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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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    Random sampling...
    NameStatusFilenameDescription
    CreativeTaskSchedulerNCTSched.exeRelated to Creative_TaskScheduler Note: Located in C:\Program Files\Creative\Shared Files\
    CodeCleanXCCIntro.exe CodeClean - rogue "security software of Korean origin hailing from codeclean.co.kr
    Configuration LoaderXmsgfix.exeAdded by the W32/SDBOT-QG and W32/Sdbot-BTE WORMS!
    ClassesXint1.exe "Switch" adult content dialler
    CSRSS LoaderXcsrsss.exeAdded by the AGOBOT.TX WORM!
    chkhbciNchkhbci.exeSmart Card reader software for Omnikey readers
    Configuration LoaderXwincffg.exeAdded by the AGOBOT.A3 WORM!
    cmrstXcmrst.scrAdded by the Troj/Dloader-FP TROJAN!
    ChatangoNChatango.exe Chatango "allows people to be connected in real time through their Web browsers. Include your Chatango contact link or button when you create eBay auctions, blogs, personal websites, Friendster profiles, and your visitors will be able to contact you instantly, without downloading anything, or registering. Alo use it to send email to your friends, allowing them to respond to you in real time!." The 'MessageCatcher' icon in the System Tray notifies you when you get a message. When you get a message, a little alert pops up, which you can click on and start chatting immediately.
    Configuration LoaderXwindex.exeAdded by the GAOBOT.BM WORM!
    Corel Family & Friends remindersNCFFREM.EXECorel Family & Friends - all-in-one calender, address book and list manager. Part of Corel Print House Magic
    ctfmonXtaskmgr32#.exeAdded by the SOWSAT.B VIRUS! where # is a number from 0 to 9
    CMPDPSRVUCMPDPSRV.EXEPrinter Driver Plus from ViewAhead Technology (formerly DeviceGuys, Inc.). "Printer Driver Plus seamlessly integrates all the necessary components of a printer driver, plus more." Installed with some Compaq and Lexmark printers
    cpntmgcXwincomp.exe, winmgts.exeAdded by the MagicControl TROJAN!
    CLSIDXplugin.exeAdult content dialler
    CmdShell.exeXCmdShell.exe Troj/Bckdr-QHY Read the link, allows remote access
    cftmonXsfcmonit.exeIdentified as a variant of the Backdoor.Win32.Agent.erg malware. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\Common Files\System\ Note: Use SDFix under supervision.
    CMGrdian?CMGrdian.exeOne of the McAfee shared components. What does it do and is it required?
    ClickoffUClickoff.exeRelated to Clickoff automatically dismisses annoying dialog boxes. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\ClickOff\
    ClickMeNClickMe.exe ClickM "JOKE" program
    Coupon Offers?????
    cjbXcjb.exeAdded by a variant of the Trojan-Clicker.Win32.Small.BG TROJAN! Note: Located in \%Program Files%\cjb\ Note: Use SDFix under supervision.
    CherryKeyManUKeyMan.exeMultimedia keyboard manager for the Cherry keyboard series. Only required if you use any of the special keys
    CPQTEAMUcpqteam.exeRelated to HP_Network_Configuration_Utility from Hewlett-Packard. Note: C:\%WINDIR%\System32 (XP/WinNT/2K)
    Configuration LoaderXaim95.exeAdded by the LOADCFG or SDBOT TROJANS
    Colorific Control PanelNHgcctl95.exeFrom E_Color. Colorific delivers accurate gamma and color temperature across your entire system - monitor to printer and digital camera to monitor
    cttdpsrv?cttdpsrv.exe??
    ConfigurationXntsys32.exeAdded by the W32/SDBOT-LN WORM!
    Capture Express 2000Ncapexp.exeCapture Express - screen capture utility
    Control handlerX***********.exe,(* = random,char) CoolWebSearch parasite variant
    CaponYCaponn.exeCanon printer driver
    CurtainUCurtain.exeRelated to Curtain from ChaoticVisions.com - utility which gives you the power to hide any window or group of windows to your system tray. C:\Documents and Settings\Users\Desktop\
    clfmon.exeXclfmon.exeAdded by the TROJ/AGENT-BJ TROJAN!
    CM108SoundUCM108.cplRelated to C-Media USB audio solution.
    ControlCenterYctlcntr.exe IBM_fingerprint_software
    ClickTheButtonXcsrss.exe"ClickTheButton" Downloader-MY TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate csrss.exe process, which should not appear in Msconfig/Startup!
    conscorrXconscorr.exe VX2.Transponder parasite updater/installer related
    CanonMyPrinterUBJMyPrt.exeRelated to CanonMyPrinter printer software for Canon Bubblejet printers. Note: Located in C:\Program Files\Canon\MyPrinter\BJMyPrt.exe
    CWUcw4.exe Chat_Watch "is a monitoring and logging software for online chat and instant messaging programs"
    CmeUPDXCMEupd.exePart of Gator advertising spyware - see here for removal instructions. Please note that Claria Corporation no longer support GAIN-Supported software - see here
    crsXcrs.exeAdded by the W32/Agobot-TJ WORM! Note: This worm\trojan file is found in the Root folder. Example: ( C:\ )
    CARPserviceUcarpserv.exeAssociated with Zoltrix modems - enables the internal modem speaker, allowing you to listen to the dial-up sounds for example
    csc?csc.exe??
    CTFMonUctfmon.exe Family_Keylogger is a program that lets you record to a special file and then view all the keystrokes typed by everyone using your computer. Remember if you did not put this on your computer then someone else did! This Keylogging file is found in the System\CTF (95/98/ME) or System32\CTF (NT/2000/XP) folder.
    Configuration LoadingXconfigldr.exeAdded by the AGOBOT-EC WORM!
    Cashsurfers Cashbar NavigatorNCashbar.ExeCashsurfers CashBar Navigator - "The CashBar rotates banner advertisements once per minute and provides you with access to up to date special offers and deals"
    ControlPanelXprivate.exeReported by Norman Virus Control as W32/Downloader. * Creates file sdfff. * Creates file C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\d.exe. * Creates file fdsf. * Creates file C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\s.exe. * Creates file zxczxc. * Creates file C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\r.exe. * Opens URL: htt://www.perlink.biz/07/1002.exe. * Opens URL: htt://www.perlink.biz/07/1001.exe. * Opens URL: htt://www.perlink.biz/07/1003.exe. Full Path looks like %Drive%\WINDOWS\system32\private.exe internat.dll,LoadMouseCarpetProfile
    CU1XVCClient.exeAssociated with the Surf Sidekick adware and should be removed. This file is located in the Program Files\Common Files\VCClient folder.
    Client Server Run Time ProccessXcsrsrv.exeAdded by the HackerDefender SDBot TROJAN! ROOTKIT INFECTION Note: This worm\trojan is located in C:\Windows\
    CassandraXcassandra.exe Melkosoft_Cassandra adware - also detected as a variant of the WIN32.KREPPER TROJAN!
    Client AgentX(Path To random,filename)Added by the Troj/PPdoor-J TROJAN!
    CJETXCJet.exeAdded by the Adware.FFToolBar adware toolbar.
    Cobian Backup 8 interfaceUcbInterface.exeRelated to Cobian_Backup An Open Source projects. Note: Located in C:\Program Files\Cobian Backup 8\ Note Open souce project can be modified. Make sure you scan the program with a Virus protection program before using.
    CrnsavaXscrnsave.pifAdded by the W32/Sdbot-ZV WORM!
    CheckdiskXmscas.exeAdded by the W32/VAGON.A-TR downloader TROJAN!

    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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