Startup Applications List
If you're frustrated with the time it takes your Windows PC to boot and then it seems to be running slowly you may have too many programs running at start-up - and have come to the right place to identify them. This is the original startup programs (as opposed to processes/tasks) list - one of the most comprehensive and most accurate!
"Name or Startup Item" in the table below refers to how an entry is displayed in MSConfig, Windows Defender or the registry "Run" keys. "Command or Data" refers to the program the entry runs. For further information on this and how to identify and disable startup programs please visit the Startup Content page.
For further information on random startup entries please visit the Startup Info page. For the next few months and foreseeable future I'll be verifying many of the Y, U, N & ? entries via virtual machines. If you can verify/identify those entries with a "?" status (especially hardware specific - such as laptops and motherboards) then please E-mail me (address at bottom of the page) or use the new Message Board.
Last update :- 31st August
21939 items listed
"Status" key:
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| Name or Startup Item | Status | Command or Data | Description | Tested? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| *Microsoft Update | X | ctxma.exe | Added by the STMU TROJAN! | No |
| *Microsoft Update | X | cxma.exe | Added by the STMU TROJAN! | No |
| .svchost | X | CSRSS.EXE | Added by the WEBUS.F TROJAN! Note - this worm replaces the legitimate csrss.exe process which is always located in %System% and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! | No |
| .TEXTCONV | X | csrss.exe | Added by the WEBUS TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate csrss.exe process which should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! | No |
| .WMAudio | X | csrss.exe | Added by the WEBUS TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate csrss.exe process which should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! | No |
| 24Online Client | U | CyberoamClient.exe | Related to Cyberroam from Elitecore Technologies Ltd | No |
| 27 | X | csrss32.exe | Added by the SLSORVE-D TROJAN! | No |
| 2k6 updatz | X | crss3.exe | Added by the RBOT-CPD WORM! | No |
| A1000 Settings Utility | U | cpqa1000.exe | Compaq A1000 Print Fax All-in-One copy scan printer software. Required in the Startup in order to scan, print, copy and fax. Only required if you use these features | No |
| ABBYY Community Agent | N | CAGENT.EXE | Installed with the Optical Character Recognition (OCR) software that comes bundled with a Compaq A3000 all-in-one printer/scanner. Its function appears to be to link you to the internet in an attempt to buy the 5.0 version of the software | No |
| AbsoluteShield Internet Eraser | U | cseraser.exe | AbsoluteShield Internet Eraser - "protects your privacy by cleaning up all the tracks of your Internet and computer activities" | No |
| AccessoriesPlus | U | clockplus.exe | Clock Plus, part of Accessories Plus allows you to select from dozens of alternatives for the Windows clock | No |
| AdobeReaderPro | X | cbdzfrsl.exe | Added by the RBOT.AZQ BACKDOOR! | No |
| AdobeReaderPro | X | chkdisk.exe | Added by the RBOT-BDV WORM! | No |
| Adobe_RLX | X | ccwap.exe | Added by the BCKDR-RCL TROJAN! | No |
| Advanced Internet Protocol | X | cerf.exe | Added by a variant of the SPYBOT WORM! | No |
| ALM | X | csrss32.exe | Added by the ANACON-D VIRUS! | No |
| Antivirus Protection Services | X | ccapp2.exe | Added by the RBOT.EXI WORM! | No |
| AolCon | X | config.com | Added by the TAPLAK WORM! | No |
| Application | X | csrss.exe | Added by the BEAGLE.EG WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate csrss.exe process which is always located in %System% and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in %Windir% | No |
| APVXDWIN | Y | ClShield.exe | "Panda ClientShield with TruPrevent is designed for companies that want the best protection for their workstations. It protects against viruses and other known and unknown threats including spam, spyware, dangerous or time-wasting content, phishing scams, hackers and intruders" | No |
| argq32 | X | csrss_32.exe | Added by the RBOT-CPM WORM! | No |
| ASDPLUGIN | X | canada.exe | AsdPlug premium rate adult content dialer | No |
| ASDPLUGIN | X | czech.exe | AsdPlug premium rate adult content dialer | No |
| ASP.NET State Service | X | csrss.exe | Added by the DLOADER-QI TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate csrss.exe process which is always located in %System% and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in %Windir% | No |
| ASP.NET State Service | X | crsass.exe | Added by the BANLOAD-M TROJAN! | No |
| Ass and titties | X | CMD32.EXE | Added by the SDBOT-GG BACKDOOR! | No |
| ATI CATALYST System Tray | N | CLI.exe SystemTray | System Tray access to ATI's Catalyst™ Control Center. Note that this has "SystemTray" appended to CLI.exe in the "Command" column of MSCONFIG. Not required to run the control center - which is available via a right-click on the desktop | No |
| ATICCC | N | cli.exe runtime | ATI's Catalyst™ CONTROL CENTER. Required if you want to change graphics settings on a regular basis but you must have internet access and Microsoft's .NET framework installed. Note that this has "runtime" appended to cli.exe in the "Command" column of MSCONFIG. Recommend that start the program manually via Start → Programs → ATI Catalyst Control Center → Advanced → Restart Runtime as it can cause problems when starting Windows | No |
| ATICCC | N | CLIStart.exe | Puts the ATI Catalyst™ Control Center Icon/Shortcut on the System Tray - available via Start → Programs | No |
| AtiSound | U | csrss.exe | WinSpy surveillance software. Uninstall this software unless you put it there yourself. Note - this is not the same file as the csrss.exe process which is always located in %System% and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in a "ComRoot" subfolder | No |
| Auto CD-ROM Startup | X | cdaccess.exe | Added by the SPYBOT.BLA WORM! | No |
| Auto updat | X | crcss.exe | Added by the SDBOT.AAG WORM! | No |
| autoload | X | cftmon.exe | Added by the SOCKS-E WORM! | No |
| Autoloaderaproposclient | X | cxtpls_loader.exe | AproposMedia adware | No |
| Automatic Media Update | X | CACHE.RVD | Added by an unidentified WORM/TROJAN! | No |
| AutoVirusProtection | X | ciscv.exe | Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM! | No |
| avagent3974 | X | chnb8895.exe | AntiVirus ransomware security software - not recommended, removal instructions here | No |
| AVManager | X | csrss.exe | Added by the AUTORUN-DV WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate csrss.exe process which is always located in %System% and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in a ~A~m~B~u~R~a~D~u~L~ subfolder | No |
| BagleAV | X | csrss.exe | Added by the NETSKY.AB WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate csrss.exe process which is always located in %System% and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in %Windir% | No |
| Bingo Charm | ? | charms.exe | Some kind of screen icon kind of like desk flag, but it gives you a choice of icons? | No |
| BJ Printer Status Monitor | N | Cjstsr.exe | Canon BJ printer status monitor | No |
| BJ Status Monitor 5xx | N | CJSTRxx.EXE | Canon printer status monitor - where "xx" is different depending upon the version. Not required as you can check the printer status via My Computer -> Printers | No |
| bjcfd | N | cdf.exe | BroadJump Client Foundation. Broadband troubleshooting software installed by various companies. Not required and you can remove it via Add/Remove programs | No |
| Blah service | X | CCAPPS32.EXE | Added by the RBOT.TV WORM! | No |
| boby | X | csrs.scr | Added by the BANCBAN-PC TROJAN! | No |
| Bron-Spizaetus | X | CVT.exe | Added by the RONTOKBRO WORM! | No |
| Browser Launcher | U | Commandr.exe | Logitech internet keyboard "Commander" software - loads the software for the shortcut keys on the keyboard. Not required unless you want to use the short cut keys | No |
| BufferZone | Y | CLIENTGUI.EXE | BufferZone from Trustware - "is the only security software that creates a separate environment allowing you unlimited freedom to enjoy all Internet activities without the fear of external threats" | No |
| BuildLabs | X | csrss.exe | Added by the WEBUS TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate csrss.exe process which should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! | No |
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Download Alternative Formats
The following files are available for people developing mirrors of the site and using the information presented here:
Startup XML File - Startup INI File - Startup HTML File
For IE users, right-click on the link and select "Save Target As..." - note that for the INI and HTML files the suggested filename will be "startuplist.htm" and you'll have to rename them "startuplist.ini" and "startuplist.html" respectively.
For Firefox users, I recommend downloading the zipped versions from here. Otherwise, you'll have to open the file and save it - which can take a long time due to the size.
NOTE: These downloads are password protected and free to anyone producing a mirror or free utility. If you produce a commercial/shareware utility please contact me to discuss options. If you don't fall into any of these categories and want to download any of these files you will need to either make a donation of $15/year or more via PayPal (or E-mail me) and you will be provided with the login details which will change at the beginning of each year. The donation will go towards researching new and existing entries for the database and creating these files. Since making these files available for download they've been available free of charge and downloaded thousands of times. I believe they are unique as to my knowledge, no similar site offers such a resource as the lists they offer are on-line only.
Warning
DISCLAIMER: It is assumed that users are familiar with the operating system they are using and comfortable with making the suggested changes. I will not be held responsible if changes you make cause a system failure.
NOTE: This is NOT a database of tasks/processes taken from Task Manager or the Close Program window (CTRL+ALT+DEL) but a database 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 Process Library from Uniblue, the list at PC Pitstop or one of the many others now available. 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.
To avoid the database becoming too large, all virus entries are only shown using the registry version which is common to all Windows versions. Otherwise there would be multiple entries for popular filenames that viruses often use - such as "svchost" above for example. Multiple viruses can also use the same startup entries, in this case only those with significant differences (such as file location) are repeated in this database.
NOTE : There are a number of virus and malware entried listed in this database where specific removal instructions haven't been given. If this is the case then you could try SDFix, a program written by AndyManchesta that can remove many different types of Trojans and Worms. See here for a tutorial on how to use the program and here for the latest ReadMe file detailing the fixes included.
IMPORTANT: A number of entries are repeated due to the way that different operating systems display startup items. For example, WinMe lists "POPROXY.EXE" as "Norton eMail Protect" in both MSCONFIG and the registry whereas WinXP lists it as "Poproxy" in MSCONFIG and "Norton eMail Protect" in the registry.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
If you're looking for a startup manager then why not try WinPatrol (by BillP Studios) or Advanced SystemCare Free (by IObit) - both include the option to search this database for a particular entry. Alternatively try Spybot - Search & Destroy (by Safer Networking Ltd) as the startup programs section (select the Advanced mode) includes descriptions from this database. You might also want to try their RunAlyzer and FileAlyzer tools.
There are an ever increasing number of rogue applications appearing these days and many of the removal guides referenced in this database use MalwareBytes Anti-Malware (which now incorporates the now discontinued RogueRemover).
As there are more than 10,000 entries in this database related to viruses, trojans, worms and other malware I recommend you use a quality internet security package. Which ever you choose, keep it updated.
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Presentation, format & comments Copyright © 2001 - 2010 Paul Collins
Portions Copyright © Peter Forrest, Denny Denham, Sylvain Prevost, Tony Klein, CastleCops & Bleeping Computer
Database creation and support by Patrick Kolla
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