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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| win update | X | wapdate.exe | Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM! | No |
| win update | X | wupdate.exe | Added by the RBOT-P BACKDOOR! | No |
| WIN UPDATE 32 | X | WINU32L.EXE | Added by the SDBOT.AFW WORM! | No |
| Win Updater | X | WINUPDATER.EXE | Added by the RBOT.IP WORM! | No |
| WIN USB 2.0 | X | winusb.exe | Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM! | No |
| Win WinAmp | X | winamp.exe | Added by the RBOT.AGF WORM! Note - this is NOT the popular Winamp media player which is located in %ProgramFiles%\Winamp. This one is located in %System% | No |
| WIN-BUGSFIX | X | WIN-BUGSFIX.EXE | Added by the LOVELETTER (I LOVE YOU) VIRUS! | No |
| win-xp | X | winis.exe | Added by the BROPIA.N WORM! | No |
| win.exe | X | win.exe | Added by the PODROP-C TROJAN! | No |
| win16.dll | U | win16dll.exe | Screenspy captures screenshots silently. If you didn't install this yourself, remove it | No |
| win23.exe | X | win23.exe | Added by the BIFROSE.BSJ BACKDOOR! | No |
| WIN32 | X | WIN32.EXE | Added by the RATEGA TROJAN! | No |
| Win32 | X | Win32.exe | Added by the ISRAZ.A WORM! | No |
| win32 | X | winsrv32.exe | Added by the ADUENT TROJAN! Acts as a hi-jacker redirecting to Surferbar.com and adult content sites | No |
| win32 | X | WinSetup.exe | Added by the EVILBOT.B TROJAN! | No |
| win32 | X | winhost.exe | Added by the BROPIA.J WORM! | No |
| Win32 | X | winnnit.exe | Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM! | No |
| Win32 Bios | X | Winbios.exe | Added by the SEMAPI-A WORM! | No |
| Win32 Critical File | X | Win32.exe | Added by the RBOT-GUB WORM! | No |
| Win32 Debug Manager | X | Win32Debug.exe | Added by a variant of the WOOTBOT WORM! | No |
| Win32 Device Loader | X | Win32ldr.exe | Added by a variant of the AGOBOT/GAOBOT WORM! | No |
| Win32 Drivers | X | winlogons.exe | Added by the FORBOT-FG WORM! | No |
| Win32 DRK Driver | X | wdrk32.exe | Added by the WOOTBOT.CY WORM! | No |
| Win32 exe file | X | winstr32.exe | Added by a variant of the SPYBOT WORM! | No |
| Win32 Firewall Driver | X | winfw.exe | Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM! | No |
| Win32 Firewall Drivers | X | winfirewall.exe | Added by the WOOTBOT.GX WORM! | No |
| Win32 Help32 Service | X | win32help.exe | Added by the DELBOT-U WORM! | No |
| Win32 Info | X | windowsnfo.exe | Added by a variant of the IRCBOT TROJAN! | No |
| win32 internet server | X | winserver.exe | Added by the DERMON-D TROJAN! | No |
| Win32 Kernel Update | X | win32update.exe | Added by the PROXY-BS TROJAN! | No |
| Win32 Services | X | wuamngr.exe | Added by the SDBOT-N WORM! | No |
| Win32 Services Config | X | winwkys.exe | Added by the RBOT.BKY WORM! | No |
| Win32 Services1 | X | wuamngr1.exe | Added by the SDBOT-PV WORM! | No |
| Win32 Src Service | X | win32src.exe | Added by the RBOT-SX WORM! | No |
| Win32 SSL Driver | X | winssv.exe | Added by the FORBOT-BH WORM! | No |
| Win32 System Kernel | X | winservice.exe | Added by the SDBOT.KIN WORM! | No |
| win32 system server | X | winserver.exe | Added by the DERMON-A TROJAN! | No |
| Win32 USB Driver | X | winxpinit.exe | Added by the SDBOT.AA TROJAN! | No |
| Win32 USB2 | X | wins32.exe | Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM! | No |
| Win32 USB2 Driver | X | win32usb.exe | Added by the SPYBOT.DHV WORM! | No |
| Win32 USB2 Driver | X | wind32.exe | Added by the FORBOT-AH WORM! | No |
| Win32 USB2 Driver | X | winupdate.exe | Added by the AGOBOT.YE WORM! | No |
| Win32 USB2 Driver | X | winsnd32.exe | Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM! | No |
| Win32 USB2 Driver | X | winusb32.exe | Added by the FORBOT-M WORM! | No |
| Win32 USB2.0 Driver | X | w32usb2.exe | Added by the SPYBOT.DN WORM! | No |
| Win32 USB3 Driver | X | win32tool.exe | Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM! | No |
| Win32 Wmls Driver | X | winitr32.exe | Added by the WOOTBOT.B WORM! | No |
| Win32.exe | X | Win32.exe | Added by the AWQ.A BAKCDOOR! | No |
| win3208022-1336687 | X | win3208022-1336687.exe | Added by the VB-CFG TROJAN! | No |
| Win32BaseServiceMOD | X | Wintask.exe | Added by the NAVIDAD 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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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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