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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
    HPPROPTYNHPPROPTY.EXEHP LaserJet Toolbox
    hp centerNBACKWEB-137903.exeAutomatically detects an internet connection and downloads any available updates from HP.
    Hardware DoctorUHwdoctor.exeWinbond Hardware Doctor - as included on some motherboard using Winbond\'s hardware monitoring chips. Displays fan speeds, voltages, temperatures. Only required if you\'re concerned about your system temperature - typically for "overclocked" systems
    heomstoolXheomstool.exeAdded by the Heoms TROJAN! Note: This trojan file is found in the System (95/98/ME) or System32 (NT/2000/XP) folder. Creates multiple files.
    HalifaxHowardClusterUskinkers.exe Howard_the_Weatherman desktop client from Halifax by Skinkers - marketing/messaging tool. Leave enabled if you want to receive messages
    hkcmdUhkcmd.exePart of Intels Common User Interface for chipsets with integrated graphics controllers - which allows user to change different driver properties through Windows User Interface. If the user wishes to have "HotKey" access to Intel's customised graphics properties, it is required, otherwise not. It can be disabled via the Display Properties in the Control Panel
    hclean32.exeXhclean32.exeAdded by Wareout Rogue Software
    HOTFOON2Uhotfoon4.exeRelated to HOTFOON a developer and provider of Internet Telephony technology based on LTP (Lightweight Telephony Protocol). Note: Located in \%ROOT%\Documents and Settings\Users\My Documents\
    helpwXhelpw.exeadware downloader
    hkUhk.exe KeyLoggerExp keystroke logger/monitoring program - remove unless you installed it yourself!
    HelperXeschlp.exeAdded by the BLASTER.T VIRUS!
    HPAIO_PrintFolderMgrNhpoopm07.exeDirectly from HP: "This process has one purpose - detects if the device moves to a different port, and notifies other processes to look on the new port." For various HP all-in-one printer/scanner/copier devices. They print and copy fine with those files disabled, and the HP icon installed on the desktop that points to "hpodir07.exe" works just fine if you need to use the scanner
    Hawking HWU54G UtilityUHWU54G.exeRelated to Hawking Technologies HWU54G Mini Wireless-G USB Adapter
    helloworldXnb32ext2.exeAdded by the W32/MYDOOM.BV WORM!
    HotSync ManagerNhotsync.exeInstalled when connecting a Palm HotSync cradle up to a USB port. The Blue and Red Arrow Icon that enables Palm / Handspring Synchronizing.  Available via Start -> Programs
    HotbarSAXHotbarSA.exeAdded by Adware.180solutions/Adware.Zango Note: Located in \%Program Files%\Hotbar\bin\10.0.356.0\
    hxadsecX(pathname of,the Trojan,executable)Added by the Troj/AdClick-AP TROJAN!
    HQI ServicesXhqisvc32.exeAdded by the W32/AGOBOT-RO WORM!
    HWinstYN/AFor Gilat Communications internet satellite systems. Gilat rescue (Satellite system restore). Required if you have this system. Can cause a BSOD (blue screen of death) if left out
    http://www.lienvandekelder.beXWe Love Lien,Van de,Kelder.exeAdded by the W32/Mytob-CV Worm!
    HRUHr.exe HiddenRecorder periodically takes screenshots of the computer. If you didn't install this yourself remove it.
    hpWirelessAssistantUHPWAMain.exeWireless application bundled with HP computers that allows you to control different settings on the computer's wireless devices such as Bluetooth and WLAN
    HIVXHIV.exeAdded by the HIVA VIRUS!
    Hermes MessengerUDGDRHE~1.EXEA LAN messenger alternative to WinPopUp - Digital Dreams Software
    Home Theater SchSvrNSchSvr.exe WinScheduler is installed with Home Theater Remote Control for WinDVD from Intervideo. If you want to schedule recordings from your TV tuner card, you will need it. Available via Start -> Programs
    HP AutoIndexerUhppautoindexer.exeInstalled by HP multi-function printer driver software, related to PC faxing. If you are not using the PC faxing feature you can go ahead and disable these services from the startup
    HQI ServicesXhqlsvc32.exeAdded by the W32/AGOBOT-RP WORM!
    hp center UIXShadowBar.exeUser Interface for HP Center
    helpmanagerXspoler.exeAdded by the RANDEX.J VIRUS!
    HitwarePKLiteUHITWAR~1.EXE Hitware Popup Killer Lite
    hcsystrayUhc_tray.exeRelated to Shootout a game from the History Channel. Note: Located in C:\Program Files\Kuma Games\hcsystray\
    HPl ServicesXhmlsvc32.exeAdded by the W32/AGOBOT-SI or W32/Agobot-SM or W32/Agobot-SN and W32/Agobot-ATK WORMS!
    HP Port Resolver?hpbpro.exe??
    HollabackXslvhosts.exeAdded by the SDBOT.BMO WORM!
    HornetMonitorUMntrHrnt.exeRelated to Hornet_Monitor Monitoring System that detects and responds to unauthorized access attempts and sources of channel interference on any local DSSS network. Note: Located in C:\Program Files\Common Files\Hornet\
    Hot CornersUHotc.exeHot Corners - "lets you quickly activate or disable your screen saver by moving the mouse into a given corner of the screen"
    HP Digital Imaging MonitorUhpqtra08.exeSystem Tray access to HP Director. Required if you prefer to use the all-in-one buttons to manually scan documents or transfer photos from a camera, for example
    Hotkey CD EjectUcdeject.exeRelated to CD_Eject lets you eject CDs with a hotkey combination or a double-click on the program icon. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\Hotkey CD Eject\
    HighPoint ATA RAID Management SoftwareYraidman.exeRelated to RAID_management_software Products from HighPoint Technologies. Note: located in C:\Program Files\HighPoint Technologies, Inc\HighPoint ATA RAID Management Software\
    hotwetloveXhotwetlove.exeAdult content dialler. Will not uninstall - components have to be manually deleted
    HTTP Tunneling ServerXmstunnel.exeAdded by the Rbot.EDL WORM! Note: This worm\trojan is located in C:\Windows\System (Win9x/Me), C:\%WINDIR%\System32 (XP/WinNT/2K)
    hp Silent Service?HpSrvUI.exeHP related
    hsimXisearch.exeUnidentified Malware
    Help?helpext.exe??
    HREF.OCXYregsvr32.exe,....HREF.OCXHREF.OCX is an ActiveX control developed by xFX JumpStart and used to provide HTML-alike clickable links on Windows-based programs such as PopUpKiller
    HydraVisionDesktopManagerUdesk98.exeATI/Appian HydraVision Desktop Manager software - monitors and regulates window and dialog box placement according to user preferences when using a multi monitor setup
    HCDetectNHCDetect.exeMS HomeClick Network - simple home network setup and configuration program included with 3Com HomeConnect home networking products. Runs in the background for network printer notification, detection, and Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) taskbar icon. Not required - network can be set-up manually, also has a known memory leak problem
    hpotdd01.exeUhpotdd01.exehpotdd01.exe is installed alongside HP Multimedia products and is responsible for digital imaging. "This program is a non-essential process, but should not be terminated unless suspected to be causing problems."
    HP Precision ScanNhpmdlbwx.exeHP multifunction scanner software. Available from HP Office Jet R Toolbox so not required
    HP StatusNhpstatus.exeHP Printer Status and Alerts
    Hotfix UpdatXsvdhost32.exeAdded by the GAOBOT.ZW WORM!
    HostSrvXsachostx.exeAdded by the W32.Looksky.E or W32.Looksky.H WORM! Note: This worm file is found in the Windows or Winnt folder. Drops multiple files in the System (95/98/ME) or System32 (NT/2000/XP) folder.
    HideOEUHideOE.exe HideOE - allows you to 'hide' Outlook Express or minimize it to the sytem tray.
    HDtrayNHDtray.exePhilips Edge Series Control Panel Tray Utility - system tray icon for a Philips Edge series soundcards. Available via Start -> Settings -> Control Panel
    httpdXbrowse.exeAdded by the Win32.Tactslay.C TROJAN! Note: This worm\trojan is located in C:\%WINDIR%\ folder.

    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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