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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.

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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




    Full List

    NameStatusFilenameDescription
    Batchreg1NN/APart of the Windows System Recovery process. Added to the registry via Msbatch.inf. The existence of this key or process after the last reboot during installation indicates an unsuccessful installation, as that key should be deleted automatically. See here
    BatInfExUrundll32.exeDisplays battery status information on an IBM Thinkpad
    BatSrvXbatserv2.exeDetected as Win32.Locksky.m WORM! by Kaspersky Anti-Virus. File location is Windows or Winnt folder.
    Battery ScopeUbatmgr.exeMonitors battery levels on a notebook/laptop PC
    BatteryBarUbatterybar.exeBatteryBar - displays battery usage, and the current percentage of battery power left
    batterymiserYbatterymiser.exeRelated to Battery_Management on LG Notebook computers. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\LG Software\Battery Miser\
    BatzBackXBatzBack.scrAdded by the BACKZAT VIRUS!
    BAUSBUBAUSB.exeBoston Acoustics Audio, USB driver
    bawindoXbawindo.exeAdded by the BEAGLE.AR WORM!
    bawindoXbawindo.exeAdded by the W32.BEAGLE.AU WORM!
    BayMgrUDockApp.exeHot-swappable drive management on laptops allowing you to change drives without closing down Windows. Only required if you frequently swap bay devices 
    BayswapUbayswap.exeHot-swappable drive management on Compaq Notebooks which allows you to swap drives without closing down Windows. Only required if you frequently swap bay devices
    Bayswap2UTbUpdate.exeHot-swappable drive management on Compaq Notebooks which allows you to swap drives without closing down Windows. Only required if you frequently swap bay devices
    BBC AlertsUBBC_Alerts.exeRelated to BBC_Alerts service from BBB.co.uk, have all the latest news and sports headlines delivered straight to your desktop. Note: located in C:\Program Files\BBC Alerts\
    BBC News alertsUskinkers.exeBBC News Desktop Alerts service; see here - The BBC News desktop alert and breaking news e-mail services let you find out about all the latest news as it happens.
    BBLauncher.exeNBBLauncher.exeRelated to BounceBack Professional. This program is a non-essential process, but should not be terminated unless suspected to be causing problems. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\CMS Peripherals\BounceBack Professional\
    bbSysTrayNbbSysTray.exePhilips CD-RW related - "the 'Blue Button' feature gives users the chance to receive convenient online support for their possible device problems or questions"
    bbuiUbbui.exeAOL DSL status monitor displaying a red/green icon indicating if you have a connection
    bcaUbca.exeBeClean Agent - registry, history, temp files, etc cleaner
    BCDetectUbcdetect.exeBcdetect.exe searches the system to make sure Creative drivers are installed for the video card. It loads the BlasterControl when the drivers are detected. Your choice - try it and see
    BCMDMMSGYbcmdmmsg.exeBCM voicemodem driver. Required for dial-up if you have one of these modems
    BCMHalUrundll32.exe bcmhal9x.dll, bcinitBlasterControl for Creative video cards - controls for desktop settings, monitor configuration, colour adjustments and performance tuning. May be needed to retain settings
    BCMSMMSGYBCMSMMSG.exeBCM voicemodem driver. Required for dial-up if you have one of these modems
    bcmwltry?bcmwltry.exeBroadcom Corporation Wireless Network Tray Applet.Is it required?
    bcnswSXX(path to file)Added by a Ranck-AJ trojan infection

    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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