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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
    LcassXLcass.exe W32/SillyFDC-W
    Logitech Hardware Abstraction LayerUKhalmnpr.exePart of the Logitech Setpoint software for their wired and wireless mice and trackballs. Sets the Windows mouse sensitivity to minimum. The idea is that you will use the SetPoint Control Panel to adjust your mouse sensitivity. This setting is maintained separately from the Windows setting, but is combined with the Windows setting to determine the final sensitivity. For this reason, KHALMNPR sets the Windows setting to 0 so it doesn't alter the one you set in SetPoint
    LoadDBackUpXBcTool.exeAdded by the GIBE VIRUS!
    lspinsXigps.exeAdded by the WIN32.VB.KC TROJAN! Identified by Kapersky antivirus
    LogitechVideoRepairUISStart.exeLogitechGalleryRepair/LogitechVideoRepair - part of Logitech Image Studio - installed with Logitech QuickCam cameras. Required from version 8.11 onwards if you use the software to take pictures and capture videos, not if you don't. Also not required for versions up to and including 7.30 and after version 8.30 - hence the "U" rather than "Y" recommendation
    L0adersXfaxneti.exeAdded by a variant of the WORM_SDBOT.AJO family of worms and IRC backdoor Trojans. Note: Located in \%WINDIR%\System32\
    LMA ManagerXlmamanager.exeAdded by the W32/Tilebot-AD WORM! Note: This worm\trojan file is found in the System (95/98/ME) or System32 (NT/2000/XP) folder.
    LogServiceXwincalc.exeAdded by the BACKDOOR.PAPROXY TROJAN!
    Lingvo LauncherULvagent.exeRelated to ABBYY_Lingvo Electronic Dictionaries. Note: Located in C:\Program Files\ABBYY Lingvo 10 Multilingual Dictionary\
    LXBXCATSULXBXtime.dllRelated to Lexmark printers/scanner Note: Located in \%WINDIR%\System32\spool\DRIVERS\W32X86\3\
    LTM2XSVCHOST˙.exeAdded by the DROPPERFL.A TROJAN!
    LManagerUHotkeyApp.exeAcer Launch Manager - on Acer laptops it allows users to configure shortcut keys and to set the operating state of the WLAN module and the (optional) Bluetooth radio
    loads.exeXloads.exe MediaMotor/Popuppers adware downloader
    LocalSystemXsvchost.exe EHU adware. Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.exe process which should NOT appear in Msconfig/Startup!
    Local area connectionXwinlive.exeAdded bu the W32/Rbot-FPH WORM! Note: This worm\trojan is located in C:\%WINDIR%\ folder. disables the automatic startup of other software
    Lavasoft Ad-AwareXAd-Aware.exeAdded by the W32/RBOT-SO WORM! - NOTE: this is NOT the popular spyware remover, as described here
    Lexmark 1200 SeriesUlxczbmgr.exeButton manager for Lexmark 1200 series printers
    LoadGolfCoursesXLoadGolfCourses.exePlayMiniGolf.com foistware - stealth installed!
    LiquidViewUlviewj.exe"Liquid View lets you increase the legibility of the Microsoft Windows interface regardless of your display\'s native resolution. The software lets you increase the size of items that are hard to read on your monitor"
    LasErmaXErmasys32.exeAdded by the W32/Lerma-A http://www.sophos.com/virusinfo/analyses/w32lermaa.html WORM! Note: This worm file is found in the Windows or Winnt folder. Makes multiple copies of it's self in the Windows and Windows System folders.
    LogitechCameraAssistantNCameraAssistant.exeRelated to Logitech QuickCams and provides additional configuration options for these devices. This program is non-essential process to the running of the system, but should not be terminated unless suspected to be causing problems.
    lxdcamonUlxdcamon.exeRelated to Lexmark printers/scanner Note: Located in \%Program Files%\Lexmark 1300 Series\
    LoginUwinlog.exeSalfeld Child Control - parental control software
    LoadServiceXRest In PeaceAdded by the W32/KANGAROO-A WORM!
    li-speed****Xdlres.exeAdult web-dialler - **** is random
    LXBSCATSULXBStime.dll,_RunDLLEntry@16Related to LXB Device, See here LXB provides, secure backup
    LOAD32XLorena.exeAdded by the W32.Mapson.C WORM!
    LotusHlpXLotusHlp.exeAdded by the ToTour_Trojan-a Note: located in \%WINDIR%\
    Login Screen SaverXlogin.scrAdded by the W32/Rbot-AVN WORM! Note: This worm\trojan file is found in the System (95/98/ME) or System32 (NT/2000/XP) folder.
    Logitech DesktopXIPCONN.EXEAdded by the W32/SDBOT-WE WORM!
    LM StatusNLMSTATUS.EXEXerox WorkCenter XE - language monitor status application
    LASTinstYN/AFor Gilat Communications internet satellite systems. Gilat rescue (Satellite system restore). Required if you have this system. Can cause a BSOD (blue screen of death) if left out
    LTM2Xwinupdate.exeAdded by a LITMUS VIRUS Variant!
    LifeCamULifeExp.exeRelated to Microsoft's LifeCam series of webcams. What does it do and is it required?
    LXCGCATSULXCGtime.dllPart of Lexmark printing software. Note: Reports back on printer and cartridge use for survey purposes supposedly, all without the users knowledge, not something I would want on my computer.
    LazXKernn.exeAdded by the TROJ/BANCOS-LN WORM! Read the link, keylogger/password stealing trojan(s) involved.
    lsass2k UpdateXlsass2k.exeAdded by a variant of the WIN32.RBOT WORM!
    LyraHD2TrayAppULYRAHD2TrayApp.exeRelated to RCA Lyra MP3 Player
    LogitechSoftwareUpdateNManifestEngine.exeRelated to Logitech_camera products which offers an auto update feature. This program is non-essential process to the running of the system, but should not be terminated unless suspected to be causing problems. Note: located in C:\Program Files\Logitech\Video\
    LinuxXLinux.vbsAdded by the LOVELETTER.AS VIRUS!
    LSASS AuthorityXlshosts32.exeAdded by the SDBOT-UY TROJAN!
    lexploreXlexplore.exeAdded by the W32.BROPIA WORM! - NOTE: this process is spelled "LEXPLORE.exe" (with an "L"), not Iexplore.exe like the familar Internet Explorer executable!
    lmpdpsrv?lmpdpsrv.exeRelated to a Lexmark printer/scanner. Printer sharing server? Is it required?
    LingvoTrainingUTutor.exeRelated to ABBYY_Lingvo Electronic Dictionaries. Note: Located in C:\Program Files\ABBYY Lingvo 10 Multilingual Dictionary\
    LSA Shell (Export Version)XLSASS.exeAdded by several variants of the AHKER WORM! - NOTE - this file is placed in the Winnt or Windows folder, and should NOT be confused with the legitimate Windows lsass.exe process, always located in the Winnt\System32 or Windows\System32 folder, and which moreover should NOT figure in Msconfig/Startup!
    load=XSpoolsv.exeAdded by the CIADOOR.B VIRUS! Note - "Spoolsv.exe" is located in the Windows or Winnt directory, and not in System32, like the legitimate Spoolsv.exe system file
    load32Xswchost.exeAdded by the NIBU.I TROJAN! and the W32/Dumaru-AK WORM!
    loaddllXloaddll.exeAdded by Winvest SPYWARE!
    LidPolicyUpwrschem.exeA utility for configuring certain HP notebook models to enter Standby mode when the lid is closed only when running on battery.
    LXBRKsk?LXBRKsk.exeLexmark printer related - what does it do and is it required?
    LoadXMyGame.exeAdded by the W32/LameYear-A Worm!
    loadXsvhost32.exeAdded by the PWSteal.Wowcraft TROJAN!
    LoadPowerSchemeXrundll32.exe,powerprof.dll,CheckPowerProfile Ulubione adult content dialer
    LVCOMSXULVCOMSX.EXEIt provides extra functionality for Logitech multimedia webcam devices. It is non-essential to the running of the system, but should not be terminated unless suspected to be causing problems.
    LManagerUQtaET2S.EXEAcer Launch Manager - on Acer laptops, provides configurability for the special keys on their range of multimedia keyboards.

    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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