StartEd is a program management software offering 150 Trojan Horse detections, modification, backup and start-up of programs from the registry, and uninstallation capabilities. It also manages programs as system services.
If you want to backup and restore your startup configurations, StartEd provides that facility as well. Not only that, but you can see detailed information about the functionality of every System Service. This feature ensures that even novice users can efficiently manage their startup configurations. In case a System Service vital for your computer's stability is about to get disabled, StartEd will display a warning message, making sure you do not miss any vital information.
A unique feature of StartEd is its ability to uninstall programs directly from the tool. StartEd Pro is a $19 shareware, while a freeware version is available for private and educational usage, which you can download separately. With StartEd, you can perform various functions such as viewing, editing, deleting, disabling, and adding entries to your program startup configuration. You can also detect obsolete startup items and unneeded memory hogs to maintain optimum performance.
StartEd makes managing System Services simple, and you can also see new startup items since the last use of StartEd. Additionally, StartEd provides detailed information on every startup entry, allowing you to decide which entry is essential for your device. You can use StartEd to launch files, create shortcuts on the desktop for temporarily disabled items, copy startup lists to the clipboard, and even print them out. Lastly, it should be mentioned that StartEd recognizes more than 150 Trojan Horses in the Startup configuration and displays a warning message in case of any threat.
Version 5.30: Added Windows 7 support.