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title: "Start Menu purging and re-installing"
canonical: "https://support.stardock.com/space/SHC/1349320730/Start%20Menu%20purging%20and%20re-installing"
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## Settings back-up

Prior to purging and reinstalling, you may wish to [back-up your settings](https://support.stardock.com/space/SHC/1335820295/How+do+I+back-up+Start+Settings%3F).

> ⚠️ It is important to **not **immediately restore backed up settings before you confirm that a fresh install works as expected.

## Obtaining the purge file

Please follow this link: 

[https://cdn.stardock.us/support/uploads/Purge_StartALL.zip](https://cdn.stardock.us/support/uploads/Purge_StartALL.zip)

Save the file to your downloads folder.

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