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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02 - Start Menu.png
04 - Taskbar.png
05 - Explorer.png
06 - Advanced.png
Get
 
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Lojaxx said:
I am having an issue where after i wake up my computer from sleep the whole of explorer is busted. I have to either reboot to get StartAllBack working again or uninstall/reinstall.

I do have 2 monitors
Symptoms:
- the taskbar is not saving its position and swaps to the 'Primary' monitor
- explorer address bar is not readable or bugged out with overlapping text
- i am unable to work in the StartAllBack properties

If i try to open the Properties i am unable to maneuver in the window as it is just stuck on the Taskbar tab and i am unable to do anything else with the application.

Seems very severe as i never had these issues with just the 1 monitor
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I have reinstalled Windows now to see if this will help with these issues at all.
- i have confirmed that after reboot the taskbar is still swapping to the "Primary Monitor" and must be repositioned. This may just be a limitation of Windows 11 after the destruction of the taskbar :(
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 11 ProAMD Ryzen 7800X3D32gb 6000mhzAMD 7900XTX
OS
Windows 11 Pro
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Manufacturer/Model
Custom
CPU
AMD Ryzen 7800X3D
Motherboard
ASUS ProArt B650-CREATOR
Memory
32gb 6000mhz
Graphics Card(s)
AMD 7900XTX
Sound Card
integrated
Monitor(s) Displays
Samsung Odyssey G3 24" | ASUS PG42UQ 42"
Screen Resolution
24" 1080x1920 | 42" 3840x2160
PSU
Corsair 1000w
Lojaxx said:
after reboot the taskbar is still swapping to the "Primary Monitor" and must be repositioned.
Click to expand...
Not happening here!

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My Computers My Computers

System One System Two Other systems

  • At a glance

    Windows 11 Pro
    OS
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS ROG Strix

  • At a glance

    Windows 11 Pro
    Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS VivoBook
  • ASUS VivoBook 'Lite' ~ Windows 11 Home

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 11 ProAMD Ryzen 7800X3D32gb 6000mhzAMD 7900XTX
OS
Windows 11 Pro
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Manufacturer/Model
Custom
CPU
AMD Ryzen 7800X3D
Motherboard
ASUS ProArt B650-CREATOR
Memory
32gb 6000mhz
Graphics Card(s)
AMD 7900XTX
Sound Card
integrated
Monitor(s) Displays
Samsung Odyssey G3 24" | ASUS PG42UQ 42"
Screen Resolution
24" 1080x1920 | 42" 3840x2160
PSU
Corsair 1000w
How do I make hidden folders appear in a flyout menu? I can see them in a file explorer window ok. Notice program data is shown in the file explorer window on the right, yet it's missing from the start menu.

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My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 11 Professional (not the cut down rub...Ryzen 9 3900XT (on this one anyway, I have 8)72G and 72GB and 64GB and 32GB and 32GB and 8...Fury and 12 Tahitis
OS
Windows 11 Professional (not the cut down rubbish)
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Manufacturer/Model
Home built, of course
CPU
Ryzen 9 3900XT (on this one anyway, I have 8)
Motherboard
MSI X470 Gaming Plus Max
Memory
72G and 72GB and 64GB and 32GB and 32GB and 8GB and 8GB and 8GB
Graphics Card(s)
Fury and 12 Tahitis
Sound Card
People still use cards for those?
Monitor(s) Displays
7 of them.
Screen Resolution
All sorts.
Hard Drives
1TB NVME, 4TB rust spinner
PSU
Several kW
Case
Unimportant
Cooling
Big Zalman 6 inch thing
Keyboard
Really?
Mouse
Yes
Internet Speed
32Mbit/7Mbit
Browser
Opera
Antivirus
AVG
Other Info
[Crosses legs] Exactly what info are you looking for?

My Computers My Computers

System One System Two Other systems

  • At a glance

    Windows 11 Pro
    OS
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS ROG Strix

  • At a glance

    Windows 11 Pro
    Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS VivoBook
  • ASUS VivoBook 'Lite' ~ Windows 11 Home
Never thought of doing it that way, I assumed Windows kept them hidden, or needed them hidden.
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 11 Professional (not the cut down rub...Ryzen 9 3900XT (on this one anyway, I have 8)72G and 72GB and 64GB and 32GB and 32GB and 8...Fury and 12 Tahitis
OS
Windows 11 Professional (not the cut down rubbish)
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Manufacturer/Model
Home built, of course
CPU
Ryzen 9 3900XT (on this one anyway, I have 8)
Motherboard
MSI X470 Gaming Plus Max
Memory
72G and 72GB and 64GB and 32GB and 32GB and 8GB and 8GB and 8GB
Graphics Card(s)
Fury and 12 Tahitis
Sound Card
People still use cards for those?
Monitor(s) Displays
7 of them.
Screen Resolution
All sorts.
Hard Drives
1TB NVME, 4TB rust spinner
PSU
Several kW
Case
Unimportant
Cooling
Big Zalman 6 inch thing
Keyboard
Really?
Mouse
Yes
Internet Speed
32Mbit/7Mbit
Browser
Opera
Antivirus
AVG
Other Info
[Crosses legs] Exactly what info are you looking for?

My Computers My Computers

System One System Two Other systems

  • At a glance

    Windows 11 Pro
    OS
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS ROG Strix

  • At a glance

    Windows 11 Pro
    Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS VivoBook
  • ASUS VivoBook 'Lite' ~ Windows 11 Home
I know. I guess "hidden" is just hidden, not a special flag so Windows system files can operate. The system flag might have more of such a meaning.

Windows shouldn't be just hiding such files, it should stop you deleting them. In fact I'm sure it does, what if you try to delete pagefile.sys in c:\?

I only leave the second box ticked because seeing desktop.ini in every bloody folder faffs me off.
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 11 Professional (not the cut down rub...Ryzen 9 3900XT (on this one anyway, I have 8)72G and 72GB and 64GB and 32GB and 32GB and 8...Fury and 12 Tahitis
OS
Windows 11 Professional (not the cut down rubbish)
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Manufacturer/Model
Home built, of course
CPU
Ryzen 9 3900XT (on this one anyway, I have 8)
Motherboard
MSI X470 Gaming Plus Max
Memory
72G and 72GB and 64GB and 32GB and 32GB and 8GB and 8GB and 8GB
Graphics Card(s)
Fury and 12 Tahitis
Sound Card
People still use cards for those?
Monitor(s) Displays
7 of them.
Screen Resolution
All sorts.
Hard Drives
1TB NVME, 4TB rust spinner
PSU
Several kW
Case
Unimportant
Cooling
Big Zalman 6 inch thing
Keyboard
Really?
Mouse
Yes
Internet Speed
32Mbit/7Mbit
Browser
Opera
Antivirus
AVG
Other Info
[Crosses legs] Exactly what info are you looking for?
Do you guys know how SAB knows which system a license key is activated on? I got a new motherboard and I've used 1/2 of my activations and the second was meant for my laptop, but will using it on this new mobo / windows install use the other?

There doesn't seem to be any way to email support or anything.
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 11 [22H2] [22621.2428]Intel Core i9-14900K 3.2 GHz 24-Core ProcessorG.Skill Trident Z5 RGB 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5...AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT
OS
Windows 11 [22H2] [22621.2428]
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Manufacturer/Model
Culture-Virus v7.0
CPU
Intel Core i9-14900K 3.2 GHz 24-Core Processor
Motherboard
Asus ROG MAXIMUS Z790 APEX ENCORE ATX LGA1700 Motherboard
Memory
G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-7200 CL34 Memory
Graphics Card(s)
AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT
Monitor(s) Displays
AOC CQ27G2U/BK
Screen Resolution
2560x1440
Hard Drives
M.2 1: Samsung SSD 990 PRO 2TB
M.2 2: Samsung SSD 970 EVO Plus 2TB
PSU
Corsair RM1000X SHIFT
Case
Phanteks NV9
Cooling
Custom Water / Direct-Die Cooling
Keyboard
Corsair K95 RGB PLATINUM XT Wired Gaming Keyboard
Mouse
ROCCAT LEADR Optical
Internet Speed
500mb Direct Fiber
Browser
Chrome
The easiest way is not to use license keys.
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 11 Professional (not the cut down rub...Ryzen 9 3900XT (on this one anyway, I have 8)72G and 72GB and 64GB and 32GB and 32GB and 8...Fury and 12 Tahitis
OS
Windows 11 Professional (not the cut down rubbish)
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Manufacturer/Model
Home built, of course
CPU
Ryzen 9 3900XT (on this one anyway, I have 8)
Motherboard
MSI X470 Gaming Plus Max
Memory
72G and 72GB and 64GB and 32GB and 32GB and 8GB and 8GB and 8GB
Graphics Card(s)
Fury and 12 Tahitis
Sound Card
People still use cards for those?
Monitor(s) Displays
7 of them.
Screen Resolution
All sorts.
Hard Drives
1TB NVME, 4TB rust spinner
PSU
Several kW
Case
Unimportant
Cooling
Big Zalman 6 inch thing
Keyboard
Really?
Mouse
Yes
Internet Speed
32Mbit/7Mbit
Browser
Opera
Antivirus
AVG
Other Info
[Crosses legs] Exactly what info are you looking for?
Apparently they have an email [email protected] that isn't anywhere on their site.

Lamberto Vitali said:
The easiest way is not to use license keys.
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On one install (I regularly try different builds from uupdump) it said the trial had expired, so I assumed they had started to enforce licences and remove the endless 100 day trial, figured it was cheap and it's an intgral program so why not.)
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 11 [22H2] [22621.2428]Intel Core i9-14900K 3.2 GHz 24-Core ProcessorG.Skill Trident Z5 RGB 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5...AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT
OS
Windows 11 [22H2] [22621.2428]
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Manufacturer/Model
Culture-Virus v7.0
CPU
Intel Core i9-14900K 3.2 GHz 24-Core Processor
Motherboard
Asus ROG MAXIMUS Z790 APEX ENCORE ATX LGA1700 Motherboard
Memory
G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-7200 CL34 Memory
Graphics Card(s)
AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT
Monitor(s) Displays
AOC CQ27G2U/BK
Screen Resolution
2560x1440
Hard Drives
M.2 1: Samsung SSD 990 PRO 2TB
M.2 2: Samsung SSD 970 EVO Plus 2TB
PSU
Corsair RM1000X SHIFT
Case
Phanteks NV9
Cooling
Custom Water / Direct-Die Cooling
Keyboard
Corsair K95 RGB PLATINUM XT Wired Gaming Keyboard
Mouse
ROCCAT LEADR Optical
Internet Speed
500mb Direct Fiber
Browser
Chrome
I have 10 computers. I ain't paying for 10 licenses. Maybe if there was a bulk pack.

The endless license does work on all 10, I just get a reminder every time I reboot or unlock the screen.

There are free alternatives like classic shell I can use instead anyway. Or there's that place named after ships Elevenforum don't like us mentioning.
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 11 Professional (not the cut down rub...Ryzen 9 3900XT (on this one anyway, I have 8)72G and 72GB and 64GB and 32GB and 32GB and 8...Fury and 12 Tahitis
OS
Windows 11 Professional (not the cut down rubbish)
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Manufacturer/Model
Home built, of course
CPU
Ryzen 9 3900XT (on this one anyway, I have 8)
Motherboard
MSI X470 Gaming Plus Max
Memory
72G and 72GB and 64GB and 32GB and 32GB and 8GB and 8GB and 8GB
Graphics Card(s)
Fury and 12 Tahitis
Sound Card
People still use cards for those?
Monitor(s) Displays
7 of them.
Screen Resolution
All sorts.
Hard Drives
1TB NVME, 4TB rust spinner
PSU
Several kW
Case
Unimportant
Cooling
Big Zalman 6 inch thing
Keyboard
Really?
Mouse
Yes
Internet Speed
32Mbit/7Mbit
Browser
Opera
Antivirus
AVG
Other Info
[Crosses legs] Exactly what info are you looking for?
Does anyone find it ironic that "Start All Back" was intended to fix deal breaking UI issues?
 

My Computers My Computers

System One System Two

  • At a glance

    Ghost Spectre Windows 11 Pro 22H2/Xubuntu 22....Ryzen 5 5625U24GB DDR4Integrated Radeon
    OS
    Ghost Spectre Windows 11 Pro 22H2/Xubuntu 22.04 LTS
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP Probook G9 455
    CPU
    Ryzen 5 5625U
    Memory
    24GB DDR4
    Graphics Card(s)
    Integrated Radeon
    Monitor(s) Displays
    15.6"
    Screen Resolution
    1080p
    Hard Drives
    WD Blue M.2 1TB, WD M.2 256GB
    Browser
    Firefox w/ Ublock Origin
    Antivirus
    none. Defender removed

  • At a glance

    W11 Pro For WorkstationsXeon w9-3495x1 TB (8 x 128 GB) DDR5-48004x NVIDIA RTX A6000 ada (48 GB)
    Operating System
    W11 Pro For Workstations
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP Z8 Tower G5 Fury
    CPU
    Xeon w9-3495x
    Memory
    1 TB (8 x 128 GB) DDR5-4800
    Graphics card(s)
    4x NVIDIA RTX A6000 ada (48 GB)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    HP M27fq QHD Monitor x4
    Screen Resolution
    2560 x 1440
    Hard Drives
    4 TB HP Z Turbo Drive M.2 SSD x4 (RAID 0)
    12 TB 7200 RPM SATA-6G 3.5" Enterprise HDD x6 (RAID 10)
    PSU
    2250W
    Other Info
    Video Editing Box + Media Server
I might. I've never understood irony.
What point were you making?
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 11 Professional (not the cut down rub...Ryzen 9 3900XT (on this one anyway, I have 8)72G and 72GB and 64GB and 32GB and 32GB and 8...Fury and 12 Tahitis
OS
Windows 11 Professional (not the cut down rubbish)
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Manufacturer/Model
Home built, of course
CPU
Ryzen 9 3900XT (on this one anyway, I have 8)
Motherboard
MSI X470 Gaming Plus Max
Memory
72G and 72GB and 64GB and 32GB and 32GB and 8GB and 8GB and 8GB
Graphics Card(s)
Fury and 12 Tahitis
Sound Card
People still use cards for those?
Monitor(s) Displays
7 of them.
Screen Resolution
All sorts.
Hard Drives
1TB NVME, 4TB rust spinner
PSU
Several kW
Case
Unimportant
Cooling
Big Zalman 6 inch thing
Keyboard
Really?
Mouse
Yes
Internet Speed
32Mbit/7Mbit
Browser
Opera
Antivirus
AVG
Other Info
[Crosses legs] Exactly what info are you looking for?
Lamberto Vitali said:
I might. I've never understood irony.
What point were you making?
Click to expand...
Read the thread up to the point where it was hijacked. WTF do windows license keys have to do with StartAllBack?
 

My Computers My Computers

System One System Two

  • At a glance

    Ghost Spectre Windows 11 Pro 22H2/Xubuntu 22....Ryzen 5 5625U24GB DDR4Integrated Radeon
    OS
    Ghost Spectre Windows 11 Pro 22H2/Xubuntu 22.04 LTS
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP Probook G9 455
    CPU
    Ryzen 5 5625U
    Memory
    24GB DDR4
    Graphics Card(s)
    Integrated Radeon
    Monitor(s) Displays
    15.6"
    Screen Resolution
    1080p
    Hard Drives
    WD Blue M.2 1TB, WD M.2 256GB
    Browser
    Firefox w/ Ublock Origin
    Antivirus
    none. Defender removed

  • At a glance

    W11 Pro For WorkstationsXeon w9-3495x1 TB (8 x 128 GB) DDR5-48004x NVIDIA RTX A6000 ada (48 GB)
    Operating System
    W11 Pro For Workstations
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP Z8 Tower G5 Fury
    CPU
    Xeon w9-3495x
    Memory
    1 TB (8 x 128 GB) DDR5-4800
    Graphics card(s)
    4x NVIDIA RTX A6000 ada (48 GB)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    HP M27fq QHD Monitor x4
    Screen Resolution
    2560 x 1440
    Hard Drives
    4 TB HP Z Turbo Drive M.2 SSD x4 (RAID 0)
    12 TB 7200 RPM SATA-6G 3.5" Enterprise HDD x6 (RAID 10)
    PSU
    2250W
    Other Info
    Video Editing Box + Media Server
Some of us read and understand. Some just ... read. Nobody mentioned any Windows license keys of any kind, until the post above.
You are very confused, even more so when one takes into account your understanding of "irony".
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 11
OS
Windows 11
StartAllBack v3.6.13.4755 now available for download.
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 11 25H2 Pro (RP Build 26200.8968)
OS
Windows 11 25H2 Pro (RP Build 26200.8968)
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Manufacturer/Model
Alienware
asturias7 said:
StartAllBack v3.6.13.4755 now available for download.
Click to expand...
Fixed blurry fullscreen overlay on Canary

- Try to fix Nvidia driver crash on Canary

- Fixed compatibility with Networx

- Supported HideClock, HideSCA... policies
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 11 ProIntel Core i9 12900KFCorsair 64GB DDR5 Vengeance C40 5200MhzASUS GeForce RTX 3090 ROG Strix OC 24GB
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
asturias7 said:
StartAllBack v3.6.13.4755 now available for download.
Click to expand...

I advise anyone using this version to roll back to a previous version. Many users are having various issues.
v3.6.13.4750, for example, seems to be OK.
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 11 25H2 Pro (RP Build 26200.8968)
OS
Windows 11 25H2 Pro (RP Build 26200.8968)
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Manufacturer/Model
Alienware
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