Autoruns
Version: 9.12
Downloads Count: 181,903
License Type: Free
Price: Free
Date Added: Feb 25, 2008
Operating Systems: Windows NT, Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows Me, Windows XP, Windows Vista
File Size: 490 KB
Author: Mark Russinovich and Bryce Cogswell
- Motherboard Monitor 1,203,719
- Tweak UI 969,781
- Clean System Directory 947,431
- Windows XP Service Pack 2 764,501
- RegRepair 569,142
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Most recent User Reviews for Autoruns
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Reviewed by: retleo99
01-05-2008
Duration of ownership: 3 Days
Strengths: I can only go by the other reviews, listed in the PC World Article "Put Some Sizzle in Your Startups, as I have yet to see it run
Weaknesses: I can't get it to run on XP
Overall Evaluation: First, I'm no noob. I downloaded this utility, using the "Save" option when downloading. I executed the download, and after the prompts, it showed that it was installing. I found no shortcut either on my desktop or the programs, so I searched and found the executable file [yes, the right one] but get nothing; no screen shot or any other indication that the program was working. Maybe someone can point out what I seem to be doing wrong. Fast Fix 1 in the Article worked fine, and I have no mapped network drive for Fast Fix 2, so this is the last one.
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Reviewed by: Knifeblade
11-28-2007
Duration of ownership: 3 Months
Strengths: This utility takes away the confusion of deciphering what MSCONFIG shows. It pinpointed several empty files quickly, that were splashing onscreen with errors, and one-clicked them to oblivion. I wouldn't have been able to identify the files otherwise. Well worth the space, which is minimal, and for the price~~~~ Well, just get it!!!
Weaknesses: A somewhat difficult interface at first, but it didn't take very long to get used to.
Overall Evaluation: A great free utility that quickly and easily shows what's going on, with good descriptions of just what is going on. It does a thorough job of ridding unwanted files, and also offers a restore function if you go "Oops, I didn't want to do that".
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Reviewed by: CrimsonFox
11-28-2007
Duration of ownership: 1 Months
Strengths: Easy to use. Easy to understand. Puts your mind at ease.
Weaknesses: None.
Overall Evaluation: This is an excellent program for all of those (and if you are not, you should be) who want to be aware of what's running when windows starts up. The program will tell you which application is running each startup program. If it is blank, you can click on 'verify' and the program will try and locate the application. If it still can't find it, one click will search for it on the web where it will show you a list of sites and forums where that specirfic program is discussed. Is it legit? Is it malware? This program will put your mind at ease.
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Reviewed by: thescotsman
07-12-2007
Duration of ownership: 1 Days
Strengths: lists everyhing running on your system - if you are not sure what or why it is running right click on the item and select search web - from the web results pick a web site you are familiar with (i used castle cops) and it will tell you what you need to know -
Weaknesses: none so far
Overall Evaluation: excellent utility - i had various processes running that i was wary of - all turned out to be ligitamate and put me at ease - i will be using this every time i install a new program to check for malicious ware etc.

