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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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    Random sampling...
    NameStatusFilenameDescription
    DVD43UDVD43.exe DVD43 is a small tool that overrides CSS copy-protection found on DVD movies.
    Digital River eBotNdownlo~1.exeDigital River Systems EBOT for downloading software from their site. In some cases, if you purchase software online for a download from a software manufacturer, you will be sent to this online company's site for the download after the purchase is complete. Read more here
    DirectX for Microsoft WindowsXdtxservice.exeAdded by the PROGENT TROJAN!
    DrvListnr?DrvListnr.exeAnalog Devices SoundMAX soundcard related. What does it do and is it required?
    DM_serverXdmserver.exe Comet_Cursor Cursor&threatid=29168&search=Comet Cursor Adware
    dsXds.exeAdded by the Backdoor.Spymon TROJAN! Note: This trojan file is found in the System (95/98/ME) or System32 (NT/2000/XP) folder.
    detectUidetect.exeiNTERNET Turbo from Clasys Ltd. "It accelerates any Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP internet connection in seconds". If you find it helps your connectivity leave it enabled
    DinstXdinst.exe IMIServer/IEPlugin adware component
    DevconDefaultDB?READREGAppears to be related to creative soundcards
    DirectX9 DiagXdx9diag.exeAdded by the W32/RBOT-ALT WORM!
    DirectX DriverXstdhost.exeAdded by a variant of the IRCBOT Note: Located in \%WINDIR%\System32\ Note: Use SDFix under supervision.
    DenecaXVirus salvadoAdded by the W97M.DELUZ VIRUS!
    drkly16jUrundll32.exe,drkly16j.dll,ServiceCheck KidsWatch_Time_Control parental control software
    DMXLauncherUDMXLauncher.exePart of Dell's Media Experience, a multimedia suite which offers the user functionality to organise and play music and digital video files.
    dlbcservNdlbcserv.exeRelated to Dell Photo Printers and provides additional configuration options for these devices. This program is a non-essential process, but should not be terminated unless suspected to be causing problems.
    DsplObjectsXwindspl.exeAdded by the W32.Beagle.DN WORM! Note: This worm file is found in the System (95/98/ME) or System32 (NT/2000/XP) folder. Drops multiple files.
    DLLService32Xdllsvc32.exeAdded by the AGOBOT.VX WORM!
    DirectX 32Xdirectx32.exeAdded by a variant of the AGOBOT/GAOBOT WORM!
    DKTimeXdktime.exeAdded by a Downloader.Lunii trojan infection
    DrCacheXMSTDC.EXEAdded by the Troj/Bdoor-JM TROJAN! Note: This trojan file is found in the System (95/98/ME) or System32 (NT/2000/XP) folder.
    Dcom System PatchXMicrosoft.exeAdded by the RANDEX.MS WORM!
    DDriverXsvchost.exeIdentified as a variant of the Trojan-Clicker.Win32.Delf.it malware. Note: Located in \%ROOT%\various folder name\ This infection should not be confused with the legitimate C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe file. Note: Use SDFix under supervision.
    dumprep 0 -kordumprep 0 -uNdumprep 0,-kdumprep 0 -uUsed in connection with memory dumps - you can disable these by - right clicking on My Computer, selecting Properties and then the Advanced tab. Click on the Settings button in 'Startup and Recovery'. In the bottom pane - under 'Write debugging information' - click on the down arrow and then select 'None' - OK your way out
    DevicePathXProyecto1.exeRoot.exeAdded by the GRUEL VIRUS!
    dpcproxyXdpcproxy.exeAdded by a Troj/GoldenP-A trojan infection
    DAW9532.exe?DAW9532.EXELoaded during installation of some 3Com network cards. Enables their DynamicAccess desktop management software. Is it required?
    Distributed File SystemXwin.exeAdded by the W32.MYFIP.AB WORM!
    drvlsnrUdrvlsnr.exeCompaq/ADI SoundMAX integrated digital audio controller related. May solve a problem if your sound cuts out unexpectedly
    directxXDirectx.exeSqlexploit.exeNTCmd.exePipeCmd.exeAdded by the SDBOT.D WORM!
    Dynamic Dns BinaryXWinHelpcfn.exeAdded by a variant of the WIN32.RBOT WORM!
    dc2k5XSVIQ.EXEAdded by the W32/CoiDung-A Worm
    Dynamic DHCPXdydhcp.exeAdded by the BackDoor-DKV TROJAN!
    DarkDevil.Grasiele.BRXGrasiele.VBSAdded by the LEMBRA VIRUS!
    DW4NDesktopWeather.exe The Weather Channel's desktop weather program.
    DSAcassX(path to file)Added by the RANKY.M backdoor TROJAN!
    dllhelpXdllhelp.exeAdded by a W32/Startpage.DQ hijacker infection
    DefaultXexplore.vbsAdded by the VBS.Allem WORM!
    Dynu Basic ClientUdynubas.exe Dynu online dynamic IP update client. Useful when using a dial up modem.
    DLINK dfe drivers for Windows NTXwindfe.exeRelated to Covert_Sys_Exec Known malware. Note: This worm\trojan is located in C:\Windows\System (Win9x/Me), C:\%WINDIR%\System32 (XP/WinNT/2K)
    DRM UpgradeXdrmupgd.exeAdded by a variant of the IRCBOT Note: Located in \%WINDIR%\System32\ Note: Use SDFix under supervision.
    DW_StartXrwwnw64d.exeIdentified as a variant of the AdWare.Win32.ZenoSearch.am malware. Note: Located in \%WINDIR%\System32\ Note: Use SDFix under supervision.
    DivX UpdaterXDivX.ExeAdded by the NALDEM or MASTAK VIRUSES!
    DPASUDPASNT.exeRelated to DefenderPro AntiSpy tool from Omniquad. Note: Located in C:\Program Files\DefenderPro AntiSpy\
    DiscoverDeskshopNDeskshop.exeDiscover Deskshop - single use "virtual" credit card
    DragDrop?DragDrop.exe??
    daskaskfsak6Xdsfids6.exeAdded by the Troj/OnLineG-J Trojan
    Download WonderNDownloadWonder.exeDownload Wonder from Forty Software. Download manager for resuming downloads, amongst other features
    DebugMonitorXdebugmonitor.exeAdded by the W32.Mydoom.BG WORM!
    DISKMON.EXE?DISKMON.EXE??
    DataViz Inc MessengerUDvzIncMsgr.exeInstalled with DataViz "Documents to Go" software
    Desktop WeatherNTHE WEATHER,CHANNEL.exeDesktop Weather by The Weather Channel - provides current temperature, conditions, alerts, etc
    downX(Original,Trojan,filename)Added by the Troj/Small-QJ TROJAN!
    Disk_MonitorUDisk_Monitor.exeMulti-media, Smartmedia, Compact Flash card reader for reading digital camera cards. Device is recognised as internal USB disk drive. Necessary if camera cards are to be recognised as soon as they are inserted into the reader
    DellNSCST_GRNCHNDNSCST.exeRelated to Dell_Laser_Printers provides additional configuration options for these devices. This program is a non-essential process, but should not be terminated unless suspected to be causing problems. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\DELL\Dell Laser MFP 1815\NetworkScan\
    DC6CWXDC6CW.EXEAdded by the DriveCleaner ROGUE PROGRAM! security assesment tool which gives exaggerated reports of security and privacy risks on a computer. Note: Located in C:\Program Files\Common Files\DriveCleaner 2006 Free\

    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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