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Disable problematic start-up apps with Autoruns

by Lee Collins

13 Aug 2009

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Autorunsgrab.gifYou may think that having a PC that's equipped with applications for every conceivable task may be a good idea, but the reality is that installing lots of different programs could eventually cause problems as they solve. When you install any application, data is submitted to your Windows Registry which may lead to applications automatically starting as your machine boots which not only makes booting slower, but once an application is uninstalled those problematic Registry entries may remain.

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is a utility designed so that a user can obtain a list of any applications that are launched as your PC boots. This list can then be used to identify and locate any files that are related to installed applications, enabling you to disable any problematic items.

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