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StartupList Index

Currently 16937 startuplist entries and growing...
Last updated on 2008-07-04 18:52:24 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




    Full List

    NameStatusFilenameDescription
    Auto T Bar or autotbarNautotbar.exeIf you disable the HP VIEW toolbar in IE and rarrange the toolbars on a reboot they will be back as they were before if this is left enabled
    Auto updatXSysDebug.exeAdded by a W32/Forbot-BA worm infection
    Auto UpdatXWindowsSys32.exeAdded by a variant of the W32/FORBOT WORM!
    Auto updatXcrsrs.exeAdded by the W32/FORBOT-BP WORM!
    Auto updatXcrcss.exeAdded by the SDBOT.AAG WORM! Read the link, keylogger/password stealing trojan(s) involved.
    Auto updat, various other namesXcrsrs.exeAdded by a W32/Forbot-AK worm infection
    Auto UpdateXAUP.exeAdded by an unididentified WORM or TROJAN!
    Auto UpdateXsvchost.exeAdded by the TROJ/DUMARDL-A TROJAN! - NOTE - this file is placed in the Winnt or Windows folder, and should NOT be confused with the legitimate Windows svchost.exe process, always located in the Winnt\System32 or Windows\System32 folder, and which moreover should NOT figure in Msconfig/Startup!
    Auto UpdateXdma.exeAdded by the W32/Rbot-AVO WORM! Note: This worm file is found in the System (95/98/ME) or System32 (NT/2000/XP) folder.
    Auto UpdatesXsvchost.exeAdded by the Troj/Cheuko-A TROJAN!
    Auto WinUpdateXtaskmrg.exeAdded by the W32/Rbot-AFA Worm! Read the link, keylogger/password stealing trojan(s) involved.
    AutoAdministratorXSERVICES.EXEAdded by the W32/Punya-A Worm Read the link, alters file associations
    AutobarUautobar.exeConnect buttons on the keyboard for internet direct access, etc. on HP computers
    AutoCAD Startup AcceleratorUacstart16.exePreloads some libraries that are used by AutoCAD in order to make the software load faster
    autoclkYautoclk.exeSagem Modem driver. Installed and required on systems running Windows 98 or ME
    AutoEANAhqrun.exeFor Creative Soundblaster Live! series soundcards. Specify for any audio application what audio preset to automatically associate with currently active speaker output. Available via AudioHQ
    AUTOEXEXAUTOEXE.exeAdded by the W32/SEMAPI-A WORM
    AutoInsQyuleXQyuleInstall.exeAdded by the Troj/Dloader-ZM TROJAN!
    autoloadXcftmon.exeIdentified as a variant of the Trojan.Spy.XUL Trojan. Note: located in %appdata%\ folder. Note: Use SDFix under supervision.
    autoloadXwindowsupdate.exeAdded by a variant of the WORM_SOCKS.D WORM! Note: Located in %appdata%\ Note: Use SDFix under supervision.
    autoloadXspooll.exeAdded by the Trojan-Dropper.Agent.snu TROJAN! Note: Located in %AppData%\
    AutoloaderaproposclientXApropos_Client_Loader.exe AproposMedia Adware
    AutoloaderaproposclientXcxtpls_loader.exe AproposMedia Adware
    AutoLoaderEnvoloAutoUpdaterXauto_update_loader.exe Envolo/AproposMedia adware updater
    AutoMate Task ServiceNautomate.exeTask scheduler for Unisyn Automate 4 task automation/macro running software. Available via a desktop shortcut or Start -> Programs

    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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