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Runscanner

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  • File Size: 1620 kb
  • v 2.0.0.50
  • Freeware

RunScanner scans your system for all running processes, startup programs, drivers, services and potential hijack points, and produces a report that enables you to detect changes and configuration problems in your system. It also includes a Hosts file editor and a process killer that enables you to terminate a selected process. The program keeps a history of all changes and allow you to restore settings if the need should arise. RunScanner is designed to be used by advanced users.

WhatInStartup

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  • File Size: 49 kb
  • v 1.25
  • Freeware

WhatInStartup enables you to view a list programs that are registered to run automatically whenever your computer starts. You can view detailed information for each program and then choose to delete or disable then entries that you no longer want to run at startup. The program can also load the startup entries from a secondary operating system that is installed on the same computer.

AutoRuns

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  • File Size: 604 kb
  • v 10.02
  • Freeware

AutoRuns shows you what programs are configured to run during system bootup or login. These programs include ones in your startup folder, Services, Run, RunOnce, and other Registry keys. You can highlight an entry and click the "jump to" button to launch Regedit with the selected entry. In addition to startup programs, Autoruns also displays a list of Services, Scheduled Tasks, Winsock Providers, Internet Explorer BHOs and more - each of them can also be enabled/disabled.

Emsisoft HiJackFree

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  • File Size: 2023 kb
  • v 4.0.0.29
  • Freeware

Emsisoft HiJackFree enables you to manage programs that are configured to start automatically whenever your computer boots. You can enables/disable selected items, and also edit the registry information. The program offers a very detailed inspection of all startup areas, including several tricky methods that could be abused by malicious programs, but are usually not shown in standard startup managers. It also shows a list of Explorer add-ons, open ports and programs that use them, host file entires, and running processes. a-squared HiJackFree is intended to be used by advanced users only - disabling or removing the wrong components may cause system instability or worse.

Soluto

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  • File Size: 904 kb
  • v 1.0.743.0 Beta
  • Freeware

Soluto is a unique startup manager that can help you make your PC boot faster by disabling or delaying certain auto-start items. Unlike similar applications that merely list the programs that are set to start automatically whenever your computer starts, Soluto actually analyzes the boot process and shows you exactly which applications are starting on boot and how they influence your overall boot time. Based on community feedback and internal data, Soluto can classify programs into groups that suggest which applications can be safely disabled (No-Brainers), which require some advanced knowledge and which are required by the operating system and cannot be disabled. Whenever available, Soluto provides detailed information for each program as well as statistics that show what other users did with it. You can choose to disable (pause) a startup program or delay the start until after the boot process is complete. Other features include long-term boot time statistics and optional participation in the community Wiki.

WinPatrol

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  • File Size: 1027 kb
  • v 18.1
  • Freeware

WinPatrol allows you to get a better understanding of what programs are being added to your computer. It monitors important system areas that are often altered by malicious programs and alerts you if it detects any changes. This includes the startup groups (Registry and Startup folder), Scheduled Tasks, Services, IE add-ons, ActiveX controls and more. You can terminate processes, manage your startup programs and clean your IE and Firefox cookies based on a keyword search. Other features include an option to delay selected startup programs, WinPatrol is easy to use, even for non-technical users. Optional upgrade to a Plus version available.

StartUpLite

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  • File Size: 199 kb
  • v 1.07
  • Freeware

StartUpLite allows novice computer users to speed up their computer`s load time by disabling or removing unnecessary startup entries safe and effectively. The program scans for a few dozen programs that are found on many computers but are commonly deemed unnecessary and can be safely disabled to speed up the load time of your computer. StartUpLite does not delete any programs, it only disables their auto-startup registration, which can be undone later if needed. Some of the programs it scans for include Adobe Gamma Loader, IgfxTray, TkBellExe, SunJavaUpdateSched, QuickTime Task and many others. StartUpLite also provides a short description for each item to help you decide which ones you want to disable or remove.

Clean Startup

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  • File Size: 1823 kb
  • v 1.05
  • Freeware

Clean Startup is an easy to use program with a wizard-style interface to manage the applications that run automatically whenever you start your computer. It displays a list of all registered programs and allows you to approve (keep) or remove them. You can review detailed information for each program and also launch a Google search before you make your decision. Even if you decide to remove a program from the startup list, you can later change your mind and restore the item. Clean Startup is aimed at non-technical users, it only reports on the most common startup areas and does not include services, scheduled tasks or other advanced startup categories.

Quick StartUp

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  • File Size: 3896 kb
  • v 2.8.0.718
  • Freeware

Quick StartUp allows you to view the list of programs that run automatically whenever you start your computer. You can edit an entry, add a new entry, disable items that you do not want to run automatically, and optionally launch a Google search to find out details about a selected entry. Quick StartUp also allows you to delay the startup of selected items, which can help reduce bottlenecks caused by too many applications starting at the same time.
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Starter

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  • File Size: 664 kb
  • v 5.6.2.9
  • Freeware

Starter is a startup manager, that allows you to view and manage all the programs that are starting automatically whenever Windows boots. It lists all the hidden registry entries, as well as the common Startup Folder items as well. You can choose to safely disable selected entries, edit them or delete them altogether (if you know what you re doing). Expert users can also add their own entries.

Startup Delayer

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  • File Size: 979 kb
  • v 2.5.138
  • Freeware

Startup Delayer allows you to configure which programs to start first and which ones to delay when your computer is rebooted. You can set a custom delay for each one, even drag the visual display graph which shows you exactly how your programs are starting and allows you to easily modify the order or adjust delay times.

Autostart and Process Viewer

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  • File Size: 901 kb
  • v 1.41
  • Freeware

Autostart and Process Viewer allows you to manage your startup programs, and view or terminate running processes. The program allows you to mark trusted startup program, so that newly added items can be easily identified.

StartRight

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  • File Size: 435 kb
  • v 1.3.4
  • Freeware

Those of you that have a dozen system tray programs will like this little tool - it will manage the execution of programs that are automatically started by the operating system at logon time. Rather than starting everything at once, StartRight will set a delay between each program launch, allowing Windows to load faster and more efficient. The program will automatically configure all startup programs, so if you are a novice user, there is nothing for you to configure. Advanced users can optionally edit the startup order or exclude certain programs from the delayed start. StartRight supports your common startup folder entries as well as registry runkey items. All original settings can be restored to their previous state by clicking the restore button.

AppPaths 2000

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  • File Size: 103 kb
  • v 2.9
  • Freeware

AppPaths is a small Control Panel applet that will allow you to edit various startup settings defined in the registry. It includes options to modify the startup (Run) settings found in the registry as well as application paths and Help settings.

WheresJames Startup Manager

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  • File Size: 368 kb
  • v 2.21
  • Freeware

WheresJames Startup Manager enables you to control which program will start automatically when Windows is starting. It shows all the program entries, including the ones that are hidden in the registry and also provides detailed information for each. You have the option to toggle selected items on/off or to delete them permanently. Startup Manager is easily accessible from the system tray and organizes all items by registry key for easy navigation. Also includes a Task List that allows you to view all currently running programs and the associated DLLs.

Startup Guard

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  • File Size: 324 kb
  • v 1.2
  • Freeware

Startup Guard alerts you whenever a new program is set to start automatically with Windows. On initial run, it will prompt you for each existing entry, allowing you to keep it or remove it. After that, it runs in the system tray and whenever a new program is added to the startup, it will prompt you to allow it or not.

StartupRun

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  • File Size: 29 kb
  • v 1.22
  • Freeware

StartupRun displays the list of all applications that are loaded automatically when Windows boots. You can choose to edit, disable, enable and delete selected items and also export them to a text list for later reference.

Startup Control Panel

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  • File Size: 57 kb
  • v 2.8
  • Freeware

Startup Control Panel is a nifty control panel applet that allows you to easily configure which programs run when your computer starts. It s simple to use , very small and won t burden your system. A valuable tool for system administrators! (once installed, you can access it from the Windows Control Panel).

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