ActiveEyes from TFI Technology is a small utility that you can use to liven up your desktop. It follows your mouse around and can tell you how far your cursor has travelled or point out where the cursor is. It's small it's free and comes with a range of options and animations. Not needed - if unavailable via Start -> Programs create your own shortcut
Wild Tangent demo games that come with some HP computers. Unchecking it can prevent the games from running occasionally. Note that WildTanget's privacy policy used to state that they also collect and share individuals information but this is no longer the case
"ActiveWords from ActiveWord Systems Inc. Like macro programs ActiveWords sits in the background and watches as you type. When it recognizes that you?ve typed an ActiveWord it takes the associated action such as replacing your keystrokes with the text you?ve defined"
"""ActMaker mouse and keyboard toolkit can record the daily operation of your computer and reduce your workload. You don't need to do any coding nor are you required to know a lot about the computer"""
"System Tray icon for ThinkVantage Access Connections - ""allowing users to seamlessly switch between wired and wireless environments managing security settings printers home page and other location-specific settings automatically"""
"Actual Window Manager from Actual Tools - ""an innovative desktop organization application which introduces unconventional window controls and also automatic general window operations making your work more productive convenient and enjoyable"""
"Ad Muncher removes adverts pop-ups and general annoyances in your browser file-sharing and messenger programs. Causes conflicts with Outlook game sites and web-building applications"
"Ad Muncher removes adverts pop-ups and general annoyances in your browser file-sharing and messenger programs. Causes conflicts with Outlook game sites and web-building applications"
"Executable for Active Disk from Iomega - allows software applications to be run directly from an Iomega Zip® disk. Required if you wish the applications to launch on insertion of a disk"
DirectCD 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
DirectCD 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
"RapidBlaster variant (in a ""Adaware"" folder in Program Files). Recommended you use RapidBlaster Killer to uninstall - see here. Note - this is not the valid Lavasoft Adaware"
"RapidBlaster variant (in a ""Adaware"" folder in Program Files). Recommended you use RapidBlaster Killer to uninstall - see here. Note - this is not the valid Lavasoft Adaware"
"Virtual Bouncer - malware from Spyware Labs. It is distributed by the same bundling and drive-by download techniques as the parasites it claims to remove so definitely qualifies as unsolicited commercial software in itself. It also has an update feature that can download and execute arbitrary code. Warning - choose ""custom"" uninstall as ""automatic"" may remove other programs - see here"
Adjusts monitor colours across all programs including Photoshop. It is needed by some graphics professionals who want their monitor calibrated. Most home users will not need it. In my case I can verify this as Photoshop loads fine
"Adobe Synchronizer - installed along with Adobe Reader 8.x. ""Synchronizer is a small application that runs in the background providing synchronization of document reviews and Tracker subscriptions so that your data is available when you need it."" See the link for more information"
"File manager that's part of Adobe Creative Suite 2 - ""find files fast track versions across applications link files together and share them in creative collaboration without fear of overwriting someone else's work"""
"""An exclusive feature of the Adobe? Creative Suite Version Cue? helps you find files fast track multiple versions of your files and share your files for creative collaboration"""
"Added by the SMALL-AQ TROJAN! Note - this worm replaces the legitimate csrss.exe process which is always located in %System% and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup!"
"FakeMessage/AdRotator adware. 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 an ""Inetsrv"" subfolder"
"Part of Active Disk from Iomega - allows software applications to be run directly from an Iomega Zip® disk. Required if you wish the applications to launch on insertion of a disk. Appears as a service in XP/Vista and under the ""RunServices"" registry key in Win98/ME"
"ADSS is part of Access Denied security and privacy software (Access Denied Security Server) that monitors power status and provides some other services for Screen Guard. Important to keep its running while using Access Denied"
"AdSubtract blocks ads cookies pop-up windows animations music and more. Can be disabled from within AdSubtract. Available via Start -> Programs. Now superseded by
"Part of Active Disk from Iomega - allows software applications to be run directly from an Iomega Zip® disk. Required if you wish the applications to launch on insertion of a disk"
"Advanced SystemCare from IObit - ""helps protect optimize clean and repair your computer and Registry."" The PRO version adds automation anti-spyware privacy protection and performance tune-ups"
"Innovative Solutions Advanced Uninstaller PRO - ""easy-to-use suite for uninstalling applications and keeping your computer fast clean and in its best shape"""
IBM Aptiva keyboard customizer - enables certain special buttons on keyboard for CD operation volume control and few quickstart buttons. Keyboard will work without it but you lose the special functions
"System Tray access to display properties for AGEIA PhysX graphics cards. Unless you change your desktop resolution etc regularily use Control Panel -> Display Properties or right-click on the desktop"
"Cyberlink's Power VCR II 3.0 is a TV tuner recording utility. If you want to schedule recordings you'll need this otherwise can be disabled. Available via Start -> Programs"
"Part of an older version of Panda Antivirus. Is this an update reminder (guess because of the name) virus definition update reminder or something similar?"
"Detected by Kaspersky as Monker.A adware. Note - do not confuse with the Microsoft Agent Server application of the same name as described here - the legitimate file will always be located in the Windows\Msagent folder"
For Agfa digital cameras connected via USB. Enables Windows to access the contents of the memory stick (while the stick's still on the camera) via a virtual drive
"Advanced Hide Folders - "is powerful file security program. It allows to hide folders or hide files. Advanced Hide Folders is very useful to keep your personal data away from others. Others will not know where your personal files exist and they will not be able to accidentally view delete or modify them either""
"Advanced Hide Folders - "is powerful file security program. It allows to hide folders or hide files. Advanced Hide Folders is very useful to keep your personal data away from others. Others will not know where your personal files exist and they will not be able to accidentally view delete or modify them either""
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.