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StartIsBack++ is a small tool for Windows 10 that brings back the original, authentic Windows 7 start menu experience, enhanced with many new features as well.

StartIsBack++ restores the original Windows 7 Start menu with all its features. Search, drag and drop, pinned and recently used applications, and fully customizable settings. Furthermore, StartIsBack++ goes directly to the desktop every time without flashing the Start screen even for a millisecond.

StartIsBack is available in three editions, each one created specifically for Windows 8-10 versions:

  • StartIsBack – for Windows 8
  • StartIsBack+ – for Windows 8.1
  • StartIsBack++ – for Windows 10

Key Features:

  • Lightweight and secure
  • Restores the original Windows 7 Start menu
  • Consumes a minimal amount of system resources
  • Fully native, zero-privileges app
  • Show live badges for modern apps
  • Rich customization and configuration
  • Boot to desktop

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Last Update: February 16, 2024

Current Version: 2.9.20 / StartIsBack+ 1.7.6 / StartIsBack 2.1.2

License: Shareware

Languages:
English, Russian, Brazilian Portuguese, European Portuguese, French, Danish, Greek, Italian, Turkish, Spanish, German, Polish, Czech, Croatian, Slovak, Finnish, Korean, Dutch, Norwegian, Serbian, Slovenian, Bangla, Hungarian, Swedish, Simplified Chinese, Indonesian, Arabic, Thai, Traditional Chinese, Farsi, Ukrainian, Lithuanian, Bulgarian, Latvian, Japanese, Romanian

Supported Operating Systems:
Windows 10

Developer: Stanislav Zinukhov

Homepage: StartIsBack.com

  • NEW: Jumplists replacement! StartIsBack now provides custom taskbar jumplists which are much more reliable and responsive.
  • StartIsBack taskbar jumplists are optional (Windows 10 v1607 or higher is required) and customizable with Windows 7/8/10 styles.
  • Also new custom jumplist can do some yours can’t.
  • Support for Windows 10 Fall Creators update
  • Minor improvements and bugfixes
Disclaimer: The direct download links we offer for this software are sourced from the official website of the author or developer, guaranteeing they are 100% original and unaltered. However, because the links are external, we cannot guarantee their safety, availability, or download speeds. We will research and find various download options for your software, including online installers, full offline installers (usually 'exe' or 'msi', 'dmg', and occasionally 'iso' or torrent), and portable editions (commonly 'zip' or 'rar'). We wish to clearly express our firm opposition to piracy. We maintain a strict zero-tolerance policy against piracy and will neither offer nor share any pirated or illegal versions or tools. We strongly advise against using such methods, as they can damage your devices. We highly encourage you, if you value this software, to invest in a legitimate license. Doing so not only guarantees your safety but also supports the developers, resulting in improved software quality.