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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
    Acrobat Assistant 8.0NAcrotray.exeRelated to Acrobat_Assistant a process belonging to the Adobe Acrobat Traybar Assistant which provides a shortcut to additional configuration options for Adobe products. Note: Located in C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 8.0\Acrobat\
    Acrobat ReadXacroup32.exe Troj/VanBot-BQ
    ACROMOUSEUACROMAPP.exeRelated to ACROMOUSE Laser mouse control. Note: Located in C:\Program Files\Tech\Office Program Selector\2.0\
    Acronis Popup BlockerUBlocker.dll,RunRelated to Acronis Privacy Expert - anti-spyware and security suite.
    Acronis Scheduler HelperUschedhlp.exePart of Acronis True Image - backup software. Co-operates with the "schedul2.exe" service to perform backup/restore tasks correctly. Required if you want to use True Image to do some real backup/restore tasks - not if you only want to explore/mount images
    Acronis Scheduler2 ServiceUschedhlp.exePart of Acronis True Image - backup software. Co-operates with the "schedul2.exe" servuce to perform backup/restore tasks correctly. Required if you want to use TrueImage to do some real backup/restore tasks - not if you only want to explore/mount images
    Acronis True ImageYTimounterMonitor.exePart of Acronis_True_Image backup software. Monitor for the backup archive explorer for moving and viewing files within an archive
    Acronis True Image MonitorNTrueImageMonitor.exePart of Acronis True Image - backup software. Can be disabled without affecting TrueImage
    Acronis TrueImage MonitorNTrueImageMonitor.exePart of Acronis True Image - backup software. Can be disabled without affecting TrueImage
    AcronisTimounterMonitorUTimounterMonitor.exeRelated to Acronis_TrueImage a backup utility by Acronis. Note: Located in C:\Program Files\Acronis\TrueImageHome\
    AcronisTrueImage MonitorNTrueImageMonitor.exePart of Acronis True Image - backup software. Can be disabled without affecting TrueImage
    Act! PreloaderUAct8.exeSage Software's ACT! "enables individuals and small business customers to instantly access key contact and customer information, manage and prioritize activities, and track all contact-related communications so you can grow productive business relationships"
    Action Manager 32Nam32.exeAssociated with a Plustech scanner. Small utility that runs in the background for doing fax/copy/etc. Available via Start -> Programs
    ActionAgent?actionagent.exe"A COM server that runs on the client as part of the Dell OpenManage Client Instrumentation 6.x package; provides a simple method for a remote administrator to perform actions on the instrumented client". Is it required?
    ActivationNActivation.exePart of Microsoft Money
    ActivboardUMMKeybd.exePackard Bell ActiveBoard keyboard - multimedia keyboard manager. Required if you use the additional keys and want to see the status of the Num Lock, Caps Lock, Scroll Lock keys
    Active Bit StationXabs.exeAdded by the W32.MYTOB.BZ WORM!
    Active CPUNacpu.exeRelated to Active_CPU from DeviceLock, Inc. A tool that enables you to watch a graphical representation of your CPU's activity. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\Active CPU\
    Active Desktop CalendarNADC.EXEXemiComputers Active Desktop Calendar
    Active Email MonitorUaem25.exe Active_Email_Monitor checks multiple accounts for email, serves as a SPAM filter and can also protect you from harmful items that can be sent via email.
    Active shieldUActiveshield.exe Active_Shield is "an heuristic screen that actively protects your computer from trojans, spyware, adware, trackware, dialers, keyloggers, and even some special kinds of viruses["
    ActiveDesktopXsystray32.exeAdded by the DABOOM VIRUS!
    ACTIVEDSXACTIVEDS.EXEAdded by the OPASERV.T VIRUS!
    ActiveEyesNActiveEyes.exeActiveEyes from TFI Technology
    ActiveKeys.********************Uakeys.exePart of activekeys

    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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