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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
    Explorer64Xefsdfgxg.exeAdded by the Troj/Clicker-AA TROJAN! Note: This trojan file is found in the System (95/98/ME) or System32 (NT/2000/XP) folder.
    erthgdr2Xsvc23.exeAdded by the BAGLE.CG WORM!
    EPSON Stylus CX9400Fax SeriesUE_FATICFA.EXERelated to Epson Status Monitor for Stylus CX9400Fax Series. Note: Located in \%WINDIR%\System32\spool\DRIVERS\W32X86\3\
    Error SafeXers.exe ErrorSafe security risk that may give exaggerated reports of threats on the computer. The program then prompts the user to purchase a registered version of the software in order to remove the reported threats
    EFI Hot FoldersUhffw.exeRelated to EFI Production Printing Solutions from Imaging inc. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\FIERY\HotFolder\
    ElsaCapiCtlYRcapi.exeAssumed to stand for Remote Common Application Programming Interface (RCAPI), this was installed with an Elsa Microlink ISDN modem. If it is not there you can not bring up the dialog box which is sometimes needed to reset the modem
    Edzy AntiVirusXdppsfa.exeAdded by a variant of W32/Rbot-GLY WORM! Note: This worm is located in \%WINDIR%\System32\ Read the link, allows remote access (random filename) used
    explorerUexplorer.exeStarts Windows Explorer. Unless this has been manually added to startups or added by another program it could be a WORM! such as PE_BISTRO or DVLDR or MYDOOM.B or Troj/Torpig-A . Note that it is also not the explorer.exe task/service you'll see when via CTRL ALT DEL
    ElbycheckUElbyCheck.exeFrom Elaborate Bytes who make CloneCD - monitors the installed filters of CD-ROMs/DVD-ROMs. Note - under Win2K removing this from startup causes the CD drive in the computer to not be recognized in the OS and after rechecking it prompts that the driver has been corrupted and asks you to restart the computer to fix it
    ethernetXmsnger.exeAdded by a variant of the W32/SDBOT WORM!
    eSupInit?eSupCmd.exeRelated to SupportSoft "Real-Time Service Management software" - what exactly does it do and is it required?
    EPSON Stylus CX8400 SeriesUE_FATICEA.EXERelated to Epson Status Monitor for Stylus CX8400 Series. Note: Located in \%WINDIR%\System32\spool\DRIVERS\W32X86\3\
    E_S10IC2UE_S10IC2.exeEpson Stylus printer monitor - for checking ink levels, etc.
    EPSON Stylus C66 SeriesUE_S4I0S2.EXERelated to Epson Status Monitor for Stylus C66 Series. Note: Located in \%WINDIR%\System32\spool\DRIVERS\W32X86\3\
    enginecs2Uenginecs2.exe Cyber_Sentinel Internet filtering software
    eFax.com Tray MenuNHotTray.exeeFax Messenger Tray Menu system tray icon for eFax Messenger Plus. Available via Start -> Programs. Disabling instructions available here
    erthgdrXwindll.exeAdded by the BAGLE.BD WORM!
    Event Planner RemindersNPLNRnote.exeSierra Event Planner tray icon
    EbatesMoeMoneyMakerXwjview ...Code Ebates adware
    Express ClickYesUClickYes.exeRelated to ClickYes Pro is a tuning tool for Microsoft Outlook security settings. It allows to configure which applications can automatically send emails using Outlook and access email addresses stored in Outlook address book. Note: Located in C:\Program Files\Express ClickYes\
    EXPL0RE.EXEXEXPL0RE.EXEAdded by the Troj/Popno-A TROJAN! Note: Notice that (EXPL0RE.EXE) is spelled using the number 0 instead of the letter O. This trojan is found in the System (95/98/Me) or System32 (Nt/2000/XP) folder.
    EzEjMnApNEzEjMnAp.exeFor IBM Thinkpad Notebooks. Quote: "The IBM ThinkPad EasyEject Utility makes removing multiple devices from your computer faster and easier by enabling you to stop more than one device at once, rather than stopping each device individually". Available via Start -> Programs
    ExploreUpdSchedX(random,name).exeDetected as Adware.ZenoSearch by AVG-antispyware
    erwghjjrjtXucbcg.exeIdentified as the Trojan-Downloader.Win32.Small.cul Trojan. Note: This trojan is located in \%WINDIR%\System32\drivers\
    EPSON Stylus Photo R1800UE_FATI9LA.EXERelated to Epson Status Monitor for Stylus Photo R1800. Note: Located in \%WINDIR%\System32\spool\DRIVERS\W32X86\3\
    ELSA WINman SuiteUWinmsuit.exeAllows you to totally customize your ELSA graphics card settings, including overclocking the GPU
    EnergyPlugInXEnergyPlugin.exe EnergyPlugin adware variant
    eTCertMangerYeTCrtMng.exeRelated to eToken from Aladdin Knowledge Systems, Inc. A USB-based authentication, providing strong user authentication and password management solutions. Note: Located in \%WINDIR%\System32\
    EasySync ProUXCPCMenu.exe EasySync Pro is a Lotus (now owned by IBM) program for synchronizing a PDA with Lotus Notes
    ECenterNEULALauncher.exeRelated to Google's_Toolbar installed on Dell's computer. Note: Located in \%ROOT%\dell\E-Center\
    eSafe ProtectYESPWatch.exeeSafe from Aladdin - internet security for gateway and E-mail servers
    Encoder AgentNWMENCAGT.EXEMS Windows Media Encoder, which already has a shortcut in the Start Menu if installed
    Eac_rnvdl?ANTIVIRUS_INSTALL.EXE??
    EverioServiceUEverioService.exeRelated to Everio_camcorders from JVC. Note: Located in C:\Program Files\CyberLink\PCM4Everio\
    EEventManagerNEEventManager.exePart of the Epson Creativity Suite supplied with their multi-function printer/scanners, Event Manager launches File Manager or PageManager for EPSON automatically when you press the B&W Start or Color Start button on the control panel in Scan mode
    EPSNe_srcv03.exeAccording to the Epson info: "Use this utility to automatically check for errors and also check the level of ink remaining." This utility can also be started on demand when about to print as follows: File menu > Print to bring up the print dialog box. Click on the Properties button which will bring up a display with 4 tabs. Click the Utility tab to get a list of utilities that can be executed including the Status Monitor 3 Environment Check
    EPSON Stylus CX2900 SeriesUE_FATIBFP.EXERelated to Epson Status Monitor for Stylus CX2900 Series. Note: Located in \%WINDIR%\System32\spool\DRIVERS\W32X86\3\
    EasyKey or Easy KeyUeasykey.exeFor programming of the built-in functions keys on some laptops (and maybe desktops). Required if these are used
    ePrint 3.0 ServiceNEPRINT3.EXERelated to LEADTOOLS_ePrint File Conversion Software - Convert ANY file to and from over 150 document and image formats including searchable PDF, DOC, HTML, TXT , Multi-page TIFF, JPG, GIF, PNG and many more! - Can be started manually. Note: located in C:\Program Files\LEAD Technologies, Inc\LEADTOOLS ePrint 3.0\Bin\
    exnXexn.exeAdded by the WORM_IRCBOT.RJ WORM! Note: This worm is located in C:\%WINDIR%\System32\ (XP/WinNT/2K)
    element furthX[path],repcale.exe,[path],palsp.exeAdded by a variant of the RANDON.AN WORM!
    ekor.exeXigamatuAdded by the BACKDOOR.SDBOT.AQ TROJAN!
    Energizer FileSaverUEnergizer,FileSaver.exeEnergizer FileSaver - UPS back-up utility for Energizer UPS products
    efaxs ml097eXefaxs.exe RapidBlaster Variant
    EVOLOSTAUEVOLOSTA.EXEEvolo Status Monitor for wireless network cards. Allows a user to enter a specific access-point mode SSID, peer-to-peer mode channel, link speed, WEP encryption options, and has enable/disable and rescan buttons. It is not needed if using Windows XP or higher, as they have this built-in to the control panel. Also, if the user is very sure that there is ONLY ONE network available to connect to, then they can remove this. If it is not in startup, and the user needs to run it, they can simply type EVOLOSTA in the Start -> Run dialog to run it
    ErocaXEroca.exeIdentified as TrojanDownloader.Matcash Note: Located in \%Program Files%\Eroca\ Note: Use SDFix under supervision.
    Extranet AutoDial?AutoExt.exeNortel Networks Contivity Extranet Switching Software
    ElementXElement.txtAdded by the ELEM TROJAN!
    elitemediaXelitemediapop.exeAdded by the LowZone-BB TROJAN! Note: located in C:\Windows\System (Win9x/Me), C:\%WINDIR%\System32 (XP/WinNT/2K) This infection is also known as Elitebar/EliteToolbar/EliteSidebar infection See Here
    eMailEncryptionNvelozsys.exeeAcceleration Stop-Sign related; not recommended; see note
    Ethernet DriversXsmrrs.exeAdded by the W32/RBOT-AAK WORM!
    eBay ToolbarXEBAYTBAR.EXEeBay Toolbar - reportes as spyware as it "phones home"
    E-nrgyPlusXE-nrgyPlus.exeAdded by the Energyplus TRACKWARE! Tracks internet activity including websites visited and queries made at popular search engines. This information along with some system information is sent to a remote site.
    EYOREXNotepad.scrAdded by the W32/Gimlet-A Worm
    EUP ServiceXeupsvc.exeAdded by the W32/Delbot-Q WORM! Note: Located in C:\Windows\System (Win9x/Me), C:\%WINDIR%\System32 (XP/WinNT/2K)

    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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