StartIsBack

Spec sheet

Purpose

StartIsBack restores a Windows 7 style Start menu and taskbar experience in newer Windows versions.Read 30 Sep 2026 · startisback.com

Trial

The unrestricted trial runs for 30 days; afterward it continues in limited mode unless activated.Read 30 Sep 2026 · startisback.com

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.Read 30 Sep 2026 · startisback.com

Activation limit

One license key can activate a limited number of computers, with unlimited reactivations on the same PC.Read 30 Sep 2026 · startisback.com

Compatibility caveat

The download page warns that upcoming Windows updates may cause older StartIsBack versions to crash.Read 30 Sep 2026 · startisback.com

Enterprise deployment

The site links a StartIsBack and StartIsBack+ deployment guide with a Group Policy template.Read 30 Sep 2026 · startisback.com

Installation and resources

The maker says installation does not require administrator rights and the app runs without additional processes or services.Read 30 Sep 2026 · startisback.com

Languages

The product supports all Windows languages, and the download page lists many available interface translations.Read 30 Sep 2026 · startisback.com

License term

The site says a license does not expire, though upgrades for a new OS or version may require an upgrade payment.Read 30 Sep 2026 · startisback.com

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.Read 30 Sep 2026 · startisback.com

Signing

The download page says StartIsBack is digitally signed by Stanislav Zinukhov.Read 30 Sep 2026 · startisback.com

Start menu

The menu can launch frequently used programs, open recent documents, search, access system locations, and shut down the PC.Read 30 Sep 2026 · startisback.com

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.Read 30 Sep 2026 · startisback.com

Windows versions

The site lists StartIsBack for Windows 8, StartIsBack+ for Windows 8.1, StartIsBack++ for Windows 10, and StartAllBack for Windows 11.Read 30 Sep 2026 · startisback.com

Plans and prices

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Where Specifiction places it

• Start Menu Customization Software#23 of 397.5