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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LDM | N | backweb-8876480.exe | Installed with older versions of the software for Logitech products. Automatically checks for software upgrades and new products, services and special offers from Logitech | Yes |
| LeaderTask | N | LeaderTask.exe | System Tray access to the LeaderTask personal organizer from Almeza Company | Yes |
| legalnoticeapplication | U | [empty] | PCProwler surveillance software. Uninstall this software unless you put it there yourself | No |
| LetsRock | X | [path to trojan] | Added by the RANKY.Y BACKDOOR! | No |
| Letum | X | [path to worm] | Added by the LETUM.A WORM! | No |
| Lightning | U | Lightning.exe | Lightning Download from Headlight Software - shareware download manager for resuming downloads. Start it manually unless you want to intercept download links from your browser | Yes |
| Lightning Download | U | Lightning.exe | Lightning Download from Headlight Software - shareware download manager for resuming downloads. Start it manually unless you want to intercept download links from your browser | Yes |
| Lightscribe | N | LightScribeControlPanel.exe | System Tray access to the LightScribe Control Panel for CD/DVD writers based upon HP's LightScribe laser-etching process - which allows you to burn a label straight onto specially coated blank disks. Part of the main LightScribe System Software (LSS) | Yes |
| LightScribe Control Panel | N | LightScribeControlPanel.exe | System Tray access to the LightScribe Control Panel for CD/DVD writers based upon HP's LightScribe laser-etching process - which allows you to burn a label straight onto specially coated blank disks. Part of the main LightScribe System Software (LSS) | Yes |
| LightScribeControlPanel | N | LightScribeControlPanel.exe | System Tray access to the LightScribe Control Panel for CD/DVD writers based upon HP's LightScribe laser-etching process - which allows you to burn a label straight onto specially coated blank disks. Part of the main LightScribe System Software (LSS) | Yes |
| Litebot | X | [path to trojan] | Added by the LITEBOT-A TROJAN! | No |
| LiveUpdate | X | [Windows username]05.exe | Added by the LINEAGE TROJAN! | No |
| lk3h1 | X | [path to file] | Added by the MOSUCK-G TROJAN! | No |
| LManager | U | QtZgAcer.EXE | Acer Launch Manager - on Acer laptops it supports the dedicated multimedia buttons and allows users to configure their function. If the optional WLAN module and Bluetooth radio are installed the associated buttons can set their operating state | Yes |
| load | X | [path to worm] | Added by the KELVIR.AI WORM! | No |
| load | X | _Kerne1.exe | Added by the LINEAGE-AN TROJAN! | No |
| load32 | X | 1111a.exe | Added by the DUMARU.AH WORM! | No |
| load= | Y | 01comm32.exe | Related to Elsa CommPro (Communicate Pro) access software for Microlink modems - this software contains answering machine and fax functions, plus a terminal program, a WWW-browser launch function, Internet telephony, and address management. Required if you use those | No |
| loaddr | X | [path to trojan] | Added by the AGENT-DIY TROJAN! | No |
| LoadOrderVerification | X | [random filename] | Added by the TRON.A BACKDOOR! | No |
| Local-Settings-of-[User Name] | X | [User Name].exe | Added by the GAVGENT.A WORM! | No |
| Locator Service | X | [filename] | Added by the AGOBOT-KY TROJAN! | No |
| login | X | [path to trojan] | Added by the HOTWORD-A TROJAN! | No |
| Login Service | X | [path to file] | Added by the MIGMAF TROJAN! | No |
| Login Software 2009 | X | [path to trojan] | Added by the ERTFOR.B TROJAN! | No |
| Logitech | Y | Communications_Helper.exe | Entry added when you install versions of the Logitech QuickCam webcam software. Used to interface your webcam with third party chat and voice programs such as instant messaging clients and Skype. Also, if it's disabled the camera will not work - at least not in the QuickCapture mode | Yes |
| Logitech . Product Registration | N | eReg.exe | Registration reminder from Leader Technologies for Logitech software such as SetPoint for their range of wired and wireless keyboards and pointing devices (mice, trackballs, etc) | Yes |
| Logitech Camera Software | ? | ElkCtrl.exe | Entry added when you install versions of the Logitech QuickCam webcam software. It's exact purpose is unknown at the present time | Yes |
| Logitech ClickSmart | U | ISStart.exe | Installed with Logitech's QuickSmart webcam software. The exact purpose of this startup entry is unknown at present, with opinions varying from: (i) adding a tray icon when a camera is connected - apparently no longer the case, (ii) repairing a problem with the image gallery and (iii) being required with some versions to take pictures and capture videos | Yes |
| Logitech ClickSmart | U | LogiTray.exe | System Tray access to My Logitech Pictures, Camera Settings and other features for Logitech's QuickSmart webcam software. Create your own shortcut and run it manually when required unless you use it all the time | Yes |
| Logitech ClickSmart | U | LVCOMS.EXE | Entry added when you install Logitech ClickSmart webcam software. It allows the camera to be accessed by both the Logitech software and (amongst others) NetMeeting and Windows Movie Maker. If you don't use the camera on a daily basis create your own shortcut and run it manually when required | Yes |
| Logitech Desktop Messenger | N | ldmconf.exe | Installed with older versions of the software for Logitech products. Configures the options for Logitech Desktop Messenger to activate notifications about software upgrades and/or new products, services and special offers | Yes |
| Logitech Desktop Messenger | N | LogitechDesktopMessenger.exe | Installed with the software for Logitech products. Automatically checks for software upgrades and new products, services and special offers from Logitech | Yes |
| Logitech Gaming Software | N | LWEMon.exe | Part of Logitech Gaming Software (formerly Wingman Software) for their range of game controllers. Starts the profiler (button configuration) and loads the last used profile at start-up - including System Tray access. Unless you're a hard-core gamer it's best to leave it disabled and load when needed | Yes |
| Logitech Hardware Abstraction Layer | U | KHALMNPR.EXE | Part of Logitech's SetPoint control software for their range of wired and wireless keyboards and pointing devices (mice, trackballs, etc). When using SetPoint to adjust the mouse sensitivity it is maintained separately from the Windows setting, but is combined with the Windows setting to determine the final sensitivity. For this reason, this entry sets the Windows setting to 0 so it doesn't affect the one you set in SetPoint and then unloads. A separate instance of KHALMNPR.EXE loads via the main Setpoint.exe program to control communication between your radio/bluetooth wireless mouse/keyboard and SetPoint | Yes |
| Logitech ImageStudio | U | ISStart.exe | Installed with Logitech's ImageStudio webcam software. The exact purpose of this startup entry is unknown at present, with opinions varying from: (i) adding a tray icon when a camera is connected - apparently no longer the case, (ii) repairing a problem with the image gallery and (iii) being required with some versions to take pictures and capture videos | Yes |
| Logitech ImageStudio | U | LogiTray.exe | System Tray access to ImageStudio, Camera Settings and other features for Logitech's ImageStudio webcam software. Create your own shortcut and run it manually when required unless you use it all the time | Yes |
| Logitech ImageStudio | U | LVCOMS.EXE | Entry added when you install Logitech ImageStudio webcam software. It allows the camera to be accessed by both the Logitech software and (amongst others) NetMeeting and Windows Movie Maker. If you don't use the camera on a daily basis create your own shortcut and run it manually when required | Yes |
| Logitech QuickCam | U | CameraAssistant.exe | Entry added when you install versions of the Logitech QuickCam webcam software and used to configure and tweak your webcam settings. Includes support for the Quick Assistant - which launches when a video application (such as video conferencing in an instant messaging client) accesses to camera so you can quickly fine tune face tracking and zoom, for example. If you don't use the camera on a daily basis create your own shortcut and run it manually when required | Yes |
| Logitech QuickCam | U | ISStart.exe | Installed with older versions of Logitech's QuickCam webcam software. The exact purpose of this startup entry is unknown at present, with opinions varying from: (i) adding a tray icon when a camera is connected - apparently no longer the case, (ii) repairing a problem with the image gallery and (iii) being required with some versions to take pictures and capture videos | Yes |
| Logitech QuickCam | U | LogiTray.exe | System Tray access to My Logitech Pictures, Camera Settings and other features for older versions of Logitech's QuickCam webcam software. Create your own shortcut and run it manually when required unless you use it all the time | Yes |
| Logitech QuickCam | U | LVCOMS.EXE | Entry added when you install older versions of Logitech QuickCam webcam software. It allows the camera to be accessed by both the Logitech software and (amongst others) NetMeeting and Windows Movie Maker. If you don't use the camera on a daily basis create your own shortcut and run it manually when required | Yes |
| Logitech QuickCam | U | LVComSX.exe | Entry added when you install versions of the Logitech QuickCam webcam software - allows the full camera features (such as face tracking) to be accessed by both the Logitech software and (amongst others) NetMeeting and Windows Movie Maker. If you don't use the camera on a daily basis create your own shortcut and run it manually when required | Yes |
| Logitech QuickCam | N | ManifestEngine.exe | Automatic updater for versions of Logitech QuickCam webcam software. Check for updates via the System Tray icon - see the LogitechVideoTray entry | Yes |
| Logitech SetPoint | U | KHALMNPR.EXE | Part of Logitech's SetPoint control software for their range of wired and wireless keyboards and pointing devices (mice, trackballs, etc). When using SetPoint to adjust the mouse sensitivity it is maintained separately from the Windows setting, but is combined with the Windows setting to determine the final sensitivity. For this reason, this entry sets the Windows setting to 0 so it doesn't affect the one you set in SetPoint and then unloads. A separate instance of KHALMNPR.EXE loads via the main Setpoint.exe program to control communication between your radio/bluetooth wireless mouse/keyboard and SetPoint | Yes |
| Logitech SetPoint | U | Setpoint.exe | Logitech SetPoint control software for their range of wired and wireless keyboards and pointing devices (mice, trackballs, etc). Required if you want to use the advanced features or modify the default settings of these devices and located in %ProgramFiles%\Logitech\Setpoint | Yes |
| Logitech Utility | U | Logi_MwX.exe | Logitech Mouseware driver. Needed to support some additional functionality of Logitech mice/trackballs such as "SmartMove". If you disable it and find you don't need it leave it disabled | Yes |
| Logitech Vid | N | Vid.exe | "Logitech Vid™ is the fast, free and easy way to make a video call." Available as part of the Logitech Webcam Software or as a separate download. Run it manually when required unless you use it all the time | Yes |
| LogitechCameraAssistant | U | CameraAssistant.exe | Entry added when you install versions of the Logitech QuickCam webcam software and used to configure and tweak your webcam settings. Includes support for the Quick Assistant - which launches when a video application (such as video conferencing in an instant messaging client) accesses to camera so you can quickly fine tune face tracking and zoom, for example. If you don't use the camera on a daily basis create your own shortcut and run it manually when required | Yes |
| LogitechCameraService(E) | ? | ElkCtrl.exe | Entry added when you install versions of the Logitech QuickCam webcam software. It's exact purpose is unknown at the present time | Yes |
Notes & Warnings
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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
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