Notepad un-groups itself

...and one other thing

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I am giving Groupy a 30 trial and I have a notepad window with a saved note (which, coincidentally, is named "Decide on Groupy" and contains the date I want to remember to make that decision on) and I frequently find that window has decided it has had enough being grouped and ungroups itself. If this is a common occurrence with other windows, I'm not sure I'd want to buy it, inexpensive as it is.

And another thing, I've tried repeatedly to change the color of the active tab and have had zero luck in that regard, and I'm guessing it's because I am not in place above mode (whatever that is!) Why isn't it available in all modes?

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Reply #1 from Stardock Forums Top

Hello,
Sorry to hear you are having issues.

1) Groupy ungroup itself, need more information on this. Is this issue on notepad only or any grouped application? Could you post a video on this issue so we can understand this issue better.

2) Groupy tabs color, yes its only apply to "Always place above mode"


Basj,
Stardock Community Assistant.

Reply #2 from Stardock Forums Top

So far I've only noticed it on Notepad. I go away from the computer overnight and when I come back in the morning Notepad is in it's own window. I don't know how to make a video, sorry.

I gave "Always place above" mode a try and I like it so I'll keep using that. Thanks for your reply.

Sins of a Solar Empire II
Reply #3 from Stardock Forums Top

Quoting mkazukiewicz, reply 2

So far I've only noticed it on Notepad. I go away from the computer overnight and when I come back in the morning Notepad is in it's own window. I don't know how to make a video, sorry.
End of mkazukiewicz's quote

Not really sure on why it ungroup itself overnight. I have forward your problem/question to Stardock Support Team for their assistance. Please keep an eye on this thread for any updates. We appreciate your feedback and patience.

 

Basj,
Stardock Community Assistant

Reply #4 from Stardock Forums Top

Quoting mkazukiewicz, reply 2

So far I've only noticed it on Notepad. I go away from the computer overnight and when I come back in the morning Notepad is in it's own window.
End of mkazukiewicz's quote

The only thing that comes to mind is something destructive is happening when the PC goes to sleep \ is awoken - which I am near certain you have it set to do, yes?

Sean Drohan
Stardock Support Manager

Reply #5 from Stardock Forums Top
Quoting sdRohan, reply 4
 

The only thing that comes to mind is something destructive is happening when the PC goes to sleep \ is awoken - which I am near certain you have it set to do, yes?

Sean Drohan
Stardock Support Manager

End of sdRohan's quote

I, too, was wondering if it was happening because I put my laptop to sleep every now and then.

It only goes to sleep if I tell it to by using the shutdown command or by shutting the laptop lid. I tested with shutting the lid, but it didn't happen that time.

When I finish work today I'll try using the shutdown menu option and see if that makes a difference.

Reply #6 from Stardock Forums Top

What is Notepad being grouped with?

Reply #7 from Stardock Forums Top

Notepad was (before I decided to go ahead and purchase Groupy and closed Notepad) grouped with 2 instances of Scrivener, 1 of Zotero, and 1 Google Chrome.

I put the laptop to sleep using the keyboard last night rather than shutting the lid, and when I woke it up this morning everything was ungrouped, but that may be because everything (!!!) (other than Zotero) was no longer running.

I'll try this again tonight and see if that happens again. And, yes, I'm sure I chose Sleep, not Shut down or Restart.