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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
    johnj315Xsrvc.exeAdded by a variant of the Mailbot-BI TROJAN! Note: This trojan is located in C:\%WINDIR%\System32\ (XP/WinNT/2K)
    JA Cfg Util v2Xjacfg2.exeAdded by the W32/RBOT-AL WORM!
    Java**.exe (* = random char)XJava**.exe (* =,random char) CoolWebSearch/HomeSearch adware component - for examples, see this log
    JOYTECH USB Neo S ControllerUJoytechNeoSTrayIcon.exeRelated to JOYTECH USB Neo S Controller. Driver for PlayStation. Note: Located in C:\Program Files\JoyTechEurope\JOYTECHUSBNeoSController\
    Jv16pt Network ResidentUjv16pt_network.exejv16 PowerTools' network resident program. Only needed if you are using the program's network features
    Java Virtual MachineXjavaw.exeAdded by a variant of the WIN32.RBOT WORM!
    JammerUjammer.exeJammer by Agnitum - "Jammer is the last word in Internet security. It combines a user-friendly interface with very sophisticated and powerful security measures that protect your Windows system while you are surfing the web"
    JavaUpdate0.07X*******.exe (*,= random char)Added by the BACKDOOR.JUPDATE TROJAN!
    JavaScript Debugging ServiceXJsDbgMan.exeAdded by the W32.Derdero.E WORM!
    jon315Xhelperssrvc.exe Troj/Mailbot-BI Read the link, allows remote access
    JussDropUtilityUJussDrop.exeRelated to DropShots Inc. A subscription based service for family to connect, converse and share photos and videos.
    Java32 Configuration LoaderXmsnmesgr.exeAdded by a variant of the Rbot family of worms and IRC backdoor Trojans. Note: Located in \%WINDIR%\System32\
    JXL RadioXjxl.exeAdded by the W32/Rbot-EBE WORM! Note: This worm\trojan is located in C:\Windows\System (Win9x/Me), C:\%WINDIR%\System32 (XP/WinNT/2K) keylogger, terminate security and anti-virus related processes, modify the HOSTS file
    jeteXyujixit.exeAdded by the SDBOT.BRT WORM!
    JVM0.14X[random file,name]Added by the TROJ/TEADOOR-B TROJAN!
    Java Runtime ValueXrunjava.exeAdded by the W32/Rbot-DDJ WORM! Note: This worm\trojan is located in C:\Windows\System (Win9x/Me), C:\%WINDIR%\System32 (XP/WinNT/2K)
    JW ManagerXjwmngr.exeAdded by the W32/Delbot-G WORM! Note: Located in C:\Windows\System (Win9x/Me), C:\%WINDIR%\System32 (XP/WinNT/2K)
    jiahusXsvchqs.exe Troj/WowPWS-AL Read the link, steals passwords
    johkjhXsrvd.exeIdentified as a variant of the Trojan-Proxy.Win32.Slaper.e malware. Note: Located in \%WINDIR%\System32\
    JavaCoreXJavaCore.exeDetected as Adware.JCore.A by BitDefender
    Jzi16?jzi16.exe??
    jucheckXjucheck.exeAdded by the W32.Scrimge.O worm W32.Scrimge.O is a worm that spreads through Microsoft instant messaging clients and opens a back door on the compromised computer. Note: Located in \%WINDIR%\System32\dllcache\
    jv16 PT TempFileToolUTempTool.exejv16 PowerTools' temporary file remover
    Jammer2ndXJammer2nd.exeAdded by the W32.Netsky.Z WORM!
    JavaScriptMsxrsXMsxrs.exeIdentified as a variant of the IM-Worm.Win32.VB.bl malware. Note: located in \%WINDIR%\ Note: Use SDFix under supervision.
    JavaVMXjava.exeAdded by the W32.MYDOOM.M or W32.MYDOOM.N or W32.MYDOOM.BB WORM! **Note - This is not the valid Windows "java.exe" which resides in C:\Windows\System (Win9x/Me), C:\Winnt\System32 (WinNT/2K) or C:\Windows\System32 (WinXP) as this resides in C:\Windows or C:\Winnt
    javaXremote.cmd Troj/Banker-EHG Read the link, steals information
    jawa32Xjawa32.exe Backdoor.Agent.bg trojan
    JobHisInitUJobHisInit.exeUsed by Ricoh network printers to enable network printing from the client
    john315Xsrrvc.exeAdded by an unidentified TROJAN! of the Mailbot family. Note: This worm\trojan is located in C:\Windows\System (Win9x/Me), C:\%WINDIR%\System32 (XP/WinNT/2K)
    jutsuXjutsu.exeAdded by the W32/RBOT-LS WORM!
    Job-oversigtUtaskmon.exeTask Monitor (on Danish language versions of Windows) - checks the disk-access patterns of programs when they are started and stores this information in log files in the Applog folder. Task Monitor also records the number of times you use a program. The Disk Defragmenter tool uses this information to optimize your hard disk so that programs that you use frequently are loaded faster. Not required - but can be useful. Note: for Norton Anti-Virus 2002 users, loading TaskMonitor will typically solve many, if not most, of those annoying IE scripting errors (per Symantec's Knowledgebase)
    JvcHostXjvcsvc32.exeAdded by the W32/Agobot-AIU Worm Read the link, allows remote access
    jv16PT - Privacy ProtectorUTask.jvbjv16 PowerTools 2005 - Privacy_Protector allows you to protect your privacy by clearing the unwanted history items and cookies from you computer every time you startup your computer.
    Juno_uoltrayNexec.exeRelated to Juno ISP software - not required
    j2 Tray MenuNHotTray.exeeFax Messenger Tray Menu system tray icon for eFax Messenger Plus. Available via Start -> Programs. Disabling instructions available here
    juschedXjusched.exeAdded by the Troj/Banker-BOV TROJAN! Note: Located in \%WINDIR%\System32\ Note: Do not remove the legitimate file normally found in C:\%Program Files%\Java\version number\bin\
    JMB36X IDE SetupUJMInsIDE.exeRelated to JJB36x_Chip from JMicron Technology. Designed to provide two-port SATA II and one-port PATA connectivity. Note: Located in Note: Located in \%WINDIR%\JM\
    jusodlXsevere.exeAdded by the DROPPER/QQPASS.48436 TROJAN!
    JregXJreg2b.exe BroadcastPC adware variant
    Java Runtime EnvironmentXjbuild.exeAdded by the W32/Delbot-J WORM! Note: Located in C:\Windows\System (Win9x/Me), C:\%WINDIR%\System32 (XP/WinNT/2K)
    johnj3cdXsrvdc.exeIdentified as a variant of the Trojan-Proxy.Win32.Slaper.e malware. Note: Located in \%WINDIR%\System32\
    jcidlsXdfmmaps.exeAdded by a variant of the Troj/Mailbot-BW Note: This trojan is located in C:\WINDOWS\system32\ Read the link, allows remote access (random filename) used
    jvdnlssnXfljzsshc.exeFlingstone.com adware - and its Golden Palace Casino program
    jxef1104Xjxef1104.exeAdded by the W32/XIPI-A WORM!
    JetAdmin Discovery IndicatorYHPJETDSC.EXEHP JetAdmin software for HP JetDirect Print Servers. HPJETDSC.EXE is the file necessary for the JetAdmin Discovery Indicator (paper airplane in the taskbar). It gets launched automatically through the registry, and remains active to control the Discovery Indicator
    JA Config 32XAwesome32.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)
    juschedNjusched.exeChecks with Sun's Java updates site to see if newer Java versions are available. Visit http://java.sun.com or just run the Java Plug-In Control Panel
    JVM0.12X[random file,name]Added by the TEADOOR-A TROJAN!
    JVM0XJVM0.exeAdded by the Troj/Banloa-AX TROJAN! Note: Located in C:\Windows\System (Win9x/Me), C:\%WINDIR%\System32 (XP/WinNT/2K)
    JogServ2 or Jog ServeUJogServ2.exe"Jog Dial" on a Sony Vaio laptop.  The dial can select various functions such as control audio. Needed if you use its features
    jijblXezlwy.batAdded by the REDDW VIRUS!
    Jessops Insert DetectUInsDetect.exeRelated to Jessops_Insert_Detect for Camera from Jessops PLC. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\Jessops\Picture Suite\ More on Insert_Detect
    JMB36X ConfigureUJMRaidTool.exeRelated to JJB36x_Chip from JMicron Technology. Designed to provide two-port SATA II and one-port PATA connectivity. Note: Located in C:\WINDOWS\system32\
    Java RuntimesXiexplore.exeAdded by the KILLAV.B VIRUS! Note - this is not the valid IE (iexplore.exe) file as it's located in C:\Winnt\Java\Java rather than C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer

    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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