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RESOLVED: Fences Peek not working on Windows 11

March 30, 2022 3:19:57 PM from Stardock ForumsStardock Forums

Problem

Fences Peek does not work.

Analysis

The hotkey (win+space) works fine. On toggle my taskbar turns opaque, the current window loses focus, and slightly more shadow is applied to open windows. Unfortunately fences stay in the background.

As suggested in other threads, I tried a clean install, also excluding fences from windows security, with no success.

Solution

Turn on Animation effects in Windows settings.

Fences

Version 4.0.0.3

Windows

Edition    Windows 11 Pro
Version    21H2
Installed on    ‎15.‎03.‎2022
OS build    22000.556
Experience    Windows Feature Experience Pack 1000.22000.556.0

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Reply #1 March 30, 2022 3:20:59 PM
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I hope this is fixed in the future. This functionality is the only reason i purchased version 4

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Reply #2 March 30, 2022 3:42:48 PM
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Hello,

I have forwarded your report to the Stardock support team for their review and recommendations.

Please keep an eye on this thread for any updates.

We really do appreciate your feedback, thanks.

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Reply #3 March 31, 2022 12:11:06 PM
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Hello ,

Would you Please do a Clean Boot: https://forums.stardock.com/486084/fences-support-faq#cleanboot

Test and report back please .

 


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Reply #4 March 31, 2022 12:58:52 PM
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Thank you, AzDude, that was a valuable first step. Fences peek works when i create a local admin account.

On a side note: I experience the same behavior on my desktop as well as on my laptop (both computers configured roughly the same). Which makes me think it has to be either software I installed or windows settings I configured.

Please let me know if there is a next step I can take. In the meantime I will try around, maybe I can track down what's causing the issue.

Best Regards,
Markus

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Reply #5 March 31, 2022 1:12:39 PM
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Hello,

Sorry to hear you are having issues.

But the Clean Boot says you have a Third Party app causing your issue 

so it might take some work on your part to track it down .

 


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Reply #6 March 31, 2022 3:14:08 PM
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I'll try to break Fences on the fresh admin account, and report when successful. I just hope it's not in conflict with an essential app . . .

 

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Markus

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Reply #7 March 31, 2022 3:49:17 PM
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Few reports of this issue from other members..

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Reply #8 March 31, 2022 4:53:53 PM
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I found the issue! Thanks again for your help AzDude.

Solution

Turn on Animation effects in Windows Settings.



. . . I had mindlessly turned it off when setting up my Windows.

Best Regards,
Markus

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Reply #9 April 1, 2022 12:40:25 AM
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Glad to hear its fixed now   

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Reply #10 April 5, 2024 8:43:56 AM
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I had problem with peek on 2 out of three computers. Purge and reinstall did not work. For others finding this thread: I made my own "peek" icon. See: Create Show Desktop shortcut in Windows 11 Tutorial | Windows 11 Forum (elevenforum.com)

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