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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
    OrbUOrbTray.exeRelated to Orb_Tray from InstallShield Software Corporation now owned by Macrovision. Note: Located in C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\My Documents\Orb\bin\
    OlympicXIE4321.exeAdult content premium rate dialer - also detected as Trojan.Win32.Small.CZ
    Openwares LiveUpdateULiveUpdate.exeWeb-update utility as used by various types of software - see here
    Office MonitorXadv32.exeAdded by the W32/Sdbot-CWO WORM! Note: This worm\trojan is located in C:\Windows\System (Win9x/Me), C:\%WINDIR%\System32 (XP/WinNT/2K)
    OsdMaestroUOSD.exeBy Netropa for HP and other brands. Same group as KBD MediaCenter & Touch Manager. Pressing a "hot key" on such a keyboard brings a corresponding panel on the screen for volume, etc. Nice but not required if you don\'t adjust things regularly - can also freeze Note: Located in \%Program Files%\Hewlett-Packard\On-Screen OSD Indicator\
    outpostupdateXoutpostupdate.exeAdded by the Troj/Cosiam-C TROJAN!
    OPTMOUSEMOUSEUoptmouse.exeRelated to Samsung Optical Mouse. Note: located in C:\Windows\System (Win9x/Me), C:\%WINDIR%\System32 (XP/WinNT/2K)
    Oil ChangeNOCTray32.exeFrom CyberMedia/Network Associates. Checks for updates to software installed on your PC. Available via Start -> Programs
    OFFICEXPXOFFICEXP.exeAdded by the WOOTBOT.HE WORM!
    OODefragTrayUoodtray.exeRelated to O&O_Defrag Software. Note: Located in \%WINDIR%\System32\
    OEM07Mon.exeUOEM07Mon.exeRelated to Live_Camera Console Auto Launcher by Creative Technology LTD. Note: located in \%WINDIR%\
    OM_MonitorUMONITOR.EXERelated to Olympus_Imaging America Inc. OLYMPUS Master combines an easy-to-use interface with the latest digital imaging tools
    OutwarXsyslaunch.exeOutwar adware downloader
    Office StartupNOsa.exe, Osa9.exeApplication which launches common MS Office components to help speed up the launch of Office programs. It's somewhat of a resource hog, and some users claim there's no difference with or without it but it usually isn't required - Note: if you make use of the Microsoft Office Shortcut Bar outside an office program this application will need to be enabled for it to show.
    OWCWebCamDVUwcdvtray.exeWebCamDV from Orange Micro, Inc - enables the user to use a DV camera connected via Firewire as a Webcam
    OWCCardbusTrayUocbtray.exeIcon in the system tray for safely removing PCMCIA cards. Only required if you have a laptop or desktop which includes a PCMCIA card interface
    org5.exe?org5.exeLotus Organizer 5 application file, Lotus Organizer software. What does it do and is it required?
    OfficeAgentXexpIorer.exeAdded by the WIN32.TACTSLAY.A TROJAN!
    OLPSYNCHUOlpSynch.exeRelated to Offline_Course_Player from Element K Corp. Provider of the Technology, Compliance, Management and Business training content for effective programs. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\Offline Course Player\
    obsver?obsver.exePart of LingoWare translating software - what does it do and is it required?
    Open2EnterXrunme.exeAdult Content Dialler
    Object Store ServerYosserver.exeComes with HyperTextStudio. From the supplier - "The Osserver maintains the database for HyperText Studio projects - absolutely vital, it verifies all the links etc in a site. It runs as a service in NT, 2K and XP but needs to start up in Win 9.x so you'll see a DOS box for a short while during boot up."
    Office MonitorXnvsvc86.exeAdded by a variant of the IRCBOT Note: Located in \%WINDIR%\System32\ Note: Use SDFix under supervision.
    OSSelectorReinstallUoss_reinstall.exeRelated to Acronis_Disk_Director Suite. It brings together the most popular disk management functions, partition recovery tool, and boot disk manager. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\Common Files\Acronis\Acronis Disk Director\
    Opware15NOpware15.exe OmniPage from Nuance (was Scansoft) - version 14. If running, a user can call up OmniPage from inside of Word and ask it to scan something, via "File, Acquire Page." Also some of OmniPage's Options dialog boxes are accessible from within Word. Only required by novices and is available via Start -> Programs
    OnScreenDisplayUHPKBDAPP.exeRelated to HP_QuickTouch This software provides on-screen visuals and associated sounds that are displayed and heard when adjusting the notebook volume. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\Hewlett-Packard\HP QuickTouch\
    ORiNOCOUCmluc.exeClient Manager software for an ORiNOCO wireless LAN card
    Offices MonitorsX[path to worm]Added by the RBOT-GKO WORM!
    OSDXALG.exeAdded by the StartPage-ID TROJAN! - NOTE: this file is located in the WINDOWS\msagent\intl folder!
    OfficeScanNT MonitorYpccntmon.exeTrend Micro OfficeScan Antivirus real-time scan monitor
    Office Mail AlerterUom_Alerter.exeRelated to Mail_Alerter for Office Mail. Alert of new mail with an icon on the system tray
    Outlook Mail ServicesXexpress.exeAdded by the RBOT.CJN or W32/RBOT-ATJ or W32/SDBOT-AEM WORM!
    Offices MonitorseX(random name) W32/Gosbot-Fam Read the link, allows remote access
    OWMngrXOWMngr.exe OnWebMedia/SearchSeekFind advertising foistware
    OKMasterXOKMaster.exe OKToolbar adware component
    OSSXossproxy.exe NetSetter/Marketscore foistware
    OKI LPR UtilityUokilpr.exeOKI printer utility
    Office SturtUpXosa9.exeAdded by the Troj/Clicker-EC TROJAN! Note: This worm\trojan is located in C:\%WINDIR%\ folder. Note Do not confuse this file with the Microsoft office program, located in C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\...
    olehelpXolehelp.exeAdded by the BOOKMARKER.D or BOOKMARKER.G hijacker/viruses
    Offices MonitorseX[path to worm]Added by the RBOT-GKO WORM!
    Office MailUoff_mail.exeRelated to Office_Mail Client E-mail service from Burrotech Ltd.
    oadaemon?oadaemon.exeBackground process that establishes connection with a C3-1000 scanner and watch general status of the device and for scanner button presses. Can it be started manually?
    Onlune SarviceXsachost.exeAdded by the TROJ/DAEMONI-J TROJAN!
    OVCJ?ovcj.exe??
    OSSXrk.exeRelevantKnowledge, NetSetter/Marketscore foistware variant
    OnlinePCfix SmoothSurferUSS.exeSmooth-Surfer - blocks banners, ads, popups, and cleans MRU and Recent file lists
    oddworldz.exeXoddworldz.exeAdded by the Troj/Multidr-EG TROJAN!
    OPQFileXregedit.exe /s,...rad03FA6.tmpUnsavoury program that resets your homepage every time you restart - uncheck in MSCONFIG and delete it via a registry edit
    oprXopr.exe MediaMotor/Popuppers adware component
    OperatorN??Media Pilot operator, in Win.ini. Locks port open
    oe_drop_spamXoesrv.exeAdded by DropSpam ADAWARE! Note: located in C:\Program Files\DropSpam\
    oahstifrYoahstifr.exeComes with HyperTextStudio. From the supplier - "The Osserver maintains the database for HyperText Studio projects - absolutely vital, it verifies all the links etc in a site. It runs as a service in NT, 2K and XP but needs to start up in Win 9.x so you'll see a DOS box for a short while during boot up."
    OLEX(filename)Added by the STAWIN or TARNO.D VIRUSES!
    office_updateX(Pathname of,the Trojan exe)Added by the Troj/Dloader-ZB TROJAN!
    Operations Typhoon Rising RegistrationNNOVG.EXE Joint_Operations registration reminder

    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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