Should I remove Start Menu 8?

Lifespan of installation (until removal)

Versions

Version	Distribution
5.1.0.7	0.03%
5.1.0.4	0.01%
5.1.0.1	0.01%
5.0.0.22	0.01%
4.4.0.1	0.05%
4.3.0.1	0.17%
4.2.0.2	0.26%
4.2.0.1	0.02%
4.1.0.4	0.35%
4.0.2.1	1.44%
4.0.1.10	0.01%
4.0.1.2	0.08%
4.0.1.1	0.03%
4.0.0.0	0.02%
3.1.0.5	0.31%
3.1.0.3	1.02%
3.1.0.2	3.00%
3.0.0.1	1.95%
2.4.0.2	1.12%
2.4.0.1	2.22%
2.3.0.201	0.49%
2.3.0.200	1.75%
2.3.0.0	1.85%
2.2.0	9.70%
2.1.0	9.93%
2.0.1	6.19%
2.0.0.0	1.27%
1.6.0.0	6.17%
1.5.0.0	13.71%
1.4.0.0	21.48%
1.3.0.0	7.86%
1.2.0.0	1.53%
1.1.0.0	5.36%
1.0.0.0	0.60%

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Remove Start Menu 8 by IObit

Start Menu 8 is a software program developed by IObit. The most common release is 1.4.0.0, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. During setup, the program creates a startup registration point in Windows in order to automatically start when any user boots the PC. Upon being installed, the software adds a Windows Service which is designed to run continuously in the background. Manually stopping the service has been seen to cause the program to stop functing properly. It adds a background controller service that is set to automatically run. Delaying the start of this service is possible through the service manager. A scheduled task is added to Windows Task Scheduler in order to launch the program at various scheduled times (the schedule varies depending on the version). The software is designed to connect to the Internet and adds a Windows Firewall exception in order to do so without being interfered with. When installed, it will add a context menu handler to the Windows shell in order to provide quick access to the program. The programs's main executable is startmenu8.exe and has been seen to consume an average CPU of less than one percent, and utilizes about 12.74 MB of memory. The setup package generally installs about 59 files and is usually about 14.71 MB (15,426,401 bytes). The installed file AutoUpdate.exe is the auto-update component of the program which is designed to check for software updates and notify and apply them when new versions are discovered. Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 10 and Windows 7 (SP1). While about 45% of users of Start Menu 8 come from the United States, it is also popular in Germany and United Kingdom.

URL: www.iobit.com/iobitstartmenu8.php

Installation folder: C:\Program Files\IObit\Start Menu 8\

Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\IObit\Start Menu 8\unins000.exe"

Estimated size: 14.71 MB

startmenu8.exe
Memory:	12.74 MB	21.09 MB average
Total CPU:	0.0012967374%	0.031193% average
Kernel CPU:	0.00057684%	0.016088% average
User CPU:	0.00071990%	0.015104% average
CPU cycles/sec:	688,794	8,062,084 average
Switches/sec:	9	70 average
I/O reads/min:	6.12 KB	435.61 KB average
I/O writes/min:	6 Bytes	105.02 KB average
StartMenuServices.exe
Memory:	5.63 MB
Total CPU:	0.0028578615%
Kernel CPU:	0.00185175%
User CPU:	0.00100612%
CPU cycles/sec:	98,564
Switches/sec:	5
I/O reads/min:	8 Bytes
I/O writes/min:	1.14 KB
InstallServices32.exe
Memory:	6.84 MB
Total CPU:	0.0010200450%
Kernel CPU:	0.00069251%
User CPU:	0.00032754%

1. On the Start menu (for Windows 8, right-click the screen's bottom-left corner), click Control Panel, and then, under Programs, do one of the following:
• Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall a Program.
• Windows XP: Click Add or Remove Programs.
2. When you find the program Start Menu 8, click it, and then do one of the following:
• Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall.
• Windows XP: Click the Remove or Change/Remove tab (to the right of the program).
3. Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove Start Menu 8.

HOW IT STARTS Automatically starts? Yes (Found in the run registry)

USER ACTIONS Uninstall it 8% Keep it 92%

GLOBAL RANK #726

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?

United States	44.59%
Germany	7.91%
United Kingdom	5.44%
Italy	5.09%
Canada	3.06%
France	2.89%
Netherlands	2.17%
Sweden	2.09%
Australia	1.86%
Brazil	1.79%
Belgium	1.12%
Czech Republic	0.83%
Japan	0.83%
India	0.82%

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?

Founded in 2004 by two creative and enthusiastic programmers, IObit is focused on providing consumers with innovative and comprehensive system utilities and security software for superior PC performance and security.

Publisher URL: www.iobit.com

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