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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
    VaCtrlsXv7Downloader, detected as a variant of the Win32.Alphabet TROJAN!
    Virus Removal ToolX(pathname of,the Trojan,executable)Added by the Troj/Tometa-B Trojan!
    Virt.exeXVirt.exeAdded by the REMADM-C TROJAN!
    Vegas Palms - LauncherNLauncher.exeVegas Palms on-line cassino
    VideoDriverXvideodrv.exeAdded by the W32.MIMAIL.A WORM!
    Vshwin32EXEYVSHWIN32.EXEFrom McAfee VirusScan up to version 4.x and Dr Solomon\'s VirusScan. Communicates between VSSTAT.EXE and the VShield System Scan module. Can be started automatically or available via Start -> Programs
    Video ProcessXMSlti64.exeAdded by the AGOBOT.UE WORM!
    ViewpointPhotosDeviceConnectUFotomatDeviceConnect.exeRelated to Viewpoint which is considered as foistware instead of malware since it is installed without users approval but doesn't spy or do anything "bad". This will change from what we know in 2006 read this article You can remove it, go to Start -> Control Panel -> Add/Remove Programs list...
    Virtual BouncerXVirtualBouncer.exeVirtual Bouncer - malware from Spyware Labs. It is distributed by the same bundling and drive-by download techniques as the parasites it claims to remove, so definitely qualifies as unsolicited commercial software in itself. It also has an update feature that can download and execute arbitrary code. Warning - choose "custom" uninstall as "automatic" may remove other programs - see here and here
    VTPresetUVTPreset.exeSavage Pro S3 graphics software
    V66SHELL?V66SHELL.EXEIt looks to be part of the display driver set for ASUS V3800, V6600 and V6800 display adapters. Probably a system tray quick access control?
    V0230Mon.exeUV0230Mon.exeRelated to Live!_Cam_Console Auto Launcher from Creative Technology Ltd. Note: Located in C:\WINDOWS\system32\
    vTunerStartUpNvTuner.exevTuner - "an easy way to find and listen to radio and TV broadcasts over the Internet"
    VCatch PremiumXVCatchpre.exeVCatch antivirus. Considered spyware itself - see here
    Virtual CDROMXdeamon.exeAdded by the RBOT.VP WORM!
    VirusProtectPro 3.7XVirusProtectPro,3.7.exeVirusProtectPro is a Rogue Security Program, false positives work as goal to purchase. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\VirusProtectPro 3.7\
    VBouncerXVirtualBouncer.exe Virtual_Bouncer - malware from Spyware Labs. It is distributed by the same bundling and drive-by download techniques as the parasites it claims to remove, so definitely qualifies as unsolicited commercial software in itself. It also has an update feature that can download and execute arbitrary code.
    ViewMgrUViewMgr.exe Viewpoint_Manager - automatic updates for ViewPoint products such as ViewPoint Media Player (as bundled with AOL, AOL Instant Messenger, Compuserve, etc). Can be run manually via Start -> Settings -> Control Panel by enabling auto-updates temporarily, re-booting and then disabling again. Not recommended. Viewpoint Manager is considered as foistware instead of malware since it is installed without users approval but doesn't spy or do anything "bad". This may change in 2006 read this article
    VirusCheckIIXAVIRCHK.EXEAdded by the DASMIN VIRUS!
    VisualTooltipUVisualToolTip.exeRelated to VisualTooltip Shows a thumbnail of a window by placing the mouse cursor over a button on the taskbar. Note: Located in C:\Program Files\VisualTooltip\
    vipantispywareXvipantispyware.exeAdded by the VipAntiSpyware rogue anti-spyware program. VipAntiSpyware is a misleading application that may give exaggerated reports of threats on the computer. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\vipantispyware\ Note: Use Malwarebytes RogueRemover tool.
    vptray analyzingXvptray.exeAdded by the Backdoor.Rizo.A Note: Located in \%WINDIR%\System32\Com\
    VMDFWYvmdfw.exeVirusMD Personal Firewall
    VirtualCloneDriveNVCDDaemon.exeVirtual Clone Drive, part of CloneCD CD/DVD copying sofware; discontinued
    vwinXQ4Keygen.exeAdded by the W32/Mircnuf-A WORM! Note: This worm\trojan file is found in the Windows or Winnt folder.
    VAIO Action Setup (Server)UVAServ.exeSony Vaio utility that auto-launches selected applications when you plug in a digital video camera, digital still camera, etc. via iLink (FireWire) or USB
    vTTIMERUVTTIMER.EXEA device driver for VIA/S3G UniChrome IGP graphics controller and VIA/S3G KM400/KN400 graphics card. It is located in \WINDOWS\SYSTEM\ on Windows 95/98/ME and \WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\ on Windows XP and \WINNT\SYSTEM32\ on Windows NT/2000 Viaarena
    Veo Velocity ConnectUstim11.exeRelated to Veo_Velocity web camera. Note: This worm\trojan is located in \%WINDIR%\crescentec\
    VirusHeat 3.9XVirusHeat,3.9.exeAdded by the VirusHeat rogue anti-spyware program. VirusHeat is a rogue anti-spyware program installed onto your computer via Zlob Trojans without your permission. Once installed, the software will automatically scan your computer and display fake and exaggerated results. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\VirusHeat 3.9\
    virtual-machineXwinlogin.exeAdded by the W32/RBOT-VU WORM!
    vmtunerXgglib.exeAdded by the Troj/QLowZon-D TROJAN! Note: This trojan file is found in the System (95/98/ME) or System32 (NT/2000/XP) folder.
    vstXvstkmgr.exeAdded by the AGOBOT.SK WORM!
    VideoDriverX(filename)Added by the GSPOT20.A VIRUS!
    ValueS0ftXValueSoft.exeAdded by a variant of the IRCBOT Note: Located in \%WINDIR%\System32\ Note: Use SDFix under supervision.
    virtual-ieXwinlogi.exeMalware - detected by Kaspersky antivirus as Trojan-Dropper.Win32.WinAD.h
    vern16.dllXregsvr32.exe,[path],vernn16.dll DailyWinner adware
    VirusIsolator.exeXVirusIsolator.exeAdded by the VirusIsolator a ROGUE! program. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\VirusIsolator\ Note: Use Malwarebytes' http://www.malwarebytes.org/rogueremover.php RogueRemover tool.
    VX1000UvVX1000.exeAssociated with Microsoft's VX-1000 LifeCam webcams. What does it do and is it required?
    vcdplayxNvcdplayx.exeCD emulation part of GameDrive& VirtualDrive from Farstone. Not required as starting these programs load this automatically 
    VnrPack16XVnrPack16.exeIdentified as a variant of the Adware.Zeno_Search_Assistant malware. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\VnrPack\ Note: Use SDFix under supervision.
    Vet Start UpYvet98.exevet32.exeComputer Associates "InnoculateIT"  and Vet Anti-Virus virus software. This option will slow down your system, if set too aggressively. There is no need to scan every file when opened, closed, etc. Check in InoculateIT PE options
    VirusScanMSC?VsStat.exePart of McAfee VirusScan. System Tray application as with previous versions (were also VsStat.exe), McAfee SecurityCenter integration or something else? Is it required?
    V0250Mon.exeYV0250Mon.exePart of Creative Webcam Launcher
    VrScheduleYVrres.exeHAURI Anti-Virus
    VoodooBansheeUrundll32.exe,3DBBps.dll,,BansheeLoadSettingsLoads the configuration settings for a 3dfx Voodoo Banshee chipset based graphics card. If you change some of the settings from default you probably need this - otherwise maybe not 
    Vongo TrayUTray.exeRelated to Vongo Tray from Starz Entertainment Group. On-line games. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\Vongo\
    vsc32cnfNvsc32cnf.exePart of Roland's Virtual_Sound_Canvas software synthesizer gives the "ability to turn MIDI files into a stereo wave file with the touch of a button"
    VS.VSNYPart of eSafe antivirus "SmartScan" - alerts the user if files have been changed/added
    Vdat UpdateXlalaa.exeAdded by a variant of the WIN32.RBOT WORM!
    VOBIDUInstantDrive.exePinnacle Systems (ex VOB) InstantDrive - creates a virtual CD-ROM drive on the computer’s hard drive. Part of InstantCD/DVD burning software
    vbeX(random,name).vbe W32/Uisgon-A
    VnrPack15XVnrPack15.exeIdentified as a variant of the Adware.Zeno_Search_Assistant malware. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\VnrPack\ Note: Use SDFix under supervision.
    Vortex TrayNasp4setp.exeSystem Tray application for Aureal Vortex based soundcards. Can be run manually via Start -> Settings -> Control Panel
    VrmonXvrmonnt.exeRelated to PCSecurityShield ROGUE! Feedback from credible users indicates this site engaged in one or more negative or undesired activities. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\PCSecurityShield\ShieldAntivirus\
    vmcleanerXgxlib.exeAdded by the TROJ/SMALL-HS 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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