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I've been using Fences 3 for years, and it still works fine for me. Thank you. But recently have a new laptop with Windows 11. Whenever I put an icon/folder/file outside of a Fence, it flips to the corner of one of my 3 monitors instead of being placed right where I want it. This never happened. When restarting the computer, the icons are not yet in fences and are in various locations on the desktop...then, when Fences starts up, those icons fly to the corners of the monitors. I've played with the Windows view commands (the grid and align options)...doesn't help. 

Thanks for anyone's input. 

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Reply #1 from Stardock Forums Top

Hello,
Sorry to hear you are having issues. But, do know that Fences 3 not fully compatible with Windows 11. Please upgrade to Fences 6 for better layout management engine. 

Thank you,
Basj,
Stardock Community Assistant.

Reply #2 from Stardock Forums Top

Well, I'm reluctant to subscribe to F6 when I would have to renew every year. Are Fences 4 or 5 better with Windows 11 AND available as a one-time charge? Hope you understand.

Thanks again. Really like the program. Been using it, starting with Fences 1, for over 10 years.

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Reply #3 from Stardock Forums Top

You could get Fences 6 on permanent license if you wish. Fences 6 better that 5 which is better than 4, but, Fences 5 no longer available for sale. Please consider Fences 6. Here is where you click to get the permanent license.

Thank you,

Basj,
Stardock Community Assistant

Reply #4 from Stardock Forums Top

Nice! I can do that!

However: what if that doesn't solve my "icons jump to the corners" problem?  (Another problem I have is that to switch from 3 monitors to 1, then back to 3...I always have to reboot to get back to 3 monitors for Fences to recognize that snapshot.)

Reply #5 from Stardock Forums Top

You can always do the Fences 6 30days free trial and see if your issue appear while using it.

Thank you,

Basj,
Stardock Community Assistant