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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surfer lptt01 | X | surfer.exe | RapidBlaster variant (in a "mssurfer" folder in Program Files). A dedicated "RapidBlaster Killer" removal tool used to be available but quality anti-malware tools will now remove it | No |
| Surfer ml097e | X | surfer.exe | RapidBlaster variant (in a "mssurfer" folder in Program Files). A dedicated "RapidBlaster Killer" removal tool used to be available but quality anti-malware tools will now remove it | No |
| SurfHelper | U | SurfHelp.exe | Related to SurfHelper - a free tool to remove popup windows, clear history, control window properties of IE, and more | No |
| SurfSecret | U | ss2-full.exe | Privacy Protector from SurfSecret - internet history and file cleaner "is an easy and powerful tool for users who hold their online privacy sacred" | No |
| SurfSideKick | X | Ssk.exe | SurfSideKick adware | No |
| SurfSideKick 2 | X | Ssk.exe | SurfSideKick adware | No |
| SurfSideKick 3 | X | Ssk.exe | SurfSideKick adware | No |
| SurfStream | U | SurfStream.exe | Conceiva "SurfStream lets you surf the Web faster. It contains a fully featured proxy server that lets you surf the Web significantly faster. It also blocks all pop-up windows and banner ads from Web pages. An intelligent tune-up tool automatically analyzes and optimizes your computer's Internet connection and TCP/IP settings" | No |
| Surveysa | N | surveysa.exe | Found on Sony laptops, it brings up a prompt to take a survey. It goes away if you fill out the survey or you choose "never prompt me again" but keeps popping if you either exit out of it or select "take survey later" | No |
| Susp | X | Susp.exe | VX2.Transponder parasite updater/installer related | No |
| SV00LSV | X | SV00LSV.EXE | Added by the GRAYBIRD-C TROJAN! | No |
| SVA Player | X | SVAplayer.exe | SVAPlayer parasite | No |
| Svc | X | svc.exe | ClientMan parasite variant | No |
| SVC | U | svchost.exe | ElfSpy keystroke logger/monitoring program - remove unless you installed it yourself! | No |
| SVC Service | X | svcinit.exe | Added by the SINIT TROJAN! | No |
| SVC Service | X | svcinit.exe | CoolWebSearch parasite variant | No |
| SVC Service | X | svcpack.exe | CoolWebSearch Svcinit parasite variant | No |
| SVC Service | X | svc32.pif | Added by the RBOT-ASC WORM! | No |
| svc32 | X | svc32.exe | Identified as a variant of the Banker-EQC/DLoader.GPJI malware | No |
| svcdata.exe | X | svcdata.exe | Added by the SPYBOT.ZIF WORM! | No |
| Svced | X | Svced.exe | Added by the DELF.F TROJAN! | No |
| SvcH0st | X | SHCH.EXE | Added by the BDOOR-EB BACKDOOR! | No |
| SvcH0st | X | SVCHST.EXE | Added by the BDOOR-EB BACKDOOR! | No |
| SVCH0ST | X | spoo1sv.exe | Added by the VB-HF TROJAN! | No |
| SVCH0ST | X | SVCH0ST.EXE | Added by the VB-IK TROJAN! Note - the filename has the digit 0 rather then the uppercase "o" | No |
| SvcH0st | X | sdhch.exe | Added by the TACTSLAY.B TROJAN! | No |
| SVCH0ST.EXE | X | SVCH0ST.EXE | Added by the BANCBAN-HT TROJAN! | No |
| SVCH0TS | X | sp00lvs.exe | Added by the LINEAGE-AZ TROJAN! | No |
| svchast | X | svchast.exe | Added by the LINEAGE-AV TROJAN! | No |
| svchctrl | X | svchctrl.exe | Added by the NURECH TROJAN! | No |
| svchos | X | svchos.exe | Added by the EZIBOT-B TROJAN! | No |
| SVCHOSI | X | SVCHOSI.EXE | Added by the VBBOT-AA WORM! | No |
| SVCHOST | X | svchost.exe | System1060 homepage hi-jacker. 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 %Windir%\System1060 | No |
| svchost | X | svchost.exe | Added by many TROJANS amd WORMS, such as MORB or TARNO. Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.exe process which should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! | No |
| svchost | X | Svch0st.exe | Added by the GRAYBIRD and GRAYBIRD.B TROJANS! Note - the filename has the digit 0 rather then the uppercase "o" | No |
| Svchost | X | svchost.exe | Added by the MOZE-A WORM! 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 %Windir% | No |
| Svchost | X | svchosl.pif | Added by the INZAE.A or INZAE.B WORMS! | No |
| SVCHOST | X | scvhost.exe | Added by the MYTOB.E or MYTOB.G WORMS! | No |
| SVCHOST | X | SPOOLSV.EXE | Added by the BAITAP-A WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate spoolsv.exe which is always located in %System%. This one is located in %Windir% | No |
| SvcHost | X | svchost32.exe | Added by the AGOBOT-TM WORM! | No |
| svchost | X | svchost.exe | Added by the BANCBAN-HL 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 %Windir%\config | No |
| Svchost | X | svchost.exe | Added by the ADCLICK-AM 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 %ProgramFiles%\Internet Explorer | No |
| svchost | X | svchost.exe | Added by the BDOOR-ES BACKDOOR! 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 a "Microsoft" subfolder | No |
| svchost | X | svchost.exe | Added by the DLOADER-EV 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 %ProgramFiles% | No |
| Svchost | X | svchots.exe | Added by the RBOT.ADK WORM! | No |
| SVCHOST | X | svchost64.exe | Added by the STARTP-G TROJAN! | No |
| svchost | X | svchost.com | Added by the BANLOA-ABL TROJAN! | No |
| svchost | U | svchost.exe | Infine Keylogger surveillance software. Uninstall this software unless you put it there yourself. Note - this is not the svchost.exe process which is always located in %System% and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup. This one is located in an "svc" subfolder | No |
| svchost | X | svcst.exe | Added by the AGENT-LIL WORM! | No |
| svchost | X | svchost.exe | Added by the VB-EOK 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 a "MsDtds" sub-directory | 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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