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
"Status" key:
Variables:
| Name or Startup Item | Status | Command or Data | Description | Tested? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MICROSFT MX UPDATE SUPPORT | X | taskmngrs.exe | Added by the RBOT-AUZ WORM! | No |
| Microsoft | X | taskbar.exe | Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM! | No |
| Microsoft Configuration Wizard | X | taskmrg.exe | Added by the SDBOT-MX TROJAN! | No |
| Microsoft DirectX | X | time123.exe | Added by the SDBOT.MD WORM! | No |
| microsoft frontpage | X | twain.exe | Added by the AGENT.AQO TROJAN! | No |
| Microsoft Inet Xp.. | X | teekids.exe | Added by the BLASTER.C WORM! | No |
| Microsoft Lsass Center | X | telecomes.exe | Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM! See here | No |
| Microsoft Machine | X | temp.exe | Added by the RBOT-FSQ WORM! | No |
| Microsoft MachineUpdatese | X | tempes.exe | Added by the RBOT.EWN BACKDOOR! | No |
| Microsoft sddcE Contol | X | taskmnegr.exe | Added by the RBOT-AUM WORM! | No |
| Microsoft sddcE Contol | X | taskmn.exe | Added by the RBOT-BJZ WORM! | No |
| Microsoft System Service | X | taskmgr1.exe | Added by a variant of the SPYBOT WORM! See here | No |
| Microsoft Task Messenger Config | X | taskmgsr.exe | Added by the SDBOT-JK WORM! | No |
| Microsoft Task32 Protocol | X | taskmgr32.exe | Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM! | No |
| Microsoft Telecom Center | X | tellecom.exe | Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM! | No |
| Microsoft Telecoma Center | X | tellcoma.exe | Added by the RBOT-AWX WORM! | No |
| Microsoft Telecoms Center | X | telcoms.exe | Added by the IRCBOT.GEN WORM! | No |
| Microsoft Update | X | taskmgr32.exe | Added by the RBOT-CV WORM! | No |
| Microsoft Update 32 | X | taskMangr.exe | Added by the RBOT.AIE BACKDOOR! | No |
| Microsoft Update Machine | X | taskmngrs.exe | Added by the RBOT-CR WORM! | No |
| Microsoft Update Machine | X | TMEMSER.EXE | Added by the RBOT-NQ WORM! | No |
| Microsoft Update Machine | X | TASKMAN4.EXE | Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM! | No |
| Microsoft Update Machine | X | thvfyq.exe | Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM! | No |
| Microsoft Updaters | X | tskmgr.exe | Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM! | No |
| Microsoft Video Controls | X | tskmsgr.exe | Added by a variant of the SPYBOT WORM! | No |
| Microsoft Windows Tasks Management | X | taskmng.exe | Added by the RBOT-FXK WORM! | No |
| Microsoft Windows Updater | X | TMNTSrv.exe | Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM! | No |
| MicrosoftCorp | X | traymgr.exe | Added by a variant of the IRCBOT BACKDOOR! | No |
| MicrosoftNAPC | X | traymgr.exe | Added by a variant of the IRCBOT BACKDOOR! | No |
| Mirsoft sdcE | X | taskmegr.exe | Added by the RBOT-AWY WORM! | No |
| MJ | X | te32.exe | Added by the AGENT.HAA TROJAN | No |
| mmnext06 | X | trjdwnl.dll | Malware installed by different rogue security software including SpyKillerPro and the XP AntiVirus series | No |
| Ms task manager | X | tskmgr.exe | Added by the SDBOT.CCD WORM! | No |
| MS taskbar | X | taskbars.exe | Added by the RBOT.BRW WORM! | No |
| MS Taskbars | X | taskbars.exe | Added by the SDBOT-ACV WORM! | No |
| MS taskmanager | X | tskmgr.exe | Added by the RBOT-AKA WORM! | No |
| MS Time | X | timezone.exe | Added by the AGOBOT.ADY WORM! | No |
| MS Unix Binary | X | trmupdate.exe | Added by the RBOT-ACC WORM! | No |
| MSN | X | taskngr.exe | Added by a variant of the IRCBOT BACKDOOR! See here | No |
| MSN Gaming Zone | X | Twain.exe | Added by the AGENT.BEA TROJAN! | No |
| MSN Internet Access | N | trayclnt.exe | Quick way to connect to MSN internet service - replaces "MSN Quick View" from V5.6 onwards | No |
| MSN Messenger 6.2 | X | tyd.exe | Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM! | No |
| msnmsg | X | TBC.exe | Added by an unidentified TROJAN! | No |
| msresearch | X | tool3.exe | Spy Sheriff/SpywareNO malware, also detected as the SPYHOAX-A TROJAN, pretends to be a spyware remover! - file names spotted sofar include VXH8JKDQ2.EXE, NS6281400.so, CVXH8JKDQ2.EXE, down3.exe, sefe.exe, winstall.exe, and tool2.exe | No |
| MSTaskbar 32 | X | tbsvc32.exe | Added by the RBOT.BQZ WORM! | No |
| MyAccessMedia | X | tmp**.exe [* = random char/digit] | My AccessMedia toolbar related, stealth installed! | No |
| Network Associates Error Reporting Service | U | TBMon.exe | Network Associates Error Reporting Tool - tool traps errors and requests submission to NAI for the purpose of betatesting new software | No |
| ntdll.dll | X | TrustCleaner.exe | Smitfraud variant | No |
| OEM Tools 32 | X | tres32.exe | Added by the RBOT.QB WORM! | No |
| OE_OEM | Y | TMAS_OEMon.exe | Related to Trend Micro PC-cillin - Internet Security 12 | No |
Download Alternative Formats
The following files are available for people developing mirrors of the site and using the information presented here:
Startup XML File - Startup INI File - Startup HTML File
For IE users, right-click on the link and select "Save Target As..." - note that for the INI and HTML files the suggested filename will be "startuplist.htm" and you'll have to rename them "startuplist.ini" and "startuplist.html" respectively.
For Firefox users, I recommend downloading the zipped versions from here. Otherwise, you'll have to open the file and save it - which can take a long time due to the size.
NOTE: These downloads are password protected and free to anyone producing a mirror or free utility. If you produce a commercial/shareware utility please contact me to discuss options. If you don't fall into any of these categories and want to download any of these files you will need to either make a donation of $15/year or more via PayPal (or E-mail me) and you will be provided with the login details which will change at the beginning of each year. The donation will go towards researching new and existing entries for the database and creating these files. Since making these files available for download they've been available free of charge and downloaded thousands of times. I believe they are unique as to my knowledge, no similar site offers such a resource as the lists they offer are on-line only.
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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Presentation, format & comments Copyright © 2001 - 2010 Paul Collins
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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