"Microsoft L2TP/IPSec VPN Client for Win98/Me/NT. Secure technology for making remote access virtual private network (VPN) connections across public networks such as the Internet"
"System Tray access to Intel Desktop Utilities - ""provides you with the means to monitor system temperatures voltages fan speeds and hard drive health; view detailed system information and test your system hardware for common errors"""
"Internet Phone Wizard from Actiontec - Voice over IP (VoIP) that allows you to ""make and receive free Internet calls on your regular phone"" whilst ""at the same time make and receive regular (landline) calls on your phone"""
"Related to Internet Phone Wizard from Actiontec - Voice over IP (VoIP) that allows you to ""make and receive free Internet calls on your regular phone"" whilst ""at the same time make and receive regular (landline) calls on your phone"""
"Microsoft L2TP/IPSec VPN Client for Win98/Me/NT. Secure technology for making remote access virtual private network (VPN) connections across public networks such as the Internet"
Tray icon which gets installed when you install the drivers for Asuscom internal ISDN modem cards (or rebadged Asuscom ISDN cards such as MRi). This icon enables you to monitor or configure your ISDN card. Once you have configured your ISDN card correctly you will never need to use this icon
"FRITZ!X ISDNWatch - ""dialing filter for more security and control on the ISDN PC. The PC is doubly protected against dialer programs and premium-service numbers: ISDNWatch allows the user to block calls to and from both individual numbers and whole number blocks"""
"Detected by Trend Micro as the DLOADER.UZO TROJAN! See here. Note that rundll32.exe is a legitimate Microsoft file used to launch DLL file types and shouldn't be deleted"
"User interface for Slipstream - internet acceleration through compression/decompression techniques intelligent cacheing on the server side and real-time conversion of large/high-bandwidth images to less bulky pix. Used by popular ISPs such as IceNet Wanadoo Terra OnSpeed United Online and AOL Canada. Required if the user's account is locked in to that proxy server"
"LogitechGalleryRepair/LogitechVideoRepair - part of Logitech Image Studio - installed with Logitech QuickCam cameras. Required from version 8.11 onwards if you use the software to take pictures and capture videos not if you don't. Also not required for versions up to and including 7.30 and after version 8.30 - hence the ""U"" rather than ""Y"" recommendation"
InstallShield Update Service Scheduler. Automatically searches for and performs any updates to the software so you're always working with the most current version
InstallShield Update Service Scheduler. Automatically searches for and performs any updates to the software so you're always working with the most current version
"Related to Internet Security Wizard from AT&T (formerly BellSouth Premium Internet Security) alerts users about any potential security threats. It should not be uninstalled unless the user wants to completely remove all traces of AT&T Internet Security Suite"
"iSysCleaner - a simple tool that searches for junk files on your computer and allows you to delete them. Simple cleaning maintenance can be done by the user"
"In The Know - surveillance software that creates records of everything people do on a computer ie spying or monitoring depending upon how you call it"
Loads the iTouch configuration program for Logitech keyboards. It's needed if your keyboard has shortcut buttons and if you use them. It's also needed if your keyboard does not have the num lock caps lock and scroll lock lights on it and you use the on-screen displays for num lock caps lock and scroll lock
"ItsDeductible from Income Dynamics. Calculates your noncash donations quickly and easily. This startup entry checks a registry entry for the next 'PopUp' date and if it is a past or current date displays a program related tip"
"Added by the OSCABOT-L WORM! Note - this file will be placed in the WindowsSystem32 or WinntSystem32 folder and should not be confused with the (legitimate) Apple iTunes process always located in the Program FilesiTunes folder"
Installed with Apple's iTunes for Windows. Uses ~3-4MB of memory and if disabled in MSCONFIG or deleted from the registry it will re-instate itself after running iTunes a few times - hence the reluctant Y recommendation
Installed with Apple's iTunes for Windows. Uses ~3-4MB of memory and if disabled in MSCONFIG or deleted from the registry it will re-instate itself after running iTunes a few times - hence the reluctant Y recommendation
"Microsoft IntelliType Pro related. Allows you to map the extra function keys to any program you like. The extra keys are set to defaults such as Messenger Mail My Document etc. Not required unless you want to use the extra keys"
Toshiba IVP Service Manager application which appears as a red satellite dish icon in the System Tray. This is Toshiba's equivalent to the Windows Automatic Update feature as whenever you are connected to the Internet it will check for Windows updates and Toshiba updates
"Pinnacle Systems InstantWrite enables you to use your CD-R CD-RW and DVD-RAM drive just like a hard disk or floppy disk. You can drag and drop files create new directories right on your CD-R CD-RW or DVD-RAM. Maybe required if you use this feature on a regular basis"
"Pinnacle Systems InstantWrite enables you to use your CD-R CD-RW and DVD-RAM drive just like a hard disk or floppy disk. You can drag and drop files create new directories right on your CD-R CD-RW or DVD-RAM. Maybe required if you use this feature on a regular basis"
"Jammer by Agnitum - ""Jammer is the last word in Internet security. It combines a user-friendly interface with very sophisticated and powerful security measures that protect your Windows system while you are surfing the web"""
"Added by the KILLAV.B 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 file is located in a %Windir%\Java\Java folder"
"Added by the MYDOOM.M or MYDOOM.N or other variants of the MYDOOM WORMS! Note - not to be confused with the valid Windows ""java.exe"" which resides in C:WindowsSystem (Win9x/Me) C:WinntSystem32 (WinNT/2K) or C:WindowsSystem32 (WinXP) as this resides in C:Windows or C:Winnt"
HP JetAdmin software for HP JetDirect Print Servers. HPJETDSC.EXE is the file necessary for the JetAdmin Discovery Indicator (paper airplane in the taskbar). It gets launched automatically through the registry and remains active to control the Discovery Indicator
"JMB36x series IDE (or Parallel ATA) configuration utility from JMicron Technology for their PCI Express to SATA II and PATA Host Controllers. This is normally located in %Windir%\RaidTool"
Task Monitor (on Danish language versions of Windows) - checks the disk-access patterns of programs when they are started and stores this information in log files in the Applog folder. Task Monitor also records the number of times you use a program. Task Monitor also records the number of times you use a program. The Disk Defragmenter tool uses this information to optimize your hard disk so that programs that you use frequently are loaded faster. Not required - but can be useful. Note: for Norton Anti-Virus 2002 users loading TaskMonitor will typically solve many if not most of those annoying IE scripting errors (per Symantec's Knowledgebase)
"Checks with Sun's Java updates site to see if newer Java versions are available. Either visit the Java download page or click on Start → Control Panel → Java → Update → Update Now"
"Added by the BANKER-BOV TROJAN! Note that this is not the legitimate Sun Microsystems file (of the same name) which is usually located in %Program Files%\Java\version number\bin. This one is located in %System%"
"JustVoip - 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"
"jv16 PowerTools Privacy Protector - ""allows you to protect your privacy by automatically clearing out all the unwanted history items and cookies from you computer every time you start your computer"""
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.