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Startup Delayer

CNET Editors' review

by: CNET staff on April 27, 2009

Startup Delayer helps users avoid a slow system start by giving them control over programs that automatically load when Windows boots up.

This program provides a simple interface to work with. The screen is dominated by the list of programs your computer opens when starting Windows. Above this list is a short row of icons that allow you to add and remove programs and organize the time they are opened.

Adding a program is as simple as locating it in the file tree and then assigning it a specific time to open after Windows has begun. From there it is listed, along with the others, on the main screen. One interesting addition is spacing all program load times out evenly. This takes a lot of work from the user by simply timing every program to automatically open at staggered intervals.

Startup Delayer has isolated a problem that many computer users suffer from and provides an efficient, simple way to solve it. It's suitable for any user who wants more control over start-up programs.

 
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Startup Delayer gives you the power to optimize your Startup Process by delaying applications from starting up as soon as you log into your computer. By delaying the applications during start up, your computer becomes usable a lot faster. Startup Delayer will then start launching your delayed applications when your computer is more idle.

What's new in this version: Version 3.0 build 321 include fix for bug wehere it crashs if you used 'Show Launch Process Window on Startup'.

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  • 1.0 stars

    "The Premium Version is great"

    June 25, 2011  |   By wopa

    Version: Startup Delayer 3.0 build 305

    Pros

    I have none.

    Cons

    The Free Version is very limited and useless.

    Summary

    Go for the Premium Version . You'll be happy.

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  • 4.0 stars

    "As good as Quick Startup, but no better"

    June 7, 2011  |   By burinkan

    Version: Startup Delayer 3.0 build 304

    Pros

    Easy to install and use. Allows user to determine sequence in which programs will start.

    Cons

    Does not recommend which programs should startup first, & which can be delayed/deleted. This is important because in many cases, user doesn't know what a program that came with her computer does or how important it is to the PC's proper functioning.

    Summary

    Does what it promises to do, but could give recommendations. Recommend that you compare this against Quick Startup, which worked just as well on my PCs.

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  • 3.0 stars

    "Not as good as previous version"

    May 17, 2011  |   By swansojb

    Version: Startup Delayer 3.0 build 296

    Pros

    Still does what it says

    Cons

    It selects what programs to staartup. If you want to add more it costs

    Summary

    Un installed it and went back to previous version

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  • 4.0 stars

    "Easy to use, but does it list all processes in startup?"

    May 6, 2011  |   By burinkan

    Version: Startup Delayer 2.5.138

    Pros

    Easy to understand and use

    Cons

    It's supposed to list everything that starts up when you boot up, so that you can decide what you want to delay, but I don't think that lists everything.
    Should tell which processes take most time to boot up, to help you decide on booting sequence

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  • 5.0 stars

    "fantastic startup is now several times faster"

    January 22, 2011  |   By jpboyrox

    Version: Startup Delayer 2.5.138

    Pros

    those who don't have it working haven't configured it, you need to open up 'Configure Startup Delayer' and then select how long you want the startup of each program to be delayed for. Brilliant piece of software, opening 50 programs is a dream now

    Cons

    None! It's terrific

    Summary

    superb software, I think people just haven't configured it properly

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  • 4.0 stars

    "Does exactly what it says on the tin"

    November 16, 2010  |   By leo_bfg

    Version: Startup Delayer 2.5.138

    Pros

    Delays the startup of background programs by times set by you so you can allow your PC to deal with fewer programs starting at a time.
    Moderately straightforward to use if you're a moderately skilled PC user (1-2 years experience).

    Cons

    You need to know what each startup program does and how it affects your PC, so you need Google each one to work out what programs takes priority.
    Needs a lot of tweaking / trial & error to increase the speed of your PC starting up (after logging in).

    Summary

    If you know what you're doing or moreover what the startup programs do and you don't mind fiddling, this can shave a minute or 2 off your PC's logging in time.

    Set this up on a laptop and a desktop both running Windows XP SP3 with no problems.

    Can "turn off" / prevent some programs from starting up (like Adobe Speed Launcher).

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  • 5.0 stars

    "i absolutley love it on a 1-10 its a ten-thousand"

    August 22, 2010  |   By inuyasha_warrior

    Version: Startup Delayer 2.5.138

    Pros

    ITS FRIGGIN AWESOME I LOVE IT

    Cons

    NONE WATSOVER!

    Summary

    i added my google chrome browser to it and it started it up and it brought me exactly to where i was b4 i closed it! (i have chrome set to do that part)

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  • 1.0 stars

    "Didn't make any difference"

    March 28, 2010  |   By fatcat

    Version: Startup Delayer 2.5.138

    Pros

    Nice idea.

    Cons

    Couldn't tell any difference

    Summary

    Couldn't tell any difference.

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  • 4.0 stars

    "Good at what it does. Never found anything better."

    March 20, 2010  |   By shadetree_mechanic

    Version: Startup Delayer 2.5.138

    Pros

    Helps prevent startup bog-down. Priced right (free) but that isn't as clear as it used to be when you go to download & install it. May be about to go shareware. Grab a copy now if you think you may want to try it.

    Cons

    Programs may not stay under SD control after reboot/updates & may then start twice. Controlled programs have cryptic default names. SD can mod nm w/descriptor but this is work. Programs needing administrator right may not start (Vista UAC issues).

    Summary

    If you feel you need the benefits of fine-tuning which programs start & when, this program will help you. You may wish to grab a copy now & save it as it appears the company may be preparing to make the program a time-limited shareware teaser.

    Using the program requires vigilant maintenance to keep it doing what you want it to do. While I find the program useful, I would not recommend it to noobs who are not ready to take the time to learn & maintain the program. The program isn't hard to use but there is a learning curve.

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  • 5.0 stars

    "Great tool"

    January 28, 2010  |   By jalee101

    Version: Startup Delayer 2.5.138

    Pros

    Works as advertised

    Cons

    none that I can see

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