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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
    iTunes MusicXiTunesHelper32.exeAdded by an unidentified TROJAN! of the Sdbot family. Note: This worm\trojan is located in C:\Windows\System (Win9x/Me), C:\%WINDIR%\System32 (XP/WinNT/2K)
    ItalUXitalfds.exeAdded by the ITALFDS.Process TROJAN! Note: This worm\trojan is located in C:\Windows\System (Win9x/Me), C:\%WINDIR%\System32 (XP/WinNT/2K)
    IBM_PWMGRYpwmgr.exeRelated to IBM_Password_Manager Note: located in C:\Program Files\IBM\Password Manager\
    Internet SweeperNSweeper.exeInternet Sweeper - removes unnecessart left over files after browsing the internet
    IECheckXmssvp.exeAdded by the W32/Tirbot-G Worm!
    ielcaabeX rundll32.exe,(path),ielcaabe.dll,EnableRunDLL32 LZIO.com adware downloader
    iecheck.exeNiecheck.exeIntegrity checker for IconEdit2 icon editor. It serves for IconEdit2 internal tasks only and can be safely deleted from the system if you are running the latest version of IconEdit2
    IBM Warranty NotificationUERTS0749.exeRelated to IBM_Warranty_Notification Note: Located in C:\Program Files\IBM\acp\ERTS0749\
    Internet Mail and NewsXmsqdevl1.exe Troj/Dloadr-AWD
    ID8525XID8525.exeid85255.exeID8525 VIRUS and homepage hijacker!
    InstallXInstall.exeAdded by the Troj/Bancban-HG TROJAN! Note: This trojan file is found in the System (95/98/ME) or System32 (NT/2000/XP) folder.
    ImagefoxUimagefox.exeImageFox 2.0 is an "add-on" graphics previewer for most Windows Open/Save As dialog boxes
    igamatuXatecaca.exeAdded by the IRCBOT.R WORM!
    im_autornXim_2.exeAdded by the Troj/BagleDl-BO TROJAN!
    IntelZeroConfigUZCfgSvc.exe Zero Config MFC Application, part of Intel's ProSET utilities and installed by the drivers for many of Intel wireless network cards - essential to the proper functioning of many of the Intel ProSET utilities (but not all) and these System Tray ProSET utilities are a must if you are using your wireless connection, if only so you know when the signal is fading or dropping. The problem is that, in some PCs, ZCFGSVC can be incredibly badly behaved : taking up to 100% of CPU time and therefore resulting in an extremely slow PC, preventing the installation of software or Windows updates, or causing "Not Responding" or "End this Program" shutdown problems. If you experience this, try first the very latest drivers from Intel or your laptop manufacturer. If that still does not solve the problem and you have WinXP/2003, try setting the "Wireless Zero Configuration" service to disabled
    Intel system worksXiis.exeAdded by the RBOT.QGA WORM!
    iexplorer ml097eXiexplorer.exe RapidBlaster Variant
    IPConfigXsvcxnw32.exeAdded by a variant of the HACARMY.E TROJAN!
    iolo Personal FirewallYioloFW.exeRelated to iolo_Firewall System Shield software
    Inventory ScanULDISCN32.EXELANDesk Management_Suite software component.
    ItsDeductiblePopUpNItsDeductible.exeItsDeductible from Income Dynamics. Calculates your noncash donations quickly and easily. This startup entry checks a registry entry for the next 'PopUp' date and if it is a past or current date displays a program related tip
    IndexSearchNIndexSearch.exeAssociated with PaperPort scanner software from ScanSoft
    ICQ AgentXicq6.exeAdded by the Troj/Agent-FZJ Trojan
    I/O ControllersXsvcnet.exeAdded by the TROJ/TIBIK-B TROJAN!
    Internet Content PublisherXICP.EXEAdded by the W32/RBOT-UD WORM!
    IECleanAuxUIeboot6.exeIEClean by Kevin McAleavy - cookie manager, cache cleaner, history cleaner, etc. Performs cleaning tasks at startup
    Infra-red MonitorUIRMON.EXESystem Tray access to infra-red devices. Not required unless you use infra-red devices
    ISStartUISStart.exeLogitechGalleryRepair/LogitechVideoRepair - part of Logitech Image Studio - installed with Logitech QuickCam cameras. Required from version 8.11 onwards if you use the software to take pictures and capture videos, not if you don't. Also not required for versions up to and including 7.30 and after version 8.30 - hence the "U" rather than "Y" recommendation
    ipmonXipmon.exeAdded by a variant of the RECERV or R3C.B TROJAN! Note: located in C:\%WINDIR%\System32\
    ISPSERVICEXwintmp.exeAdded by a variant of the IRCBOT Note: Located in \%Program Files%\Common Files\System\ Note: Use SDFix under supervision.
    IExplorer7 Java ScriptingXIExplore327.exeAdded by a variant of the W32/SDBOT WORM!
    internet serviceXssvhost.exeAdded by a variant of the WIN32.RBOT WORM!
    iyelejivXyujixit.exeAdded by the SDBOT.BJK WORM!
    IcaBarYicabar.exeRelated to Citrix MetaFrame
    Installed shell32.dllXOffice.exe...Added by a variant of the LOVGATE WORM!
    Internet History EraserUHERASER.exeInternet History Eraser - deletes your browsing tracks
    iPod USB ServiceXiPODService.exeAdded by a variant of the WIN32.RBOT WORM! - Do NOT confuse with the Apple iPod process of the same name. The legitimate iPod file will always be located in the Program Files\iPod\bin folder, and is implemented as a system service, thus NOT listed in Msconfig/Startup!
    IBMPRCUibmprc.exeRelated to IBM Corp. This is not an essential system process although it should not be terminated unless suspected of causing problems. See here
    Internet Answering MachineUIAM.exeFrom Callwave It offers a free utility to monitor your incoming phonecalls if you only have a single telephone line for internet access
    InfeStopXInfeStopRemover.exeAdded by InfeStop is a rogue antispyware program give misleading application that may give exaggerated reports of threats on the computer. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\InfeStop\ Note: Use Malwarebytes' RogueRemover
    IPPDetectUIPP4Detect.exeRelated to Mr.Photo A Multimedia Suite with DVD Authoring!
    Iexplorer.exeXIexplorer.exeAdded by the Troj/Bancban-EN TROJAN! Note: This trojan file is found in the Windows or Winnt folder.
    irwftpXftpmon.exeAdded by the TROJ/BANCBAN-BO TROJAN!
    Instant AccessXmwsrvacc.exe,/run Electronic_Group/InstantAccess premium rate adult content dialer variant
    inetinfomon managerXinetinfomon.exeAdded by the DONBOMB.A TROJAN!
    IELoader32Xiexplore32.exeAdded by the W32.Spex or W32.Spex.B WORM!
    IMEKRMIG6.1NIMEKRMIG.EXEPart of MS Input Method Editor which is used to ease the input of Asian characters in MS Office (Chinese, Japanese and this one is Korean)
    ir_ftpXirwftp.exeAdded by the BANCOS.H VIRUS! Read the link, keylogger/password stealing trojan(s) involved.
    IEXPLORERXIEXPLORER.exeAdded by the Troj/Bancban-JA TROJAN!
    IExplorer32 Java ScriptingXIExplore32b.exeAdded by the RBOT.ABO WORM!
    iShieldUiShield.exeGuardWare iShield blocks pornographic images when you surf the Internet on your computer using a web browser
    ISW.exeUISW.exeRelated to Internet_Security_Wizard from AT&t {formerly BellSouth Premium Internet Security) alerts users about any potential security threats. It should not be uninstalled unless the user wants to completely remove all traces of AT&T Internet Security Suite. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\AT&T\Internet Security Wizard\
    Internet ServicesXinterserv.exeAdded by the RBOT.BNT WORM!
    icrosoft Windows DLL Services ConfigurationXpoker3.exeAdded by the W32/Sdbot-AER WORM! Note: This worm file is found in the System (95/98/ME) or System32 (NT/2000/XP) folder.
    Instant Update CenterNreminder.exeFrom Broderbund's PrintMaster 10. It is an event reminder (for calendar dates, etc). Delete from the startup using Startup Manager program because it keeps re-checking itself when using MSCONFIG.  PrintMaster 11 uses filename PMremind.exe - it has to be unchecked in startup in the same manner

    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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