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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
    DLCCCATSYDLCCtime.dllRelated to Dell_(AIO)_A964 printer. This printer/scanner/copier comes bundled with many Dell computers. Required for the Dell Ink Management System. If you use the 964 printer, Dell recommends leaving dlcctime.dll in place as it fixes compatibility issues on some Dell systems. If you receive an error message on system startup that reads: "Error in C:\WINDOWS\System32\spool\drivers\W32x86\3\DLCCtime.dll Missing entry: RunDLLEntry" Dell offers help here Note: Located in \%WINDIR%\System32\spool\DRIVERS\W32X86\3\
    DoroServerUDoroServer.exeRelated to DoroPDFWriter from The SZ Development. All what you need for creating pdf files. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\DoroPDFWriter\
    Dialer ControlUdc.exe Dialer-Control . Detects and protects from premium rate p0rn dialers
    Drivers for Internet ExplorerXaccesweb.exeAdded by freewebs.com Home page Hijacker. Note: Located in C:\WINDOWS\
    DirectX shell driverX(Path of the,Trojan exe)Added by the Troj/MarktMan-B TROJAN!
    Dynamic Dns BinaryXCMD16.EXEAdded by the W32/RBOT-XM WORM!
    Device DetectorUDevDetect.exeWatches for external digital imaging products being connected from ACD Systems
    DIGServicesUDIGServicesCreated by Disney but licensed to ESPN for watching videos.
    DVDXGhostUDVDGhost.EXERelated to DVD_Ghost utility to make your software DVD players and DVD copy/backup softwares restriction-free, and copy/backup DVD to hard disk. Note: located in C:\Program Files\DVD Ghost\
    DZKillMe?DZSAVEME.EXE??
    dhcpagntYdhcpagnt.exeIntel DSL modem driver - leave enabled or you'll have to re-install the drivers
    DadAppYdadapp.exe"DadApp is the SW utility that controls the programmable buttons on Dell Laptops. Not required, but should be left in because it can create a hassle and doesn't always restore functionality to those buttons once unchecked and rechecked" - direct from Dell
    Desksite CMAUcma.exeDeskSite CMA siftware - "retrieves new content from the DeskSite Data Center"
    DellStatusMonitorUStatMon.exeRelated to DPP_Printer Dell Driver Status Monitor. Note: Located in \%ROOT%\DRIVERS\PRINTER\540\
    Dell AlertNDAMon.exe"Dell Alert" utility, that's supposed to make interaction with Support easier
    DebuggerXdbg32.exeAdded by W32/Mytob-FW WORM!
    DirectX64XDirectXset.exeAdded by the BROWNEY.A VIRUS!
    dlsp2mxXdlsp2mx.exeAdded by the Dial/MPB-B Dialer. Note: The dialer provides an uninstall option which can be accessed via the Add or Remove Programs dialog in the Windows Control Panel. The software is listed as dlsp2mx.
    DNSXmc-58-12-0000080.exe "Shorty" adware component, also detected as the AGENT.FD TROJAN!
    DirectX For Microsoft® WindowsXfservice.exeAdded by the Troj/Prorat-P TROJAN!
    DSServiceXdmrss.exeAdded by the W32/AGOBOT-XX WORM!
    DLT?dlt.exe??
    DNSXmc-110-12-0000079.exeAdded by the TrojanDownloader.Agent.rv TROJAN!
    DvpInitExeYDvpinit.exeCommand Antivirus related
    detect?turbodetect.exe??
    DLINK dfe drivers for Windows NTXwindfe.exeRelated to Covert_Sys_Exec Known malware. Note: This worm\trojan is located in C:\Windows\System (Win9x/Me), C:\%WINDIR%\System32 (XP/WinNT/2K)
    dvpapi9xYDVPAPI9X.exeCommand AntiVirus for Windows 95/98/Me
    directxXDirectx.exeSqlexploit.exeNTCmd.exePipeCmd.exeAdded by the SDBOT.D WORM!
    DlaTrayNDlatray.exeSystem Tray access to DLA - Drive letter access to HP's and Veritas' version of DirectCD. Does the same thing as DirectCD. From HP - "This is a needed file as it controles the readability of the Combo drives. Without this file loading the end user will be able to burn CD's but wont be able to read them. The drive itself will be able to read store bought master Cd's without the file but not burnt ones"
    DirectX for Microsoft WindowsXSservice.exeAdded by the PRORAT TROJAN!
    Device Detector 2NDevDtct2.exeInstalled by various Olympus products, this program detects the active connection of a speech device (voice recorder, etc) to a USB port then runs specific client software used to access that device. The DevDtct2 process has a "high" priority level which can negatively impact system resources
    DbgHlp32XDbgHlp32.exeAdded by the PSW.OnlineGames.LMN Note: located in \%WINDIR%\
    DDT?N/A??
    Dvp95YDvp95.exeScan engine for F-Secure and Command antivirus software based on the F-Prot AntiVirus engine
    Device IO SystemXdeviceio.exeAdded by a variant of the IRCBOT Note: Located in \%WINDIR%\System32\ Note: Use SDFix under supervision.
    Dynu Basic ClientUdynubas.exe Dynu online dynamic IP update client. Useful when using a dial up modem.
    dllhelpXdllhlp.exeAdded by the Downloader-HI TROJAN!
    DialerXrundll32.exe,msa32chk.dllUnidentfied malware
    DownxzXDownxz.batAdded by the W32.Mydoom.W WORM!
    dvprptYDvprpt.exeCommand Antivirus real time protection
    Dns ResolverXdnsrslve.exeAdded by the W32/RBOT-WS WORM!
    DNE Binding WatchdogYrundll dnes.dll,,DnDneCheckBindingsDeterministic NDIS Extender (DNE). DNE is an NDIS-compliant module which appears to be a network device driver to all protocol stacks and a protocol driver to all network device drivers. Part of Gilat Communications internet satellite systems. Required if you have this system. Also installed by Winproxy - a proxy program for sharing internet connections through one computer. Required if you want it to work
    Don't Panic!UDP.EXERelated to Panicware Pop-Up Stopper. Note: Located in C:\Program Files\panicware\DON'TPANIC\
    Driver32XScam32.exeAdded by the SIRCAM VIRUS!
    Dialog HelperNPDDLGHLP.EXEDialog Helper from PowerDesk Pro by Ontrack. Helps with the standard Open and Save As dialog boxes by showing recently used files and folders. Available via Start -> Programs
    DrWatsonXdrwatson_.exeAdded by the TROJ/LOHAV-S TROJAN!
    defwatchUdefwatch.exeDetects out-of-date virus definitions for Norton Anti-Virus Corporate Edition and runs the Defwatch Wizard. Only required if you don't update the virus definitions manually on a regular basis
    Disk Defragmentation LoaderXpmsvcr.exeA variant of the IRCBot family of worms and IRC backdoor Trojans. Note: Located in \%WINDIR%\System32\ Note: Use SDFix under supervision.
    DLL32Xdllmem32.exeAdded by the KWBOT.E VIRUS!
    dslmonYdslmon.exeSagem DSL modem related. Apparently needed to detect the modem.
    defenderXdfndref_7.exeAdded by DollarRevenue ADWARE! Note: Located in the Root folder.
    DVD@ccessUDVDAccess.exeRelated to DVD_Studio_Pro from Apple. Allows you to add additional interactivity to your DVD title when it is played on a computer. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\Apple Computer\DVD@ccess\
    DownloadWareXdw.exe DownloadWare Adware.
    DirectX for Microsoft WindowsXFservice.exeAdded by the PRORAT TROJAN!
    dlucaXdluca.exeAdult content dialler - see here

    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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