CNET Editors' review
This tiny suite of tools focuses on improving system startup with functions aimed at intermediate to advanced users. However, Ashampoo StartUp Tuner's interface is novice-friendly with simply commands and a bare minimum of nesting menus. Advanced users will find little need for help files or instructions as most commands are self-evident.
You've seen these functions in many other suites. Ashampoo StartUp Tuner's take includes helpful extras such as easy-to-call property dialogs and informational windows. The program's key component is an easy to operate Windows startup editor. Simply click which startup programs you no longer want to load automatically. We liked how well the Services editor explained the need or uselessness of common startup functions. Deactivating one took a mere click. The Add/Remove Program editor could have used sorting capabilities and a simple install directory listing.
Though Ashampoo StartUp Tuner is freeware, the trial demo will last a mere 10 days if not registered through e-mail. All the functions are helpful, if not flashy or information rich. Intermediate users looking for a simple system startup services editor should give this application a test.
Publisher's Description
From Ashampoo:
Lots of programs saved in your computer do exactly as they please. Many applications consider themselves to be so important that they trigger an auto-start command in the system without being requested. That means that every time the computer is booted up, they are started together with Windows, which isn't always the user's intention. As a result of this, the start sequence becomes considerably longer and manually shutting down most of the unwanted windows immediately afterwards because they simply aren't needed, certainly isn't fun. The Ashampoo StartUp Tuner lists all auto-start entries and allows them to be individually deleted or to be deactivated. If the user proceeds with caution in this area, and at least deactivates all of the unnecessary entries, then they will be able to enjoy a clearly faster start to Windows.
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All versions:
3.4 starsout of 78 votes
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3.4 starsout of 78 votes
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"Sweet Program"
Version: Ashampoo StartUp Tuner 2
Pros
Everything About This Program .Why Uninstall A Program You Like Use. just Keep It From Starting UP. Some Program Are Just A Lot Of Flash With Spyware The Ashampoo Tuner 2 Give You Control Over What Start Up On Your Computer And Save Boot Time And
Cons
If I Fine One Let You Know
Summary
Sweet And it Free You Dont Get A Full Start Up Program Like This With All The Bell And Whistels For FREE SWEET NICE Dont Take My Word For It. Download It And Come Back Here And Give A Review. Hell Let Those Folks Know What You Think.
Saved Me Alot Of Waiting For My Computer To Load All Those Programs Just Stop Them From Starting Ashampoo StartUp Tuner 2 Try It If You Fine Something Better Let Everyone Know ( And That My 2 Cents Worth) I Give It From Scale 1-10 ( 10 ) -
"Simple to use and efficient"
Version: Ashampoo StartUp Tuner 2
Pros
I am impressed at the ease of use and the wide range of options.
Cons
At this time I find no express faults
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"GREAT PROGRAM WORKS WELL"
Version: Ashampoo StartUp Tuner 2
Pros
alternative to task scheduler does what it says with a few good other tips and the interface is good
Cons
none as yet
Summary
worth having it works well its free and a good program from ashampoo again.
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"Nothing to say"
Version: Ashampoo StartUp Tuner 2
Pros
Nothing to say
Cons
Nothing to say
Summary
It's ok
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"Miscategorized: NOT FREE, 10 day trialware"
Version: Ashampoo StartUp Tuner 2
Pros
It seems to do what it says it does, but only for 10 days.
Cons
Not free, which is okay--it might be worth what they want, but it shouldn't turn up when filtering for freeware.
Summary
Again, mistcatagorized...
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"easy to use"
Version: Ashampoo StartUp Tuner 2
Pros
ease of use does what it says
Cons
none yet will let you know
Summary
great product helped me out
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"Buono per coloro bravi con il pc !"
Version: Ashampoo StartUp Tuner 2
Pros
E un aiuto x windows
Cons
Bisogna capire cosa fai perche puoi creare conflitto
Summary
Se sei bravo nel settore informatica vorrei il tuo parere !
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"Easy to install and very easy to use."
Version: Ashampoo StartUp Tuner 2
Pros
It is Free and very easy to use to eliminate the programs you do not want to launch untill needed
Cons
Nothing to speak of.
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"A good program easy to use."
Version: Ashampoo StartUp Tuner 2
Pros
Helps with keeping your computer running the way it should and more.
Cons
None what I can see.
Summary
Use it It all helps.
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"A useful tool to have"
Version: Ashampoo StartUp Tuner 2
Pros
It does everything they claim, and it's free
Cons
I couldn't find any
Summary
VG
