briangw Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 Seems to be working fine here, maybe try again? This might be on my end. I'll try from home Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/941410-early-feedback-on-start-menu-extender/page/2/#findComment-593757396 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aethec Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 Doesn't work on my system :( Win7 x64 (it's an English version with a French language pack)...I tried restarting explorer.exe (via the ctrl+shift+right click on Start Menu method), but nothing happens when I write 1+1 in my Start Menu. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/941410-early-feedback-on-start-menu-extender/page/2/#findComment-593757772 Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_architect Posted March 5, 2011 Author Share Posted March 5, 2011 Doesn't work on my system :( Win7 x64 (it's an English version with a French language pack)...I tried restarting explorer.exe (via the ctrl+shift+right click on Start Menu method), but nothing happens when I write 1+1 in my Start Menu. I have heard from others who have other language packs installed and are having issues, I'll investigate when I have the chance. Also, when working correctly, there should be no need to restart explorer. darkfanar 1 Share Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/941410-early-feedback-on-start-menu-extender/page/2/#findComment-593759482 Share on other sites More sharing options...
evacchi Posted March 13, 2011 Share Posted March 13, 2011 I have heard from others who have other language packs installed and are having issues, I'll investigate when I have the chance. Also, when working correctly, there should be no need to restart explorer. I have issues too, win7 x64, english language, with italian locale. Screeny of the error Full text If I click continue, this is what I get ; also my taskbar is usually docked to the right side of the screen... are you paining an overlay at a fixed offset? :blink: btw, it's a great idea, I've been searching for something like this for ages now (I don't want launchy or anything like that, I have already a perfectly fine tool in the start menu) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/941410-early-feedback-on-start-menu-extender/page/2/#findComment-593784732 Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_architect Posted March 14, 2011 Author Share Posted March 14, 2011 also my taskbar is usually docked to the right side of the screen... are you paining an overlay at a fixed offset? :blink: In this version, it takes it's location based on the assumption that the task bar is down the bottom of the screen. This is already fixed in subsequent builds. I'm glad you like the idea, I'm slowly making progress in my spare time. Thanks for the error info, also. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/941410-early-feedback-on-start-menu-extender/page/2/#findComment-593785802 Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew_ Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 Any more progress on this app? Pinging again to open the source so I can contribute :) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/941410-early-feedback-on-start-menu-extender/page/2/#findComment-593858688 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdsams Veteran Posted April 5, 2011 Veteran Share Posted April 5, 2011 this is areally cool project, dont let it die! Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/941410-early-feedback-on-start-menu-extender/page/2/#findComment-593858710 Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew_ Posted May 10, 2011 Share Posted May 10, 2011 And it looks like this has died an untimely death as well. There was recently an article on slashdot about how many small apps die because they get abandoned and don't go open source. Unless the author wanted to monetize this at some point, he should have opened this up for the community to have at. Major bummer, this was looking solid. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/941410-early-feedback-on-start-menu-extender/page/2/#findComment-593973386 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aethec Posted May 10, 2011 Share Posted May 10, 2011 Well, there is Reflector...its output is not pleasing to look at, but it might give an idea to other developpers who want to do the same. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/941410-early-feedback-on-start-menu-extender/page/2/#findComment-593973598 Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew_ Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 I looked at it through reflector early on, but the author chose to obfuscate it. Actually spoke with him about that, but he indicated he didn't want the source out there for everyone to see. It's incredibly time consuming to work through obfuscated code. I know the gist of how the program was put together, but it would be a shame to have to duplicate the same effort, especially (although not likely) if the author has been making progress. I've been waiting to see if Windows 8 provided any of the same functionality before I jump in and rewrite this. I also loathe writing text parsers (which is what's required to figure out if you've typed a calculation or some such) and that's an aspect that's been holding me up. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/941410-early-feedback-on-start-menu-extender/page/2/#findComment-593982044 Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_architect Posted May 14, 2011 Author Share Posted May 14, 2011 Hi guys - I haven't had the time to check back here in a while. However, I have made a fair bit of progress since this release, but not up to a stage where I think it's ready to be open sourced or another release put up just yet. I would like to see it progress faster, just unfortunately at the moment it's been a long term project due to, of course, other commitments. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/941410-early-feedback-on-start-menu-extender/page/2/#findComment-593983760 Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew_ Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 Just checking in again, asking for this to be open sourced so that those of us willing can contribute to it. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/941410-early-feedback-on-start-menu-extender/page/2/#findComment-594262340 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xerax Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 Seems to have a memory leak. Tried to check the code and find it but it's obfuscated so I can't tell you anything more informative then that. But how? It's coded in .Net. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/941410-early-feedback-on-start-menu-extender/page/2/#findComment-594262352 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fhpuqrgrpgvirzhpujbj Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 But how? It's coded in .Net. It uses native interop. And even without that you can leak memory in .net if you have cyclic references. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/941410-early-feedback-on-start-menu-extender/page/2/#findComment-594262370 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xerax Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 It uses native interop. And even without that you can leak memory in .net if you have cyclic references. Ah, thank you for explaining :). P.S: I was looking on youtube about the "forth" gel in Portal2, and just noticed i was on your youtube account looking at your videos on it xD. Small world. :p Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/941410-early-feedback-on-start-menu-extender/page/2/#findComment-594262378 Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew_ Posted August 28, 2011 Share Posted August 28, 2011 I haven't had any luck raising the author via email, neowin or by other means. The source code is obfuscated, so we cant just continue development on this nice little piece of abandonedware. I'd like to try and gauge interest for a variant/clone (and completely open source) of this project. I've been looking around and there is enough out there that is already open source that could be used to achieve some solid features. What does everyone think? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/941410-early-feedback-on-start-menu-extender/page/2/#findComment-594267360 Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_architect Posted September 1, 2011 Author Share Posted September 1, 2011 Thanks to those querying the status of this project via email/Neowin, I assure you it hasn't disappeared or stopped! Development is still going and expect to see some more pieces in upcoming weeks Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/941410-early-feedback-on-start-menu-extender/page/2/#findComment-594276134 Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew_ Posted June 3, 2012 Share Posted June 3, 2012 Looks like a heavy-handed mod struck again. If this reply is going to be removed like the last one, I'd appreciate at least some heads up about it and a reason why. I'd like to encourage the author to open source this project, as we're coming up on a year now since the last reply from him and no releases since. Let those with the time and willingness to continue the project do so! This was a great concept and should be continued! Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/941410-early-feedback-on-start-menu-extender/page/2/#findComment-594907181 Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_architect Posted June 30, 2012 Author Share Posted June 30, 2012 Ah, I almost forgot about this thread. I've finally found some time to work on it, I am currently reworking the plugin infrastructure to allow some of the new features that are supported. Multiple plugins can now subscribe to provide results (as shown in the attachment). I have also changed how the application works its way into the start menu, it is now smarter about it and looks nicer! I'm sure more changes will be worked in as they come to me. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/941410-early-feedback-on-start-menu-extender/page/2/#findComment-594970107 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LiquidCrystalMeth Posted June 30, 2012 Share Posted June 30, 2012 Umm isnt the title misleading, it doesnt extend the start menu, but rather the search box I came in expecting to find some new toy for doing something with the actual start menu So shouldnt it be search box extender? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/941410-early-feedback-on-start-menu-extender/page/2/#findComment-594970119 Share on other sites More sharing options...
zhangm Supervisor Posted June 30, 2012 Supervisor Share Posted June 30, 2012 Umm isnt the title misleading, it doesnt extend the start menu, but rather the search box I came in expecting to find some new toy for doing something with the actual start menu So shouldnt it be search box extender? I don't care if it is named MagicalUnicornAndRainbowExtender 2012 Deluxe Edition with Media Center. Hope you can finish this before Windows 8 comes along... Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/941410-early-feedback-on-start-menu-extender/page/2/#findComment-594970149 Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_architect Posted July 5, 2012 Author Share Posted July 5, 2012 Preview #2 is now available :) You can download direct here: http://www.lukepaynesoftware.com/downloads/StartMenuXP2 Website: http://www.lukepaynesoftware.com/projects/startmenux/ I'll try to keep an eye on this thread, but feedback is best provided via email. Enjoy! Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/941410-early-feedback-on-start-menu-extender/page/2/#findComment-594980651 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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