Start11 v1 Beta (1.6) Feedback Thread

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With the Start11 v1 Beta (1.6) release today, we are creating this thread so that users can report any observed issues.  

Obtaining Object Desktop Insider Builds

Object Desktop Manager

Object Desktop members can get beta and Insider builds from within Object Desktop Manager with 'Enable Object Desktop Insider builds' enabled:

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Stardock Download Page

Or via their download page in the ‘Object Desktop Insider’ section

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Obtaining Beta Releases

Stardock.com

If a beta was released, Object Desktop Members would see it in the ‘Object Desktop’ section.

Individual purchases would see it on their registration of the product under their download page.

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Steam

  • Right-click the Product in Steam

  • Properties

  • Betas

  • Select the beta branch at the top right (there is no password)

Example

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Reporting an issue

Please include the following for anything found:

  • Exact Windows version \ build (winver.exe)

  • Detailed steps to recreate the issue seen

  • Screenshots and videos are very helpful.  Videos can be uploaded to a cloud drive service (GoogleDrive, DropBox, OneDrive, YouTube), with a shared link included in your post.  Images can be copied and pasted directly into a post.

  • If there are specific apps that the app does not work (well) with, please note what apps and their exact versions.  If any app is not common, a link to a trial version would be appreciated.

Thank you for your interest and any time you put into making Start11 v1 a better product.

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Reply #1 from Stardock Forums Top

Start11 v1.6 (Beta) Changelog

Date

09/03/2026

Version

  • UI: 1.6

  • Start11Config.exe: 1.6.0.0

Changes

  1. Fixes issue (introduced in version 1.56) with painting a taskbar on screen at the top after screen res and display count changes

  1. Some tweaks for 26H2 to better handle new OS taskbar positioned at the top/left/right options where possible.  These will be functional with the following limitations:

    • In enhanced taskbar mode it will force bottom and you should use Start11 settings as usual to control it

    • In non-enhanced mode taskbar it will support top, left and right taskbar modes too but no custom start button for left/right positions

    • Small mode is only supported by non-enhanced mode taskbar, use Start11 size settings for enhanced taskbar

Reply #2 from Stardock Forums Top

Known issues

While we appreciate all feedback, please remember that we offer no official support for beta \ preview \ developer channel versions of Windows. If you report issues while in any of those early release channels, you should not expect them to be addressed unless it still exists in a retail version of Windows.

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Reply #3 from Stardock Forums Top

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