Fences 3 not working

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Hello,

I have recently come across a problem when trying to create a fence in win 10, by dragging the mouse and clicking the right mouse button as usual nothing happens except that the pull-down menu (Configure Fences...) appears when releasing the RMB.

No fence is created, just the menu.

If I keep on trying I usually get the same result and at some point the hourglass on the pointer appears and sometimes the desktop crashes.

I have only updated the graphics driver and made some cleanup with Ccleaner, which I never considered a dangerous utility.

Uninstalled and reinstalled Fences again, the problem is still there.

What can I do ?   Please help...  Thanks in advance

Marco

 

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Reply #1 from Stardock Forums Top

 Hello,

Sorry your having issues.

Would you Please try this PURGE: https://forums.stardock.com/486084/fences-support-faq#reinstalling

Reboot and ReInstall the latest version from your account https://store.stardock.com/myaccount/products/

Reboot , test and report back here please.

 

AzDude
Stardock Community Assistant

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Reply #2 from Stardock Forums Top

Hello,

I have carried out the indicated steps but unfortunately the situation has not changed... still the same behaviour (i.e. dragging and RMB, releasing RMB but no fence, only pull-down menu).

:(

Marco

Siege of Centauri
Reply #3 from Stardock Forums Top

Hello,

Sorry to hear you are having issues. Please check if you have not accidentally lock your Fences

Basj,

Stardock Community Assistant.

Reply #4 from Stardock Forums Top

Thanks for the suggestion, I was hoping it was that...

unfortunately it was already unlocked

 

Reply #5 from Stardock Forums Top

Hello,

Sorry to hear you are having trouble.

I have only updated the graphics driver and made some cleanup with Ccleaner, which I never considered a dangerous utility.
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Did it install any other software with the driver?  If so, it would be prudent to disable / uninstall it to test as most have overlays that could be causing a problem.

The other option would be to try a clean boot to see if any other app / setting is causing an issue:

https://forums.stardock.com/486084/fences-support-faq#cleanboot

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Sean Drohan
Stardock Customer Service Manager

Reply #6 from Stardock Forums Top

Hello everyone

I have finally managed to solve the problem |-)  

It was the internet security suite "360 Total Security" that silently installed its own desktop organizer utility conflicting with "Fences".

After removing that overlay I could make "Fences" work again.

Thank you all for your help

 

Marco

(Turin - Italy)

 

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Reply #7 from Stardock Forums Top

Glad you solved it and we appreciate your feedback.

Thank you,

 

Basj,

Stardock Community Assistant

Reply #8 from Stardock Forums Top

I have the same problem only after loading CCleaner.  I could not left click and drag the line to create a new window.  Otherwise Fences seems to work.  I suspect I will unload ccleaner and see what happens, or perhaps reload fences.  Great Product I could not live without.

Reply #9 from Stardock Forums Top

Quoting bat, reply 8

I have the same problem only after loading CCleaner.  I could not left click and drag the line to create a new window.  Otherwise Fences seems to work.  I suspect I will unload ccleaner and see what happens, or perhaps reload fences.  Great Product I could not live without.
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Hello,
Sorry to hear you are having issues. Please check if you have not accidentally locked your fences.


Basj,
Stardock Community Assistant.

Reply #10 from Stardock Forums Top

Sillyrabbit me.  YOu are correct and things are working.  I did not know I could even do that!

Reply #11 from Stardock Forums Top

Quoting bat, reply 10

Sillyrabbit me.  YOu are correct and things are working.  I did not know I could even do that!
End of bat's quote

Great,  glad it worked out.

Thanks

Basj,

Stardock Community Assistant. 

Reply #12 from Stardock Forums Top

I did have ccleaner installed. I just uninstalled it but problem is still there. I will try a reboot next and report whether that helps.