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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
    hplampcUhplampc.exeHP Scanner Lamp Utility. Fixes an issue with the scanner lamp not going off.
    HotbarSAXHotbarSA.exeAdded by Adware.180solutions/Adware.Zango Note: Located in \%Program Files%\Hotbar\bin\10.0.356.0\
    High Definition Audio Property Page ShortcutUHDAShCut.exeRelated to Realtek audio cards
    hidservUhidserv.exeThis is the Human Interface Device Server for Win98SE/2000/Me/XP, it is required only if you are using USB Audio Devices you can disable via Msconfig. See here. Typical examples are USB multimedia keyboards with volume control and web-ready keyboards. For example - loaded by default with MS DSS80 Speakers because they have Volume, Mute and Bass controls on the speaker. Some users may experience problems disabling this - if this is the case then re-enable it. Equivalent to MMHid in Win98. On HP Computers, HIDSERV is the controller for the keyboard sound controls on the USB and PS/2 keyboards
    HPHmon06Uhphmon06.exeRelated to the Hewlett Packard software HP Photosmart printer, it provides easy access to flash card reading functions. This program is not essential to the running of the system. Your choice.
    hxadsecX(pathname of,the Trojan,executable)Added by the Troj/AdClick-AP TROJAN!
    HKEYokXrunlli32.exeAdded by the Troj/QQPass-U TROJAN! Note: This trojan file is found in the System (95/98/Me) or System32 (Nt/2000/XP) folder.
    hotefixXmsnmanegers.exeAdded by a variant of the Forbot/Wootbot family of TROJAN! Note: Located in \%WINDIR%\System32\ Note: Use SDFix under supervision.
    hpWirelessAssistantUHPWAMain.exeWireless application bundled with HP computers that allows you to control different settings on the computer's wireless devices such as Bluetooth and WLAN
    Help?helpext.exe??
    HPHUPD08Uhphupd08.exeRelated to Photosmart_Essential_Software from Hewlett-Packard Edit photos, create albums, easily share photos with your family and friends. Note: Located in %\Program Files%\HP\Digital Imaging\{33D6CC28-9F75-4d1b-A11D-98895B3A3729}\
    HLL Data ParameterXhllcxpa.exeAdded by the RBOT.AFG WORM!
    HPPROPTYNHPPROPTY.EXEHP LaserJet Toolbox
    HijSrv32Xhijsrv.exeAdded by the Troj/Bankgerm-D TROJAN! Note: This trojan file is found in the Windows or Winnt folder.
    hppptYhpppt.exeRelated to the drivers for HP ScanJet scanners
    hostservXwiz98.exeAdded by a variant of the W32/SDBOT WORM!
    HPHmon03Uhphmon03.exeRelated to the Hewlett-Packard Photosmart's configuration and diagnostics module
    HP ScanPictureNhpsplmwa.exeHP multifunction scanner software. Available from HP Office Jet R Toolbox so not required
    HPLaptopGamesActiveMenuUActiveMenu.exeWild Tangent demo games that come with some HP computers. Unchecking it can prevent the games from running occasionally. Note that WildTanget's privacy policy used to state that they also collect and share individuals information but this is no longer the case
    HostsFileMgrUwinHostsEdit.exeRelated to AdBin from Gilmore Software Development. An easy solution to managing your Window's hosts file. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\GSD\AdBin\
    Hardware Monitor ServiceXmshms.exeAdded by the Troj/Wollf-A TROJAN!
    HP Component ManagerNhpcmpmgr.exeChecks the internet for updated drivers/utilities for your HP product - update manually. Disabling will remove the error "Windows can\'t shutdown the computer because hpcmpmgr.exe can\'t be ended" Can also be the cause of Windows being Minimized for no reasons.
    H2OYcledx.exe Related to SyncroSoft security products
    HP Visualize Init?HpVisIni.exeHP Visualize software related. What does it do and is it required?
    HDhelp?tbhdhelp.exeAssociated with Philips Edge series soundcards. Is it required?
    HP IDScheduler?HPIDSCHD.exeHP Instant Delivery Scheduler
    HP software updateNHPWuSchd.exeHP software updates. If a shortcut doesn't exist, create your own and run it manually
    HydarVisionViewportUviewport.exeATI/Appian HydraVision Desktop Manager software - monitors and regulates window and dialog box placement according to user preferences when using a multi monitor setup
    HackMuFptXHackMuFpt.exeAdded by the Troj/SCLog-AG Trojan Read the link, steals information
    hpcmdXcmd.exeAdded by an unidentified TROJAN! of the Sdbot family. Note: This worm\trojan is located in C:\Windows\System\spool (Win9x/Me), C:\%WINDIR%\System32\spool (XP/WinNT/2K)
    HostsManUhm.exeRelated to HostsMan virtual hosting software Note: Located in C:\Program Files\HostsMan\hm.exe
    hgqhp.exeXhgqhp.exeAdded by the Troj/DNSBust-C TROJAN! or the Trojan.Flush.F TROJAN! Note: This worm\trojan file is found in the System (95/98/ME) or System32 (NT/2000/XP) folder. Troj/DNSBust-C injects its code into EXPLORER.EXE and IEXPLORE.EXE.
    HistoriaLout.XGDC.exeDetected by AVG antivirus as Fake_AntiSpyware.GA
    hpoddt01.exeUhpotdd01.exehpotdd01.exe is installed alongside HP Multimedia products and is responsible for digital imaging. "This program is a non-essential process, but should not be terminated unless suspected to be causing problems."
    http://www.lienvandekelder.beXLien Van de,Kelder.exeAdded by the W32/Mytob-CP or W32/Mytob-CO or W32.Mytob.GK WORMS!
    HPMVTrayUHPMVTray.exeRelated to HP_Media_Vault Networked Storage Device. Note: Located in C:\Program Files\HP Media Vault\Utilities\
    hppptaYHPPPTA.exeHP parallel port driver for certain hardware
    Homeland NetworkXHomelandNetwork.exe Homeland_Network Notifier - Pops ads, see their privacy_policy
    hpjsiroute?hpjsira.exeRelated to HP laserjet printers and IP addresses. An IP address is appended to the name field - ie "hpjsiroute192.168.1.2"
    HP JetDiscoveryNHPJETDSC.EXEHP JetAdmin software which monitors printing jobs on a network environment
    helloservXhelloserv.exeAdded by the Nuwar/Storm worm Note: located in \%WINDIR%\ Note: Use SDFix under supervision.
    HideOEUHideOE.exe HideOE - allows you to 'hide' Outlook Express or minimize it to the sytem tray.
    HotbarOEXOEAddOn.exeAdded by Adware.180solutions/Seekmo.Process ADAWARE! Note: Located in \%Program Files%\Hotbar\bin\10.0.356.0\
    hp 1000 firmware?fwdl.exeHP LaserJet 1000 related. Is it a driver or automatic firmware update (based upon the filename)?
    HDDHealthUhddhealth.exe HDD_Health is a "full-featured failure-prediction agent for machines using Windows 95, 98, NT, Me, 2000 and XP. Sitting in the system tray, it monitors hard disks and alerts you to impending failure."
    HPStartNhpstart.wsfThis a script used by HP that runs the first time one of their computers is started. Can't imagine why it would be starting up after the first boot
    helloworldXnb32ext3.exeAdded by the MYTOB.JT WORM!
    High Definition Audio Property Page ShortcutYCHDAudPropShortcut.exe Realtek audio card related
    HELPERXfrance.exe AsdPlug premium rate adult content dialer variant
    hp center UIXShadowBar.exeUser Interface for HP Center
    hdlpscomXnetgzygt.exe.exeAdded by the W32/Rbot-FUL WORM! Note: This worm\trojan is located in C:\Windows\System (Win9x/Me), C:\%WINDIR%\System32 (XP/WinNT/2K) The file name IS (random 8 letters).exe
    huhdir?huhdir.exe??
    HPAIO_PrintFolderMgrNhpoopm07.exeDirectly from HP: "This process has one purpose - detects if the device moves to a different port, and notifies other processes to look on the new port." For various HP all-in-one printer/scanner/copier devices. They print and copy fine with those files disabled, and the HP icon installed on the desktop that points to "hpodir07.exe" works just fine if you need to use the scanner
    hp psc 1000 seriesUhpohmr08.exeSystem Tray icon indicating when the printer is ready. Can be started manually with HP Director but takes time to start. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\Hewlett-Packard\Digital Imaging\bin\
    HMI PowerSystemXhmisvc32.exeAdded by the W32.RANDEX.CZZ WORM!

    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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