Menu Appears Then Immediately Minimizes

Windows 10 menu type

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Not always, but with alarming frequency, the Start11 menu which I am using in Windows 10 mode, will appear, then immediately minimize back down when I click the Windows Logo.  I then have to repeatedly click and go through this behavior until it finally sticks open.  Sometimes long clicking seems to help it stick?  Not really sure about that.

Is there a fix?  If not, is it being worked on?  When is the expected resolution update coming out.

Thank you!

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Reply #1 from Stardock Forums Top

 Hello,

Sorry to hear you are having issues.

What's the full version number of your Windows version ?

Version of Start11 ?

 


AzDude
Stardock Community Assistant

Reply #2 from Stardock Forums Top

1.25 and the update check says I'm up to date.

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Reply #3 from Stardock Forums Top

Sorry.  Thought you were only asking about Start11.

Windows:  10.0.22000 Build 22000

No windows updates (e.g., 22H2) are available at this time.

Reply #4 from Stardock Forums Top

Today Start11 v1.26 beta was just released try installing that version.

From ODM or your account page .

Reply #5 from Stardock Forums Top

Thank you!  I've installed the beta.  Will advise if the issue persists.

Reply #6 from Stardock Forums Top

WOW!  After installing and restarting my computer fully 2/3rd of the icons I had on my Start11 menu have gone missing?  Were you expecting this?  Has this ever happened?  

Reply #7 from Stardock Forums Top

And it would appear that, for programs that had previously been pinned to the Start11 menu, now they cannot.  :(

 

Reply #8 from Stardock Forums Top

Quoting registrations10, reply 7

And it would appear that, for programs that had previously been pinned to the Start11 menu, now they cannot.  :(

 
End of registrations10's quote

Which apps in particular have gone missing?

Are you able to export the contents of HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Stardock\Start8\Start8.ini\GroupContents if you were using a Win10 style menu or HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Stardock\Start8\Start8.ini\GroupContents11 if you were using a Win11 style menu and host the file somewhere and send me a private message with a link to it please along with information on which ones went missing.

Many thanks.

Reply #9 from Stardock Forums Top

Quoting registrations10, reply 7

And it would appear that, for programs that had previously been pinned to the Start11 menu, now they cannot.  :(

 
End of registrations10's quote

Please update to the 1.27 Beta to address this issue

Paul Scroggins
Associate Technical Support Analyst

Reply #10 from Stardock Forums Top

I have installed this update and restarted the computer.  All of my icons are still missing.  I am however, able to add things back.  So I guess it's now down to me to recreate the former menu I had before the beta wiped it out?  Or is there a way back?

Reply #11 from Stardock Forums Top

Quoting registrations10, reply 10

I have installed this update and restarted the computer.  All of my icons are still missing.  I am however, able to add things back.  So I guess it's now down to me to recreate the former menu I had before the beta wiped it out?  Or is there a way back?
End of registrations10's quote

You will now need to rebuild your menu , but this time you can back up your settings

to a safe place incase you need them again LINK https://forums.stardock.com/505872/start11-support-faq#backUpSettings

AzDude