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
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Name or Startup ItemStatusCommand or DataDescriptionTested?
CreateCD50NCreatecd50.exeAdaptec Easy CD Creator version 5 system tray application. Available via Start -> ProgramsNo
Creates stractures for system managementXstacture.exeAdded by the SDBOT-DHS WORM!No
Creative AGP WizardNagpwiz.exePart of Creative's BlasterControlNo
Creative Audio DriversXcreative.exeAdded by the RBOT-FKR WORM!No
Creative DetectorNCTDetect.exeAuto-detect and play a DVD when using a Creative Soundblaster Audigy2 soundcard. Uses about 2.2 MB of memory. Disable it by heading to the MediaSource DVD Audio Player, selecting Tools, then uncheck the Auto Start box. It should not start up automatically againNo
Creative LauncherNCTLauncher.exeFor Creative Soundblaster Live! series soundcards. Adds a quick-launch bar to the top of the display and a System Tray icon. Available via Start -> ProgramsNo
Creative Live! Cam ManagerUCTLCMgr.exeCreative Live! Cam ManagerNo
Creative MediaSource GoUCTCMSGo.exeCreative MediaSource Go! is a combination of a short-cut bar and launcher for the Creative MediaSource™ player/organizer - which "enables you to manage your entire digital music collection on both your computer and your Creative portable music player effortlessly"No
Creative MediaSource GoUCTCMSGoU.exeCreative MediaSource Go! is a combination of a short-cut bar and launcher for the Creative MediaSource™ player/organizer - which "enables you to manage your entire digital music collection on both your computer and your Creative portable music player effortlessly" No
Creative PCI Audio Configuration UtilityNstarter.exeSystem Tray icon to configure a Creative Soundblaster PCI soundcard. Not required and re-instates itself when un-checked. Try one of the solutions on this special page. Similar to EnsoniqMixerNo
Creative Service for CDROM AccessNCtsvccda.exeResident program for Creative's PlayCenter included with Soundblaster Audigy sound cards - speeds up detection of some media CDs if the system doesn't natively support them. Available via Start -> ProgramsNo
Creative Software UpdateNAutoUpdate.exeAuto-updater for Creative Labs softwareNo
Creative WebCam TrayNCamtray.exeCreative WebCam tray control - can be started manually No
Creative.exeXCreative.exeAdded by the PROLIN WORM!No
CreativeDiscNotifierNCTNOTIFY.EXEFor Creative Soundblaster Live! series soundcards. Detects when you insert a CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, etc. Available via Start -> Settings -> Control PanelNo
CreativeMixerUCTMIX32.EXECreative soundcard System Tray access to, for example, volume slider controls as normally provided by the "speaker" icon. Not required unless you adjust any settings otherwise available via the standard iconNo
CreativeTaskScheduler?CTSched.exeCreative Task Scheduler. What does it do and is it required?No
Critical Error Safe32XGetWaylayer32.exeAdded by the RBOT.IAL WORM!No
Critical Update CheckXbattlenet.exeAdded by the DELF-LB TROJAN!No
CriticalUpdateNWucrtupd.exeMS Windows Critical Update Notification. If you want to keep Windows up-to-date, check the Windows Update siteNo
CriticalUpdateXwucrtupd.exeAdded by the NOALA.B WORM! Note - this file is located in the Windows or Winnt folder, and must not be confused with the legitimate Windows process of the same name as described hereNo
crmssrltX[random filename]Added by a variant of the SLAPER TROJAN!No
CrnsavaXscrnsave.pifAdded by the SDBOT-ZV WORM!No
cronosXMARCO!.SCRAdded by the OPASERV.G WORM!No
CrossMenuXCrossMenuToshiba CrossMenu Utility - allows the user to create their own menusNo
CrossMenuUCrossMenu.exeToshiba CrossMenu Utility - allows the user to create their own menusNo
CRP386 NetworkingXcrp386.exeAdded by the IRCBOT.N TROJAN!No
crsXcrs.exeAdded by the AGOBOT-TJ WORM!No
CRSSXCRSS.exeAdded by the AGOBOT-RM WORM!No
CRSSXlssas.exeAdded by an unidentified WORM or TROJAN!No
crsssXcrsss.exeAdded by the AUTORUN.FM WORM!No
CRSSXP SysInfoXcrssxp.exeAdded by a variant of the SDBOT TROJAN!No
CrustyXdmcpl.exeAdded by the RUSTY WORM!No
cryptdlgXcryptdlg.exeAdded by an unidentified TROJAN!No
cryptoexpertUcexpert.exeCryptoExpert from SecureAction Research. Advanced on the fly encryption systemNo
Cryptographic ServiceX******.exe [* = random char]Added by the KORGO.W or KORGO.X or KORGO.AB WORMS!No
Crystal 3D Audio Control?CWD3DSND.EXECrystal 3D Audio sound driver. Is it required?No
CSXtsc.exeCyber Security rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions hereNo
CS UpdateXcopy /Y [path] ActivationManager.dll.upd [path] ActivationManager.dllAdded by an unidentified malwareNo
csaRemNspqmdmui.exeCompaq modem country selection No
CSAV_CheckVirusesYvchk.exeCommand Antivirus relatedNo
cscUcsc.exeCommand line compiler for Microsoft C# it gets installed with the .NET SDKNo
cscriptsXcscripts.exeAdded by the BDOOR-AAP BACKDOOR!No
CSCRS ValueXcscrs.exeAdded by the RBOT-AAA WORM!No
CSCRS Value CheckXMsPMSPSd.exeAdded by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!No
csecwizNcsecwiz.exeSetup wizard for the Client Security Software for IBM\Lenovo notebooks. This entry only runs once, after the software has been installed and the notebook rebooted for the first time. If the wizard isn't completed a shortcut is available via the Start menu until it isYes
cserv32Xcserv32.exeAdded by the STRATION.EC WORM!No
CSINJECT.EXEUCSINJECT.EXEPart of Quarterdeck/Norton CleanSweep. "Csinject must be loaded in order for Smart Sweep to automatically monitor installations and properly track registry changes"No
csm Win UpdatesXcsm.exeAdded by the ZOTOB.B WORM!No
CSNetManagerXpXisass.exeAdded by the HIDER-O TROJAN!No
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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.

Spybot S&D

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