Task Manager Free is freeware utility software that gives users a comprehensive set of tools to put them in full control of their computer. It gives you detailed information about every process that is running, and about applications running automatically on Windows startup including all hidden applications.

Advanced startup manager allows you to
Get full list of applications running automatically on Windows startup including all hidden applications.
Get all additional information about startup applications.
Disable/enable, add/delete, edit startup entries.
Stop or run once again startup application.

Startup guard allows you to
See alert when any new application adds itself to startup.
Forbid some applications to be added to startup.
See alert when Internet Explorer home page was changed.
Process manager allows you to:

Get full information about all processes: CPU and memory usage, executable name with full path, priority, work time, user name.
Get executable file properties, icon and version information.
Stop many processes with one click.
Change process priorities.

Tray icons allows you to
Get current information about CPU usage including list of most active programs.
Get current information about HDD usage. Protection against viruses includes:
Detection and destruction of most propagated viruses.
Virus database update.
Minimum usage of system resources.