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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| li01f948 | X | rundll32.exe li01f948.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 "li01f948.dll" file is found in %System% | No |
| LibGLTime | X | Rundll32.exe LibGLTime.dll | Added by the SEFNIT-B TROJAN! Note that rundll32.exe is a legitimate Microsoft file used to launch DLL file types and shouldn't be deleted. The "LibGLTime.dll" file is located in %AppData%\SystemMapPlay | No |
| libtec | X | rundll32.exe libtec.dll,start | Added by the AKBOT-AI WORM! Note that rundll32.exe is a legitimate Microsoft file used to launch DLL file types and shouldn't be deleted. The "libtec.dll" file is found in %System% | No |
| LicCtrl | Y | rundll32.exe MMFS.DLL,Service | Part of the eLicense Copy Protection scheme employed by some software and games. If it is not running the eLicense wrapper is unable to extract and execute the program. The "MMFS.DLL" file is located in %Windir% | No |
| LicCtrl | Y | runservice.exe | Part of the eLicense Copy Protection scheme employed by some software and games. If it is not running the eLicense wrapper is unable to extract and execute the program. Appears as a service in Windows 7/Vista/XP/2K and under the "RunServices" registry key in Win98/Me | No |
| LIU | N | Rubicon.exe | Logitech Internet Update. Used to update drivers/software for Logitech's Wingman, QuickCam, etc devices. Reports claim it doesn't work very well and you can manually update the files anyway | No |
| Ljx | X | rundll32.exe | Added by the LINEAG-ABD TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate rundll32.exe process, which is found in %Windir% (98/ME) or %System% (NT/2K/XP). This one is located in %Windir%\inf | No |
| LLMODCL2 | ? | rundll.exe setupx.dll, InstallHinfSection ..LLMODCL2.INF | ?? | No |
| load | X | rundll32.exe | Added by the WOWCRAFT TROJAN! | No |
| load | X | rundl132.exe | Added by the LOOKED-CK WORM! | No |
| Loadhg | X | rundll32.exe | Added by the LINEAG-ABX TROJAN! | No |
| LoadHTML | X | rundll32.exe regsvr32.exe,MShtmpre | MatrixSearch adware. Note that rundll32.exe is a legitimate Microsoft file used to launch DLL file types and shouldn't be deleted | No |
| loadMecq3 | X | rundll32.exe | Added by the LEGMIR-AS TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate rundll32.exe process, which is found in %Windir% (98/ME) or %System% (NT/2K/XP). This one is located in the root folder (i.e., C:\) | No |
| loadMefs | X | rundll32.exe | Added by the LEGMIR-JB TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate rundll32.exe process, which is found in %Windir% (98/ME) or %System% (NT/2K/XP). This one is located in %Windir%\inf | No |
| LoadPowerProfile | U | Rundll32.exe powrprof.dll | Power management specifics such as monitor shut-off, system standby, etc. Associated with power management and is listed twice - see here. Loads your selected power scheme. May not be required - depends upon whether you modify the default Control Panel -> Power Options settings | No |
| LoadPowerProfile | X | Rundll.exe powerprof.dll | Added by the LOXOSCAM TROJAN! Note - do not confuse with the valid LoadPowerProfile entry! Notice that the infected version uses "Rundll.exe" whereas the uninfected version uses "Rundll32.exe" | No |
| LoadPowerProfile | X | rundl.exe | Added by the TOFAZZOL TROJAN! Not to be confused with the valid LoadPowerProfile entry where the command is Rundll32.exe powrprof.dll | No |
| LoadPowerProfile | X | Rundll32.exe | Added by the MIROOT WORM! Note - do not confuse with the valid LoadPowerProfile entry which has "powrprof.dll" appended to the command/data line | No |
| LoadPowerScheme | X | rundll32.exe powerprof.dll CheckPowerProfile | Ulubione adult content dialer. Note that rundll32.exe is a legitimate Microsoft file used to launch DLL file types and shouldn't be deleted | No |
| LoadService | X | Rest In Peace | Added by the KANGAROO-A WORM! | No |
| LoadSIPS | X | rundll32.exe SIPSPI32.dll, SIPSPI32 | 123Mania adware. Note that rundll32.exe is a legitimate Microsoft file used to launch DLL file types and shouldn't be deleted. The "SIPSPI32.dll" file is found in the System folder | No |
| LogMeIn GUI | U | ragui.exe | LogMeIn remote access and management software which allows you to connect to a computer or device at any time, from anywhere there is an Internet connection and configure, monitor, diagnose and support multiple remote computers | No |
| logonUiInit | X | Rundll32.exe rgtndz.dll | Identified as a variant of the Trojan-Clicker.Win32.Agent.bqy malware. Note that rundll32.exe is a legitimate Microsoft file used to launch DLL file types and shouldn't be deleted. The "rgtndz.dll" file is found in %System% | No |
| LosMejoresMP3 | 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 |
| LotsOfGames | 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 |
| LotsOfJokes | 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 |
| lpc | X | rundll32.exe [path] kwbn45.dll | Added by the BANKSUN TROJAN! Note that rundll32.exe is a legitimate Microsoft file used to launch DLL file types and shouldn't be deleted. The "kwbn45.dll" file is located in %AppData%\Sun | No |
| lpc | X | rundll32.exe [path] zxvd32.dll | Added by the BANKSUN TROJAN! Note that rundll32.exe is a legitimate Microsoft file used to launch DLL file types and shouldn't be deleted. The "zxvd32.dll" file is located in %AppData%\Sun | No |
| LTCISI | X | rckit.exe | Added by the IRCBOT-YJ BACKDOOR! | No |
| LTM2 | X | RundlI.exe | Added by the MULTIDRP.BG TROJAN! | No |
| ltssvc | X | rundll32.exe ltssvc.dll,start | Added by the AKBOT-AG WORM! Note that rundll32.exe is a legitimate Microsoft file used to launch DLL file types and shouldn't be deleted. The "ltssvc.dll" file is found in %System% | No |
| LTT2 | X | rundll32.exe | Added by the LINEAGE-BI TROJAN! | No |
| LXBSCATS | Y | rundll32 [path] LXBStime.dll, _RunDLLEntry@16 | Resolves a timing problem where the Lexmark Communications service tries to communicate with the printer but Windows is too busy - by either delaying the start of the service or restarting if the service failed to load. See here for more details on a similar Lexmark DLL entry (LXDCtime.dll) | No |
| LXBTCATS | Y | rundll32 [path] LXBTtime.dll, _RunDLLEntry@16 | Resolves a timing problem where the Lexmark Communications service tries to communicate with the printer but Windows is too busy - by either delaying the start of the service or restarting if the service failed to load. See here for more details on a similar Lexmark DLL entry (LXDCtime.dll) | No |
| LXBUCATS | Y | rundll32 [path] LXBUtime.dll, _RunDLLEntry@16 | Resolves a timing problem where the Lexmark Communications service tries to communicate with the printer but Windows is too busy - by either delaying the start of the service or restarting if the service failed to load. See here for more details on a similar Lexmark DLL entry (LXDCtime.dll) | No |
| LXBXCATS | Y | rundll32 [path] LXBXtime.dll,_RunDLLEntry@16 | Resolves a timing problem where the Lexmark Communications service tries to communicate with the printer but Windows is too busy - by either delaying the start of the service or restarting if the service failed to load. See here for more details on a similar Lexmark DLL entry (LXDCtime.dll) | No |
| LXBYCATS | Y | rundll32 [path] LXBYtime.dll, _RunDLLEntry@16 | Resolves a timing problem where the Lexmark Communications service tries to communicate with the printer but Windows is too busy - by either delaying the start of the service or restarting if the service failed to load. See here for more details on a similar Lexmark DLL entry (LXDCtime.dll) | No |
| LXCCCATS | Y | rundll32 [path] LXCCtime.dll,_RunDLLEntry@16 | Resolves a timing problem where the Lexmark Communications service tries to communicate with the printer but Windows is too busy - by either delaying the start of the service or restarting if the service failed to load. See here for more details on a similar Lexmark DLL entry (LXDCtime.dll) | No |
| LXCDCATS | Y | rundll32 [path] LXCDtime.dll, _RunDLLEntry@16 | Resolves a timing problem where the Lexmark Communications service tries to communicate with the printer but Windows is too busy - by either delaying the start of the service or restarting if the service failed to load. See here for more details on a similar Lexmark DLL entry (LXDCtime.dll) | No |
| LXCECATS | Y | rundll32 [path] LXCEtime.dll,_RunDLLEntry@16 | Resolves a timing problem where the Lexmark Communications service tries to communicate with the printer but Windows is too busy - by either delaying the start of the service or restarting if the service failed to load. See here for more details on a similar Lexmark DLL entry (LXDCtime.dll) | No |
| LXCFCATS | Y | rundll32 [path] LXCFtime.dll, _RunDLLEntry@16 | Resolves a timing problem where the Lexmark Communications service tries to communicate with the printer but Windows is too busy - by either delaying the start of the service or restarting if the service failed to load. See here for more details on a similar Lexmark DLL entry (LXDCtime.dll) | No |
| LXCGCATS | Y | rundll32 [path] LXCGtime.dll,_RunDLLEntry@16 | Resolves a timing problem where the Lexmark Communications service tries to communicate with the printer but Windows is too busy - by either delaying the start of the service or restarting if the service failed to load. See here for more details on a similar Lexmark DLL entry (LXDCtime.dll) | No |
| LXCICATS | Y | rundll32 [path] LXCItime.dll, _RunDLLEntry@16 | Resolves a timing problem where the Lexmark Communications service tries to communicate with the printer but Windows is too busy - by either delaying the start of the service or restarting if the service failed to load. See here for more details on a similar Lexmark DLL entry (LXDCtime.dll) | No |
| LXCJCATS | Y | rundll32 [path] LXCJtime.dll, _RunDLLEntry@16 | Resolves a timing problem where the Lexmark Communications service tries to communicate with the printer but Windows is too busy - by either delaying the start of the service or restarting if the service failed to load. See here for more details on a similar Lexmark DLL entry (LXDCtime.dll) | No |
| LXCQCATS | Y | rundll32 [path] LXCQtime.dll,_RunDLLEntry@16 | Resolves a timing problem where the Lexmark Communications service tries to communicate with the printer but Windows is too busy - by either delaying the start of the service or restarting if the service failed to load. See here for more details on a similar Lexmark DLL entry (LXDCtime.dll) | No |
| LXCRCATS | Y | rundll32 [path] LXCRtime.dll,_RunDLLEntry@16 | Resolves a timing problem where the Lexmark Communications service tries to communicate with the printer but Windows is too busy - by either delaying the start of the service or restarting if the service failed to load. See here for more details on a similar Lexmark DLL entry (LXDCtime.dll) | No |
| LXCTCATS | Y | rundll32 [path] LXCTtime.dll,_RunDLLEntry@16 | Resolves a timing problem where the Lexmark Communications service tries to communicate with the printer but Windows is too busy - by either delaying the start of the service or restarting if the service failed to load. See here for more details on a similar Lexmark DLL entry (LXDCtime.dll) | No |
| LXCYCATS | Y | rundll32 [path] LXCYtime.dll,_RunDLLEntry@16 | Resolves a timing problem where the Lexmark Communications service tries to communicate with the printer but Windows is too busy - by either delaying the start of the service or restarting if the service failed to load. See here for more details on a similar Lexmark DLL entry (LXDCtime.dll) | No |
| LXDBCATS | Y | rundll32 [path] LXDBtime.dll, _RunDLLEntry@16 | Resolves a timing problem where the Lexmark Communications service tries to communicate with the printer but Windows is too busy - by either delaying the start of the service or restarting if the service failed to load. See here for more details on a similar Lexmark DLL entry (LXDCtime.dll) | No |
| LXDCCATS | Y | rundll32 [path] LXDCtime.dll, _RunDLLEntry@16 | Resolves a timing problem where the Lexmark Communications service tries to communicate with the printer but Windows is too busy - by either delaying the start of the service or restarting if the service failed to load. See here for more details | 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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