Fences causes Windows 10 64 bit Vers. 1903 to be SLOW and UNUSABLE

Windows 10 64 bit May 2019 release (not preview build)

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I did a fresh install From the Windows Download site (May 2019 release) onto my notebook and like always loaded Fences via Object desktop Manager. When loaded Fences stops responding and hangs system for over 5 minutes. Then it seems to work but really slows things to a crawl.

Boot and reBoot takes 5 minutes or more (when it does reboot fully) but usually hangs.

NOTHING from below posts resolves problem other than removing Fences (when and if the computer boots to a usable state). This then COMPLETELY SOLVES this problem. Perhaps a new look at Fences compatibility with Windows Vers. 1903 (May update).

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Reply #1 from Stardock Forums Top

Hello

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

Reply #2 from Stardock Forums Top

Did that. CMD window did not find any of the Registry entries. On attempted reinstall the same problem ensued. 

Perhaps the current Fences IS NOT compatible with the Released version of Windows 10 64bit 1903?

NOTE: It was COMPLETELY COMPATIBLE with Pre-released versions. When The released version of the May 2019 update became available I did a complete clean install of it: Windows 10 Version 1903.

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Reply #3 from Stardock Forums Top

Hello,

I have forwarded your report to the Stardock support team for their review and recommendations.

Please keep an eye on this thread for any updates.

We really do appreciate your feedback, thanks.

AzDude
Stardock Community Assistant

Reply #4 from Stardock Forums Top

Hello,

Sorry to hear you are having trouble.

How many icons / files are on your desktop?  How many Fences do you have?

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Sean Drohan
Stardock Customer Service Manager

Reply #5 from Stardock Forums Top

3 fences 25 icons spread between them. I have reinstalled Fences and it STILL slows a warm or cold boot considerably. However, Fences does run. Now that the computer at least boots in 1903, I would appreciate it if Fences did not cause so much of a delay in booting.

Reply #7 from Stardock Forums Top

Quoting ChipBurris, reply 6

Are there any updates to this? Apparently, this is a widespread problem.
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No, it is not widespread. If you experience pc slow down and unusable. Need to know more.

1) Windows version. Use winver.exe for the full version numbers

2) Fences version.

3) Explain to us how slow and unusable it become since you install Fences.

Thank you,

Basj
Stardock Community Assistant.

Reply #8 from Stardock Forums Top

It is widespread, I'm having the same problem. Icons are VERY slow to select and move.

Running a Ryzen 5 2600x

with 16gb of ram and a gtx1070  on the latest version of windows 10.

Reply #9 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Not widespread. I had no issues with 1903, and I am now running Windows 10 Pro 1909 with no issues. 

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Reply #10 from Stardock Forums Top

anyway, I paid for a piece of garbage that is running like shit because it was coded by monkeys instead of programmers. Almost all of the object desktop suite is bloatware. Running poorly on top of windows 10 instead of trying to work in symbiosis with it. Classic shells runs waaay better than start 10 menu and has almost better customisation for free. Fences, I still use it because it is the only software giving me a way to customise and rearrange my desktop but believe me I would have chosen something else if it ran better. I use 3 monitors with fences all around. The icons replacing themselves are sluggish and selecting them is painfully slow. 

Reply #11 from Stardock Forums Top

Quoting TheSeanminator, reply 10

anyway, I paid for a piece of garbage that is running like shit because it was coded by monkeys instead of programmers. Almost all of the object desktop suite is bloatware. Running poorly on top of windows 10 instead of trying to work in symbiosis with it. Classic shells runs waaay better than start 10 menu and has almost better customisation for free. Fences, I still use it because it is the only software giving me a way to customise and rearrange my desktop but believe me I would have chosen something else if it ran better. I use 3 monitors with fences all around. The icons replacing themselves are sluggish and selecting them is painfully slow. 
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Hello,
Sorry to hear you are having issues. There are few report on sluggish respond on Fences but most are solved, you can review and applied some of steps recommend by other users for solution : https://forums.stardock.com/490929/

reply#11 and #13.

Try it and let us know.

Basj,
Stardock Community Assistant.

Reply #12 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting TheSeanminator, reply 10

I paid for a piece of garbage that is running like shit because it was coded by monkeys instead of programmers.
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Now THAT is the way to get support.  The monkeys love it when they're acknowledged....   

 

I use WindowBlinds, Fences, Start10, WindowFX, cursorFX, IconPackager, Groupy, DeskScapes, Multiplicity, DesktopX, and objectDock on several Windows10 rigs with very few issues.

 

If you really think the devs here are monkeys, I suggest you go elsewhere to get your software.  

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Reply #13 from WinCustomize Forums Top

I also use 3 monitors. Just saying.

Reply #14 from Stardock Forums Top

I don't care, I pay for a product and it should be working as advertised. Without me having to come here and complain.  Fine if it works for you. It doesn't for me and I got a fresh install, newly build computer with pretty good and standard components. If it was only one of their product that wouldn't bother me as much but it is their entire suite that is bloated and unoptimised for my system. 

Reply #15 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting TheSeanminator, reply 10

I paid for a piece of garbage that is running like shit because it was coded by monkeys instead of programmers.
End of TheSeanminator's quote

That exact same comment can be directed to Microsoft.  The OS you are using is what is buggy and a direct cause of other programs being less than 100% perfect.

It is sadly a reality thrust upon the USER by MS, and the cynical would argue that is why 10 was a 'free  upgrade'.

However.

Nothing is ever entirely outside a solution.  The response here [#11] may be your salvation.

Let us know [here] whether it helps.

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On an aside, Windows 10 essentially 'bricked' an entirely capable laptop of mine [twice].

First time was an upgrade from 7 that bricked the BIOS.  I got around that, and eventually finished the upgrade.

Second time was a full-clean install of a later/newer 10 ver.... [because the original 10 had a failed update process and refused to update fully].

THAT install was then toast by an included MICROSOFT driver [go figure] and required considerable research to find a work-around.

Again, success....but every issue was a fault by Microsoft's programmers, not the user/installer.

Like it or not, all Windows 10 releases are public Betas....the Insider Builds are just worse than that....;)

Reply #16 from Stardock Forums Top

Yeah nah. did all of that. Deactivated nvidia overlay. Did not do anything and I don't have any integrated gpu on my cpu. 

Reply #17 from Stardock Forums Top

Quoting TheSeanminator, reply 8

latest version of windows 10.
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Still need to know what version of windows 10 you are on. Please use Winver.exe for full version numbers.

And

If you have multi-monitor please also review this guide : https://forums.stardock.com/486084/fences-support-faq#multimonitor

Thank you,

Basj
Stardock Community Assistant.