Should I remove Viva Start Menu?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
48% remove it52% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Reach 0.0007%
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 1.6 |
100.00% |
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Other programs by ConsumerSoft
Viva Start Menu
What is Viva Start Menu?
Bundles the My Phone Support product which is a potentially unwanted application that provides subscription phone technical support..
About (from ConsumerSoft)
Are you missing the old Start Menu in Windows 8? Viva Start Menu has the solution! Just download our free software to bring back your start menu. We also include a shortcut to the new modern desktop and lots of options to customize the start menu. In Windows 8, Microsoft has replaced the Start Menu with a new Start Scr... Read more
Overview
Viva Start Menu is a software program developed by ConsumerSoft. 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 6 files and is usually about 4.88 MB (5,114,652 bytes). Relative to the overall usage of those who have this installed, most are running it on Windows 10. While about 53% of users of Viva Start Menu come from the United States, it is also popular in Brazil and Australia.
Viva Start Menu has been seen bundling various 3rd party software during the installation process. Make sure to check for and remove unused programs.
Program details
URL: www.vivastartmenu.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\ConsumerSoft\Viva Start Menu
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\ConsumerSoft\Viva Start Menu\Uninstall.exe" "C:\Program Files\ConsumerSoft\Viva Start Menu\install.log"
Estimated size: 4.88 MB
Files installed by Viva Start Menu
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VivaStartMenuService.exe - Viva Start Menu Service
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VivaStartMenuDLL.dll - Viva Start DLL (Viva Start Menu)
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VivaStartMenu.exe - Viva Start
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NewStartMenuHelper.exe - NewStart (New Start Helper)
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Uninstall.exe - Viva Start Menu
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MyPhoneSupport.exe
Behaviors exhibited
Service
- VivaStartMenuService.exe runs as a service named 'VivaStartMenuService' (VivaStartMenuService) "Launches the start button after logon".
Resource utilization averages
Show technical details
| VivaStartMenuService.exe |
| Memory: | 612 KB | |
| VivaStartMenu.exe |
| Memory: | 3.52 MB | |
| Kernel CPU: | 0.00045533% | |
How do I remove Viva Start Menu?
You can uninstall Viva 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 Viva Start Menu, 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 Viva Start Menu.
HOW IT RUNS
Windows Service? Yes
(Installs a service)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 48%
Keep it 52%
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MOST USED OS
~99%
Windows 10
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Geography
52.94% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
52.94% |
| Brazil |
11.76% |
| Australia |
11.76% |
| Switzerland |
5.88% |
| MW |
5.88% |
| Germany |
5.88% |
| Canada |
5.88% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Acer |
27.27% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
27.27% |
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| Toshiba |
18.18% |
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| Samsung |
18.18% |
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| ASUS |
9.09% |
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Common models |
| Acer Aspire E1-571 |
16.67% |
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| Acer Aspire 5315 |
8.33% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite P850 |
8.33% |
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| TOSHIBA PORTEGE Z30t-A |
8.33% |
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| SECCSD IVB-CPT |
8.33% |
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| Samsung 3570R/370R/470R/4... |
8.33% |
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About ConsumerSoft
Makes and distributes utility software, such as My Faster PC, My Media Converter, and My Backup Drive, and provides technical support for consumers and small businesses.
Publisher URL: www.consumersoft.com