tjackenpacken · hummbugg · May 4, 2026 · May 4, 2026 · May 4, 2026 · May 4, 2026
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
@@ -1,45 +1,81 @@
 
 
 <p align="center">
-  <img src="https://raw.githubusercontent.com/tjackenpacken/taskbar-groups/master/main/Icon.ico" alt="Logo" width="150" height="150" />
+  <img src="https://raw.githubusercontent.com/hummbugg/taskbar-groups/master/main/Icon.ico" alt="Logo" width="150" height="150" />
 </p>
 <h1 align="center">Taskbar Groups</h1>
 <p align="center">
-<a href="https://github.com/tjackenpacken/taskbar-groups/issues"><img alt="Issues open" src="https://img.shields.io/github/issues-raw/tjackenpacken/taskbar-groups?style=for-the-badge" height="20"/></a>
-<a href="https://github.com/tjackenpacken/taskbar-groups/"><img alt="Last commit" src="https://img.shields.io/github/last-commit/tjackenpacken/taskbar-groups?style=for-the-badge" height="20"/></a>
-<a href="https://github.com/tjackenpacken/taskbar-groups/releases"><img alt="Latest version" src="https://img.shields.io/github/v/tag/tjackenpacken/taskbar-groups?label=Latest%20Version&style=for-the-badge" height="20"/></a>
-<a href="https://github.com/tjackenpacken/taskbar-groups/blob/master/LICENSE"><img alt="Latest version" src="https://img.shields.io/github/license/tjackenpacken/taskbar-groups?style=for-the-badge" height="20"/></a>
+<a href="https://github.com/hummbugg/taskbar-groups/issues"><img alt="Issues open" src="https://img.shields.io/github/issues-raw/hummbugg/taskbar-groups?style=for-the-badge" height="20"/></a>
+<a href="https://github.com/hummbugg/taskbar-groups/"><img alt="Last commit" src="https://img.shields.io/github/last-commit/hummbugg/taskbar-groups?style=for-the-badge" height="20"/></a>
+<a href="https://github.com/hummbugg/taskbar-groups/releases"><img alt="Latest version" src="https://img.shields.io/github/v/tag/hummbugg/taskbar-groups?label=Latest%20Version&style=for-the-badge" height="20"/></a>
+<a href="https://github.com/hummbugg/taskbar-groups/blob/master/LICENSE"><img alt="Latest version" src="https://img.shields.io/github/license/hummbugg/taskbar-groups?style=for-the-badge" height="20"/></a>
 
 </p>
 <p align="center">
   <b>Taskbar groups is a lightweight utility for Windows that lets the users create groups of shortcuts in the taskbar.</b>
 
 <p align="center">
-	<a href="https://github.com/tjackenpacken/taskbar-groups/releases">Download & Release Notes</a>
+	<a href="https://github.com/hummbugg/taskbar-groups/releases">Download & Release Notes</a>
 </p>
 <br />
 
-[![-----------------------------------------------------](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/56088716/103312593-8a37ff80-49eb-11eb-91d3-75488e21a0a9.png)  ](#table-of-contents)
+# Taskbar Groups – Unofficial Maintained Build
 
-## 📖 Table of Contents
+This is an unofficial maintained fork of the original Taskbar Groups project by **tjackenpacken**.
 
-* [➤ Installation](#-how-to-download-taskbar-groups)
-* [➤ Creating your first group](#%EF%B8%8F-creating-your-first-group)
-* [➤ Screen/Window Documentation](#%EF%B8%8F-screenwindow-documentation)
-	* [Main Screen](#main-screen-)
-	* [Group Creation Screen](#group-creation-screen-)
-	* [Extra Notes](#extra-notes-)
-* [➤ Image/Icon  Caching](#-imageicon-caching)
-* [➤ Program Shortcuts](#%EF%B8%8F-program-shortcuts)
-* [➤ File/Folder Structure](#-folder-structure-documentation)
-* [➤ License](#-License)
+Original project:  
+https://github.com/tjackenpacken/taskbar-groups
 
- [![-----------------------------------------------------](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/56088716/103312593-8a37ff80-49eb-11eb-91d3-75488e21a0a9.png)](#how-to-download-taskbar-groups)
+Maintained fork:  
+https://github.com/hummbugg/taskbar-groups
+
+---
+
+## 📦 Download Ready-to-Run Build
+
+Download the latest compiled release here:
+
+https://github.com/hummbugg/taskbar-groups/releases
+
+No Visual Studio is required to use the release ZIP.
+
+---
+
+## ⚠️ Windows Security Notice (Important)
+
+Because this application is distributed as a ZIP downloaded from the internet, Windows may block the files.
+
+### Recommended:
+
+1. Right-click the downloaded ZIP file  
+2. Click **Properties**  
+3. Check **Unblock**  
+4. Click **Apply**  
+5. Extract the ZIP  
+6. Run `TaskbarGroups.exe`
+
+### If already extracted:
+If you accidently extract the zip file before unblocking the zip, you will have to delete the extracted folder, unblock the zip and extract the zip again.
+Alternately if you are familiar with PowerShell you can run the command below to unblock the files, just change the path "C:\Path\To\TaskbarGroups" to match the folder you extracted TaskbarGroups into.
+
+```powershell
+Get-ChildItem -Path "C:\Path\To\TaskbarGroups" -Recurse -File | Unblock-File
+```
+
+[![-----------------------------------------------------](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/56088716/103312593-8a37ff80-49eb-11eb-91d3-75488e21a0a9.png)](#demo-video)
+
+## 🎬 Demo Video
+
+<p align="center">
+  <a href="https://youtu.be/TzaTYnm7Ua8" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">
+    <img src="taskbar_groups_video_thumbnail.jpg" alt="Taskbar Groups Demo Video" width="800">
+  </a>
+</p>
+
+<p align="center">
+  Click the thumbnail above to watch the Taskbar Groups v1.1.0-unofficial demo video on YouTube.
+</p>
 
-##  🔽 How to download Taskbar groups:
-    1. Download the .zip-file from the latest release (link above)
-    2. Unpack the .zip-file at a desired location
-    3. Run the TaskbarGroups.exe file in the extracted folder
 
  [ ![-----------------------------------------------------](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/56088716/103312593-8a37ff80-49eb-11eb-91d3-75488e21a0a9.png)](#creating-your-first-group)
 ## 🛠️ Creating your first group
@@ -52,14 +88,24 @@
     enter image description here5. Left click on the group
     6. In the folder that opens up, right click on the highlighted shortcut
     7. Select "Pin to taskbar"
+
+ ## Runtime Requirement
+Taskbar Groups targets Microsoft .NET Framework 4.7.2.
+
+Windows 11 normally already includes a newer compatible .NET Framework 4.x runtime, so no separate runtime installation should be needed.
+
+If you are using an older or unsupported version of Windows and the app does not start, install the Microsoft .NET Framework 4.7.2 Runtime:
+
+https://dotnet.microsoft.com/en-us/download/dotnet-framework/thank-you/net472-web-installer
+
  [![-----------------------------------------------------](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/56088716/103312593-8a37ff80-49eb-11eb-91d3-75488e21a0a9.png)](#screenwindow-documentation)
 ## 🖥️ Screen/Window Documentation
  Below will be some documentation for each of the screens with explaining the functionality of each of the components.
 #### Main screen [](#main-screen)
-![Group overview screen](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/56088716/103317856-81025f00-49fa-11eb-907b-99623babf315.PNG)Here is the main group configuration screen. You get here by executing the TaskbarGroups.exe file. Here you can add groups and see what groups you have created.
+![Group overview screen](taskbar_groups.jpg)Here is the main group configuration screen. You get here by executing the TaskbarGroups.exe file. Here you can add groups and see what groups you have created.
 
 #### Group Creation Screen [](#group-creation)
-![Group creation screen](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/56088716/103452967-36efd680-4ca3-11eb-8244-2aed6fc5af97.PNG)  
+![Group creation screen](create_group.jpg)  
 Here is the group creation screen. Here you can start customizing and configuring your group. Here is the quick rundown of the features of this window.
 
 **Name the new group** - You can insert any group name (no special characters) that you would like with a maximum character limit of 49 characters in total.
@@ -125,3 +171,40 @@ Here is where all of your shortcuts to activate your group will go. All groups c
 This project is licensed under the [MIT License](https://github.com/tjackenpacken/taskbar-groups/blob/master/LICENSE).
 
 ![-----------------------------------------------------](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/56088716/103312593-8a37ff80-49eb-11eb-91d3-75488e21a0a9.png)
+
+## Developer Information
+
+### Supported Operating Systems
+
+Taskbar Groups v1.1.0-unofficial targets Microsoft .NET Framework 4.7.2.
+
+Windows 11 already includes a newer compatible .NET Framework 4.x runtime, so no additional runtime installation is normally required for end users.
+
+The project has been tested primarily on:
+- Windows 11
+- Windows 10
+
+Older unsupported versions of Windows may require manual installation of the .NET Framework 4.7.2 runtime.
+
+### Supported Visual Studio Versions
+
+Because this project remains based on the classic .NET Framework WinForms project system, it can still be opened and edited using multiple generations of Microsoft Visual Studio, including:
+
+- Visual Studio 2017
+- Visual Studio 2019
+- Visual Studio 2022
+- Visual Studio 2026
+
+This was intentionally preserved to maximize compatibility for developers who wish to maintain, enhance, or fork the project without requiring migration to newer SDK-style .NET project formats.
+
+### Project Dependencies
+
+The current release uses the following external libraries:
+
+- ChinhDo.Transactions.FileManager.dll
+- Microsoft.WindowsAPICodePack.dll
+- Microsoft.WindowsAPICodePack.Shell.dll
+
+These dependencies are included in the binary release ZIP.
+
+Future releases may reduce or eliminate some external dependencies in favor of native .NET implementations while preserving compatibility with classic Visual Studio versions and Windows-native deployment.
diff --git a/README.txt b/README.txt
@@ -0,0 +1,161 @@
+Taskbar Groups – Unofficial Build (hummbugg)
+Version: v1.1.0-unofficial
+
+Overview
+--------
+Taskbar Groups lets you create custom groups of shortcuts and pin them to the Windows taskbar
+for quick access.
+
+This is an unofficial build maintained by hummbugg, based on the original project by tjackenpacken.
+
+Original Project:
+https://github.com/tjackenpacken/taskbar-groups
+
+Maintained Fork (this build):
+https://github.com/hummbugg/taskbar-groups
+
+
+What’s New in This Version
+-------------------------
+- Fixed .ico image loading issues
+- Fixed multiple-instance behavior (single instance enforced)
+- Fixed New Group dialog (now modal; no hidden duplicates)
+- Improved Release build stability (x64 fix)
+- Added version check against GitHub
+- Added “update available” link when a newer version exists
+- Added “Original Author” attribution in UI
+- Improved dialogs to remember last used folder:
+  - Select Group Icon dialog
+  - Create New Shortcut dialog
+- Improved usability:
+  - ESC closes dialog
+  - “Exit” renamed to “Cancel”
+- Locked window sizes to prevent layout issues
+
+
+Installation
+------------
+1. Extract all files from the ZIP to a folder of your choice.
+2. Run TaskbarGroups.exe
+
+Runtime Requirement
+-------------------
+Taskbar Groups targets Microsoft .NET Framework 4.7.2.
+
+Windows 11 normally already includes a newer compatible .NET Framework 4.x runtime, so no separate runtime installation should be needed.
+
+If you are using an older or unsupported version of Windows and the app does not start, install the Microsoft .NET Framework 4.7.2 Runtime:
+
+https://dotnet.microsoft.com/en-us/download/dotnet-framework/thank-you/net472-web-installer
+
+
+IMPORTANT – Windows Security Warning
+-----------------------------------
+If Windows blocks the app because it was downloaded from the internet:
+
+OPTION 1 (Recommended):
+1. Right-click the downloaded ZIP file
+2. Click Properties
+3. Check "Unblock"
+4. Click Apply
+5. Extract the ZIP
+6. Run TaskbarGroups.exe
+
+OPTION 2 (If already extracted):
+Run PowerShell and execute:
+If you accidently extract the zip file before unblocking the zip, you will have to delete the extracted folder, unblock the zip and extract the zip again.
+Alternately if you are familiar with PowerShell you can run the command below to unblock the files, just change the path "C:\Path\To\TaskbarGroups" to match the folder you extracted TaskbarGroups into.
+
+Get-ChildItem -Path "C:\Path\To\TaskbarGroups" -Recurse -File | Unblock-File
+
+Then run TaskbarGroups.exe again.
+
+Demo Video
+-----------
+A demonstration video for Taskbar Groups v1.1.0-unofficial is available on YouTube:
+https://youtu.be/TzaTYnm7Ua8
+
+Usage Tips
+----------
+- Create a new group using "Add Taskbar Group"
+- Add shortcuts and choose an icon
+- Pin the generated shortcut to your taskbar
+- The app remembers the last folders used for selecting icons and shortcuts
+
+
+Version Information
+-------------------
+- Current Version: version of the EXE you are running
+- Latest Version: latest release available on GitHub
+
+If a newer version is available, the Latest Version will appear as a clickable link.
+
+
+Credits
+-------
+Original Author:
+tjackenpacken
+https://github.com/tjackenpacken/taskbar-groups
+
+Maintained and enhanced by:
+hummbugg
+https://github.com/hummbugg/taskbar-groups
+
+
+Disclaimer
+----------
+This is an unofficial build. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by the original author.
+
+Use at your own risk.
+
+
+Support / Issues
+----------------
+Please report issues or suggestions here:
+https://github.com/hummbugg/taskbar-groups/issues
+
+Developer Information
+---------------------
+
+Supported Operating Systems
+---------------------------
+Taskbar Groups v1.1.0-unofficial targets Microsoft .NET Framework 4.7.2.
+
+Windows 11 already includes a newer compatible .NET Framework 4.x runtime,
+so no additional runtime installation is normally required for end users.
+
+The project has been tested primarily on:
+- Windows 11
+- Windows 10
+
+Older unsupported versions of Windows may require manual installation of the
+.NET Framework 4.7.2 runtime.
+
+Supported Visual Studio Versions
+--------------------------------
+Because this project remains based on the classic .NET Framework WinForms
+project system, it can still be opened and edited using multiple generations
+of Microsoft Visual Studio, including:
+
+- Visual Studio 2017
+- Visual Studio 2019
+- Visual Studio 2022
+- Visual Studio 2026
+
+This was intentionally preserved to maximize compatibility for developers
+who wish to maintain, enhance, or fork the project without requiring
+migration to newer SDK-style .NET project formats.
+
+Project Dependencies
+--------------------
+The current release uses the following external libraries:
+
+- ChinhDo.Transactions.FileManager.dll
+- Microsoft.WindowsAPICodePack.dll
+- Microsoft.WindowsAPICodePack.Shell.dll
+
+These dependencies are included in the binary release ZIP.
+
+Future releases may reduce or eliminate some external dependencies in favor
+of native .NET implementations while preserving compatibility with classic
+Visual Studio versions and Windows-native deployment.
diff --git a/create_group.jpg b/create_group.jpg
diff --git a/main/Classes/Category.cs b/main/Classes/Category.cs
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-using client.User_controls;
+using client.User_controls;
 using System;
 using System.Collections.Generic;
 using System.Drawing;
@@ -104,9 +104,11 @@ public void CreateConfig(Image groupImage)
             // Through shellLink.cs class, pass through into the function information on how to construct the icon
             // Needed due to needing to set a unique AppUserModelID so the shortcut applications don't stack on the taskbar with the main application
             // Tricks Windows to think they are from different applications even though they are from the same .exe
+            // CHANGED: Use hummbugg AppUserModelID for maintained fork.
             ShellLink.InstallShortcut(
                 Path.GetFullPath(@System.AppDomain.CurrentDomain.FriendlyName),
-                "tjackenpacken.taskbarGroup.menu." + this.Name,
+                //"tjackenpacken.taskbarGroup.menu." + this.Name,
+                "hummbugg.taskbarGroup.menu." + this.Name,
                  path + " shortcut",
                  Path.GetFullPath(@path),
                  Path.GetFullPath(path + @"\GroupIcon.ico"),