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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Default) | X | QQUpdate.exe | Added by the QUADRULE.A WORM! Note - this malware actually changes the value data of the "(Default)" key in HKLM\Run in order to force Windows to launch it at boot. The name field in MSConfig may be blank | No |
| 60xu9 | X | qtfcyyp.exe | Added by the VIRUT.CE VIRUS! | No |
| AntiVirusProtection | ? | qumk.exe | ?? | No |
| auto repair system | X | qualityx.exe | Added by an unidentified WORM or TROJAN - probably a SPYBOT variant | No |
| Dell QuickSet | N | quickset.exe | Dell taskbar icon allowing you to quickly change settings | No |
| disc detector | ? | qnetquestnotifty.exe | ?? | No |
| Encarta Dictionary Quickshelf | N | QSHLFED.EXE | Provides quick access to Encarta's Dictionary features? | No |
| Exif Launcher | U | QuickDCF.exe | USB mass storage driver used by some digital cameras such as the Fuji Finepix. Only required if you use it regularly | No |
| HOT FIX | X | QOching.exe | Added by the WOOTBOT.VH WORM! | No |
| Infium | U | qip.exe | QIP (Quiet Internet Pager) Infium multiprotocol instant messaging client | No |
| Iomega QuickSync | ? | Quicksync.exe | ?? | No |
| LManager | U | QtZpAcer.exe | Acer Launch Manager - on Acer laptops it supports the dedicated multimedia buttons and allows users to configure their function. If the optional WLAN module and Bluetooth radio are installed the associated buttons can set their operating state | No |
| LManager | U | QtaET2S.EXE | Acer Launch Manager - on Acer laptops, provides configurability for the special keys on their range of multimedia keyboards | No |
| load | X | QQ.exe | Added by the QUADRULE.A WORM! Note - this is not the Tencent QQ Asian instant messanger program which is located in %Windir% | No |
| LoadFujitsuQuickTouch | U | QuickTouch.exe | Maps the keys on a Fujitsu Siemens Lifebook application panel to various programs and functions | No |
| Microsoft | X | qtask.exe | Added by the RBOT-GCA WORM! | No |
| Microsoft Server Applacations | X | Q8See.exe | Added by the SPYBOT.GEN3 TROJAN! | No |
| Microsoft Update Machine | X | qwerty.exe | Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM! | No |
| MSOfficeCfg | X | qservice.exe | Premium rate adult content dialer | No |
| OpenOffice.org *.*.* | N | quickstart.exe | OpenOffice.org office suite quick start (where "*.*.*" is the version number) | No |
| OpenOffice.org x | N | QUICKS~1.EXE | Displays OpenOffice quick start applet in System tray. Right clicking on the icon allows rapid starting up of components of the OpenOffice suite. Available via Start -> Programs. Will automatically be started when any OpenOffice component is started from Start -> Programs. A resource hog (takes > 16 MB of memory). "x" represents the version number | No |
| PhotoWise QuickLink | N | quicklnk.exe | Agfa PhotoWise - "PhotoWise QuickLinkTM lets you drag and drop photos right from the camera into your document (applications must be OLE-compliant). Use PhotoWise to print contact sheets and photographic prints. Create slide shows, screen savers, wallpaper and more." | No |
| Porcnsm | X | qavbap.exe | Added by the RANCK-CB TROJAN! | No |
| PrivacyInfo | X | QScan.exe | QScan rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here | No |
| QAGENT | N | qagent.exe | Quicken program is controlled by a separate utility program called the Quicken Download Manager (also known as Qagent). When Quicken Download Manager option is enabled, background downloading takes advantage of unused bandwidth to download current financial information anytime your computer is connected to the Internet | No |
| qappsrvc32.exe | X | qappsrvc32.exe | Detected by Kaspersky as the WEBBER.M TROJAN! | No |
| QBReminderFlash | N | QBReminder.exe | Upgrade reminder for Intuit's QuickBooks | No |
| qBrowse | ? | qbrowse.exe | ?? | No |
| QBRSR | X | QuickBrowser.exe | top-banners.com adware | No |
| Qchex Tray Icon | U | Qchex.exe | Related to G7 Productivity Systems Check Software | No |
| QDM | U | QdmStart.exe | QDM (QDI Desktop Manager) - part of QDI ManageEasy for QDI's series of motherboards for monitoring PSU, temperatures, BIOS information, etc. Only required if you overclock system components and need to monitor temperatures, etc | No |
| QDMStart | U | QdmStart.exe | QDM (QDI Desktop Manager) - part of QDI ManageEasy for QDI's series of motherboards for monitoring PSU, temperatures, BIOS information, etc. Only required if you overclock system components and need to monitor temperatures, etc | No |
| QdrModule10 | X | QdrModule10.exe | Internet Speed Monitor adware | No |
| QdrModule11 | X | QdrModule11.exe | Internet Speed Monitor adware related - see example here | No |
| QdrModule12 | X | QdrModule12.exe | Internet Speed Monitor adware related - see example here | No |
| QdrModule13 | X | QdrModule13.exe | Internet Speed Monitor adware related - see example here | No |
| QdrModule15 | X | QdrModule15.exe | Internet Speed Monitor I adware | No |
| QdrModule16 | X | QdrModule16.exe | Internet Speed Monitor adware related - see example here | No |
| QdrModule17 | X | QdrModule17.exe | Internet Speed Monitor I adware | No |
| QdrModule9 | X | QdrModule9.exe | Internet Speed Monitor H adware | No |
| QdrPack10 | X | QdrPack10.exe | Internet Speed Monitor H adware | No |
| QdrPack11 | X | QdrPack11.exe | Internet Speed Monitor adware related - see example here | No |
| QdrPack12 | X | QdrPack12.exe | Internet Speed Monitor adware related - see example here | No |
| QdrPack13 | X | QdrPack13.exe | Internet Speed Monitor adware related - see example here | No |
| QdrPack14 | X | QdrPack14.exe | Internet Speed Monitor adware related - see example here | No |
| QdrPack15 | X | QdrPack15.exe | Internet Speed Monitor adware related - see example here | No |
| QdrPack16 | X | QdrPack16.exe | Internet Speed Monitor adware related - see example here | No |
| QdrPack17 | X | QdrPack17.exe | Internet Speed Monitor adware related - see example here | No |
| QdrPack9 | X | QdrPack9.exe | Internet Speed Monitor adware | No |
| Qexplo | ? | Qexplo.exe | ?? | 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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Database creation and support by Patrick Kolla
Software support by John Mayer
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