(formerly Classic Shell) which provide similar customization without trial limitations.
Pricing is generally low (e.g., around $3–$5 for individual or multi-PC licenses). startisback sad face
The original StartIsBack is . The developer shifted focus to StartAllBack (for Windows 11). If you are using the original StartIsBack on Windows 11 24H2 or later, the sad face is inevitable. It is a sign that you need to upgrade. The developer shifted focus to StartAllBack (for Windows 11)
If you see the sad face on Windows 11, uninstall StartIsBack and purchase StartAllBack. It is a paid upgrade, but it supports the newer APIs. The free workaround is to use ExplorerPatcher , though that project also faces frequent sad-face-like breaks after updates. If you see the sad face on Windows
If the sad face prevents you from accessing the Start Menu to uninstall normally, use Safe Mode.