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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cpl | X | browse.exe | Added by the TACTSLAY.C TROJAN! | No |
| Critical Update Check | X | battlenet.exe | Added by the DELF-LB TROJAN! | No |
| d3dupdate.exe | X | bbeagle.exe | Added by the BEAGLE.A WORM! | No |
| Data LifeGuard | N | BACKWE~1.EXE | Data LifeGuard diagnostic tools for Western Digital's series of hard drives | No |
| Director Video | X | btnmgern.exe | Added by the MYTOB-KL WORM! | No |
| Display | X | backup.exe | Added by the BRONTOK-CR WORM! | No |
| Distributed File System | X | blade.exe | Added by the MYFIP.AC WORM! | No |
| Driver Control Manager v3.2 | X | brdevet.exe | Added by the AUTORUN-BHS WORM! | No |
| Easy-PrintToolBox | U | BJPSMAIN.EXE | A utility to launch the applications that are bundled with a Canon bubblejet printer | No |
| ESPN BottomLine | N | bline.exe | ESPN BottomLine. "You can dock the BottomLine to the top or bottom of your screen or drag it around on your desktop, without even worrying about a browser. As long you keep the BottomLine running, you will continue to receive live scores and breaking news, and by clicking on any score or news item, you will be taken directly to the corresponding page on ESPN.com for a full break down." | No |
| explorer | X | bootcfgx.exe | Added by the BANBRA.GQU TROJAN! The file is typically located in %UserProfile%\InstallShield Installation Information\{A5BA14E0-7384-5991B8648CBE70A4} | No |
| F5D7050v3 | U | Belkinwcui.exe | Wireless configuration utility for the Belkin F5D7050 Wireless G USB Adapter | No |
| F5D8001 | U | Belkinwcui.exe | Wireless configuration utility for the Belkin F5D8001 N1 Wireless Desktop Card | No |
| F5D8011 | U | Belkinwcui.exe | Wireless configuration utility for the Belkin F5D8011 N1 Wireless Notebook Card | No |
| F5D8055v1 | U | Belkinwcui.exe | Wireless configuration utility for the Belkin F5D8055 Wireless N+ USB Adapter | No |
| F5D8071 | U | Belkinwcui.exe | Wireless configuration utility for the Belkin F5D8071 N1 Wireless ExpressCard | No |
| F5D9010 | U | Belkinwcui.exe | Wireless configuration utility for the Belkin F5D9010 Wireless G+ MIMO USB Network Adapter | No |
| F5D9050 | U | Belkinwcui.exe | Wireless configuration utility for the Belkin F5D9050 Wireless G+ MIMO USB Network Adapter | No |
| f73cdc8ee94e | X | btsendto.exe | Associated with mysearchnow.com/searchbar.html | No |
| Font | X | boot.exe | Added by the AGENT-LZW TROJAN! | No |
| FUKLBAR | X | bar.exe | PurityScan adware | No |
| gdagdgajs | X | bbsbw.exe | Added by the SDBOT-QX WORM! | No |
| Generic Host Process for Win32 Services | X | bazzi.exe | Added by the AHKER.E WORM! | No |
| good | X | badvir.exe | Added by the SILOV-B WORM! | No |
| HorngTech4D | Y | bally4d.exe | HorngTech 4D mouse driver | No |
| hp center | X | BACKWEB-*****.exe | See here - "messaging service that automatically sends you support information, tips, ideas, and special offers from HP and our partners, especially designed for HP and Compaq desktop computer owners". Applies to certain HP Pavilion desktop computers between Fall 2001 and Spring 2003. * can be any digit | No |
| httpd | X | browse.exe | Added by the TACTSLAY.C TROJAN! | No |
| Internat Conf | X | bootconf.exe | Homepage hijacker, redirecting to coolwwwsearch.com; see for example here | No |
| Kernel | X | bboy.exe | Added by the MUMU.B WORM! | No |
| Kodak Software Updater | N | backweb*****.exe | Software updater for Kodak Easyshare digital cameras | No |
| LAUNCHQUICK | X | bbaka14.exe | Added by the DOWNLOADER-CJD TROJAN! | No |
| load= | Y | Bfrecv.exe | Bitware modem driver | No |
| LoadBlackD | Y | blackd.exe | "Intrusion detection system" of the BlackICE PC Protection (was Defender) firewall which loads independently of the "user interface" (BlackICE Utility). BlackICE was supported by IBM Internet Security Systems (formerly just ISS) when them acquired the NetworkICE parent but is no longer available. Starts via a registry "RunServices" key on Windows 98/Me and as a service on Windows 2K/XP/Vista | No |
| LoadBtnHnd | U | BtnHnd.exe | Fujitsu Siemens Lifebook laptops have some buttons on the case that can be programmed to execute specified programs (like hotkeys). The buttons can also be used as a combination lock input | No |
| LoadDBackUp | X | BcTool.exe | Added by the GIBE WORM! | No |
| LTM2 | X | bible.exe | Added by the LITMUS.203 BACKDOOR! | No |
| Major Microsoft Windows Driver Boot loader | X | bpool.exe | Added by the MYTOB.AJ WORM! | No |
| Media Adapter | X | bitblt.exe | Added by the HANSAH-A WORM! | No |
| Messanger | X | browse.exe | Added by the TACTSLAY.C TROJAN! | No |
| Mi7sft sdce | X | b0yz.exe | Added by the RBOT.CWG WORM! | No |
| Microsoft AntiSpyware | X | Bazzi.exe | Added by the AHKER.J WORM! | No |
| Microsoft Browser Services | X | Brwsr32.exe | Added by a variant of the IRCBOT TROJAN! | No |
| Microsoft Browser Services | X | Brwsr64.exe | Added by a variant of the IRCBOT TROJAN! | No |
| Microsoft Explorer2 | X | bitchbot.exe | Added by the SDBOT.EV WORM! | No |
| Microsoft machine | X | blah.exe | Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM! | No |
| Microsoft Office 2010 | U | BCSSync.exe | Part of SharePoint Server 2010 which is part of the Microsoft Office 2010 suite. "Business Connectivity Services (BCS) uses a cache to store a copy of the external data required by the BCS solutions deployed on the Office client. A process called BCSSync.EXE runs on the client and provides automatic cache refresh and data synchronization of the entity instances." For more information - see here | No |
| Microsoft Patch Update | X | bootini.exe | Added by the RBOT-FMN WORM! | No |
| Microsoft Personal Firewalls | X | bakw.exe | Added by the RBOT-KS WORM! | No |
| Microsoft Security Management | X | bling.exe | Added by the RBOT.XL WORM! | No |
| Microsoft Services | X | bsc32.exe | Added by the BDOOR-AW BACKDOOR! | 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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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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