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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
    Aiptek Graphics Tablet (USB)Yatwtusb.exeUSB interface for Aiptek Graphics Tablet (USB)
    aircityXaircity.exeRelated to "Prutect" malware from e2Give
    Airgo Networks NIC Service (ANISERVICE)YaniServ.exeRelated to Airgo_Networks_NIC Now owned by QUALCOMM Incorporated. Note: Located in C:\WINDOWS\System32\
    AirPort Base Station AgentUAPAgent.exeRelated to AirPort_Base_Station from Apple computers. Wireless solution for home, school, and business. As it blankets your space with a blazing-fast, secure wireless network, it opens up a world of possibilities for home entertainment, backups, printing, and more. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\AirPort\
    AKEYNAMEXWinServ.exeAdded by the EVILBOT.C TROJAN!
    akgkagaksad9Xfsakfask9.exeAdded by the Troj/OnLineG-M Trojan
    AKillerUakiller.exeBuyPin Advertising Killer - popup killer
    ala.exeUala.exe Access_Lock is a system-tray security utility you can use to secure your desktop when you are away from your computer.
    Alarm ManagerUAlarm.app.exePalm alarm event reminder that coordinates what is on your Palm with settings on your desktop
    AlarmWatcher?AlarmWatcher.exeAssociated with SynTPEnh and SynTPLpr which are from Synaptics for touchpads on laptops. What does it do and is it required?
    Album Fast StartNABMTSR.EXEScanner software, not required for scanner to work
    AlcFDMonitor?ALCFDRTM.EXERealTek related - Real-Time SPDIF-in Monitor for nVidia chipset - is it required in startup?
    ALCFDRTM16?ALCFDRTM16.comRealTek related - Real-Time SPDIF-in Monitor for nVidia chipset - is it required in startup?
    AlchemXAlchem.exeRelated to Adware.ClickAlchemy is a Browser Helper Object (BHO) that connects to various adware Web sites and downloads advertisements.
    alcmtrXALCMTR.EXERealtek AC97 Audio - Event Monitor. "Sypware" file used surreptitiously monitor one's actions. It is not a sinister one, like remote control programs, but it is being used by Realtek to gather data about customers
    Alcohol or Alcohol AutorunUAlcohol.exeAlcohol 120% - CD/DVD emulation/writing/copying software
    AlcoholAutomountUaxcmd.exeRelated to Alcohol_Software makes it easy to create backups of DVDs* and CDs. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\Alcohol Soft\Alcohol 120\
    Alcom PCL Capture?FMW_PCAP.EXE??
    AlcWzrdNALCWZRD.EXERealTek High Definition audio driver related - detects new devices when plugged in, then pops up a dialog box. If everything works as expected you should be able to disable this one.
    AlcxMonitorXAlcxmntr.exeRealtek AC97 Audio - Event Monitor. "Slyware" file used surreptitiously monitor one's actions. It is not a sinister one, like remote control programs, but it is being used by Realtek to gather data about customers
    aldefr ere serviceXtay0x.exeAdded by the W32/RBOT-XS WORM! Read the link, keylogger/password stealing trojan(s) involved.
    alerterXalerter.exeAdded by the TSPY_MAHA.F TROJAN!
    AlevirXAlevir.exeAdded by the OPASERV.A VIRUS!
    AlevirXAlevir.exeAdded by the OPASERV.F or OPASERV.G VIRUSES!
    AlevirOldX(worm filename)Added by the OPASERV.G VIRUS!

    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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