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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
N Digital Line Detect DLG.exeDetects whether your are plugged into a digital telephone line and displays the information graphically. Installed by Dell (and maybe others) and is included with all Connexant V.92 and Broadcom modems
Y Digital Patrol Update 5 update.exe"Digital Patrol - ""a powerful anti trojan scanner which detects and eliminates more than 180'000 Trojan Horses and Spywares. Digital Patrol detects viruses trojans worms spyware malicious ActiveX controls and Java applets"""
N Digital River eBot downlo~1.exe"Digital 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"
X DigitalNames DigitalNamesStart.exe"DigitalNames spyware variant"
N DigitalWizard ISWizard.exeInstallShield's DigitalWizard - free complete Digital Content Management Solution that makes it easy to experience digital content
N DigitalWizard Monitor dwMon.exeInstallShield's DigitalWizard - free complete Digital Content Management Solution that makes it easy to experience digital content
U DIGServices DIGServicesCreated by Disney but licensed to ESPN for watching videos
N DIGServices DIGServices.exeCreated by Disney but licensed to ESPN for watching videos
N DIGStream digstream.exe"DIGStream Cache Manager - part of ESPN Motion and Disney Motion that periodically check for new videos and indication they're available in the System Tray. Starting ESPN Motion/Disney Motion starts digstream automatically"
U Dimension Dimension.exeDimension - a program which lets you customize MSN messenger such as adding animated and coloured nicknames personal toast creator war tools (login flooder) and allows viewing and interacting with the raw MSN protocol
U Dimension4 d4.exe"Dimension 4 - network time synchronization freeware - starts-up adjusts the system clock then shuts down"
X Dino3 dino3.exeRelated to Jurassic Park III and enables a dinosaur to walk across the screen. Also generates adverts and classified as adware as a result
X Dinst dinst.exe"IMIServer/IEPlugin adware"
X Dir1 caKe"Added by the CAKE WORM!"
X Direct settings sdchost.exe"Added by the DAEMONI-I TROJAN!"
U Direct Update DUControl.exe"DirectUpdate dynamic DNS updater"
X Direct X Direct3D dxd3d.exe"Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!"
X Direct X Opengl dxopengl.exe"Added by a variant of the RBOT-CJ WORM!"
X direct3d.exe direct3d.exe"Added by the CERTIF-F TROJAN!"
N DirectCD DirectCD.exeDirectCD primarily allows you to drag and drop files onto a suitably formatted CD-RW disc. Unless you use this on a frequent basis it isn't required and is available via Start -> Programs. Start the program before inserting a DirectCD formatted CD-RW in the drive. A re-boot is recommended if you close Adaptec DirectCD before re-opening it again later
Y Directory Opus Desktop Dblclk dopusrt.exe"Directory Opus - an advanced file manager. ""Directory Opus goes beyond the simple file manager metaphor and offers you a complete replacement for Windows Explorer and many other utility programs for handling FTP ZIP viewing files and images running slideshows and more"""
X directs.exe directs.exe"Added by the BEAGLE.O or BEAGLE.R or BEAGLE.S or BEAGLE.T WORMS!"
U DIRECTVDSL Directvdsl.exeStarts DirectTV DSL modem at boot up. Can also be started manually
X DirectX ddhelp32.exe"Added by the BIONET.318 TROJAN! Note - not the DirectX helper which is ddhelp.exe"
X directx Directx.exe"Added by the SDBOT.D TROJAN!"
X DirectX DirectX.exe"Added by the BLAXE or LOGPOLE WORMS!"
X directx Sqlexploit.exe"Added by the SDBOT.D TROJAN!"
X directx NTCmd.exe"Added by the SDBOT.D TROJAN!"
X directx PipeCmd.exe"Added by the SDBOT.D TROJAN!"
X DirectX 32 directx32.exe"Added by a variant of the AGOBOT/GAOBOT WORM!"
X DirectX Driver stdhost.exe"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM! See here"
X DirectX Driver stdhost.exe"Added by a variant of the IRCBOT BACKDOOR! See here"
X DirectX For Microsoft Windows dtxservice.exe"Added by the PROGENT TROJAN!"
X DirectX for Microsoft Windows Fservice.exe"Added by the PRORAT TROJAN!"
X DirectX for Microsoft Windows Sservice.exe"Added by the PRORAT TROJAN!"
X DirectX For Microsoft® Windows fservice.exe"Added by the PRORAT-P TROJAN!"
X DirectX For Microsoft® Windows fservice.exe"Added by the PRORAT-L TROJAN!"
X DirectX shell driver [path to trojan]"Added by the MARKTMAN-B TROJAN!"
X Directx Startup Drivers direct.exe"Detected by PCTools as the RBOT.UXL WORM! See here"
X DirectX Video Driver dxterm5.exe"Added by the WILAB-A TROJAN!"
X DirectX64 DirectXset.exe"Added by the BROWNEY.A WORM!"
X DirectX9 direct3d.exe"Detected by Kaspersky as the AGENT.EDW TROJAN! See here"
X DirectX9 Diag dx9diag.exe"Added by the RBOT-ALT WORM!"
U Dirkey Dirkey.exe"Dirkey - small utility that allows you to bookmark up to 9 folders by using the Ctrl+Alt+1..9 shortcut keys in an Open/Save File dialog or in Windows Explorer. After this the Ctrl+1..9 shortcut keys can be used in the same or another window to go to any of the 9 bookmarked folders"
? Disable EHCI nousb20.exe"??"
N Disc Detector CtNotify.exeFor Creative sound cards. Detects when you insert a CD DVD etc
? disc detector qnetquestnotifty.exe"??"
? discoveg discoveg.exe"??"
? DISCover DISCover.exe"Related to DISCover Drop from Digital Interactive Systems Corporation. What does it do and is it required?"
N DiscoverDeskshop Deskshop.exe"Discover Deskshop - single use ""virtual"" credit card"
U DiscUpdateManager DiscUpdMgr.exe"Disc Update Manager for Digital interactive's DISCover Console. Provider of on-demand video games"
N DiscUpdateManager DiscUpdateMgr.exe"DISCover from Digital Interactive Systems Corporation Inc. ""The company?s patented Drop ?n? Play technology provides a simple console-like experience when playing PC titles allowing for seamless play of CD/DVD-based games while its unique Parental Control system incorporates ESRB ratings to help users limit access to younger players"""
U DiscWizardMonitor.exe DiscWizardMonitor.exe"Seagate DiscWizard - hard disk utility for Seagate's SATA and PATA (IDE) drives"
X Disk Check chkdsk32.exe"Added by the IM TROJAN!"
U Disk Cleaner DiskCleaner.Exe"Hard disk management part of TuneUp Utilities from TuneUp Distribution GmbH"
X Disk Defragmentation Loader pmsvcr.exe"Added by a variant of the IRCBOT TROJAN!"
X Disk Essensial Tools detsvc.exe"Added by a variant of the IRCBOT TROJAN!"
X Disk Keeper [path to trojan]"Added by the SMALL-VE TROJAN!"
X Disk Keeper SECURITY.EXE"Daosearch adware"
X Disk Manager diskver.exe"Added by the RBOT.AQT WORM!"
X Disk Master [trojan name]"Added by the DISTER TROJAN! - a spam relayer"
X Disk Panel Configuration dpcsvc.exe"Detected by PCTools as the IRCBOT.BSQ TROJAN! See here"
X Disk Panel Setup npcsvc.exe"Added by a variant of the IRCBOT TROJAN!"
X DiskCheck msdarkend.exeAdded by an unidentified WORM or TROJAN!
N DiskeeperSystray DkIcon.exe"DisKeeper defragmentation software - can be started manually"
X diskinf diskinf.exe"Added by the CRYPTER.A TROJAN!"
? DISKMON.EXE DISKMON.EXE"??"
N Disknag disknag.exeDell program that reminds you to make your backup diskettes
X Diskstart Code.exeAdult content dialler
X Diskstart cat.exeMS-Connect dialler
X Diskstart hit.exeAdult content dialler
X Diskstart Snt.exeAdult content dialler
U Disk_Monitor Disk_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
X disnisa disnisa.exe"Added by the DORF-AE WORM!"
X Dispatcher dispatcher.exe"Added by the DLOADR-AS TROJAN!"
U display The_Eye.exe"ComSpySysSvr surveillance software. Uninstall this software unless you put it there yourself"
X Display backup.exe"Added by the BRONTOK-CR WORM!"
X Display Drivers cssrs.exe"Added by the AGOBOT.FX WORM!"
N Display Settings hptasks.exeAllows for the adjustment of the display for LCD screen CRT Monitor and TV output on HP computers
U DisplayFusion DisplayFusion.exe"DisplayFusion from Binary Fortress Software - ""is a fantastic application that can make your dual monitor (or triple monitor or more) life much much easier! From allowing you to use a different wallpaper on each monitor to integrating with Flickr for image searching to providing hotkeys for managing your application windows"""
N DisplayTrayIcon TrayIcon.exeSystem Tray access to display properties for ABIT graphics cards. Unless you change your desktop resolution etc regularily use Control Panel -> Display
U Disspy disspy.exe"Disspy spyware detection and removal software"
N Distiller Assistant 3.01 DISTASST.EXEFrom Adobe. Creates PDF universal files for Acrobat Reader. Available via Start -> Programs
X Distributed File System Dfsvc.exe"Added by the MYFIP.A or MYFIP.K WORMS!"
X Distributed File System kernel32dll.exe"Added by the MYFIP-C or MYFIP.K WORMS!"
X Distributed File System blade.exe"Added by the MYFIP.AC WORM!"
X Distributed File System win.exe"Added by the MYFIP.AB WORM!"
U distributed.net client DNETC.EXE"Dsitributed computing projects client from Distributed.net where numerous computers are used to share a projects workload - similar to SETI@Home and Folding@Home. Also prone to being distributed by viruses"
Y Dit dit.exe"Drive Icon and Label Utility" - assigns drive icons and names to flash memory cards. Required otherwise the drives aren't found
X Dit dit.exe"Added by the LAZAR-A TROJAN! Note - this is located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder"
N DiTask.exe DiTask.exe"Associated 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"
? Divamon.exe Divamon.exe"Associated with an Eicon Networks Diva ISDN or ADSL modem - what does it do and is it required?"
X divx divxenc.exe"Added by the SPBOT.B TROJAN!"
X Divx codll.exe"Added by the GRAVEBOT-A TROJAN!"
X DivX MediaPlayer 7.0 Dr.DivX.exe"Added by the ALADINZ.G TROJAN!"
X DivX Player DivXPlayer.exe"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!"
X DivX Updater DivX.Exe"Added by the NALDEM TROJAN or MASTAK VIRUS!"
X DIVX Video Player DIVXPloyer.exeAdded by an unidentified WORM or TROJAN!
X Divx4 codec devldr32.exe"Added by an unidentfied VIRUS! Note - this is not the legitimate Creative Labs devldr32.exe file"
N DJRegFix regedit /s c:hpdjregfix.reg"DJRegFix 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"
? DJSNetCN DJSNetCN.exe"""Symantec Licensing Detect Internet Connection"" part of Norton Antivirus. What does it do and is it required?"
X djtopr1150.exe djtopr1150.exe"WebRebates adware"
X dKernel dKernel.exe"Added by the DECOY-A WORM!"
Y DkService DkService.exeFrom Executive Software's Diskeeper defragmenting utility - a replacement for Windows Disk Defragmenter. It's recommended to leave this enabled otherwise you could have problems starting it manually.
X DKTime dktime.exe"Added by the LUNII TROJAN!"
X Dkware lptt01 dkware.exe"RapidBlaster variant (in a ""DonkeySoft"" folder in Program Files). Recommended you use RapidBlaster Killer to uninstall - see here"
X Dkware ml097e dkware.exe"RapidBlaster variant (in a ""DonkeySoft"" folder in Program Files). Recommended you use RapidBlaster Killer to uninstall - see here"
? dkzzixm dkzzixm.exe"??"
Y dla tfswctrl.exe"Drive letter access to a UDF packet writer for CD-RW - from HP Veritas an others. Similar to Roxio's DirectCD and does the same thing. From HP - ""This is a needed file as it controles the readability of the Combo drives. Without this file loading the end user will be able to burn CD's but wont be able to read them. The drive itself will be able to read store bought master Cd's without the file but not burnt ones"""
U DLA DLACTRLW.EXE"Sonic CD/DVD burning applications"
N DlaTray Dlatray.exe"System Tray access to DLA - Drive letter access to HP's and Veritas' version of DirectCD. Does the same thing as DirectCD. From HP - ""This is a needed file as it controles the readability of the Combo drives. Without this file loading the end user will be able to burn CD's but wont be able to read them. The drive itself will be able to read store bought master Cd's without the file but not burnt ones"""
N dlbcserv dlbcserv.exeRelated to Dell Photo Printers and provides additional configuration options for these devices
Y DLBTCATS rundll32 [path] DLBTtime.dll _RunDLLEntry@16"Resolves a timing problem where a Dell service tries to communicate with the printer but Windows is too busy - by either delaying the start of the service or restarting if the service failed to load. See here for more details on a similar Lexmark DLL entry (LXDCtime.dll)"
Y DLBUCATS rundll32 [path] DLBUtime.dll _RunDLLEntry@16"Resolves a timing problem where a Dell service tries to communicate with the printer but Windows is too busy - by either delaying the start of the service or restarting if the service failed to load. See here for more details on a similar Lexmark DLL entry (LXDCtime.dll)"
Y DLBXCATS rundll32 [path] DLBXtime.dll _RunDLLEntry@16"Resolves a timing problem where a Dell service tries to communicate with the printer but Windows is too busy - by either delaying the start of the service or restarting if the service failed to load. See here for more details on a similar Lexmark DLL entry (LXDCtime.dll)"
Y DLCCCATS rundll32 [path] DLCCtime.dll _RunDLLEntry@16"Resolves a timing problem where a Dell service tries to communicate with the printer but Windows is too busy - by either delaying the start of the service or restarting if the service failed to load. See here for more details on a similar Lexmark DLL entry (LXDCtime.dll). If you use the 964 printer Dell recommends leaving dlcctime.dll in place as it fixes compatibility issues on some Dell systems. If you receive an error message on system startup that reads: ""Error in C:WINDOWSSystem32spooldriversW32x863DLCCtime.dll Missing entry: RunDLLEntry"" Dell offers help here"
U dlccmon.exe dlccmon.exeDell Photo AIO Printer 924 device monitor
Y DLCDCATS rundll32 [path] DLCDtime.dll _RunDLLEntry@16"Resolves a timing problem where a Dell service tries to communicate with the printer but Windows is too busy - by either delaying the start of the service or restarting if the service failed to load. See here for more details on a similar Lexmark DLL entry (LXDCtime.dll)"
U dlcdmon.exe dlcdmon.exeDell Photo AIO Printer 944 device monitor
Y DLCFCATS rundll32 [path] DLCFtime.dll _RunDLLEntry@16"Resolves a timing problem where a Dell service tries to communicate with the printer but Windows is too busy - by either delaying the start of the service or restarting if the service failed to load. See here for more details on a similar Lexmark DLL entry (LXDCtime.dll)"
Y DLCGCATS rundll32 [path] DLCGtime.dll _RunDLLEntry@16"Resolves a timing problem where a Dell service tries to communicate with the printer but Windows is too busy - by either delaying the start of the service or restarting if the service failed to load. See here for more details on a similar Lexmark DLL entry (LXDCtime.dll)"
U dlcgmon.exe dlcgmon.exeDell Photo AIO Printer 810 device monitor
Y DLCICATS rundll32 [path] DLCItime.dll _RunDLLEntry@16"Resolves a timing problem where a Dell service tries to communicate with the printer but Windows is too busy - by either delaying the start of the service or restarting if the service failed to load. See here for more details on a similar Lexmark DLL entry (LXDCtime.dll)"
X dlcipscl dcpavss.exe"Added by the MAILBOT-CB TROJAN!"
Y DLCJCATS rundll32 [path] DLCJtime.dll _RunDLLEntry@16"Resolves a timing problem where a Dell service tries to communicate with the printer but Windows is too busy - by either delaying the start of the service or restarting if the service failed to load. See here for more details on a similar Lexmark DLL entry (LXDCtime.dll)"
U dlcjmon.exe dlcjmon.exeDell Photo AIO Printer 964 device monitor
Y DLCQCATS rundll32 [path] DLCQtime.dll _RunDLLEntry@16"Resolves a timing problem where a Dell service tries to communicate with the printer but Windows is too busy - by either delaying the start of the service or restarting if the service failed to load. See here for more details on a similar Lexmark DLL entry (LXDCtime.dll)"
U dlcqmon.exe dlcqmon.exeDell Photo AIO Printer 966 device monitor
Y DLCXCATS rundll32 [path] DLCXtime.dll _RunDLLEntry@16"Resolves a timing problem where a Dell service tries to communicate with the printer but Windows is too busy - by either delaying the start of the service or restarting if the service failed to load. See here for more details on a similar Lexmark DLL entry (LXDCtime.dll)"
U dlcxmon.exe dlcxmon.exeDell Photo AIO Printer 926 device monitor
X dlder dlder.exe"Dlder spyware. Also creates a fake ""explorer.exe"" file and can be installed via versions of Grokster Lime Wire and KaZaA file-sharing utilities"
X DlDir1 caKe"Added by the CAKE WORM!"
U dldtamon dldtamon.exeDell AIO Printer V305 device monitor
U dldtmon dldtmon.exeDell AIO Printer V305 device monitor
U dldtmon.exe dldtmon.exeDell AIO Printer V305 device monitor
? DLForcerExe DLForcerEXE.exe"??"
N DLF_00000B00 Vcdlf.exe"Known to cause problems with "Out of memory" errors (see here). Otherwise it's purpose is unknown"
N DLG DLGCHBW.exeBackweb part of Data LifeGuard - diagnostic tools for Western Digital's series of hard drives. Automatically detects an internet connection and downloads any available updates
N DLHelperEXE WATCH.exeDownload helper distributed with some software that allows the software installation to redirect download locations. Not required once the installation is finished
X DLHelperEXE.exe N/ADownloader for Microgaming/Casino software - stealth installed
X dlhost dlhost.exe"Added by the EXPHOOK-A TROJAN!"
X DLINK dfe drivers for Windows NT windfe.exe"Added by the RANDEX.AK WORM!"
U DLink System Tray dlnetst.exe"Related to D-Link DGE-530T PCI card for servers and workstations"
X Dlite dllmanager.exe"Added by the WOOTBOT.DN WORM!"
X Dll Boot Loader on Startup (do not remove this) [various filenames]Added by an unidentified TROJAN!
X Dll Link svchoist.exe"Added by the AUTOSKY WORM!"
X Dll Link svchost.exe"Added by the AUTOSKY WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.exe process which is always located in %System% and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in Documents and Settings\<User>\Favourites folder"
X DLL Manager dllmngr32.exe"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!"
X DLL Service Manager [path to worm]"Added by the RPCBOT.F TROJAN!"
X dll services [random filename].exe"Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!"
X DLL32 dllmem32.exe"Added by the KWBOT.E WORM!"
X DLL32 dllhost.dll"Added by the SUCLOVE.A WORM!"
X DllCacherv2 dllcachev2.exe"Added by the LATEDA TROJAN!"
X dllcvss [random filename]"Added by a variant of the SLAPER TROJAN!"
X dlldmt dlldmt.exe"Added by a variant of the CRYPTER.C TROJAN!"
X DllExecutable [path to file]"Added by the VB-SP WORM!"
X dllhelp dllhelp.exe"Added by the STARTPAGE.DQ hijacker"
X dllhelp dllhlp.exe"Added by the Downloader-HI TROJAN!"
X DLLHost dllhst.exe"Added by the DELBOT-AC WORM!"
X dllhostxp.exe dllhostxp.exeBrowser hijacker and adware downloader
X DllLoader lssas.exe"Added by the BDOOR-JE BACKDOOR!"
X Dlload killer.exe"Added by the KILLAV-FK TROJAN!"
X dllreg dllreg.exe"Added by the CRYPTER.A TROJAN!"
X DLLService32 dllsvc32.exe"Added by the AGOBOT.VX WORM!"
X DLLUPDATE32 dllupdate32.exe"Added by the AGOBOT.IA WORM!"
N DLM.exe DLM.exeIGN Download Manager has become a requirement for downloading files through FilePlanet.com. It is based on Internet Explorer and it installs through an ActiveX-plugin hence Internet Explorer must be installed beforehand and downloads has to be initialized through that browser
N dlmMgr AdobeDownloadManager.exe"Adobe Download Manager - ""can prevent you from having to start from the beginning should your download process be interrupted and it offers a level of service not possible"
U DLPSP DLPSP.EXEDell laser printer status monitor
X dlsp2mx dlsp2mx.exe"Added by the MPB-B DIALER! An uninstall option can be accessed via the Add or Remove Programs dialog in the Windows Control Panel. The software is listed as ""dlsp2mx"""
? DLT dlt.exe"??"
X dluca dluca.exe"Added by the DLUCA.C TROJAN!"
X dluxde dluxde.exeAll-In-One-Telcom (adult content dialler) variant
X Dluxjp Dluxjp.exe"Added by the DLUCA.D TROJAN!"
X Dm Hr lpns.exe"Added by the IRCBOT.WORM.61673 WORM!"
X DM mgr dm_mgr.exe"Added by the JITTAR TROJAN!"
X dm***.exe [* = random char] dm***.exe [* = random char]"Wareout - malware masquerading as a spyware and dialer remover"
N DMAScheduler DMAScheduler.exe"Related to DigitalMedia Plus Archiver. This program is non-essential process to the running of the program but should not be terminated unless suspected to be causing problems"
X DMC dmc.exeAdded by Trojan-Downloader.Win32.Dluca.bv TROJAN!
U DMHotKey DMLoader.exeHotKey access to the Samsung Display Manager on laptops and ultra-mobiles that support it - such as the M55 and Q1
N DMILDR dmildr.exe"Part of Dell OpenManage Client Instrumentation - software that allows remote management application programs to access information about monitor the status of or change the state of the client computer such as shutting it down remotely. Uses the DMI and/or common information model (CIM) protocols which are systems management protocols defined by industry standards. Available via Start -> Programs"

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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