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Somewhat Major Bug In Start8

Cannot Name/Rename Groups In Start Menu

November 1, 2012 2:39:51 AM from Stardock ForumsStardock Forums

I just purchased Start8 about an hour ago and first off let me say that I love it! Unfortunately I have just discovered a significant bug.  

I have Start8 setup so that when I click on the Start button I get the Windows 8 style menu (set to large). When I go to the Start Menu and I try to either name or rename a group the Start Menu suddenly closes with no warning. I know it's an issue with Start8 because if I try to name/rename a group in the "classic" Windows 8 Start Menu it works just fine.

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And here is my Start8 configuration in case anyone wants to test it out.

 

 

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Reply #1 November 1, 2012 8:03:40 AM
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Interesting.  I'll try to reproduce.

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Reply #2 November 1, 2012 1:42:13 PM
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Interesting.  I'll try to reproduce.

Were you able to reproduce the bug? Anxiously awaiting....

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Reply #3 November 1, 2012 3:38:59 PM
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There is a workaround for the issue of not being able to name/rename groups. Here is what I do:

1. right-click the Start8 menu and select Configure Start8...

2. in the Configuration dialog click Control

3. change Start button shows Start8 menu to Start button shows the Windows 8 menu

4. click the Start button to open the Windows 8 Start Menu

5. name/rename groups

6. change Start button shows the Windows 8 menu back to Start button shows Start8 menu

7. close the Configuration dialog

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Reply #4 November 1, 2012 4:38:02 PM
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I was able to reproduce and have passed it along to the devs.

You can still rename groups in the default start screen (I use my right Win-key for that).

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Reply #5 November 1, 2012 5:03:29 PM
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With 1.01 it will no longer close before you name and save the group.  It will however close after this as focus has been lost.

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Reply #6 November 1, 2012 6:48:44 PM
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Quoting Neil Banfield,
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With 1.01 it will no longer close before you name and save the group.  It will however close after this as focus has been lost.

Nice! I am glad you fixed it and hopefully I was a little bit helpful.

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