
StartIsBack+ allows using msstyles from Windows 8 unaltered (you still need UxStyle or whatever)Īll screen edges but bottom-left are enabled by default

Glass layer can be turned off totally without hacks Start menu is a full sheet of glass without hacks Same skins included Plain8 is the default

StartIsBack+ uses built-in Windows 8.1 start button image (by default), but with different selection / animation effect to distinguish it StartIsBack+ provides start button for each taskbar You can uninstall Modern apps directly from context menu You can create a shortcut for Modern app from Start Apps folder directly via drag & drop Start Apps (Modern apps) folder in All Programs: Start menu configuration is much more streamlined You can add your own folders into right pane by drag & dropĪll Programs can show folders before items Items in right pane can be configured as menu for more items (like Connect To) Items in right pane can be removed or tweaked in-place (hold shift with right-click) Start menu has been rebuilt from ground up. StartIsBack+ is better suited for tablets and convertibles. StartIsBack+ does not require a process or service to run, comes with support / translation for all Windows languages (where MUI is available) Start menu utilizes start menu "soul" left in Windows it's fully compatible with Windows 7 / StartIsBack settings and policies

StartIsBack+ uses LESS resources than native menu! It no longer uses code present in explorer but! No features were lost and actually has been improved with new features and many fixes for bugs present in original menu code. You can set StartIsBack to always display taskbar on Start screen and greatly reduce Start screen stress!Īlthough this function appeared in SIB 2.1, it really shines in Windows 8.1 when you set your wallpaper for Start screen. Just hold down Windows key on keyboard or double-tap Win logo on the tablet! (off by default)

You don't have to learn all keyboard shortcuts, run your mouse to the screen corners or perform awkward swipes. Its a great multitasking helper which should be very useful for both tablet and classic PCs. Hold down Windows key for half a second until search icon appears in the center of the screen release it and have instant access to all your running apps, taskbar and charms or search bar at the same time from any app you use.
