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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
    ItunesXdials.exeDetected as Trojan-Dropper.Win32.Agent.mm by Kaspersky Anti-Virus. Note: A Url is not available at this time.
    InternodeUsageUmum.exeAustralian ISP's free monthly download meter
    ICONDESKUICONDESK.EXESmall utility which will allow you the option of hiding or showing your desktop icons
    Internet SuspentionXstory.exeAdded by the WOOTBOT.HV WORM!
    isxaXisxa.exeAdded by the TR/Dldr.iBill.AA TROJAN!
    InterCheck MonitorYIcmon.exePart of Sophos ant-virus sofware
    IPInSightMonitor 01Nipmon32.exeInstalled with Verizon DSL accounts. IP Insight is a Quality of Service monitor and diagnostic tool that isn't required - see here for more information
    InsiderXInsider.exeIdentified as a variant of the Trojan.Win32.Agent.bnd Trojan. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\Insider\
    ImgStartNImgStart.exeUsed by Iomega drives. Details of its purpose can be found here. Available via Start -> Programs
    Internet Explorer UpdaterXlexbac.exeAdded by the DOWNLOAD VIRUS!
    Instance 001X(Path of the,worm,executable)Added by the W32/Alasrou-A WORM!
    IsassXIsass.exeAdded by the BACKDOOR.FUTRO TROJAN!
    IVPServiceMgrNivpsvmgr.exeToshiba IVP Service Manager application which appears as a red satellite dish icon in the System Tray. This is Toshiba’s equivalent to the Windows Automatic Update feature as, whenever you are connected to the Internet, it will check for Windows updates and Toshiba updates. Not required.
    infamous.exeXwmplayer.exeAdded by unknown malware. WMPLAYER.EXE is stored in the location and uses the same name as Windows Media Player but that valid Windows program doesn't load at startup. Infamous.exe is identified by Panda antivirus as Trj/Briss.A
    ItkUItk.exeIn The Know - surveillance software that creates records of everything people do on a computer, ie, spying or monitoring depending upon how you call it
    Intel PDSUpds.exeIntel Ping Discovery Service (PDS). Part of Intel's LANDesk Management Suite 6 and the Common Base Agent (CBA) - used for communicating between the core server and managed clients. Will start the dial-up if installed and enabled
    Internet Mail and NewsXmsqdevl1.exe Troj/Dloadr-AWD
    ICONICO.EXEFound on a Sony Vaio laptop and seems to be related to Mouse Suite 98 Daemon according to the properties. Appears to cause a behaviour where the desktop suddenly flips back up when playing DirectX associated games
    IPHSendNIPHSend.exeRelated to AOL Software. This is a non-essential program, but should not be terminated if not suspected to cause problem. Note: located in C:\Program Files\Common Files\AOL\IPHSend\
    Intel system worksXiis.exeAdded by the RBOT.QGA WORM!
    InetapiXNetapi.exeAdded by the NETDEVIL.14 (NetDevil 1.4) VIRUS! Read the link, keylogger/password stealing trojan(s) involved.
    IE RedirXieredir.exeAdded by the Troj/VB-BZS TROJAN! Note: This worm\trojan is located in C:\%WINDIR%\ folder.
    IndexSearchNIndexSearch.exeAssociated with PaperPort scanner software from ScanSoft
    IP StackXipstack.exeAdded by the AGOBOT.CW WORM!
    ItsDeductiblePopUpNItsDeductible.exeItsDeductible from Income Dynamics. Calculates your noncash donations quickly and easily. This startup entry checks a registry entry for the next 'PopUp' date and if it is a past or current date displays a program related tip
    I&F Viewer toolbarUphototoolkitmem.exeRelated to Photo_Toolkit image editing tools. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\Photo Toolkit\ivbar\
    I/O ControllersXsvcnet.exeAdded by the TROJ/TIBIK-B TROJAN!
    IKLUrundll32.exe,[path] IKL.dll IKL surveillance software - uninstall unless you put it there yourself!
    iut75Xuzcx.exe Trojan.Downloader-Unker.Process
    Intel PROSet Tray IconNpromon.exeSystem Tray icon for Intel PRO series ethernet adapters giving access to the diagnostic features
    internet serviceXsvho0st98.exeAdded by the WORM_RBOT.EAT WORM! Note: This worm\trojan is located in C:\Windows\System (Win9x/Me), C:\%WINDIR%\System32 (XP/WinNT/2K)
    IPOT Service DriversXcompaq.exeAdded by a variant of the FUROOTKIT TROJAN! Read the link, rootkit type stealth involved.
    InfeStopXInfeStopRemover.exeAdded by InfeStop is a rogue antispyware program give misleading application that may give exaggerated reports of threats on the computer. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\InfeStop\ Note: Use Malwarebytes' RogueRemover
    ICQ PlusNvplus.exeICQ Plus is a freeware utility makes your ICQ skinnable (change the look). Available via Start -> Programs
    ISMModule3XISMModule3.exeAdded by the "Hyperlinks Rotator" aka ISMonitor adware hailing from zredirector.com - detected by Kaspersky antivirus as AdWare.Win32.Agent.ay Note: Located in \%Program Files%\ISM\
    iedllXiedll.exeHomepage hijacker, redirecting to coolwwwsearch.com
    InstaFinderKXInstaFinderK_inst.exe InstaFinder adware
    IbmpmsvcUibmpmsvc.exePower management driver for IBM laptops. Provides support for the use of four keys on the thinkpad keyboard with blue key tops - Fn, F3, F4 & F12 - which have specific functions to control the standby and hibernate buttons. Not required if you don't plan to go into standy or hibernate modes
    ImatioUimation.exe Imation Disk Manager - enables you to create a password protected area on your Imation USB flash drive
    InternatXmsgsrv32.exeAdded by the TROJ/NYRUBOT-A WORM!
    IPv6 STUN ServiceXnetstun.exeAdded by a variant of the W32/SDBOT WORM!
    IST ServiceXistsvc.exeISTBar foistware
    InternetXInternet.exeAdded by the Troj/PWS-CS TROJAN!
    iLLeGaL or iLLeGaL.exeXMplayer.exeAdded by the HOLAR.C (or GALIL@MM) VIRUS! Note - this should not be comfused with Windows Media Player which has the same filename
    isystemXisystem.exeAdded by the Troj/Chorus-A TROJAN! Searchforfree Browser hijacker.
    InternetExplorer32Xiexplore32.exeAdded by the W32/Rbot-GRA Worm
    IPC ConnectionXipcconn.exeAdded by the W32/Rbot-AEG Worm!
    imonitorXimonitor.exe Troj/Imoni-A Read the link, allows remote access
    istinstall_zazzer.exeXistinstall_zazzer.exeUnidentified adware downloader/installer
    IPInSightLAN 02NIPClient.exeInstalled with Verizon DSL accounts. IP Insight is a Quality of Service monitor and diagnostic tool that isn't required - see here for more information. This one constantly "phones home" and wastes resources.
    infwinXinfwin.exe VX2.Transponder parasite updater/installer related
    ibmXibm.exeAdded by the Troj/LegMir-AH Trojan!
    Instant Update CenterNreminder.exeFrom Broderbund's PrintMaster 10. It is an event reminder (for calendar dates, etc). Delete from the startup using Startup Manager program because it keeps re-checking itself when using MSCONFIG.  PrintMaster 11 uses filename PMremind.exe - it has to be unchecked in startup in the same manner
    InetServicesXwsock32.exeAdded by the Backdoor.Win32.Delf.ej or TROJ/WOCK32-A TROJAN!
    ieharv.exeXieharv.exeAdded by the Troj/Banker-HH TROJAN!

    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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