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StartupList Index

Currently 17175 startuplist entries and growing...
Last updated on 2008-08-21 15:41:23 Eastern.
!! THESE ARE STARTUP PROGRAMS AND NOT TASK MANAGER PROCESS ITEMS !!


For more information on startup programs, including how to identify them and the information required for submitting additions to this list please refer to Content & Info. Reprinted with permission from Paul Collins who owns the copyright to the list. CastleCops also adds additional items that may not be in the original list but attempts are made to ensure the original is also updated. The full HTML list is here.

CastleCops is now hosting the official Pacs-portal forums. CastleCops has also cross-referenced startup entries with our File Hash database where appropriate. Comments or questions can be fielded here.

KEY:
  • "Y" - Normally leave to run at start-up
  • "N" - Not required - typically infrequently used tasks that can be started manually if necessary
  • "U" - User's choice - depends whether a user deems it necessary
  • "X" - Definitely not required - typically viruses, spyware, adware and "resource hogs"
  • "?" - Unknown

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    ABC List: A - B - C - D - E - F - G - H - I - J - K - L - M - N - O - P - Q - R - S - T - U - V - W - X - Y - Z



    Random sampling...
    NameStatusFilenameDescription
    Digital River eBotNdownlo~1.exeDigital River Systems EBOT for downloading software from their site. In some cases, if you purchase software online for a download from a software manufacturer, you will be sent to this online company's site for the download after the purchase is complete. Read more here
    dsaXdsa.exeHomepage hijacker - redirecting to downseek.com
    DivX UpdaterXDivX.ExeAdded by the NALDEM or MASTAK VIRUSES!
    Don't PanicUdontpanicdemodp.exe30-day trial version of Don't Panic privacy software from Panicware. "Clean up Internet tracks and quickly hide personal documents with this privacy suite."
    DiskeeperSystrayNDkIcon.exe DisKeeper defragmentation software - can be started manually.
    Dimension4Ud4.exeAtomic clock synchronisation freeware - starts-up, adjusts the system clock, then shuts down
    dnseXdnse.exeAdded by WinAntiVirus_Pro_2007_and_Privacy_Protector Pro&threatid=44353 WinAntiVirus Pro 2007 and Privacy Protector are ROGUE anti-spyware programs that displays fake alerts, and downloads other programs onto user's machine without permission. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\Common Files\Update\
    Delay or DelayrunUdelayrun.exeOn HP PCs this program is used to help prevent conflicts or timing issues on fast computers
    DesktopXrundll32.exe,msconfd.dll, Restore,ControlPanelAdded by the BOOKMARKER VIRUS!
    DvpInitExeYDvpinit.exeCommand Antivirus related
    DSKEYUDsKey.exeRelated to PC Phone Home by Brigadoon Security Group. For more info Click_Here
    DNXVC?dnxvc.exe??
    DLL Service ManagerX(path to worm)Added by the RPCBOT.F VIRUS!
    DLCJCATS?DLCJtime.dllRelated to Dell printers
    DC6_CheckUuwasdc.exeWinAntiVirus 2006 virus software - not recommended, see Rogue/Suspect_Anti-Spyware_Products_List
    DellTouchUMMKeybd.exeDell multimedia keyboard manager. Required if you use the additional keys
    Device DetectorUDevDetect.exeWatches for external digital imaging products being connected from ACD Systems
    DigiDXDigitalSound.exeAdware downloader
    DirectX9 DiagXdx9diag.exeAdded by the W32/RBOT-ALT WORM!
    DLPSPUDLPSP.EXERelated to Dell_laser printer utility Note: Located in C:\Program Files\Dell Printers\Additional Color Laser Software\Status Monitor\
    DualCoreCenterUStartUpDualCoreCenter.exeRelated to CoreCellCenter from ATI Technologies. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\MSI\DualCoreCenter\
    dreamsXserver.exeAdded by an unidentified TROJAN! of the Sdbot family. Note: This worm\trojan is located in C:\Windows\System (Win9x/Me), C:\%WINDIR%\System32 (XP/WinNT/2K) More here
    DataViz MessengerNDvzMsgr.exeDataViz Documents to Go - "allows you to use your Word, Excel and PowerPoint files on your handheld anywhere, anytime. In addition, it now synchronizes e-mail with attachments, PDF files, pictures and Excel-like charts"
    DellSCNdellsc.exeDell Solution Center - web-based troubleshooting tools and educational offerings
    DrmupgdsXDrmupgds.exeIdentified by Kaspersky antivirus as a variant of the Trojan-Downloader.Win32.Adload.qy Trojan. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\Drmupgds\ Note: Use SDFix under supervision.
    DLBXCATSUDLBXtime.dllRelated to Dell Photo Printers - drivers. Note: located in C:\WINDOWS\System32\spool\DRIVERS\W32X86\3\
    Direct UpdateUDUControl.exeDirectUpdate dynamic DNS updater
    DirectX 32Xdirectx32.exeAdded by a variant of the AGOBOT/GAOBOT WORM!
    DelTmp?DelTemp.exeAdded to the startup list after installing a Creative SoundBlaster Audigy soundcard. Deletes temporary files once an installation is complete?
    DanBtR270414XDanBtR270414.exe W32/VB-NIB
    DiTask.exeNDiTask.exeAssociated with an Eicon Networks ISDN or ADSL modem. System Tray icon which shows you the status of your lines (free, occupied with incoming or outgoing call). Available via Start -> Programs
    DietKUDietK.exeDiet Kazaa add-on for Kazaa Media Desktop - "removes all adware and popups, built in Download Accelerator, makes searches faster and helps produce more results"
    DJREGFIXNregedit /s,c:\hpdjregfix.regDJRegFix showed up first in WinME as a "clever" way to ensure that all Hewlett-Packard DeskJet printers actually worked with WinME - since most were having major problems. This "utility" adds the functionality and compatibility HP forgot to add in its WinME drivers
    DNSXmc-58-12-0000093.exeNail/Aurora related malware
    DrvListnr?DrvListnr.exeAnalog Devices SoundMAX soundcard related. What does it do and is it required?
    DATABASE MySqlX[path],repcale.exe,[path],beird.exeAdded by a variant of the RANDON.AN WORM!
    DigitalWizard MonitorNdwMon.exeInstallShield's DigitalWizard - free, complete Digital Content Management Solution that makes it easy to experience digital content
    delsubmitXrundll32.exe,advpack.dll,,DelNodeRunDLL32,submit.exe CoolWebSearch parasite related
    DsiXdp-him.exeAdded by the Troj/Multidr-AH TROJAN!
    DesktopXUDESKTOPX.EXEA program that replaces the regular Desktop and Taskbar, and can be changed to the user's liking
    DVDTrayNDVDTray.exeHP CD/DVD Tray icon.
    DELLMMKB or DellTouchUDELLMMKB.EXEMultimedia keyboard control for Dell based PCs - only required if you use the multimedia keys
    DC300 MonitorUcmonitor.exeRelated to Monitor for acer digital camera DC300. Note: Located in \%ROOT%\Acer\app\
    DocTorXDoctor.exeAdded by the DOTOR VIRUS!
    destroyb11Xdestroyb11.exeAdded by the Troj/Delf-KO TROJAN!
    Disk_MonitorUDisk_Monitor.exeMulti-media, Smartmedia, Compact Flash card reader for reading digital camera cards. Device is recognised as internal USB disk drive. Necessary if camera cards are to be recognised as soon as they are inserted into the reader
    dlccmon.exeUdlccmon.exeRelated to Dell_Photo_Printer Note: Located in C:\Program Files\Dell Photo AIO Printer 924\
    Dns ResolverXdnsrslve.exeAdded by the W32/RBOT-WS WORM!
    DLCGCATSUDLCGtime.dllRelated to Dell printers
    Dll LinkXsvchoist.exeAdded by the W32.Autosky WORM!
    dcXdc.exeAdded by the W32/CoiDung-A Worm
    Digisoft AntiDialerUAntiDialer.exeRelated to AntiDialer from Digisoft. Note: Located in C:\Program Files\owner sub-folder\T-Com Antidialer.exe
    DirectX shell driverX(Path of the,Trojan exe)Added by the Troj/MarktMan-B TROJAN!
    DealHelperBrwsrXdhbrwsr.exe DealHelper adware
    Dialog Box AssistantNOSDEx.exeDialog Box Assistant from Duality Software. Helps with the standard Open and Save As dialog boxes by showing recently used files and folders

    This is NOT a list of tasks/processes taken from Task Manager or the Close Program window (CTRL+ALT+DEL) but a list 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 list at AnswersThatWork. 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.
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