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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PrevxHome | Y | SAGUI.exe | PrevX Home intrusion prevention software | No |
| PrevxPro | Y | SAGUI.exe | PrevX Home intrusion prevention software | No |
| Print Services | X | spolserv32.exe | Added by the RBOT.ZP WORM! | No |
| print sharing | X | start.bat | Added by the ZCREW TROJAN! | No |
| Print Spooler | X | Spoolsv.exe | Added by the CIADOOR.B TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate spoolsv.exe which is always located in %System%. This one is located in %Windir% | No |
| Print Spooler | X | spoolsvc32.exe | Added by the SDBOT.BB BACKDOOR! | No |
| Print Spooler | X | spools.exe | Added by the RBOT-LD WORM! | No |
| Print Spooler | X | spool.exe | Added by the BDOOR-IS BACKDOOR! | No |
| Print Spooler | X | spoolsv32.exe | Added by the RBOT.SW WORM! | No |
| Printer | X | Spyassault.exe | SpyAssault rogue spyware remover - not recommended | No |
| printer | X | SpyAssaultScanner.exe | SpyAssault rogue spyware remover - not recommended | No |
| printer | X | sysprinter.exe | Added by the SMALL.ZY TROJAN! | No |
| Printer Services | X | spool.exe | Added by the RBOT-Y WORM! | No |
| Printer spool Service | X | spool.exe | Added by the RBOT-ACP WORM! | No |
| Printer Spooler | X | spooler.exe | Added by the DELF-JJ TROJAN! | No |
| Printer Spooler Subsystem | X | spoolss.exe | Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate Windows spoolss.exe process which is always located in %System% and should not figure in Msconfig/Startup! | No |
| PrintMngr | X | system.exe | Added by an unidentified TROJAN! | No |
| PrintSpoolSv | X | System.exe | Added by the BDOOR-S BACKDOOR! | No |
| pro | X | SpySheriff.exe | Added by the SPYWAD-I TROJAN! | No |
| Processor | X | svchost.exe | Added by the AGENT-KIR TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.exe process which is always located in %System% and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in the root directory (i.e. C:\ or D:\) | No |
| Proteção de tela | X | ssmaze.scr | Added by the BANCBAN-FB TROJAN! | No |
| Protect | U | SHVRTF.EXE | PC Angel takes a 5-second snapshot of the current system registry each time the PC boots up. In the event of a crash, PC ANGEL will retrieve everything up to the minute before the crash or the last known stable registry | No |
| ProtectingTool | X | SysRep.exe | ProtectingTool rogue system error and cleaning utility - not recommended, removal instructions here. A member of the ErrClean family | No |
| ProtejaseuDrive | X | SysRep.exe | ProtejaseuDrive rogue system error and cleaning utility - not recommended. A member of the ErrClean family | No |
| ProtezioneSoft | X | SysRep.exe | ProtezioneSoft, Italian rogue system error and cleaning utility - not recommended. A member of the ErrClean family | No |
| ProtocolDiskChk | X | ssrms.exe | Added by the BDOOR-ML BACKDOOR! | No |
| ProtocolDiskChk | X | svcvlw32.exe | Added by the STINX-Y TROJAN! | No |
| PSC main | X | sttool32.exe | Added by the OBFUSCATED.EV TROJAN! | No |
| PService | X | svcnow32.exe | Added by the SPYBOT-DJ TROJAN! | No |
| pushbot | X | service52.exe | Added by a variant of the PUSHBOT WORM! A family of worms that spread using MSN Messenger | No |
| X | sendmess.exe | Added by the SEMES TROJAN! | No | |
| QQKAV | X | scvhsot.exe | Added by the QQROB.ARQ WORM! | No |
| QT4StBtn | U | SwiftBtn.EXE | SwiftBtn - installed alongside the system drivers on Fujitsu Siemens notebooks and allows extra keyboard support | No |
| QTSvc | X | shman.exe | Premium rate adult content dialler | No |
| QTSvc | X | ssvr.exe | Premium rate adult content dialler | No |
| QUICKCARE | U | sprtcmd.exe /P QUICKCARE | Qwest Broadband QuickCare (provided by SupportSoft, Inc) is a free self-help tool for Qwest DSL users. Identifies and automatically fixes typical problems that may occur with your high-speed internet service | No |
| QuickCare2.2 | U | sprtcmd.exe /P QuickCare2.2 | Qwest Broadband QuickCare (provided by SupportSoft, Inc) is a free self-help tool for Qwest DSL users. Identifies and automatically fixes typical problems that may occur with your high-speed internet service | No |
| Quicktime | X | shch.exe | Added by a variant of the BDOOR-EB BACKDOOR! | No |
| QWS3270 Sessions | U | sessions.exe | QWS3270 Secure terminal emulation software | No |
| R2Plus_S2P | U | Scan2pc.exe | Scan to PC application for the scanning function of the Samsung SCX-4x20 Series multifunction printers | No |
| R2Ricoh_S2P | U | Scan2pc.exe | Scan to PC application for the scanning function of the Ricoh MFP Type 103 multifunction printer | No |
| RA Server | X | Slave.exe | Added by the RA TROJAN! | No |
| Ravshell | X | svch0st.exe | Added by the NSPM.PU TROJAN! Notice the digit "0" in the filename rather than the lower case "O" | No |
| ravtask | X | svch0st.exe | Added by the LINEAG-AIN TROJAN! | No |
| RAX SYSTEM | X | scrigz.exe | Added by the MYTOB.KR WORM! | No |
| Recoveru system | X | svchast.exe | Added by a variant of the LINEAGE-AV TROJAN! | No |
| Recoveru systems | X | svchost.exe | Added by the SMALL.DDX TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.exe process which is always located in %System% and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in %Temp% | No |
| Recycle Bin Handler 2005 | X | system.exe | Added by the BDOOR-HO BACKDOOR! | No |
| reg2.0 | U | SVCH0ST.EXE | eSpyNow surveillance software. Uninstall this software unless you put it there yourself. Note - the filename has the digit 0 rather then the uppercase "o" | No |
| RegCleaner | X | SYSio32.exe | Added by an unidentified VIRUS, WORM or TROJAN! Note - do not confuse this with the popular RegCleaner registry cleaner freeware | 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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