Start 11

Backup settings with entire menu

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Hi everyone,

First, I do recommend Start11, as I have tested and used about 8 other menu customization programs for Windows 11.  Most of them are experiencing issues with the Windows Start Button, as they do not align properly and the original Win11 button can partially still be seen.  So, kudos to Stardock.

Now, how can I back up my entire Menu settings.  Those of us that have used Open, or Classic Shell may remember that one could export and import the entire menu settings.  To clarify, I would like to save not only the Start11 settings, but also my own customizations, as I have shortcuts in my menu, sorted in certain ways, etc.  I do a lot of testing and sometimes my menu settings get screwed up.  Would be nice to simply import my settings just as I could in Open-Shell.

Currently one can export this key "Computer\\HKEY_CURRENT_USER\\Software\\Stardock\Start8", however you will not retain your shortcuts.

Looking forward to your feedback and Stardock perhaps this can be a future update.

Andy

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Reply #2 from Stardock Forums Top

Hi,

Thank you for your help.

When do you think there will be a User Interface Button/Key in Start11 to automatically export the setting and save the pinned shortcuts along with it?  Just curious.  Surely, it would make this task a bit simpler.

Sincerely, Andy Stanton

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Reply #3 from Stardock Forums Top

Hello again,

I can not tell you when it will be in there, however, I have forwarded your question to Stardock Support Team for their assistance. Please keep an eye on this thread for any updates. We appreciate your feedback and patience.

Basj,
Stardock Community Assistant

Reply #4 from Stardock Forums Top


Currently one can export this key "Computer\\HKEY_CURRENT_USER\\Software\\Stardock\Start8", however you will not retain your shortcuts.
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You will for any Start11 menu style except Windows 7.  Read here how to back it up as well:

https://support.stardock.com/space/SHC/1335820295/How+do+I+backup+Start+Settings%3F

That said, we are working on a more elegant solution for all app setting backups.

Sean Drohan
Stardock Product Lifecycle Manager

Reply #5 from WinCustomize Forums Top

 

anyone can explain to my why the start button keeps disappearing on every windowblind i apply.. i literally have to reboot my pcs to get the start button back, only for it to go missing after a little while yet again... its either a start11 issue or a windowblinds 11 issue. and yes i know how to configure both apps and how to use a pc. i been using stardock products for over 15 years... never had issues like this..

Reply #6 from Stardock Forums Top
Quoting Psych0sis, reply 5
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anyone can explain to my why the start button keeps disappearing on every windowblind i apply.. i literally have to reboot my pcs to get the start button back, only for it to go missing after a little while yet again... its either a start11 issue or a windowblinds 11 issue. and yes i know how to configure both apps and how to use a pc. i been using stardock products for over 15 years... never had issues like this..
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Hello,
Sorry to hear you are having issues. I have forward your problem/question to Stardock Support Team for their assistance. Please keep an eye on this thread for any updates. We appreciate your feedback and patience.

Basj,
Stardock Community Assistant

Reply #7 from WinCustomize Forums Top

thank you, and will do.. this is a very wierd issue that never happened with start10 or windowblinds 10.. so its got to be the newer versions of the apps causing it.. some bugs in the programs that need to be squashed, this is a major bug among the other one that ive already posted about being the show desktop button on the right of the taskbar being transparent when u hover over it.

Reply #8 from Stardock Forums Top


Currently one can export this key "Computer\\HKEY_CURRENT_USER\\Software\\Stardock\Start8", however you will not retain your shortcuts.
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I also used to export this key from registry to back up settings. After importing into the registry again, settings are all set and icons are there, as long as the same apps are installed.

It would be great to get a button in the UI to export and import settings. 👍

Reply #9 from Stardock Forums Top

Quoting Psych0sis, reply 7

thank you, and will do.. this is a very wierd issue that never happened with start10 or windowblinds 10.
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I was informed to ask you to post the issue on Windowblinds thread so it is in a correct product forums. Please do so and I will forward your issue again over there.

Thank you,

Basj,
Stardock Community Assistant