TuneUp Utilities - 2011 User Manual download pdf (Page 34)

Disabling Startup Programs

In the following chapters, you will find out how you can use the TuneUp StartUp Manager module to

speed up the startup and working speed of your computer and why it is important to do so.

All modifications to your system will be monitored by TuneUp Rescue Center and can be undone if

necessary.

Introduction

Many programs start automatically in the background when you turn on your computer. This makes perfect

sense for important functions and services like the virus scanner or the configuration console of your sound

card.

However, programs often start automatically in the background that you require only very occasionally or

never.

Every time a program starts automatically not only does it slow down the Windows system startup but the

individual program parts that are always running in the background also slow down your computer. Some

of these programs can also irritate you by displaying advertising messages.

More Information About Startup Programs

When installed, some startup programs are entered in the Start Menu from where they can be easily

removed. However, most startup programs enter themselves directly in the registry and are not to be found

in the startup folder. Often during system startup and user logon, scheduled tasks are used to start pro-

grams automatically.

TuneUp StartUp Manager finds all startup programs, regardless of how well hidden their start command is.

For every startup program it also supplies a detailed description and an evaluation of the necessity of start-

ing this program automatically.

TuneUp StartUp Manager does not just allow you to enable or disable startup programs, it also tells you

about the individual programs and provides recommendations for everystartup entry.

Note that disabling startup does not remove the program itself. It only disables the startup and

therefore speeds up system startup and the speed of your computer.

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TuneUp Utilities - 2011 User Manual Page 34