Pros
Interesting program that really analyzes and lists what runs at startup on your pc.
Cons
Downloads an unwanted, no-name antivirus program - ProPCCleaner - which is difficult to remove. Thanks for that!
Summary
I ended up removing this because of the persistent, unwanted antivirus program that came bundled with it.
Pros
Only sane way to disable/enable multitude of apps
Cons
can't think of any general cons. Maybe more info on various programs.
But this review is specific to the current potential update: "What's new in this version: Version 12.02 may include unspecified updates, enhancements, or bug fixes."
That is useless information!!!! I make it a practice to not update anything, unless I have a good reason to. More often than not, bugs or unwelcome design changes creep in, often with regressive behavior. If you want to share what was changed, updates will be considered.
Summary
Fine program. Should be builtin to Windows somehow. But I will not consider an update unless I can read release notes. See Cons.
Pros
Simple to use
Cons
No easy guidance of what the item does
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Reply by Rayzen on March 31, 2014
Go to http://www.howtogeek.com/school/sysinternals/lesson6/ for an excellent explanation of this great program and how to use it. You won't find easier guidance of what the item does than this.
Pros
dioes what it says far better than ms config/selective start
allows you to allocate start up resources in depth very well
Cons
None love it use it with process explore as well and you are all set
Summary
Must have for any power user or repair diag tech
Pros
I have used this product for several years and find it to be convienient and easy to use. With one click, you can see what exactly is running at startup.
Cons
The only con is that once you see what all is in operation, I am a litle cautious as to what Ishould change and what to leave alone ! Some programs , I could probably eliminate from startup and use shortcuts later, if needed, but I think maybe some of these little bits, might be used by my primary startup programs. Some information might be added to the program to help users decide what to limit on startup.
Summary
Except for the comments in the box above, I would recommend this program to anyone. It is easy to use and I have found no software glitches to mess up the computer, it is good and free !
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Reply by mystical pippin on August 30, 2013
(Sorry for duplicate of first post)
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You click on the help button for help or links to a manual or an online community but its just an "about" pop up menu - in other words NO HELP! Then you go to the folder of the installed program and look for a .txt file to open because once in a while the utility creator will give you some basic instructions and tips. Again you find nothing. So back to Google in search of help hoping to find at least one person, site or forum that can help. Again nothing...
Then you go to all your favorite tech forums and ask if anyone can help you understand this UI. But no one does. At this point you realize you've spent about 30 hours over the last week or so trying to find help or figure it out with zero results - an entire week wasted.
Frustration deepens.
All hope is lost again.
A sad ending to a familiar tale.....
Either that or I'm being overly dramatic.... lol
Reply by mystical pippin on August 30, 2013
I understand your frustration completely, many utility programs are described as these great and wonderful tools for this/that. And you think "OMG FINALLY after years of trying to figure out how to make a windows feature actually work I can do this thing I've wanted to do for so long but didn't know how... and you get all excited - maybe its a new task you would like to create or its something you've never understood but need to so you can make it work FOR you. You've searched online and in books over the years for answers but either couldn't find one or if you did the fix was so complicated, beyond your understanding and involved going into areas you're were not comfortable with (DOS, BIOS, REGISTRY, etc.) But now....
Hope is born once again.
So you DL & install the program, open it up stare at the UI, look at the tabs, drop downs, tools, settings etc., for an understanding of how to use the program. Only to become more confused then you were before you installed it!
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Reply by mystical pippin on August 30, 2013
I understand your frustration completely, many utility programs are described as these great and wonderful tools for this/that. And you think "OMG FINALLY after years of trying to figure out how to make a windows feature actually work I can do this thing I've wanted to do for so long but didn't know how... and you get all excited - maybe its a new task you would like to create or its something you've never understood but need to so you can make it work FOR you. You've searched online and in books over the years for answers but either couldn't find one or if you did the fix was so complicated, beyond your understanding and involved going into areas you're were not comfortable with (DOS, BIOS, REGISTRY, etc.) But now....
Hope is born once again.
So you DL & install the program, open it up stare at the UI, look at the tabs, drop downs, tools, settings etc., for an understanding of how to use the program.Only to become more confused then you were before you installed it!
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Pros
Gives you a complete look at everything that autoruns on your machine. If you haven't used Autoruns or a similar program before, you'll be amazed at how many things run without your knowledge.
Cons
A fuller explanation of what each file is would be nice, but this information is available at other places online.
Summary
This is a great program if you are a somewhat advanced user. Learning this program will help you to become that "somewhat advanced user"! Don't be afraid to take a look. Just set a System Restore Point before you begin. If things get out of hand, restore to the System Restore Point you created. (And if you are uncomfortable with System Restore, well, you're not quite ready for this program yet. But you can get there!)
Pros
Tremendously useful and straightforward utility that simply shows everything that is "running" on the computer.
Even gives right-click shortcut to help figure out what each process is.
It simply gives you access to turn on or off each process.
Cons
Not for novices or folks with no confidence or bravery. Does not "automatically fix" everything, or anything for that matter.
It simply gives you access to turn on or off each process.
Summary
Phenomenal utility if you know how, or are willing to learn how, to use it.
It shows you every process that is on your computer, helps you figure out what it is and what it does, and allows you to enable or disable it.
Pros
None. See below...
Cons
I hate apps downloaded in zip form. (I'm from the older generation!)
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Reply by tomballenger on April 23, 2015
zip files ARE the older generation! 8-)
Reply by mystical pippin on August 30, 2013
You seem to think this is a place where you can announce your personal problems. It isn't.
Hating zipped files is NOT a review of a program.
Its just a very childish WHINE about a non issue. Grow a brain
Reply by LarryLamp1 on March 29, 2013
Wait a minute! I'm 62 and I can certainly handle zip files! Autoruns is a fantastic program, but yes it is for more technical users. Jifujs, if you "hate" zipped files, don't worry, you're not missing out on anything. Autoruns is not for you.
Pros
Plenty of tabs for each catagory of software and programs, and you can see what is running on startup and what is not.
Cons
As a novice, i am a little cautious about stopping some programs as I am unsure if they are critical to operation or not. I would like more guidance on what is important to operation and what is just convenient !
Summary
I certainly would recommend this sortware to anyone, but for the novice operator, I would use caution if you wish to stop a program. You might want to do some research, before cutting a program.
Pros
Can't tell until it is able to perform alleged function.
Cons
Every time download attempted get told to associate Autorun with another program. Info on how to do this does not apply to Vista 7. Neither does it advise on which programs to associate with. But program still downloaded. Totally useless in a functional sense because of the association issue.
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Reply by Dustyn on January 13, 2013
Wow.
Talk about computer illiterate.
Please Wait
