Customize Windows programs using downloadable mods for appearance, features, or performance. Easily add, update, or remove tweaks with no source code needed, extensive active library, rollback support, and compatibility with Windows 10 and 11.
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StartAllBack Alternatives
StartAllBack is described as 'The Windows 11 version of the Startisback replacement shell. This software allows you to make Windows 11 look like previous versions of Windows or a modified version of itself' and is an app in the os & utilities category. There are more than 10 alternatives to StartAllBack for Windows, Android, Android Tablet and F-Droid. The best StartAllBack alternative is Windhawk, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like StartAllBack are Open Shell, ExplorerPatcher, Classic Shell and Start11.
Alternatives list
12 Windhawk alternatives
42 Open Shell alternativesOpen Shell is a fork of the Classic Shell project for Windows that getting back the classic start menu to modern versions of Microsoft Windows.
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Open Shell vs StartAllBack Comments
- Open Shell is Free and Open Source
- Open Shell is Lightweight and Privacy focused
This project aims to bring back a productive working environment on Windows 11. Choose between Windows 11 or Windows 10 taskbar (with labels support, small icons and lots of customization) and a lot more.
EExplorerPatcher vs StartAllBack Comments
Alexey SkobkinIt's free and does not require online activation.
Katt PhloxworthyThis package + Classic Shell = An awesome team that allows one to party like it's 2000 if they wish.
Windows 2000, that is. ;3
E- ExplorerPatcher is Free and Open Source
- ExplorerPatcher is Lightweight and Privacy focused
28 Classic Shell alternativesClassic Shell is free software that improves your productivity, enhances the usability of Windows, and empowers you to use the computer the way you like it.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Alerts
- Discontinued
Platforms
- Windows
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DiscontinuedThe developer announced that Classic Shell will be no longer developed because Windows 10 is updated too frequently and because Microsoft is making more difficult to customize Windows: http://www.classicshell.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=8147 Last version, 4.3.1, released in August 2017, can be still downloaded from the official website, together with the source code.
Classic Shell vs StartAllBack Comments
Katt PhloxworthyIt has become "Open Shell" since some developers have picked up the torch from the original developer. So go check out "Open Shell".
Hats off to the original developer for making this software in the first place.
- Classic Shell is Free and Open Source
- Classic Shell is Customizable
Enhance Windows 10/11 personalizing Start Menu and Taskbar with style changes, icon and section adjustments, taskbar improvements, quick access menus, and advanced search features for improved productivity.
Cost / License
- Paid
- Proprietary
Platforms
- Windows
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StartIsBack returns Windows 8 a real fully featured start menu and start button, behaving exactly like the ones in Windows 7. StartIsBack radically improves desktop usability and makes new Start screen clutter-free.
Cost / License
- Paid
- Proprietary
Platforms
- Windows
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StartIsBack vs StartAllBack Comments
pandaM3CH4StartIsBack (Win 10) and StartAllBack (Win 11) are made by the same developer and are both great.
- StartIsBack is Paid and Proprietary
- StartIsBack is Customizable
38 WindowBlinds alternativesCustomize Windows 10 and 11 with skins for Start menu and taskbar. Includes SkinStudio for designing skins, offering personalized fonts, and color and transparency adjustments.
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Pining for simpler times? RetroBar teleports you back in time by replacing your modern Windows taskbar with the classic Windows 95, 98, Me, 2000, XP, Longhorn, or Vista style.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source (Apache-2.0)
Platforms
- Windows
Return the Start Button to Windows 8 With these features:
- Search for Windows 8-style (Modern UI) apps
- Pin desktop and Metro apps to the start menu
- Jump List support
- Unified Search for apps, settings and files
- Boot directly to the Windows 8 desktop
- One click access to.
Cost / License
- Paid
- Proprietary
Alerts
- Discontinued
Platforms
- Windows
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Start Menu X is a replacement of the system menu for professionals.
Virtual Groups Group programs by purpose (office applications, graphics, etc) without changing their location on the hard drive.
One-click start
The PRO version allows you to assign a primary program to any f.
Cost / License
- Freemium
- Proprietary
Platforms
- Windows
Puts a start menu and recent apps tray on top of your screen accessible at any time, increasing your productivity and turning your Android tablet or phone into a real multitasking machine.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source (Apache-2.0)
Platforms
- Android
- Android Tablet
- F-Droid
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Alerts
- Discontinued
Platforms
- Windows
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It's hard to beat free, especially since others have picked up the torch to continue where Classic Shell's developer had left off.
Under Windows 11, add Explorer Patcher and as I said on EP's own entry, you can party like it's 2000. Windows 2000, that is.