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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
    OpenOffice.org *.*.*Uquickstart.exe OpenOffice.org office suite quick start (where "*.*.*" is the version number)
    OfficeWord Monitor Xmsn32.exeAdded by the W32/Rbot-GUE WORM! Read the link, allows remote access Note: Located in \%WINDIR%\System32\
    Open32XOpen32.exeHorseserver.net browser hijacker
    olehelpXolehelp.exeAdded by the BOOKMARKER.D or BOOKMARKER.G hijacker/viruses
    Online ServiceXsvchost.exeAdded by the HOSTIDEL.C VIRUS!. This is not the valid svchost.exe as described here
    OM_MonitorUFirstStart.exeRelated to Olympus_Imaging America Inc. OLYMPUS Master combines an easy-to-use interface with the latest digital imaging tools.
    OLEDb ServiceXrunoledb32.exeAdded by a variant of the SPYRE.B TROJAN!
    OneMoreKeyXxpa.exeAdded by XP_Antivirus ROGUE PROGRAM a misleading application that reports false errors on the computer. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\XP Antivirus\
    Offices MonitorsX[path to worm]Added by the RBOT-GKO WORM!
    OSSProxyXOSSPROXY.EXE NetSetter/MarketScore foistware
    OrgyCamXOrgyCam.exeAdult content dialler
    Office MonitorseX[path to worm]Added by the W32/Sdbot-CZX Spyware WORM! Note: Located in C:\Windows\System (Win9x/Me), C:\%WINDIR%\System32 (XP/WinNT/2K) The file name is random
    OrangeSharkUOSharkUpdater.exeRelated to Orange_Shark OnLine games from all ages. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\orangeshark\
    OfficeScanNT MonitorYpccntmon.exeTrend Micro OfficeScan Antivirus real-time scan monitor
    OSAXwinword.exeAdded by the Trojan.Kangenie TROJAN!
    OuterinfoXOuterinfo.exeAdded by the Adware.ClickSpring/Outer_Info Network Process. ADWARE! Note: Located in C:\Program Files\Outerinfo\
    OASClnt?oasclnt.exeMcAfee VirusScan On-Access Scan Client service - what does it do and is it required?
    OnScreenDisplayUHPKBDAPP.exeRelated to HP_QuickTouch This software provides on-screen visuals and associated sounds that are displayed and heard when adjusting the notebook volume. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\Hewlett-Packard\HP QuickTouch\
    Oil ChangeNOCTray32.exeFrom CyberMedia/Network Associates. Checks for updates to software installed on your PC. Available via Start -> Programs
    Office MonitorXnvsvc86.exeAdded by a variant of the IRCBOT Note: Located in \%WINDIR%\System32\ Note: Use SDFix under supervision.
    OEM07Mon.exeUOEM07Mon.exeRelated to Live_Camera Console Auto Launcher by Creative Technology LTD. Note: located in \%WINDIR%\
    OKI LPR UtilityUokilpr.exeOKI printer utility
    OfficeScan95Ypccwin97.exeTrend Micro antivirus OfficeScan
    Office StartupXExploer.exeAdd by the GAOBOT.BV WORM! **Note - This is not a valid MS Office entry
    OutwarXsyslaunch.exeOutwar adware downloader
    OfficesXmsnmgd32.exeAdded by the W32/FORBOT-DV WORM!
    OWCCardbusTrayUocbtray.exeIcon in the system tray for safely removing PCMCIA cards. Only required if you have a laptop or desktop which includes a PCMCIA card interface
    OAKTASKNOAKTASK.EXETaskbar utility for a "control panel" for a CD-RW
    OrbitViewXview.exeXupiter OrbitExplorer toolbar related. Drive-by Foistware
    OsdMaestroOSD.exeUOSD.EXEBy Netropa for HP and other brands. Same group as KBD MediaCenter & Touch Manager. Pressing a "hot key" on such a keyboard brings a corresponding panel on the screen for volume, etc. Nice but not required if you don\'t adjust things regularly - can also freeze
    OLPSYNCHUOlpSynch.exeRelated to Offline_Course_Player from Element K Corp. Provider of the Technology, Compliance, Management and Business training content for effective programs. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\Offline Course Player\
    officejet 6100?hposol08.exeAssociated with a HP PSC2110 (and maybe others) all-in-one machine
    OpenApizsXzrscbm.exeAdded by the TROJ_AGENT.RLH TROJAN!
    Oracle Web-to-GoUwebtogo.exeRelated to WebToGo With MailToGo you can text, e-mail and fax with one powerful yet simple application. Note: Located in C:\MOBILECLIENT\WebToGo\
    ODBCJETXODBCJET.exe Troj/Dloadr-ATS
    OM2_MonitorUMMonitor.exeRelated to OLYMPUS_Master OM2 Monitor. from Olympus America Inc. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\OLYMPUS\OLYMPUS Master 2\
    OPTIMIZERXiexplore.exeAdded by the EVIVINC VIRUS! Note - "iexplore.exe" resides in C:\Windows\System (Win9x/Me), C:\Winnt\System32 (WinNT/2K), or C:\Windows\System32 (WinXP) whereas the valid "iexplore.exe" (IE) resides in C:\Program Files
    OFFICEKBUkbdap32a.EXERelated to Micro_Innovations Keyboard Products. Note: located in C:\Program Files\Micro Innovations\
    Outlook ExpressXmsinm.exeAdded by a variant of the W32/SDBOT WORM! Note: Located in \%WINDIR%\System32\
    OnlinePCfix SmoothSurferUSS.exeSmooth-Surfer - blocks banners, ads, popups, and cleans MRU and Recent file lists
    OutLooksXInSane.exeAdded by the SWOOP TROJAN!
    OlehelpXOlehelp.exe CoolWebSearch parasite related.
    Outlook Express ConfigX*****.exe,(where * =,random char)Added by a variant of the WIN32.RBOT WORM!
    OfficeAgentXoutIook.exeAdded by the WIN32.TACTSLAY.A TROJAN!
    OAKSTARTUOAKSTART.EXESets the spindown timeout and access speeds at startup and displays a splash screen for CD-RW.
    OKGOXwinutade.exeAdded by the Troj/Banker-EHZ Trojan Read the link, steals information
    OpSchedulerUOpScheduler.exeRelated to ScanSoft's OmniPage_Pro Is it required ? Note: located in C:\Program Files\ScanSoft\...
    ogrcYogrc.exeKaspersky Labs anti-virus
    Open Service DriversXopiater.exeAdded by a variant of the WIN32.RBOT WORM!
    OneTouch MonitorNOneTouchMon.exe"Finds" the Visioneer scanner to see if it's on then loads it in the tray for quick access which delays the initial boot to desktop process. According to the Windows_Startup_Online_Repository , with the icon in the tray, if you restart or leave desktop, on your return, it again looks for the scanner and again bogs down your system. A desktop icon or star t > programs will provide access without the constant delays. Advise not to load this one in the tray.
    Operations Typhoon Rising RegistrationNNOVG.EXE Joint_Operations registration reminder
    OSSelectorReinstallUoss_reinstall.exeRelated to Acronis_Disk_Director Suite. It brings together the most popular disk management functions, partition recovery tool, and boot disk manager. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\Common Files\Acronis\Acronis Disk Director\
    ODSPConfigUODSPConfig.exe DsktopSurveil surveillance software - get rid of it unless you installed it yourself!
    OneNote 2007 Screen Clipper and LauncherUONENOTEM.EXEONENOTEM.EXE is a part of the note taking program that ships with Microsoft Office 2007. It's required for the side note windows to work.
    onceXhelp.exeIdentified as Trojan.Delf.lf by ewido security suite

    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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