"Part of the Infineon Security Platform Software - which supports the on-board TPM security device included with some laptops from suppliers such as Acer ASUS HP and Sony"
Part of Intels Common User Interface for chipsets with integrated graphics controllers - which allows user to change different driver properties through Windows User Interface. Quick access to the control panel via a System Tray icon. Available via Start -> Settings -> Control Panel
IGN 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
Installed with the Sound Blaster Audigy range of soundcards. A radio tuner installed if the user chooses during installation. Available via Start -> Programs -> iM Networks -> iM Radio Tuner
Part of McAfee Nuts & Bolts. Image/Restore can recover from drives that have been accidentally formatted or completely erased if Image was recently run
"Display Tune (aka Image Tune) from Portrait Displays Inc. - ""is the perfect software utility to initially set-up and adjust your display to achieve its optimum performance. All adjustments are made through a simple graphical user interface and the user is guided step-by-step through the entire initial tuning process."" Also licensed and renamed by manufacturers such as Gateway and HP"
"Enables the iMarkup Client web page annotation utility to run in the background and be available in systray. Shortcut available via Start -> Programs"
"Displays Iomega icons in Explorer/My Computer ejects Zip disks on shutdown and displays a special delete confirmation box when deleting files on an Iomega drive. Available via Start -> Programs. If you disable it remember to eject disks first before powering the drive down - hence the ""U"" recommendation. Note - FreeCell may not run with ImgIcon running"
"Related to WalletPix digital photo album. ""On some computers the Wallet Pix device will leave behind a memory-resident file called ImgTask.exe. This file will be located in the operating system directory on your computer (typically C:\windows or C:\winnt). You can remove this file at any time and it will not impact your computer’s performance or functionality. The file will be restored each time you plug in the Wallet Pix though"""
"Part of MS Input Method Editor which is used to ease the input of Asian characters in MS Office (Chinese Korean and this one is Japanese). *.* represents the version number"
"System tray monitoring of fans temperature voltage etc for Intel motherboards. Only needed if you ""overclock"" or live in hot environment. Can also cause problems when running on a laptop if you change PCMCIA cards"
"Ahead InCD packet writing software - similar to DirectCD. For Nero 5.0 or 5.5 (InCD3) it does not need to start with Windows. You can run InCD.exe manually before inserting an appropriately formatted CD-RW (CD-MRW) disk. For Nero 6.0 6.3 or 6.6 (InCD4) it does need to start with Windows. It does not function correctly when you try to run it manually and you will not have write access to MRW (Mount Rainier) formatted CD-RW (CD-MRW) or DVD-MRW disks. To regain write access and other features InCD 4 must start with Windows"
"""IncrediMail is an advanced feature-rich email program that offers you an unprecedented interactive experience. Unique multimedia features will enable you to tailor your email experience so that it fits your mood and personality"""
""IncrediMail is an advanced feature-rich email program that offers you an unprecedented interactive experience. Unique multimedia features will enable you to tailor your email experience so that it fits your mood and personality""
"""IncrediMail is an advanced feature-rich email program that offers you an unprecedented interactive experience. Unique multimedia features will enable you to tailor your email experience so that it fits your mood and personality"""
"Window Washer from Webroot Software. Useful utility that deletes safe to remove files cookies browsing history etc. Available via from Start -> Programs. Disable within the program options - otherwise it is re-enabled in MSCONFIG"
"Part of Sharpdesk from Sharp Electronics. ""A desktop-based personal document management application that lets users browse edit search compose process and forward both scanned and native electronic documents"""
Fujitsu Hotkey Utility displays icons on the screen when you use hotkeys on a Fujitsu Siemens Lifebook eg when you press the hotkey for muting the sound a loudspeaker icon with a cross on it is displayed
"Indexing service that catalogs all the media on your computer so that the files are available to all of the programs in the Nero suite of applications"
"Windows Inet Daemon from Hummingbird Communications. ""Hummingbird Inetd has the advanced ability to conserve PC resources by listening for connection requests and launching server daemons"". Provides PCs with the full functionality of a UNIX workstation"
Executable used by MS Internet Information Server (IIS). If it's running then so is IIS. Useful in knowing whether you require the patch for the Code Red worm. Comes with PWS (Personal Web Server) or NT4 and handles ASP- PHP code (+ more)
Added by unknown malware. WMPLAYER.EXE is stored in the location and uses the same name as Windows Media Player but that valid Windows program doesn't load at startup
"Added by the VUNDO TROJAN! Note that rundll32.exe is a legitimate Microsoft file used to launch DLL file types and shouldn't be deleted. The random DLL file is found in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder"
"Written by New Media Properties LLC and you're asked if you want to download and install it if you visit one of their search engine websites (which I chose not to). What does it do and is it needed?"
"Infuzer - ""is a service that copies dates from the web or an email straight to your electronic calendar"". Beware of the following adware trait - ""Infuzer provides web site owners with a unique opportunity to communicate with their visitors in a way that is useful and relevant to them as well as increasing return visits and brand awareness and providing new e-commerce opportunities"""
"Associated with the Realtime Monitor of eTrust Antivirus/InoculateIT version 6 virus scanners from Computer Associates. For NT/2K/XP users you may need a patch if seeing high CPU useage"
"Scheduled scans and signature updates for eTrust Antivirus/InoculateIT version 6 virus scanners from Computer Associates. Leave enabled unless you manually update signatures or perform routine scans. If enabled it can result in high CPU useage when performing updates"
"""Kayako InstaAlert allows you to receive realtime alerts whenever a ticket gets updated under the assigned departments. The application displays popups as and when the tickets are created or replied to allowing you to answer your customer requests and issues promptly"""
"Uninstall program for Lanovation's Prism Deploy and Prism Pack adminstrators software deployement tools. For specific information see here. Is it required?"
"InstallBuddy - automatically translates and installs your desktop documents such as Adobe PDF HTML Microsoft Word Excel and PowerPoint files to your Palm organizer when you HotSync"
"Could be related to Network Associates Inc who own the McAfee VirusScan product amongst others. This was found in a directory called "VSC". Could it be an installation that failed and "SETUP.EXE" was left to run at startup as an error?"
"Tool for Outlook and Outlook Express from Plaxo for organising and keeping contacts organised and updated and providing online access to your contacts and access from PDA or mobile phone"
"InstantAccess premium rate adult content dialler variant. Note that rundll32.exe is a legitimate Microsoft file used to launch DLL file types and shouldn't be deleted"
"InstantAccess premium rate adult content dialler variant. Note that rundll32.exe is a legitimate Microsoft file used to launch DLL file types and shouldn't be deleted"
"InstantAccess premium rate adult content dialler variant. Note that rundll32.exe is a legitimate Microsoft file used to launch DLL file types and shouldn't be deleted"
"InstantAccess premium rate adult content dialler variant. Note that rundll32.exe is a legitimate Microsoft file used to launch DLL file types and shouldn't be deleted"
"InstantAccess premium rate adult content dialler variant. Note that rundll32.exe is a legitimate Microsoft file used to launch DLL file types and shouldn't be deleted"
From Broderbund's PrintMaster 10. It is an event reminder (for calendar dates etc). Delete from the startup using Startup Manager program because it keeps re-checking itself when using MSCONFIG. PrintMaster 11 uses filename PMremind.exe - it has to be unchecked in startup in the same manner
"Utility used by the LINKSYS LINKSYS wireless USB Adapter (WUSB11) and indicates when a wireless access connection is made by a screen colour change. Also used for configuration"
"Utility used by the LINKSYS wireless USB Adapter (WUSB11) and indicates when a wireless access connection is made by a screen colour change. Also used for configuration"
"Pinnacle InstantCD/DVD disc creation software. Tray icon enabling a pop-up menu that lets you call up any of Instant CD/DVD's tools with one click. Can be started manually"
System tray monitoring of fans temperature voltage etc for Intel motherboards. Only needed if you "overclock" or live in hot environment. Can also cause problems when running on a laptop if you change PCMCIA cards
Intel Ping Discovery Service (PDS). Part of Intel's LANDesk Management Suite 6 and the Common Base Agent (CBA) - used for communicating between the core server and managed clients. Will start the dial-up if installed and enabled
"Intel Processor Serial Number Control Utility allows you to enable and disable the processor serial number capability of an Intel PIII processor. You can find more information here. System Tray icon providing the user with a visual state indication. You can find more information here"
Part of Intels Common User Interface for chipsets with integrated graphics controllers - which allows user to change different driver properties through Windows User Interface. Quick access to the control panel via a System Tray icon. Available via Start -> Settings -> Control Panel
"Part of Intels Common User Interface for chipsets with integrated graphics controllers - which allows user to change different driver properties through Windows User Interface. If the user wishes to have ""HotKey"" access to Intel's customised graphics properties it is required otherwise not. It can be disabled via the Display Properties in the Control Panel"
Part of Intels Common User Interface for chipsets with integrated graphics controllers - which allows user to change different driver properties through Windows User Interface. Not known exactly what it does but apparently it isn't required
"""Intel Audio Studio combines Intel? High Definition audio hardware features with Sonic Focus* Audio Refinement and Dolby* technologies to provide you with a comprehensive tool that puts you in control of your audio experience"". Audio utility supplied with Intel motherboards"
"Advertisingvision adware! Note - this is not the legitimate smss.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 file is located in the Winnt or Windows folder"
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.