Start8 Group Policy functions for home users

Group Policy templates missing

Hi,


I am currently having an issue with the Group Policy functions of Start8 that the webpage said I would receive when I purchased Start8 from the "Consumer" downloads page.  In the 5th screenshot, it said that I would receive Group Policy support if I purchased just Start8 and not the ObjectDesktop bundle (which isn't bad by any means, but I didn't have the money for it at the time).


Now, after I installed Start8, I cannot locate where the Group Policy templates for Start8.  Is there a specific location for these templates that I have to look in?  Did I install something incorrectly?  Is there an application package I have to install in order for them to show?


Here are screenshots of where I found the page and where it said I would receive the support:


1: http://i47.tinypic.com/9rofly.png

2: http://i46.tinypic.com/ogjpuh.png

3: http://i49.tinypic.com/2efick0.png

4: http://i48.tinypic.com/3590gnl.png

5: http://i45.tinypic.com/282qjc9.png

6: http://i48.tinypic.com/2a0htlw.png

7: http://i47.tinypic.com/svrnuv.png

 

By the way, LOVE the Start8 program a lot.  It is the perfect add-on that resembles the Windows 7-style start menu I have been looking for at least 3 months.  Only Start8 comes the closest for your start menu to behave and act like a Windows 7 start menu.  Classic Shell doesn't have the ability to search within the start menu's small window.  This was the issue I was looking to fix because I like to have search items pop up where my start menu shortcuts are placed.  I missed it a lot after upgrading to 8.  Thanks to you, I have it back :).

 

Now, if we could have Group Policy support for it...

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Reply #1 Top

The group policy support is via an admx file and if you contact [email protected] they should be able to provide it.

We had assumed anyone using that would be a company and so would most likely have purchased via corporale sales, but we are ok with anyone having the file and I will see about getting it either added to the installer, or placed on the website as well.

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Reply #2 Top

Quoting Neil, reply 1
The group policy support is via an admx file and if you contact [email protected] they should be able to provide it.

We had assumed anyone using that would be a company and so would most likely have purchased via corporale sales, but we are ok with anyone having the file and I will see about getting it either added to the installer, or placed on the website as well.
End of Neil's quote

 

Alright, sounds great.  Thank you for the fast reply.

Mind if I ask what release would it be included in for the installer? Or there is no set date yet...

 

Another question: I submitted a support ticket 3 days ago, and I haven't received a reply back.  How long does it typical take for a ticket to be responded too?  Just curious because I am new to Stardock and their fantastic products.

Reply #3 Top

Hello,

You should have gotten a reply on Oct 29th.  Support responds within two days but the current releases caused volume and wait times to go up a bit.