Number of Most Recently Used (MRU) Taskbar Icon Right Click

Where can that be adjusted?

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I'm  a LONG time user of Start ## - since 2011 / Windows 8!

I typically have a large screen and have set the number of pinned and MRU icons shown when right clicking high.

I can't find thee setting now and stuck with only 13 pinned and MRU icons.

I hope that feature is still there!

On a completely different and minor issue, before Windows 11 I'd make the task bar higher - typically 2 icons high. The System Tray icons would wrap, and - what I really want - the clock would display the time, date underneath, and the day of the week underneath that. Is there any way to get the day of the week back?

Thanks for your help!

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Reply #1 from Stardock Forums Top

Hello,
Sorry to hear you are having issues. But, it is really best if you could elaborate more on your issue and you're using Start11v2? Need its full version number please. Also your Windows 11 full version and OS Build numbers. And post some screenshots so we understand which area you're referring and what you expect to get to.

What do you mean by "right clicking high"? Clicking where? You are using which Start11 Menu style?

Thank you,
Basj,
Stardock Community Assistant.

Reply #2 from Stardock Forums Top

Basj,

Thanks for the quick reply!

I'm using Start 11 Version 2.51 with Windows 11 Pro Version 24H2 OS build 26100.3323 (I'm on the Insider Beta edition).

I'm talking about the list presented when you right click on an app icon in the taskbar. This is what I see when I right click on the Excel icon:

Right now it's only 13 pinned and recent files that appear. I used to be able to increase that to maybe 25 or 30!

Thanks again for your help.

 

Jerry

Siege of Centauri
Reply #4 from Stardock Forums Top

Thanks, but that post is from 2019 and does not work. I have over 30 years experience in IT and was working with REG files probably since before you were born!

As I mentioned I've been using the software since Windows 8 in 2011 when it was Start 8, and Start 10, and I'm certain that they both had the ability to increase the number of MRU items on the right click of a Taskbar Icon to an app.

Thanks.

Reply #5 from Stardock Forums Top

I am sorry, but I was born in the 60's, not sure which Reg file were you referring to. And since you don't like my respond, perhaps Support can give you a better answer. Hence, I have forwarded 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 #6 from Stardock Forums Top

I wasn't thinking of a REG fix at all, but now with AI it's a LOT easier to find the answer!  I asked Copilot:

"In Windows 11 Pro, when I right click on an app pinned to the taskbar, there are only 13 recent files listed both pinned and recent. How can I increase the number of items listed?" and got the following answer:

 

To increase the number of recent and pinned items in the taskbar's Jump List on Windows 11 Pro, you can modify the Windows Registry. Here's how:

  1. Open the Registry Editor:

    • Press Win + R, type regedit, and hit Enter.

  2. Navigate to the Key:

    • Go to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced.

  3. Create a New DWORD Value:

    • Right-click on the Advanced key, select New > DWORD (32-bit) Value, and name it JumpListItems_Maximum.

  4. Set the Value:

    • Double-click on JumpListItems_Maximum, set the base to Decimal, and enter the desired number of items (e.g., 25).

  5. Save and Restart:

    • Click OK, close the Registry Editor, and restart your computer to apply the changes.

Important Note: Modifying the registry can have unintended consequences if done incorrectly. It's a good idea to back up your registry before making changes.

I set the value to 30 and now have 18 recent files listed instead of 13. Better! I did NOT have to Restart either. Worth noting the free version of ChatGPT gave pretty much the same answer, including the restart, which is actually not bad practice after a registry change in general.

Hope this can help others!

 

 

Reply #7 from Stardock Forums Top

Hello,

Thanks for posting.  Glad to see you were able to sort out the maximum jump lists with Windows.  For the other question you mentioned, it may be possible through similar means.

On a completely different and minor issue, before Windows 11 I'd make the task bar higher - typically 2 icons high. The System Tray icons would wrap, and - what I really want - the clock would display the time, date underneath, and the day of the week underneath that. Is there any way to get the day of the week back?
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S11's Taskbar tab -> Enhanced Taskbar can be turned on to drag your taskbar to 2 icons high.  As for the rest, you might have success getting the day of the week back, etc, through other Win11 registry edits.  (ChatGPT does indeed seem to know a good deal about that.)

Best regards,

Adam McGuinness
Stardock Customer Support Specialist