StartAllBack


StartAllBack: Windows 11 from better timeline​

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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



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02 - Start Menu.png
04 - Taskbar.png
05 - Explorer.png
06 - Advanced.png
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Hello.
I'm using SAB (3.8.4 and now 3.8.6) and taskbar with auto hide. I have a problem: when I move the mouse to the bottom of the screen dragging a file, the taskbar does not appear. I'm sure it worked before, but I had to reinstall windows. It works fine without SAB (native taskbar with auto hide shows up when dragging a file to the bottom of the screen).
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom PC
    CPU
    AMD R7 5800X3D
    Motherboard
    Asrock X570S PG Riptide
    Memory
    2x16 GB DDR4 @ 3800 16-16-16-16-32-48
    Graphics Card(s)
    nVidia RTX 3080Ti
    Sound Card
    External (Onkyo AV Receiver TX-NR5100)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    LG C4 65" OLED TV
    Screen Resolution
    3840x2160
    Hard Drives
    Western Digital SN850 2TB NVME SSD / Teamgroup T-Force Cardea A440Pro 4TB NVME SSD
    PSU
    Seasonic Vertex PX-1000
    Case
    Thermaltake Suppressor F51
    Cooling
    Custom Loop
    Keyboard
    Logitech G915 TKL
    Mouse
    Logitech G604
    Internet Speed
    900/600
    Browser
    Vivaldi
    Antivirus
    Windows Security (integrated)
Just started using this, quick question. Is it safe to delete folder from the start menu that you may not use, for example Windows System or Windows Tools? Are they just shortcuts, or will I mess something up by deleting them? Just looking to clean things up. Thnx in advance for any help or advice!
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D
    Motherboard
    ASUS B650E-F Gaming WiFi
    Memory
    G.Skill 32GB 6000MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    RTX 4080
    PSU
    Super Flower 1000w
    Case
    Fractal North
    Cooling
    Deepcool AK620 ZERO DARK
Just started using this, quick question. Is it safe to delete folder from the start menu that you may not use, for example Windows System or Windows Tools? Are they just shortcuts, or will I mess something up by deleting them? Just looking to clean things up. Thnx in advance for any help or advice!
These are just shortcuts.
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro 24H2 (WinMac v0.7.2)
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP Probook G8 450
    CPU
    i5-1135G7
    Memory
    32 GB (DDR4, 3200 MHz)
    Other Info
    I loved modding and customizing operating systems since very young age, gaining experience from all important systems, including Windows, Ubuntu, MacOS and Android, which led to creation of Windows 11 mod called WinMac. Seamlessly blending the elegance of macOS with the versatility of Windows, my customized interface elevates user experience through meticulously crafted modifications and UI enhancements.

    With WinMac, every interaction with Windows 11 environment is imbued with a touch of sophistication, where the boundaries between the Windows and Mac universes blur, offering a sublime computing experience that transcends conventional limitations of Windows 11.
  • Operating System
    macOS Sonoma
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Apple MacBook Pro
    CPU
    Apple M3 Pro
    Memory
    18 GB
Is it safe to delete folder from the start menu...
Just "Don't display" it...

7737.jpg

If you don't want to see it anywhere, simply 'Hide" it...

7738.jpg
 

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
True, but even with that hidden, said folder is still there. (On start Menu)NotDisplayed.jpgStillThere.jpg
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D
    Motherboard
    ASUS B650E-F Gaming WiFi
    Memory
    G.Skill 32GB 6000MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    RTX 4080
    PSU
    Super Flower 1000w
    Case
    Fractal North
    Cooling
    Deepcool AK620 ZERO DARK
True, but even with that hidden, said folder is still there. (On start Menu)
Then you'll have to hide the Original folder at C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs
(It's a goofy setup!!!) 🤷‍♂️

7739.jpg
 

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

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D
    Motherboard
    ASUS B650E-F Gaming WiFi
    Memory
    G.Skill 32GB 6000MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    RTX 4080
    PSU
    Super Flower 1000w
    Case
    Fractal North
    Cooling
    Deepcool AK620 ZERO DARK
Sorry, but do I set this for just the folder, or all subfolder & files as well?Hide.jpg
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D
    Motherboard
    ASUS B650E-F Gaming WiFi
    Memory
    G.Skill 32GB 6000MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    RTX 4080
    PSU
    Super Flower 1000w
    Case
    Fractal North
    Cooling
    Deepcool AK620 ZERO DARK

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro 24H2 (WinMac v0.7.2)
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP Probook G8 450
    CPU
    i5-1135G7
    Memory
    32 GB (DDR4, 3200 MHz)
    Other Info
    I loved modding and customizing operating systems since very young age, gaining experience from all important systems, including Windows, Ubuntu, MacOS and Android, which led to creation of Windows 11 mod called WinMac. Seamlessly blending the elegance of macOS with the versatility of Windows, my customized interface elevates user experience through meticulously crafted modifications and UI enhancements.

    With WinMac, every interaction with Windows 11 environment is imbued with a touch of sophistication, where the boundaries between the Windows and Mac universes blur, offering a sublime computing experience that transcends conventional limitations of Windows 11.
  • Operating System
    macOS Sonoma
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Apple MacBook Pro
    CPU
    Apple M3 Pro
    Memory
    18 GB

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D
    Motherboard
    ASUS B650E-F Gaming WiFi
    Memory
    G.Skill 32GB 6000MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    RTX 4080
    PSU
    Super Flower 1000w
    Case
    Fractal North
    Cooling
    Deepcool AK620 ZERO DARK

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
Hello.
I'm using SAB (3.8.4 and now 3.8.6) and taskbar with auto hide. I have a problem: when I move the mouse to the bottom of the screen dragging a file, the taskbar does not appear. I'm sure it worked before, but I had to reinstall windows. It works fine without SAB (native taskbar with auto hide shows up when dragging a file to the bottom of the screen).
I confirmed that, in my system, the problem does not appear with versions prior to 3.8.x.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom PC
    CPU
    AMD R7 5800X3D
    Motherboard
    Asrock X570S PG Riptide
    Memory
    2x16 GB DDR4 @ 3800 16-16-16-16-32-48
    Graphics Card(s)
    nVidia RTX 3080Ti
    Sound Card
    External (Onkyo AV Receiver TX-NR5100)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    LG C4 65" OLED TV
    Screen Resolution
    3840x2160
    Hard Drives
    Western Digital SN850 2TB NVME SSD / Teamgroup T-Force Cardea A440Pro 4TB NVME SSD
    PSU
    Seasonic Vertex PX-1000
    Case
    Thermaltake Suppressor F51
    Cooling
    Custom Loop
    Keyboard
    Logitech G915 TKL
    Mouse
    Logitech G604
    Internet Speed
    900/600
    Browser
    Vivaldi
    Antivirus
    Windows Security (integrated)
I don't like the new show/hide animations, the issue is not with the animation itself but the background and icons/content are getting shown with a different pace which creating weird artifacts that's hard on the eyes.
Any chance to implement a toggle to use the old sylte animations?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
bug:
segments only works on 2 monitors. the third monitor does not apply the segments to the taskbar.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro
StartAllBack 3.8.7.5148 28 August 2024 (beta)

Is Out, Not Sure What's Been Updated
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom Build
    CPU
    Intel Core i9 12900KF
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Maximus Z690 Hero
    Memory
    Corsair 64GB DDR5 Vengeance C40 5200Mhz
    Graphics Card(s)
    ASUS GeForce RTX 3090 ROG Strix OC 24GB
    Sound Card
    OnBoard
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Acer Predator XB323UGP 32" QHD G-SYNC-C 144Hz 1MS IPS LED
    Screen Resolution
    2560 x 1440
    Hard Drives
    1x Samsung 980 Pro Series Gen4 250GB M.2 NVMe
    1x Samsung 980 Pro Series Gen4 500GB M.2 NVMe
    2x Samsung 980 Pro Series Gen4 2TB M.2 NVMe
    PSU
    Corsair AX1200i 1200W 80PLUS Titanium Modular
    Case
    Corsair 4000D Black Case w/ Tempered Glass Side Panel
    Cooling
    Noctua NH-U12A Chromax Black CPU Cooler, 4x Noctua 120mm Fans
    Keyboard
    Logitech MK545
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master 3
    Internet Speed
    Fixed Wireless 150mbps/75mbps
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Kaspersky
    Other Info
    Thrustmaster TS-PC RACER
    Fanatec CSL Elite Pedals with the Load Cell Kit
    Yamaha Amp with Bose Speakers
Here it is I hope Brink doesn't mind me posting this link?

https://startisback.com/StartAllBack_setup.exe
 
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My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom Build
    CPU
    Intel Core i9 12900KF
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Maximus Z690 Hero
    Memory
    Corsair 64GB DDR5 Vengeance C40 5200Mhz
    Graphics Card(s)
    ASUS GeForce RTX 3090 ROG Strix OC 24GB
    Sound Card
    OnBoard
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Acer Predator XB323UGP 32" QHD G-SYNC-C 144Hz 1MS IPS LED
    Screen Resolution
    2560 x 1440
    Hard Drives
    1x Samsung 980 Pro Series Gen4 250GB M.2 NVMe
    1x Samsung 980 Pro Series Gen4 500GB M.2 NVMe
    2x Samsung 980 Pro Series Gen4 2TB M.2 NVMe
    PSU
    Corsair AX1200i 1200W 80PLUS Titanium Modular
    Case
    Corsair 4000D Black Case w/ Tempered Glass Side Panel
    Cooling
    Noctua NH-U12A Chromax Black CPU Cooler, 4x Noctua 120mm Fans
    Keyboard
    Logitech MK545
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master 3
    Internet Speed
    Fixed Wireless 150mbps/75mbps
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Kaspersky
    Other Info
    Thrustmaster TS-PC RACER
    Fanatec CSL Elite Pedals with the Load Cell Kit
    Yamaha Amp with Bose Speakers
Here it is I hope Brink doesn't mind me posting this link?

https://startisback.com/StartAllBack_setup.exe

Great, this fixed the issue I mentioned before (the auto-hide taskbar doesn't appear when dragging a file)
 
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My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom PC
    CPU
    AMD R7 5800X3D
    Motherboard
    Asrock X570S PG Riptide
    Memory
    2x16 GB DDR4 @ 3800 16-16-16-16-32-48
    Graphics Card(s)
    nVidia RTX 3080Ti
    Sound Card
    External (Onkyo AV Receiver TX-NR5100)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    LG C4 65" OLED TV
    Screen Resolution
    3840x2160
    Hard Drives
    Western Digital SN850 2TB NVME SSD / Teamgroup T-Force Cardea A440Pro 4TB NVME SSD
    PSU
    Seasonic Vertex PX-1000
    Case
    Thermaltake Suppressor F51
    Cooling
    Custom Loop
    Keyboard
    Logitech G915 TKL
    Mouse
    Logitech G604
    Internet Speed
    900/600
    Browser
    Vivaldi
    Antivirus
    Windows Security (integrated)
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