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 Item | Status | Command or Data | Description | Tested? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MalwareWiped 6.9 | X | MalwareWiped 6.9.exe | MalwareWipe rogue security software variant - not recommended, removal instructions here | No |
| MalwareWipeds | X | MalwareWipeds.exe | MalwareWipe rogue security software variant - not recommended, removal instructions here | No |
| MalwareWipePro | X | MalwareWipePro.exe | MalwareWipe rogue security software variant - not recommended, removal instructions here | No |
| MalwareWiper | X | MalwareWiper.exe | MalwareWipe rogue security software variant - not recommended, removal instructions here | No |
| MalWarrior | X | MalWarrior.exe | MalWarrior rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here | No |
| ManageDesk Lite | U | ManageDesk Lite.exe | ManageDesk Lite from Managebytes Desktop management software. Each desktop is a separate working space for you to use | No |
| manager | X | manager.exe | Detected by Kaspersky as the SMALL.CVT TROJAN! | No |
| Manager Monitor | U | monitor.exe | MindStorm AnalyzerPro from Secure Associates. "A security management tool for customers easy to manage report and analyze security events across heterogeneous security devices" | No |
| manrotce | X | manrotce.exe | Added by unidentified malware | No |
| MapEDC | X | MapEDC.exe | Added by the WaveRevenue-McBoo TROJAN! | No |
| MapiDrv | X | mpisvc.exe | Added by the MIPSIV TROJAN! | No |
| mapisvc32 | X | mapisvc32.exe | Added by the KX VIRUS and also recognised by Symantec as FPAI adware | No |
| Mapiyasha | X | Mapiyasha.exe | Added by the SILLYFDC-DM WORM! | No |
| maskrider | X | maskrider2001.vbs | Added by the SOLOW-G WORM! | No |
| masqform.exe | U | masqform.exe | PureEdge Viewer - provides automation framework to manage and deploy XML forms-based processes for e-business and e-government systems. PureEdge was taken over by IBM (see here) and the product became Workplace Forms | No |
| Master Card Updaate 32 | X | Mastercard32.exe | Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM! | No |
| Master Volume Spy | U | MASTERVOLUMESPY.EXE | Volume control for the Gateway Destination "DestiVu" media interface | No |
| Matador | U | mlfbuddy.exe | MailFrontier - anti-spam application | No |
| Matador | U | mantispm.exe | MailFrontier Desktop (Matador) email spam blocker software | No |
| Matrix Screen Locker | U | matrix.exe | Matrix Screen Locker is a system tray application that allows for quick and secure PC lock when you wish. The screen does a "matrix style" scrolling characters effect when the lock is running | No |
| MatrixScreenSaver | X | mss.exe | Unidentified malware | No |
| Matrox Control Center | N | mgactrl.exe | For Matrox video cards. Quick access to settings | No |
| Matrox Diagnostic | N | mgadiag.exe | For Matrox video cards. Quick access to diagnostics | No |
| Matrox PowerDesk 8 | N | matrox.powerdesk.exe | "Matrox PowerDesk software provides extra multi-display desktop management controls" | No |
| Matrox PowerDesk SE | N | Matrox.PowerDesk SE.exe | Matrox PowerDesk SE - multi-display desktop management controls | No |
| Matrox QuickDesk | N | mgaqdesk.exe | For Matrox video cards. Quick access to tweak your card to your liking | No |
| MAV_check | X | mav_startupmon.exe | Part of the WinAntiVirus Pro 2007 rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here | No |
| mav_startupmon | X | mav_startupmon.exe | Part of the WinAntiVirus Pro 2007 rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here | No |
| MaxAlerts | X | max.exe | Bonzi MaxALERT - spyware | No |
| MaxAntiSpy | X | MaxAntiSpy.exe | MaxAntispy Russian rogue spyware remover - not recommended | No |
| MaxBackSchedule | U | maxbackservice.exe | Backup scheduler for the Maxtor (now Seagate) range of external hard drives - part of Maxtor Quick Start | No |
| MaxBlastMonitor | U | MaxBlastMonitor.exe | Maxblast hard drive utility for Maxtor (Seagate) drives | No |
| MayaPan | Y | MayaPan.Exe | Audiotrak Maya soundcard driver | No |
| MBFreeSubliminalMessageSoftware | N | MBFreeSubliminalMessageSoftware.exe | "MB Subliminal Message Software is a wonderful personality development program that reaches out to your subconscious mind and creates a positive impact. This program aims at helping you increase your confidence and program your mind to set goals and be able to achieve them" | No |
| MBM 4 | U | MBM4.exe | Motherboard Monitor 4 - only needed if you overclock your system and want to keep a check on system temperatures/voltages/etc. Available via Start -> Programs | No |
| MBM 5 | U | MBM5.exe | Motherboard Monitor 5 - only needed if you overclock your system and want to keep a check on system temperatures/voltages/etc. Available via Start -> Programs | No |
| MBNet | U | mbnet.exe | MBNet (Portugal) Credit Card Processing software | No |
| MBProbe | U | mbrpobe.exe | MBProbe - only needed if you overclock your system and want to keep a check on system temperatures/voltages/etc. Available via Start -> Programs | No |
| mbsmon32 | X | mbsmon32.exe | Micro Bill Systems Billing Software - "is a potentially unwanted application that uses aggressive billing and collection service techniques to demand payment for Web site access after a three-day trial period has elapsed. It has been reported that these techniques may even result in a user no longer being able to browse the Internet" | No |
| mbssm32 | X | mbssm32.exe | Micro Bill Systems Billing Software - "is a potentially unwanted application that uses aggressive billing and collection service techniques to demand payment for Web site access after a three-day trial period has elapsed. It has been reported that these techniques may even result in a user no longer being able to browse the Internet" | No |
| mbssm32 | X | monstu.exe | Detected by AVG as the AGENT.CNM TROJAN - see here | No |
| MC | X | MAGICON.EXE | Added by the MAGICON.A TROJAN! | No |
| McAfee | X | McAffeAv.exe | Added by the NETSKY.AL WORM! | No |
| McAfee Antivirus | X | McAfeeAV.exe | Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM! | No |
| McAfee Antivirus 32 | X | MCAFEEAV32.EXE | Added by the SPYBOT-EH WORM! | No |
| McAfee Antivirus Protection | X | mcafeeAV.exe | Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM! | No |
| McAfee Application Installer | Y | mcappins.exe | Used by older versions of McAfee internet security related products to clean up installation files that are no longer required once the product is installed. This entry will normally only appear once the product has been installed before the system is rebooted | Yes |
| Mcafee Auto Protect | X | mcafeshield.exe | Added by the RBOT-UH WORM! | No |
| McAfee Backup | U | McAfeeDataBackup.exe | McAfee Online Backup (formerly Data Backup) - "takes the hassle out of manually backing up all of your valuable digital files - from Microsoft Outlook email and contacts to treasured family photos". Available as a stand-alone product or included in Internet Security and Total Protection | Yes |
| McAfee Backup and Restore | U | McAfeeDataBackup.exe | McAfee Online Backup (formerly Data Backup) - "takes the hassle out of manually backing up all of your valuable digital files - from Microsoft Outlook email and contacts to treasured family photos". Available as a stand-alone product or included in Internet Security and Total Protection | Yes |
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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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