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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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    Full List

    NameStatusFilenameDescription
    %FP%012-L2TP FWPortal.exe?FWPortal.exe012.Net ISP software - what does it do and is it required?
    %FP%1776 Internet fts.exe?fts.exe1776 Internet ISP software - what does it do and is it required?
    %FP%1776 Internet FWPortal.exe?FWPortal.exe1776 Internet ISP software - what does it do and is it required?
    %FP%AIRTEL fts.exeUfts.exeRelated to AIRTEL-Broadband Part of the Friendly technologies PPPOE DSL Driver. This is customized for use with the AIRTEL-Broadband ISP. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\AIRTEL\AIRTEL-Broadband\
    %FP%Barak013 fts.exe?fts.exe Barak013 ISP software - what does it do and is it required?
    %FP%Barak013 FWPortal.exe?FWPortal.exe Barak013 ISP software - what does it do and is it required?
    %FP%Friendly fts.exe?fts.exeFriendly ISP software - what does it do and is it required?
    (*)API MachineXwinSOCKS.exeHomepage hijacker, see here (* = any digit)
    (*)RunXwin32API.exeHomepage hijacker, see here (* = any digit)
    (default)X(random filename).exeAdded by the BLACKMAL VIRUS!
    (Default)XSystrsy.exe Added by the Trojan.Cdtray TROJAN! Note: This trojan file is found in the Internet Explorer folder.
    (default)Xllsass.exeAdded by the TROJ/PROXY-GG TROJAN!
    (Default)Xwebcam.exeAdded by the Troj/Monad-A TROJAN! Note: This trojan file is found in the System (95/98/ME) or System32 (NT/2000/XP) folder.
    (Default)Xsyspol.exeAdded by the Dremm.b TROJAN!
    (default)Xrundll32.exe (path to) Zykheptd.dllAdded by the Backdoor.Hesive.B TROJAN! Read the link, rootkit type stealth involved.
    (Default)X5640.exe Troj/DownLd-ABF
    (Entry name)XSystem.exeAdded by the Troj/Nethief-N Trojan!
    (Global Startup)XSkunk.exeAdded by the W32/Sunk-A WORM! Note: This worm\trojan file is found in the Root folder. (C:\), (D:\), (E:\) etc, etc.
    (L4r1$$4) (4nt1) (V1ruz)XSP00Lsv32.pifAdded by the ASSIRAL.B WORM!
    (original file name)Xsvchost.scrAdded by Troj/Bancban-CX and Troj/Bancban-DA TROJANS! Read the link, keylogger/password stealing TROJAN(S) involved.
    (original filename)Xxphost.scrAdded by the Troj/Bancban-HM TROJAN! Note: This trojan file is found in the System (95/98/ME) or System32 (NT/2000/XP) folder. Read the link, keylogger/password stealing TROJAN(S) involved.
    (Original Trojan Filename)Xinstall.exeAdded by the Troj/Bancban-FS TROJAN! Note: This trojan file is found in the Windows or Winnt folder. Read the link, keylogger/password stealing TROJAN(S) involved.
    (random 12 digit number)Xactxprxy.exe Adsrv.com/IeDriver adware variant
    (random 12 digit number)Xavicap32.exe Adsrv.com/IeDriver adware variant
    (random 12 digit number)Xbrowser8.exe Adsrv.com/IeDriver adware variant

    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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