Open StartAllBack settings and toggle the "Use enhanced classic taskbar" option off and on again. 3. High CPU or Memory Usage

When you see a frowny face appearing in your Start menu or taskbar context menus, it typically points to one of three scenarios:

A previous activation has been invalidated, often due to a major Windows update or hardware change.

If your firewall blocks StartIsBack from contacting its activation servers, it may default to a deactivated "sad face" state. Ensure the application is whitelisted in Windows Defender Firewall. Alternative Solutions