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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
    OSSXrlvknlg.exe MarketScore/Relevant_Knowledge adware related.
    ODBC BackUpUfdxxl.exeG Data "PC Spion". PC monitoring and surveilling software, captures all users activity on the PC, see here . Disable/remove if you didn't install it yourself!
    OOLHELPT?OOLHELPT.exe??
    Online ServiceXsvchost.exeAdded by the HOSTIDEL.C VIRUS!. This is not the valid svchost.exe as described here
    OSSXossproxy.exe NetSetter/Marketscore foistware
    OrbitViewXview.exeXupiter OrbitExplorer toolbar related. Drive-by Foistware
    OfficeQuickAccessXOfficeHost.vbsAdded by the W32.Pexmor WORM! Note: This worm file is found in the Windows\Temp or Winnt\Temp folder.
    OKMasterXOKMaster.exe OKToolbar adware component
    OutLooksXInSane.exeAdded by the SWOOP TROJAN!
    OP12 ReminderNEreg.exeRegistration reminder for OmniPage from Nuance (was Scansoft). Version 12 of the software
    oz2Xoz2.exeAdded by the W32.Mydoom.W WORM!
    od-stndxxXod-stndxx.exeAdult dialler - xx can be any number
    OfficeGuardUIXsvcss.exeAdded by the DEDLER-C TROJAN!
    OAKSTARTUOAKSTART.EXESets the spindown timeout and access speeds at startup and displays a splash screen for CD-RW.
    Office MailUoff_mail.exeRelated to Office_Mail Client E-mail service from Burrotech Ltd.
    OnlinePCfix SmoothSurferUSS.exeSmooth-Surfer - blocks banners, ads, popups, and cleans MRU and Recent file lists
    oo4XRunDLL32.EXE,oo4.dll, DllRun BookedSpace Parasite
    ogrcYogrc.exeKaspersky Labs anti-virus
    OSDXALG.exeAdded by the StartPage-ID TROJAN! - NOTE: this file is located in the WINDOWS\msagent\intl folder!
    ODXSYSCNTR.EXEHotVideo dialler
    Office StartupXExploer.exeAdd by the GAOBOT.BV WORM! **Note - This is not a valid MS Office entry
    OESpamTestUOESpamTest.ExE Kaspersky_Anti-Spam
    Oracle Web-to-GoUwebtogo.exeRelated to WebToGo With MailToGo you can text, e-mail and fax with one powerful yet simple application. Note: Located in C:\MOBILECLIENT\WebToGo\
    OWCWebCamDVUwcdvtray.exeWebCamDV from Orange Micro, Inc - enables the user to use a DV camera connected via Firewire as a Webcam
    online_partyXonline_party.exeAdult content dialler
    OfficeXOffice.exeAdded by the Win32.Kraimer.12 TROJAN!
    OpSchedulerUOpScheduler.exeRelated to ScanSoft's OmniPage_Pro Is it required ? Note: located in C:\Program Files\ScanSoft\...
    ORiNOCOUCmluc.exeClient Manager software for an ORiNOCO wireless LAN card
    OfficeAgentXsvcshost.exeAdded by the WIN32.TACTSLAY.A TROJAN!
    OpAgentUOpAgent.exeRelated to ScanSoft's OmniPage_Pro Is it required ? Note: located in C:\Program Files\ScanSoft\...
    OnflowXonflow.exeOnflow is a internet company that offers an online advertising program. Not required - uninstall
    OneTouchMonitor or One Touch Monitor or ONETONOneTouchMonitor.exe,1tou~2.exe,ONETOU~2.EXEFor Visioneer OneTouch scanners. System tray access to the control panel for the scanner
    OWCCardbusTrayUocbtray.exeIcon in the system tray for safely removing PCMCIA cards. Only required if you have a laptop or desktop which includes a PCMCIA card interface
    OASClnt?oasclnt.exeMcAfee VirusScan On-Access Scan Client service - what does it do and is it required?
    Office Mail AlerterUom_Alerter.exeRelated to Mail_Alerter for Office Mail. Alert of new mail with an icon on the system tray
    Outlook Express ConfigX*****.exe,(where * =,random char)Added by a variant of the WIN32.RBOT WORM!
    Object Store ServerYosserver.exeComes with HyperTextStudio. From the supplier - "The Osserver maintains the database for HyperText Studio projects - absolutely vital, it verifies all the links etc in a site. It runs as a service in NT, 2K and XP but needs to start up in Win 9.x so you'll see a DOS box for a short while during boot up."
    OWMngrXOWMngr.exe OnWebMedia/SearchSeekFind advertising foistware
    office_updateX(Pathname of,the Trojan exe)Added by the Troj/Dloader-ZB TROJAN!
    officejet 6100?hposol08.exeAssociated with a HP PSC2110 (and maybe others) all-in-one machine
    OM_MonitorUFirstStart.exeRelated to Olympus_Imaging America Inc. OLYMPUS Master combines an easy-to-use interface with the latest digital imaging tools.
    OEM Tools 32Xtres32.exeAdded by a RBOT.QB worm infection
    OM2_MonitorUMMonitor.exeRelated to OLYMPUS_Master OM2 Monitor. from Olympus America Inc. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\OLYMPUS\OLYMPUS Master 2\
    OsdMaestroOSD.exeUOSD.EXEBy Netropa for HP and other brands. Same group as KBD MediaCenter & Touch Manager. Pressing a "hot key" on such a keyboard brings a corresponding panel on the screen for volume, etc. Nice but not required if you don\'t adjust things regularly - can also freeze
    OdometerNOdometer.EXEMouse odometer - tracks how far your pointer/arrow has traveled on the screen. Shortcut available
    orderShellXorderxxxx.exeAdded by the Troj/Dloadr-UN TROJAN! Note: located in C:\Documents and Settings\user\ were the file name is: order (4 random characters).exe
    OrigRage128TweakerURAGE128TWEAK.EXEThird party tweaker for ATI Rage 128 Video cards from http://www.rageunderground.com
    OS Boot ConfigurationXnspsvc.exeAdded by a variant of the IRCBOT Note: Located in \%WINDIR%\System32\ Note: Use SDFix under supervision.
    OrderReminderNOrderReminder.exeThe HP Order Reminder utility is installed with the HP LaserJet printer software and allows you to set specific times for reminders to check the current level of toner in the print cartridge - it also contains an Order Now link to a Web page that helps you order supplies online from a reseller of your choice.
    OpenOffice.org *.*.*Uquickstart.exe OpenOffice.org office suite quick start (where "*.*.*" is the version number)
    Office MonitorXnvsvc86.exeAdded by a variant of the IRCBOT Note: Located in \%WINDIR%\System32\ Note: Use SDFix under supervision.
    OutpostFeedBackYfeedback.exePart of Outpost firewall by Agnitum
    OEM02Mon.exeUOEM02Mon.exeCreative Live! Cam Console_Auto_Launcher
    OfficeAgentXoutIook.exeAdded by the WIN32.TACTSLAY.A TROJAN!
    OAKTASKNOAKTASK.EXETaskbar utility for a "control panel" for a CD-RW

    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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