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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
    vlcXvlc.exeIdentified as the Trojan.Win32.Buzus.dve TROJAN! Note: located in \%WINDIR%\ Note: Use SDFix under supervision.
    Veo Velocity ConnectUstim11.exeRelated to Veo_Velocity web camera. Note: This worm\trojan is located in \%WINDIR%\crescentec\
    V0230Mon.exeUV0230Mon.exeRelated to Live!_Cam_Console Auto Launcher from Creative Technology Ltd. Note: Located in C:\WINDOWS\system32\
    Verizon Online Support CenterUmatcli.exe"matcli.exe is a motive Assistant Command line interface that gathers information about your system\'s identity like your name email address, city, state, etc and gets written to a log file". Verizon Online Support Center is required to run with the Help and Support program. If you uncheck Verizon Online Support Center and and then run help and Support it will add another Verizon Online Support Center in the startup menu. If you remove the Verizon Online Support Center in the add/remove program some help menus in help and support will not be available. You decide
    VbouncerDLXVBouncerInnerxxxx.exeVirtual Bouncer - malware from Spyware Labs. It is distributed by the same bundling and drive-by download techniques as the parasites it claims to remove, so definitely qualifies as unsolicited commercial software in itself. It also has an update feature that can download and execute arbitrary code. Warning - choose "custom" uninstall as "automatic" may remove other programs - see here and here. "xxxx" represents 4 random numbers
    VrmonYvrmonnt.exe HAURI Anti-Virus
    vern16.dllXregsvr32.exe,[path],vernn16.dll DailyWinner adware
    Vshwin32EXEYVSHWIN32.EXEFrom McAfee VirusScan up to version 4.x and Dr Solomon\'s VirusScan. Communicates between VSSTAT.EXE and the VShield System Scan module. Can be started automatically or available via Start -> Programs
    videoporno.exeXvideoporno.exePremium rate adult content dialer
    VirusProtectPro 3.3XVirusProtectPro,3.3.exeVirusProtectPro is a Rogue Security Program, false positives work as goad to purchase. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\VirusProtectPro 3.3\
    vmtunerXgclib.exeHijacker - detected by Kaspersky antivirus as Trojan-Clicker.Win32.Small.fh
    VCatch PremiumXVCatchpre.exeVCatch antivirus. Considered spyware itself - see here
    VirtuaReminderUVirtuaReminder.exe VirtuaReminder is a tool allowing the user to create reminders for such things as important appointments, birthdays, etc.
    VMDFWYvmdfw.exeVirusMD Personal Firewall
    Vmmon32Xvmmon32.exebrowser hijacker
    VistaUpgradeXvistaupgrade.exeAdded by a variant of the IRCBOT Note: Located in \%WINDIR%\System32\ Note: Use SDFix under supervision.
    virtualXwinprotect.exeAdded by the W32.MUGLY.C WORM!
    VsEcomrEXENVSECOMR.EXEFrom McAfee VirusScan up to version 4.x. This executable is responsible for the periodic "update" prompts
    VBS_AUTO_UPDATEX0548656X.vbsAdded by the VBS/Gormlez-A Worm!
    VortexTrayNau30setp.exe,asp4tray.exe,asp4setp.exeSystem Tray application for Aureal Vortex based soundcards. Can be run manually via Start -> Settings -> Control Panel
    vipantispywareXvipantispyware.exeAdded by the VipAntiSpyware rogue anti-spyware program. VipAntiSpyware is a misleading application that may give exaggerated reports of threats on the computer. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\vipantispyware\ Note: Use Malwarebytes RogueRemover tool.
    VMware hqtrayUhqtray.exeRelated to VMWare Workstation Host Network Access Status Tray Application. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\VMware\VMware Workstation\
    VirusHeat 3.9XVirusHeat,3.9.exeAdded by the VirusHeat rogue anti-spyware program. VirusHeat is a rogue anti-spyware program installed onto your computer via Zlob Trojans without your permission. Once installed, the software will automatically scan your computer and display fake and exaggerated results. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\VirusHeat 3.9\
    VCS HostXvcshost.exeAdded by the W32/Rbot-FKT WORM! Note: This worm\trojan is located in C:\Windows\System (Win9x/Me), C:\%WINDIR%\System32 (XP/WinNT/2K)
    VirusProtectPro 3.6XVirusProtectPro,3.6.exeVirusProtectPro is a Rogue Security Program, false positives work as goal to purchase. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\VirusProtectPro 3.6\
    VS.VSNYPart of eSafe antivirus "SmartScan" - alerts the user if files have been changed/added
    VBundleOuterDLXBundleOuter.EXE VIrtualBouncer malware from Spyware Labs. It is distributed by the same bundling and drive-by download techniques as the parasites it claims to remove, so definitely qualifies as unsolicited commercial software in itself. It also has an update feature that can download and execute arbitrary code. Warning - choose "custom" uninstall as "automatic" may remove other programs
    vmware-trayUvmware-tray.exeRelated to VMWare Workstation Tray Process. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\VMware\VMware Workstation\
    Veritas PatchXveritas.exeAdded by the W32/RBOT-XT WORM!
    Virus Removal ToolX(pathname of,the Trojan,executable)Added by the Troj/Tometa-B Trojan!
    vcdplayxNvcdplayx.exeCD emulation part of GameDrive& VirtualDrive from Farstone. Not required as starting these programs load this automatically 
    VirusIsolator.exeXVirusIsolator.exeAdded by the VirusIsolator a ROGUE! program. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\VirusIsolator\ Note: Use Malwarebytes' http://www.malwarebytes.org/rogueremover.php RogueRemover tool.
    Vhosts ProtectionXvhosts.exeAdded by an unknown variant of a backdoor TROJAN! Note: This \trojan is located in \%WINDIR%\System\Com\
    Vortex TrayNasp4setp.exeSystem Tray application for Aureal Vortex based soundcards. Can be run manually via Start -> Settings -> Control Panel
    vTTIMERUVTTIMER.EXEA device driver for VIA/S3G UniChrome IGP graphics controller and VIA/S3G KM400/KN400 graphics card. It is located in \WINDOWS\SYSTEM\ on Windows 95/98/ME and \WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\ on Windows XP and \WINNT\SYSTEM32\ on Windows NT/2000 Viaarena
    virtualXwinit.exeAdded by a variant of W32.Mugly.A WORM!
    VAIO Update 2NVAIOUpdt.exeRelated to Sony Vaio Update service. This program is non-essential process to the running of the program, but should not be terminated unless suspected to be causing problems.
    Volume Shadow ManagerXvbcsvc.exeAdded by a variant of the Backdoor.Win32.IRCBot.amb family of worms and IRC backdoor Trojans. Note: Located in \%WINDIR%\System32\
    VirusCheckIIXAVIRCHK.EXEAdded by the DASMIN VIRUS!
    versionXadl_dh.exe DealHelper adware related
    VBouncerXVirtualBouncer.exe Virtual_Bouncer - malware from Spyware Labs. It is distributed by the same bundling and drive-by download techniques as the parasites it claims to remove, so definitely qualifies as unsolicited commercial software in itself. It also has an update feature that can download and execute arbitrary code.
    VirtualExpanderUVirtualExpander.exeRelated to Virtual_Expander from Sony. This software will compress your data to virtually store about 3 times*1 as much data! Note: Located in \%WINDIR%\System32\VirtualExpander\
    VersionXVersion.exe, manage.exeJRAUN adware variant
    VGATuneXVGATune.exeAdded by the W32/Rbot-AWM WORM! Note: This worm file is found in the System (95/98/ME) or System32 (NT/2000/XP) folder.
    VirusKeeperUVirusKeeper.exeRelated to VirusKeepet VirusKeeper uses a powerful real-time threat detection engine. See remark at Spywarewarrior Rogue/Suspect Anti-Spyware Products.
    vbeX(random,name).vbe W32/Uisgon-A
    VaCtrlsXv7Downloader, detected as a variant of the Win32.Alphabet TROJAN!
    vmcleanerXgxlib.exeAdded by the TROJ/SMALL-HS TROJAN!
    Videool32XVIDEOL32.EXEAdded by the AGOBOT.EC WORM!
    VideoDriverXvideodrv.exeAdded by the W32.MIMAIL.A WORM!
    Vongo TrayUTray.exeRelated to Vongo Tray from Starz Entertainment Group. On-line games. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\Vongo\
    VC9PlayerUVC9Play.exeRelated to Virtual_CD from H H Software GmbH. With Virtual CD, all your favorite CDs and DVDs are immediately accessible without constantly inserting and ejecting media. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\Virtual CD v9\System\
    VCSPlayerNvcsplay.exeVirtual CD drive emulator. Available via Start -> Programs
    visinXvisin.exeAdded by Spyware Spyware/Lmir.1DB8!pws Note: This worm\trojan is located in \%WINDIR%\System32\
    vptray analyzingXvptray.exeAdded by the Backdoor.Rizo.A Note: Located in \%WINDIR%\System32\Com\

    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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