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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



    Random sampling...
    NameStatusFilenameDescription
    adprotXadprot.exe AdBlaster adware variant
    AUXXTRAYNau30setp.exeSystem Tray application for Aureal Vortex based soundcards. Can be run manually via Start -> Settings -> Control Panel
    ANONYMIZER_SPYWAREKILLERUSpyWareKiller.exeAnonymizer Spyware Killer - now Anti-Spyware
    AntiVirXwinlog.exeAdded by an unidentified TROJAN! of the Sdbot family. Note: This worm\trojan is located in C:\Windows\System (Win9x/Me), C:\%WINDIR%\System32 (XP/WinNT/2K) More: here
    AnonymityGatewayUAnonymity,Gateway.exeRelated to Anonymity_Gateway a privacy protection tool that conceals IP address preventing your surfing habits and your internet activity form being tracked by websites or Internet Service Providers. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\Anonymity Gateway\
    AntiVirGear 3.7XAntiVirGear,3.7.exeAdded by AntiVirGear This misleading application may be downloaded by Trojan.Zlob. The program can also be manually installed. When the program is executed, it may give exaggerated reports of threats on the computer. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\AntiVirGear 3.x\
    AvGXsvchost323.exeAdded by the W32/RBOT-ZA WORM Read the link, keylogger/password stealing trojan(s) involved.
    Advertising KillerUAkiller.exeAKiller - pop-up stopper
    autorunXautorun.exe VBS/Autom-B
    AVP-SEXavp-32.exeAdded by the AGOBOT.FS WORM! Read the link, allows remote access
    Autoroute SMTPUAutoSmtp.exeRelated to Autoroute_SMTP automatic switching between SMTP servers depending on what network you are currently working in. You need to have two Internet service providers. Note: located in C:\Program Files\Autoroute SMTP\
    ApvxdYAPVXDWIN.EXEPart of Panda Antivirus . Required to enable permanent virus protection
    A4ProxyUA4Proxy.exeAnonymity 4 Proxy - local proxy server that makes you anonymous when visiting web sites
    Adobe Acrobat Reader CFGX[random file,name]Added by a variant of the WIN32.RBOT WORM!
    AIM reminderXAIM,reminder.exeAdded by the BUDDY VIRUS!
    aircityXaircity.exeRelated to "Prutect" malware from e2Give
    ASDPLUGINXXadult1.exe AsdPlug premium rate adult content dialer variant
    Another Internet Explorer Popup KillerUaiepk.exeIE Popup Killer.htm" target="_blank">Another IE Popup Killer - pop-up stopper
    autorepairXdexs.exeAdded by a variant of the W32/SDBOT WORM!
    ahui32.exeXahui32.exeAdded by Troj/Certif-M TROJAN! Read the link, keylogger/password stealing trojan(s) involved.
    AAKUaak.exeAdvanced Anti-Keylogger - "Anti-spy software to prohibit operation of any keyloggers currently in use or presently being developed anywhere"
    avgmsvr.exeYavgmsvr.exeRequired for AVG Anti-Virus 7.0 to function
    autorunXsxs.exeAdded by the W32/SmallVBS-A Worm
    autoclkYautoclk.exeSagem Modem driver. Installed and required on systems running Windows 98 or ME
    Anti-Trojan-WatchUATWatch.exeAnti-Trojan Watch - trojan detector
    AgentXalsys.exeAdded by the W32/Dref-V VIRUS! Note: Located in C:\Windows\System (Win9x/Me), C:\%WINDIR%\System32 (XP/WinNT/2K) Note: disabling autostart for the SharedAccess service deactivates the Microsoft Internet Connection Firewall (ICF).
    ACTX1Xv1201.exeAdded by Trojan-Clicker.Win32.VB.is TROJAN! Note: This trojan has been found in System\System32 and Winnt\Windows directories.
    Acer ePower ManagementUAcer ePower,Management.exeRelated to Acer_ePower Management from Acer Empowering Technology Note: Located in C:\Acer\Empowering Technology\ePower\
    AELaunchNAELaunch.exeAudio Applications Launcher for the Philips Acoustic Edge soundcard
    Adobe AcrobatNREADER~1.EXESpeeds up the launch of Adobe (Acrobat) Reader 7
    advap32Xbskl***.exeIdentified as the Trojan-Downloader.Win32.Small.syj / Trojan.Pandex Note: Located in \%WINDIR%\System32\ Note: Use SDFix under supervision. Note: * = Random Numbers.
    ASMUASMonitor.exeRelated to Active_Security_Monitor from AOL. A program that helps you determine how vulnerable your PC is to computer viruses, spyware and other dangers and learn what steps you can take to improve your protection. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\AOL\Active Security Monitor\
    Adaware lptt01Xadaware.exeVariant of the RapidBlaster
    ATI GART Set-up UtilityNAtigart.exeProgram that checks the motherboard chipset and determines which GART driver bundle to install on ATI video cards. If you have one, once installed it shouldn't be needed
    AolFixNAolFix.exeRun on Gateway Astra computers, and maybe a few others. Designed to repair a bad registry key in Gateway computers that would not allow AOL  to run correctly. Not seen much any more and should only run once
    AdKillerUAD Defender.exeRelated to Advanced_Spyware_Remover_Pro anti spyware tool Note: located in C:\Program Files\Evonsoft\Advanced Spyware Remover Pro\
    ASP.NET State ServiceXservicos..exeAdded by the Troj/Dadobra-I TROJAN! Note: This worm\trojan file is found in the System (95/98/ME) or System32 (NT/2000/XP) folder.
    AOL Instant MessengerXaimsgr.exe Backdoor.Win32.IRCBot.n
    Action Manager 32Nam32.exeAssociated with a Plustech scanner. Small utility that runs in the background for doing fax/copy/etc. Available via Start -> Programs
    AqujyjaxX[path to file]Added by the TROJ/RANCK-CQ TROJAN!
    ASUS Camera ScreenSaverUASScrProlog.exeRelated to ASUS Camera ScreenSaver Note: located in \%WINDIR%\
    AppPlusUAppPlus.exeAppPlus - "menu bar or tray launcher that docks to your desktop, floats or sits in your System Tray. Create graphic/text-based buttons that launch any number of programs, Websites, e-mail addresses or folders (which open in the AppPlus Menu System)"
    Antivirus2008yXantvrs.exeAdded by the Antivirus_2008 rogue anti-spyware program. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\Antivirus2008y\Note: Use Malwarebytes RogueRemover tool.
    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.
    AGRSMMSGYAGRSMMSG.exeIBM AMR modem driver
    AdobeXsysbat32.exeAdded by the TROJ_LOWZONES.T TROJAN!
    ATI AS FilterXmsnse.exeAdded by the W32/Rbot-CCY WORM! Note: This worm\trojan is located in C:\Windows\System (Win9x/Me), C:\%WINDIR%\System32 (XP/WinNT/2K) Modifies the HOSTS file by appending the following lines, preventing access to the virus cleaning websites.
    atipatxxXatipatxx.exeAdded by the TROJ/SMALL-ED TROJAN!
    AdobeReaderProXmsnxpsp.exeAdded by the W32/Rbot-ASK or W32/Rbot-AUS WORM! Note: This worm\trojan file is found in the System (95/98/ME) or System32 (NT/2000/XP) folder
    atisrc2Xwinfind.exeAdult content dialler - see here . This has to be cleared at the same time as MSStartOptimizer (WINUPD.EXE), mmxrun (msosa.exe) and RegCompres (REGCPM32.EXE), otherwise they return
    AhstXiebs.exe PurityScan/Clickspring Adware
    ADQuickAccessNAdtray.exeAfter Dark for Windows. Screen saver creation program produced before screen savers became integrated into Win95
    ALTOOLSUAccessL.exeRelated to ALTools a family of PC utilities .
    Adaware BootupNad-aware.exeAd-aware from Lavasoft. Checks your PC for "Spyware" which reports back your internet activities to "base". Available via Start -> Programs
    Altnet Points ManagerNpoints,manager.exeAltnet TopSearch adware

    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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