Quick answer
After a Windows update, record the new OS build and installed StartAllBack version before changing settings. Compare publisher release notes, test the native shell, and isolate the affected component. Do not disable Windows security updates indefinitely to preserve a visual configuration.
What matters for this task
Timing is evidence, not proof of causation. The update may coincide with a driver change, an application update, or a session restart that exposed an older configuration problem. A structured comparison avoids treating every post-update symptom as the same issue.
Steps to follow
- Record the update history, full winver output, and StartAllBack version, including when the problem first appeared.
- Identify the affected component and reproduce the smallest failing action.
- Check current publisher compatibility notes and use a compatible release from a trusted source when appropriate.
- Compare with customization disabled before considering Windows recovery. Keep a record of what changed and which step affected the symptom.
Verify the result
Confirm that the native shell and the customized shell have been tested separately. A successful restart alone does not establish long-term compatibility.
Limits and rollback
Use temporary removal or a simpler configuration while investigating. Follow Microsoft recovery guidance for system-level problems rather than random update-blocking scripts.
Questions about this task
Should I uninstall every Windows update immediately?
No. First identify the affected component, version compatibility, and whether native Windows is also failing.
Why record both version numbers?
The interaction between the Windows build and shell-tool release is more informative than either number alone.
Primary sources
Publisher claims and Windows procedures are linked below. The comparison and diagnostic steps are editorial guidance, not a claim of hands-on Windows testing.
Windows 11 download · Review compatibility and the publisher’s license terms before installing.
Download for Windows 11 File source and installation notes