MSConfig Alternatives

MSConfig is described as 'Or Microsoft System Configuration Utility, is a utility to troubleshoot the Microsoft Windows startup process' and is an app in the network & admin category. There are more than 25 alternatives to MSConfig for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Web-based, Windows Mobile and PortableApps.com apps. The best MSConfig alternative is Autoruns, which is free. Other great apps like MSConfig are Ashampoo WinOptimizer, Startup Delayer, Autorun Organizer and Reg Organizer.

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  1. FileCleaner icon
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    Eliminates web history, cookies, and temp files from Windows, frees up disk space, securely shreds sensitive data, repairs common system errors, enhances privacy, automates cleaning, and supports multiple browsers for ongoing performance optimization.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  2. Improve the loading time of Windows by delaying the startup of programs!

    Every time you start Windows a lot of programs starts automatically making Windows really unresponsive for minutes.

    This is noticeable especially on slow PC (like netbooks / nettop with Atom CPU / old pc).

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  3. StartupStar icon
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    The rocket engine for the PC: stops useless autostarts with a mouse click:

    • Removes unnecessary system slowdowns with just one click
    • Blocks and warns against unwanted autostart entries
    • Ensures a fast PC start-up like on the first day.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  4. LaunchLater is a Windows application that allows for the delayed launch of applications during Windows' boot process.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  5. PC Renewer icon
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    PC Renewer helps you enhance computer by fixing computer errors such as slow pc operation, unknown problem messages, deadlock mistakes, pc freezes and much more. PC Renewer can also improve your computer's overall performance, clean up privacy data and evidence tracks as...

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  6. KnockKnock icon
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    KnockKnock displays persistent startup items (scripts, commands, binaries, executables, Login Items, kexts, LaunchAgents, etc., that are set to execute automatically on OS X.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  7. Winpooch is a watchdog for Windows (2000, XP, 2003, but only 32-bits). It detects modifications in your system, so as to detect a trojan or a spyware installation. It also includes a real-time anti-virus.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  8. Find and remove temporary, cache, history and backup files on all your local and network drives. System Cleanup will protect recent used files. Drives and folders can be manually added to an exclude list to protect files and improve disc reading speed.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  9. Free PC Cleaner is an easy to use free program that speeds up, cleans, and optimizes your computer. The program scans all aspects of the system (registry, installed programs, system files, etc.) and fixes problems which result in the computer being slow.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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