Microsoft is blocking Windows 11 build upgrades on systems with StartAllBack

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https://www.neowin.net/news/microsoft-is-blocking-windows-11-build-upgrades-on-systems-with-startallback/

This app can’t run because it causes security or performance issues on Windows. A new version may be available. Check with your software provider for an updated version that runs on this version of Windows

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I can just hear the MS engineers now…“We’re not smart enough to give the users what they want and I’ll be darned if we’ll let some whipper snap company do it.”

Signed: Satisfied Start-All-Back user

May the Forces of good computing be with you!

RG

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ExplorerPatcher is blocked too.

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Alex5723 wrote:

This app can’t run because it causes security or performance issues on Windows.

Nothing new here.  They started doing that with StartIsBack.  When I upgraded to 23H2 I got that, but StartAllBack installation started anyway.  I didn’t even have to reinstall it, just click “Install for everyone”, and even my personalizations were intact.

Always create a fresh drive image before making system changes/Windows updates; you may need to start over!

We all have our own reasons for doing the things that we do with our systems; we don't need anyone's approval, and we don't all have to do the same things.

We were all once "Average Users".

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Often these third-party apps use an API that is old or not public. Microsoft may have decided to change it or remove it.

--Joe

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joep517 wrote:

Microsoft may have decided to change it or remove it.

This appears to be a direct block by Microsoft, not a changed/removed API.

“Microsoft’s warning does ask the user to check if a new version of the app is available, but at the time of writing, there is no update to StartAllBack that fixes this issue. However, the developer of the app is aware of the issue, and advises anyone affected by the error to perform the executable renaming trick to get around Windows 11’s check.”

Renaming the executable for a successful installation indicates no change in the API being used.

Always create a fresh drive image before making system changes/Windows updates; you may need to start over!

We all have our own reasons for doing the things that we do with our systems; we don't need anyone's approval, and we don't all have to do the same things.

We were all once "Average Users".

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Here are the apps that could block you from upgrading to Windows 11 version 24H2

Windows 11 version 24H2, which is coming later this year and is currently available in the Windows Insider program, is a big system update, unlike version 23H2. Naturally, Microsoft wants to ensure the operating system works well on supported hardware and does not cause trouble for customers. For this reason, Microsoft will block devices with incompatible software, hardware, or drivers from getting to the new version…

ConisioAdmin.exe (Solidworks PDM)
EaseUS Disk Copy.exe (EaseUS Disk Copy Application)
ep_dwm.exe (ExplorerPatcher) Included since 22H2
iCloudServices.exe (iCloud files shared in Explorer via WhatsApp) from 23H2
RadeonSoftware.exe (AMD GPU perf settings) From 23H2
StartAllBackCfg.exe (StartAllBack) Included since 22H2
Multi-mon + Copilot (Microsoft)
MergeSdb (Microsoft)
Intel IntcOED.sys (Intel)
Intel IntcAudioBus.sys (Intel) (%WinDir%\System32\drivers\IntcAudioBus.sys)
Realtek 8192su Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter (Realtek) (%WinDir%\System32\drivers\RTL8192su.sys)..

https://www.deskmodder.de/blog/2024/04/07/windows-11-24h2-safeguard-holds-koennen-ein-upgrade-verhindern-liste/

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Alex5723 wrote:

Here are the apps that could block you from upgrading to Windows 11 version 24H2

From the linked article:

“… discovered that Microsoft expanded it with new programs that could theoretically block you from getting to Windows 11 version 24H2.”

More FUD.  I can wait.  I’ve already checked my unsupported hardware for SSE4.2/4a instruction set and they’re both good.

Always create a fresh drive image before making system changes/Windows updates; you may need to start over!

We all have our own reasons for doing the things that we do with our systems; we don't need anyone's approval, and we don't all have to do the same things.

We were all once "Average Users".

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Microsoft has unblocked StartAllBack for 24H2.

StartAllBack 3.8 with 24H2 support

Version 3.8 31 Jul 2024

Fully reimplemented taskbar!
Shy autohide taskbar perk
Never, hide labels combine button setting
Reorder task thumbnails by drag&drop
Reduced taskbar resource usage, improved responsiveness
Pixel-perfect task icons
All-new taskbar animations
Support for latest 23H2/24H2 builds. Required for August Windows updates!

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