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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| explorer | X | explorer.exe | Added by the AUTORUN-RE WORM! Note - the legitimate Windows Explorer (explorer.exe) is located in %Windir% and would not normally appear in Msconfig/Startup unless you added it manually! This one is located in %Windir%\Backup | No |
| Explorer Loader | X | explr32.exe | Added by the AGOBOT.N WORM! | No |
| Explorer Loader | X | explorerl.exe | Added by the SDBOT-ADI WORM! | No |
| Explorer lptt01 | X | explorer.exe | RapidBlaster variant (in a "explorer" folder in Program Files). A dedicated "RapidBlaster Killer" removal tool used to be available but quality anti-malware tools will now remove it. Note - this is not the legitimate Windows Explorer (explorer.exe) which would not normally appear in Msconfig/Startup unless you added it manually! | No |
| EXPLORER MICROSOFT SYSTEM | X | explore.exe | Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM! | No |
| Explorer ml097e | X | explorer.exe | RapidBlaster variant (in a "explorer" folder in Program Files). A dedicated "RapidBlaster Killer" removal tool used to be available but quality anti-malware tools will now remove it. Note - this is not the legitimate Windows Explorer (explorer.exe) which would not normally appear in Msconfig/Startup unless you added it manually! | No |
| Explorer soft | X | explorer.pif | Added by the RBOT-APK WORM! | No |
| Explorer soft | X | explorer.com | Added by the RBOT-ARM WORM! | No |
| explorer.exe | X | explorer.exe | Added by the AGENT-EW or PWS-CY TROJANS! Note - the legitimate Windows Explorer (same filename) is located in %Windir% and would not normally appear in Msconfig/Startup unless you added it manually! This one is located in %System% | No |
| explorer.exe | X | explorer.exe | Added by the DELF-ACL TROJAN! Note - the legitimate Windows Explorer (explorer.exe) is located in %Windir% and would not normally appear in Msconfig/Startup unless you added it manually! This one is located in %ProgramFiles% | No |
| Explorer32 | X | Expl32.exe | Added by the HACKTACK.B BACKDOOR! | No |
| Explorer32 | X | explorer6s4.exe | Added by the Downloader.Win32.Small.biq TROJAN! | No |
| Explorer32 | X | efsdfgxg.exe | Added by the CLICKER-Y TROJAN! | No |
| Explorer6.1.EXE | X | Explorer.exe | Added by the MYDOOM.B WORM! Note - the legitimate Windows Explorer (same filename) is located in %Windir% and would not normally appear in Msconfig/Startup unless you added it manually! | No |
| explorerf.exe | X | explorerf.exe | Added by the AGENT-GDZ TROJAN! | No |
| ExplorerTask | X | explorer.exe | Added by the ZCREW-B BACKDOOR! Note - the legitimate Windows Explorer (same filename) is located in %Windir% and would not normally appear in Msconfig/Startup unless you added it manually! This one is located in the "Fonts" sub-folder | No |
| Exshow95 | U | EXSHOW95.exe | Support software for some of the Kensington mice. Provides access to extra features like those available with enhanced Logitech and MS devices | No |
| External Dependencies | X | External.exe | Added by the MYTOB.EC WORM! | No |
| Extra Antivirus | X | ExtraAV.exe | Extra Antivirus rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here | No |
| ExtraDNS | U | ExtraDNS.exe | ExtraDNS - DNS configuration tool | No |
| ExxtremeHelperDemon | ? | exxdemon.exe | Creative Exxtreme graphics card related? | No |
| Eyeball Chat | N | EyeballChat.exe | Eyeball Chat free video instant messenger from Eyeball Networks Inc | No |
| Eyes Relax | U | EyesRelax.exe | Eyes Relax from The Mech - a freeware utility that reminds you about taking breaks from staring at a computer to avoid eye strain | No |
| EZ-DUB Finder | U | EZ-DUB.exe | Support software for the Lite-On EZ-DUB external DVD writer from Lite-On IT Corporation | No |
| ezagent | N | ezagent.exe | EzVCR recording software for the ASUS TV FM card. Available via Start -> Programs | No |
| EzButton | N | EzButton.EXE | EZbutton is a quick launcher for the Media player app that comes with certain laptops | No |
| EZDesk | N | EZDESK.EXE | Utility that remembers icon locations for each user and resolution. Available here | No |
| ezHelper | N | ezHelper.exe | Part of the ezPeer+ ezHelper music sharing program. | No |
| EZNORUN | ? | EZNORUN.EXE | Easy Internet related? | No |
| EzPrint | N | ezprint.exe | EzPrint - helps users of Lexmark, Dell and LG (and possibly other) printers to enhance, print and manage their photos quickly and easily | No |
| ezPS_Px | Y | ezSP_Px.exe | Engine that allows PrimoDVD from Veritas (was Prassi) and Drag'n Drop CD from Easy Systems (and maybe others) to record and protects against other software overwriting the settings | No |
| ezShieldProtector for Px | Y | ezSP_Px.exe | Engine that allows PrimoDVD from Veritas (was Prassi) and Drag'n Drop CD from Easy Systems (and maybe others) to record and protects against other software overwriting the settings | No |
| ezShieldProtector for Px | Y | ezSP_PxEngine.exe | Engine that allows PrimoDVD from Veritas (was Prassi) and Drag'n Drop CD from Easy Systems (and maybe others) to record and protects against other software overwriting the settings | No |
| EZSMART App | U | ezsmart.exe | EZ-S.M.A.R.T. hard drive monitoring software from StorageSoft - appears to be no longer supported | No |
| ezula | X | eZmmod.exe | eZula adware | No |
| eZulaMain | X | eZulaMain.exe | eZula adware | No |
| eZuluMain | X | eZuluMain.exe | Comes with "KaZaA" installation. Advertising Spyware. Not required but KaZaA won't work | No |
| ezurl | X | easyurl.exe | Ezurl spyware | No |
| E_S10IC2 | U | E_S10IC2.EXE | Epson Status Monitor 3 - for monitoring printer status, checking ink levels, etc | No |
| E_S23 | U | E_SICN03.exe | Epson printer status monitor - for checking ink levels, etc. | No |
| E_S4I2F1 | U | E_S4I2F1.EXE | Epson Status Monitor 3 for the Stylus Photo R300 Series printer - for monitoring printer status, checking ink levels, etc | No |
| E_S4I2G1 | U | E_S4I2G1.EXE | Epson Status Monitor 3 for the Stylus CX5400 printer - for monitoring printer status, checking ink levels, etc | No |
| E_SOEIC1 | U | E_SOEIC1.exe | Epson Status Monitor 3 - for monitoring printer status, checking ink levels, etc | No |
| filename process | X | explore.exe | Added by the AGOBOT-QN WORM! | No |
| FPEXCNVT | ? | ExCnvt.exe | Part of OpenText Fax Appliance, FaxPress (formerly Castelle FaxPress) - which "offers a combined hardware and software faxing solution, providing every possible computer-based, network fax option" | No |
| FreeAttention | X | eqsefeqe.exe | Added by an unidentified WORM or TROJAN! | No |
| Help Temp Files | X | emp32.exe | Added by the FORBOT-EC WORM! | No |
| Helper | X | eschlp.exe | Added by the BLASTER.T WORM! | No |
| HOT FIX | X | E0chis.exe | Added by the HUPIGON.JTY TROJAN! | No |
| IBM Warranty Notification | ? | ERTS0749.exe | IBM Warranty Notification - presumably it's a reminder to either register or that warranty is about to expire? | 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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