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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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    Full List

    NameStatusFilenameDescription
    acdllib3Xbcdlmem.exeAdded by the Troj/Mailbot-BA TROJAN! Note: This worm\trojan is located in C:\Windows\System (Win9x/Me), C:\%WINDIR%\System32 (XP/WinNT/2K)
    ACDSeeUACDSee8Pro.exeRelated to ACDSee 8 photo software. Organize, manage, enhance, and share all your valued photo memories. Note: Located in C:\Program Files\ACD Systems\ACDSee\8.0.Pro\
    Acecad.WtxploadYWtxpload.exe Acecaddriver for an AceCad USB Graphics Tablet
    AceGain LiveUpdateNLiveUpdate.exe AceGain_LiveUpdate . "AceGain LiveUpdate provides a fully managed and customizable LiveUpdate platform that seamlessly integrates with a game. As soon as an update is made available, AceGain manages the alert, download and installation as well as version control and user network preferences."
    Acer ePower ManagementUAcer ePower Management.exeRelated to Acer_ePower Management from Acer Empowering Technology Note: Located in C:\Acer\Empowering Technology\ePower\
    Acer ePresentation HPDUePresentation.exe Allows you to connect your Acer laptop to a projector.
    Acer Product RegistrationNACE1.exeRelated to Acer_Product_Registration Remove when registration is completed. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\Acer Registration\
    Acer Tour Reminder NReminder.exePopup reminder to take the tour of your new Acer laptop.
    AcerGotoUAcerGoto.exeAcer Computer "Goto Drive" Cold Swap Driver - a swappable second disk drive provides convenient backup of large files, or easy importation of data from user's previous computer.
    AcerNotebookManagerUalmxptray.exeSystem Tray access on some Acer Notebooks to give faster access to system settings
    AcerPowerkeyUPowerkey.exePowerKey utility for Acer TravelMate notebook PCs. Allows the user to quickly switch between different power schemes by pressing Fn F3
    Acess2007aXaccess2007a.exeAdded by a variant of the W32/Gaobot.PQA.worm network worm and IRC backdoor.
    AceuX[random file name] PurityScan/Clickspring Adware
    AceUtilsNau.exeRelated to Ace Utilities from Acelogix_Software Note: this is NOT to be confused with the au.exe used by the BEAGLE.B worm!
    acEventServYacevtsrv.exeRelated to ActivCard Gold Component of ActivCard Gold from ActivIdentity, Inc. Smart cards that function as photo ID, proximity badges for facility access and as digital identification and authentication devices. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\ActivCard\ActivCard Gold\
    AClntUsrUAClntUsr.exeAltiris AClient Service Windows Tray Icon
    Acme.PCHButtonNpchbutton.exeUsed by HP Instant Support
    ACMonitor_XxxYACMonitor_Xxx.exeAssociated with the Lexmark Xxx (where "xx" is the model) all-in-one printer/scanner/copier. Required for correct operation
    acocashXfastdown.exe, fastfown.exeAdult content dialler
    Acombo3dmouseUAcombo3d.exeMouse driver - required if you use non-standard Windows driver features
    AcontiXaconti.exeAdult content dialler
    acousticUacoustic.exeControl panel program for Philips Acoustic Edge soundcard. Not required unless changed settings aren't retained
    acpartNagpart11.exeProgram for finding trucks on-line
    AcrobatXacrmon32.exeAdded by the Troj/Small-ECT TROJAN! Note: Located in C:\Windows\System (Win9x/Me), C:\%WINDIR%\System32 (XP/WinNT/2K)
    Acrobat AssistantUACROTRAY.EXEUsed to create PDF files with Acrobat Distiller. For Win9x/Me systems you can run this file manually beforehand. For WinXP systems this file must run at startup. Hence the "U" recommendation

    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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