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StartupStar
What StartupStar is
StartupStar is a Windows utility for managing programs that run when the computer starts. It lets users activate, deactivate, block or delay autostart entries with a mouse click, and displays an entry overview that can be filtered by current status. Its autostart firewall warns about entries installed without permission, can block them and reports detected entries in the dashboard. A backup function is included for use while managing startup entries. StartupStar supports Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8 and 7. The Full Version costs €29.95 once and includes at least six months of free updates and new versions, free email support, and an advertising-free experience. A 30-day trial is available, but it displays a purchase prompt each time the program starts. StartupStar is made by Abelssoft, the software brand of Ascora GmbH, based in Ganderkesee, Germany. Abelssoft says it has developed Windows software independently since 1994.
Who it suits
StartupStar suits Windows users who want to inspect and control which entries launch at startup. It may also suit users who want to block unsolicited startup entries or delay selected ones.
What it does well
- Activate, deactivate, block, or delay entries
- Filter entries by current status
- Firewall warns about unsolicited startup entries
- Backup function included
- Supports Windows 7 through 11
What to know first
- No free plan
- Trial lasts 30 days
- Trial shows a purchase prompt at every start
Limits
The trial lasts 30 days and displays a purchase prompt every time the program starts. The paid Full Version costs €29.95 once.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| StartupStar Full Version | €29.95 · At least 6 months of free updates and new versions · free email support · advertising-free | €29.95, paid once |
As abelssoft.de lists them, read 5 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Open the StartupStar website
- Download the Windows program
- Install it on Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10, or 11
- Start the 30-day trial or purchase the Full Version
- Review entries and adjust their startup actions
Verdict
StartupStar focuses on reviewing, delaying and blocking Windows autostart entries, with a backup function and unsolicited-entry warnings. The paid version is a one-time €29.95 purchase; the trial is limited to 30 days and prompts at each start.
Questions
What does StartupStar cost?
The StartupStar Full Version costs €29.95 once. It includes at least six months of free updates and new versions, free email support, and an advertising-free experience.
Is there a free plan?
No. A 30-day trial is available.
Which systems does it support?
StartupStar supports Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, and Windows 11.
What does the autostart firewall do?
It warns about entries installed without permission, blocks unsolicited autostart entries, and reports detected entries in the dashboard.
Who makes StartupStar?
Abelssoft makes it. Abelssoft is the software brand of Ascora GmbH, listed in Ganderkesee, Germany.
Facts from StartupStar's own pages
- Autostart controls
- Users can activate, deactivate, block, or delay startup entries with a mouse click. · abelssoft.de, 5 Oct 2026
- Autostart firewall
- The autostart firewall warns about and blocks entries installed without the user's permission. · abelssoft.de, 5 Oct 2026
- Backup
- The product page describes a backup function for restoring safety when managing startup entries. · abelssoft.de, 5 Oct 2026
- Entry overview
- The program displays autostart entries and lets users filter them by current status. · abelssoft.de, 5 Oct 2026
- Founded
- 1994 · abelssoft.de, 28 Sept 2026
- Headquarters
- Ganderkesee, Germany · abelssoft.de, 28 Sept 2026
- Maker and location
- Abelssoft is the software brand of Ascora GmbH, whose listed address is in Ganderkesee, Germany. · abelssoft.de, 5 Oct 2026
- Maker history
- Abelssoft says it has developed Windows software as an independent software house since 1994. · abelssoft.de, 5 Oct 2026
- Maker privacy
- Abelssoft says order and registration forms collect contact information but not financial information, and that card processing is handled by certified third parties. · abelssoft.de, 5 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- StartupStar manages Windows autostart entries to help reduce unnecessary startup slowdowns. · abelssoft.de, 5 Oct 2026
- Security feature
- The product's autostart firewall blocks unsolicited autostart entries and reports detected entries in the dashboard. · abelssoft.de, 5 Oct 2026
- Supported Windows versions
- The listed supported systems are Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8, and 7. · abelssoft.de, 5 Oct 2026
- Trial limits
- The trial lasts 30 days and displays a purchase prompt each time the program starts. · abelssoft.de, 5 Oct 2026
- Updates and support
- The full version includes at least six months of free updates and new versions, plus free email support. · abelssoft.de, 5 Oct 2026
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