Startup Applications List
Regular visitors will know that I normally update this site at the end of each month. Unfortunately I won't be doing so this month in honour of my father who passed away last week - I'm sure you can understand.
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James Collins
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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 December, 2009
20360 items listed
"Status" key:
Variables:
| Name or Startup Item | Status | Command or Data | Description | Tested? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GetMP3 | X | rundll32.exe MSA64CHK.dll, DllMostrar | MatrixDialer related. 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 the Winnt or Windows folder | No |
| GetTheMusic | X | rundll32.exe MSA64CHK.dll, DllMostrar | MatrixDialer related. 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 the Winnt or Windows folder | No |
| gfxtray | X | rundll32 ctccw32.dll,findwnd | Added by the AGENT.AOU BACKDOOR! Note that rundll32.exe is a legitimate Microsoft file used to launch DLL file types and shouldn't be deleted, The "ctccw32.dll" is located in %System% | No |
| gouday.exe | X | readme.exe | Added by the BEAGLE.C WORM! | No |
| govurarope | X | Rundll32.exe retasevo.dll,s | Added by the BHO-HG TROJAN! The "retasevo.dll" file is found in %System% | No |
| GsiFinal | ? | rundll32 gspndll.dll,postInstall final | USB DSL modem related. What does it do and is it required? | No |
| gvagfxj | X | rundll32 ...gvagfxj.dll | Unidentified adware, spyware or virus | No |
| HD Audio Control Panel | N | RtHDVCpl.exe | Realtek HD Audio Manager, installed with the Vista drivers for on-board Realtek HD audio codecs. Unless you have the default (but optional) System Tray icon enabled, the only purpose this entry serves is to detect and allow you to configure any devices plugged into the jacks - such as headphones and a microphone. With the System Tray icon enabled it will also inform you when devices are removed and give you access to the Sound Manager and other multimedia functions. The Sound Manager is also available via the Control Panel and this entry is therefore only required if you regularly change sound schemes | Yes |
| he3bbcff | X | rundll32.exe he3bbcff.dll, EnableRunDLL32 | LZIO.com adware downloader. Note that rundll32.exe is a legitimate Microsoft file used to launch DLL file types and shouldn't be deleted. The "he3bbcff.dll" file is found in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder | No |
| he3e3fc4 | X | rundll32.exe he3e3fc4.dll, EnableRunDLL32 | LZIO.com adware downloader. Note that rundll32.exe is a legitimate Microsoft file used to launch DLL file types and shouldn't be deleted. The "he3e3fc4.dll" file is found in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder | No |
| helper.dll | X | rundll32.exe [path] helper.dll | CnsMin (Chinese Keywords) hijacker related. Note that rundll32.exe is a legitimate Microsoft file used to launch DLL file types and shouldn't be deleted | No |
| Hewlett Packard Recorder | N | Remind32.exe | HP multifunction registration | No |
| hhtnsn | X | rnxntup.exe | Added by a variant of the ORCU.B TROJAN! | No |
| HighPoint ATA RAID Management Software | Y | raidman.exe | HighPoint RAID management - hard disk striping/mirroring utility for increased performance and reliability. See here for more information on RAID | No |
| HKEYok | X | runlli32.exe | Added by the QQPASS-U TROJAN! | No |
| hotdlll | X | remote.cmd | Added by the BANKER-EHG TROJAN! | No |
| HP-Aio Flight | N | Remind32.exe | HP multifunction registration | No |
| HREF.OCX | U | regsvr32.exe ....HREF.OCX | HREF.OCX is an ActiveX control developed by xFX JumpStart and used to provide HTML-alike clickable links on Windows-based programs such as PopUpKiller | No |
| IBM RecordNow! | N | RecordNow.exe | IBM customized version of the RecordNow! CD-writing utility from Sonic Solutions | Yes |
| icdd7ee6 | X | rundll32.exe icdd7ee6.dll, EnableRunDLL32 | LZIO.com adware downloader. Note that rundll32.exe is a legitimate Microsoft file used to launch DLL file types and shouldn't be deleted. The "icdd7ee6.dll" file is found in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder | No |
| icddefff | X | rundll32.exe icddefff.dll, EnableRunDLL32 | LZIO.com adware downloader. Note that rundll32.exe is a legitimate Microsoft file used to launch DLL file types and shouldn't be deleted. The "icddefff.dll" file is found in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder | No |
| ICSDCLT | U | rundll32.exe Icsdclt.dll, ICSClient | Internet Connection Sharing allows more than one computer to simultaneously access the internet with a single connection. Also required when networking two machines | No |
| IE Menu Extension toolbar | X | rundll32.exe [path] tbextn.dll DllShowTB | Topconverting.com/180Search "IEMenuExtension" toolbar. Note that rundll32.exe is a legitimate Microsoft file used to launch DLL file types and shouldn't be deleted | No |
| iel2cde8 | X | rundll32.exe iel2cde8.dll, EnableRunDLL32 | LZIO.com adware downloader. Note that rundll32.exe is a legitimate Microsoft file used to launch DLL file types and shouldn't be deleted. The "iel2cde8.dll" file is found in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder | No |
| ielcaabe | X | rundll32.exe ielcaabe.dll, EnableRunDLL32 | LZIO.com adware downloader. Note that rundll32.exe is a legitimate Microsoft file used to launch DLL file types and shouldn't be deleted. The "ielcaabe.dll" file is found in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder | No |
| IKL | U | rundll32.exe [path] IKL.dll | IKL surveillance software. Uninstall this software unless you put it there yourself | No |
| Image | X | rundll32 [path] [trojan filename],Install | Added by the WINSHOW.Y TROJAN! | No |
| InfoData | X | rundll32.exe ********.dll, realset [* = random char] | Added by the VUNDO TROJAN! Note that rundll32.exe is a legitimate Microsoft file used to launch DLL file types and shouldn't be deleted. The random DLL file is found in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder | No |
| Instant Access | X | rundll32.exe EGDHTML_1023.dll, InstantAccess | InstantAccess premium rate adult content dialler variant. Note that rundll32.exe is a legitimate Microsoft file used to launch DLL file types and shouldn't be deleted | No |
| Instant Access | X | rundll32.exe eg_auth_****.dll, InstantAccess [**** = digits] | InstantAccess premium rate adult content dialler variant. Note that rundll32.exe is a legitimate Microsoft file used to launch DLL file types and shouldn't be deleted | No |
| Instant Access | X | rundll32.exe EGCOMLIB_****.dll, InstantAccess [**** = digits] | InstantAccess premium rate adult content dialler variant. Note that rundll32.exe is a legitimate Microsoft file used to launch DLL file types and shouldn't be deleted | No |
| Instant Access | X | rundll32.exe EGCOMSERVICE_****.dll, InstantAccess [**** = digits] | InstantAccess premium rate adult content dialler variant. Note that rundll32.exe is a legitimate Microsoft file used to launch DLL file types and shouldn't be deleted | No |
| Instant Access | X | rundll32.exe p2esocks_****.dll, InstantAccess [**** = digits] | InstantAccess premium rate adult content dialler variant. Note that rundll32.exe is a legitimate Microsoft file used to launch DLL file types and shouldn't be deleted | No |
| Instant Update Center | N | reminder.exe | Event reminder for calendar dates, etc from Broderbund PrintMaster. Disable using the program's own option (if available) or a startup manager as it will re-instate if disabled via MSConfig | No |
| Internal | X | regedit.exe /s c[month number] | Added by the FORTNIGHT.D TROJAN! Note that the Windows registry editor (regedit.exe) is a legitimate Microsoft file located in %Windir% and shouldn't be deleted. The file "c[month number]" is located in %Windir%, ie, C:\Windows\c10 | No |
| Internet | X | recruit.exe | Added by the RBOT-AJG WORM! | No |
| Inters Configuration Loader | X | RCL0ADERS.exe | Added by the SDBOT-KX WORM! | No |
| Ir41_32.ax | U | regsvr32.exe Ir41_32.ax | Intel® Indeo® video 4.4 Decompression Filter related. The "Ir41_32.ax" file is located in %System% | No |
| iSecurity applet | X | rundll32.exe iSecurity.cpl,SecurityMonitor | Added by the DLOADER.UZO TROJAN! Note that rundll32.exe is a legitimate Microsoft file used to launch DLL file types and shouldn't be deleted | No |
| java | X | remote.cmd | Added by the BANKER-EHG TROJAN! | No |
| Java Runtime Value | X | runjava.exe | Added by the RBOT-DDJ WORM! | No |
| jmudkve.dll | X | rundll32.exe jmudkve.dll,mzrwkwf | Added by the AGENT-DJD TROJAN! Note that rundll32.exe is a legitimate Microsoft file used to launch DLL file types and shouldn't be deleted. The "jmudkve.dll" file is found in %System% | No |
| jx_Key | U | Rundll32 JXKey.dll,Rundll32Main | Boolospy keystroke logger/monitoring program - remove unless you installed it yourself! | No |
| Kana Reminder | N | Reminder.exe | Kana Reminder is a program which can be used to set a reminder to be triggered at a specified time | No |
| Kazaa Download Accelerator Updater (required) | X | regsvr32 kdp****.dll [* = random char] | SafeguardProtect/Veevo hijacker. Note that regsvr32.exe is a legitimate Microsoft file used to register and unregister OLE controls and shouldn't be deleted. The random DLL file is found in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder | No |
| KB926239 | Y | rundll32.exe apphelp.dll, ShimFlushCache | Microsoft KB926239 fix. Windows Media Player 10 may close unexpectedly on a Windows XP-based computer | No |
| kernctl32 | X | rundll32 kctl32.dll, initialize | Added by the AGENT.AT TROJAN! | No |
| Key1 | X | Rlid.exe | Added by the LIXY TROJAN! | No |
| keymgrldr | X | rundll32 setupapi, InstallHinfSection... keymgr3.inf | CoolWebSearch Oemsyspnp parasite variant | No |
| Kgjg | X | rnnypbw.exe | Added by the QuickLinks/Forethought adware | No |
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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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Presentation, format & comments Copyright © 2001 - 2010 Paul Collins
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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