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What is StartIsBack?

What is StartIsBack?

StartIsBack is the only tool which is able to provide consistency in Windows 8 by separating desktop and modern programs. Real work is done on desktop while new Start screen turns into launcher for modern apps only. Make Start screen clutter-free.

Is StartIsBack safe?

StartIsBack is lightweight and secure: it does not require administrator rights to install, consumes minimal amount of system resources, does not run additional processes or services.

What is Windows StartIsBack?

StartIsBack is a program developed by startisback.com. When installed, it will add a context menu handler to the Windows shell in order to provide quick access to the program.

Is there an alternative to StartIsBack for Windows 8?

StartIsBack is described as ‘returns Windows 8 a real fully featured start menu and start button, behaving exactly like the ones in Windows 7’ and is an app in the OS & Utilities category. There are more than 25 alternatives to StartIsBack for Windows and Mac. The best alternative is Open Shell, which is both free and Open Source.

How much is startis back for Windows 8.1?

StartIsBack is actively developed – you can get StartIsBack for Windows 8, StartIsBack+ for Windows 8.1 and StartIsBack++ for Windows 10. Each version is tailored for specific Windows version to be able to address weaknesses of each Windows release and gain strength with targeted features and clean user experience. Lifetime license – just $3.99!

Is the Windows 7 Start menu compatible with StartIsBack?

StartIsBack is perfectly suited for corporate use: 100% compatible with all Windows 7 start menu group policies and settings + has additional group policies which will help you restrict features as well as customize appearance. Offline license activation (Only licenses for 1000PC and up).

Is there a way to disable StartIsBack in Windows 10?

Either right-click Start button and click “Properties” or right-click opened Start Menu itself and choose “Properties” context menu item. Yes. No. If you experience issues with old StartIsBack on too recent Windows 10 update, just hold Escape key when logging in to disable StartIsBack.