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What percent of users and experts removed it?
1% remove it99% keep it
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How common is it?
Reach 0.0003%
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 4.082 |
100.00% |
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Classic Windows Start Menu v4.082
from SourceCodeBoy
Overview
Classic Windows Start Menu v4.082 is a software program developed by SourceCodeBoy. 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. The setup package generally installs about 5 files and is usually about 1.58 MB (1,652,386 bytes). 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 44% of users of Classic Windows Start Menu come from the United States, it is also popular in Chile and Spain.
Program details
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\classic windows start menu
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\Classic Windows Start Menu\CWSMUninstaller.exe
Estimated size: 1.58 MB
Files installed by Classic Windows Start Menu v4.082
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cwsm.exe
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CWSMService.exe
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CWSMUninstaller.exe
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LaunchDesktop.exe
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winhook.dll
Behaviors exhibited
Service
- CWSMService.exe runs as a service named 'Classic Windows Start Menu Service' (CWSMService) "Service necessary for Classic Windows Start Menu to start and skip Metro interface. Classic Windows Start Menu will not automatically load without it.".
How do I remove Classic Windows Start Menu?
You can uninstall Classic Windows Start Menu from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
- 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.
- When you find the program Classic Windows Start Menu v4.082, 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).
- Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove Classic Windows Start Menu.
OS VERSIONS
Win 10 83%
Win 7 (SP1) 17%
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HOW IT RUNS
Windows Service? Yes
(Installs a service)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 1%
Keep it 99%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 10 |
83.33% |
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| Windows 7 |
16.67% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 8.1 |
33.33% |
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| Windows 10 Home |
16.67% |
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| Windows 10 Pro |
16.67% |
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| Windows 7 Starter |
16.67% |
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| Windows 8 |
16.67% |
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Geography
44.44% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
44.44% |
| Chile |
11.11% |
| Spain |
11.11% |
| Mexico |
11.11% |
| Peru |
11.11% |
| Venezuela |
11.11% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Dell |
40.00% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
40.00% |
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| ASUS |
20.00% |
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Common models |
| HP-Pavilion FR554AA-ABE m... |
16.67% |
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| HP HP 15 Notebook PC |
16.67% |
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| Dell Inspiron 5537 |
16.67% |
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| Dell Dell System XPS L3... |
16.67% |
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| Creative Vision C14RV se... |
16.67% |
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| ASUSTeK X75A1 |
16.67% |
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