Startisback-plus-1-7-5 Apr 2026

: This version improved how the software worked with early builds of Windows 10, which was in testing at the time.

: It allows you to display the taskbar while you are on the Windows 8.1 Start screen, reducing the "interface shock" when switching between environments. startisback-plus-1-7-5

: The search bar in the Start menu was expanded to index and find options within the "PC Settings" app, not just traditional programs and files. : This version improved how the software worked

According to the StartIsBack+ 1.7.5 changelog , the specific "deep" improvements in this version included: According to the StartIsBack+ 1

: A feature (often off by default) that allows you to hold the Windows key for half a second to access all running apps, the taskbar, and search from any modern app you are currently using.

Unlike many other Start menu replacements, StartIsBack+ is known for its deep architectural integration with Windows: