Startisback-plus-1-7-5

: The search bar in the Start menu was expanded to index and find options within the "PC Settings" app, not just traditional programs and files.

: 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. 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. : The search bar in the Start menu

: 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 does not run as a separate

: It is designed to use fewer system resources than the native Windows 8.1 Start screen.

: This version improved how the software worked with early builds of Windows 10, which was in testing at the time.

StartIsBack+ 1.7.5 is a specific update for Windows 8.1 released around March 2015. Its primary purpose was to enhance the desktop experience by reintroducing a fully functional Windows 7-style Start menu and button. Key Features in Version 1.7.5