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
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| Name or Startup Item | Status | Command or Data | Description | Tested? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Absolute Shield | U | dseraser.exe | Absolute Shield Evidence Eliminator - internet history eraser | No |
| Absolute StartUp monitor | U | ASMon.exe | Absolute Startup - startup monitor from F-Group Software | No |
| AbsoluteShield Internet Eraser | U | cseraser.exe | AbsoluteShield Internet Eraser - "protects your privacy by cleaning up all the tracks of your Internet and computer activities" | No |
| ABsr | X | absr.exe | Added by the AUTOUPDER TROJAN! | No |
| absr | X | mwsvm.exe | SecondThought adware | No |
| abss | U | system.exe | ABSystemSpy keystroke logger/monitoring program - remove unless you installed it yourself! | No |
| abtu | X | mp3serch.exe | Loads the executable for Lop.com - final version | No |
| abtu | X | lopsearch.exe | Loads the executable for Lop.com - beta version | No |
| Abyssus | U | razerhid.exe | Razer Abyssus gaming mouse driver - required if you use the additional features and programmed keys/macros | No |
| AbyssWebServer | U | abyssws.exe | Abyss web server | No |
| Ac97Sound | X | snddrv.exe | Added by the VB.AXG TROJAN! | No |
| aca | U | aca.exe | Access Controller - "a desktop locking security utility you can use to protect your desktop when you are not near your PC. To activate protection, define a password in Options, and select the Lock command. Password protection can be automatically activated on boot or with a click of an icon in the system tray." The same program as 1 Click & Lock and Access Lock (and maybe others) - the same file for the same version is used by all programs but the filename is different in each case | Yes |
| aca.exe | U | aca.exe | Access Controller - "a desktop locking security utility you can use to protect your desktop when you are not near your PC. To activate protection, define a password in Options, and select the Lock command. Password protection can be automatically activated on boot or with a click of an icon in the system tray." The same program as 1 Click & Lock and Access Lock (and maybe others) - the same file for the same version is used by all programs but the filename is different in each case | Yes |
| acappaa | Y | acappaa.exe | Part of older versions of the range of internet security products from Quick Heal - including Total Security, Internet Security and AntiVirus. The exact purpose of this entry is unknown at present but it appears to be associated with incomplete upgrade/update downloads. Also included by vendors who use the Quick Heal engine such as Omniquad and iQon | Yes |
| AcBtnMgr_X63 | U | AcBtnMgr_X63.exe | "Lexmark Scan & Copy Control Program" for the Lexmark X63 all-in-one multifunction printer/copier/scanner. Button manager for features such as scan, scan to E-mail, copy, etc | No |
| AcBtnMgr_X63.exe | U | AcBtnMgr_X63.exe | "Lexmark Scan & Copy Control Program" for the Lexmark X63 all-in-one multifunction printer/copier/scanner. Button manager for features such as scan, scan to E-mail, copy, etc | No |
| AcBtnMgr_X73 | U | AcBtnMgr_X73.exe | "Lexmark Scan & Copy Control Program" for the Lexmark X73 all-in-one multifunction printer/copier/scanner. Button manager for features such as scan, scan to E-mail, copy, etc | No |
| AcBtnMgr_X83 | U | AcBtnMgr_X83.exe | "Lexmark Scan & Copy Control Program" for the Lexmark X83 all-in-one multifunction printer/copier/scanner. Button manager for features such as scan, scan to E-mail, copy, etc | No |
| AcBtnMgr_X84-X85 | U | AcBtnMgr_X84-X85.exe | "Lexmark Scan & Copy Control Program" for the Lexmark X84-X85 all-in-one multifunction printer/copier/scanner. Button manager for features such as scan, scan to E-mail, copy, etc | No |
| acc | U | acc.exe | Advanced Call Center - "full-featured yet easy-to-use answering machine software for your voice modem" | No |
| ACCDEFRAGINFO | X | [path to worm] | Added by the DARBY-O WORM! | No |
| Accelerate | U | accelerate.exe | Webroot Accelerate - allows you to optimize Windows network registry settings in order to boost surfing speeds. Leave this enabled if you find it improves your connection | No |
| AccelerometerSt | Y | AccelerometerSt.exe | HP 3D DriveGuard uses a digital accelerometer protects your disk drive by parking and halting I/O requests if you drop your PC or if you move your PC with the display lid closed | No |
| AccelerometerSysTrayApplet | Y | AccelerometerSt.exe | HP 3D DriveGuard uses a digital accelerometer protects your disk drive by parking and halting I/O requests if you drop your PC or if you move your PC with the display lid closed | No |
| Access Connections | U | ACTray.exe | System Tray access to the ThinkVantage Access Connections connectivity-assistant program for IBM/Lenovo ThinkPad or 3000 Family notebook computers - "allowing users to seamlessly switch between wired and wireless environments, managing security settings, printers, home page and other location-specific settings automatically" | Yes |
| Access Control App | X | winsto.exe | Added by the AGENT.DGO TROJAN! | 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 |
| Access Ramp Monitor | N | armon32.exe | Monitors your progress on the internet; hang-ups, connection speeds, internet congestion and traffic flow. It prevents some games from running also. To disable the Access Ramp Monitor (1) Open Windows Explorer (2) Open the Program Files folder (3) Open the MindSpring folder (4) Open the AccessRamp folder (5) Double-click on the ARMCfg32.exe file (6) Uncheck Enable Dialup Monitor and click OK (7) Restart the computer and try again | No |
| Access WebControl | X | [path to file] | Added by the PPDOOR-M TROJAN! | No |
| AccessManager | U | AccessMgr.exe | Part of SmartPipes SecureSite software. "SecureSite enables rapid turnup and enhanced administration of VPNs. It automates and simplifies tasks for VPN design and policy management, access control management, and key management" | No |
| AccessMedia P2P Loader | X | amp2pl.exe | My AccessMedia toolbar related, stealth installed! | No |
| AccessoriesPlus | U | clockplus.exe | Clock Plus, part of Accessories Plus allows you to select from dozens of alternatives for the Windows clock | No |
| AccessRamp Monitor01 | N | ARMon32a.exe | From a visitor "Just wanted to provide you with some info on Access Ramp software installed with Verizon DSL accounts in those areas that use the Winpoet PPPoE software. The Access Ramp TSRs are installed as part of IP Insight software (can't remember the software maker). You can decline to install IP Insight during Winpoet setup, or go into Add/Remove programs uninstall IP Insight by hand if it's already installed. It really doesn't do a darn thing for you. It was intended to help DSL techs monitor QoS, but the backend part was never implemented (at least as of earlier this year). This will not affect the user's ability or inability to access their DSL service" | No |
| AccessRampLAN01 | N | ARUpld32.exe | Version of the AccessRamp Monitor01 entry for LAN connections - a history uploader. The key in turning it off is a file named ARUCfg32.exe. This file (ARUCfg32.exe) does not show up in the startup process. If you have this file, you can execute it and remove all the monitoring activities it does. Removing all the checks in all the boxes (both tabs) still calls ARUpld32.exe to start when you start the dial up. You can block it from sending info if you have Zone Alarm installed. Renaming the extension of ARUCfg32.exe to ARUCfg32.exe1 works. The ARUpld32.exe is not loaded when launching the dial up client. Written by IP Insight and also included with Earthlink Total Access 2003 | No |
| accrdsub | Y | accrdsub.exe | ActivIdentity ActivClient - security software from ActivIdentity Corporation which "enables organizations to secure workstations with smart cards and smart USB tokens while enforcing strong authentication for desktop access and network login" | No |
| AcctMgr | U | AcctMgr.exe | Norton Password Manager from Symantec - which stores passwords and other personal information and retrieves the data needed for email logins, shopping orders, banking, and other online activities. Now discontinued, it was available as a standalone product or as part of the Norton SystemWorks suite | Yes |
| AccuWeather.com® Desktop | N | AccuWeatherDesktop.exe | Desktop weather from AccuWeather | No |
| AccuWeatherDesktopAlerts | N | AccuWeatherDesktopAlerts.exe | Weather alerts for AccuWeather.com Desktop which "provides you with the most accurate, late-breaking weather conditions for the United States" | No |
| accwizz.exe | X | accwizz.exe | Added by the RULAND.A WORM! | No |
| accwizzz.exe | X | accwizzz.exe | Added by the RULAND.A WORM! | No |
| ACDaemon | N | ACDaemon.exe | Used to serve notice of product information and updates when running ArcSoft products such as TotalMedia, PhotoStudio 6 and Print Creations. Set the associated ArcSoft Connect Daemon (ACService.exe) service to Manual (via Start → Control Panel → Administrative Tools → Services) and run this entry manually via the Start menu when required | Yes |
| acdllib3 | X | bcdlmem.exe | Added by the MAILBOT-BA TROJAN! | No |
| ACDSee | N | ACDSee8Pro.exe | ACDSee 8 photo software. Organize, manage, enhance, and share all your valued photo memories | No |
| Ace bows | ? | Ace bows.exe | ?? | No |
| AceGain LiveUpdate | N | LiveUpdate.exe | "AceGain LiveUpdate can help to automate and optimize product updates. AceGain LiveUpdate will automatically detect new patch updates, driver updates or full product updates and automatically download and install them according to user configuration" | No |
| Acer Assist Launcher | U | launcher.exe | Acer Assist - program that provides information about new updates or notices from Acer | No |
| Acer eAP Launch Tool | U | EAPLAU~1.EXE | Empowering Technology Launcher, installed on Acer computer | No |
| Acer Empowering Technology Monitor | ? | SysMonitor.exe | Part of Acer Empowering Technology. What does it do and is it required? | No |
| Acer ePower Management | U | Acer ePower Management.exe | Part of Acer Empowering Technology. "Acer ePower Management is a straightforward interface that allows users to select from pre-configured power usage profiles, or to create their own customized profiles" | No |
| Acer ePower Management | U | ePowerTray.exe | Acer® PowerSmart Manager power management utility included on some models in the Aspire range of notebooks. Also appears as the Packard Bell PowerSave power management utility included on some of their notebook models - as Packard Bell is now owned by Acer | No |
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Notes & Warnings
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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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Portions Copyright © Peter Forrest, Denny Denham, Sylvain Prevost, Tony Klein, CastleCops & Bleeping Computer
Database creation and support by Patrick Kolla
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