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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
    Configuration LoaderXSystem.exeAdded by the GAOBOT.AO WORM!
    ccUpdMgrUccUpdMgr.exe Parentis remote surveillance software - also see here - uninstall unless you put it there yourself!
    CA-AMAgentUamagent.exe Unicenter_Asset_Management is a solution for proactively managing IT assets in a business environment. It provides full-featured asset tracking capabilities through automated discovery, hardware inventory, network inventory, software inventory, configuration management, software usage monitoring, license management and extensive cross-platform reporting.
    CTSyncU.exeNCTSyncU.exeRelated to Creative_Sync_Manager synchronizes music tracks on your computer with your player. Note: Located in C:\Program Files\Creative\Sync Manager Unicode\
    clcbt.exeXclcbt.exeAdded by Downloader.Win32.Harnig TROJAN! Note: located in C:\WINDOWS\System32\
    CONNECTSchedulerYCONNECTScheduler.exe Sony CONNECTAuto Update Scheduler
    ComproSchedulerDTVUComproSchedulerDTV.exeRelated to VideoMate TV tuner and capture card for your Computer. Note: located in C:\Program Files\Common Files\VideoMate\
    ccSvcHst.exeXccSvcHst.exeAdded by a variant of the Backdoor.Sdbot family of worms and IRC backdoor Trojans. Note: located in \%WINDIR%\ Note: This is not the legitimate Norton/Symantec Windows Process. (Which is normally found in Note: Located in \%Program Files%\Common Files\Symantec Shared\.)
    CcaoXregedit.exeNOD32 Found probably a variant of Win32/Adware.MediaTickets Note - this is not the valid Windows registry editor which resides in C:\Windows or C:\Winnt wheras this version resides in C:\WINDOWS\mduu\ folder. The sub folder name may change.
    Corporate Microsoft UpdateXuptask.exeAdded by the W32/Rbot-GVB WORM! Note: Located in \%WINDIR%\System32\ Read the link, allows remote access
    Cwcdschk.exe?Cwcdschk.exeIBM Thinkpad related?
    Creative WebCam TrayNCamtray.exeCreative WebCam tray control; can be started manually.
    COMMUNICATORYCommunicator.exeRelated to Microsoft_Office, Communicator, which is an integrated communications client that allows information workers to communicate in real time. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\Microsoft Office Communicator\
    CreateCD50NCreatecd50.exeAdaptec Easy CD Creator version 5 system tray application. Available via Start -> Programs
    cfgmgr51XRunDLL32.EXE,[path],cfgmgr51.dll,DllRun BookedSpace Parasite
    CABCInstallXCABCInstall.exeCABC content delivery software
    clcbt.exeXclcbt.exeAdded by Troj/Agent-CBA TROJAN! Note: Located in C:\%WINDIR%\System32\ (XP/WinNT/2K)
    Codename DashboardUdashboard.exeCodename: Dashboard - "an application that resides at the side of your screen. Built on the Microsoft .NET Framework, it is a host for interchangeable components through which C.D. allows you to have any information you want, on your desktop, all the time"
    CdcompatXCdcompat.exeAdded by the GEMA TROJAN!
    ClipTrakUClipTrak.exeClipTrak clipboard extender
    C-Media MixerNMixer.exeC-Media produce audio chipsets that are often found on popular motherboards with on-board audio. Provides System Tray access to change audio settings. Available via Start -> Settings -> Control Panel or Start -> Programs
    csm Win UpdatesXcsm.exeAdded by the W32/ZOTOB.B WORM!
    CeEPOWERUcepmtray.exeToshiba\'s Power Management Utility - allows the user to setup different profiles for both AC power and Battery Power on laptops. Contols CPU speed, Monitor Shut Off, Hard Drive Shut-Off, Monitor Brightness, System Stand-by and System Hibernate times
    ConsXconsol32.exeHijacker - redirects to a p0rn portal, where foistware like ISTBar gets stealth installed
    Compaq Print FaxXcpqa1000.exeAdded by the SDBOT.BCV WORM! Read the link, rootkit type stealth involved. Please take note of the difference between the legitimate Compaq Fax Utility Name (A1000 Settings Utility) and the name (Compaq Print Fax) used by this worm.
    Configuration LoaderXWinHelper.exeAdded by a variant of the AGOBOT/GAOBOT WORM!
    CmpntXmainsv.exeAdded by the Troj/Tompai-C TROJAN!
    CSS_CentralUCSS_1631.EXECSS Communication Agent (95 Host) from Command Software Systems"CSS Central™ provides administrators with a powerfully proactive tool to effectively manage and maintain the anti-virus strategy from a centralized console."
    CRCSSXcrcss.exeAdded by an unidentified TROJAN! of the Sdbot family.
    COM++ SystemXexploier.exeAdded by a variant of the LOVGATE WORM!
    cssauthUcssauth.exeRelated to IBM ThinkVantage Client Security Solution
    CreativeMixerUCTMIX32.EXECreative soundcard System Tray access to, for example, volume slider controls as normally provided by the "speaker" icon. Not required unless you adjust any settings otherwise available via the standard icon
    CM108SoundUCM108.cplRelated to C-Media USB audio solution.
    Corel Photo DownloaderNMediaDetect.exeRelated to Corel Photo Album. This program is non-essential process to the running of the system, but should not be terminated unless suspected to be causing problems.
    Compaq Internet SetupNinetwizard.exeFor Compaq PC's. Runs Compaq internet setup wizard and offers you to signup from ISP list
    Configuration LoaderXServicess.exeAdded by the GAOBOT.AO WORM!
    CCDoctorLogonTestingYccdoctor.exeChecks your system to make sure it's configured properly for running IBM Rational ClearCase, a source code management tool. ClearCase is fairly sophisticated so there are a lot of system-related things that can cause it grief. If you run ClearCase you should not disable this as it provides a valuable service, but technically it isn't required to use the ClearCase product
    CTHelperXcthelper.exeAdded by the W32/RBOT-XB WORM! - NOTE - do NOT confuse with the Creative application of the same name described here
    CEPA?wsot.exe??
    cttdpsrv?cttdpsrv.exe??
    csrscXcsrsc.exeAdded by an unidentified VIRUS!
    CriticalUpdateNWucrtupd.exeMS Windows Critical Update Notification. If you want to keep Windows up-to-date, check the Windows Update site
    CADSUcads.exeCyber Sentinel internet filtering software
    Creative PCI Audio Configuration UtilityNstarter.exeSystem Tray icon to configure a Creative Soundblaster PCI soundcard. Not required and re-instates itself when un-checked. Try one of the solutions on this special page. Similar to EnsoniqMixer
    ConfigurationX(different file,names)Added by the W32/SDBOT-ML WORM!
    CyberLat Ram CleanerUCyberLat Ram,Cleaner 1,1.exeRelated to CyberLat_RAM_Cleaner is a program that Frees, Optimizes and Defrags your system\'s wasted memory (RAM). Some users swear by programs such as this but I suggest you read this article and make up your own mind. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\CyberLat\CyberLat RAM Cleaner 1.1\
    Cal Reminder ShortcutNcalrem.exeProduces a pop-up reminder of events scheduled using the MS Office Calendar
    CTFM0NXspoolsrvc.exeAdded 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)
    CorelDraw ToolboxXCorelDraw.exeAdded by the W32/SDBOT-VZ WORM!
    CurseClientUCurseClient.exeRelated to Curse_Client On-line games. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\Curse\
    ctf.exeXctf.exeIdentified as a variant of the Backdoor.Bifrose backdoor Trojan. Note: Located in \%WINDIR%\System32\
    CanaryNcanary-std.exeCanary monitoring program. Keylogger, monitors all computer activity
    cronosXMARCO!.SCRAdded by the OPASERV.G VIRUS!
    Compaqs Service DriversXcompqs.exeAdded by a variant of the W32/SDBOT WORM!
    Configuration LoaderXccSort.exeAdded by the AGOBOT.SR WORM!

    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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