Startup Control Panel 2.8

manage startup programs

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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). 

License:	Freeware
Price:	Free
O/S:	Win (All)
File size:	57 kb
Author:	Mike Lin
Last update:	01/04/2003

 

StartRight 1.3.4

throttle your startup programs

click for full size 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.

License:	Freeware
Price:	Free
O/S:	Win (All)
File size:	435 kb
Author:	Jackass JoeJoe
Last update:	02/13/2007

Autostart and Process Viewer 1.41

startup manager

click for full size 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.

License: Freeware Price: Free O/S: NT/2000/XP File size: 901 kb Author: Konrad Papala Last update: 10/25/2007

Quick StartUp 2.8.0.718

manage and delay startup programs

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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. 

License:	Freeware
Price:	Free
O/S:	Win (All)
File size:	3896 kb
Author:	Glarysoft Ltd.
Last update:	12/16/2009

 

StartUpLite 1.07

disable unnecessary startup programs

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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. 

License:	Freeware
Price:	Free
O/S:	2000/XP/Vista
File size:	199 kb
Author:	Malwarebytes
Last update:	05/29/2010

 

WhatInStartup 1.25

startup manager

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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. 

License:	Freeware
Price:	Free
O/S:	Win (All)
File size:	49 kb
Author:	Nir Sofer
Last update:	08/27/2010

 

Runscanner 2.0.0.50

identify startup processes

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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. 

License:	Freeware
Price:	Free
O/S:	2000/XP/Vista/7
File size:	1620 kb
Author:	Runscanner
Last update:	08/30/2010

 

WinPatrol 19.0

monitor system changes

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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. 

License:	Freeware
Price:	Free
O/S:	Win (All)
File size:	762 kb
Author:	BillP Studios
Last update:	10/02/2010

 

AutoRuns 10.04

startup manager

click for full size 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.

License: Freeware Price: Free O/S: Win (All) File size: 605 kb Author: Sysinternals (Microsoft) Last update: 10/07/2010

Soluto 1.1.1056.0 Beta

make your PC boot faster

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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. 

License:	Freeware
Price:	Free
O/S:	XP/Vista/7
File size:	957 kb
Author:	Soluto
Last update:	10/13/2010