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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
    qservicesXqservice.exeAdded by the Troj/Progent-B TROJAN! Note: This trojan file is found in the Windows or Winnt folder.
    Quick View PlusNQVP32.EXEQuick View Plus from Inso Corporation. Multiple file type viewer. Available via Start -> Programs
    QdrPack13XQdrPack13.exeAdded by a variant of the Trojan.Downloader-Gen/QDRModule.Process Note: Located in \%Program Files%\QdrModule\
    QSort2000NQSORT.EXEUtility that sorts your Start menu and Favourites in alphanumerical order. Not required - at any time you can right-click on these lists and choose "Sort by Name"
    QdrPack12XQdrPack12.exeIdentified as a variant of the AdWare.Win32.Agent.adm malware. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\QdrPack\ Note: Use SDFix under supervision.
    QdrModule16XQdrModule16.exeAdded by a variant of the Trojan.Downloader-Gen/QDRModule.Process Note: Located in \%Program Files%\QdrModule\ Note: Use SDFix under supervision.
    Quick Time file managerXquicktimeprom.exeAdded by the SDBOT TROJAN!
    qwertybot.exeXqwertybot.exeAdded by the Backdoor.Win32.Agent.alf TROJAN! Note: Located in C:\%WINDIR%\System32\drivers\ (XP/WinNT/2K) This infection is known to include a Rootkit infection. Check it out.
    QuickPasswordUagquickp.exeSmart card-based authentication and digital signature client software
    QuickFinder SchedulerNQFSCHD100.exe, QFSched.exeUsed in Corel 2002 & Corel Suite 7 - finds files faster by indexing your files (similar to Microsoft's Find Fast or Fast Search for its Office products)
    qttaskNQttask.exeSystem Tray access to Apple's "Quick Time" viewer from version 5 onwards
    Quicken Scheduled UpdatesNbagent.exeQuicken background downloading module
    QQ.exeXQQ.exeAdded by an unidentified TROJAN! of the Sdbot family. Note: This worm\trojan is located in C:\%WINDIR%\ folder.
    QDM or QDMStartUQdmStart.exeQDM (QDI Desktop Manager) - part of QDI ManageEasy for QDI\'s series of motherboards for monitoring PSU, temperatures, BIOS information, etc. Only required if you overclock system components and need to monitor temperatures, etc
    quicksetNquickset.exeDell taskbar icon allowing you to quickly change settings
    QQXsendmess.exeAdded by the SEMES VIRUS!
    Quicktime RuntimeXQtimer.exe W32.SpyBot worm variant
    QlbCtrlUQlbCtrl.exeRelated to Quick_Launch button on HP Computers. Note: Located in %ProgramFiles%\Hewlett-Packard\HP Quick Launch Buttons\
    QQKAVXscvhsot.exeAdded by the WORM_QQROB.ARQ WORM! This worm\trojan is located in C:\Windows\System (Win9x/Me), C:\%WINDIR%\System32 (XP/WinNT/2K)
    QuickenSEMessageNQsemsg.exeQuicken option
    qappsrvc32.exeXqappsrvc32.exeAdded by a Proxy_Trojan variant - identified by Kaspersky antivirus as Trojan-Proxy.Win32.Webber.m
    Qdsafe?????
    QdrModule11XQdrModule11.exeAdded by the Added by the Trojan.DL.Nurech.Gen Trojan downloader. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\QdrModule\ Note: Use SDFix under supervision.
    Quantifier SecurityXqsecue.exeAdded by the W32.Spybot.UOL WORM!
    QT4HPOTUOneTouch.exeHewlett Packard One Touch keyboard driver. Required if you use the additional keys
    QuickCamProUQuickCamPro.exeSystem Tray for Picture Capture utility that can run unattended. Pictures every 30 seconds for example, auto FTP Upload, etc
    Quickbooks Update AgentNqbupdate.exeAssociated with Intuit's Quickbooks but not required. Possibly to do with the payroll update service but you're prompted to check for updates when appropriate whether this is running or not
    QuicktimeXshch.exeAdded by a variant of the TROJ/BDOOR-EB TROJAN!
    qkoszvd.dllXqkoszvd.dll Troj/Dloadr-AVD
    QuickTimeUpdateXQuickUpdate.exeAdded by the Troj/Bifrose-CW TROJAN! Note: This trojan file is found in the System (95/98/ME) or System32 (NT/2000/XP) folder.
    Quick Heal Startup ScanYQHSTRT32.EXEQuick Heal - virus scanner
    Quick Hide WindowsUqhw.exeRelated to Quick_Hide_Windows From CronoSoft. Provides a quick and easy way for home and office PC users to quickly get sensitive materials off the screen without closing programs or losing documents. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\CronoSoft\Quick Hide Windows\
    QBCD autorunNautorun.exeQuick Books CD
    Qchex Tray IconUQchex.exeRelated to G7_Productivity_Systems Check Software.
    QuickTVUQuickTV.exeInfra-red remote control driver for the AVerTV Studio TV tuner/personal video recoder from AVerMedia. Required if you use the remote control
    QPServiceUQPService.exeRelated to HP_QuickPlay brings your favorite music and movies to life with the touch of a button. Note: located in C:\Program Files\HP\QuickPlay\
    QMusic?QMAgent.exe??
    quickenXquicken.exe,Waol.exe,Winrar.exe CoolWebSearch parasite related.
    QuikShieldNqkshield.exeQuikShield popup blocker - reportedly stealth installed, see here
    QCWLICONUQcwlicon.exeUsed by IBM Thinkpad laptops with built-in wireless card (802.11). System Tray icon that provides a shortcut to "Wireless Connection Status" and allows to turn WL on and off
    QuickZipXlu.exeMsConnect browser hijacker and dialler
    Queensla?Queensla.exe??
    QdrModule12XQdrModule12.exeIdentified as a variant of the AdWare.Win32.Agent.adm malware. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\QdrModule\ Note: Use SDFix under supervision.
    QtVprMtxUQTVPRMTX.EXERelated to Multimedia_Keyboard driver from Dritek System Inc. Note: Located in C:\Program Files\QtVprMtx\
    QdrModule9XQdrModule9.exeAdded by the QDRModule.Process Trojan.Downloader-Gen Note: Located in \%Program Files%\QdrModule\
    QBReminderFlashNQBReminder.exeRelated to Intuit's_Quickbooks Note: Located in \%Program Files%\Intuit\QuickBooks 2005\Atom\
    QTaskStartupUqtask.exeFeature of Quicken.com Brokerage to customize and display Desktop Alerts and icon. It is not required for the Quicken Program to run correctly, it is only required for the Desktop Alerts feature
    QuickDVBTUQuickDVB-T.exeRelated to AVerTV_DVB-T from AVerMedia Technologies Inc connects Digital TV with your PC or Notebook and allows you to watch free-to-air digital terrestrial television channels. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\AVerTV DVB-T\
    QTimeXnrchk.exePremium rate adult content dialer
    QuickTime TaskNQttask.exeSystem Tray access to Apple's "Quick Time" viewer from version 5 onwards
    QuickTime TaskXqttasks.exe CoolWebSearch parasite related.
    Qexplo?Qexplo.exe??
    QuickzipXLs.exeMsConnect browser hijacker and dialler
    QD FastAndSafeNQDCSFS.exeAutomatically runs Fast & Safe clean-up from Norton/Quarterdeck Cleansweep. Deletes safe to remove files such as Temporary Internet Files (cache). Recommended you run it manually
    qgqqftX[path to,Trojan]Added by the Ranky.T 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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