"Part of InterVideo (now Corel) DVD Copy - ""fast DVD copying and file conversion software. In just three steps you can copy videos to most DVD formats or convert them for smooth flawless viewing on your PSP® or iPod®. With broad format support and unique CopyLater™ technology DVD Copy saves you time and ensures high-quality output like no other copying software"""
Installs as part of Windows XP PowerToys as an option for very-fast user switching (allowing a keystoke to switch users instead of using the login screen). It is only used for the hot-key switch and yet it hogs 1.5 megs of memory in two separate processes (one run by the user & one by the system). Optional install in PowerToys
Installs as part of Windows XP PowerToys as an option for very-fast user switching (allowing a keystoke to switch users instead of using the login screen). It is only used for the hot-key switch and yet it hogs 1.5 megs of memory in two separate processes (one run by the user & one by the system). Optional install in PowerToys
"FaxMan integrates complete fax send and receive support into Windows applications without requiring additional fax software. Incorporated into software by Lexmark MCI Lotus My Software Broderbund Traffic Software and many others"
"FaxMan integrates complete fax send and receive support into Windows applications without requiring additional fax software. Incorporated into software by Lexmark MCI Lotus My Software Broderbund Traffic Software and many others"
"Part of Avaya's Contact Center Express - ""a multi-channel high-volume software solution from Avaya designed specifically for the intelligent routing and computer telephony integration (CTI) needs of medium-sized contact centers"""
This allows the software to handle incoming and outgoing communications without requiring the FaxTalk Communicator application to be loaded into memory. Can be started manually
Software that monitors the status of a Visioneer OneTouch scanner button and allows you to scan fax copy print and easily communicate by simply dragging and dropping scans on your PaperPort Desktop!
Installed with Fellowes EasyPoint mouse software. Not necessary for normal functioning of Fellowes mice but it is necessary to use the extended features of all Fellowes mice
Calendar that replaces the default desktop background image. It comes with every Acer Ferrari 3000 laptop. Also downloadable for members of www.ferrari.com
"Resco FieldForms. A solution for building of mobile forms that can be viewed or filled in on the run on a wide range of mobile devices. Supports Microsoft Access databases and provides for synchronization of other data as well"
"Added by the WEBUS TROJAN! Note - this worm replaces the legitimate csrss.exe process which is always located in %System% and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup!"
"Added by the NOTUP.A WORM! Note that wscript.exe is a legitimate Microsoft file used to launch script files and shouldn't be deleted. The ""ChkMgr32.vbs"" file is found in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder"
"Added by the SST.B WORM! Note that wscript.exe is a legitimate Microsoft file used to launch script files and shouldn't be deleted. The ""UpdataFiles.vbs"" file is located in the Winnt or Windows folder"
"An icon located in the lower left of the screen and looks like a lifesaver. This icon is a ""short-cut"" to access the basic features of SOS-Guardian SOS-KidProof Lite SOS Best Defense and SOS Pro such as Internet filtering utility. You can access this menu by ""right-clicking"" on the icon"
"FinePrint Dispatcher - handles the spooling of print jobs to the FinePrint printer. Version 4.x of the software. ""FinePrint saves ink paper time and money by controlling and enhancing printed output"""
"FinePrint Dispatcher - handles the spooling of print jobs to the FinePrint printer. Version 4.x of the software. ""FinePrint saves ink paper time and money by controlling and enhancing printed output"""
"FinePrint Dispatcher - handles the spooling of print jobs to the FinePrint printer. Version 5.x of the software. ""FinePrint saves ink paper time and money by controlling and enhancing printed output"""
"Added by the BANKER-EBO TROJAN! Note - this is not the popular FireFox web browser and is located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder"
"Added by a variant of the IRCBOT BACKDOOR! Note - this is not the legitimate ctfmon.exe process associated with alternate text inputs which is always located in %System%. This one is located in %Windir%"
"Added by the BANKER-AQ 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 ""3041"" subfolder"
"Innovative Startup Firewall - ""designed to protect your computer from programs that install themselves in the StartUp area of your Windows without asking for your approval. Innovative StartUp Firewall will help you keep your computer clean fast and in it's best shape"""
Part of Ontrack's Fix-it Utilities Suite. Loads a System Tray icon that lets you access the full program. Needed if you run the crash guard intellicluster anti-virus or autoupdater. Otherwise not required
Part of Ontrack's Fix-it Utilities Suite anti-virus. Performs a quick check of memory for signs of any virus. Exits afterward and returns all resources used in one user's experience. Not required but could be left without a drain on resources
"From the ""Fujitsu Menu"" tray icon you have instant access to the Control Panel Tablet pc keyboard Tablet and pen settings Fujitsu display controls brightness control sounds and audio devices capture screen capture window organize favorites power options printers and faxes LCD brightness MIN LCD brightness MAX Enable/disable Button Panel and the Fujitsu menu settings which are customizable"
"fkWrae SysMon - system monitor - ""displays the current memory consumption CPU and resource usage date time Windows uptime IP address and a lot more"""
"Added by a variant of the IRCBOT TROJAN! See here. Note - this is not the legitimate services.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup!"
Supplied with EasyDisk USB pen devices. The utility manages the encryption and compressed folders options. It will create these folders if running on the USB key without permission which is a pain. No need for it if you do not want these features
"""FlashMute is a tool which allows you to mute/unmute Flash Movies loaded in a browser exclusively or alternatively all sounds produced by the browser"""
System Tray icon that you can't get rid of - and does not need to run!. Tells you the battery status in the floppy disk adapter for the smartmedia cards. Available via Start -> Programs
System Tray icon that you can't get rid of - and does not need to run!. Tells you the battery status in the floppy disk adapter for the smartmedia cards. Available via Start -> Programs
System Tray icon that you can't get rid of - and does not need to run!. Tells you the battery status in the floppy disk adapter for the smartmedia cards. Available via Start -> Programs
System Tray icon that you can't get rid of - and does not need to run!. Tells you the battery status in the floppy disk adapter for the smartmedia cards. Available via Start -> Programs
Mouse utility for a Trust brand (and possibly others) mouse. If you disable this entry you will not be able to use any of the non-standard functions of the mouse
Keyboard utility for a Medion brand (and possibly others) keyboard. If you disable this entry you will not be able to use any of the keyboard hotkeys or other non-standard functions on the keyboard
Mouse utility for a Labtec brand (and possibly others) mouse. If you disable this entry you will not be able to use any of the non-standard functions of the mouse
Mouse utility for a Labtec brand (and possibly others) mouse. If you disable this entry you will not be able to use any of the non-standard functions of the mouse
Mouse utility for a Micro Innovations brand (and possibly others) mouse. If you disable this entry you will not be able to use any of the non-standard functions of the mouse
Keyboard utility for a Trust brand keyboard. If you disable this entry you will not be able to use any of the keyboard hotkeys or other non-standard functions on the keyboard
Mouse utility for a Trust brand (and possibly others) mouse. If you disable this entry you will not be able to use any of the non-standard functions of the mouse
"Part of Cyber Patrol internet filtering software to restrict access to certain types of material on the internet. It can be disabled but do not ask how it's done"
"GFI FAXmaker - native fax connector for Microsoft Exchange Server or for networks allows all users to send and receive faxes right from their desktop"
"""FolderShare allows you to create a private peer-to-peer network that will help you to synchronize files across multiple devices and access or share files with colleagues and friends"""
Folding@Home is a distributed computing project which studies protein folding misfolding aggregation and related diseases - must be running in order to access the internet to upload to the servers. Available via Start -> Programs
System Tray icon for Nokia FoneSync utility for the 7160/7190 mobiles. Useful to send data from/to the cell phone and the computer. You can use it to backup data or even to input data through the computer keyboard (which naturally is much more comfortable). Run manually when required
"RapidBlaster variant (in a ""foo1"" folder in Program Files). Recommended you use RapidBlaster Killer to uninstall - see here"
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.