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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
    SonudManXSonudMan.exeAdded by the Trojan.Startpage.Q or Troj/StartPa-HN TROJAN! Note: This trojan file is found in the Windows or Winnt folder. Should not be confused with (soundman.exe) which is a SIS and Realtek file.
    salmXsalm.exe nCase Adware
    Service DriversXabl.exeAdded by the W32/Sdbot-YX Worm!
    Shellapi32Xsvcnet.exeAdded by the W32/TIBICK-C WORM!
    Srv32OldX.PIFAdded by the OPASERV.J VIRUS! where <filename> is the original worm name
    Services Start2Xodcwinst.exe Added by the Worm/Skipi.C Worm
    SystemXwindowsps.exeAdded by a variant of the WIN32.RBOT WORM!
    SOFTinstYN/AFor Gilat Communications internet satellite systems. Gilat rescue (Satellite system restore). Required if you have this system. Can cause a BSOD (blue screen of death) if left out
    SCDEmuApp.exeUSCDEmuApp.exeRelated to PowerISO Computing Inc. A CD/DVD image file processing tool.
    System CSRSS PatchXSCRTKFG.EXEAdded by the W32/RBOT-ADA WORM!
    System MonitorXSysmon16.exeAdded by the SDBOT WORM!
    SAHagentXSahagent.exe ShopAtHomeSelect adware
    serrvXserrv.exe Warezov.DC
    setdefprtNsetdefprt.exeUsed to set a Brother MFC printer/copier/scanner as the default printer after installation
    svcXbyetmr.exeAdded by the TROJ_ONLINEG.DCZ TROJAN!
    securwXNctrup.exeAdded by the W32.NOPIR.A WORM!
    SchedulerXsvcrhost.exeAdded by the WIN32.TACTSLAY.A TROJAN!
    SYSWB6USYSWB6.exeWe-Blocker - gives parents the opportunity to monitor their children's Internet access and provide them with age-appropriate content, while filtering out sites that contain adult content
    System ServicesXssms.exeAdded by a variant of the WIN32.RBOT WORM!
    sixer566Xsscc.exeAdded by the Win32_Malware_gen Note: Located in \%WINDIR%\System32\
    Services.dllXsmss.exeAdded by the W32/SOBER-L WORM! - NOTE - this file is placed in a %WinDir%\msagent\system folder, and should NOT be confused with the legitimate Windows smss.exe process, located in the Winnt\System32 or Windows\System32 folder, and which moreover should NOT figure in Msconfig/Startup!
    System Mechanic Popup StopperUPopupstopper.exe Iolo "System Mechanic" popup stopper
    StarterXscvhosting.exe WORM_SDBOT.RU
    smcssXsmcss.exeAdded by the Troj/SCLog-AJ Trojan Read the link, steals information
    SSh32USSh32.exe 2Spy keystroke logger/monitoring program - remove unless you installed it yourself!
    System ServiceXcoderxt.exeAdded by the W32/Rbot-ALD WORM!
    ServicesAdministratorXSERVICES.EXEAdded by the W32/Punya-B Worm
    SystemServiceXpokapoka62.exe EliteBar adware component
    ServicosXAdobeLanc.exeAdded by the Troj/Banker-EHR Trojan
    SkyTelUSkyTel.EXERelated to Voice_Manager from Realtek. Note: Located in C:\Windows\System (Win9x/Me), C:\%WINDIR%\System32 (XP/WinNT/2K)
    spXregedit-s ....,sp.dllMalicious javascript annoyance that changes the default search engine in IE to one of many including "topsearcher". See here for more and a fix
    SysStartX***sysi6.exe (*,= random char)Added by ZenoSearch adware - filenames spotted include jdisysi6.exe, hjisysi6.exe, ffgsysi6.exe and more.
    StartupMonitorUStartupMonitor.exeMike Lin\'s StartupMonitor, throws up an alert and asks your permission every time any change is made to your start-up configuration, either in the registry or start menu
    system updataXupdata.exeAdded by the Troj/Lineage-C TROJAN!
    ServiceLayerYServiceLayer.exeNokia Connectivity Library support task that is needed by NCLTRAY and by the Nokia Connection Manager for either to work properly.
    SafetyNet_NotifierUipcLn.exeRelated to SafetyNet Traffic Management and Security Solutions
    SetVrcXsetvrc.exeAdded by the HUNTOCX VIRUS!
    SysSearchX[path],REGEDIT.EXE -s,[path],sysreg.regHijacker, also detected as the TROJ/STARTPA-ME TROJAN!
    SVCHOSTXmrowyekdc.exeAdded by the GOTORM VIRUS!. This is not the valid svchost.exe as described here
    SystemDoctor FreeXsystemdoc.exeAdded by SystemDoctor A Rogue Security Program. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\System Doctor Free\ Note: Use SDFix under supervision.
    SNM]YSNM.exeRelated to SpyNoMore Anti-Spyware Software. Note: Located in C:\Program Files\SpyNoMore\
    switpXswitpa.exe OfferAgent adware component
    systemdll32.exeXsystemdll32.exeAdded by the FEUTEL-F TROJAN!
    svctaskXsvctask.exeAdded by the Troj/Chuckyb-A TROJAN!
    SmartSync ProUSmartSync.exeRelated to CompanionLink Software Inc., Synchronization solutions for ACT!, GoldMine, Lotus Notes and Microsoft Outlook.
    System UpdatesXszwi.exeAdded by the W32/Rbot-AXE WORM! Note: This worm\trojan file is found in the System (95/98/ME) or System32 (NT/2000/XP) folder.
    SYSTEMXlsas.exeAdded by the SPYBOT.CJ worm
    sssasasb32Xsssasasb32.exeAdded by the WIN32.TACTSLAY.F TROJAN!
    SystrayServicesXMsxpw.exeAdded by the CITOR VIRUS!
    SysMemory managerXmdms.exeAdded by the Troj/Cimuz-D TROJAN! Note: This trojan file is found in the System (95/98/ME) or System32 (NT/2000/XP) folder.
    System-StatXsystats.exeAdded by the SDBOT.RA WORM!
    SmansaAppXwinlogon.exeAdded by the W32/Romario-A Worm
    Search BarXtaskbar.exeAdded by the W32/OPANKI-F WORM!
    snp2stdUvsnp2std.exeDigital camera related.
    SheduIerXsvchst.exePremium rate adult content dialer

    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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