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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
    LoadWindowsFileX(filename)Added by the DELF.B VIRUS! where <filename> is the infected file
    lexploreXlexplore.exeAdded by the W32.BROPIA WORM! - NOTE: this process is spelled "LEXPLORE.exe" (with an "L"), not Iexplore.exe like the familar Internet Explorer executable!
    LtcyCfgApplyULtcyCfg.exeRelated to PCI_Latency Utility to set PCI Latency and possibly prevent game stutter or improve FPS.
    Logi_MwxULogi_MwX.exeLogitech Mouseware driver. Needed to support some additional functionality of Logitech mice/trackballs such as "SmartMove". If you disable it and find you don't need it leave it disabled
    lmrtXlmrt.exeUnidentified adware
    LXCFCATSULXCFtime.dllRelated to Lexmark printers/scanner Note: Located in Note: Located in \%WINDIR%\System32\spool\DRIVERS\W32X86\3\
    ltwobXmsmbw.exeAdded by the W32.Serflog.A WORM!
    lsmassXlsmass.exeAdded by Troj/Wallop-B TROJAN!
    lxctmon.exeUlxctmon.exeRelated to Lexmark 5400 Series printers. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\Lexmark 5400 Series\
    LED TRAYULEDTRAY.EXEInstalls a USB compact flash card reader or drive on start-up. The device is distributed by Microtech and is made by a company called SnapShot. Required if you want the reader to work
    loadXKerne121.exeAdded by Troj/Lineage-ON TROJAN!
    loadMefsXrundll32.exeAdded by the Troj/LegMir-JB TROJAN! Note: This is not the legitimate Windows Process rundll32.exe, Which is found in the Windows folder(98\ME) or the System32 folder(NT\2000\XP). This trojan file is found in the Windows\inf or Winnt\inf folder.
    Local Security Authority ServceXlssas.exeAdded by the W32/Poebot-T WORM! Note: This is not the legitimate Windows process lsass.exe (Notice the difference in the spelling.) This worm file (lssas.exe) is found in the System (95/98/ME) or System32 (NT/2000/XP) folder.
    loggXlogo_1.exe W32/PWFuzz-A
    LXDJCATSULXDJtime.dllRelated to Lexmark printers/scanner Note: Note: located in \%WINDIR%\system32\spool\DRIVERS\W32X86\3\
    lsburnwatcherNlsburnwatcher.exeUsed for automatically updating HP programs
    LogitechVideoTrayNLogiTray.exeLogitech Image Studio - installed with Logitech QuickCams
    LoadPowerProfileXRundll32.exeAdded by the MIROOT VIRUS! Note - do not confuse with the valid LoadPowerProfile entry which has "powrprof.dll" appended to the command/data line
    lxdcamonUlxdcamon.exeRelated to Lexmark printers/scanner Note: Located in \%Program Files%\Lexmark 1300 Series\
    lsa ServicesXlsa2srv.exeAdded by the W32/Tame-C WORM! Note: This worm file is found in the System (95/98/ME) or System32 (NT/2000/XP) folder.
    Logon Loader RandomULogonLoader.exe Logon_Loader - customize Boot & Login Screens
    lxdiamonUlxdiamon.exeRelated to Lexmark Lexmark 3500-4500 Series printers. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\Lexmark 3500-4500 Series\
    load=Xhint.exeAdded by the W32.ATAK WORM!
    LTSMMSGNLTSMMSG.exeLucent Tech. Soft Modem Messaging application - may be found on Fujitsu Lifebook, Acer and Sony Vaio notebooks, maybe others too
    laimYaimlite.exePart of AIM_Lite
    LTWinModem1Yltmsg.exeOne of the "popular" WinModem series. WinModems use software rather than hardware - hence putting a load on the CPU. Needed if you have it for loading the drivers. See here for more WinModem information
    logon.exeXlogon.exeAdded by the Zins.B TROJAN!
    li-speed****Xdlres.exeAdult web-dialler - **** is random
    LicCtrlUrundll32.exe,[path] MMFS.DLL,ServicePart of the eLicense Copy Protection scheme employed by some software and games. When this service is not running, the eLicense wrapper is unable to extract and execute the program
    loadMecq0Xexplorer.exeAdded by the MUMUBOU.C TROJAN! ** Note - this is not the legitimate Windows Explorer (explorer.exe) which would only be in startups if you added it manually
    LSA Shell (Export Version)Xlsasss.exeAdded by a variant of the BACKDOOR.IRC.BOT TROJAN!
    LanSpeed2ULanSpeed2.exeMonitors any traffic that is using a LAN adapter (Ethernet or Token ring network card)
    loadX[file path to,the worm]Added by the W32.Kelvir.AI WORM!
    lmpdpsrv?lmpdpsrv.exeRelated to a Lexmark printer/scanner. Printer sharing server? Is it required?
    LusetupYLUSetup.exeSymantec, LiveUpdate_installer , required to install a new version of the application - will only run once, and the entry is automatically deleted after a reboot.
    Logitech Desktop MessengerNLogitechDesktopMessenger.exeInstalled with the software for Logitech products. Automatically checks for software upgrades AND new products, services and special offerings from Logitech.
    LexmarkPrinTrayNprintray.exeLexmark Printer icon in the System Tray for quick access. Not required - uncheck via Printer configuration rather than MSCONFIG. Can also be listed as PrinTray
    L0adersXfaxneti.exeAdded by a variant of the WORM_SDBOT.AJO family of worms and IRC backdoor Trojans. Note: Located in \%WINDIR%\System32\
    LMSXXDYLMSXXD.exeRelated to Xerox_XD_Printer driver for Xerox Printer WorkCentre XD100 Monitors Language Status. Note: located in C:\Windows\System (Win9x/Me), C:\%WINDIR%\System32 (XP/WinNT/2K)
    LaunchAppUAlaunch.exeAcer Launch tool utility on laptops
    LogServiceXlsass.exeAdded by the Troj/Bdoor-IU TROJAN! Note:This is NOT the legitimate Windows lsass.exe process, which should NOT figure in Startup!
    loadXrundl132.exe W32/Looked-CK Note: Located in %windir%\uninstall
    loadMefsXrundll32.exeAdded by the TROJ/LEGMIR-JA TROJAN! - NOTE: this file is found in the C:\Windows\help folder, and is not to be confused with the legitimate rundll32.exe file, always located in the Windows folder on Win 98 and ME systems, and in the Winnt\System32 or Windows\System32 folder in Windows XP and NT!
    lasseXlasse.exeAdded by the Backdoor.Sdbot Note: Located in \%WINDIR%\System32\
    LXBTCATS?rundll32 [path],LXBTtime.dll,_RunDLLEntry@16Lexmark printer related - what does it do and is it required?
    lxdcmon.exeUlxdcmon.exeRelated to Lexmark printers/scanner Note: Located in \%Program Files%\Lexmark 1300 Series\
    LaCie BackupULaCieBackup.exeRelated to LaCie_Backup Mobile Hard Disk form LaCie. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\LaCie\Backup Software\
    LTCISIXltcisi.exeAdded by the W32/Delbot-AP Worm Read the link, allows remote access
    lnternet UpdateXlExplore.exeAdded by the W32/Rbot-GRH Worm Read the link, allows remote access
    LSPFixNLSPmonitor.exeeAcceleration Stop-Sign related - not recommended, see note
    LogServiceXwincalc.exeAdded by the BACKDOOR.PAPROXY TROJAN!
    LS120 SuperdiskN??Supposed to accelerate transfer rate on LS-120, contributes to system lockups
    LanguageMonitorUOplmsb01.exeOKI Printer language support monitor
    Lexmark X74-X75Ulxbabmgr.exeSystem Tray application that enables scan or fax functions to run directly from the printer via the buttons. Can be launched from a desktop shortcut
    LXBYCATSULXBYtime.dllRelated to Lexmark printers/scanner Note: Located in Note: Located in \%WINDIR%\System32\spool\DRIVERS\W32X86\3\

    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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