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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
    Absolute ShieldUdseraser.exeAbsolute Shield/Evidence Eliminator - internet history eraser
    Absolute StartUp monitorUASMon.exeAbsolute Startup - startup monitor from F-Group Software
    AbsoluteShield Internet EraserYcseraser.exeRelated to AbsoluteShield_Internet_Eraser application. Note: located in C:\Program Files\SysShield Tools\Internet Eraser\
    ABsrXabsr.exeAdded by the AUTOUPDER VIRUS!
    absrXmwsvm.exeSeekSeek search hijacker related - See here
    abtuXmp3serch.exeLoads the executable for Lop.com. mp3serch.exe is the final version whilst lopsearch.exe is the beta version
    abtuXlopsearch.exeLoads the executable for LOP adware - mp3serch.exe is the final version whilst lopsearch.exe is the beta version
    AbyssWebServerUabyssws.exeAbyss web server
    Ac97SoundXsnddrv.exeDetected as Mal/SillyFDC-A by sophos
    AcBtnMgr_XxxYAcBtnMgr_Xxx.exeAssociated with the Lexmark Xxx (where "xx" is the model) all-in-one printer/scanner/copier. Required for correct operation
    accUacc.exeAdvanced Call Center - "full-featured yet easy-to-use answering machine software for your voice modem"
    ACCDEFRAGINFOX(path to file)Added by the W32/Darby-O WORM!
    AccelerateUaccelerate.exeWebroot Accelerate - allows you to optimize Windows network registry settings in order to boost surfing speeds. Leave this enabled if you find it improves your connection
    Access Control AppXwinsto.exeIdentified as a variant of the Win32/TrojanDownloader.Small.CYF Trojan. Note: Located in \%Temp%\
    Access Ramp MonitorNarmon32.exeMonitors your progress on the internet; hang-ups, connection speeds, internet congestion and traffic flow. It prevents some games from running also. To disable the Access Ramp Monitor (1) Open Windows Explorer (2) Open the Program Files folder (3) Open the MindSpring folder (4) Open the AccessRamp folder (5) Double-click on the ARMCfg32.exe file (6) Uncheck Enable Dialup Monitor and click OK (7) Restart the computer and try again
    Access WebControlX[path to file]Added by the TROJ/PPDOOR-M TROJAN!
    AccessManagerUAccessMgr.exePart of SmartPipes SecureSite software - "SecureSite enables rapid turnup and enhanced administration of VPNs. It automates and simplifies tasks for VPN design and policy management, access control management, and key management"
    AccessMedia P2P LoaderXamp2pl.exeMy AccessMedia toolbar related, stealth installed!
    AccessoriesPlusUclockplus.exe"Clock Plus", part of Accessories_Plus allows you to select from dozens of alternatives for the Windows clock.
    AccessRamp Monitor01NARMon32a.exeFrom a visitor "Just wanted to provide you with some info on Access Ramp software installed with Verizon DSL accounts in those areas that use the Winpoet PPPoE software. The Access Ramp TSRs are installed as part of IP Insight software (can't remember the software maker). You can decline to install IP Insight during Winpoet setup, or go into Add/Remove programs uninstall IP Insight by hand if it's already installed. It really doesn't do a darn thing for you. It was intended to help DSL techs monitor QoS, but the backend part was never implemented (at least as of earlier this year). This will not affect the user's ability or inability to access their DSL service."
    AccessRampLAN01NARUpld32.exeVersion of the above for LAN connections - a history uploader. The key in turning it off is a file named ARUCfg32.exe. This file (ARUCfg32.exe) does not show up in the startup process. If you have this file, you can execute it and remove all the monitoring activities it does. Removing all the checks in all the boxes (both tabs) still calls ARUpld32.exe to start when you start the dial up. You can block it from sending info if you have Zone Alarm installed. Renaming the extension of ARUCfg32.exe to ARUCfg32.exe1 works. The ARUpld32.exe is not loaded when launching the dial up client. Written by IP Insight and also included with Earthlink Total Access 2003
    AcctMgrUAcctMgr.exeNorton™ Password Manager - part of Norton SystemWorks 2004 - stores passwords and other personal information, and retrieves the data needed for email logins, shopping orders, banking, and other online activities—all from the safety of your own PC
    AccuWeather.com® DesktopNAccuWeatherDesktop.exeDesktop weather from AccuWeather
    accwizz.exeXaccwizz.exeAdded by the W32.Ruland.A WORM!
    accwizzz.exeXaccwizzz.exeAdded by the W32.Ruland.A 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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