Somewhat Major Bug In Start8

Cannot Name/Rename Groups In Start Menu

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I just purchased Start8 about an hour ago and first off let me say that I love it! Unfortunately I have just discovered a significant bug. :( 

I have Start8 setup so that when I click on the Start button I get the Windows 8 style menu (set to large). When I go to the Start Menu and I try to either name or rename a group the Start Menu suddenly closes with no warning. I know it's an issue with Start8 because if I try to name/rename a group in the "classic" Windows 8 Start Menu it works just fine.

Here is a video:

And here is my Start8 configuration in case anyone wants to test it out.

 

 

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Reply #1 from Stardock Forums Top

Interesting.  I'll try to reproduce.

Reply #2 from Stardock Forums Top

Quoting Zubaz, reply 1
Interesting.  I'll try to reproduce.
End of Zubaz's quote

Were you able to reproduce the bug? Anxiously awaiting.... :)

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Reply #3 from Stardock Forums Top

There is a workaround for the issue of not being able to name/rename groups. Here is what I do:

1. right-click the Start8 menu and select Configure Start8...

2. in the Configuration dialog click Control

3. change Start button shows Start8 menu to Start button shows the Windows 8 menu

4. click the Start button to open the Windows 8 Start Menu

5. name/rename groups

6. change Start button shows the Windows 8 menu back to Start button shows Start8 menu

7. close the Configuration dialog

Reply #4 from Stardock Forums Top

I was able to reproduce and have passed it along to the devs.

You can still rename groups in the default start screen (I use my right Win-key for that).

Reply #5 from Stardock Forums Top

With 1.01 it will no longer close before you name and save the group.  It will however close after this as focus has been lost.

Reply #6 from Stardock Forums Top

Quoting Neil, reply 6
With 1.01 it will no longer close before you name and save the group.  It will however close after this as focus has been lost.
End of Neil's quote

Nice! I am glad you fixed it and hopefully I was a little bit helpful. :)