Registry Startup Cleaner

A Windows batch script that safely backs up and removes unwanted startup programs from registry, while protecting essential system entries.

Purpose

This tool helps you clean up programs that automatically start with Windows by:

• Backing up all registry startup entries before removal
• Creating dual backups (Desktop + Local folder)
• Protecting essential Windows services
• Providing easy restoration instructions

Features

• Dual Backup System: Creates backups on both Desktop and in local Backups folder
• Safe Operation: Protects critical entries (Default, OneDrive, SecurityHealth)
• Detailed Logging: Complete record of all removed entries with restore instructions
• Easy Restoration: Step-by-step guide to restore any entry if needed
• No Installation Required: Portable batch script

Requirements

• Windows 7 or later
• Administrator privileges

Quick Start

Download and Run

1. Download RegistryStartupCleaner.bat
2. Right-click the file
3. Select "Run as administrator"
4. Follow the on-screen prompts

Manual Installation

git clone https://github.com/mirmohmmadluqman/registry-startup-cleaner.git
cd registry-startup-cleaner

Right-click RegistryStartupCleaner.bat and run as administrator.

What Gets Scanned

The script scans these registry locations:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce

🛡️ Protected Entries

These entries are NEVER removed:

• (Default) - Windows default value
• OneDrive - Microsoft OneDrive sync
• SecurityHealth - Windows Security

Output Files

After running the script, you'll find backup folders containing:

Desktop Backup

%USERPROFILE%\Desktop\Registry_Startup_Backup_YYYYMMDD_HHMMSS\
├── Backup_Info.txt       (Complete list of removed entries)
├── How_To_Restore.txt    (Restoration instructions)
└── Summary.txt           (Operation summary)

Local Backup

script-directory\Backups\Backup_YYYYMMDD_HHMMSS\
├── Backup_Info.txt
├── How_To_Restore.txt
└── Summary.txt

How to Restore Entries

Method 1: Manual Restore via Registry Editor

1. Press Win + R, type regedit, press Enter
2. Navigate to the registry path shown in Backup_Info.txt
3. Right-click in the right panel → New → String Value
4. Enter the Entry name from Backup_Info.txt
5. Double-click and paste the Value

Method 2: Command Line Restore

Open Command Prompt as Administrator:

reg add "REGISTRY_PATH" /v "ENTRY_NAME" /t REG_SZ /d "VALUE" /f

Example:

reg add "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run" /v "MyApp" /t REG_SZ /d "C:\Program Files\MyApp\app.exe" /f

Important Notes

• Always review Backup_Info.txt before restoring any entries
• Only restore entries you recognize and trust
• Keep backups until you're certain everything works correctly
• Restart your computer after making changes for them to take effect

Common Issues

"Access Denied" Error

Solution: Make sure you're running the script as Administrator

Script Doesn't Remove Entries

Solution: Some entries may be protected by Windows. Check Event Viewer for details.

Entry Reappears After Removal

Solution: The program may be re-adding itself. Check:

• Task Scheduler
• Program settings/preferences
• Consider uninstalling the program

Example Use Case

Problem: MiniTool Partition Wizard opens automatically on startup with update notifications

Solution:

1. Run Registry Startup Cleaner as administrator
2. The script finds and removes the MiniTool entry from registry
3. Backups are saved to Desktop and Backups folder
4. Restart computer
5. MiniTool no longer opens on startup

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please feel free to submit a Pull Request.

1. Fork the repository
2. Create your feature branch (git checkout -b feature/AmazingFeature)
3. Commit your changes (git commit -m 'Add some AmazingFeature')
4. Push to the branch (git push origin feature/AmazingFeature)
5. Open a Pull Request

Disclaimer

This tool modifies Windows registry. While it includes safety measures and backup functionality:

• Use at your own risk
• Always keep backups
• Test on a non-critical system first
• Review what's being removed before proceeding

The authors are not responsible for any system issues or data loss.

Acknowledgments

• Inspired by common Windows startup management tools
• Community feedback and testing

Made with ❤️ for cleaner Windows startups