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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
    xp_systemXwinlogon.exe Krepper-G trojan, a CoolWebSearch parasite variant - Note - this is NOT the legitimate Windows winlogon.exe process, which should NOT figure in Msconfig/Startup!
    XPsysXXPsys.exeAdded by the DELF-KQ or Troj/Dloader-SG TROJAN!
    X10WeaxXWTHRTRAY.EXE WeatherCheck "bring the latest local weather to your desktop". Not recommended as it reportedly pops ads, and contains no uninstaller.
    XML ServiceXmsxml.exeAdded by the W32/RBOT-HD WORM!
    xpsystemXMSXMIDI.EXE CoolWebSearch parasite variant, identified by Kaspersky_antivirus as TrojanDropper.Win32.Small.cw
    XfireNXfire.exeTerratec DMXFire 1024 soundcard controlpanel
    XP AntivirusXxpantivirus.exeAdded by XP_Antivirus ROGUE! Program. Security software that uses deceptive means for installation and purpose. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\XP Antivirus\
    x86 KernelXkrnlx86.exeAdded by a variant of the IRCBOT Note: Located in \%WINDIR%\System32\ Note: Use SDFix under supervision.
    xload32Xnetdd.exeAdded by the NETSPY TROJAN!
    XtreamLok License ManagerUxl.exeLicense manager for xLok (XtreamLok) - prevents software being reverse engineered
    xorXsvchost.exeAdded by the XORDOOR TROJAN! This is not the valid svchost.exe as described here
    X1UX1.exeRelated to X1's_Enterprise_Desktop Search Resource Center. An enterprise desktop search engine. Note: Located in C:\Program Files\X1\
    XTNDConnect PC - 3CmPlmUAutodet.exeComponent of EasySync Pro. Synchronisation between Palm PDAs  and Microsoft Outlook
    XFILTERYxfilter.exeRelated to Filseclab Personal Firewall Professional Edition. Note: Located in C:\Program Files\Filseclab\xfilter\
    XP SecurityCenterXXPSecurityCenter.exeAdded by the XP_SecurityCenter Rogue antispyware program
    xicon?xicon.exePart of the IBM/XPoint Rapid Restore utility. What does it do and is it required?
    XupiterToolbarLoaderXXupiterToolbarLoader.exeXupiter - adware and homepage hijacker. To remove Xupiter go here and to prevent it re-installing in the future see here
    xpstatXwinlogins.exeAdded by the W32/RBOT-AAR WORM!
    xhrmyXXhrmy.exe HyperLinker adware
    xuio.exe?xuio.exe??
    XTServiceUpdateXXTServiceUpdate.exehahame.net adware downloader
    x(Number from 1 to 7)Xx4.exeAdded by the Troj/Dadobra-A TROJAN!
    xp_systemXservices.exeAdded by the W32.Conycspa.G WORM!
    XNSearchAssistantXSrchAsst.exeiWon Search Assistant - spyware
    XordateXwuauclt10.exe W32/Rbot-GKN
    XemiComputers SchedulerUScheduler.exeRelated to Smooth_Program_Scheduler from XemiComputers. Scheduler will start any program you want at a scheduled time. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\XemiComputers\Smooth Program Scheduler\
    xkstartup?RunDll32,InstZ82.dll,,SetUsbPrinterPortOn a system with a Lexmark printer
    Xpagent?xpagent.exePart of the IBM/XPoint Rapid Restore utility. What does it do and is it required? Note: File location is generally in the C:\PROGRAM FILES\XPOINT\AGENT folder.
    xp service pack 2Xxpsp2.exeSdded as result of a W32/Rbot-KW worm infection
    xxxvideoXxxxvideo.exe AccessPlugin premium rate adult material dialer
    X1FileMonitor.exeUX1FileMonitor.exeRelated to X1's_Enterprise_Desktop Search Resource Center. An enterprise desktop search engine. Note: Located in C:\Program Files\X1\
    xftpGraberXXftpgraber.exeAdded by the W32.ENVID.C WORM!
    xflashXxflash.exeAdded by W32/YURIST-K WORM!
    xxsrSrv32Xxxsrsrv.exeAdded by the TROJ/BANCSDE-E TROJAN!
    XordateXwuauclt11.exe W32/Rbot-GLI Read the link, allows remote access
    xyXsvhost32.exeAdded by the DELF.FAI TROJAN!
    XTNDConnect PC - LtNts4UNtsAgnt.exeComponent of EasySync Pro
    X-Cleaner DeluxeUxcleaner.exe X-Cleaner_Deluxe - privacy and anti-spy application
    XordateXwuauclt12.exe W32/Rbot-GLQ Read the link, allows remote access
    XStop95UXStop95.exeXStop - internet filter
    xibquxsXrnxntup.exeAdded by the Infostealer.Orcu.B Note: located in \%WINDIR%\
    X10 Device Network ServiceUx10nets.exeBelongs to X10 video streaming device(s).
    X-GrabberNsswizard.exeScreenShot Wizard
    XWMSUSBAPI?XWMSAPI.EXEPart of the installation of a Xerox WorkCentre printer/scanner. Is it required?
    XPSoftXCVDAsDW.exeAdded by the W32/SDBOT-SY WORM!
    xpsystemXy.exe CoolWebSearch parasite related
    xcxdsaa7Xslcskxsdl7.exeAdded by the Troj/OnLineG-K Trojan
    XFilesDialogUXFilesDialog.EXERelated to XFilesDialog designed to improve all the (more or less standard) Windows file dialogs. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\XFilesDialog\
    xswdmseX(Random 8,Letter).exeAdded by a variant of the IRCBOT Note: Located in \%WINDIR%\System32\ Note: Use SDFix under supervision.
    xpcfg?xpcfg.exe??
    XPAgentXXPAgent.exeReported as Trj/Clicker.LE by Panda Anti-Virus. Note: This trojan file is found in the Windows\System32 (NT/2000/XP) folder. May be found in the Windows System folder on 9X\Me machines. Do not confuse this with the IBM/XPoint Rapid Restore file which is generally located in the PROGRAM FILES\XPOINT\AGENT folder.
    xservX(Trojan,executable)Added by the Troj/Stumpy-A TROJAN!
    x(Number from 1 to 7)Xx3.exeAdded by the Troj/Dadobra-A TROJAN!
    X ServerUX.exe"XoftWare for Windows" enables you to run network-based UNIX programs ("X programs" or "clients") side-by-side with Windows applications on your personal computer. You can also share programs and computing resources with host computers connected to your PC over a network
    XGIWatchDog?XWatDog.exeRelated to XGI Technology's Volari graphics cards - what does it do and is it required?

    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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