, it's in the Enhanced taskbar settings>Additional settings.
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