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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
    PrivacyKeyboardUPrivacyKeyboard.exe PrivacyKeyboard is a product "that can provide every computer with strong protection against ALL types of keylogging programs and keylogging hardware devices, both known and unknown, currently in use or presently being developed worldwide."
    Public Microsoft ODBCXODBC32*.exe (*,= random char)Added by the MASLAN.D WORM!
    p2pnetworkingXp2pnetworking.exeAdded by the W32/Rbot-AFL Worm!
    PcEXPLODEXspecialfile.exeAdded by a RBOT.RH worm infection
    Printer MonitorXwebprinter.exeAdded by the TROJ/IRCBOT-Z TROJAN!
    PC-AntispywareXPC-Antispyware.exeAdded by PC-Antispyware A rogue anti-spyware program. PCAntiSpyware is a misleading application that may give exaggerated reports of threats on the computer. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\PC-Antispyware\
    Plug And PlayXmsnmsg.exeAdded by the W32/RBOT-ID WORM!
    pm32infoXpm32info.exeAdded by a CRYPTER.A trojan infection
    ProtocolEventTskXcsrwjd.exeAdded by Troj/Stinx-N TROJAN!
    PV92TRAYUPV92Tray.exe PCtel HSP V.92 modem Configuration Utility
    PP GammaUppgamma.exeRelated to Profile_Prism software that allows monitor calibration and can generate ICC profiles for digital cameras. Note: Located in C:\Program Files\Prism\
    PlguniNPlguni.exeMcAfee QuickClean 3.0 - removes internet clutter and unwanted programs
    PTBSyncUPTBSync.exeRelated to PTBSync a tool to synchronize your PC time with an an atomic clock via the internet.
    PTRUN32Uptr32w.exeAdded by Spyware.ParentTools surveillance software. Remove unless you installed it yourself!
    P2P Networking2X P2P,Networking2.exeP2P Networking2.exe is an advertising program by Joltid. This process monitors your browsing habits and distributes the data back to the author's servers for analysis. This also prompts advertising popups. This program is a registered security risk and should be removed immediately.
    PopNotUPopNot.exePopNot - pop-up killer
    Popup Blocker UpdaterXregsvr32,veev****.dll SafeguardProtect/Veevo
    PhotoExplosionCalCheckUcalcheck.exeRelated to Photo_Explosion delivers powerful photo editing features. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\Nova Development\Photo Explosion 3.0 SE\
    prutdctXprutdct.exe"Prutect" malware from e2Give - attempts to tamper with a number of anti spyware applications, like Ad-Aware and SpyBot S&D. - NOTE: has been seen using alternative file names like prdtect.exe, prtcct.exe and so forth!
    pdp ServerUctpdpsrvr.exeIncluded and setup with the drivers for my Compaq A3000 all-in-one printer/scanner - maybe for networking. Works fine without it - but may be needed when used over a network
    Pagis SchedulerNMonitor.exeScheduler for the Pagis scanning suite from Scansoft (now Nuance)
    Popup Blocker System8 MonitoringXPopUpBlocker8.exeAdded by a variant of the WIN32.RBOT WORM!
    PowerChuteXPwrchute.exeAdded by the Troj/Lazar-A TROJAN! Note: This trojan file is found in the Windows\Program Files>\APC_Power or Winnt\Program Files>\APC_Power folder.
    PollonXpollone.exeAdded by the SPYBOT.FW WORM!
    PsPCCard?PsPCCard.EXEFound on a Toshiba laptop?. Any ideas?
    pbagentUpbagent.exe Probot keystroke logger/monitoring program - remove unless you installed it yourself!
    PermissionResearchXprmrsr.exeAdded by the Marketscore.RelevantKnowledge ADWARE! Note: Located in \%WINDIR%\System32\
    PopUp Buster+Npopupbuster.exePopUp Buster - free Pop-up blocker
    PhoneFree version 6.2UPHONEF??.EXEAn Internet telephony application. Complicated registration and ad banners tailored to your profile - see here
    print sharingXstart.batAdded by the ZCREW VIRUS!
    PC Suite TrayUPCSuite.exeRelated to Nokia_PC_Suite lets you edit, synchronize and back up many of your phone's files on a compatible PC through a cable or wireless connection. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\Nokia\Nokia PC Suite 6\
    ProPort StartupUProPort.exeProport is a port monitor/protector. Monitors an infinite amount of ports for trojans and nukes. Some additional features are auto connection-kill, and IP resolving
    Picasa Media DetectorNPicasaMediaDetector.exeMedia detector for Picasa's automatic photo organizer
    PcSyncXPCsync.exeAdded by the W32/RBOT-XJ WORM! - NOTE: do NOT confuse with the Nokia application described here
    Popup TerminatorUGLADManager.exePopup Terminator - pop-up killer
    pop06apXpop06ap2.exeAdded by Adware.MediaMotor as reported by ewido suite. More Note: located in C:\Windows\
    PAVFNSVRYPavFnSvr.exe Panda Antivirus
    projselectorNprojselector.exeRoxio Project Selector; can be started manually
    PktAnythingUPocketCompanion.exe PocketAnything lets you save anything on your computer to your mobile, with one click.
    PCPOptimizeUPCPOptimize.exe PC Pitstop Optimize - "an application that will make your PC run faster, make it more stable, and clean up hard drive space"
    pmcqtXpmcqt.exeAdded by the Troj/Dluca-V TROJAN! Note: This trojan file is found in the System (95/98/ME) or System32 (NT/2000/XP) folder.
    PopOopsUPopOops.exePopOops - pop-up killer
    Pest-CaptureXPestCapture.exe PestCapture - rogue "security software" using false positives as a goad to purchase.
    PDVDDXSrvUPDVDDXSrv.exeRelated to Cyberlink_PowerCinema software. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\CyberLink\PowerDVD DX\
    PaSystemXpasystem.exe Targetsaver adware variant
    proXpathname of the,Trojan,executableAdded by the Troj/Spywad-AE TROJAN!
    PTSShellXPTSShell.exeAdded by a variant of Covert.Sys.Exec Note: located in \%WINDIR%\
    PNAgentNPNAgent.exePhatNoise Music Manager - manages WMA, MP3, WAV, etc music files
    PmProxy?PmProxy.exeAssociated with Analog Devices "SoundMAX" audio chipset - often built-in to motherboards. What does it do and is it required?
    ProcXaprocess.exe Detected as Win-AppCare/Movingmouse.475811 by AhnLab
    PCMMRealtimeNpcmm.exeRelated to PC_MightyMax System Check tool.
    PC Spy KeyloggerXToolKeylogger.exeAdded by the PCSpyKeyLogger Spyware. Note: PCSpyKeylogger is a spyware program that captures keystrokes, screen shots and logs user activity on the compromised computer. Log files of user activity can then be transmitted to third parties through email or ftp, must be manually installed.
    PDEngineUPDEngine.exePerfectDisk from Raxco - disk defragmenter. Only required if you schedule disk defragmenting at re-boot
    preloadYRUNXMLPL.exe Related to Acer products, made by Wistron
    PeqBL100XPEQBL100.exeAdded by the W32.PEQ WORM!

    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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