Bill Ridgeway wrote:

>> http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/s.../bb963902.aspx
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>Maybe AutoRuns is 'better'. However, MSConfig is better in two respects.
>Everyone already has MSConfig whereas AutoRuns has to be downloaded and
>installed. (OK, not much of a down-side)
>AutoRuns does seem to give more temptation (and danger) of messing about
>with the Registry.

I understand your point, but they both can/do change the registry. The
advantage of using AutoRuns is that it can show you ALL the load
locations and not just a subset. Another advantage is the ability to
show only third-party entries by excluding the M$ signed applications.
That is, IMO, a great help in finding unwanted applications. You also
have the same ability to disable an app rather than remove the entry
all together, which allows you to test the change prior to full
commitment. Another definite advantage of AutoRuns is the ability to
select an object and do an internet search on it, which allows a user
to easily research the app before making any decision on what to do
with it. I suppose downloading a new app may be a negative, but it's
very small and does not have to be installed to run (you only have to
unzip it into a directory before running it.) YMMV