StartIsBack++ 2.9.20

Introduction to StartIsBack++

StartIsBack++ is a small application that brings back the classical Start button and Start menu to Windows 8/8.1/10.

Overview

Classic Shell is no longer available, but StartIsBack++ is a great alternative. It is small in size, affordable, and regularly updated to support the latest Windows versions. This tool provides the fastest way to restore the traditional start menu with user-friendly configuration settings.

Ideal for corporate use, StartIsBack++ is 100% compatible with all Windows 7 start menu group policies and settings, with additional group policies for feature restriction and appearance customization.

Features

• Launch frequently used programs
• Open recent documents
• Easily search for files and applications
• Access system places with a single click
• Quickly shut down the system
• Customize taskbar color and translucency
• Display live badges for modern apps
• Restore larger taskbar icons
• Reduce OS resource usage
• Apply skins to the taskbar
• Full support for Windows Light theme (Plain10)

Use Cases

• Customize the start menu to resemble older Windows versions
• Enhance productivity by quickly accessing programs and documents
• Customize the taskbar appearance to suit personal preferences

Technical Details and System Requirements

• Supported OS: Windows 10, Windows 8 (x86/x64)
• RAM: 2 GB RAM (4 GB recommended)
• Free Hard Disk Space: 200 MB or more