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When multiple windows of the same application are open (for example, File Explorer or a web browser), the taskbar behavior becomes incorrect.

Hello,

I’m interested in purchasing your product, but during the trial I encountered a bug that affects usability.


Issue Description:

When multiple windows of the same application are open (for example, File Explorer or a web browser), the taskbar behavior becomes incorrect.


Steps to Reproduce:

  1. Open two or more instances of the same application (e.g., File Explorer or a browser).
  2. Click the application icon on the taskbar using the left mouse button.

Actual Result:

  • Instead of behaving like the default Windows taskbar, clicking the taskbar icon triggers a completely different application or shortcut.

Expected Result:

  • The taskbar should behave like the standard Windows taskbar:
    • When hovering over the icon, previews of all open windows should appear.
    • Clicking the icon should not trigger any unrelated actions or applications.
    • The behavior should remain consistent with native Windows taskbar logic (no unexpected launches or shortcuts).

Additional Notes:

  • If I hover over the icon and manually select one of the preview windows, everything works correctly.
  • The issue only occurs when directly clicking the taskbar icon.
  • When I disable your software, the default Windows behavior is restored and everything works as expected.

Questions:

  • Is this a known issue?
  • Are there any workarounds?
  • Is a fix planned in upcoming updates?

 

Thank you in advance.

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Reply #1 Top

Are you using v2.6 or 2.7 as v2.7 had a fix for something just like this.

Reply #2 Top

Hello,
Sorry to hear you are having issues. First, to make sure Start11 was properly install. Please try, uninstall Start11, reboot immediately (important), Reinstall it, reboot immediately again. Retest it and report back.

If the issue still appear. we need more information.

  1. Windows 10 or 11? Also we need its full version and OS Build number. Use Winver.exe.
  2. Start11 full version number you have installed.

Thank you,
Basj,
Stardock Community Assistant.