Startisback Sad Face [2021] -

If you are using an activated version and a temporary system bug caused the trial watermark to appear out of nowhere, restarting the primary desktop shell will quickly reload the license asset.

Are you currently using a , or did an existing license suddenly stop working?

"I woke up this morning and my custom Windows 11 start button is a white sad face. The taskbar is still there, but clicking it does nothing. I've restarted Explorer and ran SFC. Any ideas?" startisback sad face

Corrupted system files can prevent any program from running correctly.

Demystifying the StartIsBack "Sad Face": Causes, Fixes, and Prevention If you are using an activated version and

If you have a valid license but still see the icon, your antivirus might be interfering: Open your antivirus settings. Navigate to or Exceptions .

: If you are using a modified Windows version like "Ghost Spectre," these often come pre-packaged with these tools. If the trial ends on these builds, you may need to manually update or replace the software. The taskbar is still there, but clicking it does nothing

If you're having trouble with StartIsBack, could you tell me: (10 or 11)?

: If you have already purchased a key, the face might reappear if the software fails to verify the license or if the key needs to be re-entered.