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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CyberLink MediaLibrary Service | U | CLMLSvc.exe | Installed with Power2Go and PowerCinema from CyberLink and used to manage the media libraries, providing advanced file search, browsing and tracking. Also included with versions of PowerCinema bundled (and re-branded) with systems from Acer, Dell, ASUS and others. Some report it uses excessive system and memory resources | Yes |
| CyberLink PlayMovie | N | PMVService.exe | Preloads movie related parts of CyberLink's PowerCinema digital home entertainment software to speed up the launch of that feature. Only required on slower/older systems | Yes |
| CyberLink PowerCinema | N | PCMAgent.exe | Preloads parts of CyberLink's PowerCinema digital home entertainment software to speed up the launch of the main program. Only required on slower/older systems and if disabled it loads when required via an instance of svchost.exe | Yes |
| CyberLink TV Enhance | N | TVEService.exe | Preloads TV related parts of CyberLink's PowerCinema digital home entertainment software to speed up the launch of that feature. Only required on slower/older systems | Yes |
| CyberLink YouCam Tray | N | YouCamTray.exe | System Tray access to YouCam from CyberLink - effects software for webcams | Yes |
| DAEMON Tools | N | daemon.exe | Older version of Daemon Tools Lite from DT Soft Ltd - used to create an image of a CD/DVD/Blu-ray disc and mount the created image-file (.iso, .bin, etc) to a virtual CD/DVD/Blu-ray drive. The original can be stored in a safe place and the loading times are significantly reduced as the virtual drive is much faster. This version is free for personal use and has a limited feature set | Yes |
| DAEMON Tools Lite | N | daemon.exe | Older version of Daemon Tools Lite from DT Soft Ltd - used to create an image of a CD/DVD/Blu-ray disc and mount the created image-file (.iso, .bin, etc) to a virtual CD/DVD/Blu-ray drive. The original can be stored in a safe place and the loading times are significantly reduced as the virtual drive is much faster. Required on later revisions if you use the automount feature to reload images on a reboot. This version is free for personal use and has a limited feature set | Yes |
| DAEMON Tools Lite | N | DTlite.exe | Daemon Tools Lite from DT Soft Ltd - used to create an image of a CD/DVD/Blu-ray disc and mount the created image-file (.iso, .bin, etc) to a virtual CD/DVD/Blu-ray drive. The original can be stored in a safe place and the loading times are significantly reduced as the virtual drive is much faster. Required if you use the automount feature to reload images on a reboot. This version is free for personal use and has a limited feature set | Yes |
| DAEMON Tools Pro | N | DTAgent.exe | System Tray access to DAEMON Tools Pro from DT Soft Ltd - used to create an image of a CD/DVD/Blu-ray disc and mount the created image-file (.iso, .bin, etc) to a virtual CD/DVD/Blu-ray drive. The original can be stored in a safe place and the loading times are significantly reduced as the virtual drive is much faster. Required if you use the automount feature to reload images on a reboot | Yes |
| DAEMON Tools Pro Agent | N | DTAgent.exe | System Tray access to DAEMON Tools Pro from DT Soft Ltd - used to create an image of a CD/DVD/Blu-ray disc and mount the created image-file (.iso, .bin, etc) to a virtual CD/DVD/Blu-ray drive. The original can be stored in a safe place and the loading times are significantly reduced as the virtual drive is much faster. Required if you use the automount feature to reload images on a reboot | Yes |
| DAEMON Tools-1033 | N | daemon.exe | Older version of Daemon Tools Lite from DT Soft Ltd - used to create an image of a CD/DVD/Blu-ray disc and mount the created image-file (.iso, .bin, etc) to a virtual CD/DVD/Blu-ray drive. The original can be stored in a safe place and the loading times are significantly reduced as the virtual drive is much faster. This version is free for personal use and has a limited feature set | Yes |
| Danton* | X | [random filename] | Added by the DANTON TROJAN! where * = random number | No |
| DATABASE MySql | X | [path] repcale.exe [path] beird.exe | Added by the RANDON-AL WORM! Both files are often located in %System%\qsws | No |
| DataLayer | Y | DataLayer.exe | Part of Nokia PC Suite version 5 - which "is a free PC software product that allows you to connect your Nokia device to a PC and access mobile content as if the device and the PC were one." Required by the Nokia status/connection monitor (NclTray.exe) | Yes |
| DCOM Server | X | [path to trojan] | Added by the AGENT-CCQ BACKDOOR! | No |
| ddivmwa | X | [random filename] | Added by a variant of the SLAPER TROJAN! | No |
| Default | X | _default.pif | Added by the RUBBLE-C WORM! | No |
| Default Manager | U | DefMgr.exe | Part of MSN Toolbar from version 4.* onwards (renamed "Bing Bar" from version 5.* onwards) which includes the Bing search engine. Via Start → All Programs → Microsoft Default Manager you can elect to keep Bing as the default search engine and set it to notify you of any changes to your browsers default settings. Not required if you choose not to use Bing | Yes |
| defender | X | [path to trojan] | Added by the VB-BAQ TROJAN! | No |
| DefMgr | U | DefMgr.exe | Part of MSN Toolbar from version 4.* onwards (renamed "Bing Bar" from version 5.* onwards) which includes the Bing search engine. Via Start → All Programs → Microsoft Default Manager you can elect to keep Bing as the default search engine and set it to notify you of any changes to your browsers default settings. Not required if you choose not to use Bing | Yes |
| DefragTaskBar | U | defragTaskBar.exe | System Tray access to Ashampoo® Magical Defrag 2 from Ashampoo GmbH & Co. KG - which "works is similar to a screensaver. Whenever the computer is idle the program cuts in automatically and starts cleaning up your hard disk" | Yes |
| defragTaskBar.exe | U | defragTaskBar.exe | System Tray access to Ashampoo® Magical Defrag 2 from Ashampoo GmbH & Co. KG - which "works is similar to a screensaver. Whenever the computer is idle the program cuts in automatically and starts cleaning up your hard disk" | Yes |
| Description of Shortcuts | ? | *.exe | * seems to be a sequence of alphanumerics that can be different, i.e., 1960F8A9, 4EBD23F5, etc. Each of these files would appear to be a shortcut, i.e., 4EBD23F5 is actually Works Calender Reminder (found via a registry search) | No |
| DeskSaver | U | DeskSaver.exe | DeskSaver from Headway Creative - utility that allows you "to backup and to restore the icons position easily on the Windows desktop". The Pro version also includes a "Taskbar Economizer" which minimizes an open window to the System Tray instead of the taskbar. Located in %ProgramFiles%\Headway Creative\DeskSaver | Yes |
| DeskSaver Pro | U | DeskSaver.exe | DeskSaver Pro from Headway Creative - utility that allows you "to backup and to restore the icons position easily on the Windows desktop". Includes a "Taskbar Economizer" which minimizes an open window to the System Tray instead of the taskbar. Located in %ProgramFiles%\Headway Creative\DeskSaver | Yes |
| DeskSpace | U | deskspace.exe | DeskSpace desktop management utility from Otaku Software Pty Ltd - which "gives you more space for your windows and icons. You can eliminate desktop clutter by arranging your windows and icons across up to six desktops, all easily reachable by navigating a desktop cube" | Yes |
| DeskSpace | U | DESKSP~1.EXE | DeskSpace desktop management utility from Otaku Software Pty Ltd - which "gives you more space for your windows and icons. You can eliminate desktop clutter by arranging your windows and icons across up to six desktops, all easily reachable by navigating a desktop cube" | Yes |
| Desktop Armor | Y | DesktopArmor.exe | Desktop Armor from Headlight Software - "watches dozens and dozens of important settings on your computer and warns you if any program has changed them" including those made by malware | Yes |
| Desktop iCalendar | U | Calendar.exe | Older version of Desktop iCalendar/Desktop iCalendar Lite by Desksware which include support for Google Calendar and add weather, tasks and appointments to your desktop | Yes |
| Desktop iCalendar | U | Desktop iCalendar Lite.exe | Desktop iCalendar Lite by Desksware - "is a free desktop calendar for Windows. It allows you to manage your events, to-do list on desktop. It allows subscribing public Google Calendar, such as holidays, election or NBA. It is full customizable. A build in skin editor makes it easy to set the skin by your own taste" | Yes |
| Desktop iCalendar | U | Desktop iCalendar.exe | Desktop iCalendar by Desksware - "is a handy desktop calendar for Windows. It stays on your desktop and shows the days of the current month. It can sync with your Google Calendar, share calendars with your family and friends. It also uses high-quality fonts, looks pretty, and has lots of skins" | Yes |
| Desktop iCalendar Lite | U | Desktop iCalendar Lite.exe | Desktop iCalendar Lite by Desksware - "is a free desktop calendar for Windows. It allows you to manage your events, to-do list on desktop. It allows subscribing public Google Calendar, such as holidays, election or NBA. It is full customizable. A build in skin editor makes it easy to set the skin by your own taste" | Yes |
| Desktop iCalendar Lite.exe | U | Desktop iCalendar Lite.exe | Desktop iCalendar Lite by Desksware - "is a free desktop calendar for Windows. It allows you to manage your events, to-do list on desktop. It allows subscribing public Google Calendar, such as holidays, election or NBA. It is full customizable. A build in skin editor makes it easy to set the skin by your own taste" | Yes |
| Desktop iCalendar.exe | U | Desktop iCalendar.exe | Desktop iCalendar by Desksware - "is a handy desktop calendar for Windows. It stays on your desktop and shows the days of the current month. It can sync with your Google Calendar, share calendars with your family and friends. It also uses high-quality fonts, looks pretty, and has lots of skins" | Yes |
| DesktopArmor | Y | DesktopArmor.exe | Desktop Armor from Headlight Software - "watches dozens and dozens of important settings on your computer and warns you if any program has changed them" including those made by malware | Yes |
| Devicewin | X | [path to trojan] | Added by the BANKER-AEV TROJAN! | No |
| dfgfdgrergd | X | [path to trojan] | Added by the RANKY.CK TROJAN! | No |
| DI2 | X | [path to file] | BroadcastPC adware | No |
| Diagnostic Manager | X | [path to trojan] | Added by the AGENT-JPS TROJAN! | No |
| DirectX shell driver | X | [path to trojan] | Added by the MARKTMAN-B TROJAN! | No |
| directx.exe | X | [path to trojan] | Added by the DELF-FW BACKDOOR! | No |
| Disk Keeper | X | [path to trojan] | Added by the SMALL-VE TROJAN! | No |
| Disk Master | X | [trojan name] | Added by the DISTER TROJAN! - a spam relayer | No |
| Dll Boot Loader on Startup (do not remove this) | X | [various filenames] | Added by an unidentified TROJAN! | No |
| DLL Service Manager | X | [path to worm] | Added by the RPCBOT.F TROJAN! | No |
| dll services | X | [random filename].exe | Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM! | No |
| dllcvss | X | [random filename] | Added by a variant of the SLAPER TROJAN! | No |
| DllExecutable | X | [path to file] | Added by the VB-SP WORM! | No |
| dm_service | X | [path to file] | Added by the MITGLIEDER.P TROJAN! | No |
| DNA | N | btdna.exe | "BitTorrent DNA is a FREE content delivery service based on the BitTorrent protocol which brings the power of user-contributed bandwidth to traditional content publishers while leaving publishers in full control of their files". Now a stand-alone product where the user creates the download, DNA used to be included with and used by earlier versions of the main BitTorrent client. As files are downloaded via a file-sharing network make sure you have good, up-to-date virus protection and check any downloads. Start manually via Control Panel → DNA | Yes |
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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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