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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
    User ServicesXusersvc.exeAdded by the REVCUSS.A VIRUS!
    Upromise UpdateUpromiseUa.exeRelated to Upromise Save money for education by bying online at desinated locations. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\Upromise\
    Updates from HPNbackweb*****.exeAutomatically detects an internet connection and downloads any available updates - * is random digit
    Uniblue RegistryBooster 2URegistryBooster.exeRelated to Uniblue_Registry_Booster Keep your computer clean. Note: Located in C:\Program Files\Uniblue\Registry Booster 2\
    UFD Monitor9382?ufdlmon.exePart of USB Flashdisk software - what does it do and is it required?
    UpdateXUpdate.exe QuickButton adware - Note: file located in a C:\Program Files\Common Files\updat folder
    UpdateXpSpXMS045-XP2.exeAdded by a variant of the Rbot family of worms and IRC backdoor Trojans. Note: Located in \%WINDIR%\System32\
    Update32Xconfigs.exeHijacker, also detected as the QURL-2 TROJAN!
    Uniblue Registry BoosterURegistryBooster.exeRelated to Uniblue_Registry_Booster Keep your computer clean. Note: Located in C:\Program Files\Uniblue\Registry Booster\
    userinitXsmss.exeAdded by the Troj/Dloadr-B TROJAN! Note: This is not the legitimate Windows process. (Which is always found in the System32 folder.) This trojan file is found in the Windows or Winnt folder.
    Update InstallXSchost.exeAdded by the GAOBOT.AO WORM!
    ugcwXugcw.exeRelated to the rogue anti-spyware program called WinSecureAv This program is installed via the use of malware and display false or exaggerated infection results. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\common files\(random name)\ Note: Use SDFix under supervision.
    USBMonit.exeUUSBMonit.exeMonitors USB ports for insertion of Sandisk USB flashdrives
    UpdateManagerUsgtray.exeStorageGuard from Veritas (this version by Sonic). Free utility that integrates with Backup MyPC (formerly Backup Exec Desktop), Simple Backup and MS Backup. Provides system tray access and background monitoring - warning you of files that haven't recently been backed up. Required unless you backup manually on a regular basis or have scheduled backups
    Uniblue Quick AccessUqaccess.exeQaccess.exe belongs to a new tool from Uniblue_Systems that gives information about running process entries in Task Manager.
    Update CheckerXscvhost.exeAdded by the TROJ/AGENT-DSF TROJAN!
    USDR6cwXUSDR6cw.exe SystemDoctor - rogue "security software" using false positives as goad to purchase.
    UpdateMediaXUpdateMedia.exeMediaUpdate foistware
    uvnxXuvcx.exe Troj/Dloadr-AWF
    USIUDF_Eject_MonitorUUSISrv.exeRelated to Ulead_Systems Eject Monitor Component from Ulead Systems, Inc. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\Common Files\Ulead Systems\DVD\
    updateXr00t.exeAdded by the W32/RBOT-ACO WORM!
    updaterXwisvc.exeAdded by the TROJ/ORSE-A TROJAN!
    UpdateXCDUpdater.exe"Carpe Diem" adult premium rate dialler related
    USERINTERFACE REPORT3RXM0USE.exeAdded by the MYTOB.HS WORM!
    Uniblue PowerSuiteUPowerSuite.exe Uniblue_PowerSuite - "PowerSuite combines Uniblue’s range of award winning and market leading utility products into a single package that provides advanced functionality without compromising simplicity or ease of use. By integrating RegistryBooster 2, SpeedUpMyPC 3 and SpyEraser 2, home and business users are offered a range of professional level tools that deliver the outstanding levels of performance, stability and security that the modern computer user requires and demands."
    uoltrayNexec.exeNetzero free ISP software - not required
    Usrobotics Online RegistrationN??Pop-up reminding customers to register their products online at US Robotics
    UCam_MenuUMUIStartMenu.exeRelated to CyberLink_YouCam provides expressive video effects on your CAM. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\CyberLink\YouCam\MUITransfer\
    USB controllerXSvcmm32.exe SvcMM backdoor parasite downloader
    UsbDXiexplore32.exeUnidentified worm or trojan
    Update WindowsXEXPLORE.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)
    USB Fix 1.1Xwuservices.exeAdded by a variant of the W32/SDBOT WORM!
    USB SECURITY DEVICE CoInstallerYJupitCo.exe ButterflyMedia USB Flash drive related - required for the password security feature to work.
    userinitXchoo_003956f4 Win-Trojan/Peed.16896
    USB Storage ToolboxURes.EXERelated to USB_Storage_Toolbox from Koma-Code. A program with many functions. Just load it on your USB-stick and have many useful Tools in one program always at hand. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\USBToolbox
    UsbdXusb_d.exeAdded by the TROJ/CIDRA-A TROJAN!
    UCmdXfallfour.exeAdded by the W32/Sdbot-AZA WORM!
    UserinitXlsass.exeAdded by a variant of the Troj/Dloader-TP TROJAN! - NOTE - this file is placed in the Program Files\Common Files folder, and should NOT be confused with the legitimate Windows lsass.exe process, always located in the Winnt\System32 or Windows\System32 folder, and which moreover should NOT figure in Msconfig/Startup!
    URLMAPNUrlmap.exeInstalled by MS Money, and runs whenever you start IE. All it does is bring up an annoying sidebar (kind of like the search window) with 'financial links' when the web page supports it
    UpConfgVerNUpgConf.exePanda Antivirus Platinum. Purpose unclear, but according to Panda Software not required for the AV to function.
    UltimateZip Quick StartNuzqkst.exeUltimateZip - file compression utility
    UpdmgrXupdmgr.exe eUniverse/KeenValue adware related
    updateXwinis.exeAdded by the W32/RBOT-VD WORM!
    Userinterface ReporterXsrv32.exe ISTbar/XXXToolbar adware downloader
    USB MS UpdateXUSBS.exeAdded by a variant of the Rbot family of worms and IRC backdoor Trojans. Note: Located in \%WINDIR%\System32\
    Update GroksterNWiseUpdt.exeAutomatically updates the Grokster file sharing software. Beware of adware and spyware when using this type of program, for instance, Grokster contains CyDoor
    USB Hardware326 MonitoringXUSBhardware326.exeAdded by a variant of the W32.SPYBOT WORM!
    UMAX VistaAccessNvsaccess.exeVistaAccess gives you quick and easy access to scanning functions right from your desktop
    UpdateMgrXupdmgr.exeAdded by the SouthBeachTel premium rate adult content dialer.
    USBDrivesXmsfirewalI.exeAdded by the W32/RBOT-ABP WORM!
    UpdateXcsrss.exeAdded by the Meheerwar TROJAN! Note: This is not the legitimate Windows process csrss.exe. (Which is always found in the System32 folder.) This trojan file is found in the System\winupdate (95/98/ME) or System32\winupdate (NT/2000/XP) folder.
    UpdateFW?fwdload.exeAppears to be firmware update software for a Network Associates ATMbook OC-3 SMF Interface Module?
    USB DeviceXservicelog.exeAdded by the WOOTBOT.CB WORM!
    UpdRegNUpdreg.exeReminder to register Creative Labs SoundBlaster Live! cards
    update run dosXlogon.exeAdded by a variant of the W32/SDBOT WORM!

    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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