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Cleaning Autostart Registry Entries
Most Windows users are used to the fact that
after installing a large number of software applications, their
computer usually slows down considerably. One of the main reasons
for this problem is that many applications install background
processes that are automatically started when you start your
computer. Those background processes increase the boot time
and consume valuable resources. Some of the background processes
may show up in your traybar as small icons, while others are
completely invisible. Not all background processes are bad,
of course. Some, like anti-virus programs and system utilities,
are needed to keep your system running smoothly; but many of
the background processes are often not necessary at all and
only make your system run slower.
Removing Unnecessary Autostart Programs
Removing Autostarted programs can be a little more complicated
than you might expect. Some autostarted programs can simply
be removed from the Start menu -> Autostart folder, but most
programs are started from various locations in the Windows registry.
Since there are a number of different locations for autostart
registry entries, and because the exact locations depend on
your Windows version, it is usually difficult to find and remove
autostart programs manually using regedit. By using WinTasks
5 Professional, however, you can easily remove autostart entries
from any part of the registry with a few clicks. This screenshot
from WinTasks 5 Professional shows all autostart registry entries.
The above screenshot from WinTasks
5 Professional shows all autostart registry entries
Monitoring Autostart Programs
WinTasks automatically searches the registry for new autostart
entries and displays a list including all autostarted programs.
Since this list is updated in real time, you can even watch
new entries being added or removed as you install or uninstall
different programs. Using WinTasks you can also add or remove
autostart entries or temporarily disable them to investigate
the effect on your system. WinTasks also includes many other
features to help you optimize your system, including real-time
CPU and memory usage per process, detailed CPU and memory statistics,
DLL usage, descriptions, and detailed information on all running
processes.
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