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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

	Startup Name	Process Name	Details
X	Compaq Service Drivers	compqs.exe	"Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!"
X	Compaq Service Drivers	msnt.exe	"Added by the SDBOT.CQL WORM!"
X	Compaq Service Drivers	NtKernelSystem.exe	"Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!"
X	Compaq Service Drivers	wincmd.exe	"Added by the RBOT.ATV WORM!"
X	Compaq Service Drivers	wind32.exe	"Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!"
X	Compaq Service Drivers	winmsn.exe	"Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!"
X	Compaq Service Drivers	compaq.exe	"Added by the SDBOT-AFU WORM!"
X	Compaq Service Drivers	msnsvc.exe	"Added by the RBOT.BKT WORM!"
X	Compaq Service Drivers	ntsys32.exe	"Added by the RBOT.CIW WORM!"
X	Compaq Service Drivers	winsvc.exe	"Added by the SDBOT-AGD WORM!"
X	Compaq Service Drivers 32	compq32.exe	"Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!"
X	Compaq Service Drivrs	copq.exe	"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!"
X	Compaq Services Drivers	ndt32.exe	"Added by the RBOT.CQZ WORM!"
X	Compaq Sound Drivers For WINDOWS	sounddr.exe	"Added by the SDBOT-XG WORM!"
N	Compaq Video CD Watcher	??	For Compaq PC's. MPEG viewer
X	Compaq32 Service Drivers	ms32.exe	"Added by the SDBOT.BWH WORM!"
X	Compaq32 Service Drivers	msconfig32.exe	"Added by the SDBOT-ADC WORM!"
X	Compaq32 Service Drivers	msnt32.exe	"Added by the RBOT.BVF WORM!"
?	CompaqHW Comp Manager	cpqhcm.exe	"Running on a Compaq laptop - any ideas?"
N	CompaqPrinTray	printray.exe	Puts printer icon in the System Tray. When this option is disabled you will no longer be able to access the Control Program or Printer Driver directly from your desktop
X	Compaqs Service Driver	copypad32.exe	"Added by the SDBOT.CSO WORM!"
X	Compaqs Service Drivers	compqs.exe	"Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!"
N	CompaqSystray	cpqpscp.exe	Compaq System Tray icon
X	Compatibility Service Process	regsvs.exe	"Added by the GAOBOT.YN WORM!"
X	Compd Service Drivrs	codq.exe	"Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!"
U	ComproRemote	ComproRemote.exe	"VideoMate TV tuner and capture card - remote control driver"
U	ComproSchedulerDTV	ComproSchedulerDTV.exe	"VideoMate TV tuner and capture card - scheduler"
X	Computing Technologie Firewall	lsauth.exe	"Added by the SDBOT-WX WORM!"
N	COMSMDEXE	comsmd.exe	3Com tray icon
X	ComStart	Trojan Guarder.exe	"TrojanGuarder misleading security software - not recommended see here"
X	ComTry Web Searcher	wstray.exe	Comtry MP3 Downloader related - spyware
X	comxt	comxt.exe	"Added by the COMXT TROJAN!"
X	con	[path to trojan]	"Added by the BRAVE-A TROJAN!"
?	Concurre	concurre.exe	"??"
X	ConfidentUser	SRP.exe	"ConfidentUser rogue security software - the site's ""online scanner"" is detected by Kaspersky as WinFixer.ba"
X	Config	service.exe	"Added by the ISRAZ.B WORM!"
X	Config	WinService32.exe	"Added by the CRUTCHA-A TROJAN!"
X	Config	winconfig.exe	"Added by the GIP.113.B1 TROJAN!"
X	Config	CONFIG.EXE	"Added by the PSWGIP.B TROJAN!"
X	Config Loadation	iEEexplore.exe	"Added by the SDBOT.H TROJAN!"
X	Config Loadatiorin	I3Explorer.exe	"Added by the SDBOT.H TROJAN!"
X	Config Loader	svchosl.exe	"Added by the GAOBOT.P WORM!"
X	Config Loader	sysldr32.exe	"Added by the GAOBOT WORM!"
X	Config Loader	scvhost.exe	"Added by the GAOBOT.AE or GAOBOT.AO WORMS!"
X	Config Loader	svhost.exe	"Added by a variant of the AGOBOT/GAOBOT WORM!"
X	Config Loader	SYSMGR.EXE	"Added by the AGOBOT.C WORM!"
X	Config Loader for Microsoft Windows	mwincfg32.exe	"Added by the AGOBOT.BD WORM!"
X	Config Loader2	explores.exe	"Added by the GAOBOT.BT WORM!"
X	Config Loadr	winsys32.exe	"Added by the AGOBOT-HN WORM!"
X	Config33.exe	Config33.exe	"Added by the SDBOT.T TROJAN!"
X	ConfiggLoader	cart322.exe	"Added by the GAOBOT.DJ WORM!"
U	ConfigSafe	CFGSAFE.EXE	"ConfigSafe - lets you identify changes to the registry INI files System asset files system hardware network connections and operating system versions -- provides a restore function. Your choice"
U	ConfigSafe	AUTOCHK.EXE	"ConfigSafe - lets you identify changes to the registry INI files System asset files system hardware network connections and operating system versions -- provides a restore function. Your choice"
N	ConfigServices	Config.exe	Part of initial setup on a Compaq PC
X	configsetup	configsetup32.exe	"Added by the AGOBOT-AFP WORM!"
X	configuration	apphost.exe	"Added by the SDBOT-VP WORM!"
X	Configuration	ntsys32.exe	"Added by the SDBOT-LN WORM!"
X	Configuration	explorer32.exe	"Added by the SDBOT-ML WORM!"
X	Configuration Default	Wuxat.exe	"Added by the SPYBOT-CA WORM!"
X	Configuration File	Winset32.exe	Added by the FLUX.101 TROJAN!
X	Configuration Loaded	wupdated.exe	"Added by the MOEGA or MOEGA.AG or MOEGA.AP WORMS!"
X	Configuration Loaded	lssas.exe	"Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!"
X	Configuration Loader	aim95.exe	"Added by the LOADCFG or SDBOT TROJANS!"
X	Configuration Loader	syscfg32.exe	"Added by the SDBOT.B TROJAN!"
X	Configuration Loader	service5.exe	"Added by the GAOBOT.AF WORM!"
?	Configuration Loader	lfass.exe	"??"
X	Configuration Loader	sycfg34.exe	"Added by the GAOBOT.AN WORM!"
X	Configuration Loader	wincrt32.exe	"Added by the GAOBOT.BF WORM!"
X	Configuration Loader	windex.exe	"Added by the GAOBOT.BZ WORM!"
X	Configuration Loader	dosrun32.exe	"Added by the GAOBOT.AO WORM!"
X	Configuration Loader	Service.exe	"Added by the GAOBOT.AO WORM!"
X	Configuration Loader	Servicess.exe	"Added by the GAOBOT.AO WORM!"
X	Configuration Loader	sw32.exe	"Added by the AGOBOT.BQ WORM!"
X	Configuration Loader	System.exe	"Added by the GAOBOT.AO WORM!"
X	Configuration Loader	Winreg.exe	"Added by the GAOBOT.AO WORM!"
X	Configuration Loader	sysinfo.exe	"Added by the GAOBOT.FQ WORM!"
X	Configuration Loader	microsoft.exe	"Added by the GAOBOT.JB WORM!"
X	Configuration Loader	confgldr.exe	"Added by the GAOBOT.GEN!POLY WORM!"
X	configuration loader	winicfg32.exe	"Added by the GAOBOT.RQ WORM!"
X	Configuration Loader	svhst.exe	"Added by the GAOBOT.YC WORM!"
X	Configuration Loader	msgfix.exe	"Added by the GAOBOT.AUS or SDBOT.J or SDBOT-QG WORMS!"
X	Configuration Loader	msnss.exe	"Added by the GAOBOT.AUS WORM!"
X	Configuration Loader	cmd32.exe	"Added by the LOADCFG or SDBOT TROJANS!"
X	Configuration Loader	IEXPL0RE.EXE	"Added by the LOADCFG or SDBOT TROJANS!"
X	Configuration Loader	loadcfg32.exe	"Added by the LOADCFG or SDBOT TROJANS!"
X	Configuration Loader	MSTasks.exe	"Added by the LOADCFG or SDBOT TROJANS!"
X	Configuration Loader	systemry.exe	"Added by a variant of the AGOBOT/GAOBOT WORM!"
X	Configuration Loader	ccSort.exe	"Added by the AGOBOT.SR WORM!"
X	Configuration Loader	smss32.exe	"Added by the AGOBOT.MB WORM!"
X	Configuration Loader	wincffg.exe	"Added by the AGOBOT.A3 WORM!"
X	Configuration Loader	seru32.exe	"Added by the SDBOT-VR WORM!"
X	Configuration Loader	botss.exe	"Added by the SDBOT-XS WORM!"
X	Configuration Loader	ldasp.exe	"Added by the AGOBOT.BH WORM!"
X	Configuration Loader	msgcfgsrv.exe	"Added by a variant of the AGOBOT/GAOBOT WORM!"
X	Configuration Loader	smsai.exe	"Added by the SDBOT-YE WORM!"
X	Configuration Loader	svupdate.exe	"Added by the RANDEX.DXP WORM!"
X	Configuration Loader	crcss.exe	"Added by the AGOBOT.ADG WORM!"
X	Configuration Loader	lexplore.exe	"Added by the RBOT-AGX WORM! Note - the executable is spelt with a lower case ""L"" rather than an lower or upper case ""i"" which is the case with Internet Explorer"
X	Configuration Loader	scvhost.exe	"Added by the AGOBOT-AAE and SDBOT.AR WORMS!"
X	Configuration Loader	svchost.exe	"Added by the PARADROP-A WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.exe process which should NOT appear in Msconfig/Startup!"
X	Configuration Loader	svchost2.exe	"Added by the AGOBOT.JR WORM!"
X	Configuration Loader	dezi.exe	"Added by the SDBOT-OB WORM!"
X	Configuration Loader	mouse.exe	"Added by a variant of the AGOBOT/GAOBOT WORM!"
X	Configuration Loader	msg.exe	"Added by the SDBOT.BT WORM!"
X	Configuration Loader	WinHelper.exe	"Added by a variant of the AGOBOT/GAOBOT WORM!"
X	Configuration Loader	extrac.exe	"Added by the SDBOT-AFP WORM!"
X	Configuration Loader	DVD-Player.exe	"Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!"
X	Configuration Loader	IEXPLORE.EXE	"Added by the SDBOT-KW WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate Internet Explorer (iexplore.exe) which is always located in %ProgramFiles%\Internet Explorer and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in %System%"
X	Configuration Loader	svchost.exe	"Added by the PARADROP-AI WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.exe process which should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup!"
X	Configuration Loader	wincore.exe	"Added by the SDBOT.BHE WORM!"
X	Configuration Loader	configldr.exe	"Added by the AGOBOT-PP TROJAN!"
X	Configuration Loader	ahnhst.exe	"Added by the AGOBOT.MX WORM!"
X	Configuration Loader	ntdm.exe	"Added by the AGOBOT.RV WORM!"
X	Configuration Loader	svschost.exe	"Added by the SDBOT-NS WORM!"
X	Configuration Loader Service	Winsys32.exe	"Added by the RBOT-YV WORM!"
X	Configuration Loader Service	devl32.exe	"Added by the SDBOT-XY WORM!"
X	Configuration Loader10	ip7.exe	"Added by the AGOBOT-ANZ WORM!"
X	Configuration Loading	svchos1.exe	"Added by the GAOBOT.DK WORM!"
X	Configuration Loading	configldr.exe	"Added by the AGOBOT-EC WORM!"
X	Configuration Loading Service	wscel.exe	"Added by the SDBOT-WJ WORM!"
X	Configuration Loadr	iexplore.exee	Added by an unidentified WORM or TROJAN!
X	Configuration Manager	CNFGLD32.EXE	"Added by the SDBOT TROJAN!"
X	Configuration Manager	Cnfgldr.exe	"Added by the SDBOT TROJAN!"
X	Configuration Manager	cfg32.exe	"BookedSpace parasite. Note - the ""cfg32.exe"" file is located in the Winnt or Windows folder"
X	Configuration Servecie	sewins.exe	"Added by the SDBOT-COH WORM!"
X	Configuration Service	suchost.exe	"Added by the TREB TROJAN!"
X	Configuration Services	mswords.exe	"Added by the SDBOT-YM WORM!"
N	Configuration Utility	CONFIG.EXE	Controls linksys wireless connection. Available from the Desktop
U	Configuration Utility	wlanutil.exe	"NetGear Wireless LAN configuration utility for the MA311 802.11b (and maybe other cards)"
X	Configuration Wizard	Cfgwiz32.exe	"Added by a variant of the HACKTACK TROJAN! Not to be confused with the legitimate MS ""ISDN Configuration Wizard"" (Cfgwiz32.exe)"
X	Configuration32 Loader32	winamp32.exe	"Added by the SDBOT-BIC WORM!"
U	ConfigUtility	ConfigUtility.exe	"Wireless management utility for the HWC54G Hi-Speed Wireless-G CardBus Card from Hawking Technologies Inc"
X	ConfigVir	services.exe	"Added by the AUTORUN-DV WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate services.exe process which is always located in %System% and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in a ~A~m~B~u~R~a~D~u~L~ subfolder"
X	ConfLoader	sysconf16.exe	"Added by the SDBOT-FB TROJAN!"
N	Conmgr	conmgr.exe	Starts Winfax pro at startup
U	ConMgr.exe	conmgr.exe	Connection Manager as used by Earthlink and others. If you need this to ensure a proper connection but don't want to connect at startup try creating your own shortcut
X	conmswf	conrnbne.exe	"Added by the SDBOT-DEX WORM!"
U	Connect Kasamba	Kasamba.exe	"""Finding the expert help that you need is easy on Kasamba. With more than 30000 registered experts in over 600 categories to choose from chances are we`ll have just the right professional in the exact area of expertise that you need"""
X	Connect2Party	connect2party.exe	Adult content dialler
U	Connection Keeper	ConKeepM.exe	"""Connection Keeper is an invaluable time-saving tool for dial-up users. This free program simulates Internet browsing (at a random interval) to prevent your connection from appearing idle thus preventing your ISP from dropping your connection due to inactivity"""
N	Connection Manager	CManager.exe	SBC Yahoo DSL service connection manager. You can connect from the network connections. Users having problems with this have been advised to uninstall the connection manager via Add/Remove Programs and it won't affect the service
X	Connectivity Tool	[path to trojan]	"Added by the LITEBOT-E TROJAN!"
X	Connector	SYS.EXE	"Nunci premium rate dialer"
X	Connector	sms.EXE	"Added by the ExDial-B premium rate adult content dialer"
N	CONNECTScheduler	CONNECTScheduler.exe	"Scheduler for updating Sony's CONNECT music download service"
X	Cons	consol32.exe	Hijacker - redirects to an adult content portal where foistware like ISTBar gets stealth installed
X	conscorr	conscorr.exe	"VX2.Transponder parasite updater/installer related"
X	Console de Gerenciamento Microsoft	csrss.exe	"Unidentified malware! Note - this is not the legitimate csrss.exe process which is always located in %System% and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in a ""Level4"" subfolder"
X	Console de Gerenciamento Microsoft	csrss.exe	"Added by the BANCBAN-ET TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate csrss.exe process which is always located in %System% and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in a ""Central de Segurança"" subfolder"
U	Consumer Input	ConsumerInput.exe	"Consumer Input Toolbar. Opt-in market research monitoring you browsing habits - see the FAQ"
U	Consumer Input Rewarded with MyPoints Consumer Input	ConsumerInputRewardedwithMyPoints ConsumerInput.exe	"Consumer Input Toolbar. Opt-in market research monitoring you browsing habits - see the FAQ"
U	Consumer Input Rewarded with MyPoints Consumer Input Update	ConsumerInputRewardedwithMyPoints ConsumerInputUa.exe	"Consumer Input Toolbar. Opt-in market research monitoring you browsing habits - see the FAQ"
?	Contacte	contacte.exe	"Some kind of driver?"
X	Content connector	[random filename].exe	"Added by the DIALER-Y TROJAN! Note - uses a random filename and random folders. Usually the folder containing the file is a Temp folder"
X	ContentDownload	rundll32.exe MSA64CHK.dll DllMostrar	"MatrixDialer related. Note that rundll32.exe is a legitimate Microsoft file used to launch DLL file types and shouldn't be deleted. The ""MSA64CHK.dll"" file is located in the Winnt or Windows folder"
X	ContentService	winservn.exe	Homepage hijacker
X	ContinueInstall	bpsinstall.exe	"BrowserAid/BrowserPal foistware"
X	ContraVirus	ContraVirusPro.exe	"ContraVirus misleading security software - not recommended see here"
X	Control	rundll32.exe ctrlpan.dll Restore ControlPanel	"CoolWebSearch Msconfd parasite variant"
U	Control Center	Center.exe	"Associated with Hawking Technologies Inc wireless products. Located in %Program Files%\Hawking\WLAN Card Utilities"
X	Control handler	***********.exe [* = random char]	"CoolWebSearch parasite variant"
X	Control handler	ahjinst.exe	"CoolWebSearch parasite variant"
X	Control handler	[10 to 14 random char]THD.EXE	"Added by the KREPPER-AI TROJAN!"
N	control panel	smctrlw.exe	System Tray icon for a Silicon Motion LynxEM based PCI Graphics Card
X	Control Panel	System.exe	"Added by the DANI TROJAN!"
X	control panel software service	cprs.exe	"Added by the RBOT-FPI WORM!"
X	Controladores	[path to trojan]	"Added by the TELEFO-A TROJAN!"
Y	ControlCenter	ctlcntr.exe	"Part of Lenovo's (IBM) ThinkVantage Fingerprint Software - used on laptops and keyboards with integrated fingerprint readers"
N	ControlCenter2.0	brctrcen.exe	Brother scanner 'Control Center' application - can be started manually
N	ControlCentreTray	XWCTray.exe	System Tray access for the Xerox ControlCentre 2.0 software for their range of printers copiers faxes etc
X	Controlled Resource System Service	crss.exe	"Added by the AGOBOT.GH WORM!"
N	Controller	WFXCTL32.EXE	From Symantec's TalkWorks Pro and WinFax. Appears if you chose to have the program appear in the taskbar (System Tray) during installation and displays a yellow fax/telephone icon. Available via Start -> Programs
X	ControlPanel	rundll32 internat.dll LoadKeyboardProfile	"CoolWebSearch parasite variant"
X	ControlPanel	host32.exe internat.dll LoadKeyboardProfile	"Added by a vairant of the DELF.DW TROJAN!"
X	ControlPanel	cmd32.exe internat.dllLoadKeyboardProfile	"Added by the DLOADER-HF TROJAN. Note - the ""cmd32.exe"" file is found in %System%"
X	ControlPanel	systemctrl.exe internet.dll LoadNetworkProfile	"Browser hijacker also detected as STARTPA-FX"
X	ControlPanel	internat.dll LoadKeyboardProfile	"Added by the BIZVES-A TROJAN!"
X	ControlPanel	popcorn.exe internat.dll LoadKeyboardProfile	"Added by the BIZVES-B TROJAN!"
X	ControlPanel	popcorn64.exe	Browser hijacker redirecting to loadcash.biz
X	ControlPanel	popcorn64.exe rundll.dll LoadMouseProfile	"Added by the DLOADER-OI TROJAN!"

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.

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 WinTasks 5 Standard/Professional from LIUtilities or 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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