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StartupList Index
Currently 17175 startuplist entries and growing... Last updated on 2008-08-21 15:41:23 Eastern. !! THESE ARE STARTUP PROGRAMS AND NOT TASK MANAGER PROCESS ITEMS !!
For more information on startup programs, including how to identify them and the information required for submitting additions to this list please refer to Content & Info.
Reprinted with permission from Paul Collins who owns the copyright to the list. CastleCops also adds additional items that may not be in the original list but attempts are made to ensure the original is also updated. The full HTML list is here.
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KEY:
"Y" - Normally leave to run at start-up
"N" - Not required - typically infrequently used tasks that can be started manually if necessary
"U" - User's choice - depends whether a user deems it necessary
"X" - Definitely not required - typically viruses, spyware, adware and "resource hogs"
"?" - Unknown
ABC List: A - B - C - D - E - F - G - H - I - J - K - L - M - N - O - P - Q - R - S - T - U - V - W - X - Y - Z
Added by AntiMalwareGuard a rogue anti-spyware program that deliberately displays numerous false positives. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\AntiMalwareGuard\ Note: Use Malwarebytes RogueRemover tool.
Added by the AntiSpyCheck rogue anti-spyware program. AntiSpyCheck is a misleading application that may give exaggerated reports of threats on the computer. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\AntiSpyCheck\ Note: Use Malwarebytes RogueRemover tool.
Added by the AntiSpyCheck rogue anti-spyware program. AntiSpyCheck is a misleading application that may give exaggerated reports of threats on the computer. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\AntiSpyCheck\ Note: Use Malwarebytes RogueRemover tool.
Added by AntiSpyKit Rogue software uses intentional false positives to convince the user that their system has been compromised and then demands money to remove these false threats. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\AntiSpyKit 5.2\
Added by AntiSpyKit Rogue software uses intentional false positives to convince the user that their system has been compromised and then demands money to remove these false threats. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\AntiSpyKit 5.3\
Added by AntiSpyStorm - rogue "security software" using false positives as goad to purchase. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\AntispyStorm\ Note: Use SDFix under supervision.
Added by AntiSpywareBot A ROGUE program. utility that uses false positives to lure the user into buying the product. Note: Located in C:\Program Files\AntiSpywareBot\
Added by AntiSpywareMaster A rogue "security software" using false positives as goad to purchase. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\AntiSpywareMaster\ Note: Use SDFix under supervision.
Added by AntiSpywareShield A ROGUE anti-spyware software. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\AntiSpywareShield\ Note: Use Malwarebytes RogueRemover tool.
Added by an unidentified TROJAN! of the Sdbot family. Note: This worm\trojan is located in C:\Windows\System (Win9x/Me), C:\%WINDIR%\System32 (XP/WinNT/2K) More: here
Added by AntiVirGear This misleading application may be downloaded by Trojan.Zlob. The program can also be manually installed. When the program is executed, it may give exaggerated reports of threats on the computer. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\AntiVirGear 3.x\
Added by AntiVirGear This misleading application may be downloaded by Trojan.Zlob. The program can also be manually installed. When the program is executed, it may give exaggerated reports of threats on the computer. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\AntiVirGear 3.x\
This is NOT a list of tasks/processes taken from Task Manager or the Close Program window (CTRL+ALT+DEL) but a list 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 list at AnswersThatWork. 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.
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