StartupManager

What StartupManager is

StartupManager is a free command-line utility for managing programs that launch with Windows. Its commands cover listing, adding, enabling, disabling, and removing startup items. The list command displays startup applications, while a detailed option also shows their paths and arguments. You can enable or disable an item by its name or its position in the list. The add command guides you through entering a program path and arguments, setting whether it runs with administrator privileges, and choosing whether it applies to all users. Removal can target a startup registry entry, Task Scheduler item, or shortcut, with an option to bypass confirmation. For items launched through Task Scheduler, a priority command offers settings from Idle through Realtime, including BelowNormal, Normal, AboveNormal, and High. StartupManager is for Windows and is available from the maker’s GitHub project. The project README recommends installing it through Scoop using the maker’s bucket. The software is distributed under the MIT License, whose stated terms permit use, modification, distribution, sublicensing, and sale subject to its conditions. The license also provides the software as is, without warranty. The changelog notes an update to .NET 10 in version 1.6.4.

Who it suits

StartupManager suits Windows users who are comfortable using command-line tools to inspect and change startup entries. It can also fit users who need to adjust Task Scheduler startup priorities or manage entries for all users.

Getting started

1. Open the StartupManager GitHub project.
2. Install through Scoop using the maker’s bucket, as recommended in the README.
3. Use the list command to view startup applications.
4. Use the add command to configure a program, or enable or disable an existing item by name or index.
5. Use remove to delete an entry, task, or shortcut; set Task Scheduler priority where needed.

Verdict

Choose StartupManager if you want command-line control over Windows startup entries, including scheduled-task priority settings. Look elsewhere if you need a graphical interface or startup-delay and service-control features, which are outside its described scope.