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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
    Boot ServiceXbootservice.exeAdded by a variant of the IRCBOT Note: Located in \%WINDIR%\System32\ Note: Use SDFix under supervision.
    BackupNotifyYbackupnotify.exeRelated to HP_ Digital_Imaging, This process should not be terminated to ensure that this application will run without errors.
    boat32Xboat32.exeAdded by a variant of the RBOT family of IRC Backdoor trojan. Note: Located in \%WINDIR%\System32\
    BT Broadband Basic HelpUmatcli.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". BT Broadband Support Tool is required to run with the Help and Support program. If you uncheck BT Broadband and and then run Help and Support it will add another BT Broadband 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
    BitDefender Scan ServerYbdss.exeBitDefender antivirus
    Backup ServiceXbackup.svcUnidentified adware
    BootCTRLXbootctrl.exeAdded by an unidentified WORM or TROJAN!
    BillminderNBillmind.exeCan be setup in Quicken to remind user of due payments. Available via Start -> Programs
    bcnswSXX(path to file)Added by a Ranck-AJ trojan infection
    Bsoft lppt01XBsoft.exe RapidBlaster Variant
    BatXsecure2.batAdded by the ZCREW.C VIRUS!
    BigDogPath?VM_STI.EXEBundled with some software for digital cameras that use a USB connection. - what does it do and is it required?
    BTUSRBDGFYBtUsrBdg.exeUsed with a Mitsumi USB Bluetooth adaptor
    BT Broadband Desktop HelpUmatcli.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". BT Broadband Help is required to run with the Help and Support program. If you uncheck BT Broadband Help and and then run Help and Support it will add another BT Broadband Help in the startup menu. If you remove the BT Broadband Help in the add/remove program some help menus in help and support will not be available. You decide
    BootsCfgXwscript.exe,[path] All,Users.vbsAdded by the VBS.SPILTRON WORM!
    BDXdc.exeAdded by the Troj/Rasdoor-A TROJAN!
    BMail InstallationNFTP_back.exePart of iMesh - a file sharing system. Reported by Norton AntiVirus as a trojan. Once deleted does not prevent file sharing working. Older versions of iMesh re-instate this but the newer versions do not
    B.ReaderNremin.exeBirthday Reminder 5.0 - as the name implies
    BayMgrUDockApp.exeHot-swappable drive management on laptops allowing you to change drives without closing down Windows. Only required if you frequently swap bay devices 
    blah serviceXtazkmgr.exeAdded by the RBOT.UA WORM!
    BrowseProxyNFindService.exeActual Names - "It is now possible to enter a particular word or keyword phrase that is associated with your business, and immediately be directed to YOUR WEBSITE! The Actual Names technology can do this for you"
    BeltXBelt.exe VX2.Transponder parasite updater/installer related
    browserXmsgaol.exeAdded by the WIN32.TACTSLAY.C TROJAN!
    Buyertools ReminderUReminder.exeRelated to Buyertools free Buyertools Reminder reminds you of auctions ending soon on eBay. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\Buyertools\
    Battery ScopeUbatmgr.exeMonitors battery levels on a notebook/laptop PC
    bingdianXBingdian.vbsAdded by the BINGD VIRUS!
    BeatNik Internet ClockUBeatNik.exe BeatNik_Internet_Clock is a Windows clock add-on that supports 'skins'. It can also synchronize your computer's clock with the atomic clock.
    BitDefender for Yahoo! MessengerUyahmon.exeBitDefender Antivirus for Yahoo! Messenger - free AV add-on for Yahoo! Messenger
    Bcvsrv32Xbcvsrv32.exeAdded by the W32/AGOBOT-TD WORM!
    browser aidXbrowseraid.exe BrowserAid/BrowserPal Foistware
    Bron-Spizaetus-cfgmmnruXbbm-urnmmgfc.exeAdded by the W32/Brontok-N Worm Read the link, allows remote access
    Bron-SpizaetusXsempalong.exeAdded by the W32/Brontok-E WORM! Note: This worm\trojan file is found in the Windows\ShellNew or Winnt\ShellNew folder.
    BGNewsAgentYbgnewsag.exe BullGuard antivirus updater
    Babylon ClientNBabylon.exe Babylon-Pro is a powerful information tool that instantly provides relevant information, translations & conversions for any word or value you click on"
    Bar Ding loltXAnaliz.exeAdded by the RBOT-RP WORM!
    BgMonitor_{79662E04-7C6C-4d9f-84C7-88D8A56B10AA}UNMBgMonitor.exeAssociated with Nero Scout, added by version 7 of the Nero digital media suite (CD & DVD burning, authoring, etc). Thanks to Help2Go.com, if you feel this is draining more resources that necessary you can disable it by clicking here
    Bingo Charm?charms.exeSome kind of screen icon kind of like desk flag, but it gives you a choice of icons?
    BI1HelperStartUpUBI1HEL~1.EXEScreenScenes "Beach Islands" screensaver. The freeware version comes with GAIN branded ads (pop-ups and others). ScreenScenes do however offer you the option of doing away with the ads by purchasing the screensaver for a whopping $30. Please note that Claria Corporation no longer support GAIN-Supported software - see here
    BatteryBarUbatterybar.exeBatteryBar - displays battery usage, and the current percentage of battery power left
    BDOESRVYbdoesrv.exe Bitdefender 8 antivirus and firewall
    bwprnmon.exeNbwprnmon.exeRelated to FaxServe network fax software. Note: Located in C:\BITWARE\NT\
    BootYBoot.exeRelated to Acer_ePower_Technology Note: Located in C:\Acer\Empowering Technology\ePower\
    BrowserUpdateSchedXqwinnsap.exeAdded by a variant of Adware.ZenoSearch ADAWARE!
    bandmonUbandmon.exeRelated to Bandwidth_Monitor from Rokario Software, Ltd. Designed to take advantage of the asthetic features brought with Windows XP and Windows Vista. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\Rokario\Bandwidth Monitor\
    browserXs_menu.exeAdded by the WIN32.TACTSLAY.C TROJAN!
    bawindoXbawindo.exeAdded by the W32.BEAGLE.AU WORM!
    bgsmsndNbgsmsnd.exePrinter driver to generate PDF files from any program
    BMMLREFUBMMLREF.EXEBattery Manager for IBM ThinkPad laptops
    BGInfoUBginfo.exe BGinfo automatically displays relevant information about a Windows computer on the desktop's background, such as the computer name, IP address, service pack version, and more.
    Browser PalXadblck.exe BrowserAid/BrowserPal Foistware
    Banpopup by PratikUBanpopup.exeBanpopup - popup killer
    Blank entryXpathex.exeAdded by the MKMOOSE-A WORM! Note - has a blank entry under the Startup Item/Name field
    BullsEye Tracker?BeTrack.exeBullseye - intelligent research assistant
    BDSwitchAgentYbdswitch.exe Bitdefender 8 antivirus and firewall
    BoarddataX[path],repcale.exe,[path],palsp.exeAdded by a variant of the RANDON.AN WORM!

    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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