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Start11 v2 contains functionality that allows you to assign a default configuration file and then lets you assign device-specific configuration files too. This feature is useful for scenarios where you have a specific set of devices that need a customized menu.
In the same registry location:
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AllowLocalImportPath |
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This feature is useful for scenarios where you have a specific set of devices that need a customized menu.The key for this is SettingsImportPath which takes a full path to a settings backup saved from S11. This is stored here: As was done for
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HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\WOW6432Node\Stardock\Start8\Start8.ini\Start8 |
So too much SettingsImportPath be set for
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HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Stardock\Start8\Start8.ini\Start8 |
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Thus with this configuration:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\WOW6432Node\Stardock\Start8\Start8.ini\Start8If AllowLocalImportPath is in the same place with a value of 1 then it will try to read the key
from AllowLocalImportPath = 1
SettingsImportPath = [someLocationPath]
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Stardock\Start8\Start8.ini\Start8 first
SettingsImportPath = [someLocationPath]
It will load the latter, bypassing the HKLM SettingsImportPath
Lock Menu Configurations
For scenarios where you not only want to deploy a standard configuration but also want to lock the menu from manipulation, Start11 v2 has options to lock the Start menu from being altered by the end user.
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After completing these steps, the endpoints will load the configuration file that was created along with the desired controls for locking and unlocking.
Loading a Configuration Only Once
There could be situations where you would like to deploy a configuration just once, allowing the user to change it as they see fit, and never loading the deployed configuration again.
In those cases, and at this time, it is best to deploy the loadout and use a ‘RunOnce’ registry entry to call a script to delete the
SettingsImportPath
From either registry location that you utilized
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HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\WOW6432Node\Stardock\Start8\Start8.ini\Start8 |
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HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Stardock\Start8\Start8.ini\Start8 |
Support
If you run into any scenarios where the configuration is not applying correctly, please reach out to support for additional assistance.
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