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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
    QdrPack9XQdrPack9.exeAdded by Internet_Speed_Monitor ADWARE! Note: Located in \%Program Files%\QdrPack\
    QdrPack14XQdrPack14.exeAdded by a variant of the Trojan.Downloader-Gen/QDRModule.Process Note: Located in \%Program Files%\QdrPack\
    QuicktimeXshch.exeAdded by a variant of the TROJ/BDOOR-EB TROJAN!
    qkoszvd.dllXqkoszvd.dll Troj/Dloadr-AVD
    QPServiceUQPService.exeRelated to HP_QuickPlay brings your favorite music and movies to life with the touch of a button. Note: located in C:\Program Files\HP\QuickPlay\
    Quicken StartupNQWDLLS.EXEQuicken option to load DLLs at startup
    QuickDVBTUQuickDVB-T.exeRelated to AVerTV_DVB-T from AVerMedia Technologies Inc connects Digital TV with your PC or Notebook and allows you to watch free-to-air digital terrestrial television channels. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\AVerTV DVB-T\
    QdrModule13XQdrModule13.exeAdded by a variant of the Trojan.Downloader-Gen/QDRModule.Process Note: Located in \%Program Files%\QdrModule\
    qttaskNQttask.exeSystem Tray access to Apple's "Quick Time" viewer from version 5 onwards
    QWS3270 SessionsUsessions.exeQWS3270 Secure terminal emulation software
    Quicken Scheduled UpdatesNbagent.exeQuicken background downloading module
    qweXqwe.exeAdded by the TROJ/LINEAGE-F TROJAN!
    QuickLaunchErYQuickLaunchEr.ExeQuickLaunchEr - allows you to quickly launch programs from an icon in the system tray
    Quick Shelf xxNqushelfxx.exePlaces an icon in the system tray for launching MS Bookshelf. Available via Start -> Programs"xx" represents the version number - ie, 98, 99
    QCTRAYUQctray.exeSystem Tray icon providing access to the "IBM Access Connections" wizard on ThinkPad laptops and also allows to change the network environment. Not the same as QCWLIcon, which is pertinent only to the Wireless LAN
    QQServerXQQ.exeAdded by the Troj/DownLdr-AN TROJAN!
    QuickZipXlu.exeMsConnect browser hijacker and dialler
    QDM or QDMStartUQdmStart.exeQDM (QDI Desktop Manager) - part of QDI ManageEasy for QDI\'s series of motherboards for monitoring PSU, temperatures, BIOS information, etc. Only required if you overclock system components and need to monitor temperatures, etc
    QQKAVXscvhsot.exeAdded by the WORM_QQROB.ARQ WORM! This worm\trojan is located in C:\Windows\System (Win9x/Me), C:\%WINDIR%\System32 (XP/WinNT/2K)
    QSort2000NQSORT.EXEUtility that sorts your Start menu and Favourites in alphanumerical order. Not required - at any time you can right-click on these lists and choose "Sort by Name"
    Quicktime MediaplayerXwinmplyer32.exeAdded by the W32/RBOT-PM WORM!
    Quicktime Pro 3.0Xwinuodps.exeAdd by the GAOBOT.BH WORM!
    QH Office 2K CheckYO2KCHECK.EXE Quick_Heal Anti-Virus MS Office documents virus checker
    Quicklink IIINQL.EXEHP fax program and only needs to be in the start-up group if you allow your phone to automatically answer your phone in fax mode, that is, to receive faxes after a certain number of rings. Available via Start -> Programs
    QuickPasswordUagquickp.exeSmart card-based authentication and digital signature client software
    qservicesXqservice.exeAdded by the Troj/Progent-A TROJAN!
    q36i36OXlms2cenu.exeAdded by the SECONDTHOUGHT VIRUS!
    Quick StartupYFquick32.exeFor a Nisis G6 USB Graphics Tablet. Re-enables itself if disabled therefore best left alone
    qBrowse?qbrowse.exe??
    QdrModule9XQdrModule9.exeAdded by the QDRModule.Process Trojan.Downloader-Gen Note: Located in \%Program Files%\QdrModule\
    Quicktime RuntimeXQtimer.exe W32.SpyBot worm variant
    qwertybot.exeXqwertybot.exeAdded by the Backdoor.Win32.Agent.alf TROJAN! Note: Located in C:\%WINDIR%\System32\drivers\ (XP/WinNT/2K) This infection is known to include a Rootkit infection. Check it out.
    qbkupdbsXmqbkup.exeAdded by the OPASERV.K VIRUS!
    Qchex Tray IconUQchex.exeRelated to G7_Productivity_Systems Check Software.
    QuicktimeXqttasks.exeAdded by the TROJ/ADCLICK-AK TROJAN!
    QTSvcXmsocfg.exeAdult material premium rate dialer
    qbotdX(random,filename)Added by the BOTTEN VIRUS!
    Quick Heal Firewall ProUqhfw.exeRelated to Quick Heal Firewall Note: Located in C:\Program Files\Cat Computer\Quick Heal Firewall Pro\
    QH Live Update SchedulerYUPSCHD.EXE Quick_Heal Anti-Virus
    QuickzipXLs.exeMsConnect browser hijacker and dialler
    QBCD autorunNautorun.exeQuick Books CD
    QuickTimeUpdateXQuickUpdate.exeAdded by the Troj/Bifrose-CW TROJAN! Note: This trojan file is found in the System (95/98/ME) or System32 (NT/2000/XP) folder.
    QuickTime TaskXqttasks.exe CoolWebSearch parasite related.
    QMusic?QMAgent.exe??
    QoeloaderUQoeloader.exeQurb 2.0 anti-spam tool for Outlook/Outlook Express. Required when supporting OE but not for Outlook. Shortcut available via Start -> Programs
    Quick Heal Startup ScanYQHSTRT32.EXEQuick Heal - virus scanner
    Quickbooks Update AgentNqbupdate.exeAssociated with Intuit's Quickbooks but not required. Possibly to do with the payroll update service but you're prompted to check for updates when appropriate whether this is running or not
    Quick Hide WindowsUqhw.exeRelated to Quick_Hide_Windows From CronoSoft. Provides a quick and easy way for home and office PC users to quickly get sensitive materials off the screen without closing programs or losing documents. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\CronoSoft\Quick Hide Windows\
    QuickBooks Delivery AgentNQBDAGENT.EXEAs far QAGENT but for QuickBooks. Can also have the version number in the name
    QlbCtrlUQlbCtrl.exeRelated to Quick_Launch button on HP Computers. Note: Located in %ProgramFiles%\Hewlett-Packard\HP Quick Launch Buttons\
    QuickFinder SchedulerUQFSCHD110.EXERelated to WordPerfect_Office Note: Located in \%Program Files%\WordPerfect Office 11\
    QTSvcXssvr.exeAdult material premium rate dialer
    QuickFinder SchedulerNQFSCHD100.exe, QFSched.exeUsed in Corel 2002 & Corel Suite 7 - finds files faster by indexing your files (similar to Microsoft's Find Fast or Fast Search for its Office products)
    QdrPack12XQdrPack12.exeIdentified as a variant of the AdWare.Win32.Agent.adm malware. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\QdrPack\ Note: Use SDFix under supervision.
    Quick Heal MessengerUQHM32.EXE Quick_Heal Anti-Virus Messenger - Keeps you informed about the latest threats, hoaxes etc.

    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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