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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $sys$cmp | X | $sys$xp.exe | Added by the RYKNOS.B TROJAN! Attempts to utilize the Sony Rootkit A.K.A. SecurityRisk.First4DRM security risk to hide itself on the compromised computer | No |
| $sys$crash | X | $sys$sonyTimer.exe | Added by the WELOMOCH TROJAN! | No |
| $sys$crash | X | $sys$sos$sys$.exe | Added by the WELOMOCH TROJAN! | No |
| $sys$crash | X | $sys$WeLoveMcCOL.exe | Added by the WELOMOCH TROJAN! | No |
| $sys$drv | X | $sys$drv.exe | Added by the RYKNOS TROJAN! Attempts to utilize the Sony Rootkit A.K.A. SecurityRisk.First4DRM security risk to hide itself on the compromised computer | No |
| $sys$momomomochin | X | $sys$sonyTimer.exe | Added by the WELOMOCH TROJAN! | No |
| $sys$momomomochin | X | $sys$sos$sys$.exe | Added by the WELOMOCH TROJAN! | No |
| $sys$momomomochin | X | $sys$WeLoveMcCOL.exe | Added by the WELOMOCH TROJAN! | No |
| $sys$umaiyo | X | $sys$sonyTimer.exe | Added by the WELOMOCH TROJAN! | No |
| $sys$umaiyo | X | $sys$sos$sys$.exe | Added by the WELOMOCH TROJAN! | No |
| $sys$umaiyo | X | $sys$WeLoveMcCOL.exe | Added by the WELOMOCH TROJAN! | No |
| %cmpmixtitle% | ? | %cmpmixstr% | Possibly related to C-Media Mixer Control panel? | No |
| %Temp% | X | %Temp%\delwdef2008.bat | WinDefender 2008 rogue privacy program - not recommended, removal instructions here | No |
| (Default) | X | [random filename].exe | Added by the BLACKMAL WORM! Note - this malware actually changes the value data of the "(Default)" key in HKLM\Run and HKLM\RunServices in order to force Windows to launch it at boot. The name field in MSConfig may be blank | No |
| (Default) | X | 5640.exe | Added by the DOWNLD-ABF TROJAN! Note - this malware actually changes the value data of the "(Default)" key in HKCU\Run, HKLM\Run and HKLM\RunServices in order to force Windows to launch it at boot. The name field in MSConfig may be blank | No |
| *MS Setup | X | [random filename] | Virtumondo adware, also known as the VUNDO TROJAN! | No |
| *Windows [filename] Checker | X | [filename] | Added by the KEDEBE-B WORM! | No |
| *WinLogon | X | [trojan path] ren time:[random number] | Added by the VUNDO TROJAN! | No |
| 000StTHK | U | 000StTHK.exe | Toshiba Hot key functionality for the function keys (Fn-Esc, Fn-F1 (lock), Fn-F2, Fn-F3, Fn-F4, Fn-F5 (switching between laptop and CRT display output), etc...) | No |
| 0050726-007-i32-1 | X | 0050726-007-i32-1.exe | Added by the BANCBAN-EC TROJAN! | No |
| 007-Anti-Spyware.exe | X | 007-Anti-Spyware.exe | 007 Anti-Spyware rogue security software - not recommended | No |
| 00THotkey | U | 00THotKey.exe | For Toshiba Satellite notebook series to use the front buttons, play, stop, next, prev. | No |
| 0mcamcap | X | 0mcamcap.exe | Added by the COSIAM-H TROJAN! | No |
| 0utlook Express | X | *****.exe [* = random char] | Added by the RBOT-CC WORM! Note the first letter is actually the digit "0" and not a capital "o" | No |
| 1 | X | 1.exe | Added by the ESTEEMS TROJAN! | No |
| 101Clips | U | 101Clips.exe | 101Clips - "the simplest of all multi-clipboard programs. Just have it running minimized and it captures everything you cut or copy from other programs. It keeps the last 25" | No |
| 1111swapmgr.exe | X | 1111swapmgr.exe | Added by the BDOOR-IC BACKDOOR! | No |
| 12Ghosts Backup | U | 12backup.exe | 12Ghosts Backup - "Automatic Backups, HyperBackup for Multiple Versions, Registry Backup" | No |
| 12Ghosts Clip | U | 12clip.exe | 12Ghosts Clip - "Screen shots made easy" | No |
| 12Ghosts JustAWindow | U | 12window.exe | 12Ghosts JustAWindow - "Cover annoying ads, animated gifs, things you don't want to see" | No |
| 12Ghosts Popup-Killer | U | 12popup.exe | 12Ghosts Popup-Killer | No |
| 12Ghosts SaveLayout | U | 12autosl.exe | 12Ghosts SaveLayout - "Always (always!) keep the layout of your desktop icons" | No |
| 12Ghosts SetColor | U | 12color.exe | 12Ghosts SetColor - "Change your desktop icon text colors, also to transparent" | No |
| 12Ghosts ShowTime | U | 12showtime.exe | 12Ghosts Showtime - "Enhance the clock in your tray with font formatting, colors, date, time zones" | No |
| 12Ghosts Synchronize | U | 12sync.exe | 12Ghosts Synchronize - "Sync PC clock with an atomic clock over the Internet" | No |
| 12Ghosts Tower | U | 12tower.exe | 12Ghosts Tower - "Quickly access and manage all Ghosts (included in all packages)" | No |
| 12Ghosts TrayProtect | U | 12srvc.exe | 12Ghosts TrayProtect - "Hide tray icons, restore after a crash" | No |
| 12Ghosts Wash | U | 12wash.exe | 12Ghosts Wash - "Protect your privacy, clear browser history, delete and overwrite cache files" | No |
| 12Voip | N | 12Voip.exe | 12Voip - free internet telephony utility using the VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol). Call online friends for free and regular phones either for free (limited use) or low rates. One of a number provided by Betamax - the others generally have different rate plans. Similar to the more popular Skype | Yes |
| 180adsolution | X | 180adsolution.exe | 180solutions adware | No |
| 180ax | X | 180ax.exe | 180Search adware | No |
| 180ClientStubInstall | X | [path to trojan] | 180Solutions adware related | No |
| 180ClientStubInstall | X | ******.tmp [* = random digit/char] | 180Solutions adware related | No |
| 180sa | X | 180sa.exe | 180Search adware | No |
| 1916435341.exe | X | 1916435341.exe | Added by the DLOADR-AXU TROJAN! | No |
| 196_150_ni | X | 196_150_ni.exe | WinFixer web installer. Winfixer is "Foistware", pretending to be system optimization, protection and recovery software - stealth installed, see here | No |
| 197_150_ni_3 | X | 197_150_ni_3.exe | WinFixer web installer. Winfixer is "Foistware", pretending to be system optimization, protection and recovery software - stealth installed, see here | No |
| 1cla | U | 1cla.exe | 1 Click & Lock from Softstack.com - "a system tray security utility you can use to secure your desktop when you step away from your PC. It's secure and very easy-to-use. Just define a password, and select Lock to hide and deny access to your desktop to anyone without the proper password." The same program as Access Lock and Access Controller (and maybe others) - the same file for the same version is used by all programs but the filename is different in each case | Yes |
| 1cla.exe | U | 1cla.exe | 1 Click & Lock from Softstack.com - "a system tray security utility you can use to secure your desktop when you step away from your PC. It's secure and very easy-to-use. Just define a password, and select Lock to hide and deny access to your desktop to anyone without the proper password." The same program as Access Lock and Access Controller (and maybe others) - the same file for the same version is used by all programs but the filename is different in each case | Yes |
| 1on1 | X | 1on1.exe | Adult content dialler | 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.
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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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