WhatInStartup 1.35

WhatInStartup is a useful and efficient utility designed for Windows users to view a list of all applications that automatically load during the startup process. This software provides detailed information on each application, including its startup type, command-line string, product name, file version, company name, location in the registry or file system, and more. With this information, users can easily identify unwanted applications and disable or delete them, resulting in a faster and smoother startup process.

WhatInStartup supports both 32-bit and 64-bit systems and can be used on any version of Windows from Windows 2000 to Windows 8. This software does not require any installation process or additional DLL files. Users can simply copy the executable file (WhatInStartup.exe) to any folder and run it.

When users launch WhatInStartup, they will be presented with a list of all programs that are loaded during Windows startup. They can select one or more items and then disable them (F7), enable previously disabled items (F8), delete them (Ctrl+Delete), or save them into a text, CSV, HTML, or XML file (Ctrl+S).

One of the standout features of WhatInStartup is its "Permanent Disabling" function. This feature allows users to permanently enforce the disabling of unwanted programs in Windows startup. Many programs automatically add themselves to the Windows startup list without user permission, and even if users disable or delete them, they can reappear during the next use. WhatInStartup monitors the startup lists in the registry and file system, and if a disabled program reappears in the list, it will automatically disable it again. This means that as long as WhatInStartup is running, disabled programs will not return to Windows startup.

Users who do not want WhatInStartup to run in the background can use the /pdisable command-line option. When users run WhatInStartup.exe with the /pdisable parameter, it will check all previously disabled startup items and automatically disable any previously disabled items that are now enabled, without displaying any user interface.

In addition, users can use WhatInStartup on an external instance of Windows, such as an operating system with booting problems, to disable or delete unwanted startup programs. This feature can be accessed by going to Options->Advanced Options, choosing the "Load the startup items from external instance of Windows" option, and typing the appropriate Windows directory and profiles folder. Users can also connect the external drive from the command line using the /external command-line option.

Overall, WhatInStartup is a highly recommended utility for Windows users who want to improve their startup process by easily identifying and disabling unwanted programs. Its user-friendly interface and powerful features make it a valuable addition to any Windows system.