User's Manual

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 programs 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 starting 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.
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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