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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
    ZoomingHook?ZoomingHook.exeRelated to the Toshiba Zooming Utility for Tablet PC - what does it do and is it required?
    ZIBMACCXrundll.exe ->,ZIBMACC.INFZIBMACC.INF is an IBM file that is only loaded and installed under a recovery operation. The file is a support file for IBM access to the system if needed. You may delete this file. This is as from IBM Technical Support (USA - 800-887-7435)
    ZPOINT32YZPOINT32.exeUSB graphics/writing tablet driver
    ZboardTrayUZboardTray.exeZboard Keyboard driver, allows you to customise keyboard functions. Not needed if you don't want to customise these keyboard functions.
    zupacha.exeXzupacha.exeAdded by the Troj/Dropper-QL Trojan Read the link, steals information
    ZeroAdsULAS0Ads.exeZeroAds - culls ads, cookies and pop-ups. Required for the cookie interception to work
    ZenetXrundll32,CNBabe.dll, DllStartupCommonName Toolbar spyware. To uninstall see here
    ZackerXZacker.exeAdded by the GEMEL VIRUS!
    zzbXzzb.exe IAGold_adware downloader
    ZonealarmXRemoveme.exeAdded by the W32/FORBOT-BG WORM!
    ZcfgsvcUZCfgSvc.exeZero Config MFC Application, part of Intel’s ProSET utilities and installed by the drivers for many of Intel wireless network cards - essential to the proper functioning of many of the Intel ProSET utilities (but not all) and these System Tray ProSET utilities are a must if you are using your wireless connection, if only so you know when the signal is fading or dropping. The problem is that, in some PCs, ZCFGSVC can be incredibly badly behaved : taking up to 100% of CPU time and therefore resulting in an extremely slow PC, preventing the installation of software or Windows updates, or causing “Not Responding” or “End this Program” shutdown problems. If you experience this, try first the very latest drivers from Intel or your laptop manufacturer. If that still does not solve the problem and you have Windows XP/2003, try setting the “Wireless Zero Configuration” service to Disabled.
    zsmsccXzsmscc071001.dllAdded by a variant of the Trojan-Spy.Win32.Agent.adq malware! Note: Located in \%WINDIR%\System32\
    zztpXsvchost.exeAdded by the TANNICK.B TROJAN! - Note - this is NOT the legitimate Windows svchost.exe process, which should NOT figure in Msconfig/Startup!
    ZCfgSvc.exeUZCfgSvc.exeZero Config MFC Application, part of Intel’s ProSET utilities and installed by the drivers for many of Intel wireless network cards - essential to the proper functioning of many of the Intel ProSET utilities (but not all) and these System Tray ProSET utilities are a must if you are using your wireless connection, if only so you know when the signal is fading or dropping. The problem is that, in some PCs, ZCFGSVC can be incredibly badly behaved : taking up to 100% of CPU time and therefore resulting in an extremely slow PC, preventing the installation of software or Windows updates, or causing “Not Responding” or “End this Program” shutdown problems. If you experience this, try first the very latest drivers from Intel or your laptop manufacturer. If that still does not solve the problem and you have Windows XP/2003, try setting the “Wireless Zero Configuration” service to Disabled.
    Zolero TranslatorXZoleroTranslator.exe Zolero_Translator Added by Clickspring, the makers of Purityscan, products and are bundled with the Outer Info Network Client, or OIN client. Note: Located in C:\Program Files\Zolero Translator\
    zlclient or Zone Labs ClientYzlclient.exeFirewall program from Zonelabs. Pro version inlcudes other online security options
    zerzvpack2Xuzpdate2.exeAdded by a Rbot-KA worm infection
    ZoneAlarm PlusYzaplus.exeFirewall program from Zonelabs - paid for version
    ZipDisk IconsUIMGICON.EXEDisplays Iomega icons in Explorer/My Computer, ejects Zip disks on shutdown and displays a special delete confirmation box when deleting files on an Iomega drive. Available via Start -> Programs. If you disable it remember to eject disks first before powering the drive down - hence the "U" recommendation. Note - FreeCell may not run with ImgIcon running
    Zip Driver LoaderXZipLoader.exeAdded by the OBLIVION TROJAN!
    Zone systemXszchost.exeAdded by the TROJ/MULTIDR-AC TROJAN!
    ZaCkerX(filename).PIFAdded by the HOLAR.A VIRUS! where <filename> is the worm filename
    ZenoX*sys****.exe (*,= random,char/digit)Added by ZenoSearch adware - filenames spotted include rsyssx2d.exe, rsyssx2d.exe, rsystu2d.exe, ysysyz2d.exe and so on.
    zzzCamlnSuitelll?setup.exe 46***??
    ZSMCSnap211UZSMCSnap211.exeRelated to USB_PC-Camera Engine from Z-Star Microelectronics Corporation. (ZSMC) Note: located in \%WINDIR%\
    ZPointXwinmuse.exeAdded by Troj/Dloadr-VJ TROJAN! Note: located in C:\Windows\System (Win9x/Me), C:\%WINDIR%\System32 (XP/WinNT/2K)
    ZangoOEXOEAddOn.exeAdded by Adware.180solutions/Seekmo.Process ADAWARE! Note: Located in \%Program Files%\Zango\bin\10.0.275.0\
    ZoneAlarmYzonealarm.exeFirewall program from Zonelabs - free version
    ZipGenius CleanNzg.exeZipGenius file compression utility
    Zango TvTimesXZANGOT~1.EXE ZangoSearch adware
    zcseacrtXrelccxs.exeAdded by a variant of the Troj/Mailbot-BW Note: This trojan is located in C:\WINDOWS\system32\ Read the link, allows remote access
    zcprooXqssstiej.exePossible homepage hijacker installing a toolbar: http://tdko.com/ ,Lop.com in disguise. see this thread
    ZaproYZapro.exeFirewall program from Zonelabs - paid for version
    zSearchXZstb.exeTotalVelocity zSearch parasite
    ZonavirusX0Added by the KITRO.D (or ARGEN.A) VIRUS!
    ZingSpoolerUZingSpooler.exeWas used for a drag and drop program to upload pictures to www.zing.com but Zing has gone out of business. Now used for Sony ImageStation's upload photos to online albums
    Zone AlarmXvsmon.exe WORM_RBOT.BO
    ZXzmon.exeAdded by the W32/Delbot-AE WORM! Note: Located in C:\Windows\System (Win9x/Me), C:\%WINDIR%\System32 (XP/WinNT/2K)
    zsmsXsmss.exeAdded by the BANCOS-CK TROJAN! - Note - this file is placed in the Winnt or Windows folder, and should NOT be confused with the legitimate Windows smss.exe process, located in the Winnt/System32 or Windows\System32 folder, and which moreover should NOT figure in Msconfig/Startup! Read the link, keylogger/password stealing trojan(s) involved.
    zervpack2Xupdate2.exeAdded by the SDBOT.WD WORM!
    zdnetNkontiki.exeKontiki Delivery Manager - Windows-based client software that enables secure delivery of content to users' desktops
    ZtgServerSwitchXserver.vbsZTGServerswitch is part of Sony's Vaio support agent - designed by Support.com. Not required if the user does not wish to use the Vaio support agent and regarded as spyware
    ZENRC Tray IconYzentray.exePart of Novell's ZenWorks - "Complete End-to-End Directory-enabled Network Management".Best left alone
    ZLHUZLH.EXESystem Tray icon for Norman Antivirus
    ZboardUZboard.exe Ideazon ZEngine gaming software
    zsmsgsXieservice.exeAdded by the TROJ/BANCOS-BU TROJAN! . Read the link, keylogger/password stealing trojan(s) involved.
    ZoomUzoom.exeZoom - speeds up Windows startup and manages startup applications
    Zonesoft CleanerXrnsys.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) Filename is random.
    ZPLEDYZPKBDLED.exeDriver for the Advent ADE-AD2 Wireless Keyboard
    zzzhpsetup?setup.exe??
    ZstartXcxdxregt.exe ZenoSearch adware component
    Zekio StartupsXznksvc32.exeAdded by the W32/AGOBOT-AGI WORM!
    Zero PoPup Killer XP.lnkUzpk_xp.exeIntelligent anti-pop-up software product by Ax-Soft File is located in the Program Files\Zero PopUp Killer XP folder
    ZangoSAXZangoSA.exeAdded by Adware.180solutions/Seekmo.Process ADAWARE! Note: Located in \%Program Files%\Zango\bin\10.0.275.0\
    ZuneStartUzune.exeRelated to Zune Portable media player from Microsoft. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\

    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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