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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
    Update ServiceXwinu32.exeAdded by the W32/RBOT-MG WORM!
    USB Device Server!Xusbserver.exeAdded by a A variant of the IRCBot family of worms and IRC backdoor Trojans. Note: Located in \%WINDIR%\System32\ Note: Use SDFix under supervision.
    UpdSysNAdded by the BJ VIRUS!
    Uniblue Quick AccessUqaccess.exeQaccess.exe belongs to a new tool from Uniblue_Systems that gives information about running process entries in Task Manager.
    UPSentry 2000 or UPSlimYupsd.exeUsed with Belkin UPS (Uninterruptable Power Supply) for support in the event of a power-loss 
    UKVideo2Xukvideo2.exeAdult content dialler
    umxagentYumxagent.exeTiny Personal Firewall V4 - main engine
    Utility Ping?UTILIT~1.EXE??
    User MessagesXusrmsg.exeAdded by a A variant of the IRCBot family of worms and IRC backdoor Trojans. Note: Located in \%WINDIR%\System32\ Note: Use SDFix under supervision.
    UFD Utility9382?UFDTool.exePart of USB Flashdisk software - what does it do and is it required?
    usbXSASS.EXEAdded by the Troj/Funsta-A TROJAN! Note: This worm\trojan file is found in the System (95/98/ME) or System32 (NT/2000/XP) folder.
    Unix File SupportXinit3.exeAdded by the W32/RBOT-ZN WORM!
    updateMgrUAdobeUpdateManager.exeRelated to Adobe_Update application installed alongside Adobe products which deals with software updates. Only appears in the task list when summoned manually by the product, but shouldn't be terminated unless suspected of causing problems. Note: Located in C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\Reader\
    uwyw.exeXyujixit.exeAdded by the SDBOT.BGB WORM!
    Uniblue PowerSuiteUPowerSuite.exe Uniblue_PowerSuite - "PowerSuite combines Uniblue’s range of award winning and market leading utility products into a single package that provides advanced functionality without compromising simplicity or ease of use. By integrating RegistryBooster 2, SpeedUpMyPC 3 and SpyEraser 2, home and business users are offered a range of professional level tools that deliver the outstanding levels of performance, stability and security that the modern computer user requires and demands."
    Ulead Calendar CheckerUCalCheck.exeRelated to Ulead_Calendar Ulead Calendar Program. Software that makes it easy to edit and share digital photos and create fun photo projects. Note: Located in \%ROOT%\PRG\PhotoExpress6\
    Universal Plug & Play devicesXWinUPPD.exeAdded by a variant of the W32/Rbot-GMI WORM! Note: This worm is located in C:\%WINDIR%\System32\ (XP/WinNT/2K) Read the link, allows remote access
    UltimateBuddyXUltimateBuddy.exeRelated to UltimateBuddy installs malware, or is bundled with malware. Note: Located in C:\Program Files\UltimateBuddy\
    UVS10 PreloadUuvPL.exeRelated to Ulead_VideoStudio Note: Located in C:\Program Files\Ulead Systems\Ulead VideoStudio 10\
    USBHWDRVXsst4.exeAdded by a variant of the TROJ/LOWZONE-I TROJAN!
    USRobotics 802.11g Wireless Network UtilityNUSRWLANG.exeUSRobotics Wireless Network Utility - used to configure security settings for connecting to WEP encrypted Access Point through the USR Wireless adapter. You must uncheck "Use Windows to configure my wireless settings" for the program to work properly. Has Site Survey capabilities, and reports link quality and signal strength. Not required for proper operation of the device as the features given are accessible in the network connection properties
    userinit.exeXuserinit.exe Troj/Haxdoor-DP trojan - Note: this file is located in the Windows directory, and should NOT be confused with the legitimate file of the same name which is always located in the %SysDir% folder!
    UnHackMe MonitorUhackmon.exe UnHackMe allows you to detect and remove a new generation of 'invisible' Trojan programs called "rootkits".
    update mon sysXupdaterar.exeAdded by a variant of the BACKDOOR.IRC.BOT TROJAN!
    UpdRegNUpdreg.exeReminder to register Creative Labs SoundBlaster Live! cards
    UateXoocs.exe PurityScan/Clickspring Adware
    ujmXnm32.exeAdded by the Keylogger.Stranget KEYLOGGER! Note: This keylogger file is found in the Windows\fyt or Winnt\fyt folder.
    UNERIXyujixit.exeAdded by the SDBOT.BOO WORM!
    User23.exeXDIAL.exeThis is a trojan trying to disguise itself as User32.dll
    USB Driverz2Xmsnplus1.exeAdded by the W32/SDBOT-XQ WORM!
    UpConfgVerNUpgConf.exePanda Antivirus Platinum. Purpose unclear, but according to Panda Software not required for the AV to function.
    uvnxXuvcx.exe Troj/Dloadr-AWF
    USB Host ServiceXusbsvc.exeAdded by a W32/Rbot-GG worm infection
    ugdccwXUGDCcw.exeDetected as W32/WinFixer.ASK by Norman antivirus
    updatelavasoftXupdatelavasoft.exe CoolWebSearch related hijacker, redirecting to lalasearch.com
    Ulead AutoDetector v2?monitor.exeRelated to Ulead_Systems Inc., What does it do and is it required?
    updmgrXrvupdmgr.exe eUniverse/KeenValue adware
    UC_SMBNucstart.exePart of IBM Update connector on IBM PCs for updating drivers on a new installation. Once you manually run the IBM Update connector program (shortcut) this entry is removed
    UStoragUustorage.exe,sys_auto_run,C:\Program,Files\U-Storage,Tool2.91U-Storage is application software running under Microsoft Windows, it provides functions and utility to manage STF flash drive (USB drive) for security, partition, boot-ability and recovery. See Note
    User ManagerXfcllls.exeAdded by the ZAGABAN-B TROJAN!
    USBToolTip?USBTip.exeRelated to Pinnacle_Systems Inc. What does it do and is it required?
    UniPrintUSetDfltSettings.exeDrivers for Uniprint, a printing help for Terminal Services and Citrix which recieves downloaded files from a Uniprint enabled server and prints them locally allowing for truly universal printing through Terminal Services or Citrix.
    UIWatcherNUIWatcher.exe Ashampoo's Uninstaller Suite - installation watcher. Available via Start -> Programs
    updateXr00t.exeAdded by the W32/RBOT-ACO WORM!
    UndefinedXwinter.exeDetected as Trojan.Peed.INM by BitDefender
    USBHWDRVXmsdc.exeAdded by a variant of the TROJ/LOWZONE-I TROJAN!
    UserX.exeAdded by the W32/Punya-B Worm
    User ServicerXusnsrvc.exeAdded by an unidentified malware. Note: Located in \%WINDIR%\System32\ Note: Use SDFix under supervision.
    UTILsInstYN/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
    UPSYups.exePowerChute v5.02 - UPS Monitoring Module (which loads iconclnt - the tray icon)
    UnSpyPCXUnSpyPC.exe"Spyware remover" of dubious repute - see the authoritative SpywareWarrior_List of Rogue/Suspect Anti-Spyware Products & Web Sites
    UpdateServiceXwservice.exeAdded by the W32/DREF-K WORM!
    USBMMKBDUusbmmkbd.exeUSB multimedia keyboard for HP systems. Allows the use of special function keys on USB keyboards. The latest version (available here) no longer pings a server when on-line wheras the older version did but did not transmit any user information
    updwebminXupdwebmin.exeAdded by the Trojan.Backdoor.Gen TROJAN! Note: This worm\trojan is located in C:\Windows\System (Win9x/Me), C:\%WINDIR%\System32 (XP/WinNT/2K)
    Usrobotics Online RegistrationN??Pop-up reminding customers to register their products online at US Robotics

    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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