Where is tools? (Startup Tool)

hebrews12v2

Today was first time I used the new JV16 Powertools on my new computer. I hadn't used it on my prior machine prior to the Motherboard dieing.

Apparently JV16 in their ultimate wisdom decided to decimate the software. I miss many functions that had previously been available, but in particular, today, I was looking for the startup tool I used to use to prevent certain programs I used infrequently, but needed none-the-less from putting hooks into the system before startup.

If someone has a link to the Previous version of JV16 had, I would appreciate a link. I saw in another thread the Staff saying, "which tool do you want back" , instead of realizing power users want them all. I am a Lifetime subscriber from many years back, and I should of known there was going to be a hackneyed version put out when I started getting "Begging" emails from Macecraft for more money. Honestly, I was tempted to add to the pot for them because the tool was so good.

Now I am glad I did NOT give anymore money. This version is near useless for my needs. Give me the previous version back. I want ALL the tools, like you had when you were truly a "Powertools" company.

Please provide a link to the Previous version, I didn't realize I would need it and don't have a current copy.

Thanks for letting me vent.

redseujac

Read this topic:

https://jv16powertools.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=45&t=6129

doctor9fan

I agree, being able to prevent certain programs from starting when the PC starts was one of the old tools I used.

It’s a shame they removed it.

redseujac

Doctor9fan wrote

I agree, being able to prevent certain programs from starting when the PC starts was one of the old tools I used.

It’s a shame they removed it.

A lot of other (free) programs are offering such a tool, e.g.

- Windows 10 > Task Manager > StartUp

- CCleaner > Tools > Startup

jv16

Doctor9fan wrote

I agree, being able to prevent certain programs from starting when the PC starts was one of the old tools I used.

It’s a shame they removed it.

Is there a reason why you wouldn't use the feature builtin to Windows (Task Manager) that does exactly this?

jv16

Hebrews12v2 wrote

Today was first time I used the new JV16 Powertools on my new computer. I hadn't used it on my prior machine prior to the Motherboard dieing.

Apparently JV16 in their ultimate wisdom decided to decimate the software. I miss many functions that had previously been available, but in particular, today, I was looking for the startup tool I used to use to prevent certain programs I used infrequently, but needed none-the-less from putting hooks into the system before startup.

We listened to user feedback. The majority of our users told us to focus on quality rather than quantity, to have tools that people actually use. That's why we removed many old and not used features. For example the mentioned startup tool's feature to disable programs from starting with Windows can be done with Windows Task Manager. Is there a reason why you don't use that? (I am not trying to be cheeky, I am trying to understand what you want as an user)

Hebrews12v2 wrote

If someone has a link to the Previous version of JV16 had, I would appreciate a link. I saw in another thread the Staff saying, "which tool do you want back" , instead of realizing power users want them all. I am a Lifetime subscriber from many years back, and I should of known there was going to be a hackneyed version put out when I started getting "Begging" emails from Macecraft for more money. Honestly, I was tempted to add to the pot for them because the tool was so good.

Now I am glad I did NOT give anymore money. This version is near useless for my needs. Give me the previous version back. I want ALL the tools, like you had when you were truly a "Powertools" company.

Please provide a link to the Previous version, I didn't realize I would need it and don't have a current copy.

Thanks for letting me vent.

All the old versions are still available for download. For example, see this: https://jv16powertools.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=45&t=6129

doctor9fan

jv16 wrote

Doctor9fan wrote

I agree, being able to prevent certain programs from starting when the PC starts was one of the old tools I used.

It’s a shame they removed it.

Is there a reason why you wouldn't use the feature builtin to Windows (Task Manager) that does exactly this?

I do now.

Sometimes it can get automatically reactivated.

jv16

Doctor9fan wrote

jv16 wrote

Doctor9fan wrote

I agree, being able to prevent certain programs from starting when the PC starts was one of the old tools I used.

It’s a shame they removed it.

Is there a reason why you wouldn't use the feature builtin to Windows (Task Manager) that does exactly this?

I do now.

Sometimes it can get automatically reactivated.

An automatic reactivation of a starting program simply means that the program in question adds itself again to the list of automatically running software. If a program would do this, it would happen regardless if you'd use Task Manager or jv16 PowerTools to disable the automatic starting. Such "reactivation" is not relating to which software was used to disable it to begin with.

doctor9fan

Thanks.