The Auto Runs

The Auto Runs utility from http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/bb963902 can be

used to gather information on the startup of your computer. It shows you what programs are
configured to run during syslog inoot up or login, and shows you the entries in the order
Windows processes them.

1. Download and run Auto Runs.

2. What programs are configured to run during system boot up or login?

3. Do you recognize these programs?

4. Identify the programs not provided by Microsoft that automatically start when you boot up or
login.
Answer:

1. Download and run Auto Runs.

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2. What programs are configured to run during system boot up or login?

Programs configured to run during booting are as follows:

VMWare Tools, Folder drives, Google Update, Sizer, Windows Operating System, IntelProSet
etc

3. Do you recognize these programs?

Yes these programs contain the tools or s/w to be run once the system is set to ON mode.

4. Identify the programs not provided by Microsoft that automatically start when you boot
up or login.

Some programs which might startup and are not from Microsoft are as follows:

Printer Agent, Skype, Antivirus, Security scanners, etc.

Step-by-Step Explanation:

1. The programs configured to run during system boot-up or login will vary depending on
the specific computer and the programs installed on it.

2. Whether or not you recognize these programs will also vary depending on the specific
computer and the programs installed on it.

3. To identify the programs not provided by Microsoft that automatically start when you
boot up or log in, you can use AutoRuns to filter out Microsoft entries and look for
entries from other sources, such as third-party software, startup programs, and services.
You can then compare the list of programs with the list of installed programs on your
computer to determine which programs are not provided by Microsoft. It is recommended
to seek the help of a professional to do this task.