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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pietcorus2 said:
WHERE (?) to check this .......?
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Just install it and see if any message similar to this appears on the screen. If nothing shows up, great :)

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My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 Iot Enterprise 21h2 22000.3260
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    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Asus
    CPU
    xeon E5-2697v2
    Motherboard
    rampage iv extreme
    Memory
    32gb 8x4gb ddr3 1333 mhz
    Graphics Card(s)
    gtx 570 poit of view
    Sound Card
    realtek HD (ALC898)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    samsung b2030
    Screen Resolution
    1600x900
    Hard Drives
    2tb hd 5400 rpm
    3tb hd 5400 rpm
    1tb nvme pcie 3.0
    PSU
    hx850w
    Keyboard
    mtek
    Internet Speed
    500/250 gpon
    Browser
    r3dfox 146.0
    Antivirus
    none
Wolfzz said:
Not sure what's been updated
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Maybe 'Taskbar settings' added to Shift/right click on the Taskbar? I don't remember seeing it before. 🤷‍♂️

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My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS ROG Strix
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS VivoBook

My Computers

System One System Two

  • 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.
  • Operating System
    macOS Sonoma
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Apple MacBook Pro
    CPU
    Apple M3 Pro
    Memory
    18 GB
i have it and my theme is the og windows windows 7 and well i should change my os💀Screenshot 2026-02-24 194723.webp
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 25H2 Enterprise RTM ROG Editon
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Asus
    CPU
    Intel core i5
    Motherboard
    Asus H610M
    Memory
    16 gb DDR4
    Graphics Card(s)
    Asus Radeon RX 580
    Sound Card
    Realtek
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung S24C31x, LG 19EN33
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    ADATA SU680
    PSU
    Green eco 80 plus 400 w
    Case
    Perfect
    Keyboard
    logitech M170
    Mouse
    logitech M170
    Internet Speed
    20mb/s
    Browser
    Google chrome, Microsoft Edge
    Antivirus
    Defender
1772776870920.webpidk whats happening, I have reinstalled quite a few times and still showing this blank thing and always opens to All programs instead of Frequent apps
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC
lazerai said:
View attachment 165038idk whats happening, I have reinstalled quite a few times and still showing this blank thing and always opens to All programs instead of Frequent apps
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I am so dumb, it was switched off, the 'store and display' settings. It was automatically switch offed, idk what happened. 1772777621218.webp
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC
Hello

I guess it's with SAB, in WinX menu (right click start menu) I have command prompt instead of Terminal/PowerShell
Or maybe another tweak

When I open Command Prompt (Admin), it opens the same window as with Command Prompt (C:\Users\mon_user>)
Normally CMD admin points to C:\System32> ?

Thanks
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • 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 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 Pro 24h2
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Asus Pro
tistou77 said:
Hello

I guess it's with SAB, in WinX menu (right click start menu) I have command prompt instead of Terminal/PowerShell
Or maybe another tweak

When I open Command Prompt (Admin), it opens the same window as with Command Prompt (C:\Users\mon_user>)
Normally CMD admin points to C:\System32> ?

Thanks
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I don't think SAB has anything to do with the WinX Menu, except the Properties tab at the bottom.
Try Shift/right click per Directory.
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS ROG Strix
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS VivoBook
I thought I saw that with SAB when you choose the Windows 10 taskbar.
But actually, I'm also using another tweak (registry key), so it must be related to that.
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • 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 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 Pro 24h2
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Asus Pro
Yes, it's SAB, by disabling it, the command prompt entries are no longer present.

However, both Command Prompt and Command Prompt (Admin) are launched as administrator.
I tested it with the command "fltmc >nul 2>&1 && echo Admin || echo Non admin" (requested from chatGPT)
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • 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 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 Pro 24h2
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Asus Pro
tistou77 said:
Yes, it's SAB, by disabling it, the command prompt entries are no longer present.
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Hmmm..., doesn't do that to me! :unsure:

But then again, I just use the Menu itself, or, Windows Tools...

12871.webp
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS ROG Strix
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS VivoBook
I think I know why, my Windows account is an admin account (the only account) and UAC is is completely disabled (if that's related, I don't remember).
Maybe that's why the two command prompt options open as an admin

But this wasn't the case before (W10 and the first W11)
Command Prompt => No Admin (C:\Users\mon_user>)
Command Prompt (Admin) => Admin (C:\System32>)
That's how I just noticed it

But strangely, the same thing happens when testing directly with System32\cmd.exe (both options, normal and Run as admin)

Since both options open the command prompt as administrator, we'll have to see about removing one of them,
But since it's SAB that adds it, it seems, I don't know how.
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • 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 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 Pro 24h2
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Asus Pro
Are you opening command prompt or a command prompt tab in terminal?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro
dacrone said:
Are you opening command prompt or a command prompt tab in terminal?
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Command Prompt (Terminal has been uninstalled)

Enhanced taskbar enabled :

SAB.webp

Enhanced taskbar disabled :

No SAB.webp
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • 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 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 Pro 24h2
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Asus Pro
I’m tracking that it’s command prompt, but if the default console is set to Terminal… there is an option in terminal settings to always launch a profile (such as command prompt) as administrator.
If it is truly cmd.exe and not inside terminal, check the properties of cmd.exe to make sure the run as admin is not checked
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro
dacrone said:
If it is truly cmd.exe and not inside terminal, check the properties of cmd.exe to make sure the run as admin is not checked
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Where can I check this ?
I don't have those shortcuts in the WinX directory (since SAB adds them)

That said, it's great that SAB adds them, but if both shortcuts open CMD as administrator, it's better to only have one.
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • 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 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 Pro 24h2
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Asus Pro
I have PowerShell, it doesn't change, no matter what!

12872.webp
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS ROG Strix
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS VivoBook
Maybe SAB add Powershell and I added the registry key to replace Powershell with Command Prompt
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • 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 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 Pro 24h2
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Asus Pro
tistou77 said:
Maybe SAB add Powershell and I added the registry key to replace Powershell with Command Prompt
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Perhaps.
Another thing you could do is put them all in the Shift/right click menu per Directory...

12873.webp
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS ROG Strix
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS VivoBook
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