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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
    AlexaNAlexa.exe?Alexa Toolbar"is a downloadable toolbar that helps you navigate the Internet as you surf, by instantly providing you with related information about the site you're viewing". Available via Start -> Programs
    alexaUalexa.exeRelated to Alexa Note: COLLECTS AND STORES INFORMATION ABOUT THE WEB PAGES YOU VIEW, THE DATA YOU ENTER IN ONLINE FORMS AND SEARCH FIELDS, AND, WITH VERSIONS 5.0 AND HIGHER, THE PRODUCTS YOU PURCHASE ONLINE WHILE USING THE TOOLBAR SERVICE. Although Alexa state's they do not attempt to analyze the data it may collect about you to determine who you are, some of your information collected by the software is personally identifiable. Please read the Privacy_Policy Not Recommended.
    AlexaToolbarXalt.exeReported as Hijacker.Delf.eb by ewido anti-malware. Note: This Malware file is located in the Windows or Winnt folder.
    AlfaCleanerXAlfaCleaner.exe AlphaCleaner is now a stealth install using exploits on unpatched systems. Seen alongside RazeSpyware
    AlfaClock ClassicUAlfaClock.exeRelated to AlfaClock from AlfaSoft Research Labs. Enhances your taskbar clock (tray clock) with fully customizable clock display, alarms, time synchronization and more.
    AlfaClock2UAlfaClock2.exe AlfaClock2 - tray/desktop clock and time synchronization software
    ALFY Accellerator?AlfyAC~1.exe??
    ALG.EXEXiexplorer .exeAdded by the W32/DEMOTRY-B WORM!
    ALG32XALG32.EXEAdded by the StartPage.K TROJAN!
    algchk.exeXalgchk.exeTrojan, detected by Kaspersky antivirus as Backdoor.Win32.VB.ate
    ALGUXALGU.EXEAdded by the TROJ/CWS-I TROJAN!
    ALi5289UALi5289.exeRelated to Uli_Integrated_Drivers from Uli Electronics Inc. Note: Located in C:\Program Files\ULI5289\
    Alias SketchBook SnapshotNALIASS~2.EXEScreen-capture utility for Alias Sketchbook
    AlienAutopsyNTest_BS.exeAlienware computer technical support software
    ALiSndMgrYALiSndMg.exeALi AC97 Sound driver
    AliUSBfix?GREENMK.exeMay be realted to a USB 2.0 PCI card - the IOgear GIC220OU?
    Alive SYstemXscchost.exeAdded by the Troj/Tofdrop-B TROJAN! Note: This trojan file is found in the System (95/98/ME) or System32 (NT/2000/XP) folder.
    Alive SYstemXscchostc.exeAdded by the Troj/Tofdrop-B TROJAN! Note: This trojan file is found in the System (95/98/ME) or System32 (NT/2000/XP) folder.
    alkasrXخنزير.exeAdded by the BALKART VIRUS
    All Aboard StatusUstswin.exeAll Aboard! Internet Connection Sharing status icon
    All Sea screen saverXTaskTray.exe"Free screensaver", installs lots of foistware. See here. Get rid of it
    All Sea web linkXFWLink.exe"Free screensaver", installs lots of foistware. See here. Get rid of it
    AllerCalcNAllerCalc.exe AllerCalc is an expression calculator which allows you to directly enter an expression to be evaluated. Can be started manually.
    AllopasswX[path to trojan]Added by the RANKY.CU
    AllSeeingEyeUase.exe All-Seeing_Eye security software - "monitors everything that takes place on your computer, and alerts the user as soon as anything suspicious or out-of-the-ordinary is happening, providing the user with alternatives for possible actions."

    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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