StartAllBack for Windows 11

[Mikaelo]

2 hours ago, mackid1993 said:

You can use third party tools to make a vertical application launcher and then hide the taskbar. That's what I mean by a plan b.

Hi, what tool/s is/are your favorite/s?

[mackid1993]

24 minutes ago, Mikaelo said:

Hi, what tool/s is/are your favorite/s?

I use Directory Opus to make a floating toolbar. They can have any sort of application or macro on them. I set mine to show/hide with a keystroke and macro but they can show and hide with just moving the mouse near them or dock to any side of the screen permanently. They can also live on the desktop sort of like Stardock Fences but on steroids. It's a more complex program than just that, it's a full featured file manager that is more operating system than file manager, but this is what my toolbar looks like. 

[thepwrtank18]

New insider build - 26200.5001

[mackid1993]

1 hour ago, thepwrtank18 said:

New insider build - 26200.5001

I wonder if the compat block has been updated to include a version number instead of just StartAllBack*.exe. I'm installing this build now. I'll update with a screenshot from Compatibility Administrator once it is installed.

Update, same hardblock:

Edited April 19, 2024 by mackid1993

[Ionut Bara]

nope. removing installation entry in registry and it worked for me. tested startallback in 26200 and its ok. taskbar not affected for now.

Edited April 19, 2024 by Ionut Bara

[Mikaelo]

Wrong position of the Start menu with dual monitor SAB 3.7.8.. W11 23H2 22631.3447 - see video.

Where can it be problem?

 

[thepwrtank18]

Confirmed working on 26200.5001.

Edited April 19, 2024 by thepwrtank18
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[mackid1993]

I find it amazing that Start11 can literally crash all of explorer when configuring its menus but StartAllBack which is one of the most stable pieces of software I've ever seen causes security or performance issues. If Tihiy has to discontinue SAB I will be forced to begrudgingly use Windows 11 stock because Start11 is not a viable alternative in any way. It's amazing that a company as established as Stardock can sell something just so bug ridden and unstable. No wonder there has been a rivalry (it seems), Stardock is this huge company but they can't even come close to matching the quality of the work of one guy.

Doing a simple search in the start menu after a few seconds triggers an explorer crash, what a pile of junk that is.

Edited April 20, 2024 by mackid1993

[SkyySX]

Is there any documentation of how to create themes for StartAllBack properly? Windows 7 styles don't work, a couple of Windows 10 ones do work but they all have squared corners so I would like to make my own theme for SaB or at least edit some Win 10 ones with rounded corners.

EDIT: While I'm on the topic of themes, does anyone know of some Windows Longhorn themes perhaps?

Edited April 21, 2024 by SkyySX

[mackid1993]

I hope @Tihiy doesn't get upset with me for posting this. But I downloaded the latest pre-release build for 3.7.9. I frequently check to see if any new pre release builds are published out of habit since I have a little OCD about SAB since I love it so much.  I have the pre-release download link bookmarked in my browser.

The new build installs on 26100 without having to rename the exe and the classic taskbar is disabled out of the box. Simply clicking the toggle and restarting explorer enables it and everything works.

Seems like we're saved!

Update! More good news! Thank you Tihiy for continuing to support this wonderful application that brings such a lightweight and clean experience to our PCs! You are the man!!

Edited April 21, 2024 by mackid1993

[Tihiy]

That's pre-release for Microsoft, actually. I need them to remove update block as I'm unable to work it around without a jigsaw.

[mackid1993]

59 minutes ago, Tihiy said:

That's pre-release for Microsoft, actually. I need them to remove update block as I'm unable to work it around without a jigsaw.

Oh so you have to get their approval first so they remove the block?

Edited April 22, 2024 by mackid1993

[Mikaelo]

On 4/19/2024 at 10:45 PM, Mikaelo said:

Wrong position of the Start menu with dual monitor SAB 3.7.8.. W11 23H2 22631.3447 - see video.

Where can it be problem?

 

@Tihiy, did you repair this problem in tne new pre-release? Now, the START displays correctly ... THNX :-)

[tistou77]

19 hours ago, mackid1993 said:

I hope @Tihiy doesn't get upset with me for posting this. But I downloaded the latest pre-release build for 3.7.9. I frequently check to see if any new pre release builds are published out of habit since I have a little OCD about SAB since I love it so much.  I have the pre-release download link bookmarked in my browser.

The new build installs on 26100 without having to rename the exe and the classic taskbar is disabled out of the box. Simply clicking the toggle and restarting explorer enables it and everything works.

Seems like we're saved!

Update! More good news! Thank you Tihiy for continuing to support this wonderful application that brings such a lightweight and clean experience to our PCs! You are the man!!

Good news, thanks for info

It seems that this version would be the "RTM", version sent to OEMs, etc....

[mackid1993]

Let's hope the update block is removed in the next insider flight.