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_spool2 | X | win_spool2.exe | Added by the SCKEYLOG.B TROJAN! | No |
| win_supp00.exe | X | Win Const.exe | Added by the ASSASIN-H TROJAN! | No |
| win_upd.exe | X | WINdirect.exe | Added by the MITGLIEDER.M TROJAN! | No |
| win_upd2.exe | X | WINdirect.exe | Added by the BEAGLE.AO WORM! | No |
| Win_vader | X | Win_vader.vbs | Added by the INVASION.A VIRUS! | No |
| WIP Config GUI | X | Winipcfgs.exe | Added by the RBOT-CN WORM! | No |
| Wireless Conections | X | WireConnect.exe | Added by the SDBOT-VF WORM! | No |
| Wireless Configuration Utility | U | WlanCU.exe | Wireless LAN configuration utility | No |
| Wireless Configuration Utility HW.14 | U | WlanCU.exe | Wireless LAN configuration utility | No |
| Wireless Configuration Utility HW.15 | U | WlanCU.exe | Wireless LAN configuration utility | No |
| Wireless Configuration Utility HW.31 | U | WlanCU.exe | Wireless LAN configuration utility | No |
| Wireless Configuration Utility HW.32 | U | WlanCU.exe | Wireless LAN configuration utility | No |
| Wireless Configuration Utility HW.51 | U | WlanCU.exe | Wireless LAN configuration utility | No |
| Wireless Configuration Utility HW.61 | U | WlanCU.exe | Wireless LAN configuration utility | No |
| Wireless Connection Manager | U | wirelesscm.exe | Wireless adapter configuration utility for D-Link's range | No |
| Wireless Connections | X | WIRECONNECT.EXE | Added by the SDBOT-VM WORM! | No |
| Wireless Console | N | wcourier.exe | ASUS Wireless Console - installed alongside ASUS wireless components and provides additional configuration options for these devices | No |
| Wireless Console 2 | N | wcourier.exe | ASUS Wireless Console - installed alongside ASUS wireless components and provides additional configuration options for these devices | No |
| Wireless Console 3 | N | wcourier.exe | ASUS Wireless Console - installed alongside ASUS wireless components and provides additional configuration options for these devices | No |
| Wireless PCI Card Configuration Utility | U | WMP11Cfg.exe | Utility used by the LINKSYS wireless PCI card (WMP11) and indicates when a wireless access connection is made by a screen colour change. Also used for configuration | No |
| Wireless Presenter | U | Wireless Presenter.exe | "Use your Nokia phone as a remote control for your PC with Nokia Wireless Presenter. Using Bluetooth wireless technology, this software allows you to control your Windows desktop applications." Used in conjuction with phones that have the companion application installed, such as the 6290 and 6110 Navigator | No |
| Wireless Provider Server | X | wpsvr.exe | Added by the FORBOT-AD WORM! | No |
| Wireless-G Notebook Adapter Utility | U | WPC54CFG.EXE | Utility used by the LINKSYS Wireless-G Notebook Adapter (WPC54G) | No |
| Wireless.exe Nacional | X | Wireless.exe | Added by the VBINJ-T TROJAN! | No |
| wistaantivirus | X | wistaantivirus.exe | Wista Antivirus rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here | No |
| WkDetect | N | WkDetect.exe | Checks for updates to MS Works | No |
| wkfud | N | wkfud.exe | A marketing program for MS Works | No |
| WksSb | N | WksSb.exe | The Works Portfolio tool lets you collect and organize text and pictures from the Web or your favorite program. The Works Portfolio provides a location where you can store items you want to later put into a document or other file | No |
| WkUFind | N | WkUFind.exe | MS Works Update Detection. MS Picture It! (versions 7 to current) use this automatic update feature during the log on process. It can also cause your system to automatically dial into your ISP as it tries to access the internet, if you have your system set to automatically dial when the internet is invoked. To manually update, go to Microsoft's Office/Works update site. You can also turn of the automatic update feature within Picture It! - see here | No |
| Wlan Drier | X | Winusb2.exe | Added by the WOOTBOT.DC WORM! | No |
| WLAN Manager | U | WLANManager.exe | Wireless management utility for the T-Com Speedport W 100 Card WLAN PCMCIA card | No |
| WLAN Status Tray Applet | N | WLANSTA.EXE | System Tray icon for checking the status of a Wireless LAN | No |
| wlancfg | U | wlancfg.exe | Inventel wireless router related - required in order to automatically connect to the Net at bootup | No |
| wlancfg5 | Y | wlancfg5.exe | NetGear WG311v3 wireless PCI adapter driver - required in order to automatically connect to the wireless router/gateway at bootup. Note - may not install correctly on Windows9x/ME computers which have Slipstream accelerator installed. Uninstall Slipstream first, disabling slipcore and slipgui are insufficient | No |
| WLANSTA.EXE | N | WLANSTA.EXE | System Tray icon for checking the status of a Wireless LAN | No |
| WLAN_Cfg.exe | Y | WLAN_Cfg.exe | Linksys Instant Wireless USB Network Adapter driver | No |
| WLiveCD.exe | X | WLiveCD.exe | Added by the VB-EQI TROJAN! | No |
| wlsass | X | wlsass.exe | Added by the RANKY.CY TROJAN! | No |
| wltray | N | wltray.exe | System tray access to wireless LAN card configuration options | No |
| wltray.exe | N | wltray.exe | System tray access to wireless LAN card configuration options | No |
| WLWin | X | WINSYS.EXE | Added by the NAVER.A WORM! | No |
| WM VCR | N | WMVCR.exe | WM Recorder allows you to record Windows Media(tm) streaming Video or Audio content. Can be accessed via Start Menu -> Programs | No |
| Wm24Pan | Y | Wm24Pan.Exe | ESI external sound card driver | No |
| WMAudio | X | winlogon.exe | Added by the NEVEG.A WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate winlogon.exe process, which should not appear in Msconfig/Startup! | No |
| WMedia32 | X | wmedia32.exe | Added by the BANGER TROJAN! | No |
| WMI Application Interface | X | wmiapi.exe | Added by the SPYBOT.RBY WORM! | No |
| WMI Performance Adapter Services | X | wmiapsrvs.exe | Added by the RBOT.COU BACKDOOR! | No |
| WMI Service Client | X | wmispv.exe | Added by the AUTORUN-ASX WORM! | No |
| wmi32 | X | wmimgmt.exe | Added by the AUTORUN-AVX WORM! | No |
| wmi32 | X | winmgmt.exe | Added by the AUTORUN.HT 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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