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The reviews and opinions below are posted by SnapFiles visitors. They do not necessarily reflect our opinion, and are solely based on the experience of individual users.
- Freeware
Win (All)
My favorite startup manager 
Startup Control Panel version 2.8
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
I have tried several different startup managers & prefer Startup Control Panel to the others tested at this time. Control of your startup programs is important for both performance & security reasons. The ability to add programs to startup is a simple & straight-forward process. While my philosophy is to keep startups to a minimum, this feature does add to the program's usefulness. The criticism regarding lack of info & edit features for system services seems unfair - the program's apparent function is to provide users info on optional changes that are not critical to Windows functionality & ease in adding or removing programs from the startup config without the need to access system areas unfamiliar to the less knowledgeable user. I recommend using a web site containing startup info/config advice - several sites are available & useful in determining what changes (if any) are needed.
Review date: Apr 09, 2005
- Freeware
- Win (All)
Nice features with updates coming
Starter version 5.6.1.38
- Interface: 5
- Features: 4
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
Starter is a nice combination startup manager & list of running processes which includes the associated dll files, etc. in another window. The only thing missing is an easy option to add a program to startup (a very minor point since additions are rarely made). The author has updated the product twice in one month (quick fixes) & appears to be plannning some major improvements. Keep on eye on this product.
Review date: Apr 04, 2005
- Freeware
- Win (All)
Needs work
Startup Inspector version 2.2
- Interface: 2
- Features: 2
- Ease of use: 3
- Value: 3
- Overall:
Per the author's web site, the knowledge base for startup processes contains 4,687 processes as of the writing of this review. I searched the KB for a couple of common startup situations related to MS Office products & nVIDIA graphics but was unable to locate either one. I was especially disappointed in the MS Office omission (OSA.exe/OSA9.exe). This process is a "resource-hog" which provides little benefit as a startup process (needed for Office Shortcut Bar which most users can live without). A great idea that needs more development.
Review date: Apr 04, 2005
- Freeware
- Win (All)
Excellent alternative for low-end pcs
StartupMonitor version 1.02
- Interface: 4
- Features: 4
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
This is an excellent alternative for PCs with lower resources; especially combined with less knowledgeable users. I have a good friend who meets the above criteria & installed this utility with instructions to always answer no whenever the StartupMonitor window appears. An added measure of protection with simple instructions & low resource usage (235-250 kb). A very valuable tool for certain circumstances.
Review date: Apr 04, 2005
- Freeware
- 98/ME/2000/XP/Vista
Must-have utility
HDD Thermometer version 1.2
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 3
- Value: 5
- Overall:
Pros: Easy to configure & tailor settings suited for your PC, shutdown feature protects against damage to CPU, easy on resources (~240 kb memory), visual & audio warnings. Recommend config as startup. Con: Difficult to configure for multiple profiles. Summary: Would include in any top ten freeware utility - peace of mind for this user who experienced a fan failure. I especially recommend this utility for all notebook users.
Review date: Mar 18, 2005
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