CNET Editors' review
True to its name, this application provides information on programs that automatically launch when you boot up Windows. The rather polished interface is logically organized, though we would have liked to see integrated help files. As it is, we had to consult the text document that came along with the download to learn what certain icons actually did. Startup Inspector for Windows lists all programs that launch upon system startup in a treelike structure and provides information such as memory usage, file location, and comments. The app's most helpful feature is the system by which it ranks entries. It not only tells you which programs are required by the system, but also which ones are unnecessary. If the app detects malicious programs such as spyware, it will let you disable the program, but doesn't provide any tools for removal. Though the utility can disable programs that run on startup, it strangely enough won't let you add new ones. In our tests, we didn't find Startup Inspector for Windows' database of known applications very comprehensive, since it failed to detect several fairly common utilities we had installed. Since it is completely free, we can still recommend this piece of software to users who need this functionality, especially inexperienced folks.
Publisher's Description
From William Yang:
Startup Inspector for Windows helps manage your startup applications and provides information on programs that run when you start up Windows. It can tell whether a program is necessary to the system or if it is spyware. The application scans all programs in the Windows startup folder and registry, and provides you with background information. There are more than 4,300 programs in the database. The application's features also include the ability to remove harmful programs such as spyware, viruses, and dialers, as well as remove unnecessary programs like reminders and monitors, thus improving your system's performance and health. Version 2.1 may include unspecified updates, enhancements, or bug fixes.
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All versions:
3.8 starsout of 108 votes
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Current version:
3.9 starsout of 60 votes
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"Love it,easy to use"
Version: Startup Inspector for Windows 2.1
Pros
Very easy to understand and use,Not complicated like some software is,
Cons
Nothing yet
Summary
I like it,because its easy to use,have not had it long,so I will practice a little more and see what I have in startup,By look at it,I am doing good,maybe one program I will delete from startup, still a little scard to delete from startup,but I know some I do not have ot have over here,
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"It works it really works"
Version: Startup Inspector for Windows 2.1
Pros
Definate increase in processor speed and productivity
Cons
No cons about this software
Summary
My wife noticed in increased more than just processor speed it also works to free up space for java based programs and allows for faster uploads and downloads overall
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"reduces waiting time on start-up."
Version: Startup Inspector for Windows 2.1
Pros
once most of the not required programmes at start-up are put away, you have a shorter time starting up.
Cons
requires internet for validation
Summary
you are able to choose those programmes which are rated unnecessary by the program. the program allows it and that puts you in control.
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"Works Great, and its FREE! (no spyware, adware, nags)"
Version: Startup Inspector for Windows 2.1
Pros
Free, Fast, Easy to use. I like it better than MSConfig. Its one of the first things I install whenver I build a new machine.
Cons
Limited data base for programs, and if they are required etc, dangerous, etc (most of the items come up with a "?").
Summary
Great little program.
Would be nice of user can set there own rating. Would also be good if it could save a profile, and then if you bring it up again, compare current settings to that profile (Difference function). -
"VERY USEFUL PROGRAM"
Version: Startup Inspector for Windows 2.1
Pros
IT IS VERY HELPFUL!
Cons
NOTHING.
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"Program would not work on my win 95 computer"
Version: Startup Inspector for Windows 2.1
Pros
Nothing.
Cons
Tried twice to load, said a file and or dll was missing so waste of time.
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"its a windows xp friend"
Version: Startup Inspector for Windows 2.1
Pros
Great! thanks to this inspector
my pc is working like a charm.
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"Great software"
Version: Startup Inspector for Windows 2.1
Pros
It does what it says
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"Outstanding Program"
Version: Startup Inspector for Windows 2.1
Pros
A must have for keeping your p.c. clutter out of the way.
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"Very Useful"
Version: Startup Inspector for Windows 2.1
Pros
Easy to use and intuitive...Best of all FREE!
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