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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
U kmw_show.exe kmw_show.exeKensington MouseWorks - mouse/trackball software. Not required unles you use any special features
N Kodak Batch Transfer pezdow1.exePart of "Kodak Picture Easy" software for digital cameras. Includes the display of an icon in the System Tray to quickly transfer photos to a PC
U Kodak EasyShare software EasyShare.exeSoftware bundled with Kodak digital cameras to manage the connection between the PC and the Camera. Can be started manually
N Kodak Picture Easy *.* Batch Transfer PezDownload.exe"Part of ""Kodak Picture Easy"" software for digital cameras. Includes the display of an icon in the System Tray to quickly transfer photos to a PC. *.* represents the version"
N Kodak Picture Transfer Software pts.exeLooks for Kodak camera connection and media insertion. Available via Start -> Programs
N Kodak Software Updater backweb*****.exe"Software updater for Kodak Easyshare digital cameras"
Y KodakCCS KodakCCS.exeKodak DC File System Driver
U Komunikator tlen.exe"Tlen - a Polish language instant messaging client"
U KONICA MINOLTA magicolor 2400W STD MSTMON_S.EXEKonica Minolta Magicolor 2400W colour printer monitor
N Konni Symbol Autostart KonniSymbol.exe"Gives configuration access to RagTime Solo professional business publishing software. RagTime Solo is the private user version of RagTime 5"
N kontiki kontiki.exe"Kontiki Delivery Manager - Windows-based client software that enables secure delivery of content to users' desktops"
Y KPDrv4XP KPDrv4XP.exeMediaKey USB Keypad Driver
Y KPFW32.EXE KPFW32.EXE"KingSoft Personal Firewall"
Y KPFWSvc.EXE KPFWSvc.EXE"KingSoft Personal Firewall"
U Kraidman Kraidman.exe"""Toshiba RAID Support is a Toshiba EasyGuard feature that uses RAID Level 1 technology to minimise downtime by protecting against data loss and ensuring quick data recovery"" - for Toshiba laptops"
U KREC32 krec32.exeStarrCommander Pro Keystroke logging software
X Krnlcheck csrss.exe"Added by the BOTNACHALA TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate csrss.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 Windows or Winnt folder"
U Krnlmod Krnlmod.exeKeystroke logger/monitoring program - remove unless you installed it yourself!
X ksrlnhm zxatgso.exe"Added by the DLOADER-LI TROJAN!"
X Ksrv32 Ksrv32.exe"Added by the AGOBOT-PI WORM!"
X KTAX Auto Loader ktax.exe"Added by the SDBOT-MZ WORM!"
U ktchnsnk ktchnsnk.exeHP program found with the Office Jet 500/600/700 series which initializes the Office Jet manager each time the computer is booted up or rebooted
X KV2005 word.EXE"Added by the IW TROJAN!"
X kv3000 lover.vbe"Added by the ZSYANG.B WORM!"
X kvern16.dll regsvr32.exe [path] kvern16.dll"DailyWinner adware"
X KV_HOST cxjx.exe"Added by the LEGMIR-BB TROJAN!"
X kw3eef76 "rundll32.exe [path] kw3eef76.dll EnableRunDLL32"
N kX Mixer kxmixer.exeProvides Mixer and Control functionality to KxProject Audio driver for EMU10k based soundcards
U KX509 kx509_kfwk5.exe"Kerberos Secure Authentication for Windows"
? KYE_Showicon shwicon.exe"Card reader for memory cards from digital cameras. Is it required? "
X KYK Control Settings KYSVCXD.EXE"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!"
X KYM Control Settings phqghum.exe"Added by the RBOT.BQD WORM!"
X L4r1$$a L4r1$$a.pif"Added by the ASSIRAL-C WORM!"
X laltin L90112201.Stub.exe"Delphin Media Viewer adware related"
X LAN Driver landriver32.exe"Added by the RBOT.BT WORM!"
X lanbrup lanbrup.exe"SafeSurfing adware"
U LanguageMonitor Oplmsb01.exeOKI Printer language support monitor
X LanGuard languard.exe"Adware downloader - also detected as the SECONDT-C TROJAN!"
X LanGuard [path to trojan]"Added by the DLOADER-VO TROJAN!"
U LANMessage Pro LANMES~1.exe"LANMessage Pro - ""a powerful tool for communicating with other people on your office/home network"""
U LanSpeed2 LanSpeed2.exeMonitors any traffic that is using a LAN adapter (Ethernet or Token ring network card)
U laokey.exe LaoKey.exe"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"
U LapLink scheduler Llsched.exeUtility that automatically performs file transfers as unattended background operations
X Lar Llass.exe"Added by the INOR-A TROJAN!"
X lar [trojan filename]"Added by the ROXY.C TROJAN!"
X LARISSA ANTI VIRUS LARISSA_ANTI_VIRUS.exe"Added by the KLASSIR TROJAN!"
? Lasb ewat.exe"??"
X LasErma Ermasys32.exe"Added by the LERMA-A WORM!"
X LAsIAf32 RePEAtLD.exe"Added by the REPEATLD WORM!"
Y LASTinst N/AFor 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
? Later later.exe"??"
U LaunApp LaunApp.exePart of Acer Launch Manager - programmable keys on such laptops as the TravelMate 610
? Launcg launcg.exe"??"
U Launch Ai Booster OverClk.exe"ASUS Ai Booster is an application that allows you to overclock the CPU either manually or automatically without the hassle of entering the BIOS Setup"
N Launch Context 5.0 Launch.exe"Context - electronic dictionary"
U Launch LCDMon LCDMon.exe"Launch LCDMon LCDMon.exeDriver/utility for Logitech G-Series gaming keyboards and mice
U Launch LGDCore LGDCore.exeDriver/utility for Logitech G-Series gaming keyboards and mice
X Launch Norton AntiVirus 2000 jorgf.exe"Added by the RBOT-AUI WORM!"
N Launch YahooPOPs! at Windows startup YAHOOPOPS.EXE"YahooPOPs - enables free POP3/SMTP access to Yahoo! Mail through a service on localhost that emulates the web interface. Available via Start -> Programs"
U LaunchAp LaunchAp.exe"Programmable keys on Acer
U LaunchApp Alaunch.exe"Acer Launch tool utility on laptops"
U Launchboard lnchbrd.exe""LaunchBoard software from Darwin turns your keyboard into a remote control for the Internet and your computer! With LaunchBoard 2.0
X Launcher launcher.exeSpyware component related to DownloadWare and found in Program FilesKFH
N Launcher relaunch.exe"Audio Applications Launcher for the Philips Rythmiic Edge soundcard (the Philips Rhythmic Edge is the same as the Thunderbird PCI soundcard - see TBtray). Available via Start -> Programs"
X Lavasoft Ad-Aware Ad-Aware.exe"Added by the RBOT-SO WORM! Note - this is not the popular Ad-aware spware/adware removal tool"
U Lavasoft Adwatch Ad-watch.exe"Part of Lavasoft Ad-aware Plus - realtime spyware-monitor watching your memory and registry for spyware that tries to install or change your system"
Y laxmsp32.exe laxmsp32.exeLexmark Scan and Copy Control Program for the X63 (and maybe others) printer/scanner. Required for the scanner to work 
X Laz Kernn.exe"Added by the BANCOS-LN WORM!"
U LCDC LCDC.exe"LCDC is an application that displays various information on your LCD or VFD screen. The number of things that LCDC can do is expandable by Plugins"
Y LCDMon LCDMon.exeDriver/utility for Logitech G-Series gaming keyboards and mice
Y LCDPlayer LCDPlyer.exe"Related to SuperAdBlocker"
N lcfep lcfep.exe"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"""
? LCIDConfig lcidchng.exe"??"
U LClock lclock.exe"LClock is a program that makes the Windows' clock look like a Windows Longhorn Clock"
X lcvga lcvga.exe"Added by the HOSTOL-A TROJAN!"
X ld ld.exe"CoolWebSearch Tooncomics parasite affiliate variant - redirects to fastwebfinder.com"
N LDM backweb-8876480.exe"Installed with the software for Logitech products. Automatically checks for software upgrades AND new products
N LDM ldmconf.exe"Installed with the software for Logitech products. Automatically checks for software upgrades AND new products
N LDM LogitechDesktopMessenger.exe"Installed with the software for Logitech products. Automatically checks for software upgrades AND new products
X ldriver ldriver.exe"Added by the CHORUS-A TROJAN! Searchforfree browser hijacker"
U LED TRAY LEDTRAY.EXEInstalls 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
U ledpointer CNYHKey.exeChicony Electronics Multimedia Keyboard Hotkey Driver
N LeechGet LeechGet.exe"LeechGet download manager"
X leeman leeman.exe"Added by the COSIAM-D TROJAN!"
X LetsSearch LetsSearch.exe"BrowserAid/BrowserPal foistware"
U Lexmark **** Series lxbabmgr.exe"Lexmark System Tray application (where ""****"" is the model) that enables scan or fax functions to run directly from the printer via the buttons. Can be launched from a desktop shortcut"
U Lexmark **** Series lxbkbmgr.exe"Lexmark System Tray application (where ""****"" is the model) that enables scan or fax functions to run directly from the printer via the buttons. Can be launched from a desktop shortcut"
U Lexmark **** series lxbtbmgr.exe"Lexmark System Tray application (where ""****"" is the model) that enables scan or fax functions to run directly from the printer via the buttons. Can be launched from a desktop shortcut"
U Lexmark **** Series lxbmbmgr.exe"Lexmark System Tray application (where ""****"" is the model) that enables scan or fax functions to run directly from the printer via the buttons. Can be launched from a desktop shortcut"
Y Lexmark 2200 Series Button Manager lxbvbmgr.exeLexmark printer button manager. Required for correct operation
Y Lexmark 3100 Series lxbrbmgr.exeLexmark printer button manager. Required for correct operation
Y Lexmark X6100 Series lxbfbmgr.exeLexmark X6100 printer button manager - required for correct operation
Y Lexmark Xxx Button Manager AcBtnMgr_Xxx.exeAssociated with the Lexmark Xxx (where "xx" is the model) all-in-one printer/scanner/copier. Required for correct operation
Y Lexmark Xxx Button Monitor ACMonitor_Xxx.exeAssociated with the Lexmark Xxx (where "xx" is the model) all-in-one printer/scanner/copier. Required for correct operation
N LexmarkPrinTray printray.exeLexmark Printer icon in the System Tray for quick access. Not required - uncheck via Printer configuration rather than MSCONFIG. Can also be listed as PrinTray
X lexplore lexplore.exe"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"
N lexpps lexpps.exe"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
U LexStart lexstart.exeLexmark 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
X Lfh Lfh.exe"Added by the ZAURGA-A TROJAN!"
U Lfsndmng lfsndmng.exe"LightningFAX Enterprise Fax Server - ""puts faxing at the fingertips of networked enterprise users. It enables rapid
U LGDCore LGDCore.exeDriver/utility for Logitech G-Series gaming keyboards and mice
U LGODDFU fwupdate.exeAuto firmware update program for LG Electronics CD-ROM/DVD writer
U LgWDskTp LgWDskTp.exe"Logitech Wireless Desktop mouse and keyboard software. There is an icon for this program on the taskbar next to the clock"
N lhttseng "rundll32.exe ..lhttseng.inf RemoveCabinet"
X li-multi**** li-multi****.exeAdult web-dialler - **** is random
X li-rcash00001 vldial.exe"Added by the Vl TROJAN!"
X li-speed**** dlres.exeAdult web-dialler - **** is random
X li-thund**** li-thund****.exeAdult web-dialler - **** is random
X li-vita**** li-vita****.exeAdult web-dialler - **** is random
X li01f948 "rundll32.exe [path] li01f948.dll EnableRunDLL32"
N LicCrtl runservice.exe"Part of the eLicense Copy Protection scheme employed by some software and games. When this service is not running
U LicCtrl "rundll32.exe [path] MMFS.DLL Service"
X License Manager license_manager.exe"MediaPipe peer-to-peer file swapping program also reported as a hijacker"
X lich lich.exe"Added by QLOWZON-BN TROJAN!"
U LidPolicy pwrschem.exeA utility for configuring certain HP notebook models to enter Standby mode when the lid is closed only when running on battery
X Life FireWall Update1 FireWall-Update1.exe"Added by the RBOT-ARS WORM!"
N LifeDrive Manager LifeDriveMgr.exe"Keeps the Palm LifeDrive Manager utility in the systray. Shortcut available via Start -> Programs"
N LifeScape Media Detector PicasaMediaDetector.exe"Media detector for Picasa's automatic photo organizer"
X lify yujixit.exe"Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!"
U Lightning Download Lightning.exe"Lightning Download download manager. Can be launched manually
X Limewire LimeWire.exe"Added by the RBOT-AGH WORM!"
N LimeWire x.x LimeWire.exe"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"
X Limpet explorer16.exe"Added by the RBOT-AJD WORM!"
N Line Speed Meter V3.0 LineSpeedMeter.exe"LineSpeedMeter - detect the download and upload speed of your internet connection"
X Linker LinkMaker.exe"Links adware"
X links links.exe"Added by the LOWZONE-BI TROJAN!"
N Linksts linksts.exe"Tray icon which gets installed when you install the drivers for Asuscom internal ISDN modem cards (or rebadged Asuscom ISDN cards
X Linksts linksts.exe"Tray icon which gets installed when you install the drivers for Asuscom internal ISDN modem cards (or rebadged Asuscom ISDN cards
X Linksys Modem Drivers linksys.exeAdded by the IRCBOT.VD WORM!
X Linux Linux.vbs"Added by the LOVELETTER.AS VIRUS!"
U LiquidView lviewj.exe"""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"""
X Lisa Lisa.exe"Added by the SCOM-D premium rate adult content dialler"

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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