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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
    Verizon Online Support CenterUmatcli.exe"matcli.exe is a motive Assistant Command line interface that gathers information about your system\'s identity like your name email address, city, state, etc and gets written to a log file". Verizon Online Support Center is required to run with the Help and Support program. If you uncheck Verizon Online Support Center and and then run help and Support it will add another Verizon Online Support Center in the startup menu. If you remove the Verizon Online Support Center in the add/remove program some help menus in help and support will not be available. You decide
    Vegas Palms - LauncherNLauncher.exeVegas Palms on-line cassino
    VideoDriverHookXvmdriver.exeAdded by the Troj/Bckdr-PSS TROJAN! Note: Located in \%WINDIR%\System32\
    VortexTrayNau30setp.exe,asp4tray.exe,asp4setp.exeSystem Tray application for Aureal Vortex based soundcards. Can be run manually via Start -> Settings -> Control Panel
    Video ServicesXvideol_32.exeAdded by the W32/Agobot-DM WORM!
    vdtaskNvdtask.exeProgram part of GameDrive& VirtualDrive from Farstone. Not required as starting these programs load this automatically 
    VirusRay 3.8XVirusRay,3.8.exeAdded by VirusRay this program is a rogue anti-spyware that displays fake and exaggerated results as a goad to have you purchase their software. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\VirusRay 3.8\
    VDI Manager (HP)?HPO0VDX05.exeHP (Hewlett-Packard) related. Now - what does it do?
    VirusIsolator.exeXVirusIsolator.exeAdded by the VirusIsolator a ROGUE! program. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\VirusIsolator\ Note: Use Malwarebytes' http://www.malwarebytes.org/rogueremover.php RogueRemover tool.
    Video ProcessXsysconf.exeAdded by the GAOBOT.GEN!POLY or GAOBOT.UM or GAOBOT.ADX WORMS!
    Vdat UpdateXlalaa.exeAdded by a variant of the WIN32.RBOT WORM!
    VeohUVeohClient.exeRelated to Veoh_Networks Veoh lets you share your video with Internet users. Note: Located in C:\Program Files\Veoh Networks\Veoh\
    V128IITV???Loads drivers for some STB graphics cards. May be related to such a card with a TV out option?
    VCDWATCH?VCDWATCH.EXEConfirmed as Voyetra CD Watcher as it was found in a Compaq/Voyetra/AS2 directory but what does it do?
    vsadminXsmrs.exeAdded by the W32/AGOBOT-RC WORM!
    vptray analyzingXvptray.exeAdded by the Backdoor.Rizo.A Note: Located in \%WINDIR%\System32\Com\
    Video Card Driver (do not remove)Xtsasi.exeAdded by the W32/Spybot-EF WORM! Note: This worm\trojan file is found in the System (95/98/ME) or System32 (NT/2000/XP) folder.
    vbcdtmXsyshojzk.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
    VMonitorVMUVCUVMonitor.exeRelated to Vimicro USB Camera. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\Vimicro\Vimicro UVC USB2.0 PC Camera\x86\
    virtual-ieXwinlogi.exeMalware - detected by Kaspersky antivirus as Trojan-Dropper.Win32.WinAD.h
    Vital Load ProcessXSpoolsvr.exeAdded by the RBOT.AIF WORM!
    Verizon Control PadNcpad.exeControl Pad - installed with Verizon DSL accounts. Tool designed to streamline the online experience
    VideoraYVideora.exeRelated to Video_Holding Personal Video Downloading Program
    VoipDiscountUVoipDiscount.exeRelated to VoipDiscount make free* calls over the internet to any of your online friends, as well as various popular destinations. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\VoipDiscount.com\VoipDiscount\
    VOBIDUInstantDrive.exePinnacle Systems (ex VOB) InstantDrive - creates a virtual CD-ROM drive on the computer’s hard drive. Part of InstantCD/DVD burning software
    VX1000UvVX1000.exeAssociated with Microsoft's VX-1000 LifeCam webcams. What does it do and is it required?
    VersionXVersion.exe, manage.exeJRAUN adware variant
    visionGSNVISIONGS.EXEvisionGS webcam software
    VoipBusterProUVoipBusterPro.exeAdded by VoipBusterPro Skype services. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\VoipBusterPro.com\VoipBusterPro\
    VoyetraTrayNvtray.exeThis provides an abbreviated Control Group for the Turtle Beach Montego II sound functions/associated with AudioStation 3 and 32
    Vet AlertYvetmsg9x.exeComputer Associates "InnoculateIT" and Vet Anti-Virus virus software
    VGA StartupXvgacard.exeAdded by a variant of the WIN32.RBOT WORM!
    Video ProcessXnetsvcs.exeAdded by the AGOBOT.LH WORM!
    VOBRegCheckYVOBRegCheck.exePart of Pinnacle Systems InstantCD/DVD and InstantCopy CD/DVD copying software that verifies drive settings. Once loaded it doesn\'t use any resources so you can leave it enabled
    VSNNVSN.exeSoftware to share photographs across the internet
    VirtuaGirlUVg.exeVirtuaGirl is a shareware program featuring scantily dressed girls on your desktop. They say hi in the morning, remind you of your appointments and dance for you on request...
    Veritas PatchXveritas.exeAdded by the W32/RBOT-XT WORM!
    Virtual Access SchedulerUVASCHD32.EXEThe scheduler for mail and usenet tool
    VirusIsolatorXVirusIsolatorAdded by the VirusIsolator a ROGUE! program. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\VirusIsolator\ Note: Use Malwarebytes' http://www.malwarebytes.org/rogueremover.php RogueRemover tool.
    Virus Removal ToolX(pathname of,the Trojan,executable)Added by the Troj/Tometa-B Trojan!
    vsc32cnfNvsc32cnf.exePart of Roland's Virtual_Sound_Canvas software synthesizer gives the "ability to turn MIDI files into a stereo wave file with the touch of a button"
    vtmesysXnetlprto.exeAdded by the W32/Rbot-GNA WORM! Note: This worm\trojan is located in C:\%WINDIR%\System32\ (XP/WinNT/2K) Read the link, allows remote access
    VMount driveXvmount.exeAdded by the Backdoor.Rizo.A Note: Located in \%WINDIR%\System32\Com\
    Video ServicesXsys32.exeAdded by the AGOBOT.PS WORM!
    vtmesysXnetcxcfm.exeAdded by the W32/Rbot-GNA WORM! Note: This worm\trojan is located in C:\%WINDIR%\System32\ (XP/WinNT/2K) Read the link, allows remote access
    Virus ProtectXvrsprtc.exeAdded by the W32/RBOT-APR WORM!
    VsStatEXEYVSSTAT.EXEFrom McAfee VirusScan up to version 4.x and Dr Solomon\'s VirusScan. Communicates between VSSTAT.EXE and the VShield System Scan module. Can be started automatically or available via Start -> Programs
    Video ProcessXMSlti64.exeAdded by the AGOBOT.UE WORM!
    VerifXvxst.exeAdded by the NOPIR.B WORM!
    VetTrayUvettray.exeComputer Associates "InnoculateIT"  and Vet Anti-Virus virus software. System Tray quicklaunch access, not really necessary but only occupies 36k resources
    VPCUserServicesUVMUSrvc.exePart of "DOS_Virtual_Machine_Additions" for Microsoft Virtual_PC , software virtualization software that allows you to run multiple PC-based operating systems simultaneously on one workstation. This process provides additional functionalities such as Shared Folders.
    Vinny?????
    VZRemoteCommanderUAvRmtCtr.exeRelated to Sony's VAIO Zone Remote Commander. A non-essential process to the running of the system, but should not be terminated unless suspected to be causing problems.
    Virus ScanXvirscana.exeAdded by a VIRUS!
    vmware-trayUvmware-tray.exeRelated to VMWare Workstation Tray Process. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\VMware\VMware Workstation\

    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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