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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
Y DadApp dadapp.exe""DadApp is the SW utility that controls the programmable buttons on Dell Laptops. Not required
N Daemon DAEMON32.EXEPre-loads game profiles for MS Sidewinder game controllers prior to release 2.0 of the software. Recommend upgrade. Available via Start -> Programs
U Daemon Daemon.exe"Daemon Tools - used to map an image-file (.iso
X Daemon daemon.exe c daemon2.exe"Added by the SELOTIMA.A WORM!"
U DAEMON Tools-1033 Daemon.exe"Daemon Tools - used to map an image-file (.iso
N Daily Planner dayplan.exe"Daily Planner - discontinued
X Daily Weather Forecast weather.exe"Added by the DLOADER-IP TROJAN!"
X DamedWare Services dwdrce.exe"Added by the RBOT-AOJ WORM!"
U Dancer DncLE.exe"Part of Microsoft Plus! Digital Media Edition - see here"
X Danton* [random filename]"Added by the DANTON TROJAN! where * = random number"
N Dap DAP.exe"Download Accelerator Plus from Speedbit. Download manager for resuming downloads
X dark imgst.scr"Added by the BANCOS.U TROJAN!"
X dark imgrt.scr"Added by the BANCBAN-FH TROJAN!"
X dark csrs.scr"Added by the BANCBAN-GT or BANCBAN-GU TROJANS!"
X DarkDevil.Grasiele.BR Grasiele.VBS"Added by the LEMBRA WORM!"
X DarKNesS LsasS LsasS23.exeAdded by an unidentified WORM or TROJAN!
? DashIE N/A"Could be related to "Dash Power Shopping" tool bar in IE?"
X dasxdads fsdqd.exe"Added by the GAOBOT.BIQ WORM!"
X Data System.dat.vbs"Added by the BISCUIT.A WORM!"
X data msngs.exe"Added by the RBOT-ADQ WORM!"
N Data LifeGuard BACKWE~1.EXEData LifeGuard diagnostic tools for Western Digital's series of hard drives
N Data LifeGuard LifeLine Lite installer DLGLI.EXE"Backweb installer - see here"
X Data Restore Service prq8.exe"Added by the KELVIR.AI WORM!"
X Data789 Regedit.exe ....data789.tmpHomepage hijacker
X DATABASE MySql [path] repcale.exe [path] beird.exe"Added by a variant of the RANDON.AN WORM!"
N DataCaching FlashKsk.exe"SmartMedia Card management from the installation of a SanDisk reader for a camera's SmartMedia card and also adds the "Unplug and Eject Hardware" System Tray icon"
U DataLayer DataLayer.exe"Nokia PC Suite 5 - ""A collection of powerful tools that you can use to manage your phone features and data."" Synchronize the phone with
X DataViz Inc Messenger DvzIncMsgr.exe"Installed with DataViz ""Documents to Go"" software"
N DataViz Messenger DvzMsgr.exe"DataViz Documents to Go - "allows you to use your Word
X Datcheck datcheck.exe"Added by the KEYPANIC TROJAN!"
X Date Manager datemanager.exe"Date Manager - calender program. Spyware/adware based provided by The Gator Corporation"
? Datechecker N/A"Could be related to this?"
X DateMakerIntl DateMakerIntl.exePremium rate adult content dialler
X DAupdate DAupdate.exeNavEnhance adware
? DAW9532.exe DAW9532.EXE"Loaded during installation of some 3Com network cards. Enables their DynamicAccess desktop management software. Is it required?"
U DayToday DAYTODAY.EXE"DayToday from RoboMagic Software Corp. Displays the date on the taskbar"
U DAZEL Delivery Agent DcDaemon.exe"Control and send documents
N dbserv dbserv.exeDatabase Server for Norton Ghost on Win2k Pro. Ghost works fine when it is disabled
X DCE Manager dcemgr.exe"Added by the TUMAG TROJAN!"
U DCfssvc dcfssvc.exe"Associated with digital cameras and can cause problems which disappear if disabled. If this program is unchecked in startup
U dcfssve dcfssvc.exe"Associated with digital cameras and can cause problems which disappear if disabled. If this program is unchecked in startup
X Dcom System Patch Microsoft.exe"Added by the RANDEX.MS WORM!"
N DDCActiveMenu DDCActiveMenu.exeDigital Distribution Channel - formally part of the WildTangent on-line games delivery service. Note that WildTanget's privacy policy used to state that they also collect and share individuals information but this is no longer the case
N DDCM DDCMan.exeDigital Distribution Channel - formally part of the WildTangent on-line games delivery service. Note that WildTanget's privacy policy used to state that they also collect and share individuals information but this is no longer the case
N DDCMan DDCMan.exeDigital Distribution Channel - formally part of the WildTangent on-line games delivery service. Note that WildTanget's privacy policy used to state that they also collect and share individuals information but this is no longer the case
X ddeproc ddeproc.exe"Webcelerator from eAcceleration speeds your Web browsing by both remembering where you have been and anticipating where you will go. Only needed if you find it improves web browsing. Now no longer available and supported and when available was classed as spyware - see here"
U ddhelper W815DM.EXE"Enuff Parental Control Software by Akrontech"
X DDialler DDialler.exeAdult content dialler
X DDriver windrv.exe"Added by the DELF.WG TROJAN!"
? DDT N/A"??"
X de32gen de32gen.exe"Added by a variant of the CRYPTER.C TROJAN!"
N DeadAIM "rundll32.exe DeadAIM.ocm ExportedCheckODLs"
X DealHelperBrwsr dhbrwsr.exe"DealHelper adware"
X DealHelperDown download.exe"DealHelper adware"
X DealHelperUpdate DHUpdt.exe"DealHelper adware"
X Debug DebugW32.exe"Added by the GUBED TROJAN!"
X Debugger dbg32.exe"Added by the MYTOB-FW WORM!"
X Debugger explorer32dbg.exe"Added by the CWS-M TROJAN!"
X Debugger iexplore_dbg.exe"Added by the CWS-M TROJAN!"
X DebugMonitor debugmonitor.exe"Added by the MYDOOM.BG WORM!"
U DeeEnEs DeeEnEs.exe"DeeEnEs - automatically updates a dynamic IP address when it changes"
X deejay forboo.exe"Added by the FORBOT-AY WORM!"
X Default explore.vbs"Added by the ALLEM WORM!"
X Default mtask.vbe"Added by the ALLEM WORM!"
X default shell32.exe"Added by the BINGHE TROJAN!"
X Default System Research vhchost.exe"Added by the TARNO.I TROJAN!"
X Default web browser IexpIore.exe"Added by the OBLIVION.B TROJAN! Note - do not confuse "IexpIore.exe" with "iexplore.exe" (Internet Explorer)
X Default_Page_URL http://find.naupoint.com"Naupoint browser hijacker"
X Default_Search_URL http://find.naupoint.com"Naupoint browser hijacker"
X defender defender25.exe"DollarRevenue adware"
X defender dfndref_7.exe"DollarRevenue adware"
? defergui defergui.exe"Related to IBM Standard Software Installer. What does it do and is it required?"
X defragm_check defragment.exe"CoolWebSearch parasite variant"
U defwatch defwatch.exeDetects out-of-date virus definitions for Norton Anti-Virus Corporate Edition and runs the Defwatch Wizard. Only required if you don't update the virus definitions manually on a regular basis
U Delay delayrun.exeOn HP PCs this program is used to help prevent conflicts or timing issues on fast computers
U Delayrun delayrun.exeOn HP PCs this program is used to help prevent conflicts or timing issues on fast computers
? delcab deltreew.exe C:cabs"??"
X Delete Me worm.exe"Added by the DOOMHUNTER WORM!"
U DeleteHistoryFree dhf.exe"Delete History Free - ""Privacy protection software for deleting Internet surfing and other computer activity tracks from your PC"""
N Dell AIO Printer A*** dlbabmgr.exeDell AIO Printer A*** related (*** = model). Not Required at Startup
N Dell AIO Printer A*** dlbfbmgr.exeDell AIO Printer A*** related (*** = model). Not Required at Startup
N Dell AIO Printer A*** dlbkbmgr.exeDell AIO Printer A*** related (*** = model). Not Required at Startup
N Dell Alert DAMon.exe""Dell Alert" utility
? Dell Photo AIO Printer 922 dlbtbmgr.exe"Dell Photo AIO Printer 922 Device Monitor. Is it required?"
? Dell Photo AIO Printer 942 dlbubmgr.exe"Dell Photo AIO Printer 942 Device Monitor. Is it required?"
? Dell Photo AIO Printer 962 dlbxmon.exe"Dell Photo AIO Printer 962 Device Monitor. Is it required?"
N Dell QuickSet quickset.exeDell taskbar icon allowing you to quickly change settings
U Dell Wireless Manager UI WLTRAYInstalled alongside Dell Wireless WLAN Card and provides additional configuration options for these devices
N Dell Wireless Manager UI wltray.exeSystem tray access to wireless LAN card configuration options
? DellDMI delldmi.exe"Possibly part of Dell OpenManage Client Instrumentation - software that allows remote management application programs to access information about
U DELLMMKB DELLMMKB.EXEMultimedia keyboard control for Dell based PCs - only required if you use the multimedia keys
N DellSC dellsc.exeDell Solution Center - web-based troubleshooting tools and educational offerings
U DellSupport DSAgnt.exeDell Support Agent offers additional support and update features for your Dell computer or laptop
U DellTouch MMKeybd.exeDell multimedia keyboard manager. Required if you use the additional keys
U DellTouch DELLMMKB.EXEMultimedia keyboard control for Dell based PCs - only required if you use the multimedia keys
X delmsbb delmsbb.exe"NCase adware"
X delsaap delsaap.exe"NCase adware"
? delstart delstart.exe"Reportedly part of BT ISP software - what does it do and is it required in startup?"
X delsubmit "rundll32.exe advpack.dll DelNodeRunDLL32 submit.exe"
? DelTmp DelTemp.exe"Added to the startup list after installing a Creative SoundBlaster Audigy soundcard. Deletes temporary files once an installation is complete?"
N DeltTray deltray.exe"System Tray access to the control panel for the M-Audio Delta 44 PCI Analog Recording Interface. Available via a desktop shortcut
X DeluxeCommunications Dxc.exe"Deluxe Communications
? demon demon.exe"Part of the French Wanadoo ADSL extense pack. What does it do and is it required?"
X Deneca Virus salvado"Added by the DELUZ VIRUS!"
U DepFrez frzstate.exe"Deep Freeze from Hyper Technologies. "Freezes" the current software configuration so that an a re-boot all changes made refer back to their original settings. Not required for most users - more likely to be used by system administrators
? Description of Shortcuts *.exe"* seems to be a sequence of alphanumerics that can be different
X Desire desires.exeAdult content dialler
? desk-top-service desk-top-service.exe"??"
X DeskAd Service DeskAdServ.exe"DeskAd.Service adware"
N DeskColor DESKCOLOR.EXEProvides transparent icon text backgrounds and coloured icon text
N Deskflag Deskflag.exe"DeskFlag - animated USA flag on the desktop"
X DeskMateAutoUpdate DeskMateAutoUpdate.exe"DeskMates: Virtual scantily clad girls enhance your desktop. BargainBuddy adware related"
U Desksite CMA cma.exe"DeskSite CMA siftware - "retrieves new content from the DeskSite Data Center""
X Desktop "rundll32.exe msconfd.dll Restore ControlPanel"
X desktop desktop.exe"Added by the SDBOT.MD WORM!"
N Desktop Architect DATRAY.EXE"Desktop theme manager available Desktop Plant AZARE10S.PLT"Vritual plant from here - this version is an Azalea
X Desktop Search desktop.exe"iSearch ""Desktop Search"" hijacker"
? Desktop Service Centre DSC.exe"OptusNet DSL or Dial-Up connection software - is it required?"
N Desktop Weather THE WEATHER CHANNEL.exe"Desktop Weather by The Weather Channel - provides current temperature
N Desktop Weather 3 THE WEATHER CHANNEL.exe"Desktop Weather 3 by The Weather Channel - provides current temperature
N Desktop Weather 3 THEWEA~1.EXE"Desktop Weather 3 by The Weather Channel - provides current temperature
N desktopmgr desktopmgr.exe"Synchronisation manager for the cradles for the Research In Motion range of wireless handhelds
X DesktopUpdate "rundll32.exe MSA64CHK.dll DllMostrar"
U DesktopX DESKTOPX.EXE"A program that replaces the regular Desktop and Taskbar
N deskup deskup.exeAdds Iomega Zip drive icons to the desktop
X destroyb11 destroyb11.exe"Added by the DELF-KO TROJAN!"
U detect idetect.exe"iNTERNET Turbo from Clasys Ltd. "It accelerates any Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP internet connection in seconds". If you find it helps your connectivity leave it enabled"
? detect turbodetect.exe"??"
N Detector detector.exe"USB port detector for LG scanners. Sits in the System Tray
U DEventAgent eventagt.exeDEvent Agent Module client - part of Dell OpenManage and used for server management. Only required if you use this
X Device Configuration Loader msdvc32.exe"Added by a variant of the AGOBOT/GAOBOT WORM!"
U Device Detector DevDetect.exe"Watches for external digital imaging products being connected from ACD Systems"

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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