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AutoRun Manager

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Spec score 8.2 #4 of 30 in Startup Manager Software

What it is

AutoRun Manager is a free Windows command-line utility for viewing and changing programs configured to run at startup. It can list startup entries, add a program, and remove one. It can also save and restore the startup configuration, though that backup does not include the programs themselves. A separate command clears all programs from the startup list. The utility manages entries through the Windows Registry and records actions and errors in timestamped text files in My Documents\AutoRunManager. The instructions say to open Command Prompt as an administrator and run AutoRunManager.exe; the command-line interface displays its available commands when started. The project uses the MIT License, which permits free use and distribution and provides the software without warranty. The README invites community contributions through pull requests. The listed plan is free.

Spec sheet

Purpose
AutoRun Manager manages programs that run at startup on a Windows system.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
Intended users
The README describes a Windows utility for people managing startup programs and their startup configuration.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com
Integrations
The project page does not list integrations.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com
License
The project is distributed under the MIT License.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
Add and remove
It can add a program to and remove a program from the startup list.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
Author
The README names Bohdan Harabadzhyu as the author.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
Backup and restore
It can back up and restore the startup configuration, but does not back up or restore the programs themselves.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
Cleanup
It includes a command to remove all programs from the startup list.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
How to run
The usage instructions say to open a command prompt as administrator and run AutoRunManager.exe.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
Interface
The README describes a command-line utility that displays available commands when started.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
Logging
Actions and errors are logged to timestamped text files in the user's My Documents\AutoRunManager directory.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
Project maintainer
The GitHub organization describes itself as Free Utilities for Windows and lists AutoRunManager as one of its public repositories.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
Registry access
The utility interacts with the Windows Registry, and its README advises using it with caution.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
Startup controls
It can display, add, and remove startup programs.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com
Support and contributions
The README invites community contributions through pull requests.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com
Usage
The instructions say to open Command Prompt as administrator and run AutoRunManager.exe.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com
View startup programs
It lists programs currently set to run at startup.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
Warranty
The MIT license says the software is provided "AS IS" without warranty.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com

Plans and prices

Free Free MIT-licensed software · Windows startup configuration Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Lists, adds, and removes startup programs.
  • Can back up and restore startup configuration.
  • Includes a command to clear the startup list.
  • Logs actions and errors to timestamped files.

Limits

  • Backups cover configuration, not the programs themselves.
  • Requires an administrator Command Prompt to run.
  • The MIT License provides the software without warranty.

Who it suits

AutoRun Manager suits Windows users who want to inspect or adjust startup entries and save or restore their startup configuration. It is a command-line utility run from an administrator Command Prompt.

Verdict

AutoRun Manager focuses on startup entries and their configuration, with inspection, editing, and backup commands. Its command-line operation and administrator requirement are central to using it.

Where Specifiction places it

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