start11 will not install on windows 11

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i just downloaded Start11 onto my Windows 11 OS, running under Parallels Version 19.2.0 (54827) -- latest version.

After install, I rebooted Windows 11, but Start11 did not run. It does not show up in the "Control Panel", "Programs and Features", nor in "Apps". I get an error message from Windows 11 saying Start 11 will not run and to go to the publisher on download the latest version.

I have been running Start in a variety of versions for over 15 years. I can't find any link to ask what is going on with Start11 running on a virtual machine. I had Start10 running under Parallels and it worked just fine.

Anyone have an answer?

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Reply #1 from Stardock Forums Top

I left off my post that I am running MacOS Sonoma 14.2.1 (23C71), the latest version on a MacBook Pro M1 Max.

Reply #2 from Stardock Forums Top

Start 11 (and all Stardock apps) currently do not support CPUs based on ARM architecture.

Start11 - Customize the Start Menu and Taskbar in Windows 10/11.
Reply #3 from Stardock Forums Top

Your previous start10 would have been on an intel Mac rather than M1/2/3

Reply #4 from Stardock Forums Top

Thanks guys for the quick response. You would think Stardock would mention that in their page BEFORE yoy order it.