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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IEAgent update check | X | iewatch.exe | Added by the BOMKA TROJAN! | No |
| IECache | X | IECache.exe | Detected by Bitdefender as the DELF.OFC TROJAN! See here | No |
| iecheck | N | iecheck.exe | Integrity checker for IconEdit2 icon editor. It serves for IconEdit2 internal tasks only and can be safely deleted from the system if you are running the latest version of IconEdit2 | No |
| IECleanAux | U | Ieboot6.exe | IEClean by Kevin McAleavy - cookie manager, cache cleaner, history cleaner, etc. Performs cleaning tasks at startup | No |
| iedll | X | iedll.exe | Homepage hijacker, redirecting to coolwwwsearch.com | No |
| IEDriver | X | IEDriver.exe | IEDriver adware. Can be installed as part of peer-to-peer file sharing software called URLBlaze | No |
| iedwa104 | X | iedwa104.exe | Added by the DLOADR-BBW TROJAN! | No |
| IEengine | X | IEeng.exe | STARTPAG.AI TROJAN! | No |
| IEexplorer AUpdate | X | IEexplore32.exe | Added by the RBOT-GRE WORM! | No |
| IEFeatures | X | IEFeatures.exe | Added by the POPMON.A TROJAN! - also known as PopMonster adware | No |
| IEFeatures | X | Internetfeatures.exe | Added by the POPMON.A TROJAN! - also known as PopMonster adware | No |
| IefxTray | X | IefxTray.exe | Added by the RILER-H TROJAN! | No |
| ieharv.exe | X | ieharv.exe | Added by the BANKER-HH TROJAN! | No |
| IELoader32 | X | iexplore32.exe | Added by the SPEX or SPEX.B WORMS! | No |
| Iesar | X | Iesar.exe | Browser hijacker - redirecting to an adult web page | No |
| Iesearch.exe | X | Iesearch.exe | LookNSearch adware | No |
| IEServer | U | IEServer.exe | HB Screen Spy surveillance software. Uninstall this software unless you put it there yourself | No |
| IESet | X | IExplorer.dll | Added by the PWS-BLUEDIT TROJAN! | No |
| iesetupi.exe | X | iesetupi.exe | Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM! | No |
| iestart | X | iexp1orer.exe | Added by the NEMOG.C TROJAN! | No |
| ietsr | N | ietsr.exe | IEClean by Kevin McAleavy - cookie manager, cache cleaner, history cleaner, etc | No |
| Ieudinit | X | ieudinit.exe /waitservice | Added by the HORST.Q TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate ieudinit.exe which is always located in %System%. This one is located in either %Windir%, %Windir%\System, %Temp%, %AppData%, %AppData%\Microsoft or %System%\drivers | No |
| ieupdates | X | ieupdates.exe | Added by a number of TROJANS such as DWNLDR-HGI and AGENT-HGA and the Antivirus 2009 rogue security software - see here | No |
| IEXPL0RER | X | IEXPL0RER.EXE | Added by the AGOBOT-QL WORM! Note the filename has a "0" rather than an upper case "o" | No |
| iexplo | X | iexplor.exe | Added by the SIDEA TROJAN! | No |
| Iexploit | X | Iexploit.html | Added by the INKER.B WORM! | No |
| iexplor.exe | X | iexplor.exe | Added by an unidentified WORM or TROJAN! See here | No |
| Iexplore | X | iexplore.exe | Added by the BOXER TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate Internet Explorer (iexplore.exe) which is always located in %ProgramFiles%\Internet Explorer and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in %System% | No |
| IEXPLORE | X | iexplore.exe | Added by the APHEXDOOR TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate Internet Explorer (iexplore.exe) which is always located in %ProgramFiles%\Internet Explorer and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in %Windir% | No |
| IExplore | X | IEXPLORE.EXE | Added by the DLOADER-YZ TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate Internet Explorer (iexplore.exe) which is always located in %ProgramFiles%\Internet Explorer and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in a "Custom" subfolder | No |
| IEXPLORE | X | IEXPLORE.EXE | Added by the BANKER-BWE TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate Internet Explorer (iexplore.exe) which is always located in %ProgramFiles%\Internet Explorer and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in %System% | No |
| iExplore Ini | X | ie4uini.exe | Added by a variant of the IRCBOT BACKDOOR! See here | No |
| Iexplore Services | X | iexplore.exe | Added by the LITHIUM BACKDOOR! Note - this is not the legitimate Internet Explorer (iexplore.exe) which is always located in %ProgramFiles%\Internet Explorer and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! | No |
| IExplorer | X | Iexplor32.exe | Added by the BDOOR-BY BACKDOOR! | No |
| IExplorer | X | IExplorer.EXE | Added by the BANCOS-CH TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate Internet Explorer (iexplore.exe) | No |
| iexplorer lptt01 | X | iexplorer.exe | RapidBlaster variant (in a "iexplorer" folder in Program Files). A dedicated "RapidBlaster Killer" removal tool used to be available but quality anti-malware tools will now remove it | No |
| iexplorer ml097e | X | iexplorer.exe | RapidBlaster variant (in a "iexplorer" folder in Program Files). A dedicated "RapidBlaster Killer" removal tool used to be available but quality anti-malware tools will now remove it | No |
| Iexplorer.exe | X | Iexplorer.exe | Added by the BANCBAN-EN TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate Internet Explorer (iexplore.exe) | No |
| IExplorer32 Java Scripting | X | IExplore32b.exe | Added by the RBOT.ABO WORM! | No |
| IExplorer32c Java Scripting | X | IExplore32cb.exe | Added by the RBOT.ABN WORM! | No |
| IExplorer6 Java Scripting | X | IExplore326.exe | Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM! | No |
| IExplorer7 Java Scripting | X | IExplore327.exe | Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM! | No |
| iexplorere loader | X | iexplorere.exe | Added by the SDBOT.SS WORM! | No |
| Iexplorerr.exe | X | Iexplorerr.exe | Added by the BANKER-EUT TROJAN! The file is located in %Windir%\Sun\Java\Deployment\logs | No |
| Iexplorerr.exe | X | Iexplorerr.exe | Added by the BANKER.AOVZ TROJAN! The file is located in %Windir%\msagent\gf | No |
| IExplUpd | X | IExplUpd.exe | Added by the MDROP-CXY TROJAN! | No |
| iExpresser | X | iexpresser.exe | Added by the SLENFBOT.AP WORM! | No |
| ifp | X | ipf.exe | Added by the CLAGGER-AG TROJAN! | No |
| IFSplash.exe | U | IFSplash.exe | I-FORCE driver for force feedback steering wheel | No |
| IFXSPMGT | U | ifxspmgt.exe | Part of the Infineon Security Platform Software - which supports the on-board TPM security device included with some laptops from suppliers such as Acer, ASUS, HP and Sony | 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.
Copyright
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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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