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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
    GRANgra.exeLooks at system resources at startup and warns you if they have dropped. Contains links to the Disk Clean Up, Defrag and Start Up Menu. It does have a link to a startup configuration utility. Similar to msconfig but can keep a list of disabled apps. Not really necessary. Only appears if you load the Gateway Startup Utility
    GDriveNGDriver.exeFound on IBM systems. All it does is set the CDROM drive letter to G:. Set your drive letter manually via Start -> Settings -> Control Panel -> System -> Device Manager
    gwizXarpl.exeDetected as Spyware/Virtumonde by panda
    G3XGSMedia3.exeMalware downloader - detected by Kaspersky antivirus as Trojan.Win32.VB.ux
    GnetmousUgnetmous.exe.htm" target="_blank">Genius NetScroll mouse driver - required if you use non-standard Windows driver features
    GroksterNGrokster.exe Groster Peer-To-Peer File Sharing program
    Goldensoft_MndlSvrUMndlSvr.exeGoldensoft CD Ghost related - turns a computer into a 200X-speed CD-ROM tower. Working from the hard drive, users can simultaneously access as many as 23 virtual CD-ROM drives at a speed of 200X for true multitasking
    gouday.exeXreadme.exeAdded by the BEAGLE.C WORM!
    Generic Host Process for Win ServicesXmscvs.exeAdded by a variant of the SDBOT Note: Located in \%WINDIR%\System32\ Note: Use SDFix under supervision.
    Gravis Xperience Driver SupportUGrxp4exe.exeDriver for Gravis game controllers such as the Eliminator Aftershock. Must be loaded if you run the supplied application software for the controller to be recognized. Start it manually via a shortcut if not used
    gdimxXgdimx.exeAdded by the Dial/MPB-D TROJAN! Note: Located in C:\Windows\System (Win9x/Me), C:\%WINDIR%\System32 (XP/WinNT/2K) Note: Dial/MPB-D provides an uninstall option which can be accessed via the Add or Remove Programs dialog in the Windows Control Panel. The software is listed as "gdimx".
    goXcvir.exe W32/Silov-A Read the link, very destructive, replaces EXE files with copies of itself
    gameutil.exeUgameutil.exePart of Redline RegTweak as supplied with Sapphire ATI graphics cards. You can configure different overlclocking settings on a per game basis and this sets those conditions following a re-boot
    gtydfXiscca.exe Troj/DwnLdr-GTK
    Google Service FRXGO0GLEFREE.EXEA variant of the W32/Spybot.BURS family of worms and IRC backdoor Trojans. Note: Located in \%WINDIR%\System32\Com\
    GNP Generic Host ProcessXsvchost.exeAdded by the Troj/Zapchas-AA TROJAN! Note: This one replaces svchost.exe in the System32 folder with a copy of Mirc on (NT/2000/XP) systems and just adds svchost.exe to the System folder on (95/98/ME) systems.
    GSOrganizerNGSOrganizer.exe GoldenSection Organizer (now WinOrganizer - personal information manager
    Go!ZillaXgozilla.exeDownload manager for resuming downloads and choosing multiple download locations. Advertising spyware
    GolumXservices.exeAdded by the GOLUM.A TROJAN! - Note - this services.exe file is placed in a Winnt\System32\Golum or Windows\System32\Golum subdirectory, and should NOT be confused with the legitimate Windows services.exe process, located in the Winnt\System32 or Windows\System32 folder, and which moreover should NOT figure in Msconfig/Startup!
    G_Server.exeXG_Server.exeAdded by the TROJ/FEUTEL-C and Troj/Feutel-J TROJANS!
    Ghost RelayXW,),),W,))),)W)W,,,WWWW))WWW),WW.exeAdded by a variant of the IRCBOT Note: Located in \%WINDIR%\System32\ Note: Use SDFix under supervision.
    Generic Host ProcessXsvchost.exeAdded by the Troj/Dloader-NX Trojan!
    Get-Torrent ServiceXwakeservice.exeGet-Torrent bittorrent client - Installs LOP adware
    Google Earth ViewerNGOOGLEMAPS.EXE Google_Earth "combines satellite imagery, maps and the power of Google Search to put the world's geographic information at your fingertips."
    german.exeXwintems.exeAdded by the W32.Beagle.DP WORM! Note: This worm file is found in the System (95/98/ME) or System32 (NT/2000/XP) folder. Drops multiple files in multiple folders.
    GEDZACXGEDZAC.exeAdded by the GEMEL VIRUS!
    german.exeXwintems.exeAdded by the Mitglieder.S TROJAN! Note: This trojan file is found in the System (95/98/ME) or System32 (NT/2000/XP) folder.
    Gestionnaire de disques universelXsysoobe.exeAdded by the Troj/Toader-A TROJAN! Note: This trojan file is found in the System\oobe (95/98/Me) or System32\oobe (Nt/2000/XP) folder.
    G0mez =XG0mez.vbsAdded by the VBS/Gormlez-A Worm!
    GisdnLog?gisdnlog.exeBT Digital Access USB
    GetcaYInfoMyCa.exeRelated to Wireless-G Network Monitor from Linksys. This process should not be removed to ensure that your network connections are working. Note: Located in C:\Program Files\BELKIN USB Wireless Monitor\
    GuardUGuard.exeRelated to Phoenix_Technologies Core Managed Environment (cME) Integration and Certification program.
    googleXgoogle.exeAdded by the W32/Rbot-AMW WORM! Note: This worm file is found in the System (95/98/Me) or System32 (Nt/2000/XP) folder.
    googletalkUgoogletalk.exe Google_Talk "enables you to call or send instant messages to your friends for free–anytime, anywhere in the world". Can be launched manually.
    gammaXsvchost.exeAdded by a a variant of the Trojan-Clicker.Win32.Delf.it malware. Note: Located in \%ROOT%\Backup_Drivers\ This infection should not be confused with the legitimate file Note: Located in \%WINDIR%\System32\
    GStartupXGMT.exeGator spyware component - see here. Please note that Claria Corporation no longer support GAIN-Supported software - see here
    GreasyPalmUpdate?GreasyPalmUpdate.exeAdded by SearchFast adware redirects mistyped urls in the browser to a custom search engine. Note: located in \%WINDIR%\
    Gay_Sexy_**XGay_Sexy_**.exePremium rate adult content dialer (where * is a random char)
    gah95on6Xgah95on6.exe ShopAtHome/SAHagent adware
    Go!Zilla Monster DownloadsXGo.exeDownload manager for resuming downloads and choosing multiple download locations. Advertising spyware
    Generic Services ProcessXregsvc32.exeAdded by the W32.Gaobot.SY worm
    Generic Host Process for Win32 ServicesXwinsvc32.exeAdded by the W32/SDBOT-P WORM!
    g.exeXg.exeAdded by the Backdoor.Graybird.Q TROJAN! Read the link, rootkit type stealth involved.
    GmouseYGmouse.exeAmouse mouse driver - required if you use non-standard Windows driver features
    gtydfXiisca.exe Troj/Clagger-BB
    gluon?gluon.exeIn a gluon/bin sub-directory
    Game DeviceNJOYUPDRV.EXEGenius game controller profile activator
    GTVRecUGTVRec.exeRelated Got_All_Media Control your TV tuner and other Utilities from your PC. Note: Located in C:\Program Files\Got All Media\Components\
    Google DesktopUGoogleDesktop.exe Google Desktop Search - "a desktop search application that provides full text search over your email, computer files, chats, and the web pages you've viewed. By making your computer searchable, Google Desktop Search puts your information easily within your reach and frees you from having to manually organize your files, emails, and bookmarks"
    gwumUgwum.exeGigabyte utility manager. Loads if you have a Gigabyte motherboard and got a full bundle of utilities installed. Monitors CPU, fans, BIOS etc. Only used by system "tweakers"
    Graphic UpdateXopenglx.exeIdentified as Backdoor.Win32.IRCBot.ako MSN Worm! Note: Located in \%WINDIR%\System32\ Note: Use SDFix under supervision.
    Glass2kUGlass2k.exe"Glass2k is a small little program that allows Win2K/XP users to make any window transparent"
    gaimUgaim.exe Gaim is an instant messenger client with capability to connect to AIM, ICQ, MSN Messenger, Yahoo, IRC, Jabber, Gadu-Gadu and Zephyr networks.
    gadkgak12Xfsafsakx12.exeAdded by the Troj/OnLineG-N Trojan
    Google serviceXGooglesetup.exeAdded by the W32/IRCBot-RJ WORM! Note: This worm\trojan is located in C:\Windows\System (Win9x/Me), C:\%WINDIR%\System32 (XP/WinNT/2K)

    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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