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[quote who="BillH99999" reply="9" id="3928375"] I live in the U.S. and I downloaded and am trialing Start11. A few days ago I got an email saying I could buy it for $6.99. When I click on the Get it Now button in the email, takes me to a page where it says it costs $9.99. Do I need a promotion code or something? Thanks, Bill [/quote] <p

It has been a rather wild month for Windows enthusiasts with Microsoft starting to make significant changes to the OS. First, the company started removing legacy components from Windows 11 24h2 ( Start11 v2 is compatible with these changes ) and in the last week we have seen the company experiment with <a href="https://www.theverge.com/2024/4/12/24128640/microsoft-windows-11-st

Today we are releasing Start11 v2 2.07 with improvements to Windows 11 compatibility for future releases. You can download the new build by opening Start11 v2 configuration panel, clicking About, and checking for updates. With this release, we are primarily focusing on improvements to animations on the taskbar and squashing a few bugs that have been reported by the community. Also in this release, we are improving stability for

I have sent both of you a DM, thanks!

With Windows 11, the taskbar has been changed significantly from that of Windows 10. While the basic concept has remained the same, Microsoft made significant changes with the latest version of Windows including re-writing many of the core features as they looked to modernize the experience. With Stardock’s apps, there are two different options to hide the taskbar, temporarily or permanently. And while Windows 11 lets you do this natively, search for the Autohide setting in the

Neil is correct, you already have access to Fences 5 and can install it today as part of Object Desktop…sorry for the confusion!

The Start menu is arguably one of the most customizable areas of Windows. Yes, you can easily change your desktop wallpaper, arrange icons on your desktop, or change sounds, but the Start menu is the heart of the OS. While the default Start menu with Windows 10 and 11 is relatively locked-down, Start11 v2 provides a fully customized experience and with features like App Canvas , yo

Today we are releasing a new build of Start11 v2 , v2.06 with new features and a couple of quality-of-life updates. The new build is rolling out now for anyone with Start11 v2 installed and it can also be accessed from your download page too. New in this release are options to auto-hide the taskbar from the right click menu, option to set a tab as the default tab in a group in your

Are you trying to activate Start11 v1 or Start11 v2?

This is an upcoming feature that isn’t quite ready (but our documentation is). To access the pre-release ARM iteration, you’ll need to be an Object Desktop subscriber - the build and ARM support will be available by the end of the month.

[quote who="RealRedJay" reply="4" id="3919900"] Here's my email settings: Seems like I did not opt out of product updates. Also, I did a search and I was receiving Stardock emails until July of last year, including the Start11 v1.3 update notification. There's nothing in client-side SPAM and my server-side spam filter, which I administer, has not c

Today we are releasing a new build of Start11 v2 , version 2.05, that introduces one new feature along with a smattering of bug fixes. The update is rolling out now for anyone with Start11 v2 installed and it can also be accessed from your download page too. New in this release is an enhancement to the items you can pin to the new Start menu styles. We have added the option to pin a website directly

Got y[quote who="aarjolsen" reply="5" id="3918485"] Sure, but that sounds like I need to purchase the corporate licensing. There is no individual option for that. I reached out to sales, hopefully they can assist me in figuring it out. I dont need KVM or any of the pro features. Just the regular KM [/quote] We got your ticket, ill respond here shortly.

All object desktop SKUs allow for up to 5 active devices with an active product.

Fences 5 is coming to Steam and you can add it to your Wishlist today . While you can purchase Fences 5 directly on Stardock today , we know that many of our customers like to purchase software on Steam and the good news is that we expect to have it available on that platform i

Start11 v2 is the most advanced Start experience for Windows and we are happy to announce that we are bringing the application to Steam. You can head on over to the page and add it to your Wishlist to be notified when the application becomes available. When we released Start11 v2 late last year, our goal was to find new and innovative ways to bring features and functionality to Windows. If Start11 v1 was about bringing back miss

[quote who="rajeevgeorge" reply="1" id="3916922"] Hi, I have been a Stardock customer from OS/2 days, and on the Windows side was using Start8, then Start10, Object Desktop and so on. Last November, when it was time to renew the Object Desktop subscription, I was unable to do so as the company which accepts your payments changed, and was no longer willing to accept money from me. Sad, but there you have it. Take care, and all the best G. George

At the end of last year, we released Start11 v2 that is packed with new features like three new Start menu designs, pinning folders to the taskbar, and new search experiences. If you haven’t checked out Start11 v2 yet, take a look at everything new here . <p

Start11 v2 is the best way to customize your Start experience on Windows today. With more than 50 new enhancements in the second generation of the app, it’s a significant leap forward in personalization and productivity. One of the new features in this release is the App Canvas. This is the customizable area in the new menu designs (Pro, Launcher, and App) that lets you create a layout that is personalized to your specific

The easiest way to do this is to go to the Start11 v2 page, and click the Get it Now button for the Single SKU of Start11 v2. Once the checkout window opens, in the top left you will see a cart icon - click it, and you can adjust the quantity from there. The license keys that will be generated are not activated until installation, meaning, you can hand out those keys to your winners. <img src="https://cdn.stardock.us/forums/52/67/5267400/ebbbce99-0240-414f-b7e8-8f6f5e9cd8f9.jp

Today we are releasing a new update for Fences 5 that improves stability while squashing bugs. If you're eager to get your hands on the latest version, the update is currently being rolled out and can be manually checked for by accessing the Fences 5 configuration panel. To get the update immediately, navigate to "About" and select "Check for Updates." With this update, we are moving closer to dropping the Release Preview

🚨We have a new beta build out now, please update your current install to the new beta and let us know if you run into any issues. The changelog has been updated above.

[quote who="HellbillyDeluxe" reply="21" id="3910456"] Where can I get the wallpaper in this picture? [/quote] You can find the wallpaper here

[quote who="basj" reply="8" id="3911809"] BTW, I believe Start11 v2 do have 30 days trial, no? Thank you, Basj, Stardock Community Assistant [/quote] It most certainly does - anyone can give it a spin for 30 days.

[quote who="NewRaven" reply="70" id="3911782"] Let's be real here... the intention is to get people to use the subscription. And to some extent... I get that. It's a steady stream of income you can calculate with as a business. ... [/quote] Fair and valid critique. We are increasing the velocity at which we output software, Start11 v2 was our first mid-cycle update for that product and the release cadence of Fences is increasing as well (F3 was 2016, F4 was 2021