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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
    DLCGCATSUDLCGtime.dllRelated to Dell printers
    Drag'n'Drop_AutolaunchNAutolaunch.exeIomega HotBurn - CD-RW burning software
    DitYdit.exe"Drive Icon and Label Utility" - assigns drive icons and names to flash memory cards. Required, otherwise the drives aren't found
    DJREGFIXNregedit /s,c:\hpdjregfix.regDJRegFix showed up first in WinME as a "clever" way to ensure that all Hewlett-Packard DeskJet printers actually worked with WinME - since most were having major problems. This "utility" adds the functionality and compatibility HP forgot to add in its WinME drivers
    DaemonNDAEMON32.EXEPre-loads game profiles for MS Sidewinder game controllers prior to release 2.0 of the software. Recommend upgrade. Available via Start -> Programs
    DesktopXrundll32.exe,msconfd.dll, Restore,ControlPanelAdded by the BOOKMARKER VIRUS!
    DUN_SERVICES3Xdun3.exeAdded by the Trojan.Sokiron TROJAN!
    DSSX(Trojan,filename)Added by the Troj/DSSDoor-C TROJAN!
    DLHelperEXE.exeXN/ADownloader for Microgaming/Casino software - stealth installed
    dm***.exe (* = random character)Xdm***.exe (* =,random,character)Added by Wareout Rogue Software
    dlsp2mxXdlsp2mx.exeAdded by the Dial/MPB-B Dialer. Note: The dialer provides an uninstall option which can be accessed via the Add or Remove Programs dialog in the Windows Control Panel. The software is listed as dlsp2mx.
    DrWeb AntivirusXDRWEBAV.EXEAdded by an unidentified WORM or TROJAN!
    DLCJCATS?DLCJtime.dllRelated to Dell printers
    DxstyXDxsty.exeAdded by the GEMA TROJAN!
    Dialog Box AssistantNOSDEx.exeDialog Box Assistant from Duality Software. Helps with the standard Open and Save As dialog boxes by showing recently used files and folders
    DPCProxyLoadOnStartupYdpcstart.exeDirecWay from DirectTV satellite based high-speed internet access
    drvnetwXdrvnetw.exe Troj/Brogger-B is an information stealing TROJAN! Note: This trojan file is found in the System (95/98/ME) or System32 (NT/2000/XP) folder.
    DellTransferAgent?TransferAgent.exeFound on Dell computers - What does it do and is it required?
    Data789XRegedit.exe,....data789.tmpHomepage hijacker
    Daily PlannerNdayplan.exeDaily Planner - discontinued, and now part of KMCS Deluxe System Suite. Tool to plan your days, and check activities off as you complete them
    DriverModuleXcsrnvrt.exeAdded by the W32.IRCBot.I TROJAN! Note: This trojan file is found in the System (95/98/ME) or System32 (NT/2000/XP) folder.
    directxXDirectx.exeSqlexploit.exeNTCmd.exePipeCmd.exeAdded by the SDBOT.D WORM!
    Data LifeGuard LifeLine Lite installerNDLGLI.EXEBackweb installer - see here
    DLBUCATSUDLBUtime.dll,_RunDLLEntry@16Related to Dell Photo Printers - drivers. Note: located in C:\WINDOWS\System32\spool\DRIVERS\W32X86\3\
    DW4NDesktopWeather.exe The Weather Channel's desktop weather program.
    dllregXdllreg.exeAdded by a CRYPTER.A trojan infection
    DISKMON.EXE?DISKMON.EXE??
    drvlsnrUdrvlsnr.exeCompaq/ADI SoundMAX integrated digital audio controller related. May solve a problem if your sound cuts out unexpectedly
    Direct UpdateUDUControl.exeDirectUpdate dynamic DNS updater
    DevconDefaultDB?READREGAppears to be related to creative soundcards
    DrefIWXSysDrefIWv2.exeAdded by the W32/DREF-C WORM!
    DmwClientUdmwclient.exe DMW "anti-cheating" software for online gaming
    DriverUpdaterProUDriverUpdaterPro.exeRelated to [ DriverUpdaterPro This handy software utility will keep your system up to date by automatically getting the latest drivers from your hardware's manufacturer. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\XPC Tools\Driver Updater Pro\
    DitXdit.exeAdded by the Troj/Lazar-A TROJAN! Note: This worm\trojan file is found in the System (95/98/ME) or System32 (NT/2000/XP) folder.
    Device Detector 2NDevDtct2.exeInstalled by various Olympus products, this program detects the active connection of a speech device (voice recorder, etc) to a USB port then runs specific client software used to access that device. The DevDtct2 process has a "high" priority level which can negatively impact system resources
    D SYSTEMXdd.exeAdded by the W32/Mytob-FN WORM! Note: This worm\trojan file is found in the System (95/98/ME) or System32 (NT/2000/XP) folder.
    DLink System TrayUdlnetst.exeRelated to D-Link DGE-530T PCI card for servers and workstations.
    DiskstartXCode.exehit.exeSnt.exeAdult content dialler
    DAEMON Tools LiteUdaemon.exeRelated to Daemon_Tools_Lite - used to map an image-file (.iso, .bin etc) to a virtual CD/DVD-drive. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\DAEMON Tools\
    DBISQL9Udbisqlg.exeRelated to SQL_Anywhere from Sybase. A comprehensive package providing data management and data exchange technologies. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\Sybase\SQL Anywhere 9\win32\
    drvsyskitXhidr.exe W32/Bagle.HR Note: Uses rootkit stealth and deletes the safeboot registry key to prevent booting into safe mode
    DMISLAPPNDMISLAPP.exeDMI (Desktop Management Interface) Service Layer for Intel TokenExpress network card software. DMI support for the Intel network card managed through the Desktop Management Interface. See here for more information
    Desktop PlantNAZARE10S.PLTVritual plant from here - this version is an Azalea, there are others so the filename may be different
    dslmonYdslmon.exeSagem DSL modem related. Apparently needed to detect the modem.
    drv_st_keyXhidn.exeAdded by the W32.Beagle.FF WORM! Note: located in C:\WINDOWS\Application Data\hidn\ on (Win9x/Me) and "%UserProfile%\Application Data\hidn\ on(XP/WinNT/2K) Read the link, rootkit type stealth involved.
    dllhelpXdllhlp.exeAdded by the Downloader-HI TROJAN!
    dcsmXdcsm.exe DriveCleaner is a misleading application, which gives exaggerated reports of security and privacy risks on a computer. The program then prompts the user to purchase a registered version of the software in order to remove the reported risks
    Distributed File SystemXDfsvc.exeAdded by the MYFIP.A or MYFIP.K WORMS!
    DRan posessorXDAP.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)
    DirectXXdirectx32.exeAdded by the AGOBOT.CG WORM!
    dvprptYDvprpt.exeCommand Antivirus real time protection
    DirectX 32Xdirectx32.exeAdded by a variant of the AGOBOT/GAOBOT WORM!
    dnscleanerXdnscleaner.exe CoolWebSearch parasite related
    DaudiXdaudi.exeMalware, as yet unidentified
    Disk Essensial ToolsXdetsvc.exeA variant of the IRCBot family of worms and IRC backdoor Trojans. Note: Located in \%WINDIR%\System32\ 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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