| Feature | MSConfig | RegRun |
| Supported operation systems |
Windows 98/ME/XP Each version works only with one platform. |
Windows 95/98/ME/NT4/2000/XP. One version works with all platforms. |
| Selective startup | Yes | Yes |
| Modification, deletion startup items | No | Yes |
| Creation startup items | No | Yes |
| Monitoring changes in startup | No | Yes |
| Supported startup entries |
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| Saving startup configuration | Yes |
Yes.
Unlimited number of the startup profiles. Fast switching between startup profiles. |
| Control of the startup before Windows starts | No | Yes.
Secure Start feature. |
| Setting startup order | No | Yes |
| Launching application with delay | No | Yes.
Using Launch Soon or Run Job. |
| Batch Run | No | Yes.
Using Run Job utility. |
| Controlled startup | No | Yes.
Using Run Job utility. |
| Control of the files replacement | No | Yes.
Anti Replacement |
| Auto removal dangerous and useless programs | No | Yes.
Using Startup Optimizer. |