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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



    Random sampling...
    NameStatusFilenameDescription
    Fatpipe DialerUfpdialer.exeDialler for Fatpipe - software enabling high speed internet browsing (2-4 times faster) and internet connection sharing for up to 5 users
    File Mapping Serviceshp-1003.exeAdded by the Win32/Rbot.FAN Note: This worm\trojan is located in C:\%WINDIR%\System32\ Read the link, allows remote access
    FpxNmnmsrvc.exeRemote Desktop Sharing service part of Microsoft's Netmeeting allowing users to share items on their screens across remote locations
    FRITZ!DSL Startcenter?StCenter.exeFRITZ! ISP software "StartCenter" User interface that allows you to manage, tweak and diagnose many aspects of your internet connection - is it required?
    Firewall Sp2 systemXsys32Conf.exeAdded by the W32/Rbot-ABT WORM!
    flpycntlXflpycntl.exeAdded by a CRYPTER.C trojan infection
    FireWire ServiceXnvscv32.exeAdded by a variant of the W32/SDBOT WORM!
    foobin ml097eXadaware.exe RapidBlaster Variant
    FmctrlTrayUFmctrl.EXEGenius SM-Live Control Panel. Enhances audio output through Genius sound cards (makes a big difference and worth the 3MB Ram used)
    FixniceXvcvw.exeAdded by the SDBOT TROJAN!
    FlaCPYXflacpy.exe FlashEnhancer adware variant
    FSWebServerUfsws.exe Easy_File_Sharing_Web_Server is a Windows program that allows you to host a secure peer-to-peer and web-based file sharing system without any additional software or services.
    fmszXfmsz.exeAdded by the FMSZ trojan
    Firewall PolicyXMidiDef32.exeAdded by the Troj/Piebot-A TROJAN! Note: This trojan file is found in the System (95/98/ME) or System32 (NT/2000/XP) folder.
    FCHelpXFCHelp.exeAdded by either Adware.FCHelp or a variant of it.
    FinePrint Dispatcher v5Ufpdisp5a.exe FinePrint_Dispatcher - handles the spooling of print jobs to the FinePrint printer. Version 5.x of the software. "FinePrint saves ink, paper, time and money by controlling and enhancing printed output"
    FamilyKeyLoggerUcisvc.exe"Family Keylogger - is your best choice, if you want to know what other users on your machine are typing". Note! - this is not the cisvc.exe service.
    flpsXflps.vbsAdded by the BYRON VIRUS!
    FveNotifyYfveNotify.exeWindows Vista - BitLocker Drive Encryption Notification Utility
    FriendlyTypeNameXServices.exeAdded by NEVEG.A or NEVEG.B WORM! - Note - this is not the valid Windows Service Controller services.exe process
    FastUserNfast.exeInstalls as part of Windows XP PowerToys as an option for very-fast user switching (allowing a keystoke to switch users instead of using the login screen). It is only used for the hot-key switch and yet it hogs 1.5 megs of memory in two separate processes (one run by the user & one by the system). Optional install in PowerToys
    FMStartUFmstart.exeGFI FAXmaker - native fax connector for Microsoft Exchange Server or for networks, allows all users to send and receive faxes right from their desktop
    FSScrCtlNFSScrCtl.exeScreen saver control applet used by the "Stardust Screen Saver Toolkit" and "SolidWorks Screen Saver"
    FireFoxXfirefox.exeAdded by W32/Rbot-ATP WORM!
    FirewallXFirewall.batAdded by the VBS.Ypsan.G WORM!
    file laoder configurationXrnd32.exeAdded by the RBOT.BQJ WORM! Read the link, rootkit type stealth involved.
    fwrastrcNfwrastrc.exeDial-up software for Friendly Technologies/1NationOnLine free ISP
    FTP FOR WINDOWSXftpwin32.exeAdded by a variant of the WIN32.RBOT WORM!
    FlashMuteUFlashMute.exeRelated to FlashMute From Indev Projects. Allows you to mute/unmute Flash Movies loaded in a browser exclusively, or alternatively all sounds produced by the browser. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\FlashMute\
    File1XDia Claro.htmAdded by the Troj/Dloader-OR Trojan!
    firefox.exeXfirefox.exeAdded by the BANKER-EBO TROJAN! Note - this is not the popular FireFox web browser and is located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder Read the link, steals information
    FilterGateUfiltergate.exeFiltergate internet filtering software - filters sounds, popup ads, background sound and other unnecessary website items
    FreeRAM XPNFreeRAM XP,Pro.exeMemory management utility
    FourthDayUFourthDay.exeThe Fourth Day - "astronomical clock and almanac for your system tray"
    FTPManagerNFTPDM.ex Robust_FTP is a Windows-based file transfer client application that transfers files between a user’s local PC and another, remote computer system connected via a modem and telephone lines or by a local-area network (With upload transfer resume and download transfer resume) - can be started manually.
    Fdr Command ModuleXsp2.exeAdded by the SDBOT.WP WORM!
    FLASH32?-flash32.exe??
    filitX(Path of the,trojan exe)Added by the Troj/Perda-F or Troj/Perda-G TROJAN!
    FRITZ!webProtectUFwebProt.exeFirewall included in FRITZ! ISP DSL software
    fatrecovXfatrecov.exeAdded by the TrojanSpy.SCKeyLog.j keylogger - A keylogger or keyboard logger is a type of surveillance software that has the capability to record every keystroke you make to a log file, which can then be sent to a specified receiver.
    foxdhXfoxdh.exeAdded by the Troj/GWGhost-Q TROJAN! Note: This trojan file is found in the System (95/98/Me) or System32 (Nt/2000/XP) folder.
    FLMMEDIONMOUSENmouse32a.exeRelated to MEDION_MOUSE the 'browsing mouse' facility and adds additional functions to your mouse. This program is a non-essential process, but should not be terminated unless suspected to be causing problems. Note: Located in C:\Program Files\Browser mouse\1.3\
    FtkCPYXftkcpy.exe FlashEnhancer adware variant
    Free Download ManagerUfdm.exe"Free Download Manager" See here
    FireFox Service DriversXssmss.exeAdded by a variant of the W32/SDBOT WORM! Note: This trojan file ssmss.exe (Notice the extra s) is not the legitimate Windows Process. The legitimate Windows Process (smss.exe) should not be seen in Msconfig or as a Startup item.
    FuckerXfucker.vbs W32/Catcher-A Note: Located in %windir%
    FindHackX(Pathname of,the Trojan exe)Added by the W32/Kelvir-BA TROJAN!
    farkrishXfarkrish.exeAdded by a variant of the Email-Worm.Win32.Zhelatin worm and IRC backdoor. Note: located in \%WINDIR%\ Note: Use SDFix under supervision.
    FLMOFFICE4DMOUSEUmouse32a.exeRelated to Micro_Innovations Mouse Products. Note: located in C:\Program Files\Micro Innovations\Mouse\
    FuckD3w4XFuckD3w4.exe W32/Brontok-DI
    Firewall auto setupXwinlogon.exeIdentified by Norman as W32/Downloader Note: This worm\trojan is located in C:\%WINDIR%\Temp\ folder. Note The filename spchost.exe has also been identified with this Keystroke Logger infection.
    FLooDNeTXFLooDeR.exeAdded by the FLOODNET VIRUS!
    Flash32XFLASH32.COM Troj/Starter-F
    fastsmellXfastsmell.exeAdded by the Nuwar/Storm worm Note: located in \%WINDIR%\ Note: Use SDFix under supervision.
    FBDirectUFBDirect.exeSoftware that monitors the status of a Visioneer OneTouch scanner button and allows you to scan, fax, copy, print, and easily communicate by simply dragging and dropping scans on your PaperPort Desktop!. The **** represents the model, 5300, 7600, etc. Available via Start -> Programs

    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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