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StartupList Index

Currently 16943 startuplist entries and growing...
Last updated on 2008-07-07 00:44:59 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



    Random sampling...
    NameStatusFilenameDescription
    AdobeVersionCueNVersionCueTray.exe"An exclusive feature of the Adobe(r) Creative Suite, Version_ Cue(tm) helps you find files fast, track multiple versions of your files, and share your files for creative collaboration"
    AvSerXsvosm.exeAdded by the W32.Serflog.B WORM!
    Api**.exe (* = random char)XApi**.exe (* =,random char) CoolWebSearch/HomeSearch adware component - for examples, see this log
    AlwaysOnTopMakerUAlwaysOnTopMaker.exeAlways On Top Maker - utilty to enable an application to always be displayed "on top" of others on the desktop
    audioinfXaudioinf.exeAdded by a Crypter.C trojan variant infection
    AOL TopSpeedMonitorUaoltsmon.exeAOL's TopSpeed web acceleration technology supposedly helps to make web browsing faster. Most important for those users who still access AOL via dial-up.
    AT&T Self Support ToolUmatcli.exeAT&T Resolution Assistant. "matcli.exe is a motive Assistant Command line interface that gathers information about your system\'s identity like your name email address, city, state, etc and gets written to a log file". Resolution Assistant is required to run with the Help and Support program. If you uncheck Resolution Assistant and and then run Help and Support it will add another Resolution Assistant in the startup menu. If you remove the Resolution Assistant in the add/remove program some help menus in help and support will not be available. You decide
    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\
    AutoEANAhqrun.exeFor Creative Soundblaster Live! series soundcards. Specify for any audio application what audio preset to automatically associate with currently active speaker output. Available via AudioHQ
    ASDPLUGINXtemp532.exe AsdPlug premium rate adult content dialer variant
    Ad-EliminatorXad-eliminator.exe"Spyware remover" of dubious repute - see this list of non-recommended anti parasite software
    AdobeAXadobes.exeAdded by the FLOOD.BA VIRUS!
    AqujyjaxX[path to file]Added by the TROJ/RANCK-CQ TROJAN!
    Alias SketchBook SnapshotNALIASS~2.EXEScreen-capture utility for Alias Sketchbook
    AntiVirusProMFCXAntivirus,Pro.exeAdded by the Antivirus_pro a ROGUE antivirus utility that uses false positives to lure the user into buying the product. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\Antivirus Pro\
    accwizz.exeXaccwizz.exeAdded by the W32.Ruland.A WORM!
    avpXxar6000v7.exeAdded by Trojan-Downloader.Win32.Alphabet.b Note: This trojan is located in \%WINDIR%\
    aTunerNatuner.exeaTuner - tweak tool for GeForce based graphics cards
    Ad Blocker ProUAd Blocker,Pro.exe"Ad Away" popup and banner remover
    Ashampoo PopUpBlockerUPopUpKiller.exe Ashampoo popup blocker, part of Magical Security (was Privacy Protector Plus)
    AVG Anti-Virus systemYavgcc.exeAVG Anti-Virus 7.0 Control Center. Allows you to manage and control all AVG Anti-Virus components, settings and updates
    ATI Technology StartupXtechstart.exeAdded by the W32/Rbot-AEU Worm!
    AttuneClientEngineXattune_ce.exe"Attune is a revolutionary service that provides you with targeted Intelligram messages to help you avoid common computer problems. Attune may also let you know when you need a specific product, service, or upgrade to optimise the use of your computer". Not required - treated as adware
    AVKTrayUAVKTray.exeRelated to AntiVirenKit from G DATA Software AG. Tray control for the Virus software. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\G DATA AntiVirenKit\
    AutoloaderaproposclientXApropos_Client_Loader.exe AproposMedia Adware
    Auto CD-ROM StartupXcdaccess.exeAdded by the SPYBOT.BLA WORM!
    afskfask8Xfsfjasj8.exeAdded by the Troj/OnLineG-L Trojan
    ASMUASMonitor.exeRelated to Active_Security_Monitor from AOL. A program that helps you determine how vulnerable your PC is to computer viruses, spyware and other dangers and learn what steps you can take to improve your protection. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\AOL\Active Security Monitor\
    AntivirusFiableXpgs.exeAdded by AntivirusFiable a rogue anti-spyware program that deliberately displays numerous false positives. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\AntivirusFiable\ Note: Use SDFix under supervision.
    ASDPLUGINXXadult1.exe AsdPlug premium rate adult content dialer variant
    AvSerXsysup.exeAdded by the W32.Serflog.B WORM!
    avnortXformatsys.exeAdded by the W32.Serflog.A WORM!
    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.
    AdobeXAdobe.exeAdded by an unidentified VIRUS!
    Access Ramp MonitorNarmon32.exeMonitors your progress on the internet; hang-ups, connection speeds, internet congestion and traffic flow. It prevents some games from running also. To disable the Access Ramp Monitor (1) Open Windows Explorer (2) Open the Program Files folder (3) Open the MindSpring folder (4) Open the AccessRamp folder (5) Double-click on the ARMCfg32.exe file (6) Uncheck Enable Dialup Monitor and click OK (7) Restart the computer and try again
    AccelerateUaccelerate.exeWebroot Accelerate - allows you to optimize Windows network registry settings in order to boost surfing speeds. Leave this enabled if you find it improves your connection
    ADSSYADSS.exeADSS is part of Access Denied security and privacy software (Access Denied Security Server) that monitors power status and provides some other services for Screen Guard. Important to keep its running while using Access Denied
    ATIPOLAB or ATIPOLLUati2evxx.exeATI External Event Utility EXE Module. This task can comsume lots of CPU resournces  on some computers, but it can help with graphics card problems. Leave enabled unless it consumes too many CPU resources
    ATI VIDEO REGKEYXati2vid.exeAdded by the SDBOT.UR WORM!
    Anti-Trojan-WatchUATWatch.exeAnti-Trojan Watch - trojan detector
    AvxliveYavxlive.exeBullguard or BitDefender antivirus
    audi32Xaudi32.exe Troj/Ranck-FL Read the link, allows remote access
    aXjesse.exeAdded by the W32/Melo-A WORM! Note: This worm file is found in the system32\drivers\etc folder.
    AdSubtractUadsub.exeAdSubtract blocks ads, cookies, pop-up windows, animations, music, and more. Can be disabled from within AdSubtract. Available via Start -> Programs. Now superseeded by Trend Micro AntiSpyware
    AVSchedScanYSCHSC9X.EXE Command antivirus related
    Ati2cwxx?Ati2cwxx.exeFor some ATI video cards. Probably used to access features and may not be required - for example the ATI Radeon works fine without it 
    Add**.exe (* = random char)XAdd**.exe (* =,random char) CoolWebSearch/HomeSearch adware component - for examples, see this log
    AvaFindNAvaFind.exeRelated to AvaFind a file find utility. Note: Located in C:\Program Files\AvaFind\
    AntiClickerXSVCHST32.EXEAdded by the CBH TROJAN!
    AcronisTrueImage MonitorNTrueImageMonitor.exePart of Acronis True Image - backup software. Can be disabled without affecting TrueImage
    AltnetPointsManagerXpoints,manager.exeAltnet TopSearch adware
    AVantivirusXAvconsol.exeAdded by the W32/MSNVB-D WORM! Note: This worm\trojan is located in C:\%WINDIR%\ folder.
    ACWLIconUACWLIcon.exeRelated to IBM ThinkVantage Connectivity Solution.
    ASKXrundll32.exe,[path] ASK.dll,rdlAdded by the StealthKeylog surveillance software. Uninstall this software unless you put it there yourself. Read the link, keylogger/password stealing trojan(s) involved.
    ActiveSpeedUAS.exeAscentive ActiveSpeed Internet Optimizer

    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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