Groupy 1.49.1 Release Issue Report Thread

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With the Groupy 1.49.1 release, we are creating this thread so that users can report any observed issues.  

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Reporting an issue

Please include the following for anything found:

  • Exact Windows version \ build (winver.exe)
  • Detailed steps to recreate the issue seen
  • Screenshots and videos are very helpful.  Videos can be uploaded to a cloud drive services (GoogleDrive, DropBox, OneDrive, YouTube) and links included in your post.  Images can be directly added.
  • If there are specific apps that Groupy does not work (well) with, please note what apps and their exact versions.  If any app is not common, a link to a trial version would be appreciated.

Thank you for your interest and any time you put into making Groupy a better product.

Sean Drohan
Stardock Support Manager

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Reply #1 from Stardock Forums Top

Groupy 1.49.1 Changelog

Versioning change for more flexibility.

Groupy 1.49.1

  • Fixed a Groupy titlebar grab \ drag \ lag issue introduced in 1.49
  • Fixes an issue with auto-grouping ignoring the locked status
  • Fixes bars showing on other virtual desktops when you switch to them briefly
  • Potentially resolves an issue with auto grouping and virtual desktops grouping multiple windows from different groups

Groupy 1.49 

Reply #2 from Stardock Forums Top

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Reply #3 from Stardock Forums Top

I still get what appears to be a window frame showing when I switch desktops.

It appears to stop after unloading WindowBlinds.

Reply #4 from Stardock Forums Top

Quoting Narusegawa, reply 3

I still get what appears to be a window frame showing when I switch desktops.

It appears to stop after unloading WindowBlinds.
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Hello,
Sorry to hear you are having issues. Need more information on your system.

  1. Windows version, please use Winver.exe to get Windows full version numbers
  2. Windowblinds version.
  3. Groupy version.
  4. Steps to reproduce the issue and a video of it and link it here

Thanks
Basj,
Stardock Community Assistant.

Reply #5 from Stardock Forums Top

Version 21H1 19043.1055

WB 10.89 Beta

Groupy 1.49.1

 

It did it with the OD window. By allowing it to fall behind a Firefox browser window by clicking the browser and then switching desktops. The issue stopped when I unloaded WindowBlinds from the the tray icon. It also Did it with the program i've mentioned here in other threads (GCC4TI) I haven't seen it with any other programs.

Reply #6 from Stardock Forums Top

Quoting Narusegawa, reply 5

It did it with the OD window. By allowing it to fall behind a Firefox browser window by clicking the browser and then switching desktops. The issue stopped when I unloaded WindowBlinds from the the tray icon. It also Did it with the program i've mentioned here in other threads (GCC4TI) I haven't seen it with any other programs.
End of Narusegawa's quote

OD? ObjectDesktop manager? The issue reproduce able when Windowblinds loaded again? And its on any themes? Switching Microsoft Virtual Desktop or Fences Desktop?

Thank you,

Basj,
Stardock Community Assistant

Reply #7 from Stardock Forums Top

Yes I meant ObjectDesktop Manager. I can confirm unloading WindowBlinds or changing skins stops it. It also did it with WindowBlinds configure window as well.

 

EDIT: I'm going through the 1500+ skins I have to see if other skins cause it as well

EDIT2: I can confirm it does it for several other skins but not all of them. Also  on some skins it does it intermittently and not all the time. With some skins the bars stay until I close the program causing them in other skins they show during the desktop switch animation and shortly vanishes.

Reply #8 from Stardock Forums Top

Could you list down some of those skins that having issue so that I can verify it.

Thank you,

Basj,
Stardock Community Assistant

Reply #9 from Stardock Forums Top

Sure thing

Aventine

7 for 10

Bluness 3

Just to name a few.

Reply #10 from Stardock Forums Top

Quoting basj, reply 6

Switching Microsoft Virtual Desktop or Fences Desktop?
End of basj's quote

And this?

Thank you,

Basj,
Stardock Community Assistant

Reply #11 from Stardock Forums Top

Yes MSFT Virtual Desktops I do not have fences installed at the moment.

Reply #12 from Stardock Forums Top

Hello,

I can see the issue, but on my system. Its appear for a second and it is gone. But, on your system it stays? Could you post a video of what you're seeing?

Thank you,

Basj,
Stardock Community Assistant

Reply #13 from Stardock Forums Top

No it does the same thing for me. It only appears briefly and goes away.

Reply #14 from Stardock Forums Top

I think this has nothing to do with Groupy, yes? I disabled groupy and it still happen in my system.

Thank you,

Basj,
Stardock Community Assistant

Reply #15 from Stardock Forums Top

One of the issues in this thread

"Fixes bars showing on other virtual desktops when you switch to them briefly"

 

So I assumed it was groupy.

Reply #16 from Stardock Forums Top

This beta is running 100% at most times. If something does pop up it still running that 95%. I was experiencing issues with the three program groupy running very jerky when I tried to move the whole group.

Well, now I think it was a memory issue on my computer because, for the most part, I have run without any issues for the last several days. I've even used groups of five programs at times.

If anybody can help me out with what I can do to keep track of memory, so I have more detail as to what might be happening. Although for the last several days, as I mentioned, I've had no memory issues.

One happy camper!

Bob

Reply #17 from Stardock Forums Top

Windows 10 21H1 19043.1052 and this version of Groupy. I think latest Windows update causes this issue.

Taskbar glitches if there is no “News and Interests” button. You need to logout and login or reboot to see this.

Taskbar works fine if I add this button or disable Groupy.

I am not sure but I think taskbar works fine if Windows interface scale is 100%. Mine is 250%.

Reply #18 from Stardock Forums Top

Quoting ErmineMD, reply 17

Windows 10 21H1 19043.1052 and this version of Groupy. I think latest Windows update causes this issue.

Taskbar glitches if there is no “News and Interests” button. You need to logout and login or reboot to see this.

Taskbar works fine if I add this button or disable Groupy.

I am not sure but I think taskbar works fine if Windows interface scale is 100%. Mine is 250%.
End of ErmineMD's quote

Hello,
Sorry to hear you are having issues. This is known issue with recent Windows 10 update, refer here https://forums.stardock.com/505331/windows-update-kb5003214-issues for more information.

Thanks
Basj,
Stardock Community Assistant.

Reply #19 from Stardock Forums Top

Strange Behavior on 1.49.1 -- Scrivener won't insert where two others are grouped, but will, if first grouped with one other. This behavior started with update to 1.49.1.

I normally keep three apps grouped together: File Center, Firefox, and Scrivener. Now, Scrivener won't insert with the other two. I have Outlook open on another monitor, and when I drag and drop Scrivener to Outlook, it groups. I can then drag it from that group back to the FC and FF group, and it inserts. Never had this problem before.

Scrivener Won't Insert in Group

 

Scrivener version 3.0.1.0 -- last updated 28 Apr 2021, so not a change.

Edition    Windows 10 Home
Version    20H2
Installed on    ‎11/‎11/‎20
OS build    19042.1052
Experience    Windows Feature Experience Pack 120.2212.2020.0

 

Reply #20 from Stardock Forums Top

Just established that this behavior isn't limited to Scrivener and the other two -- it also is happening with MS Word 2010 -- will only group two windows at a time, and ignores the right-click option on the 3 dots to group all of the same app, in this case, Word.

Reply #21 from Stardock Forums Top

Quoting paddy48tc, reply 20

Just established that this behavior isn't limited to Scrivener and the other two -- it also is happening with MS Word 2010 -- will only group two windows at a time, and ignores the right-click option on the 3 dots to group all of the same app, in this case, Word.
End of paddy48tc's quote

Hello,
Please try purge and reinstall steps as mentioned here: https://forums.stardock.com/488142/groupy-support-faq#reinstalling. Just make sure to re-download the latest version from your account. Reboot after the purged. Reinstall, and Reboot again after the installation. Retest it. Report back here.

Thank you,

Basj,
Stardock Community Assistant

Reply #22 from Stardock Forums Top

@basj Thanks, but purging, restarting, reinstalling from new download, and restarting again doesn't change this strange behavior; it's still the same, groups one on top of one, but refuses to group one on top of two already grouped, unless first grouped with another stand alone app/window; then can be pulled off group of two and grouped with another group of two. Saved groups of three will load and group automatically together, but trying to add another to a group of two or three is refused -- starts to show the insert, but refuses to complete it.

I have settings to group instantly.  I tried the delay setting, and that doesn't work.

This all started with 1.49 update.

Definitely need a fix to this bug, or will have to roll back to version before 1.49.

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Reply #23 from Stardock Forums Top

Quoting paddy48tc, reply 22

Definitely need a fix to this bug, or will have to roll back to version before 1.49.
End of paddy48tc's quote

If you are using Windows 10 Pro, and enable the Sandbox feature, fire one up, install the apps in question (including Groupy), does it still happen?

Also, please exclude Word 2010 as we want to avoid test with apps over a decade old. 

Sean Drohan
Stardock Support Manager

Reply #24 from Stardock Forums Top

@SDRohan Have Win 10 Home, not Pro. Not currently trying to group Word 2010 -- fails to group more than 2 apps -- Evernote 10, FileCenter 11.0, TheBrain 10, Obsidian, Firefox, PDF app, etc.  All these have worked fine until the 1.49 update of Groupy.

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Reply #25 from Stardock Forums Top

Quoting paddy48tc, reply 24

Have Win 10 Home, not Pro. Not currently trying to group Word 2010 -- fails to group more than 2 apps -- Evernote 10, FileCenter 11.0, TheBrain 10, Obsidian, Firefox, PDF app, etc. All these have worked fine until the 1.49 update of Groupy.
End of paddy48tc's quote

Please try : https://forums.stardock.com/488142/groupy-support-faq#cleanboot. Try that and report back.

Thank you,

Basj,
Stardock Community Assistant