StartAllBack fully integrates with Windows 11 and provides original Windows taskbar and start menu, as well as many other essential shell enhancements.
Restore and improve taskbar
- Show labels on task icons
- Adjust icon size and margins
- Move taskbar to top, left or right edges
- Drag and drop stuff onto taskbar
- Center task icons but keep Start button on the left
- Split into segments, use dynamic translucency
- Separate corner icons with Windows 7/10 UI
- Auto-hide when covered by maximized window
Restore and improve File Explorer and Control Panel
- Ribbon and Command Bar revamped with translucent effects
- Details pane on bottom
- Old search box (the one which works)
- Dark mode support for more dialogs
Restore and improve context menus
- All new look with rounded acrylic menus
- Fast and responsive taskbar menus
Publisher’s description
What is StartAllBack?
StartAllBack is a proprietary customisation program for Windows from startisback.com. It ranks 50th by popularity among customisation in this catalogue.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE. The main installer is 2.1 MB. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 3.9.24, released on July 27, 2026. 71 versions are listed since October 2, 2021, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 15 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 20,856 times. Similar programs include PowerToys, Scribus and Mattermost.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Frequent updates (about 15 a year)
- Small download (2.1 MB)
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
In short: StartAllBack is a customisation tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is StartAllBack safe to download?
- The file is served by startisback.sfo3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com; check that it is the publisher’s official mirror
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
F61B7C0BC5F0249A9B5C79CC8FAB01F5E3AECE1697AB29252C84D1B7F4E6E218· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 71 versions ›71 versions over 5 years · about 15 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.9.24Latest | July 27, 2026 | 2.1 MB | 64-bit EXE64-bit EXE |
| 3.9.23 | May 30, 2026 | 2.1 MB | 64-bit EXE64-bit EXE |
| 3.9.21 | January 27, 2026 | 2.1 MB | 64-bit EXE64-bit EXE |
| 3.9.20 | December 10, 2025 | 2.1 MB | 64-bit EXE64-bit EXE |
| 3.9.18 | December 2, 2025 | 2.1 MB | 64-bit EXE64-bit EXE |
| 3.9.16 | October 5, 2025 | 2.1 MB | 64-bit EXE64-bit EXE |
| 3.9.15 | September 4, 2025 | 2.1 MB | 64-bit EXE64-bit EXE |
| 3.9.14 | August 28, 2025 | 2.1 MB | 64-bit EXE64-bit EXE |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id StartIsBack.StartAllBack -echoco install StartAllBack -yStartAllBack_3.9.24_setup.exe /silentProgram files (.exe): startallbackcfg.exe, startisbackcfg.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- startisback.com
- Category
- Customisation
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE
- Version
- 3.9.24
- Released
- July 27, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- October 2, 2021
- Versions listed
- 71
- Updates / year
- 14.7
- Chocolatey downloads
- 20,856
- Website
- startallback.com
- winget ID
- StartIsBack.StartAllBack
- Chocolatey package
- StartAllBack
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is StartAllBack free?
StartAllBack is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: Proprietary). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is StartAllBack safe to download?
The download comes from startisback.sfo3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install StartAllBack with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can StartAllBack be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does StartAllBack run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of StartAllBack?
The versions page lists all 71 versions with links to their official installer files, back to October 2, 2021.
Can I use StartAllBack without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to StartAllBack?
PowerToys, Scribus, Mattermost, Rainmeter and TranslucentTB. The alternatives page compares them.
