Start Menu 8

A way to uninstall Start Menu 8 from your PC

You can find below details on how to uninstall Start Menu 8 for Windows. The Windows release was developed by IObit. Take a look here for more details on IObit. Start Menu 8 is commonly set up in the C:\program files (x86)\iobit\Classic Start directory, depending on the user's choice. The full command line for uninstalling Start Menu 8 is C:\program files (x86)\iobit\Classic Start\unins000.exe. Keep in mind that if you will type this command in Start / Run Note you may get a notification for admin rights. ClassicStart.exe is the programs's main file and it takes about 2.09 MB (2194720 bytes) on disk.

Start Menu 8 installs the following the executables on your PC, occupying about 21.54 MB (22589920 bytes) on disk.

• AUpdate.exe (578.78 KB)
• AutoShutdown.exe (397.28 KB)
• BigUpgrade-SM.exe (1.14 MB)
• BuildIndex.exe (62.78 KB)
• Check.exe (1.16 MB)
• ClassicStart.exe (2.09 MB)
• DelStartMenuExtension.exe (44.78 KB)
• InstallServices.exe (2.12 MB)
• IObitDownloader.exe (2.06 MB)
• KillAllStartMenu.exe (502.28 KB)
• LiveUpdate.exe (2.80 MB)
• PostProductData.exe (501.78 KB)
• ScreenShot.exe (952.78 KB)
• SendBugReportNew.exe (575.28 KB)
• SMService.exe (1.01 MB)
• SMStyleRecommend.exe (487.78 KB)
• StartMenu8_About.exe (383.78 KB)
• StartMenu8_frmStartMenuLibrary.exe (570.78 KB)
• StartMenuSetting.exe (1.30 MB)
• StartMenu_Hook.exe (61.28 KB)
• ToggleDesktop.exe (69.28 KB)
• unins000.exe (1.15 MB)
• UninstallPromote.exe (1.64 MB)

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This data is about Start Menu 8 version 2.4.0.2 alone. You can find here a few links to 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
• 4.4.0.8
• 5.1.0.7
• 4.2.0.100
• 5.3.0.1
• 1.6.0.0
• 5.2.0.9
• 4.0.1.10
• 5.2.0.5
• 4.4.0.1
• 5.0.0.22
• 2.1.0

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Numerous files, folders and registry entries will be left behind when you want to remove Start Menu 8 from your computer.

Directories left on disk:

• C:\Program Files\IObit\Classic Start
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu

Generally, the following files are left on disk:

• C:\Program Files\IObit\Classic Start\AUpdate.exe
• C:\Program Files\IObit\Classic Start\AutoShutdown.exe
• C:\Program Files\IObit\Classic Start\BuildIndex.exe
• C:\Program Files\IObit\Classic Start\Check.exe
• C:\Program Files\IObit\Classic Start\ClassicStart.exe
• C:\Program Files\IObit\Classic Start\datastate.dll
• C:\Program Files\IObit\Classic Start\DelStartMenuExtension.exe
• C:\Program Files\IObit\Classic Start\fav.ico
• C:\Program Files\IObit\Classic Start\FileSearch.dll
• C:\Program Files\IObit\Classic Start\Freeware\Start_Menu8_FreeSoftwareDownloader.exe
• C:\Program Files\IObit\Classic Start\InfoHelp.dll
• C:\Program Files\IObit\Classic Start\InstallServices.exe
• C:\Program Files\IObit\Classic Start\IObitDownloader.exe
• C:\Program Files\IObit\Classic Start\IObitStartMenuExtension.dll
• C:\Program Files\IObit\Classic Start\KillAllStartMenu.exe
• C:\Program Files\IObit\Classic Start\LiveUpdate.exe
• C:\Program Files\IObit\Classic Start\MetroAppStart.dll
• C:\Program Files\IObit\Classic Start\parseAuto.dll
• C:\Program Files\IObit\Classic Start\PostProductData.exe
• C:\Program Files\IObit\Classic Start\pri.dll
• C:\Program Files\IObit\Classic Start\ProductStatistics.dll
• C:\Program Files\IObit\Classic Start\RTSearch.ini
• C:\Program Files\IObit\Classic Start\ScreenShot.exe
• C:\Program Files\IObit\Classic Start\SendBugReportNew.exe
• C:\Program Files\IObit\Classic Start\SM_Services_Log.txt
• C:\Program Files\IObit\Classic Start\SMService.exe
• C:\Program Files\IObit\Classic Start\SMStyleRecommend.exe
• C:\Program Files\IObit\Classic Start\sqlite3.dll
• C:\Program Files\IObit\Classic Start\Start_Menu8_FreeSoftwareDownloader.exe
• C:\Program Files\IObit\Classic Start\StartMenu_Hook.exe
• C:\Program Files\IObit\Classic Start\StartMenu8_About.exe
• C:\Program Files\IObit\Classic Start\StartMenu8_frmStartMenuLibrary.exe
• C:\Program Files\IObit\Classic Start\StartMenuDll.dll
• C:\Program Files\IObit\Classic Start\StartMenuSetting.exe
• C:\Program Files\IObit\Classic Start\taskmgr.dll
• C:\Program Files\IObit\Classic Start\ToggleDesktop.exe
• C:\Program Files\IObit\Classic Start\unins000.exe
• C:\Program Files\IObit\Classic Start\UninstallPromote.exe
• C:\Program Files\IObit\Classic Start\winkey.dll
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\desktop.ini
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Accessibility\Desktop.ini
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Accessibility\Magnify.lnk
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Accessibility\Narrator.lnk
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Accessibility\On-Screen Keyboard.lnk
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Accessories\Desktop.ini
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Accessories\Notepad.lnk
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Administrative Tools\desktop.ini
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\desktop.ini
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\FormatFactory\FormatFactory.lnk
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\FormatFactory\Help.lnk
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\FormatFactory\Uninstall.lnk
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Foxit Reader.lnk
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Internet Download Manager\Grabber Help.lnk
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Internet Download Manager\IDM Help.lnk
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Internet Download Manager\Internet Download Manager.lnk
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Internet Download Manager\license.lnk
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Internet Download Manager\TUTORIALS.lnk
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Internet Download Manager\Uninstall IDM.lnk
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Internet Explorer.lnk
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Maintenance\Desktop.ini
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\desktop.ini
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\System Tools\Command Prompt.lnk
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\System Tools\computer.lnk
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\System Tools\Control Panel.lnk
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\System Tools\Desktop.ini
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\System Tools\File Explorer.lnk
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\System Tools\Help.lnk
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\System Tools\Run.lnk
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\System Tools\Windows.Defender.lnk
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\USB Safely Remove\Désinstaller USB Safely Remove.lnk
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\USB Safely Remove\Readme\How to Order.lnk
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\USB Safely Remove\Readme\Readme.lnk
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\USB Safely Remove\Readme\What's New.lnk
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\USB Safely Remove\USB Safely Remove Help.lnk
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\USB Safely Remove\USB Safely Remove.lnk
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\WinRAR\Console RAR manual.lnk
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\WinRAR\What is new in the latest version.lnk
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\WinRAR\WinRAR help.lnk
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\WinRAR\WinRAR.lnk

Registry keys:

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

Registry values that are not removed from your computer:

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

A way to delete Start Menu 8 with Advanced Uninstaller PRO

Start Menu 8 is a program released by IObit. Frequently, computer users try to remove this program. This is easier said than done because deleting this by hand requires some advanced knowledge regarding PCs. One of the best QUICK procedure to remove Start Menu 8 is to use Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Take the following steps on how to do this:





1. If you don't have Advanced Uninstaller PRO already installed on your system, add it. This is a good step because Advanced Uninstaller PRO is one of the best uninstaller and general utility to take care of your PC.

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2. Run Advanced Uninstaller PRO. It's recommended to take some time to admire Advanced Uninstaller PRO's interface and number of functions available. Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very useful package of utilities.

3. Click on the General Tools button


4. Click on the Uninstall Programs button


5. All the programs installed on the PC will appear

6. Navigate the list of programs until you find Start Menu 8 or simply activate the Search field and type in "Start Menu 8". If it is installed on your PC the Start Menu 8 app will be found automatically. Notice that after you click Start Menu 8 in the list of applications, the following data about the application is made available to you:

• Safety rating (in the left lower corner). This tells you the opinion other people have about Start Menu 8, ranging from "Highly recommended" to "Very dangerous".
• Reviews by other people - Click on the Read reviews button.
• Technical information about the application you want to uninstall, by pressing the Properties button.

7. Press the Uninstall button. A confirmation page will show up. accept the uninstall by pressing Uninstall. Advanced Uninstaller PRO will uninstall Start Menu 8.


8. After uninstalling Start Menu 8, Advanced Uninstaller PRO will offer to run a cleanup. Click Next to proceed with the cleanup. All the items of Start Menu 8 which have been left behind will be found and you will be able to delete them. By removing Start Menu 8 using Advanced Uninstaller PRO, you are assured that no Windows registry entries, files or folders are left behind on your PC.

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

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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. This text only contains detailed instructions on how to uninstall Start Menu 8 supposing you want to. The information above contains registry and disk entries that our application Advanced Uninstaller PRO stumbled upon and classified as "leftovers" on other users' PCs.