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:
- "Y" - Normally leave to run at start-up
- "N" - Not required or not recommended - 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
Variables:
- %System% - refers to the System folder; by default this is C:\Windows\System (9x/Me), C:\Winnt\System32 (NT/2K), or C:\Windows\System32 (XP/Vista)
- %Windir% - refers to the Windows installation folder; by default this is C:\Windows (9x/Me/XP/Vista) or C:\Winnt (NT/2K)
- %UserProfile% - refers to the current user's profile folder; by default this is C:\Documents and Settings\ (NT/2K/XP) or C:\Users\ (Vista)
- %ProgramFiles% - refers to the Program Files folder; typically the path is C:\Program Files
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| Name or Startup Item | Status | Command or Data | Description | Tested? |
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| 1 | X | KHATRA.exe | Added by the AUTOIT-BP WORM! | 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 |
| 1-sukarno | X | sukarno.exe | Added by the BRONTOK-CR WORM! | 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 |
| 1029BB4B-16A9-4E77-AA3D-96930BD68EEC | X | sysockeu.exe | Added by the FAKEALERT-AH TROJAN! | No |
| 10Base-T | X | explore.exe | Added by the AGOBOT-IJ WORM! | No |
| 1111swapmgr.exe | X | 1111swapmgr.exe | Added by the BDOOR-IC BACKDOOR! | No |
| 1234klsjdc uiar924c af | X | sxgnsvuxct.exe | Added by the FAKEALERT-AM TROJAN! | No |
| 1234klsjdc uiar924c af | X | sysvtypkbjx.exe | Added by the FAKEALERT-AM TROJAN! | No |
| 123Monitor | X | SpywareFreeMonitor.exe | 1-2-3 Spyware Free rogue spyware remover - not recommended, see here | 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 |
| 17779Proj2002 | ? | N/A | ?? | No |
| 180adsolution | X | 180adsolution.exe | 180solutions adware | No |
| 180ax | X | 180ax.exe | 180Search adware | No |
| 180ClientStubInstall | X | stubinstaller****.exe [* = digit] | 180Solutions adware related | 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 |
| 1: | N | hpdrv.exe | HP utility for monitoring when and how many recoveries have been done | No |
| 1A:MacVisionTrayMonitor | U | TrayMonitor.exe | Part of MacVision by Jeff Bargmann - an discontinued program that makes your PC's desktop look and feel incredibly like that of a Macintosh OS8 computer. Handler that puts the icons that are in your system tray into the MacVision taskbar, beside the clock | No |
| 1A:Stardock MCP | Y | mcpserver.exe | Master Control Program for Stardock apps, in development. People should leave it running if they're using any of the Stardock applications | No |
| 1A:Stardock TrayMonitor | Y | TrayServer.exe | For monitoring tray icons - if disabled icons will not be displayed in ObjectBar or DesktopX | 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 |
| 1CmailS | ? | NETMAIL.EXE | ?? | No |
| 1on1 | X | 1on1.exe | Adult content dialler | No |
| 1Srv32 | U | SpyAgent4.exe | SpyTech SpyAgent monitoring software. "Spy software that allows you to monitor EVERYTHING users do on your PC." | No |
| 1u7 | X | 1u7.exe | Added by the MURBAC-A TROJAN! | No |
| 1Win32Cfg | U | SpyBuddy.exe | SpyBuddy from ExploreAnywhere, Inc - is the "dependable computer monitoring solution that will reveal what your child or employee is really doing on the computer" | No |
| 1Win32Cfg | U | Keyloggerpro.exe | Keyloggerpro keystroke logger/monitoring program - remove unless you installed it yourself! | No |
| 1WinCfg32 | X | WebMailSpy.exe | WebMailSpy spyware | No |
| 2-suharto | X | suharto.exe | Added by the BRONTOK-CR WORM! | No |
| 2020Downloader | X | mssvr.exe | 2020Search Toolbar | No |
| 2177F056-0AA6-4D6C-A944-13F71F341C29 | X | sysokuaw.exe | Added by the FAKEALERT-AH TROJAN! | No |
| 24Online Client | U | CyberoamClient.exe | Related to Cyberroam from Elitecore Technologies Ltd | No |
| 250kg | X | 250kg.exe | Added by the AUTORUN-TI WORM! | No |
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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
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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Database creation and support by Patrick Kolla
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