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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

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    Random sampling...
    NameStatusFilenameDescription
    TV SchedulerUTVSCHL.EXEProLink PlayTVpro TV tuner software scheduler
    TomTomHOME.exeUTomTomHOME.exeRelated to TomTom_Home from TomTom International BV. Navigation by GPS. Note: Located in C:\Program Files\TomTom HOME\
    TCOYFReminderUtcoyftray.exe My_ParenTime Fertility Planner Reminder. (The Calendar provides a quick overview of the status of your fertility.)
    TpscrexNTpscrex.exeRelated to ThinkPad's_device_drivers and offers diagnostics and configuration for the UltraZoom range of products. This program is a non-essential process, but should not be terminated unless suspected to be causing problems. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\MSTpscre\
    Task ManagerXsvchost32.exeAdded 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)
    tpopserviceUtpopservice.exeDirecWay two-way satellite internet service enhanced POP proxy server for email
    taskmgr.exeXmirc.exeAdded by a variant of the WIN32.AGENT.AH TROJAN!
    typeXbat.exeAdded by the W32/Anskya-A Worm
    TgsetsiteUtgfix.exeSee TgAddserver and Tgcmd above. One Toshiba user reports problems with hibernate on his laptop if disabled - hence the "U" recommendation
    TCtryIOHookUTCtrlIOHook.exeRelated Toshiba Laptops Installed with the drivers for devices Laptops. Note: Located in C:\Windows\System32
    TadNtad.exeFrom Turtle Beach's Santa Cruz on a Dell WinME system. Not required - works fine without it including keyboard hot controls for volume and mute
    ToADiMon.exeUToADiMon.exeT-Online ISP software connection assistant
    ttasq?ttasq.exe??
    TPTrayNTPTray.exeTouchpad configuration tray icon for Toshiba laptops. Available via Start -> Settings -> Control Panel
    Tpam.exeUtpam.exeRelated to IBM_3270/SNA_terminal emulation programs for connecting to mainframes via SNA (systems network architecture). Note: Located in C:\Program Files\Pcomnt\
    TClock.exeXtclock_install.exe TClock Distributed and installed without user permission by other rogue software or malware. TClock contains no uninstall facility through Windows. As TClock is of dubious origin and usefulness, it should be terminated and removed if detected. Note: Located in C:\Program Files\TClock\
    TurboLaunchUTlaunch.exe TurboLaunch is a tool-bar style application that can be set up to run many programs and perform certain pre-programmed actions.
    Taskbar ServiceXtaskbar.svcUnidentified adware
    tskdbgXtskdbg.exeAdded by the FLOOD.E VIRUS!
    TsklistXtsklist32.exeAdded by the Trojan-Spy.Win32.Bancos.xp as reported by Kaspersky. Note: Located in C:\Windows\System (Win9x/Me), C:\%WINDIR%\System32 (XP/WinNT/2K)
    tasksysXtasksys.vbsAdded by the BYRON VIRUS!
    tcpipmonXtcpipmon.exeAdded by the Troj/Clicker-EE TROJAN! Note: Located in C:\Windows\System (Win9x/Me), C:\%WINDIR%\System32 (XP/WinNT/2K)
    T2WXMemoria.exeDetected as Backdoor.Win32.Poison.ai by Kaspersky Note: Located in %windir%\system32
    TttXTtt.exeAdded by an unidentified TROJAN! of the Sdbot family. TROJAN! Note: This worm\trojan is located in C:\Windows\System (Win9x/Me), C:\%WINDIR%\System32 (XP/WinNT/2K) More here
    TBC ProUtbcpro.exeTitleBarClock Pro - displays Day, Time, Date, Month, Year, FreeMem, and FreeDriveSpace on the right side of the title bar in any main window that has the mouse or keyboard focus
    Topic TilesysXTilesys.comAdded by a variant of the RBOT family of IRC Backdoor trojan. Note: Located in \%WINDIR%\System32\ Note: Use SDFix under supervision.
    TFunckeyUTFuncKey.exeDeals with the <Fn> - <Function> key combinations on a Toshiba laptop
    TSService?NSSERVICE.EXE??
    TASK SETUPXtasksetup.exeAdded by the W32/RBOT-YR WORM!
    TileFreeXTilecomfree.comAdded by a variant of the Backdoor.Win32.Rbot.cqe family of worms and IRC backdoor Trojans. Note: This trojan is located in \%WINDIR%\System32\
    Topic MSNGR32XMSNGR32.comAdded by a variant of the BACKDOOR.IRC.BOT TROJAN!
    twunk_32Xtwunk_32.exeAdded by the BLACKMAL.C WORM! - This malware actually changes the default value data of the Registry "Run" key in order to force Windows to launch it at boot. Name field may be empty.
    TAudEffectNTAudEff.exeRelated to TOSHIBA_Laptops Provides additional functions and features for the audio card on the computer. This is a non-essential program. Disabling or enabling it is down to your preference. Note: Located in C:\Program Files\TOSHIBA\TAudEffect\
    Tukati?TukatiRedistributor.exeTukati Digital Content Distribution. Is it required?
    TsAdbotXTSADBOT.EXE TimeSink Ad Client - advertising spyware
    TP98UTILNTP98.EXEIBM Thinkpad feature setup & configuration utility
    tgcmdprovidersbcUtgcmd.exeThis part ensures the software is installed correctly (similar to an installation wizard) as reported by Cox Regarded as spyware by some as it has the ability to retrieve user information. Whether it does so depends upon the provider. "tgcmdprovidersbc" is for SBC Yahoo DSL. One Toshiba user reports problems with hibernate on his laptop if disabled - hence the "U" recommendation
    Tech-In-A-BoxYtechbox.exeTech-in-a-Box "provides easy-to-use tools for various system maintenance tasks. From backup and restore to diagnostics and repairs, Tech-in-a-Box is your tool to stay up and running"
    TOSCDSPDNtoscdspd.exeRelated to Toshiba_laptop CD/DVD drivers. This is a non-essential process. Disabling or enabling this is down to user preference.
    tavaXtavo.exeAdded by the Trojan.Crypt.DE Game password-stealing Trojan. Note: Located in \%WINDIR%\System32\
    taskmngrX[path],msnve.exe,[path] task.exeAdded by the FLOOD-EK TROJAN!
    Thumbs Plus X.XXthmbplusXX.exeAdded by the W32/Agobot-AAF WORM! (XX is a combination of random digit and character.)
    TrayServerNTrayServer.exeFor monitoring tray icons
    TrueSync LauncherNtstool.exeStarfish TrueSync - for synchronization between Windows platforms and popular devices, applications and services. Stafish became Intellisync which was acquired by Nokia and is now no longer supported
    tymsetvcXosskhbd.exe Troj/Mailbot-BW Read the link, allows remote access
    TigerXShine.exeAdded by the HAPPYLOW or W32/Nishe-A VIRUS!
    TempRemoveUterminator.exeCB Predictor by Decisioneering
    TSkrMain?TSkrMain.exeTOSHIBA Acceleration Utilities related - what does it do and is it required?
    tkonnectNTKONNECT.EXEDialer for the Tiscali internet service provider. Available as a desktop shortcut
    TwainXTwain.exeIdentified as a variant the Trojan-Downloader.Win32.Agent TROJAN! Note: Located in %AppData%\SpeedRunner\ Note: Use SDFix under supervision.
    TP98TRAY or TPTRAY?TP98TRAY.EXEIBM Thinkpad related utility. What does it do and is it required?
    TrackPointSrvUtp4mon.exeSupports the "pointer stick" in lieu of a mouse on an IBM ThinkPad laptop. Necessary for the "scroll" button to work
    TpHotKeyUTPHKMGR.EXEActivates "ThinkPad Help" when the "Thinkpad key" is pressed on an IBM ThinkPad laptop. Also activates the audio buttons (volume up/down, mute) on models such as the Thinkpad T30
    TrueAssistantUTrueWizard.exeRelated to TrueSwitch eases the transition to your new email account. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\TrueSwitchAT&TYahoo\ NoteDepending of your current e-mail address the folder location can be different.
    TpShocksYTpShocks.exeResponsible for controlling the IBM Hard Drive Active Protection system found on newer models of IBM Thinkpads, including T41, T42, X40, R50, and R51. The Hard Drive Active Protection system is based on a technology similar to that used in automobiles to deploy airbags on contact: An accelorometer on the motherboard detects physical acceleration--such as when the notebook falls--and in response the system temporarily parks the hard drive's read/write head until stability returns

    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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