Startup program entry details:

WinFlip (WinFlip.exe)

This page expands upon the information already available for this entry in the Pacman's Portal Windows start-up programs database.

User's choice - depends whether a user deems it necessary

For further information on how to identify and disable startup programs please visit the Introduction page.

Description:

WinFlip from Tokyo Downstairs - a 'Flip-3D' task switcher alternative to the standard Alt+Tab on Windows XP that adds the equivalent 'Aero' feature from Windows 7 and Vista. You can either click on the tray icon, use a keyboard combination or use a mouse gesture. This entry appears when you select "Run automatically" from the options

Startup information:

Common/User Startup (Start → All Programs → Startup)

• Shortcut location (XP): C:\Documents and Settings\<username>\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\WinFlip.lnk
• Shortcut location (Vista/7): N/A
• Target: %FilePath%\WinFlip.exe

MSConfig (Start → Run → msconfig → Startup)

• Startup Item (XP): WinFlip
• Startup Item (Vista/7): N/A
• Command: %FilePath%\WinFlip.exe

Windows Defender (Start → All Programs → Windows Defender → Tools → Software Explorer)

• Name: WinFlip.exe
• File Path: %FilePath%\WinFlip.exe

HijackThis (HJT) log examples:

O4 - Startup: WinFlip.lnk = C:\Documents and Settings\Startups\Desktop\WinFlip\0.50\Install\WinFlip.exe

Other information:

• File location: %FilePath%
• File properties "Description": WinFlip
• Purpose: Desktop utility
• Program disable option: Right-click on tray icon → Options → Other → click on "Don't run automatically"
• Shortcut(s) available: Start Menu, Desktop & Quick Launch (both optional)
• Vendor/Publisher: Tokyo Downstairs
• Product(s): WinFlip
• Tested: Yes

Note:

• %FilePath% - refers to the location where the file is stored

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