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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
    apc_trayYapc_tray.exePart of the APC UPS software loaded with the BACK-UPS CS 350 unit. Required to monitor the APC unit in case of power failure
    APD123XAPD123.exe PacerD_Media/Pacimedia.com adware component
    Api**.exe (* = random char)XApi**.exe (* = random char) CoolWebSearch/HomeSearch adware component - for examples, see this log
    Api**32.exe (* = random char)XApi**32.exe (* = random char) CoolWebSearch/HomeSearch adware component - for examples, see this log
    API32Xapi32.exeAdded by the IRCBOT-B TROJAN!
    APIClassXlexplore_.exeAdded by the Troj/MSNOpt-A TROJAN! Note: This trojan file is found in the System (95/98/ME) or System32 (NT/2000/XP) folder.
    APIMonXapimonx.exeAdded by the TIBSER.A downloader TROJAN!
    APIMonXwinapix.exeAdded by a variant of the TIBSER.A downloader TROJAN!
    APIMonXmsreg.exeAdded by the TROJ_DROPPER.Z TROJAN!
    apisvc.exeXapisvc.exeAdded by a variant of the Lamebot TROJAN!
    APLUAPL.exe Sage_Software's_ACT! The application pre-loader (apl.exe) is a self contained executable that pre-loads the necessary .NET framework and ACT! 2005 assemblies. This pre-loading of assemblies enhances ACT! startup, view load and dialog load times in some areas of the application.
    Apmsrv9x?APMSRV9X.EXEIntel AnyPoint Wireless II Home Network related. What does it do and is it required?
    ApointUApoint.exeTouchpad software for laptop PC\'s. For instance it is found on the Panasonic machines and allows part of the touchpad to be used for document or Web-page scrolling. Required for proper functioning of the pointing software but not required for the laptop to work
    App**32.exe (* = random char)XApp**32.exe (* = random char) CoolWebSearch/HomeSearch adware component - for examples, see this log
    App**exe (* = random char)XApp**exe (* = random char) CoolWebSearch/HomeSearch adware component - for examples, see this log
    App.EXENameX(path to worm)\.exeAdded by the BODIRU VIRUS!
    App32dllXmsnavc32.exe VX2 adware related
    AppconUvAppCon.exeVital Application Console - part of POS-partner 2000 point-of-sale software from Vital. This is the taskbar icon and is enabled at startup by the "Auto-start when OS starts" option. Required for a connection to be established
    appconnXappconn.exeAdded by the CARGAO trojan
    AppExtenderUAppExtCB.exeLoads the Confimax add-in for popular E-mail programs to confirm E-mails have been sent and received
    appis.exeXappis.exeAdded by the AGENT-BC TROJAN!
    AppletINITXINITIATE.EXEAdded by a variant of the W32.Spybot.Worm family of worms and IRC backdoor Trojans. This family of worms spread via mIRC and the Kazaa file sharing network. Note: Located in \%WINDIR%\System32\
    ApplicationYmdmsetsp.exeAztech Labs modem driver
    Application AdapterXabvsvc.exeAdded by a variant of the IRCBot family of worms and IRC backdoor Trojans. Note: Located in \%WINDIR%\System32\ Note: Use SDFix under supervision.
    Application ExplorerUNaldesk.exeNovell Zenworks Application Explorer Executable; "For almost all users the Novell ZENworks agent (either Application Launcher or Application Explorer) will be run via the user's login script on each successful login. ZENworks is used to periodically deliver software updates and is also used to install the remote management components."

    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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