RunAlyzer is loaded with features.that analyze all aspects of startup programs and processes.
The Autorun and Startup tab, you can easily see what programs are starting in the startup group and in your registry. RunAlyzer allows you to see each of these programs and allows you to delete any files that appear to be malicious. The program allows you to uncheck any programs that you want to check out without deleting the information.
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The advanced startup tab isn't for the novice user. Information under this tab shows registry entries from programs that are starting up during a system start.
The services tab shows windows services including those that may be hidden outside of the administrative tools services. This control allows you to see any services and programs that may be starting up without your knowledge.
Winsock LSP shows the registry keys that are bound in the registry. If your computer fails to get on the internet because of a corrupt winsock, this information shows keys and programs associated with the winsock properties. This tab can be confusing for a less than expert user. With malware, the best solution for a corrupt winsock is a program such as WinsockFixXP. The aforesaid program deletes the winsock and recreates any keys needed for a repair.
The scheduled tasks allows you to see information about programs that are scheduled to run.
Explorer Plugins information can be seen under the Explorer Plugins tab. This information shows all registry entries about any program that runs with explorer. Often programs can load with explorer corrupting the shell. Amazingly information about all information associated with explorer is loaded creating a list of programs that interact with it. Novice users may have to look at the description and research information about the program if the program loaded isn't described very well.
The installed software allows you to see software that has been installed. With this tab, information can be obtained about software that may have been installed without you knowing. Malware today can install malicious software without you knowing.
With the Browser Pages, Host file and Process list tab, information can be obtained on processes or changed hosts file without your knowledge.
With all of these options, Windows Vista and Windows 7 must have elevated privileges to make changes. Windows XP gives permission to make changes. As with any program, you must be very careful when deleting or modifying any information.
