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

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


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Works fine with SAB also , check your settings.............:look:
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows11 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Asus
    CPU
    i7
    Motherboard
    z97k
    Memory
    32GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    nVidia
    Sound Card
    Realtek
    Hard Drives
    3
    Cooling
    air
Started happening right after some Windows update preview. Even reinstalled whole Windows by in-place upgrade and it didn't helped.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Apple Mac Pro 6,1 (2013)
Updated to 3.9 Yesterday and Plumpness actually looks good but i noticed the automatic Hiding animation is too fast now, but anyway loved bigger icon in search result and also never group when i need to manage separate window of the same proceess, also helps with app secretly opening new window especially when using Browser.

i just noticed Win 7 Drive Grouping, this is Great !
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 22H2 Build 22621.4112 KB5041587
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS TUF GAMING A15
    CPU
    Ryzen 7 4800H
    Motherboard
    FA506IEB
    Memory
    16GB DDR4 3200MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    RTX 3050 Ti Mobile
    Sound Card
    Realtek HD Audio 192000Hz
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Laptop Display 144Hz
    Screen Resolution
    1080p
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 970 Evo 512GB M.2 NVME
    Kioxia OEM 512GB M.2 NVME
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 23H2 Build 22631.4112 KB5041587
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    ASRock
    CPU
    Ryzen 5 3400G
    Motherboard
    ASRock A320M HDV R3
    Memory
    Crucial 16GB DDR4 3200MHz
    Graphics card(s)
    RTX 2060
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung 24" S33GC 120Hz
    Screen Resolution
    1080P
    Hard Drives
    Samsung Evo 870 500GB Sata SSD
    WD Blue 3.5" HDD 1TB
Hi! Just started using SAB and I was wondering if there is a way to use toolbars, as I want to use NetSpeedMonitor coming from Windows 10. Thanks!

P.S. Using SAB 3.9 on 24H2
 
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My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
zappimappi said:
Hi! Just started using SAB and I was wondering if there is a way to use toolbars, as I want to use NetSpeedMonitor coming from Windows 10. Thanks!
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Yes, Unlock the Taskbar, then you will see the Toolbars entry. After you enable or create a Toolbar(s), you will always see the entry.
 

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
Edwin said:
Yes, Unlock the Taskbar, then you will see the Toolbars entry. After you enable or create a Toolbar(s), you will always see the entry.
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Thanks so much for you response! Search far and wide and the solution was right in front my eyes! Do you know if this is possible in Windows 11 even without SAB? Cause I found SAB along the way of searching a solution of the toolbar feature. Glad I hadn't seen that tbh! Haha
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
I can no longer reach startallback.com. I wonder if it's being upgraded, but this is surely the first time I've seen this. I have been unable to load the site for weeks. Did I miss an announcement?...:)
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Win11 Release Preview channel
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    a cherry-picked assembly
    CPU
    AMD R7 7800X3D
    Motherboard
    x870e Aorus Master Rev 1.0, bios F4i
    Memory
    2x 16GB 6400MT/s
    Graphics Card(s)
    AMD RX-6900 XT
    Sound Card
    Creative Labs G6 USB External Sound device, Gaming DAC, Sound Card & Earphone AMP.. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED, btw. Totally changed my opinion of external USB sound. I like!...;)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Philips 43" Momentum DisplayHDR 1000-certified
    Screen Resolution
    3840x2160
    Hard Drives
    Boot: Samsung 980 Pro PCIe4 2TB NVMe| 980 Pro 500GB NVMe| ST4000DM004 S3 4TB| 8 TB Toshiba X300 S3
    PSU
    Gigabyte 850W Gold, Rev 2
    Case
    Lian Li 216 Lancool
    Cooling
    Air coutesy Lian Li
    Keyboard
    Non-mechanical (mechanicals are too small for my hands)
    Mouse
    Razer Basilisk V2 20k DPI
    Internet Speed
    ~850Mbps down and up!
    Browser
    Firefox x64 DE
    Antivirus
    Defender
    Other Info
    Great New system. Exceeds my expectations by quite a bit, btw.
waltc said:
I have been unable to load the site for weeks.
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Loads for me!
Clear your cache, perhaps..., maybe a hard re-load.
 

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
Hi Guys. I've bought multiple licenses for this application, and have installed on many Windows 11 242H versions. I've noticed that on at least three installs, the "Select All" option is missing in the ribbon of File Explorer. (I use this feature a lot to delete multiple files at once). Is there some tweak I'm not doing? Just asking. Thanks.
 
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My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro 24H2 (Build 26100.2605)
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Asus TUF Gaming A520M-Plus WiFi
    CPU
    HexaCore AMD Ryzen 5 4600G, 4300 MHz (43 x 100
    Motherboard
    Asus TUF Gaming A520M-Plus WiFi
    Memory
    Corsair 32GB (16x2)
    Graphics Card(s)
    AMD Radeon R7 240 (Oland)
    Sound Card
    System
    Monitor(s) Displays
    ACER 24 Inch
    Screen Resolution
    1600 x 900
    Hard Drives
    3 X Samsung SSD 990 EVO 1TB
    PSU
    CORSAIR RMx Series RM850x
    Case
    NZXT H510 - CA-H510B-B1
    Cooling
    Aer F120mm
    Keyboard
    Logitech
    Mouse
    Logitech
    Browser
    Mozilla Firefox
    Antivirus
    Malwarebytes

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro 24H2 (Build 26100.2605)
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Asus TUF Gaming A520M-Plus WiFi
    CPU
    HexaCore AMD Ryzen 5 4600G, 4300 MHz (43 x 100
    Motherboard
    Asus TUF Gaming A520M-Plus WiFi
    Memory
    Corsair 32GB (16x2)
    Graphics Card(s)
    AMD Radeon R7 240 (Oland)
    Sound Card
    System
    Monitor(s) Displays
    ACER 24 Inch
    Screen Resolution
    1600 x 900
    Hard Drives
    3 X Samsung SSD 990 EVO 1TB
    PSU
    CORSAIR RMx Series RM850x
    Case
    NZXT H510 - CA-H510B-B1
    Cooling
    Aer F120mm
    Keyboard
    Logitech
    Mouse
    Logitech
    Browser
    Mozilla Firefox
    Antivirus
    Malwarebytes
I use the W7 Command Bar. That stuff should always be dynamically visible in each relevant folder! Not hidden away in some dickered menu!

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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
Edwin said:
Then it's probably hiding in the in the elusive upwards projecting See more... menu...
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Hi Edwin. On those computers that the "Select All" option is not showing, I don't see any of the features pictured in the images. Maybe I have 3 rogue copies? <lol> BTW, I've tried the W7 Command Bar, but it's not my cup of tea (visually). I remember that from my old WIN 7 build of many moons ago. Remember, out of the 11 copies of StartAllBack that I've installed, only three are missing that particular feature on the 3-dot interface.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro 24H2 (Build 26100.2605)
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Asus TUF Gaming A520M-Plus WiFi
    CPU
    HexaCore AMD Ryzen 5 4600G, 4300 MHz (43 x 100
    Motherboard
    Asus TUF Gaming A520M-Plus WiFi
    Memory
    Corsair 32GB (16x2)
    Graphics Card(s)
    AMD Radeon R7 240 (Oland)
    Sound Card
    System
    Monitor(s) Displays
    ACER 24 Inch
    Screen Resolution
    1600 x 900
    Hard Drives
    3 X Samsung SSD 990 EVO 1TB
    PSU
    CORSAIR RMx Series RM850x
    Case
    NZXT H510 - CA-H510B-B1
    Cooling
    Aer F120mm
    Keyboard
    Logitech
    Mouse
    Logitech
    Browser
    Mozilla Firefox
    Antivirus
    Malwarebytes
JACKSPRATNYC said:
Hi Edwin. On those computers that the "Select All" option is not showing, I don't see any of the features pictured in the images. Maybe I have 3 rogue copies? <lol> BTW, I've tried the W7 Command Bar, but it's not my cup of tea (visually). I remember that from my old WIN 7 build of many moons ago. Remember, out of the 11 copies of StartAllBack that I've installed, only three are missing that particular feature on the 3-dot interface.
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thats why he linked the other thread. if you have 24h2 its a known bug. you need to use vivetool and run this in command prompt as admin in the vivetool directory:

Code: 
vivetool.exe /disable /id:51960011
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro
JACKSPRATNYC said:
... out of the 11 copies of StartAllBack that I've installed, only three are missing that particular feature on the 3-dot interface.
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Hmmm..., don't know what to tell ya, chief! I see them all, on all my machines! 🤷‍♂️
 

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
dacrone said:
thats why he linked the other thread. if you have 24h2 its a known bug. you need to use vivetool and run this in command prompt as admin in the vivetool directory:
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Thanks dacrone. Got it. I give your suggestion a try.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro 24H2 (Build 26100.2605)
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Asus TUF Gaming A520M-Plus WiFi
    CPU
    HexaCore AMD Ryzen 5 4600G, 4300 MHz (43 x 100
    Motherboard
    Asus TUF Gaming A520M-Plus WiFi
    Memory
    Corsair 32GB (16x2)
    Graphics Card(s)
    AMD Radeon R7 240 (Oland)
    Sound Card
    System
    Monitor(s) Displays
    ACER 24 Inch
    Screen Resolution
    1600 x 900
    Hard Drives
    3 X Samsung SSD 990 EVO 1TB
    PSU
    CORSAIR RMx Series RM850x
    Case
    NZXT H510 - CA-H510B-B1
    Cooling
    Aer F120mm
    Keyboard
    Logitech
    Mouse
    Logitech
    Browser
    Mozilla Firefox
    Antivirus
    Malwarebytes
Edwin said:
Hmmm..., don't know what to tell ya, chief! I see them all, on all my machines! 🤷‍♂️
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Thanks again Edwin. It's not the end of civilization. Each & every one of the Win 11 machines have identical system specs, since I built them all. Perhaps it's some individual software or application that might be causing the issue. As per Pro User, dacrone's suggestion, I'll give it a go. If that doesn't work, I'll just leave it up to the computer gods. Thanks for your time & advice.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro 24H2 (Build 26100.2605)
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Asus TUF Gaming A520M-Plus WiFi
    CPU
    HexaCore AMD Ryzen 5 4600G, 4300 MHz (43 x 100
    Motherboard
    Asus TUF Gaming A520M-Plus WiFi
    Memory
    Corsair 32GB (16x2)
    Graphics Card(s)
    AMD Radeon R7 240 (Oland)
    Sound Card
    System
    Monitor(s) Displays
    ACER 24 Inch
    Screen Resolution
    1600 x 900
    Hard Drives
    3 X Samsung SSD 990 EVO 1TB
    PSU
    CORSAIR RMx Series RM850x
    Case
    NZXT H510 - CA-H510B-B1
    Cooling
    Aer F120mm
    Keyboard
    Logitech
    Mouse
    Logitech
    Browser
    Mozilla Firefox
    Antivirus
    Malwarebytes
StartAllBack 3.9.1.5222 7 January 2025 (beta)

Again 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
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