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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
    BeltXBelt.exe VX2.Transponder parasite updater/installer related
    Benadril Alert ToolXbenadrilalert.exePlug-in for WeatherBug advising when pollen count in your area is high - prompting you to buy Benadril
    BestCrypt Auto OpenUBestCrypt.exeRelated to BestCrypt from Jetico, Inc. Keeps your confidential data in a strongly encrypted form on your disk and provides you with transparent access. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\BestCrypt\
    BestPopUpKillerXBestPopupKiller.exePopup killer by Swanksoft - not recommended, see Rogue/Suspect_list
    BeSysX[path to the adware program]Added by BeSys ADWARE!
    betaXsvchost.exeAdded by a a variant of the Trojan-Clicker.Win32.Delf.it malware. Note: Located in \%ROOT%\Backup_Drivers\ This infection should not be confused with the legitimate file Note: Located in \%WINDIR%\System32\
    betaXsvchost.exeIdentified as a variant of the Trojan-Clicker.Win32.Delf.it malware. Note: Located in \%ROOT%\various folder name\ This infection should not be confused with the legitimate C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe file. Note: Use SDFix under supervision.
    BF4PXbf4p.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) More here
    bgYbullguard.exeBullguard antivirus and firewall. The P2P version is free with KaZaA Media Desktop and Grokster
    BGInfoUBginfo.exe BGinfo automatically displays relevant information about a Windows computer on the desktop's background, such as the computer name, IP address, service pack version, and more.
    BgMonitor_{79662E04-7C6C-4d9f-84C7-88D8A56B10AA}UNMBgMonitor.exeAssociated with Nero Scout, added by version 7 of the Nero digital media suite (CD & DVD burning, authoring, etc). Thanks to Help2Go.com, if you feel this is draining more resources that necessary you can disable it by clicking here
    BGNewsAgentYbgnewsag.exe BullGuard antivirus updater
    bgsmsndNbgsmsnd.exePrinter driver to generate PDF files from any program
    BHOCopNBHOCop.exeZDNet's BHO Cop that lets you see what browser helper objects are installed. Useful for detecting spyware
    BHODemon 2.0UBHODemon.exeBHODemon "protects you from unknown Browser Helper Objects (BHOs), by letting you enable/disable them individually. When running, it also monitors your Registry and alerts you when a BHO is installed. Best of all, BHODemon knows about the most common BHOs - the good ones, and the not-so-good ones!" If you prefer forgoing resident protection, the application can also be run on demand.
    BHRUBHR.exeRelated to Browser_Hijack_Recover (BHR) recovers your browser after it has been hijacked by Spyware, Adware etc. Note: Located in C:\Program Files\Browser Hijack Retaliator\
    BI1HelperStartUpUBI1HEL~1.EXEScreenScenes "Beach Islands" screensaver. The freeware version comes with GAIN branded ads (pop-ups and others). ScreenScenes do however offer you the option of doing away with the ads by purchasing the screensaver for a whopping $30. Please note that Claria Corporation no longer support GAIN-Supported software - see here
    BIEXRundll32.exe BDSrHook.dll, Rundll32BDplugin parasite
    BIGXbiggy.exe W32/Delbot-AG Read the link, allows remote access
    BigDog303UVM303_STI.EXERelated to VIMICRO_USB for PC Camera. Note: Located in C:\%WINDIR%\
    BigDog305YVM305_STI.EXERelated to Still_Image_Driver from Vimicro belonging to BIGDOG. Autility for a webcam. Required for essential applications to work properly. Note: located in \%WINDIR%\
    BigDogPath?VM_STI.EXEBundled with some software for digital cameras that use a USB connection. - what does it do and is it required?
    bigfixNBIGFIX.EXEBigFix can automatically download and read technical support information provided by computer and software manufacturers and other technical support experts (published in the form of Fixlet® Messages) and can automatically check your computer for bugs, configuration conflicts, and security holes. Should only be started manually as it's a resource hog
    biglowXbiglow.exeAdded by the Nuwar/Storm worm Note: located in \%WINDIR%\ Note: Use SDFix under supervision.
    bigorisXbigoris.exeAdded by the Troj/Dorf-AZ TROJAN! Note: located in \%WINDIR%\ Note: Use SDFix under supervision.

    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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