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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| foobin lptt01 | X | foobin.exe | RapidBlaster variant (in a "foo1" folder in Program Files). A dedicated "RapidBlaster Killer" removal tool used to be available but quality anti-malware tools will now remove it | No |
| foobin ml097e | X | foobin.exe | RapidBlaster variant (in a "foo1" folder in Program Files). A dedicated "RapidBlaster Killer" removal tool used to be available but quality anti-malware tools will now remove it | No |
| fool | X | fool.exe | Added by the SILLYFDC.BCV WORM! | No |
| FoolProof | Y | fpwinldr.exe | FoolProof Security PC security software from SmartStuff | No |
| Forbes | N | ForbesAlerts.exe | Forbes Business News Alerts - displays business news headlines in a little window on the screen | No |
| FortiClient | Y | FortiClient.exe | Fortinet security systems are the new generation of real time network protection systems | No |
| fotos | X | fotos.exe | Added by the BANKER-FP TROJAN! | No |
| FotoStation Easy AutoLaunch | N | FotoStation Easy AutoLaunch.exe | Installed with a Nikon digital camera. Used to collect photos uploaded from camera program NkVwMon.exe. If your camera is not connected (via USB port) you do not need this program loaded either | No |
| Foul PX | U | FoulPX.exe | Foul PX, Optusnet usage stat checker | No |
| FourthDay | U | FourthDay.exe | The Fourth Day - "astronomical clock and almanac for your system tray" | No |
| FoWilCo | X | fowilco.exe | Added by the WOOTBOT.CR WORM! | No |
| foxdh | X | foxdhend.exe | Added by the MENGHUAN TROJAN! | No |
| foxdh | X | foxdh.exe | Added by the GWGHOST-Q TROJAN! | No |
| foxrxjh | X | foxrxjh.exe | Added by the GWGHOST-T TROJAN! | No |
| FPWGMWZD | ? | FPWGMWZD.exe | ?? | No |
| FrameWork 2.5 | X | FrameWork.exe | Added by the RBOT-FMW WORM! Note - can terminate AV related processes | No |
| Framework Windows | X | frmwrk32.exe | Added by the FAKEAV-KS TROJAN! | No |
| Free Download Manager | N | fdm.exe | "Free Download Manager" - see here | No |
| Free Downloads Monitor | ? | fdcmon.exe | ?? | No |
| Free DVD Direct | N | FreeDVDDirect.exe | Free DVD Direct - provides a program to access a peer-to-peer (P2P) file-sharing network (see here) | No |
| Free Key Logger | U | freekeylogger.exe | Free Key Logger keystroke logger/monitoring program - remove unless you installed it yourself! | No |
| Free Ram Optimizer | U | fro.exe | Free Ram Optimizer monitors your memory, and frees up ram if it falls below a certain minimum. MS MVPs (Most Valued Professional) recommend not using memory managers with Win98/ME. See this article and make up your own mind | No |
| Freebie Notes | N | FreebieNotes.exe | Freebie Notes by Power Soft - create electronic notes (stickers) | No |
| Freecorder FLV Service | U | FLVSrvc.exe | Part of Applian Technologies Freecoder (save video and audio from the web and convert to many popular formats - formally known as ak & Record Toolbar). "Allows the video history tool to save videos you've played from your computer's cache" - see here. As it's based upon the Ask.com toolbar it sets your default search engine to Ask if not unchecked | No |
| Freedom | Y | Freedom.exe | Freedom from Zero Knowledge, Inc (now Radialpoint). Provides anti-virus, personal firewall, parental controls and a pop-up blocker. Also safeguards your personal information, encrypts your passwords and much more. No longer available | No |
| FreeFallProtection | Y | FF_Protection.exe | Found on some Dell laptops (any maybe others which include an STMicroelectronics accelerometer) - provides protection for supported hard disks when a fall or sudden movement is detected by "parking" the drive reading heads to avoid damage | No |
| FreeMem Pro | U | FMEMPRO.EXE | FreeMem Pro - memory optimizer. MS MVPs (Most Valued Professional) recommend not using memory managers with Win98/SE/ME. See this article and make up your own mind | No |
| FreeMemVn2 | U | FreeMem.exe | FreeMem - memory optimizer. MS MVPs (Most Valued Professional) recommend not using memory managers with Win98/SE/ME. See this article and make up your own mind | No |
| FreeRAM XP | U | FreeRAM XP Pro *.exe | FreeRAM XP Pro - memory optimizer where * represents the version. MS MVPs (Most Valued Professional) recommend not using memory managers with Win98/SE/ME. See this article and make up your own mind | No |
| FreeRAM XP | U | FreeRAM XP Pro.exe | FreeRAM XP Pro - memory optimizer. MS MVPs (Most Valued Professional) recommend not using memory managers with Win98/SE/ME. See this article and make up your own mind | No |
| freesurfer | U | fs20.exe | EMS Free Surfer mk II - pop-up stopper | No |
| Fresh Desktop | U | freshdesktop.exe | Fresh Desktop is a utility that lets you manage vast collections of wallpapers for your desktop with ease. When run on bootup it changes the desktop wallpaper at startup or at specified intervals | No |
| freshclam | N | freshclam.exe | Auto update agent of the open source Clamwin virus scanner | No |
| FridaysInHellInstaller | ? | FridaysInHellInstaller.exe | ?? | No |
| FRISK FP-Scheduler | U | F-Sched.exe | Scheduler for F-Prot anitvirus software. Leave enabled unless you scan manually on a regular basis | No |
| FRITZ!webProtect | U | FwebProt.exe | Firewall included in FRITZ! ISP DSL software | No |
| FrostWire On Startup | N | FrostWire.exe | FrostWire peer-to-peer (P2P) file-sharing client. As all peer-to-peer file-sharing clients are used to distribute large amounts of data between multiple users make sure you have good, up-to-date virus protection and check any downloads. Note that by default FrostWire installs the Ask.com toolbar which can be avoided (see here) | No |
| Frsk | X | frsk.exe | Unidentified adware downloader trojan | No |
| FRW_EXE | Y | FRW.EXE | ConSeal Signal9 firewall - now McAfee Personal firewall | No |
| frxmxins | Y | frxmxins.exe | ATI 3D Studio MAX/VIZ driver | No |
| FS Agent | X | fagent.exe | Added by the VOLVER-B TROJAN! | No |
| FS6519 | X | FS6519.dll.vbs | Added by the SOLOW.B WORM! | No |
| fsaa | Y | fsaa.exe | F-Secure antivirus Authentication Agent - creates and stores private keys used by a client to access servers | No |
| FSCBoss | N | FSCBoss.exe | Free Store Club shop online software | No |
| FSDPSRV | ? | FSDPSRV.exe | ?? | No |
| fsp | U | fsp.exe | Folder Shield - hide entire directories and thus prevent access by anyone else to your personal files and documents | No |
| fspr | Y | FolderShield.exe | Folder Shield - hide personal files and folders | No |
| FSScrCtl | N | FSScrCtl.exe | Screen saver control applet used by the "Stardust Screen Saver Toolkit", SolidWorks and Hubble Space Telescope screen savers (and possibly others). Lets you control your installed screensavers from a System Tray icon | No |
| fsserv | U | fserv.exe | Farsighter Server - monitors a remote computer invisibly by streaming video to a viewer on your computer. You will know exactly what is happening on the remote computer as you see it in real-time | No |
| FSW | X | FSW.exe | FreeScratchAndWin parasite | 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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