| Feature | Description | |---------|-------------| | | StartAllBack (formerly StartIsBack) | | Developer | Stardock (the company behind StartAllBack) | | Supported OS | Windows 10 (1809+), Windows 11 (21H2+). 64‑bit only (the 32‑bit installer is discontinued). | | Core Functionality | Restores classic Start menu, taskbar, Explorer context menus, and window caption buttons; provides granular visual customisation (themes, colors, transparency, animations). | | Distribution Model | Paid, perpetual license per‑device (single‑user). No subscription required. | | License‑Key Format | 25 characters, grouped in 5‑character blocks, e.g., AB12C‑DE34F‑GH56I‑JK78L‑MN90O . | | License‑Key Types | • Standard – 1‑device use. • Family – up to 5 devices for the same user. • Business – volume‑licensing via “OEM/MAK” keys (available on request). | | Support | 1‑year email/online support (renewable). Lifetime updates for the purchased major version (e.g., v5.x). |
Compliance with the EULA protects both the user (from legal risk) and the developer (from revenue loss).
: Discounts are often available for "Family" or "Business" packs (up to 10 PCs).
Searching for "free license keys" or "cracks" often leads to several issues:
This report examines:
| # | Source | Link (accessed 12 Apr 2026) | |---|--------|----------------------------| | 1 | Stardock – StartAllBack product page | https://www.stardock.com/products/startallback/ | | 2 | StartAllBack – Licensing FAQ | https://www.stardock.com/support/kb/1328/ | | 3 | Stardock – Offline activation guide (PDF) | <https://www
