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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
    kernctl32Xrundll32,kctl32.dll,initializeAdded by a Trojan.Proxy.Agent.AT infection
    kimochiz.exeXkimochiz.exeAdded by the TROJ/MDROP-BB TROJAN!
    kernel32dllXguardpc.exeAdded by the W32/FORBOT-CU WORM!
    kbddrvinfXkbddrvinf.exeAdded by a CRYPTER.A trojan infection
    Kodak Picture Easy *.* Batch TransferNPezDownload.exePart of "Kodak Picture Easy" software for digital cameras. Includes the display of an icon in the System Tray to quickly transfer photos to a PC. *.* represents the version
    Kill PopupUKillPopup.exe KillPopup Pop-up stopper
    Kvsc3XKvsc3.exeAdded by the Troj/PWS-ANM Trojan Read the link, steals information
    KN_PanelAppUPanelApp.exe KnowledgePanel Online Survey software
    KnowledgeBase GUIXwppewafaj.exeAdded by the W32/Rbot-GRZ Worm Read the link, allows remote access
    KernelFaultCheckXptool32.exeAdded by the Troj/LegMir-BN TROJAN! Note: This trojan file is found in the System (95/98/Me) or System32 (NT/2000/XP) folder.
    kmw_show.exeUkmw_show.exeKensington MouseWorks - mouse/trackball software. Not required unles you use any special features
    Kaspersky Anti-HackerYKAVPF.exeKaspersky Anti-Hacker firewall
    KeenvalueXKeenvalue.exe eUniverse/KeenValue adware
    kernelfaultcheckNdumprep 0 -uUsed in connection with memory dumps - you can disable these by - right clicking on My Computer, selecting Properties and then the Advanced tab. Click on the Settings button in 'Startup and Recovery'. In the bottom pane - under 'Write debugging information' - click on the down arrow and then select 'None' - OK your way out
    KernellApps32Xsmss.exeAdded by the Troj/Bancban-AN TROJAN! Note: This is not the legitimate Windows process smss.exe (Which is always found in the System32 folder) This trojan file is found in the System\Systens (95/98/ME) or System32\Systens (NT/2000/XP) folder.
    Kodak Batch TransferNpezdow1.exePart of "Kodak Picture Easy" software for digital cameras. Includes the display of an icon in the System Tray to quickly transfer photos to a PC
    kavaXkavo.exeAdded by the Troj/Lineag-GLG Trojan
    KPFW32.EXEYKPFW32.EXE KingSoft Personal Firewal
    KREC32Ukrec32.exeStarrCommander Pro Keystroke logging software
    KATXKAT.vbs VBS/Soad-D
    Keyboard Preload CheckYPreload.exeMillenium Multi-Function Keyboard driver
    kvern16.dllXregsvr32.exe,[path],kvern16.dll DailyWinner adware
    keystrokeUkeystroke QuickLaunch is a spyware program that logs keystrokes and captures screenshots. If you didn't install this yourself remove it.
    Kernal Fault CheckXntosrkl.exeAdded by a variant of the W32/SDBOT WORM!
    KV_HOSTXcxjx.exeAdded by the Troj/LegMir-BB TROJAN! Note: This trojan file is found in the System (95/98/ME) or System32 (NT/2000/XP) folder.
    kragXkrag.exe W32/Agent-FOW
    Kernel32XKernel32.winAdded by the GAGGLE.D VIRUS!
    keyboardX[path to,trojan]Added by the DLOADR-AOZ TROJAN!
    KrnlmodUKrnlmod.exeKeylogger - see here. Given a "U" recommendation because it depends if you intentionally installed it. If you didn't, treat it as "X" and uninstall or remove via Spybot S&D (for example)
    kbXAUTO.txtAdded by the W32/Brontok-CV worm
    KraitYrazerhid.exeRelated to Razer Krait mouse driver. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\Razer\Krait\
    KavPFWYKavPFW.exe KingSoft Personal Firewall
    Kaspersky AntivirusXKasperskyAV.exeAdded by a variant of the WIN32.RBOT WORM!
    KadocX[random,filename].exeAdded by the Staprew TROJAN!
    KasperskyAvXkaspersky.exeAdded by the W32.MIMAIL.T WORM! **Note - This has nothing to do with Kaspersky AntiVirus
    Kernel ManagerXkrnlmgr.exeAdded by the TROJ_JUNY.A TROJAN!
    KernelCheckXsys****.exe ( *,= digit)Added by an unidentified TROJAN!
    KeyWalletUKWallet.exe"KeyWallet is a useful and convenient desktop utility that spares you the trouble of filling in your logins, passwords and other personal data manually"
    Kernell32XKernell.dllAdded by the DESTINY VIRUS!
    KillAndCleanXKillAndClean.exe"Spyware remover" of dubious repute - see the authoritative SpywareWarrior_List of Rogue/Suspect Anti-Spyware Products & Web Sites Note: located in C:\Program Files\KillAndClean\
    KTPWareYktp.exeRelated to KTP Ware TSR Enhancements from ELANTECH
    KB891711YKB891711.exeInstalled by the Windows KB891711 critical update, see this security bulletin - this file reportedly needs to continue running in order to patch the vulnerability, at least until a more practical solution is found. There have however been reports of fatal exception errors in systems running Windows 98, and in such a case Microsoft advises to either uninstall the patch (Add/Remove Programs) or prevent it from running at startup.
    Kernel32Xsvchosts.exeAdded by an unidentified TROJAN! Downloader... Note: This worm\trojan is located in C:\Windows\System (Win9x/Me), C:\%WINDIR%\System32 (XP/WinNT/2K)
    Konni Symbol AutostartNKonniSymbol.exeGives configuration access to RagTime Solo professional business publishing software. RagTime Solo is the private user version of RagTime 5
    kern64dllX(filename)Added by a PWSteal.Tarno.J trojan infection.
    Kodak EasyShare softwareUEasyShare.exeSoftware bundled with Kodak digital cameras to manage the connection between the PC and the Camera. Can be started manually.
    KernellXsystems.exeAdded by the TARNO.C VIRUS!
    KodakCCSYKodakCCS.exeKodak DC File System Driver
    Key1XRlid.exeAdded by the LIXY VIRUS!
    Key LoggerXcsrss.exeAdded by the W32.Buchon.A worm.
    Kazaa Download Accelerator UpdaterXregsvr32 [path],kdpupd.dll SafeguardProtect/Veevo
    KatMouseUKatMouse.exeRelated to KatMouse utility is to enhance the functionality of mice with a scroll wheel, offering 'universal' scrolling: etc... Note: Located in \%Program Files%\KatMouse\ Note It uses about 3,000 kb of resources.
    KIT3Xhpprintqueue.exeAdded by an unidentified TROJAN! of the Sdbot family. Note: This worm\trojan is located in C:\Windows\System\ spool\(Win9x/Me), C:\%WINDIR%\System32\spool\
    KPFWSvc.EXEYKPFWSvc.EXE KingSoft Personal Firewal
    kfienqXmasbl.batAdded by the KIFER VIRUS!

    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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