Autoruns

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Command-line tool

The download includes Autorunsc, a command-line version that can output CSV or tab-delimited data and verify digital signatures.learn.microsoft.com · read 12 Oct 2026

Data collection

The Sysinternals software license terms state that Sysinternals tools do not collect data.learn.microsoft.com · read 12 Oct 2026

Download and live use

The Autoruns and Autorunsc download is listed as 3 MB, and Microsoft also provides a Sysinternals Live option to run it.learn.microsoft.com · read 12 Oct 2026

Filter Microsoft entries

The Hide Signed Microsoft Entries option helps focus on third-party auto-starting images.learn.microsoft.com · read 12 Oct 2026

Junk cleanup

Nolearn.microsoft.com · read 20 Sep 2026

Manage entries

Users can disable an auto-start entry by unchecking it or delete its configuration entry.learn.microsoft.com · read 12 Oct 2026

Multiple accounts

Autoruns can show auto-starting images configured for other user accounts on the system.learn.microsoft.com · read 12 Oct 2026

Offline scanning

Autorunsc supports specifying an offline Windows system to scan.learn.microsoft.com · read 12 Oct 2026

Purpose

Autoruns shows programs and drivers configured to run during system boot, login, and when certain built-in Windows applications start.learn.microsoft.com · read 12 Oct 2026

Signature and malware checks

Scan options include signature verification and VirusTotal hash checks, and can submit files not previously scanned when the upload option is specified.learn.microsoft.com · read 12 Oct 2026

Startup locations

It reports startup items from locations including the Startup folder, Registry keys, Explorer extensions, services, scheduled tasks, and Winlogon entries.learn.microsoft.com · read 12 Oct 2026

Startup manager

Yeslearn.microsoft.com · read 20 Sep 2026

Support

Microsoft says Sysinternals tools are provided as is without official Microsoft support and points users to a community support forum.learn.microsoft.com · read 12 Oct 2026

Use limits

The licensing FAQ says there is no limit on installations and use on your devices or devices you support, but Microsoft does not offer distribution licenses.learn.microsoft.com · read 12 Oct 2026

VirusTotal terms

Users must accept VirusTotal's terms of service before using Autoruns' VirusTotal features.learn.microsoft.com · read 12 Oct 2026

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