How to remove StartIsBack without access to system?

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Option 1: You can disable the auto-startup of StartIsBack program from msconfig.exe(C:\Windows\System32\msconfig.exe) or disable it using Microsoft's Autoruns and reboot, so StartIsBack won't be loaded, and you can uninstall it easily.
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Option 2: You can uninstall that program in safe mode:

Note: These are the steps to boot into safe mode in Windows 8 and Windows 8.1

1.press the Power button at the Windows login screen or in the Settings charm. Then, press and hold the SHIFT key on your keyboard and click Restart.
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2.Windows asks you to choose an option. Press Troubleshoot.
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3.In the Troubleshoot screen, press Advanced options.
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4.In the Advanced options screen, press Startup Settings.
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5.You are informed that you are about to restart in order to change several Windows options, including enabling Safe Mode. Press Restart.
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6.Your computer restarts again and displays nine startup settings, including Safe Mode, Safe Mode with Networking and Safe Mode with Command Prompt
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7.Press the F4 key on your keyboard to enable Safe Mode, Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 now boot to safe mode. Now you can uninstall the "StartIsBack" program and restart the pc normally.

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Updated on September 18, 2022

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  • overdriven
    overdriven almost 2 years

    StartIsBack made my system unusable (start menu is constantly flashing, can't access anything). Therefore, I can't remove this program via uninstall. How can I remove it from system files via other system?

    • Psycogeek
      Psycogeek almost 10 years
      Can you get to run? Try running ‘StartIsBackCfg /uninstall’ from Run dialog
    • Ramhound
      Ramhound almost 10 years
      You can also run the installer again. If its already installed you should be given an option to repair or uninstall the application.
    • Ray
      Ray about 9 years
      @Psycogeek: Post that as an answer and get my upvotes. Tip for those searching for it: It's under %LOCALAPPDATA%\StartIsBack (enter that in the address bar anywhere)
  • magicandre1981
    magicandre1981 almost 10 years
    StartIsBack registers a DLL which can't be disabled with msconfig or autoruns