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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft dll Host Service | X | wkssr.exe | Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM! | No |
| Microsoft DLL Library | X | winlib32.exe | Added by the ATNAS.A WORM! | No |
| Microsoft Dll Management | X | windll.exe | Added by the RBOT-MT WORM! | No |
| Microsoft DLL Verifier | X | winavguard.exe | Added by the SDBOT.AAD WORM! | No |
| Microsoft DLL Verifier | X | wns.exe | Added by the SPYBOT-LA WORM! | No |
| Microsoft Driver Control | X | windrv.exe | Added by the SDBOT.FW WORM! | No |
| Microsoft Driver Setup | X | w7services.exe | Added by the AUTORUN-ARJ WORM! | No |
| Microsoft Driver Setup | X | wndrive32.exe | Added by the AGENT-NRS TROJAN! | No |
| Microsoft Drivers | X | WSconf.exe | Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM! | No |
| Microsoft ErgoPack | X | wserb32.exe | Added by the RBOT-RI WORM! | No |
| Microsoft Excell | X | wuamngr32.exe | Added by the RBOT-QH WORM! | No |
| Microsoft File Demand Manager | X | wmgrdf.exe | Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM! | No |
| Microsoft Firewall 2.9 | X | WMPRWISE.EXE | Added by the NIMNUL.A VIRUS! | No |
| Microsoft FixUp | X | wnpzjpuw.exe | Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM! | No |
| Microsoft Generic Update Manager | X | wupdate.exe | Added by the RBOT-AWC TROJAN! | No |
| Microsoft Hosting Service | X | WINHOSTING.EXE | Added by the RBOT.AEV WORM! | No |
| Microsoft Internet | X | windows32.exe | Added by the SDBOT-F WORM! | No |
| Microsoft Internet | X | wincfg16.exe | Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM! | No |
| Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 | X | winupdx.exe | Added by the WOOTBOT.GR WORM! | No |
| Microsoft Intrenet Explorer | X | wcumrg.exe | Added by the SDBOT-AFD WORM! | No |
| Microsoft IT Update | X | win64.exe | Added by the RBOT.GA WORM! | No |
| Microsoft IT Update | X | winn43.exe | Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM! | No |
| Microsoft IT Update | X | win43.exe | Added by the RBOT-SA WORM! | No |
| Microsoft IT Update | X | windows.exe | Added by the RBOT-JM WORM! | No |
| Microsoft IT Update | X | winsyst32.exe | Added by the RBOT-FC WORM! | No |
| Microsoft Java Virtual Machine | X | winscr32.exe | Added by a variant of the WOOTBOT WORM! | No |
| Microsoft Kernel | X | Windows_kernel32.exe | Added by the NETSKY.AE WORM! | No |
| Microsoft Loader | X | winsdnz.exe | Added by the RBOT-JJ WORM! | No |
| Microsoft Login | X | winlogin.exe | Added by the RBOT-AJP WORM! | No |
| Microsoft Logins | X | winlogins.exe | Added by the SPYBOT.BCZ WORM! | No |
| Microsoft Lsass Service | X | wintcp32.exe | Added by a variant of the IRCBOT TROJAN! | No |
| Microsoft Machine | X | winjava.exe | Added by a variant of the AGOBOT/GAOBOT WORM! | No |
| Microsoft Machine | X | winxp43.exe | Added by the RBOT-IA WORM! | No |
| Microsoft media | X | winmplayers.exe | Added by a variant of the SPYBOT WORM! | No |
| Microsoft media services | X | winmplayer.exe | Added by the RBOT.ZO WORM! | No |
| Microsoft MediaScope | X | winmes.exe | Added by the RBOT-XU WORM! | No |
| Microsoft MicroP Protocol | X | wdgmr32.exe | Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM! | No |
| Microsoft NT Update | X | winexec32.exe | Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM! | No |
| Microsoft Office Start | X | winupdates.exe | Added by the GAOBOT.BC WORM! | No |
| Microsoft Outlook | X | wincsrss.exe | Added by the AGENT-OUY TROJAN! | No |
| Microsoft Problem Doctor | X | windr128.exe | Added by the SMALLTRO.EF TROJAN! | No |
| Microsoft Problem Doctor | X | windr32.exe | Added by a variant of the SMALLTRO.EF TROJAN! | No |
| Microsoft Problem Doctor | X | windr64.exe | Added by a variant of the SMALLTRO.EF TROJAN! | No |
| Microsoft Rundll | X | windos.exe | Added by the SDBOT-WF WORM! | No |
| Microsoft Security | X | winService.exe | Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM! | No |
| Microsoft Security Center | X | wcsntfy.exe | Added by the SDBOT.BYD WORM! | No |
| Microsoft Security Management | X | winnt.exe | Added by the RBOT-MQ WORM! | No |
| Microsoft Security Management | X | winserv.exe | Added by the RBOT-MJ WORM! | No |
| Microsoft Security Management | X | winamp.exe | Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM! Note - this is NOT the popular Winamp media player which is located in %ProgramFiles%\Winamp. This one is located in %Windir% | No |
| Microsoft Security Management | X | wuauct1.exe | Added by a variant of the RBOT 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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