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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| httpd | X | browse.exe | Added by the TACTSLAY.C TROJAN! | No |
| Internat Conf | X | bootconf.exe | Homepage hijacker, redirecting to coolwwwsearch.com; see for example here | No |
| Kernel | X | bboy.exe | Added by the MUMU.B WORM! | No |
| Kodak Software Updater | N | backweb*****.exe | Software updater for Kodak Easyshare digital cameras | No |
| load= | Y | Bfrecv.exe | Bitware modem driver | No |
| LoadBlackD | Y | blackd.exe | "Intrusion detection system" of the BlackICE PC Protection (was Defender) firewall which loads independently of the "user interface" (BlackICE Utility). BlackICE was supported by IBM Internet Security Systems (formerly just ISS) when them acquired the NetworkICE parent but is no longer available. Starts via a registry "RunServices" key on Windows 98/Me and as a service on Windows 2K/XP/Vista | No |
| LoadBtnHnd | U | BtnHnd.exe | Fujitsu Siemens Lifebook laptops have some buttons on the case that can be programmed to execute specified programs (like hotkeys). The buttons can also be used as a combination lock input | No |
| LoadDBackUp | X | BcTool.exe | Added by the GIBE WORM! | No |
| LTM2 | X | bible.exe | Added by the LITMUS.203 TROJAN! | No |
| Major Microsoft Windows Driver Boot loader | X | bpool.exe | Added by the MYTOB.AJ WORM! | No |
| Media Adapter | X | bitblt.exe | Added by the HANSAH-A WORM! | No |
| Messanger | X | browse.exe | Added by the TACTSLAY.C TROJAN! | No |
| Mi7sft sdce | X | b0yz.exe | Added by the RBOT.CWG WORM! | No |
| Microsoft AntiSpyware | X | Bazzi.exe | Added by the AHKER.J WORM! | No |
| Microsoft Browser Services | X | Brwsr32.exe | Added by a variant of the IRCBOT TROJAN! | No |
| Microsoft Browser Services | X | Brwsr64.exe | Added by a variant of the IRCBOT TROJAN! | No |
| Microsoft Explorer2 | X | bitchbot.exe | Added by the SDBOT.EV WORM! | No |
| Microsoft machine | X | blah.exe | Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM! | No |
| Microsoft Office 2010 | U | BCSSync.exe | Part of SharePoint Server 2010 which is part of the Microsoft Office 2010 suite. "Business Connectivity Services (BCS) uses a cache to store a copy of the external data required by the BCS solutions deployed on the Office client. A process called BCSSync.EXE runs on the client and provides automatic cache refresh and data synchronization of the entity instances." For more information - see here | No |
| Microsoft Patch Update | X | bootini.exe | Added by the RBOT-FMN WORM! | No |
| Microsoft Personal Firewalls | X | bakw.exe | Added by the RBOT-KS WORM! | No |
| Microsoft Security Management | X | bling.exe | Added by the RBOT.XL WORM! | No |
| Microsoft Services | X | bsc32.exe | Added by the BDOOR-AW BACKDOOR! | No |
| Microsoft Synchronization Manager | X | bot.exe | Added by the SDBOT.IH WORM! | No |
| Microsoft Update | X | Botnet.exe | Added by the RBOT.AFL WORM! | No |
| Microsoft Update | X | bling.exe | Added by the RBOT-AVK WORM! | No |
| Microsoft Update | X | bnmveqfts.exe | Added by the BANLOAD.KWQ TROJAN! | No |
| Microsoft Windows | X | bootini.exe | Added by the VANEBOT-K WORM! | No |
| Microsoft Windows DLLHandler | X | bitpaint.exe | Added by the SDBOT.AHG WORM! | No |
| Microsoft Word | X | BootSector.exe | Added by a variant of the AGOBOT/GAOBOT WORM! | No |
| Motive SmartBridge | N | BTHelpNotifier.exe | System tray icon for help from BT Broadband, used to communicate internet problems via the network rather than telephone. Available via desktop shortcut or Start -> Programs - not required | No |
| MS-DOS Boot Service | X | Boot32.pif | Added by the RBOT-AMF WORM! | No |
| MS32DLL | X | Bha.dll.vbs | Added by the BUTSUR-A WORM! | No |
| MSbackups | X | backups.exe | Added by the BANLOAD-TL TROJAN! | No |
| MSN Messenger BETA 7 | X | bbsdf.exe | Added by the RANKY.AA TROJAN! Note - this is not a valid MSN Messenger variant | No |
| ObjectDock | X | Brico.cmd | Added by the BOBANDY-A WORM! | No |
| oeplugin | U | bxOEPlugin.exe | noHTML for Outlook Express is an add-on that protects Outlook Express from email viruses and email scripts by converting incoming email messages from HTML format to simple text | No |
| OS Boot Configuration | X | bootconfig.exe | Added by the IRCBOT.HJ WORM! | No |
| OS Boot Configuration! | X | bootconf.exe | CoolWebSearch BootConf adware | No |
| OS Boot Load | X | bootload.exe | Added by a variant of the IRCBOT TROJAN! | No |
| POS-Partnerbatchprocessor | ? | BATCH.EXE | VISA credit card batch processing related to Appcon. Is it needed or can it be started manually via Start -> Programs or a manually created shortcut? | No |
| Power_Gear | U | BatteryLife.exe | Power management for all Asus notebook. Useful but not critical | No |
| Quicken Scheduled Updates | N | bagent.exe | Quicken background downloading module | No |
| Rakyat_Miskin | X | Buruh.exe | Added by the SILLYFDC.BDM WORM! | No |
| Rase | X | boln.exe | PurityScan adware | No |
| RNBc Test | X | bvldv32.exe | Added by the RBOT-AJF WORM! | No |
| rrmso | X | bqhrmug.exe | Added by the AGENT-GYY TROJAN! | No |
| RVP | X | bpc.exe | BroadcastPC adware | No |
| SAHBundle | X | bundle.exe | ShopAtHomeSelect parasite | No |
| Salestart | X | bm.exe | Part of the AVSystemCare rogue security software and other members of this family. See here for more examples | 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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