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StartupList Index

Currently 17131 startuplist entries and growing...
Last updated on 2008-08-14 20:46:26 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
    Firewall.exeXFirewall.exeAdded by the Backdoor.Win32.Agent.agl as reported by Kaspersky WORM! Note: This worm\trojan is located in C:\Windows\System (Win9x/Me), C:\%WINDIR%\System32 (XP/WinNT/2K)
    FastTVSyncUFastTVSync.exe InterVideo_DVD_Copy_5_Platinum - "fast DVD copying and file conversion software. In just three steps, you can copy videos to most DVD formats, or convert them for smooth, flawless viewing on your PSP™ or iPod®. With broad format support and unique CopyLater™ technology, DVD Copy saves you time and ensures high-quality output like no other copying software. "
    fmszXfmsz.exeAdded by the FMSZ trojan
    File-Sharing WizardXshwizard.exeAdded by a variant of the IRCBOT Note: Located in \%WINDIR%\System32\ Note: Use SDFix under supervision.
    file indexing service?msfindfile.exeNew version of MS FindFast and still a resource hog?
    Freebie NotesUFreebieNotes.exeRelated to Freebie_Notes by Power Soft. create electronic notes (stickers). Note: Located in \%Program Files%\Power Soft\Freebie Notes\
    Firewall ControlsXsys32.exeAdded by an unidentified TROJAN! Note: of the Win32/Rbot Family.
    Find FastUFindfast.exeComplete utter waste of space! Part of MS Office - searches disk drives for Office file types to make opening them easier
    FastNfast.exeInstalls as part of Windows XP PowerToys as an option for very-fast user switching (allowing a keystoke to switch users instead of using the login screen). It is only used for the hot-key switch and yet it hogs 1.5 megs of memory in two separate processes (one run by the user & one by the system). Optional install in PowerToys
    FirewallX wmlaunch .exeAdded by the W32.ELIPTER.A or W32.ELIPTER.B or W32.ELIPTER.D WORM!
    fastsmellXfastsmell.exeAdded by the Nuwar/Storm worm Note: located in \%WINDIR%\ Note: Use SDFix under supervision.
    FCManXFCMan.exeAdded by Adware.FCHelp ADWARE! Note: Located in C:\Program Files\FCMan\
    FreeRAM XPNFreeRAM XP,Pro.exeMemory management utility
    f607Xf607.exeAdded by the URAT.B VIRUS!
    Find Virus Launch ProgramYfvlaunch.exePart of Dr. Solomon's Antivirus
    foxwudy9912Xservice.exeAdded by the TROJ/BANCOS-BT TROJAN! Read the link, keylogger/password stealing trojan(s) involved.
    FastStartXsvcnut32.exeBrowser hijacker - a variant of the STARTPAGE.L TROJAN!
    FreeMemVn2UFreeMem.exeSome users swear by memory management utilities such as FreeMem but others say you don't need them - especially if you have Win98 or WinME. See this article and make up your own mind
    fzgXsvhost32.exe Win-Trojan/Downloader.47238
    FHStartXshdocsvc.exeAdded by the Troj/Delf-Ks TROJAN! Note: This trojan file is found in the System (95/98/ME) or System32 (NT/2000/XP) folder.
    ForbesNForbesAlerts.exeForbes Business News Alerts - displays business news headlines in a little window on the screen
    Free Ram OptimizerUfro.exe Free_Ram_Optimizer monitors your memory, and frees up ram if it falls below a certain minimum.
    FTMSFLTUFTMSFLT.EXERelated to Fujitsu. laptops and its Touch Panel (Serial Win2000) Message Notifier.Note: Located in %Program Files%\FIDMOU\WIN2K\
    FCEngineXFCEngine.exe CASClient adware variant
    Fix-it AVYmemcheck.exePart of Ontrack's Fix-it Utilities Suite anti-virus. Performs a quick check of memory for signs of any virus. Exits afterward and returns all resources used in one user's experience. Not required but could be left without a drain on resources
    FireFoxXfirefox.exeAdded by W32/Rbot-ATP WORM!
    FridaysInHellInstaller?FridaysInHellInstaller.exe??
    FusionHdtvTrayNFusionHdtvTray.exeFusionTrayAgent - main executable for DVICO FusionHDTV software. It adds an icon to system tray that allows you to easily access Fusion HDTV software
    fspUfsp.exeFolder Shield - hide entire directories and thus prevent access by anyone else to your personal files and documents
    fwserviceNfwserviceeAcceleration Stop-Sign related; not recommended; see note
    Fatpipe DialerUfpdialer.exeDialler for Fatpipe - software enabling high speed internet browsing (2-4 times faster) and internet connection sharing for up to 5 users
    FourthDayUFourthDay.exeThe Fourth Day - "astronomical clock and almanac for your system tray"
    FSWebServerUfsws.exe Easy_File_Sharing_Web_Server is a Windows program that allows you to host a secure peer-to-peer and web-based file sharing system without any additional software or services.
    Firewall Client Connectivity MonitorYISATRAY.EXEMS Internet Security and Acceleration Server - see here
    Free Downloads Monitor?fdcmon.exe??
    FWDMON.EXEXfwdmon.exeAdded by the Troj/Proxy-S TROJAN! Note: This trojan file is found in the System (95/98/ME) or System32 (NT/2000/XP) folder.
    FIX =XWinFIX1.0.vbsAdded by the VBS/Gormlez-A Worm!
    FAST DefragNFAST2.EXE FastDefrag defragmenting software
    Folder ServiceXwssdtu.exeAdded by the MANIFEST VIRUS!
    FortiClientYFortiClient.exeRelated to Fortinet security systems are the new generation of real time network protection systems. Note: located in C:\Program Files\Fortinet\FortiClient\
    foobin ml097eXadaware.exe RapidBlaster Variant
    FirewallXFirewall.batAdded by the VBS.Ypsan.G WORM!
    FileSoftXWscript.exe,UpdataFiles.vbsAdded by the SST.B VIRUS!
    FerrariWallPaperUFerrariWP.exeCalendar that replaces the default desktop background image. It comes with every Acer Ferrari 3000 laptop. Also downloadable for members of www.ferrari.com
    Folder ViewUfolderview.exe Folder_View enhances the Windows file Explorer by making all folders you need available in a single click.
    FireFox Service DriversXssmss.exeAdded by a variant of the W32/SDBOT WORM! Note: This trojan file ssmss.exe (Notice the extra s) is not the legitimate Windows Process. The legitimate Windows Process (smss.exe) should not be seen in Msconfig or as a Startup item.
    FindHackX(Pathname of,the Trojan exe)Added by the W32/Kelvir-BA TROJAN!
    FKS v2.0Xmsngr.exeA variant of Keylog-Fearless TROJAN! Keylogger More here
    ffisXffisearch.exe iSearch "Desktop Search" hijacker
    FineReader7NewsReaderProNAbbyyNewsReader.exeABBYY FineReader OCR software - version 7
    File0_0XMD1.exeAdded by the Troj/Dloader-OR Trojan!
    Fen StartupsXfensvc32.exeAdded by the W32.RANDEX.CCF WORM!
    FastUserNfast.exeInstalls as part of Windows XP PowerToys as an option for very-fast user switching (allowing a keystoke to switch users instead of using the login screen). It is only used for the hot-key switch and yet it hogs 1.5 megs of memory in two separate processes (one run by the user & one by the system). Optional install in PowerToys
    FDD SYSTEMXFdd.exeAdded by the W32/Mytob-FO WORM! Note: This worm\trojan file is found in the System (95/98/ME) or System32 (NT/2000/XP) folder.
    FSWXFSW.exe FreeScratchAndWin Parasite

    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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