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
"Status" key:
Variables:
| Name or Startup Item | Status | Command or Data | Description | Tested? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FWDMON.EXE | X | fwdmon.exe | Added by the PROXY-S TROJAN! | No |
| fwenc.exe | Y | fwenc.exe | Check Point SecuRemote VPN client - "dynamic and fixed IP addressing for all ISP services - dial-up, cable modem, or DSL - the ideal solution for telecommuters and mobile workers" | No |
| Fwr Command Module | X | fwr.exe | Added by the SDBOT-PP WORM! | No |
| fwrastrc | N | fwrastrc.exe | Dial-up software for Friendly Technologies/1NationOnLine free ISP | No |
| fwservice | U | fwservice | eAcceleration Stop-Sign security software related. Previously not recommended, see here | No |
| fxredir | U | fxredir.exe | Canon MultiPASS fax redirector | No |
| gadkgak12 | X | fsafsakx12.exe | Added by the ONLINEG-N TROJAN! | No |
| GilatFTC | Y | ftc.exe | For Gilat Communications internet satellite systems - associated with SkyBlaster modem. Required if you have this system | No |
| HELPER | X | france.exe | AsdPlug premium rate adult content dialer variant | No |
| HGTXPEI | N | FirstReboot.exe | Herucles Audio tool for the Hercules Game Theater XP soundcard. Available via Start -> Settings -> Control Panel | No |
| HOT FIX | X | filename.exe | Added by the SDBOT-DKM WORM! | No |
| hp 1000 firmware | ? | fwdl.exe | HP LaserJet 1000 related. Is it a driver or automatic firmware update (based upon the filename)? | No |
| HP_runner | X | front.exe | Added by the SILLYFDC WORM! | No |
| Intel Audio Studio V2.0 | X | fmideploy.exe | Detected by VBA32 as the BIFROSE.ADR TROJAN! | No |
| irwftp | X | ftpmon.exe | Added by the BANCBAN-BO TROJAN! | No |
| jvdnlssn | X | fljzsshc.exe | Flingstone.com adware - and its Golden Palace Casino program | No |
| Kernel Faults | X | ftphost.exe | Added by the RBOT.BHU WORM! | No |
| KL AntiFunLove | X | flcss.exe | Added by the FUNLOVE.4099 VIRUS! | No |
| L0aders | X | faxneti.exe | Added by a variant of the SDBOT TROJAN! | No |
| l44sys** | X | freecell | Added by the VBS.LIDO WORM - where ** is a number between 1 and 12 | No |
| Lexmark 5000 Series Fax Server | U | fm3032.exe | FaxMan integrates complete fax send and receive support into Windows applications without requiring additional fax software | No |
| Lexmark 5400 Series Fax Server | U | fm3032.exe | FaxMan integrates complete fax send and receive support into Windows applications without requiring additional fax software | No |
| Lexmark 6500 Series Fax Server | U | fm3032.exe | FaxMan integrates complete fax send and receive support into Windows applications without requiring additional fax software | No |
| Lexmark 7600 Series Fax Server | U | fm3032.exe | FaxMan integrates complete fax send and receive support into Windows applications without requiring additional fax software | No |
| Lexmark 9300 Series Fax Server | U | fm3032.exe | FaxMan integrates complete fax send and receive support into Windows applications without requiring additional fax software | No |
| Lexmark X5400 Series Fax Server | U | fm3032.exe | FaxMan integrates complete fax send and receive support into Windows applications without requiring additional fax software | No |
| LGODDFU | U | fwupdate.exe | Auto firmware update program for LG Electronics CD-ROM/DVD writer | No |
| Life FireWall Update1 | X | FireWall-Update1.exe | Added by the RBOT-ARS WORM! | No |
| Life Personal Firewall | X | FirewallingV10.exe | Added by the RBOT-BKF WORM! | No |
| ltwob | X | formatsys.exe | Added by the SERFLOG.A WORM! | No |
| Macromedia 8 | X | Flash Player.exe | Added by the JAMBU-A WORM! | No |
| McAfee Desktop Firewall Tray | Y | FireTray.exe | McAfee Desktop Firewall | No |
| McAfeeFireTray | Y | Firetray.exe | McAfee Desktop Firewall | No |
| Memory Service | X | freememory.exe | Added by the RBOT.GEN WORM! | No |
| Microsoft | X | firefox.exe | Added by the RBOT-GVJ TROJAN! Note - this is not the popular FireFox web browser and is located in %System% | No |
| Microsoft DLL | X | fumeta.exe | Added by the RBOT-AUG WORM! | No |
| Microsoft DLL Verifier | X | file.exe | Added by the RBOT-AED WORM! | No |
| Microsoft Driver | X | faet.exe | Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM! | No |
| Microsoft Firewall | X | firewallsp2.exe | Added by the RBOT-MC WORM! | No |
| Microsoft Internet Firewall | X | firewall.exe | Added by the IRCBOT.MD BACKDOOR! Located in %System% | No |
| Microsoft Memory Flow Cycle | X | flowcycle.exe | Added by the IRCBOT.WAD BACKDOOR! | No |
| Microsoft Memory Flow Cycle | X | flowcycles.exe | Added by the WAREZOV.AAK WORM! | No |
| Microsoft Office Fast Cache | N | Fastboot.exe | Part of MS Office 95 (v7.0). According to this it improves the performance. Most likely a predecessor of MS Find Fast and can be disabled | No |
| MicroSoft OneCare | X | FreeS3x.exe | Added by the SDBOT-DJT WORM! | No |
| Microsoft Security Controlers | X | fxsecues.exe | Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM! | No |
| Microsoft Security Monitor Process | X | firewall.exe | Added by a variant of the IRCBOT BACKDOOR! Located in %System% | No |
| Microsoft Security Monitor Process | X | flash.exe | Added by the EGGDROP.EE BACKDOOR! | No |
| Microsoft Service firewall Manager | X | firewall.exe | Added by a variant of the SDBOT BACKDOOR! Located in %System% | No |
| Microsoft Synchronization Manager | X | firewire.exe | Added by the SDBOT-AFC WORM! | No |
| Microsoft Update Device | X | flolo.exe | Added by a variant of the SPYBOT WORM! See here | No |
Download Alternative Formats
The following files are available for people developing mirrors of the site and using the information presented here:
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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Presentation, format & comments Copyright © 2001 - 2010 Paul Collins
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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