Fences will not show until I right click on the desktop

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Hi everyone and thanks for reading.

When my computer boots, Fences will not show until I right click on the desktop.  I don't have to actually open anything, just right click. I am guessing this has something to do with Windows Explorer?

I have been using Fences for years and this has always been the case on every computer of mine so, I would not be surprised if this is clearly user error or something of mine causing this. 

Right clicking just became a habit and honestly its not that big of a deal to do a quick right click.. but Today I just got to wondering if I could find a solution to this.

 

Thanks again.

 

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Reply #1 from Stardock Forums Top

Hello,

Need to know what are your setting on those I listed on the screenshot I posted below. Those red arrows.

Thank you,

Basj,
Stardock Community Assistant

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Reply #3 from Stardock Forums Top

After all your setting done. Still desktop icons stay hidden after reboot?

 

Basj,
Stardock Community Assistant

Reply #4 from Stardock Forums Top

Yes, they remain hidden until I right click or open a Windows Explorer window. 

Reply #5 from Stardock Forums Top

Please try the purge and reinstall steps : https://forums.stardock.com/486084/fences-support-faq#reinstalling

Just make sure to re-download the latest version from your account. Reinstall that. Reboot and retest.

Report back here.

Thank you,

Basj,
Stardock Community Assistant

Reply #6 from Stardock Forums Top

Hello, I am having this same problem. I did the purge and reinstall process, but the problem remains. 

Reply #7 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Hello,

Sorry to hear you are having issues.

Check your settings in taskbar manager/startup - that both are enabled .

 


AzDude
Stardock Community Assistant

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Reply #8 from Stardock Forums Top

I had the same issue, had to open explorer using windows + E to get fences to start after a reboot/turn on
After checking the startup tab in Task Manager showed as disabled, once enabled I rebooted to test and it all loaded up correctly.
Thank you EricHilton1987 for making the thread
and Thank You AzDude for the solution.