Autoruns
6.2#1 in disk defragmentation softwareFree planFree planWindows
VisitAutoruns vs WinContig
What both publish
| Fact | Autoruns | WinContig |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Autoruns shows programs and drivers configured to run during system boot, login, and when certain built-in Windows applications start. | WinContig defragments individual files or entire folders without requiring a whole-disk defragmentation. |
| Support | Microsoft says Sysinternals tools are provided as is without official Microsoft support and points users to a community support forum. | The maker invites bug reports, suggestions, and comments by email at [email protected]. |
Autoruns plans
- FreeFree
WinContig plans
- FreewareFree
Pick Autoruns if…
Autoruns suits Windows users who need to review or manage programs and drivers that start automatically, including entries belonging to other accounts. Its command-line companion and offline scanning can also suit people who need startup data in tabular form or need to inspect an offline Windows system.
Pick WinContig if…
WinContig suits Windows users who want to process frequently used files and folders rather than defragment whole disks. Profiles and command-line options may also suit users repeating the same work or automating it.