Windows Startup Applications Manager

Author: Luca Bocaletto

Description

The "Windows Startup Applications Manager" is a handy utility that allows users to manage the applications that launch automatically when their Windows computer starts up. This application provides an easy-to-use graphical interface for controlling startup applications.

Key Features

1. View and Manage Startup Applications: The software displays a list of applications that are set to run automatically at Windows startup. Users can view the names and file paths of these applications.

2. Add Applications to Startup: Users can add new applications to the startup list by specifying the path to the application's executable file. This can be done using the "Browse" button to select the application.

3. Remove Applications from Startup: Unwanted startup applications can be removed from the list by selecting them and clicking the "Remove from Startup" button.

4. Launch Applications: Users can launch any application directly from the list by selecting it and clicking the "Launch Application" button.

5. Refresh List: The software provides a "Refresh List" button to update the displayed list of startup applications in real-time.

6. User-Friendly Interface: The application features a simple and user-friendly graphical interface built using the tkinter library, making it accessible to users of all experience levels.

Usage

• Adding Applications to Startup: To add an application to the Windows startup list, users can click the "Browse" button to select the application's executable file. Afterward, they can click the "Add to Startup" button.

• Removing Applications from Startup: To remove an application from the startup list, users can select the application in the list and click the "Remove from Startup" button.

• Launching Applications: Users can launch any application from the list by selecting it and clicking the "Launch Application" button.

• Refreshing the List: The "Refresh List" button updates the displayed list of startup applications to reflect any changes.

System Requirements

• Windows operating system (compatible with Windows versions that use the Windows Registry for managing startup applications).

Use Case

The Windows Startup Applications Manager is a valuable tool for users who want to optimize their computer's startup process by controlling which applications run automatically. It simplifies the management of startup applications, helping users improve system performance and reduce startup times.

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Maintainer Update

All legacy projects from the old @Elektronoide GitHub account are now officially maintained by @bocaletto-luca. Please direct any issues, pull requests, and stars to @bocaletto-luca for all future updates.

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