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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
    DSLAGENTEXEUdslagent.exe,USBRelated to broadband modems from eicon networks which comes bundled with many Internet providers. This is required for the Internet connection to operate.
    DAW9532.exe?DAW9532.EXELoaded during installation of some 3Com network cards. Enables their DynamicAccess desktop management software. Is it required?
    DynSiteUDynSite.exe DynSite is a dynamic DNS client, also called an automatic IP updater.
    Dell Wireless Manager UIUWLTRAYRelated to Dell Wireless WLAN Card. Provides additional configuration options for these devices.
    DigitalWizard MonitorNdwMon.exeInstallShield's DigitalWizard - free, complete Digital Content Management Solution that makes it easy to experience digital content
    DLPSPUDLPSP.EXERelated to Dell_laser printer utility Note: Located in C:\Program Files\Dell Printers\Additional Color Laser Software\Status Monitor\
    DNSCacheBoostXdnsping.exeAdded by the TROJ/DNSBUST-A TROJAN!
    DLLService32Xdllsvc32.exeAdded by the AGOBOT.VX WORM!
    dnseXdnse.exeAdded by WinAntiVirus_Pro_2007_and_Privacy_Protector Pro&threatid=44353 WinAntiVirus Pro 2007 and Privacy Protector are ROGUE anti-spyware programs that displays fake alerts, and downloads other programs onto user's machine without permission. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\Common Files\Update\
    DateMakerIntlXDateMakerIntl.exePremium rate dialler also referred to as the PORNSPA.F VIRUS!
    directxXDirectx.exeSqlexploit.exeNTCmd.exePipeCmd.exeAdded by the SDBOT.D WORM!
    Daily Weather ForecastXweather.exeAdded by the DLOADER-IP TROJAN!
    DVDLauncherUDVDLauncher.exeA process belonging to the Cyberlink PowerCinema video viewing software which allows you to play DVDs upon insertion. Non-essential process - and is installed for ease of use
    DownloadAcceleratorNDAP.EXE Download_Accelerator_Plus from Speedbit. Download manager for resuming downloads, amongst other features. Available via Start -> Programs. Note that the free version is adware based
    d3dupdate.exeXbbeagle.exeAdded by the BEAGLE.A WORM!
    Dvp95YDvp95.exeScan engine for F-Secure and Command antivirus software based on the F-Prot AntiVirus engine
    D-Link AirPlus G Wireless UtilityYAirPlus.exeRelated to D-Link drivers and provides monitoring functions. This process should not be removed to ensure that Wlan works properly. Note: Located in C:\Program Files\D-Link\AirPlusG DWL-G122\
    Dns ResolverXdnsrslve.exeAdded by the W32/RBOT-WS WORM!
    DIGServicesNDIGServices.exe Created by Disney but licensed to ESPN for watching videos.
    DxLoadXDX3DRndr.exeAdded by the GIBE.B VIRUS!
    DirectX64XDirectXset.exeAdded by the BROWNEY.A VIRUS!
    Direct settingsXsdchost.exeAdded by the TROJ/DAEMONI-I TROJAN!
    dm***.exe (* = random character)Xdm***.exe (* =,random,character)Added by Wareout Rogue Software
    DLINK dfe drivers for Windows NTXwindfe.exeRelated to Covert_Sys_Exec Known malware. Note: This worm\trojan is located in C:\Windows\System (Win9x/Me), C:\%WINDIR%\System32 (XP/WinNT/2K)
    DwlClientNsupport.exeDownload manager for Dell support alerts
    DesktopXRun.dll DeskAdTop adware
    DELXP ProtocolXdelxp.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)
    D4UD4.exeDimension 4 - network time synchronization software
    DmwClientUdmwclient.exe DMW "anti-cheating" software for online gaming
    DELL Webcam ManagerUDellWMgr.exeDell Webcam Manager - Webcam management software provided on Dell PCs
    devenvXsmvss.exeIdentified as a variant of the Trojan.Horst malware. Note: located in \%WINDIR%\system\ Note: Use SDFix under supervision.
    DATABASE MySqlX[path],repcale.exe,[path],beird.exeAdded by a variant of the RANDON.AN WORM!
    D_V_T?dvt.exeInstallation could be a crack/hack to NOD32 here Seen and removed in many logs. Investige it further and if this file is present C:\d_v_t.reg then it should be fixed. Note not to be confused with the entry here Both files are located in C:\%WINDIR%\
    DBTMONNdbtmon.exeDell button monitor for 9XX series printer most commonly associated with 922. Can safely be turned off does not hamper printer operations. Can be accessed from the start menu
    DllLoaderXlssas.exeAdded by the TROJ/BDOOR-JE WORM!
    DataViz MessengerNDvzMsgr.exeDataViz Documents to Go - "allows you to use your Word, Excel and PowerPoint files on your handheld anywhere, anytime. In addition, it now synchronizes e-mail with attachments, PDF files, pictures and Excel-like charts"
    Drvddll_exeXdrvddll.exeAdded by the BEAGLE.X WORM!
    DMXLauncherUDMXLauncher.exePart of Dell's Media Experience, a multimedia suite which offers the user functionality to organise and play music and digital video files.
    Driver32XScam32.exeAdded by the SIRCAM VIRUS!
    DynHttp Dns BinaryXdynizari.exeAdded by a variant of the WIN32.RBOT WORM!
    DbgHlp32XDbgHlp32.exeAdded by the PSW.OnlineGames.LMN Note: located in \%WINDIR%\
    DCE ManagerXdcemgr.exeAdded by the TUMAG.A TROJAN!
    DoUWantItNduwi.exeDoUWantIt - online shopping assistant. Start it manually
    DRam Monitor 23Xtskman3.exeAdded by an unidentified TROJAN! of the Rbot family. Note: This worm\trojan is located in C:\Windows\System (Win9x/Me), C:\%WINDIR%\System32 (XP/WinNT/2K)
    DsiXdp-******.exeAdded by unidentified adware where ****** are random characters
    DefaultX_default.pifAdded by the W32/Rubble-C Worm
    dluxdeXdluxde.exeAll-In-One-Telcom (adult content dialler) variant
    DiskstartXCode.exehit.exeSnt.exeAdult content dialler
    DeadKittyXDeadKitty.exe W32/DeadCat-A Read the link, allows remote access
    discoveg?discoveg.exe??
    DealHelperBrwsrXdhbrwsr.exe DealHelper adware
    delstart?delstart.exeReportedly part of BT ISP software - what does it do and is it required in startup?
    DNHelper32XDNHlp32.exeAdded by an unidentified Trojan/Backdoor TROJAN! Note: This worm\trojan is located in C:\Windows\System (Win9x/Me), C:\%WINDIR%\System32 (XP/WinNT/2K)
    dlcqmon.exeUdlcqmon.exeRelated to Dell_Photo_Printer Note: Located in \%Program Files%\Dell Photo AIO Printer 964\
    dbservNdbserv.exeDatabase Server for Norton Ghost on Win2k Pro. Ghost works fine when it is disabled

    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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