Windows System and Applications Information Center: Startup

Windows 10 Tutorials
Where to find tutorials on using Windows 10? I want to learn how to use Windows 10 more efficiently. Here is a collection of tutorials on Windows 10 compiled by FYIcenter.com team. Topics include understanding the operating system; available commands and tools; how to perform basic tasks. Introducti... 2025-02-01, ≈105🔥, 7💬

💬 2022-10-01 Helen: This really helped me a lot. Thanks!

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Windows 8 Startup Programs
Where to find tutorials on managing Windows 8 startup programs? Here is a collection of tutorials on managing Windows 8 startup programs compiled by FYIcenter.com team. View Startup Programs on Windows 8 What Is Startup Program on Windows 8 View Startup Programs with Task Manager on Windows 8 List o... 2025-10-10, ≈96🔥, 1💬

"Delayed launcher - IAStorIconLaunch.exe" Startup Program
What is the startup program "Delayed launcher - IAStorIconLaunch.exe" on my Windows 8 computer? Can I remove it to speedup my computer and reduce security risk? "Delayed launcher - IAStorIconLaunch.exe" is installed as part of the Intel Rapid Recovery Technology, which is used to provide the user a ... 2017-12-31, ≈89🔥, 8💬

💬 2017-01-05 FYIcenter.com: Hi Luis, Links are fixed now. Thanks.

💬 2017-01-01 Luis: Links in your Other Comments are not working

💬 2016-08-26 Akheron: Arthur what they are saying is that it's an important piece in your "system recovery operation". Sure you 'can' Delete, I person...

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"Persistence Module - igfxpers.exe" Startup Program
What is the startup program "Persistence Module - igfxpers.exe" on my Windows 8 computer? Can I remove it to speedup my computer and reduce security risk? "Persistence Module - igfxpers.exe" is installed as part of the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator Driver that provides additional configuration op... 2014-09-17, ≈63🔥, 2💬

💬 2014-09-17 Riderron: easy to understand

💬 2014-06-25 Ben L: The persistence module maintains custom display settings, such as color, contrast, gamma, etc. Otherwise the displays will rever...

"hkcmd Module - hkcmd.exe" Startup Program
What is the startup program "hkcmd Module - hkcmd.exe" on my Windows 8 computer? Can I remove it to speedup my computer and reduce security risk? "hkcmd Module - hkcmd.exe" is added to your computer as part of system installation on computers. You will see "hkcmd.exe" listed on the Startup tab of Ta... 2018-12-20, ≈61🔥, 2💬

💬 2018-12-20 FYIcenter.com: @Brian, It is needed to support the pointing device - the figure touch pad.

💬 2018-12-18 brian sg: Why are you advised to keep this program?

Removing reader_sl.exe - Startup Application - Adobe Acrobat Reader Speed Launch
How to remove reader_sl.exe from the startup application list to gain performance and reduce security risk? Startup application reader_sl.exe is installed as part of Adobe Acrobat Reader for viewing PDF docuements. See our reader_sl.exe - Startup Application tutorial for more details. If you want to... 2021-08-04, ≈54🔥, 6💬

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💬 2012-08-22 Raiane: I had the same problem; Acrobat Reader would close, not allowing me to apply the fix. I had to uninstall the program, reinstall,...

💬 2009-01-07 FYIcenter.com: @anon, can you try to use the msconfig.exe tool? The "Startup" tab should show the "reader_sl.exe" entry and allow you to disabl...

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"Intel Graphics Accelerator Helper - igfxtray.exe" Startup Program
What is the startup program "Intel Graphics Accelerator Helper - igfxtray.exe" on my Windows 8 computer? Can I remove it to speedup my computer and reduce security risk? "Intel Graphics Accelerator Helper - igfxtray.exe" is the Intel Graphics Accelerator Helper. igfxtray.exe is a system tray bar app... 2013-07-17, ≈51🔥, 0💬

"Alps Pointing Device Driver - Apoint.exe" Startup Program
What is the startup program "Alps Pointing Device Driver - Apoint.exe" on my Windows 8 computer? Can I remove it to speedup my computer and reduce security risk? "Alps Pointing Device Driver - Apoint.exe" is added to your computer as part of system installation on computers. You will see "Apoint.exe... 2014-09-08, ≈45🔥, 1💬

💬 2014-09-08 Sara in Denver: This Q and A is very helpful and exactly what I needed to know for my own situation. Thanks!

ISUSPM.exe - Startup Application - InstallShield Update Service Update Manager
Can I remove startup application "ISUSPM.exe - InstallShield Update Service Update Manager" to speedup my computer and reduce security risk? Startup application ISUSPM.exe is the InstallShield Update Service Update Manager. ISUSPM.exe is running all time to automatically check for the latest online ... 2013-04-22, ≈43🔥, 2💬

💬 2013-04-22 B: Associated with Macrovision

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SynTPEnh.exe - Startup Application - Synaptics TouchPad Enhancements
Can I remove startup application "SynTPEnh.exe - Synaptics TouchPad Enhancements" to speedup my computer and reduce security risk? Startup application SynTPEnh.exe is the Synaptics TouchPad Enhancements for the touchpad on your laptop computer. So you should not remove SynTPEnh.exe from the startup ... 2007-02-09, ≈43🔥, 0💬

"QuickSet MFC Application - quickset.exe" Startup Program
What is the startup program "QuickSet MFC Application - quickset.exe" on my Windows 8 computer? Can I remove it to speedup my computer and reduce security risk? "QuickSet MFC Application - quickset.exe" is a taskbar application allowing you to quickly change power management settings. You will see "... 2014-01-27, ≈40🔥, 1💬

💬 2014-01-27 driss: merci

"CyberLink Virtual Drive - VirtualDrive.exe" Startup Program
What is the startup program "CyberLink Virtual Drive - VirtualDrive.exe" on my Windows 8 computer? Can I remove it to speedup my computer and reduce security risk? "CyberLink Virtual Drive - VirtualDrive.exe" is installed as part of the IDT PC Audio to support the sound system on your computer. Prog... 2013-08-01, ≈33🔥, 0💬

realsched.exe - Startup Application - Real Player RealNetworks Scheduler
Can I remove startup application "realsched.exe - Real Player RealNetworks Scheduler" to speedup my computer and reduce security risk? Startup application realsched.exe is a background process installed as part of Real Player. realsched.exe talks to RealNetworks server for updates. You should never ... 2007-01-27, ≈31🔥, 0💬

Understanding and Managing Startup Programs - 39 Tutorials
A collection of 39 tutorials on understanding and managing Windows startup programs: What is a startup program; How to list all startup program; What is the best way to remove a startup program; Reviewing apoint.exe, ifrmewrk.exe, atiptaxx, quickset.exe, bacstray.exe, dsentry.exe, directcd.exe, shst... 2007-01-28, ≈29🔥, 0💬

Removing WZQKPICK.exe - Startup Application - WinZip Quick Pick
How to remove WZQKPICK.exe from the startup application list to gain performance and reduce security risk? WZQKPICK.exe is the tray bar program that allows you to access WinZIP compression program quickly from Windows tray bar. WZQKPICK.exe was configured as a startup application when you install Wi... 2007-01-27, ≈29🔥, 0💬

Removing issch.exe - InstallShield Update Service Scheduler
How to remove issch.exe from the startup application list to gain performance and reduce security risk? Startup application issch.exe is the InstallShield Update Service Scheduler. issch.exe is running as a scheduler to keep InstallShield automatically updated from InstallShield online server. More ... 2015-08-24, ≈29🔥, 1💬

💬 2015-08-24 KAS: said it couldn't be found, as it continues to blink at me in the task bar

DSentry.exe - Startup Application - Dell DVDSentry
Can I remove startup application "DSentry.exe - Dell DVDSentry" to speedup my computer and reduce security risk? Startup application DSentry.exe launches your software DVD player when a DVD is inserted. Some report on the Internet says that DSentry.exe is an anti-spyware from Dell. Seems that after ... 2007-01-27, ≈28🔥, 0💬

issch.exe - Startup Application - InstallShield Update Service Scheduler
Can I remove startup application "issch.exe - InstallShield Update Service Scheduler" to speedup my computer and reduce security risk? Startup application issch.exe is the InstallShield Update Service Scheduler. issch.exe is running as a scheduler to keep InstallShield automatically updated from Ins... 2007-02-09, ≈28🔥, 0💬

Removing realsched.exe - Startup Application - Real Player RealNetworks Scheduler
How to remove realsched.exe from the startup application list to gain performance and reduce security risk? Startup application realsched.exe is a background process installed as part of Real Player. realsched.exe talks to RealNetworks server for updates. See our realsched.exe - Startup Application ... 2007-01-27, ≈28🔥, 0💬

atiptaxx.exe - Startup Application - ATI Desktop Control Panel
Can I remove startup application "atiptaxx.exe - ATI Desktop Control Panel" to speedup my computer and reduce security risk? Startup application atiptaxx.exe is the traybar process for your ATI graphics card drivers. You should keep it as a startup application. atiptaxx.exe startup configuration inf... 2007-01-27, ≈27🔥, 0💬

reader_sl.exe - Startup Application - Adobe Acrobat Reader Speed Launch
Can I remove startup application "reader_sl.exe - Adobe Acrobat Reader Speed Launch" to speedup my computer and reduce security risk? Startup application reader_sl.exe is installed as part of Adobe Acrobat Reader for viewing PDF docuements. You should remove reader_sl.exe from your startup applicati... 2013-07-17, ≈26🔥, 0💬

iFrmewrk.exe - Startup Application - Intel Wireless Framework
Can I remove startup application "ifrmewrk.exe - Intel Wireless Framework" to speedup my computer and reduce security risk? Startup application iFrmewrk.exe is the Intel Framework MFC Application from Intel for wireless communications. So you should not remove iFrmewrk.exe, if you want to use your w... 2007-01-27, ≈25🔥, 0💬

DVDLauncher.exe - Startup Application - CyberLink PowerCinema Resident Program
Can I remove startup application "DVDLauncher.exe - CyberLink PowerCinema Resident Program" to speedup my computer and reduce security risk? Startup application DVDLauncher.exe is the CyberLink PowerCinema Resident Program, which allows you to play DVD movies automatically when you insert the discs ... 2007-02-09, ≈24🔥, 0💬

SynTPLpr.exe - Startup Application - TouchPad Driver Helper Application
Can I remove startup application "SynTPLpr.exe - TouchPad Driver Helper Application" to speedup my computer and reduce security risk? Startup application SynTPLpr.exe is the TouchPad Driver Helper Application from Synaptics. SynTPLpr.exe is installed on laptop computers that have touchpads to provid... 2007-02-09, ≈24🔥, 0💬

Removing tfswctrl.exe - Sonic Drive Letter Access Component
How to remove tfswctrl.exe from the startup application list to gain performance and reduce security risk? Startup application tfswctrl.exe is the Drive Letter Access Component from Sonic. tfswctrl.exe process is used to allow you to write data to CD/DVD burners as though you were writing to a norma... 2016-07-02, ≈23🔥, 2💬

💬 2008-09-26 FYIcenter.com: @Bob, Good to know this worked for you. Thanks for sharing your comment.

💬 2008-09-23 Bob: This worked. Sonic burning software still functions after removing tfswctr.exe. For some reason OS still wants to perform DAL mo...

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