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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
    QDM or QDMStartUQdmStart.exeQDM (QDI Desktop Manager) - part of QDI ManageEasy for QDI\'s series of motherboards for monitoring PSU, temperatures, BIOS information, etc. Only required if you overclock system components and need to monitor temperatures, etc
    QAGENTNqagent.exeQuicken program is controlled by a separate utility program called the Quicken Download Manager (also known as Qagent). When Quicken Download Manager option is enabled, background downloading takes advantage of unused bandwidth to download current financial information anytime your computer is connected to the Internet
    QQXsendmess.exeAdded by the SEMES VIRUS!
    Quick ControlsUAstrotoolbar.exeGateway Astro Screen and Sound Controls tray icon
    QTSTUB.EXENQtstub.exePart of an old version of the Quick Tax application. It enables Quick Tax Calendar Popup to show tax calendar reminders
    Quicktime TaskXrandom file,name NetVision dialer
    quickenXquicken.exe,Waol.exe,Winrar.exe CoolWebSearch parasite related.
    Quicken StartupNQWDLLS.EXEQuicken option to load DLLs at startup
    QQ.exeXQQ.exeAdded by an unidentified TROJAN! of the Sdbot family. Note: This worm\trojan is located in C:\%WINDIR%\ folder.
    qkoszvd.dllXqkoszvd.dll Troj/Dloadr-AVD
    Quick Shelf xxNqushelfxx.exePlaces an icon in the system tray for launching MS Bookshelf. Available via Start -> Programs"xx" represents the version number - ie, 98, 99
    Quick StartupYFquick32.exeFor a Nisis G6 USB Graphics Tablet. Re-enables itself if disabled therefore best left alone
    QuicknoteNquicknote.exeJC&MB Quicknote Virtual Scrapbook
    Q152404Nwsript.exe,Q152404.VBSAppears to run Scandisk at bootup on NEC PCs
    Quick Heal Startup ScanYQHSTRT32.EXEQuick Heal - virus scanner
    QD FastAndSafeNQDCSFS.exeAutomatically runs Fast & Safe clean-up from Norton/Quarterdeck Cleansweep. Deletes safe to remove files such as Temporary Internet Files (cache). Recommended you run it manually
    QlbCtrlUQlbCtrl.exeRelated to Quick_Launch button on HP Computers. Note: Located in %ProgramFiles%\Hewlett-Packard\HP Quick Launch Buttons\
    QdrPack9XQdrPack9.exeAdded by Internet_Speed_Monitor ADWARE! Note: Located in \%Program Files%\QdrPack\
    QUBCity?qtp.exe??
    QBReminderFlashNQBReminder.exeRelated to Intuit's_Quickbooks Note: Located in \%Program Files%\Intuit\QuickBooks 2005\Atom\
    qappsrvc32.exeXqappsrvc32.exeAdded by a Proxy_Trojan variant - identified by Kaspersky antivirus as Trojan-Proxy.Win32.Webber.m
    QuickTime TaskNQttask.exeSystem Tray access to Apple's "Quick Time" viewer from version 5 onwards
    QdrModule16XQdrModule16.exeAdded by a variant of the Trojan.Downloader-Gen/QDRModule.Process Note: Located in \%Program Files%\QdrModule\ Note: Use SDFix under supervision.
    QdrModule13XQdrModule13.exeAdded by a variant of the Trojan.Downloader-Gen/QDRModule.Process Note: Located in \%Program Files%\QdrModule\
    QNPlusNQNPlus.exeQuick Notes Plus by Conceptworld - sticky notes tool
    Quick Time file managerXquicktimeprom.exeAdded by the SDBOT TROJAN!
    Quicklink IIINQL.EXEHP fax program and only needs to be in the start-up group if you allow your phone to automatically answer your phone in fax mode, that is, to receive faxes after a certain number of rings. Available via Start -> Programs
    QtVprMtxUQTVPRMTX.EXERelated to Multimedia_Keyboard driver from Dritek System Inc. Note: Located in C:\Program Files\QtVprMtx\
    QdrPack13XQdrPack13.exeAdded by a variant of the Trojan.Downloader-Gen/QDRModule.Process Note: Located in \%Program Files%\QdrModule\
    QuickResNQUICKRES.EXEUtility to quickly change desktop resolution - left over from Win95 Power Toys. In Win98 and above incorporated via Control Panel -> Display. Not required unless you have to change resolutions on a regular basis
    QTSvcXshman.exeAdult material premium rate dialer
    q36i36OXlms2cenu.exeAdded by the SECONDTHOUGHT VIRUS!
    QdrModule9XQdrModule9.exeAdded by the QDRModule.Process Trojan.Downloader-Gen Note: Located in \%Program Files%\QdrModule\
    QTaskStartupUqtask.exeFeature of Quicken.com Brokerage to customize and display Desktop Alerts and icon. It is not required for the Quicken Program to run correctly, it is only required for the Desktop Alerts feature
    QQKAVXscvhsot.exeAdded by the WORM_QQROB.ARQ WORM! This worm\trojan is located in C:\Windows\System (Win9x/Me), C:\%WINDIR%\System32 (XP/WinNT/2K)
    QQServerXQQ.exeAdded by the Troj/DownLdr-AN TROJAN!
    QuickCamProUQuickCamPro.exeSystem Tray for Picture Capture utility that can run unattended. Pictures every 30 seconds for example, auto FTP Upload, etc
    QH Live Update SchedulerYUPSCHD.EXE Quick_Heal Anti-Virus
    QuicktlmeXru.exeAdult content dialler
    QuickTimeUpdateXQuickUpdate.exeAdded by the Troj/Bifrose-CW TROJAN! Note: This trojan file is found in the System (95/98/ME) or System32 (NT/2000/XP) folder.
    Quick Heal MessengerUQHM32.EXE Quick_Heal Anti-Virus Messenger - Keeps you informed about the latest threats, hoaxes etc.
    QuickFinder SchedulerUQFSCHD110.EXERelated to WordPerfect_Office Note: Located in \%Program Files%\WordPerfect Office 11\
    QSort2000NQSORT.EXEUtility that sorts your Start menu and Favourites in alphanumerical order. Not required - at any time you can right-click on these lists and choose "Sort by Name"
    QH Office 2K CheckYO2KCHECK.EXE Quick_Heal Anti-Virus MS Office documents virus checker
    QuicktimeXshch.exeAdded by a variant of the TROJ/BDOOR-EB TROJAN!
    QWS3270 SessionsUsessions.exeQWS3270 Secure terminal emulation software
    QoeloaderUQoeloader.exeQurb 2.0 anti-spam tool for Outlook/Outlook Express. Required when supporting OE but not for Outlook. Shortcut available via Start -> Programs
    qgqqftX[path to,Trojan]Added by the Ranky.T TROJAN!
    Quicktime RuntimeXQtimer.exe W32.SpyBot worm variant
    qwertybot.exeXqwertybot.exeAdded by the Backdoor.Win32.Agent.alf TROJAN! Note: Located in C:\%WINDIR%\System32\drivers\ (XP/WinNT/2K) This infection is known to include a Rootkit infection. Check it out.
    qttaskNQttask.exeSystem Tray access to Apple's "Quick Time" viewer from version 5 onwards
    quicksetNquickset.exeDell taskbar icon allowing you to quickly change settings
    Qdsafe?????
    Queensla?Queensla.exe??
    QuicktimeMngrXQUICKTIMEMNGR.EXEAdded by a WOOTBOT.AW worm infection

    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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