-=PCTechTalk=- Re: what is autoruns.exe?

One learns something new every day... :o))

Lil
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Gman" <gman.pctt@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Sunday, November 30, 2008 5:55 PM
Subject: -=PCTechTalk=- Re: what is autoruns.exe?


> All true, but Cristy is asking about a file called Autoruns.exe, which is
> different from the autorun function (which is controlled by several "Run"
> keys within the Windows Registry.
>
> Autoruns.exe is just one of many SysInternals utilities used by techs
> worldwide to help troubleshoot computer systems.  Specifically, it allows 
> yo
> u to see what programs and processes are set to automatically run when
> Windows boots up.  It also allows for easy disabling of said items.  I use
> it often when troubleshooting client systems.
>
> http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/bb963902.aspx
>
> My guess is that I had Cristy run it at some point in the distant past and
> Secunia insisted on having it updated a week ago.
>
> Peace,
> Gman
>
> "The 

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