Autoruns 14.11

Introduction to Autoruns 14.11

Autoruns 14.11 is a powerful utility developed by Microsoft that provides detailed information on the auto-starting locations of the startup monitor. It is a valuable tool for Windows users to manage and control which programs run automatically during system bootup or login.

Overview

Autoruns 14.11 is known for its comprehensive knowledge of auto-starting locations, making it one of the most advanced startup monitors available. It allows users to view and manage programs configured to run during system bootup or login, including those in the startup folder, Run, RunOnce, and other Registry keys.

This utility also reports on Explorer shell extensions, toolbars, browser helper objects, Winlogon notifications, auto-start services, and more. Additionally, its "Hides Signed Microsoft Entries" option helps users focus on third-party auto-starting images on their system and supports viewing auto-starting images for other accounts configured on the system.

Features

• Detailed information on auto-starting locations
• Control over programs configured to run during system bootup or login
• Reports on Explorer shell extensions, toolbars, browser helper objects, and more
• "Hides Signed Microsoft Entries" option for focusing on third-party auto-starting images
• Support for viewing auto-starting images for other accounts on the system

Use Cases

• Managing and controlling auto-starting programs on Windows systems
• Identifying and removing unnecessary or malicious auto-starting images
• Analyzing and optimizing system bootup and login processes
• Monitoring and troubleshooting auto-start services and programs

Technical Details and System Requirements

• Supported OS: Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 7
• RAM: 2 GB RAM (4 GB recommended)
• Free Hard Disk Space: 200 MB or more
• Additional: Command-line equivalent available for output in CSV format, revealing a surprising number of automatically launched executables.