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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
    FlenCPYXflencpy.exe FlashEnhancer Adware variant
    FlingRunUfling.exe Fling FTP Software
    FRISK FP-SchedulerUF-Sched.exeScheduler for F-Prot anitvirus software. Leave enabled unless you scan manually on a regular basis
    FTMSFLTUFTMSFLT.EXERelated to Fujitsu. laptops and its Touch Panel (Serial Win2000) Message Notifier.Note: Located in %Program Files%\FIDMOU\WIN2K\
    fsprYFolderShield.exeFolder Shield - hide personal files and folders
    FKS v2.0Xmsngr.exeA variant of Keylog-Fearless TROJAN! Keylogger More here
    FXXieloader.exeAdded by the WIN32.SMALL.RR downloader TROJAN!
    fqorXstub_113_4_0_4_0.exeAdded by TargetSaver ADAWARE!
    faslkakj11Xkjgagklj11.exeAdded by the Troj/LegMir-ARE Trojan
    FLMMEDIONMOUSENmouse32a.exeRelated to MEDION_MOUSE the 'browsing mouse' facility and adds additional functions to your mouse. This program is a non-essential process, but should not be terminated unless suspected to be causing problems. Note: Located in C:\Program Files\Browser mouse\1.3\
    feelalrightXmirc.exeAdded by the W32/IRCFlood-M WORM!
    FontFixXfontfix.exeAdded by an unidentified VIRUS!
    FCHelpXFCHelp.exeAdded by either Adware.FCHelp or a variant of it.
    fsservUfserv.exeFarsighter Server - monitors a remote computer invisibly by streaming video to a viewer on your computer. You will know exactly what is happening on the remote computer as you see it in real-time
    FlashEncUFlashEnc.exeSupplied with EasyDisk USB pen devices. The utility manages the encryption and compressed folders options. It will create these folders if running on the USB key without permission. which is a pain. No need for it if you do not want these features
    FP LoaderYloadfp.exeFoolProof Security - PC security software from SmartStuff
    FRW_EXEYFRW.EXEConSeal Signal9 firewall - now McAfee Personal firewall
    FireFox Startup DriversXwuaclt.exeAdded by the RBOT.BYX WORM! Read the link, rootkit type stealth involved.
    FireFox Service DriversXssmss.exeAdded by a variant of the W32/SDBOT WORM! Note: This trojan file ssmss.exe (Notice the extra s) is not the legitimate Windows Process. The legitimate Windows Process (smss.exe) should not be seen in Msconfig or as a Startup item.
    frunXderc32xz.exeIdentified as a Trojan.Downloader.Win32.Malware.gen from Webwasher-Gateway Note: located in \%WINDIR%\
    frxmxinsYfrxmxins.exeATI 3D Studio MAX/VIZ driver
    FireWire ServicesXnvcsv32.exeAdded by a variant of the W32.SPYBOT WORM!
    Fellowes ProxyUR3proxy.exeInstalled with Fellowes EasyPoint mouse software. Not necessary for normal functioning of Fellowes mice but it is necessary to use the extended features of all Fellowes mice
    FourthDayUFourthDay.exeThe Fourth Day - "astronomical clock and almanac for your system tray"
    FRITZ!webProtectUFwebProt.exeFirewall included in FRITZ! ISP DSL software
    FineReader7NewsReaderProNAbbyyNewsReader.exeABBYY FineReader OCR software - version 7
    foobin ml097eXadaware.exe RapidBlaster Variant
    f~aXra32.exeAdded by the BackDoor-CAY TROJAN!
    f23mxinsUf23mxinsRelated to ATI_Fire_GL3 Video Accelerator from FGL Graphics now owned by ATI.
    FirewallStartupUFirewallstartup.exeInnovative Solutions The user can choose whether or not to monitor installs when loaded.
    Firewall Update System1XWinedowsUpdater1.exeAdded by the W32/RBOT-ARU WORM!
    firefox.exeXfirefox.exeAdded by the BANKER-EBO TROJAN! Note - this is not the popular FireFox web browser and is located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder Read the link, steals information
    FinePrint Dispatcher v4Ufpdisp4.exe FinePrint_Dispatcher - handles the spooling of print jobs to the FinePrint printer. Version 4.x of the software. "FinePrint saves ink, paper, time and money by controlling and enhancing printed output"
    FD_SAPUFD.exeRelated to autopassword program from the Sony Microvault thumb drive. Note: located in C:\WINDOWS\System32\Drivers\SAP\
    Flash_Player_InstallXying.exeAdded by Constructor VC2000 MALWARE!
    fzgXsvhost32.exe Win-Trojan/Downloader.47238
    FTMSFLT(USB)UFTMSFLTU.EXEFujitsu\'s Touch Panel Message Notifier
    FriendlyTypeNameXServices.exeAdded by NEVEG.A or NEVEG.B WORM! - Note - this is not the valid Windows Service Controller services.exe process
    fwenc.exeYfwenc.exe Check Point SecuRemote VPN client - "dynamic and fixed IP addressing for all ISP services - dial-up, cable modem, or DSL - the ideal solution for telecommuters and mobile workers"
    flpsXflps.vbsAdded by the BYRON VIRUS!
    FriendlyWebQuick-LaunchNSELFCERT.EXEselfcert.exe is a stand alone program for creating your own digital certificates for macros - the .exe is installed as an extra basically by clicking on MS Office in add/remove programs and selecting remove - also I would do away with the FriendlyWebQuickLaunchBar as well
    FileFreedom_PluginNwtm.exeFileFreedom peer-to-peer sharing program
    FlaCPYXflacpy.exe FlashEnhancer adware variant
    FamilyKeyLoggerUcisvc.exe"Family Keylogger - is your best choice, if you want to know what other users on your machine are typing". Note! - this is not the cisvc.exe service.
    First Home PageXhttp://find.naupoint.com Naupoint browser hijacker
    freexstyleXlockbr.exeAdded by the W32.Loxbot.C or W32.Loxbot.F WORM! Note: This worm file is found in the System (95/98/ME) or System32 (NT/2000/XP) folder.
    FastCacheUfc.exeFastCache from AnalogX - speeds up browsing by resolving DNS requests locally
    Folder ServiceXwssdtu.exeAdded by the MANIFEST VIRUS!
    ffisXffisearch.exe iSearch "Desktop Search" hijacker
    Firewall ControlsXsys32.exeAdded by an unidentified TROJAN! Note: of the Win32/Rbot Family.
    FuckD3w4XFuckD3w4.exe W32/Brontok-DI
    FrapsNfraps.exeFraps Real-Time Video Capture software
    Forget Me NotNAGRemind.exeCalendar reminder part of American Greetings® CreataCard®
    FaxCenterServerUfm3032.exe FaxMan integrates complete fax send and receive support into Windows applications without requiring additional fax software. Incorporated into software by Lexmark, MCI, Lotus, My Software, Broderbund, Traffic Software and many others.
    Firewall auto setupXwinlogon.exeIdentified by Norman as W32/Downloader Note: This worm\trojan is located in C:\%WINDIR%\Temp\ folder. Note The filename spchost.exe has also been identified with this Keystroke Logger infection.

    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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