Windows 11 24H2-Be very aware this major update plays serious havoc with Stardock Software. I installed 24H2. Fences Not working. Deskscapes appear in a picture frame over the black desktop screen behind it Other programs have error labels as well..I saw this and went back to 23H2. But. it did not end there. upon restoring the system, many programs did not start or open. Fortunately, I had a recent image backup. So I will BLOCK THIS UPDATE-Permanently! Any one else experienced this?

I updated to 24h2 and Start11's start menu choices aren't working. No matter which one I select it stays the windows 11 start menu.

I saw on this forum that EP doesn't play well with Start11. I backed up my EP settings and uninstalled it. And I rebooted. 

I still have the windows 11 start menu. I'm trying to decided whether to go back to 23h2. 

Hello,
Sorry to hear you are having issues. It would be best if you also include the full version number of Stardock software you having issue with. Deskscape version? Fences version? Start11 version? etc. We appreciate all your reports.

Thank you.
Basj,
Stardock Community Assistant.

I started with Start11 2.0.3 (I think) and updated to whatever the latest version is. 

I've uninstalled Start11. I've gone back to StartAllBack and using EP with it. Even though I don't like the Windows 7 style menu it's better than Windows 11 start menu.

BIG ERRORS

Start11 with 24H2 goes on a non stop loop reseting windows explorer.

Everytime i click or dropdown , everything on start 11 goes blank.

Im using too fences 5.84 , tried clean instalation with same failing results.

Only working is rollback the update, so clearly software is absolutely not prepared for this update.

Since MS hasn't published the RTM stable 24H2 Update yet, what you installed was the 24H2 Preview which is buggy and has caused problems on many systems. 

Negative, im not subscribed to any of the beta channels / Developer preview channel.

Still popped up 2 times.

But my question is if you say you have it working ready for it , and theoretically you must have it tested, why is not .

Anyways ill wait to have a working versión of start 11.

Thanks Anyway.

Please also share your Windows full version and OS Build number. Please use Winver.exe to get to those numbers.

Thank you,

Basj,
Stardock Community Assistant

Make sure to update audio and Intel drivers before installing 24H2.

https://www.windowslatest.com/2024/10/02/microsoft-confirms-issues-in-windows-11-24h2-update/

Edition Windows 11 Pro

Version 24H2

Installed on ‎10/‎2/‎2024

OS build 26100.1882

Experience Windows Feature Experience Pack 1000.26100.23.0

For the record I never thought the problem was with Start11...exactly. I figured Windows was stopping Start11 from working and that it might be able to be addressed in a future update. I really don't understand why Windows is so opposed to 3rd party software "fixing" Windows to be what we NEED it to be. The Windows 11 start menu is just awful. I actually use the start menu! Many times a day. I miss my Windows 10 style menu.

I'm still debating going back to 23h2. I have a few days to see if I can stand Windows 24h2 and the Windows 7 style start menu I'm now using. I know 24h2 will be forced on me eventually. 

I just got my system updated to Win11 24H2 (OS Build 26100.1742) but I don't have issue with Start11v2.11 on it. Refer screenshot below. Please try reinstall Start11v2. Reboot immediately after installation is done. Retest and report back.

Thank you,

Basj,
Stardock Community Assistant

I did a short test Fences v5.84 and Deskscapes v11.02 on my Win11 24H2 (OS Build 26100.1742) and both look it working as normal. Need to know your Fences and Deskscapes version please. And screenshow on Deskscapes issue would help us understand the issue better.

Thank you,

Basj,
Stardock Community Assistant

I just wanted to add that I noticed today after upgrading to Windows 11 Pro 24H2 that my start buttons were compressed in size.  I own Object Desktop and have used the suite of programs for many years.  I'm very familiar with the options, so I went through to make sure nothing was wrong.  There wasn't anything in the settings that was wrong on my end.  In this case I am specifically referring to both Start 11 and WindowBlinds.

I want to include screenshots to my post, but unfortunately I am unsure of how to upload an image.  I see where you can attach an image from within the menu, but where it says source I am unable (or unsure) of how to put my screenshots in.   My hopes are to put in a screenshot of how it's supposed to look vs how it's showing up post 24H2 upgrade.

Just FYI, I have tried this across the board regarding multiple WindowBlind themes from multiple creators, and over multiple years.  All of the results are the same; the start buttons are compressed in size.

And since it was asked of others my OS and Build Number is Windows 11 Pro 24H2 OS Build:26100.1882 

Also, please let me know how to actually upload images or attach the files of my screenshots so you can see what I'm talking about.

Thanks.

Use one of these icons to upload image in your forum post here.

Thank you,

Basj,
Stardock Community Assistant

I uninstalled Explorer Patcher. I installed Start11, rebooted and took this screen shot...

No joy.

Something else might be blocking Start11, have you tried updating the drives as mentioned by Doc in reply#10?

Thank you,

Basj,
Stardock Community Assistant

I have the latest drivers. I'm very diligent about that. After every update I check for new drivers and I always back up the current drivers, just incase there's an issue and I need to go back to a previous version.

Thanks for your help.

Just a little fyi. I was using StartAllBack because there's a setting on the start menu screen, "use enhanced classic start menu", that I turned off. With Explorer Patcher I was able to use a Windows 10 style start menu. I've been happy with that.

But that doesn't work either after the 24h2 update. SAB does give me a windows 7 style start menu. I'm just not happy with it. 

Just as a test, please try test it inside Windows Sandbox: https://forums.stardock.com/505872/start11-support-faq#windowssandbox. Try it and report back.

Note: I just updated my Windows 11 24H2 (OS Build 26100.1882) and I still don't see the issue. As a reference, I am running without StartAllBack and ExplorerPatcher, for I don't really think these application compatible with Start11 as all of them change how Explorer/StartMenu/taskbar work.

Thank you,

Basj,
Stardock Community Assistant

Is SAB still on your machine?

I'm not convinced just yet that all Intel drivers (even if assiduously updated) will work seamlessly with 24H2. Not enough time has gone by to get all the public reporting sorted.

I would however simplify as much as possible by eliminating customizing software other than SD's from your machine. SAB/EP might well not have been fixed for 24H2.