StartAllBack


StartAllBack: Windows 11 from better timeline​

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Get the latest version here Download ​

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Embrace, enhance, unsweep classic UI from under the rug​

Restore and improve taskbar​

  • Show labels on task icons
  • Adjust icon size and margins
  • Move taskbar to top, left or right edges
  • Drag and drop stuff onto taskbar
  • Center task icons but keep Start button on the left
  • Split into segments, use dynamic translucency
  • Separate corner icons with Windows 7/10 UI
  • Auto-hide when covered by maximized window

Restore and improve File Explorer and Control Panel​

  • Ribbon and Command Bar revamped with translucent effects
  • Details pane on bottom
  • Old search box (the one which works)
  • Dark mode support for more dialogs

Restore and improve context menus​

  • All new look with rounded acrylic menus
  • Fast and responsive taskbar menus
  • New fonts, better touch support

Restore and improve start menu​

  • Launch apps and go to system places in one click
  • Navigate dropdown menus like a boss
  • Enjoy fast and reliable search

Finally, lightweight styling and UI consistency​

  • Enjoy Windows 7, Windows 8 and third-party taskbar and start menu styles
  • Fix UI inconsistencies in Win32 apps
  • Don't be blue: recolor UI in all windows apps
  • Negative resource usage: fewer RAM used, fewer processes started, faster startup





StartAllBack For Windows 11 has been released.
It's an RC release. I haven't tested it yet as I have Start11 installed.

Edit: I have now tested it. It's working quite well.
Apart from a great start menu, you can also have the Enhanced Classic Taskbar back.
This means (for example) that you can have an uncombined and unlocked Taskbar.
You will now also be able to enhance the Taskbar clock using T-Clock Redux or similar.
T-Clock Redux Tray Clock_.png

You can also change Windows Explorer to Ribbon UI or Simple UI.

You can get it Download

StartAllBack to fix all Windows 11 deal-breaking UI issues

StartAllBack restores taskbar, start menu, context menus, explorer, sanity, style and order!
www.startallback.com


01 - Welcome.png
02 - Start Menu.png
04 - Taskbar.png
05 - Explorer.png
06 - Advanced.png
Get
 
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Windows 11 is running great on my Laptop, there's just a few inconsistencies that bother me, so, if there's still a valid method to circumvent those inconsistencies, I will do so.
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS ROG Strix
  • Operating System
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS VivoBook
This dev build is running slightly better than my beta build
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro Beta, 11 Dev, W11 Canary
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Alienware M15 Ryzen Edition R6
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen™ 9 5900HX
    Memory
    32GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3070 8GB GDDR6
    Hard Drives
    1 x Samsung 980 Pro 1TB
    1 x Samsung 970 Evo Plus 1TB
March 6, 2022

Version 3.3.3

• Trial period increased to 100 days!
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS ROG Strix
  • Operating System
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS VivoBook
Where is the contact for startallback? I have a setting which keeps being forgotten - taskbar - never combine. I can't find any way of speaking to them or filing a bug, their page just has a download and a pay button.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
sunnyrio said:
Where is the contact for startallback? I have a setting which keeps being forgotten - taskbar - never combine. I can't find any way of speaking to them or filing a bug, their page just has a download and a pay button.
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startisback@gmail.com
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro Beta, 11 Dev, W11 Canary
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Alienware M15 Ryzen Edition R6
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen™ 9 5900HX
    Memory
    32GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3070 8GB GDDR6
    Hard Drives
    1 x Samsung 980 Pro 1TB
    1 x Samsung 970 Evo Plus 1TB
sunnyrio said:
Where is the contact for startallback? I have a setting which keeps being forgotten - taskbar - never combine. I can't find any way of speaking to them or filing a bug, their page just has a download and a pay button.
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Try uninstalling it, Deleting all settings, then re-install.
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS ROG Strix
  • Operating System
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS VivoBook
sunnyrio said:
Where is the contact for startallback? I have a setting which keeps being forgotten - taskbar - never combine. I can't find any way of speaking to them or filing a bug, their page just has a download and a pay button.
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Any questions or bugs for StartIsBack or StartAllBack can be directed or answered here, this is where the developer does most or all his testing .....

StartIsBack+

Windows Start button is back. Includes StartAllBack
msfn.org
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro 24H2 build 26100.1586
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    self built
    CPU
    Intel i5-6500 3.5 Ghz quad core
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte GA-170-HD3
    Memory
    Corsair Vengeance 16GB
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung Curved 23"
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    8 Drives total: One 1TB M.2 SSD (for OS) Three internal Seagate Barracuda 1TB HDD's , 4 Western Digital External removable drives , 3 @ 1TB each and 1 8TB
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Bitdefender
Edwin said:
Try uninstalling it, Deleting all settings, then re-install.
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Thanks, you inadvertently fixed it. When I reinstalled, it warned me it was incompatible with another similar thing I'd installed called "Explorer patcher", I uninstalled that first and now it's fine. It didn't warn me before, because maybe I installed them in the other order, either that or I wasn't paying attention.

BUT!!!! now I remembered what the other program was for! I have rounded corners on apps which are not maximised. I hate that. I absolutely detest it. It makes me think I'm using a Mac. Do you know of any way of making the corners square without interfering with startallback?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
How do I permanently remove an app from the recently used? For example I'm getting things like Windows Explorer (which I use a keyboard shortcut for) and Xbox Game Bar (just because it auto launches with games) cluttering up the menu so the ones I want don't fit. If I remove them they soon come back.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
Dark Knight said:
Any questions or bugs for StartIsBack or StartAllBack can be directed or answered here, this is where the developer does most or all his testing .....

StartIsBack+

Windows Start button is back. Includes StartAllBack
msfn.org
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Oh, when you said "here" I thought you meant actually in here on this forum. I didn't see the following link. I'll ask there too.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS ROG Strix
  • Operating System
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS VivoBook
It means there is a new build out.
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Workstation
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    doofenshmirtz evil incorporated
    CPU
    Ryzen 9 5950X
    Motherboard
    Asus ROG Crosshair VIII Formula
    Memory
    Corsair Vengeance RGB PRO Black 64GB (4x16GB) 3600MHz AMD Ryzen Tuned DDR4
    Graphics Card(s)
    ASUS AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT 16GB ROG Strix LC OC
    Sound Card
    Sound BlasterX Katana
    Monitor(s) Displays
    3 x27" Dell U2724D & 1 x 34" Dell U3415W
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 980 Pro 1TB M.2 2280 PCI-e 4.0 x4 NVMe Solid State
    Drive
    PSU
    ASUS ROG THOR 850W 80 Plus Platinum
    Case
    ASUS ROG Strix Helios Midi-Tower ARGB Gaming Case
    Cooling
    ASUS ROG Strix LC Performance RGB AIO CPU Liquid Cooler - 360mm
    Keyboard
    Logi Ergo
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Vertical
    Internet Speed
    900/100 Mbps
    Browser
    Chrome
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender, Malwarebytes Pro
    Other Info
    HP M281 Printer
    Logitech Brio Stream webcam
    Yeti X mic
  • Operating System
    Windows 10
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Surface Laptop
    CPU
    i7
Hello,

where does StartAllBack save its settings? I can't find them in its folders or in the Registry.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 10 & 11
DavidP said:
Hello,

where does StartAllBack save its settings? I can't find them in its folders or in the Registry.
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HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\StartIsBack
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 x64 v23H2 Build 22631.3958
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Acer
Ah I see I had the wrong search term :p

Will the settings be preserved if I uninstall StartAllBack and install the latest version? It seems that you have to uninstall the previous version for updating.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 10 & 11
DavidP said:
... Will the settings be preserved if I uninstall StartAllBack and install the latest version?
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Yes. Just make sure you un-check the box...

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My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS ROG Strix
  • Operating System
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS VivoBook
Great, thanks.

It seems that the update within the app (without manual uninstall and reinstall) does not work, right?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 10 & 11
DavidP said:
Great, thanks.

It seems that the update within the app (without manual uninstall and reinstall) does not work, right?
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Right. Un-install and re-install is the only way the application will release and re-hook the Explorer shell.
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS ROG Strix
  • Operating System
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS VivoBook
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