StartIsBack

StartIsBack is a shell enhancement you can download to get back the original Windows 7 Start menu and taskbar on newer Windows versions. This helps create a better, easier, clutter-free use of your desktop, where you have access to programs, documents and system places quickly. The app fully integrates into Windows, and familiar features of the classic menu are back, such as drag and drop, search for programs and files, as well as the well-liked recently used programs list. Each edition is tailored to one Windows release: StartIsBack for Windows 8, StartIsBack+ for Windows 8.1 and StartIsBack++ for Windows 10. 

Why use StartIsBack? Simply because it makes things easier! All your programs are at your disposal, as well as the usual system places such as Documents, Control Panel, Devices and Printers and the power button. You can choose skins for the Start menu and taskbar, pick a Start button image, configure translucency, center taskbar icons and replace taskbar jump lists. It is lightweight, does not require administrator rights to install and does not run additional processes or services. 

Easily use the classic Windows 7 style Start menu on newer Windows versions.

Features:

• Classic Windows 7 style Start menu
• Search, drag and drop, and the recently used programs list of the classic Start menu. These are features many users welcome back to the new Windows. 
• Integrates into Windows with no problem; if a new Windows update causes issues, holding the Escape key at logon disables it.

StartIsBack is designed for people who miss the classic Start menu and want the familiar Windows 7 desktop experience back. It is paid software with a fully functional 30-day trial; a license key costs 4.99 USD, does not expire and works with any StartIsBack version. For Windows 11 the same developer offers StartAllBack.