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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Generic Service Process | X | srvhost.exe | Added by the AGOBOT-FX WORM! | No |
| Generic Service Process | X | SRCHOST.EXE | Added by the AGOBOT-DG WORM! | No |
| Generic Service Process | X | svrhost.exe | Added by the AGOBOT-FB WORM! | No |
| Genius Mose Driver | X | svghost.exe | Added by a variant of the SPYBOT WORM! See here | No |
| genserv path | X | sdqdqg.exe | Added by the SDBOT-RF WORM! | No |
| GenSrv | U | svchost.exe | StealthLogger surveillance software. Uninstall this software unless you put it there yourself | No |
| Gestionnaire de disques universel | X | sysoobe.exe | Added by the TOADER-A TROJAN! | No |
| GLSetT32 | X | smsiexec.exe | Added by the OPTIX-D TROJAN! | No |
| GNP Generic Host Process | X | svchost.exe | Added by the ZAPCHAS-F BACKDOOR! Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.exe process which should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! | No |
| Go And Start | X | svdll32.exe | Added by the RBOT.AI BACKDOOR! | No |
| Golum | X | services.exe | Added by the GOLUM.A TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate services.exe process, which should not appear in Msconfig/Startup! | No |
| golumm | X | services.exe | Added by the DLOADER-ET TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate services.exe process which is always located in %System% and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in a "golumm" subfolder | No |
| Google Toolbar | X | SPY_NET_RAT.exe | Added by the AGENT-LRO TROJAN! | No |
| Google Updater | X | sysDriver.exe | Added by the IRCBOT-C MALWARE! | No |
| gqvqevs | X | seeffkme.exe | Added by the SDBOT-QD WORM! | No |
| Graphic Driver | X | smss32.exe | Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM! | No |
| GroupWise PDA Connect - ScheduleSync | U | SCHEDU~1.EXE | ScheduleSync specific translator for the GroupWise PDA Connect PDA synchronisation utility from Novell | No |
| HalifaxHowardCluster | U | skinkers.exe | "Howard the Weatherman" desktop client from Halifax by Skinkers - marketing/messaging tool. Leave enabled if you want to receive messages | No |
| HardDriveGuard | X | SysRep.exe | HardDriveGuard rogue system error and cleaning utility - not recommended, removal instructions here. A member of the ErrClean family | No |
| Hardware Virtualization | X | SPY_NET_RAT.exe | Added by a variant of the AGENT-LRO TROJAN! See here | No |
| HataDuzelticisi | X | SysRep.exe | HataDuzelticisi, Turkish rogue system error and cleaning utility - not recommended. A member of the ErrClean family | No |
| hdlfoe df98ndf | X | svchots.exe | Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM! | No |
| hellfire | X | svchost.exe | Added by the LEOX.D 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 |
| hellodolly | X | shost.exe | Added by the YODO WORM! | No |
| HelpCenter | U | sprtcmd.exe /P HelpCenter | Self-help support tool for BellSouth's FastAccess® DSL (now owned by AT&T) broadband service (provided by SupportSoft, Inc). Identifies and automatically fixes typical problems that may occur with your high-speed internet service | No |
| HelpCenter4.1 | U | sprtcmd.exe /P HelpCenter4.1 | Self-help support tool for BellSouth's FastAccess® DSL (now owned by AT&T) broadband service (provided by SupportSoft, Inc). Identifies and automatically fixes typical problems that may occur with your high-speed internet service | No |
| HELPER | X | sweden.exe | AsdPlug premium rate adult content dialer variant | No |
| helpmanager | X | spoler.exe | Added by the RANDEX.J WORM! | No |
| hErcUnes | X | softhost.exe | Added by the GARROCH WORM! | No |
| Highspeeddownloader | X | SetupClickHere.EXE | Homepage hijacker, redirecting to "turbo-search101.com" - see here | No |
| Hitman Pro SurfRight Helper | U | srhelper.exe | Hitman Pro - a utility to start a number of Security Protection software. They can be started individualy | No |
| HKCU | X | server.exe | Added by the AGENT-NLT TROJAN! | No |
| HKLM | X | server.exe | Added by the AGENT-NLT TROJAN! | No |
| HKLM\\Run | X | svhost.exe | Added by the FORBOT-AO BACKDOOR (where HKLM\\Run represents HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\\SOFTWARE\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Run)! | No |
| Hollaback | X | slvhosts.exe | Added by the SDBOT.BMO WORM! | No |
| Home Theater SchSvr | N | SchSvr.exe | WinScheduler is installed with Home Theater Remote Control for WinDVD from Intervideo. If you want to schedule recordings from your TV tuner card, you will need it. Available via Start -> Programs | No |
| Host Process | X | svchost.exe | Added by the IRCBOT.AGF BACKDOOR! 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 the Fonts directory | No |
| HostSrv | X | sachostx.exe | Added by the LOOKSKY.H WORM! Drops multiple files in %System% | No |
| HostSrv | X | sachostx.exe | Added by the LOOKSKY.A or LOOKSKY.F or LOOKSKY.G WORMS! | No |
| HostSrv | X | sachostx.exe... | Added by the LOOKSKY.E WORM! | No |
| Hot Key Kbd 2690 Daemon | U | SK2690DM.EXE | Multi-function keyboard driver. Allows the use of programmable keys on multimedia keyboards. Required if you use the additional keys | No |
| Hot Key Kbd 9910 Daemon | U | SK9910DM.exe | Multi-function keyboard driver. Allows the use of programmable keys on multimedia keyboards. Required if you use the additional keys | No |
| Hot Key Kbd Daemon | U | SKDAEMON.EXE | Multi-function keyboard driver. Allows the use of programmable keys on multimedia keyboards. Required if you use the additional keys | No |
| Hotfix Updat | X | svdhost32.exe | Added by the GAOBOT.ZW WORM! | No |
| hp center UI | N | ShadowBar.exe | User Interface for HP Center - see here | No |
| HP Internet Center | N | SURFBRD.EXE | Loads the HP Internet center surfboard on startup. HP Internet Center allows you to customize the multimedia keys on the fly without having to go the Control Panel --> Keyboards to change them | No |
| HPLJ Config | Y | SetConfig.exe | Connects system to networked HP printer. | No |
| hpScannerFirstBoot | ? | scannerfb.exe | HP scanner related | No |
| hsim | X | sexgame.exe | Unidentified malware | No |
| httpd | X | s_menu.exe | Added by the TACTSLAY.C TROJAN! | 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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