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A guide to uninstall Start Menu 8 from your PC

You can find below detailed information on how to remove Start Menu 8 for Windows. The Windows release was developed by IObit. Open here for more information on IObit. Start Menu 8 is commonly installed in the C:\Program Files\IObit\Start Menu 8 v4.0.1.1 directory, regulated by the user's decision. The full command line for removing Start Menu 8 is C:\Program Files\IObit\Start Menu 8 v4.0.1.1\unins000.exe. Note that if you will type this command in Start / Run Note you might receive a notification for admin rights. ClassicStart.exe is the Start Menu 8's main executable file and it takes around 2.14 MB (2242336 bytes) on disk.

Start Menu 8 is comprised of the following executables which take 26.00 MB (27261024 bytes) on disk:

  • AUpdate.exe (590.28 KB)
  • AutoShutdown.exe (408.78 KB)
  • BuildIndex.exe (69.28 KB)
  • Check.exe (1.20 MB)
  • ClassicStart.exe (2.14 MB)
  • DelStartMenuExtension.exe (51.28 KB)
  • InstallServices.exe (1.42 MB)
  • IObitDownloader.exe (2.23 MB)
  • IObitLiveUpdate.exe (2.84 MB)
  • KillAllStartMenu.exe (509.28 KB)
  • ManagerPro.exe (1.26 MB)
  • PostProductData.exe (508.78 KB)
  • ScreenShot.exe (959.28 KB)
  • SendBugReportNew.exe (581.78 KB)
  • SMCode.exe (1.52 MB)
  • SMPomote.exe (1.10 MB)
  • SMService.exe (1.03 MB)
  • SMStyleRecommend.exe (516.78 KB)
  • SM_Restore.exe (912.78 KB)
  • StartMenu8_About.exe (453.78 KB)
  • StartMenu8_frmStartMenuLibrary.exe (577.28 KB)
  • StartMenuSetting.exe (1.40 MB)
  • StartMenu_Hook.exe (67.78 KB)
  • Start_Active.exe (22.28 KB)
  • ToggleDesktop.exe (75.78 KB)
  • unins000.exe (1.15 MB)
  • UninstallPromote.exe (2.57 MB)
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This info is about Start Menu 8 version 4.0.1.1 only. For other Start Menu 8 versions please click below:

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After the uninstall process, the application leaves leftovers on the computer. Some of these are listed below.

You should delete the folders below after you uninstall Start Menu 8:
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Packages\AppUp.IntelGraphicsExperience_8j3eq9eme6ctt\LocalCache\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Packages\DellInc.DellCustomerConnect_htrsf667h5kn2\LocalCache\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Packages\DellInc.MyDell_htrsf667h5kn2\LocalCache\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu

The files below remain on your disk by Start Menu 8's application uninstaller when you removed it:
  • 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\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\Arabic.lng
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\Language\Armenian.lng
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\Language\Bosnian.lng
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\Language\Bulgarian.lng
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\Language\Catalan.lng
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\Language\ChineseSimp.lng
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\Language\ChineseTrad.lng
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\Language\Croatian.lng
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\Language\Czech.lng
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\Language\Danish.lng
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\Language\Dutch.lng
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\Language\English.lng
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\Language\Finnish.lng
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\Language\French.lng
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\Language\Georgian.lng
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\Language\German.lng
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\Language\Greek.lng
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\Language\Hebrew.lng
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\Language\Hungarian.lng
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\Language\Indonesian.lng
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\Language\Italian.lng
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\Language\Japanese.lng
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\Language\Korean.lng
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\Language\Kurdish.lng
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\Language\Latvian.lng
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\Language\Lithuanian.lng
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\Language\Norwegian.lng
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\Language\Persian.lng
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\Language\Polish.lng
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\Language\Portuguese(PT-BR).lng
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\Language\Portuguese(PT-PT).lng
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\Language\Romanian.lng
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\Language\Russian.lng
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\Language\Serbian(cyrillic).lng
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\Language\Serbian(latin).lng
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\Language\Slovak.lng
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\Language\Slovenian.lng
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\Language\Spanish.lng
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\Language\Swedish.lng
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\Language\Thai.lng
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\Language\Turkish.lng
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\Language\Ukrainian.lng
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\Language\Vietnamese.lng
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\LiveupdateLanguage\Arabic.lng
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\LiveupdateLanguage\Belarusian.lng
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\LiveupdateLanguage\ChineseSimp.lng
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\LiveupdateLanguage\ChineseTrad.lng
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\LiveupdateLanguage\Czech.lng
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\LiveupdateLanguage\Danish.lng
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\LiveupdateLanguage\Dinka.lng
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\LiveupdateLanguage\Dutch.lng
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\LiveupdateLanguage\English.lng
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\LiveupdateLanguage\Finnish.lng
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\LiveupdateLanguage\Flemish.lng
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\LiveupdateLanguage\French.lng
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\LiveupdateLanguage\German.lng
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\LiveupdateLanguage\Greek.lng
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\LiveupdateLanguage\Hebrew.lng
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\LiveupdateLanguage\Hungarian.lng
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\LiveupdateLanguage\Indonesia.lng
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\LiveupdateLanguage\Italian.lng
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\LiveupdateLanguage\Japanese.lng
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\LiveupdateLanguage\Korean.lng
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\LiveupdateLanguage\Latvian.lng

Generally the following registry keys will not be uninstalled:
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\IObit_StartMenu8_is1

Use regedit.exe to remove the following additional registry values from the Windows Registry:
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\ClassicStart.exe.ApplicationCompany
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\ClassicStart.exe.FriendlyAppName
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\IObitDownloader.exe.ApplicationCompany
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\IObitDownloader.exe.FriendlyAppName
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\SM_Restore.exe.ApplicationCompany
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\SM_Restore.exe.FriendlyAppName
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\SmBigUpgrade.exe.ApplicationCompany
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\SmBigUpgrade.exe.FriendlyAppName
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\SMPomote.exe.ApplicationCompany
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\SMPomote.exe.FriendlyAppName
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\SMStyleRecommend.exe.FriendlyAppName
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\StartMenuSetting.exe.ApplicationCompany
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\StartMenuSetting.exe.FriendlyAppName
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\UninstallPromote.exe.ApplicationCompany
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\UninstallPromote.exe.FriendlyAppName
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\SMService\ImagePath


How to remove Start Menu 8 from your PC using Advanced Uninstaller PRO

Start Menu 8 is an application offered by IObit. Some people decide to uninstall it. Sometimes this is troublesome because doing this by hand takes some knowledge regarding Windows program uninstallation. The best EASY procedure 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 efficient uninstaller and all around utility to take care of your Windows PC.

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  • go to Download Link
  • download the program by clicking on the DOWNLOAD NOW button
  • set up Advanced Uninstaller PRO
2. Run Advanced Uninstaller PRO. It's recommended to take your time to admire Advanced Uninstaller PRO's design and wealth of tools available. Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very good system optimizer.

3. Press the General Tools button
Go to General Tools


4. Click on the Uninstall Programs feature
Go to Uninstall Programs


5. A list of the applications existing on your computer will appear

6. Navigate the list of applications until you locate Start Menu 8 or simply click the Search field and type in "Start Menu 8". If it exists on your system the Start Menu 8 program will be found automatically. After you click Start Menu 8 in the list of applications, some information about the application is made available to you:


  • Safety rating (in the left lower corner). The star rating tells you the opinion other people have about Start Menu 8, ranging from "Highly recommended" to "Very dangerous".
  • Opinions by other people - Press the Read reviews button.
  • Details about the program you are about to remove, by clicking on the Properties button.
7. Press the Uninstall button. A confirmation page will appear. accept the removal by pressing Uninstall. Advanced Uninstaller PRO will then uninstall Start Menu 8.
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8. After removing Start Menu 8, Advanced Uninstaller PRO will ask you to run an additional cleanup. Click Next to start the cleanup. All the items that belong Start Menu 8 which have been left behind will be detected and you will be asked if you want to delete them. By removing Start Menu 8 using Advanced Uninstaller PRO, you can be sure that no Windows registry items, files or directories are left behind on your PC.

Your Windows system will remain clean, speedy and ready to run without errors or problems.

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Disclaimer

The text above is not a piece of advice to remove Start Menu 8 by IObit from your computer, we are not saying that Start Menu 8 by IObit is not a good application. This page only contains detailed info on how to remove Start Menu 8 in case you decide this is what you want to do. Here you can find registry and disk entries that our application Advanced Uninstaller PRO discovered and classified as "leftovers" on other users' PCs.

2016-11-19 / Written by Dan Armano for Advanced Uninstaller PRO

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Last update on: 2016-11-19 04:26:07.683