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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worm Detector | U | wd.exe | Worm Detector - antivirus add-on for Outlook 2K or XP for handling worms and spam | No |
| wormexe | X | winstart.exe | Added by the EARLYBIRD WORM! | No |
| wovax | X | wovax.exe | Added by the DAQA.A TROJAN! | No |
| wow | X | wwf.exe | Added by the LINEAGE-Y TROJAN! | No |
| wow64main.exe | X | wow64main.exe | Added by the ALUREON.BT TROJAN! | No |
| WOWKtxsCPP.exe | X | WOWKtxsCPP.exe | Added by the FAKEAV-BZF TROJAN! | No |
| Wpctrl | N | wpctrlnt.exe | WinPortrait plug-in for PivotPro from Portrait Studios - allows a screen to be rotated to match rotated LCD screens, for example). Shortcut available via Display Properties | No |
| Wpctrl | N | wpctrl95.exe | WinPortrait plug-in for PivotPro from Portrait Studios - allows a screen to be rotated to match rotated LCD screens, for example). Shortcut available via Display Properties | No |
| wpctrl95 | N | wpctrlnt.exe | WinPortrait plug-in for PivotPro from Portrait Studios - allows a screen to be rotated to match rotated LCD screens, for example). Shortcut available via Display Properties | No |
| wpctrl95 | N | wpctrl95.exe | WinPortrait plug-in for PivotPro from Portrait Studios - allows a screen to be rotated to match rotated LCD screens, for example). Shortcut available via Display Properties | No |
| WPCycle.exe | Y | WpCycleWin.exe | Added when selecting Mplayer2 to open media files. Forces other codes to Wait for Previous instructions to end, preventing instability of your CPU (freezing) | No |
| wpds.exe | X | wwnrot.exe | Added by the BAGLEDI-B TROJAN! | No |
| WPlayer | X | WPlayer.exe | Identified as a variant of the LDPinch.A malware | No |
| WPSVC Services | X | wpnsc.exe | Added by a variant of the IRCBOT BACKDOOR! | No |
| wpwmgrs | X | wpwmgrs.exe | Added by the MYTOB-DH WORM! | No |
| WQK | X | WQK.exe | Added by the KLEZ.H WORM! | No |
| wr | ? | WR.EXE | ?? | No |
| WR Command | ? | wr.exe | ?? | No |
| WrCtrl | N | WrCtrl.exe | Win-Route 4.27 NAT engine on Win2k Pro for connection sharing and security using Win-Route by Tiny Software. A connection sharing/Firewall Application. If service is disabled the program does not work, but you can manually start/stop the service with a shortcut the program installs at any time | No |
| WRDialer | X | WrDialer.exe | WinPoet DSL dialler | No |
| WregBios | ? | wregbios.exe | Desktop Management BIOS (DMI BIOS) related. Apparently invokes the DosBios.exe file. Is it required? | No |
| wrexec | U | wrexec.exe | Watch Right - monitoring program, part of the PowerTools add-on for AOL. Records instant messages, E-mail, chat. Watch Right appears to be, and functions as an online clock updater which connects with the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology. It was designed for parents who wish to keep an eye on what their children are doing online | No |
| wriste | ? | wriste.exe | ?? | No |
| WRMVan | X | Windows.exe | Added by the AUTORUN-BGD WORM! | No |
| WrtMon.exe | U | WrtMon.exe | Related to Presto PageManager which is bundled with Canon Scanners | No |
| ws2help | X | ws2help.exe | Added by a variant of the SMALL.AN TROJAN! | No |
| ws2_64.exe | X | ws2_64.exe | Added by the AGENT.AOXK TROJAN! | No |
| WSAConfiguration | X | wmon32.exe | Added by the GAOBOT.BAJ WORM! | No |
| WSAConfiguration | X | win32upd.exe | Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM! | No |
| WSAConfiguration | X | winlogon32.exe | Added by the AGOBOT-WC WORM! | No |
| WSAConfiguration | X | winmx32.exe | Added by the AGOBOT-JE WORM! | No |
| WSAConfiguration | X | winmon32.exe | Added by the AGOBOT.TM WORM! | No |
| wsass32 | X | wsass32.exe | Added by the BANKEM-V TROJAN! | No |
| wsbklite | ? | wsbklite.exe | Related to the Acer Soft Button on Acer Tablet PCs. Appears to do nothing so is it required? | No |
| WScheduler | U | WScheduler.exe | Windows Scheduler - "schedule unattended running of applications, batch files, scripts and much more. Also, you can schedule popup reminders so you'll never forget reminders, tasks and other events." | No |
| wscmgr | X | wscmgr.exe | Added by the AUTORUN-AA WORM! | No |
| wscnfty | X | wscnfty.exe | Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM! | No |
| wscntfy | X | wscntfy.exe | Added by the VBSP-A WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate Windows Security (wscntfy.exe) file which is located in %System%. This one is located in %Windir% | No |
| wscntfys | X | wsscntfy.exe | Added by the SDBOT-TN WORM! | No |
| wscsvc.exe | X | wscsvc.exe | Added by a password stealing BANKER TROJAN! | No |
| wscsvc32.exe | X | wscsvc32.exe | Antivirus rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here | No |
| wsctf.exe | X | wsctf.exe | Added by the JAMPORK.E WORM! | No |
| Wsdata service | X | WSconf.exe | Added by the SDBOT.ZU WORM! | No |
| wserv | X | wserv.exe | Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM! | No |
| wserver | X | wserver.exe | Added by the NETSKY.AC or SASSER.G WORMS! | No |
| WService | U | WService.exe | Tablet client Driver for UC-Logic Pen/Graphics Tablet | No |
| wsg32 | U | wsg32.exe | GoldenKeylog keystroke logger/monitoring program - remove unless you installed it yourself! | No |
| wskrnl | U | wskrnl.exe | ActMon surveillance software. Uninstall this software unless you put it there yourself | No |
| WSock32 Protocol | X | wsock32p.exe | Added by the SDBOT.M BACKDOOR! | No |
| WSockDrv32 | X | WSockDrv32.exe | Added by the WINKO.AO 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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