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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.
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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
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
NetCruiser Dialer from NetCruiser Software. "An Internet dialer and connection monitor with features to launch applications when a connection is detected, dial and hangup at predefined times and automatic redialing of dropped connections"
Related to Pure_Networks_Network_Magic This program is a non-essential process, but should not be terminated unless suspected to be causing problems. Note: Located in C:\Program Files\Pure Networks\Network Magic\
Added by a variant of the Troj/FAKESPY-B TROJAN! - NOTE: this particular msmsgs.exe file is located in the Windows\System32 or Winnt\System32 folder, and should not be mistaken for the MSN Messenger file of the same name!
Related to Ahead_Nero CD writing software.
Non-essential process to the running of the system, but should not be terminated unless suspected to be causing problems.
Note: located in C:\PROGRA~1\Ahead\NEROTO~1\
NoAdware Adware/Spyware remover - initially considerered a "rogue" program - see here . The latest version has since apparently mended its ways: see note
Added by the Troj/Proxy-X
TROJAN!
Note: This is NOT related to "Nero Burning Rom" CD writing software. This trojan file is found in the Windows or Winnt folder.
Added by an unidentified TROJAN! Note: of the Win32/Rbot Family. Note: This worm\trojan is located in C:\Windows\System (Win9x/Me), C:\%WINDIR%\System32 (XP/WinNT/2K) More here
Related to Intel_DH_Support
A Network monitor for Intel® Hub Connect Technology. Note: Located in C:\Program Files\Common Files\Intel\IntelDH\NMS\Support\
Related to Net_iD Certificate for logging on to remote system. Note: Located in Note: located in C:\Windows\System (Win9x/Me), C:\%WINDIR%\System32 (XP/WinNT/2K)
Related to Pure_Networks comprehensive home and small business networking software that simplifies network configuration. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\Note: Located in \%Program Files%\
Added by the Troj/Dloader-YI
TROJAN!
Note: This trojan file is found in the System (95/98/ME) or System32 (NT/2000/XP) 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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