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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registry Service | X | REGSRV32.EXE | Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM! | No |
| Registry Service | X | resvs.exe | Added by the DELBOT-I WORM! | No |
| Registry Service | X | regsvc.exe | Added by the IRCBOT-ZM BACKDOOR! | No |
| Registry Services | X | Registry.exe | Added by the CILE TROJAN! | No |
| Registry System | X | Regsys.exe | Added by a variant of the IRCBOT BACKDOOR! See here | No |
| Registry Value Name | X | roses.exe | Added by the RBOT-AFT WORM! | No |
| RegistryBooster | N | RegistryBooster.exe | Old version of the RegistryBooster registry optimizer utility from Uniblue Systems Limited - which will "clean, repair and optimize your system." Run manually at regular intervals | Yes |
| RegistryCheck | X | rundll32.exe chkreg.dll, CheckRegistry | 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 |
| RegistryCleanFixMFC | X | registrycleanfix.exe | RegistryCleanFix rogue registry cleaner - not recommended | No |
| RegistryClever | X | RegistryClever.exe | RegistryClever rogue registry cleaner - not recommended, removal instructions here | No |
| RegistryConfig | X | rundll.exe | Added by the AGOBOT-KN WORM! Note - this is NOT the Win9x/Me system file of the same name as described here | No |
| RegistryDoctor2008 | X | registrydoctor.exe | RegistryDoctor2008 rogue registry cleaner - not recommended, removal instructions here | No |
| RegistryFix.exe | X | registryfix.exe | RegistryFix rogue registry cleaner - not recommended, removal instructions here. The homepage for the tool has a poor reputation | No |
| RegistryGreat.exe | X | RegistryGreat.exe | Registry Great rogue registry cleaner - not recommended | No |
| RegistryMonitor | X | registry.pif | Affilred adware | No |
| REGIST~1 | U | REGIST~1.EXE | Part of the OCR software TextBridge Pro 9.0 (and possibly earlier versions). Typically used with imaging devices such as scanners and digital cameras for creating text documents from images. This item will probably be displayed twice and will re-instate itself whenever you start the main program so leave it - once started it frees the memory it used. Its purpose and an explanation of how to correct a problem it creates for "Send To" can be found here. Note that you don't have to uninstall TextBridge for this fix to work and the program works fine afterwards. Not used on later versions of the software - hence the 'U' recommendation | No |
| RegKillTray | U | RegKillTray.exe | DVD region killer part of CloneDVD from Elaborate Bytes AG. Copies the main movie, Special Features and/or the original menu onto a DVD Recordable or onto your harddisk | No |
| Regman | X | RegistrySweeperPro.exe | RegistrySweeper rogue registry cleaner - not recommended | No |
| Regmonitor | X | regmaping.exe | Added by the BEAGLE.DO WORM! | No |
| RegPowerClean | X | RegPowerClean.exe | Registry Power Cleaner rogue registry cleaner - not recommended | No |
| RegProt | Y | Regprot.exe | RegistryProt from Diamond Computer Systems - protects the system registry against changes | No |
| Regptmens | X | REGPTMENS.EXE | Added by the BANCOS-ED TROJAN! | No |
| Regro | X | rundll132.exe | Added by the OKARAG TROJAN! | No |
| REGRUN | X | regeditt.exe | Adware downloader - also detected as a variant of the LOWZONES.BW or AGENT.RD TROJANS! | No |
| Regrx | X | rundll32.exe | Added by the WAYIC-A 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% | No |
| Regscan | X | regscanr.exe | Added by the OPTIX-SE TROJAN! | No |
| RegScan | X | Regscan.exe | Added by the TALEX TROJAN! | No |
| RegServer | ? | regserve.exe | Related to XGI Technology's Volari graphics cards - what does it do and is it required? | No |
| regservices.exe | X | regservices.exe | Added by an unidentified VIRUS, WORM or TROJAN! | No |
| RegShave | N | regshave.exe | Part of the USB driver for your Fuji digital cameras - used when uninstalling the USB drivers, erasing all entries from the registry. Only required BEFORE attempting to uninstall the Fuji software or the uninstall may not work correctly | No |
| RegSrv64D | X | RegSrv64D.exE | Added by the WINKO.AO WORM! | No |
| regsrvc | X | regsrvc.exe | Added by the STOPED-A TROJAN! | No |
| Regsv | X | regsv.exe | Search hijacker - redirecting to scheo.com | No |
| Regsvc | X | regsv.exe | Added by an unidentified TROJAN! | No |
| regsvc32 | X | regsvc32.exe | Homepage hijacker that changes your homepage to an adult content site | No |
| regsvcdll | U | regsvcdll.exe | Power Spy surveillance software. Uninstall this software unless you put it there yourself | No |
| regsvr | X | regsvr.exe | Added by the WEBMONEY-G TROJAN! | No |
| REGSVR32 | U | regsvr32.exe ctasio.dll | ASIO (Audio Stream In/Out) drivers for the SoundBlaster Audigy 2 series soundcards - for recording and home project studios. Required if you use this functionality | No |
| regsync | X | regsync.exe | SafeSurfing adware | No |
| RegTweak | U | RegTwk.exe | Rage3d Tweak - ATI Radeon tweaker which allows access to registry tweak options, custom display modes, refresh rates and overclocking all through an easy to use interface | No |
| RegVer | X | REGVER.EXE | Added by the LATINUS.16 BACKDOOR! | No |
| RegVfy32 | X | Regverif32.exe | Added by the SYGYP.A WORM! | No |
| Reg_WFT | X | Regsysw.com | Added by the WILSEF VIRUS! | No |
| Reg_WFT | X | Regsysw.exe | Added by the WILSEF.A WORM! | No |
| ReleaseRAM | U | RRAM.exe | "Release RAM allows your computer to run faster and uses your computer's RAM more efficiently". MS MVPs (Most Valued Professional) recommend not using memory managers with Win98/SE/ME. See this article and make up your own mind | No |
| RelevantKnowledge | X | rlvknlg.exe | Marketscore.RelevantKnowledge adware | No |
| reload | X | reload.vbs | Added by the LOVELETTER.AS VIRUS! | No |
| Reload | X | reload.exe | Added by the LAZAR TROJAN! | No |
| RemHelp | N | Remhelp.exe | BT Voyager ADSL Modem Help related | No |
| Reminder | N | reminder.exe | From MS Money. Reminds you of your bills | 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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Database creation and support by Patrick Kolla
Software support by John Mayer
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