StartIsBack(TBD) for Windows 11 beta testing

[Tihiy]

All-new StartIsBack(name to be determined) for Windows 11 is available for beta testing

https://startisback.com/tbd

Your feedback is greatly appreciated!

[Semtex]

AWESOME. Thanks, working fine, at least since 10 minutes

[dalton2192]

Downloaded a Windows 11 ISO Just to test this! I have one question, when the system tray arrow is pressed, is it supposed to display the one from windows 7/8? Cause it displays the regular system tray/notification area. But StartisBack works great on the recent build! Honestly makes me consider upgrading to Windows 11 more, but since GUI themes aren't supported that well, ill stay on windows 10 for that. Which leads me to my next question, are you gonna back port the Windows 7 explorer option to Windows 10? I know OldNewExplorer is also your program too, but it doesn't include the classic search function.

[helmutcheese]

Thanks.

[SkyySX]

Thank you very much for the release, I'm super stoked for this development! One feature-request I have: Can we please have an option to keep the Start Button aligned center?

And an option to completely hide the tray-area when in Segmented Mode would be cool too so we can have a dock-like experience.

Edited September 8, 2021 by SkyySX

[ege914]

Working perfect on my end, i lliked the old right click feature available again.. i was wondering since we have explorer options now, can we also have options in oldnewexplorer suchs as hiding library folders etc on this pc? if not np i'm totally ok to install old new explorer too...

5 hours ago, SkyySX said:

Thank you very much for the release, I'm super stoked for this development!  One feature-request I have: Can we please have an option to keep the Start Button aligned center?

And an option to completely hide the tray-area when in Segmented Mode would be cool too so we can have a dock-like experience.

if we are going to have alignment options, maybe we can have taskbar alignment options too. to the right left top or hide completely etc

 

but its perfect as it is thank you very much for not stopping support. i was wondering if you were coming back since no new comments on forum from you... thanks again

Edited September 8, 2021 by ege914

[Molekular]

I also think it's great that the development continues.
Now only the Windows 10 Start menu would have to be restored. 

[greenhillmaniac]

I just installed this on a Windows 11 VM and have some feedback (mixed with some requests):

• There's no option to show folders before shortcuts in the Start Menu - as someone who uses the Windows XP style context menu for all programs, this would be appreciated.
• I'm assuming the previous advanced options to disable pre-launching of "SearchUI" and "ShellExperienceHost" are being enabled by default? This new version lacks the toggle for them, but from a look at the Task Manager the options seem to be enabled.
• Would it be possible to remove the "Windows Terminal" option on the Win+X Context Menu and restore the classic Powershell/Command Prompt options?
• The Explorer tweaks are phenomenal, but will you integrate the rest of the functionality OldNewExplorer had? I always used a mix of Windows 10's Explorer with some elements of Windows 7's, and the current beta doesn't have fine tuned control over these aspects (I'll attach a picture of my current Explorer setup).
• Maybe this one is a bit of an overstretch, but since there's the ability to replace all of the context menus, would it be possible to have an option to use the classic style of context menus? Similar to the ones you'd get with the "ImmersiveContextMenu" registry tweak up until v1809

My last bit of feedback would probably be the name, considering the current scope of the project, something like "ExplorerIsBack" would be more fitting.

Other than that, this will probably be THE piece of software that will make me use Windows 11 (otherwise I'd seriously consider the penguin varieties)

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Edited September 8, 2021 by greenhillmaniac

[JakubDriver]

Hi
Is it possible to provide a language file for translation?
You did a great job.
regards

[JakubDriver]

One more suggestion whether you can add a start shortcut to the Application as shown in the picture to have everything at hand.

[shorty6100@gmail.com]

This is MUCH appreciated. Been dual booting 10/11 on laptop for testing. With this release, I will probably dual boot on main PC. For the most part, working very well. Sometimes settings do not stick (Windows 11 theme) and have to readjust the sliding bars. Also, Windows 11 theme does not go all the way to the left, but that might be something I'm missing in settings. Will continue to play around with it. Kudos and cheers 

[JakubDriver]

I did the translation and added the file to the folder but not everything changed

 

[startisbackisgreat]

Kudos !! , Brilliant work by Developers. Clearly, its gives life to windows 11 now. What would we do without you "StartisBack"?

Cant wait to see how it is moves from here. If i could suggest something. 

The gaps between icons are fair bit, could we reduce this. 

 

[startisbackisgreat]

Right Click on the Start Button > Properties > "following error"

[startisbackisgreat]

22 hours ago, Tihiy said:

All-new StartIsBack(name to be determined) for Windows 11 is available for beta testing

https://startisback.com/tbd

Your feedback is greatly appreciated!

Startisback 3.0