Autostart
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Autostart is a verb meaning (transitive, intransitive, computing) To start automatically.
Meaning
(transitive, intransitive, computing) To start automatically.
More Meanings
- (computing) (An instance of) automatic starting.
- (computing) A program or application set to start automatically.
Example Sentences
Vundo installs two autostarts—one a WinLogon Notify and the other a BHO—that reference the same randomly named infective DLL file.
This category of autostarts comprises packages that define or extend user authentication for Windows, via the Local Security Authority (LSA).
EnCase 6 has a new folder “Main” and is utilized as an autostart. Inside the Main folder is the Tool Menu Plugin script that loads on startup […]
When you utilize this option, the autostart and autostop options are added to the virtual machine's vmx file. You can also take this a step further and define the startup and shutdown order of the virtual machines […]
Word Forms
- autostarts
- autostarting
- autostarted
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include autorun, autoboot, autostop, autoplay, autocomplete, autoload.
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