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
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| Name or Startup Item | Status | Command or Data | Description | Tested? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software | X | cipsn.exe | Added by the FORBOT-DM WORM! | No |
| Sony Auto Update Tray Application | N | CONNECTAUTrayApp.exe | System Tray access to change update settings for the Sony CONNECT Player originally supplied with their range of USB or hard disk based MP3 players and used in conjunction with the CONNECT Music store download service - now replaced by SonicStage CP | Yes |
| SP2 Firewall/Internet Updater | X | crssrs.exe | Added by the RBOT.BJO WORM! | No |
| Speed racer | N | CTSRReg.exe | Software for a Creative sound card | No |
| spoolsvr32 | X | csmss.exe | Added by the AGENT-AU TROJAN! | No |
| spoolsvr32 | X | csmss32.exe | Added by a variant of the AGENT-AU TROJAN! | No |
| SQConfigChecker | X | cc.exe | Xupiter SQWire toolbar related. Use Spybot S&D, Adware or similar to detect and remove and to prevent it re-installing in the future see here | No |
| SSWPlauncher | X | comet.exe | Comet Cursor adware | No |
| Start CurePCSolution | X | CurePCSolution.exe | CurePCSolution spyware remover - not recommended, see here | No |
| Start RF Wireless Mouse | Y | cm20.exe | Yuanxun Electronics RF wireless mouse driver | No |
| start uploading | X | crsss.exe | Added by the RBOT-SZ WORM! | No |
| StartCCC | N | CLIStart.exe | Puts the ATI Catalyst™ Control Center Icon/Shortcut on the System Tray - available via Start → Programs | No |
| startkey | X | CKOTS.exe | Added by the BIFROSE-HM TROJAN! | No |
| Startup Update | X | Cvshost.exe | Added by the GAOBOT.AO WORM! | No |
| State Service | X | csrss.exe | Added by the DADOBRA-CP 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 |
| SunJavaSched | X | ccEvtMngr.exe | Added by the SDBOT-YP WORM! | No |
| svchost.exe | X | csrsc.exe | Added by the BUZUS.AAUP TROJAN! | No |
| svcshare | X | CTMONTv.exe | Added by the FUJACKS-AJ WORM! | No |
| svhoost | X | checksys.exe | Added by a downloader TROJAN of Chinese origin! | No |
| SX Virtual Link | U | Connect.exe | SX Virtual Link from Silex Technology America, Inc. Utility to connect USB devices | No |
| Sygate Personal Port | X | crss.exe | Added by the RBOT-PX WORM! | No |
| Sygate Personals Firewalls | X | ccsrn.exe | Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM! | No |
| Symantec | X | ccapp.exe | Added by the REATLE WORM! Note - this is not a Symantec file | No |
| Symantec Configuration Loader | X | ccApp32.exe | Added by the AGOBOT-EE WORM! | No |
| Symantec Service | X | ccApp.exe | Added by the AKHER.D WORM! Note - this is also not the valid Norton AV file with the same filename | No |
| SymKeepAlive | U | CKA.exe | Part of Norton SystemWorks 2003 - keeps a dial-up modem connection alive | No |
| SymRun | X | ccApps.exe | Added by the KAGEN-A TROJAN! | No |
| System | X | csrss.exe | Added by the LDPINCH.E 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 |
| System | X | cber.exe | Added by an unidentified TROJAN! | No |
| System Config Manager | X | crss.exe | Added by the AGOBOT.GH WORM! | No |
| System DLF | N | cpqdiaga.exe | Compaq Diagnostic record system utility which allow you to view information about your computer's hardware and software configuration. Available via Start -> Programs | No |
| System Drivers | X | cpsq32.exe | Added by the SDBOT.AXH WORM! | No |
| System Failure Statistic | X | cnstat.exe | Added by the RBOT-LF WORM! | No |
| System Firewalls | X | commandprompt32.exe | Added by the RBOT.BJT WORM! | No |
| System Log Event | X | csrss32.exe | Added by the AGOBOT-JI WORM! | No |
| System Monitoring | X | cute.exe | Added by the RAHIWI.A WORM! | No |
| System Process | 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 |
| System Process | X | CSRSR.exe | Added by the AGOBOT-SQ WORM! | 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 |
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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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Database creation and support by Patrick Kolla
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