AutoRuns for Windows v8.71 [July 24, 2007]

[ronjor]

-{ Quote: "This utility, which has the most comprehensive knowledge of auto-starting locations of any startup monitor, shows you what programs are configured to run during system bootup or login, and shows you the entries in the order Windows processes them. These programs include ones in your startup folder, Run, RunOnce, and other Registry keys. You can configure Autoruns to show other locations, including Explorer shell extensions, toolbars, browser helper objects, Winlogon notifications, auto-start services, and much more. Autoruns goes way beyond the MSConfig utility bundled with Windows Me and XP." }-http://www.microsoft.com/technet/sysinternals/Utilities/Autoruns.mspx

[HAN]

Thanks for the update news! A truly great program!!!

[GlobalForce]

"I haven't and never will implement a Registry cleaner since it's of little practical use on anything other than Win2K terminal servers and developing one that's both safe and effective requires a huge amount of application specific knowledge."

By the same savvy cat who made this comment. ;) Yeah, what does he know? :D


Steve

[ronjor]

Mark Russinovich (http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/exec/techfellow/Russinovich/default.mspx)

[HAN]

-{ Quote: "By the same savvy cat who made this comment. ;) Yeah, what does he know? :D " }-

I don't know Mr. Russinovich personally but IMO, there is not much about Windows he doesn't know. MS recognizes his expertise too (as Ron's article notes.) He may arguably be one of the most knowledgeable Windows people on the planet.

FWIW... I had not read your quote before but I agree with it. I have never seen any non-marketing related, objective evidence that automated registry cleaners make consistent, reliable improvements to a PC's health. Some auto cleaners are probably safer than others but many seem to be quite aggressive (which IMO, translates to scary!) Anyway, whatever the case may be, I steer clear of allowing auto registry cleaners free reign on my PCs...