Software Explorer Startup Programs - Disable or Remove

[Guest]

In Software Explorer under Startup Programs, I would like to know what the
difference(s) between the "disable" and the "remove" options are.

Thank you

 

[Guest]

I investigated that issue several months ago; I don't know if anything
changed with the production version of WD so you will have to verify my
earlier findings. Remove does just that; it removes the run key from the
registry (i.e., programs that start up via the run key will no longer start
when you logon to your account). Disable works almost like remove. The
difference is that Windows Defender remembers the original run key and you
can re-instate the run key so the program will start.

 

[Guest]

Thank you for the response. It sounds logical to me. I'de be interested to
know if the disable option deletes the registry entry or modifies it so it
doesn't run.

 

[Guest]

You are welcome. The answer to your question is that it deletes the registry
key. When you enable, it puts the registry key back.

 

[Guest]

Thanks again.

You are welcome. The answer to your question is that it deletes the registry
key. When you enable, it puts the registry key back.