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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
    AERVICESNXAERVICESN.exeAdded by the W32/RANDON-AO WORM!
    AeXAgentLogonNAeXAgentActivate.exe Altiris Agent transmits information about your machine for the purpose of asset management and deployment
    AeXSWDUsr?AeXSWDUsr.exeAltiris Express NS Client Manager software. Is it required?
    AEZBProcUaptezbp.exeIBM Aptiva keyboard customizer - enables certain special buttons on keyboard for CD operation, volume control, and few quickstart buttons. Keyboard will work without it but you lose the special functions
    AFAFilterUwindefault.exeAFAFilter - internet filter software
    afskfask8Xfsfjasj8.exeAdded by the Troj/OnLineG-L Trojan
    afterconnectUAfterConnect.exeRelated to AfterConnect connect to multimple websites, or to launch multiple applications at once. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\AfterConnect\
    AGEIA PhysX SysTrayNTrayIcon.exeRelated to AGEIA_PhysX System Tray access to display properties for AGEIA graphics cards. Unless you change your desktop resolution, etc regularily use Control Panel -> Display. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\AGEIA Technologies\
    AgentNAgent.exeCyberlink Power VCR II 3.0 is a TV tuner recording utility. If you want to schedule recordings you'll need this, otherwise can be disabled. Available via Start -> Programs
    agentXppl.exeAdded by the W32/Dref-U VIRUS! Note: Located in C:\%WINDIR%\System32 (XP/WinNT/2K) Note: disabling autostart for the SharedAccess service deactivates the Microsoft Internet Connection Firewall (ICF).
    AgentXalsys.exeAdded by the W32/Dref-V VIRUS! Note: Located in C:\Windows\System (Win9x/Me), C:\%WINDIR%\System32 (XP/WinNT/2K) Note: disabling autostart for the SharedAccess service deactivates the Microsoft Internet Connection Firewall (ICF).
    Agent BrowserX[random file name]Added by the PPdoor.M-bdr backdoor TROJAN!
    Agent ExplorerX[random file name]Unidentified adware
    Agente?Remupd.exePart of Panda Antivirus . Is this an update reminder (guess because of the name), virus definition update reminder or something similar?
    agentsvrXagentsvr.exeMalware, detected by Kaspersky antivirus as AdWare.Monker.a - NOTE: do NOT confuse with the Microsoft Agent Server application of the same name as described here - the legitimate file will always be located in the Windows\Msagent folder.
    AgfaCLnkUAgfaCLnk.exeFor Agfa digital cameras connected via USB. Enables Windows to access the contents of the memory stick (while the stick's still on the camera) via a virtual drive
    agpXagp32.exeAdded by the W32.Gaobot.SY worm
    AGRSMMSGYAGRSMMSG.exeIBM AMR modem driver
    AGSatelliteNAGSatellite.exeProgram from AudioGalaxy that lets you download some MP3s from their server. Available via Start -> Programs
    AGSeyAppXAGSeyApp.exeAdded by the GoldenEye SPYWARE!
    ahfpor and ahfprogNahfp.exeAdvanced Hide Folders - "is powerful file security program. It allows to hide folders or hide files. Advanced Hide Folders is very useful to keep your personal data away from others. Others will not know where your personal files exist and they will not be able to accidentally view, delete or modify them either"
    AHNSDUAhnSD.exeAhnLab V3 antivirus updater - leave enabled unless you manually update on a regular basis
    AHNUE?AHNUE.exe??
    ahostXahost.exeAdded by an unidentified TROJAN! of the Sdbot family. Note: This worm\trojan is located in C:\Windows\System (Win9x/Me), C:\%WINDIR%\System32 (XP/WinNT/2K
    AHQInitNahqinit.exePart of AudioHQ for the Soundblaster Live!. Appears as though it makes the AudioHW toolbar drop down from the top of the desktop and isn't required

    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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