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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
    Osa32XNTOSA32.exeAdded by the ANIG VIRUS!
    Open2EnterXrunme2.exeAdult Content Dialler
    Omf4XOMF4.EXEAdded by the FREEMEGA VIRUS!
    OrangeSharkUOSharkUpdater.exeRelated to Orange_Shark OnLine games from all ages. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\orangeshark\
    OSSXrlvknlg.exe MarketScore/Relevant_Knowledge adware related.
    OrbitUpdateXupdate.exeXupiter OrbitExplorer toolbar related. Drive-by Foistware
    OpenOffice.org *.*.*Uquickstart.exe OpenOffice.org office suite quick start (where "*.*.*" is the version number)
    OEPowerPlugs?winoeinit.exe??
    ORiNOCOUCmluc.exeClient Manager software for an ORiNOCO wireless LAN card
    OFFICEKBUkbdap32a.EXERelated to Micro_Innovations Keyboard Products. Note: located in C:\Program Files\Micro Innovations\
    OWCCardbusTrayUocbtray.exeIcon in the system tray for safely removing PCMCIA cards. Only required if you have a laptop or desktop which includes a PCMCIA card interface
    OsdMaestroUOSD.exeBy Netropa for HP and other brands. Same group as KBD MediaCenter & Touch Manager. Pressing a "hot key" on such a keyboard brings a corresponding panel on the screen for volume, etc. Nice but not required if you don\'t adjust things regularly - can also freeze Note: Located in \%Program Files%\Hewlett-Packard\On-Screen OSD Indicator\
    OdometerNOdometer.EXEMouse odometer - tracks how far your pointer/arrow has traveled on the screen. Shortcut available
    Office StartupXExploer.exeAdd by the GAOBOT.BV WORM! **Note - This is not a valid MS Office entry
    od-matrxxXod-matrxx.exeAdult dialler - xx can be any number
    Office Monitor Word Exel RXsvch.exeAdded by the Troj/DwnLdr-GWW Trojan Read the link, allows remote access
    oe_drop_spamXoesrv.exeAdded by DropSpam ADAWARE! Note: located in C:\Program Files\DropSpam\
    OneNote 2007 Screen Clipper and LauncherUONENOTEM.EXEONENOTEM.EXE is a part of the note taking program that ships with Microsoft Office 2007. It's required for the side note windows to work.
    OnlinePCfix SmoothSurferUSS.exeSmooth-Surfer - blocks banners, ads, popups, and cleans MRU and Recent file lists
    oprXopr.exe MediaMotor/Popuppers adware component
    Offica Monitor Secura Systeme Xwinxp_sp3.exeAdded by a variant of the BACKDOOR.IRC.BOT TROJAN! Note: This trojan is located in \%WINDIR%\System32\
    Office MailUoff_mail.exeRelated to Office_Mail Client E-mail service from Burrotech Ltd.
    oo4XRunDLL32.EXE,oo4.dll, DllRun BookedSpace Parasite
    OEM32 ToolsXsres32.exe W32.SpyBot worm variant
    OASClnt?oasclnt.exeMcAfee VirusScan On-Access Scan Client service - what does it do and is it required?
    OutwarXsyslaunch.exeOutwar adware downloader
    OE_OEMYTMAS_OEMon.exeRelated to Trend Micro PC-cillin - Internet Security 12.
    OmniHTTPdUohttpd.exeOmniHTTPd web server from Omnicron
    Outlook Mail ServicesXexpress.exeAdded by the RBOT.CJN or W32/RBOT-ATJ or W32/SDBOT-AEM WORM!
    Office SturtUpXosa9.exeAdded by the Troj/Clicker-EC TROJAN! Note: This worm\trojan is located in C:\%WINDIR%\ folder. Note Do not confuse this file with the Microsoft office program, located in C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\...
    overinstallXpgs.exeRelated to the WinSecureAv rogue anti-spyware program using false positives as goad to purchase. A member of the SmitFraud malware family. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\Common Files\WinSecureAv\ Note: Use RogueRemover tool.
    OrgyCamXOrgyCam.exeAdult content dialler
    ODXSYSCNTR.EXEHotVideo dialler
    OODefragTrayUoodtray.exeRelated to O&O_Defrag Software. Note: Located in \%WINDIR%\System32\
    OWMngrXOWMngr.exe OnWebMedia/SearchSeekFind advertising foistware
    OsusXacao.exe PurityScan/Clickspring Adware
    OutLooksXInSane.exeAdded by the SWOOP TROJAN!
    Operations Typhoon Rising RegistrationNNOVG.EXE Joint_Operations registration reminder
    oepluginUbxOEPlugin.exe noHTML for Outlook Express is an add-on that protects Outlook Express from email viruses and email scripts by converting incoming email messages from HTML format to simple text.
    Offices MonitorseX[path to worm]Added by the RBOT-GKO WORM!
    OfficeScanNT MonitorYpccntmon.exeTrend Micro OfficeScan Antivirus real-time scan monitor
    oddworldz.exeXoddworldz.exeAdded by the Troj/Multidr-EG TROJAN!
    outpostupdateXoutpostupdate.exeAdded by the Troj/Cosiam-C TROJAN!
    online_partyXonline_party.exeAdult content dialler
    Office Monitor Secure Systema Xabsecure32.exeAdded by the RBOT.FPW WORM!
    Office_appXmsnmrgs.exeIdentified as a variant of the Mal/VBBanc-A malware. Note: Located in \%WINDIR%\System32\
    Office MonitorseX[path to worm]Added by the W32/Sdbot-CZX Spyware WORM! Note: Located in C:\Windows\System (Win9x/Me), C:\%WINDIR%\System32 (XP/WinNT/2K) The file name is random
    OurPicturesUOurPictures.exeRelated to RitzPix Online Photo Print services. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\RitzPix E-Z Print & Share\
    oxbvpenXgwthtis.exeAdded by the W32/SillyFDC-AH Worm
    office_updateX(Pathname of,the Trojan exe)Added by the Troj/Dloader-ZB TROJAN!
    OCAudioIniNOCAudioIni.exeOne-click Audio Converter - allows you to convert files of multiple audio formats right from Windows Explorer
    OfficeAgentXsvcshost.exeAdded by the WIN32.TACTSLAY.A TROJAN!
    OuterinfoXOuterinfo.exeAdded by the Adware.ClickSpring/Outer_Info Network Process. ADWARE! Note: Located in C:\Program Files\Outerinfo\
    Opware12NOpware12.exe OmniPage from Nuance (was Scansoft). Version 12 of the software
    OfficeAgentXoutIook.exeAdded by the WIN32.TACTSLAY.A 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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