Should I remove StartIsBack++?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
1% remove it99% keep it
What do people think about it?
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How common is it?
Global Rank #6,711
United States Rank #7,894
Reach 0.0650%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 9.73 days
287.13 days >
Average installed length: 150.87 days
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 2.8.9 |
0.16% |
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| 2.8.5 |
0.08% |
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| 2.7.1 |
0.08% |
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| 2.6.4 |
0.70% |
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| 2.6.3 |
1.01% |
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| 2.6.2 |
2.42% |
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| 2.6.1 |
0.62% |
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| 2.6 |
0.94% |
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| 2.5.2 |
4.21% |
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| 2.5.1 |
0.86% |
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| 2.5 |
0.23% |
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| 2.0.9 |
1.87% |
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| 2.0.8 |
0.47% |
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| 2.0.6 |
0.39% |
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| 2.0.5 |
0.62% |
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| 2.0.1 |
9.67% |
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| 1.3.4 |
8.35% |
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| 1.3.3 |
4.76% |
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| 1.3.2 |
15.68% |
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| 1.3.1 |
1.79% |
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| 1.3 |
0.31% |
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| 1.2.1 |
8.89% |
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| 1.2 |
3.04% |
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| 1.1.9 |
0.23% |
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| 1.1.8 |
2.50% |
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| 1.1.7 |
1.01% |
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| 1.1.6 |
1.40% |
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| 1.1.5 |
17.16% |
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| 1.1.2 |
3.20% |
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| 1.1.1 |
0.08% |
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| 1.1.0 |
0.31% |
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| 1.0.4 |
1.17% |
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| 1.0.3 |
1.40% |
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| 1.0.2 |
1.25% |
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| 1.0.1 |
0.70% |
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| 1.0 RC2 |
0.23% |
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| 1.0 RC |
0.08% |
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| 1.0 |
2.11% |
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StartIsBack++
from startisback.com
Overview
StartIsBack++ is a software program developed by startisback.com. The most common release is 1.1.5, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. During setup, the program registers itself to launch on boot through a Windows Schedule Task in order to automatically start-up. 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). When installed, it will add a context menu handler to the Windows shell in order to provide quick access to the program. The primary executable is named startisbackcfg.exe. The setup package generally installs about 14 files and is usually about 4.19 MB (4,393,702 bytes). Relative to the overall usage of those who have this installed, most are running it on Windows 10. While about 48% of users of StartIsBack++ come from the United States, it is also popular in France and Italy.
Program details
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\StartIsBack\
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\StartIsBack\StartIsBackCfg.exe /uninstall
Estimated size: 4.19 MB
Files installed by StartIsBack++
| Program executable: | startisbackcfg.exe |
| StartIsBack configuration |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\startisback\startisbackcfg.exe |
| MD5: | 47e918ed3d531f27ade8c7ba5bf70d84 |
Additional files:
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StartIsBack32.dll (by www.startisback.com) - StartIsBack (StartIsBack++ brains and soul)
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StartIsBack64.dll (by www.startisback.com)
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StartScreen.exe - StartIsBack Helper Tool
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UpdateCheck.exe - StartIsBack Update
Behaviors exhibited
2 Context Menu Handlers
- StartIsBack64.dll added as a content menu within Windows Explorer with the class {a2a9545d-a0c2-42b4-9708-a0b2badd77c9}.
- StartIsBack32.dll added as a content menu within Windows Explorer with the class {a2a9545d-a0c2-42b4-9708-a0b2badd77c9}.
Scheduled Task
- StartScreen.exe is scheduled as a task named 'StartIsBack health check'.
Scheduled Task (Boot/Login)
- StartScreen.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named StartIsBack health check.
Startup File (User Run Once)
- UpdateCheck.exe is loaded once in the current user (HKCU) registry as a startup file name 'StartIsBack update' which loads as C:\Program Files\StartIsBack\UpdateCheck.exe.
How do I remove StartIsBack++?
You can uninstall StartIsBack++ 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 StartIsBack++, 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 StartIsBack++.
HOW IT STARTS
Scheduled task? Yes
(Runs on Windows boot)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 1%
Keep it 99%
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GLOBAL RANK
 #6,711
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Geography
48.22% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
48.22% |
| France |
10.03% |
| Italy |
8.75% |
| Germany |
6.29% |
| United Kingdom |
3.28% |
| Sweden |
2.64% |
| Russia |
2.55% |
| Netherlands |
2.01% |
| Poland |
1.55% |
| Canada |
1.37% |
| UA |
1.37% |
| Spain |
1.19% |
| Belgium |
1.00% |
| Saudi Arabia |
0.82% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
24.52% |
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| ASUS |
20.32% |
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| Dell |
14.71% |
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| Acer |
12.96% |
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| Lenovo |
11.21% |
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| GIGABYTE |
5.43% |
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| Toshiba |
2.45% |
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| MSI |
2.28% |
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| Samsung |
2.10% |
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| Intel |
1.93% |
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| Apple |
1.40% |
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| Sony |
0.70% |
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Common models |
| ASUS All Series |
16.67% |
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| MSI MS-7917 |
3.10% |
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| MSI MS-7850 |
2.38% |
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| HP Pavilion g6 Notebook P... |
2.38% |
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| HP HP Notebook |
2.38% |
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| HP HP Pavilion Notebook |
1.90% |
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