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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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    Random sampling...
    NameStatusFilenameDescription
    UPSMONUUPSMON.exe UPSMON Power Management software
    Ueproc32UUEPROC32.exePart of Norton Utilities - most likely associated with the Unerase Wizard in older versions
    untrayYuntray.exePart of Command AntiVirus
    Updates from HPNUpdates from,HP.exeAutomatically detects an internet connection and downloads any available updates.
    USB Drivers1Xmsupdate.exeAdded by a variant of the WIN32.RBOT WORM!
    UniScUUnisc.exeMcAfee UnInstaller
    Updt ServiceXupdt.pifAdded by the W32/Rbot-AYU WORM!
    upddateitXwinit.exeAdded by the W32/RBOT-MS WORM!
    USBHWDRVXgam.exeAdded by a variant of the TROJ/LOWZONE-I TROJAN!
    User ServicerXusnsrvc.exeAdded by an unidentified malware. Note: Located in \%WINDIR%\System32\ Note: Use SDFix under supervision.
    USB controllerXSvcmm32.exe SvcMM backdoor parasite downloader
    UCmore XP - The Search AcceleratorUrundll32.exe,UCMTSAIE.dll, DllShowTBUCmore toolbar - search accelerator
    UTILsInstYN/AFor Gilat Communications internet satellite systems. Gilat rescue (Satellite system restore). Required if you have this system. Can cause a BSOD (blue screen of death) if left out
    USB MS UpdateXUSBS.exeAdded by a variant of the Rbot family of worms and IRC backdoor Trojans. Note: Located in \%WINDIR%\System32\
    Universal USB ServiceXsvchost32.exeAdded by the W32.KELVIR.R WORM!
    UC_SMBNucstart.exePart of IBM Update connector on IBM PCs for updating drivers on a new installation. Once you manually run the IBM Update connector program (shortcut) this entry is removed
    Uninstall_WinToolsUWTuninst.exe WinTools adware uninstaller. Should only need to run once in order to complete uninstall; when done, disable.
    Up ServiceXup32.pifAdded by the W32/Rbot-ARI WORM! Note: This worm\trojan file is found in the System (95/98/ME) or System32 (NT/2000/XP) folder.
    UltimateBuddyXUltimateBuddy.exeRelated to UltimateBuddy installs malware, or is bundled with malware. Note: Located in C:\Program Files\UltimateBuddy\
    UsrrXrncr.exe PurityScan/Clickspring Adware
    updateXr00t.exeAdded by the W32/RBOT-ACO WORM!
    Usrobotics Online RegistrationN??Pop-up reminding customers to register their products online at US Robotics
    Update for WindowsX(See,description,box.)Added by the W32/Lerpa-A WORM! Note: The file name will be one of the following common.exe or common.pif or common.scr or Sexo.exe or Sexo.jpg.pif or ini_file__.pif or load_me__.tmp or msfile.pif or system_load_.pif or zipped.rar.pif
    USBToolTip?USBTip.exeRelated to Pinnacle_Systems Inc. What does it do and is it required?
    UFD Utility9382?UFDTool.exePart of USB Flashdisk software - what does it do and is it required?
    User Sharing ManagerXusnsharen.exeAdded by a variant of the IRCBot family of worms and IRC backdoor Trojans. Note: Located in \%WINDIR%\System32\ Note: Use SDFix under supervision.
    UpConfgVerNUpgConf.exePanda Antivirus Platinum. Purpose unclear, but according to Panda Software not required for the AV to function.
    UCam_MenuUMUIStartMenu.exeRelated to CyberLink_YouCam provides expressive video effects on your CAM. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\CyberLink\YouCam\MUITransfer\
    upmeX(path to file)Added by the W32.MUGLY.F WORM!
    Update GroksterNWiseUpdt.exeAutomatically updates the Grokster file sharing software. Beware of adware and spyware when using this type of program, for instance, Grokster contains CyDoor
    UADC_3240389055XUADCcw.exeAdded by Advanced_Cleaner a ROGUE program. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\AdvancedCleaner Free\
    UninstallHLXPreUninstallHL.exe LinkReplacer/FFinder adware component
    Updates from HPNbackweb*****.exeAutomatically detects an internet connection and downloads any available updates - * is random digit
    UStoragUustorage.exe,sys_auto_run,C:\Program,Files\U-Storage,Tool2.91U-Storage is application software running under Microsoft Windows, it provides functions and utility to manage STF flash drive (USB drive) for security, partition, boot-ability and recovery. See Note
    User ManagerXfcllls.exeAdded by the ZAGABAN-B TROJAN!
    Ulead Calendar CheckerUCalCheck.exeRelated to Ulead_Calendar Ulead Calendar Program. Software that makes it easy to edit and share digital photos and create fun photo projects. Note: Located in \%ROOT%\PRG\PhotoExpress6\
    UserinitXlsass.exeAdded by the Satiloler.D TROJAN! Read the link, rootkit type stealth involved.
    UserinitXlsass.exeAdded by a variant of the Troj/Viran-A TROJAN! - Note: This file is placed in the "Program Files\Common Files\System" folder. This file should NOT be confused with the legitimate Windows lsass.exe process located in the Winnt\System32 or Windows\System32 folder, and which moreover should NOT figure in Msconfig/Startup!
    UpdateXmshtm.exeBrowser hijacker, redirecting to buldog-search.com
    USB2CheckNPCLECoInst.dllRelated to Pinnacle_Systems Inc. CoInstaller. You can Execute the USB2.0 interface check program (Usb2Check.exe file) to check if your system is USB2.0 enabled system
    USBHWINFOXsst6.exeAdded by the TROJ/LOWZONE-I TROJAN!
    UMXLDRWYUMXLDRW.exeTiny Personal Firewall (pre V4)
    Update CheckerXscvhost.exeAdded by the TROJ/AGENT-DSF TROJAN!
    UserX.exeAdded by the W32/Punya-B Worm
    un32infoXun32info.ExeAdded by a CRYPTER.A trojan infection
    Update WindowsXEXPLORE.EXEAdded by an unidentified TROJAN! of the Sdbot family. Note: This worm\trojan is located in C:\Windows\System (Win9x/Me), C:\%WINDIR%\System32 (XP/WinNT/2K)
    User SharingXusrshare.exeAdded by a variant of the Backdoor.Win32.IRCBot.bfa family of worms and IRC backdoor Trojans. Note: Located in \%WINDIR%\System32\ Note: Use SDFix under supervision.
    UpToDateXuptodate.exe BrowserAid/BrowserPal Foistware
    USRobotics 802.11g Wireless Network UtilityNUSRWLANG.exeUSRobotics Wireless Network Utility - used to configure security settings for connecting to WEP encrypted Access Point through the USR Wireless adapter. You must uncheck "Use Windows to configure my wireless settings" for the program to work properly. Has Site Survey capabilities, and reports link quality and signal strength. Not required for proper operation of the device as the features given are accessible in the network connection properties
    UpdateFW?fwdload.exeAppears to be firmware update software for a Network Associates ATMbook OC-3 SMF Interface Module?
    USBPNPYUSBPNP.exeSiPix digital camera Twain USB driver
    ugon?aockstrs.exe??
    Ulead Photo Express x.0 CalendarNcalcheck.exeUlead Calendar Checker - part of Ulead Photo Express, where "x" represents the version number. Automatically replaces your calendar desktop wallpaper on a weekly/monthly/yearly basis if you've created them. Not required - change them manually. See here for disabling instructions
    UpdateMgrXupdmgr.exeAdded by the SouthBeachTel premium rate adult content dialer.
    UlubioneXsys****.exe Ulubione adware component

    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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