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Network connections cause Fences to hang when network disconnects

August 31, 2021 2:25:57 PM from Stardock ForumsStardock Forums

On my laptop I have a good number of links to network locations that are only available on my primary network.  When I disconnect, the Windows desktop and Fences will hang for multiple minutes.  I infer that it is trying to grab the icon from those files, but it is disconnecting..?  Is there any way I can configure Fences to just immediately give up if it can connect to the linked file?  Or is this perhaps just something unusual about my specific configuration?

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Reply #1 August 31, 2021 3:20:40 PM
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Hello,

I have forwarded your report to the Stardock support team for their review and recommendations.

Please keep an eye on this thread for any updates.

We really do appreciate your feedback, thanks.

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Reply #2 August 31, 2021 3:26:21 PM
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On my laptop I have a good number of links to network locations that are only available on my primary network.  When I disconnect, the Windows desktop and Fences will hang for multiple minutes.  I infer that it is trying to grab the icon from those files, but it is disconnecting..?  Is there any way I can configure Fences to just immediately give up if it can connect to the linked file?  Or is this perhaps just something unusual about my specific configuration?

A better solution might be to put those network icons in an actual folder(s) somewhere else on the drive (Documents\wherever) and create a Folder portal to them:

Sean Drohan
Stardock Support Manager

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Reply #3 September 1, 2021 11:51:07 AM
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A better solution might be to put those network icons in an actual folder(s) somewhere else on the drive (Documents\wherever) and create a Folder portal to them:



Sean Drohan
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Well, that seems to fully resolve the issue.  I'm not sure I understand why, but my laptop is much happier now.  Thank you!

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Reply #4 September 1, 2021 3:00:32 PM
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Well, that seems to fully resolve the issue.  I'm not sure I understand why, but my laptop is much happier now.  Thank you!

It's likely because the polling ('can I get to the off drive location') is not being done on the desktop (what Fences cares about), rather, the folder you put them in.

And you are most welcome.

Sean Drohan
Stardock Support Manager

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