"Added by the BOTNACHALA 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 %Windir%"
"DailyWinner adware. Note that regsvr32.exe is a legitimate Microsoft file used to register and unregister OLE controls and shouldn't be deleted. The ""kvern16.dll"" file is found in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder"
"LZIO.com adware downloader. Note that rundll32.exe is a legitimate Microsoft file used to launch DLL file types and shouldn't be deleted. The ""kw3eef76.dll"" file is found in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder"
"""AIM Lite is a reference application for testing some new client technology developed here at AOL? with the goal of being a simple fun light IM client"""
"Lao Script for Windows (LSWin) is an extension to the Windows operating system to allow Lao language to be used with many different Windows-based applications"
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
"K9 by Robert Keir - ""an email filtering application that works in conjunction with your regular POP3 email program and automatically classifies incoming emails as spam (junk email) or non-spam without the need for maintaining dozens of rules or constant updates to be downloaded. It uses intelligent statistical analysis that can result in extremely high accuracy over time"""
"YahooPOPs - enables free POP3/SMTP access to Yahoo! Mail through a service on localhost that emulates the web interface. Available via Start -> Programs"
"LaunchBoard software from Darwin turns your keyboard into a remote control for the Internet and your computer! With LaunchBoard 2.0 you can customize up to 38 keys on your PC keyboard to instantly launch Web Sites start applications perform custom macros handle Windows shortcuts store passwords and perform loads of other customizable functions"
Audio Applications Launcher for the Philips Rythmic Edge soundcard (the Philips Rhythmic Edge is the same as the Thunderbird PCI soundcard - see TBtray). Available via Start -> Programs
"SpeedUpMyPC 2009 from Uniblue - which ""lets you monitor and control all your PC resources with easy one click instructions. System settings internet usage disk clutter RAM and CPU are all automatically scanned cleaned and optimized for peak performance."" Located in %ProgramFiles%\Uniblue\SpeedUpMyPC"
"""LCD Smartie is software for Windows that you can use to show lots of different types of information on your LCD/VFD."" Typically used by the PC modding community to display statistics such as CPU temp fan/cooler speed etc on an LCD display"
"Tivoli 'TME' System Tray icon - ""'lcfep' is the program that displays statistics about the Endpoint. Apparently stopping/removing this process has no impact on the Endpoint itself which will continue to function normally"""
Installed with the software for Logitech products. Automatically checks for software upgrades AND new products services and special offerings from Logitech
Installed with the software for Logitech products. Automatically checks for software upgrades AND new products services and special offerings from Logitech
Installed with the software for Logitech products. Automatically checks for software upgrades AND new products services and special offerings from Logitech
Installs a USB compact flash card reader or drive on start-up. The device is distributed by Microtech and is made by a company called SnapShot. Required if you want the reader to work
"""Lexmark Scan & Copy Control Program"" for the Lexmark 1200 all-in-one multifunction printer/copier/scanner. Button manager for features such as scan scan to E-mail copy etc"
"""Lexmark Scan & Copy Control Program"" for the Lexmark 2200 all-in-one multifunction printer/copier/scanner. Button manager for features such as scan scan to E-mail copy etc"
"""Lexmark Scan & Copy Control Program"" for the Lexmark 3100 all-in-one multifunction printer/copier/scanner. Button manager for features such as scan scan to E-mail copy etc"
"""Lexmark Scan & Copy Control Program"" for the Lexmark 4200 all-in-one multifunction printer/copier/scanner. Button manager for features such as scan scan to E-mail copy etc"
"""Lexmark Scan & Copy Control Program"" for the Lexmark 5200 all-in-one multifunction printer/copier/scanner. Button manager for features such as scan scan to E-mail copy etc"
"""Lexmark Scan & Copy Control Program"" for the Lexmark X1100 all-in-one multifunction printer/copier/scanner. Button manager for features such as scan scan to E-mail copy etc"
"""Lexmark Scan & Copy Control Program"" for the Lexmark X5100 all-in-one multifunction printer/copier/scanner. Button manager for features such as scan scan to E-mail copy etc"
"""Lexmark Scan & Copy Control Program"" for the Lexmark X6100 all-in-one multifunction printer/copier/scanner. Button manager for features such as scan scan to E-mail copy etc"
"""Lexmark Scan & Copy Control Program"" for the Lexmark X63 all-in-one multifunction printer/copier/scanner. Button manager for features such as scan scan to E-mail copy etc"
"Button monitor for the Lexmark X63 all-in-one multifunction printer/copier/scanner. Works in conjunction with the ""Lexmark Scan & Copy Control Program"" button manager whose filename is ""AcBtnMgr_X63.exe"""
"""Lexmark Scan & Copy Control Program"" for the Lexmark X73 all-in-one multifunction printer/copier/scanner. Button manager for features such as scan scan to E-mail copy etc"
"Button monitor for the Lexmark X73 all-in-one multifunction printer/copier/scanner. Works in conjunction with the ""Lexmark Scan & Copy Control Program"" button manager whose filename is ""AcBtnMgr_X73.exe"""
"""Lexmark Scan & Copy Control Program"" for the Lexmark X74-X75 all-in-one multifunction printer/copier/scanner. Button manager for features such as scan scan to E-mail copy etc"
"""Lexmark Scan & Copy Control Program"" for the Lexmark X83 all-in-one multifunction printer/copier/scanner. Button manager for features such as scan scan to E-mail copy etc"
"Button monitor for the Lexmark X83 all-in-one multifunction printer/copier/scanner. Works in conjunction with the ""Lexmark Scan & Copy Control Program"" button manager whose filename is ""AcBtnMgr_X83.exe"""
"""Lexmark Scan & Copy Control Program"" for the Lexmark X84-X85 all-in-one multifunction printer/copier/scanner. Button manager for features such as scan scan to E-mail copy etc"
"Button monitor for the Lexmark X84-X85 all-in-one multifunction printer/copier/scanner. Works in conjunction with the ""Lexmark Scan & Copy Control Program"" button manager whose filename is ""AcBtnMgr_X84-X85.exe"""
Lexmark Printer icon in the System Tray for quick access. Not required - uncheck via Printer configuration rather than MSCONFIG. Can also be listed as PrinTray
"Added by the BROPIA 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"
For Lexmark printers. From Lexmark: "This enables bi-directional printing over a peer to peer network. If the printer is connected directly to your PC the file is not used (or should not be used) at all". It is known that firewalls can however alert you to "lexpps.exe" requesting server privileges
Lexmark printer software may add Lexstart.exe in the startup folder to handle print commands that you send to the printer. Sometimes required for the printer to work correctly - not in the case of a Lexmark Z42 for instance
"LightningFAX Enterprise Fax Server - ""puts faxing at the fingertips of networked enterprise users. It enables rapid secure sending and Direct-To-Desktop Delivery of mission-critical documents"""
"Supports the Direct Media button on LG Notebooks that support it - such as the S1 PRO EXPRESS DUAL. Pressing this button launches the application for watching movies or listening to music"
"Added by the TAKEOBEL WORM! Note - the filename has a lower case ""L"" rather than an upper case ""i"" at the beginning and should not be confused with the valid Intel graphics file ""igfxtray.exe"""
"LZIO.com adware downloader. Note that rundll32.exe is a legitimate Microsoft file used to launch DLL file types and shouldn't be deleted. The ""li01f948.dll"" file is found in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder"
"Added by the AKBOT-AI WORM! Note that rundll32.exe is a legitimate Microsoft file used to launch DLL file types and shouldn't be deleted. The ""libtec.dll"" file is found in %System%"
"Part of the eLicense Copy Protection scheme employed by some software and games. When this service is not running the eLicense wrapper is unable to extract and execute the program"
"Part of the eLicense Copy Protection scheme employed by some software and games. When this service is not running the eLicense wrapper is unable to extract and execute the program. Note that the ""MMFS.DLL"" file is located in the Winnt or Windows folder"
"LimeWire - Peer to Peer (P2P) file-sharing client. x.x represents the version number. Note - as with all P2P sharing programs they are susceptible to various forms of malware"
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
"""Liquid View lets you increase the legibility of the Microsoft Windows interface regardless of your display's native resolution. The software lets you increase the size of items that are hard to read on your monitor"""
Logitech Internet Update. Used to update drivers/software for Logitech's Wingman QuickCam etc devices. Reports claim it doesn't work very well and you can manually update the files anyway
Logitech Internet Update. Used to update drivers/software for Logitech's Wingman QuickCam etc devices. Reports claim it doesn't work very well and you can manually update the files anyway
"Detected by Kaspersky as the RBOT.BXX WORM! 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.