Startup Programs Manager

Startup Programs Manager is an easy-to-use piece of software that gives you the possibility to remove applications which automatically run at system startup, as well as to add new ones.
It doesn't contain complicated options or configuration settings, making it accessible to all types of users, even those less experienced with such software.

Setup, prerequisites, and interface

Installing this tool takes minimal time and effort, since there are no unfamiliar options or third-party offers involved. Just keep in mind that you must have .NET Framework, since it was built with the help of Microsoft's platform.
When it comes to the interface, Startup Programs Manager adopts a standard .NET Framework form and automatically identifies the startup apps at launch, listing them in the main window.

Add or remove autostart applications

Any selected entry can be deleted from the list, in order to remove its corresponding program from the Windows autostart sequence. New ones can be added by indicating their executables via the file browser, as well as by entering a display name.
Apart from the fact that you can refresh the list if any changes were made to the autostart lineup in the meantime, there are no other notable options available here. The modifications can be noticed next time you boot your computer.

Evaluation and conclusion

It left a small footprint on system performance in our tests, thanks to the fact that it required a low amount of CPU and RAM to work properly. We haven't experienced any stability issues, since it didn't hang, crash or prompt error messages.
On the other hand, it doesn't make room for customization for advanced PC users. Nevertheless, Startup Programs Manager Startup Programs Manager gets the job done and can be easily used. Plus, it's free and open-source.