Multiplicity 4.0.1.1 Beta Feedback

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With the Multiplicity 4.0.1.1 beta release today, we are creating this thread so that users can report any observed issues.  

Obtaining Object Desktop Insider Builds

Object Desktop Manager

Object Desktop members can get beta and Insider builds from within Object Desktop Manager with 'Enable Object Desktop Insider builds' enabled:

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Stardock Download Page

Or via their download page in the ‘Object Desktop Insider’ section

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Obtaining Beta Releases

Stardock.com

If a beta was released, Object Desktop Members would see it in the ‘Object Desktop’ section.

Individual purchases would see it on their registration of the product under their download page.

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Steam

  • Right-click the Product in Steam

  • Properties

  • Betas

  • Select the beta branch at the top right (there is no password)

Example

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Reporting an issue

Please include the following for anything found:

  • Exact Windows version \ build (winver.exe)

  • Detailed steps to recreate the issue seen

  • Screenshots and videos are very helpful.  Videos can be uploaded to a cloud drive service (GoogleDrive, DropBox, OneDrive, YouTube), with a shared link included in your post.  Images can be copied and pasted directly into a post.

  • If there are specific apps that the app does not work (well) with, please note what apps and their exact versions.  If any app is not common, a link to a trial version would be appreciated.

Thank you for your interest and any time you put into making Multiplicity 4 a better product.

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Reply #1 from Stardock Forums Top

Multiplicity 4.05 Changelog (Released 07/10/2025)

07/10/2025

Version

  • UI: 4.05

  • MultiplicityConfig.exe: 4.0.5.0

Platforms

  • Stardock

Changes

  • Fixed and issue with KVM where it was not checking if remote PCs were powered on.

  • Resolved issue with alt key being stuck down on primary when returning from a secondary with a key held down

  • Improved performance with fake mouse pointer on a secondary when using a high polling rate mouse on the primary and a lower end secondary machine

  • Tweaked fake mouse pointer to address issue with it showing under the on screen keyboard process

  • Resolved issue with drag & drop still happening if you drag from one computer to another and then move onto another computer rather than finishing the drag operation

  • Resolved issue with hotkeys switching computers when having a secondary display in negative coordinates

  • Resolved issue with hotkey changes not always applying after changing settings

  • Resolved issue with some translations missing in KVM window

  • Resolved issue with some translations in Seamless Display mode

  • Resolved issue with some hotkeys preventing seamless switching via the mouse to work after they have been pressed

  • Added in support for custom hotkey for keyboard broadcasting mode as an alternative to three ctrl presses

  • Resolved issue with not showing computers with the first monitor having a right coordinate of 0 in the advanced resolution aware grid mode for seamless

Reply #2 from Stardock Forums Top

Known issues

While we appreciate all feedback, please remember that we offer no official support for beta \ preview \ developer channel versions of Windows. If you report issues while in any of those early release channels, you should not expect them to be addressed unless it still exists in a retail version of Windows.

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Reply #3 from Stardock Forums Top

***Reserved***

Reply #4 from Stardock Forums Top

This beta release seems to have fixed the issue of Multiplicity not detecting powered on computers.  It did take two restarts of the primary before Multiplicity would start with the computer.

Reply #5 from Stardock Forums Top

Quoting magus, reply 4

This beta release seems to have fixed the issue of Multiplicity not detecting powered on computers.  It did take two restarts of the primary before Multiplicity would start with the computer.
End of magus's quote

Excellent, thank you for the feedback.

Sean Drohan
Stardock Product Lifecycle Manager

Reply #6 from Stardock Forums Top

This hasn't worked for me. It's still producing the same issue. I'll post some images below.

This was from beta 3 when working:

This is from latest beta after running purge on all systems and reinstalling with just one computer to test.

KVM side bar from current version is working fine.




Windows Version:

I'd like to point out that initially when I mentioned this issue in the other thread I was told that I was using the KVM feature wrong and the KVM screen wasn't used for the purpose in the first screen. Then after this I was shown that in order to use it the way I was using it for years I would need to untick "show powered on computers only" option. Your product is awesome, but some of the information I've gotten since pointing out this issue was confusing (you can read from other thread.)

I appreciate all your help and time.

Reply #7 from Stardock Forums Top

Quoting ff, reply 6

I'd to point out that initially when I mentioned this issue in the other thread I was told that I was using the KVM feature wrong and the KVM screen wasn't used for the purpose in the first screen. Then after this I was shown that in order to use it the way I was using it for years I would need to untick "show powered on computers only" option. Your product is awesome, but some of the information I've gotten since pointing out this issue was confusing (you can read from other thread.)

I appreciate all your help and time.
End of ff's quote

I responded to your other thread so you dont need to post in multiple places. 

While it is a complete mystery why your install is not responding as it should, if you have a working solution for now, please continue to use it. 

Sean Drohan
Stardock Product Lifecycle Manager

Reply #8 from Stardock Forums Top

Quoting sdrohan, reply 7

I responded to your other thread so you dont need to post in multiple places. 


Sean Drohan
Stardock Product Lifecycle Manager

End of sdrohan's quote

Apologies, when you referenced this thread I thought it would make sense to post my issues in the feedback area of the version with a much info as possible.

Reply #9 from Stardock Forums Top

All

Multiplicity 4.05 Beta has been released.  For details, please see:

https://forums.stardock.com/536738/multiplicity-405-beta-feedback

As always, thank you for your time, feedback, and support. 

Sean Drohan
Stardock Product Lifecycle Manager