Disable Startup Alternatives
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 an app in the OS & Utilities category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Disable Startup for Windows and PortableApps.com. The best alternative is Autoruns, which is free. Other great apps like Disable Startup are MSConfig (Free), Startup Delayer (Freemium), Winpatrol (Freemium) and SlimCleaner (Freemium).
- 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.
- MSConfig, or Microsoft System Configuration Utility, is a utility to troubleshoot the Microsoft Windows startup process.
- 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.
Discontinued
has not been updated since 2015.
No screenshots yet - 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!
Discontinued
No update since 2017, website certificate is expired, twitter account is inactive and they seem not to be answering support requests.
- 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.
- Freemium • Proprietary
- Windows
Warning
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Bundleware
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- Starter is yet another startup manager for Microsoft Windows (21 languages)
Discontinued
Last version, v5.6.2.9, was released on May 2009, but can be still downloaded from the official website.
- 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!
Discontinued
No longer any link to app download.
- Chameleon Startup Manager can control programs that run at Windows startup, which makes Windows start faster and operate with increased stability.
- Windows Startup and Services Manager
Discontinued
Development of FCorp Software has been discontinued in 2016. Last version of KickStart, released in December 2015, can be still downloaded from SoftPedia.