StartAllBack

Spec sheet

Purpose

StartAllBack restores and improves classic Windows 11 interface elements.Read 11 Oct 2026 · startallback.com

Trial

The version history says the trial period was increased to 100 days in version 3.3.3.Read 11 Oct 2026 · startallback.com

Privacy

The licensing FAQ says no PC hardware or software information is collected and that online activation is the exception to its lack of internet use for license validation.Read 11 Oct 2026 · startisback.com

Support

The Business Edition includes priority email support.Read 11 Oct 2026 · startisback.com

Activation data

The licensing FAQ says computer identifiers are transferred in hashed form and the online activation service does not collect the user's IP address or other information identifying the user or computer.Read 11 Oct 2026 · startisback.com

Appearance

It offers Windows 7, Windows 8, and third-party taskbar and start menu styles, and can recolor UI in Windows apps.Read 11 Oct 2026 · startallback.com

Business licensing

The Business Edition is described as intended for business environments and includes additional group policies; offline activation is available only for licenses covering 1000 PCs or more.Read 11 Oct 2026 · startisback.com

Compatibility

The release notes say version 3.9.26 added formal support for 26H2.Read 11 Oct 2026 · startallback.com

Context menus

It provides rounded acrylic menus, responsive taskbar menus, new fonts, and improved touch support.Read 11 Oct 2026 · startallback.com

Current release

The page lists version 3.9.27, dated 24 Sep 2026, with a fix for dark mode broken by 26H2 features.Read 11 Oct 2026 · startallback.com

Distribution

The maker offers a download and gives the command `winget install StartIsBack.StartAllBack --scope machine`.Read 11 Oct 2026 · startallback.com

Explorer

It restores Explorer features including a revamped Ribbon and Command Bar, a bottom details pane, and an older search box.Read 11 Oct 2026 · startallback.com

File Explorer

It offers a restyled Explorer Ribbon and Command Bar, a bottom details pane, an old-style search box, and dark mode for more dialogs.Read 11 Oct 2026 · startallback.com

License duration

The FAQ says a license does not expire, though upgrades for new operating systems or upgrades may require an additional payment.Read 11 Oct 2026 · startisback.com

Resource use

The maker describes StartAllBack as using less RAM, starting fewer processes, and improving startup speed.Read 11 Oct 2026 · startallback.com

Security and compliance

The maker's homepage pages opened did not state security certifications or compliance claims.Read 11 Oct 2026 · startallback.com

Start menu

The start menu supports one-click access to apps and system locations, dropdown navigation, and search.Read 11 Oct 2026 · startallback.com

Styling

It offers Windows 7, Windows 8, and third-party taskbar and start menu styles, plus Win32 app UI fixes and recoloring.Read 11 Oct 2026 · startallback.com

Taskbar

Taskbar options include labels, adjustable icon size and margins, moving it to screen edges, drag and drop, and auto-hide.Read 11 Oct 2026 · startallback.com

Trial duration

The changelog states that the trial period was increased to 100 days.Read 11 Oct 2026 · startallback.com

Windows compatibility

The changelog lists formal support for Windows 26H2 in version 3.9.26.Read 11 Oct 2026 · startallback.com

Plans and prices

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Where Specifiction places it

• Start Menu Customization Software#9 of 398.1