Starter Alternatives

Starter is described as *'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'* and is an app in the os & utilities category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Starter for Windows, PortableApps.com and Mac. The best alternative is Autoruns, which is free. Other great apps like Starter are HiBit Startup Manager, Autorun Organizer, Startup Delayer and MSConfig.

Starter alternatives are mainly System Cleaners but may also be Application Launchers or File Shredders. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of Starter.

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Starter

Free • Proprietary
Windows

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

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Autoruns
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Free • Proprietary
System Cleaner
Windows
PortableApps.com
30 alternatives to Autoruns
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.
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1. PortableAutoruns can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
Autostart
HiBit Startup Manager
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Free • Proprietary
Windows
12 alternatives to HiBit Startup Manager
HiBit Startup Manager makes managing your startup programs very simple. On startup, you are shown a list at the top and details at the bottom for each startup item. There is also a list of all startup items, including new and potentially dangerous programs.
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Startup listing
Autorun Organizer
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Free • Proprietary
Windows
26 alternatives to Autorun Organizer
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, ...
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Autostart
Startup Delayer
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Freemium • Proprietary
Windows
28 alternatives to Startup Delayer
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.
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Startup Delayer Features
1. PortableStartup Delayer can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
Delaying startup programs
Autostart
Discontinued
has not been updated since 2015.
MSConfig
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Free • Proprietary
Windows
35 alternatives to MSConfig
MSConfig, or Microsoft System Configuration Utility, is a utility to troubleshoot the Microsoft Windows startup process.
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Manage system configuration
Configuration
Winpatrol
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Freemium • Proprietary
Windows
27 alternatives to Winpatrol
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!
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1. LightweightWinpatrol consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
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.
Startup Sentinel
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Free • Proprietary
Windows
PortableApps.com
11 alternatives to Startup Sentinel
Startup Sentinel (a.k.a. SuS) makes your PC startup faster and more secure by giving you full control on loaded software. Every single program added to your startup sequence is detected on the fly and can be approved, rejected or blacklisted

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WhatInStartup
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Free • Proprietary
Windows
25 alternatives to WhatInStartup
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...
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1. PortableWhatInStartup can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
Folders
Startup Manager - MacOS
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Free • Proprietary
Mac
11 alternatives to Startup Manager - MacOS
Startup Manager developed by Systweak Software is a tool to remove unwanted apps from running at Login. After turning on the system, various apps, add-ons and many invisible background apps open by themselves. Too many items cause a slow system and low battery life.

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KnockKnock
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Free • Proprietary
Mac
3 alternatives to KnockKnock
KnockKnock displays persistent startup items (scripts, commands, binaries, executables, Login Items, kexts, LaunchAgents, etc., that are set to execute automatically on OS X.

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