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StartupList Index

Currently 17175 startuplist entries and growing...
Last updated on 2008-08-21 15:41:23 Eastern.
!! THESE ARE STARTUP PROGRAMS AND NOT TASK MANAGER PROCESS ITEMS !!

For more information on startup programs, including how to identify them and the information required for submitting additions to this list please refer to Content & Info. Reprinted with permission from Paul Collins who owns the copyright to the list. CastleCops also adds additional items that may not be in the original list but attempts are made to ensure the original is also updated. The full HTML list is here.

CastleCops is now hosting the official Pacs-portal forums. CastleCops has also cross-referenced startup entries with our File Hash database where appropriate. Comments or questions can be fielded here.

KEY:
  • "Y" - Normally leave to run at start-up
  • "N" - Not required - typically infrequently used tasks that can be started manually if necessary
  • "U" - User's choice - depends whether a user deems it necessary
  • "X" - Definitely not required - typically viruses, spyware, adware and "resource hogs"
  • "?" - Unknown

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    ABC List: A - B - C - D - E - F - G - H - I - J - K - L - M - N - O - P - Q - R - S - T - U - V - W - X - Y - Z




    Full List

    NameStatusFilenameDescription
    aupdXsysvcs.exeAdded by the ABWIZ.C or Abwiz.E TROJAN!
    aupdXsymcsvc.exeAdded by the Troj/Orse-H TROJAN! Note: This worm\trojan file is found in the System (95/98/ME) or System32 (NT/2000/XP) folder.
    aupdXsywsvcs.exeAdded by the Troj/Orse-M TROJAN! Note: This trojan file is found in the System (95/98/ME) or System32 (NT/2000/XP) folder.
    Aureal A3D Interactive AudioYsa3dsrv.exeFor Aureal based 3D soundcards. A3D sound features won't work with this disabled
    Aureal A3D Interactive Audio InitYA3dInit.exeFor Aureal based 3D soundcards. A3D sound features won't work with this disabled
    ausvcXausvc.exeAdded by the AUTOUPDER VIRUS!
    Auth Starter IdentXstartauth.exeAdded by the W32/RBOT-WP WORM! Read the link, keylogger/password stealing trojan(s) involved.
    AuthConsoleStartUAuthStart.exeSecurity Manager - part of a ComCast Internet software suite that provides a variety of features (firewall, popup blocker, parental controls etcetera) to help ensure your computer is secure, and your information is kept private.
    Authentic-ID ToolbarYToolbarATL.dll Authentic-ID Toolbar
    authzXauthz.exeunidentified virus
    autoXwin32.exeAdded by an Identified variant of the Trojan-Downloader.Win32.Small.hpb malware. Note: Located in \%WINDIR%\System32\drivers\ [Use SDFix under supervision]
    Auto CD-ROM StartupXcdaccess.exeAdded by the SPYBOT.BLA WORM!
    Auto EPSON Stylus CX6400 on DDLS1Z11UE_S4I2L1.EXERelated to Epson Stylus CX6400 Series printer
    Auto EPSON Stylus Photo R200 Series on FP3UE_S4I2H1.EXERelated to Epson Stylus Photo R200 Series printer. Note: Located in \%WINDIR%\System32\spool\DRIVERS\W32X86\3\
    Auto EPSON Stylus Photo R200 Series on FPXUE_S4I2H1.EXERelated to Epson Stylus Photo R200 Series printer. Note: Located in \%WINDIR%\System32\spool\DRIVERS\W32X86\3\
    Auto File System Conversion UtilityXscricon.exeAdded by a variant of the Backdoor.Win32.SdBot.yx family of worms and IRC backdoor Trojans. Note: This trojan is located in \%WINDIR%\System32\wbem\
    auto repair systemXqualityx.exeUnidentified worm, probably a W32.SpyBot variant
    Auto SwitchUTASKBAR.exeRelated to 2-port Bitronics AutoSwitch kit from Belkin
    Auto T Bar or autotbarNautotbar.exeIf you disable the HP VIEW toolbar in IE and rarrange the toolbars on a reboot they will be back as they were before if this is left enabled
    Auto updatXSysDebug.exeAdded by a W32/Forbot-BA worm infection
    Auto UpdatXWindowsSys32.exeAdded by a variant of the W32/FORBOT WORM!
    Auto updatXcrsrs.exeAdded by the W32/FORBOT-BP WORM!
    Auto updatXcrcss.exeAdded by the SDBOT.AAG WORM! Read the link, keylogger/password stealing trojan(s) involved.
    Auto updat, various other namesXcrsrs.exeAdded by a W32/Forbot-AK worm infection
    Auto UpdateXAUP.exeAdded by an unididentified WORM or TROJAN!

    This is NOT a list of tasks/processes taken from Task Manager or the Close Program window (CTRL+ALT+DEL) but a list of startup applications, although you will find some of them listed via this method. Pressing CTRL+ALT+DEL identifies programs that are currently running - not necessarily at startup. For a list of tasks/processes you should try the list at AnswersThatWork. Therefore, before ending a task/process via CTRL+ALT+DEL just because it has an "X" recommendation, please check whether it's in MSCONFIG or the registry first. An example would be "svchost.exe" - which doesn't appear in either under normal conditions but does via CTRL+ALT+DEL. If in doubt, don't do anything.
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