All,

We have released Start11 1.50 to the Steam.

For a complete changelog and to provide feedback, please visit:

https://forums.stardock.com/525681/start11-150-release-feedback-thread

As always, thanks for your time and support.

Sean Drohan
Stardock Product Lifecycle Manager

Start11 v2 is the most advanced Start experience for Windows and we are happy to announce that we are bringing the application to Steam. You can head on over to the page and add it to your Wishlist to be notified when the application becomes available.


https://node2.projectplanet.cn/@store.steampowered.com/app/1694750/Start11_v2/

When we released Start11 v2 late last year, our goal was to find new and innovative ways to bring features and functionality to Windows. If Start11 v1 was about bringing back missing features from Windows, v2 was about extending the functionality while enabling truly personalized Start menu experiences with App Canvas.

Along with the new Start menu features, the taskbar has new functionality that is worth exploring. With v2, you can now pin a file, folder, or create a folder menu, for the taskbar. While this sounds like a simple addition, pinning the Downloads folder to the taskbar makes it significantly easier to access one of the most frequently used folders in Windows.

With Start11 v2 on Steam, we will offer both single and multi-device options, much like we did with Start11 v1.

The Windows Start menu has evolved considerably during the past couple of decades. What is typically considered the focal point of the operating system and the home to all of your apps, has gone from an app launcher to a productivity hub filled with apps, and documents, to a place that shows advertisements.

While Start11 makes it easy to remove unwanted content like advertisements, in my own use, I have gravitated to a minimalist model for my Start menu. Currently, I am running the Windows 10 style but with nearly everything removed.

Like many who are reading this post, the Start Menu has become less of a focus as I try to use keyboard shortcuts as much as humanly possible. This means that I hit the Windows key, type the app or setting that I need, and then use arrow keys to open what I need.

For those who like something that is centered on their taskbar, I have also been using the Windows 11 style but removed all apps and kept deep links to the drives on my PC and in the cloud. This makes it easy to navigate to my content stored locally or in the cloud without having to take my hand off my keyboard which means faster navigation and a better workflow.

The Start menu is a critical part of the Windows operating system and everyone has their own method for how they interact with the app hub. For some, it’s all about the customization and making it a truly unique experience. But for many others, it’s about keeping it simplified so that what is in the Start menu doesn’t get in the way of the work you are trying to get done.

Start11 is easily the most advanced and customizable Start menu replacement available today. If you haven’t experienced it yet, you can download a free trial here or if you are looking for the best value, Object Desktop has all of our popular apps included for one low price.

1.47 (Binaries 1.4.7.2)

• Fixes issue with right-click on network / audio icons far right of the Win11 taskbar not working right if you use experimental center mode
  
• Fixed issue with right-click close window on open task manager when using Enhanced Taskbar in Win11
  
• Fixed issue with Virtual Desktops popup not showing shifted when in experimental center mode.
  
• Resolved issue with Close window showing instead of Close All Windows/On this monitor when right-clicking on the taskbar buttons when in sometimes combine mode on Win11.
  
• Added registry key for forcing Close All Windows to show on Win11. It is ForceCloseAllAlways in HKEY_CURRENT_USER/SOFTWARE/Stardock/Start8/Start8.ini/Start8
  
• Small adjustment to how the start menu closes due to a report of it being clickable when closed. Could not repro internally
  
• Resolved issue with being unable to scroll the calendar in Win11 and not being able to use touch on some popups from the taskbar
  
• Updated how Win key and ctrl+escape are handled for later versions of Win11 based on customer feedback
  
• Tweak to line showing on taskbar when Start11 is not handling the taskbar on Win11
  
• Fixes issue with Winkey hotkeys sometimes triggering the Start11 menu in error. More likely with longer key sequences.
  
• Fixes issue with autohide potentially causing issues with taskbar contents positioning when on touch laptops
  
• Added support for a string registry value ShowAllNonUWAOnTaskbar in HKEY_CURRENT_USER/Software/Stardock/Start8/Start8.ini/Start8. When set to "1" it will show all non universal windows on the taskbar even when using virtual desktops regardless of the desktop they are on.

Release feedback thread:
https://forums.stardock.com/521665/start11-147-release-issue-report-thread

Today we released Start11 v1.46 with a new feature that makes it easier to close a single window for Windows 11 users.

Currently with Windows 11, by default, when you right-click on a taskbar icon, you have the option to “Close all windows on this display” but what if you only want to close one window, such as when you using a browser? With the update that is rolling out now, we have updated the option, based on the feedback of our users, to only close the window that is actively selected from the taskbar.

This is a small change but the feedback from our users was clear that this is the preferred option. This functionality works with any app where multiple windows are open (File Explorer, Paint, Notepad, etc.) and is a small, but meaningful, quality-of-life improvement.

In addition to the new feature, there are enhancements to how the Windows key functions including the ability to enable a block when a full-screen application is running and enhancements for when the foreground app is elevated.

Along with the updates, there are a plethora of bug fixes that address edge-case scenarios too.

https://node2.projectplanet.cn/@store.steampowered.com/app/1811010/Start11/

Start11 1.46 Changelog (Released 06/27/2023)

06/27/2023

• Released on Stardock.com and Steam

06/21/2023
Beta Version: 1.46 (1.4.6.0 file version)

• NEW : Right-click on the taskbar button now offers Close Window instead of Close All Windows on Windows 11
  
• Now supports win key when foreground app is elevated
  
• Resolves issue with taskbar line not always showing correctly on Win11 22H2 when taskbar enhancements are disabled.
  
• Added option to block Winkey handling entirely when in a fullscreen application
  
• Resolved some taskbar incompatibility issues with right-clicking on the taskbar on recent dev channel builds of Win11.
  
• Adjusted taskbar button flashing color in light mode as too pale
  
• Resolved issues with apps that rapidly update the taskbar progress bars hanging the taskbar for periods
  
• Workaround for a crash caused by Grammarly being installed when using sub-menus
  
• Fixed issue with taskbar shifted up when using non-standard scaling factors (like 140%)

This update brings various enhancements and fixes to improve your experience with Win11. It includes improved functionality for WinKey usage, ensuring compatibility with different applications and input methods. We have also worked on optimizing touch taskbar detection, addressing any issues that may arise. Furthermore, we have resolved reported compatibility problems and made overall system improvements to enhance stability and performance. You can expect a smoother user experience and a more reliable taskbar behavior, especially when using touch-capable hardware or switching between monitors.

Changelog:

• Improved handling of WinKey functionality on the latest Win11 builds. Now compatible with Explorer patcher and correct WinKey usage.
  
• Note: Currently, elevated apps in the foreground are not supported. Further investigation is needed to address this issue.
  
• Enhanced detection of the touch taskbar on Win11.
  
• Additional fixes aimed at resolving reported compatibility problems with the KB5026446 Windows 11 release.
  
• Addressed the taskbar shifting problem on Win11 with touch-capable hardware. This tweak should, at the very least, resolve the issue of mismatched DPIs when switching between an external and internal monitor after turning off the external monitor.
  
• Resolved issue 6309 where right-clicking on the sound icon on the taskbar opened the menu on the second monitor.
  
• Fixed taskbar problem when switching primary monitor by unplugging monitors.

06/06/2023
Stardock Release: 06/06/2023
Steam Release: 06/08/2023

1.4.5.2 (file version) - 1.45 in UI

• WinKey handling on the very latest Win11 builds improved so if the user is using Explorer patcher or using the right WinKey it will now support those.
  Note: Elevated apps in the foreground are currently not supported. Further investigation is required to support these.
  
• A further tweak to how the touch taskbar is detected on Win11
  
• Additional fixes that we believe address some of the reported compatibility issues with the KB5026446 Windows 11 release.
  
• Has a tweak for the taskbar shifting issue when on Win11 with touch-capable hardware. It should, at the very least, fix the issue with having an external monitor and turning it off and going back to internal when DPIs didn't match
  
• This fixes 6309 (Right-click of sound on TB opens up on 2nd monitor).
  
• Fixes taskbar issue when switching primary monitor by unplugging monitors.

Today we released Start11 v1.43. Within this update are improvements for users with dual monitors, touch input enhancements, and more.

With this release, you will see improvements for scenarios that involve multiple monitors, enhancements for users who use touch-first navigation, and better alignment with the Winkey+X menu appearing in the desired location.

There is one new feature as well, but it’s a small one. If you are running Windows 11 22H2 with the Moment 2 update installed, small with wide icon spacing is a taskbar size option. As the name implies, it adds a bit of padding around the icons.

If you run into any hiccups with v1.43, please let us know in the discussions so that we can properly track any unintended scenarios with this release.

If you haven’t purchased Start11 yet, make sure to head on over to our app page which has all the details about the many features that make Start11 the industry’s most advanced Start menu.

https://node2.projectplanet.cn/@store.steampowered.com/app/1811010/Start11/