Startup Managers

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 application 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.

RegRun is an integrated suite of utilities that acts as an advanced msconfig replacement and a universal Anti Trojan detector. It monitors all known startup options, and allows you to keep complete control over the program that are launched on Windows startup. In addition, it includes file monitoring and protection tools, as well as a System Files Editor and more. You can also use the program to have program start with a delay, or to view all files that are currently opened on the system. Additional features include a n Application Database that includes descriptions of always-used programs as well as malware, a Process Manager , Anti-Virus Coordinator and others. A nice set of tools for advanced users. Some features are disabled, and only available in a higher priced Gold version.

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 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.

Startup Organizer is a program 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 program 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 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 program 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.

ActiveStartup allows you to manage programs that load automatically from Registry, Win.ini and the Startup Folder whenever Windows boots. You can view the items, edit them if needed and also temporarily disable them. The program comes with a built-in backup/restore feature and an additional startup monitor, that can alert you of any newly added items.