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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
    OSSXossproxy.exe NetSetter/Marketscore foistware
    OfotoNow USB DetectionNRundll32.exe,OFUSBS.DLL,,WatchForConnection,OfotoNowAutodetects when a digital camera is attached to a USB port and launches OfotoNow image software. Available via Start -> Programs
    Optimum OnlineXNetsurf.exeOptimumOnline ISP software related spyware - displays advertising popups and collects information about user activity.
    OrigRage128TweakerURAGE128TWEAK.EXEThird party tweaker for ATI Rage 128 Video cards from http://www.rageunderground.com
    OPTMOUSEMOUSEUoptmouse.exeRelated to Samsung Optical Mouse. Note: located in C:\Windows\System (Win9x/Me), C:\%WINDIR%\System32 (XP/WinNT/2K)
    Openwares LiveUpdateULiveUpdate.exeWeb-update utility as used by various types of software - see here
    office_updateX(Pathname of,the Trojan exe)Added by the Troj/Dloader-ZB TROJAN!
    OperatorUxtmop.exeFax/Phone answering facility for Extreem Machine - as supplied with the old Diamond SupraExpress modems. No longer supported
    OsdMaestroOSD.exeUOSD.EXEBy Netropa for HP and other brands. Same group as KBD MediaCenter & Touch Manager. Pressing a "hot key" on such a keyboard brings a corresponding panel on the screen for volume, etc. Nice but not required if you don\'t adjust things regularly - can also freeze
    ODXSYSCNTR.EXEHotVideo dialler
    OM_MonitorUFirstStart.exeRelated to Olympus_Imaging America Inc. OLYMPUS Master combines an easy-to-use interface with the latest digital imaging tools.
    OsusXacao.exe PurityScan/Clickspring Adware
    Office SturtUpXosa9.exeAdded by the Troj/Clicker-EC TROJAN! Note: This worm\trojan is located in C:\%WINDIR%\ folder. Note Do not confuse this file with the Microsoft office program, located in C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\...
    OEXCheckNEA2Check.exeExpress Assist from AJSystems.com. Utility for use with Outlook Express to backup, restore, synchronize amongst others
    Outlook Mail ServicesXexpress.exeAdded by the RBOT.CJN or W32/RBOT-ATJ or W32/SDBOT-AEM WORM!
    OpwareSE2NOpwareSE2.exe OmniPage from Nuance (was Scansoft). If running, a user can call up OmniPage from inside of Word and ask it to scan something, via "File, Acquire Page." Also some of OmniPage's Options dialog boxes are accessible from within Word. Only required by novices and is available via Start -> Programs
    OfficeAgentXoutIook.exeAdded by the WIN32.TACTSLAY.A TROJAN!
    Office_appXmsnmrgs.exeIdentified as a variant of the Mal/VBBanc-A malware. Note: Located in \%WINDIR%\System32\
    Opware15NOpware15.exe OmniPage from Nuance (was Scansoft) - version 14. If running, a user can call up OmniPage from inside of Word and ask it to scan something, via "File, Acquire Page." Also some of OmniPage's Options dialog boxes are accessible from within Word. Only required by novices and is available via Start -> Programs
    OFFICEKBUkbdap32a.EXERelated to Micro_Innovations Keyboard Products. Note: located in C:\Program Files\Micro Innovations\
    OPTIMIZERXiexplore.exeAdded by the EVIVINC VIRUS! Note - "iexplore.exe" resides in C:\Windows\System (Win9x/Me), C:\Winnt\System32 (WinNT/2K), or C:\Windows\System32 (WinXP) whereas the valid "iexplore.exe" (IE) resides in C:\Program Files
    OpenMstartXSnt.exe "Switch" adult content dialer
    OVCJ?ovcj.exe??
    OfficeAgentXsvcshost.exeAdded by the WIN32.TACTSLAY.A TROJAN!
    OnSrvrXOnSrvr.exeOnWebMedia adware
    olprXolpr.exeAdded by the Troj/DwnLdr-GWQ Trojan
    OneNote 2007 Screen Clipper and LauncherUONENOTEM.EXEONENOTEM.EXE is a part of the note taking program that ships with Microsoft Office 2007. It's required for the side note windows to work.
    OFFICEXPXOFFICEXP.exeAdded by the WOOTBOT.HE WORM!
    OpwareSE4UOpwareSE4.exeRelated to Nuance_Communications entry-level version of the world's best selling OCR. software. Note: Located in C:\Program Files\ScanSoft\OmniPageSE4.0\
    OEM02Mon.exeUOEM02Mon.exeCreative Live! Cam Console_Auto_Launcher
    oxbvpenXgwthtis.exeAdded by the W32/SillyFDC-AH Worm
    Olive SystemXSzchost.exeAdded by the MERCURYCAS.A VIRUS!
    Open2EnterXrunme.exeAdult Content Dialler
    OpiStatNOPISTAT.EXEOpiStat is a European Research Institute whose goal is to understand consumer needs and opinions better
    OSSXrlvknlg.exe MarketScore/Relevant_Knowledge adware related.
    Outlook Express ProtocolXlook.exeAdded by the W32/RBOT-ACS WORM!
    Onluna SarviceXsachost.exeAdded by the TROJ/TOFGER-AA TROJAN!
    Office MailUoff_mail.exeRelated to Office_Mail Client E-mail service from Burrotech Ltd.
    Operations Typhoon Rising RegistrationNNOVG.EXE Joint_Operations registration reminder
    OutlookOnDesktopUOutlookDesktop.exeRelated to Outlook_On_the_Desktop a program that displays Outlook as a transparent, interactive object embedded in your desktop. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\Outlook on the Desktop\
    OvernetNOvernet.exeOvernet peer-to-peer (P2P) file sharing program
    OSSProxyXOSSPROXY.EXE NetSetter/MarketScore foistware
    OCXUPDT32Xocxupdt32.exeAdded by the W32/AGOBOT-IF WORM!
    osCheckUosCheck.exeRelated to Norton_Antivirus from Symantec Corp. Note: Located in C:\Program Files\Norton AntiVirus\ or C:\Program Files\Symantec
    only23XSCVHOST.exeAdded by an unidentified TROJAN! of the Sdbot family. Note: This worm\trojan is located in C:\%WINDIR%\ folder.
    OEM32 ToolsXsres32.exe W32.SpyBot worm variant
    OLPSYNCHUOlpSynch.exeRelated to Offline_Course_Player from Element K Corp. Provider of the Technology, Compliance, Management and Business training content for effective programs. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\Offline Course Player\
    Offer Companion or OffersXoffers.exeAdvertising spyware
    oz2Xoz2.exeAdded by the W32.Mydoom.W WORM!
    Octoshape Streaming ServicesUOctoshapeClient.exeRelated to Octoshape_Streaming Live Streaming Solution. Note: Located in C:\Program Files\Octoshape Streaming Services\Owner\
    OnlineArmor GUIYoaui.exe Online_Armor security suite or firewall
    Osa32XNTOSA32.exeAdded by the ANIG VIRUS!
    OAKSTARTUOAKSTART.EXESets the spindown timeout and access speeds at startup and displays a splash screen for CD-RW.
    OutLooksXInSane.exeAdded by the SWOOP TROJAN!
    OS Boot ConfigurationXnspsvc.exeAdded by a variant of the IRCBOT Note: Located in \%WINDIR%\System32\ Note: Use SDFix under supervision.

    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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