Edition Windows 11 Home

Version 25H2

OS build 26200.7623

Fences 6.20

Hello,

It appears that Fences keeps the last‑selected icon inside a tab in a locked/active state. When I create or rename a desktop folder, the name change is applied to that icon instead of the new folder.

I performed a full clean uninstall, removed all leftover Stardock/Fences data, and reinstalled with fresh settings. The problem persists even after a clean setup.

Thank you,

I think this will solve it, also, basj (fwiw).

I’ve run into this before and have now found something useful to help understand and test the issue.
Try selecting any icon inside the fence first, then create a folder. See if the behavior changes with Roll‑up Fence turned on or off.

I thought I had already mentioned that this behavior in Fences 6 isn’t consistent. Sometimes the icon renaming happens, and sometimes it doesn’t. You can see this in the videos I uploaded. If I didn’t mention this clearly before, I apologize.

Did you click on that Excel file first before making the new folder?

If you believe this behavior isn’t caused by Fences, then I’m not sure why it only happens inside a Fence. When Fences is disabled, I don’t experience this issue at all.

I trust your testing and analysis, and if you’re confident there’s nothing wrong with Fences, we can keep this topic open so others can report if they experience the same issue.

>> I ’ve been using Fences for about a year without any issues, and this problem only appeared after the latest update. Could you provide a link to the previous version so I can test it?

Thank you,

I didn’t see you deselect and reselect that file, but it’s not a big deal. I just wanted to confirm that the issue actually occurs. When you have a moment, please take a look at the edited version of my last post.

The purge script is by Support himself. And, it is one script for all Fences version. I believe lots of users have use the script to removed traces of Fences from their system. That is why the script need to remove registry keys and files that was get installed when you install Fences.

If you have the know how and wish to do your own, please do so.

Just report back.

Thank you,

Basj,
Stardock Community Assistant

I tested more time still i can not reproduce your issue. Here a suggestion for you to try.

1. If you have Windows Pro version, you will have Windows Sandbox. Please do a Sandbox test and see if the issue appear while in the sandbox. Refer here for steps: https://support.stardock.com/space/SHC/1416560645/Testing+Fences+in+Sandbox.
2. You could also do a Clean boot https://support.stardock.com/space/SHC/1332445272/Fences+Clean+Boot. Do note Clean boot need to be done with care.

Try these and report back. 

Thank you,

Basj,
Stardock Community Assistant

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. Thank you.

Basj,
Stardock Community Assistant

I confirm that there is a problem; resetting the settings and reinstalling Windows or the program does not solve anything.

Most often, folders or executable exe files are renamed. Most often, files that were recently added to the block fences are actually changed.

This is very inconvenient. One evening, I was afraid that I had lost my work documents! An entire folder simply changed its name, which was scary.

I don't know if the problem occurs when there is only one Fences block on the desktop. I have several of them. The author of the topic also has several. Perhaps the problem does not occur when there is only one block on the desktop. You need to create and fill in at least three. Two blocks should be collapsed, and one block can be expanded permanently. The recent file should be in one of the collapsed blocks.

Edition Windows 11 Home

Version 25H2

OS build 26200.7623

Fences 6.20