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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
    BossIdeaXwinlogin.exeAdded by the TROJ/LINEAGE-I TROJAN!
    buritosXburitos.exeIdentified as a variant of the Downloader.FraudLoad.C malware. Note: Located in \%WINDIR%\System32\ Note: Use SDFix under supervision.
    BMZXbmz.exe nCase Adware
    boler.exeXsyser.exeAdded by the W32/Rbot-AYS WORM!
    browserXs_menu.exeAdded by the WIN32.TACTSLAY.C TROJAN!
    Browser Help SvcXBHSV.EXEAdded by the W32/Rbot-AVQ WORM! Note: This trojan file is found in the System (95/98/ME) or System32 (NT/2000/XP) folder.
    Boost XP ServiceUbxservice.exeBoost XP from Systweak - WinXP tweaking utility 
    BakraXIEHost.EXE IEDriver adware variant
    btinst?btinst.exeAssociated with an Anycom bluetooth wireless card. What does it do and is it required?
    BnexeX(random,filename)Added by the KITRO.D (or ARGEN.A) VIRUS!
    BTModemProtectionUBTModemProtection.lnkBT Privacy Online modem protection software, see here
    BandookXali.exeAdded by the TROJ/EXEMAS-B TROJAN!
    BlockCheckerXBlock-checker.exe BlockChecker adware
    BuildLabXwinlogon.exeAdded by NEVEG.A WORM! Note - this is not the valid Windows Logon winlogon.exe process
    Blue FrogUbluefrog.exeRelated to Blue_Security Inc. Stop SPAMs from reaching your mail box.
    BeSysX[path to the,adware program]Added by BeSys ADWARE!
    BSserverXFileKan.exeAdded by the WORM_VB.BWP WORM Note: This worm is located in C:\%WINDIR%\ Propagates via removable drives.
    BUFFALO Power Save Utility for HDUHDManage.exeRelated to Power_Save_Utility "BUFFALO Power Save Utility"&hl=en&gl=ca&ct=clnk&cd=1&lr=lang_en|lang_fr from Buffalo Technology allows a user to schedule shut-down and startup times for the DriveStation disk. Note: Located in C:\Program Files\BUFFALO\HDManage\
    btmsre.exeXbtmsre.exeAdded by a variant of the IRCBOT Note: Located in \%WINDIR%\ Note: Use SDFix under supervision.
    BitWare Print MonitorNbwprnmon.exeFaxServe network fax software
    Backdoor.NuAgentXagent.exeAdded by the AGENT-DP TROJAN!
    bcpc_cXbcpc_c.exe BroadcastPC adware variant
    browserXbrowse.exe,(deamon.exe, msgaol.exe, s_menu.exe)Added by the Win32.Tactslay.C TROJAN! Note: This worm\trojan is located in C:\%WINDIR%\ folder.
    babeieXrundll32,cnbabe.dll, dllstartupCommonName Toolbar spyware. To uninstall see here
    BDXdc.exeAdded by the Troj/Rasdoor-A TROJAN!
    Bose Wave/PC MonitorNwavepcmonitor.exeSystem Tray access for this system (more info on the system here). Available via Start -> Programs
    blah serviceXmicrosoft.exeAdded by a variant of the WIN32.RBOT WORM!
    BOC-423YBOC423.exeVersion 4.23 of Comodo BoClean antimalware
    bolenjxXbolenjx.exeAdded by the Eldycow_O TROJAN! Note: Located in \%WINDIR%\System32\drivers\ [Use SDFix under supervision]
    BIGXbiggy.exe W32/Delbot-AG Read the link, allows remote access
    bluestartXrraut.exeAdded by the VB.GY.2 downloader TROJAN!
    BlubsterNBlubster.exeRelated to Blubster Music sharing service.
    BuildBUNbldbubg.exePart of Dell Alerts which provides customers with an update on latest updates for his/her system
    BigPondWirelessBroadbandCMYBigPond_CM.exeRelated to BigPond_Wireless_Broadband Service by Telstra. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\Telstra\BigPond Wireless Broadband 2.7.3\
    BurnQuick QueueNBQTray.exeSystem Tray access to BurnQuick CD burning software. Only required if you use the queueing facility, hence the U recommendation. Create your own desktop shortcut to start manually
    broadband medicUmatcli.exe"matcli.exe is a motive Assistant Command line interface that gathers information about your system's identity like your name email address, city, county, etc and gets written to a log file". ntl\broadband Help is required to run with the Help and Support program. If you uncheck ntl\broadband Help and and then run Help and Support it will add another ntl\broadband Help in the startup menu. If you remove the BT Broadband Help in the add/remove program some help menus in help and support will not be available. You decide
    Bron-SpizaetusXCVT.exeAdded by the W32.Rontokbro WORM! Note: This worm\trojan file is found in the Windows\PIF or Winnt\PIF folder.
    BIOS XP LoaderX[random file,name]Added by the W32/RBOT-IC, ~ WORM!
    BOC-426YBOC426.exeRelated to Comodo Version 4.26 of Comodo BoClean antimalware. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\Comodo\CBOClean\
    blah serviceXinternet.exeAdded by a variant of the WIN32.RBOT WORM!
    BullGuardYBullGuard.exeRelated to BullGuard Antivirus program. Note: Located in C:\Program Files\BullGuard Software\BullGuard x.0\
    BitDefender for MSN MessengerUmsnmon.exeBitdefender anti-virus for MSN Messenger. Unless you have MSN Messenger running all the time start it manually
    BullGuard XCommYXCOMMSVR.EXEPart of Bullguard antivirus
    bugwatcher serviceUbugwatcher.exeBugtoaster is a service that sends reports on system/program crashes (certain types) back to Bugtoaster. They relay information to program authors and provide, if available, any known solutions to the crashes. It doesn't take up any room in memory, just activates in the event of certain program failures
    BrctXtrdb.exeReported as Win32.PurityScan.y TROJAN! by Kaspersky Anti-Virus. Class: Trojan-Downloader. Note: Lowers Internet Explorer security settings and downloads unwanted files.
    Bcvsrv32Xbcvsrv32.exeAdded by the W32/AGOBOT-TD WORM!
    BTopenworldUDialBTYahoo.exeRelated to British Telecommunications Yahoo! Internet Connection Manager.
    BitDefender Scan ServerYbdss.exeBitDefender antivirus
    BT00003(5 or 6 or 7)Xabcdefg23.exeAdded by the Troj/VB-VT TROJAN! Note: This trojan file is found in the Windows or Winnt folder.
    Bron-SpizaetusXsempalong.exeAdded by the W32/Brontok-E WORM! Note: This worm\trojan file is found in the Windows\ShellNew or Winnt\ShellNew folder.
    Bot LoaderXsvchostt.exeAdded by the W32.GAOBOT.ALV WORM!
    b99Xmsmm.exe ClientMan parasite variant
    BatSrvXbatserv2.exeDetected as Win32.Locksky.m WORM! by Kaspersky Anti-Virus. File location is Windows or Winnt folder.
    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.
    BHOCopNBHOCop.exeZDNet's BHO Cop that lets you see what browser helper objects are installed. Useful for detecting spyware

    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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