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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSC main | X | sttool32.exe | Added by the OBFUSCATED.EV TROJAN! | No |
| PService | X | svcnow32.exe | Added by the SPYBOT-DJ TROJAN! | No |
| pushbot | X | service52.exe | Added by a variant of the PUSHBOT WORM! A family of worms that spread using MSN Messenger | No |
| X | sendmess.exe | Added by the SEMES TROJAN! | No | |
| QQKAV | X | scvhsot.exe | Added by the QQROB.ARQ WORM! | No |
| QT4StBtn | U | SwiftBtn.EXE | SwiftBtn - installed alongside the system drivers on Fujitsu Siemens notebooks and allows extra keyboard support | No |
| QTSvc | X | shman.exe | Premium rate adult content dialler | No |
| QTSvc | X | ssvr.exe | Premium rate adult content dialler | No |
| QUICKCARE | U | sprtcmd.exe /P QUICKCARE | Qwest Broadband QuickCare (provided by SupportSoft, Inc) is a free self-help tool for Qwest DSL users. Identifies and automatically fixes typical problems that may occur with your high-speed internet service | No |
| QuickCare2.2 | U | sprtcmd.exe /P QuickCare2.2 | Qwest Broadband QuickCare (provided by SupportSoft, Inc) is a free self-help tool for Qwest DSL users. Identifies and automatically fixes typical problems that may occur with your high-speed internet service | No |
| Quicktime | X | shch.exe | Added by a variant of the BDOOR-EB BACKDOOR! | No |
| QWS3270 Sessions | U | sessions.exe | QWS3270 Secure terminal emulation software | No |
| R2Plus_S2P | U | Scan2pc.exe | Scan to PC application for the scanning function of the Samsung SCX-4x20 Series multifunction printers | No |
| R2Ricoh_S2P | U | Scan2pc.exe | Scan to PC application for the scanning function of the Ricoh MFP Type 103 multifunction printer | No |
| RA Server | X | Slave.exe | Added by the RA TROJAN! | No |
| Ravshell | X | svch0st.exe | Added by the NSPM.PU TROJAN! Notice the digit "0" in the filename rather than the lower case "O" | No |
| ravtask | X | svch0st.exe | Added by the LINEAG-AIN TROJAN! | No |
| RAX SYSTEM | X | scrigz.exe | Added by the MYTOB.KR WORM! | No |
| Realtek HD Sound Manager | U | SOUNDMAN.EXE | Realtek Sound Manager, installed with the drivers for on-board Realtek HD audio codecs. On an ALC885 based test system it doesn't run after the drivers have been installed and the startup entry is then removed. Disabling it appears to have no ill effects but it's exact purpose is unknown - hence the "U" recommendation | Yes |
| Realtek Voice Manager | U | Skytel.exe | Realtek Voice Manager, installed with the drivers for on-board Realtek HD audio codecs. On an ALC885 based test system it doesn't run after the drivers have been installed and the startup entry is then removed. Disabling it appears to have no ill effects but it's exact purpose is unknown - hence the "U" recommendation | Yes |
| Recoveru system | X | svchast.exe | Added by a variant of the LINEAGE-AV TROJAN! | No |
| Recoveru systems | X | svchost.exe | Added by the SMALL.DDX TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.exe process which is always located in %System% and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in %Temp% | No |
| Recycle Bin Handler 2005 | X | system.exe | Added by the BDOOR-HO BACKDOOR! | No |
| reg run | X | Systen.exe | Added by the BANCOS-BS TROJAN! | No |
| reg2.0 | U | SVCH0ST.EXE | eSpyNow surveillance software. Uninstall this software unless you put it there yourself. Note - the filename has the digit 0 rather then the uppercase "o" | No |
| RegCleaner | X | SYSio32.exe | Added by an unidentified VIRUS, WORM or TROJAN! Note - do not confuse this with the popular RegCleaner registry cleaner freeware | No |
| RegDone | X | services.exe | Added by the NEVEG.B or NEVEG.C WORMS! Note - this is not the legitimate services.exe process, which should not appear in Msconfig/Startup! | No |
| reggsdg | X | spoolserv.exe | Added by the SDBOT-MS WORM! | No |
| reggsdg | X | spoolsrv.exe | Added by the SDBOT-DI WORM! | No |
| RegHelp | U | svchosts.exe | SpyGraphica spy software - "Stealth monitoring of ALL PC or Network Activity with DVD-like playback. EVERY keystroke can be e-mailed in a detailed activity report every 15 minutes...anywhere in the world." | No |
| Registry System16 Checkup Monitor | X | SystemReg16.exe | Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM! | No |
| Registry System166 Checkup Monitor | X | SystemReg166.exe | Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM! | No |
| Registry Value Name | X | service.exe | Added by the RBOT-AHT WORM! | No |
| Registry Value Name | X | syswinxp.exe | Added by the RBOT.BTZWORM! | No |
| RegistryMonitor | X | sysfade.exe | Added by the SYSFADE TROJAN! | No |
| REGRUN | X | sory.exe | Adware downloader - also detected as a variant of the LOWZONES.BW or AGENT.RD TROJANS! | No |
| regsrv | X | scvhost.exe | Added by the AGOBOT.E WORM! | No |
| regsvc | X | sysd | Sys Detective+ spyware | No |
| RegUpdate | U | sb32mon.exe | Part of the SpyBuddy keystroke logger/monitoring program - see here. Remove unless you installed it yourself! | No |
| Reg_WFT | X | scanreg32.com | Added by the SENNASPY-F TROJAN! | No |
| Remote Access Slave | X | Synchost.exe | Added by the RIPJAC TROJAN! | No |
| Remove 54tr10 | X | smss.exe | Added by the BRONTOK-CH WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate smss.exe process which is always located in %System% and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in Documents and Settings\<User>\Local Settings\Application Data | No |
| renascimento | X | svchost.exe | Added by the BANKER.GAX TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.exe process which is always located in %System% and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in %Windir%\Help | No |
| ReparateurDeSysteme | X | SysRep.exe | ReparateurDeSysteme, French rogue system error and cleaning utility - not recommended. A member of the ErrClean family | No |
| reseurce | X | svchost.exe | Added by the LINEAGE-FV TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.exe process which is always located in %System% and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in %Windir% | No |
| Restore Operation | X | svchots.exe | Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM! | No |
| RHSI SHS | N | SHS.exe | Rogers Hi-Speed Internet software. "Should you ever lose access to your Rogers Hi-Speed Internet connection or e-mail, the Self-Healing Software (SHS.exe) will automatically repair your settings to get you up and running in a flash" | No |
| risings | X | svchost.exe | Added by the AGENT-GLC TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.exe process which is always located in %System% and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in %Windir% | No |
| RjLyraInstaller | ? | setup.exe | ?? | No |
| RNBOStart | U | sentstrt.exe | Program used to initialise the VxD virtual driver for Sentinel drivers associated with Rainbow H/W keys that plug-in to the parallel port. These are usually supplied with workplace design tools and restrict the use of the software only to the machine to which the H/W key is connected. Required if you have such tools | 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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