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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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    Full List

    NameStatusFilenameDescription
    BCNTNbcnt.exeAWS Weatherbug related. What does it do?
    BCPCXbcpc.exe BroadcastPC adware variant
    bcpc_cXbcpc_c.exe BroadcastPC adware variant
    BCTweakUbctweak.exeBlasterControl for Creative video cards - controls for desktop settings, monitor configuration, colour adjustments and performance tuning. May be needed to retain settings
    Bcvsrv32Xbcvsrv32.exeAdded by the W32/AGOBOT-TD WORM!
    BCWipeTMNbcwipetm.exeBCWipe Task Manager - scheduler for BCWipe so that it runs at convenient times. You can set a time for running the task, as well as special options for the task. Run manually when needed
    BDXdc.exeAdded by the Troj/Rasdoor-A TROJAN!
    BDAgentUbdagent.exeRelated to BitDefender Note: Located in c:\Program Files\Softwin\BitDefender10\
    BDMConYBdmcon.exeEither BitDefender or BullGuard antivirus
    BDNewsAgentYbdnagent.exeBitDefender antivirus - updater
    BDOESRVYbdoesrv.exe Bitdefender 8 antivirus and firewall
    BDRegionUbrs.exeRelated to PowerDVD from CyberLink. Removes the Blu-ray region on CD. More here Note: Located in \%Program Files%\CyberLink\Shared Files\
    BDSwitchAgentYbdswitch.exe Bitdefender 8 antivirus and firewall
    BearFlixUBearFlix.exeRelated to BearFlix BearFlix is optimized for the fast download of video files. Note: Located in C:\Program Files\BearFlix\
    BearShareNbearshare.exeBearShare file sharing client. Versions known to include spyware - see here
    BeatNik Internet ClockUBeatNik.exe BeatNik_Internet_Clock is a Windows clock add-on that supports 'skins'. It can also synchronize your computer's clock with the atomic clock.
    BeawverXsaqevre.exeAdded by an unidentified Backdoor.Ranky TROJAN! Note: This worm\trojan is located in C:\Windows\System (Win9x/Me), C:\%WINDIR%\System32 (XP/WinNT/2K)
    Beegees UpdateXbeegees.exeAdded by the W32/Sdbot-ADK WORM! Note: This worm\trojan file is found in the System (95/98/ME) or System32 (NT/2000/XP) folder.
    BeFasterUbefaster3.exe BeFaster internet connection optimization tool
    beidsystemtrayUbeidsystemtray.exeRelated to Belgium_Identity_Card card reader. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\Belgium Identity Card\
    Belkin PCMCIA WLAN MonitorNmonitorbk.exeBelkin USB Network Adapter Management utility - can be started manually
    Belkin Wireless UtilityNBelkinwcui.exeRelated to Belkin_wireless_network card. It is a utility program that allows you to configure the settings of your wireless card. Note: Located in C:\Program Files\Belkin\PCI F5D7000\Wireless Utility\
    BellSouthAlertManager.exeUBellSouthAlertManager.exeRelated to Bell_South_Alert_Manager Internet connection package. Note: Located in C:\Program Files\BellSouth\Alert Manager\
    BelNotifyUNPBelv32.dll,RunDll32_BelNotify BelTech enables licensees to offer automated, Web-based problem resolution to their end-users. BelTech allows the end-user to simply go to a web page and automatically resolve their problem or point them to the right solution. BelTech Manager allows non-programmers to rapidly and easily deploy and maintain this service.
    Belsta.exe?Belsta.exeConfiguration tool for Belkin wireless network cards. Required to change the card’s configuration. Is it required for correct operation once the confuiguration is changed?

    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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