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How to use Auto Startup Detective?

Guide to use Auto Startup Detective.
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Adding a new entry

There are two method to add a new entry:


1. Click on New button on the toolbar. A dialog will appear:

Auto Startup Detective

You don't need to fill in the Name field, it will be automatically set.

Type the file name on the Path field, or click the yellow Open icon beside it.

It is recommended that you leave the Define in field.

2. Drag a program from the Start Menu or any Explorer window to the main window (the window with startup entries displayed).

Editing an entry

To edit an entry, select an entry in the list, then click Edit button on the toolbar or right-click and select Edit.

A window will appear:

Auto Startup Detective

  • The Name field is not so useful, it is not used in any ways. You can edit it as you like.
  • The Path field is the program to start, you can append command-line parameters if you like.Click on the Open icon to browse the program.
  • The Define in field is where the startup entries are defined.

How to determine if a program can be safely disabled?

To determine if a program can be safely disabled, first select an item.

Then click Properties on the toolbar. A window will pop-up:

Auto Startup Detective

You can see the description, in this example Registry Checker.

You can also see the file size and date.

Then there are more information, if avaliable, in the bottom. It is the version information stored in the file.


If it looks suspicious to you, disable it. If it doesn't, keep it,Disabling/Enabling an entry.
  • To temporary disable a startup entry, clear the checkbox () beside the entry.
  • To re-enable a disabled startup entry, check the checkbox () beside the entry.

Deleting entri(es)

To delete, select one or more startup entries, then click Delete button on the toolbar.

You can also temporary disable/enable an entry.

Auto Startup Detective


    Auto Startup Detective helps you to disable, enable, add, remove, edit and manage the startup programs easily. It will also notify you and check periodically new startup items that insert itself without your command. Free to try it.
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by on 10/07/2007Utilities
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