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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 Generic Host Process for Win32 Services SPSVC.EXE"Added by the SDBOT.DA WORM!"
X Generic Host Process for Win32 Services svchost32.exe"Added by the AGOBOT.ALH WORM!"
X Generic Host Process for Win32 Services sv?h?st.exe"Added by the DLOADER.AK TROJAN!"
X Generic Host Process for Win32 Services winlogon.exe"Added by a variant of the IRCBOT BACKDOOR! See here. Note - this is not the legitimate winlogon.exe process which is always located in %System% and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup!"
X Generic Host Process for WinXP Services mshelp.exe"Added by the AGENT-GQP TROJAN!"
X Generic Host Process2 System Backup scvhost2.exe"Added by the RBOT-BAH WORM!"
X Generic Host Process326a System Backup scvhost326a.exe"Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!"
X Generic Host Service lshost.exe"Added by the RBOT.LU WORM!"
X Generic Service Process regsvc32.exe"Added by the GAOBOT.UJ or GAOBOT.UL WORMS!"
X Generic Service Process serv1ces.exe"Added by the AGOBOT-JK WORM!"
X Generic Service Process nvsvc.exe"Added by the AGOBOT.BY WORM! Note - this is not the valid NVIDIA Driver Helper Service and is located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder"
X Generic Service Process srvhost.exe"Added by the AGOBOT-FX WORM!"
X Generic Services Process regsvc32.exe"Added by the GAOBOT.SY WORM!"
X GenericHostXP WinLoaderXP.exe"Added by the BDOOR-ACX BACKDOOR!"
Y Genie USB Monitor USBmonitor.exePort monitor for an external USB hard drive. Required to enable access to the drive
X Genius Mose Driver svghost.exe"Added by a variant of the SPYBOT WORM! See here"
X Geography TX 1.0 NT CompuSpeed.vbs"Added by the NEWLEY-A WORM!"
X Gerenciamento de arquivos do Windows Winmod32.exe"Added by the DLOADER-WG TROJAN!"
X german.exe winsystems.exe"Added by the BAGLEDl-AE TROJAN!"
X german.exe wintems.exe"Added by the BAGLE-AS TROJAN!"
X Gestionnaire de disques universel sysoobe.exe"Added by the TOADER-A TROJAN!"
N Get Smile getsmile.exePuts smilie faces in your E-mail. Run manually when required
X Get-Torrent Service wakeservice.exeGet-Torrent bittorrent client - Installs LOP adware
Y Getca InfoMyCa.exe"Monitor for a Belkin USB Wireless adapter"
X GetModule18 GetModule18.exe"Internet Speed Monitor adware related - see example here"
X GetModule19 GetModule19.exe"Internet Speed Monitor adware related - see example here"
X GetModule20 GetModule20.exe"Internet Speed Monitor adware related - see example here"
X GetModule21 GetModule21.exe"Internet Speed Monitor adware related - see example here"
X GetModule23 GetModule23.exe"Internet Speed Monitor adware related"
X GetModule24 GetModule24.exe"Internet Speed Monitor adware related - see example here"
X GetModule25 GetModule25.exe"Internet Speed Monitor adware related - see example here"
X GetModule26 GetModule26.exe"Internet Speed Monitor adware related - see example here"
X GetModule27 GetModule27.exe"Internet Speed Monitor adware related"
X GetModule29 GetModule29.exe"Internet Speed Monitor adware related - see example here"
X GetModule30 GetModule30.exe"Internet Speed Monitor adware related"
X GetMP3 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 GetPack18 GetPack18.exe"Internet Speed Monitor adware related - see example here"
X GetPack19 GetPack19.exe"Internet Speed Monitor adware related - see example here"
X GetPack20 GetPack20.exe"Internet Speed Monitor adware related - see example here"
X GetPack21 GetPack21.exe"Internet Speed Monitor adware related - see example here"
X GetPack22 GetPack22.exe"Internet Speed Monitor adware related"
X GetPack23 GetPack23.exe"Internet Speed Monitor adware related"
X GetPack24 GetPack24.exe"Internet Speed Monitor adware related - see example here"
X GetPack25 GetPack25.exe"Internet Speed Monitor adware related"
N GetRight Tray Icon GETRIGHT.EXEGetRight from Headlight Software - download manager for resuming downloads and choosing multiple download locations. The freeware version is/was spyware. The registered version isn't if you don't install the Aureate/Radiate software. Available via Start -> Programs
X GetTheMusic 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"
U Getting started with MacDrive MDGetStarted.exe"MacDrive 7 from Mediafour Corporation - ""enables anyone using Windows Vista XP and 2003 Server to seamlessly access Mac disks (HFS/HFS+) of all types including CDs DVDs hard drives floppy Zip Jaz and more!"""
X getwin winB_.exe"Added by the BANKER-HS TROJAN!"
X gf1.0.0.2 ggf.exe"Added by the EDFON.A TROJAN!"
X gfxtray rundll32 ctccw32.dll findwnd"Detected by Kaspersky as the AGENT.AOU TROJAN! See here. Note that rundll32.exe is a legitimate Microsoft file used to launch DLL file types and shouldn't be deleted"
X Ghost Relay [random filename]"Detected by Trend Micro as the DNSCHANG.EK TROJAN! See here"
U GhostSecuritySuite gss.exe"Ghost Security Suite - protect the registry from unauthorized reading and modification and other tools"
N GhostStartService GhostStartService.exe"Required to run the Windows based wizard in Norton Ghost - added from the 2003 version. Will start automatically when you run the wizard"
N GhostStartTrayApp GhostStartTrayApp.exe"System Tray access to Norton Ghost - added from the 2003 version"
Y GhostSurfDelSatellite DeleteSatellite.exe"Part of SpyCatcher spyware remover from Tenebril. Prevents rogue programs from sending personal information to a remote user via the Internet. If you use SpyCatcher with real time scanning you'll want to leave this file in place"
X gigabit.exe gigabit.exe"Added by the BEAGLE.U WORM!"
X GigaByte Cheatle.exe"Added by the SHODI.B VIRUS!"
U Giganews Accelerator GiganewsAccelerator.exe"Giganews Accelerator from Giganews Inc. - ""a software-based news proxy which will allow you to compress headers and enable 256-bit SSL encryption regardless of whether or not SSL is supported natively by your news client"""
Y Gilat SOM Enumerator dllhost.exeFor Gilat Communications internet satellite systems - associated with SkyBlaster modem. Required if you have this system
Y GilatFTC ftc.exeFor Gilat Communications internet satellite systems - associated with SkyBlaster modem. Required if you have this system
X gimmygames [path to trojan]"Added by the DLOADR-LN TROJAN!"
X gimmysmileys gimmysmileys.exe"GimmySmileys adware"
X GinaDll ntgina.dll"Added by the ANIG.A WORM!"
? GisdnLog gisdnlog.exe"BT Digital Access USB"
U Glass2k Glass2k.exe""Glass2k is a small little program that allows Win2K/XP users to make any window transparent""
X GLF Network Lan Monitor NPFMNTOR.exe"Added by the RBOT-AGY WORM!"
Y Glide Glidew32.exe"Cirque touchpad driver"
X Global Startup WinDash.EXE"Detected by Kaspersky as the VB.Q WORM!"
X GlobalSCAPE [random filename]"Added by the RBOT-AYM WORM!"
X Glock Suite 1.1 glock32.exe"Added by the TINY.GV TROJAN!"
X GLSetIT32 msiexec16.exe"Added by the OPTIX PRO TROJAN!"
X GLSetIT32 isass.exe"Added by a variant of the OPTIX PRO TROJAN!"
X GLSetT32 smsiexec.exe"Added by the OPTIX-D TROJAN!"
? gluon gluon.exe"In a gluon/bin sub-directory"
X glv glv.exe"Added by the DLOADER-NG TROJAN!"
X GMedia2 GSM2.exe"Malware downloader - detected by Kaspersky as the VB.UX TROJAN!"
X GMedia2 GSMedia3.exe"Malware downloader - detected by Kaspersky as the VB.UX TROJAN!"
Y Gmouse Gmouse.exeAmouse mouse driver - required if you use non-standard Windows driver features
U Gnetmous gnetmous.exe"Genius mouse driver - required if you use non-standard Windows driver features"
U GNETMOUSE gnetmouse.exe"Genius mouse driver - required if you use non-standard Windows driver features"
X GNP Generic Host Process svchost.exe"Added by the ZAPCHAS TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.exe process which should NOT appear in Msconfig/Startup!"
X GNP Generic Host Process svchost.exe"Added by the ZAPCHAS-R TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.exe process which should NOT appear in Msconfig/Startup and is always located in the System32 folder. This worm file is found in the System folder"
X GNP Generic Host Process svchost.exe"Added by the ZAPCHAS-AA TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.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! This one replaces svchost.exe in the System32 folder with a copy of Mirc on (NT/2K/XP) systems and just adds svchost.exe to the System folder on (9x/Me) systems"
? gnub gnub.exe"??"
X go cvir.exe"Added by the SILOV-A WORM!"
X Go!Zilla gozilla.exeDownload manager for resuming downloads and choosing multiple download locations. Advertising spyware
X Go!Zilla Monster Downloads Go.exeDownload manager for resuming downloads and choosing multiple download locations. Advertising spyware
U GoBack GBMenu.exe"Roxio's (nee Adaptec) GoBack software which allows you to revert back to a previously working state on you hard drive if you install a new program and your system goes faulty - performing the same functions with extra features as System Restore on WinMe/XP systems. Disable before running Scandisk or Defrag. Not required for WinMe/XP users recommended for Win9x/NT/2K users"
U GoBack GBTray.exe"System Tray icon access to Roxio's (nee Adaptec) GoBack software which allows you to revert back to a previously working state on you hard drive if you install a new program and your system goes faulty - performing the same functions with extra features as System Restore on WinMe/XP systems. Disable before running Scandisk or Defrag. Not required for WinMe/XP users recommended for Win9x/NT/2K users"
U GoBack Polling Service GBPoll.exe"Roxio's (nee Adaptec) GoBack software which allows you to revert back to a previously working state on you hard drive if you install a new program and your system goes faulty - performing the same functions with extra features as System Restore on WinMe/XP systems. Disable before running Scandisk or Defrag. Not required for WinMe/XP users recommended for Win9x/NT/2K users"
U GoBack Tray Icon GBTray.exe"Roxio's (nee Adaptec) GoBack software which allows you to revert back to a previously working state on you hard drive if you install a new program and your system goes faulty - performing the same functions with extra features as System Restore on WinMe/XP systems. Disable before running Scandisk or Defrag. Not required for WinMe/XP users recommended for Win9x/NT/2K users"
X GOG GOG.exe"Added by the PHILIS.B VIRUS!"
X goidr goidr.exe"Goidr adware"
U Goldensoft_MndlSvr MndlSvr.exeGoldensoft CD Ghost related - turns a computer into a 200X-speed CD-ROM tower. Working from the hard drive users can simultaneously access as many as 23 virtual CD-ROM drives at a speed of 200X for true multitasking
X Golum services.exe"Added by the GOLUM.A TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate services.exe process which should not appear in Msconfig/Startup!"
X golumm services.exe"Added by the DLOADER-ET TROJAN! 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 ""golumm"" subfolder"
X good badvir.exe"Added by the SILOV-B WORM!"
X google google.exe"Added by the RBOT-AMW WORM!"
U Google Desktop GoogleDesktop.exe"Google Desktop Search - ""a desktop search application that provides full text search over your email computer files chats and the web pages you've viewed. By making your computer searchable Google Desktop Search puts your information easily within your reach and frees you from having to manually organize your files emails and bookmarks"""
U Google Desktop Search GoogleDesktop.exe"Google Desktop Search - ""a desktop search application that provides full text search over your email computer files chats and the web pages you've viewed. By making your computer searchable Google Desktop Search puts your information easily within your reach and frees you from having to manually organize your files emails and bookmarks"""
X Google Earth [random filename]"Added by the RBOT-AXK TROJAN!"
N Google Earth Viewer GOOGLEMAPS.EXE"Google Earth ""combines satellite imagery maps and the power of Google Search to put the world's geographic information at your fingertips"""
U Google IME Autoupdater GooglePinyinDaemon.exe"Google Pinyin Input Method Editor (IME) - allows a user to input Chinese characters by entering the pinyin of a Chinese character (with or without tone depending on the system) and then presenting the user with a list of possible characters with that pronunciation"
X google Intrenet Explorer google.pif"Added by the RBOT-ARA WORM!"
X Google service Googlesetup.exe"Added by the IRCBOT-RJ WORM!"
X Google Service FR GO0GLEFREE.EXE"Added by a variant of the SPYBOT WORM!"
X google toolbar ggtb32.exe"Added by the AGOBOT-RR WORM!"
N Google Updater GOOGLE~1.EXEDownloads and installs updates for Google applications (Google Earth Google Desktop etc.)
N Google Updater GoogleUpdater.exeDownloads and installs updates for Google applications (Google Earth Google Desktop etc.)
X GoogleBot.exe GoogleBot.exe"Added by the GB TROJAN!"
N GoogleDCClient GoogleDCC.exe"Google Compute Client - only present if you installed the Google Toolbar with ""Google Compute"" client active. Does complex calculations in the background when idle. If you want to turn it off go to your browser click on the little double-helix on the Google Toolbar and click ""Stop Computing"". No longer supported"
U googletalk googletalk.exe"Google Talk ""enables you to call or send instant messages to your friends for free-anytime anywhere in the world"". Can be launched manually"
U GoToMyPC g2svc.exe"ExpertCity GoToMyPc logon - web-based remote-access solution that allows individuals and companies to register their computers online and then securely access those computers from any web browser"
X GotSmiley GotSmiley.exe"GotSmiley - ad supported program that provides the user with smileys for use in emails. Not recommended. Please note that Claria Corporation no longer support GAIN-Supported software - see here"
X gouday.exe readme.exe"Added by the BEAGLE.C WORM!"
X govurarope Rundll32.exe retasevo.dlls"Added by the BHO-HG TROJAN! The ""retasevo.dll"" file is found in %System%"
X GP Updater gpupdater.exe"Added by a variant of the IRCBOT BACKDOOR! See here"
X GPLv3 [random name].dll"Vundo adware"
X gpmce window.exe"Detected by Kaspersky as the VB.CK WORM! See here"
N GRA gra.exeLooks at system resources at startup and warns you if they have dropped. Contains links to the Disk Clean Up Defrag and Start Up Menu. It does have a link to a startup configuration utility. Similar to msconfig but can keep a list of disabled apps. Not really necessary. Only appears if you load the Gateway Startup Utility
? gramdate 2Stop.exe"??"
X Graphic Driver smss32.exe"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!"
X Graphic Loader ntvdm32.exe"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!"
X Graphic Update openglx.exe"Detected by PCTools as the IRCBOT.BIM TROJAN! See here"
X Graphics _default.pif"Added by the AUTOSKY WORM!"
X Graphics adapter service windll.exe"Added by the ATNAS.A WORM!"
U Gravis Appawareloader dbserver.exe"Looks like it's associated with Gravis game controllers and the Keyset Manager allowing the user to program the buttons for games that don't support them"
U Gravis Xperience Driver Support Grxp4exe.exe"Driver for Gravis game controllers such as the Eliminator Aftershock. Must be loaded if you run the supplied application software for the controller to be recognized. Start it manually via a shortcut if not used"
? GrdSys32 GrdSys32.exe"X-Stream ISP software. Offers free Net access funded by on-screen ads. Is it required or can you create your own dial-up networking connection to use on demand?"
X GreasyPalmUpdate GreasyPalmUpdate.exe"SearchFast adware"
N Greetings Workshop GWREMIND.EXEYou really want to be reminded about somebody's birthday at the expense of resources?
X gremier wscript.exe gpremier.vbs"Added by the GPREMIER WORM! Note that wscript.exe is a legitimate Microsoft file used to launch script files and shouldn't be deleted. The ""gpremier.vbs"" file is found in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder"
X Gremlin intrenat.exe"Added by the DOOMJUICE WORM!"
X grinders grinders.exe"Added by a variant of the Storm/Nuwar/Zhelatin WORM! See here for an example"
N Grokster Grokster.exe"Grokster Peer-To-Peer File Sharing program"
Y Groove Virtual Office Groove.exe"""Groove Virtual Office uses a peer-to-peer networking model to connect users in Groove Workspaces. In these workspaces geographically dispersed coworkers can do almost everything they could do in the same office. They can hold online meetings store files and folders save threaded discussions scribble on whiteboards share calendars and track project information and timelines."" Formerly by Groove Networks - now owned by Microsoft and part of MS Office"
Y GrooveMonitor GrooveMonitor.exe"Microsoft Office Groove 2007 - Groove Folder Sharing synchronization (GFS). If you kill it your GFS workspaces may not synchronize properly (particularly around unread-marks) and you might experience some nagging discomfort"
U GroupWise PDA Connect - 3CmPlm AutoDet.exe"3Com Palm PC specific translator for the GroupWise PDA Connect PDA synchronisation utility from Novell"
U GroupWise PDA Connect - GrpWse Agnt.exe"GroupWise PDA Connect PDA synchronisation utility - from Novell"
U GroupWise PDA Connect - PocketPC AUTODE~1.EXE"Windows Mobile Pocket PC specific translator for the GroupWise PDA Connect PDA synchronisation utility from Novell"
U GroupWise PDA Connect - ScheduleSync SCHEDU~1.EXE"ScheduleSync specific translator for the GroupWise PDA Connect PDA synchronisation utility from Novell"
N GrpConv grpconv.exe"Microsoft Windows Program Group Converter - used by installers (ONLY in the RunOnce keys) - provides the translation of groups and group items to folders and links. Also see this MS Knowledge Base article"
X GsAds gms2.exe"PacerD_Media/Pacimedia.com adware"
? Gscbc Gscbc.exe"??"
X gshp zzgshp.vbsHomepage hi-jacker
N Gsiconexe Gsicon.exe"ADSL modem monitor from Eicon Networks (as used by BT for its Broadband internet service for example). Can safely be disabled without affecting the connection - all this does is give an indication of connectivity and access to the diagnostic facilities"
? GsiFinal rundll32 gspndll.dllpostInstall final"USB DSL modem related. What does it do and is it required?"
? GSISETUP [path] GsiInst.exe INSTALL [path] V205Res 13"BT Voyager ADSL modem related - what does it do and is it required?"
N GSOrganizer GSOrganizer.exe"GoldenSection Organizer (now WinOrganizer - personal information manager)"
X gssomatic gssomatic.exe"Searchcentrix hijacker"
Y gStart gStart.exegStart GPS software from Garmin
X GStartup GMT.exe"Gator spyware component - see here. Please note that Claria Corporation no longer support GAIN-Supported software - see here"
X gsv gsv.exeAdded by the ROBAL 1.0 backdoor TROJAN!
X GT GT.EXE"Added by the SDBOT-AJ WORM!"
X GT15J4R49V cpuserv.exeIdentified as a variant of the Trojan.Win32.Radi.gu malware
U GTVEpg GTVEpg.exe"Part of Got All Media - control your TV tuner and other utilities from your PC"
U GTVRec GTVRec.exe"Part of Got All Media - control your TV tuner and other utilities from your PC"
N Gtwatch gtwatch.exeAssociated with a Mustec scanner and not required
X gtydf iisca.exe"Added by the CLAGGER-BB TROJAN!"
X gtydf iscca.exe"Added by the DWNLDR-GTK TROJAN!"
X gtydf ggrrgg.exe"Added by the DLOADR-AZK TROJAN!"
U Guard Guard.exe"Related to Phoenix Technologies Core Managed Environment (cME) Integration and Certification program"
N Guardian CMGrdian.exeMcAfee's QuickClean an offline version of the one in their online Clinic. Normally run offline and not needed. Incidentally incorporates more cleanup programs than the likes of WinOptimizer and System Mechanic
U Guardian PC Security Tools Pfft.exe"Boomerang Software's Guardian PC Security Tools - now rebranded as the eXtendia Security Suite"
X guarnset guarnset.exe"Adlogix adware"
X gummy gummy.exe"Added by the VANEBOT-AQ WORM!"
X GURL gurl.exe"GURLWatcher spyware"
U GuruNet GuruNet.exe"GuruNet lets you click on any word on your screen to get the relevant information you want"
X GustavVED [filename].exe"Added by the OPASERV.H WORM!"
X gvagfxj rundll32 ...gvagfxj.dllUnidentified adware spyware or virus
Y gw port controller PORTCT95.EXEFrom a visitor - "I must keep it active in start up or my Lexmark printer and RCA Cam program cannot discover a working port to work". From the file properties the file is known as "Smart Thru Fax Drive Spy" and is supplied by Samsung
N GWInkMonitor GWInkMonitor.exeGateway ink monitor - makes an annoying popup that says your printer may be running out of ink do you want to buy some!
X gwiz ntsystem.exe"Added by the NITWIZ.A TROJAN!"
X gwiz arpl.exe"Detected by F-Prot as W32/Downloader-Sml-based"
N GWMDMMSG GWMDMMSG.exeUsed with internal modems on Gateway and vprMatrix PCs. This is the "GTW modem messaging applet" and is not required for the modem to work correctly
U GWMDMpi GWMDMpi.exe"Used with internal modems on Gateway PCs such as the 450SX Notebook. Required for audio settings to be maintained and does not remain in memory once run. See here for more information"
U gwum gwum.exeGigabyte utility manager. Loads if you have a Gigabyte motherboard and got a full bundle of utilities installed. Monitors CPU fans BIOS etc. Only used by system "tweakers"
? gyy gyy.exe"Possibly Gator (and therefore spyware) related?"
X G_Server.exe G_Server.exe"Added by the FEUTEL-C TROJAN!"
X G_Server1.2.exe G_Server1.2.exe"Added by the GRAYBIRD-Z 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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