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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| run= | X | info32.exe | CoolWebSearch Tapicfg parasite variant | No |
| runapp | X | icqchk.exe | Added by the BOMKA TROJAN! | No |
| RunCA | Y | InvokeSvc3.exe | Wireless-G USB Wireless Network Adapter related - would appear to be required | No |
| Runtt1 | X | Internat.exe | Added by the LINEAGE-R TROJAN! | No |
| Runtt1 | X | Internet.exe | Added by the LINEAGE-Q TROJAN! | No |
| SafetyNet | U | ipcTray.exe | Safety.Net from Netveda - "offers Internet security, content security and advanced Internet firewall protection for all your LAN computers, and trust controls to block unwanted or harmful applications from accessing the network" | No |
| SafetyNet_Notifier | U | ipcLn.exe | Safety.Net from Netveda - "offers Internet security, content security and advanced Internet firewall protection for all your LAN computers, and trust controls to block unwanted or harmful applications from accessing the network" | No |
| SBI | X | install_sbd_**.exe | Installer for a number of rogue security products and error fixing tools - where ** represents a 2 letter language code, i.e., "en" for English, "de" for German, etc | No |
| ScanInicio | Y | Inicio.exe | Part of Panda Antivirus. Responsible for scanning the boot sector of your disk and your memory at startup to check for viruses that try and load and act before your anti-virus is fully operational. It only adds a fraction of a second to start-up time and is worth leaving active | No |
| scheduler_monitor | U | init_scheduler.exe | Scheduler for ReaConverter advanced image converter | No |
| scvhost loader | X | ixplore.exe | Added by the SDBOT-CY TROJAN! | No |
| Secure System | X | integitor.exe | Added by the AGOBOT.ACI WORM! | No |
| Security Antivirus Xp 1 | X | inetfor.exe | Added by the SDBOT.BAV WORM! | No |
| ServiceConfig | U | ispbeg.exe | Comcast Transition Wizard. On June 30th, 2003 it will migrate E-mail and web pages from AT&T Broadband Internet to Comcast High-Speed Internet. Until then it will run at startup and then terminate - hence the U recommendation | No |
| Services | X | iexplore.exe | Added by the MOGI WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate Internet Explorer (iexplore.exe) which is always located in %ProgramFiles%\Internet Explorer and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in %System% | No |
| Services | X | iexplorer.exe | Added by an unidentified WORM or TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate Internet Explorer (iexplore.exe) | No |
| Services | X | iexploler.exe | Added by the RANCK-LT TROJAN! | No |
| Services | X | iexpolere.exe | Added by the RANCK.LU TROJAN! | No |
| SessionInit | X | init.exe | Added by the FAKEAV-BRZ TROJAN! | No |
| Shell | X | ibm0000*.exe [* = digit] | Added by the TORPIG-C and TORPIG-J TROJANS! Filenames spotted include ibm00001.exe, ibm00002.exe, ibm00005.exe and so on | No |
| Shell | X | ibm00001.dll | Added by the TORPIG-Q TROJAN! | No |
| Shell32 | X | iexplore.exe | Added by the IRCBOT-AY BACKDOOR! Note - this is not the legitimate Internet Explorer (iexplore.exe) which is always located in %ProgramFiles%\Internet Explorer and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in %System% | No |
| ShellN | X | isca.exe | Added by the IBILL.Z TROJAN! | No |
| ShellRun32 | X | iexplore.exe | Added by the IRCBOT-AY BACKDOOR! Note - this is not the legitimate Internet Explorer (iexplore.exe) which is always located in %ProgramFiles%\Internet Explorer and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in %System% | No |
| Shmgrate.exe | X | ibot4.exe | Added by the GASTER TROJAN! | No |
| slide | X | Iexplore.exe | Added by the GASLIDE TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate Internet Explorer (iexplore.exe) which is always located in %ProgramFiles%\Internet Explorer and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! | No |
| SM | X | iro.bat | Added by the IROFFER.CT BACKDOOR! | No |
| SmartGuardian | U | Itesmart.exe | Hardware monitor (voltages, temperatures, fan speeds, etc) for motherboard system IO devices from ITE - included on some SOYO motherboards (and possibly others) | No |
| SMS | X | iro.bat | Added by the IROFFER.CT BACKDOOR! | No |
| SM_IAN | X | ian_monitor.exe | AdvancedCleaner rogue security software - not recommended, see here. Removal instructions here | No |
| some | X | icthis.exe | Added by the ZLOB.MEDIA-CODEC TROJAN! This purports to be a Windows Media Player upgrade (with names such as "iCodecPack", "X Password Manager" and "Media-Codec") to allow the user to view adult oriented videos on certain websites - but actually downloads and installs additional malware on the user's machine. Various directories and filenames are used - see the link for details | No |
| ssate.exe | X | irun4.exe | Added by the BEAGLE.J WORM! | No |
| ssgrate.exe | X | irun.exe | Added by the MITGLIEDER.D TROJAN! | No |
| ssgrate.exe | X | irun4.exe | Added by the MITGLIEDER.F TROJAN! | No |
| start | X | isfmntr.exe | Added by the ZLOB.MEDIA-CODEC TROJAN! This purports to be a Windows Media Player upgrade (with names such as "iCodecPack", "X Password Manager" and "Media-Codec") to allow the user to view adult oriented videos on certain websites - but actually downloads and installs additional malware on the user's machine. Various directories and filenames are used - see the link for details | No |
| start | X | iebtm.exe | Added by the ZLOB.MEDIA-CODEC TROJAN! This purports to be a Windows Media Player upgrade (with names such as "iCodecPack", "X Password Manager" and "Media-Codec") to allow the user to view adult oriented videos on certain websites - but actually downloads and installs additional malware on the user's machine. Various directories and filenames are used - see the link for details | No |
| Start Upping | X | iexplorerupdt.exe | Added by the RBOT-RR WORM! | No |
| starter | X | iexplore.exe | Added by the FORBOT-DU WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate Internet Explorer (iexplore.exe) which is always located in %ProgramFiles%\Internet Explorer and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in %System% | No |
| StartupBin | X | iwnujdss.exe | Added by the SDBOT-XZ WORM! | No |
| stcinstaller | X | id53.exe | Added by the SCTHOUGHT.L TROJAN! | No |
| Sts | X | iwnujdss2.exe | Added by the SDBOT-YI WORM! | No |
| svchost | X | inetinfo.scr | Added by the ODELUD WORM! | No |
| Sweep95 | Y | ICLOAD95.EXE | Part of an older version of Sophos anti-virus software | No |
| syscheck | X | iexplorer.exe | Added by the AGENT.DM TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate Internet Explorer (iexplore.exe) | No |
| sysconfig | X | iexplorer.exe | Added by the CULT.C WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate Internet Explorer (iexplore.exe) | No |
| SysRes | X | IExpIore .exe | Added by the ELITPER.E WORM! | No |
| System | X | inetinfo.exe | Added by the PARDROP-A TROJAN! | No |
| System | X | IEXPL0RE.EXE | Added by the VB.KS WORM! Note the number "0" in the filename | No |
| System Configuration | X | iexplore.exe | Added by the RANDEX.AD WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate Internet Explorer (iexplore.exe) which is always located in %ProgramFiles%\Internet Explorer and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in %System% | No |
| System Information Manager | X | iexplore.exe | Added by a variant of the IRCBOT BACKDOOR! Note - this is not the legitimate Internet Explorer (iexplore.exe) which is always located in %ProgramFiles%\Internet Explorer and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in %System% | 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
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