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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
    VetAlertYVETMSG.EXERelated to Computer Associates International Inc. Offers real-time protection against Internet-bound threats such as trojans and viruses.
    VrScheduleYVrres.exeHAURI Anti-Virus
    vTPassNvtpassld.exePart of vTrails - a live media delivery solution. vTPass is the driver enabling the system to work. If unavailable via Start -> Programs, create your own shortcut for the "vtpass.exe" file
    VBundleOuterDLXBundleOuter.EXE VIrtualBouncer malware from Spyware Labs. It is distributed by the same bundling and drive-by download techniques as the parasites it claims to remove, so definitely qualifies as unsolicited commercial software in itself. It also has an update feature that can download and execute arbitrary code. Warning - choose "custom" uninstall as "automatic" may remove other programs
    VideoDriverXvideodrv.exeAdded by the W32.MIMAIL.A WORM!
    Video ProcessXsysconf.exeAdded by the GAOBOT.GEN!POLY or GAOBOT.UM or GAOBOT.ADX WORMS!
    vlcXvlc.exeIdentified as the Trojan.Win32.Buzus.dve TROJAN! Note: located in \%WINDIR%\ Note: Use SDFix under supervision.
    VCDWATCH?VCDWATCH.EXEConfirmed as Voyetra CD Watcher as it was found in a Compaq/Voyetra/AS2 directory but what does it do?
    VerifXvxst.exeAdded by the NOPIR.B WORM!
    V128IIDYRundll32.exe,v128iitw.dll, STB_InitTweakLoads drivers for some STB graphics cards such as the STB nVIDIA TNT 16MB. Required if you don't want to experience lock-ups or error messages
    VrmonXvrmonnt.exeRelated to PCSecurityShield ROGUE! Feedback from credible users indicates this site engaged in one or more negative or undesired activities. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\PCSecurityShield\ShieldAntivirus\
    ValueXXservices.exeAdded by an unidentified malware. Note: located in a \%Temp%\ folder. Note: This infection should not be confused with the legitimate \%WINDIR%\System32\services.exe. Note: Use SDFix under supervision.
    vmlibXvmlib.exeAdded by the Troj/LowZone-AQ TROJAN!
    VMount driveXvmount.exeAdded by the Backdoor.Rizo.A Note: Located in \%WINDIR%\System32\Com\
    VirtualExpanderUVirtualExpander.exeRelated to Virtual_Expander from Sony. This software will compress your data to virtually store about 3 times*1 as much data! Note: Located in \%WINDIR%\System32\VirtualExpander\
    vbcdtmXsyshojzk.exeAdded by a variant of the Troj/Mailbot-BW Note: This trojan is located in C:\WINDOWS\system32\ Read the link, allows remote access (random filename) used
    VonageUclick2call.exe Vonage Voice over IP Internet phone service
    Vpop3 Mail ServerUvpop3.exeMail server from Paul Smith Computer Services. Runs in system tray to collect mail. Can be run from a shortcut and if it isn't running then it won't get your email!
    VZRemoteCommanderUAvRmtCtr.exeRelated to Sony's VAIO Zone Remote Commander. A non-essential process to the running of the system, but should not be terminated unless suspected to be causing problems.
    VidcompatXVidcompat.exeAdded by the GEMA TROJAN!
    VisualTaskTipsUVisualTaskTips.exeRelated to Visual_Task_Tips a lightweight shell enhancement utility. It provides thumbnail preview image for each task in the Windows Taskbar. Note: Located in C:\VisualTaskTips\
    virtualXwinit.exeAdded by a variant of W32.Mugly.A WORM!
    vspdfprsrv.exeNvspdfprsrv.exeVisage PDF Printer
    Vortex TrayNasp4setp.exeSystem Tray application for Aureal Vortex based soundcards. Can be run manually via Start -> Settings -> Control Panel
    VIEW POINT DRIVERSXphqghum.exeAdded by the RBOT.BRX WORM!
    VCatchXVcatch.exeCommonSearch Vcatch - "antivirus" software which actually bundles spy/adware itself!
    Virtual CDROMXdeamon.exeAdded by the RBOT.VP WORM!
    VSP32 ControlsXvsp32.exeAdded by the W32/Rbot-VA WORM! Note: This worm\trojan is located in C:\Windows\System (Win9x/Me), C:\%WINDIR%\System32 (XP/WinNT/2K) steal product registration information from certain software
    VideoDriverX(filename)Added by the GSPOT20.A VIRUS!
    VirusProtect 3.8XVirusProtect,3.8.exeVirusProtect is a Rogue Security Program, false positives work as goal to purchase. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\VirusProtect 3.8\
    Volume ControllerXVolumeControl.exeAdded by the SDBOT.AYI WORM!
    Verizon Online Support CenterUmatcli.exe"matcli.exe is a motive Assistant Command line interface that gathers information about your system\'s identity like your name email address, city, state, etc and gets written to a log file". Verizon Online Support Center is required to run with the Help and Support program. If you uncheck Verizon Online Support Center and and then run help and Support it will add another Verizon Online Support Center in the startup menu. If you remove the Verizon Online Support Center in the add/remove program some help menus in help and support will not be available. You decide
    VSNNVSN.exeSoftware to share photographs across the internet
    VividGalutXVividGalut.exeAdult content related web downloader
    VbouncerDLXVBouncerInnerxxxx.exeVirtual Bouncer - malware from Spyware Labs. It is distributed by the same bundling and drive-by download techniques as the parasites it claims to remove, so definitely qualifies as unsolicited commercial software in itself. It also has an update feature that can download and execute arbitrary code. Warning - choose "custom" uninstall as "automatic" may remove other programs - see here and here. "xxxx" represents 4 random numbers
    vnmispoisn_downloader.exeXvnmispoisn_downloader.exeSearchBarCash adware variant
    VistascanNvistascan.exeIncluded in VistaScan are VistaAccess and VistaShuttle. VistaAccess gives you quick and easy access to scanning functions right from your desktop. For Windows users, you'll see a scanner icon in the Windows Tray of the Taskbar. Click this icon and a menu opens
    VirusRay 3.8XVirusRay,3.8.exeAdded by VirusRay this program is a rogue anti-spyware that displays fake and exaggerated results as a goad to have you purchase their software. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\VirusRay 3.8\
    visinXvisin.exeAdded by Spyware Spyware/Lmir.1DB8!pws Note: This worm\trojan is located in \%WINDIR%\System32\
    vspellXvspell.exeAdded by a variant of the Backdoor.Win32.Small.pi backdoor Trojan. Note: Located in \%WINDIR%\System32\
    VCDPlayerNVCDPlayer.exeVirtual CD drive emulator. Available via Start -> Programs
    Video ServicesXsys32.exeAdded by the AGOBOT.PS WORM!
    VoipBusterProUVoipBusterPro.exeAdded by VoipBusterPro Skype services. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\VoipBusterPro.com\VoipBusterPro\
    VBouncerXVirtualBouncer.exe Virtual_Bouncer - malware from Spyware Labs. It is distributed by the same bundling and drive-by download techniques as the parasites it claims to remove, so definitely qualifies as unsolicited commercial software in itself. It also has an update feature that can download and execute arbitrary code.
    VTPresetUVTPreset.exeSavage Pro S3 graphics software
    VoipCheapComUvoipcheapcom.exeRelated to VoipCheap a program that uses the latest technology to bring free and high-quality voice communications to people all over the world. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\voipcheapcom\
    VVSNXVVSN.exe SaveNow adware
    Video Multimedia DriverXndrives32.exeAdded by a W32/Rbot-DK worm infection
    VGATuneXVGATune.exeAdded by the W32/Rbot-AWM WORM! Note: This worm file is found in the System (95/98/ME) or System32 (NT/2000/XP) folder.
    Vmmon32Xvmmon32.exebrowser hijacker
    ViivMonitorUViivMonitor.exeRelated to Media_Share_Software from INTEL. Stream or download media files from your Intel® Core™2 Processor with Viiv™ technology-based PC. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\Intel\Intel Media Share Software\
    VolControlXvolumec.exe -iAdded by the Troj/Bckdr-CUP TROJAN! Note: This trojan file is found in the Windows(95/98/ME/XP) or WINNT (NT/2000) folder.
    Voltage ManagerX[random file,name]"Added by the W32.DREFFORT WORM!
    virtual-ieXwinlogi.exeMalware - detected by Kaspersky antivirus as Trojan-Dropper.Win32.WinAD.h
    VoipBusterNVoipBuster.exeVoipBuster is a voice over the Internet service. If you are calling a land line in one of their free destinations listed_here , the call will be placed at no costs at all. For all other calls, you will be asked to buy credits first.

    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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