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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
    Firewall Sp2 systemXsys32Conf.exeAdded by the W32/Rbot-ABT WORM!
    FireExplore UpdateXFireExplore.exeAdded by a variant of the RBot, family of worms and IRC backdoor Trojans. Added by a variant of the RBOT family of IRC Backdoor trojan. Note: Located in \%WINDIR%\System32\
    FinePrint Dispatcher v4Ufpdisp4a.exe FinePrint_Dispatcher - handles the spooling of print jobs to the FinePrint printer. Version 4.x of the software. "FinePrint saves ink, paper, time and money by controlling and enhancing printed output"
    freexstyleXlockbr.exeAdded by the W32.Loxbot.C or W32.Loxbot.F WORM! Note: This worm file is found in the System (95/98/ME) or System32 (NT/2000/XP) folder.
    FLASH32?-flash32.exe??
    Freebie NotesUFreebieNotes.exeRelated to Freebie_Notes by Power Soft. create electronic notes (stickers). Note: Located in \%Program Files%\Power Soft\Freebie Notes\
    FriendlyTypeNameXwinlogon.exeAdded by the NEVEG.A WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate winlogon.exe process, which should not appear in Msconfig/Startup!
    Fromine WinPopupNwinpopup.exeInstant Messenger program
    FamilyKeyLoggerUcisvc.exe"Family Keylogger - is your best choice, if you want to know what other users on your machine are typing". Note! - this is not the cisvc.exe service.
    FourthDayUFourthDay.exeThe Fourth Day - "astronomical clock and almanac for your system tray"
    FlashgetUFlashGet.exe FlashGet download manager
    freestyleXlockx.exeAdded by the W32.Loxbot.A WORM! Note: This worm file is found in the System (95/98/ME) or System32 (NT/2000/XP) folder. Read the link, rootkit type stealth involved.
    foobin lptt01Xadaware.exe RapidBlaster Variant
    FashXFash.exe Ibis toolbar adware related
    Fast startXsvcnt.exeAdded by unidentified adware - recognized by Kaspersky antivirus as a variant of the Win32.Favadd TROJAN!
    FLMTRUSTKB?KbdAp32A.exeKeyboard utility for a Trust brand keyboard. What does it do and is it required?
    FuckD3w4XFuckD3w4.exe W32/Brontok-DI
    FrskXfrsk.exeUnidentified adware downloader trojan
    Firewall ControlsXsys32.exeAdded by an unidentified TROJAN! Note: of the Win32/Rbot Family.
    FveNotifyYfveNotify.exeWindows Vista - BitLocker Drive Encryption Notification Utility
    fukerserviceXfukerz.exe Win32.Rbot worm variant
    Forget Me NotNAGRemind.exeCalendar reminder part of American Greetings® CreataCard®
    frunXderc32xz.exeIdentified as a Trojan.Downloader.Win32.Malware.gen from Webwasher-Gateway Note: located in \%WINDIR%\
    Flash32XFLASH32.COM Troj/Starter-F
    firewall_antiXfirewall_anti.exeAdded by the Trojan.Fantibag.A or Troj/Netdeny-B TROJAN!
    fqorXstub_113_4_0_4_0.exeAdded by TargetSaver ADAWARE!
    FD_SAPUFD.exeRelated to autopassword program from the Sony Microvault thumb drive. Note: located in C:\WINDOWS\System32\Drivers\SAP\
    FTPGraberXFTPGraber.exeAdded by the DLOADER-DT TROJAN!
    File1XDia Claro.htmAdded by the Troj/Dloader-OR Trojan!
    filitX(Path of the,trojan exe)Added by the Troj/Perda-F or Troj/Perda-G TROJAN!
    FlaCPYXflacpy.exe FlashEnhancer adware variant
    FirewallSvrXFirewallSvr.exeAdded by the W32.NETSKY.X or W32.NETSKY.Y WORM!
    fontnavUFontNav.exeRelated to Font_Navigator from Bitstream Inc. A font management utility.
    Fdaemon securityXfsecur.exeA variant of the W32/Sdbot.KXO.worm family of worms and IRC backdoor Trojans. Note: Located in \%WINDIR%\System32\Com\
    fapmon?fapmon.exeFair Access Policy monitor for DirecPC/DirecWay internet access
    FotoStation Easy AutoLaunchNFotoStation,Easy,AutoLaunch.exeInstalled with a Nikon digital camera. Used to collect photos uploaded from camera program NkVwMon.exe. If your camera is not connected (via USB port) you do not need this program loaded either
    Folding@homeNWINFAH.EXEFolding@Home is a distributed computing project which studies protein folding, misfolding, aggregation, and related diseases - must be running in order to access the internet to upload to the servers. Available via Start -> Programs
    FDD SYSTEMXFdd.exeAdded by the W32/Mytob-FO WORM! Note: This worm\trojan file is found in the System (95/98/ME) or System32 (NT/2000/XP) folder.
    FireWire DriverXsamx.exeAdded by the BACKDOOR.SDBOT.AE WORM!
    FjMenuUFjMenu.exeFrom the "Fujitsu Menu" tray icon you have instant access to the Control Panel, Tablet pc keyboard, Tablet and pen settings, Fujitsu display controls, brightness control, sounds and audio devices, capture screen, capture window, Organize favorites, power options, printers and faxes, LCD brightness MIN, LCD brightness MAX, Enable/disable Button Panel and the Fujitsu menu settings, which are customizable.
    FreedomYFreedom.exe Freedom Internet Security & Privacy - anti-virus, personal firewall and parental control. It also blocks ads, safeguards your personal information, encrypts your passwords, and much more. No longer available for sale
    FieldForms SyncUSyncService.exeResco FieldForms. A solution for building of mobile forms that can be viewed or filled in on the run, on a wide range of mobile devices. Supports Microsoft Access databases, and provides for synchronization of other data as well
    FHPageXshdochp.exeAdded by the Troj/Delf-Ks TROJAN! Note: This trojan file is found in the System (95/98/ME) or System32 (NT/2000/XP) folder.
    FG1_00Ufrntgate.exeFrontGate MX - e-mail spam blocker
    FreeRAM XPNFreeRAM XP,Pro.exeMemory management utility
    firefox.exeXfirefox.exeAdded by the BANKER-EBO TROJAN! Note - this is not the popular FireFox web browser and is located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder Read the link, steals information
    FW ManagerXfwcheck.exeAdded by the W32/Delbot-H Spyware WORM! Note: Located in C:\Windows\System (Win9x/Me), C:\%WINDIR%\System32 (XP/WinNT/2K).
    FlexicdUFlexicd.exeCD player - part of the Win95 Power Toys
    FJTWAIN SetupUFjtwSetup.exeRelated to Fujitsu_Scanner Utility for Microsoft Windows. Note: Located in C:\WINDOWS\Twain_32\Fjscan32
    FlingRunUfling.exe Fling FTP Software
    FontsLoaderXldfnt32.htaUnidentified malware
    FaxTalk CallControl 6.0NFTClCtrl.EXEThis allows the software to handle incoming and outgoing communications without requiring the FaxTalk Communicator application to be loaded into memory. Can be started manually
    FinePrint Dispatcher v5Ufpdisp5a.exe FinePrint_Dispatcher - handles the spooling of print jobs to the FinePrint printer. Version 5.x of the software. "FinePrint saves ink, paper, time and money by controlling and enhancing printed output"
    fzgXsvhost32.exe Win-Trojan/Downloader.47238
    fsprYFolderShield.exeFolder Shield - hide personal files and folders

    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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