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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SafePrivate | X | SafePrivate.exe | SafePrivate rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here | No |
| SaferScan | X | SaferScan.exe | SaferScan rogue security software - not recommended | No |
| SafeSearch | X | safesearch.exe | SafeSearch.A adware | No |
| SafeSpace | Y | SafeSpaceSysTray.exe | Part of SafeSpace (from Artificial Dynamics) which "protects computers from Internet malware infection without the need for signature updates or regular maintenance" | No |
| SafeStrip | X | SafeStrip.exe | SafeStrip rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here | No |
| SafeStripReminder | X | SafeStripReminder.exe | SafeStrip rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here | No |
| SafeSurfingUpdate | X | SSUpdate.exe | MoneyTree parasite - ActiveX control used to download premium-rate dialers | No |
| SafeSys | X | SafeSys.exe | Added by the AUTORUN.DMI WORM! | No |
| Safety Anti-Spyware 3 | X | Safety Anti-Spyware 3.exe | Safety Anti-Spyware rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here | No |
| SafetyKeeper | X | SafetyKeeper.exe | SafetyKeeper rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here. A member of the WiniGuard family | No |
| Sagate Security Firewall | X | sagate.exe | Added by the GAOBOT.BOW WORM! | No |
| SAgent2ExePath | N | SAgent2.exe | Seiko Epson printer status agent. Disable if printer is not used often | No |
| SAGENTSERVICE | U | Sagent.exe | TinySpyAgent commercial keystroke logger. Uninstall this software if you did not install it yourself | No |
| sagnt | X | sagnt.exe | Adware web downloader | No |
| SAHagent | X | Sahagent.exe | ShopAtHomeSelect parasite | No |
| SAHBundle | X | shop1003.exe | ShopAtHomeSelect parasite | No |
| saie | X | saie.exe | 180solutions adware | No |
| saihoi | X | saihoi.exe | Added by the MDROP-CUT TROJAN! | No |
| SAIMON | U | SaiMon.exe | Saitek joystick driver | No |
| sain | X | sain.exe | 180Search adware | No |
| sais | X | sais.exe | 180solutions adware | No |
| SaiSmart | U | SaiSmart.exe | "Smart Button Special Sauce" - included with support software for some of the Saitek game controllers. Related to the "S", "Shift" or "Smart" button and gives gamers extra features on the buttons. Only required if you use this feature | No |
| SaitekAutoConfigure | U | saicnfig.exe | Configuration for Saitek game controllers | No |
| Sakemsneql | X | simenu.exe | Added by the SDBOT.BTO WORM! | No |
| Sakora | X | Sakora.exe | Added by the GOWELES.A TROJAN! | No |
| SalaatTime | N | SalaatTime.exe | "Salaat Time is a FREE multi-function Islamic application that calculates the prescribed five daily Muslim prayer times as well as Qiblah direction for anywhere in the world" | No |
| Salestart | X | stm.exe | Part of SecurePCCleaner, WinAnonymous and other members of the PCPrivacyTool rogue privacy tool and other members of this family. See here for more examples | No |
| Salestart | X | strpmon.exe | Part of the ErrClean rogue system error and cleaning utility and other members of this family. See here for more examples | No |
| Salestart | X | stmon.exe | Part of rogue software including members of the AVSystemCare security suite family (see here for examples) and the PcRaiser and SystemOptimizer2008 optimization utilities | No |
| Salestart | X | startmon.exe | ErrorProtector rogue system error and cleaning utility - not recommended | No |
| salm | X | salm.exe | 180Search adware | No |
| saly | X | saly*****.exe | Added by a variant of the AW.AWK TROJAN! | No |
| Sam-sung | X | Sam-sung.exe | Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM! | No |
| SAMcal | U | SAMcal.exe | SamCal - calendar/reminder program | No |
| SamPs | X | svcvc.exe | Added by the RIKEN BACKDOOR! | No |
| Samsong | X | Samsong.exe | Added by the SDBOT.BNE WORM! | No |
| Samsung | X | Samsungs.exe | Added by a variant of the IRCBOT BACKDOOR! | No |
| Samsung PanelMgr | U | SSMMgr.exe | Monitors ink levels, paper present and other parameters for some Samsung printers | No |
| SamsungSM PanelMgr | U | SSMMgr.exe | Monitors ink levels, paper present and other parameters for some Samsung printers | No |
| SandboxieControl | U | SbieCtrl.exe | "SandBoxie runs your programs in an isolated space which prevents them from making permanent changes to other programs and data in your computer" | No |
| SandIcon | N | SandIcon.exe | SanDisk ImageMate CompactFlash card reader SDDR-31 (USB). Very little use except to place the Sandisk icon beside its drive designation in Windows Explorer. The reader itself will work fine without it. The simplest thing is to just unplug the reader when you're not using it. It may slow the startup by a few nanoseconds, but once the software sees there's no reader, you get back the resources | No |
| SANS Service | X | sansv.exe | Added by the VANEBOT-AH WORM! | No |
| SansaDispatch | U | SansaDispatch.exe | Sansa Updater - "The Sansa Updater is an application that checks for the latest firmware updates then downloads and installs the firmware to your Sansa device" | No |
| Santa Bastards Bitch | X | SANTAS.BITCH.txt | Added by the ATNAS.A WORM! | No |
| sapp | X | sapp.exe | NCase adware | No |
| SaskTel Accelerated Dial-up | U | sasktelgui.exe | "Experience faster surfing, downloading and e-mail by adding SaskTel Accelerated Dial-up Internet" | No |
| SATARaid | U | SATARaid.exe | RAID driver for serial ATA disks on some motherboards such as the DFI Lanparty range. Only loaded if one is using RAID support on SATA drives | No |
| satmat | X | satmat.exe | VX2.Transponder parasite updater/installer related | No |
| sau | X | sau.exe | 180Search adware | No |
| SAUpdate | U | SAUpdate.exe | Big Brother from Quest Software. System and network monitor | 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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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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