Startup Control Panel 2.8

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Startup Control Panel allows you to easily configure which programs run when your computer starts. It supports launching programs based on information in both the start-up menu and the Registry. It's designed to be a valuable tool for system administrators.

Version 2.8 may include unspecified updates, enhancements, or bug fixes.

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Editor's review of Startup Control Panel

This tiny start-up manager lacks compelling features, but at least it works fine and costs nothing. Simply put, this program allows you to disable which programs run when you boot up your PC. The tabbed interface offers sections for applications and Registry keys that launch on start-up, but since the program offers little information on the applications, it's not useful for identifying spyware or other potentially harmful programs. Nor will you find an uninstaller, a feature that's common in utilities of this ilk. All things considered, Startup Control Panel only will suit cash-strapped users with very simple needs.

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  Startup Control Panel

  it works

  by: janlig98 on 22-Aug-2006 07:23:48 PM

  Pros: This little program works. If you need to unclutter your taskbar system tray, this does that easily and does it well. No, i am not the developer. Easy to use interface.

  Cons: After installing, i could not find it.

  Click 'start', 'control panel', 'switch to classic view', 'STARTUP'.

  I recommend only unchecking the programs instead of deleting them.

  If the software involved has been UNinstalled completely; then delete the startup entry.

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  Startup Control Panel

  Yeah, its simple and excellent

  by: horustwohawks on 08-Aug-2006 07:58:19 PM

  Pros: Simple, unobtrusive to the system. Definitely to check it out.

  Cons: Looking for something to intercept startup just after login so I can choose at that time. ANyone know of somethng?

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  Startup Control Panel

  Effective! Easy to use!

  by: pcpro17 on 10-Aug-2007 11:30:14 AM

  Pros: Startup Control Panel is a simple, yet intuitive, tool allowing users to enable/disable individual programs in the various startup groups on their Windows machine. It even sports a "Recycle bin" in case you decide to resurrect an old startup that was accidentally deleted, a useful feature for us click-happy users. :)

  Cons: Nothing, really, except the install binary saved on this site doesn't work. You will need to go to mlin.net to download the standalone executable.

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  Startup Control Panel

  fantastic, one of the 3 most useful programs ever devised

  by: issachar5 on 14-Nov-2006 06:55:12 PM

  Pros: Let's you know what those pesky startups are, and let's you choose to let them fill your memory or not. A great way to speed up your internet experience. Extremely highly recommended.

  Cons: None, absolutely none.

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  Startup Control Panel

  I love this program!

  by: pinkdayz on 11-Jul-2006 07:30:28 PM

  Pros: This is an excellent program, easy to use and very helpful. If you like this, go to the publishers website (mlin.net)and download the EVEN GREATER program called Startup Monitor!! The website has a lot of information to help users INSTALL and UNINSTALL the programs and where to find them once they are loaded. I printed it out for future reference.

  Cons: None so far...

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