"For MS programmable keyboards. If you disable Intellitype in Startup any ""Hot Keys"" that are changed by the user to perform functions other than default settings defer back to their default settings. Not required unless you have changed them"
Related to connection events on an Intel chipset based modem. It can alert you if the telephone line is being used when you're trying to get online (when you're using dial-up). It can also alert you if your modem line is disconnected. Furthermore it can alert you if you have made a wrong connection with your modem line
"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"
"Zero Config MFC Application part of Intel's ProSET utilities and installed by the drivers for many of Intel wireless network cards - essential to the proper functioning of many of the Intel ProSET utilities (but not all) and these System Tray ProSET utilities are a must if you are using your wireless connection if only so you know when the signal is fading or dropping. The problem is that in some PCs ZCFGSVC can be incredibly badly behaved : taking up to 100% of CPU time and therefore resulting in an extremely slow PC preventing the installation of software or Windows updates or causing ""Not Responding"" or ""End this Program"" shutdown problems. If you experience this try first the very latest drivers from Intel or your laptop manufacturer. If that still does not solve the problem and you have WinXP/2003 try setting the ""Wireless Zero Configuration"" service to disabled"
"Added by a variant of the OPTIX TROJAN! Note - unlike the valid KaZaA executable this is located in C:WindowsSystem (Win9x/Me) C:WinntSystem32 (WinNT/2K) or C:WindowsSystem32 (WinXP)"
"Added by the ALADINZ.P TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate systray.exe process. If you right-click on the real systray.exe the ""Properties"" reveal it to be a Microsoft file"
"Added by the LYDRA-F TROJAN! Note - the real internat.exe resides in %windir%\system (where %windir% is the Windows directory - C:\Windows or C:\Winnt) whereas this version resides in %windir%"
"Added by the NETSNAKE TROJAN! Note - the real internat.exe resides in %windir%system (Win98/Me) or %windir%System32 (WinNT/2K/XP) (where %windir% is the Windows directory - C:\Windows or C:\Winnt) and has a ""?"" icon wheras this version resides in %windir% and has a ZIP icon"
"Starts Internet Call Manager dialog box and/or taskbar icons at bootup. This is a subscription program from internetcallmanager.com that monitors a dialup phone line for incoming calls and handles voicemail"
"Added by the RBOT-AOF WORM! Note - the executable is spelt with a lower case ""L"" rather than an lower or upper case ""i"" which is the case with Internet Explorer"
"Added by the RBOT-EY WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate Internet Explorer (iexplore.exe) which is always located in %ProgramFiles%\Internet Explorer and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in %System%"
Added as part of a new potential CWS infection and part of a suite of programs that installs a web server php ftp server socks and mail server on your computer without your knowledge. These files are known to be part of an infection that transmits information about your bank accounts passwords and other financial information. It should be deleted immediately you should enable your firewall and you should contact your financial services in order to report the issue and to have your passwords changed
"Added by the SDBOT-UL WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate Internet Explorer (iexplore.exe) which is always located in %ProgramFiles%\Internet Explorer and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in %System%"
"Added by the RBOT.AGC WORM. Note - this is not the legitimate Internet Explorer (iexplore.exe) which is always located in %ProgramFiles%\Internet Explorer and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in %System%"
"Internet Washer manages temporary browser files cookies etc - a 'trial' Internet Washer Pro seems to have been widely stealth-installed around March 2003"
"InternetCalls - free internet telephony utility using the VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol). Call online friends for free and regular phones either for free (limited use) or low rates. One of a number provided by Betamax - the others generally have different rate plans. Similar to the more popular Skype"
"Internet Spy - freeware keylogger that tracks all visited websites including the date and exact time these sites were visited. The information is stored in a file that may be accessed by the person who knows where it is saved. Remove unless you installed it yourself!"
"Internet Washer manages temporary browser files cookies etc - a 'trial' Internet Washer Pro seems to have been widely stealth-installed around March 2003"
"WinScheduler is installed with WinDVD Remote Control for WinDVD from Intervideo. If you want to schedule recordings from your TV tuner card you will need it. Available via Start -> Programs"
"WinScheduler is installed with WinDVD Remote Control for WinDVD from Intervideo. If you want to schedule recordings from your TV tuner card you will need it. Available via Start -> Programs"
"InterVoip - free internet telephony utility using the VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol). Call online friends for free and regular phones either for free (limited use) or low rates. One of a number provided by Betamax - the others generally have different rate plans. Similar to the more popular Skype"
"InterWARN by Storm Alert Inc. Provides customized automated access to critical weather and civil emergency information from the US National Weather Service. Required if audio and screen crawler alerts are desired. Also available via Start -> Programs"
"Added by the FORBOT-FL WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate Internet Explorer (iexplore.exe) which is always located in %ProgramFiles%\Internet Explorer and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in %System%"
"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"
"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"
"Iomega REV System Software - allows your Iomega REV drive to interact with the operating system via the Iomega REV UDF file system and provides drag-and-drop file access access and write protection and formatting of the disks"
"Installed with a Panasonic iPalm digital camera. Used to upload photos from the camera. If your camera is not connected (via USB port) you do not need this program loaded"
"Installed with Verizon DSL accounts. IP Insight is a Quality of Service monitor and diagnostic tool that isn't required - see here for more information. This one constantly ""phones home"" and wastes resources. * represents 1 or 2"
"Installed with Verizon DSL accounts. IP Insight is a Quality of Service monitor and diagnostic tool that isn't required - see here for more information. * represents 1 or 2"
For Gilat Communications internet satellite systems. Gilat rescue (Satellite system restore). Required if you have this system. Can cause a BSOD (blue screen of death) if left out
"IP Operator 2005 - found on LG Electronics Notebook. The applet makes network connections easier to view and manage than does the standard Windows Network Connections tool. The WLAN module is easy to turn on or off with the press of a single button"
"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM! Do NOT confuse with the Apple iPod process of the same name. The legitimate iPod file will always be located in the Program FilesiPodin folder and is implemented as a system service thus NOT listed in Msconfig/Startup!"
"Detected by Trend Micro as the AGENT.AHVR TROJAN! 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.