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Start11 v1.2 Beta is Now Available
Learn more about Start11 at www.stardock.com

Start11 v1.2

Stardock released v1.2 beta of Start11 today. Start11 is a program that allows users to customize the Windows® Start menu and taskbar for Windows 10 and 11 and can make the Start menu appear as it did in previous versions of Windows, enhancing the experience with new features and functionality. 

Start11 v1.2 beta focuses specifically on enhancing the Windows 11 experience by re-building the taskbar from the ground up to add new functionality. With this release, users will be able to ungroup items on their taskbar with their windows centered or left-aligned.  

Start11 v1.2
Start11 v1.2

“The new taskbar features are designed to deliver functionality from previous versions of Windows but make them look and feel native to Windows 11,” said Brad Sams, VP and General Manager of Stardock Software. “With our new taskbar experience, we have created a foundation for bringing additional functionality to Windows 11 to further our mission to make Windows more personal and productive.” 

The enhanced multi-monitor support in the v1.2 beta allows the user to define window grouping for primary and secondary monitors so that the user can dial-in the perfect taskbar experience. Users will also be able to re-size the taskbar, allowing them to increase its height to make it easier to see all the windows on their taskbar.

Start11 v1.2
Start11 v1.2

To download the beta, you can login to your Stardock account, where the beta is available in the software section.  

Don't have Start11 yet?
Start11 
is now available starting at $5.99 through Stardock with
upgrade pricing for users of Start8 and Start10
. 
It is also included in the Object Desktop suite.


For more information, visit the Start11 page here or visit www.stardock.com


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on Apr 02, 2022

Question - can you install this beta version alongside your existing installation, or as I think - uninstall my usual version and then install the beta?

 

on Apr 02, 2022

Can't have 2 uninstall and re install the new version ( beta ) 

on Apr 02, 2022

Quetsche11


Quoting richard181,

At the end of the setup you're told by the installer to reboot the pc. If this is not necessary, then why this message. Why not an automatic restart of the Explorer.exe process?





In many cases it is not necessary to restart the computer. A restart would only be mandatory for drivers that are anchored/exchanged in the system! GUI-related tools such as START11 are often sufficient to rebuild the user interface by restarting the "Explorer.exe" system service.

And if, contrary to expectations, something still bugs, you can always restart the PC   

It's just my very personal experience.

The full (recommended) reboot of the system is just a safe bet from the developer...   

True.

However I had to restart the computer because the new functionality of the latest RC didn't work. Restarting Explorer was not sufficient.

I could have stopped and killed all Start 11 processes and services but a reboot was way easier.

on Apr 02, 2022

AzDude

Can't have 2 uninstall and re install the new version ( beta ) 

Thanks for the confirmation.

on Apr 04, 2022

I noticed that this thread's title was updated to include "v1.2" but when I go to download the beta it is still sending me 1.19.  When will 1.2 be available?  Thanks!  Love the software.

on Apr 04, 2022

bommerts

I noticed that this thread's title was updated to include "v1.2" but when I go to download the beta it is still sending me 1.19.  When will 1.2 be available?  Thanks!  Love the software.

Hello,
Please refer to this thread for that question : https://forums.stardock.com/511294


Basj,
Stardock Community Assistant.

on Apr 04, 2022



Quoting bommerts,

I noticed that this thread's title was updated to include "v1.2" but when I go to download the beta it is still sending me 1.19.  When will 1.2 be available?  Thanks!  Love the software.



Hello,
Please refer to this thread for that question : https://forums.stardock.com/511294


Basj,
Stardock Community Assistant.

Thanks.  I think this sums it up from that thread.  1.19 is what the download displays, even though it's 1.2.

"The installer will read 1.19 on your product page and in Object Desktop Manager which is expected."

on Apr 04, 2022

I've been using Stardock products since 2001 & love 'em but their versioning practices have been weird & unnecessarily confusing from the gitgo.

on Apr 05, 2022

Is there a way for someone like me being in his test period of the software to get the Beta? I cant seem to find the download option for the Beta anywhere.

on Apr 05, 2022

MastaJinx

Is there a way for someone like me being in his test period of the software to get the Beta? I cant seem to find the download option for the Beta anywhere.
If you mean trial period, no.  To get beta access you must be a ObjectDesktop subscriber, or have a paid version of the app you want the beta for.

 

 

on Apr 05, 2022

MastaJinx

Is there a way for someone like me being in his test period of the software to get the Beta? I cant seem to find the download option for the Beta anywhere.

For a limited time anyone can have access to the start 11 beta. They are wanting maximum feedback for the latest release  v1.9

https://forums.stardock.com/511294/page/1/#replies

on Mar 19, 2023

well i decided to upgrade to windows 11 on just one of my pcs... i installed windowblinds11 and iconpackager and cursorfx... using the same product keys i use on my other 2 pcs. and worked fine... then i go to install start11 and activate it using my product key and email, and are you people seriously trying to tell me that start11 is only for 1 pc? i mean are u people serious? all the other apps can be installed on multiple pcs but start11 u telling me i need to buy another key for this pc? and yet another key later if i decide to use start11 on my 3rd pc? please tell me you people arent serious... 

on Mar 19, 2023

Psych0sis

well i decided to upgrade to windows 11 on just one of my pcs... i installed windowblinds11 and iconpackager and cursorfx... using the same product keys i use on my other 2 pcs. and worked fine... then i go to install start11 and activate it using my product key and email, and are you people seriously trying to tell me that start11 is only for 1 pc? i mean are u people serious? all the other apps can be installed on multiple pcs but start11 u telling me i need to buy another key for this pc? and yet another key later if i decide to use start11 on my 3rd pc? please tell me you people arent serious... 

Newer apps like Start11 and Fences 4 are available in three ways.  One as standalone single active install, one as a discounted five pack and as part of ObjectDesktop which is a 5 pack for most products (Multiplicity being the exception)

WindowBlinds 11 is an exception and only comes in a 5 pack version.

on Mar 19, 2023

bah whatever i just bought it a second time, i still think its a ripoff to charge people to use ur apps on multiple pc's even if they have 10 computers as long as all the pc's are linked to their own home internet connection one license should work for all of them.. but whatever...

on Mar 19, 2023

when i buy  steam game thats linked in my account i can install it on 50 pcs if i want as long as im using my registered email as password... so yea... do it the right way stardock...

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