Startup Helper

There are various programs you install which take the liberty of running automatically whenever Windows starts. This can not only slow down your computer on boot, but you might not necessarily need them active from the start. On the other hand, you can also use programs like Startup Helper to add new entries.

First thing’s first, you can enjoy all the application has to offer from the moment download is done, because setup is not required to ensure functionality. This also means it can be carried on a thumb drive, but you might need to make sure that the source computer is fitted with .NET Framework, because it’s a mandatory requirement.

As far as the visual design is concerned, the application uses classic elements and buttons, but this isn’t really an inconvenience, because the interface is quite intuitive. A list displays all items you decide to add to startup, while the rest of the interface is fitted with delay time, list tools, as well as program monitoring.

Note, however, that the application is not meant to help you manage startup items, but rather to add new ones. This means that any programs which are already added to the list of startup items are not enlisted here, but only those you manage.

Adding a new item to the list is a pretty easy task, which requires you to add a name, specify the program path, and additionally specify parameters. What makes it different from the default startup management solution is the possibility to add a run delay, just so items don’t all start at the same time to slow down your PC.

Taking everything into consideration, we can state that Startup Helper might not be designed as a startup manager, but it surely helps you create an organized list of programs you wish to allow to run with Windows, especially since you can include a delay.