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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




    Full List

    NameStatusFilenameDescription
    AnntextNAnntext.exeCaere Pagekeeper text annotation server
    AnonymityGatewayUAnonymity Gateway.exeRelated to Anonymity_Gateway a privacy protection tool that conceals IP address preventing your surfing habits and your internet activity form being tracked by websites or Internet Service Providers. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\Anonymity Gateway\
    Anonymizer Total Net ShieldUAnonTns.exeAnonymizer Total Net Shield - ID protection and privacy software
    ANONYMIZER_SPYWAREKILLERUSpyWareKiller.exeAnonymizer Spyware Killer - now Anti-Spyware
    ANONYMIZER_SPYWAREKILLERUAnonAntiSpyware.exeAnonymizer Spyware Killer - now Anti-Spyware
    Another Internet Explorer Popup KillerUaiepk.exeIE Popup Killer.htm" target="_blank">Another IE Popup Killer - pop-up stopper
    ansjavaX(Path to mIRC application)Added by the W32/Randon-AN Worm!
    AnskyaXPYSKY.NET.exeAdded by the TROJ/DLOADER-MW TROJAN!
    Answer ProblemXdSAFsqs.exeAdded by the W32/SDBOT-SC WORM!
    AnswerToolUAnswerTool.exeRelated to AnswerTool Save your replies in AnswerTool, then reuse them again and again.
    AntiXIsass.exeAdded by the WIN32.BROPIA.K WORM!
    Anti Spam ServiceXspamsvc.exeAdded by the W32/Mytob-BK Worm!
    Anti Trojan EliteUTJEnder.exe Anti_Trojan_Elite trojan remover
    Anti-Blaxx ManagerUAnti-Blaxx.exeRelated to Anti-Blaxx, used to bypass blacklistings from different copy protections bypassing methods like virtual CD or DVD drives, also able to monitor applications.
    Anti-keylogger checkUantikey.exeAnti-keylogger - protects against keylogger programs monitoring your keystrokes
    Anti-Spyware BlockerXAnti-Virus.exeAnti-Spyware Blocker by Your-Soft , bogus "Spyware remover" - for more information, search the Spywarewarrior_List of non-Recommended anti parasite sites/software for "anti-spyware blocker"
    Anti-Trojan-WatchUATWatch.exeAnti-Trojan Watch - trojan detector
    Anti-VirusXvpms.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
    Anti-VirusX(random name).exe Troj/Caprobad-A Read the link, allows remote access
    Anti-Virus Product SyncX[AN UNPRINTABLE CHARACTER][3 CHARACTERS]log.exeAdded by the W32.Kedebe.D WORM!
    Anti-Virus Update SchedulerX[various file names]Added by a variant of the HEPLANE or STAPREW.B TROJANS! - different file names have been spotted; examples: msvc.exe, kaspersky.exe, nrton.exe, wins.exe, gah32.exe, 1.tmp, syste.exe, alg.exe, socks.exe, winxpsp2.exe, tek9.exe, sks.exe, hihi.exe, s.exe, xps2.exe, dns2.exe, ikav32.exe and more...
    Anti-Virus Update SchedulerXwinsp3.exeMalware - detected by Kaspersky antivirus as TrojanProxy.Agent.fp - A Proxy Trojan is a backdoor which allows a remote hacker to connect to other systems via the compromised system.
    Anti-Virus Update Scheduler V1.39.12RX[various file names]Added by the HEPLANE or STAPREW.B TROJANS! - different file names have been spotted; examples: msvc.exe, kaspersky.exe, nrton.exe, wins.exe, gah32.exe, 1.tmp, syste.exe, alg.exe, socks.exe, winxpsp2.exe, tek9.exe, sks.exe, hihi.exe, s.exe, xps2.exe, dns2.exe, ikav32.exe and more...
    AntiClickerXSVCHST32.EXEAdded by the CBH TROJAN!
    antidialer.co.ukUDialer_Watcher.exe Dialer_Watcher is an application that allows you to detect Dialers on your computer.

    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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