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💾 About The Project

Screenshot may be slightly outdated. Sorry in advance! :)


Advanced Startup Manager Elite

Advanced Startup Manager Elite is a comprehensive PowerShell utility with a WPF-based graphical user interface (GUI) designed to view, manage, and control various auto-starting applications, scheduled tasks, and system services on a Windows system. It provides a centralized platform for optimizing system startup performance and managing background processes.

Built by: Zachary Whiteman & Google Gemini AI.

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🔰 Getting Started

This script provides advanced management capabilities for system startup items.

🕰️ Prerequisites

To run this script, you will need:

  • Windows Operating System.
  • PowerShell 5.1 or newer.
  • .NET Framework: Required for the WPF-based GUI.
  • Administrator Privileges: The script requires administrator access to manage system services and protected registry keys. It will attempt to self-elevate if necessary.

💽 Installation & Execution

  1. Download: Download the Elite Advanced Startup Manager.PS1 script file (located in the Installation Directory).
  2. Unblock: Right-click the file, go to Properties, and click Unblock.
  3. Run: Execute the script from a PowerShell console or by double-clicking it. 
    ".\Installation Directory\Elite Advanced Startup Manager.PS1"

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🚀 Usage

The application is organized into three main tabs:

  • Startup Apps: View and manage applications that start automatically with Windows (Registry & Folders). You can enable, disable, or delete entries.
  • Scheduled Tasks: List and control Windows Scheduled Tasks.
  • Services: Manage system services, changing their startup type (Automatic, Manual, Disabled) or status (Start/Stop).

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✨ Key Features

  • Unified Management: Control startup apps, tasks, and services from a single interface.
  • Advanced Views: Supports list and icon views, along with grouping and sorting.
  • Backup & Restore: Includes functionality to backup configuration states.
  • Visual Enhancements: Uses native Windows visual styles and custom icons.

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🛠️ Technology Stack

  • Scripting Language: PowerShell
  • GUI Framework: WPF (Windows Presentation Foundation) & WinForms.
  • System Interaction: WMI, CIM, and Registry manipulation.

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📐 Architecture & Security Notes

  • High Privileges: Requires Administrator rights to modify system configurations.
  • System Impact: Disabling essential services or startup items can affect system stability. Use with caution.

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🪪 License

Distributed under the MIT License. See LICENSE.txt for more information.

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☎️ Contact

Zach Whiteman - elitesoftwarecolimited@gmail.com

HuggingFace - https://huggingface.co/EliteSoftware

HuggingFace (Personal) - https://huggingface.co/TheShadyRainbow

LinkTree - https://linktr.ee/zachrainbow

Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/c/EliteSoftwareCo

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