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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DirectX | X | DirectX.exe | Added by the BLAXE or LOGPOLE WORMS! | No |
| DirectX 32 | X | directx32.exe | Added by a variant of the AGOBOT/GAOBOT WORM! | No |
| DirectX For Microsoft Windows | X | dtxservice.exe | Added by the PROGENT TROJAN! | No |
| Directx Startup Drivers | X | direct.exe | Added by the RBOT.UXL WORM! | No |
| DirectX Video Driver | X | dxterm5.exe | Added by the WILAB-A TROJAN! | No |
| DirectX64 | X | DirectXset.exe | Added by the BROWNEY.A WORM! | No |
| DirectX9 | X | direct3d.exe | Added by the AGENT.EAK TROJAN! | No |
| DirectX9 Diag | X | dx9diag.exe | Added by the RBOT-ALT WORM! | No |
| DirecX | X | DirecX.exe | Added by the AGOBOT-HU BACKDOOR! | No |
| Dirkey | U | Dirkey.exe | Dirkey - small utility that allows you to bookmark up to 9 folders by using the Ctrl+Alt+1..9 shortcut keys in an Open/Save File dialog or in Windows Explorer. After this the Ctrl+1..9 shortcut keys can be used in the same or another window to go to any of the 9 bookmarked folders | No |
| DirLock | X | DirLock.exe | Added by the AUTORUN-APL WORM! | No |
| DirLocker | X | dirlock.exe | Added by the AUTORUN-AMS WORM! | No |
| discoveg | ? | discoveg.exe | ?? | No |
| DISCover | ? | DISCover.exe | Related to DISCover Drop from Digital Interactive Systems Corporation. What does it do and is it required? | No |
| DiscoverDeskshop | N | Deskshop.exe | Discover Deskshop - single use "virtual" credit card | No |
| DiscUpdateManager | N | DiscUpdMgr.exe | Disc Update Manager for Digital Interactive's DISCover Console. "The company's patented Drop 'n' Play technology provides a simple, console-like experience when playing PC titles allowing for seamless play of CD/DVD-based games while its unique Parental Control system incorporates ESRB ratings to help users limit access to younger players" | No |
| DiscUpdateManager | N | DiscUpdateMgr.exe | Disc Update Manager for Digital Interactive's DISCover Console. "The company's patented Drop 'n' Play technology provides a simple, console-like experience when playing PC titles allowing for seamless play of CD/DVD-based games while its unique Parental Control system incorporates ESRB ratings to help users limit access to younger players" | No |
| DiscWizardMonitor.exe | U | DiscWizardMonitor.exe | Seagate DiscWizard - hard disk utility for Seagate's SATA and PATA (IDE) drives | No |
| Disk Cleaner | U | DiskCleaner.Exe | Hard disk management part of TuneUp Utilities from TuneUp Distribution GmbH | No |
| Disk Essensial Tools | X | detsvc.exe | Added by a variant of the IRCBOT TROJAN! | No |
| Disk Manager | X | diskver.exe | Added by the RBOT.AQT WORM! | No |
| Disk Panel Configuration | X | dpcsvc.exe | Added by the IRCBOT.BSQ BACKDOOR! | No |
| diskchk | X | diskmon32.exe | Added by the RBOT-BBI WORM! | No |
| DiskCleanMain | X | DiskClean.exe | DiskClean rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here | No |
| DiskeeperSystray | N | DkIcon.exe | DisKeeper defragmentation software - can be started manually | No |
| diskinf | X | diskinf.exe | Added by the CRYPTER.A TROJAN! | No |
| DISKMON.EXE | ? | DISKMON.EXE | ?? | No |
| Disknag | N | disknag.exe | Dell program that reminds you to make your backup diskettes | No |
| Disk_Monitor | U | Disk_Monitor.exe | Multi-media, Smartmedia, Compact Flash card reader for reading digital camera cards. Device is recognised as internal USB disk drive. Necessary if camera cards are to be recognised as soon as they are inserted into the reader | No |
| disnisa | X | disnisa.exe | Added by the DORF-AE WORM! | No |
| Dispatcher | X | dispatcher.exe | Added by the DLOADR-AS TROJAN! | No |
| dispenter | X | dispenter.exe | Added by the AGENT-MKK TROJAN! | No |
| DisplayFusion | U | DisplayFusion.exe | DisplayFusion from Binary Fortress Software - "is a fantastic application that can make your dual monitor (or triple monitor or more) life much, much easier! From allowing you to use a different wallpaper on each monitor, to integrating with Flickr for image searching, to providing hotkeys for managing your application windows" | No |
| Disspy | U | disspy.exe | Disspy spyware detection and removal software | No |
| Distiller Assistant 3.01 | N | DISTASST.EXE | From Adobe. Creates PDF universal files for Acrobat Reader. Available via Start -> Programs | No |
| Distributed File System | X | Dfsvc.exe | Added by the MYFIP.A or MYFIP.K WORMS! | No |
| distributed.net client | U | DNETC.EXE | Dsitributed computing projects client from Distributed.net where numerous computers are used to share a projects workload - similar to SETI@Home and Folding@Home. Also prone to being distributed by viruses | No |
| Dit | Y | Dit.exe | "Drive Icon and Label Utility" - assigns drive icons and names to flash memory cards. Required, otherwise the drives aren't found. Located in %Windir% | No |
| Dit | X | dit.exe | Added by the LAZAR-A TROJAN! Note - this is located in %System% | No |
| DiTask.exe | N | DiTask.exe | Associated with an Eicon Networks ISDN or ADSL modem. System Tray icon which shows you the status of your lines (free, occupied with incoming or outgoing call). Available via Start -> Programs | No |
| Divamon.exe | ? | Divamon.exe | Associated with an Eicon Networks Diva ISDN or ADSL modem - what does it do and is it required? | No |
| divx | X | divxenc.exe | Added by the SPBOT.B TROJAN! | No |
| DivX MediaPlayer 7.0 | X | Dr.DivX.exe | Added by the ALADINZ.G BACKDOOR! | No |
| DivX Player | X | DivXPlayer.exe | Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM! | No |
| DivX Updater | X | DivX.Exe | Added by the NALDEM TROJAN or MASTAK VIRUS! | No |
| DIVX Video Player | X | DIVXPloyer.exe | Added by an unidentified WORM or TROJAN! | No |
| djebmm350.exe | X | djebmm350.exe | Ebates Moe Money Maker adware | No |
| DJSNetCN | ? | DJSNetCN.exe | "Symantec Licensing Detect Internet Connection", part of Norton Antivirus. What does it do and is it required? | No |
| djtopr1150.exe | X | djtopr1150.exe | WebRebates adware | No |
| dKernel | X | dKernel.exe | Added by the DECOY-A WORM! | 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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