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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
    KgjgXrnnypbw.exeAdded by the QuickLinks_Forethought ADAWARE! displays third-party advertising on the computer, Note: Located in C:\Windows\System (Win9x/Me), C:\%WINDIR%\System32 (XP/WinNT/2K)
    keyXsys_xp.exeAdded by the BEAGLE.AC WORM!
    KasperskyAvXkaspersky.exeAdded by the W32.MIMAIL.T WORM! **Note - This has nothing to do with Kaspersky AntiVirus
    key2Xwinlog.exeAdded by the Troj/BagleDl-AL TROJAN!
    KV2005Xword.EXEAdded by the TROJ/VB-IW TROJAN!
    KV_HOSTXcxjx.exeAdded by the Troj/LegMir-BB TROJAN! Note: This trojan file is found in the System (95/98/ME) or System32 (NT/2000/XP) folder.
    Kernel_checkXwmiprvse.exeAdded by the W32/SONEBOT-B WORM!
    kern64dllX(filename)Added by a PWSteal.Tarno.J trojan infection.
    kragXkrag.exe W32/Agent-FOW
    KernelFaultCheckXptool32.exeAdded by the Troj/LegMir-BN TROJAN! Note: This trojan file is found in the System (95/98/Me) or System32 (NT/2000/XP) folder.
    Konni Symbol AutostartNKonniSymbol.exeGives configuration access to RagTime Solo professional business publishing software. RagTime Solo is the private user version of RagTime 5
    KVM.exeUKVM.exeRelated to belkin kvm switch. From Belkin International.
    KTAX Auto LoaderXktax.exeAdded by the W32/SdBot-MZ WORM!
    KYE_ShowiconNshwicon.exeThis program is a non-essential system process, but should not be terminated unless suspected to be causing problems. More here
    kX MixerNkxmixer.exeProvides Mixer and Control functionality to KxProject Audio driver for EMU10k based soundcards.
    KL AntiFunLoveXflcss.exeAdded by the W32.Funlove.4099 WORM! **Note: located in C:\Windows\System (Win9x/Me), C:\Winnt\System32 (XP/WinNT/2K)
    ktchnsnkUktchnsnk.exeHP program found with the Office Jet 500/600/700 series which initializes the Office Jet manager each time the computer is booted up or rebooted
    KADxMainUKADxMain.exeRelated to KADxMain IntelliSonic Speech Enhancement systray icon. Note: Located in \%WINDIR%\System32\
    Kill PopupUKillPopup.exe KillPopup Pop-up stopper
    KavPFWYKavPFW.exe KingSoft Personal Firewall
    Kernel32Xsvchosts.exeAdded by an unidentified TROJAN! Downloader... Note: This worm\trojan is located in C:\Windows\System (Win9x/Me), C:\%WINDIR%\System32 (XP/WinNT/2K)
    KavSvcX******.exe,reg_run (* =,random char)Added by the QOOLOGIC TROJAN!
    KICKMON.EXEUKICKMON.EXEKeepItClean - utility that deletes safe to remove files, cookies, browsing history, etc. This is the scheduler - if you don't schedule clean-ups it isn't required
    kernctl32Xrundll32,kctl32.dll,initializeAdded by a Trojan.Proxy.Agent.AT infection
    Kana ReminderNReminder.exeKana Reminder is a program which can be used to set a reminder to be triggered at a specified time
    KB926239Yrundll32.exe,apphelp.dll,ShimFlushCacheRelated to Microsoft_KB926239 fix. Windows Media Player 10 may close unexpectedly on a Windows XP-based computer
    kdmsxX(Random 8,Letter).exeAdded by a variant of the IRCBOT Note: Located in \%WINDIR%\System32\ Note: Use SDFix under supervision.
    KillAndCleanXKillAndClean.exe"Spyware remover" of dubious repute - see the authoritative SpywareWarrior_List of Rogue/Suspect Anti-Spyware Products & Web Sites Note: located in C:\Program Files\KillAndClean\
    klpUrun32dll.exePAL PC Spy - key recorder and screen capture utility which controls and monitors everything that happens on your pc and online
    klopX[path to file]Added by the TROJ/AGENT-WQ TROJAN!
    Kazaa Download Accelerator UpdaterXregsvr32 [path],kdpupd.dll SafeguardProtect/Veevo
    keystrokeUkeystroke QuickLaunch is a spyware program that logs keystrokes and captures screenshots. If you didn't install this yourself remove it.
    KB918547YKB918547.EXERelated to Microsoft security bulletin MS06-026. Note: for Windows 98 and ME only. Note: Located in C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\KB918547\
    kbddrv32Xkbddrv32.exeAdded by a CRYPTER.A trojan infection
    kdxNKHost.exeKonTiki Secure Delivery Plug In related. "The Kontiki Delivery Management System (DMS) is a secure delivery network for distribution of video, software, audio, documents, and other digital media. The Kontiki DMS enables enterprises to efficiently publish, secure, deliver and track digital media to employees, partners, and customers"
    Kaspersky Anti-HackerYKAVPF.exeKaspersky Anti-Hacker firewall
    KODAK Software UpdaterNKodak Software,Updater.exeSoftware updater for Kodak_Easyshare digital cameras. BackWeb application. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\Kodak\KODAK Software Updater\7288971\Program\
    K6CPU.EXENK6CPU.EXEAuthenticates CPU as K6 in system properties
    key2Xwinlog.exeAdded by the W32.Beagle.DP or W32.Beagle.DU WORM! Note: This worm file is found in the System (95/98/ME) or System32 (NT/2000/XP) folder. Drops multiple files in multiple folders.
    K2ps_full.taskXK2ps_full.exeAdded by the JUNTADOR.K VIRUS!
    Kazaa lptt01Xkazaa.exe RapidBlaster Variant
    KalibumpUKalibump.exeUsed with the now unsupported Kali software for on-line gaming. This is used to automatically bump up the priority of WinProxy to GREATLY improve game speed when using a SOCKS proxy
    Kaspersky AntivirusXKasperskyAV.exeAdded by a variant of the WIN32.RBOT WORM!
    KBDUKBD.EXEMultimedia keyboard manager. Required if you use the multimedia keys
    Kasper AntivirusXKASPERANTIVIRUS.EXEAdded by a variant of the W32.SPYBOT WORM!
    KernellAppsXlexplore.exeAdded by the Troj/Bancban-BS TROJAN!
    keyXsysxp.exeAdded by the BEAGLE.AB WORM!
    kfienqXmasbl.batAdded by the KIFER VIRUS!
    KadocX[random,filename].exeAdded by the Staprew TROJAN!
    KernelCheckXsys****.exe ( *,= digit)Added by an unidentified TROJAN!
    KPFWSvc.EXEYKPFWSvc.EXE KingSoft Personal Firewal
    Kernal Fault CheckXntosrkl.exeAdded by a variant of the W32/SDBOT WORM!
    KraitYrazerhid.exeRelated to Razer Krait mouse driver. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\Razer\Krait\
    KeyTextNKeyText.exeKey Text 2000 from MJMSoft Design - utility to automate repetitive keyboard tasks. Available via Start -> Programs
    kmw_show.exeUkmw_show.exeKensington MouseWorks - mouse/trackball software. Not required unles you use any special 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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