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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reg Services | X | Winboot32.exe | Added by the RBOT.PB WORM! | No |
| regdiit | X | winxp.exe | Added by the RUNAUTO.F WORM! | No |
| regdiit | X | win.exe | Added by the VBSAUTO-A WORM! | No |
| RegDone | 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 |
| Registry | X | wscript.exe ShakiraPics.jpg.vbs | Added by the VBSWG.AQ WORM! Note that wscript.exe is a legitimate Microsoft file used to launch script files and shouldn't be deleted. The "ShakiraPics.jpg.vbs" file is located in %Windir% | No |
| Registry Checkup | X | winreg.exe | Added by an unidentified WORM or TROJAN! | No |
| Registry Checkup System326a Monitor | X | Winregs326a.exe | Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM! | No |
| Registry Integritycheck | X | WCPDT.EXE | Added by the AGOBOT-RF WORM! | No |
| Registry Loader | X | winhlpp32.exe | Added by the GAOBOT.AO WORM! | No |
| Registry oidet | X | win32.exe | Added by the RBOT.BMT WORM! | No |
| Registry Value Name | X | winapi32.exe | Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM! | No |
| RegistryChk | X | winbackup.exe | Added by the MERTIAN WORM! | No |
| Regkey for autostart | X | winservice.exe | Added by the RBOT-NU WORM! | No |
| REGRUN | X | winfix22490.exe | Adware downloader - also detected as a variant of the LOWZONES.BW or AGENT.RD TROJANS! | No |
| RegRun WinBait | U | winbait.exe | Part of RegRun - used to detect unknown viruses. RegRun compares winbait.exe with the original copy called winbait.org and warns if the files are different.. | No |
| Regrun2 | Y | WatchDog.exe | Greatis Software's RegRun security suite which amongst other things replaces MSCONFIG. The WatchDog check for registry changes caused by trojan's, viruses, etc | No |
| Remote Desktop Help Session Manager | X | WinRDH.exe | Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM! | No |
| Remote Procedure Call | X | winrpc.exe | Added by the RBOT-KM WORM! | No |
| Remote Procedure Call | X | winsysrpc.exe | Added by the SDBOT-PS WORM! | No |
| Remote Procedure Calls | X | win.exe | Added by the SDBOT-QI WORM! | No |
| REMOVE ME | X | windos.exe | Added by the SDBOT.EE WORM! | No |
| Restart Watch | ? | Watch.exe | Associated with an Eicon Networks Diva ISDN or ADSL modem. What does it do and is it required? | No |
| Restart WSC Setting | U | wscrestp.exe | WinStart Commander - part of Ultra WinCleaner Utility Suite. Starts Windows faster and controls hidden programs to boost performance and prevent system slow downs and crashes | No |
| RNBc Test | X | wf32vbs.exe | Added by the RBOT-AGR WORM! | No |
| RNBz Test | X | wf32vbc.exe | Added by the RBOT-AEY WORM! | No |
| RNDc Test | X | wf32b.exe | Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM! | No |
| ROOT_Machine | X | winlogon.exe | Added by the BANKER-FI TROJAN! 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%\inf | No |
| RPCserr32g | X | winlogon.exe | Added by the RITDOOR-B 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 |
| RPCserv32g | X | WINLOGON.EXE | Added by the BOBAX.AD 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 |
| run | X | winsys32.exe | Added by the DELF.CP BACKDOOR! | No |
| Run MSupdt32 | X | wscript MSupdt32.vbs | Added by the CASER WORM! | No |
| Run POPFile in background | U | wperl.exe | POPFile - E-mail spam blocker | No |
| Run Services as Application | X | websvc.exe | Added by the DLOADER-NY TROJAN! | No |
| run32dll | X | WINClock.exe | Added by an unidentified VIRUS, WORM or TROJAN! | No |
| run= | ? | wallflip.exe | Desktop wallpaper changer? | No |
| run= | ? | win.ini | ?? | No |
| run= | Y | wswpd.exe | Used with some models of Panasonic, Epson and NEC printers - required for printer to work | No |
| run= | X | wmplayer.exe | CoolWebSearch Smartsearch parasite variant | No |
| Rund1l32 | X | Winfi1e32.exe | Added by the MERTIAN WORM! | No |
| RunDLL32 | X | winupdate.exe | Added by an unidentified TROJAN! - possibly a BMBOT variant | No |
| Rundll32 | X | Windows.exe | Added by the QQPASS.E TROJAN! | No |
| runing | X | win.exe | Added by the DELF-LC TROJAN! | No |
| RunProg | X | wini.exe | Added by the OPTIX.04.D TROJAN! | No |
| runwinlogon | X | winlogon.exe | Added by the AGENT.TQY TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate winlogon.exe process, which should not appear in Msconfig/Startup! | No |
| s9201 | X | wspwprtct.exe | WinSpywareProtect rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here | No |
| Sagem - 802.11g Wi-Fi USB Dongle LAN Utility | U | WLANUTL.exe | SAGEM wireless LAN configuration utility | No |
| Sagem - Utilitaire réseau pour Clé USB Wi-Fi 802.11g | U | WLANUTL.exe | SAGEM wireless LAN configuration utility | No |
| Salestart | X | WAS7Mon.exe | Part of the WinAntiSpyware 2007 rogue spyware remover - not recommended | No |
| scApp | X | wmiprvse.exe | Added by the SILLYFDC-AW WORM! | No |
| ScheduIr | X | winagent.exe | Added by a variant of the SDBOT 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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