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
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| Name or Startup Item | Status | Command or Data | Description | Tested? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Microsof Winlog Host | X | wilogon32.exe | Added by the RBOT.XC WORM! | No |
| Microsoft | X | win32.exe | Added by the DARKMOON TROJAN! | No |
| Microsoft | X | wuauclt.exe | Added by the QQROB-AAQ TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate wuauclt.exe process, which should not appear in Msconfig/Startup! | No |
| Microsoft | X | wcsntfy.exe | Added by the AGOBOT-AHT WORM! | No |
| Microsoft | X | windl32.exe | Added by the SDBOT-DCZ WORM! | No |
| Microsoft | X | WinSecUp.exe | Added by the RBOT-GPL WORM! | No |
| Microsoft | X | wsim32.exe | Added by the RBOT-GTL WORM! | No |
| Microsoft | X | wplayer.exe | Added by the IRCBOT-ABP TROJAN! | No |
| Microsoft | X | winampaa.exe | Added by a variant of the IRCBOT BACKDOOR! See here | No |
| Microsoft | X | winline.exe | Added by the AGENT.KT TROJAN! | No |
| Microsoft | X | winsys32.exe | Added by the RBOT-GSQ WORM! | No |
| Microsoft | X | winnn.exe | Added by the RANDEX.GGP WORM! | No |
| Microsoft (R) Windows Update Service | X | wuauclt.exe | Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate wuauclt.exe process, which should not appear in Msconfig/Startup! | No |
| Microsoft 16Bit Update | X | wuapdate16.exe | Added by the RBOT.CZ WORM! | No |
| Microsoft 64 Bit Runtime Updater | X | wupdt64.exe | Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM! | No |
| Microsoft ActiveSync | U | WCESCOMM.EXE | Connection manager for Microsoft ActiveSync - mobile device synchronization software for Windows XP (and earlier), supporting mobile devices based upon the Windows CE OS (such as Pocket PC, Handheld PC and Windows Mobile). Automatically launches ActiveSync (if enabled) when the mobile device is connected. If disabled it will re-instate the next time ActiveSync runs - hence the reluctant "U" recommendation | Yes |
| Microsoft auto update | X | winupdate.exe | Added by the BMBOT TROJAN! | No |
| Microsoft Auto Update | X | WINHLP16.EXE | Added by the RBOT.GY WORM! | No |
| Microsoft auto update | X | wuauclt.exe | Added by the CULT-B TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate wuauclt.exe process, which should not appear in Msconfig/Startup! | No |
| Microsoft Command C | X | winhost32.exe | Added by the SDBOT-BBA WORM! | No |
| Microsoft Command Line | X | wincmd.exe | Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM! | No |
| Microsoft ConfgKeys | X | wurmgrd32.exe | Added by the RBOT-ARX WORM! | No |
| Microsoft Corp SSL Certificates | X | windowz.exe | Added by the RBOT-GCZ WORM! | No |
| Microsoft Corp Updates | X | wupdates.exe | Added by the RBOT-AUU WORM! | No |
| Microsoft CP Web Manager | X | webcp.exe | Added by the IRCBOT.HP TROJAN! | No |
| Microsoft Crs Fix Serv | X | wincrs.exe | Added by the SDBOT.BWF WORM! | No |
| Microsoft DDE Control | X | wupades.exe | Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM! | No |
| Microsoft DirectX | X | wuamgrd.exe | Added by the SDBOT.MY WORM! | No |
| Microsoft DirectX | X | wupdate.exe | Added by the RBOT-L WORM! | No |
| Microsoft dll Host Service | X | wkssr.exe | Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM! | No |
| Microsoft DLL Library | X | winlib32.exe | Added by the ATNAS.A WORM! | No |
| Microsoft Dll Management | X | windll.exe | Added by the RBOT-MT WORM! | No |
| Microsoft DLL Verifier | X | winavguard.exe | Added by the SDBOT.AAD WORM! | No |
| Microsoft DLL Verifier | X | wns.exe | Added by the SPYBOT-LA WORM! | No |
| Microsoft Driver Control | X | windrv.exe | Added by the SDBOT.FW WORM! | No |
| Microsoft Driver Setup | X | w7services.exe | Added by the AUTORUN-ARJ WORM! | No |
| Microsoft Driver Setup | X | wndrive32.exe | Added by the AGENT-NRS TROJAN! | No |
| Microsoft Drivers | X | WSconf.exe | Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM! | No |
| Microsoft ErgoPack | X | wserb32.exe | Added by the RBOT-RI WORM! | No |
| Microsoft Excell | X | wuamngr32.exe | Added by the RBOT-QH WORM! | No |
| Microsoft File Demand Manager | X | wmgrdf.exe | Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM! | No |
| Microsoft FixUp | X | wnpzjpuw.exe | Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM! | No |
| Microsoft Generic Update Manager | X | wupdate.exe | Added by the RBOT-AWC TROJAN! | No |
| Microsoft Hosting Service | X | WINHOSTING.EXE | Added by the RBOT.AEV WORM! | No |
| Microsoft Internet | X | windows32.exe | Added by the SDBOT-F WORM! | No |
| Microsoft Internet | X | wincfg16.exe | Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM! | No |
| Microsoft Intrenet Explorer | X | wcumrg.exe | Added by the SDBOT-AFD WORM! | No |
| Microsoft IT Update | X | win64.exe | Added by the RBOT.GA WORM! | No |
| Microsoft IT Update | X | winn43.exe | Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM! | No |
| Microsoft IT Update | X | win43.exe | Added by the RBOT-SA WORM! | No |
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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
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