I also have this problem after a recent windows update.  My version is I have the same problem after my PC update to Windows 10 21H1 19043.1023.  I have Fences 3 and no other Stardock software installed.  Its happening on multiple computers I have fences installed on.

And the additional Updates:

I'll add +1 to this problem, on a Dell XPS13 touch.

It was in need of a reset anyways, so I reinstalled WIN10 Pro, and Fences was one of the first apps to be re-installed, and all the icons on the tray were still either missing or all jumbled up after the install.

This does not happen on my desktop, perhaps the resolution?

The XPS is 3200x1800, and desktop is 1920x1200

Both are on 21H1

Thanks!

Hi, I also have  a problem after the last Windows update: all my fences docks move to my secondary monitor (I have 2 monitors). Even though I move it back to my primary monitor, after shutting down and start the computer again, all the fences will move to my secondary monitor again.

I'm having 10 days trial with Fences version 3.09. My windows is 10 Pro

Hope you can help,
Thanks in advance

This might be a temp fix for Fences right click on the taskbar select News and Interests then click on show icon and text you should see the missing icons show up in the taskbar it works for me give it a go   

I will add that I have 4 installs of Fences, and only the XPS-13 is doing this.

The others are lower res displays. - Two towers and an HP Laptop.

All of them had the "News and Interests" turned off, now only the XPS13 has it on.

Same problems here on my laptop, plz fix it.

Windows 10 Pro   21H1     2021/‎5/‎25     19043.1023

Windows Feature Experience Pack 120.2212.2020.0

Thanks

Quoting xboxgranym,

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Quoting probesat,

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This might be a temp fix for Fences right click on the taskbar select News and Interests then click on show icon and text you should see the missing icons show up in the taskbar it works for me give it a go   

Thanks that helps for now until finally an update for Fences is available

To Stardock-Support:

Today i tried the Fences Beta 3.10 same issues as in 3.09

 

It is unlikely a fix from Stardock could arrive as the issue is entirely one of Microsoft's own making due to the most recent preview patch you installed (KB5003214). 

The problem is showing up around the internet on machines without Fences and we have customers reporting the same without Fences but with other Stardock products too.  The trigger seems to vary but the end result is the same.  It also seems to require non 100% dpi scaling in order to happen and for the news and interests taskbar area panel to be hidden.

We would encourage you to file a bug using the Microsoft Feedback hub so they are aware as the more reports, the more seriously they take these things.

Given the very same issue with that patch is showing up without Fences installed it sounds more like something is being exposed by Fences being installed rather than being responsible for it directly.

There are reports of exactly the same with Stardock Groupy installed and it is an entirely different program with little in common with Fences and reports without any Stardock software at all on reddit.

This is a Microsoft end issue and they will need to fix it.  For now uninstall that buggy preview update and you will be fine.

I have the same problem on an HP Spectre with win 10 pro.  And like others, it does fix it self after re-adding the news and interest (after twice reinstalling fences and trying the 3.1 beta).  Would have been nice if Stardock posted this issues to a support page or the FAQ they refer us to for Fences support on the Forum page.

As for it being a Microsoft issue....Microsoft, like other software is constantly evolving with new features and changes to old.  Seems to me, that when MS pushes a change, it is up to companies like Stardock to adapt.  MS is not going to remain static!  

I really like  Fences, but right now I am looking at alternative methods to organize my desktop.

It seems to work fine unless you have "SCALE AND LAYOUT" > 100%

I have 4 instances of Fences, and 3 are working fine, as above, but my XPS 13 is very unhappy.

This is the only device that jumbles up the icons, and does not to this if I am forced to enable "News and Interests", which I do not want to see.

Once the above is turned off, all the icons are jumbled up. Turn back on, all good.

Thanks!

Folks, actions have consequences, intended and unintended. The problem appears to be caused by a bug in a Microsoft preview patch. I think we need to put pressure on Microsoft rather than making unjustifiable negative comments about Stardock. The only impact of the negative comments for a problem that was not created by Stardock is to damage their reputation. I certainly don't want that to happen when they have no responsibility for the problem. Stardock has produced some excellent products at very reasonable prices. The last thing I want is the unintended consequence, the possibilitiy of companies like Stardock disappearing, leading to a situation where I have no alternative other than to use what Microsoft decides I need or want.

FYI - My XPS13, which was having issues, just got updated to 20H2, and the issue was not fixed.