"This utility, which has the most comprehensive knowledge of auto-starting

locations of any startup monitor (A starting list of auto-run locations was obtained

from David Solomon's "Windows Internals" seminar), shows you what programs

are configured to run during system bootup or login, and shows you the entries in

the order Windows processes them. These programs include ones in your startup

folder, Run, RunOnce, and other Registry keys. You can configure Autoruns to

show other locations, including Explorer shell extensions, toolbars, browser helper

objects, Winlogon notifications, auto-start services, and much more. Autoruns goes

way beyond the MSConfig utility bundled with Windows Me and XP.

Autoruns' Hide Signed Microsoft Entries option helps you to zoom in on third-party

auto-starting images that have been added to your system and it has support for

looking at the auto-starting images configured for other accounts configured on a

system. Also included in the download package is a command-line equivalent that

can output in CSV format, Autorunsc.

You'll probably be surprised at how many executables are launched automatically!

Autoruns works on all versions of Windows including Windows XP 64-bit Edition

(for x64) and Windows Server 2003 64-bit Edition (for x64)." 

--Snapfiles.com

"This script is designed to provide a quick and easy way to clean out the temporary

files and folders on your computer at the time you log on. It contains a welcome

window that shows only the first time it is run for each user on the computer. The

program empties the currently logged on users’ temporary folder, internet history,

temporary Internet files, and will empty c:\quarantine\ for those who use an antivirus

program using that folder (for instance McAfee). At this time it does not clean out

the Recycle Bin as some users may wish to have a final opportunity to recover those

files. Uninstaller removes all material that was installed." 

--Download.com

NOTE: This program is included with Microsoft Windows 98, ME, and XP. To use it,

click 'Run' in the Start Menu, and type: msconfig. If MSConfig is corrupt, or in the

case of Windows 2000, non-existent, you can download it, or use another start-up

management program.

"The System Configuration utility (MSConfig) automates the start-up process. You

can select check boxes to remove or keep applications from running on start-up. You

must be logged on as an administrator or as a member of the Administrators group to

use MSConfig.

"StartRight will manage the execution of programs that are automatically started by

the operating system at logon time. Instead of executing many programs at once

(causing your OS to spit and sputter and attack your hard drive), StartRight will

give the OS time to execute the program before running the next program." 

--arsware.org

"A startup manager, that allows you to view and manage all the programs that

are starting automatically whenever Windows boots. It lists all the hidden

registry entries, as well as the common Startup Folder items as well. You can
choose to safely disable selected entries, edit them or delete them altogether

(if you know what you re doing). Expert users can even add their own entries.

Very nice interface, easy to use, no documentation though (but hardly
needed)."  --Snapfiles.com

"A nifty control panel applet that allows you to easily configure which programs

run when your computer starts. It s simple to use , very small and won t burden

your system. A valuable tool for system administrators! (once installed, you can

access it from ...the Windows Control Panel). This is an excellent tool for managing

programs that are started automatically."  --Snapfiles.com

"a list off all items that are in any way related to your computer startup and are

executed without any user interactions. It is not limited to the common Startup

folders, but includes dozens of registry locations, as well as scheduled jobs, pending

file operations and more. It also displays common Hijack points like browser default

pages, Hosts file entries, Winsock layers, stopped and disabled services and much

more. StartupList requires some technical knowledge and is not intended for the

complete novice. It does not allow you to delete or disable any items, but provides

links to the registry keys via RegEdit."  --Snapfiles.com

"A startup manager to control the programs that are starting automatically when you

boot Windows. It classifies the entries into categories: Necessary, Useful, Useless,

Harmful, Unknown and allows you to review and optionally disable/enable any entry.

The database contains information for many, but of course not all programs, you can

submit any items that are classified as Unknown. In addition, Startup Mechanic scans

your system for several known data mining, advertising, and tracking components and

optionally removes them. Overall, a basic startup manager for novice users, that can help

to identify unnecessary items and improve your startup speed."  --Snapfiles.com

"Lets you view and optionally disable programs that are currently set to start automatically

with Windows. In addition to the details that are extracted from the registry, it can also

consult an online database that can provide additional information in plain English

(if available). In addition, it displays a user rating that indicates whether other users find

the particular entry to be of any use. The program is easy to use and comes with an attractive

interface - it is designed to list and either disable or enable startup entries; it does not provide

options to modify them or add new ones."  --Snapfiles.com