Additional Information

Alternate reality where Windows 7 shell survived!

Latest Version StartIsBack 2.9.20 (for Windows 10)
Requirements

Windows 10 (32-bit)/Windows 10 (64-bit)

Updated February 17, 2024
Author Tihiy
Category Desktop Enhancements
License Trial
Language English
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Overview

The Start menu is back and it's better than ever. Get the most useful shell enhancement for Windows 10 now! StartIsBack is an amazing Start menu software shell for your Desktop!
  • StartIsBack++ for Windows 10 can:
  • Apply skins to the taskbar
  • Replace taskbar jump lists (context menus) with better ones
  • Center taskbar icons
  • Restore larger taskbar icons
  • Fine-tune taskbar color
  • Reduce OS resource usage

It looks totally awesome with a new style, round user avatar, and modern glyph icons. Also, it opens 100% of the time and always finds what you want to find - sorry, Windows 10 gimmick!

FAQ

How do I configure Start Menu?
Either right-click Start button and click "Properties" or right-click opened Start Menu itself and choose "Properties" context menu item.

Can I use StartIsBack without the start menu, just for skinning/jump list/awesomeness?
Yes. Just pick the leftmost (Windows 10) style. Then select taskbar and start button styles separately.

Can StartIsBack break my system?
No. If you experience issues with old the program on too recent Windows 10 update, just hold Escape key when logging in to disable the tool.

How do I uninstall StartIsBack?
As expected: go to Control Panel - Programs and Features, find the app, and click Uninstall.

How does the trial version work?
There are no limitations in the trial version. After installing it runs for 30 days. If you don't activate it with license number you bought within 30 days, it will still work, but in limited mode: Start Menu will be blank and sad; every boot you'll be nagged about evaluation period over. The trial period runs for each user who has installed Start Is Back on one PC separately.

Does StartIsBack "phone home"?
No. It does not collect information about your PC hardware or software. It does not use an Internet connection for license validation purposes except the moment you activate it. Online activation service does not collect your IP address or any other information which could identify you or your computer. Computer unique identifiers are transferred in hash form, which does not allow anyone else to view it.

Note: 30 days trial version.

Previous versions More »

2.9.20 February 17, 2024 1.48 MB 2.9.19 June 25, 2023 1.47 MB 2.9.18 June 23, 2023 1.47 MB