After logon under Windows, the computer starts many applications (APPs) automatically. The most time these processes for the user are not visible. A lot of APPs monitoring the computer, checking for updates or running periodic tasks. Any launched application requires a portion of the processing power, memory and slows down the computer. The software abylon APP-BLOCKER shows all applications clearly in a treeview, like the entries in the startup menu and registry, as well running services and processes. One click is enough to disable or remove the APP permanently.
Features
- Permanent removal of startup entries in the Start menu
- Permanent removal of Run, RunOnce, RunOnceEx entries in the Registry
- Permanent suppression of programs (Task list)
- Permanent stop or removal of services
- Support of ’32’ and ’64bit’
- Support ‘Logged in’ and ‘All users’
- Shortcuts will be displayed to executable EXE file
- For each displayed app an offline and online help is available
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Reviews for APP-BLOCKER
The Windows OS launches tons of applications and background processes on startup. Even though this is mostly harmless, the fact that these processes suck your hardware capabilities will always be a bother to people who want every last ounce of the PCs juice going into good use. Free App Blocker seeks to block those unnecessary processes and leave you with what you need.
Pros
Extends to the registry
App Blocker makes things easier by giving you one single platform from which you can manage the start menu and any other registry managed apps. This gives you the power to remove entries in the startup menu and remove Run, RunOnce and RunOnceEx entries from the Registry database.
Easy to use interface
With just two things to do, App Blocker really didn’t have anything much to put into the user interface. The designers have managed to come up with an intuitive user interface that is easy to use no matter your competence levels. I found it easy to find out what I am doing and the offline/online help was always there to help me when I lost my way.
Cons
Not quite revolutionary
App Blocker doesn’t really do any fireworks. It’s just an intermediary between you and what you can achieve by using the Windows start up management panel. The fact that it doesn’t do it any better or offer any additional incentives borders bloatware.
No safety checks
If you don’t know the right apps to block, you might end up crippling important features in your computer. Since App Blocker doesn’t give any warnings or suggestions, it remains to be those raw power tools that are either useless or dangerous at the hands on a nonprofessional.
Verdict
Well, just download it if you hate using Windows OS startup menu manager. I personally don’t see anything unique and worth an applause in App Blocker. If you know how to use Startup app manager, you won’t need it. If you don’t know how to use the manager, App Blocker would be too dangerous for you.
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Hi Dennis,
Thanks for the detailed comment.
Running the “Windows start up management panel” is not always so easy. However, I must agree that the use of our software abylon AP-BLOCKER requires a certain expertise.
We can not and do not want to give an estimate for each process. However, we are expanding the information available from individual processes to our homepage. Currently only our German homepage http://www.abylonsoft.de/app-blocker/prozess-info.htm.
Other suggestions are always welcome.
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