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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| System Information Manager | X | mslog.exe | Added by the DELF.AKO TROJAN! | No |
| System Initialization | X | msmsgri32.exe | Added by the RANDEX.D WORM or ROXY or ROXY.B TROJANS! | No |
| System Monitoring | X | Mooks.EXE | Added by the BHARAT.A WORM! | No |
| System MScvb | X | mscvb32.exe | Added by the SOBIG.C WORM! | No |
| System Service | X | MSREXE.EXE | Added by the AML TROJAN! | No |
| System Service | X | msnwindows.exe | Added by the SPYBOT.YCL WORM! | No |
| System Service | X | msnxpexe.exe | Added by the RBOT-AUA WORM! | No |
| System Tray | X | msccn32.exe | Added by the SOBIG.B WORM! Warning - spreading via infected E-mail attachments with the sender address faked as support@microsoft.com! Note - this is not the legitimate systray.exe process | No |
| System Update | X | mssetupconf.exe | Added by the RBOT.DLC WORM! | No |
| System Update Application | X | msbuffer.exe | Added by the SDBOT.AFF WORM! | No |
| System Updates 4 | X | mssysfix.exe | Added by the RBOT-ADU WORM! | No |
| System-Config | X | msptmf32.com | Added by the LIOTEN.FA WORM! | No |
| System-Config | X | msngmsg.exe | Added by the SDBOT-MD WORM! | No |
| System51616 | X | msnmsgesser.exe | Added by a variant of the PUSHBOT WORM! A family of worms that spread using MSN Messenger | No |
| SystemB | X | MessengerStopper.exe | MessStopper adware | No |
| SystemBackup | X | mtx.exe | Added by the MTX VIRUS/WORM! | No |
| SystemBackup | X | MicroLog.exe | Added by the MICROLOG.A TROJAN! | No |
| SystemBoot | X | Mshta.exe ...filename.hta | Adult content dialler | No |
| Systemboot | X | msnsngr.exe | Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM! | No |
| SystemData | X | MBlocker.exe | Messenger Blocker rogue security software - not recommended | No |
| SystemDrive | X | maxpaynow1.exe | Added by the TIBS.BKU TROJAN! | No |
| systemdrv | X | ms32sys.exe | Added by an unidentified WORM or TROJAN - most likely GAOBOT variant | No |
| SystemMD | X | md.exe | Homepage hijacker | No |
| SystemOptimizer2008 | X | main.exe | SystemOptimizer2008 rogue optimization utility - not recommended, removal instructions here | No |
| SystemService | X | msocfg.exe | Premium rate adult content dialler | No |
| SystemStart | X | ma2012.exe | Mega Antivirus 2012 rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here | No |
| SystemSuite Task Manager | U | MXTASK.EXE | vcom (nee Ontrack) SystemSuite - PC maintenance and security. Use the program's configuration options to enable only the parts you want running all the time - such as Virusscanner Pro | No |
| SystemTray | X | mssgl2.exe | Added by a variant of the IRCBOT TROJAN! | No |
| SystrayServices | X | Msxpw.exe | Added by the CITOR WORM! | No |
| Systweak Memory Optimizer | U | memtuneup.exe | Part of SysTweak Advanced System Optimizer | No |
| T2W | X | Memoria.exe | Added by the DROPPER.CYG TROJAN! | No |
| taskmgr.exe | X | mirc.exe | Added by a variant of the AGENT.AH TROJAN! | No |
| tcnzTrayApp | U | McciTrayApp.exe | System tray access to Motive's broadband configuration and repair utility - for Telecom New Zealand users | No |
| TCPIP Protocol | X | mstcpip.exe | Added by the SDBOT-LR WORM! | No |
| TEData_McciTrayApp | U | McciTrayApp.exe | System tray access to Motive's broadband configuration and repair utility - for TEData users | No |
| TelstraClear Broadband Support | U | matcli.exe | "matcli.exe is a motive Assistant Command line interface that gathers information about your system's identity like your name email address, city, county, etc and gets written to a log file". TelstraClear Broadband Support is required to run with the Help and Support program. If you uncheck TelstraClear Broadband Support and then run Help and Support it will add another TelstraClear Broadband Support entry in the startup menu. If you remove this software in "add/remove programs" some help menus in help and support will not be available. You decide | No |
| TELUS eCare | U | matcli.exe | TELUS Resolution Assistant. "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". TELUS Resolution Assistant is required to run with the Help and Support program. If you uncheck TELUS Resolution Assistant and then run Help and Support it will add another in the startup menu. If you remove TELUS Resolution Assistant via add/remove programs some menus in Help and Support will not be available. You decide | No |
| TELUS Support Centre | U | McciTrayApp.exe | System tray access to Motive's broadband configuration and repair utility - for TELUS users | No |
| TelusWCC_McciTrayApp | U | McciTrayApp.exe | System tray access to Motive's broadband configuration and repair utility - for TELUS Wireless users | No |
| TELUS_McciTrayApp | U | McciTrayApp.exe | System tray access to Motive's broadband configuration and repair utility - for TELUS users | No |
| Terminal Services | X | mstscc.exe | Added by the SDBOT-CZW WORM! | No |
| Testing 123 | X | msdata.dat | Added by the NITS.A WORM! | No |
| tgbcde | X | module32.exe | Added by the REIGN.R TROJAN! | No |
| Timer | X | msncomm.exe | Added by the WEBDOR.AK BACKDOOR! | No |
| Tips | N | mousetips.exe | Suggests tips on using your mouse | No |
| tJedcyVzACBs | X | myclient.exe | Added by the VBINJ-S TROJAN! | No |
| TO2SSM_McciTrayApp | U | McciTrayApp.exe | System tray access to Motive's broadband configuration and repair utility - for Telefónica O2 users | No |
| TO2WCM_McciTrayApp | U | McciTrayApp.exe | System tray access to Motive's broadband configuration and repair utility - for Telefónica O2 users | No |
| ToolbarInstall | X | MirarSetup.exe | Mirar adware | No |
| Topic MSNGR32 | X | MSNGR32.com | Added by a variant of the IRCBOT 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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