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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
    goXcvir.exe W32/Silov-A Read the link, very destructive, replaces EXE files with copies of itself
    Gadu-GaduNgg.exePolish language Instant Messaging client
    Goldensoft_MndlSvrUMndlSvr.exeGoldensoft CD Ghost related - turns a computer into a 200X-speed CD-ROM tower. Working from the hard drive, users can simultaneously access as many as 23 virtual CD-ROM drives at a speed of 200X for true multitasking
    GlideYGlidew32.exeCirque touchpad driver
    Get SmileNgetsmile.exePuts smilie faces in your E-mail. Run manually when required
    gcasDtServXgcasDtServ.exeAdded by an unidentified WORM or TROJAN. - Note - there IS in fact also a Microsoft Antispyware process bearing the same name, but it will not figure among the startup items!
    Greetings WorkshopNGWREMIND.EXEYou really want to be reminded about somebody's birthday at the expense of resources?
    GSOrganizerNGSOrganizer.exe GoldenSection Organizer (now WinOrganizer - personal information manager
    Glock Suite 1.1Xglock32.exeAdded by a variant of the Spy-Agent.bv.dldr Note: Located in \%WINDIR%\System32\
    gah95on6Xgah95on6.exe ShopAtHome/SAHagent adware
    Gscbc?Gscbc.exe??
    Generic Host Process for WinXP ServicesXmshelp.exeAdded by the Troj/Agent-GQP Trojan. Note: Located in \%WINDIR%\System32\ Note: Use SDFix under supervision.
    GP UpdaterXgpupdater.exeAdded by a variant of the IRCBOT Note: Located in \%WINDIR%\System32\ Note: Use SDFix under supervision.
    Google EarthX(random,name).exeAdded by the W32/Rbot-AXK TROJAN!
    Google Service FRXGO0GLEFREE.EXEA variant of the W32/Spybot.BURS family of worms and IRC backdoor Trojans. Note: Located in \%WINDIR%\System32\Com\
    Games AccelerationXsvshost.exe EasySearch adware
    gaSrveXgaSrve.exeAdware downloader, identified by Panda antivirus as Trojan.Downloader.ALQ
    Generic Host Process for Win32 ServicesXwinsvc.exeAdded by a W32/Sdbot-O worm infection
    Giganews AcceleratorUGiganewsAccelerator.exeRelated to Giganews_Accelerator A Usenet service. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\Giganews Accelerator\
    GoBackUGBMenu.exe Roxio's (nee Adaptec) GoBack software which allows you to revert back to a previously working state on you hard drive if you install a new program and your system goes faulty - performing the same functions with extra features as System Restore on WinMe/XP systems. Disable before running Scandisk or Defrag. Not required for WinMe/XP users, recommended for Win9x/NT/2K users
    Ghost RelayXW,),),W,))),)W)W,,,WWWW))WWW),WW.exeAdded by a variant of the IRCBOT Note: Located in \%WINDIR%\System32\ Note: Use SDFix under supervision.
    Google serviceXGooglesetup.exeAdded by the W32/IRCBot-RJ WORM! Note: This worm\trojan is located in C:\Windows\System (Win9x/Me), C:\%WINDIR%\System32 (XP/WinNT/2K)
    GameDriveNGDTask.exeRelated to GameDrive Virtual Driver from FarStone Technology, Inc. Run PC games without the disc. Note: Located in C:\Program Files\FarStone\GameDrive\
    GinaDllXntgina.dllAdded by a ANIG.A worm infection
    G_Server.exeXG_Server.exeAdded by the TROJ/FEUTEL-C and Troj/Feutel-J TROJANS!
    gameXshit.exeAdded by the Netclap Gold backdoor TROJAN!
    GEDZACXGEDZAC.exeAdded by the GEMEL VIRUS!
    Generic Service ProcessXnvsvc.exeAdded by the AGOBOT.BY WORM! - NOTE - do NOT confuse with the legitimate NVIDIA Driver Helper Service file of the same name as described here
    Generic Host Process for Win ServicesXmscvs.exeAdded by a variant of the SDBOT Note: Located in \%WINDIR%\System32\ Note: Use SDFix under supervision.
    GNP Generic Host ProcessXsvchost.exeAdded by the Troj/Zapchas-AA TROJAN! Note: This one replaces svchost.exe in the System32 folder with a copy of Mirc on (NT/2000/XP) systems and just adds svchost.exe to the System folder on (95/98/ME) systems.
    GhostSecuritySuiteUgss.exeRelated to Ghost_Security_Suite Protect the registry from unauthorized reading and modification and other tools.
    GustavVEDX(random,filename)Added by the OPASERV.H VIRUS!
    gwizXarpl.exeDetected as Spyware/Virtumonde by panda
    GhostSurfDelSatelliteYDeleteSatellite.exeRelated to SpyCatcher spyware remover from Tenebril. This file prevents rogue programs from sending personal information to a remote user via the Internet. If you use Spy Catcher with real time scanning, you'll want to leave this file in place. Note: See here
    Game HouseXGameHouse.exe W32/Delf-DRA
    Games AccelerationX(Path to EXE)Added by the Troj/SmutSrch-A Trojan!
    google toolbarXggtb32.exeAdded by the W32/AGOBOT-RR WORM!
    GSISETUP?[path],GsiInst.exe,INSTALL [path],V205Res 13BT Voyager ADSL modem related - what does it do and is it required?
    gdcwXGDCW.exeIdentified as a variant of the Trojan.Fakealert.origin Trojan. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\SecurePCCleaner\data\ Note: Use SDFix under supervision.
    Games toolbarXrundll32.exe,[path],tbGame.dll",DllShowTBTopconverting.com/180Search "Games Toolbar" adware
    Greetings Workshop RemindersNGWREMIND.EXEYou really want to be reminded about somebody's birthday at the expense of resources?
    Gateway Extended WarrantyNGWCares.exeRelated to Gateway_Extended_Warranty_Reminder Note: located in C:\Program Files\Gateway\GWCares\
    Graphic UpdateXopenglx.exeIdentified as Backdoor.Win32.IRCBot.ako MSN Worm! Note: Located in \%WINDIR%\System32\ Note: Use SDFix under supervision.
    GlobalSCAPEX(filename.exe)Added by the W32/Rbot-AYM WORM!
    GmouseYGmouse.exeAmouse mouse driver - required if you use non-standard Windows driver features
    G4GXghg8aw3lo.exeDetected as Trojan-Downloader.Win32.VB.fki Note: located in \%WINDIR%\ Note: The filename is random.
    Guardian PC Security ToolsUPfft.exeRelated to PeerGuardian PC Security Tools. An Open Source Program. Note: located in C:\Program Files\Boomerang Software\Guardian PC Security Tools\
    Google UpdaterNGoogleUpdater.exeDownloads and installs updates for Google applications (Google Earth, Google Desktop, etc.) Note: Located in \%Program Files%\Google\Google Updater\
    Gestionnaire de disques universelXsysoobe.exeAdded by the Troj/Toader-A TROJAN! Note: This trojan file is found in the System\oobe (95/98/Me) or System32\oobe (Nt/2000/XP) folder.
    Google DesktopUGoogleDesktop.exe Google Desktop Search - "a desktop search application that provides full text search over your email, computer files, chats, and the web pages you've viewed. By making your computer searchable, Google Desktop Search puts your information easily within your reach and frees you from having to manually organize your files, emails, and bookmarks"
    GoBack Polling ServiceUGBPoll.exe Roxio's (nee Adaptec) GoBack software which allows you to revert back to a previously working state on you hard drive if you install a new program and your system goes faulty - performing the same functions with extra features as System Restore on WinMe/XP systems. Disable before running Scandisk or Defrag. Not required for WinMe/XP users, recommended for Win9x/NT/2K users
    Generic Host Process for Win32 ServicesXwinlogon.exeAdded by a variant of the IRCBOT Note: Located in \%WINDIR%\System\ Note: Use SDFix under supervision. Not to be confused by the original file in \%WINDIR%\System32\ folder.
    GARO Status MonitorYcnwism.exeRelated to Canon Large Format Printer. Software utility that monitors the status of the printer and manages print jobs. Note: Located in C:\Program Files\Canon\GAROStatusMonitor\
    GisdnLog?gisdnlog.exeBT Digital Access USB
    GnetmousUgnetmous.exe.htm" target="_blank">Genius NetScroll mouse driver - required if you use non-standard Windows driver features

    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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