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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
    OEMRUNONCEUoemrun.exeWindows Millennium file - used by setup when installing the OEM 'express' version of the operating system. Uncheck after setup has finished.
    OSSProxyXOSSPROXY.EXE NetSetter/MarketScore foistware
    Office MailUoff_mail.exeRelated to Office_Mail Client E-mail service from Burrotech Ltd.
    OPQFileXregedit.exe /s,...rad03FA6.tmpUnsavoury program that resets your homepage every time you restart - uncheck in MSCONFIG and delete it via a registry edit
    order_ShellXorder_****.exeAdded by the Troj/BankSnif-J TROJAN! Note: located in C:\Documents and Settings\{username}\order_****.exe where **** is a sequence of randomly chosen four letters. Note: Steals information trojan.
    OrbUOrbTray.exeRelated to Orb_Tray from InstallShield Software Corporation now owned by Macrovision. Note: Located in C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\My Documents\Orb\bin\
    Office MonitorXadv32.exeAdded by the W32/Sdbot-CWO WORM! Note: This worm\trojan is located in C:\Windows\System (Win9x/Me), C:\%WINDIR%\System32 (XP/WinNT/2K)
    OneMoreKeyXxpa.exeAdded by XP_Antivirus ROGUE PROGRAM a misleading application that reports false errors on the computer. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\XP Antivirus\
    OSSXrk.exeRelevantKnowledge, NetSetter/Marketscore foistware variant
    Opware12NOpware12.exe OmniPage from Nuance (was Scansoft). Version 12 of the software
    OutpostFeedBackYfeedback.exePart of Outpost firewall by Agnitum
    OS Boot ConfigurationXnspsvc.exeAdded by a variant of the IRCBOT Note: Located in \%WINDIR%\System32\ Note: Use SDFix under supervision.
    OfficeWord Monitor Xmsn32.exeAdded by the W32/Rbot-GUE WORM! Read the link, allows remote access Note: Located in \%WINDIR%\System32\
    OsusXrrup.exe PurityScan/Clickspring Adware - The executable is located in the user's "Application Data" folder or the Program Files\htwu folder.
    OuterinfoXOuterinfo.exeAdded by the Adware.ClickSpring/Outer_Info Network Process. ADWARE! Note: Located in C:\Program Files\Outerinfo\
    oz2Xoz2.exeAdded by the W32.Mydoom.W WORM!
    OpenMstartXSnt.exe "Switch" adult content dialer
    Online ServiceXsvchost.exeAdded by the HOSTIDEL.C VIRUS!. This is not the valid svchost.exe as described here
    Optimum OnlineXNetsurf.exeOptimumOnline ISP software related spyware - displays advertising popups and collects information about user activity.
    Outlook Express ConfigX*****.exe,(where * =,random char)Added by a variant of the WIN32.RBOT WORM!
    OrbitViewXview.exeXupiter OrbitExplorer toolbar related. Drive-by Foistware
    ovyriwiXtelace.exeAdded by the SDBOT.BVS WORM!
    oprXopr.exe MediaMotor/Popuppers adware component
    Offica Monitor Secura Systeme Xwinxp_sp3.exeAdded by a variant of the BACKDOOR.IRC.BOT TROJAN! Note: This trojan is located in \%WINDIR%\System32\
    OlehelpXOlehelp.exe CoolWebSearch parasite related.
    Osa32XNTOSA32.exeAdded by the ANIG VIRUS!
    OmniHTTPdUohttpd.exeOmniHTTPd web server from Omnicron
    OfficeAgentXoutIook.exeAdded by the WIN32.TACTSLAY.A TROJAN!
    OfficeXOffice.exeAdded by the Win32.Kraimer.12 TROJAN!
    olprXolpr.exeAdded by the Troj/DwnLdr-GWQ Trojan
    OmgStartupNomgstartup.exeSony program called OpenMG Jukebox - player and music organizer
    OStivityInvAgtUostivity.exeOStivity - "a desktop and server hardware and software asset/inventory solution for small to enterprise sized organizations that need to quickly gain knowledge of 'what's installed' without having to manually touch every computer in the company. The next time the computer logs into the network, a complete inventory (software and hardware) is taken of the system"
    Offer Companion or OffersXoffers.exeAdvertising spyware
    OrigRage128TweakerURAGE128TWEAK.EXEThird party tweaker for ATI Rage 128 Video cards from http://www.rageunderground.com
    OpenApizsXzrscbm.exeAdded by the TROJ_AGENT.RLH TROJAN!
    OESETXsetup60.exe Win-Trojan/Warezdl.28672
    OmniPageNOpware32.exePart of OmniPage from Nuance (was Scansoft) - "the fastest, easiest way to turn paper documents into digital files you can edit". Links Word, via OLE, with OmniPage. If running, a user can call up OmniPage from inside of Word and ask it to scan something, via "File, Acquire Page". Also some of OmniPage's Options dialog boxes are accessible from within Word. Only required by novices and is Available via Start -> Programs
    Onluna SarviceXsachost.exeAdded by the TROJ/TOFGER-AA TROJAN!
    OpenMstartXmmgr32.exe "Switch" adult content dialer
    od-stndxxXod-stndxx.exeAdult dialler - xx can be any number
    OS Boot Configuration!Xbootconf.exeAdded by the Adware.CoolWebSearch_BootConf adware. Note: Located in \%WINDIR%\System32\ Note: Use SDFix under supervision.
    Offices MonitorseX(random name) W32/Gosbot-Fam Read the link, allows remote access
    ocx32Xocx32.exeAdded by the ASTEF or RESPAN VIRUSES!
    OEXCheckNEA2Check.exeExpress Assist from AJSystems.com. Utility for use with Outlook Express to backup, restore, synchronize amongst others
    OEM Tools 32Xtres32.exeAdded by a RBOT.QB worm infection
    OPSE reminderNEreg.exeRegistration reminder for OmniPage from Nuance (was Scansoft). Version 12 of the software
    OE_OEMYTMAS_OEMon.exeRelated to Trend Micro PC-cillin - Internet Security 12.
    Office Mail AlerterUom_Alerter.exeRelated to Mail_Alerter for Office Mail. Alert of new mail with an icon on the system tray
    OKMasterXOKMaster.exe OKToolbar adware component
    otcxXotcxxh.exeAdded by the CAROOL VIRUS!
    OxigenClientAdminUOxigen.exeOpen University Oxigen screensaver admin client. Downloads the latest information from the net to display in the screen saver.
    OeloaderXOeloader.exeXupiter OrbitExplorer toolbar related. Drive-by Foistware
    OSSXossproxy.exe NetSetter/Marketscore foistware
    OnScreenDisplayUHPKBDAPP.exeRelated to HP_QuickTouch This software provides on-screen visuals and associated sounds that are displayed and heard when adjusting the notebook volume. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\Hewlett-Packard\HP QuickTouch\
    OEM02Mon.exeUOEM02Mon.exeCreative Live! Cam Console_Auto_Launcher

    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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