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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
    BarThemeXbartent32.exeAdded by the W32/Agobot-UG WORM!
    Bron-SpizaetusX[path to file]Added by W32/Brontok-F WORM!
    B.ReaderNremin.exeBirthday Reminder 5.0 - as the name implies
    Bluetooth Connection AssistantULBTWIZ.EXERelated to Bluetooth Connection Service. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\Logitech\SetPoint\
    BiomenuYmenusw.exeRelated to Sony_VAIO Passwords, encryption, and a biometric fingerprint sensor.
    buritosXburitos.exeIdentified as a variant of the Downloader.FraudLoad.C malware. Note: Located in \%WINDIR%\System32\ Note: Use SDFix under supervision.
    BTModemProtectionUBTModemProtection.lnkBT Privacy Online modem protection software, see here
    BLSTAPPNblstapp.exePuts access to Creative's BlasterControl in the System Tray
    BitDefender CommunicatorYxcommsvr.exeBitDefender antivirus
    BySoft FreeRAMUFreeRAM.exeRelated to FreeRAM by BySoft. a program that frees up ram manually or automatically. It shows current memory status , memory load and CPU usage graphically. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\BySoft FreeRAM\
    BPCv2XBPCv2.exe BroadcastPC adware
    BOC-425YBOC425.exeRelated to Comodo Version 4.25 of Comodo BoClean antimalware. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\Comodo\CBOClean\
    Benadril Alert ToolXbenadrilalert.exePlug-in for WeatherBug advising when pollen count in your area is high - prompting you to buy Benadril
    BatInfExUrundll32.exeDisplays battery status information on an IBM Thinkpad
    btmsre.exeXbtmsre.exeAdded by a variant of the IRCBOT Note: Located in \%WINDIR%\ Note: Use SDFix under supervision.
    blah servicesXiczw.exe W32/Rbot-GMP Read the link, allows remote access
    Bron-SpizaetusXsempalong.exeAdded by the W32/Brontok-E WORM! Note: This worm\trojan file is found in the Windows\ShellNew or Winnt\ShellNew folder.
    bluestartXrraut.exeAdded by the VB.GY.2 downloader TROJAN!
    BrowseProxyNFindService.exeActual Names - "It is now possible to enter a particular word or keyword phrase that is associated with your business, and immediately be directed to YOUR WEBSITE! The Actual Names technology can do this for you"
    BPServerNG6FTPSrv.exeBulletProof FTP Server
    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.
    BlackICE PC Protection or BlackIce UtilityNblackice.exeLoads the user interface for the BlackICE PC Protection (was Defender) firewall program. From the parent site - \'(the user interface) starts in the "Startup" menu and adds itself to the taskbar. The user interface is independent from the rest of the system and only displays the output or reconfigures the system. It does not need to be running for the rest of the system to run.\' See also LoadBlackD
    Browser Hijack BlasterYbhblaster.exeBrowser Hijack Blaster - protects your system from browser hijackers and spyware that alters your IE settings
    beidsystemtrayUbeidsystemtray.exeRelated to Belgium_Identity_Card card reader. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\Belgium Identity Card\
    bantoolXie_ban.exeDetected as Trojan-Clicker.Win32.VB.po
    Blocker System611 MonitoringXPopUpBlocker611.exeAdded by the RBOT.BLJ WORM!
    BearShareNbearshare.exeBearShare file sharing client. Versions known to include spyware - see here
    BMNXbm.exeAdded by AntivirusFiable a rogue anti-spyware program that deliberately displays numerous false positives. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\Fichiers communs\AntivirusFiable\ Note: Use SDFix under supervision.
    bolenjxXbolenjx.exeAdded by the Eldycow_O TROJAN! Note: Located in \%WINDIR%\System32\drivers\ [Use SDFix under supervision]
    biglowXbiglow.exeAdded by the Nuwar/Storm worm Note: located in \%WINDIR%\ Note: Use SDFix under supervision.
    BAUSBUBAUSB.exeBoston Acoustics Audio, USB driver
    BADDATEXBADDATE.EXEAdded by an unidentified VIRUS!
    BossIdeaXwinlogin.exeAdded by the TROJ/LINEAGE-I TROJAN!
    BJ Printer Status MonitorNCjstsr.exeCanon BJ printer status monitor
    BCPCXbcpc.exe BroadcastPC adware variant
    BacsTrayNBacsTray.exeBroadcom Advanced Control Suite - for modems and set top boxes based upon Broadcom chipsets. Not required unless you have networking problems
    BsCLiPNBSCLIP.exeCD recording utility that comes with a lot of CDR/CDRW drives and isn't required
    Back2zipUBack2zip.exeRelated to Back2zip from free-backup.info Monitors your documents and make sure that they are always properly backed up to ZIP files. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\Back2zip\
    BrowserUpdateSchedXqwinnsap.exeAdded by a variant of Adware.ZenoSearch ADAWARE!
    BGInfoUBginfo.exe BGinfo automatically displays relevant information about a Windows computer on the desktop's background, such as the computer name, IP address, service pack version, and more.
    bbuiUbbui.exeAOL DSL status monitor displaying a red/green icon indicating if you have a connection
    BJ Status Monitor 5xxNCJSTRxx.EXECanon printer status monitor - where "xx" is different depending upon the version. Not required as you can check the printer status via My Computer -> Printers
    blsloaderUblsloader.exeBellSouth ISP Internet_Tools
    BMupdateNBMupdate.exeRelated to BookmarkCentral entry. Typically added after downloading drivers for Visioneer scanners for example, and you install the driver self-install
    BagleAVXcsrss.exeAdded by the W32.NETSKY.AB WORM! Note - this is not the valid Client Server Runtime Subsystem csrss.exe process, which provides text window support, shutdown, and hard-error handling
    BullGuard UpdateUavxlive.exePart of Bullguard antivirus. Leave enabled unless you manually update virus definitions
    BulletProof FTP ServerNbpftpserver.exeRelated to BulletProof_FTP fully automated FTP client, with many advanced features including automatic download resuming. Note: Located in C:\BPFTP Server\
    BQTray.exeUBQTray.exeSystem Tray access to BurnQuick CD burning software. Only required if you use the queueing facility, hence the U recommendation. Create your own desktop shortcut to start manually
    BandookXali.exeAdded by the TROJ/EXEMAS-B TROJAN!
    BHODemon 2.0UBHODemon.exeBHODemon "protects you from unknown Browser Helper Objects (BHOs), by letting you enable/disable them individually. When running, it also monitors your Registry and alerts you when a BHO is installed. Best of all, BHODemon knows about the most common BHOs - the good ones, and the not-so-good ones!" If you prefer forgoing resident protection, the application can also be run on demand.
    Buyertools ReminderUReminder.exeRelated to Buyertools free Buyertools Reminder reminds you of auctions ending soon on eBay. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\Buyertools\
    BHRUBHR.exeRelated to Browser_Hijack_Recover (BHR) recovers your browser after it has been hijacked by Spyware, Adware etc. Note: Located in C:\Program Files\Browser Hijack Retaliator\
    Bandwidth Monitor ProUBandwidth,Monitor Pro.exeRelated to Bandwidth_Monitor Pro. Utililty to track your current download/upload limit that may be set by your ISP.
    Boost XP ServiceUbxservice.exeBoost XP from Systweak - WinXP tweaking utility 
    Babylon TranslatorNBabylon.exe"Babylon-Pro is a powerful information tool that instantly provides relevant information, translations & conversions for any word or value you click on"

    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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