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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| system | X | regedit -s system.dll | Homepage hijacker | No |
| SYSTEM | X | RUNDLL16.exe | Added by the DELF-EW BACKDOOR! | No |
| System Check | U | Rundll32.exe SysDll32.dll, SystemCheck | XPCSpy Pro keystroke logger/monitoring program - remove unless you installed it yourself! Note that rundll32.exe is a legitimate Microsoft file used to launch DLL file types and shouldn't be deleted | No |
| System Profile | X | Regsrv.exe | Added by a variant of the OPTIX TROJAN! | No |
| System RAID Manager | X | raid64.exe | Added by the AGENT-NNZ TROJAN! | No |
| System Reboot | X | rebootsys.exe | Added by the RBOT-WU WORM! | No |
| System Setup | X | rpcxcmod.exe | Added by an unidentified WORM or TROJAN! | No |
| SystemHelp | X | RUNDLL32.EXE SystemHper.dll,Install | Added by the WOW.COK TROJAN! Note that rundll32.exe is a legitimate Microsoft file used to launch DLL file types and shouldn't be deleted. The "SystemHper.dll" file is found in %System% | No |
| SystemKey | U | rundll32.exe [path] SystemKey.dll rdl | Stealth Keylogger keystroke logger/monitoring program - remove unless you installed it yourself! Note that rundll32.exe is a legitimate Microsoft file used to launch DLL file types and shouldn't be deleted | No |
| SystemMessenger | X | rundll32.exe [path] SystemMessenger.dll | Stealth Chat Monitor spyware. Note that rundll32.exe is a legitimate Microsoft file used to launch DLL file types and shouldn't be deleted | No |
| Systems Restart | X | Rundll32.exe beem.dll, DllRegisterServer | Browser hijacker - the file serves to register a dll implemented as a browser plugin. Note that rundll32.exe is a legitimate Microsoft file used to launch DLL file types and shouldn't be deleted | No |
| Systems Restart | X | Rundll32.exe snim.dll, DllRegisterServer | Added by the STARTPAGE.I TROJAN! Note that rundll32.exe is a legitimate Microsoft file used to launch DLL file types and shouldn't be deleted | No |
| Systems Restart | X | Rundll32.exe zolk.dll, DllRegisterServer | Added by a variant of the STARTPAGE TROJAN! Note that rundll32.exe is a legitimate Microsoft file used to launch DLL file types and shouldn't be deleted | No |
| Systems Restart | X | Rundll32.exe boln.dll, DllRegisterServer | Added by the STARTPAGE.J TROJAN! Note that rundll32.exe is a legitimate Microsoft file used to launch DLL file types and shouldn't be deleted | No |
| SystemSearch | X | regedit.exe -s ie.reg | Installs a Seachxl.com browser page hijack. Note that the Windows registry editor (regedit.exe) is a legitimate Microsoft file located in %Windir% and shouldn't be deleted. The file "ie.reg" is located in the root folder (ie, C:\) | No |
| SystemSearch | X | regedit.exe -s sys.reg | Installs a i--search.com browser page hijack. Note that the Windows registry editor (regedit.exe) is a legitimate Microsoft file located in %Windir% and shouldn't be deleted. The file "sys.reg" is located in %Windir% | No |
| SystemWeb | U | rundll32.exe [path] SystemWeb.dll rdl | StealthWeblog surveillance software. Uninstall this software unless you put it there yourself! Note that rundll32.exe is a legitimate Microsoft file used to launch DLL file types and shouldn't be deleted | No |
| SysWy | X | rundll32.exe | Added by the LINEAGE-JH TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate rundll32.exe process, which is found in %Windir% (98/ME) or %System% (NT/2K/XP) | No |
| TakeMP3 | 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 |
| Tarantula | U | razerhid.exe | Razer Tarantula gaming keyboard driver - required if you use the additional features and programmed keys/macros | No |
| Task Commander | X | regsvc32.exe | Added by the AGOBOT-RX WORM! | No |
| Taskbar Display Controls | N | RunDLL deskcp16.dll, QUICKRES_RUNDLLENTRY | Only appears in MSCONFIG if you have a Display Settings icon in the System Tray allowing resolution changes on the fly. Can also be disabled under Control Panel -> Display -> Settings -> Advanced -> General. Also appears if you have Win95 with the QuickRes "Powertoy" installed | No |
| Taskbell.exe | X | Rund1.exe | Added by the YIPID TROJAN! | No |
| TaskMan | X | Rundll32.exe | Added by the DVLDR 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%\Fonts | No |
| Taskman | X | recycle.exe | Added by the PALEVO.KK WORM! | No |
| Taskman | X | recyclebin.exe | Added by the AUTORUN-AZX WORM! | No |
| Tencent QQ | X | Rund1132.exe qq.dll, Rundll32 | Added by the QQPASS.F TROJAN! | No |
| Tesco.net | N | rundll32 [path] RyDial.dll, QuickStart | Tesco.net dial-up ISP software - not required | No |
| TheBestMP3 | 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 |
| ThemeMP3 | 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 |
| TkBell.Exe | N | realsched.exe | Application Scheduler installed along with RealOne Player. Once installed, it runs independently of RealOne Player. See here for more information, including how to disable it. Also see evntsvc and Realsched. Note that eventsvc.exe no longer appears to be in a newer version. To disable "tkbell.exe" in the new version (1) Start RealOne Player (2) Tools -> Preferences (3) Automatic services in the Categories pane (4) Uncheck all options and then OK | No |
| TkBellExe | N | realsched.exe | Application Scheduler installed along with RealOne Player. Once installed, it runs independently of RealOne Player. See here for more information, including how to disable it. Also see evntsvc and Realsched. Note that eventsvc.exe no longer appears to be in a newer version. To disable "tkbell.exe" in the new version (1) Start RealOne Player (2) Tools -> Preferences (3) Automatic services in the Categories pane (4) Uncheck all options and then OK | No |
| tour | N | regedit ..tour.reg | Edits registry values to keep the WinMe tour in Task Scheduler | No |
| tourpath | N | regedit /s [path] tour.reg | Edits registry values to keep the Win 2000 "tour" in Task Scheduler | No |
| transys | X | rundll32.exe transys.dll,start | Added by the AKBOT-AE WORM! Note that rundll32.exe is a legitimate Microsoft file used to launch DLL file types and shouldn't be deleted. The "transys.dll" file is found in %System% | No |
| Tray | X | rundll32.exe | Added by the LINEAG-ADR 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%\command | No |
| tsx | X | regedlt.exe | Added by the SDBOT-KA BACKDOOR! Note the lower case "L" in place of the lower case "I" in the command | No |
| TvrRemote | U | Remote.exe | Remote Control driver for LifeView internal and external TV products | No |
| Tweak UI | U | rundll32.exe tweakui.cpl, tweakmeup | Restores settings that can't be retained if you have Microsoft's Tweak UI "powertoy" installed | No |
| Tweak UI | U | rundll32.exe tweakui.cpl, tweaklogon | Automatically logs you on if you have Microsoft's Tweak UI "powertoy" installed | No |
| Tweak UI | X | RunDLL32 tweakUI.DLL, TWEAKUI /tweakmeup | Added by the SUBWOOFER TROJAN! Note - the real Tweak UI entry for this is "rundll32.exe tweakui.cpl, tweakmeup". Note that rundll32.exe is a legitimate Microsoft file used to launch DLL file types and shouldn't be deleted | No |
| Tweak UI 1.33 deutsch | U | RUNDLL32.EXE TWEAKUI.CPL, TweakMeUp | Restores settings that can't be retained if you have Microsoft's Tweak UI "powertoy" installed - German version | No |
| UCmore XP - The Search Accelerator | U | rundll32.exe UCMTSAIE.dll, DllShowTB | UCmore toolbar - search accelerator | No |
| uhvjsul.dll | X | rundll32.exe uhvjsul.dll,mrpmvyf | Added by the BUSKY-G TROJAN! Note that rundll32.exe is a legitimate Microsoft file used to launch DLL file types and shouldn't be deleted. The "uhvjsul.dll" file is found in %System% | No |
| Uniblue Registry Booster | N | RegistryBooster.exe | RegistryBooster registry optimizer utility from Uniblue Systems Limited - which will "clean, repair and optimize your system." Run manually at regular intervals | Yes |
| Uniblue RegistryBooster 2 | N | RegistryBooster.exe | RegistryBooster registry optimizer utility from Uniblue Systems Limited - which will "clean, repair and optimize your system." Run manually at regular intervals | Yes |
| Uniblue RegistryBooster 2009 | N | RegistryBooster.exe | RegistryBooster registry optimizer utility from Uniblue Systems Limited - which will "clean, repair and optimize your system." Run manually at regular intervals | Yes |
| uninstal | X | regsvr32 image.dll | CoolWebSearch parasite variant. Note that regsvr32.exe is a legitimate Microsoft file used to register and unregister OLE controls and shouldn't be deleted. The "image.dll" file is found in %System% | No |
| update | X | r00t.exe | Added by the RBOT-ACO WORM! | No |
| UpDate | X | RAuth.exe | Added by the DLOADER-UL TROJAN! | 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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