Name: WinStartup
Brand: RJL Software
Availability: InStock
Author: RJL Software

Manage Windows Startup Programs via the Registry

WinStartup allows you to add or remove programs that are executed upon startup of Windows. Adding programs through WinStartup is completely hidden from the Start Menu Startup group, making it ideal for system administrators and power users who need startup entries that are not visible to end users.

WinStartup works directly with the Windows registry Run and RunOnce keys. It includes full command line support, so you can add programs that require specific command line options to launch correctly. View, add, edit, and delete startup entries from a simple interface.

Who Is This For?

System administrators -- Deploy startup programs across workstations via registry entries, hidden from the Start Menu Startup group.
Power users -- Manage which programs launch at Windows startup without editing the registry manually.
Security-conscious users -- Review and control what runs at startup, including entries not visible in the Start Menu.
Script developers -- Add command-line programs with specific arguments to the Windows startup sequence.

Key Features

Registry-Based Startup Adds programs to the Windows registry Run and RunOnce keys. Entries are hidden from the Start Menu Startup group.

View and Manage Entries View all current startup registry entries in one place. Add, edit, or delete entries through a simple graphical interface.

Command Line Support Supports programs that require command line arguments to run. Specify full command-line options when adding a startup entry.

Hidden from Start Menu Programs added through WinStartup do not appear in the Start Menu Startup group, keeping the startup configuration clean and discreet.

Edit Existing Entries Modify the path, arguments, or name of any existing startup registry entry without needing to open RegEdit.

Fully Portable -- Zero Installation

No Installation Required Runs directly from an .exe file. No setup wizard, no "Next, Next, Finish."

Runs From USB Copy to a flash drive and use on any PC. IT techs carry these on a keychain for on-site support.

Leaves No Trace No files left behind after use. Delete the folder and it is gone completely.

No Registry Changes Does not modify the Windows registry, system settings, or install drivers.

Self-Contained Everything the program needs lives in its own folder. No scattered DLLs or AppData clutter.

No Admin Rights Needed Runs under standard user accounts. No UAC prompts, no IT ticket required.

Lightweight Tiny footprint, typically under 1 MB. No frameworks, runtimes, or bloated dependencies.

Instant Startup Launches in under a second. No splash screens, no loading bars, no waiting.

Tips

How to close WinStartup -- Choose File - Exit from the main menu.

Windows Compatibility

Win 11

Win 10

Win 8

Win 7

Vista

XP

Win 2k

NT

ME

98

95

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Screenshots

WinStartup main screen showing startup registry entries

Main screen where you can view, add, edit, and delete Windows startup registry entries.

WinStartup add/edit dialog for startup registry entries

Add or edit command-line programs to be launched at Windows startup, including full command-line argument support.

Help Build the Next Version of WinStartup

This is not a "contact us" box. Every bug report and feature request you send for WinStartup goes straight onto its development roadmap - the list each new release is built from. When your fix or feature ships, we email you.

1. You tell usWhat is broken, missing or slowing you down.
2. It joins the roadmapLogged against WinStartup and read by the people who build it.
3. We email you when it shipsYour change, in a new release.