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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| windbs | X | winxtc.exe | Added by the AGOBOT-WD WORM! | No |
| Winde | X | winde.exe | Added by the DLUCA TROJAN! | No |
| windef | X | Win32sp.vbs | Added by the ANPES WORM! | No |
| windef | X | windef.exe | Added by the WURMARK-O WORM! | No |
| WinDefender | X | wicfte.exe | Added by the SCAR-AG TROJAN! | No |
| WinDefender 2008 | X | WDefDemo.exe | WinDefender 2008 rogue privacy program - not recommended, removal instructions here | No |
| windefender.exe | X | windefender.exe | Added by the AGENT.BYH TROJAN! | No |
| WinDefender2009 | X | windef.exe | WinDefender 2009 rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here | No |
| WinDevils | X | WinDevils.exe | Added by the BRONTOK-BS WORM! | No |
| windhost.exe | X | windhost.exe | Added by the BANKER-BV TROJAN! | No |
| windhost.exe | X | winos.exe | Added by the PWSAGENT-A WORM! | No |
| windir | X | winrun.exe | Added by the WINBUR.B WORM! | No |
| Windir Working | X | wuaumqr1.exe | Added by a variant of the IRCBOT TROJAN! | No |
| Windll | X | Windll.exe | Added by the TRYNOMA TROJAN! | No |
| WINDLL | U | WSYS.EXE | STARR key logger. "It logs almost everything that goes through the box. It logs all key strokes, all passwords transacted even if they weren't keyed in, all web sites visited, every program launched including the path to that program, and more" | No |
| windll | X | windll32.exe | Added by the ASTEF or RESPAN WORMS! | No |
| windll | X | windotnetsrv.exe | Added by the AUTORUN-ANO WORM! | No |
| Windll.exe | X | Windll.exe | Added by the STEALER TROJAN! | No |
| Windll32 | X | Windll32.exe | Added by the MSNPWS TROJAN! | No |
| windllsys32.exe | X | windllsys32.exe | Added by a variant of the MITGLIE-A TROJAN! | No |
| WinDNS | X | windns32.exe | Added by the GAOBOT.WX WORM! | No |
| WindoFix | X | WindoFix.exe | WindoFix rogue system error utility | No |
| Window Monitor | X | winmon32.exe | Added by the SDBOT.RT WORM! | No |
| Window UDP Control Servic | X | winlogon.exe | Added by the RBOT-GXN WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate winlogon.exe process which is always located in %System% and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in %Windir% | No |
| Window Washer | U | wwDisp.exe | Window Washer from Webroot Software. Useful utility that deletes safe to remove files, cookies, browsing history, etc. Available via from Start -> Programs. Disable within the program options - otherwise it is re-enabled in MSCONFIG | No |
| window.exe | X | window.exe | Added by the MITGLIEDER.H or MITGLIEDER.J TROJANS! | No |
| WindowBlinds | U | wbload.exe | WindowBlinds from Stardock. Skin application to change the appearence on Windows desktops. Available as an individual download or as part of Object Desktop. Required to restore settings if you use it. Available via right-click on the Desktop -> Properties -> Skins | No |
| WindowEnhancer | X | Winex.exe | SCBar/WindowEnhancer foistware | No |
| Windowfdgfds DasdLL Verifier | X | winupdatr.exe | Added by the AGOBOT.HZ WORM! | No |
| Windowfdgfds DLL fgfdg Verifier | X | Windowsdldfglcheckkk.exe | Added by the RBOT.CSP WORM! | No |
| Windowfdgfds DLL fgfdg Verifier | X | winsecure.exe | Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM! | No |
| WindowMessenger | X | WinSysApp.exe | Added by the AUTORUN.HFP WORM! | No |
| windown | X | wiusyt.exe | Added by the QQPASS-M TROJAN! | No |
| WindowRegKey update | X | wins.exe | Added by the SPYBOT.I BACKDOOR! | No |
| Windows | X | Windows.exe | Added by the KAZMOR.A, BOBBINS & ALADINZ.D TROJANS! | No |
| windows | X | winbows.exe | Added by the AUTORUN-AAI WORM! The filename can also be "imege.exe" or "picture.exe" | No |
| Windows & Internet Cleaner Pro | U | WICleaner.exe | Windows & Internet Cleaner Pro - "Powerful and easy to use internet surfing privacy protection & PC security software" | No |
| Windows .Net Manager | X | websvc.exe | Added by the DLOADER-NY TROJAN! | No |
| Windows 128 Module | X | win128.exe | Added by the FORBOT-ES WORM! | No |
| Windows 32 Editor | X | Win32edit.exe | Added by the WOOTBOT.GQ WORM! | No |
| Windows 32 Rescue | X | win32resc.exe | Added by the FORBOT-EU WORM! | No |
| Windows 32 Update | X | Windows-Update.exe | Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM! | No |
| Windows Account Alternation | X | wauclt.exe | Added by a variant of the IRCBOT TROJAN! See here | No |
| Windows AdControl | X | WinAdCtl.exe | Windows AdControl adware | No |
| Windows Additional Guard | X | WI[random characters].exe | Windows Additional Guard rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here | No |
| Windows AdService | X | WinAdServ.exe | WindUpdates Windows AdService adware | No |
| Windows AdStatus | X | WinStat.exe | WindUpdates Windows AdStatus adware | No |
| Windows AdTools | X | WinAdTools.exe | Windows AdTools adware - removal instructions here | No |
| Windows Alerter | X | WinAlert.exe | Added by the AUTORUN.HFP WORM! | No |
| Windows Anti Verifier | X | Windows-Anti.exe | Added by the RBOT.ETT BACKDOOR! | 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
Software support by John Mayer
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