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


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05 - Explorer.png
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My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    i7 6700K
    Motherboard
    MAXIMUS VIII HERO
    Memory
    16 GB DDR4 2666 Kingston (OC 3000)
    Graphics Card(s)
    STRIX RTX 3090
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell S2716DG
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440

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
    i7 6700K
    Motherboard
    MAXIMUS VIII HERO
    Memory
    16 GB DDR4 2666 Kingston (OC 3000)
    Graphics Card(s)
    STRIX RTX 3090
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell S2716DG
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
StartAllBack 3.9.2.5241 7 February 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
Is there any way to adjust the opacity of the taskbar besides making it completely transparent?

Also, when I use the Win11DisableOrRestoreRoundedCorners mod or the plugin on Windhawk, it completely removes the border on the Default Start Menu. I tried adding the StartAllBackCfg to the exclusions list but it doesn't work.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 24H2
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 7800X3D
    Motherboard
    ASRock X670E Pro RS
    Memory
    T-Force 32GB DDR5 @ 6200CL28
    Graphics Card(s)
    Gigabyte RTX 4080
    Monitor(s) Displays
    MSI 321URX 32" 4K OLED
    Hard Drives
    WD_Black SN850X 4TB
    PSU
    Thermaltake GF3 1200W
    Case
    Gamemax Meshbox
    Cooling
    ID-Cooling FX240 Pro AIO
    Keyboard
    Drunkdeer G65
    Mouse
    ATK Extreme F1

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 24h2
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    Intel 10980XE
    Motherboard
    Asus Rampage VI Extreme Encore
    Memory
    G.Skill TridentZ Royale
    Graphics Card(s)
    EVGA RTX 2080Ti Hydro Copper
    Sound Card
    Asus
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell 27"
    Hard Drives
    Intel Optane 905P
    Samsung 990 Pro
    PSU
    Seasonic Prime TX 1000W
    Case
    Lian Li A77F
    Cooling
    Watercooling
    Keyboard
    Logitech MX keys
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master 3S
    Browser
    Edge Canary
    Antivirus
    Kaspersky
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 24h2
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Asus Pro

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 24H2
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 7800X3D
    Motherboard
    ASRock X670E Pro RS
    Memory
    T-Force 32GB DDR5 @ 6200CL28
    Graphics Card(s)
    Gigabyte RTX 4080
    Monitor(s) Displays
    MSI 321URX 32" 4K OLED
    Hard Drives
    WD_Black SN850X 4TB
    PSU
    Thermaltake GF3 1200W
    Case
    Gamemax Meshbox
    Cooling
    ID-Cooling FX240 Pro AIO
    Keyboard
    Drunkdeer G65
    Mouse
    ATK Extreme F1
dotsyx said:
Also, when I use the Win11DisableOrRestoreRoundedCorners mod or the plugin on Windhawk, it completely removes the border on the Default Start Menu. I tried adding the StartAllBackCfg to the exclusions list but it doesn't work.
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Uninstalled Explorer Patcher and that fixed it. Must be some conflict.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 24H2
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 7800X3D
    Motherboard
    ASRock X670E Pro RS
    Memory
    T-Force 32GB DDR5 @ 6200CL28
    Graphics Card(s)
    Gigabyte RTX 4080
    Monitor(s) Displays
    MSI 321URX 32" 4K OLED
    Hard Drives
    WD_Black SN850X 4TB
    PSU
    Thermaltake GF3 1200W
    Case
    Gamemax Meshbox
    Cooling
    ID-Cooling FX240 Pro AIO
    Keyboard
    Drunkdeer G65
    Mouse
    ATK Extreme F1
StartAllBack v3.9.3.5242 (Stable)

- Enabled widgets animated icons again

- Support for possible future EarTrumpet version with per-display notification area

- Bumped auto-hidden taskbar unhide delay

- Fix wrong windows added to task list

- Fix icons not loading or not refreshed after app update

- Fix "End Task" text not proper

- Fix task list misbehaving with touch display

StartAllBack is now available in MS Store, but that install/update method is discouraged.
 

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
We pass our turn, and always stay with the 3.9bb
The ugly green progress bar is much less visible
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 24h2
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    Intel 10980XE
    Motherboard
    Asus Rampage VI Extreme Encore
    Memory
    G.Skill TridentZ Royale
    Graphics Card(s)
    EVGA RTX 2080Ti Hydro Copper
    Sound Card
    Asus
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell 27"
    Hard Drives
    Intel Optane 905P
    Samsung 990 Pro
    PSU
    Seasonic Prime TX 1000W
    Case
    Lian Li A77F
    Cooling
    Watercooling
    Keyboard
    Logitech MX keys
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master 3S
    Browser
    Edge Canary
    Antivirus
    Kaspersky
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 24h2
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Asus Pro
flhthemi said:
I still can't figure out why upon startup of my PC SAB will not show my Notifications and Calendar when I try to open them. If I open settings for SAB and move the taskbar to the bottom, then open notifications it works. THEN move the task bar to the top and open it it works. I have to do this every time I boot, reboot or restart SAB. I tried setting the Theme to Kinda 10. Still end up with the same result.

This is an issue that presents itself on every one of the computers I have installed it on. Am I the only one having this issue/bug?
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I wonder if this will ever be fixed....
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro 23H2
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    N/A
    CPU
    AMD Phenom(tm) II X4 965 Processor 3.40 GHz
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte GA-770T USB3
    Memory
    12gb
    Graphics Card(s)
    Nvidia GTX950
    Sound Card
    Realtek 888
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Acer
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    1TB SSD Vulcan Z
    Keyboard
    Logitech
    Internet Speed
    600
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
flhthemi said:
I still can't figure out why upon startup of my PC SAB will not show my Notifications and Calendar when I try to open them. If I open settings for SAB and move the taskbar to the bottom, then open notifications it works. THEN move the task bar to the top and open it it works. I have to do this every time I boot, reboot or restart SAB. I tried setting the Theme to Kinda 10. Still end up with the same result.

This is an issue that presents itself on every one of the computers I have installed it on. Am I the only one having this issue/bug?
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I used to have this issue, but with 3.9.3 it's gone.
 

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 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 23H2
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    N/A
    CPU
    AMD Phenom(tm) II X4 965 Processor 3.40 GHz
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte GA-770T USB3
    Memory
    12gb
    Graphics Card(s)
    Nvidia GTX950
    Sound Card
    Realtek 888
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Acer
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    1TB SSD Vulcan Z
    Keyboard
    Logitech
    Internet Speed
    600
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
StartAllBack 3.9.4.5246 13 February 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
Where does one get beta versions?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Self-Built
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 7 7700X
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte B650 AORUS Elite AX
    Memory
    2x16GB G.Skill Trident Z5 NEO DDR5 EXPO (CL30)
    Graphics Card(s)
    Gigabyte GeForce RTX3060 12GB
    Sound Card
    On-Board Sound / Sony WH-XB910N Bluetooth Headphones
    PSU
    MSI A850GF
    Case
    Lian Li LANCOOL II MESH C
    Cooling
    DeepCool AK620 with Arctic Silver 5
    Keyboard
    Steelseries
    Mouse
    Logitech M705

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 24h2
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    Intel 10980XE
    Motherboard
    Asus Rampage VI Extreme Encore
    Memory
    G.Skill TridentZ Royale
    Graphics Card(s)
    EVGA RTX 2080Ti Hydro Copper
    Sound Card
    Asus
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell 27"
    Hard Drives
    Intel Optane 905P
    Samsung 990 Pro
    PSU
    Seasonic Prime TX 1000W
    Case
    Lian Li A77F
    Cooling
    Watercooling
    Keyboard
    Logitech MX keys
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master 3S
    Browser
    Edge Canary
    Antivirus
    Kaspersky
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 24h2
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Asus Pro
StartAllBack 3.9.4.5250 19 February 2025 (stable)

- [24H2] New battery and percentage text indicator

- Text scaling will be used for task lists

- Share for Windows 7 command bar uses menu

- Fix plump language indicator not showing second line
 

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
The battery icon was better in previous versions (more sober, like that of W11)
And now, when the battery is disconnected, it's a square as an icon... (same, the previous icon was better or like W11, no icon)
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 24h2
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    Intel 10980XE
    Motherboard
    Asus Rampage VI Extreme Encore
    Memory
    G.Skill TridentZ Royale
    Graphics Card(s)
    EVGA RTX 2080Ti Hydro Copper
    Sound Card
    Asus
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell 27"
    Hard Drives
    Intel Optane 905P
    Samsung 990 Pro
    PSU
    Seasonic Prime TX 1000W
    Case
    Lian Li A77F
    Cooling
    Watercooling
    Keyboard
    Logitech MX keys
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master 3S
    Browser
    Edge Canary
    Antivirus
    Kaspersky
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 24h2
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Asus Pro
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