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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windows NT Update Manager | X | WINL0G0N.exe | Added by the AGOBOT-NU WORM! Note that those are zeroes in the filename and not capital "o" | No |
| Windows OEM Tools | X | winres32.exe | Added by the SPYBOT.FD WORM! | No |
| Windows Pc | X | winmgr.exe | Added by the BIBOT-A WORM! | No |
| Windows PC Defender | X | WP[random characters].exe | Windows PC Defender rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here | No |
| Windows PDG | X | winpdg.exe | Added by the RBOT-ADW WORM! | No |
| Windows Performance Monitor | X | wmscupd.exe | Added by the IRCBOT_GEN WORM! | No |
| Windows PNP | X | winpnp.exe | Added by the RBOT-AKN WORM! | No |
| Windows Population Logger | X | winpo32.exe | Added by the AGENT.YKR WORM! | No |
| Windows Printing Driver | X | WinPrint.exe | Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM! | No |
| Windows Printing Driver | X | WinSpooler.exe | Added by the ARCHIVARIUS series of WORMS! | No |
| Windows Process | X | win_update.exe | Added by the LASTWORD WORM! | No |
| Windows Process Manager | X | winproc.exe | Added by an unidentified WORM or TROJAN! | No |
| Windows Proffesional Security | X | WinSecure32.exe | Added by the AGOBOT.VA WORM | No |
| Windows Protection Suite | X | WI[random characters].exe | Windows Protection Suite rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here | No |
| Windows Reg Services | X | wservice.exe | Added by the PRORAT-O TROJAN! | No |
| Windows Registers | X | winservicess.exe | Added by the SDBOT.NI WORM! | No |
| Windows Registry | X | winhost.exe | Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM! | No |
| Windows Registry Cleaner | X | winclean.exe | Added by a variant of the SPYBOT WORM! | No |
| Windows Registry Control | X | winreg.exe | Added by a variant of the IRCBOT TROJAN! See here | No |
| Windows Registry DLL | X | winregdll.exe | Added by the IRCBOT.FB BACKDOOR! | No |
| Windows Registry Name | X | winses.exe | Added by the RBOT-ADB WORM! | No |
| Windows Registry Scan | X | winmedia.exe | Added by the SPYBOT.GK WORM! | No |
| Windows Registry Startup | X | wind32.exe | Added by the AGOBOT-BZ WORM! | No |
| Windows Registry XP | X | winxptdl.exe | Added by the IRCBOT.AUN WORM! | No |
| Windows Remote Addressing | X | wnpcgs.exe | Added by the DELF-EZN TROJAN! | No |
| Windows Remote Launcher | X | wnpmcs.exe | Added by the IRCBOT.ASX BACKDOOR! | No |
| Windows Rescue System | X | winsto.exe | Added by the SUURCH.CG TROJAN! | No |
| Windows Reverse Preperation | X | winrvp.exe | Added by the SLENFBOT.CB WORM! | No |
| Windows Reversed Virus Protection | X | winrsvp.exe | Added by the SLENFBOT.HX WORM! | No |
| Windows Run-Time 64bit | X | win64rt.exe | Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM! | No |
| Windows Runtime Help | X | win32hlp.exe | Added by a variant of the AIMVISION TROJAN! | No |
| Windows Runtime Help | X | WinRunHelp.wrh | Added by a variant of the AIMVISION TROJAN! | No |
| Windows SafeAssist | X | winlogon.exe | Added by the AUTORUN-PMF WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate winlogon.exe process which is always located in %System% and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in %AppData% | No |
| Windows Scheduler | X | wmscheduler.exe | Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM! See here | No |
| Windows Secure Connection | X | winsc.exe | Added by the SDBOT.BTN WORM! | No |
| Windows Secure Update | X | winupser.exe | Added by the RBOT-GCG WORM! | No |
| Windows Secure Update | X | WinSecUp.exe | Added by the RBOT-GCD WORM! | No |
| Windows Secure Update | X | WinSecure.exe | Added by the RBOT-GDO WORM! | No |
| Windows Securety | X | wurger.exe | Added by the AGOBOT-NC BACKDOOR! | No |
| WINDOWS SECURITY | X | wingrd.exe | Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM! | No |
| Windows Security | X | win.pif | Added by the RBOT-APT WORM! | No |
| Windows Security | X | winscure.exe | Added by the RBOT-BAF WORM! | No |
| Windows Security | X | winmon.exe | Added by the SDBOT-SR WORM! | No |
| Windows Security Assistant | X | winsec.exe | CoolWebSearch parasite variant | No |
| Windows Security Center | X | winlogon.exe | Added by the AUTORUN-BEX WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate winlogon.exe process which is always located in %System% and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in %UserProfile%\Application Data | No |
| Windows Security Center Notification App | X | wscnfty.exe | Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM! | No |
| Windows Security Control | X | wuaucls.exe | Added by the FORBOT-V WORM! | No |
| Windows Security Manager | X | winsecurity.exe | Added by the AGOBOT-KI WORM! | No |
| Windows Security Manager | X | winsecure.exe | Affilred adware | No |
| Windows Security Service | X | windows.pif | Added by the RBOT-AMG WORM! | 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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