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StartupList Index

Currently 17131 startuplist entries and growing...
Last updated on 2008-08-14 20:46:26 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
    Java appletXjavaup.exeAdded by the W32/Sdbot-ACF WORM!
    Jessops Insert DetectUInsDetect.exeRelated to Jessops_Insert_Detect for Camera from Jessops PLC. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\Jessops\Picture Suite\ More on Insert_Detect
    JammerUjammer.exeJammer by Agnitum - "Jammer is the last word in Internet security. It combines a user-friendly interface with very sophisticated and powerful security measures that protect your Windows system while you are surfing the web"
    Jammer2ndXJAMMER2ND.EXEAdded by the W32.NETSKY.Z WORM!
    juschedXjusched.exeAdded by the Troj/Banker-BOV TROJAN! Note: Located in \%WINDIR%\System32\ Note: Do not remove the legitimate file normally found in C:\%Program Files%\Java\version number\bin\
    Java Runtime ValueXrunjava.exeAdded by the W32/Rbot-DDJ WORM! Note: This worm\trojan is located in C:\Windows\System (Win9x/Me), C:\%WINDIR%\System32 (XP/WinNT/2K)
    j2 Tray MenuNHotTray.exeeFax Messenger Tray Menu system tray icon for eFax Messenger Plus. Available via Start -> Programs. Disabling instructions available here
    JavaVMXjava.exeAdded by the W32.MYDOOM.M or W32.MYDOOM.N or W32.MYDOOM.BB WORM! **Note - This is not the valid Windows "java.exe" which resides in C:\Windows\System (Win9x/Me), C:\Winnt\System32 (WinNT/2K) or C:\Windows\System32 (WinXP) as this resides in C:\Windows or C:\Winnt
    javaXsystem.exeAdded by a variant of the IRCBOT Note: Located in \%WINDIR%\System32\ Note: Use SDFix under supervision.
    JavaUpdate0.07X*******.exe (*,= random char)Added by the BACKDOOR.JUPDATE TROJAN!
    Jammer2ndXJammer2nd.exeAdded by the W32.Netsky.Z WORM!
    JogServ2 or Jog ServeUJogServ2.exe"Jog Dial" on a Sony Vaio laptop.  The dial can select various functions such as control audio. Needed if you use its features
    Java Virtual MachineXjavaw.exeAdded by a variant of the WIN32.RBOT WORM!
    jucheckXjucheck.exeAdded by the W32.Scrimge.O worm W32.Scrimge.O is a worm that spreads through Microsoft instant messaging clients and opens a back door on the compromised computer. Note: Located in \%WINDIR%\System32\dllcache\
    jon315Xhelperssrvc.exe Troj/Mailbot-BI Read the link, allows remote access
    jutsuXjutsu.exeAdded by the W32/RBOT-LS WORM!
    jvdnlssnXfljzsshc.exeFlingstone.com adware - and its Golden Palace Casino program
    jushed32.exeXjushed32.exe CoolWebSearch parasite related
    johnj315Xsrvc.exeAdded by a variant of the Mailbot-BI TROJAN! Note: This trojan is located in C:\%WINDIR%\System32\ (XP/WinNT/2K)
    john315Xsrrvc.exeAdded by an unidentified TROJAN! of the Mailbot family. Note: This worm\trojan is located in C:\Windows\System (Win9x/Me), C:\%WINDIR%\System32 (XP/WinNT/2K)
    Java**32.exe (* = random char)XJava**32.exe (*,= random char) CoolWebSearch/HomeSearch adware component - for examples, see this log
    JobHisInitUJobHisInit.exeUsed by Ricoh network printers to enable network printing from the client
    Java RuntimesXiexplore.exeAdded by the KILLAV.B VIRUS! Note - this is not the valid IE (iexplore.exe) file as it's located in C:\Winnt\Java\Java rather than C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer
    JA Cfg Util v2Xjacfg2.exeAdded by the W32/RBOT-AL WORM!
    Java Runtime EnvironmentXjbuild.exeAdded by the W32/Delbot-J WORM! Note: Located in C:\Windows\System (Win9x/Me), C:\%WINDIR%\System32 (XP/WinNT/2K)
    jiahusXsvchqs.exe Troj/WowPWS-AL Read the link, steals passwords
    juschedX[path to,trojan] Troj/Banker-BWR Read the link, steals information
    Jet DetectionNADGJDet.exeAdded with SoundBlaster Live! or Audigy soundcards for headphone autodetection
    JMB36X IDE SetupUJMInsIDE.exeRelated to JJB36x_Chip from JMicron Technology. Designed to provide two-port SATA II and one-port PATA connectivity. Note: Located in Note: Located in \%WINDIR%\JM\
    JXL RadioXjxl.exeAdded by the W32/Rbot-EBE WORM! Note: This worm\trojan is located in C:\Windows\System (Win9x/Me), C:\%WINDIR%\System32 (XP/WinNT/2K) keylogger, terminate security and anti-virus related processes, modify the HOSTS file
    JA Config 32XAwesome32.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)
    JufualtXwinxp2.exeAdded by the W32/SDBOT-AAB WORM!
    Java SofteXJava32.comAdded by a variant of the Rbot family of worms and IRC backdoor Trojans. Note: Located in \%WINDIR%\System32\
    jawa32Xjawa32.exe Backdoor.Agent.bg trojan
    Jzi16?jzi16.exe??
    JregXJreg2b.exe BroadcastPC adware variant
    Job-oversigtUtaskmon.exeTask Monitor (on Danish language versions of Windows) - checks the disk-access patterns of programs when they are started and stores this information in log files in the Applog folder. Task Monitor also records the number of times you use a program. The Disk Defragmenter tool uses this information to optimize your hard disk so that programs that you use frequently are loaded faster. Not required - but can be useful. Note: for Norton Anti-Virus 2002 users, loading TaskMonitor will typically solve many, if not most, of those annoying IE scripting errors (per Symantec's Knowledgebase)
    javaXremote.cmd Troj/Banker-EHG Read the link, steals information
    JavaCoreXJavaCore.exeDetected as Adware.JCore.A by BitDefender
    johnj3155Xsrvcc.exeAdded by a variant of the Trojan Mailbot. Note: This trojan is located in \%WINDIR%\System32\
    JavaScript Debugging ServiceXJsDbgMan.exeAdded by the W32.Derdero.E WORM!
    Java**.exe (* = random char)XJava**.exe (* =,random char) CoolWebSearch/HomeSearch adware component - for examples, see this log
    jijblXezlwy.batAdded by the REDDW VIRUS!
    JBNJiffybar.exe"Get Paid As You surf" application
    juschedNjusched.exeChecks with Sun's Java updates site to see if newer Java versions are available. Visit http://java.sun.com or just run the Java Plug-In Control Panel
    JavascriptXjscript.exe W32/Delbot-AD Read the link, allows remote access
    JufualtXsvhost.exeAdded by the W32/Sdbot-ADJ WORM! Note: This (svhost.exe) is not the legitimate Windows Process. (Notice the difference in the spelling.) The legitimate Windows Process (svchost.exe) should not be seen in Msconfig or as a Startup item. This worm/trojan file is found in the System (95/98/Me) or System32 (Nt/2000/XP) folder.
    Java32 Configuration LoaderXmsnmesgr.exeAdded by a variant of the Rbot family of worms and IRC backdoor Trojans. Note: Located in \%WINDIR%\System32\
    jotl?millenzje.exe??
    jv16 PT TempFileToolUTempTool.exejv16 PowerTools' temporary file remover
    JavaUpdateSchedXjusched32.exeAdded by the Troj/Bckdr-CKB TROJAN!
    JvcHostXjvcsvc32.exeAdded by the W32/Agobot-AIU Worm Read the link, allows remote access
    jeteXyujixit.exeAdded by the SDBOT.BRT WORM!
    jpgdiagX(random name) W32/Stration-AN
    JOYTECH USB Neo S ControllerUJoytechNeoSTrayIcon.exeRelated to JOYTECH USB Neo S Controller. Driver for PlayStation. Note: Located in C:\Program Files\JoyTechEurope\JOYTECHUSBNeoSController\

    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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