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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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 My Computer

At a glance

Windows 11AMD R7 5800X3D2x16 GB DDR4 @ 3800 16-16-16-16-32-48nVidia RTX 3080Ti
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 My Computer

At a glance

Windows 11AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3DG.Skill 32GB 6000MHzRTX 4080
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
aggrophobik said:
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!
Click to expand...
These are just shortcuts.
 

My Computers My Computers

System One System Two

  • At a glance

    Windows 11 Pro 25H2 (WinMac v1.4.0)Intel Core i5-12400F16 GB (DDR4, 3200 MHz)NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super
    OS
    Windows 11 Pro 25H2 (WinMac v1.4.0)
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    Intel Core i5-12400F
    Motherboard
    B760 GAMING X DDR4
    Memory
    16 GB (DDR4, 3200 MHz)
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440 @ 240Hz
    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.

  • At a glance

    macOS SonomaApple M3 Pro18 GB
    Operating System
    macOS Sonoma
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Apple MacBook Pro
    CPU
    Apple M3 Pro
    Memory
    18 GB
aggrophobik said:
Is it safe to delete folder from the start menu...
Click to expand...
Just "Don't display" it...

7737.jpg

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

7738.jpg
 

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

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 11AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3DG.Skill 32GB 6000MHzRTX 4080
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
aggrophobik said:
True, but even with that hidden, said folder is still there. (On start Menu)
Click to expand...
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 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 11AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3DG.Skill 32GB 6000MHzRTX 4080
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 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
Sorry, but do I set this for just the folder, or all subfolder & files as well?Hide.jpg
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 11AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3DG.Skill 32GB 6000MHzRTX 4080
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 My Computers

System One System Two

  • At a glance

    Windows 11 Pro 25H2 (WinMac v1.4.0)Intel Core i5-12400F16 GB (DDR4, 3200 MHz)NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super
    OS
    Windows 11 Pro 25H2 (WinMac v1.4.0)
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    Intel Core i5-12400F
    Motherboard
    B760 GAMING X DDR4
    Memory
    16 GB (DDR4, 3200 MHz)
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440 @ 240Hz
    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.

  • At a glance

    macOS SonomaApple M3 Pro18 GB
    Operating System
    macOS Sonoma
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Apple MacBook Pro
    CPU
    Apple M3 Pro
    Memory
    18 GB

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 11AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3DG.Skill 32GB 6000MHzRTX 4080
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 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
FranciscoCL said:
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).
Click to expand...
I confirmed that, in my system, the problem does not appear with versions prior to 3.8.x.
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 11AMD R7 5800X3D2x16 GB DDR4 @ 3800 16-16-16-16-32-48nVidia RTX 3080Ti
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 My Computer

At a glance

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

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

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

Is Out, Not Sure What's Been Updated
 

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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

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
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 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
Wolfzz said:
Here it is I hope Brink doesn't mind me posting this link?

https://startisback.com/StartAllBack_setup.exe
Click to expand...

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 My Computer

At a glance

Windows 11AMD R7 5800X3D2x16 GB DDR4 @ 3800 16-16-16-16-32-48nVidia RTX 3080Ti
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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