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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| igfxtray Module | X | igfxtray.exe | Added by the VB-RI MALWARE! Note - this is not the legitimate Intel graphics System Tray utility which has the same filename and is located in %System%. This one is located in %Windir% | No |
| Iglpbv | ? | Iglpbv.exe | ?? | No |
| igsex2x | X | igsex2x.exe | NewDial premium rate adult content dialler | No |
| IGuardPc.exe | X | IGuardPc.exe | IGuardPc rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here. A member of the AntiAID family | No |
| iHP-100 | ? | iHPDetect.exe | Drive Letter Searcher, iRiver iHP-100 iHP and H Series player related - does it need to start with Windows every time? | No |
| iilc | X | IILC.EXE | Homepage hijacker | No |
| Iinl | X | iptl.exe | PurityScan adware | No |
| IIS | X | inet.exe | Meplex adware | No |
| iisvers | X | iisvers.exe | Added by an unidentified TROJAN or adware | No |
| IJ75P2PSERVER | Y | IJ75P2PS.EXE | Printer utility which is required in order to make the printer work correctly | No |
| IKE Service 95 | Y | IKEService.exe | Associated with PGP. The PGP Tray can be disabled, but without IKESERVICE you won't be able to de- or encrypt anything | No |
| iKeyWorks | U | IKEYMAIN.EXE | A4Tech wireless keyboard driver and utility | No |
| iLeAAmvQHHaC | X | iLeAAmvQHHaC.exe | Added by the FAKEAV-DIN TROJAN! | No |
| iLike | N | ilikesidebar.exe | iLike Sidebar for iTunes and Windows Media Player | No |
| ILO_Office_Manager | ? | IntEdReg.exe /OFFMAN | Intense Educational Ltd - Language Office Software. Is it required? | No |
| iLyric | U | iLyric.exe | iLyric plugin for the popular Winamp media player. Allows you to retrieve the lyrics for your songs with the press of a button. Not longer available | No |
| iM Start Center | N | iM_Tray.exe | Installed with the Sound Blaster Audigy range of soundcards. A radio tuner installed if the user chooses during installation. Available via Start -> Programs -> iM Networks -> iM Radio Tuner | No |
| Image & Restore | Y | IMAGE32.exe | Part of McAfee Nuts & Bolts. Image/Restore can recover from drives that have been accidentally formatted or completely erased, if Image was recently run | No |
| ImageDrive-{hex numbers} | U | ImageDrive.exe | Nero ImageDrive from Ahead - virtual CD/DVD drive software | No |
| Imagefox | U | imagefox.exe | ImageFox 2.0 (formerly available from ACDSee) is an "add-on" graphics previewer for most Windows Open/Save As dialog boxes | No |
| Imagemgt32 | X | Imagemgt32.exe | Added by the GEMA TROJAN! | No |
| iMarkup Client | N | iUtil.exe | Enables the iMarkup Client web page annotation utility to run in the background and be available in systray. Shortcut available via Start -> Programs | No |
| Imatio | U | imation.exe | Imation Disk Manager - enables you to create a password protected area on your Imation USB flash drive | No |
| imchat | X | imchat.exe | Added by a variant of the IRCBOT TROJAN! | No |
| imekrmig | N | imekrmig.exe | Microsoft's Input Method Editor for the Japanese language which is used to both display and enable the input of characters in e-mails, documents, web forms and other files - should you need to. Found on PCs where East Asian languages have been installed through the Regional and Language options icon in the Control Panel | No |
| IMEKRMIG6.1 | N | IMEKRMIG.EXE | Microsoft's Input Method Editor for the Korean language which is used to both display and enable the input of characters in e-mails, documents, web forms and other files - should you need to. Found on PCs where East Asian languages have been installed through the Regional and Language options icon in the Control Panel | No |
| IMEvtMgr.exe | X | IMEvtMgr.exe | Added by the KEYLOG-AR TROJAN! | No |
| ImgIcon | U | ImgIcon.exe | Displays Iomega icons in Explorer/My Computer, ejects Zip disks on shutdown and displays a special delete confirmation box when deleting files on an Iomega drive. Available via Start -> Programs. If you disable it remember to eject disks first before powering the drive down - hence the "U" recommendation. Note - FreeCell may not run with ImgIcon running | No |
| ImgStart | N | ImgStart.exe | Used by Iomega drives. Details of its purpose can be found here. Available via Start -> Programs | No |
| ImgTask | N | Imgtask.exe | Related to the WalletPix digital photo album. "On some computers, the Wallet Pix device will leave behind a memory-resident file called ImgTask.exe. This file will be located in the operating system directory on your computer (typically %Windir%). You can remove this file at any time and it will not impact your computer's performance or functionality. The file will be restored each time you plug in the Wallet Pix though" | No |
| immcheck.exe | ? | immcheck.exe | Related to I-FORCE driver for force feedback steering wheel? | No |
| IMOL | U | IMOLApp.exe | IncrediMail for Office Outlook Add-On | No |
| IMONTRAY | U | imontray.exe | System tray monitoring of fans, temperature, voltage, etc for Intel motherboards. Only needed if you "overclock" or live in hot environment. Can also cause problems when running on a laptop if you change PCMCIA cards | No |
| imPlayok | X | imPlayok.exe | Added by the CUTWAIL TROJAN! | No |
| IMprocess | X | IM-svr.EXE | IMNames adware | No |
| Impulse Dock | N | ImpulseDock.exe | Older version of the Impulse digital distribution platform from Stardock Corporation | No |
| imscmig | X | imscmig.exe | Added by the LURKA.B VIRUS! Note - do not confuse with the legitimate MS Input Method Editor entry which shares the same filename and is found in a sub-folder of %ProgramFiles%\Common Files%\Microsoft%\IME - this one is found in %Windir% | No |
| IMSCMig | U | IMSCMIG.EXE | Associated with Microsoft's Input Method Editor for Asian languages which is used to both display and enable the input of characters in e-mails, documents and other files - should you need to (e.g. Chinese, Hindi, Japanese, etc) | No |
| IMStart | U | IMStart.exe | InterMute security software related | No |
| IMVU | U | IMVUClient.exe | IMVU chat client that allows you to create "your own avatars who chat in animated 3D scenes" | No |
| IMwire | X | imwireup.exe | SafeSurfing adware variant | No |
| im_autorn | X | im_1.exe | Added by the IMAV.A WORM! | No |
| im_autorn | X | im_2.exe | Added by the BAGLEDL-BO TROJAN! | No |
| IncMail | N | IncMail.exe | "IncrediMail is an advanced, feature-rich email program that offers you an unprecedented interactive experience. Unique multimedia features will enable you to tailor your email experience so that it fits your mood and personality" | No |
| incognito | X | incognito.exe | Added by an unidentified WORM or TROJAN! See here | No |
| Incredimail | N | incredimail.exe | "IncrediMail is an advanced, feature-rich email program that offers you an unprecedented interactive experience. Unique multimedia features will enable you to tailor your email experience so that it fits your mood and personality" | No |
| Incredimail | N | IncMail.exe | "IncrediMail is an advanced, feature-rich email program that offers you an unprecedented interactive experience. Unique multimedia features will enable you to tailor your email experience so that it fits your mood and personality" | No |
| IndexCleaner | U | IndexCleanerR.exe | Utility that cleans the index.dat file when the system restarts. Index.dat files keep a track of pages, images, cookies or sounds from web sites you have visited, even if these files are deleted from your system. Recommended at "Users choice" status because it depends how the user cleans their internet history. Installed as part of the internet security suite packages sourced by Radialpoint for ISP customers such as Virgin Media, AT&T, Bell Canada, TELUS Corporation and Verizon Online | No |
| Indexer | ? | Indexer.exe | Part of the Sharpdesk from Sharp Electronics. "A desktop-based, personal document management application that lets users browse, edit, search, compose, process, and forward both scanned and native electronic documents". What does it do and is it required? | No |
| Indexindicator | X | Indexindicator.exe | Added by the LAZAR TROJAN! | 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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