Startup Notice

Startup Notice is a very easy-to-use software utility that enables you to write a message that will be displayed at the operating system's startup, just before loading all features. It is only compatible with Windows 7 and does not include any complicated settings, which means that even inexperienced PC users can work with it seamlessly.

No installation needed

This application is portable, which means that it does not require installation. The entire package consists of an executable file that you can save to any part of the hard disk and run immediately. Just make sure to have administrative rights.
There is also the option to save Startup Notice to a USB flash disk or similar storage unit, to be able to run it on any PC easily. What's more, the program does not alter Windows registry settings or add extra files on the disk, so no leftovers are created once it is removed.

Simplistic interface and options

Startup Notice is wrapped in a user-friendly interface, based on a single window that provides direct access to all available options. It has a classical look and does not contain visually striking elements but it is simple to navigate. You can specify a name and message to be shown on the Windows login screen, as well as apply settings with the click of a button.
These new parameters will become active at the next computer boot, and it is possible to remove the notification using the tool. There are no other notable options available here.

Evaluation and conclusion

Startup Notice has a good response time and quickly applies changes while remaining light on the system resources (CPU and RAM consumption is low). Everything worked smoothly in our evaluation, since the app did not hang, crash or pop up error messages. While it is true that other similar apps offer a variety of customization settings to personalize the Windows 7 logon screen, Startup Notice surpasses them in simplicity and easy of use.