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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
    XP SecurityCenterXXPSecurityCenter.exeAdded by the XP_SecurityCenter Rogue antispyware program
    xhrmyXXhrmy.exe HyperLinker adware
    X-Cleaner DeluxeUxcleaner.exe X-Cleaner_Deluxe - privacy and anti-spy application
    xswinNxswin.exeInstalled with a Xerox Work Centre Pro 555. Unchecking it removes an "out of system memory" error
    xibquxsXrnxntup.exeAdded by the Infostealer.Orcu.B Note: located in \%WINDIR%\
    xpiupdateXxpiupdate.exeAdded by the W32/RBOT-AFY WORM!
    xp service pack 2Xxpsp2.exeSdded as result of a W32/Rbot-KW worm infection
    xkstartup?RunDll32,InstZ82.dll,,SetUsbPrinterPortOn a system with a Lexmark printer
    xp_systemXservices.exeAdded by the W32.Conycspa.G WORM!
    XTNDConnect PC - ErPhn2UErPhn2.exeComponent of EasySync Pro. Synchronisation between SonyEricsson mobile phones and Microsoft Outlook
    xicon?xicon.exePart of the IBM/XPoint Rapid Restore utility. What does it do and is it required?
    XtreamLok License ManagerUxl.exeLicense manager for xLok (XtreamLok) - prevents software being reverse engineered
    XordateXwuauclt11.exe W32/Rbot-GLI Read the link, allows remote access
    XM Satellite Radio (2)UXMMT.exeRelated to XM_Satellite_Radio Note: Located in C:\Program Files\XM Satellite Radio\
    XFilesDialogUXFilesDialog.EXERelated to XFilesDialog designed to improve all the (more or less standard) Windows file dialogs. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\XFilesDialog\
    xxcmXsys.exeAdded by the W32/KRISWORM-A WORM!
    xftpGraberXXftpgraber.exeAdded by the W32.ENVID.C WORM!
    XMLmedia 10.0Xwmsdkns.exeAdded by a variant of the FakeAlert Note: Located in \%WINDIR%\System32\ Note: Use SDFix under supervision.
    Xecuter.batXpsexec.batAdded by the BOOHOO VIRUS!
    xBrotherMeCom?BrMeCom.exeRelated to Brother MFC-9200c printer. What does it do and is it required?
    xload32Xnetdd.exeAdded by the NETSPY TROJAN!
    xpsystemXMSXMIDI.EXE CoolWebSearch parasite variant, identified by Kaspersky_antivirus as TrojanDropper.Win32.Small.cw
    Xupiter StartupXXupiterStartup.exeXupiter - adware and homepage hijacker. To remove Xupiter go here and to prevent it re-installing in the future see here
    xxsrSrv32Xxxsrsrv.exeAdded by the TROJ/BANCSDE-E TROJAN!
    XP SystemXsystemxp.exeAdded by a variant of the IRCBOT Note: Located in \%WINDIR%\System32\ Note: Use SDFix under supervision.
    xp_systemXwinlogon.exe Krepper-G trojan, a CoolWebSearch parasite variant - Note - this is NOT the legitimate Windows winlogon.exe process, which should NOT figure in Msconfig/Startup!
    xbtlUbootldr.exeAdded by the WSLogger surveillance software. Uninstall this software unless you put it there yourself.
    XiDXmmx.exeAdded by the ANALOGX VIRUS!
    X ServerUX.exe"XoftWare for Windows" enables you to run network-based UNIX programs ("X programs" or "clients") side-by-side with Windows applications on your personal computer. You can also share programs and computing resources with host computers connected to your PC over a network
    XircWinModem4Yltcm000c.exeWinModem drivers. WinModems use software rather than hardware - hence putting a load on the CPU. Needed if you have it for loading the drivers. See here for more WinModem information
    XordateXwuauclt12.exe W32/Rbot-GLQ Read the link, allows remote access
    xp_systemXservices.exe Krepper-G TROJAN, a CoolWebSearch parasite variant or Troj/Krepper-R Note - this is NOT the legitimate services.exe process, which should NOT figure in Msconfig/Startup!
    XordateXwuauclt13.exe W32/Rbot-GLM
    XtrayXxtray_link.exeTROJ_VB.JL trojan
    XP LoaderXloaderxp.exeAdded by a variant of the IRCBOT Note: Located in \%WINDIR%\System32\ Note: Use SDFix under supervision.
    xrt_ShellXxrt_*.exeAdded by the Troj/Gozi-Gen TROJAN! Note: Located in %userprofile%\ Note: The * in the filename represents some random characters.
    xp32winXxpupdater02.exeAdded by the TROJ/MOSUCK-A TROJAN!
    XeroxScannerDaemonUXrxFTPLt.exeRelated to Xerox_Scanner_Daemon a driver for Xerox Scanner model fu621d Manufacturered by Xerox Note: Located in C:\Program Files\Xerox\NWWia\
    XordateXwuauclt10.exe W32/Rbot-GKN
    X10WeaxXWTHRTRAY.EXE WeatherCheck "bring the latest local weather to your desktop". Not recommended as it reportedly pops ads, and contains no uninstaller.
    xpstartXwini.exeAdded by the W32.PICRATE.A WORM!
    XE 8x LM StatusUlmsxxe.exeXerox XE8 series laser printer status monitor
    x86 KernelXkrnlx86.exeAdded by a variant of the IRCBOT Note: Located in \%WINDIR%\System32\ Note: Use SDFix under supervision.
    XFilesDialogUXFilesDialog.EXERelated to XFilesDialog designed to improve all the (more or less standard) Windows file dialogs. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\XFilesDialog\
    x(Number from 1 to 7)Xx3.exeAdded by the Troj/Dadobra-A TROJAN!
    Xpagent?xpagent.exePart of the IBM/XPoint Rapid Restore utility. What does it do and is it required? Note: File location is generally in the C:\PROGRAM FILES\XPOINT\AGENT folder.
    XTCsgloader?XTCsgloader.exeAnother Xupiter toolbar variant??
    xitamiUXiwin32.exeXitami Multiplatform Open Source web server
    Xpclient?xpclient.exePart of the IBM/XPoint Rapid Restore utility. What does it do and is it required?
    Xtrem parental controlUpcx.exeAdded by the ParentXtreme SPYWARE! **Note - If you didn't intentionally install this software remove it.
    XupiterToolbarLoaderXXupiterToolbarLoader.exeXupiter - adware and homepage hijacker. To remove Xupiter go here and to prevent it re-installing in the future see here
    XP AntivirusXxpantivirus.exeAdded by XP_Antivirus ROGUE! Program. Security software that uses deceptive means for installation and purpose. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\XP Antivirus\
    xpXwinis.exeAdded by the W32/RBOT-WO WORM!
    xloadnetXxloadnet.exeDetected by NOD32 as Win32/TrojanClicker.VB.NCK
    x(Number from 1 to 7)Xx6.exeAdded by the Troj/Dadobra-A TROJAN!

    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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