Free controlled startup software for windows

Shock StartUp is a small tool that was designed to manage all programs executed after windows log-on.
Unnecessary programs launched when windows starts can be easily deleted for faster windows start up time.

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Add custom programs in windows registry or startup directory

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Ashampoo StartUp Tuner finds and displays all programs started automatically by Windows Ashampoo displays programs which start automatically with Windows and permits you to edit the entries that launch them.You can deactivate entries to prevent programs from being launched, reactivate them if you decide you need them or delete the entries entirely so that the programs cannot be activated again (this doesnt delete the programs themselves).
You can also edit the command lines with which the entries are started and add new entries. StartUp Tuner finds and displays the entries from all of Windows auto-launch locations, including the Startup folder in the Windows Start, the WIN.INI file and the registry sections for both the current user and all users. Both activated and deactivated entries are displayed, giving you full control over your startup configuration.
Automatically-launched programs are often useful applications like virus scanners and firewalls. However, Windows auto-launch facilities are also used by annoying and even malicious programs and viruses that just waste system resources or actively cause damage. If you find a dubious entry in the list like HOHOHO.EXE you should deactivate it with StartUp Tuner and then restart Windows and test all your normal applications.
If everything seems to be working okay and nothing you need is gone (for example icons in the taskbar) then it may have been a malicious program. You can also conserve system resources by deactivating programs you dont need."
Lots of programs saved in your computer do exactly as they please. Many
applications consider themselves to be so important that they trigger an
auto-start command in the system without being requested. That means that
every time the computer is booted up, they are started together with
Windows, which isnt always the users intention. As a result of this, the
start sequence becomes considerably longer - and manually shutting down most of the unwanted windows immediately afterwards because they simply arent needed, certainly isnt fun.
The Ashampoo StartUp Tuner 2 lists all auto-start entries and allows them to
be individually deleted or to be deactivated. If the user proceeds with
caution in this area, and at least deactivates all of the unnecessary
entries, then they will be able to enjoy a clearly faster start to Windows.
Useful system maintenance functions:
- Start menu: delete or deactivate unnecessary entries
- Services: either activate or deactivate available services
- Software: targeted uninstalling of software which is no longer needed
- BHO: delete internet explorer plugins
System requirements:
- Graphic adapter: min. resolution 800 x 600 and 16-bit High Color.
- Disk Space Requirements: 128 MB RAM, around 5 MB for the program files.
- Required Software: Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or later.
- Other: Full administrative rights are required to install and use the program.
Version restrictions:
- 10-day trial for the unregistered version. Registration is FREE.

CG Ultimate Startup Manager helps you take control over everything that starts during your Windows startup. CG Ultimate Startup Manager helps you take control over everything that starts during your Windows startup..
This application is packed with features that exceeds the competition.
Features include both enabling and disabling items, editing, deleting and adding new items as well as relocating current items.
You also have an execute option which allows you to execute a selected item. You also have the ability to create backups of all your startup items.
The enhanced restore feature allows you to view the current backup before restoring it.