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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| microsoft scvhost for windows | X | scvhost.exe | Added by the RANDEX-S WORM! | No |
| Microsoft SCVHOST32 Protocol | X | scvhost32.exe | Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM! | No |
| Microsoft sdk temp | X | sdktemp.exe | Added by the RBOT-ANP WORM! | No |
| Microsoft Secure Messenger.NET Service | X | securitychk.exe | Added by the SDBOT.VT WORM! | No |
| Microsoft Security Center | X | savservices.exe | Added by the RBOT-ANU WORM! | No |
| Microsoft Security Management | X | sp2fix.exe | Added by the RBOT.UB WORM! | No |
| Microsoft Security Monitor Process | X | service.exe | Added by the DELF.BERW BACKDOOR! | No |
| Microsoft Security Monitor Process | X | svcchost.exe | Added by a variant of the IRCBOT BACKDOOR! See here | No |
| Microsoft Security Update | X | security32.exe | Added by the DELF-JJ TROJAN! | No |
| Microsoft Server Application | X | Sound.exe | Added by the RBOT-NE WORM! | No |
| Microsoft Server Process | X | svhst32.exe | Added by the BCKDR-QHR BACKDOOR! | No |
| Microsoft Service | X | service.exe | Added by the IRCBOT-XX BACKDOOR! | No |
| Microsoft Service 32 | X | sysddm32.exe | Added by the SDBOT.AKC WORM! | No |
| Microsoft Service Boot | X | sboot.exe | Added by a variant of the IRCBOT TROJAN! | No |
| Microsoft Service Controller | X | services.exe | Added by the KALEL-D WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate services.exe process, which should not appear in Msconfig/Startup! | No |
| Microsoft Service Drivers | X | System.exe | Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM! | No |
| Microsoft Service Host Process | X | svchost.exe | Added by the KRYNOS.B WORM! 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 |
| Microsoft Service Manager | X | service32.exe | Added by the IRCBOT.WDW BACKDOOR! | No |
| Microsoft Service Pack2.1 | X | svchost2.exe | Added by the RBOT.ASN BACKDOOR! | No |
| Microsoft Services | X | services.exe | Added by the ALETS 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 %Windir% | No |
| Microsoft Services | X | svshost.exe | Added by the ALETS.B TROJAN! | No |
| Microsoft Services | X | Smss32.exe | Added by the RBOT-AD WORM! | No |
| Microsoft Services | X | svssshost.exe | Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM! | No |
| Microsoft Servicez Manager | X | servicemgrz.exe | Added by the RBOT-ASN WORM! | No |
| Microsoft Session Manager Subsystem | X | smss.exe | Added by the KALEL-D WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate smss.exe process which should NOT appear in Msconfig/Startup! | No |
| Microsoft Sidewinder Game Controller Software | N | SWTRAY.EXE | MS SideWinder game controller system tray icon. Available via Start -> Programs | No |
| Microsoft Software | X | sysinfo33.exe | Added by the RBOT.LS WORM! | No |
| Microsoft Software | X | svchost.exe | Added by the IRCBRUTE-O 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 %AppData% | No |
| Microsoft Sound Driver | X | sound32.exe | Added by a variant of the SPYBOT WORM! | No |
| Microsoft Sounds | X | soundman.exe | Added by the RBOT-GCI WORM! | No |
| Microsoft Spool ** Service | X | spool**.exe | Added by a variant of the IRCBOT TROJAN - where ** represents a 2 digit number | No |
| Microsoft Spool Server for Win32 | X | spoolsrv.exe | Added by the RANDEX.H WORM! | No |
| Microsoft Spool Svc | X | spoolsvc32.exe | Added by a variant of the IRCBOT BACKDOOR! | No |
| Microsoft Spooler Services | X | Spoolsv.exe | Added by a variant of the SPYBOT WORM! See here | No |
| MicroSoft ssas3s1 | X | SADASDA.exe | Added by the RBOT.URF WORM! | No |
| Microsoft SSISVRI32 Protocol | X | ssisvri.exe | Added by a variant of the SPYBOT WORM! | No |
| Microsoft standard protector | X | socks.exe | Added by the TIBS.VQ TROJAN! | No |
| Microsoft Startup Manager | X | sysservice.exe | Added by the AVALANEC TROJAN! | No |
| Microsoft Sum32 | X | sum32.exe | Added by the RBOT-YW WORM! | No |
| Microsoft Support | X | sys32ms.exe | Added by the RBOT-AHI WORM! | No |
| microsoft support | X | svchostt.exe | Added by the AGOBOT.AWN WORM! | No |
| Microsoft Synchronization Manager | X | slhost.exe | Added by the SDBOT.YH WORM! | No |
| Microsoft Synchronization Manager | X | svhost.exe | Added by the SDBOT-PY WORM! | No |
| Microsoft Synchronization Manager | X | svchosts.exe | Added by the SDBOT-LM WORM! | No |
| Microsoft Synchronization Manager | X | svxhost.exe | Added by the SDBOT-ZU WORM! | No |
| Microsoft Synchronization Manager | X | screen.exe | Added by the SDBOT-ACO WORM! | No |
| Microsoft Synchronization Manager 2 | X | svhostc.exe | Added by the SLINBOT.ST WORM! | No |
| MicroSoft sys32 | X | sysmsgr32.exe | Added by a variant of the SPYBOT WORM! See here | No |
| Microsoft System | X | sys.exe | Added by the RBOT.AKI WORM! | No |
| Microsoft System Administration | X | system.exe | Added by a variant of the IRCBOT BACKDOOR! | 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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