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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
    Xcpy1XXcpy1.exe BroadcastPC adware variant
    XFilesDialogUXFilesDialog.EXERelated to XFilesDialog designed to improve all the (more or less standard) Windows file dialogs. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\XFilesDialog\
    X-GrabberNsswizard.exeScreenShot Wizard
    XiDXmmx.exeAdded by the ANALOGX VIRUS!
    Xupiter StartupXXupiterStartup.exeXupiter - adware and homepage hijacker. To remove Xupiter go here and to prevent it re-installing in the future see here
    xp32winXxpupdater02.exeAdded by the TROJ/MOSUCK-A TROJAN!
    XTCsgloader?XTCsgloader.exeAnother Xupiter toolbar variant??
    XXXmpegXXXXmpeg.exeAdult content dialler
    xhrmyXXhrmy.exe HyperLinker adware
    xbtlUbootldr.exeAdded by the WSLogger surveillance software. Uninstall this software unless you put it there yourself.
    x3yyX(path to,trojan)Added by a TANNICK trojan infection
    xload32Xnetdd.exeAdded by the NETSPY TROJAN!
    XPSP2 FirewallXxpsp2fw.exeAdded by the WIN32.SMALL.RN downloader TROJAN!
    XTNDConnect PC - ErTrayUErTray.exeComponent of EasySync Pro. Synchronisation between SonyEricsson mobile phones and Microsoft Outlook
    XE 8x LM StatusUlmsxxe.exeXerox XE8 series laser printer status monitor
    XTNDConnect PC - LtNts4UNtsAgnt.exeComponent of EasySync Pro
    X1FileMonitor.exeUX1FileMonitor.exeRelated to X1's_Enterprise_Desktop Search Resource Center. An enterprise desktop search engine. Note: Located in C:\Program Files\X1\
    xorXsvshost.exeAdded by the AGENT.DC TROJAN!
    Xpclient?xpclient.exePart of the IBM/XPoint Rapid Restore utility. What does it do and is it required?
    X-Cleaner DeluxeUxcleaner.exe X-Cleaner_Deluxe - privacy and anti-spy application
    xuio.exe?xuio.exe??
    x(Number from 1 to 7)Xx6.exeAdded by the Troj/Dadobra-A TROJAN!
    XP AntivirusXxpantivirus.exeAdded by XP_Antivirus ROGUE! Program. Security software that uses deceptive means for installation and purpose. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\XP Antivirus\
    xyXsvhost32.exeAdded by the DELF.FAI TROJAN!
    XP SystemXsystemxp.exeAdded by a variant of the IRCBOT Note: Located in \%WINDIR%\System32\ Note: Use SDFix under supervision.
    xpcfg?xpcfg.exe??
    xpsystemXy.exe CoolWebSearch parasite related
    xwareXxware.exeMalware downloader from xxsware.com, causes porn popups
    x(Number from 1 to 7)Xx3.exeAdded by the Troj/Dadobra-A TROJAN!
    Xecuter.batXpsexec.batAdded by the BOOHOO VIRUS!
    xxxvideoXxxxvideo.exe AccessPlugin premium rate adult material dialer
    xpsystemXMSXMIDI.EXE CoolWebSearch parasite variant, identified by Kaspersky_antivirus as TrojanDropper.Win32.Small.cw
    xwareXcskware.exeMalware downloader from xxsware.com, produces porn popups.
    xzkadsfk10Xafslkfasl10.exeAdded by the Troj/OnLineG-R Trojan
    XordateXwuauclt13.exe W32/Rbot-GLM
    XPCPHOST SettingsXxpcphost.exeAdded by a variant of the WIN32.RBOT WORM!
    XMLmedia 10.0Xwmsdkns.exeAdded by a variant of the FakeAlert Note: Located in \%WINDIR%\System32\ Note: Use SDFix under supervision.
    XordateXwuauclt11.exe W32/Rbot-GLI Read the link, allows remote access
    xibquxsXrnxntup.exeAdded by the Infostealer.Orcu.B Note: located in \%WINDIR%\
    x3watchUx3watch.exe"program helping with online integrity. Whenever you browse the internet and accesses a site which may contain questionable material, the program will save the site name on your computer. Approximately every 30 days, a person of your choice (an accountabiltiy partner) will receive an e-mail containing all possible questionable sites you may have visited within the month. This information is meant to encourage an open and honest conversation between friends and help us all be more accountable"
    Xfire MusicUxfiremusic.exeRelated to XfirePlus Music plugin. Xfire is a freeware instant messaging service targeted toward gamers. Note: Located in C:\Program Files\Xfire\
    xpupdateXupdates.exeAdded by the W32.Bropia.L WORM!
    XtTb.exeXXtTb.exeTop-banners.com adware
    xkstartup?RunDll32,InstZ82.dll,,SetUsbPrinterPortOn a system with a Lexmark printer
    Xpagent?xpagent.exePart of the IBM/XPoint Rapid Restore utility. What does it do and is it required? Note: File location is generally in the C:\PROGRAM FILES\XPOINT\AGENT folder.
    xhiXxhi.exeAdded by the Troj/SCLog-A TROJAN!
    XtreamLok License ManagerUxl.exeLicense manager for xLok (XtreamLok) - prevents software being reverse engineered
    XtrayXxtray_link.exeTROJ_VB.JL trojan
    xDRam rar procxXxwinupdaterarx.exeAdded by the Troj/Riler-W Trojan Read the link, allows remote access
    xp_systemXservices.exe or,winlogon.exeAdded by the Bookmarker.J TROJAN! Note: These are not the legitimate Windows processes (Which are always found in the System32 folder.) Note: These trojan files are found in the Windows\inet20004 or Winnt\inet20004 folder.
    xp_systemXservices.exeAdded by the W32.Conycspa.G WORM!
    xicon?xicon.exePart of the IBM/XPoint Rapid Restore utility. What does it do and is it required?
    xpstartXwini.exeAdded by the W32.PICRATE.A WORM!
    XanaduNXanadu.exeXanadu - free language and translation wizard from Foreignword
    XboxStatUXboxStat.exeRelated to Microsoft's_Xbox Digital game entertainment. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\Microsoft Xbox 360 Accessories\

    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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