I followed all of these steps and the issue happened again. I cannot upgrade to the latest version of Windows 10 as this is a work computer and I am limited to the version that is currently installed.

Can you just send me the .exe file for the old version of Fences, so I can avoid this annoying issue. I was fine with the old version, but just upgraded to get rid of the constant pop-up requesting me to do so. Now, by installing 3.13; it works less efficiently and has cost me time by having to figure out how to contact Stardock and then eventually having to create this account, so I can detail everything.

Need the old (better) version. Please. Thank you.

What happen if you disable the "Translucent Fence backgrounds" option. And do you install Stardock Deskscape too.

Thank you,

Basj,
Stardock Community Assistant

Is it possible to just refund my money for Fences and we can avoid the troubleshooting?

I really enjoy Fences, but this is beyond annoying. I would rather just use the standard desktop layout instead.

Please advise. Thanks.

The wallpaper will return if I click back to whatever window or program I was using and then click the 'Show Desktop' again. However, sometimes this requires multiple attempts and then it comes back.

No, I don't have either of those installed. I have Symantec Endpoint Protection.

I took a look, but I think it is unrelated to the security protection I have installed from Symantec. I don't see anything about disabling high entropy.

Instead of clicking the Show Desktop button, if you use Winkey + D, does it still happen?

Sean Drohan
Stardock Support Manager

I am not sure how much futher we can go on this as your Win10 version's age cant be discounted or ruled out as a legit reason.

That said, try changing the desktop to a solid color, not an image, and see if the result it different.

Sean Drohan
Stardock Support Manager

Not recommened, but,

https://cdn.stardock.us/support/uploads/Fences_3.09_setup_sd.exe

Thank you,

Basj,
Stardock Community Assistant