Startup Applications List
If you're frustrated with the time it takes your Windows PC to boot and then it seems to be running slowly you may have too many programs running at start-up - and 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 comprehensive and most accurate!
"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 please visit the Startup Content page.
For further information on random startup entries please visit the Startup Info page. For the next few months and foreseeable future I'll be verifying many of the Y, U, N & ? entries via virtual machines. If you can verify/identify those entries with a "?" status (especially hardware specific - such as laptops and motherboards) then please E-mail me (address at bottom of the page) or use the new Message Board.
Last update :- 29th October, 2009
19979 items listed
"Status" key:
Variables:
| Name or Startup Item | Status | Command or Data | Description | Tested? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| X | iexpl0re.exe | Added by the RBOT-SD WORM! Note - has a blank entry under the Startup Item/Name field | No | |
| $WindowsRegKey%update | X | IEXPLORE.EXE | Added by the RBOT-EZ WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate Internet Explorer (iexplore.exe) which is always located in %ProgramFiles%\Internet Explorer and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in %System% | No |
| -=+(L4r1$$4)+=-(4nt1)-=+(V1ru$)=-+ | X | ISASS.exe | Added by the ASSIRAL.B WORM! | No |
| 3P_UDEC_IA | X | IAInstall.exe | Installer for the Internet Antivirus and Internet Antivirus Pro rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here | No |
| @ | X | iexpl0res.exe | Added by the RBOT.AEX WORM! | No |
| Access IBM Message Center | N | ibmmessages.exe | "The Access IBM Message Center displays messages to inform you about helpful software that may be pre-installed on your PC. The Message Center can also provide messages about new updates available from the IBM Support Center to keep your computer current" | Yes |
| Ahst | X | iebs.exe | PurityScan adware | No |
| ALG.EXE | X | iexplorer .exe | Added by the DEMOTRY-B WORM! | No |
| Anti | X | Isass.exe | Added by the BROPIA.K WORM! | No |
| antispy | X | ieav.exe | IE AntiVirus rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here | No |
| Antivirus | X | iexpl0res.exe | Added by an unidentified WORM or TROJAN! | No |
| AntivirusBEST | X | Installer.exe | Installer for the AntivirusBEST rogue security software - not recommended. Removal instructions here | No |
| AppletINIT | X | INITIATE.EXE | Added by the AGOBOT.XV TROJAN! | No |
| Asicfc | X | icfca.exe | Added by the AGENT.AAJE WORM! | No |
| AtxBrw | X | Iexplor.exe | "Pop Marketing" adware | No |
| Avg Antivirus | X | icpldrvx.exe | Added by the BANKER.BYU TROJAN! | No |
| Bakra | X | IEHost.EXE | Added by the MULTIDR-AH TROJAN! | No |
| bantool | X | ie_ban.exe | Detected as the VB.PO TROJAN! | No |
| BitDefender 2009 | Y | IEShow.exe | Anti-phishing component of BitDefender internet security products. Anti-phishing prevents sensitive data such as usernames, passwords and credit card details being acquired by web-sites and E-mails masquerading as a trustworthy sources | Yes |
| BitDefender Antiphishing Helper | Y | IEShow.exe | Anti-phishing component of BitDefender internet security products. Anti-phishing prevents sensitive data such as usernames, passwords and credit card details being acquired by web-sites and E-mails masquerading as a trustworthy sources | Yes |
| blah service | X | internet.exe | Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM! | No |
| blah services | X | iczw.exe | Added by the RBOT-GMP WORM! | No |
| Boingo Wireless Utility | U | Icon###XXX#X#.exe | Starts the Boingo Wireless utility, used to detect and login into Boingo wireless hotspots. The filename may be autogenerated when installing, two different variations along the lines listed here, where # is a number and X is a letter. Shortcut available via Start -> Programs | No |
| BootCfg | X | Install.log.vbs | Added by the YPSAN.D WORM! | No |
| Boots Insert Detect | ? | InsDetect.exe | Part of Boots Picture Suite. Detects a digital camera is plugged into a USB port or when a memory card with photos is inserted? | No |
| boy lovers of bsd | X | ilikeboys.exe | Added by the MYTOB.LY WORM! | No |
| C:\WINDOWS\IEXPLOR.EXE | X | IEXPLOR.EXE | "Pop Marketing" adware | No |
| CAISafe | Y | isafe.exe | Part of Computer Associates eTrust EZ Antivirus | No |
| Camio Viewer x | N | IXApplet.exe | Image viewing program that comes with digital cameras. Shows pictures that are in the camera before downloading them. "x" in the name is the version | No |
| CCWC7I | U | idxl.exe | Moleculesoft Cache, Cookie & Windows Cleaner. No longer supported but available for free | No |
| CheckVCR | Y | IOMagic.exe | Driver for the I/OMagic Personal Video Recorder (DR-PCTV100) | No |
| chkdrv | X | iemon.exe | Detected by Symantec as the ADCLICKER TROJAN! | No |
| Cisco Systems VPN Client | U | ipsecdialer.exe | Cisco VPN Client - lets local users gain Administrator privileges on the operating system | No |
| Classes | X | int1.exe | "Switch" premium rate adult content dialler variant | No |
| Classes | X | intl.exe | "Switch" premium rate adult content dialler variant | No |
| Client Agent | X | ipxwping.exe | Added by the PPDOOR-N TROJAN! | No |
| cms | X | iserver.exe | Added by the DLOADER-WK TROJAN! | No |
| cmssapp | X | iexplore_.exe | Added by the BANCBAN-CQ TROJAN! | No |
| cmssapp | X | iexplore.exe | Added by the BANCBAN-GF TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate Internet Explorer (iexplore.exe) which is always located in %ProgramFiles%\Internet Explorer and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in %Windir% | No |
| CnsMax | X | Internat.exe | Added by the POINTEX TROJAN! Note - the real internat.exe resides in %windir%\system (where %windir% is the Windows directory - C:\Windows or C:\Winnt) whereas this version resides in %windir% | No |
| Compaq Internet Setup | N | inetwizard.exe | For Compaq PC's. Runs Compaq internet setup wizard and offers you to signup from ISP list | No |
| Config Loadation | X | iEEexplore.exe | Added by the SDBOT.H TROJAN! | No |
| Config Loadatiorin | X | I3Explorer.exe | Added by the SDBOT.H TROJAN! | No |
| Configuration Loaded | X | iexploree.exe | Added by the SDBOT-KC WORM! | No |
| Configuration Loader | X | IEXPL0RE.EXE | Added by the SDBOT BACKDOOR! Note the number "0" in the filename | No |
| Configuration Loader | X | IEXPLORE.EXE | Added by the SDBOT-KW WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate Internet Explorer (iexplore.exe) which is always located in %ProgramFiles%\Internet Explorer and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in %System% | No |
| Configuration Loader10 | X | ip7.exe | Added by the AGOBOT-ANZ WORM! | No |
| Configuration Loadr | X | iexplore.exee | Added by an unidentified WORM or TROJAN! | No |
| CorelCENTRAL 10 | N | I_26dadCC.exe | CorelCENTRAL 10 - personal information manager (PIM). Supplied as part of Corel WordPerfect Office 2002. Available via Start -> Programs | No |
| CSNetManagerXp | X | isass.exe | Added by the HIDER-O TROJAN! | No |
Download Alternative Formats
You can download off-line HTML ZIP, EXE and EXCEL ZIP versions of this list from here.
In addition the following files are available for people developing mirrors of the site and using the information presented here (right-click and select "Save Target As..." for IE and "Save Link As..." for Firefox):
Startup XML File - Startup INI File - Startup HTML File
Warning
DISCLAIMER: It is assumed that users are familiar with the operating system they are using and comfortable with making the suggested changes. I will not be held responsible if changes you make cause a system failure.
NOTE: 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 entried listed in this database where specific removal instructions haven't been given. If this is the case then you could try SDFix, a program written by AndyManchesta that can remove many different types of Trojans and Worms. See here for a tutorial on how to use the program and here for the latest ReadMe file detailing the fixes included.
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.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
If you're looking for a startup manager then why not try WinPatrol (by BillP Studios) or Advanced SystemCare Free (by IObit) - both include the option to search this database for a particular entry. Alternatively 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.
There are an ever increasing number of rogue applications appearing these days and many of the removal guides referenced in this database use MalwareBytes Anti-Malware (which now incorporates the now discontinued RogueRemover).
As there are more than 10,000 entries in this database related to viruses, trojans, worms and other malware I recommend you use a quality internet security package. Which ever you choose, keep it updated.
Free licenses available for Oops! Backup (by Altaro) BETA Testing - Apply online here
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Presentation, format & comments Copyright © 2001 - 2009 Paul Collins
Portions Copyright © Peter Forrest, Denny Denham, Sylvain Prevost, Tony Klein, CastleCops & Bleeping Computer
Database creation and support by Patrick Kolla
Software support by John Mayer
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