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

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Name or Startup ItemStatusCommand or DataDescriptionTested?
DontworryXmysaym.exeAdded by the SDBOT-RC WORM!No
DRam prosessorXmsupdate.exeAdded by the DELF-FAW TROJAN!No
DrCacheXMSTDC.EXEAdded by the BDOOR-JM BACKDOOR!No
DriveSystemXmaxpaynowti1.exeAdded by the TIBS.AZT TROJAN!No
DsmSerXmsmpatch.exeAdded by the SERFLOG.B WORM!No
dxdiag diagnoseXmsidxdia.exeAdded by a variant of the RBOT WORM!No
EasyNetworkNMcENUI.exeMcAfee's EasyNetwork user interface - "enables secure file sharing, simplifies file transfers, and automates printer sharing among the computers in your home network." Part of McAfee's security products such as Total Protection and Internet SecurityYes
EmailScanYmcvsescn.exeRelated to McAfee AntiVirus suite - used to automatically scan incoming e-mails No
ENCMONITORNmonitor.exeThe Encompass Monitor. This program is the Connect Direct Program. It is more trouble than it is worth and few use itNo
eRecoveryServiceUMonitor.exePart of Acer Empowering Technology. "Acer eRecovery Management is a powerful utility that does away with the need for recovery disks provided by the manufacturer, and also acts as a versatile standalone backup and recovery manager"No
ethernetXmsnger.exeAdded by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!No
ethernetXmsftp.exeAdded by the SDBOT.BXJ WORM!No
EW Message ServerUmsg32.exeConexant (older versions are Brooktree) Wavestream Message Server - associated with Conexant based audio devicesNo
ExplorerXmsrstart.exeAdded by the SOPICLICK TROJAN!No
explorerXmain.vbeAdded by the SHUSH-A WORM!No
eZmmodXmmod.exeeZula TopText adwareNo
feelalrightXmirc.exeAdded by the IRCFLOOD-M WORM!No
file indexing service?msfindfile.exeNew version of MS FindFast and still a resource hog?No
File0_0XMD1.exeAdded by the DLOADER-OR TROJAN!No
Firewall PolicyXMidiDef32.exeAdded by the PIEBOT-A TROJAN!No
Firewall UpdaterXmsnupdateit.exeAdded by the RBOT-AAQ WORM!No
Fix-itYmxtask.exePart of Ontrack's Fix-it Utilities Suite. Loads a System Tray icon that lets you access the full program. Needed if you run the crash guard, intellicluster, anti-virus, or autoupdater. Otherwise not requiredNo
Fix-it AVYmemcheck.exePart of Ontrack's Fix-it Utilities Suite anti-virus. Performs a quick check of memory for signs of any virus. Exits afterward and returns all resources used in one user's experience. Not required but could be left without a drain on resourcesNo
fjdslssdfdXmat2.exeAdded by the SLAPEW.C TROJAN!No
FKS v2.0Xmsngr.exeAdded by an unidentified WORM or TROJAN!No
FLMBROWSERMOUSEUmouse32A.exeMouse utility for a Trust brand (and possibly others) mouse. If you disable this entry you will not be able to use any of the non-standard functions of the mouseNo
FLMK08KBUMMKEYBD.EXEMultimedia keyboard manager. Required if you use the additional keysNo
FLMLABTECMOUSEUmouse32A.exeMouse utility for a Labtec brand (and possibly others) mouse. If you disable this entry you will not be able to use any of the non-standard functions of the mouseNo
FLMMEDIONMOUSEUmouse32a.exeMouse utility for a Medion branded Fellowes mouseNo
FLMOFFICE4DMOUSEUmoffice.exeMouse utility for a Labtec brand (and possibly others) mouse. If you disable this entry you will not be able to use any of the non-standard functions of the mouseNo
FLMOFFICE4DMOUSEUmouse32a.exeMouse utility for a Micro Innovations brand (and possibly others) mouse. If you disable this entry you will not be able to use any of the non-standard functions of the mouseNo
FLMTRUSTMOUSEUmouse32a.exeMouse utility for a Trust brand (and possibly others) mouse. If you disable this entry you will not be able to use any of the non-standard functions of the mouseNo
FltProcessYmsinet.exePart of Cyber Patrol internet filtering software to restrict access to certain types of material on the internet. It can be disabled but do not ask how it's doneNo
FpxNmnmsrvc.exeRemote Desktop Sharing service part of Microsoft's Netmeeting allowing users to share items on their screens across remote locationsNo
FxoekmXmiyhart.exeAdded by the SDBOT-CZQ WORM!No
Generic Host Process for Win ServicesXmscvs.exeAdded by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!No
Generic Host Process For Win32 ServicesXmtsc32.exeAdded by the VB-CPL TROJAN!No
Generic Host Process for WinXP ServicesXmshelp.exeAdded by the AGENT-GQP TROJAN!No
GenMCLauncherNmcLauncher.exeGenesys Meeting Center - "On-demand integrated audio and web meetings"No
Getting started with MacDriveUMDGetStarted.exeMacDrive 7 from Mediafour Corporation - "enables anyone using Windows Vista, XP, and 2003 Server to seamlessly access Mac disks (HFS/HFS+) of all types, including CDs, DVDs, hard drives, floppy, Zip, Jaz, and more!"No
GLSetIT32Xmsiexec16.exeAdded by the OPTIX PRO TROJAN!No
Goldensoft_MndlSvrUMndlSvr.exeGoldensoft CD Ghost related - turns a computer into a 200X-speed CD-ROM tower. Working from the hard drive, users can simultaneously access as many as 23 virtual CD-ROM drives at a speed of 200X for true multitaskingNo
Hardware Monitor ServiceXmshms.exeAdded by the WOLLF-A TROJAN!No
HornetMonitorUMntrHrnt.exeHornet Monitor - monitoring system that detects and responds to unauthorized access attempts and sources of channel interference on any local DSSS networkNo
Host ProcessXmame.exeAdded by the RBOT-APO WORM!No
hotefixXmsnmanegers.exeAdded by the IRCBRUTE.AS TROJAN!No
hotfixXmsnnmaneger.exeAdded by the WOOTBOT.AF WORM!No
HPXmon.exeAdded by the SILLYFDC WORM!No
HP Instant SupportUmatcli.exe"matcli.exe is a motive Assistant Command line interface that gathers information about your system's identity like your name email address, city, state, etc and gets written to a log file". HP Instant Support is required to run with the Help and Support program. If you uncheck HP Instant Support and and then run Help and Support it will add another HP Instant Support in the startup menu. If you remove the HP Instant Support in the add/remove program some help menus in help and support will not be available. You decideNo
HPCam_Menu?MUIStartMenu.exePart of the MediaSmart software for HP webcams - based upon software from CyberLink. Like similar MUIStartMenu.exe entries, it probably unloads after running at startupNo

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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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Database creation and support by Patrick Kolla
Software support by John Mayer
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