[Tihiy]

ciryatan, on 09 March 2013 - 04:13 AM, said:

What kinds of programs would force the switch to the desktop, do you have an idea?

Any program which shows windows on desktop.

[stelian88]

startisback is the best program of appearing so far. then start8 from Stardock. startisback's almost like the Windows 7 and is in control panel but also has some problems. I noticed that after leaving a game and press the Windows key and the menu does not appear hurt about it. (the game is nfsworld).would be great poop would appear in the taskbar that we can make changes.and would be great if it's a blend. the themes of W8 and W7 I mean like a mix.and the home of windows8 screen and taskbar appear

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[MagicAndre1981]

is it possible to export/sync the setting betweens several PCs?

[Tihiy]

MagicAndre1981, on 11 March 2013 - 01:55 PM, said:

is it possible to export/sync the setting betweens several PCs?

You can export HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced and HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\StartIsBack registry keys.

Version 2.0.2 is out
http://www.startisba...m/#download-tab
- Improved compatibility with non-fullscreen modern apps (read ModernMix)
- Shortcuts for games are no longer created in Games start menu subfolder. Games can be searched from Start menu search
- Fix: Start Screen shortcut was removed by some cleaners

[ImpRex]

Dear Tihiy,
it is a nice idea. I am not using Windows 8 atm. But I have a licence question:
2 PCs 3 US-$

What about Virtual Machines (eg Over VirtualBox)?

Some Suggestions:
Would it be possible to make the taskbar and Start Button changeable for Users to 7like, Vistalike or XPlike?

Means: Account: User1 likes 7 and User2 likes Vista Look.

Greetings
ImpRex

[roirraW "edor" ehT]

Every PC (including virtual ones) uses one of the available licenses. Reinstalls count the same as the original installation in each circumstance.

I thought the SiB configuration was specific for each and every user already.

[rseiler]

Tihiy, on 07 February 2013 - 03:18 AM, said:

I did not reproduce Outlook issue and there was no additional fixes for it.

I just re-confirmed it with 2.0.2.

Did you use Outlook 2013 (I can't confirm for any earlier version)? If so, what kind of mail account did you use to test with? I'm testing with POP3, and it's a total wipeout with your start screen uncluttering feature enabled: no toast, no notification sound. The mail just magically appears. At least you see the new mail symbol in Outlook's taskbar icon, otherwise it would be impossible to know if mail came in.

[Tihiy]

rseiler, on 11 March 2013 - 10:23 PM, said:

I just re-confirmed it with 2.0.2.

And I did. Unfortunately, this is due to the way 'Rename Start to Apps" is implemented - all desktop apps are isolated from Modern UI environment. I'll try to resolve this in the future version. Sorry for the trouble!

[DosProbie]

DosProbie, on 02 March 2013 - 09:00 PM, said:

Thanks for the New Update..Working Good !
Been manually adding a shortcut to Disk Cleanup to System Tools ,
how hard would it be to add this in next version?

I answered and fixed my own question, the below script (remove .txt extension) installs the following missing windows apps back to the Start Menu similar to Windows 7.

Accessories
- Bluetooth Transfer
- Mobility Center
- Sync Center

Maintenance
- Backup and Restore Center
- Create Recovery Disc
- Remote Assistance

Programs
- Windows Update

System Tools
- Optimize Disks
- Disk Cleanup
- Private Character Editor
- Resource Monitor
- System Information
- System Restore
- Task Scheduler
- Windows Easy Transfer

Windows Ease of Access
- Ease Of Access Center

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[Tihiy]

By the way, toasts seems like a nice way to notify about new version of StartIsBack without going to properties.
I think I'll use toasts as an additional way of notifying about new SIB versions with v2.1.

[higH1]

I see some suggestion that SIB theme could be better - I prefer it just like it is, and I think you did a better job than MS in Win7 - the whole appearance blends into OS.

This post has been edited by higH1: 13 March 2013 - 03:56 PM

[DosProbie]

higH1, on 13 March 2013 - 03:56 PM, said:

I see some suggestion that SIB theme could be better - I prefer it just like it is, and I think you did a better job than MS in Win7 - the whole appearance blends into OS.

I Agree as well, great addition to Win 8.. On a side note I work in a retirement community and one of my customers had me do a set-up on their new computer, Of course when I finished they both asked me "Where is the Start button and all my programs?" and were also upset that the salesperson at Best Buy also failed to mention this as well, So having already anticipating just such an issue, I went ahead and installed SIB and configured all the programs along with installing all the windows 7 games back in needless to say they were overjoyed and life was good again!

[AnMSFNUser]

Would it be possible to add an option to place any folder or file on the right side of the start menu (ideally also with a way to put them in a preferred order)?

[scavenger84]

AnMSFNUser, on 14 March 2013 - 05:38 PM, said:

Would it be possible to add an option to place any folder or file on the right side of the start menu (ideally also with a way to put them in a preferred order)?

a good option to send to desktop for left programs would be an idea to

[Nindaleth]

Hello, I'm trying out the trial version 2.0.2 on a brand new Win8 installation and if I modify the install path to, say, C:\Software\StartIsBack, the setup refues to continue, as C:\Software does not exist. I believe it is just an overlooked "papercut". Thank you for your efforts on SiB!

[AnMSFNUser]

Nindaleth, on 16 March 2013 - 04:44 PM, said:

Hello, I'm trying out the trial version 2.0.2 on a brand new Win8 installation and if I modify the install path to, say, C:\Software\StartIsBack, the setup refues to continue, as C:\Software does not exist. I believe it is just an overlooked "papercut". Thank you for your efforts on SiB!

Try manually creating the directory yourself and see if that works.

[Nindaleth]

AnMSFNUser, on 16 March 2013 - 06:46 PM, said:

Try manually creating the directory yourself and see if that works.

I have done that, it works of course. It is just needlessly user-hostile

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[Aloha]

It's strange to know other users can choose where to install SIB.

I installed it 2 days ago, and I didn't have an option to select the path. It chose a place to install itself!

[maslow]

Aloha, on 17 March 2013 - 09:44 AM, said:

It's strange to know other users can choose where to install SIB.

I installed it 2 days ago, and I didn't have an option to select the path. It chose a place to install itself!

You only get that option when you choose to install for all users and not just the current logged in user.

[Aloha]

OK, got it. Thanks for replying, Maslow.

So far I haven't got anything to complain about SIB except just one small thing! While changing some appearance options I deleted an orb by accident. I don't know how to get it back.