Start11: Can search include the exe name?

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I recently upgraded to Windows 11 and naturally HAD to install Start11 to fix the terribleness that is the Windows 11 Start Menu (if you can even call it that).  One thing I was very used to doing on Windows 10 (and 7) was being able to search by the exe name.  For example, to open SQL Server Management Studio, I would just type "ssms" or for Visual Studio Code, I would type "vscode".  Is there a way to enable that functionality in Start11?

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Reply #1 from Stardock Forums Top

Hello,
Sorry to hear you are having issues. You can still use Windows 11 search by disabling Start11 search. (Start11 config->Search-> Use Start11 search in the Start11 start menu->Turn off)

Thank you.
Basj,
Stardock Community Assistant.

Reply #2 from Stardock Forums Top

Unfortunately that does not solve the issue.  Windows 11 search is limiting in many other ways.  I was just hoping there was a way to have start11 search also include searching by the shortcuts exe name in its search also. 

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Reply #3 from Stardock Forums Top

Hello,
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.

Basj,
Stardock Community Assistant

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Reply #4 from Stardock Forums Top

While you may need to alter some of what you used to type, Start11 is smart enough to present abreviated searches

Sean Drohan
Stardock Product Lifecycle Manager

Reply #5 from Stardock Forums Top

There are some changes in upcoming builds to improve this.