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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
    autoupdatev2Xautoupdatev2.exeReported by Kaspersky Anti-Virus as Clicker.Win32.Agent.fq TROJAN!
    autoupdatev2X(Path of Executable)Added by the Troj/Dropper-BM TROJAN! Note: This trojan file is found in the System (95/98/ME) or System32 (NT/2000/XP) folder.
    AutoVirusProtectionXciscv.exeAdded by a variant of the WIN32.RBOT WORM!
    auto__antiav__keyXantiav_exe.exeAdded by the Lodav.A TROJAN!
    auto__hloader__keyXhloader_exe.exeAdded by the following TROJANS: BAGLE.AB - Troj/BagleDL-W - Troj/BagleDL-Y - Troj/BagleDl-Z
    aux.exeXaux.exeAdded by the BACKDOOR.ZINS TROJAN!
    auxAudioDeviceXaux32.exeAdded by the W32/Zusha-C or W32.Aizu.G WORM! Note: This worm file is found in the System (95/98/ME) or System32 (NT/2000/XP) folder.
    AUXXTRAYNau30setp.exeSystem Tray application for Aureal Vortex based soundcards. Can be run manually via Start -> Settings -> Control Panel
    AVXUPDATE-28062004.exe(25 blank spaces).vbsAdded by the MIDFIN WORM!
    AV UpDateXUpdate.exeAdded by the TROJ_ROOTKIT.H TROJAN! Read the link, rootkit type stealth involved.
    AvaFindNAvaFind.exeRelated to AvaFind a file find utility. Note: Located in C:\Program Files\AvaFind\
    AvaMonUmonitor.exeRelated to Wavelink Avalanche from Wavelink.com Note: Located in \%Program Files%\Wavelink\Avalanche\Enabler\
    AVantivirusXAvconsol.exeAdded by the W32/MSNVB-D WORM! Note: This worm\trojan is located in C:\%WINDIR%\ folder.
    avastXtroyan.exeAdded by the Backdoor.win32.Small.cz TROJAN! Note: This trojan is located in C:\%WINDIR%\ Read the link, allows remote access
    Avast!Yashserv.exeAvast! anti-virus software
    avast!YashDisp.exePart of Avast! anti-virus software
    avast! Web ScannerYAshwebsv.exe Avast! antivirus
    Avast32YAstart32.exePart of Avast! anti-virus software
    avcXavmon.exeAdded by an unidentified TROJAN!
    AVCManUAVCMan.exeRelated to audio-video control on Toshiba's Qosmio notebook computers. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\TOSHIBA\AVCMan\
    AvconsoleEXEUAvconsol.exeFrom McAfee VirusScan up to version 4.x and Dr Solomon's VirusScan. Used to schedule regular scans. If you don't have scans scheduled you don't need it
    AveoAttuneXatmdlusr.exeRelated to AttuneClientEngine above
    AVFX EngineUStartFX.exeRelated to AVFX_Engine from Creative Technology. Note: Located in C:\Program Files\Creative\Creative Live! Cam\VideoFX\
    AvGXsvchost323.exeAdded by the W32/RBOT-ZA WORM Read the link, keylogger/password stealing trojan(s) involved.
    AVG Anti-Virus systemYavgcc.exeAVG Anti-Virus 7.0 Control Center. Allows you to manage and control all AVG Anti-Virus components, settings and updates

    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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