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January 31, 2025 6:43 PM from

I don't know if this is a Stardock issue. Since I upgraded to Stardock v2.5.1.3, Windows Explorer uses up to 75% CPU and the screen shakes from side to side. If I use the Task Manager and restart Windows Explorer, it's OK for a while but it starts doing this again after a while. I did configure the task bar, in Stardock, to be vertical on the left side. I do not have any recent Windows updates.

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Reply #1 January 31, 2025 7:06 PM from

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What other software do you run in the computer?

Especially anything that adds extra bars or alters how windows maximize.

Is this new in 2.5.1.3 or were you not using a vertical taskbar before?

We have a beta 2.5.2 which may help too.

Reply #2 January 31, 2025 8:20 PM from

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I always had the task bar vertical on the left on Windows 10. Now I'm on Windows 11 and it does no t allow you move the task bar, so I configured Start11 to move it. I didn't experience this issue until I moved it to the vertical left, it was on the bottom before. How do I get 2.5.2 beta?

Reply #3 January 31, 2025 8:23 PM from

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I didn't have any problem when the task bar was on the bottom.

Reply #4 January 31, 2025 9:02 PM from

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Please try, uninstall Start11, reboot immediately (important), download latest version (Start11v2.52 Beta) available in your account product download page: https://store.stardock.com/myaccount/products . Install it, reboot immediately again. Retest it and report back.

Thank you,

Basj,
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Reply #5 January 31, 2025 9:54 PM from

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I did what you responded, it installed v2.5.2.0. I'll let you know tomorrow. Thank You

Reply #6 January 31, 2025 10:00 PM from

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BTW, I did not check Remove Settings when I uninstalled it.

Reply #7 February 1, 2025 8:30 AM from

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Looks like v2.5.2.0 fixed this issue. It's been running for 8 hours with no problems. I understand Microsoft is taking heat for not being able to move the task bar. Eventually I believe they will fix this. Thank You

Reply #8 February 1, 2025 9:33 AM from

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I guess I spoke too soon, it just id it again. I don't know why it took so long to fail.

Reply #9 February 1, 2025 9:54 AM from

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Try Cleanboot and see if there is something else is causing it. https://forums.stardock.com/505872/start11-support-faq#cleanboot. Do note that cleanboot steps need to be follow with some care.

Thank you,

Basj,
Stardock Community Assistant

Reply #10 February 1, 2025 10:39 AM from

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This only happens when the task bar is verticle on the left, not when the task bar is on the bottom.

Reply #11 February 1, 2025 11:34 AM from

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Do you have any software which might add bars or docks to the screen or alter the taskbar?

Also how many monitors do you have?

Reply #12 February 1, 2025 2:20 PM from

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No, no such software installed. This is a laptop.

Reply #13 February 1, 2025 7:58 PM from

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If you have Windows Pro, please do a test in Windows Sandbox and see if the issue also appear while in there. https://forums.stardock.com/505872/start11-support-faq#windowssandbox.

Thank you,

Basj,
Stardock Community Assistant

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