Startup Applications List
Unfortunately, due to a change in my circumstances, the startup programs database here at Sysinfo.org will no longer be updated and the off-line downloads are no longer available. The version at Pacman's Portal will, however, continue to be updated and it's recommended that you refer to that site for more up to date information. The reason for this change in policy cannot be disclosed at this time but I hope you have enjoyed using the database here and thank you for your support and kind comments over the years.
Paul Collins
If you're frustrated with the time it takes your Windows 7/Vista/XP PC to boot and then it seems to be running slowly you may have too many programs running at start-up - and you 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 accurate and comprehensive. Services are not included - see below. The database is mirrored in a slightly different format at Pacman's Portal.
"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 you may want to also visit this page.
For further information on random startup entries please visit the Startups Info page.
Last update :- 29th July, 2011
24133 items listed
"Status" key:
| Name or Startup Item | Status | Command or Data | Description | Tested? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| System Process | X | CSRSR.exe | Added by the AGOBOT-SQ WORM! | No |
| System Process Uninstall | X | ccapp.exe | SystemProcess adware. Note - this is not the legitimate Symantec/Norton file normally located in %ProgramFiles%\Common Files\Symantec Shared. This one is located in %System% | No |
| System Service | X | coderxt.exe | Added by the RBOT-ALD WORM! | No |
| System Services | X | connection.exe | Added by an unidentified WORM or TROJAN! | No |
| System startup | U | charmapx.exe | Only required if using an oriental language | No |
| System time updator | X | CSysTime.exe | Added by the RANDEX.S WORM! | No |
| System Update Service | X | csrss32.exe | Added by the AGOBOT-HI WORM! | No |
| System Updater Machine | X | crhwss.exe | Added by the CIADOOR-DQ TROJAN! | No |
| System132 | X | Csrtss.exe | Added by the LANFILT-I TROJAN! | No |
| System32 | X | crsvvc.exe | Added by the RBOT.BLY WORM! | No |
| System32 | X | csrss.exe | Added by the SILLYFDC 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 "drivers" subfolder | No |
| System32-Driver | X | csrs32.exe | Added by the SDBOT-CP BACKDOOR! | No |
| SystemCleaner | X | Clean2.exe | Added by the AUTORUN-AZE WORM! | No |
| SystemDriver | X | csrss.exe | Added by the ASCETIC.B 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%\addins\explorer | No |
| SystemGent | X | CVT.exe | Added by the BRONTOK-H WORM! | No |
| SYSTEMSars32 | X | csrss.exe | Added by the AHLEM.A 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 |
| SystemTra | X | CDPlay.EXE | Added by the LOVGATE.Z WORM! | No |
| systrasx | X | CONSOLES.EXE | Added by the SDBOT-NW WORM! | No |
| sysupdate | X | cmman32.exe | Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM! | No |
| SysW8 | U | csta.exe | Clean Space internet evidence eliminator | No |
| Task Alert | X | cmosvc.exe | Added by a variant of the IRCBOT TROJAN! | No |
| TaskBar | N | CTLTask.exe | Creative SoundBlaster Audigy Taskbar - used to choose between different types of EAX Effects, not required in startup. NOTE: if you get a ctltask.exe error message while installing the Audigy drivers, see this Microsoft Knowledge Base article | No |
| TaskMrg | X | csrss.exe | Added by the LDPINCH-W 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 |
| Tasktray | N | CTLTray.exe | Installed with the Sound Blaster Audigy range of soundcards. Allows you to set EAX effects or equalizer settings for the Sound Blaster Audigy from a systray icon. Also allows you to launch the Taskbar via right-click → Show Taskbar. The tasktray can be accessed via Start → Programs → Creative → Sound Blaster Audigy → Taskbar | No |
| Tibiabot | X | calc.exe | Added by the BACKDOOR-CEP!IC BACKDOOR! Note - this is not the valid Windows calculator which resides in %System% and will not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This version resides in %Windir% | No |
| Timer | X | comm.exe | Added by the BDOOR-IP BACKDOOR! | No |
| TINTIMG | X | cssrs.exe | Added by the PASTA.KRI TROJAN! | No |
| TMA distribution | U | cfinst.exe | Part of Intel's LANDesk Management Suite 6 and the Common Base Agent (CBA) - used for communicating between the core server and managed clients | No |
| Topic cPanr | X | cPaner.com | Added by the SDBOT.AJP WORM! | No |
| TrueMobile 1150 Client Manager | Y | cmdel.exe | Client Manager for the Dell TrueMobile 1150 Series PC Card - "a wireless network PC Card that fits into any standard PC Card Type II slot. It has two LED indicators and an integrated antenna" | No |
| TV878 Remote Control | U | C7XRCtl.exe | Related to Kworld TV878 Tuner | No |
| UCS Clean Temp | U | CleanTemp.exe | Version 1.5 of CleanTemp - which automatically deletes the contents of the %Temp% folder that is used to store temporary files at Windows startup and uses no memory or processing power | Yes |
| Ulead Calendar Checker | N | CalCheck.exe | Ulead Photo Express 6 (now Corel) includes the option to create multiple Weekly/Monthly/Yearly calendars to use as your wallpaper and this entry automatically replaces them at the specified intervals. Not required - change them manually | No |
| Ulead Photo Express 3.0 SE Calendar Checker | N | CalCheck.exe | Ulead Photo Express 3.0 SE (now Corel) includes the option to create multiple Weekly/Monthly/Yearly calendars to use as your wallpaper and this entry automatically replaces them at the specified intervals. Not required - change them manually | No |
| Ulead Photo Express 4.0 Calendar Checker | N | calcheck.exe | Ulead Photo Express 4.0 (now Corel) includes the option to create multiple Weekly/Monthly/Yearly calendars to use as your wallpaper and this entry automatically replaces them at the specified intervals. Not required - change them manually | No |
| Ulead Photo Express 4.0 SE Calendar Checker | N | CalCheck.exe | Ulead Photo Express 4.0 SE (now Corel) includes the option to create multiple Weekly/Monthly/Yearly calendars to use as your wallpaper and this entry automatically replaces them at the specified intervals. Not required - change them manually | No |
| Ulead Photo Express Calendar Checker | N | calcheck.exe | Ulead Photo Express 5 SE and Ulead Photo Express My Scrapbook 2.0 (now Corel) includes the option to create multiple Weekly/Monthly/Yearly calendars to use as your wallpaper and this entry automatically replaces them at the specified intervals. Not required - change them manually | No |
| Ulead Photo Express Calendar Checker | N | CalCheck.exe | Ulead Photo Express 4.0 and Ulead Photo Express 3.0 (now Corel) includes the option to create multiple Weekly/Monthly/Yearly calendars to use as your wallpaper and this entry automatically replaces them at the specified intervals. Not required - change them manually | No |
| Ulead Photo Express Calendar Checker For My Custom Edition | N | CalCheck.exe | Ulead Photo Express 4.0 My Custom Edition (now Corel) includes the option to create multiple Weekly/Monthly/Yearly calendars to use as your wallpaper and this entry automatically replaces them at the specified intervals. Not required - change them manually | No |
| Ulead Photo Express SE Calendar Checker | N | CalCheck.exe | Ulead Photo Express 3.0 SE (now Corel) includes the option to create multiple Weekly/Monthly/Yearly calendars to use as your wallpaper and this entry automatically replaces them at the specified intervals. Not required - change them manually | No |
| Update | X | CDUpdater.exe | "Carpe Diem" adult premium rate dialler related | No |
| Update | X | csrss.exe | Added by the ADCLICK-AG 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 |
| Update | X | csrss.exe | Added by the MEHEERWAR 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 a "winupdate" subfolder | No |
| Update32 | X | configs.exe | Hijacker, also detected as the QURL-2 TROJAN! | No |
| UpdateComponent | X | CNF UPD.EXE | Added by the SPYBOT.GEN VIRUS! | No |
| UpDaTer | X | csrss.exe | Added by the AUTORUN.DIB 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 |
| Updater Service Process | X | csrss32.exe | Added by the AGOBOT-GP BACKDOOR! | No |
| USB drivers | X | crv.exe | Added by the AUTORUN-HS WORM! | No |
| USD Driver | X | ccrss.exe | Added by the SDBOT.BFH WORM! | No |
| User Input Services | X | CTFMON32.EXE | Added by the MANCSYN.AK TROJAN! | No |
Notes & Warnings
Variables:
DISCLAIMER: It is assumed that users are familiar with the operating system they are using and comfortable with making the suggested changes. We will not be held responsible if changes you make cause a system failure.
WARNING: 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 entries listed in this database where specific removal instructions haven't been given. If this is the case then you could try ComboFix, a program written by sUBs that can remove many different types of Trojans and Worms. See here for a tutorial on how to use the program
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.
SERVICES: "Services" from the NT/2K/XP/Vista/7 operating systems are not included. I fully understand that some programs with these OS's use "Services" as an alternative to load their component parts at startup but these are handled in a different way. We recommend you try BlackViper for information on services for the relevant operating systems.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
If you're looking for a startup manager then why not 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.
As there are more than 10,000 entries in this database related to viruses, trojans, worms and other malware we 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
Software support by John Mayer
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