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StartupList Index

Currently 16990 startuplist entries and growing...
Last updated on 2008-07-16 00:34:08 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
    cpanelXwinlogin32.exeAdded by the W32/RBot-FOY WORM! Note: This worm\trojan is located in C:\Windows\System (Win9x/Me), C:\%WINDIR%\System32 (XP/WinNT/2K)
    CeEKEY?CeEKey.exeToshiba Satellite E-Key related. Is it required?
    Clotusorgreg0?prtStart.exe,[path],Orgprt.exeIBM Lotus SmartSuite related. In a LotusOrgReg folder. Unclear what exactly it does?
    CTAVTrayNCTAvTray.exeFor Creative Soundblaster Live! series soundcards. Plays the EAX animation on start-up and adds a System Tray icon for it. Available via AudioHQ
    Configuration UtilityNCONFIG.EXEControls linksys wireless connection. Available from the Desktop
    CmaudioNRundll32,cmicnfg.cpl, CMICtrlWndSystem tray control panel for C-Media based soundcards - often included on popular motherboards with in-built audio. Available via Start -> Settings -> Control Panel
    china11msnXCHINA11MSN.EXEAdded by the W32.ENVID.O WORM!
    Configuration Loader (a2)Xsvchost2.exeAdded by a variant of the WORM_AGOBOT.JR WORM! Note: Located in C:\Windows\System (Win9x/Me), C:\%WINDIR%\System32 (XP/WinNT/2K)
    CACStarterNcacstart.exeCash A Check - check writing software
    CyberhawkUCHTray.exeRelated to Cyberhawk from Novatix, Protects against Viruses, Spyware, Identity Theft. Note: Located in C:\Program Files\Novatix\Cyberhawk\
    Care2GTUUCare2GTU.exeCare2 Green Thumbs-Up (from the Care2 site). Every online purchase helps environmental causes; tells you how eco-friendly a company really is, thanks to over 200 company profiles from Coop America. Saves 1 square foot of rainforest every day you use it. If it works and you like it keep it
    Compaq Sound Drivers For WINDOWSXsounddr.exeAdded by the W32/SDBOT-XG WORM! Read the link, rootkit type stealth involved.
    Cmmon32SysXcmmon32.exeAdded by the Troj/Clicker-I TROJAN! Note: This trojan file is found in the Windows or Winnt folder.
    comctl32Xcomctl32.exeAdware - recognized by Kaspersky antivirus and others as TrojanDownloader.Win32.Agent.am
    cartaoX[path to file]Added by the TROJ/DLOADER-QD TROJAN!
    ctfnomXrundIl32.exeAdded by the Troj/LegMir-AW TROJAN! Note: This is not the legitimate Windows process rundll32.exe (Notice the difference in the spelling). This trojan file (rundIl32.exe) is also located in the System (95/98/Me) or System32 (Nt/2000/XP) folder.
    Compaq32 Service DriversXms32.exeAdded by the SDBOT.BWH WORM!
    ChokeXChoke.exe-blahhAdded by the CHOKE VIRUS!
    ChromeMark?keysh.exeRelated to this. Don't know what keysh.exe does though and if it's required
    ClickMeNClickMe.exe ClickM "JOKE" program
    cmssSystemProcessXmcsmss.exeAdded by the REPSAMO TROJAN!
    cctrayUcctray.exeRelated to Computer_Associates Internet Security. Note: Located in C:\Program Files\CA\CA Internet Security Suite\cctray\
    ClipomaticNClipomatic.exeMike Lin's Clipomatic is a clipboard cache program - it remembers what was copied to the clipboard even after new data is copied, and allows you to retrieve the old data
    CentralProcessorXtaskimgr.exeAdded by the BANCOS.J VIRUS! Read the link, keylogger/password stealing trojan(s) involved.
    cFosInst_Check?cfosinst.execFos DSL Modem driver related. What does it do and is it required?
    ccAppXgcasServ.exeAdded by a variant of the WIN32.RBOT WORM! - do NOT confuse with the Microsoft AntiSpyware executable of the same name as described here
    csvdeaUcsvdea.exeAdded by the SpyArsenalLog surveillance software. Uninstall this software unless you put it there yourself.
    ctfmonXtaskmgr32#.exeAdded by the SOWSAT.B VIRUS! where # is a number from 0 to 9
    Client Access Express Welcome?cwbwlwiz.exeWelcome wizard launcher - Part of IBM's iSeries (nee As/400) Client Access - communications suite that allows desktop, browser and wireless access to iSeries servers. What does it do and is it required?
    Configuration LoaderXseru32.exeAdded by the W32/SDBOT-VR WORM!
    CHIPDRIVESmartcardManagerUSCMgr.exe ChipDrive Smartcard software
    Corel Photo DownloaderNMediaDetect.exeRelated to Corel Photo Album. This program is non-essential process to the running of the system, but should not be terminated unless suspected to be causing problems.
    CPATR10UCPATR10.EXEDritek/Compal ATR10 Easy Button driver. Used on certain laptops (e.g. Toshiba, Compaq) to translate special hotkeys such as Play/Pause and Constrast
    ccAppXWMADZ.EXEAdded by the W32/RBOT-LJ WORM!
    ChronitelInitTV?CHTVINIT.EXE??
    CoreSrvXcoresrv.exeSome IRC trojans/worms use this - see here for more information
    cmrstXcmrst.scrAdded by the Troj/Dloader-FP TROJAN!
    CaponYCaponn.exeCanon printer driver
    ccPrxy.exeXccPrxy.exe W32/ShipUp-H
    CypressLinkMonUCypressLinkMon.exeRelated to CypressViewer from Siemens. Medical software. Note: Located in C:\Program Files\Acuson\CypressViewer\Bin\Release\
    Consumer Input Rewarded with MyPoints, Consumer Input
    Update
    UConsumerInputRewardedwithMyPoints,ConsumerInputUa.exeRelated to Consumer_Input Toolbar. When you install the toolbar you participate in marketing research. I suggest you read the Frequently_Asked_Question Note: located in C:\Program Files\Consumer Input Rewarded with MyPoints, Consumer Input\
    Configuration LoaderXServicess.exeAdded by the GAOBOT.AO WORM!
    clcl7Xclcl7.exeAdded by a variant of the Covert.Sys.Exec Note: This worm\trojan is located in C:\%WINDIR%\System32\ (XP/WinNT/2K)
    Configuration LoaderXsvchost.exeAdded by the W32/ParaDrop-A WORM!
    CorrectConnectNCConnect.exeBroadband ISP diagnostic tool - as used by NTL and Cox Communications. Shortcut available
    cmdbcsXcmdbcs.exe Troj/Lineag-GKW Note: Located in %windir% Read the link, steals information
    CSV7P91XCSV7P91.exe ClearSearch adware related
    Critical Update CheckXbattlenet.exeAdded by the Troj/Delf-LB TROJAN!
    CyberMedia AgentNCMAGENT.EXEPart of CyberMedia's Oil Change program. Not normally required. Note - if you have TextBridge, CyberMedia Agent may attach itself to TextBridge and cause TextBridge to crash everything if this is disabled
    Compaq Service Drivers 32Xcompq32.exeAdded by a variant of the W32/SDBOT WORM!
    CapfaxNcapfax.exePhoneTools fax software
    C:\WINDOWS\WinTask.exeXWinTask.exe"Pop Marketing" adware
    CGServerUcgserver.exeAssociated with an Eicon Networks ISDN or ADSL modem. Call Guard Server (CGserver) watches your modem and blocks incoming or outgoing calls. You need cgard.exe (from Startmenu) to configure cgserver with rules and telephone numbers. Good against unwanted dialer programs
    CRSSXP SysInfoXcrssxp.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)
    CMGShieldUIUCMGShieldUI.exeRelated to Credant_Technologies data encryption software for laptop and USB encryption to CD-DVD recorders, iPods and Smart Phones. Note: Located in \%WINDIR%\System32\

    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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