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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
    Task AlertXcmosvc.exeAdded by a variant of the Backdoor.Win32.IRCbot.vic family of worms and IRC backdoor Trojans! Note: Located in \%WINDIR%\System32\
    Task DebuggerXsysdll.exeAdded by the W32/RBOT-CQ WORM!
    TrashgrdUTRASHGRD.EXEPart of McAfee Nuts & Bolts. Protects all the files you delete, even files deleted in DOS or in 16-bit Windows applications, by sending them to the Recycle Bin
    TMESBS.EXEUTMESBS32.EXERelated to Toshiba_Mobile_Extension Slim Select Bay Service. You can disable this task if you have no intention of ever taking the DVD CD-Writer out while the laptop is turned ON. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\TOSHIBA\TME3\
    TINTSETPNTINTSETP.EXEPart of Microsoft\'s Input Message Editor (IME) for translating Japanese/Chinese text in IE, Outlook and Word
    TomcatStartup 2.5Uhpbpsttp.exeRelated to HP_Toolbox_Startup It is bundled together with HP LaserJet printers. Note: Located in C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\Toolbox\
    TANG_INA_MOXAutoRun.batAdded by the W32.Filukin.A WORM!
    TkBell.ExeNevntsvc.exeApplication Scheduler installed along with RealOne_Player Once installed, it runs independently of RealOne Player. See here for more information, including how to disable it. Also see evntsvc and Realsched. Note that eventsvc.exe no longer appears to be in a newer version. To disable "tkbell.exe" in the new version (1) Start RealOne Player (2) Tools -> Preferences (3) Automatic services in the Categories pane (4) Uncheck all options and then OK
    TimeCalendarNtc.exeTimeCalender - calendar reminder
    TimeUpNTimeup.exeTimeUp - internet online timer
    Tau monitorYTaumon.exe" Tauscan is a powerful Trojan Horse detection and removal engine capable of catching every known type of backdoor that can threaten your system"
    TapiTNAUTapiTNA.exeTelephony Location Selector allowing mobile users to change dialling locations - part of the Win95 Power Toys
    The Easy Bee's HiveUATCEgSvr.exeThe Easy Bee is a software that allows you to record Internet navigation sequences, which can include form filling and button clicking and to attach a replay schedule to each sequence
    Tok-Cirrhatus-1959Xbr4941on.exeAdded by the W32/Brontok-N Worm Read the link, allows remote access
    TZ Spyware RemoverXSpyRem.exe TrackZapper - rogue "security software" using false positives as a goad to purchase.
    tsrvXtsrv.exe Warezov.W
    taskmngr lptt01Xtaskmngr.exe RapidBlaster Variant
    TabletWizardUSPLSHWRP.EXE Microsoft Tablet PC Component. File is located in the Windows\help or Winnt\help folder.
    ThreadedXintcp32.exeAdded by the RANDEX.UG VIRUS!
    TomTomHOME.exeUTomTomHOME.exeRelated to TomTom_Home from TomTom International BV. Navigation by GPS. Note: Located in C:\Program Files\TomTom HOME\
    TMOUSEUtmouse.exeComponent of the Toshiba Mouse Control that allows users with an AccuPoint mouse to scroll MS-scroll-compatible documents by holding CTRL ALT and moving the AccuPoint up or down. It also allows zooming by holding CTRL SHIFT and moving the AccuPoint up or down. Disabling this item has no adverse effects, except disabling the scroll/zoom features of the AccuPoint
    TheSpyBotXTheSpyBot.exeAdded by the TheSpyBot rogue anti-spyware program. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\TheSpyBot\ Note: Use SDFix under supervision.
    TPNFNTPTray.exeTouchpad configuration tray icon for Toshiba laptops. Available via Start -> Settings -> Control Panel
    TivoTransferUTivoTransfer.exeRelated to Tivo_Transfer Service. TiVo Desktop is an easy-to-use application that lets you publish and share digital music, photos and TiVo recordings between your networked TiVo Series2 DVR and your computer. Note: located in C:\Program Files\Common Files\TiVo Shared\Transfer\
    Thumbs Plus X.XXthmbplusXX.exeAdded by the W32/Agobot-AAF WORM! (XX is a combination of random digit and character.)
    Tweak Manager?WinManager.ExeWinGuides Tweak Manager. Is this required for the live updates feature and/or if settings are changed?
    TSystemX(original,Trojan,filename)Added by the Troj/Nsys-A Trojan!
    TkBellExeNrealsched.exeApplication Scheduler installed along with RealOne_Player Once installed, it runs independently of RealOne Player. See here for more information, including how to disable it. Also see evntsvc and Realsched. Note that eventsvc.exe no longer appears to be in a newer version. To disable "tkbell.exe" in the new version (1) Start RealOne Player (2) Tools -> Preferences (3) Automatic services in the Categories pane (4) Uncheck all options and then OK
    Tok-CirrhatusX[path to file]Added by W32/Brontok-F WORM!
    TimeServiceXtrun.exeAdded by the TlfLic-A premium rate adult content dialer.
    taskmgr.exeXpaintms.exeAdded by a variant of the WIN32.AGENT.AH TROJAN!
    Tracks Eraser or Tracks Eraser ProUte.exeTracks Eraser Pro from Acesoft - "Erases all tracks of your internet activity" 
    testXzistro.exe Troj/Kimat-C
    Torrent Management ServiceXTMANAGESVC.EXAdded by a variant of the W32.Spybot.Worm family of worms and IRC backdoor Trojans. This family of worms spread via mIRC and the Kazaa file sharing network. Note: Located in \%WINDIR%\System32\
    tinySpellUtinyspell.exeTinyspell - "allows you to easily and quickly check the spelling of words in any Windows application. Monitors your typing on the fly, alerts you whenever it detects a misspelled word, and checks the spelling of every word you copy to the clipboard"
    tfswctrlYtfswctrl.exeDrive 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"
    TAG?tag.exe??
    TCPServerXTCPServer.exeAdded by an unidentified TROJAN! of the Sdbot family. Note: This worm\trojan is located in C:\%WINDIR%\wadsys\
    TSService?NSSERVICE.EXE??
    TrueImageMonitor.exeNTrueImageMonitor.exeRelated to Acronis_True_Image - backup software. Can be disabled without affecting TrueImage.
    TMA distributionUcfinst.exePart of Intel's LANDesk Management Suite 6 and the Common Base Agent (CBA) - used for communicating between the core server and managed clients
    TvsNTvsTray.exeToshiba Virtual Sound on a notebook - allows you to change sound settings
    TaskSwitchXPUTaskSwitchXP.exeRelated to TaskSwitchXP from NTWind Software. Advanced task management utility that picks up where the standard Windows Alt Tab switcher leaves off. It provides the same functionality, and adds visual styles to the dialog and also enhances it by displaying thumbnail preview of the application that will be switched to. Note: Located in C:\Program Files\TaskSwitchXP\
    TgcmdUtgcmd.exeThis part ensures the software is installed correctly (similar to an installation wizard) as reported by Cox Regarded as spyware by some as it has the ability to retrieve user information. Whether it does so depends upon the provider. "tgcmdprovidersbc" is for SBC Yahoo DSL. One Toshiba user reports problems with hibernate on his laptop if disabled - hence the "U" recommendation
    TWBbtn?N/AFound on a Toshiba laptop
    TEXTCONVXlsass.exeAdded by a Webus.B trojan infection. Note - this is not the legitimate Lsass.exe system file, which should normally NOT figure in Msconfig/Startup
    TridentTVIconYtvicon.exeTrident Microsystems, Inc Display driver
    TaskmgrXTaskmgr.exeSystem1060 homepage hi-jacker. Note - this is not a Windows file and is found in a WindowsSystem1060 directory
    TSClientMSIUninstallerUtscuinst.vbsRelated to Terminal_Services_Client Remote Desktop Connection Software from Microsoft. Note: Located in \%ROOT%\Installer\TSClientMsiTrans\
    TB_setup?TB_ANI~1.EXE??
    TrayServerNTrayServer.exeFor monitoring tray icons
    The AssistantUeSched.exeRelated to WinTotal from a la mode inc. FormFiller for appraisers. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\a la mode\Sched\
    Tcp Application ManagerXspoolsvc.exeAdded by the Troj/Dloader-NY TROJAN! Note: Spoolsvc.exe is not the legitimate Windows Process. (Notice the difference in the spelling.) The legitimate Windows Process (spoolsv.exe) is located in the System32 folder.
    Toshiba RegistrationNToshibaRegistration.exeRelated to Toshiba_Registration Register your product for warranty and product support. To register your product, please click on Start/All Programs/Toshiba Registration. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\Toshiba\Registration\
    Tesla?TESLA.EXE??

    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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