Startup Inspector for Windows 2.1

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Editor's Rating:
4.0 stars
Average User Rating:
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605,667
Requirements:
Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP/2003 Server, Internet Explorer 4.0
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Date Added:
November 13, 2005
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Publisher's description of Startup Inspector for Windows

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Startup Inspector for Windows helps manage your startup applications and provides information on programs that run when you start up Windows. It can tell whether a program is necessary to the system or if it is spyware. The application scans all programs in the Windows startup folder and registry, and provides you with background information. There are more than 4,300 programs in the database. The application's features also include the ability to remove harmful programs such as spyware, viruses, and dialers, as well as remove unnecessary programs like reminders and monitors, thus improving your system's performance and health. Version 2.1 may include unspecified updates, enhancements, or bug fixes.

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Editor's review of Startup Inspector for Windows

4.0 stars
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True to its name, this application provides information on programs that automatically launch when you boot up Windows. The rather polished interface is logically organized, though we would have liked to see integrated help files. As it is, we had to consult the text document that came along with the download to learn what certain icons actually did. Startup Inspector for Windows lists all programs that launch upon system startup in a treelike structure and provides information such as memory usage, file location, and comments. The app's most helpful feature is the system by which it ranks entries. It not only tells you which programs are required by the system, but also which ones are unnecessary. If the app detects malicious programs such as spyware, it will let you disable the program, but doesn't provide any tools for removal. Though the utility can disable programs that run on startup, it strangely enough won't let you add new ones. In our tests, we didn't find Startup Inspector for Windows' database of known applications very comprehensive, since it failed to detect several fairly common utilities we had installed. Since it is completely free, we can still recommend this piece of software to users who need this functionality, especially inexperienced folks.

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4 stars

20 out of 21 people found this review helpful

Version: Startup Inspector for Windows 2.1

"Better than msconfig utility."

by Zane77 on August 29, 2007

Pros: First you have to open startup inspector, and it will load programs in windows startup automatically. Now click the consult button, and you have to allow access for this program to pass your firewall. Once consultation is complete, you will notice comments appear beside each program.
And at the bottom of the interface, it shows expanded information of each selected program. Also shows how much memory, and peak memory is being used by the startup programs. The rating legend will show if a startup program, is not recommended, users choice, not required, unknown, and system required. Now to disable a startup program, uncheck the box next to the name of the program. Click apply and now you have to restart your computer, before any changes take effect.

Cons: It would be better, if startup inspector didn't require a restart.

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5 stars

8 out of 12 people found this review helpful

Version: Startup Inspector for Windows 2.1

"Great utility"

by Stinger15 on May 13, 2006

Pros: Great for finding items in your start-up that are not needed. And completely stops them. All is said that all needs to be said. Recommended.

Cons: Seems very similar to MSConfig, I don't see a difference between the two in performanc.

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7 out of 8 people found this review helpful

Version: Startup Inspector for Windows 2.1

"5 stars program"

by barakat_khaled on February 28, 2007

Pros: This program is really great for managing windows start up easily also you can save and load profiles for different startups!

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5 stars

20 out of 21 people found this review helpful

Version: Startup Inspector for Windows 2.1

"free and works great a+"

by joecacace311 on June 18, 2006

Pros: small and simple very fast and east to use has a good database and anything it doesnt known can be found on google

Cons: none

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4 stars

3 out of 3 people found this review helpful

Version: Startup Inspector for Windows 2.1

"Better than MSCONFIG but not the best"

by Irobotbender on March 2, 2008

Pros: Shows a rating for each start up folder but has a very limited data base. Better details on each process than MSCONFIG. Also shows which start up processes are required by the system. Internet search tab would be an excellent addition.

Cons: Unable to easily search the internet for more information.

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