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



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05 - Explorer.png
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Windows 11i7 6700K16 GB DDR4 2666 Kingston (OC 3000)STRIX RTX 3090
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Windows 11
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PC/Desktop
CPU
i7 6700K
Motherboard
MAXIMUS VIII HERO
Memory
16 GB DDR4 2666 Kingston (OC 3000)
Graphics Card(s)
STRIX RTX 3090
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Dell S2716DG
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    ASUS ROG Strix
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    ASUS VivoBook
  • ASUS VivoBook 'Lite' ~ Windows 11 Home

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Windows 11i7 6700K16 GB DDR4 2666 Kingston (OC 3000)STRIX RTX 3090
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
 

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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
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.
 

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Windows 11 25H2AMD Ryzen 7800X3DT-Force 48GB DDR5 @ 8000CL36PNY RTX 5080
OS
Windows 11 25H2
Computer type
PC/Desktop
CPU
AMD Ryzen 7800X3D
Motherboard
MSI B850 Tomahawk MAX WIFI
Memory
T-Force 48GB DDR5 @ 8000CL36
Graphics Card(s)
PNY RTX 5080
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

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    Windows 11 Pro 25h2Intel 10980XEG.Skill TridentZ RoyaleEVGA RTX 2080Ti Hydro Copper
    OS
    Windows 11 Pro 25h2
    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 P5801X
    Samsung 9100 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
  • At a glance

    Windows 11 Pro 24h2
    Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro 24h2
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Asus Pro

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 11 25H2AMD Ryzen 7800X3DT-Force 48GB DDR5 @ 8000CL36PNY RTX 5080
OS
Windows 11 25H2
Computer type
PC/Desktop
CPU
AMD Ryzen 7800X3D
Motherboard
MSI B850 Tomahawk MAX WIFI
Memory
T-Force 48GB DDR5 @ 8000CL36
Graphics Card(s)
PNY RTX 5080
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
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.
Uninstalled Explorer Patcher and that fixed it. Must be some conflict.
 

My Computer My Computer

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Windows 11 25H2AMD Ryzen 7800X3DT-Force 48GB DDR5 @ 8000CL36PNY RTX 5080
OS
Windows 11 25H2
Computer type
PC/Desktop
CPU
AMD Ryzen 7800X3D
Motherboard
MSI B850 Tomahawk MAX WIFI
Memory
T-Force 48GB DDR5 @ 8000CL36
Graphics Card(s)
PNY RTX 5080
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.
 

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

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    Windows 11 Pro 25h2Intel 10980XEG.Skill TridentZ RoyaleEVGA RTX 2080Ti Hydro Copper
    OS
    Windows 11 Pro 25h2
    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 P5801X
    Samsung 9100 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
  • At a glance

    Windows 11 Pro 24h2
    Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro 24h2
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Asus Pro
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?
I wonder if this will ever be fixed....
 

My Computer My Computer

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Windows 11 Pro 23H2Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-12900HK32gbIntel(R) Iris(R) Xe Graphics
OS
Windows 11 Pro 23H2
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Manufacturer/Model
MinisForum
CPU
Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-12900HK
Memory
32gb
Graphics Card(s)
Intel(R) Iris(R) Xe Graphics
Sound Card
Realtek 888
Monitor(s) Displays
Acer
Screen Resolution
1920x1080
Hard Drives
1TB SSD
Keyboard
Logitech
Mouse
Logitech MX Master 2X
Internet Speed
1GB
Browser
Firefox
Antivirus
Windows Defender
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?
I used to have this issue, but with 3.9.3 it's gone.
 

My Computers My Computers

  • 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.
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    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

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Windows 11 Pro 25H2 (Build 26200.8117)HexaCore AMD Ryzen 5 4600G, 4300 MHz (43 x 100Corsair 64GB (16x4)GeForce RTX 3050 8GB GDDR6
OS
Windows 11 Pro 25H2 (Build 26200.8117)
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 64GB (16x4)
Graphics Card(s)
GeForce RTX 3050 8GB GDDR6
Sound Card
Creative Sound Blaster Z SE
Monitor(s) Displays
ACER 27 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 My Computer

At a glance

Windows 11 Pro 23H2Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-12900HK32gbIntel(R) Iris(R) Xe Graphics
OS
Windows 11 Pro 23H2
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Manufacturer/Model
MinisForum
CPU
Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-12900HK
Memory
32gb
Graphics Card(s)
Intel(R) Iris(R) Xe Graphics
Sound Card
Realtek 888
Monitor(s) Displays
Acer
Screen Resolution
1920x1080
Hard Drives
1TB SSD
Keyboard
Logitech
Mouse
Logitech MX Master 2X
Internet Speed
1GB
Browser
Firefox
Antivirus
Windows Defender
StartAllBack 3.9.4.5246 13 February 2025 (beta)
Again not sure what's been updated
 

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
Where does one get beta versions?
 

My Computer My Computer

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Windows 11AMD Ryzen 7 7700X2x16GB G.Skill Trident Z5 NEO DDR5 EXPO (CL30)Gigabyte GeForce RTX3060 12GB
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 My Computers

  • At a glance

    Windows 11 Pro 25h2Intel 10980XEG.Skill TridentZ RoyaleEVGA RTX 2080Ti Hydro Copper
    OS
    Windows 11 Pro 25h2
    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 P5801X
    Samsung 9100 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
  • At a glance

    Windows 11 Pro 24h2
    Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro 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 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
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 My Computers

  • At a glance

    Windows 11 Pro 25h2Intel 10980XEG.Skill TridentZ RoyaleEVGA RTX 2080Ti Hydro Copper
    OS
    Windows 11 Pro 25h2
    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 P5801X
    Samsung 9100 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
  • At a glance

    Windows 11 Pro 24h2
    Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro 24h2
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Asus Pro
when the battery is disconnected, it's a square as an icon..
Please care to explain / show the difference w / native or older one (as is in overflow).
 

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