Tech riderRev. 30 Sept 2026
StartIsBack
- 1Runs onWindows
- 2Costsfree trial
- 3Supported Windowswindows 10
- 4Replacement modeoverlay
- 5Start button controlsYes
- 6Custom searchYes
- 7Taskbar controlsextensive
7 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: startisback.com
Overview
StartIsBack is ranked #14 of 39 in start menu customization software on Specifiction. It runs on Windows. There is no free plan. A free trial is offered.
StartIsBack plans and pricing
All plansStartIsBack license $4.99 once License key works with any StartIsBack version · License activates a limited number of computers startisback.com · 30 Sept 2026
Compared on start menu customization software
- Free plan
- Nostartisback.com
- Paid from
- 4.99 one-timestartisback.com
- Supported Windows
- windows_10startisback.com
- Replacement mode
- overlaystartisback.com
- Start button controls
- Yesstartisback.com
- Custom search
- Yesstartisback.com
- Taskbar controls
- extensivestartisback.com
Facts
- Purpose
- StartIsBack restores a Windows 7 style Start menu and taskbar experience in newer Windows versions.startisback.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Start menu
- The menu can launch frequently used programs, open recent documents, search, access system locations, and shut down the PC.startisback.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Taskbar features
- StartIsBack++ for Windows 10 can skin the taskbar, replace jump lists, center taskbar icons, restore larger icons, adjust taskbar color, and reduce OS resource usage.startisback.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Personalization
- Users can select Start menu and taskbar skins, change the Start button, choose Start menu shortcuts, use an XP-like menu, and configure translucency.startisback.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Windows versions
- The site lists StartIsBack for Windows 8, StartIsBack+ for Windows 8.1, StartIsBack++ for Windows 10, and StartAllBack for Windows 11.startisback.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Languages
- The product supports all Windows languages, and the download page lists many available interface translations.startisback.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Trial
- The unrestricted trial runs for 30 days; afterward it continues in limited mode unless activated.startisback.com · 30 Sept 2026
- License term
- The site says a license does not expire, though upgrades for a new OS or version may require an upgrade payment.startisback.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Activation limit
- One license key can activate a limited number of computers, with unlimited reactivations on the same PC.startisback.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Privacy
- The maker says it collects no PC hardware or software information and that activation identifiers are sent as hashes; Internet access is used for activation and automatic version checks.startisback.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Installation and resources
- The maker says installation does not require administrator rights and the app runs without additional processes or services.startisback.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Signing
- The download page says StartIsBack is digitally signed by Stanislav Zinukhov.startisback.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Compatibility caveat
- The download page warns that upcoming Windows updates may cause older StartIsBack versions to crash.startisback.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Enterprise deployment
- The site links a StartIsBack and StartIsBack+ deployment guide with a Group Policy template.startisback.com · 30 Sept 2026
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Sources
- startisback.com· checked 30 Sept 2026