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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
    XPAgentXXPAgent.exeReported as Trj/Clicker.LE by Panda Anti-Virus. Note: This trojan file is found in the Windows\System32 (NT/2000/XP) folder. May be found in the Windows System folder on 9X\Me machines. Do not confuse this with the IBM/XPoint Rapid Restore file which is generally located in the PROGRAM FILES\XPOINT\AGENT folder.
    XP ToolsUxptools.exeRelated to XPTools_Software integrated suite of powerful PC Utilities to fix, speed up, maintain and protect your computer. Note: located in C:\Program Files\XP Tools\
    xp_systemXwinlogon.exe Krepper-G trojan, a CoolWebSearch parasite variant - Note - this is NOT the legitimate Windows winlogon.exe process, which should NOT figure in Msconfig/Startup!
    XM Satellite Radio (2)UXMMT.exeRelated to XM_Satellite_Radio Note: Located in C:\Program Files\XM Satellite Radio\
    xflashXxflash.exeAdded by the TROJ/BANCJ-A TROJAN!
    xpstartXwini.exeAdded by the W32.PICRATE.A WORM!
    xupiterstartup2003Xxupiterstartup2003.exeXupiter - adware and homepage hijacker. To remove Xupiter go here and to prevent it re-installing in the future see here
    X10WeaxXWTHRTRAY.EXE WeatherCheck "bring the latest local weather to your desktop". Not recommended as it reportedly pops ads, and contains no uninstaller.
    xxsrSrv32Xxxsrsrv.exeAdded by the TROJ/BANCSDE-E TROJAN!
    XordateXwuauclt13.exe W32/Rbot-GLM
    XtrayXxtray_link.exeTROJ_VB.JL trojan
    XTN Service DriversXwinxtn.exeAdded by the W32/Sdbot-YK WORM!
    XtreamLok License ManagerUxl.exeLicense manager for xLok (XtreamLok) - prevents software being reverse engineered
    XTNDConnect PC - LtNts4UNtsAgnt.exeComponent of EasySync Pro
    xwareXcskware.exeMalware downloader from xxsware.com, produces porn popups.
    Xcpy1XXcpy1.exe BroadcastPC adware variant
    xkstartup?RunDll32,InstZ82.dll,,SetUsbPrinterPortOn a system with a Lexmark printer
    Xpagent?xpagent.exePart of the IBM/XPoint Rapid Restore utility. What does it do and is it required? Note: File location is generally in the C:\PROGRAM FILES\XPOINT\AGENT folder.
    Xfire MusicUxfiremusic.exeRelated to XfirePlus Music plugin. Xfire is a freeware instant messaging service targeted toward gamers. Note: Located in C:\Program Files\Xfire\
    X10 Device Network ServiceUx10nets.exeBelongs to X10 video streaming device(s).
    xload32Xnetdd.exeAdded by the NETSPY TROJAN!
    xitamiUXiwin32.exeXitami Multiplatform Open Source web server
    Xtrem parental controlUpcx.exeAdded by the ParentXtreme SPYWARE! **Note - If you didn't intentionally install this software remove it.
    x3yyX(path to,trojan)Added by a TANNICK trojan infection
    xftpGraberXXftpgraber.exeAdded by the W32.ENVID.C WORM!
    xpXwinis.exeAdded by the W32/RBOT-WO WORM!
    XfireNXfire.exeTerratec DMXFire 1024 soundcard controlpanel
    xwareXxware.exeMalware downloader from xxsware.com, causes porn popups
    xBrotherMeCom?BrMeCom.exeRelated to Brother MFC-9200c printer. What does it do and is it required?
    xxxvideoXxxxvideo.exe AccessPlugin premium rate adult material dialer
    XeroxScannerDaemonUXrxFTPLt.exeRelated to Xerox_Scanner_Daemon a driver for Xerox Scanner model fu621d Manufacturered by Xerox Note: Located in C:\Program Files\Xerox\NWWia\
    XircWinModem4Yltcm000c.exeWinModem drivers. WinModems use software rather than hardware - hence putting a load on the CPU. Needed if you have it for loading the drivers. See here for more WinModem information
    XupiterCfgLoaderXXTCfgLoader.exeBWCfgLoader.exeXupiter - adware and homepage hijacker. To remove Xupiter go here and to prevent it re-installing in the future see here
    X-Cleaner DeluxeUxcleaner.exe X-Cleaner_Deluxe - privacy and anti-spy application
    xpsystemXservices.exe CoolWebSearch parasite related.
    xrt_ShellXxrt_*.exeAdded by the Troj/Gozi-Gen TROJAN! Note: Located in %userprofile%\ Note: The * in the filename represents some random characters.
    X-Cleaner FreewareUXCLEAN~1.EXE X-Cleaner_Freeware
    XtTb.exeXXtTb.exeTop-banners.com adware
    XE 8x LM StatusUlmsxxe.exeXerox XE8 series laser printer status monitor
    XGIWatchDog?XWatDog.exeRelated to XGI Technology's Volari graphics cards - what does it do and is it required?
    xv_ctrlUv_ctrl.exe3dfx Underground Tools - "Gives direct hardware control to your video graphics adapter"
    XPSP2 FirewallXxpsp2fw.exeAdded by the WIN32.SMALL.RN downloader TROJAN!
    XordateXwuauclt12.exe W32/Rbot-GLQ Read the link, allows remote access
    x(Number from 1 to 7)Xx6.exeAdded by the Troj/Dadobra-A TROJAN!
    xloadnetXxloadnet.exeDetected by NOD32 as Win32/TrojanClicker.VB.NCK
    xpiupdateXxpiupdate.exeAdded by the W32/RBOT-AFY WORM!
    XSC SIP ClientUX-Lite.exeRelated to X-Lite SIP based softphone Note: Located in C:\Program Files\X-Lite\
    XML ServiceXmsxml.exeAdded by the W32/RBOT-HD WORM!
    xDRam rar procxXxwinupdaterarx.exeAdded by the Troj/Riler-W Trojan Read the link, allows remote access
    xorXsvchost.exeAdded by the XORDOOR TROJAN! This is not the valid svchost.exe as described here
    x3watchUx3watch.exe"program helping with online integrity. Whenever you browse the internet and accesses a site which may contain questionable material, the program will save the site name on your computer. Approximately every 30 days, a person of your choice (an accountabiltiy partner) will receive an e-mail containing all possible questionable sites you may have visited within the month. This information is meant to encourage an open and honest conversation between friends and help us all be more accountable"
    XTNDConnect PC - 3CmPlmUAutodet.exeComponent of EasySync Pro. Synchronisation between Palm PDAs  and Microsoft Outlook
    xpsystemXy.exe CoolWebSearch parasite related
    xswinNxswin.exeInstalled with a Xerox Work Centre Pro 555. Unchecking it removes an "out of system memory" error
    xpstatXwinlogins.exeAdded by the W32/RBOT-AAR WORM!

    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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