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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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    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



    Random sampling...
    NameStatusFilenameDescription
    BregXbcre.exe BroadcastPC adware variant
    Break_ReminderUBREAK,REMINDER.exeBreak Reminder - Remind yourself to take breaks to prevent computer related injuries. See here
    Blue FrogUbluefrog.exeRelated to Blue_Security Inc. Stop SPAMs from reaching your mail box.
    blah serviceXmsnmsgrr.exeAdded by the RBOT.PZ WORM!
    brwdiagXbrwconf.exeAdded by the W32/Stratio-BN WORM! Note: This worm\trojan is located in C:\Windows\System (Win9x/Me), C:\%WINDIR%\System32 (XP/WinNT/2K)
    bin32hpuXppstub.exePrecisionPop adware
    BPTXbpt.exe BroadcastPC adware
    bgsmsndNbgsmsnd.exePrinter driver to generate PDF files from any program
    Browser Help SvcXBHSV.EXEAdded by the W32/Rbot-AVQ WORM! Note: This trojan file is found in the System (95/98/ME) or System32 (NT/2000/XP) folder.
    BySoft FreeRAMUFreeRAM.exeRelated to FreeRAM by BySoft. a program that frees up ram manually or automatically. It shows current memory status , memory load and CPU usage graphically. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\BySoft FreeRAM\
    BoarddataX[path],repcale.exe,[path],palsp.exeAdded by a variant of the RANDON.AN WORM!
    Bug EliminatorNBug_Elim.exeRelated to Bug_Eliminator Automated Computer "Health Check". Note: Located in C:\Program Files\Eliminator Works\Bug Eliminator\
    BPCv2XBPCv2.exe BroadcastPC adware
    BunxXbeagle.exeAdded by the W32/Lebreat-E WORM!
    BootSkin Startup JobsUBootSkin.exe Stardock_BootSkin is a program that allows users to change their Windows 2000 and Windows XP boot screens, free for non-commercial use.
    BootStatusUBOOTST~1.EXEVisual Basic program that pops up a small window on startup telling you how many times the machine has been booted that day.  Once you exit it, it has no more effect on resources
    BPServerNG6FTPSrv.exeBulletProof FTP Server
    BuildLabsXcsrss.exeAdded by the WEBUS TROJAN! Note - this is not the valid Client Server Runtime Subsystem csrss.exe process, which provides text window support, shutdown, and hard-error handling
    BatzBackXBatzBack.scrAdded by the BACKZAT VIRUS!
    BlockTrackerNBlockTracker.exeIf present on a HP machine it tracks all the processes and logs them to a blocklog.txt file
    BOINC ManagerUboincmgr.exeRelated to Berkeley_University OpenInfrastructure. A program which allows many users to run this application and use unused CPU cycles to calculate or solve equations for a major project. Note: located in C:\Program Files\BOINC\
    BMupdateNBMupdate.exeRelated to BookmarkCentral entry. Typically added after downloading drivers for Visioneer scanners for example, and you install the driver self-install
    b.exeXb.exeAdded by the SDBOT.BND WORM! Read the link, rootkit type stealth involved.
    bbSysTrayNbbSysTray.exePhilips CD-RW related - "the 'Blue Button' feature gives users the chance to receive convenient online support for their possible device problems or questions"
    Browser Hijack BlasterYbhblaster.exeBrowser Hijack Blaster - protects your system from browser hijackers and spyware that alters your IE settings
    BBLauncher.exeNBBLauncher.exeRelated to BounceBack Professional. This program is a non-essential process, but should not be terminated unless suspected to be causing problems. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\CMS Peripherals\BounceBack Professional\
    Backdoor.NuAgentXagent.exeAdded by the AGENT-DP TROJAN!
    BrO_AcTXBrO-AcT.exe W32/SillyFDC-D
    bwprnmon.exeNbwprnmon.exeRelated to FaxServe network fax software. Note: Located in C:\BITWARE\NT\
    Boot ManagerXNjgal.exeAdded by the KILO VIRUS!
    BPKUbpk.exe, nvsr32.exeBlazing Tools Perfect Keylogger (monitoring program). Given a "U" recommendation because it depends if you intentionally installed it. If you didn't treat it as "X" and uninstall or remove
    BManXBMan1.exeAbcsearch.com/DealHelper adware variant
    BregXbptre.exe BroadcastPC adware variant
    Bymer.ScannerXWininit.exeAdded by the BYMER WORM!
    Backpack UDFNbpudfmon.exeBackpack UDF packet writing software for Microssolutions' Back Pack external CD-RW drive. Similar to DirectCD. Run manually before insert an appropriately formatted CD-RW disk
    BootWarnUBootWarn.exeFrom here : "Norton AntiVirus Boot Warning. This program is installed as a startup item when you install Norton AntiVirus, and also sometimes when you do a LiveUpdate which updates Norton AntiVirus significantly enough that a reboot is needed to complete the installation. We believe its purpose to be to warn the end-user that he must reboot his PC before using Norton AntiVirus in those cases when a reboot did not happen with the result that Norton AntiVirus did not fully complete its installation or software updating. Recommendation : Start Norton AntiVirus from “Start \ Programs \ Norton AntiVirus”. If Norton AntiVirus comes up without problems, then fix this entry from the Msconfig Startup tab – it was left behind by mistake and is no longer needed now that Norton AntiVirus is fully installed and opens without error messages."
    BagleAVXcsrss.exeAdded by the W32.NETSKY.AB WORM! Note - this is not the valid Client Server Runtime Subsystem csrss.exe process, which provides text window support, shutdown, and hard-error handling
    Banpopup by PratikUBanpopup.exeBanpopup - popup killer
    BBC News alertsUskinkers.exeBBC News Desktop Alerts service; see here - The BBC News desktop alert and breaking news e-mail services let you find out about all the latest news as it happens.
    BDRegionUbrs.exeRelated to PowerDVD from CyberLink. Removes the Blu-ray region on CD. More here Note: Located in \%Program Files%\CyberLink\Shared Files\
    BuddyizerNBuddyizer.exePart of the AIMster Peer to Peer (P2P) file sharing application that runs over the AOL Instant Messenger network
    babeieXrundll32,cnbabe.dll, dllstartupCommonName Toolbar spyware. To uninstall see here
    blah serviceXmicrosoft.exeAdded by a variant of the WIN32.RBOT WORM!
    btmsre.exeXbtmsre.exeAdded by a variant of the IRCBOT Note: Located in \%WINDIR%\ Note: Use SDFix under supervision.
    Boot ServerXbootserver.exeAdded by a variant of the IRCBOT Note: Located in \%WINDIR%\System32\ Note: Use SDFix under supervision.
    BookmarkCentralNBMLauncher.exeBookmark Express - "offers a more flexible way to manage Web site bookmarks, regardless of which browser you use"
    bcmwltry?bcmwltry.exeBroadcom Corporation Wireless Network Tray Applet.Is it required?
    bbuiUbbui.exeAOL DSL status monitor displaying a red/green icon indicating if you have a connection
    Beegees UpdateXbeegees.exeAdded by the W32/Sdbot-ADK WORM! Note: This worm\trojan file is found in the System (95/98/ME) or System32 (NT/2000/XP) folder.
    bigorisXbigoris.exeAdded by the Troj/Dorf-AZ TROJAN! Note: located in \%WINDIR%\ Note: Use SDFix under supervision.
    BossIdeaXwinlogin.exeAdded by the TROJ/LINEAGE-I TROJAN!
    bandmonUbandmon.exeRelated to Bandwidth_Monitor from Rokario Software, Ltd. Designed to take advantage of the asthetic features brought with Windows XP and Windows Vista. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\Rokario\Bandwidth Monitor\
    BBC AlertsUBBC_Alerts.exeRelated to BBC_Alerts service from BBB.co.uk, have all the latest news and sports headlines delivered straight to your desktop. Note: located in C:\Program Files\BBC Alerts\
    BridgeXrundll32.exe,...Bridge.dllFlingstone.com browser hijacker
    bantoolXie_ban.exeDetected as Trojan-Clicker.Win32.VB.po

    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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