"VoiceGlo Glophone - ""an affordable and convenient way to call friends and family throughout the world using a dial-up or broadband Internet connection on your computer"" using the VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol). No longer available"
"""MiniReminder is a small fast and simple program for Microsoft Windows to remind yourself of important yearly events like birthdays anniversaries renewals etc"""
"Added by the IRCBOT-AK TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.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 a ""drivers"" subfolder"
Tool for quickly changing options for miro/Pinnacle capture cards during capture/playback/output. When this program is closed another program (mv-ctrl) is also closed but mv-ctrl does not have its own EXE file. Only needed when using the capture card e.g. for the above actions
"Mirra Personal Server from Seagate Tech - ""a powerful hardware/software solution that integrates high-capacity storage with content protection remote access sharing and multi-computer synchronization"""
C-Media Mixer - C-Media produce audio chipsets that are often found on popular motherboards with on-board audio. Provides System Tray access to change audio settings. Available via Start -> Settings -> Control Panel or Start -> Programs
"ScreenScenes ""Midnight Lake"" screensaver. The freeware version comes with GAIN branded ads (pop-ups and others). ScreenScenes do however offer you the option of doing away with the ads by purchasing the screensaver for a whopping $30. Please note that Claria Corporation no longer support GAIN-Supported software - see here"
"ScreenScenes ""Midnight Lake"" screensaver. The freeware version comes with GAIN branded ads (pop-ups and others). ScreenScenes do however offer you the option of doing away with the ads by purchasing the screensaver for a whopping $30. Please note that Claria Corporation no longer support GAIN-Supported software - see here"
Added by an unidentified WORM or TROJAN! Note - the legitimate Windows Explorer (same filename) is located in %Windir% and would not normally appear in Msconfig/Startup unless you added it manually! This one is located in %System%
"Used for Enterprise Management. If you are not an IT Administrator you don't need it to be running. Also runs from the PCHealth ""scheduler"" - refer here"
"SecondSight spyware. Note - SecondSight is spyware that captures keystrokes and screen shots and logs user activity on the compromised computer. The risk can then send the logged information to a remote attacker via email must be manually installed"
"Part of Digidesgin Protools. Refreshes your midi ports on the 002(R) (the 002R is a hardware audio/midi converter connected to your computer via firewire). Must be running in order to use the MIDI functionality of the Digi002R"
"This is the Human Interface Device Server for Win98 it is required only if you are using USB Audio Devices you can disable via Msconfig. See here. Typical examples are USB multimedia keyboards with volume control and web-ready keyboards. For example - loaded by default with MS DSS80 Speakers because they have Volume Mute and Bass controls on the speaker. Some users may experience problems disabling this - if this is the case then re-enable it. Equivalent to Hidserv in Win98SE/2000/Me/XP"
Multimedia key handling for the relevant type of Turbo-Media keyboard. Shortcut available. Note that with this running it can crash DirectX8/9 under WinXP when a game switches to full-screen
A check on the file's properties reveals "Multimedia background task support module". MMTASK is a very simple 16-bit program used by certain multimedia drivers (which are still 16-bit on Win9x) to perform background processing. Some soundcards need this to support MIDI etc
"Mobile Net Switch enables you to use your computer on more then one network with the click of a button. It allows you to automatically select the correct drive mappings printer settings IP settings and much more"
"Part of Mobipocket Reader - ""Store all your eBooks eNews & self-published eDocs on your PC. Download eBooks in Mobi format from your favorite ebookstores to read on your smartphone PDA laptop or on your desktop PC"""
"MS Syncrhonization Manager - updates the network copy of materials that were edited offline such as documents calendars and e-mail messages. Find more information about its use here"
"Using MicroAngelo On Display you can easily select the icon images that you prefer rather than the default icons displayed by Windows. On Display provides a consistent and elegant method to customize the icon display for almost every icon on your system"
"NetWaiting/Modem-on-Hold - allows you to place your Internet connection on hold while you take a voice call (if Call Waiting is supported by your phone company). See here for more information"
"NetWaiting/Modem-on-Hold - allows you to place your Internet connection on hold while you take a voice call (if Call Waiting is supported by your phone company). See here for more information"
"Added by an unidentified VIRUS WORM or TROJAN! ""syscnfg.exe"" is found in C:windowsfonts (or C:winntfonts) directory where no *.exe files should reside"
"Added by the CONE.C WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.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 a ""tasks"" subfolder of the Winnt or Windows folder"
"MatrixDialer related. Note that rundll32.exe is a legitimate Microsoft file used to launch DLL file types and shouldn't be deleted. The ""MSA64CHK.dll"" file is located in the Winnt or Windows folder"
MusicCity Networks' Morpheus - another peer-to-peer client based on Kazaa. Notable in that this one doesn't seem to install the adware that clog the Kazaa download. They claim they are adware free and a visitor quotes "I have seen no instance of any since using it"
"Fast Search in Office XP - similar to the new revision of the Find Fast feature in Office 2000. Fast Search uses the Indexing Services in Office XP to create a catalog of Office files on your computer's hard disk. As with Find Fast - a waste of resources. If it can't be disabled via MSCONFIG try here"
System tray icon for the Virtual Assistant from AT&T Broadband used to communicate internet problems via the network rather than telephone. Available via desktop shortcut or Start -> Programs - not required
System tray icon for the Virtual Assistant from AT&T Broadband used to communicate internet problems via the network rather than telephone. Available via desktop shortcut or Start -> Programs - not required
System tray icon for help from BT Broadband used to communicate internet problems via the network rather than telephone. Available via desktop shortcut or Start -> Programs - not required
Found on HP/Dell and Compaq systems (and maybe others). MotiveMonitor is used?the suppliers on-line support and allows the agent at the far end to do harddrive/ram/video/etc tests on the computer. Can cause some users problems with IE and Netscape by disabling this - in this case leave it to run. You may also wish to leave it alone if the PC is still within the support period from the manufcaturer. For most users it's not required
System tray icon for the Virtual Assistant from AT&T Broadband used to communicate internet problems via the network rather than telephone. Available via desktop shortcut or Start -> Programs - not required
Found on HP/Dell and Compaq systems (and maybe others). MotiveMonitor is used?the suppliers on-line support and allows the agent at the far end to do harddrive/ram/video/etc tests on the computer. Can cause some users problems with IE and Netscape by disabling this - in this case leave it to run. You may also wish to leave it alone if the PC is still within the support period from the manufcaturer. For most users it's not required
"Configuration for Intuwave's mRouter - ""that enables easy connectivity between mobile devices and PCs across Bluetooth Infrared USB and serial cable connections"". An integral component of Symbian OS that is provided to all Symbian licensees"
"Sweex Motion Tracking Webcam utility. ""The motion tracking function ensures that the camera can follow all your movements. So you can move and chat without disappearing from view"""
From McAfee VirusScan version 5.x. Creates back-up sets of critical files in a separate area of a hard drive. If you make regular back-ups it's not needed and can be painful during system start
"Part of ""GiPo@FileUtilities - GiPo@Mount ""Provides advanced substitutional and mounting services. It allows to attach a local drive to an empty folder on an NTFS volume (only for Windows 2000/XP) and to substitute a local folder for a drive letter"""
Found on some Sony Vaio IBM Thinkpad and Dell (and possibly other) laptops and seems to be related to Mouse Suite 98 Daemon according to the properties. Required on the Dell Inspirion 530 as without it the Dell mouse suite does not load and mouse settings are not retained on a reboot. Appears to cause a behaviour where the desktop suddenly flips back up when playing DirectX associated games
"MouseCount by Kittyfeet Software. "Utility for counting how many times us computer junkies click our mouse in a given session/day/week/month/year." Not required"
"MovieNetworks will connect you by DOMESTIC PREMIUM RATE TELEPHONE NUMBER 900-xxx-xxxx. So you get xxx rated pictures and junk. And it will allow you to stay on the internet on their line and $$$ and remove the C:Program FilesMovieNetworks directory"
Firefox Mozilla cleans up after installation. It is invoked on a restart after installation to remove the bits and pieces resulting from the installation
"MatrixDialer related. Note that rundll32.exe is a legitimate Microsoft file used to launch DLL file types and shouldn't be deleted. The ""MSA64CHK.dll"" file is located in the Winnt or Windows folder"
"MatrixDialer related. Note that rundll32.exe is a legitimate Microsoft file used to launch DLL file types and shouldn't be deleted. The ""MSA64CHK.dll"" 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.