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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
    ynavmrcd.exeXynavmrcd.exe Troj/Dloadr-AVC
    Y'z ShadowUYzShadow.exe" Y'z Shadow 'adds a shadow effect to the windows in pursuit of the ""beauty of a shadow"". It also allows the user the option of making menus transparent'"
    Ya SalamXNancyAjram.exeAdded by the W32.Jalabed WORM! Note: This worm file is found in the System (95/98/ME) or System32 (NT/2000/XP) folder. Drops multiple files in multiple folders.
    YTrayMagic Lite 1YYTRAYMAGIC.EXEYTrayMagic from YoconSoft automatically restores your tray icons after an Explorer(the windows shell) crash. Leave to run at startup since only those icons that are in the taskbar after YTrayMagic has initialized will be restored
    Y!TunnelBasicUYTBasic.exe Y!TunnelBasic software provides additional features to Yahoo! Messenger.
    yahoo groupsXupgrdmgr.exeAdded by a variant of the WIN32.RBOT WORM!
    YOPNyop.exeDashboard Module for SBC Yahoo! Online_Protection
    YOW tuner?WatchPNM.exe??
    Yahoo MessengerXYahoomsg.exeAdded by an unidentified WORM or TROJAN!
    Yankee Clipper IIINYankClip.exeYankee Clipper III - 'A super powerful Windows clipboard extender/memory - now in its third generation. Handles Pictures, Richtext, URLS, etc - any size. Features printing, drag and drop, optional permanent storage of clippings. Familiar "Outlook" interface'. Freeware
    Yahoo MessenggerXSCVHSOT.exeAdded by the W32/Hakag-A Worm
    Yahoo! FriendUYahooFriend.exeRelated to Yahoo!_Friend from Yahoo! Note: Located in \%Program Files%\YahooFriend\
    Yahoo MessenggerXSCVHOST.exe W32/Sohana-V Read the link, allows remote access
    YCentralUYahooCentral.exeRelated to Yahoo_Central_utility Note: Is it required. What does it do? Located in c:\progra~1\yahoo!\YCentral\
    YaAutoRepair?yrepair.dllAppears to be related to software from Yahoo china - What does it do and is it required?
    Yahoo Instant MessengarXYahooMsgr.exeAdded by the WIN32.SDBOT.GEN TROJAN!
    YAMAHA DS-XG LauncherNdslaunch.exeSystem Tray access for the features of the Yamaha DS-XG soundcard unless you regularly change set-ups
    YahooStockXPrmvr.exe Adtomi adware
    YeppStudioAgentNSamsungMediaStudioAgent.exeSamsung Media Studio MP3 player file management software - see here for an example
    yz.exeXyz.exeAdded by the VARDO VIRUS!
    yahoo inc.Xypages.exeAdded by a variant of the Backdoor.SDBot.62235D21 worm and IRC backdoor. Read the link, allows remote access Note: This trojan is located in \%WINDIR%\System32\
    YPCUypc.exeYahoo Parental controls - "Let you decide what type of sites and Yahoo! services your kids can access"
    Yahoo MessenggerXSCVVHSOT.exeAdded by the W32/SillyFDC-AE Worm
    YSearchProtectionUSearchProtection.exeRelated to Yahoo_Search protection will alert you if an attempt is made to change your default browser search engine from Yahoo!. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\Yahoo!\Search Protection\
    YouTube UploaderUyoutubeuploader.exeRelated to YouTube Uploader. Note: Located in \%ROOT%\Documents and Settings\Users\Local Settings\Application Data\YouTube\
    Yahoo MessenggerXSSCVIIHOST.exeAdded by the W32/Sohana-Y Worm Read the link, allows remote access
    ystweak Ad and Popup BlockerUadblock.exeRelated to PC_Power_Suite An all in one utility suite for maintaining your Windows operating system. Note: Located in C:\Program Files\Advanced System Optimizer\
    You've Got Pictures ScreensaverUygpsstra.exeAOL You've Got Pictures® Screensaver
    Y!TunnelProUYTPro.exeSpam, bot and ad blocker for Yahoo! Messenger from Digital Asphyxia
    YPOPsURelated to YPOPs! an application that provides POP3 access to Yahoo! Mail. Yahoo! Mail disabled free access to its POP3 service in 2002. This application emulates a POP3 server and enables popular email clients like Outlook, Netscape, Eudora, Mozilla, etc., to download email from Yahoo! account.
    Yahoo HP Reminder 1.1?yr.exe??
    YZHXYZH.exeAdded by the W32/LegMir-BM Virus! Note: This Keylogging virus file is found in the Windows or Winnt folder.
    Y!TunnelProUYTunnelPro.exeSpam, bot and ad blocker for Yahoo! Messenger from Digital Asphyxia
    Yahoo MessenggerXSSCVIHOST.exe W32/Sohana-W Read the link, allows remote access
    ywwvc.exeXywwvc.exeAdded by the Troj/StartPa-HR TROJAN! Note: This trojan file is found in the System (95/98/ME) or System32 (NT/2000/XP) folder.
    ymetrayNymetray.exe Yahoo!_Music_utility
    yyyyyyyyX(path to,trojan)Added by the MUMUBOY.B VIRUS!
    yxXuu.exeAdded by the W32/Agobot-YX WORM! Note: This worm\trojan file is found in the System (95/98/ME) or System32 (NT/2000/XP) folder.
    Y'z ToolbarUYzToolBar.exe" Y'z Toolbar ""allows the user to change the toolbar icons in Explorer and Internet Explorer. The user can also create and add their own themes"""
    yingXying.exeAdded by Constructor VC2000 MALWARE!
    yahoo_toolbar lptt01Xyahoo_toolbar.exe RapidBlaster Variant
    YAMAHA AC-XG Power Utility?yacpower.exeYAMAHA AC-XG Power Utility - what does it do and is it required?
    Yumgo's Homepage Protector V1UYumgoHomepageProtector.exe Yumgo's Homepage Protector
    Yahoo! Widget EngineUYahooWidgetEngine.exeRelated to Widget_Engine from Yahoo! Note: Located in \%Program Files%\Yahoo!\Yahoo! Widget Engine\
    YZH.SYSXYZH.exeAdded by the W32.SOPHILY VIRUS!
    YBrowserNybrwicon.exeSBC Yahoo! Browser system tray icon
    YLive.exeXYlive.exe Yahoo!/3721_Internet_Assistant
    yahoo_toolbar ml097eXyahoo_toolbar.exe RapidBlaster Variant
    Yahoo MessenggerXSSVICHOSST.exe W32/Sohana-R
    yemarvdXsysmon.exeAdded by the AGENT-CH TROJAN!
    Yapta TrackerUYaptaClient.exeRelated to Yapta_Tagger Read the policy and decide if you want to keep it. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\Yapta\
    Yahoo MessengerXYPager.exeAdded by the W32/RBOT-QO WORM!
    YahooStockXystckAO32.exe Adtomi adware
    Yahoo! PagerNYAHOOM~1.EXEYahoo! Messenger allows you to send instant messages. Available via Start -> Programs
    Yahoo UpdateXYahoo.exeAdded by the YAHOO! TROJAN!

    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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