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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
    TSkrMain?TSkrMain.exeTOSHIBA Acceleration Utilities related - what does it do and is it required?
    TilerunXTilecom32.comAdded by a variant of the W32/SDBOT WORM! Note: Located in C:\%WINDIR%\System32\ (XP/WinNT/2K)
    TraybarXlsass.exeAdded by the W32.Mydoom.L WORM!
    TK8 EasyNoteUEasyNote.exeRelated to TK8_EasyNote Create desktop post-it notes. Note: Located in C:\Documents and Settings\microsoft\Datos de programa\TK8 Software\TK8 EasyNote\
    TraymonUtraymon.exeNetropa Internet Receiver traymonitor. Will only launch the bar if you are connected to the internet and there's new news
    TDispVolUTDispVol.exeUsed on Toshiba computers to make the Fn key have control over the volume on/off
    TsklistXtsklist32.exeAdded by the Trojan-Spy.Win32.Bancos.xp as reported by Kaspersky. Note: Located in C:\Windows\System (Win9x/Me), C:\%WINDIR%\System32 (XP/WinNT/2K)
    TRIXXUTRIXX.exeRelated to TRIXX Sapphire TRIXX overclocking tool push default clock speeds to 560MHz or better. Note: Located in C:\Program Files\TRIXX\
    The IntranetXintranet.exeAdded by a variant of the W32/SDBOT WORM!
    TasmgrXTaskmgr.batAdded by the VBS.Ypsan.G WORM!
    tcpipmonXtcpipmon.exeAdded by the Troj/Clicker-EE TROJAN! Note: Located in C:\Windows\System (Win9x/Me), C:\%WINDIR%\System32 (XP/WinNT/2K)
    TransparentIconsUtranicon.exeA Tweak-XP component (only in the registered version), makes Desktop icons transparent. Can be enabled/disabled via Tweak-XP -> System File Tweaks -> Windows Tweaks -> Desktop Tweaks -> Make Desktop Icons Transparent
    Tok-CirrhatusXIDTemplate.exeAdded by the RONTOKBRO.A WORM!
    Taskmon driverXwinampa.exeAdded by the LOONY-I TROJAN
    Total SecurityYTScutyNT.exeOmniquad Total_Security
    ThrustTSRUTMTMTSR.exe Thrustmaster Thrustmapper - "t-mapper - icon sits on your taskbar and automatically detects when the joystick is plugged in and configures it accordingly"
    TimeLeftUTimeLeft.exe TimeLeft is a countdown, reminder, clock, alarm clock, stopwatch, timer, sticker and time synchronization utility which uses Winamp skins to show digits and text.
    ToolBoxFXUHPTLBXFX.exeRelated to HP_LaserJet_3055 from HP Note: Located in C:\Program Files\HP\ToolBoxFX\bin\
    TVTunerLibUTVTLInstTool.exeRelated to Sony Installer Tool for Sony TV Tuner Library.
    TimezoneUTimeZone.exeMicrosoft Daylight Saving Time Update Utility - see here
    truetypeXtruetype.exeAdded by the Troj/Cosiam-I TROJAN! Note: This worm\trojan is located in C:\Windows\System (Win9x/Me), C:\%WINDIR%\System32 (XP/WinNT/2K)
    TomcatStartupYhpbpsttp.exeRelated to Apache_Tomcat_web_server part of HP LaserJet "Printer Tools" software. The Apache Tomcat server is required for the HP Toolbox software to run, as well as scanning across the network when using HP multifunction devices like the Laserjet 3015 All-in-One. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\Hewlett-Packard\Toolbox2.0\
    traydate.exeUTRAYDATE.EXEDisplays the date as well as the time in the System Tray. Available from TUCOWS
    TLogonPathUtb2logon.exeTimbuktu Pro - remote desktop access software
    TaskListXtasklist32.exeAdded by the TROJ/BANCOS-DX TROJAN! Read the link, keylogger/password stealing trojan(s) involved.
    Tweak UIXRunDLL32,tweakUI.DLL, TWEAKUI,/tweakmeupAdded by the SUBWOOFER VIRUS! Note - the real Tweak UI entry for this is "rundll32.exe tweakui.cpl, tweakmeup"
    TivoServerUTiVoServer.exeRelated to Tivo_Server Installed with the TiVo Home Media Option. It streams audio files to your television/home theater from your PC. Note: located in C:\Program Files\TiVo\Desktop\
    TDKTASKNTDKTASK.EXETaskbar utility for a "control panel" for a CD-RW
    tcpippui32Xtcpippui32.exeAdded by the W32/RBOT-ART WORM!
    TSMsgerNTSMsger.exeEpson scannner software - required for "one-touch" operation. Can be launched manually
    Torjan ProgramXservices.exeAdded by the W32.Autex.C WORM! Note: This is not the legitimate Windows process (Which is always found in the System32 folder). The legitimate Windows process should not be seen in Msconfig or as a Startup item. This worm file is found in the Windows or Winnt folder, be sure to check the link for this one, it makes 11 other copies of it's self all with different file names and in four different folders!
    tsrvXtsrv.exe Warezov.W
    TrueFontsXfonts.htaBrowser hijacker - redirecting to Hugesearch.net
    ToPXLSASS.exeAdded by the PWSteal.Wowcraft.C TROJAN!
    TVTMDXTVTMD.EXETotal Velocity variant - autoinstalling spyware
    TelepathYtelepath.exeDrivers for the WinModem versions of the US Robotics "Telepath" series - as supplied to Gateway for instance. WinModems use software rather than hardware - hence putting a load on the CPU. Needed if you have it for loading the drivers. See here for more WinModem information
    TELUS Security serviceYfreedom.exe Freedom Internet Security & Privacy - anti-virus, personal firewall and parental control. It also blocks ads, safeguards your personal information, encrypts your passwords, and much more. No longer available for sale
    TopmostClockUTopMostClock.exeRelated to TopMost_Clock A transparent analog clock which displays on top of your other windows. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\Topmost Clock\
    TimerXmsncomm.exeAdded by BKDR_WEBDOR.AK Note: This worm\trojan is located in C:\Windows\System (Win9x/Me), C:\%WINDIR%\System32 (XP/WinNT/2K)
    TrueSync LauncherNtstool.exeStarfish TrueSync - for synchronization between Windows platforms and popular devices, applications and services. Stafish became Intellisync which was acquired by Nokia and is now no longer supported
    TardisUTardis.exeTardis - time synchronization software
    THOTKEYUTHotkey.exeAssociated with the Fn keys on Toshiba laptops. When disabled some keys still worked, like the one that regulates the volume of the system beep, but others didn't, like the one that immediately blackens your screen
    TEXTCONVXlsass.exeAdded by a Webus.B trojan infection. Note - this is not the legitimate Lsass.exe system file, which should normally NOT figure in Msconfig/Startup
    Terminal ServicesXmstscc.exeAdded by the W32/Sdbot-CZW WORM! Note: This worm\trojan is located in C:\Windows\System (Win9x/Me), C:\%WINDIR%\System32 (XP/WinNT/2K)
    tvs_bXtvs_b.exe BroadcastPC adware variant
    Trend Micro Anti-SpywareUTmas.exe Trend_Micro_Anti-Spyware - required when using real time monitoring
    TimeCalendarNtc.exeTimeCalender - calendar reminder
    tmchookXtmchook.exeDetected by Kaspersky as the TrojanDownloader.Win32.VB.aa VIRUS!
    TOSHIBSUUToshibsu.exeReduces the power consumption when the laptop isn't being used to preserve battery power. Hibernate function doesn't work if this is disabled. Similar programs on other laptops reduce the processor clock rate, etc. Required if you run off battery regularly
    T4skM4n4g3rXWink3sk9.exeAdded by a variant of the BACKDOOR.IRC.BOT TROJAN!
    TBC.exeUTbc.exe TitleBarClock software
    This is a virus, please delete itXbigbadvirus.exeAdded by the RANDEX.F VIRUS!
    twunk_32Xtwunk_32.exeAdded by the BLACKMAL.C WORM! - This malware actually changes the default value data of the Registry "Run" key in order to force Windows to launch it at boot. Name field may be empty.
    Tweak Manager?WinManager.ExeWinGuides Tweak Manager. Is this required for the live updates feature and/or if settings are changed?
    TelstraClear Broadband SupportUmatcli.exe"matcli.exe is a motive Assistant Command line interface that gathers information about your system's identity like your name email address, city, county, etc and gets written to a log file". TelstraClear Broadband Support Support Tool is required to run with the Help and Support program. If you uncheck TelstraClear Broadband Support and and then run Help and Support it will add another TelstraClear Broadband Support entry in the startup menu. If you remove this software in "add/remove programs" some help menus in help and support will not be available. You decide

    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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