Startup Manager Software Reviews and Downloads

AutoRuns

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. This utility, which has the most comprehensive knowledge of auto-starting locations of any startup monitor, shows you what programs are configured to run during system bootup or login, and shows you the entries in the order Windows processes them. These programs include ones in your startup folder, Run, RunOnce, and other Registry keys. You can configure Autoruns to show other locations, including Explorer shell extensions, toolbars, browser helper objects, Winlogon notifications, auto-start services, and much more. Autoruns goes way beyond the MSConfig utility bundled with Windows Me and XP. Autoruns' Hide Signed Microsoft Entries option helps you to zoom in on third-party auto-starting images that have been added to your system and it has support for looking at the auto-starting images configured for other accounts configured on a system. Also included in the download package is a command-line equivalent that can output in CSV format, Autorunsc. Autorunsc Usage Autorunsc is the command-line version of Autoruns. Its usage syntax is: Usage: autorunsc [-a] | [-c] [-b] [-d] [-e] [-g] [-h] [-i] [-l] [-m] [-n] [-p] [-r] [-s] [-v] [-w] [-x] [user] -a Show all entries. -b Boot execute. -c Print output as CSV. -d Appinit DLLs. -e Explorer addons. -g Sidebar gadgets (Vista and higher). -h Image hijacks. -i Internet Explorer addons. -l Logon startups (this is the default). -m Hide signed Microsoft entries. -n Winsock protocol and network providers. -p Printer monitor drivers. -r LSA providers. -s Autostart services and non-disabled drivers. -t Scheduled tasks. -v Verify digital signatures. -w Winlogon entries. -x Print output as XML. user Specifies the name of the user account for which autorun items will be shown.

Startup Defender

Startup Defender is a small program that sits in your Windows tray and constantly monitors the startup locations on your PC to help prevent programs from auto starting up behind your back. If a utility tries to write itself into any startup location Startup Defender will popup a windows and ask if the program is aloud to place itself to start automatically with Windows. Also you can disable/enable any programs that are currently installed to startup auotmatically. If there is an entry you are not sure what it is then you can Google it to see if it is needed or even harmful and choose if you want it to load it at startup or not. For the annoying programs that try to repeatedly place themselves in the autorun for Windows you can click the auto block so that Startup Defender stops them with out you having to bother with them any more. FEATURES Speedup your PC by removing unwanted programs from Windows autorun. Auto block programs from starting. PC startup optimizer, makes your computer boot much faster. Automatically detects programs trying to auto launch at Windows startup. Easy and fast interface. FREE trial download. Helps remove Trojans or adware that starts automatically with your computer. Start/stop services. Kill any running process. View detailed program inforation about startup programs.

Portable Start Menu

Portable Start Menu is a lightweight start menu program that can be installed on both USB sticks and local PC's.

StartEd

StartEd is a utility which helps you to manage those pesky programs which load from the Registry, Startup folders and Win.ini at Windows Startup. If you need total and direct control over the programs loaded during the booting processes, then StartEd is the answer. It lets you modify and backup the Startup configuration, detects more than 120 Trojan Horses and comes also handy for every system administrator by managing user startup shortcuts.

Chameleon Startup Manager

Chameleon Startup Manager provides you with complete control over the programs that start automatically with Windows. It displays a list of all the applications that are configured to auto-start and allows you do disable or remove any of them. The program also indicates the current status (running or not running) and provides additional options to view program details and/or to search for supplemental information on the web. You can also configure a custom delay for each program, which can help to speed up your startup sequence by delaying the startup of programs that are not needed immediately. In addition to startup management, Chameleon Startup Manager also includes a startup monitor and a task scheduling feature that enables you to run program, reboot your PC and more using conditional triggers or fixed schedules.

Auto Power-on Shut-down

Auto Power-on Shut-down enables you to automatically turn your computer on and off at a specific date and time. It supports rebooting, shutdown, hibernation and wake-up from hibernation, as well as log-off and turning off your monitor. You can create multiple tasks with one-time or recurring (daily, weekly, monthly etc.) schedules. In addition to these power management options, the program also supports scheduled execution of several common tasks such as launching URLs, executing or terminating programs, opening files and sending keyboard macros.

Startup Booster

Your PC started loading slower? There is a simple and effective solution - Startup Booster! A lot of programs are loaded into the memory of your PC at startup, which noticeably lowers its performance. Some of the programs are system ones necessary for normal functioning, and the rest of them can be easily removed from the startup list. Startup Booster classifies all of your programs that are executed at startup as system programs, suspicious applications that can be viruses and the programs that are not necessary for startup. It happens very often that the applications that can be executed when needed, form part of the startup list wasting hardware resources after each startup. Startup Booster will help you to remove programs from startup list or to add them there! Configure Windows to maximum by simple tweaks - we recommend which options are to be activated or disactivated. Clean up the registry of outdated data or wrong values. Finally print the instruction on how to configure BIOS and make your PC start maximum fast! Save your time! Use powerful and free utility right now!

ID Startup Cleaner

ID Startup Cleaner is an essential utility that provides the opportunity to control, manage and optimize items in Windows Startup. It also protects your computer at Startup against harmful applications by automatically removing or stopping dangerous applications. Main features includes: monitoring startup applications, stops or starts Startup programs, protecting your PC against harmful applications, tracking changes to the Startup configuration.

AcceleRun

AcceleRun will run any of hundred installed programs during 2 seconds. Will save your nerves and health, without additional mouse clicks. Forget about long menus - you do not need to remember complex combinations of keys. All that is needed is to know some letters which are part of the name of the program, web site, document or folder. Ergonomic design. Minimum memory usage. Ready to help you after first launch. Save your time for more important tasks! New in Version 1.7 -Favorites window. Quick launch bar integration.New in Version 1.4 -Audio volume control with mouse wheelNew in Version 1.3 -Windows Start Menu Customization Wizard. Empty shortcuts Wizard. Quickly Uninstall selected program feature. Built-in expression calculator(Pro version).Memory optimizer...

LazyLoad

LazyLoad allows you to schedule when applications are launched after the start of your computer, this allows your PC to be up and usable faster whilst still loading your applications in the background ready for you to use. When Windows(r) starts it tries to load all the programs in your startup folder at once, this places a big strain on the processor and your hard drive (c drive), by LazyLoading your apps this strain is reduced.

GSA Autostart Cleaner

Did you ever wonder why it takes so long until your computer starts up? Did you ever wonder why so many programs load when you turn your pc on? Did you ever wonder why everything is so slow or why you leak of available memory? Get rid of these useless programs. With GSA Autostart Cleaner you can. It will search all places in your operation system where applications leave their autostart entries (registry, ini-files, bat-files, autostart-menus).

Startup Delayer

Startup Delayer allows you to specify which programs to start first and which ones to delay. 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.

LogonExpert

LogonExpert enables you to login to your computer automatically, bypassing the Windows login screen. While this can already be done using the free TweakUI tool from Microsoft, this program offers some enhancements. For one, it stores the login credentials outside the registry using AES 256bit encryption, and it also offers automatic locking of the computer after the login. The auto-lock option enables you to start the PC logged-in under your account, while at the same time preventing desktop access via the XP lock screen. Works with workstations and servers.

NLauncher

NLauncher is a utility launcher, that uses icon panels for easy launching of your favorite applications, folders, web links and documents. The program hides a set of attractive launch bars on the left and right side of the screen, and they become visible when you hold your mouse touches the edge of the screen. To add new items, you can simple drag a folder, program or shortcut onto the panel, choose a custom icon, and optionally add additional parameters. NLauncher supports multiple level, which allows you to create groups of shortcuts, that will reveal all items in the group as a new menu. Attractive an easy to use launcher that nicely blends into the XP scheme, with additional skins to choose from.

Fast Launcher

Fast Launcher is an program and document launcher, that runs in the system tray and provides a compact toolbar with tabbed categories, that you can use for quick access to your favorite programs, websites, or documents. You can simply drag and drop items into the toolbar, and then access them by clicking on the icon, using a keyboard hotkey, or tray icon menu. Fast Launcher supports custom parameters for each items, and also allows you to launch multiple items at once.

InControl

InControl allows you to view and manage the programs that are starting automatically whenever Windows starts. It organizes the in a tree-view based on the type of startup they use and allows you to view details on selected item or to delete them (permanently). It also comes with a unique Blacklist feature, that lets you specify keywords or paths that should be prevented from being added to the startup entries, as well as backup and Undo features.

Startup Guru

Startup Guru allows you to manage your startup programs and temporarily disable or delete items that you do not want to start automatically when Windows boots. In addition, the program lets you schedule startup items with a delay, allowing your desktop to load faster. Startup Guru also comes with an option to automatically delete a specific startup entry, if it is reinstalled, which can sometimes happen with persistent adware programs.

Quick StartUp

The information that tells Windows to automatically start these items can be located in a number of places, ranging from a utility group on your Start Menu, to certain initialization files that are executed when Windows starts, to one of many places in the system registry. Quick Startupl lets you centrally manage all of these items using one single interface. Using the Quick StartUp you can easily add, remove, edit, disable, and enable any and all of these "startup items" in order to keep your system's boot-up process as fast and efficient as possible.

SmartStartMenu

SmartStartMenu provides you with quick access to your programs and files. It integrates as a new toolbar into the Windows task bar, displaying a small search input box. Just type in the first few letters of a utility or document that are linked from your Start menu, and it will instantly provide a list of matches from which you can choose. By default, the program indexes applications found in the common user locations, however you can also add other folders to the list to access the files contained in them in the same manner.

Smart Boot Manager

Smart Boot Manager (SBM) is an OS independent and full-featured boot manager with an easy-to-use user interface. The main goals of SBM are to be absolutely OS independent, flexible and full-featured. It has all of the features needed to boot a variety of OSes from several kinds of media, while keeping its size no more than 30K bytes. In another words, SBM does NOT touch any of your partitions, it totally fits into the first track (the hidden track) of your hard disk! SBM now supports booting from floppy, hard disk and CD-ROM. There are plans to support ZIP and LS-120 in the near future. Smart BootManager is totally FREE! Key Features Automatically searches drivers and partitions Powerful Boot Schedule Booting from CD-ROM Swapping driver ID Auto Delay Boot Sending keystrokes to the operating system Easy Customized Theme file Password protection

Tidy Start Menu

Tidy Start Menu allows you to easily organize the programs in your Start/Programs menu, by sorting them into several categories, which will be created as folders in your Programs menu. Instead of having dozens of program folders and entries, you can reduce the initial level to 5-8 categorized folders and then directly navigate to the programs within that category. Of course this can be easily accomplished by using standard Windows features (creating folders and dragging items into them), and Tidy Start Menu only makes the task a little easier for novice users by using simple check boxes to assign programs to a category. The free version is limited to 8 pre-defined categories, which should accommodate the average user - if you want to create more categories, you will have to purchase an advanced version. (In this case however we would really recommend to invest a few minutes of your time and organize the Programs menu yourself)

JetStart Free

JetStart Free is a unique tool, that enables you to manage your Windows Start Menu more efficiently, and launch your favorite or recently accessed applications with just a few clicks. The program offers multiple ways to access your program: You can sort them into 5 generic categories, select them from a list of recently used or newly added programs or search fro them by keyword. JetStart Free adds an alternative menu to the Start button that appears when you hover your mouse over it (click on it to get the regular menu) and shows your categorized programs as well as recently used applications. In addition, you can access them from a tray icon, hidden edge menus, and also create a floating toolbar that can be displayed by clicking the icon. A Pro version is available that adds a few additional features, but the free version will suit most users just fine.

mLauncher

mLauncher is a simple tool designed to help you open easily a favorite application. Here are some key features of "mLauncher": 1. mLauncher starts programs, documents, folders or internet shortcuts (URLs) from its easy to make lists. 2. mLauncher is fast and easy to use. 3. To add a utility simply drop its icon on the main window or search for it with browse. 4. Make any number of sub-lists. 5. Click on Help (?) (in the program) for more information. 6. mLauncher can create a keyboard shortcut and a start menu shortcut so you can call it fast. 7. mLauncher can start with Windows. 8. Left click on Find (keyboard:F2) to search all lists, right click (keyboard:F3) to search preset folders: Desktop, Start menu, My Documents and all lists. (You can add more folders to search)

Engage

Engage is a replacement for the standard Windows Start Menu, that helps you organize your programs and access them more quickly. The program automatically sorts all your programs, Favorites and documents into categories and also allows you to quickly search for an item by keyword. Engage is designed so that it can be navigated either by mouse or keyboard, using combinations of hotkeys and keyboard shortcuts that allow you to quickly access categories or features. Although the program replaces your default Start Menu, you can always switch between the Engage menu and the Windows menu by pressing Ctrl+ESC on your keyboard. The program also includes web search shortcuts that enable you to quickly launch web searches with just a few keyboard commands.

Startup Organizer

Startup Organizer is a utility that was developed to provide quick access to all of the programs that are automatically started when you turn on or logon to your computer. The program allows you to inspect, edit, and/or temporary disable such programs, and make backup configurations. An auto-alert feature can optionally alert you each time a utility attempts to register itself for auto-start, a good precaution to detect possible Trojans as well. The additional Controlled Startup feature allows you to skip certain programs from startup and boot faster if you hold [Shift] key pressed while Windows is logging on.

Absolute StartUp

Absolute StartUp helps you control and manage program that will start automatically when Windows boots. You can enable/disable selected items and also research additional details for an item with the help of online resources, as well as an integrated database of potentially dangerous programs. Absolute StartUp also offers advanced startup scheduling, which enables you to set certain conditions for a utility to be started (on certain days, after other program is started etc.). Additional features include startup monitoring and alert when new items are added, anti-virus integration and more. The program also includes a handy startup optimization wizard that investigates your configuration and suggests items to disable.

AppRocket

AppRocket acts as a keyboard launch pad, that provides you with instant access to anything on your computer. It displays a small bar on top of your screen, that can be used to quickly access user-defined directories or drives, and also acts as an indexer and search engine that indexes all the folders/drives you specify and returns instant results for anything you type. For example, to access MP3 files, just type `mp3` and it will present you with a list of indexed files, or type 'remove` to access the Add/Remove software applet and more. In addition, AppRocket`s ranking scheme and intelligent search functionality work together to compliment your usage patterns. Thus, after using AppRocket for a short period you will learn how to leverage its power as it adapts.

EF StartUp Manager

EF StartUp Manager allows you a simple handling and complete control of applications which starts with Windows. They can insert, temporarly disable or delete with ease new programs. More, the controlled starting mode makes it possible to start the programs in a defined order and optionaly specify a delay between them. Multilingual. Shareware, FREE Updates.

Hyper Start

Now you can minimize the time that it takes to start your PC! Hyper Start delays launching non-essential startup programs until CPU usage is low.

Startup Master

Startup Master is a very simple, convenient and powerful startup manager. Startup Master can help your to add, edit or delete items of Windows startup. Startup Master allows to lock startup or automatically delete specified files from startup.Key futures: opportunity of adding, editing or deleting of items in most sections of Windows startup; adding startup items with Drag'n'Drop; automatic filtration of new items; notification about startup changes; opportunity of recovering deleted startup items; exporting startup items to TXT, HTML, REG or backup file; importing startup items from the backup files; printing startup list; sound notification.

Starter

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 even add their own entries. Nice interface, easy to use, no documentation though (but hardly needed).

12Ghosts Startup

This program removes entries from the Windows startup directory; just select the name of the program and hit "DELETE."

StartupList

StartupList creates a list off all items that are in any way related to your computer startup and are executed without any user interactions. It is not limited to the common Startup folders, but includes dozens of registry locations, as well as scheduled jobs, pending file operations and more. It also displays common Hijack points like browser default pages, Hosts file entries, Winsock layers, stopped and disabled services and much more. StartupList requires some technical knowledge and is not intended for the complete novice. It does not allow you to delete or disable any items, but provides links to the registry keys via RegEdit.

Launch Pivot

Launch Pivot provides an easy way to explore your computer. With fast search capabilities you can find and open your programs and documents in seconds. The user interface displays a detailed overview of your files. With integrated scheduler any file or various tasks can be executed at specified times.

Auto Power

Resume from power-off state - Allows you to control your computer auto start up and work in appointed time. It can wake your computer at specified date/time, even if the system has been closed in hibernation. Wake up from sleep mode - Allows you to wake up your computer from sleep mode (s3 standby) at specified time. Task Schedule - Allows you to open files, play sounds , run programs, close programs , open website, show message, standby/hibernate, shutdown/reboot, etc. at any designated time. Auto Shutdown - There is a feature of Auto Power-on Shut-down that you may find useful. It will allows your computer auto shut down at specified time.

PC Memory Shield

PC Memory Shield is a Startup Manager that allows you to control which programs are allowed to run on your computer. Every time PC Mmeory Shield detects a new program in memory, it intercepts the program and prompts you to confirm the launch. Once you have added a process to the allowed list, you will no longer be prompted. The program also includes a real time process viewer with an option to interactively block running processes and a Trash Jar that enables you to automatically delete certain processes, whenever they are started.

Start-Up Tool

Start-Up Tool is a simple startup manager that shows all programs that are configured to start automatically when Windows starts. It supports common startup methods like registry and Startup folder. You can enable or disable selected items by using a checkbox, or also delete an entry or edit the parameters. Start-Up Tool is a standalone executable and does not require an installation.

Startup Guardian

This program helps you maintain control of your computer by scanning all the items which run at startup. Startup Guardian also gives you a description of each program and guides you by letting you know if you need the programs or not.

StartUp

This software is a start-up items editor that allows you to identify, add, edit, remove or disable items using an intuitive graphical user interface.

1-abc.net Startup Organizer

Delete, add or modify files and programs you want to be started with the system automatically. Additionally, you can add customized entries that start only once per week, every five minutes, every second of the month, only on Friday or whatever you want.

BootSafe

BootSafe is a simple, standalone interface that makes it easier for inexperienced users to boot their computer into Safe Mode. It does not require you to press any F keys during boot or to use MSCONFIG, but rather allows you to select the boot mode from a simple interface in Windows. Note: after a Safe Boot, you need to use the BootSafe interface to select normal boot mode, otherwise your PC will continue to boot in Safe Mode. (Not enough functionality for a rating)

CoolTabs

Organize hundreds of shortcuts, documents and folders. Clear off those annoying shortcuts covering your desktop. CoolTabs is an program designed to tidy up your desktop and provide a way for organizing and opening your applications, folders, shortcuts and documents which you frequently access.

ActiveStartup

This program lets you manage programs that load from the registry, Win.ini and Startup menu at Windows startup. Inspect, edit, and temporarily disable programs and make backup configurations. It automatically scans the registry, Win.ini and Startup menu folders and displays all found programs.

StartupXPert

Manage startup programs. StartupXPert automatically scans and displays all found programs that startup on reboot.

Ultimate Startup Manager

Manage all auto-start programs and create profiles to choose from during startup. You can also associate desktop settings and resolution with any profile. Anti-virus protection is included, as well as a Turbo Mode and advanced access control. With USM you can restrict access to your Windows system. You can use standard password protection, and USM includes a Kids Protection System. With KPS you can create a list of applications, movie clips or any other documents. During startup USM asks for password. Without a valid password it is only possible to run items from the list. In Turbo mode, during startup you can select programs to start in this mode and even create profiles to automatically enter this mode.

ActiveStartup Deluxe

With this startup tool you can view, edit and inspect all programs that are loading at system startup including services for WindowsNT based operational systems.

MSConfig Cleanup

This program allows you to cleanup MSConfig disabled items.

Delayed Startup & Program Manager

This program lets you alter the actual startup time for items in the startup folder and run section of the registry. By delaying their startup, you can sometimes actually use the computer sooner after a login.

ProcAlert Pro

This firewall-like program secures your computer from the inside out. Whenever a new program is started, this program alerts you and asks if you want the program to keep running.

Startup Manager Platinum 2004

This program offers a solution for taking control of the programs that are loaded during Windows startup. You have the ability to enable, disable, add, edit and remove programs from being loaded at the start of Windows. It also has the ability to store the startup information in several areas of the computer.

OnStart Pro

This multi-user startup manager allows you to control all programs that run at system startup. It automatically detects programs in the Windows startup folder, system registry and win.ini file, and displays them. You can configure multiple startup sets on one computer, and add or remove programs from every user.

Custom StartUp

Custom StartUp helps you to manage programs that are stared when windows starts, without need to edit registry or WIN.INI file manually. Moreover, Custom StartUp allows you to backup configurations and restore them latter, which is useful when you want to test several startup configurations or use different start-up profiles depending on how you are going to use your PC. Version 3.00 comes with CSRegAlarm, a utility that monitors your registry start-up configuration and allows you to choose which changes will you accept and which will you reject. This may be also useful in protection from some types of viruses.

Startup Select

This Windows startup manager allows you to identify, enable, disable and remove the programs in the Registry and Startup folders.

Taskbar Manager

The taskbar gets cluttered with windows and it becomes annoying to switch between windows. Taskbar Manager is the desktop management utility you need. It will manage your windows taskbar and lets you work with a couple of applications most important to you, while the others still run in the background. You are only hiding these other windows without exiting or terminating them. The Taskbar Manager will also make them visible as and when you need them. You can use it to reorder the program windows tabs as suitable to you. Switch to Startup Manager to view the list of startup programs. You can either choose to enable or disable all the startup programs. There is also a facility to set the system to auto shutdown or log off. The result of using this utility is better control over your working applications and more productivity.

StartupStar

StartupStar gives you full control about what happens when you start your system. It manages all programs that are launched on Windows start up. With StartupStar, you can choose, which programs are started so you'll be able to remove unwanted programs that are launched without your permission. Furthermore, StartupStar can create, edit and remove entries and you are also able to change their location. StartupStar also gives you the opportunity to quickly deactivate an entry so you can test your new settings without removing an entry. StartupStar offers you a excellent Backup system so you'll always be able to undo changes in your settings. Using StartupStar gives YOU the control about what's started on YOUR system.

AnVir Task Manager

This program manages running processes and startup files. It displays processor and memory usage, and it accesses the most frequently used applications and folders with the automatically filled tray menu.

StartUp Watchdog

This Windows startup manager removes Trojan horses, viruses and worms. It automatically launches when Windows starts up and monitors all programs.

MN Startup Manager

MN Startup Manager is advanced startup manager for Windows. MN Startup Manager allows you create new processes, to delete processes or simply temporarily disable without deleting. MN Startup Manager watches the system registry, file win.ini, Start Menu and will notify you on all programs which have been added in startup so you can be absolutely sure that programs really necessary for you are loaded only.

Auto Startup Detective

This program helps you manage which programs run at Windows startup. It also detects trojan horse viruses. The program handles registry and Win.ini files too. You can manage files with a simple drag-and-drop interface, and make profiles to back up, test and configure the program for multiple users.

StartMenu Cleaner

This program helps users clean up dead links and empty folders on their Start menus. After scanning for dead links, the user is presented with a list of results. By highlighting a specific link and clicking the “Link Properties” button, details can be displayed.