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First Steps

  1. Start OOStartupManager.exe and allow the scan to populate the startup list.
  2. Begin with All, or choose Recommended to disable to review suggested changes.
  3. Select an entry and read its recommendation, publisher or signature information, command and source in the details area.
  4. Choose Disable from Actions or the entry's context menu if you want to prevent that item starting automatically.
  5. If the entry applies to the whole computer and cannot be changed, use File > Restart as administrator and approve the Windows prompt.
  6. Test the result at the next relevant sign-in or startup. To bring an entry back, find it in Disabled and choose Enable.

Change a small number of understood entries at a time. Keep security software and required device helpers enabled. A recommendation helps you review an entry; it does not know every requirement of your work or hardware.

Use Delay for supported services and scheduled tasks that should start later. Use permanent deletion only when you understand the entry and no longer need it. See Managing entries.