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:
Variables:
| Name or Startup Item | Status | Command or Data | Description | Tested? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BPK | U | bpk.exe | Blazing Tools Perfect Keylogger keystroke logger/monitoring program - remove unless you installed it yourself! | No |
| BQTray.exe | U | BQTray.exe | System Tray access to BurnQuick CD burning software. Only required if you use the queueing facility, hence the U recommendation. Create your own desktop shortcut to start manually | No |
| Brasil | X | Brasil.exe | Added by the OPASERV.E WORM! | No |
| Brasil | X | BRASIL.PIF | Added by the OPASERV.E WORM! | No |
| brastk | X | brastk.exe | Added by the DORF-BV TROJAN! | No |
| Brave-Sentry | X | BraveSentry.exe | BraveSentry rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here | No |
| BraveSentry | X | BraveSentry.exe | BraveSentry rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here | No |
| braviax | X | braviax.exe | Added by the FAKEALER.LE TROJAN! | No |
| Break_Reminder | U | BREAK REMINDER.exe | Break Reminder - Remind yourself to take breaks to prevent computer related injuries. See here | No |
| Breg | X | bcre.exe | BroadcastPC adware variant | No |
| Breg | X | bptre.exe | BroadcastPC adware variant | No |
| Breg | X | breg.exe | BroadcastPC adware | No |
| Brindys BriTray | Y | BRITRAY.EXE | Main process for the following applications: GEDEX, SICARIO, BRINOTES, BRIRESPA, SICURE, TRASGO, UNDOCS, FRESH & BRIFAME (all of them from Brindys Software). Performs the following tasks [un]installation, web software autoupdate, notification windows, interprocess communication, tray bar icons & menus, alarms (brinotes), and common web launching from the mentioned applications. Can be stopped safely once run if so desired | No |
| BrmfRmPA | U | BrmfRmPA.exe | Brother resource manager - needed for a Brother MFC printer/copiert/scanner and PC to properly communicate | No |
| Broadband Wizard | N | bbwiz.exe | Starts Broadband Wizard so it runs in the System Tray. This application tests and optimizes your Cable or DSL connection. Available via Start -> Programs | No |
| BroadCamRun | N | broadCam.exe | BroadCam is an easy to use video streamer designed to broadcast live video using a webcam (or other camera) and microphone | No |
| Broadcom Wireless Manager UI | U | bcmntray.exe | Related to Broadcom Network Adapters for additional configuration options for these devices. Should not be terminated unless suspected to be causing problems | No |
| Bron-Spizaetus | X | bronstab.exe | Added by the RONTOKBRO.C WORM! | No |
| Bron-Spizaetus-cfgmktoq | X | bbm-qotkmgfc.exe | Added by the BRONTOK-M WORM! | No |
| Bron-Spizaetus-cfgmmnru | X | bbm-urnmmgfc.exe | Added by the BRONTOK-N WORM! | No |
| BRoNToK | X | BRoNToK.exe | Added by the BRONTOK-CG WORM! | No |
| browser | X | browse.exe | Added by the TACTSLAY.C TROJAN! | No |
| browser aid | X | browseraid.exe | BrowserAid/BrowserPal foistware | No |
| Browser Help Svc | X | BHSV.EXE | Added by the RBOT-AVQ WORM! | No |
| Browser Hijack Blaster | Y | bhblaster.exe | Browser Hijack Blaster - protects your system from browser hijackers and spyware that alters your IE settings. Now replaced by SpywareGuard | No |
| Browser Sentinel | U | BrowserSentinel.exe | Browser Sentinel - notifies you if a program wants to penetrate into Internet explorer, add itself to the Windows auto-run list or change your home page | No |
| BrO_AcT | X | BrO-AcT.exe | Added by the SILLYFDC-D WORM! | No |
| BS Mediaplayer | X | bsplyr.exe | Added by the RBOT-OU WORM! | No |
| BS Player | N | bsplayer.exe | BSplayer - A video player used to play avi, mpg, wmv and other multimedia files | No |
| BsCLiP | N | BSCLIP.exe | CD recording utility that comes with a lot of CDR/CDRW drives and isn't required | No |
| BsMnt | ? | BsMnt.exe | Related to a Bison webcam - which is used on notebooks from a number of manufacturers including Acer, Asus, Lenovo & Samsung. What does it do and is it required? | No |
| Bsoft lppt01 | X | Bsoft.exe | RapidBlaster variant (in a "BelmontSoft" folder in Program Files). Recommended you use RapidBlaster Killer to uninstall - see here | No |
| bsplayer | N | bsplayer.exe | BSplayer - a video player used to play avi, mpg, wmv and other multimedia files | No |
| btinst | ? | btinst.exe | Associated with an Anycom bluetooth wireless card. What does it do and is it required? | No |
| BTModemProtection | U | BTModemProtection.exe | BT Privacy Online modem protection software, see here | No |
| btmsre.exe | X | btmsre.exe | Added by the SDBOT.AM WORM! | No |
| BTSETBOOTKEY | ? | BTSetBootKey.exe | Related to a USB Bluetooth adaptor. What does it do and is it required? | No |
| BtStart | U | btstart.exe | Broadcom (formerly WIDCOMM) Bluetooth Connectivity Software | No |
| BTTray | U | BTTray.exe | System tray icon which shows the status of a Bluetooth wireless module (either integrated or via an adapter). Most systems with such a module installed can enable/disable the module and the icon changes from blue/white to blue/red when the module is turned off. Also allows access to explore bluetooth places, setup wizard, advanced configuration, quick connect and shutdown device. This entry is required in order to successfully "pair" your system with a Bluetooth device (such as a mobile phone, PDA, headset) using this wireless protocol (via a PIN) | Yes |
| BTUSRBDG | Y | BtUsrBdg.exe | Used with a Mitsumi USB Bluetooth adaptor (and maybe others) | No |
| BTUSRBDGF | Y | BtUsrBdg.exe | Used with a Mitsumi USB Bluetooth adaptor (and maybe others) | No |
| BTV | X | btv.exe | BroadcastPC adware | No |
| BtvC | X | btvclean.exe | BroadcastPC adware | No |
| Buddyizer | N | Buddyizer.exe | Part of the AIMster Peer to Peer (P2P) file sharing application that runs over the AOL Instant Messenger network | No |
| Bug Eliminator | N | Bug_Elim.exe | Bug Eliminator - "performs a complete health check on your computer safely, securely, and silently!" | No |
| bugwatcher service | U | bugwatcher.exe | Bugtoaster is a service that sends reports on system/program crashes (certain types) back to Bugtoaster. They relay information to program authors and provide, if available, any known solutions to the crashes. It doesn't take up any room in memory, just activates in the event of certain program failures | No |
| BuildBU | N | bldbubg.exe | Part of Dell Alerts which provides customers with an update on latest updates for his/her system | No |
| bulk | X | bulk.exe | Added by the AGOBOT-ACR WORM! | No |
| BulletProof FTP Server | N | bpftpserver.exe | BulletProof FTP Server | No |
| BullGuard | Y | BullGuard.exe | Part of BullGuard antivirus | No |
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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Portions Copyright © Peter Forrest, Denny Denham, Sylvain Prevost, Tony Klein, CastleCops & Bleeping Computer
Database creation and support by Patrick Kolla
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