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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Userinit | X | rundll32.exe winsys16_070813.dll | Added by the AUTORUN-C WORM! Note that rundll32.exe is a legitimate Microsoft file used to launch DLL file types and shouldn't be deleted. The "winsys16_070813.dll" file is found in %System% | No |
| UserInit StartUp | X | rpcxuisu.exe | Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM! | No |
| Usrr | X | rncr.exe | PurityScan adware | No |
| Usrr | X | rpen.exe | PurityScan adware | No |
| Ussi | X | rwsa.exe | PurityScan adware | No |
| utasvc | X | rundll32.exe utasvc.dll,start | Added by the AKBOT-AB WORM! Note that rundll32.exe is a legitimate Microsoft file used to launch DLL file types and shouldn't be deleted. The "utasvc.dll" file is found in %System% | No |
| UtilitiesAndSoftware | X | rundll32.exe MSA64CHK.dll,DllMostrar | MatrixDialer/Mostrar parasite. Note that rundll32.exe is a legitimate Microsoft file used to launch DLL file types and shouldn't be deleted. The "MSA64CHK.dll" file is located in %System% | No |
| V128IID | Y | Rundll32.exe v128iitw.dll, STB_InitTweak | Loads drivers for some STB graphics cards such as the STB nVIDIA TNT 16MB. Required if you don't want to experience lock-ups or error messages | No |
| V3smx4pnp | X | rundll32.exe [path] V3smx4pnp.dll | Added by the SMAXIN TROJAN! Note that rundll32.exe is a legitimate Microsoft file used to launch DLL file types and shouldn't be deleted. The "V3smx4pnp.dll" file is found in C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Microsoft | No |
| Verizon Internet Security Suite | Y | Rps.exe | Main program for the Verizon Internet Security Suite for Verizon ISP customers - sourced by Radialpoint | No |
| vern16.dll | X | regsvr32.exe vernn16.dll | DailyWinner adware. Note that regsvr32.exe is a legitimate Microsoft file used to register and unregister OLE controls and shouldn't be deleted. The "vernn16.dll" file is found in %System% | No |
| VF0060 STISvc | ? | RunDLL32.exe V0060Pin.dll,RunDLL32EP 513 | Related to the Creative WebCam Live! Ultra. The "V0060Pin.dll" file description is "Installation Plug-In". What does it do and is it required? | No |
| VF0070 STISvc | ? | RunDLL32.exe V0070Pin.dll,RunDLL32EP 513 | Related to the Creative WebCam Live! Ultra for Notebooks. The "V0070Pin.dll" file description is "Installation Plug-In". What does it do and is it required? | No |
| VFW Encoder/Decoder Settings | X | RUNDLL32.exe MSSIGN30.DLL ondll_reg | Added by the LOVGATE-W WORM! Note that rundll32.exe is a legitimate Microsoft file used to launch DLL file types and shouldn't be deleted | No |
| VgaDriver | X | RsrVga32.exe | Added by the KEYLOG-AH TROJAN! | No |
| VoodooBanshee | U | rundll32.exe 3DBBps.dll, BansheeLoadSettings | Loads the configuration settings for a 3dfx Voodoo Banshee chipset based graphics card. If you change some of the settings from default you probably need this - otherwise maybe not | No |
| vuaaa | X | reg.exe | Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM! | No |
| W3KNetwork | X | rundll32.exe w3knet.dll, dllinitrun | Web3000 adware. Note that rundll32.exe is a legitimate Microsoft file used to launch DLL file types and shouldn't be deleted | No |
| wdvcnx | X | rundll32.exe [path to trojan] | Added by the ONLINEGAMES.XEGT TROJAN! Note that rundll32.exe is a legitimate Microsoft file used to launch DLL file types and shouldn't be deleted | No |
| WebExRemoteAccessAgent | U | raagtapp.exe | Related to Web Meetings from WebEx Communications, Inc. Share and present online with anyone, anywhere | No |
| WebSpecials | X | rundll32 [path] webspec.dll | WebSpecials spyware. Note that rundll32.exe is a legitimate Microsoft file used to launch DLL file types and shouldn't be deleted | No |
| WG111v2 Smart Wizard Wireless Setting | U | RtlWake.exe | Configuration utility for the Netgear WG111 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter that "provides wireless access to your desktop or notebook PC through the computer's USB port" | No |
| WIAWizardMenu | N | RUNDLL32.EXE sti_ci.dll, WiaCreateWizardMenu | Still Image Class Installer - installed with a webcam | No |
| WildTangent CDA | ? | RUNDLL32.exe cdaEngine0400.dll, cdaEngineMain | Part of the WildTangent on-line games system. What does it do and is it required? | No |
| win | X | regedit -s win.dll | Added by the SEEKER.K TROJAN! Note that regedit is the legitimate Windows Registry Editor and shouldn't be deleted. The "win.dll" file is located in %Windir% | No |
| Win32 Rundll Loader | X | Rundll32.exe | Added by the SDBOT.A BACKDOOR! Note - this is not to be confused with the legitimate rundll32.exe file! | No |
| Win32 USB Driver | X | rundll.exe | Added by the FORBOT-BN WORM! Note - this is NOT the Win9x/Me system file of the same name as described here | No |
| Win32 USB2.0 Driver | X | rundll16.exe | Added by the WOOTBOT.H WORM! | No |
| winabc | X | rundll32.exe [Temp]\[ORIGFILENAME].DLL,InstallLaunchEv | Added by the LINEAGE-PN TROJAN! Note that rundll32.exe is a legitimate Microsoft file used to launch DLL file types and shouldn't be deleted | No |
| wincls | X | rundll32.exe wincls.dll,start | Added by the AKBOT-AR WORM! Note that rundll32.exe is a legitimate Microsoft file used to launch DLL file types and shouldn't be deleted. The "wincls.dll" file is found in %System% | No |
| WinDLL (algs.exe) | X | rundll32.exe algs.exe,start | Added by the AKBOT.E BACKDOOR! Note that rundll32.exe is a legitimate Microsoft file used to launch DLL file types and shouldn't be deleted. The "algs.exe" file is found in %System% | No |
| WinDLL (asdfsa.exe) | X | rundll32.exe asdfsa.exe,start | Added by the SDBOT.GAV WORM! Note that rundll32.exe is a legitimate Microsoft file used to launch DLL file types and shouldn't be deleted. The "asdfsa.exe" file is found in %System% | No |
| WinDLL (bee.dll) | X | rundll32.exe bee.dll,start | Added by a variant of the IRCBOT BACKDOOR! Note that rundll32.exe is a legitimate Microsoft file used to launch DLL file types and shouldn't be deleted. The "bee.dll" file is found in %System% | No |
| WinDLL (bix.exe) | X | rundll32.exe bix.exe,start | Added by the KOLAB.OL WORM! Note that rundll32.exe is a legitimate Microsoft file used to launch DLL file types and shouldn't be deleted. The "Bix.exe" file is found in %System% | No |
| WinDLL (csmss.exe) | X | rundll32.exe CSMSS.EXE,start | Added by the AKBOT.U WORM! Note that rundll32.exe is a legitimate Microsoft file used to launch DLL file types and shouldn't be deleted. The "CSMSS.EXE" file is found in %System% | No |
| WinDLL (ctfmonm.exe) | X | rundll32.exe ctfmonm.exe,start | Added by a variant of the IRCBOT BACKDOOR! Note that rundll32.exe is a legitimate Microsoft file used to launch DLL file types and shouldn't be deleted. The "ctfmonm.exe" file is found in %System% | No |
| WinDLL (dasda.com) | X | rundll32.exe dasda.com,start | Added by the SDBOT.GAV WORM! Note that rundll32.exe is a legitimate Microsoft file used to launch DLL file types and shouldn't be deleted. The "dasda.com" file is found in %System% | No |
| WinDLL (diem.exe) | X | rundll32.exe diem.exe,start | Added by the AKBOT.E WORM! Note that rundll32.exe is a legitimate Microsoft file used to launch DLL file types and shouldn't be deleted. The "diem.exe" file is found in %System% | No |
| WinDLL (dlfksdld.exe) | X | rundll32.exe dlfksdld.exe,start | Added by the IRCBOT.BPM BACKDOOR! Note that rundll32.exe is a legitimate Microsoft file used to launch DLL file types and shouldn't be deleted. The "dlfksdld.exe" file is found in %System% | No |
| WinDLL (jbi32.dll) | X | rundll32.exe jbi32.dll,start | Added by the AKBOT.E WORM! Note that rundll32.exe is a legitimate Microsoft file used to launch DLL file types and shouldn't be deleted. The "jbi32.dll" file is found in %System% | No |
| WinDLL (lcass.exe) | X | rundll32.exe lcass.exe,start | Added by a variant of the IRCBOT BACKDOOR! Note that rundll32.exe is a legitimate Microsoft file used to launch DLL file types and shouldn't be deleted. The "lcass.exe" file is found in %System% | No |
| WinDLL (mysnlive.exe) | X | rundll32.exe mysnlive.exe,start | Added by a variant of the IRCBOT BACKDOOR! Note that rundll32.exe is a legitimate Microsoft file used to launch DLL file types and shouldn't be deleted. The "mysnlive.exe" file is found in %System% | No |
| WinDLL (qwex.dll) | X | rundll32.exe qwex.dll,start | Added by a variant of the IRCBOT BACKDOOR! Note that rundll32.exe is a legitimate Microsoft file used to launch DLL file types and shouldn't be deleted. The "qwex.dll" file is found in %System% | No |
| WinDLL (redyLive.exe) | X | rundll32.exe redyLive.exe,start | Added by a variant of the IRCBOT BACKDOOR! Note that rundll32.exe is a legitimate Microsoft file used to launch DLL file types and shouldn't be deleted. The "redyLive.exe" file is found in %System% | No |
| WinDLL (scvhost32.dll) | X | rundll32.exe scvhost32.dll,start | Added by the AKBOT.M WORM! Note that rundll32.exe is a legitimate Microsoft file used to launch DLL file types and shouldn't be deleted. The "scvhost32.dll" file is found in %System% | No |
| WinDLL (slmss.exe) | X | rundll32.exe slmss.exe,start | Added by the AKBOT.AW WORM! Note that rundll32.exe is a legitimate Microsoft file used to launch DLL file types and shouldn't be deleted. The "slmss.exe" file is found in %System% | No |
| WinDLL (slsass.exe) | X | rundll32.exe slsass.exe,start | Added by the AKBOT.E BACKDOOR! Note that rundll32.exe is a legitimate Microsoft file used to launch DLL file types and shouldn't be deleted. The "slsass.exe" file is found in %System% | No |
| WinDLL (smaprnter.exe) | X | rundll32.exe smaprnter.exe,start | Added by a variant of the IRCBOT BACKDOOR! Note that rundll32.exe is a legitimate Microsoft file used to launch DLL file types and shouldn't be deleted. The "smaprnter.exe" file is found in %System% | No |
| WinDLL (smms.exe) | X | rundll32.exe smms.exe,start | Added by the AKBOT.E BACKDOOR! Note that rundll32.exe is a legitimate Microsoft file used to launch DLL file types and shouldn't be deleted. The "smms.exe" file is found in %System% | No |
| WinDll (sslms.exe) | X | rundll32.exe sslms.exe,start | Added by the AKBOT-AS WORM! Note that rundll32.exe is a legitimate Microsoft file used to launch DLL file types and shouldn't be deleted. The "sslms.exe" file is found in %System% | 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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