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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
    IPSecMonYIPSecMon.exeMicrosoft L2TP/IPSec VPN Client for Win98/Me/NT. Secure technology for making remote access virtual private network (VPN) connections across public networks such as the Internet
    intell32.exeXintell32.exeAdded by the SmitFraud alias Desktophijack.C TROJAN!
    Internet Application DriverXexpIorer.exeAdded by the Troj/IRCBot-WK Trojan Read the link, allows remote access
    InstantPleasureXinstantpleasure.exeAdult content dialler
    ipregXipreg.exeAdded by the Troj/Zagaban-H TROJAN! Note: This trojan file is found in the System (95/98/ME) or System32 (NT/2000/XP) folder.
    irssyncdXirssyncd.exeIdentified by ewido, SafeSurfing parasite variant
    IEXPLOREXiexplore.exeAdded by the APHEXDOOR VIRUS! Note - "iexplore.exe" resides in C:\Windows\System (Win9x/Me), C:\Winnt\System32 (WinNT/2K), or C:\Windows\System32 (WinXP) wheras the valid "iexplore.exe" (IE) resides in C:\Program Files
    istinstall_zazzer.exeXistinstall_zazzer.exeUnidentified adware downloader/installer
    IPWUIPW.exeRelated to Internet_Phone_Wizard from Actiontec.com VOIP. Note: Located in C:\Program Files\Actiontec Internet Phone Wizard\ipw.exe
    iM Start CenterNiM_Tray.exeInstalled with the Sound Blaster Audigy range of soundcards. A radio tuner installed if the user chooses during installation. Available via Start -> Programs -> iM Networks -> iM Radio Tuner
    iTunes MusicXiTunesHelper32.exeAdded by an unidentified TROJAN! of the Sdbot family. Note: This worm\trojan is located in C:\Windows\System (Win9x/Me), C:\%WINDIR%\System32 (XP/WinNT/2K)
    Intel system toolXwinnook.exeAdded by the Troj/Spyre-C Trojan! A.K.A WIN32.TOPANTISPYWARE.L Read the link, keylogger/password stealing trojan(s) involved.
    Image & RestoreYIMAGE32.exePart of McAfee Nuts & Bolts. Image/Restore can recover from drives that have been accidentally formatted or completely erased, if Image was recently run
    ICQNetXwinlogon.exeAdded by the W32/NETSKY-C WORM! - NOTE - this file is placed in the Winnt or Windows folder, and should NOT be confused with the legitimate Windows winlogon.exe process, always located in the Winnt\System32 or Windows\System32 folder, and which moreover should NOT figure in Msconfig/Startup!
    Intel DriverXcsrs.exeAdded by an unidentified TROJAN! of the Sdbot family. Note: This worm\trojan is located in C:\Windows\System\ (Win9x/Me), C:\%WINDIR%\System32\ More here
    InstantAccessNINSTAN~1.EXEFrom TextBridge Pro 9.0 OCR scanner software. Available via Start -> Programs
    ISStartUISStart.exeLogitechGalleryRepair/LogitechVideoRepair - part of Logitech Image Studio - installed with Logitech QuickCam cameras. Required from version 8.11 onwards if you use the software to take pictures and capture videos, not if you don't. Also not required for versions up to and including 7.30 and after version 8.30 - hence the "U" rather than "Y" recommendation
    Instant AccessXrundll32.exe,eg_auth_****.dll, InstantAccess Electronic_Group/InstantAccess premium rate adult content dialer variant
    InterUXWINDRV.EXEAdded by the IRCINTER.A VIRUS!
    IExploerXsvshosts.exeAdded by the BKDR_IRCBOT.BT TROJAN!
    InetMSNXmsnet.exeAdded by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!
    IaNvSrvYIaNvSrv.exeRelated to Intel® _Matrix_Storage_Manager Intel Advanced Networking Services (iANS) NDIS Intermediate Driver. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\Intel\Intel Matrix Storage Manager\OROM\IaNvSrv\
    IPConfigXsvcxnv32.exeAdded by the HACARMY.E TROJAN!
    ItalUXitalfds.exeAdded by the ITALFDS.Process TROJAN! Note: This worm\trojan is located in C:\Windows\System (Win9x/Me), C:\%WINDIR%\System32 (XP/WinNT/2K)
    IMEKRMIG6.1NIMEKRMIG.EXEPart of MS Input Method Editor which is used to ease the input of Asian characters in MS Office (Chinese, Japanese and this one is Korean)
    iConfigLoaderXDIIhost.exeAdded by the GAOBOT.AO WORM!
    iyelejivXyujixit.exeAdded by the SDBOT.BJK WORM!
    IMStartUIMStart.exe InterMute security software related
    Internet SweeperNSweeper.exeInternet Sweeper - removes unnecessart left over files after browsing the internet
    InstallBuddyUIbtna.exeInstallBuddy - automatically translates and installs your desktop documents, such as Adobe PDF, HTML, Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint files, to your Palm organizer when you HotSync
    Internet ExplorerXIEXPLORE.EXEAdded by Troj/Cosdoor-A TROJAN!
    Internet SuspentionXstory.exeAdded by the WOOTBOT.HV WORM!
    Internet ExplorerXiexplorer.exeAdded by the LORSIS VIRUS! Note - the valid Internet Explorer would not normally run at startup unless added manually by the user and would not run from the registry "RunServices" key as this does
    ICQ LiteNICQLite.exeICQ Lite - compact version of the popular messaging program
    InternetXrecruit.exeAdded by the W32/Rbot-AJG WORM!
    Ibmmon.exe?Ibmmon.exe??
    infamous.exeXwmplayer.exeAdded by unknown malware. WMPLAYER.EXE is stored in the location and uses the same name as Windows Media Player but that valid Windows program doesn't load at startup. Infamous.exe is identified by Panda antivirus as Trj/Briss.A
    Intel Product Number UtilityUIntelProcNumUtility.exeIntel Processor Serial Number Control Utility allows you to enable and disable the processor serial number capability of an Intel PIII processor. You can find more information here. System Tray icon providing the user with a visual state indication. You can find more information here
    Inventory ScanULDISCN32.EXELANDesk Management_Suite software component.
    internatXinternat.exeAdded by the Troj/Lydra-B Trojan!
    iexplorer ml097eXiexplorer.exe RapidBlaster Variant
    icifatiXyujixit.exeAdded by the SDBOT.ZZH WORM!
    ICONICO.EXEFound on a Sony Vaio laptop and seems to be related to Mouse Suite 98 Daemon according to the properties. Appears to cause a behaviour where the desktop suddenly flips back up when playing DirectX associated games
    InterTrust Quick StartNit_cpq~1.exeInterTrust offers something known as Digital Rights Management to control legal software download and other E-commerce related business
    IexploitXIexploit.htmlAdded by the VBS.Inker.B WORM! Note: This worm file is found in the Windows or Winnt folder.
    Icon lptt01Xicon.exe RapidBlaster Variant
    iPalmNmon.exeInstalled with a Panasonic iPalm digital camera. Used to uploaded photos from the camera. If your camera is not connected (via USB port) you do not need this program loaded
    ItsDeductiblePopUpNItsDeductible.exeItsDeductible from Income Dynamics. Calculates your noncash donations quickly and easily. This startup entry checks a registry entry for the next 'PopUp' date and if it is a past or current date displays a program related tip
    IBMUltraBayHotSwapCPLLoaderUIBMBAY2N.EXESupports hot swapping in Thinkpad UltraBay Option on IBM ThinkPad laptops
    Instant Update CenterNreminder.exeFrom Broderbund's PrintMaster 10. It is an event reminder (for calendar dates, etc). Delete from the startup using Startup Manager program because it keeps re-checking itself when using MSCONFIG.  PrintMaster 11 uses filename PMremind.exe - it has to be unchecked in startup in the same manner
    ipsecdialerUIPSECD~1.EXE,-run_only_if_connected,-auto_initiationThe Cisco VPN_Client lets local users gain Administrator privileges on the operating system
    InetServicesXwsock32.exeAdded by the Backdoor.Win32.Delf.ej or TROJ/WOCK32-A TROJAN!
    Internet TimerUITIMER.exeShareware dial-up connection call cost calculator from Ratsoft
    IcqBetaXwebcamupdate.exeAdded by an unidentified TROJAN!
    iolo Utility BarNSMUtilityBar.exeIolo "System Mechanic" Utility_Bar - can be launched manually.

    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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