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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
    AnskyaXPYSKY.NET.exeAdded by the TROJ/DLOADER-MW TROJAN!
    Answer ProblemXdSAFsqs.exeAdded by the W32/SDBOT-SC WORM!
    AnswerToolUAnswerTool.exeRelated to AnswerTool Save your replies in AnswerTool, then reuse them again and again.
    AntiXIsass.exeAdded by the WIN32.BROPIA.K WORM!
    Anti Spam ServiceXspamsvc.exeAdded by the W32/Mytob-BK Worm!
    Anti Trojan EliteUTJEnder.exe Anti_Trojan_Elite trojan remover
    Anti-Blaxx ManagerUAnti-Blaxx.exeRelated to Anti-Blaxx, used to bypass blacklistings from different copy protections bypassing methods like virtual CD or DVD drives, also able to monitor applications.
    Anti-keylogger checkUantikey.exeAnti-keylogger - protects against keylogger programs monitoring your keystrokes
    Anti-Spyware BlockerXAnti-Virus.exeAnti-Spyware Blocker by Your-Soft , bogus "Spyware remover" - for more information, search the Spywarewarrior_List of non-Recommended anti parasite sites/software for "anti-spyware blocker"
    Anti-Trojan-WatchUATWatch.exeAnti-Trojan Watch - trojan detector
    Anti-VirusXvpms.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
    Anti-VirusX(random name).exe Troj/Caprobad-A Read the link, allows remote access
    Anti-Virus Product SyncX[AN UNPRINTABLE CHARACTER][3 CHARACTERS]log.exeAdded by the W32.Kedebe.D WORM!
    Anti-Virus Update SchedulerX[various file names]Added by a variant of the HEPLANE or STAPREW.B TROJANS! - different file names have been spotted; examples: msvc.exe, kaspersky.exe, nrton.exe, wins.exe, gah32.exe, 1.tmp, syste.exe, alg.exe, socks.exe, winxpsp2.exe, tek9.exe, sks.exe, hihi.exe, s.exe, xps2.exe, dns2.exe, ikav32.exe and more...
    Anti-Virus Update SchedulerXwinsp3.exeMalware - detected by Kaspersky antivirus as TrojanProxy.Agent.fp - A Proxy Trojan is a backdoor which allows a remote hacker to connect to other systems via the compromised system.
    Anti-Virus Update Scheduler V1.39.12RX[various file names]Added by the HEPLANE or STAPREW.B TROJANS! - different file names have been spotted; examples: msvc.exe, kaspersky.exe, nrton.exe, wins.exe, gah32.exe, 1.tmp, syste.exe, alg.exe, socks.exe, winxpsp2.exe, tek9.exe, sks.exe, hihi.exe, s.exe, xps2.exe, dns2.exe, ikav32.exe and more...
    AntiClickerXSVCHST32.EXEAdded by the CBH TROJAN!
    antidialer.co.ukUDialer_Watcher.exe Dialer_Watcher is an application that allows you to detect Dialers on your computer.
    antihostXahr.exeAdded by the Troj/Bancban-QJ Trojan
    AntiMalwareGuardXamg.exeAdded by AntiMalwareGuard a rogue anti-spyware program that deliberately displays numerous false positives. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\AntiMalwareGuard\ Note: Use Malwarebytes RogueRemover tool.
    AntiPopUpUAntiPopUp.exeAntiPopUp for IE - pop-up stopper
    antispyXieav.exeAdded by IEAntiVirus a ROGUE program. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\IEAntiVirus\ Note: Use Malwarebytes RogueRemover tool.
    antispyXANTIVIRUS.exeAdded by the IEAntiVirus Rogue antispyware program
    AntiSpyCheckXAntiSpyCheck.exeAdded by the AntiSpyCheck rogue anti-spyware program. AntiSpyCheck is a misleading application that may give exaggerated reports of threats on the computer. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\AntiSpyCheck\ Note: Use Malwarebytes RogueRemover tool.
    AntiSpyCheck 2.1.0XAntiSpyCheck.exeAdded by the AntiSpyCheck rogue anti-spyware program. AntiSpyCheck is a misleading application that may give exaggerated reports of threats on the computer. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\AntiSpyCheck\ Note: Use Malwarebytes RogueRemover tool.

    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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