Premium Only Content

Windows 7 - Managing Start-up Programs, Files & Objects - Autoruns
Windows 7 : Managing Start-up Programs, Files & Objects - Autoruns
How I manage start-up Programs, Files and Objects using Sysinternals' Autoruns.
___________________________
*N.B./Disclaimer - This video shows one of possibly many ways, under one computer's configuration, to implement the desired effect. If you choose to follow this example, you do so AT YOUR OWN RISK.*
___________________________
* Requires Administrator Privileges *
After, downloading Sysinternals' Autoruns from the link above. Extract it.
(right-click) Autoruns.zip - Extract All - Extract. If the contents of the Autoruns folder is examined, there'll be two executables in it. "Autoruns.exe" the Windows executable & "Autorunsc.exe" the Command-Line executable. I usually move such programs (programs without an installer & from trusted publisher) to the "C:\Program Files" folder. Then, I make a shortcut to the desired executable. To do this: (right-click) the "Autoruns" folder - Cut - go to the "C:\Program Files" folder (right-click) it - Paste. Now, go to the "C:\Program Files\Autoruns" folder - (right-click) the executable "Autoruns.exe" - Send To - Desktop (create shortcut). (right-click) the newly created Shortcut - Rename.
(right-click & hold) the Shortcut - (drag & hover) over the Start Button - (drag & hover) over All Programs - (drag & hover) over the chosen Menu Folder - (release) (select) Move Here. Now, the Autoruns Program will be easily accessible for later use. Start the program by (right-clicking) the shortcut - Run as Administrator. When Autoruns starts it will seem a little intimidating. *READ THE HELP FILE* It will be necessary to size the columns to better see the Entry descriptions. (click & hold) the Separator/s - (drag & size) each Column. Become familiar with the Program Menu. Go to "Options" - Font - (re-size) Font to 10 & (select) Bold. (...just for more ease of use.) Then, go to "Options" - Filter Options - (select) Verify Code Signatures. This will mark all Entries as either "Verified" or "Not Verified" by Microsoft. "Not Verified" is just that. It doesn't necessarily mean it's bad. Usually it's just non-Microsoft Software that hasn't gone through their verification system.
Pink = "Not Verified"
White = "Verified"
Yellow = "File Not Found"
Purple = "Location" be it a Registry Entry or in a Folder.
___________________________
Autoruns, can be downloaded at http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/bb963902
___________________________
The entire Article can be found here:
https://tkcomputerservice.com/windows-7-startup-programs.htm
-
LIVE
Spartan
4 hours agoScrims then Ranked / Octopath Traveler 2
38 watching -
LIVE
The Jimmy Dore Show
2 hours agoTrump Administration Sends Accused Pedo BACK TO ISRAEL! Ukrainians Now OVERWHELMINGLY Oppose War!
8,865 watching -
6:44:51
Dr Disrespect
9 hours ago🔴LIVE - DR DISRESPECT - IMPOSSIBLE 5 CHICKEN DINNER CHALLENGE - FEAT. VISS
91.2K15 -
LIVE
GloryJean
1 hour agoDominating The Sniper Role 🖱️ 6.7 K/D | Duos w/ Spartakus
21 watching -
LIVE
BigTallRedneck
1 hour agoBRRRAP PACK VS ANYBODY!!
30 watching -
1:09:21
TheCrucible
4 hours agoThe Extravaganza! Ep. 24 (8/20/25)
56K9 -
1:18:42
Kim Iversen
4 hours agoUFO Base Area 51 Catches Fire… Is It a Massive Cover-Up?!
29.5K58 -
1:51:18
Redacted News
4 hours ago"There will be consequences!!!" Trump issues big threat to Putin ahead of peace summit | Redacted
97.8K97 -
53:14
Candace Show Podcast
4 hours agoThe MOST MORAL Blackmail In The World | Candace EP 231
51.4K145 -
1:11:28
vivafrei
6 hours agoMatt Taibbi Getting "Westfalled"? Kathy Hochul Fighting for Illegals! Mamdani Minority Report & MORE
98.2K59