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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| F-Secure 2006 | Y | fspex.exe | F-Secure Anti-Virus automatic updater | No |
| F-Secure Automatic Update | Y | F-Secure Automatic Update.exe | Automatically checks for updates for internet security software from F-Secure Corporation | No |
| F-Secure Management Agent | U | FSMA32.EXE | F-Secure antivirus - F-Secure Policy Manager provides tools for administering F-Secure software products | No |
| F-Secure Manager | Y | FSM32.EXE | F-Secure antivirus - carry out scheduled virus scans automatically | No |
| F-Secure Startup Wizard | Y | FSSW.EXE | F-Secure antivirus | No |
| F-StopW | Y | F-StopW.exe | F-Prot anti-virus background scanner by F-Risk Software | No |
| f1Tray.exe | U | F1TRAY.EXE | System Tray icon for FusionOne's MightyPhone software. "MightyPhone is a concept for wirelessly synchronizing the data on your mobile phone with your web-based or PC based organizer" | No |
| f23mxins | ? | f23mxins | Related to the now discontinued ATI Fire GL3 graphics card. What does it do and is it required? | No |
| f2install.exe | X | f2install.exe | Added by the IEFEAT-I TROJAN! | No |
| f607 | X | f607.exe | Added by the URAT.B TROJAN! | No |
| Fabrik Ultimate Backup Status | U | fabrikhomestat.exe | Status monitor for Fabrik Ultimate Backup from Fabrik Inc. "No matter what happens to the drive on your desk - a spilled drink, a curious toddler, a theft or a natural disaster - you know your files are still safe and secure on Fabrik Ultimate Backup's off-site servers" | No |
| fapmon | ? | fapmon.exe | Fair Access Policy monitor for DirecPC/DirecWay internet access | No |
| farkrish | X | farkrish.exe | Added by a variant of the Storm/Nuwar/Zhelatin WORM! See here for an example | No |
| farmmext | X | farmmext.exe | VX2.Transponder parasite updater/installer related | No |
| Fash | X | Fash.exe | Unidentified adware | No |
| fast | N | fast.exe | Installs as part of Windows XP PowerToys as an option for very-fast user switching (allowing a keystoke to switch users instead of using the login screen). It is only used for the hot-key switch and yet it hogs 1.5 megs of memory in two separate processes (one run by the user & one by the system). Optional install in PowerToys | No |
| Fast Antivirus 2009 | X | FastAV.exe | Fast Antivirus rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here | No |
| FAST Defrag | N | FAST2.EXE | FastDefrag defragmenting software | No |
| FastCache | U | fc.exe | FastCache from AnalogX - speeds up browsing by resolving DNS requests locally | No |
| fastsmell | X | fastsmell.exe | Added by a variant of the Storm/Nuwar/Zhelatin WORM! See here for an example | No |
| FastTVSync | U | FastTVSync.exe | Part of InterVideo (now Corel) DVD Copy - "fast DVD copying and file conversion software. In just three steps, you can copy videos to most DVD formats, or convert them for smooth, flawless viewing on your PSP® or iPod®. With broad format support and unique CopyLater™ technology, DVD Copy saves you time and ensures high-quality output like no other copying software" | No |
| FastUser | N | fast.exe | Installs as part of Windows XP PowerToys as an option for very-fast user switching (allowing a keystoke to switch users instead of using the login screen). It is only used for the hot-key switch and yet it hogs 1.5 megs of memory in two separate processes (one run by the user & one by the system). Optional install in PowerToys | No |
| FastUsr | N | fast.exe | Installs as part of Windows XP PowerToys as an option for very-fast user switching (allowing a keystoke to switch users instead of using the login screen). It is only used for the hot-key switch and yet it hogs 1.5 megs of memory in two separate processes (one run by the user & one by the system). Optional install in PowerToys | No |
| faT | X | faT.exe | Added by the BANKER-DFP TROJAN! | No |
| fat.exe | X | fat.exe | Part of the WinAntiVirus Pro 2006 and WinAntiVirus Pro 2007 rogue security programs - not recommended, removal instructions here and here | No |
| Fat32 Microsoft | X | fat32.exe | Added by the RBOT-EL WORM! | No |
| Fatpipe Dialer | U | fpdialer.exe | Dailler for Fatpipe - software enabling high speed internet browsing (2-4 times faster) and internet connection sharing for up to 5 users | No |
| fatrecov | U | fatrecov.exe | SCKeyLog.j keystroke logger/monitoring program - remove unless you installed it yourself! | No |
| FavoriteSync | U | FavoriteSync.exe | FavoriteSync keeps the same set of Internet Explorer Favorites on several computers in sync | No |
| FaxCenterServer | U | fm3032.exe | FaxMan integrates complete fax send and receive support into Windows applications without requiring additional fax software. Incorporated into software by Lexmark, MCI, Lotus, My Software, Broderbund, Traffic Software and many others | No |
| FaxCenterServer4_in_1 | U | fm3032.exe | FaxMan integrates complete fax send and receive support into Windows applications without requiring additional fax software. Incorporated into software by Lexmark, MCI, Lotus, My Software, Broderbund, Traffic Software and many others | No |
| FaxTalk CallControl 6.0 | N | FTClCtrl.EXE | This allows the software to handle incoming and outgoing communications without requiring the FaxTalk Communicator application to be loaded into memory. Can be started manually | No |
| FBDirect | U | FBDirect.exe | Software that monitors the status of a Visioneer OneTouch scanner button and allows you to scan, fax, copy, print, and easily communicate by simply dragging and dropping scans on your PaperPort Desktop! | No |
| FBI | ? | FBISM.exe | Compaq related but what does it do? | No |
| FBSearch | X | FastBrowserSearchProtection.exe | Fast Browser Search/Search Guard Plus parasite - installed with "Make the Web Better" applications such as My Web Tattoo, My Face LOL and Google Easy Money Kit. See here and here for more information | No |
| FCEngine | X | FCEngine.exe | CASClient adware | No |
| FCHelp | X | FCHelp.exe | Added by either FCHelp adware or a variant of it | No |
| FCMan | X | FCMan.exe | FCHelp adware | No |
| Fdaemon security | X | fsecur.exe | Added by the SDBOT.KXO WORM! | No |
| FDD SYSTEM | X | Fdd.exe | Added by the MYTOB-FO WORM! | No |
| FD_SAP | U | FD.exe | Reported to be the autopassword program from the Sony Microvault thumb drive | No |
| FeCPY | X | fecpy.exe | FlashEnhancer adware | No |
| feedreader.exe | U | feedreader.exe | "Feedreader is a freeware Windows application that reads and displays Internet newsfeeds aka ATOM and RSS feeds based on XML" | No |
| FEELitDeviceManager | U | feelitdm.exe | Associated with Immersion TouchSense devices (Logitech Wingman Force Feedback Mouse and possibly other peripherals) | No |
| Fen Startups | X | fensvc32.exe | Added by the RANDEX.CCF WORM! | No |
| Fenio Startups | X | fnesvc32.exe | Added by the AGOBOT-OS BACKDOOR! | No |
| FerrariWallPaper | U | FerrariWP.exe | Calendar that replaces the default desktop background image. It comes with every Acer Ferrari 3000 laptop. Also downloadable for members of www.ferrari.com | No |
| ffis | X | ffisearch.exe | iSearch adware | No |
| ffprsrv | Y | ffprsrv.exe | File and Folder Privacy - is a "system security utility you can use to password-protect or hide your files and folders with a click of mouse. The program will always prompt to enter your access password when protection is enabled and a user is trying to access a protected file or folder". If this entry is disabled, any files/folders that are protected/hidden will no longer be accessible without first accessing the main program | Yes |
| ffprsrv.exe | Y | ffprsrv.exe | File and Folder Privacy - is a "system security utility you can use to password-protect or hide your files and folders with a click of mouse. The program will always prompt to enter your access password when protection is enabled and a user is trying to access a protected file or folder". If this entry is disabled, any files/folders that are protected/hidden will no longer be accessible without first accessing the main program | Yes |
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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