Start Menu 8

How to uninstall Start Menu 8 from your system

This web page contains thorough information on how to uninstall Start Menu 8 for Windows. It was developed for Windows by IObit. Check out here for more details on IObit. The program is frequently placed in the C:\program files (x86)\iobit\Classic Start directory (same installation drive as Windows). C:\program files (x86)\iobit\Classic Start\unins000.exe is the full command line if you want to remove Start Menu 8. Start Menu 8's main file takes around 2.58 MB (2710288 bytes) and its name is ClassicStart.exe.

The following executables are installed along with Start Menu 8. They occupy about 42.08 MB (44127704 bytes) on disk.

• AUpdate.exe (590.27 KB)
• AutoShutdown.exe (408.77 KB)
• BigUpgrade-SM.exe (1.63 MB)
• BuildIndex.exe (69.27 KB)
• Check.exe (1.28 MB)
• ClassicStart.exe (2.58 MB)
• DelStartMenuExtension.exe (51.27 KB)
• Expire_SM.exe (889.77 KB)
• InstallServices.exe (2.13 MB)
• IObitDownloader.exe (2.23 MB)
• IObitLiveUpdate.exe (2.83 MB)
• KillAllStartMenu.exe (509.27 KB)
• ManagerPro.exe (1.27 MB)
• PostProductData.exe (508.77 KB)
• ScreenShot.exe (959.27 KB)
• SendBugReportNew.exe (581.77 KB)
• sm8-setup.exe (11.56 MB)
• SMCode.exe (1.52 MB)
• SMPomote.exe (1.43 MB)
• SMService.exe (1.11 MB)
• SMStyleRecommend.exe (516.77 KB)
• SM_Restore.exe (852.27 KB)
• StartMenu8_About.exe (493.27 KB)
• StartMenu8_frmStartMenuLibrary.exe (577.27 KB)
• StartMenuSetting.exe (1.85 MB)
• StartMenu_Hook.exe (67.77 KB)
• Start_Active.exe (22.27 KB)
• ToggleDesktop.exe (75.77 KB)
• unins000.exe (1.15 MB)
• UninstallPromote.exe (2.51 MB)

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The current web page applies to Start Menu 8 version 4.4.0.8 alone. Click on the links below for other Start Menu 8 versions:

• 1.0.0.0
• 4.0.1.2
• 4.2.0.2
• 3.1.0.3
• 2.3.0.201
• 5.2.0.3
• 4.0.2.1
• 2.4.0.1
• 4.6.0.1
• 1.3.0.0
• 2.0.1
• 4.2.0.1
• 1.1.0.0
• 5.2.0.4
• 2.0.0.0
• 1.5.0.0
• 2.3.0.0
• 4.1.0.5
• 4.5.0.1
• 6.0.0.2
• 2.3.0.200
• 5.2.0.1
• 2.2.0
• 5.1.0.10
• 4.3.0.5
• 5.0.0.20
• 3.1.0.5
• 5.2.0.2
• 5.4.0.2
• 4.0.2.3
• 2.0.0
• 4.6.0.5
• 5.1.0.1
• 1.4.0.0
• 5.1.0.11
• 3.0.0.2
• 4.1.0.3
• 4.0.1.1
• 5.1.0.4
• 5.3.0.6
• 5.2.0.6
• 4.0.0.0
• 5.1.0.2
• 4.1.0.4
• 1.2.0.0
• 3.1.0.2
• 4.3.0.1
• 3.0.0.1
• 5.1.0.7
• 4.2.0.100
• 5.3.0.1
• 1.6.0.0
• 5.2.0.9
• 4.0.1.10
• 2.4.0.2
• 5.2.0.5
• 4.4.0.1
• 5.0.0.22
• 2.1.0

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Some files and registry entries are usually left behind when you remove Start Menu 8.

Directories that were left behind:

• C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start
• C:\UserNames\UserName\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu

The files below were left behind on your disk when you remove Start Menu 8:

• C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\AUpdate.exe
• C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\AutoShutdown.exe
• C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\BuildIndex.exe
• C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\Check.exe
• C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\ClassicStart.exe
• C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\datastate.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\DelStartMenuExtension.exe
• C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\Downloader.log
• C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\EULA.rtf
• C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\Expire_SM.exe
• C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\fav.ico
• C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\FileSearch.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\InfoHelp.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\InstallServices.exe
• C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\IObitDownloader.exe
• C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\IObitExtension\icon_addfolder16.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\IObitExtension\icon_addfolder32.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\IObitExtension\icon_group_document16.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\IObitExtension\icon_group_document32.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\IObitExtension\icon_group_game16.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\IObitExtension\icon_group_game32.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\IObitExtension\icon_group_movie16.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\IObitExtension\icon_group_movie32.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\IObitExtension\icon_group_music16.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\IObitExtension\icon_group_music32.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\IObitExtension\icon_group_picture16.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\IObitExtension\icon_group_picture32.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\IObitExtension\ScreenShotLarge.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\IObitExtension\ScreenShotSmall.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\IObitExtension\SwichToMetroLarge.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\IObitExtension\SwichToMetroSmall.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\IObitExtension\UninstallerLarge.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\IObitExtension\UninstallerSmall.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\IObitLiveUpdate.exe
• C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\IObitStartMenuExtension.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\KillAllStartMenu.exe
• C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\Lang.dat
• C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\Language\Japanese.lng
• C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\LiveupdateLanguage\Japanese.lng
• C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\LiveUpdateSrvUpt.log
• C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\madbasic_.bpl
• C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\maddisAsm_.bpl
• C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\madexcept_.bpl
• C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\ManagerPro.exe
• C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\MetroAppStart.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\parseAuto.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\PostProductData.exe
• C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\pr.dat
• C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\pri.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\ProductStatistics.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\RegisterCom.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\Resources\AdministrativeTools.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\Resources\btn_starticon_current.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\Resources\btn_starticon_over.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\Resources\computer.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\Resources\ConnectTo.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\Resources\ControlPanel.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\Resources\defaultprograms.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\Resources\DevicesandPrinters.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\Resources\documents.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\Resources\Downloads.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\Resources\Favorites.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\Resources\games.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\Resources\HelpandSupport.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\Resources\Homegroup.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\Resources\MetroApps.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\Resources\music.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\Resources\network.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\Resources\PCSettings.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\Resources\PersonalFolder.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\Resources\pictures.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\Resources\RecentItems.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\Resources\RecordedTV.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\Resources\run.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\Resources\SwichToMetro.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\Resources\videos.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\Resources\win10_Style.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\Resources\win7_classic.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\Resources\win7_default.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\Resources\win8_full.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\Resources\win8_large.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\Resources\win8_small.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\Resources\win8_tall.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\Resources\win8_wide.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\Resources\Win8FAQ.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\Resources\Win8FAQ_Old.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\rtl120.bpl
• C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\RTSearch.ini
• C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\ScreenShot.exe
• C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\SendBugReportNew.exe
• C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\Skin\bg_border.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\Skin\bg_light.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\Skin\bg_more_detail.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\Skin\bg_more_detail_over.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\Skin\bg_profile_pic.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\Skin\bg_search_input.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\Skin\btn_leftmenu_more_l_normal.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\Skin\btn_leftmenu_more_l_over.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\Skin\btn_programs_normal.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\Skin\btn_programs_over.png

You will find in the Windows Registry that the following data will not be cleaned; remove them one by one using regedit.exe:

• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\IObit_StartMenu8_is1

Open regedit.exe to delete the registry values below from the Windows Registry:

• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\SMService\ImagePath

How to erase Start Menu 8 from your computer using Advanced Uninstaller PRO

Start Menu 8 is a program offered by the software company IObit. Sometimes, users decide to uninstall this program. Sometimes this is troublesome because deleting this by hand takes some know-how related to Windows internal functioning. One of the best QUICK manner to uninstall Start Menu 8 is to use Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Here is how to do this:





1. If you don't have Advanced Uninstaller PRO already installed on your Windows PC, add it. This is good because Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very useful uninstaller and general tool to take care of your Windows computer.

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• go to Download Link
• download the setup by clicking on the green DOWNLOAD NOW button
• install Advanced Uninstaller PRO

2. Run Advanced Uninstaller PRO. It's recommended to take some time to admire Advanced Uninstaller PRO's design and wealth of features available. Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very good system optimizer.

3. Click on the General Tools category


4. Click on the Uninstall Programs button


5. All the programs installed on your PC will be made available to you

6. Scroll the list of programs until you locate Start Menu 8 or simply activate the Search feature and type in "Start Menu 8". If it exists on your system the Start Menu 8 app will be found very quickly. Notice that when you click Start Menu 8 in the list of applications, some information about the application is shown to you:

• Star rating (in the lower left corner). This explains the opinion other users have about Start Menu 8, ranging from "Highly recommended" to "Very dangerous".
• Opinions by other users - Click on the Read reviews button.
• Technical information about the program you are about to uninstall, by clicking on the Properties button.

7. Press the Uninstall button. A confirmation dialog will come up. accept the removal by pressing Uninstall. Advanced Uninstaller PRO will then remove Start Menu 8.


8. After uninstalling Start Menu 8, Advanced Uninstaller PRO will offer to run a cleanup. Press Next to go ahead with the cleanup. All the items that belong Start Menu 8 which have been left behind will be found and you will be asked if you want to delete them. By uninstalling Start Menu 8 using Advanced Uninstaller PRO, you can be sure that no Windows registry entries, files or folders are left behind on your computer.

Your Windows computer will remain clean, speedy and ready to take on new tasks.

Disclaimer

This page is not a recommendation to uninstall Start Menu 8 by IObit from your computer, we are not saying that Start Menu 8 by IObit is not a good application for your PC. This page simply contains detailed info on how to uninstall Start Menu 8 supposing you decide this is what you want to do. Here you can find registry and disk entries that Advanced Uninstaller PRO discovered and classified as "leftovers" on other users' computers.