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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
    CriticalUpdateXwucrtupd.exeAdded by the W32/NOALA.B WORM! - NOTE: this file is located in the Windows or Winnt folder, and must not be confused with the legitimate Windows process of the same name as described here
    configuration loaderXwinicfg32.exeAdded by the GAOBOT.GEN!POLY WORM!
    cursorNScreendragon_VS_Taskbar.exe ScreenDragon video player
    Connectivity ToolX(Path to Trojan,file)Added by the Troj/Litebot-E TROJAN! Note: This worm/trojan file is found in the System (95/98/Me) or System32 (Nt/2000/XP) folder.
    CertRegUcertreg.exeRelated to Gemplus Card Reader Note: located in C:\Program Files\Common Files\Gemplus\CertReg\
    Configuration LoaderXsvchost2.exeAdded by the WORM_AGOBOT.JR WORM! Note: Located in C:\Windows\System (Win9x/Me), C:\%WINDIR%\System32 (XP/WinNT/2K) Can terminate several files, most of which are antivirus processes
    cttdpsrv?cttdpsrv.exe??
    CSV7P70XCSV7P070.exe ClearSearch adware related
    CT Control SettingsXCTSVCCD.EXEAdded by the W32/RBOT-YS WORM!
    Configuration LoaderXsystemry.exeAdded by a variant of the AGOBOT/GAOBOT WORM!
    Configuration LoadedXlssas.exeAdded by a variant of the SDBOT WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate http://www.liutilities.com/products/wintaskspro/processlibrary/lsass/" target=_blank>lsass.exe process
    CORESYS?coresys.exe??
    CommandXsystem.exeAdded by the GATECRASH.A or GATECRASH.B VIRUSES!
    Config LoaderXsvchosl.exeAdded by the GAOBOT.P WORM!
    cfyXcfy.exeSurfenhance.com SearchForIt adware variant
    Config LoadatiorinXI3Explorer.exeAdded by the SDBOT.H WORM!
    Cookie Cop 2UCookieCop.exe Cookie Cop 2 from PC Magazine - cookie manager. Allows you to decide which internet sites can add "cookies" related to their sites for the next time you return
    CookiePatrolUCookiePatrol.exeCookiePatrol - PestPatrol's cookie interceptor stopping spyware cookies
    Configuration LoaderXmsg.exeAdded by the SDBOT.BT WORM!
    Configuration ManagerXCNFGLD32.EXE, Cnfgldr.exeAdded by the SDBOT WORM!
    clockX(various file,names) LiveChat Adware - known file names include: mssetup.exe, kstatus.exe, spoolsv.exe, sptsupd.exe, osk.exe, msswchx.exe, netdde.exe, msbkup.exe
    ccRegVfYXsvcrhost.exeAdded by the WIN32.TACTSLAY.A TROJAN!
    Creates stractures for system managementXstacture.exeAdded by the W32/Sdbot-DHS WORM! Note: Located in \%WINDIR%\System32\ Read the link, allows remote access
    cctrayUcctray.exeRelated to Computer_Associates Internet Security. Note: Located in C:\Program Files\CA\CA Internet Security Suite\cctray\
    Compaq Service DriversXamsn.exeAdded by a variant of the W32/SDBOT WORM!
    CPQBootPerfDBNCPQBootPerfDB.EXESee the entry for Compaq Message Server
    Config LoaderXsysldr32.exeAdded by the GAOBOT WORM!
    CasdvqwaXbmqnzkg.exeAdded by the RANDEX.BE VIRUS!
    CTFMON32XCTFMON32.EXE CoolWebSearch parasite related - also detected as the TROJ/CWS-E TROJAN!
    Cmmon32SysXcmmon32.exeAdded by the Troj/Clicker-I TROJAN! Note: This trojan file is found in the Windows or Winnt folder.
    CPQINKAGENTNcpqinkag.exeThat is the Compaq Ink Agent for some inkjet printers, it lets users know when their ink cartridges are getting close to empty (by how many pages they have printed)
    csm Win UpdatesXcsm.exeAdded by the W32/ZOTOB.B WORM!
    CLSRSSXLSACS.EXE W32/SillyFDC-X Read the link, steals information
    clfmonXclfmon.exeAdded by the TACTSLAY.E Trojan Read the link, allows remote access
    ccAppsXwinlogon.exeAdded by NEVEG.A WORM! Note - this is not the valid Windows Logon winlogon.exe process
    CONNECTSchedulerYCONNECTScheduler.exe Sony CONNECTAuto Update Scheduler
    CeEKEY?CeEKey.exeToshiba Satellite E-Key related. Is it required?
    Creative.exeXCreative.exeAdded by the PROLIN VIRUS!
    Ci SvrXcisvr.exeAdded by a variant of the IRCBOT Note: Located in \%WINDIR%\System32\ Note: Use SDFix under supervision.
    CPU ManagerXcpumgr.exeAdded by the PANDEM.B VIRUS!
    ChatangoNChatango.exe Chatango "allows people to be connected in real time through their Web browsers. Include your Chatango contact link or button when you create eBay auctions, blogs, personal websites, Friendster profiles, and your visitors will be able to contact you instantly, without downloading anything, or registering. Alo use it to send email to your friends, allowing them to respond to you in real time!." The 'MessageCatcher' icon in the System Tray notifies you when you get a message. When you get a message, a little alert pops up, which you can click on and start chatting immediately.
    ctfmonXWinConst.exeAdded by the Troj/Assasin-G Trojan!
    Control CenterUCenter.exeRelated to Asus WLAN Card
    ctfmon.exeXctfmon.exeAdded by the Troj/Bckdr-QF TROJAN! NOTE: do not confuse with the MS Office file of the same name as described here Read the link, rootkit type stealth involved.
    ccAppXWMADZ.EXEAdded by the W32/RBOT-LJ WORM!
    C:Program Files1&11&1 EasyLoginEasyLogin.exeU1&1 EasyLoginRelated to 1&1_EasyLogin an Internet Provider. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\1&1\1&1 EasyLogin\
    CyberLat Ram CleanerUCyberLat Ram,Cleaner 1,1.exeRelated to CyberLat_RAM_Cleaner is a program that Frees, Optimizes and Defrags your system\'s wasted memory (RAM). Some users swear by programs such as this but I suggest you read this article and make up your own mind. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\CyberLat\CyberLat RAM Cleaner 1.1\
    CACStarterNcacstart.exeCash A Check - check writing software
    Contacte?contacte.exeSome kind of driver?
    Camera Assistant SoftwareUtraybar.exeRelated to Camera_Assistant_Software FROM Toshiba. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\Camera Assistant Software for Toshiba\
    cmaUcma.exeDeskSite CMA siftware - "retrieves new content from the DeskSite Data Center"
    CoolMonUCoolMon.exeRelated to CoolMon monitors vital system stats and almost anything else you wish to display on the desktop. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\CoolMon\
    ClassesXint1.exe "Switch" adult content dialler
    ChikkaDefaultUChikkaLauncher.exe, Chikka_Text_Messenger
    coolwebprogramXclrssn.exe CoolWebSearch parasite related

    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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