The StartupRun tool displays a list of all applications that are loaded when the Windows booting sequence begins.

For each application, additional information is displayed (Product Name, File Version, Description, and Company Name), in order to allow you to easily identify the applications that are loaded at Windows startup.

If StartupRun identifies a spyware or adware program that runs at startup, it automatically paints it in pink color.

In addition, you are allowed to Edit, disable, enable and delete the selected startup entries. You can also save the list of startup items into a text or html files, and even add a new startup entry to the Registry.


Using StartupRun
This utility is standalone executable, and it doesn't require any installation process or additional DLLs. Just put the executable (strun.exe) in any folder you want and run it. Immediately after you run it, StartupRun displays the list of programs that are loaded when Windows boots.

You can select one or more startup items, and do the following operations:
Save Selected Items: Save the selected items into text or html files.
Copy Selected Items: Copy the details of the selected items to the clipboard.
Enable/Disable Selected Items: If startup item is disabled, the application won't be executed at Windows startup.
Delete Selected Items: Do not use this option, unless you're 100% sure that you don't need the selected items anymore!
Edit Selected Item: Edit the command of the selected item. If the item is in the Startup folder, the properties window of the shortcut will be displayed.
Execute Command: Execute the command of the selected item.
File Properties: View the properties of the executable file that is loaded on at Windows startup.
Open File Folder: Open the folder of the executable file that is loaded on at Windows startup.
HTML Report: View the selected startup items in your browser.

About Browser Helper Objects (BHOs)
Browser Helper Object is an ActiveX object that automatically created when you run the Internet Explorer browser. It usually run as hidden component in the background, and It has full access to all events and properties of your browser.

Some applications, like "Download Accelerator" (DAP), use this feature for "good" purpose - in order to make an integration with Internet Explorer browser.

However, there are some spywares and adwares that install themselves as Browser Helper Object without your permission, and use it to spy your browsing habits or to bother you with unwanted ad popups. Moreover, BHO also might crash your browser, or to cause it to run slower than normal.

StartupRun displays that list of "Browser Helper Objects" that are installed on your system. If there is any "Browser Helper Object" that you don't know what it does, I recommend you to disable it, especially if you experience some strange browsing problems. The "Company" and the "Product Name" fields can help you to identify the application behind the installed BHO.

What's New in This Release: [ read full changelog ]

· New column: File Created Date