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ObjectDock is not starting at startup, most times.

July 24, 2025 12:41:25 PM from Stardock ForumsStardock Forums

 When I click on the Objectdock bar and click "QUIT" then after I restart the pc, Objectdock opens correctly.  When I don't Click "QUIT" on Objectdock and just restart the Win11 then seems like the fast shutdown makes the startup of Objectdock pop up an error message that it was not saved correctly. Objectdock comes on correctly after I click ok on the error message.   Don't know what to do Doc. My thought I was wondering if there was a way to slow down the restart progress that Objectdock might need to shut down slowly to open correctly after startup. 
 I changed some setting's in the registry but that even failed so I set the registry back to original. Unchecked, "Load at startup" in Objectdock settings and deleted the Objectdock shortcut in the startup folder as told to do and that failed. 
The Win 11 pro and super fast and would be perfect if I could only make this flaw history. Maybe Objectdock is not ready for Win11 but there should be some kind of work around.

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Reply #1 July 24, 2025 7:48:41 PM
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Hello,
Sorry to hear you are having issues. Need to know more on your system.

  1. Windows 10 or 11? Also need its full version and OS Build number. Use Winver.exe.
  2. ObjectDock version install in the system.

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Basj,
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Reply #2 July 24, 2025 9:53:58 PM
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 Hi Basj,

  My version is Win 11 pro  64bit   Version 24H2 (OS Build 26100. 4652)  Objectdock 3

Thanks From Gemmee.

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Reply #3 July 24, 2025 10:39:58 PM
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First, please try purge and reinstall steps as mention here : [Link]. Just make sure to redownload the latest version from your account page. Reboot after the purge. Reinstall and reboot again after the installation. Retest and report back here.

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Reply #4 July 24, 2025 11:33:28 PM
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 Should I restart now after receiving this message?

Is it ready to restart?

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Reply #5 July 25, 2025 2:30:44 AM
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When you see that, just follow the instruction, press any key to continue... and wait until a popup Windows come up asking you to restart Windows.

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Reply #6 July 25, 2025 8:28:29 AM
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Sorry Doc,
The same error still presents itself at start-up. I had a back-up to bring back all 15 Tabs and 150 short-cuts but all came back without the need of the back-up. That was nice. Any thoughts Doc?

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Reply #7 July 25, 2025 9:17:03 AM
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Hey Gemmee,

Just wanted to say hello. We miss you in WinCustomise. Your creations are still being downloaded often. Please consider taking a little time to create more fine art. 

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Reply #8 July 25, 2025 9:45:36 AM
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Just to confirm, the issue only appear when you turn on Fast shutdown? And, not, if you turn it off?

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Reply #9 July 25, 2025 10:14:17 AM
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 I never turned on fast shutdown that I never knew one could. When I choose QUIT on Objectdock it takes a few seconds to shutdown because as you know it's saving. When I shutdown then this time to save doesn't have the time as it needs to save. Then at start-up the error returns. I went to the registry to slow the shutdown time but it seemed never to slow it up. Do you know other ways to slow the shutdown time to slower?

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Reply #10 July 25, 2025 10:37:59 AM
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Your error dialog shows:

Are you by any chance using any 32bit docklets from WinCustomise?

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Reply #11 July 25, 2025 11:20:41 AM
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I'm not using Docklets. In the future if I do use a Docklet, sounds like I might need to change somehow to 64bit but I see not how.

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Reply #12 July 25, 2025 11:56:55 AM
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Perhaps your saved setting was corrupted. Just to confirm. Open up OD Troubleshooting Window.

  1. Open ObjectDock setting and Backup all that folder content. Save it elsewhere.
  2. Click the Reset ObjectDock's general program settings.
  3. Click on the Reset the contents of my docks.
  4. Restart your system and see if the issue still appear.
  5. If it is not, copy back those saved backup files into that same folder.
  6. Restart your system and check if the issue reappear.
  7. Report back.

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Reply #13 July 25, 2025 12:35:56 PM
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 Sorry, I already did that to no avail. I have set settings again in the registry to slow shutdown by 20 seconds. I'll restart to see if this works.

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Reply #14 July 25, 2025 12:46:14 PM
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 I restarted and the error message never came back. I set it for 20 seconds and now will try out a 10 second change in the registry. Thanks for trying. Been a fan for Stardock and will continue to be. Take care.  From Gemmee.

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Reply #15 July 25, 2025 8:59:36 PM
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That is strange, I never need to have such issue and as far as I can remember I never read similar issue as yours ever reported. 

I have forwarded your problem to Stardock Support Team for their assistance. Please keep an eye on this thread for any updates. We appreciate your feedback and patience.

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Reply #16 July 26, 2025 8:28:49 PM
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Pelaird! Good to hear from you. Never forget you and the way you loved my circle with a stickman on top running that it not fall.  You're very creative and very kind. Thank you for being here that makes great customization even greater.  Gemmee

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