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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MyLife | X | CmdServ.exe | Added by the HOLAR.A WORM! | No |
| NAV Auto Updates | X | csrssp.exe | Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM! | No |
| NB Common Dialog Enhancements | N | COMDLGEX.EXE | Part of McAfee Nuts & Bolts. With Common Dialog Enhancements, you can add MRU list box to open dialogs | No |
| nClient | X | cnen.exe | Added by the DELBOT-AL WORM! | No |
| NDAv | X | csnss.exe | Added by the SERFLOG.C WORM! | No |
| NETServices | X | csxrs.exe | Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM! | No |
| NetWork | X | csrs.exe | Added by the AGOBOT.JJ WORM! | No |
| New Csnm Manager | X | csmn.exe | Added by the SDBOT.BZS WORM! | No |
| NOMAD Detector | U | ctnmrun.exe | Detects the Creative NOMAD jukebox/MP3 player at the time it is attached to USB and starts the needed application (Creative PlayCentre 2) that you use to copy MP3 files to and from it. This is required if you want PlayCentre 2 to take control of the NOMAD once connected | No |
| Norton Antivirus CCDebug | X | CCSEVRT.exe | Added by the SDBOT.ACJ WORM! | No |
| Norton Auto Protect | X | crss32.exe | Added by the SDBOT.ATF WORM! | No |
| Norton Auto-Protect | X | ccApp.exe | Added by the AKHER.D WORM! Note - for the valid Norton AV entry the filename is "navapexe". This is also not the valid Norton AV file with the same filename | No |
| Norton Crashguard Monitor | N | cgmenu.exe | Troublesome program that doesn't actually work with WinME so Norton removed it from SystemWorks 2001 | No |
| Norton Live Update Server | X | cpsdv.exe | Added by the AGOBOT.EW TROJAN! | No |
| Norton Live Updater | X | Cavapsvc.exe | Added by the GAOBOT.AO WORM! | No |
| Norton PasswordManager | U | cfgwiz.exe | Configuration wizard for Symantec's now discontinued Norton Password Manager security product. On the first run after installation or a significant software update via LiveUpdate this entry looks after registration, subscription and post-installation tasks (such as LiveUpdate) and confirms the default configuration settings | No |
| Norton Protect Activies | X | csrss.exe | Added by the BANKER-CZ 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 "D5133" subfolder | No |
| Norton Start | X | ccStart.exe | Added by the SDBOT-OX WORM! | No |
| Norton System | X | csrs.scr | Added by the BANLOA-AFM TROJAN! | No |
| Norton Update | X | ccUpdate.exe | Added by a variant of the AGOBOT/GAOBOT WORM! | No |
| Norton Update | X | cUpdate.exe | Added by the AGOBOT.APP BACKDOOR! | No |
| Norton Updater | X | ccUpdate.exe | Added by a variant of the AGOBOT/GAOBOT WORM! | No |
| nortonav | X | CCUPD32.EXE | Added by an unidentified WORM or TROJAN! | No |
| nortonsantivirus | X | ccEvtMngr.exe | Added by the HZDOOR-A TROJAN! | No |
| novavapp | X | ccsmn.exe | Sysinternals Antivirus rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here | No |
| novavappr | X | ccsrr.exe | Sysinternals Antivirus rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here | No |
| NT Logging Service | X | cool.exe | Added by the SDBOT-OO BACKDOOR! | No |
| NT Printing Service | X | chkdsks.exe | Added by the ARCHIVARIUS series of WORMS! | No |
| NT Printing Service | X | chkdskss.exe | Added by the ARCHIVARIUS series of WORMS! | No |
| NT Printing Services | X | chkdsks.exe | Added by the BUZUS-M TROJAN! | No |
| NT Windows System Manager Loader | X | csrlss.exe | Added by the AGOBOT.OX WORM! | No |
| NTdhcp | X | CiKewl.exe | Added by the QQROB-N TROJAN! | No |
| NTDLM | X | csrss.exe | Added by the HALE 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 "Qossrv" subfolder | No |
| ntuser | X | ctfmun.exe | Added by the SILLYFDC WORM! | No |
| ntuser | X | ctfmon.exe | Added by the AGENT-GSG TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate ctfmon.exe process associated with alternate text inputs which is always located in %System%. This one is located in %UserProfile% | No |
| nvdisplay | X | csrss.exe | Added by the VB-FBO 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 %AppData% | No |
| nvsv32.exe | X | cstr.exe | Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM! | No |
| nvsvca32 | X | clfmon.exe | Added by the TACTSLAY.E TROJAN! | No |
| Nvt32 | X | complaint_7251.exe | Added by the ARTIEF.B TROJAN! | No |
| Nxvst | X | cssrs.exe | Added by the GAOBOT.CD WORM! | No |
| Opera | X | csrsse.exe | Added by the MDROP-DFQ TROJAN! | No |
| ORiNOCO | U | Cmluc.exe | Client Manager software for a Proxim ORiNOCO 11a/b/g wireless LAN PCI card | No |
| p2snetis | X | comippwa.exe | Added by the SPAMTOO-AL TROJAN! | No |
| pagmstart | ? | client.exe | ?? | No |
| PAL Evidence Eliminator | N | Cleaner.exe | PAL Evidence Eliminator - cover the tracks of your browsing habits and E-mails if you think you need to. Run manually on a regular basis | No |
| Palm MultiUser Config | ? | Configtool.exe | MultiUser configuration for a Palm PDA device?. Is it required? | No |
| PC-Config32 | X | corona.exe | Added by the CORONEX.A WORM! | No |
| PCprot | X | crcss.exe | Added by an unidentified WORM! | No |
| pdp Server | U | ctpdpsrvr.exe | Included and setup with the drivers for my Compaq A3000 all-in-one printer/scanner - maybe for networking. Works fine without it - but may be needed when used over a network | No |
| Pe2ckfnt SE | N | chkfont.exe | Used to check whether the fonts are installed properly on your computer or not for a scanner. If you don't want to execute it, you can uncheck it in the startup menu | 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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