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Autoruns

by Sysinternalsv14.3

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This utility shows you what programs are configured to run during system bootup or login.

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Install with winget

$ winget install --id Microsoft.Sysinternals.Autoruns --exact --version 14.3

Run in Command Prompt, PowerShell, or Windows Terminal. Prompts for any agreements.

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About

This utility, which has the most comprehensive knowledge of auto-starting locations of any startup monitor, shows you what programs are configured to run during system bootup or login, and when you start various built-in Windows applications like Internet Explorer, Explorer and media players. These programs and drivers include ones in your startup folder, Run, RunOnce, and other Registry keys. Autoruns reports Explorer shell extensions, toolbars, browser helper objects, Winlogon notifications, auto-start services, and much more. Autoruns goes way beyond other autostart utilities.

Autoruns' Hide Signed Microsoft Entries option helps you to zoom in on third-party auto-starting images that have been added to your system and it has support for looking at the auto-starting images configured for other accounts configured on a system. Also included in the download package is a command-line equivalent that can output in CSV format, Autorunsc.

You'll probably be surprised at how many executables are launched automatically!

Installers · v14.3

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Copy a command tailored to that specific architecture, type, and scope - useful when winget would otherwise pick a different default.

Security

1 known CVE via NVD

Source: NVD, updated 5h ago. Patch status is best-effort: NVD's fix version is compared against the latest version in winget, but the two version formats don't always align. Confirm with the vendor advisory before treating any specific build as safe.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install Autoruns on Windows?
Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id Microsoft.Sysinternals.Autoruns --exact --version 14.3. winget downloads the installer from Sysinternals and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.
How do I install Autoruns silently for unattended deployment?
Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id Microsoft.Sysinternals.Autoruns --exact 14.3 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.
How do I uninstall Autoruns via winget?
Run: winget uninstall --id Microsoft.Sysinternals.Autoruns --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from Autoruns's Apps & Features entry.
Is Autoruns free?
Autoruns is distributed under Proprietary. Refer to the publisher (https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/downloads/autoruns) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.
Does Autoruns work on Windows 10?
Yes, as long as your Windows 10 build supports winget (1809 or newer). winget ships with App Installer on Windows 10/11 and pulls Autoruns directly from the publisher.
How do I keep Autoruns up to date?
Run winget upgrade --id Microsoft.Sysinternals.Autoruns --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 1 version of Autoruns from microsoft/winget-pkgs.