Startup Applications List
Unfortunately, due to a change in my circumstances, the startup programs database here at Sysinfo.org will no longer be updated and the off-line downloads are no longer available. The version at Pacman's Portal will, however, continue to be updated and it's recommended that you refer to that site for more up to date information. The reason for this change in policy cannot be disclosed at this time but I hope you have enjoyed using the database here and thank you for your support and kind comments over the years.
Paul Collins
If you're frustrated with the time it takes your Windows 7/Vista/XP PC to boot and then it seems to be running slowly you may have too many programs running at start-up - and you have come to the right place to identify them. This is the original startup programs (as opposed to processes/tasks) list - one of the most accurate and comprehensive. Services are not included - see below. The database is mirrored in a slightly different format at Pacman's Portal.
"Name or Startup Item" in the table below refers to how an entry is displayed in MSConfig, Windows Defender or the registry "Run" keys. "Command or Data" refers to the program the entry runs. For further information on this and how to identify and disable startup programs you may want to also visit this page.
For further information on random startup entries please visit the Startups Info page.
Last update :- 29th July, 2011
24133 items listed
"Status" key:
| Name or Startup Item | Status | Command or Data | Description | Tested? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $EnterNet | U | Enternet.exe | Connection manager for the EnterNet ISP. You can also use RASPPOE | No |
| 1&1 EasyLogin | N | EasyLogin.exe | 1&1 EasyLogin - quick access to webhost 1&1's Control Panel, Web-Mail and other applications via the System Tray | No |
| 10Base-T | X | explore.exe | Added by the AGOBOT-IJ WORM! | No |
| 39ELTFH25Z8SKF | ? | Ezg1q5.exe | Seems to be associated with software by Resplendence SP ? | No |
| 456655 | X | explorer.exe | Added by the BIFROSE-DE TROJAN! Note - the legitimate Windows Explorer (same filename) is located in %Windir% and would not normally appear in Msconfig/Startup unless you added it manually! This one is located in %System% | No |
| ab EazyScheduler | ? | ezsched.exe | ?? | No |
| Acer eAP Launch Tool | U | EAPLAU~1.EXE | Empowering Technology Launcher, installed on Acer computer | No |
| Acer ePower Management | U | ePowerTray.exe | Acer® PowerSmart Manager power management utility included on some models in the Aspire range of notebooks. Also appears as the Packard Bell PowerSave power management utility included on some of their notebook models - as Packard Bell is now owned by Acer | No |
| Acer ePower Management | U | ePowerTrayLauncher.exe | Launcher for the Acer® PowerSmart Manager power management utility included on some models in the Aspire range of notebooks | No |
| Acer ePresentation HPD | U | ePresentation.exe | Part of Acer Empowering Technology. Allows you to manage both internal and external displays | No |
| Advanced DHTML Enable | X | exo32.exe | Added by the RANCK-FI TROJAN! | No |
| Aida | X | eetu.exe | PurityScan adware | No |
| alt CTRL Shift | X | et3rd.exe | Added by the SDBOT-RH BACKDOOR! | No |
| alt CTRLx Shift | X | et3rd.exe | Added by the SDBOT-RG WORM! | No |
| Aluria's Pop-Up Stopper | U | eps.exe | Aluria Pop-Stopper | No |
| antiware | X | elite***32.exe [*** = random char] | Added by the DLOADER-HW TROJAN! | No |
| Asia | X | easm.exe | PurityScan adware | No |
| AudioMan | X | Explorer.sm1 | Added by the HUPIGON.IFZ BACKDOOR! | No |
| Auto EPSON PictureMate Deluxe on X | U | E_FATI9TA.EXE | Epson Status Monitor 3 for the PictureMate Deluxe compact photo printer - for monitoring printer status, checking ink levels, etc. "X" represents the computer's network name, ie, PAULS-PC, PETES-LAPTOP, etc | No |
| Auto EPSON PictureMate on X | U | E_S4I2P1.EXE | Epson Status Monitor 3 for the PictureMate printer - for monitoring printer status, checking ink levels, etc. "X" represents the computer's network name, ie, PAULS-PC, PETES-LAPTOP, etc | No |
| Auto EPSON PictureMate PM 200 on X | U | E_FATIBBA.EXE | Epson Status Monitor 3 for the PictureMate PM 200 printer - for monitoring printer status, checking ink levels, etc. "X" represents the computer's network name, ie, PAULS-PC, PETES-LAPTOP, etc | No |
| Auto EPSON Stylus C45 Series on X | U | E_S4I3T1.EXE | Epson Status Monitor 3 for the Stylus C45 Series printer - for monitoring printer status, checking ink levels, etc. "X" represents the computer's network name, ie, PAULS-PC, PETES-LAPTOP, etc | No |
| Auto EPSON Stylus C48 Series on X | U | E_S10IC2.EXE | Epson Status Monitor 3 for the Stylus C48 Series printer - for monitoring printer status, checking ink levels, etc. "X" represents the computer's network name, ie, PAULS-PC, PETES-LAPTOP, etc | No |
| Auto EPSON Stylus C48 Series on X | U | E_S4I091.EXE | Epson Status Monitor 3 for the Stylus C48 Series printer - for monitoring printer status, checking ink levels, etc. "X" represents the computer's network name, ie, PAULS-PC, PETES-LAPTOP, etc | No |
| Auto EPSON Stylus C60 Series on X | U | E_S10IC2.EXE | Epson Status Monitor 3 for the Stylus C60 Series printer - for monitoring printer status, checking ink levels, etc. "X" represents the computer's network name, ie, PAULS-PC, PETES-LAPTOP, etc | No |
| Auto EPSON Stylus C62 Series on X | U | E_S10IC2.EXE | Epson Status Monitor 3 for the Stylus C62 Series printer - for monitoring printer status, checking ink levels, etc. "X" represents the computer's network name, ie, PAULS-PC, PETES-LAPTOP, etc | No |
| Auto EPSON Stylus C64 Series on X | U | E_S4I2C1.EXE | Epson Status Monitor 3 for the Stylus C64 Series printer - for monitoring printer status, checking ink levels, etc. "X" represents the computer's network name, ie, PAULS-PC, PETES-LAPTOP, etc | No |
| Auto EPSON Stylus C82 Series on X | U | E_S0HIC1.EXE | Epson Status Monitor 3 for the Stylus C82 Series printer - for monitoring printer status, checking ink levels, etc. "X" represents the computer's network name, ie, PAULS-PC, PETES-LAPTOP, etc | No |
| Auto EPSON Stylus C84 Series on X | U | E_S4I2D1.EXE | Epson Status Monitor 3 for the Stylus C84 Series printer - for monitoring printer status, checking ink levels, etc. "X" represents the computer's network name, ie, PAULS-PC, PETES-LAPTOP, etc | No |
| Auto EPSON Stylus C86 Series on X | U | E_S4I2R1.EXE | Epson Status Monitor 3 for the Stylus C86 Series printer - for monitoring printer status, checking ink levels, etc. "X" represents the computer's network name, ie, PAULS-PC, PETES-LAPTOP, etc | No |
| Auto EPSON Stylus C87 Series on X | U | E_FATIABL.EXE | Epson Status Monitor 3 for the Stylus C87 Series printer - for monitoring printer status, checking ink levels, etc. "X" represents the computer's network name, ie, PAULS-PC, PETES-LAPTOP, etc | No |
| Auto EPSON Stylus CX3200 on X | U | E_S10IC2.EXE | Epson Status Monitor 3 for the Stylus CX3200 printer - for monitoring printer status, checking ink levels, etc. "X" represents the computer's network name, ie, PAULS-PC, PETES-LAPTOP, etc | No |
| Auto EPSON Stylus CX3500 Series on X | U | E_FATI9 BL.EXE | Epson Status Monitor 3 for the Stylus CX3500 Series printer - for monitoring printer status, checking ink levels, etc. "X" represents the computer's network name, ie, PAULS-PC, PETES-LAPTOP, etc | No |
| Auto EPSON Stylus CX3600 Series on X | U | E_FATI9BE.EXE | Epson Status Monitor 3 for the Stylus CX3600 Series printer - for monitoring printer status, checking ink levels, etc. "X" represents the computer's network name, ie, PAULS-PC, PETES-LAPTOP, etc | No |
| Auto EPSON Stylus CX3700 Series on X | U | E_FATIACP.EXE | Epson Status Monitor 3 for the Stylus CX3700 Series printer - for monitoring printer status, checking ink levels, etc. "X" represents the computer's network name, ie, PAULS-PC, PETES-LAPTOP, etc | No |
| Auto EPSON Stylus CX3800 Series on X | U | E_FATIACA.EXE | Epson Status Monitor 3 for the Stylus CX3800 Series printer - for monitoring printer status, checking ink levels, etc. "X" represents the computer's network name, ie, PAULS-PC, PETES-LAPTOP, etc | No |
| Auto EPSON Stylus CX4200 Series on X | U | E_FATIAEA.EXE | Epson Status Monitor 3 for the Stylus CX4200 Series printer - for monitoring printer status, checking ink levels, etc, etc. "X" represents the computer's network name, ie, PAULS-PC, PETES-LAPTOP, etc | No |
| Auto EPSON Stylus CX4500 Series on X | U | E_FATI9AP.EXE | Epson Status Monitor 3 for the Stylus CX4500 Series printer - for monitoring printer status, checking ink levels, etc. "X" represents the computer's network name, ie, PAULS-PC, PETES-LAPTOP, etc | No |
| Auto EPSON Stylus CX4600 Series on X | U | E_FATI9AA.EXE | Epson Status Monitor 3 for the Stylus CX4600 Series printer - for monitoring printer status, checking ink levels, etc. "X" represents the computer's network name, ie, PAULS-PC, PETES-LAPTOP, etc | No |
| Auto EPSON Stylus CX4800 Series on X | U | E_FATIADA.EXE | Epson Status Monitor 3 for the Stylus CX4800 Series printer - for monitoring printer status, checking ink levels, etc. "X" represents the computer's network name, ie, PAULS-PC, PETES-LAPTOP, etc | No |
| Auto EPSON Stylus CX5000 Series on X | U | E_FATIBVA.EXE | Epson Status Monitor 3 for the Stylus CX5000 Series printer - for monitoring printer status, checking ink levels, etc. "X" represents the computer's network name, ie, PAULS-PC, PETES-LAPTOP, etc | No |
| Auto EPSON Stylus CX5400 on X | U | E_S4I2G1.EXE | Epson Status Monitor 3 for the Stylus CX5400 Series printer - for monitoring printer status, checking ink levels, etc. "X" represents the computer's network name, ie, PAULS-PC, PETES-LAPTOP, etc | No |
| Auto EPSON Stylus CX5500 Series on X | U | E_FATICAP.EXE | Epson Status Monitor 3 for the Stylus CX5500 Series printer - for monitoring printer status, checking ink levels, etc. "X" represents the computer's network name, ie, PAULS-PC, PETES-LAPTOP, etc | No |
| Auto EPSON Stylus CX6000 Series on X | U | E_FATIBIA.EXE | Epson Status Monitor 3 for the Stylus CX6000 Series printer - for monitoring printer status, checking ink levels, etc. "X" represents the computer's network name, ie, PAULS-PC, PETES-LAPTOP, etc | No |
| Auto EPSON Stylus CX6400 on X | U | E_S4I2L1.EXE | Epson Status Monitor 3 for the Stylus CX6400 printer - for monitoring printer status, checking ink levels, etc. "X" represents the computer's network name, ie, PAULS-PC, PETES-LAPTOP, etc | No |
| Auto EPSON Stylus CX6600 Series on X | U | E_FATI9EE.EXE | Epson Status Monitor 3 for the Stylus CX6600 Series printer - for monitoring printer status, checking ink levels, etc. "X" represents the computer's network name, ie, PAULS-PC, PETES-LAPTOP, etc | No |
| Auto EPSON Stylus CX6600 Series on X | U | E_FATI9EA.EXE | Epson Status Monitor 3 for the Stylus CX6600 Series printer - for monitoring printer status, checking ink levels, etc. "X" represents the computer's network name, ie, PAULS-PC, PETES-LAPTOP, etc | No |
| Auto EPSON Stylus CX7400 Series on X | U | E_FATICDA.EXE | Epson Status Monitor 3 for the Stylus CX7400 Series printer - for monitoring printer status, checking ink levels, etc. "X" represents the computer's network name, ie, PAULS-PC, PETES-LAPTOP, etc | No |
| Auto EPSON Stylus CX7800 Series on X | U | E_FATIAFA.EXE | Epson Status Monitor 3 for the Stylus CX7800 Series printer - for monitoring printer status, checking ink levels, etc. "X" represents the computer's network name, ie, PAULS-PC, PETES-LAPTOP, etc | No |
| Auto EPSON Stylus CX9400Fax Series on X | U | E_FATICFA.EXE | Epson Status Monitor 3 for the Stylus CX9400Fax Series printer - for monitoring printer status, checking ink levels, etc. "X" represents the computer's network name, ie, PAULS-PC, PETES-LAPTOP, etc | No |
Notes & Warnings
Variables:
DISCLAIMER: It is assumed that users are familiar with the operating system they are using and comfortable with making the suggested changes. We will not be held responsible if changes you make cause a system failure.
WARNING: This is NOT a database of tasks/processes taken from Task Manager or the Close Program window (CTRL+ALT+DEL) but a database 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 Process Library from Uniblue, the list at PC Pitstop or one of the many others now available. 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.
To avoid the database becoming too large, all virus entries are only shown using the registry version which is common to all Windows versions. Otherwise there would be multiple entries for popular filenames that viruses often use - such as "svchost" above for example. Multiple viruses can also use the same startup entries, in this case only those with significant differences (such as file location) are repeated in this database.
NOTE: There are a number of virus and malware entries listed in this database where specific removal instructions haven't been given. If this is the case then you could try ComboFix, a program written by sUBs that can remove many different types of Trojans and Worms. See here for a tutorial on how to use the program
IMPORTANT: A number of entries are repeated due to the way that different operating systems display startup items. For example, WinMe lists "POPROXY.EXE" as "Norton eMail Protect" in both MSCONFIG and the registry whereas WinXP lists it as "Poproxy" in MSCONFIG and "Norton eMail Protect" in the registry.
SERVICES: "Services" from the NT/2K/XP/Vista/7 operating systems are not included. I fully understand that some programs with these OS's use "Services" as an alternative to load their component parts at startup but these are handled in a different way. We recommend you try BlackViper for information on services for the relevant operating systems.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
If you're looking for a startup manager then why not try Spybot - Search & Destroy (by Safer Networking Ltd) as the startup programs section (select the Advanced mode) includes descriptions from this database. You might also want to try their RunAlyzer and FileAlyzer tools.
As there are more than 10,000 entries in this database related to viruses, trojans, worms and other malware we recommend you use a quality internet security package. Which ever you choose, keep it updated.
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