<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss xmlns:xsd="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" version="2.0"><channel><title>Stardock Forums » RSS Feed » WindowFX Posts</title><link>https://feeds.feedburner.com/Stardock/Stardock_com/forum/191</link><copyright>© 2006 - 2026 Stardock Corporation. All rights reserved.</copyright><description>Recent Posts In WindowFX</description><language>en-us</language><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 7:57:43 AM -0400</pubDate><lastBuildDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 7:57:43 AM -0400</lastBuildDate><docs>http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/rss/rss.html</docs><generator>Stardock Rss Generator v1.0</generator><managingEditor>info@stardock.com</managingEditor><webMaster>kwilas@stardock.com</webMaster><item><author>helios.kc</author><comments>https://forums.stardock.com/541354</comments><description><![CDATA[Currently loving one of the older stardock software which is WindowFX. I like having the control over the effects of minimizing and opening applications. I do have one gripe, that is, and I have wondered why this wasn't implemented in the first place.  I commonly use the Win+M and Win+D shortcut to minimize all windows and show the desktop, but for some reason the WindowFX settings for minimizing these windows don't apply to this function. It ends up just minimizing all windows with the defaul...]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">https://forums.stardock.com/541354</guid><link>https://forums.stardock.com/541354</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 9:11:05 PM -0400</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2026-04-19T21:11:05-04:00</pubDateParsed><title>FX Request -- Win+M (minimize all windows) and show desktop (Win+D) applies WindowsFX effects</title></item><item><author>Trisheye</author><comments>https://forums.stardock.com/536593</comments><description><![CDATA[Hi there, I'm on Windows 11 and using WindowFX 6. I have HDR enabled on both of my monitors. When using WindowFX and dragging a program window, my window turns really washed out and bright. When disabling HDR, the problem is gone. Can WindowFX please be updated to support HDR?  Thanks!   Moved to WindowFX area       cluster rush    ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">https://forums.stardock.com/536593</guid><link>https://forums.stardock.com/536593</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 7:58:46 PM -0500</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2026-01-30T19:58:46-05:00</pubDateParsed><title>Can WindowFX please be updated to support HDR?</title></item><item><author>Kryxzort</author><comments>https://forums.stardock.com/540226</comments><description><![CDATA[its not working and says dwm appears to be not enabled, but it is enabled, no effects are working no nothing I have Windows 11 24H2   ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">https://forums.stardock.com/540226</guid><link>https://forums.stardock.com/540226</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Jan 2026 7:16:38 AM -0500</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2026-01-11T07:16:38-05:00</pubDateParsed><title>not working due to DWM not being enabled, except, it is enabled.</title></item><item><author>Wings2013</author><comments>https://forums.stardock.com/540367</comments><description><![CDATA[says to uninstrall but i did and reboot now its all    up  ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">https://forums.stardock.com/540367</guid><link>https://forums.stardock.com/540367</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 9:53:57 AM -0500</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2026-01-06T09:53:57-05:00</pubDateParsed><title>stopped working</title></item><item><author>bfaber</author><comments>https://forums.stardock.com/538985</comments><description><![CDATA[Just verifying I shouldn't expect WindowFX to work on arm64?&nbsp; (Windows Surface Laptop 7).&nbsp; 'Some apps do.. others don't.&nbsp; Just thought I'd ask.&nbsp; (Was looking for the feature to dim non-active windows).  I don't see any warnings per say.. just doesn't work.  Thanks!  ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">https://forums.stardock.com/538985</guid><link>https://forums.stardock.com/538985</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Oct 2025 11:28:13 AM -0400</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2025-10-07T12:28:13</pubDateParsed><title>arm64 no go?</title></item><item><author>alikhodrali</author><comments>https://forums.stardock.com/534828</comments><description><![CDATA[Hi there, I'm on Windows 11 and using WindowFX 6. I have HDR enabled on both of my monitors. When using WindowFX and dragging a program window, my window turns really washed out and bright. When disabling HDR, the problem is gone. Can WindowFX please be updated to support HDR?  Thanks!  ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">https://forums.stardock.com/534828</guid><link>https://forums.stardock.com/534828</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Sep 2025 3:57:41 AM -0400</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2025-09-22T03:57:41-04:00</pubDateParsed><title>HDR Issue with WindowFX 6 on Windows 11.</title></item><item><author>erroltturner7</author><comments>https://forums.stardock.com/538713</comments><description><![CDATA[Ever since my last windows 11 Pro Update my&nbsp;   WindowFX 6 is not working no matter what I do, i&nbsp; deleted all folder and files then reinstall and its keep crashing explorer, so in add to remove it total. I spent so much funds with your company for your software. now im having so much problems.&nbsp;  &nbsp;  Are there anything I can do or I should just stop trying to install it just to see if will work??&nbsp; Edition Windows 11 Pro  Version 24H2  Installed on &lrm;11/&lrm;9/&lrm;...]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">https://forums.stardock.com/538713</guid><link>https://forums.stardock.com/538713</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Sep 2025 12:30:51 PM -0400</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2025-09-20T09:30:51</pubDateParsed><title>WindowFX 6</title></item><item><author>Linwood</author><comments>https://forums.stardock.com/535546</comments><description><![CDATA[WindowsFX animation does not work on the start menu for Windows 11 24H2. It appears up/down despite the animation settings I applied. This use to work, but I notice it is no longer working. No issues Windows, Menus.  ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">https://forums.stardock.com/535546</guid><link>https://forums.stardock.com/535546</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2025 5:57:29 PM -0400</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2025-04-25T17:57:29-04:00</pubDateParsed><title>Animation does not work on the start menu for WindowFX v6.13</title></item><item><author>HaosRo</author><comments>https://forums.stardock.com/530658</comments><description><![CDATA[Hi  I use Start 11v2+WindowFX  In WindowFX "Start Menu" animation not work !  windows 11 pro  ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">https://forums.stardock.com/530658</guid><link>https://forums.stardock.com/530658</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Nov 2024 9:52:51 AM -0500</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2024-11-14T09:52:51-05:00</pubDateParsed><title>Start Menu</title></item><item><author>AzJazz1</author><comments>https://forums.stardock.com/530892</comments><description><![CDATA[Hi - I'm a long-time subscriber and fan of Object Desktop / Start 11 / WindowFX  I have an HDR display, and WindowFX v6.13 does not appear to properly support HDR. When I enable "Wobbly Windows" in WindowFX and move a window around on my desktop, the window content gets washed out with exaggerated contrast levels.  HDR displays for computers are very common these days. Is Stardock working on a WindowFX update to properly support HDR displays?  Thanks a ton for great desktop products!  ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">https://forums.stardock.com/530892</guid><link>https://forums.stardock.com/530892</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Sep 2024 2:26:34 PM -0400</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2024-09-26T14:26:34-04:00</pubDateParsed><title>HDR Support for WindowFX</title></item><item><author>sdRohan</author><comments>https://forums.stardock.com/515124</comments><description><![CDATA[With the  WindowFX 6.13&nbsp; release, we are creating this thread so that users can report any observed issues.&nbsp;&nbsp;   Obtaining WindowFX 6.13   Object Desktop members can get the release from within&nbsp; Object Desktop Manager &nbsp;  Individual purchases (as well as Object Desktop Members) can also be obtained from your account page:&nbsp; https://store.stardock.com/myaccount/products   For guest check-out purchase (no account), from this link:&nbsp; http://www.stardock.com/su...]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">https://forums.stardock.com/515124</guid><link>https://forums.stardock.com/515124</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2024 8:47:41 AM -0400</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2024-09-24T08:47:41-04:00</pubDateParsed><title>WindowFX 6.13 Release Issue Report Thread</title></item><item><author>julianbaamonde</author><comments>https://forums.stardock.com/530479</comments><description><![CDATA[Hi! I want to enable/disbale the WinwowFX "Inactive Windows" option using a shortcut.&nbsp;  Is this possible? Is there a manual with all the shortcuts of WindowFX somewhere?  Thank you very much! Juli&aacute;n  ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">https://forums.stardock.com/530479</guid><link>https://forums.stardock.com/530479</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Sep 2024 8:29:46 AM -0400</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2024-09-09T08:29:46-04:00</pubDateParsed><title>WindowFX</title></item><item><author>stardock1389</author><comments>https://forums.stardock.com/530194</comments><description><![CDATA[I wonder whether anybody would have this problem as well:  I am using the WindowFX feature to dim inactive windows. When starting Windows (W11), WindofFX starts, but the effect is sometimes not applied. Disabling and enabling the specific feature activates the effect after some attempts.  Anybody else? Any workarounds? Has this ever been addressed?  ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">https://forums.stardock.com/530194</guid><link>https://forums.stardock.com/530194</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Aug 2024 2:17:57 AM -0400</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2024-08-30T02:17:57-04:00</pubDateParsed><title>Inactive windows sometimes not working on startup</title></item><item><author>kyoushoku</author><comments>https://forums.stardock.com/499089</comments><description><![CDATA[I just installed WindowFX 6 and it doesn't do anything. In the configuration window I am giving a message that disappears when my mouse hovers over it as well.  All other tabs have a similar issue. For example the second tab, "Animations," includes a picklist and some buttons but once I hover over them with my mouse they disappear. Is this a known issue or due to a known conflict by chance?  The program creates no visual effects whatsoever, even the tray icon is not visible.&nbsp;  ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">https://forums.stardock.com/499089</guid><link>https://forums.stardock.com/499089</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Aug 2023 2:55:07 PM -0400</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2023-08-11T14:55:07-04:00</pubDateParsed><title>WindowFX Not working</title></item><item><author>dobiesj</author><comments>https://forums.stardock.com/521780</comments><description><![CDATA[I was having a problem with Ubisoft Connect launcher and WindowFX. The program would run fine but the window would disappear if it was moved. The fix was to exclude all the .exe files in the parent Ubisoft Connect directory from WindowFX (Animations-&gt;Exclusions setting). After that the Ubisoft Connect launcher window no longer disappears when moved. Program exclusions are mentioned in the WindowFX support FAQ but one might not be aware of the conflict or how to resolve it.  ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">https://forums.stardock.com/521780</guid><link>https://forums.stardock.com/521780</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Jul 2023 8:41:50 PM -0400</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2023-07-29T20:41:50-04:00</pubDateParsed><title>WindowFX and Ubisoft Connect launcher fix</title></item><item><author>Spyrofunk</author><comments>https://forums.stardock.com/516761</comments><description><![CDATA[Windows's 11 UI becomes laggy if WindowFX 6:12 is enabled. I can notice that everywhere but is more noticeable on how slow and sluggish tray icons highlight while hovering across them relatively fast.  It started to get increasingly severe since 6 months I believe. But Probably WindowFX needs an update since quite some time.  Is WindowsFX dead or you guys are still maintaining it?  &nbsp;  Thank you    ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">https://forums.stardock.com/516761</guid><link>https://forums.stardock.com/516761</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Apr 2023 7:19:28 PM -0400</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2023-04-20T19:19:28-04:00</pubDateParsed><title>WindowFX not behaving on Win11 anymore.</title></item><item><author>H3D_Viz</author><comments>https://forums.stardock.com/518237</comments><description><![CDATA[ Hey Developers!!     I like to know is it ok to develop custom scripts to windowFX. and also i need to know is there proper guidance to do it. im not very strong developer but i can figure out so far these scripts. and im very like to tweak and test scripts.  and sorry for bad English (im not native english)  Let me know.  Thank you!!   EDIT:   Found a guide and it well explained how to do it!!  Link to guide:  https://www.scritub.com/limba/engleza/software/WindowFX-Animation-S...]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">https://forums.stardock.com/518237</guid><link>https://forums.stardock.com/518237</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Apr 2023 11:50:47 AM -0400</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2023-04-15T12:50:47</pubDateParsed><title>Is it ok to make custom animation scripts to windowsFX?</title></item><item><author>Soasi</author><comments>https://forums.stardock.com/517832</comments><description><![CDATA[I'm working with a new install of Windows10 22H2.  Working with discord I've had an issue crop up with audio files uploaded to discord. Either it won't play, or selecting further along it does play, and moving the mouse off the track it stops playing. Hovering over the position indicator without pressing any mouse buttons auto adjusts the time of the position indicator. Pretty much making audio in discord useless.  One fix I found was to run discord as admin. However this prevents dragging a...]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">https://forums.stardock.com/517832</guid><link>https://forums.stardock.com/517832</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Mar 2023 8:25:03 AM -0400</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2023-03-26T08:25:03-04:00</pubDateParsed><title>Discord Conflict with Audio Files</title></item><item><author>cleanairone</author><comments>https://forums.stardock.com/516410</comments><description><![CDATA[I am Currently Using WindowsFx Vers 11.9 , ( windowsfx-11.2.22.04.5-win10-theme-cinnamon-wxd-11.9 0.  And Noticed they have Released an Upgrade to Version 12.0.  But that Vers is&nbsp;windowsfx-11.2.22.04.6-win11-theme-plasma-wxd-12.0 , which is for Windows 11 Based Versions.  Does anyone know When they will Release an Upgrade to vers 12.0 for windows 10 based systems.  I have received an email from&nbsp; RAFAEL RACHID  &nbsp; Confirming that the version for windows 10 based systems will...]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">https://forums.stardock.com/516410</guid><link>https://forums.stardock.com/516410</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Jan 2023 9:03:23 AM -0500</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2023-01-11T09:03:23-05:00</pubDateParsed><title>Vers 12.0 for windows 10</title></item><item><author>sdRohan</author><comments>https://forums.stardock.com/504811</comments><description><![CDATA[With the  Window FX 6.12&nbsp; release today, we are creating this thread so that users can report any observed issues.&nbsp;&nbsp;   Obtaining 6.12:   Individual purchases can be obtained from your account page:   https://store.stardock.com/myaccount/products    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 .&nbsp; Videos can be ...]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">https://forums.stardock.com/504811</guid><link>https://forums.stardock.com/504811</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2022 1:16:01 PM -0400</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2022-10-26T13:16:01-04:00</pubDateParsed><title>WindowFX 6.12 Release Issue Report Thread</title></item><item><author>sdRohan</author><comments>https://forums.stardock.com/505545</comments><description><![CDATA[With the  WindowFX 6.13&nbsp; beta release today, we are creating this thread so that users can report any observed issues.&nbsp;&nbsp;   Obtaining the beta:   Individual purchases (as well as Object Desktop Members) can also be obtained from your account page:   https://store.stardock.com/myaccount/products    Reporting an issue:   Please include the following for anything found:    Exact Windows version \ build (winver.exe)  Detailed steps to recreate the issue seen   Screenshots a...]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">https://forums.stardock.com/505545</guid><link>https://forums.stardock.com/505545</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2022 1:14:35 PM -0400</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2022-10-26T13:14:35-04:00</pubDateParsed><title>WindowFX 6.13 Beta Issue Thread</title></item><item><author>aliou1600</author><comments>https://forums.stardock.com/514622</comments><description><![CDATA[Please, Dear Stardock, continue the development and update the WindowsFX, one of your best and one the most underratted of your programs. there is much to be done, full compatibility with windows 11 22h2, fixes for various apps etc....  ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">https://forums.stardock.com/514622</guid><link>https://forums.stardock.com/514622</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Sep 2022 7:17:02 PM -0400</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2022-09-27T19:17:02-04:00</pubDateParsed><title>PLEASE GIVE WINDOWSFX SOME LOVE</title></item><item><author>SimplexDesigns</author><comments>https://forums.stardock.com/513790</comments><description><![CDATA[Start 11 1.25 does not have working start menu animations when using WindowFX 6.12 on windows 10 21H2 19044.2865. It only uses the default slide up/down animations. Turning off animations in start 11 does not fix it.  &nbsp;  Request:    Better support for higher refresh rate monitors. I have a 144hz monitor, all the animations are super choppy and not smooth. The only animation that is smooth is the WindowFX style wobbly windows under movement, but even that is partially broken. You barel...]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">https://forums.stardock.com/513790</guid><link>https://forums.stardock.com/513790</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Sep 2022 2:29:59 PM -0400</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2022-09-04T14:29:59-04:00</pubDateParsed><title>Start11 Animations + Other requrest</title></item><item><author>Crivens</author><comments>https://forums.stardock.com/513657</comments><description><![CDATA[I&rsquo;m using WindowFX on a secondary device that I use as an info wall (news, music etc). Nicely I use the option to make all inactive windows semi transparent so the wallpaper can be seen through. I also use Multiplicity to move from the secondary to the primary device.  This is all great. However when I select a window on the secondary device, say to choose a music track, then the window becomes non-transparent. Again that&rsquo;s great, but to get all semi transparent then I have to do s...]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">https://forums.stardock.com/513657</guid><link>https://forums.stardock.com/513657</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Jul 2022 3:10:04 AM -0400</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2022-07-27T03:10:04-04:00</pubDateParsed><title>Inactive windows</title></item><item><author>RedneckDude</author><comments>https://forums.stardock.com/509760</comments><description><![CDATA[WindowFX has asked me for a key 3 times today.&nbsp; &nbsp;Grrrrrr....  ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">https://forums.stardock.com/509760</guid><link>https://forums.stardock.com/509760</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Feb 2022 8:51:45 AM -0500</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2022-02-10T08:51:45-05:00</pubDateParsed><title>License Key</title></item></channel></rss>