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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.

CastleCops is now hosting the official Pacs-portal forums. CastleCops has also cross-referenced startup entries with our File Hash database where appropriate. Comments or questions can be fielded here.

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

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    Full List

    NameStatusFilenameDescription
    ATIX10Uatix10.exeATI Remote Wonder - PC wireless remote control
    ATKMEDIA?DMEDIA.EXEAppears to be related to ASUS laptops What does it do and is it required?
    Atl**.exe (* = random char)XAtl**.exe (* = random char) CoolWebSearch/HomeSearch adware component - for examples, see this log
    Atl**32.exe (* = random char)XAtl**32.exe (* = random char) CoolWebSearch/HomeSearch adware component - for examples, see this log
    ATM ControlXadpn.exeAdded by the MMS.A VIRUS!
    ATnotesNatnotes.exeLoads the ATnotes program for virtual sticky notes for your desktop. Available via Start -> Programs
    Atomic Time SynchronizerUTimeSync.exeRelated to SP_TimeSync A program with multilingual interface which lets you synchronize your computer's clock with any Internet atomic clock. Note: Located in C:\PROGRA~1\A-TIME~1\
    Atomic-x27XAtomic-x27.exeAdded by the W32/Katomik-A WORM!
    Atomic-x27CXAtomicpartC.exeAdded by the W32/Katomik-A WORM!
    Atomic.exeUAtomic.exe Atomic_Clock_Sync synchronizes your computer's time with the NIST time server.
    AtomicaNatomica.exeAtomica runs from the System Tray and allows the user to find out more about a word or phrase on any screen by pointing at it with the mouse and clicking button one while holding down the Alt key
    AtomicTimeUATOMICTIME.EXEAtomicTime - utility that synchronizes your PC clock to an atomic clock
    AtrackUatrack.exeNew feature of Norton Internet Security (NIS) and Norton Personal Firewall (NPF) 3.0 is the Alert Tracker, an instant notification feature. The Alert Tracker displays information about events as they happen. This way, when a rule has been triggered or an access to the Internet made, you know about it immediately rather than finding out about it when you check your logs or notice that the NIS icon indicates a security alert
    AtrayUAtray.exe Active Tray is a utility which lets you configure the system tray. You can also create your own tray icons
    ATSpoolerUAppsTraka.exeAdded by the AppsTraka surveillance software. Uninstall this software unless you put it there yourself.
    ATSwpNavYATSwpNavRelated to Fingerprint_Sensor in Fujitsu laptops. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\Fingerprint Sensor\
    ATTBroadbandUpdateUSAUpdate.exeBig Brother from Quest Software. System and network monitor
    ATTRedUpdateUAutoUpdate.exeAdditional item added to start-ups after AT&T took over the now bankrupt Excite@home high-speed internet service. Included for automatically downloading and installing updates. Leave it unless you plan to regularly run it to check for updates
    AttuneClientEngineXattune_ce.exe"Attune is a revolutionary service that provides you with targeted Intelligram messages to help you avoid common computer problems. Attune may also let you know when you need a specific product, service, or upgrade to optimise the use of your computer". Not required - treated as adware
    AttuneContentUpdaterXattune_cu.exeAdded by helpdesk_software called Aveo Attune. This consists of programs that are misleading, harmful, or undesirable. Note: Located in C:\Program Files\AVEO\ATTUNE\Bin\
    AttuneDiscoveryXattune_di.exeAdded by helpdesk_software called Aveo Attune. This consists of programs that are misleading, harmful, or undesirable. Note: Located in C:\Program Files\AVEO\ATTUNE\Bin\
    AttuneSystrayXattune_st.exeAdded by helpdesk_software called Aveo Attune. This consists of programs that are misleading, harmful, or undesirable. Note: Located in C:\Program Files\AVEO\ATTUNE\Bin\
    aTunerNatuner.exeaTuner - tweak tool for GeForce based graphics cards
    atwtusbYatwtusb.exeUSB interface for Aiptek Graphics Tablet (USB)
    AtxBrwXIexplor.exe"Pop Marketing" adware

    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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