Stardock Start8

A way to uninstall Stardock Start8 from your computer

You can find below detailed information on how to uninstall Stardock Start8 for Windows. It is produced by Stardock Software, Inc.. You can find out more on Stardock Software, Inc. or check for application updates here. Click on http://www.stardock.com to get more info about Stardock Start8 on Stardock Software, Inc.'s website. The program is frequently found in the C:\Program Files (x86)\Stardock\Start8 directory (same installation drive as Windows). The full command line for uninstalling Stardock Start8 is C:\Program Files (x86)\Stardock\Start8\uninstall.exe. Keep in mind that if you will type this command in Start / Run Note you may receive a notification for administrator rights. Start8Config.exe is the Stardock Start8's primary executable file and it occupies approximately 2.12 MB (2222192 bytes) on disk.

Stardock Start8 is comprised of the following executables which occupy 9.51 MB (9969680 bytes) on disk:

• DeElevate.exe (8.24 KB)
• DeElevate64.exe (10.24 KB)
• hlp.exe (40.61 KB)
• SDActivate.exe (984.67 KB)
• Start8.exe (235.17 KB)
• Start8Config.exe (2.12 MB)
• Start8Srv.exe (139.61 KB)
• Start8tweak.exe (2.13 MB)
• Start8_64.exe (240.17 KB)
• uninstall.exe (3.64 MB)

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The current page applies to Stardock Start8 version 1.16 alone. You can find here a few links to other Stardock Start8 versions:

• 1.50
• 1.45
• 1.47
• 1.56
• 1.41
• 1.17
• 1.40
• 1.40.1
• 1.20
• 1.46
• 1.17.2
• 1.30.1
• 1.44
• 1.30
• 1.31
• 1.15
• 1.55

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Quite a few files, folders and Windows registry data can not be removed when you are trying to remove Stardock Start8 from your PC.

You should delete the folders below after you uninstall Stardock Start8:

• C:\Program Files (x86)\Stardock\Start8
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Stardock

Usually, the following files are left on disk:

• C:\Program Files (x86)\Stardock\Start8\DeElevate.exe
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Stardock\Start8\DeElevate64.exe
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Stardock\Start8\DeElevator.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Stardock\Start8\DeElevator64.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Stardock\Start8\Default.spak
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Stardock\Start8\defs.ini
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Stardock\Start8\defs2.ini
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Stardock\Start8\desk.scf
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Stardock\Start8\eula.txt
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Stardock\Start8\ExtractS8Theme.exe
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Stardock\Start8\GroupPolicy\en-us\start8_gp.adml
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Stardock\Start8\GroupPolicy\start8_gp.admx
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Stardock\Start8\hlp.exe
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Stardock\Start8\lang\ar.lng
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Stardock\Start8\lang\cs.lng
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Stardock\Start8\lang\de.lng
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Stardock\Start8\lang\el.lng
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Stardock\Start8\lang\en.lng
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Stardock\Start8\lang\es.lng
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Stardock\Start8\lang\fi.lng
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Stardock\Start8\lang\fr.lng
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Stardock\Start8\lang\he.lng
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Stardock\Start8\lang\hu.lng
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Stardock\Start8\lang\hy.lng
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Stardock\Start8\lang\id.lng
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Stardock\Start8\lang\it.lng
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Stardock\Start8\lang\ja.lng
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Stardock\Start8\lang\ko.lng
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Stardock\Start8\lang\lt.lng
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Stardock\Start8\lang\nl.lng
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Stardock\Start8\lang\pl.lng
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Stardock\Start8\lang\pt-br.lng
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Stardock\Start8\lang\ru.lng
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Stardock\Start8\lang\sv.lng
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Stardock\Start8\lang\tr.lng
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Stardock\Start8\lang\tw.lng
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Stardock\Start8\lang\zh.lng
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Stardock\Start8\lang\zh-TW.lng
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Stardock\Start8\Launch.exe
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Stardock\Start8\License_SAS.txt
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Stardock\Start8\Links\1.lnk
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Stardock\Start8\Links\10.lnk
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Stardock\Start8\Links\11.lnk
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Stardock\Start8\Links\2.lnk
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Stardock\Start8\Links\20.lnk
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Stardock\Start8\Links\21.lnk
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Stardock\Start8\Links\22.lnk
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Stardock\Start8\Links\23.lnk
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Stardock\Start8\Links\24.lnk
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Stardock\Start8\Links\25.lnk
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Stardock\Start8\Links\26.lnk
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Stardock\Start8\Links\3.lnk
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Stardock\Start8\Links\30.lnk
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Stardock\Start8\Links\31.lnk
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Stardock\Start8\Links\4.lnk
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Stardock\Start8\Links\5.lnk
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Stardock\Start8\Links\6.lnk
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Stardock\Start8\Links\7.lnk
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Stardock\Start8\Links\8.lnk
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Stardock\Start8\Links\9.lnk
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Stardock\Start8\lua5.1.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Stardock\Start8\readme.txt
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Stardock\Start8\SasUpgrade.exe
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Stardock\Start8\SDActivate.exe
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Stardock\Start8\SDActivate.lng
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Stardock\Start8\SdAppServices.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Stardock\Start8\SdDisplay.exe
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Stardock\Start8\sddlc.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Stardock\Start8\Stardock.ApplicationServices.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Stardock\Start8\Start8.exe
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Stardock\Start8\Start8_32.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Stardock\Start8\Start8_64.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Stardock\Start8\Start8_64.exe
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Stardock\Start8\Start8Config.exe
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Stardock\Start8\Start8Shell32.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Stardock\Start8\Start8Shell64.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Stardock\Start8\Start8Srv.exe
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Stardock\Start8\Start8ThemeEdit.exe
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Stardock\Start8\Start8tweak.exe
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Stardock\Start8\StartButtons\arsenic orb.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Stardock\Start8\StartButtons\Bigxpstart.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Stardock\Start8\StartButtons\Biohazard.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Stardock\Start8\StartButtons\Default.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Stardock\Start8\StartButtons\default_01.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Stardock\Start8\StartButtons\default_01_inset.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Stardock\Start8\StartButtons\DefaultLarge.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Stardock\Start8\StartButtons\DefaultMedium.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Stardock\Start8\StartButtons\Echo.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Stardock\Start8\StartButtons\Echo2.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Stardock\Start8\StartButtons\Element Large.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Stardock\Start8\StartButtons\Element.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Stardock\Start8\StartButtons\Flow Large.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Stardock\Start8\StartButtons\Flow.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Stardock\Start8\StartButtons\Hide Start Button.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Stardock\Start8\StartButtons\Reflow Large.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Stardock\Start8\StartButtons\Reflow.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Stardock\Start8\StartButtons\Sonar Large.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Stardock\Start8\StartButtons\Sonar.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Stardock\Start8\StartButtons\Start1.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Stardock\Start8\StartButtons\Start2.png

Registry keys:

• HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Stardock
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Stardock Start8
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Stardock

Registry values that are not removed from your computer:

• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Start8\Description
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Start8\DisplayName
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Start8\ImagePath

A way to remove Stardock Start8 with Advanced Uninstaller PRO

Stardock Start8 is an application offered by Stardock Software, Inc.. Some people try to erase this program. This is efortful because performing this by hand takes some skill regarding Windows program uninstallation. One of the best EASY approach to erase Stardock Start8 is to use Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Take the following steps on how to do this:





1. If you don't have Advanced Uninstaller PRO on your Windows PC, add it. This is a good step because Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very efficient uninstaller and all around tool to take care of your Windows PC.

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• navigate to Download Link
• download the program by clicking on the green DOWNLOAD NOW button
• install Advanced Uninstaller PRO

2. Run Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Take some time to admire the program's design and number of tools available. Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a powerful Windows tool.

3. Click on the General Tools category


4. Click on the Uninstall Programs feature


5. All the applications existing on your computer will appear

6. Scroll the list of applications until you locate Stardock Start8 or simply click the Search feature and type in "Stardock Start8". If it is installed on your PC the Stardock Start8 program will be found very quickly. After you click Stardock Start8 in the list , some data regarding the application is available to you:

• Safety rating (in the lower left corner). This tells you the opinion other users have regarding Stardock Start8, ranging from "Highly recommended" to "Very dangerous".
• Opinions by other users - Click on the Read reviews button.
• Technical information regarding the application you are about to remove, by clicking on the Properties button.

For example you can see that for Stardock Start8:

• The web site of the program is: http://www.stardock.com
• The uninstall string is: C:\Program Files (x86)\Stardock\Start8\uninstall.exe

7. Click the Uninstall button. A window asking you to confirm will show up. accept the uninstall by pressing Uninstall. Advanced Uninstaller PRO will then remove Stardock Start8.


8. After uninstalling Stardock Start8, Advanced Uninstaller PRO will offer to run an additional cleanup. Click Next to proceed with the cleanup. All the items of Stardock Start8 that have been left behind will be detected and you will be able to delete them. By removing Stardock Start8 using Advanced Uninstaller PRO, you are assured that no Windows registry entries, files or folders are left behind on your disk.

Your Windows PC will remain clean, speedy and ready to serve you properly.

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Disclaimer

This page is not a recommendation to uninstall Stardock Start8 by Stardock Software, Inc. from your computer, we are not saying that Stardock Start8 by Stardock Software, Inc. is not a good application. This page simply contains detailed info on how to uninstall Stardock Start8 in case you want to. Here you can find registry and disk entries that Advanced Uninstaller PRO discovered and classified as "leftovers" on other users' computers.