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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAutoLaunchExe | U | SAutoLaunchExe.exe | Sharp Zaurus PDA related, needed to synchronize information with a Desktop or Notebook | No |
| SAVAgent | Y | SAVAgent.exe | Part of Sophos anti-virus software. Required for centrally administered Sophos updates to work correctly, e.g. automatically updating PCs used by dial-in home or out-of-office users | No |
| Save | X | Save.exe | WhenU.Save adware | No |
| SaveArmor | X | SaveArmor.exe | SaveArmor rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here. A member of the WiniGuard family | No |
| SaveDate | X | SaveStartDate.Exe | Unidentified adware | No |
| SaveDefender | X | SaveDefender.exe | SaveDefender rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here. A member of the WiniGuard family | No |
| SaveDefense | X | SaveDefense.exe | SaveDefense rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here. A member of the WiniGuard family | No |
| SaveKeep | X | SaveKeep.exe | SaveKeep rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here. A member of the WiniGuard family | No |
| SaveKeeper | X | SaveKeeper.exe | SaveKeeper rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here. A member of the WiniGuard family | No |
| SaveMyWork | U | SaveMyWork.exe | SaveMyWork keystroke logger/monitoring program - remove unless you installed it yourself! | No |
| Savenow | X | SaveNow.exe | WhenU.Save adware | No |
| SaveSoldier | X | SaveSoldier.exe | SaveSoldier rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here. A member of the WiniGuard family | No |
| SAW | X | saw.exe | SmartAdware adware | No |
| Say The Time 5.0 | U | SAYTIME.EXE | This program has audio cues for the system clock in male and female voices, customizes the appearance of the system clock, and can synchronize it to a time server regularly | No |
| SB | U | SB.exe | Acer Soft Button on Acer Tablet PCs | No |
| SB | X | SpywareBomber.exe | SpywareBomber rogue spyware remover - not recommended, removal instructions here | No |
| SB Watchdog | X | SBWatchdog.exe | Spyware utility installed by the manufacturers of some laptops (Sony) used to monitor browsing habits and send them back to whoever installed it - released by SoftBank | No |
| SBAutoUpdate | U | sbautoupdate.exe | SpywareBlaster auto-updater | No |
| SBC RoamingClient | U | SBCFL.exe | Part of AT&T FreedomLink Wi-Fi connection software | No |
| SBCSTray | Y | SBCSTray.exe | System Tray access to CounterSpy antispyware software | No |
| SBDrvDet | U | SBDrv.exe | Detects the "Easy Front-Panel Audio Connectivity Drive Internal Drive Bay" on the Sound Blaster Audigy 2 Platinium eX. Can be disabled if you don't have one | No |
| sbdrvdet | N | sbdrvdet.exe | Checks to see if Creative sound card driver should be updated | No |
| SBHC | X | sbhc.exe | SuperBar parasite | No |
| SBMPOP | X | SBMPop.exe | SearchByMedia adware | No |
| SBMX | N | sbmx.exe | SoundMAX MPU401 MIDI device emulator for x86 VM DOS games/apps (for Win9x only) | No |
| SBR2009F | X | SystemBooster2009.exe | SystemBooster2009 rogue system suite - not recommended, removal instructions here | No |
| sbss Launcher | X | sbss.exe | SideBySide adware | No |
| SBUSA | X | SBUSA.exe | Spam Blocker Utility adware by the people who provide the Hotbar adware | No |
| sc | N | scrubxp.exe | ScrubXP - utility that deletes safe to remove files, cookies, browsing history, etc | No |
| sc | U | sc.exe | Watchdog 2.0 Software - monitoring program | No |
| SC2 | X | scprot4.exe | Added by the AGENT.APP TROJAN! | No |
| sc23exec | ? | sc23exec.exe | Possibly related to a digital camera | No |
| SC3300CC | Y | SC3300CC.exe | SiPix digital camera Twain device driver | No |
| scain | X | s030109.Stub.exe | Delfin Media Viewer adware related | No |
| ScamDisk | X | SVOHOST.exe | Added by the LEWOR.D WORM! | No |
| Scan Register | X | ssms.exe | Added by the RBOT-AT WORM! | No |
| Scan&Repair2006.exe | X | Scan&Repair2006.exe | Scan&Repair Utilities 2006 rogue system utility - not recommended | No |
| Scan119 | X | Scan119.exe | Scan119 rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here | No |
| Scan2pc | U | Scan2pc.exe | Scan to PC application for the scanning function of multiple multifunction printers from Dell, Samsung, Xerox, Ricoh and others | No |
| ScanDisc | X | satan.exe | Added by the GREGSTAR TROJAN! | No |
| ScanDisk | X | ScanDisk.exe | Added by the GANDA.A WORM! Note - this is not the valid "ScanDisk" Win9x/Me standard disk error checker | No |
| scands32.exe | X | scands32.exe | Added by a variant of the ADCLICKER TROJAN! | No |
| Scandsk2 | X | scandsk2.exe | Added by the AGOBOT-PK WORM! | No |
| scandskx.exe | X | scandskx.exe | Added by the DLOADR-ARM TROJAN! | No |
| Scanner Detector | N | SDetect.exe | ScanSuite Scanner Detector - part of ScanWizard, supplied with Microtek scanners. Waits until you press the "GO" button and seems to serve no other purpose. Automatically installed without prompting. Not required if you can start your scanning application before pressing the "GO" button | No |
| ScanPanel | ? | ScanPanel.exe | Trust Easy Webscan scanner related - what does it do and is it required? | No |
| ScanRegistry | X | scanregv.exe | Added by the MASTERLOCK TROJAN!. Not to be confused with the real ScanRegistry - which is a vital Windows file. This version has the executable as scanregv.exe not scanregw.exe | No |
| ScanRegistry | Y | Scanregw.exe | Scans the Win98/Me system registry and makes back-ups at start-up - important should the registry become corrupt. Located in %windir% | No |
| ScanRegistry | X | Scanregw.exe | Added by the STATOR WORM! Note - this is not legitimate ScanRegistry entry - which is a vital Windows file. The executable "Scanregw.exe" is located in %System%. Runs from the registry RunServices key as opposed to the Run key | No |
| ScanRegistry | X | scanregw.exe | Added by the NYXEM-D WORM! Note - do not confuse this with the legitimate Windows process scanregw.exe which is always found in the Windows folder on Win9x/ME machines. This worm file is found in %System% | 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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