Fortunately, there is an option that lets you hide Windows functions from this list, to keep you from accidentally blocking important system startup processes. Each program has a checkbox next to it, which can be checked to change whether you'd like it to initiate upon startup or not. However, if you find that the clutter is too much to handle, there is also a central tab that shows all of the startup programs. With a file size of a little more than 500 kB, Autoruns downloads quickly on any computer with a basic Internet connection.Īutoruns main interface is a bit crowded, with more than 15 tabs that categorize the various types of startup programs.

The software is compatible with almost all versions of Windows, including XP, 2003, Vista, Server 2008, and Windows 7.

If you've noticed that a lot of programs start up when you log into Windows, and are tired of having to close each one manually, Autoruns is worth consideration.Īutoruns requires no installation and can be ran immediately after being extracted from the ZIP file. Keeping many programs from launching upon startup can help you conserve computer resources and therefore expedite the startup process. The software is especially useful for stopping pesky, unwanted startup programs from initiating, after all all other methods (i.e – removing it from the startup folder) have failed.

' See what programs are configured to startup.'Īutoruns is comprehensive startup management utility that is designed to monitor processes that run automatically when Windows boots up.