Windows 7: Startup Programs - Change

Brink · 06 Jan 2009

How to Change, Add, or Remove Startup Programs in Windows 7

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Last edited by Brink; 11 Apr 2013 at 01:28 AM..

2 Bunny · 02 Aug 2011

Quote: Originally Posted by Brink

Hello 2 Bunny,

You might give this a try to see if it may work.

First remove the StartupCop Pro from all of the startup program lists.

Create a elevated task shortcut using the tutorial below.

Elevated Program Shortcut without UAC Prompt - Create

Next, use create a separate task using the tutorial below to run the elevated task shortcut created from above at startup and logon.

Task - Create to Run a Program at Startup and Log On

Hope this helps,
Shawn

Sorry. Still in the same boat after trying those unfortunately. Any other ideas?

- 2 Bunny

Brink · 02 Aug 2011

2 Bunny,

Other than leaving UAC turned off so that it will run, you might check to see if there may be a newer patch or version of Startup Cop Pro available than the one you currently have. It doesn't seem to be completely compatible with Windows 7.

2 Bunny · 06 Aug 2011

Quote: Originally Posted by Brink

2 Bunny,

Other than leaving UAC turned off so that it will run, you might check to see if there may be a newer patch or version of Startup Cop Pro available than the one you currently have. It doesn't seem to be completely compatible with Windows 7.

Do you think I'm entitled to a free upgrade because of incompatibility, or not because the system requirements at the time wouldn't have had Windows 7?

- 2 Bunny

Brink · 06 Aug 2011

2 Bunny,

That's really up to the program's company. It wouldn't hurt to see if there may be an update feature in the program, or an option to update for free at the program's website. If not, then the company may require you to purchase new versions instead.

2 Bunny · 10 Aug 2011

Quote: Originally Posted by Brink

2 Bunny,

That's really up to the program's company. It wouldn't hurt to see if there may be an update feature in the program, or an option to update for free at the program's website. If not, then the company may require you to purchase new versions instead.

Sounds like a plan. I might've found an alternative software that can do the same thing for free, so I'll give that a try.

Thanks for your help though. I felt like those guides you linked to got us close to the solution, but just not quite there. I guess we'll be able to try something new as a result instead.

- 2 Bunny

Brink · 10 Aug 2011

That sounds promising. I hope it will work for you.

2 Bunny · 23 Aug 2011

Quote: Originally Posted by Brink

That sounds promising. I hope it will work for you.

I've been trying the trial for Chameleon Startup manager, and it seems to be working out all right while being properly compatible with Windows 7.

Do you use any special programs for controlling the startup in your computer?

- 2 Bunny

Brink · 23 Aug 2011

2 Bunny,

No, I just add or remove them from the startup areas in the registry.

Superhans · 04 Nov 2011

I was under the impression that using MSConfig to control startup entries was wrong:

Dealing with Startup Processes - MajorGeeks Support Forums

Therefore I use Autoruns.

StalkeR · 04 Nov 2011

Quote: Originally Posted by Superhans

I was under the impression that using MSConfig to control startup entries was wrong:

Dealing with Startup Processes - MajorGeeks Support Forums

Therefore I use Autoruns.

Nobody forces you to use that method. It's just tutorial,and it helps other people...

And yes, Autoruns is also great.

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