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



01 - Welcome.png
02 - Start Menu.png
04 - Taskbar.png
05 - Explorer.png
06 - Advanced.png
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Again not sure what's been updated
Me neither..., but, I keep 'em all anyway, just in case sumpthin goes haywire!!! :cool:

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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
Again not sure what's been updated

Some alternate/darker shading in W7 mode, perhaps? I've never noticed it before.

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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
Where i can download StartAllBack 3.9.1?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Gigabyte
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 5 7500F 6-Core
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte A620M H
    Memory
    16GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA RTX 3050
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Browser
    Chromium
I did and it downloaded the RC instead.
Don't know what to tell ya, chief!!! 🤷‍♂️

Maybe clear your browser's cache...

It gives me the proper one...

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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
It just shows the RC version
It's a "release candidate" version that the author is ready to give his stamp of approval for general consumption. I'll wait for the "final" version.
 

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
Widgets still doesn't work on taskbar unless you refresh them twice manually :(
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Apple Mac Pro 6,1 (2013)
Widgets still doesn't work on taskbar unless you refresh them twice manually :(
Thanks Spacedust. Trying all suggestions given here. Out of 11 of my Win 11 242H builds, only three are experiencing the issue.
 

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
Just tried out stardocks start menu.
Went back to SAB. But there was one cool feature that I liked.

It has an option to have non-pinned apps on the task manager ungrouped with labels. Love to see that option if possible in this app.
Is there any way to configure this in the registry or someone knows of a good app for this option?817ac9dd-29e0-4a96-9d04-bda4fdd4219b.webp
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 LTSC
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    LG
Hi.

Thanks for your reply


I am sorry but let me rephrase what I mean. I am referring to the labels. It is either on or off. I am looking for granularity.
As you can see in the picture. I have my pinned apps Combined and hidden lablels. but the unpinned are not labeled.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 LTSC
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    LG
Thanks Spacedust. Trying all suggestions given here. Out of 11 of my Win 11 242H builds, only three are experiencing the issue.
Just installed latest updates and still no widgets. It's so annoying.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Apple Mac Pro 6,1 (2013)
Has anyone else had an issue on the latest version with the first app being cut off? This is what it looks like with the full app name being shown
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and what it looks like just app icons
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If I separate the windows icon into it's own corner, it shows up fine.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom
    CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-8700 CPU @ 3.20GHz
    Motherboard
    ROG Maximus X Code
    Memory
    G.Skill F4-3200C16D-16GTZR Trident Z RGB Series 16 GBx2 (32GB)
    Graphics Card(s)
    PowerColor Fighter AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT w/ 12GB GDDR6 Memory
    Monitor(s) Displays
    3x ASUS VP28UQG 28" 4K/UHD 3840x2160 1ms DP HDMI Adaptive Sync/FreeSync Eye Care Monitor
    Screen Resolution
    3840x2160 x3
    Keyboard
    Razer Huntsman V2 TKL
    Mouse
    Razer Basilisk V3 Pro
    Internet Speed
    500 Up / 20 Down
    Browser
    Firefox Beta and Brave Beta
    Antivirus
    Malwarebytes Premium
StartAllBack 3.9.1.5225 (Stable)

- Adjusted indicator bar in dark mode

- Adjusted plump small icons language indicator

- Fixed Run autocomplete not dark on newer versions

- Fixed taskbar not unhiding with Teams screen sharing

- Fixed high CPU usage with auto-hidden taskbar

- Fixed search box images on 24H2

- Fixed rare crash with Explorer fullscreen

- Fixed rare crash with secondary displays
 

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
Still searching for a way to change the color of the selected item in right-click contextmenu .........
Its very light-blue , with latest SAB ( almost white/light-grey , when SAB is off)
Any idea ............??? :wink:
 

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
Still searching for a way to change the color of the selected item in right-click contextmenu .........
Its very light-blue , with latest SAB ( almost white/light-grey , when SAB is off)
Any idea ............??? :wink:
You mean Show accent color on Start and taskbar?
 

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

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