Hi rovanuzo,
1) Badges show for me without running a vacuum database. I don't get an error when I do run the vacuum. It sounds like there is some corruption going on and you may need to create a new database in HM2 and/or reset your NC settings.
Here's how to reset NC settings:
Be aware that doing this will change your settings in NoteCaddy back to their default settings.
*Resetting HM2 NC Settings*
1. To reset NC to factory defaults, close HM2 and go into: C:\Users\[WindowsUsername]\AppData\Roaming\HoldemManager.
2. In this directory move all of your .xml files into a new folder (these serve as backup files).
3. Restart HM2, go back into NoteCaddy. Import your ColorDefinitions.xml that you backed up previously (NoteCaddy → Tools → Import Color Definitions).
4. Once that is done, then go into NoteCaddy → File → Settings, adjust them to your preferences.
5. Reset and reprocess the notes:
http://wiki.assaultware.com/How-to-r...ddy-notes.ashx
2) Priority for notes and badges always show the higher number first. So for notes 3 priority shows before 2, and the same for badges. If this is not happening for you, can you please show a screenshot showing the priorities and display order? On my end I cannot reproduce what you're saying.
3) Please try creating a new database and/or resetting your NC settings to see if the problem resolves for you, because for me the priority orders seem correct.