StartEd Professional Utility

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StartEd is a Windows startup editor which recognizes programs and system services that are either obsolete or memory hogs.

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Key Features of StartEd Pro

  • StartEd is a Windows startup editor which recognizes startup programs and system services that are either obsolete or memory hogs.
  • StartEd detects more than 200 Trojan Horses, the most destructive and dangerous species of computer viruses.StartEd displays detailed description for every system service so that even novice users are able to manage their startup configuration.
  • A warning message will be displayed when a system service vital for your computer\'s stability is about to get disabled.
  • With a color coded explanatory system users are able to see if system services are safe to disable in order to increase your computer\'s free memory and even performance.
  • You get also the ability to uninstall programs directly from StartEd.Full feature list* View, Edit, Delete, Disable and Add entries to your Windows startup configuration* Detect obsolete startup items and unneeded memory hogs* Backup and Restore your startup configurations* Manage System Services with detailed notes and description* Filter Service List with keywords* See new startup items and services since last StartEd use* Uninstall Applications* Show detailed information about every startup entry* Launch programs* Create shortcuts on desktop (useful for temporary disabled items)* Print out and copy startup list to clipboard* Recognize Trojan Horses in startup configuration

How to speed up your PC boot time with StartEd

StartEd helps you manage your Windows startup procedure by identifying obsolete, memory-hogging, or dangerous programs. Follow these 4 steps to safely optimize your computer's startup:

  1. Backup Your Configuration First
    Safety comes first. Before making any changes, use StartEd's built-in Backup feature. This saves your current working startup configuration so you can easily revert back if you disable something you end up needing later.
  2. Disable Unnecessary Programs
    Review the list of applications set to run at boot. StartEd will highlight new entries and identify obsolete or memory-hogging programs. Simply uncheck the boxes next to the software you don't need running constantly in the background.
  3. Manage Windows System Services
    Navigate to the System Services section. StartEd displays detailed descriptions for every service so you know exactly what it does. You can safely filter and disable unneeded services to free up RAM. (Don't worry: StartEd will stop you with a warning message if you try to disable a service vital for Windows stability!)
  4. Check for Trojan Horses
    While reviewing your list, pay attention to any alerts. StartEd automatically scans your startup configuration and will flag over 150 known Trojan Horses—malicious files that attempt to run silently when you turn on your computer.
Pro Tip: If you aren't sure if you'll need an application later, don't uninstall it. Instead, just disable it from the startup menu and use StartEd to instantly create a Desktop Shortcut for that specific item, allowing you to launch it manually only when you need it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. StartEd includes a built-in safety net specifically for novice users. It provides detailed plain-English notes on what every system service actually does. Most importantly, if you attempt to disable a service that is vital to your computer's stability, StartEd will actively block the action and display a warning message.

You can easily fix this by using StartEd's Backup and Restore feature. As long as you create a backup before tinkering with your startup lists, you can revert your PC back to its previous working state with a single click.

While it is not a complete antivirus replacement, StartEd serves as a powerful secondary line of defense. It continuously monitors the most vulnerable part of your system—the startup sequence—and can detect and alert you to over 150 known destructive Trojan Horses attempting to hide in your boot files.

You can do both! StartEd allows you to temporarily uncheck a box to pause a program from starting up. However, if you realize the software is completely obsolete bloatware, you can permanently uninstall the application directly from the StartEd interface without needing to open the Windows Control Panel.

StartEd is compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 7, Vista, and Windows XP (both 32-bit and 64-bit editions).

Technical Specifications

StartEd Pro Screenshot

Screenshot of StartEd Pro - Manage Windows Startup Applications