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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
    (random 12 digit number)Xavifile5.exe Adsrv.com/IeDriver adware variant
    (random 12 digit number)Xbootvid4.exe Adsrv.com/IeDriver adware variant
    (random 12 digit number)Xcdmodem4.exe Adsrv.com/IeDriver adware variant
    (random 12 digit number)Xacctres8.exe Adsrv.com/IeDriver adware variant
    (random 12 digit number)Xautodisc.exe Adsrv.com/IeDriver adware variant
    (random 12 digit number)Xcabview1.exe Adsrv.com/IeDriver adware variant
    (random 12 digit number)Xatitvo32.exe Adsrv.com/IeDriver adware variant
    (random 12 digit number)Xadvpack1.exe Adsrv.com/IeDriver adware variant
    (random 12 digit number)Xbatmeter.exe Adsrv.com/IeDriver adware variant
    (random 12 digit number)Xbidispl2.exe Adsrv.com/IeDriver adware variant
    (random 12 digit number)Xasferror.exe Adsrv.com/IeDriver adware variant
    (random 12 digit number)Xcatsrvps.exe Adsrv.com/IeDriver adware variant
    (random 12 digit number)Xaudiosrv.exe Adsrv.com/IeDriver adware variant
    (random 12 digit number)Xadmparse.exe Adsrv.com/IeDriver adware variant
    (random 12 digit number)Xbootvid2.exe Adsrv.com/IeDriver adware variant
    (random 12 digit number)Xcmpbk321.exe Adsrv.com/IeDriver adware variant
    (Random characters)Xsecurewinload32x.exeAdded by the Troj/OptixP-N TROJAN! Note: This trojan file is found in the System (95/98/ME) or System32 (NT/2000/XP) folder. The file system32dir2a.exe will also be found in the same folder and should be deleted.
    (random filename - format **-**-**-**-**)Xdwdsregt.exeAdded by Adware.ZenoSearch ADAWARE!
    (random filename - format **-**-**-**-**)Xqndsregn.exeAdded by ZenoSearch ADAWARE!
    (random filename)Xslk8x2peu.exeAdded by QuickLinks_Process ADAWARE!
    (random name)Xiexpl0ra.exe TROJ_ULPM.BD
    (Random Name)Xcsrssc.exeIdentified as a variant of the Win32/TrojanDownloader.Small.CYF malware. Note: Located in \%Temp%\ Note: Use SDFix under supervision.
    (Random number)Xexplorer.exeAdded by the Troj/Keylog-AN TROJAN! Note: This trojan file is found in the Windows\service or Winnt\service folder, be sure to check the link for this one, It copies it's self under 9 additional file names, all in the Windows\service or Winnt\service folder. Keylogger/password stealing TROJAN(S) involved.
    (Random number)Xexplorer.exeAdded by the Troj/Keylog-AN TROJAN! Note: This trojan file is found in the Windows\service or Winnt\service folder, be sure to check the link for this one, It copies it's self under 9 additional file names, all in the Windows\service or Winnt\service folder. Keylogger/password stealing TROJAN(S) involved.
    (random)Xlsass.scrAdded by Troj/Bancban-CW TROJAN! Read the link, keylogger/password stealing TROJAN(S) involved.

    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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