Startup Delayer

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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