The need to automatically initiate programs at computer startup has existed continuously, beginning with the earliest PC operating systems. For example, in MS DOS a file called config.sys was run early in the start up process to load required device drivers and start DOS command processing. After DOS command processing was initiated, a file named autoexec.bat was run. Autoexec.bat contained a list of commands to DOS to further prepare the system environment for the particular requirements of the user and to start programs automatically without requiring the user to do individual initialization - or even having to know what was being done.
With Windows 3.0 there was a need to add the capability of further initialization for the Windows environment. This was done with the addition of a file named win.ini.
The improvements introduced by Windows 95 and Windows NT came with an increase in complexity, including more centralization of function within the system Registry (a sophisticated database referenced by most modern Windows programs). Along with other functions, the Registry also acquired the ability to initialize and start programs - along with win.ini and autoexec.bat.
So today there are many places within which programs can be started automatically. This is fine for useful programs, but what of unnecessary programs, or worse still, harmful programs? For example, Internet Explorer is configured, by default, to start automatically when the computer is started. For many users, this is unnecessary and undesirable. Worse, other programs known as Trojans can be secretly started by these startup mechanisms - resulting in a full range of undesirable effects.
We think the user should have complete control of what is started or not started on their system.
Who would not want to know if a dangerous program was installed on their computer? One that might, for example, facilitate the transfer of personal data to an intruder?
RegRun allows the user to see and control all the programs listed in the above mentioned sources. With it you can delete the undesirable programs, change start parameters and add entries of your own, all with the greatest facility from one window.
But that is not all! RegRun also makes periodic scans of the startup mechanisms during Windows sessions, and advises the user of any changes. At the next Windows startup, if any program entries have been added, changed, or removed RegRun will alert you then as well.
So, use our program to control what is running in your computer without your having to be a computer expert!