Are you looking to this specific version for a legacy Windows 8.1 system, or are you troubleshooting a compatibility issue?
According to the StartIsBack+ 1.7.5 changelog , the specific "deep" improvements in this version included:
: 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.
: 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.
: Added support for activating enterprise licenses without an active internet connection. Core "Deep" Integration Features
: It does not run as a separate background process or service. Instead, it re-implements the Start menu directly back into the Windows shell (explorer.exe) , making it extremely lightweight and fast.
: It is designed to use fewer system resources than the native Windows 8.1 Start screen.
Are you looking to this specific version for a legacy Windows 8.1 system, or are you troubleshooting a compatibility issue?
According to the StartIsBack+ 1.7.5 changelog , the specific "deep" improvements in this version included: startisback-plus-1-7-5
: 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. Are you looking to this specific version for
: 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. : Added support for activating enterprise licenses without
: Added support for activating enterprise licenses without an active internet connection. Core "Deep" Integration Features
: It does not run as a separate background process or service. Instead, it re-implements the Start menu directly back into the Windows shell (explorer.exe) , making it extremely lightweight and fast.
: It is designed to use fewer system resources than the native Windows 8.1 Start screen.