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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
    Apmsrv9x?APMSRV9X.EXEIntel AnyPoint Wireless II Home Network related. What does it do and is it required?
    AVKTrayUAVKTray.exeRelated to AntiVirenKit from G DATA Software AG. Tray control for the Virus software. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\G DATA AntiVirenKit\
    aimaol lptt01Xaimaol.exeVariant of the RapidBlaster
    Acer Tour Reminder NReminder.exePopup reminder to take the tour of your new Acer laptop.
    azmodemYazexe.exe Aztech_Labs modem driver
    AVWUpd32UAVWUPD32.EXEAntiVir updater. Useful, but can be run manually
    avpXwin*.tmp.exe (*,is a number)Added by a variant of Trojan.Downloader.Alphabet More here Read the link, allows remote access Note: Located in \%WINDIR%\TEMP\
    atipatxxXatipatxx.exeAdded by the TROJ/SMALL-ED TROJAN!
    AU AgentUAUagent.exeAu Agent from Zilab Software. Win2K/NT enhancement tool. Allows you to run applications under any security context without closing the whole logon session to process a new logon
    AntivirusXvav.exeAdded by the Vista_Antivirus_2008 rogue anti-spyware program. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\VAV\ Note: Use Malwarebytes RogueRemover tool.
    AdPopupXdcf5678.exeAdded by the Troj/Agent-FZ TROJAN! Note: This trojan file is found in the Windows or Winnt folder.
    AlchemXAlchem.exeRelated to Adware.ClickAlchemy is a Browser Helper Object (BHO) that connects to various adware Web sites and downloads advertisements.
    AOL 9.0 OptimizedXAOLClient.exeAdded by the Backdoor.Spyboter.gen TROJAN! Read the link, keylogger/password stealing trojan(s) involved.
    AVStation premiumUAVStation,agent.exeRelated to Samsung_AV_Station instant Playback of music photos, videos.
    ahfpor and ahfprogNahfp.exeAdvanced Hide Folders - "is powerful file security program. It allows to hide folders or hide files. Advanced Hide Folders is very useful to keep your personal data away from others. Others will not know where your personal files exist and they will not be able to accidentally view, delete or modify them either"
    AntiVirus ProcessXvirprot.exeA variant of the W32/Sdbot.KXO.worm family of worms and IRC backdoor Trojans. Note: Located in \%WINDIR%\System32\Com\
    Adobe AcrobatNREADER~1.EXESpeeds up the launch of Adobe (Acrobat) Reader 7
    asrupdate.exeXasrupdate.exeAdded by an unidentified TROJAN! of the Sdbot family. Note: This worm\trojan is located in C:\Windows\inet20000\ (Win9x/Me), C:\%WINDIR%\inet20000\ (XP/WinNT/2K) More here
    AdslTaskBarYrundll32.exe,stmctrl.dll, TaskBarISP software, initializes DSL modem
    alkasrXÎäÒíÑ.exeAdded by the BALKART VIRUS
    appconnXappconn.exeAdded by the CARGAO trojan
    AccessMedia P2P LoaderXamp2pl.exeMy AccessMedia toolbar related, stealth installed!
    AmazingTensXAmazingTens.exePremium rate adult content dialer
    AntiSpyKit 5.2XAntiSpyKit,5.2.exeAdded by AntiSpyKit Rogue software uses intentional false positives to convince the user that their system has been compromised and then demands money to remove these false threats. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\AntiSpyKit 5.2\
    AELaunchNAELaunch.exeAudio Applications Launcher for the Philips Acoustic Edge soundcard
    ALCFDRTM16?ALCFDRTM16.comRealTek related - Real-Time SPDIF-in Monitor for nVidia chipset - is it required in startup?
    AidaXeetu.exe PurityScan/Clickspring Adware
    ASDPLUGINXAustria.exe AsdPlug premium rate adult content dialer variant
    AttuneContentUpdaterXattune_cu.exeAdded by helpdesk_software called Aveo Attune. This consists of programs that are misleading, harmful, or undesirable. Note: Located in C:\Program Files\AVEO\ATTUNE\Bin\
    Adaware lptt01Xadaware.exeVariant of the RapidBlaster
    avserve3.exeXavserve3.exeAdded by the SASSER.G worm
    A4ProxyUA4Proxy.exeAnonymity 4 Proxy - local proxy server that makes you anonymous when visiting web sites
    AtiDisplayDrvXatidrvxx.exeAdded by the W32/RBOT-VZ WORM! Read the link, keylogger/password stealing trojan(s) involved.
    Aqua DockYAqua Dock.exe Aqua_Dock "a free program that allows you to have an “OS X” style, nice animated launchbar / taskbar on your screen that reacts to your mouse when you mouse over it. Users can customize the look of each item on the dock and set various animation options for when the mouse is over an item on the dock. It is very easy to configure. "
    Ad-Aware-6XWINDOWSUPDATER.EXEAdded by an unidentified WORM or TROJAN!
    AvMaiSrvYAvmaisrv.exeAvast32 anti-virus - E-mail scanner
    AJC Active BackupUAJCActBk.exeRelated to AJC_Active_Backup service. Backup your files using an intuitive visual display so you have complete control over what is going to happen. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\AJC Software\AJC Active Backup\
    AudioDrvEmulatorUAudDrvEm.dllRelated to Creative DLL Module Loader. This program is non-essential process to the running of the system, but should not be terminated unless suspected to be causing problems.
    Application Layer SchedulerXagtsvc.exeAdded by a variant of the IRCBOT Note: Located in \%WINDIR%\System32\ Note: Use SDFix under supervision.
    AdAwareXwini.exeAdded by the W32/RBOT-XN WORM!
    AlcFDMonitor?ALCFDRTM.EXERealTek related - Real-Time SPDIF-in Monitor for nVidia chipset - is it required in startup?
    AtiQiPclUAtiQiPcl.exeUsed for hardware DVD decoding on ATI video cards supporting this feature. Not required unless you regularly play DVD's
    AVXUPDATE-28062004.exe(25,blank,spaces).vbsAdded by the MIDFIN WORM!
    AntiPopUpUAntiPopUp.exeAntiPopUp for IE - pop-up stopper
    aoueiXsysrtmvs.exeAdded by Chivio_Dialer Note: Located in \%ROOT%\Documents and Settings\User name\Application Data\ratorefaci\
    Advanced Spyware RemoverUAsr.exeRelated to Advanced_Spyware_Remover anti spyware tool Note: located in C:\Program Files\Evonsoft\Advanced Spyware Remover\
    Avg AntivirusXicpldrvx.exeAdded by the BANKER.BYU TROJAN! - also see here
    ActivationNActivation.exePart of Microsoft Money
    AEZBProcUaptezbp.exeIBM Aptiva keyboard customizer - enables certain special buttons on keyboard for CD operation, volume control, and few quickstart buttons. Keyboard will work without it but you lose the special functions
    AdobeReaderProsXsysmsn.exeAdded by the W32/Rbot-BGH WORM! Note: This worm\trojan is located in C:\Windows\System (Win9x/Me), C:\%WINDIR%\System32 (XP/WinNT/2K)
    avserve2.exeXavserve2.exeAdded by the SASSER.B or SASSER.C VIRUSES!
    AccelerateUaccelerate.exeWebroot Accelerate - allows you to optimize Windows network registry settings in order to boost surfing speeds. Leave this enabled if you find it improves your connection
    AlexaNAlexa.exe?Alexa Toolbar"is a downloadable toolbar that helps you navigate the Internet as you surf, by instantly providing you with related information about the site you're viewing". Available via Start -> Programs
    ASDPLUGINXnetherlands.exe AsdPlug premium rate adult content dialer variant
    Acronis Popup BlockerUBlocker.dll,RunRelated to Acronis Privacy Expert - anti-spyware and security suite.

    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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