If you’re not a big fan of the un-customizable taskbar, you can subject your operating system through a series of transformations that will make the Windows 11 taskbar uncombined and unlocked. When it comes to doing this, you have a couple of options at your disposal: Important: Regardless of the method that you decide to go for, keep in mind that both methods are vulnerable to new Windows 11 updates that might mess up their functionality. Both of these methods are confirmed to work as of now, but this might change once new updates are introduced for the official release or for the insider channels.
Install and Configure StartAllBack: Windows11
Transforming your Windows 11 taskbar into an uncombined and unlocked version (as it was with the older version) just got a whole lot easier with the launch of StartAll Back for Windows 11. But keep in mind that this is not yet a final version – it’s only an RC release. However, we’ve tested it and found it to be working quite well. Aside from allowing you to bring back the old start menu, you can unlock the taskbar so you can move it on any part of the screen you want. You can finally have that uncombined and unlocked taskbar look without having to go through risky Registry edits that might or might not break some functionality of your Windows 11 OS. Note: Keep in mind that StartAllBack is a paid tool, but it has a 30-day free trial version that you can use first. Also, if you already have a license key for StartisBack++ (for Windows 10), you can port it over to StartAllBack. Follow the instructions below for step by step instructions on installing and configure StartAllBack for Windows 11 to achieve that uncombined and unlocked taskbar look:
Revert changes and uninstall StartAllBack
If you ever get tired of this modified Windows 11 aesthetic and you wish to go back to the stock look, you can do so simply by uninstalling StartAllBack conventionally (from the Programs and Features menu). In case you’re looking for step-by-step instructions on how to do this, follow the instructions below:
Restore old explorer.exe and install StartIsBack++
Another way to go around enforcing the unlocked and uncombined taskbar look on Windows 11 is to deploy a registry hack that makes it possible to install and use the StartisBack++ utility (designed for Windows 11). Important: We don’t recommend using this method unless the method above (using StartAllBack) doesn’t work for you or you run into a bug that breaks its functionality. The main advantage of this method is that you are actually using a final release software that is already the go-to option for people that are fond of the old look and feel of Windows. Follow the instructions below to achieve an unlocked and unlocked taskbar by using the StartIsBack++ utility: Important: If the new taskbar glitches at any point, hold the ESC key to revert back to the old taskbar.
Revert Changes and uninstall StartIsBack
In case you end up getting bored of this aesthetic and you want to revert back to the ‘new’ look and feel of Windows 11, all you need to do is uninstall the StartIsBack utility using the Programs and Features menu. Note: If you’re experiencing any glitches while using this Windows 10 utility on Windows 11, you should uninstall it altogether. Follow the instructions below to uninstall StartIsBack:
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