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StartupList Index

Currently 17175 startuplist entries and growing...
Last updated on 2008-08-21 15:41:23 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
    RealTrayNRealPlay.exeSystem Tray icon for RealPlayer. If you subsequently start RealPlayer manually it adds itself back to the start-up list. You can stop this from happening by right-clicking on the tray icon and disabling StartCenter via Preferences
    run=XAutoexec.comAdded by the HOLCAS.A WORM!
    RandomWin32Xmgnwin32.exeAdded by the W32/SDBOT-DV WORM!
    rtasksXrtasks.exeWinAntiVirus_Pro_2007 - fake "security software"- also see here Note: Located in C:\Program Files\WinAntiVirus Pro 2007\ see here
    RefereeUreferee.exeMediaComm's monitor for file association changes. Stop rogue programs from screwing your settings either on installation or whenever they run
    RecoverFromReboo?RecoverFromReboot.exeUnknown
    regservices.exeXregservices.exeAdded by a W32/Rbot-MN worm infection
    RegistryMonitorXsysfade.exeAdded by Trojan.Sysfade Note: located in \%WINDIR%\
    RfwMainYrfwmain.exe Rising antivirus
    RegVfy32XRegverif32.exeAdded by the W32.Sygyp.A WORM! Note: Drops multiple files, read the link.
    RegistryCleanFixMFCXregistrycleanfix.exeAdded by RegistryCleanFix ROGUE! program. Once the scan is completed, it reports false or exaggerated system errors on the computer. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\RegistryCleanFix\
    RaseXboln.exe PurityScan/Clickspring Adware
    regsrvcXregsrvc.exeAdded by the TROJ/STOPED-A TROJAN!
    Remote Update MonitorYimonitor.exe Sophos Antivirus Remote Update utility - provides an easy way for remote workers to keep up to date with their virus protection via a website or network connection provided by their employer.
    Run Services as ApplicationXspoolsvc.exeAdded by the Troj/Dloader-NY TROJAN! Note: Spoolsvc.exe is not the legitimate Windows Process. (Notice the difference in the spelling.) The legitimate Windows Process (spoolsv.exe) is located in the System32 folder.
    Reg ServiceXipcfg.exeAdded by the W32/Agobot-SO Worm!
    run=Xsvhost.exeAdded by the ADMINCASH.B TROJAN!
    run=XRegistryReminder.exeAdded by the APSTROJAN.OB TROJAN!
    RealDownload ExpressXnpnzdad.exeAdvertising spyware
    RepliGo AssistantURepliGoMon.exeCerience RepliGo software - "any document you have on your PC can be transferred to your mobile device"
    RegSvr32Xmsmsgs.exeAdded by the Trojan.Zlob.B or Troj/Zlob-M TROJAN!
    RegcheckX~CAB001.EXEAdded by the CYBERSPY VIRUS!
    run=Xmdm.exeAdded by the TROJ/PROXY-GG TROJAN!
    Rnudll32Xtadxtr.exeAdded by the TROJ/QQPASS-O TROJAN!
    rdvsX(worm filename)Added by the ULTIMAX VIRUS! <filename.exe> is the worm filename created
    Reg ServiceXREGSRV32.EXEAdded by the RBOT.ZW WORM!
    RunNarratorUNarrator.exeRelated to Narrator_accessibility feature on Windows XP. It is used to convert text to speech. Should not be disabled, required for essential applications to work properly. Note: Located in C:\%WINDIR%\System32\
    run=Xptlseq.cplPhoenixNet BIOS adware. See here
    runXAutoexec.comAdded by the HOLCAS.A WORM!
    run=Npcfix2k.exepcfix2k splash screen
    ReminderNreminder.exeFrom MS Money. Reminds you of your bills
    RPCXMSschost.exeAdded by a variant of the GAOBOT/AGOBOT WORM!
    RoxioDragToDiscNDrgToDsc.exePart of Roxio EasyCD Creator 6.0 - places the Roxio Drag-to-Disc icon in you system tray. "Easily drag and drop files for burning to CD or DVD. Disc formatting and burning will happen automatically". Not required for Roxio to work properly
    rsrvmon.exeXrsrvmon.exeIdentyfied as a variant of the Trojan-Clicker.Win32.Agent Note: Located in \%WINDIR%\System32\drivers\ Note: Use SDFix under supervision.
    RadioSvrURadioSvr.EXEUsed to configure wire less networks. Windows automatically detects the Wireless network and it configures the network
    run=Uramsys.exeAdvanced Startup Manager from Rays Lab
    Rupsw32URupsw32.exe MegaTec Rups, UPS monitoring software - monitor and control DB9 UPS running on either Windows & Novell NetWare (with RUPS 2000) or Unix (with RUPS for Unix / Plus) operating systems.
    Reg ServiceXwinslogon.exeAdded by the W32/AGOBOT-SC or W32/Agobot-SY WORM!
    RegMutexXlexplore_.exeAdded by the Troj/MSNOpt-A TROJAN! Note: This trojan file is found in the System (95/98/ME) or System32 (NT/2000/XP) folder.
    RegrxXrundll32.exeAdded by the TROJ/WAYIC-A TROJAN! - NOTE: this file is found in the C:\Windows folder, and is not to be confused with the legitimate rundll32.exe file, always located in the Windows folder on Win 98 and ME systems, and in the Winnt\System32 or Windows\System32 folder in Windows XP and NT!
    rIOphosIsXrIOPHosIs.vBSAdded by the RIOSYS VIRUS!
    Remote Services ManagerXmsrmsvc.exeAdded by a variant of the IRCBOT Note: Located in \%WINDIR%\System32\ Note: Use SDFix under supervision.
    run=Xmouse_configurator.winAdded by the VBS.GAGGLE.E WORM!
    ravshellXexpl0rer.exe Troj/Nofere-E
    RPC DriversXrpcall.exeAdded by a variant of the W32/IRCbot.BGA.worm family of worms and IRC backdoor Trojans. Note: Located in \%WINDIR%\System32\inetsrv\
    RecSheNRecSche.exeRecording scheduler for WatchTV Capture Card (TV Tuner card)
    RX[path],rundll32.exe,msprt.dllBrowser hijacker of Chinese origin, redirecting to 4199.com
    RunOnceURUNONCE.EXEPart of MS Data Access Components - only required if you use these
    Reminder-ranXXXXXNremind32.exeRegistration reminder widget for Rand Mcnally maps
    rantXrant.exeAdded by the W32/RBOT-ZB WORM!
    Recycler DO NOT MODIFYXrecyclecl.exeAdded by the WORM_RBOT.DDA WORM! Note: This worm\trojan is located in C:\%WINDIR%\System32\ (XP/WinNT/2K) Read the link, allows remote access
    run=XCeline.scrAdded by the TROJ/CELINE-A TROJAN!
    RemindMeURemindMe.exeRemind-Me - calendar software
    run=?LXBTppls.exeReportedly part of Lexmark printer software - what does it do and is it required?
    RebateNation0XRebateNation0.exe WebRebates adware variant

    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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