Disable Startup AlternativesStartup Manager Tools and other similar apps like Disable Startup

Disable Startup is described as 'Free startup manager and monitoring program, it can scan all Windows Startups on your computer, and monitor all new startup items, helps you control, manage and optimize Windows Startup configuration' and is a Startup Manager tool in the os & utilities category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Disable Startup for Windows and PortableApps.com. The best Disable Startup alternative is Autoruns, which is free. Other great apps like Disable Startup are Startup Delayer, Autorun Organizer, Winpatrol and MSConfig.

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Disable Startup is a free startup manager and monitoring program, it can scan all Windows Startups on your computer, and monitor all new startup items, helps you control, manage and optimize Windows Startup configuration.

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Disable Startup alternatives page was last updated Jan 23, 2023
  1. Autoruns icon
     375 likes

    Autoruns 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.

    33 Autoruns alternatives
    Autoruns screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Autostart
    2.  Portable
    3.  Works Offline
    Autoruns iconDisable Startup Icon

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    • Autoruns is the most popular Windows alternative to Disable Startup.

    • Autoruns is the most popular free alternative to Disable Startup.

    • Autoruns is Free and ProprietaryDisable Startup is also Free and Proprietary
    • Autoruns is LightweightDisable Startup is not according to our users
  2. Startup Delayer icon
     57 likes

    Startup Delayer gives you the power to optimize your Startup Process by delaying applications from starting up as soon as you log into your computer.

    31 Startup Delayer alternatives
    Startup Delayer screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Startup Delayer Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Autostart
    Discontinued

    has not been updated since 2015.

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  3. Autorun Organizer icon
     13 likes

    Free startup manager for Windows. Options include: disabling startup entries, custom startup delay for each startup entry, virus scan for each startup entry, undo options for changes made to startup entries, ...

    29 Autorun Organizer alternatives
    Autorun Organizer screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Autorun Organizer Features

    1.  Autostart
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  4. Winpatrol icon
     36 likes

    Winpatrol provides a multitude of functions including startup control. It is a useful addition to any armoury to maintain computer as best as possible. Oh and a cute scotty icon for your toolbar!

    30 Winpatrol alternatives
    Winpatrol screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  All in one
    Discontinued

    No update since 2017, website certificate is expired, twitter account is inactive and they seem not to be answering support requests.

    Winpatrol iconDisable Startup Icon

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  5. MSConfig icon
     39 likes

    MSConfig, or Microsoft System Configuration Utility, is a utility to troubleshoot the Microsoft Windows startup process.

    34 MSConfig alternatives
    MSConfig screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows

    MSConfig Features

    1.  Manage system configuration
    2.  Configuration
    MSConfig iconDisable Startup Icon

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  6. SlimCleaner icon
     22 likes

    SlimCleaner is a freeware PC maintenance program that uses crowd-sourced feedback to make up-to-date optimization recommendations for users. In many ways it's like other cleaning apps. It includes a windows database cleaner, a privacy protector, junk cleaner, a file...

    223 SlimCleaner alternatives
    The push-button scan for SlimCleaner

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows

    SlimCleaner Features

    1.  Portable
    Bundleware

    The installer contains adware and possibly other malware. Be careful during the installation: https://alternativeto.net/discussions/applications/11718/be-careful-in-the-installation/

    SlimCleaner iconDisable Startup Icon

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  7. Starter icon
     23 likes

    Starter is yet another startup manager for Microsoft Windows (21 languages)

    As a primary purpose, Starter allows one to view and manage all the programs that are starting automatically whenever operating system is loading. It enumerates all the hidden registry entries, startup f.

    27 Starter alternatives
    Starter screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Starter Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Multiple languages
    3.  Autostart
    Discontinued

    Last version, v5.6.2.9, was released on May 2009, but can be still downloaded from the official website.

    Starter iconDisable Startup Icon

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  8. WhatInStartup icon
     4 likes

    This utility displays the list of all applications that are loaded automatically when Windows starts up. For each application, the following information is displayed: Startup Type (Registry/Startup Folder), Command-Line String, Product Name, File Version, Company Name, Location...

    27 WhatInStartup alternatives
    WhatInStartup screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    WhatInStartup Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Folders
    WhatInStartup iconDisable Startup Icon

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  9. Startup Control Panel icon
     10 likes

    Startup Control Panel is a nifty control panel applet that allows you to easily configure which programs run when your computer starts. Its simple to use and, like all my programs, its very small and wont burden your system. A valuable tool for system administrators!

    21 Startup Control Panel alternatives
    Startup Control Panel screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Discontinued

    No longer any link to app download.

    Startup Control Panel iconDisable Startup Icon

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  10. Startup Manager (st-m) icon
     7 likes

    A program that provides the possibility to manage the Windows startup procedure. It offers you the possibility to control which programs automatically start up and more.

    24 Startup Manager (st-m) alternatives
    Startup Manager (st-m) screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Startup Manager (st-m) Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Autostart
    Discontinued

    Last version released in 2008. See changes list at http://startupmanager.org/

    Startup Manager (st-m) iconDisable Startup Icon

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    • Startup Manager (st-m) is the most popular Open Source alternative to Disable Startup.

    • Startup Manager (st-m) is Free and Open SourceDisable Startup is Free and Proprietary
  11. FCorp KickStart icon
     10 likes

    Windows Startup and Services Manager.

    26 FCorp KickStart alternatives
    FCorp KickStart screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    FCorp KickStart Features

    1.  Portable
    Discontinued

    Development of FCorp Software has been discontinued in 2016. Last version of KickStart, released in December 2015, can be still downloaded from SoftPedia.

    FCorp KickStart iconDisable Startup Icon

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  12. StartUpLite icon
     6 likes

    Speed Up Windows Startup & Boot Time.

    8 StartUpLite alternatives
    StartUpLite screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Portable
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