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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSOfficeCfg | X | ssvr.exe | Premium rate adult content dialer | No |
| msoft-updater23 | X | slssystem.exe | Added by the RBOT-ASR WORM! | No |
| MSRegScan | U | SGP.exe | SpyGator surveillance software. Uninstall this software unless you put it there yourself | No |
| MSRegScan | U | SSDemo.exe | SupremeSpy surveillance software. Uninstall this software unless you put it there yourself | No |
| MSRegScan | U | SBPDemo.exe | SpyBoss Pro surveillance software. Uninstall this software unless you put it there yourself | No |
| mssend | X | svcnost.exe | Added by the HRUP-C MALWARE! | No |
| msservices | X | services.exe | MsnSpyMaster surveillance software. Uninstall this software unless you put it there yourself! Note - this is not the legitimate services.exe process which is always located in %System% and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in an "msystem" sub-directory | No |
| mssfos | X | sfool.exe | Added by the RANDEX.EUS WORM! | No |
| MSStartOptimizer | X | SCVHOST.EXE | Added by the DASMIN-E TROJAN! | No |
| MSSVC | X | svcsys.exe | Added by the FATOOS-C TROJAN! | No |
| MSSYSTEM | X | svcsys.exe | Added by the FATOOS-C TROJAN! | No |
| MStask | X | svchost.exe | Added by the LDPINCH-BV 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% | No |
| MSUpdate | X | svchosthlp.exe | Added by the BLASTER.T WORM! | No |
| Msupdate | X | svchosts.exe | Added by a variant of the TACTSLAY TROJAN! | No |
| Msupdate | X | svcrhost.exe | Added by the TACTSLAY.A TROJAN! | No |
| Msupdate | X | svcshost.exe | Added by the TACTSLAY.A TROJAN! | No |
| MsVBdll | X | sys32dll.exe | Added by the AIMDES.B or AIMDES.C WORMS! | No |
| msvcc25 | X | svcchost25.exe | Added by the SDBOT.BIK WORM! | No |
| msvcc25 | X | salvage.exe | Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM! | No |
| msvcc25 | X | svcchost.exe | Added by the SDBOT-CSE WORM! | No |
| msvccc66 | X | svcchosst.exe | Added by the RBOT-GLS WORM! | No |
| MsWindows SysDate | X | sysmsvc.exe | Added by the SPYBOT.FCD WORM! | No |
| MSWindowsUpdate | X | Systern.exe | Added by the RBOT-AFD WORM! | No |
| MsWinLibrary | X | scvhost.exe | Added by the BANKER-CLI TROJAN! | No |
| MSWinlogon | X | SynCor.exe | Added by the AGENT-FZL TROJAN! | No |
| mswspl | X | searchbarcash.exe | SearchBarCash adware | No |
| MSWUpdate | X | services.exe | Added by the VB-FDP TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate services.exe process which is always located in %System% and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in %AppData% | No |
| MULTIMEDIA KEYBOARD88 | X | smss.exe | Added by the SILLYFDC WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate smss.exe process which should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! | No |
| MutexServiceEx | N | Sys32Smm.exe | Webroot software's discontinued "Privacy Master" | No |
| MVS Splash | N | Splash.exe | Splash screen for the now obsolete McAfee Managed VirusScan anti-virus and anti-spyware security tool for small businesses | No |
| My App | X | SMSSvc.exe | Added by the NEGASMS.A TROJAN! | No |
| My Search Bar Eq | X | s4bareq.exe | MySearch parasite | No |
| Myapp | X | service.exe | Homepage hijacker | No |
| MyApp | X | Svchost.exe | Added by the SESWOL TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.exe process which should NOT appear in Msconfig/Startup! | No |
| MyApp | X | SVCHOST32.EXE | Added by the AUTORUN-DW WORM! | No |
| myCIO.com Splash | N | Splash.exe | Splash screen for the now obsolete McAfee VirusScan ASaP online anti-virus and anti-spyware security tool for small businesses | No |
| MyVBApp | X | SysNT.exe | ReferAd adware | No |
| MyVBApp | X | setup.exe | Detected by Kaspersky as the VB.KB TROJAN! File location is in the root folder (i.e., C:\) | No |
| nano | X | svchost.exe | Added by the NANO-A 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% | No |
| NarmonVirusAnti | X | smss.exe | Added by the AUTORUN-DV WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate smss.exe process which is always located in %System% and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in a ~A~m~B~u~R~a~D~u~L~ subfolder | No |
| NAV Agent | X | systems.exe | Added by the TARNO.C TROJAN! Note - this is not the valid Norton Antivirus entry of the same name | No |
| NAV Auto Update | X | Sadness.exe | Added by the SPYBOT-E WORM! | No |
| NAV Auto Updates | X | slserves.exe | Added by the RBOT.COI BACKDOOR! | No |
| NavAgent32 | X | SCardSvr32.Exe | Added by the MOFEI.B WORM! | No |
| NAVCheck | X | shman.exe | Premium rate adult content dialer | No |
| navman_20 | X | sysnav32.exe | Hijacker, possibly a CoolWebSearch parasite variant | No |
| NB Start Menu | N | STARTM.EXE | Part of McAfee Nuts & Bolts. Provides the same control as MSCONFIG and can be used instead if you have N&B | No |
| NDAv | X | svhost.exe | Added by the SERFLOG.C WORM! | No |
| NDIS Adapter | X | servenxpp.exe | Added by the FORBOT-GP WORM! | No |
| NDIS Adapter | X | Servenxp.exe | Added by the SPYBOT.LY WORM! | 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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Database creation and support by Patrick Kolla
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