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- Price: Free to try $25.00 to buy
- Operating system: Windows 95/98/2000/XP/2003/Vista/NT
- Date added: February 01, 2009
- Total Downloads: 1,430
- Downloads last week: 18
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- CNET editors' rating: stars
- Average user rating: stars out of 1 votes
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CNET editors' review
Reviewed by: CNET staff on August 06, 2009
StartUp Organizer is an easy-to-use utility that lets users review and customize the programs they have set to run when they start their computers. The program's multiple features and intuitive interface make it a great choice.
The program's interface really couldn't be simpler. A list of programs that are set to run on start-up is the first thing users see, and users can easily enable or disable programs by checking or unchecking the boxes next to each one. Of course, users can also make this change in the Windows System Configuration Utility--StartUp Organizer even contains a link to this, should users wish to access it--but StartUp Organizer offers a less intimidating option for casual computer users who feel uncomfortable mucking around in Windows directly. In addition to its ease of use, StartUp Organizer has several extra features that make it worthwhile. The Controlled Startup feature allows users to skip over certain predefined programs during start-up by holding down the Shift key. Users can also create backup configurations, which are useful if users are making major changes or need to switch back and forth between configurations. All of these features were easy to use, although we do wish the built-in Help file went into a little more detail about some of the program's more advanced features.
StartUp Organizer has a 30-day trial period, which is ample time for evaluation. It installs and uninstalls without issues. We recommend this program to all users.
Publisher's description
From MetaProducts :Startup Organizer is a Windows 9x/NT/2000/ME 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. Using Startup Organizer, you can inspect, edit, and/or temporary disable such programs, and make backup configurations. You may significantly reduce the time required for your system startup disabling programs which you don't need all the time. Controlled Startup feature allows you to skip certain programs from startup if you hold [Shift] key pressed while Windows is logging on. Another exciting feature is ability to work with other users startup configurations under Windows NT 4.0/2000/XP. You can also add a program to multiple other users at once with only a few mouse clicks.
Version 2.9 .288 includes added check for new version in the Help menu and ability to change icon of a startup item.
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Version 2.9 .288 includes added check for new version in the Help menu and ability to change icon of a startup item.
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Version: StartUp Organizer 2.9 .288
Pros: Shows you strait away what's in your start up list. To stop unwanted items starting up simply remove the tick from the check box. If you change your mind you can re-check it later - nothing lost.
Cons: No cons found - used it many times over years.
Summary: It can be very annoying to try out some software then to find it starts up every time you turn on the computer. This product can solve this problem, is simple to use, and reversable if you change your mind.
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