Windows Startup Item Database

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"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	Panda Scheduler	pavsched.exe	"Scheduler for older versions of Panda Antivirus. Required if you have scans scheduled on a regular basis"
X	Panda Software Intrenet	panda.pif	"Added by the RBOT-ATZ WORM!"
X	PandaAVEngine	PandaAVEngine.exe	"Added by the NETSKY.R WORM!"
U	PandaScheduler	pavsched.exe	"Scheduler for older versions of Panda Antivirus. Required if you have scans scheduled on a regular basis"
U	Pando	Pando.exe	"""Pando is free software that lets you send and receive files and folders of any size* with your existing email address"""
X	Pantera	pantera.exe	"Added by the SDBOT.AYN WORM!"
N	Paperport	runppdrv.exe	"Loads the drivers associated with monitoring scanner status associated with PaperPort software. Can be a resource hog - see here"
N	PaperPort PTD	pptd40nt.exe	"PaperPort" software associated with scanners
N	PaperQuote System Tray Icon	PQTRAY.EXE	PaperQuote is a "wallpaper" changer with daily quotes that are either for inspiration or motivation
X	Parallel Tasking	ptask.exe	"Added by the SMALL-CJ TROJAN!"
X	PaRaY_VM	winlogon.exe	"Added by the AUTORUN-DV WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate winlogon.exe process which is always located in %System% and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in a ~A~m~B~u~R~a~D~u~L~ subfolder"
U	ParentalControl	ParentalControl.Exe	"Crawler Parental Control - ""Get perfect control of websites your children browse software they use and folders they access. Regulate the time when they can use your computer and connect to the Internet. Hide content on your computer that you don't want them to see"""
U	ParetoLogic Anti-Spyware	Pareto_AS.exe	"""ParetoLogic Anti-Spyware delivers Active Protection in the form of real-time blocking"""
U	PartSeal	PartSeal.exe	System backup for Sony Vaio PCs. Adds a recovery mechanism for users over and above any System Restore features - allowing users to revert a drive back to the state it was when bought form the factory by hitting F10. The user obviously loses any data stored if not backed-up elsewhere
X	passcxd	[random filename]	"Added by a variant of the SLAPER TROJAN!"
Y	PassLocker	PassLocker.exe	"""PassLocker is a complete password manager helping you to manage and safely store your passwords"""
U	Password Door Loader	PDMonitor.exe	"Password Door - password protection software"
U	Password Tracker Deluxe	PwTrkr.exe	"""Password Tracker Deluxe stores passwords and usernames neatly and securely (encrypted) on your computer"""
N	PasteLister	plister.exe	"PasteLister - clipboard extender. Start manually when required"
X	PaSystem	pasystem.exe	"Targetsaver adware variant"
Y	PASystemTray	PASystemTray.exe	"Related to Panda Security Software - part of Panda Administrator 3"
X	PAS_Check	udcpas.exe	"DriveCleaner rogue security software - not recommended see here"
X	pas_check	pasmon.exe	"SystemDoctor misleading security software - not recommended see here"
X	Patah Hati	[path to worm]	"Added by the PAHATIA-A WORM!"
X	Patah Hati	ISASS.exe	"Added by the PAHATIA.A WORM!"
X	Patch	patch.exe	"Added by the NETBUS WORM!"
X	Patches Value	WinGamed.exe	"Added by the SDBOT.BR WORM!"
?	Path	lide.exe	"??"
X	pathname	pathname.exe	"Added by the IRCCONTACT TROJAN!"
?	PathNvidiaTV	patchnvidiaTVout.exe	Appears to be related to Nvidia Gigabyte Video card. Typical file location is the Program FilesGigabyteNvidia folder
X	PAV.EXE	%Number%	"Added by the KITRO.D (or ARGEN.A) WORM! %Number% can be any number"
Y	PAV.EXE	PAV.EXE	"PER Antivirus"
Y	PAVFIRES	PavFires.exe	"Firewall included with older versions of Panda Antivirus and Internet Security"
Y	PAVFNSVR	PavFnSvr.exe	"Part of Panda Antivirus and Internet Security"
Y	Pavkre9x	pavkre9x.exe	"Part of the 2005 & 2006 versions of Panda Antivirus and Internet Security"
Y	PavProc	PavPrS9x.exe	"Part of Panda Antivirus and Internet Security"
Y	PavProt	PavProt.exe	"Part of the 2004 & 2005 versions of Panda Antivirus and Internet Security"
Y	Pavprot9	Pavprot9.exe	"Part of the 2005 versions of Panda Antivirus and Internet Security"
X	PayTime	paytime.exe	"Added by the STARTPA-YR TROJAN!"
U	PbAdminACAD	PbMngr5.exe	"Bluebeam PDF software printer support. Prints AutoCAD "".dwg"" to PDF"
U	pbagent	pbagent.exe	"Probot keystroke logger/monitoring program - remove unless you installed it yourself!"
U	PBKScheduler	PBKScheduler.exe	"Scheduler for CyberLink PowerBackup - archiving/backup utility"
U	PC Alert III	alert.exe	MSI PC Alert III - allows you to view your system and cpu temperature fan rpm and more. Only required if you overclock
U	PC Booster	pcbooster.exe	"PC Booster from inKline Global - ""easy-to-use computer system optimizer that gives your system the extra speed and stability you want while ensuring that your computer is kept clean and in tip-top condition"""
U	PC Doc Pro - 3.1	pcdocpro.exe	"PC Doc Pro (now Win Doc Pro) - system health check and fix utility"
U	PC Dynamics SdwMon32	sdwmon32.exe	"SafeHouse ""Personal Privacy"" protects and hides your private and personal photos videos files and folders by making them ""invisible"" and encrypted"
N	PC Pitstop Optimize Reminder	Reminder.exe	"Registration reminder for the PC Pitstop Optimize 2.0 system optimizatoon utility by CA. Located in %ProgramFiles%\PCPitstop\Optimize2"
U	PC Pitstop Optimize Scheduler	PCPOptimize.exe	"PC Pitstop Optimize - ""an application that will make your PC run faster make it more stable and clean up hard drive space"""
N	PC SpeedScan Pro	PCSpeedScan.exe	"Ascentive PC SpeedScan Pro registry optimizer - not recommended see here and here"
U	PC Spy Keylogger	ToolKeylogger.exe	"PCSpyKeyLogger keystroke logger/monitoring program - remove unless you installed it yourself!"
U	PC Suite for Smartphones	Application Launcher.exe	Application launcher from the Sony Ericsson PC Suite for their smartphone mobile phones
N	PC Suite Tray	PCSuite.exe	System Tray access to Nokia PC Suite. PC Suite lets you synchronize edit and back up many of your phone's files on a compatible PC through a wireless or cable connection. PC Suite can also be launched through Start Menu
X	PC-Checkup	PCCheckUp.exe	Installed by SpeedItUp without permission along with Search Defender - which is detected by DrWeb as the STARTPAGE.ORIGIN TROJAN!
X	PC-Cleaner	PC-Cleaner.exe	"PC-Cleaner spyware remover - not recommended see here"
X	PC-Config32	corona.exe	"Added by the CORONEX.A WORM!"
X	PC2X	initial.bat	"Added by the DWNLDR-FZZ TROJAN!"
U	pcAnywhere Agent	pcamgt.exe	"Part of pcAnywhere 9.0 or later. This process listens for incoming PC Anywhere connections if your PC is configured as a PC Anywhere host"
Y	PCBG	PCBODYGUARD.EXE	"PC Bodyguard from Calluna - protects system files and settings from being deleted modified etc"
Y	PCBODYGUARD	PCBODYGUARD.EXE	"PC Bodyguard from Calluna - protects system files and settings from being deleted modified etc"
U	PcBoost	PcBoost.exe	"PCBoost from PGWARE LLC increases computer performance by allocating higher portions of CPU power to active applications and games"
Y	PCCClient.exe	PCCClient.exe	PC-Cillin 2002 antivirus software
Y	pccguide.exe	pccguide.exe	PC-Cillin 2002 antivirus software
Y	PCCIOMON.EXE	PCCIOMON.EXE	PC-Cillin 2000 antivirus software. This is the actual virus-scanner
X	PCCleaner	SysCleaner.exe	"SysCleaner spyware remover - not recommended see here"
Y	PCClient.exe	PCClient.exe	"Trend Micro PC-Cillin Internet Security"
Y	PccPfw	PccPfw.exe	"Trend Micro PC-Cillin Internet Security"
Y	PcCtlCom	Pcctlcom.exe	"Trend Micro PC-cillin Internet Security"
N	PCDRealtime	realtime.exe	"Apparently the monitoring device for PC Doctor Online. It provides a ""free"" examination on system files (i.e. registry) reports the number of errors it finds and invites you to ""order"" the fee-based fixes from its web site"
U	PCDrProfiler	RunProfiler.exe	Part of PC Doctor software installed for some machines. Disabling or enabling it is down to your preference
X	PcEXPLODE	specialfile.exe	"Added by the RBOT.RH WORM!"
U	PcEye	pceye.exe	"PCEye 2000 - parental control utility"
N	PCHbutton	PCHbutton.exe	Used by HP Instant Support
N	PCHealth	pchschd.exe	"This is a ""scheduler"" and does not turn off PC Health. For more information refer here"
X	PCHEasySearch	STUpdate.exe	PCH EasySearch bar
?	PCIMODEM	pcimodem.exe	"Associated with Lucent based Aztech MDP7800-U PCI modems. Is it required?"
U	PCLEPCI	ppe.exe	"Pinnacle Systems PCI Performance Enhancer. "This tool helps to increase the PCI Busmaster performance of all Pinnacle PCI boards.""
X	PClK	PClK.exe	"Added by the LEGMIR-BL TROJAN!"
?	PCMCIA Resource Monitor	nvp2pmon.exe	"NVIDIA nForce P2P Driver. What does it do and is it required?"
X	PCMM2007RT	pcmm2007.exe	"PC MightyMax 2007 rogue security software - not recommended see here"
X	PCMMRealtime	pcmm.exe	"PC MightyMax rogue security software - not recommended see here"
U	PCMService	PCMService.exe	"Part of Cyberlink's Power Cinema. Commonly distributed with the Dell MultiMedia software suite. It is used to watch movies play music and even watch TV in a central location"
U	PCPerf	pcperf.exe	"PC Accelerator 2007 from DefendGate Inc. ""Powerful all-in-one PC performance and Internet acceleration solution designed to help increase your system and online performance and security"""
U	PCPitStopEraser	PCPitStopErase.exe	"""PC PitStop Erase is both a free privacy scanner and paid tracks cleaner"""
U	PCPOptimize	PCPOptimize.exe	"PC Pitstop Optimize - ""an application that will make your PC run faster make it more stable and clean up hard drive space"""
X	PCPrivacyTool	GDC.exe	"PCPrivacyTool misleading security program - not recommended see here"
X	PCprot	crcss.exe	Added by an unidentified WORM!
?	pcqmqgn.exe	pcqmqgn.exe	"??"
U	PCRecSA	PCRecSA.exe	"Part of the IBM/XPoint Rapid Restore backup utility. If you choose you can use it to create a ""clean"" backup of your hard drive. The process involves the software partitioning your hard drive making a compressed image of the working drive which will then allow you to revert to that should you need to"
X	pcServer	server.exe	"Ssppyy spyware"
X	PCShield	regsvr32 sfg_***.dll [ = random char]	"SafeguardProtect/Veevo hijacker. Note that regsvr32.exe is a legitimate Microsoft file used to register and unregister OLE controls and shouldn't be deleted. The random DLL file is found in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder"
N	PCStart	Pcm25.exe	"Runs as part of PCMonitor which is a program for monitoring your activity on your system. It makes screen dumps and key logging. It can hang-up your system because the screen dump page gets VERY big"
N	PCSuiteTrayApplication	TrayApplication.exe	System Tray icon for Nokia PC Suite. PC Suite lets you synchronize edit and back up many of your phone's files on a compatible PC through a wireless or cable connection. PC Suite can also be launched through Start Menu
N	PCSuiteTrayApplication	LaunchApplication.exe	System Tray icon for Nokia PC Suite. PC Suite lets you synchronize edit and back up many of your phone's files on a compatible PC through a wireless or cable connection. PC Suite can also be launched through Start Menu
X	Pcsv	pcsvc.exe	"Delfin Media Viewer or ""Promulgate"" adware"
N	PcSync	PcSync.exe	If a Nokia phone has been connected synchronises the phone with MS Outlook or other organiser software. It is installed by the Nokia PC Suite and the tray icon shows if a phone has been connected. Available via a desktop shortcut or Start -> Programs
X	PcSync	PcSync.exe	"Added by the RBOT-XJ WORM! Note - do not confuse with the Nokia application described here"
N	PcSync	PcSync2.exe	If a Nokia phone has been connected synchronises the phone with MS Outlook or other organiser software. It is installed by the Nokia PC Suite and the tray icon shows if a phone has been connected. Available via a desktop shortcut or Start -> Programs
Y	PCTAVApp	PCTAV.exe	"Related to PC TOOLS Antivirus software"
X	pctdf.exe	pctdf.exe	PCTotalDefender rogue spyware remover variant
U	PcThrust	PcThrust.exe	"PCThrust from SwiftDog - ""increases computer performance by allocating higher portions of CPU power to active applications and games"""
U	pctspk	pctspk.exe	Used for modems based upon PC-TEL chipsets. Normally used for some Voice and Speakerphone functions and also for some Power management options. If you remove it you may not be able to use any of those functions
U	PCTVOICE	pctvoice.exe	The program PCTVoice is used by the modem to interface with your computer and also used for some V.80 functions for Video Conferencing. if you uncheck it it comes back. It's better to leave it
U	PCTVRemote	remoterm.exe	Controls the remote control on some Pinnacle TV tuners
U	PCWatch	pcwatch.exe	"PCWatch surveillance software. Uninstall this software if you did not install it yourself"
U	PD0620 STISvc	P0620Pin.dll	Creative Technology Ltd installation plug-in related
U	Pd71Pan	Pd71Pan.Exe	"Audiotrak Prodigy 7.1 sound card control panel"
X	PDA Commander	stisvc32.exe	"Added by the AGOBOT-TX WORM!"
U	PdaNet Desktop	PdaNetPC.exe	"PdaNet from June Fabrics Technology Inc. Use Windows Mobile Smartphone or PocketPC Phone as wireless modem for your PC"
X	PDASCAN	pdascan.exe	"Added by the AGOBOT-QY WORM!"
U	PDAsync	SyncLauncher.exe	"Laplink PDASync - PDA synchronisation utility"
U	PDDM	pddm.exe	"Patchlink Update - ""core product of the leading patch and vulnerability management software solution for medium and large enterprise network security"""
U	PDEngine	PDEngine.exe	"PerfectDisk from Raxco - disk defragmenter. Only required if you schedule disk defragmenting at re-boot"
N	pdexplo	PDEXPLO.EXE	"PowerDesk Pro by PowerDesk Pro by Ontrack. Enhanced desktop and file manager. Available via Start -> Programs"
U	PDF Complete	pdfsty.exe	"""PDF Complete is a high-quality PDF document creation tool that operates much like the Acrobat® PDF Writer solution. Almost any document can be converted to a pdf file by simply printing the document to the PDF Complete printer"""
?	PDF Converter Registry Controller	RegistryController.exe	"Nuance (was Scansoft) PDF Converter Registry Controller related - what does it do and is it required?"
U	pdfFactory Dispatcher v1	fppdis1a.exe	"FinePrint pdfFactory Dispatcher - background task which handles the creation of PDF files when you print to the FinePrint pdfFactory printer. Version 1.x of the software. ""pdfFactory products offer a unique approach to PDF creation that is simpler more effective and less expensive than that offered by other programs"""
U	pdfFactory Dispatcher v2	fppdis2a.exe	"FinePrint pdfFactory Dispatcher - background task which handles the creation of PDF files when you print to the FinePrint pdfFactory printer. Version 2.x of the software. ""pdfFactory products offer a unique approach to PDF creation that is simpler more effective and less expensive than that offered by other programs"""
U	pdfFactory Pro Dispatcher v1	fppdis1.exe	"FinePrint pdfFactory Pro Dispatcher - background task which handles the creation of PDF files when you print to the FinePrint pdfFactory PRO printer. Version 1.x of the software. ""pdfFactory products offer a unique approach to PDF creation that is simpler more effective and less expensive than that offered by other programs"""
U	pdfFactory Pro Dispatcher v3	fppdis3a.exe	"FinePrint pdfFactory Pro Dispatcher - background task which handles the creation of PDF files when you print to the FinePrint pdfFactory Pro printer. Version 3.x of the software. ""pdfFactory products offer a unique approach to PDF creation that is simpler more effective and less expensive than that offered by other programs"""
U	pdfMachine dispatcher	mapisnd.exe	"pdfMachine Windows print driver"
N	pdfSaver3	pdfSaver3.exe	"PDF-XChange - create Adobe compatible PDF files from virtually any Windows software such as MS Word Excel AutoCAD MS Publisher etc"
N	PDirect	PDirect.exe	IBM Presentation Director software
U	pdp Server	ctpdpsrvr.exe	Included and setup with the drivers for my Compaq A3000 all-in-one printer/scanner - maybe for networking. Works fine without it - but may be needed when used over a network
U	PDService.exe	pdservice.exe	"Related to Utimaco Safeware Easy. ""Your electronic safe for protecting confidential data"""
U	pduip6000dmon	PDUiP6000DMon.exe	"Canon PIXMA iP6000D printer memory card utility"
U	PDUiP6000DTskbr	PDUiP6000DTskbr.exe	"Canon PIXMA iP6000D printer memory card utility"
?	PDVD8LanguageShortcut	Language.exe	"Part of Cyberlink's PowerDVD version 8. Language settings?"
?	PDVDDXSrv	PDVDDXSrv.exe	"Related to Cyberlink PowerCinema. Possibly the driver for a remote control where included?"
U	PDVDServ	PDVDServ.exe	"Remote Control background application for Cyberlink's PowerDVD version 5 and above. Enables you to use a remote control with your DVD drive if your drive came with one. Not required if you don't have a remote control or don't wish to use one"
N	Pe2ckfnt SE	chkfont.exe	Used to check whether the fonts are installed properly on your computer or not for a scanner. If you don't want to execute it you can uncheck it in the startup menu
?	PeachtreePrefetcher	PeachtreePrefetcher.exe	"Related to Peachtree accounting software by Sage Software. What does it do and is it required?"
?	PeachtreePrefetcher.exe	PeachtreePrefetcher.exe	"Related to Peachtree accounting software by Sage Software. What does it do and is it required?"
X	PECarlin	PECarlin.exe	"Adware - see here"
?	Peeramid	PService.exe	"In a ""Koptimizer"" folder in Program Files. What does it do and is it required?"
U	PeerGuardian	PeerGuardian_1.99b_pr14.exe	"PeerGuardian - IP blocker for Windows. Used to protect privacy on P2P networks by blocking IP addresses specified in blocklists. Features support for multiple lists a list editor automatic blocklist updates and blocking all of IPv4 (TCP UDP ICMP etc)"
U	PeerGuardian	pg2.exe	"PeerGuardian - IP blocker for Windows. Used to protect privacy on P2P networks by blocking IP addresses specified in blocklists. Features support for multiple lists a list editor automatic blocklist updates and blocking all of IPv4 (TCP UDP ICMP etc)"
U	Pent@VALUE 3.2	Pent@VALUE.exe	Pent@VALUE Digital Satellite Internet PC Receiver
X	PeqBL100	PEQBL100.exe	"Added by the ENVID.D WORM!"
Y	PER Email Protection	pavmail.exe	"PER Antivirus"
N	PerfectPrint	pfppop70.exe	Print engine used by Corel WordPerfect 7 and Presentations 7
X	PerfFont (Performance True Type Font)	perfont.exe	"Added by the MUTECH-E TROJAN!"
U	perfmon	perfmon.vbs	"MindStorm AnalyzerPro from Secure Associates. ""A security management tool for customers easy to manage report and analyze security events across heterogeneous security devices"""
X	Perfomance Monitor	davcsync.exe	"Added by the LAMUD-A WORM!"
X	Perfomance Settings	svchost.exe	"Added by the TOFGER-AP 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 found in the Winnt or Windows folder"
X	Performance	MyHeart.exe	"Added by the PESIN-D WORM!"
N	Performance Center	ApcMain.exe	"Ascentive Performance Center - not recommended see here and here"
X	Performs peer to peer connection	WinPTTP.exe	"Added by the RBOT-GMI WORM!"
X	PermissionResearch	prmrsr.exe	"MarketscoreRelevantKnowledge adware"
Y	PersFw	PersFw.exe	"Kerio or Tiny Personal Firewall"
N	Persistence	igfxpers.exe	Part of Intels Common User Interface for chipsets with integrated graphics controllers - which allows user to change different driver properties through Windows User Interface. Not known exactly what it does but apparently it isn't required
X	Personal Computer	scvhost.exe	"Added by the RBOT-AJE WORM!"
X	Personal Firwall	ptmedsrv.exe	"Added by the SDBOT.XY WORM!"
X	Personal Security Center Monitor	isc_ui.exe	"Added by the FAKEALERT TROJAN!"
U	Pervasive.SQL Workgroup Engine	W3dbsmgr.exe	Database Service Manager for Pervasive SQL 2000 Workgroup edition. Required if you use Pervasive SQL but it's recommended you start it manually before using it as it has a tendancy to crash/freeze if loaded with other applications at startup
X	Pest-Capture	PestCapture.exe	"Pest-Capture malware remover - not recommended see here"
X	PestCapture	PestCapture.exe	"Pest-Capture malware remover - not recommended see here"
U	PestPatrol Control Center	PPControl.exe	"PestPatrol Control Terminal - utility that launched PestPatrol features such as PPMemCheck and CookiePatrol before CA's acquisition"
?	PestPatrolCL	PestPatrolCL.exe	"PestPatrol's command line scanner combines with the Windows Task scheduler and is required in cases where schedules for regular scanning are set"
X	PestTrap	PestTrap.exe	"PestTrap spyware remover - not recommended see here"
U	Petit Larousse 2001	HIPL2000Popup.exe	Popup dictionary tool
X	Pex Sound Driver	Today's Results.vbs	"Added by the TRODE-A WORM!"
X	pex Sound driver 2	Today's Results.vbs	"Added by the TRODE-A WORM!"
U	PFM3.0	PFM30.exe	"Management software for the Philips 8FF3WMI/27 digital PhotoFrame. Used to configure the device transfer photos from a PC by drag and drop and on this wireless model you can also use it to download RSS feeds to and display Internet photos on the device. Only required if you use the wireless features - otherwise it can be started when you manually connect the device. May also be included with other models but currently only available for this one"
U	PFM30	PFM30.exe	"Management software for the Philips 8FF3WMI/27 digital PhotoFrame. Used to configure the device transfer photos from a PC by drag and drop and on this wireless model you can also use it to download RSS feeds to and display Internet photos on the device. Only required if you use the wireless features - otherwise it can be started when you manually connect the device. May also be included with other models but currently only available for this one"
?	PFW_CfgEngine	PFWCFG~1.EXE	"Personal Firewall related?"
?	PFW_PullSrv	PULL.EXE	"Personal Firewall related?"
X	PgMonitr	PgMonitr.exe	"Delfin Promulgate adware variant"
Y	PGPSDKSVC	pgpsdkserv.exe	PGPsdkServ.exe is the new SDK service which is responsible for performing all PGP key management and cryptographic functions. This functionality was moved into a service to allow multiple modules simultaneous read/write access to the keyrings among other things. As you can imagine it is necessary for PGPsdkServ to be running in order to perform practically any PGP functionality
U	PGPSERVICE	pgpservice.exe	PGPservice.exe has two main purposes: (1) it handles a large part of the PGPnet functionality (along with the PGPnet driver) and (2) it allows efficient access to the PGP preferences database. The individual PGP modules normally access the preferences through PGPservice but they are capable of a "fall-back" mode where they can handle such access on their own. Thus if you are not running PGPnet you may not immediately notice much of a difference if you disable PGPservice. If you are running PGPnet you will notice a big difference
N	PGPtray	pgptray.exe	PGP 7.x. Provides icon tray shortcuts to PGP programs from Network Associates. Available via Start -> Programs
X	PGQL	pgql.exe	"Added by the BCKDR-PQN BACKDOOR!"
X	PGStub.exe	[various filenames]	Unidentified adware
X	pgtaff	pgtaff.exe	AdRotator adware variant
U	Phase One Media Reader	DCIMImp.exe	"Phase One Media Reader Capture images"
U	phc700	vphc700.exe	"Related to the Philips SPC700NC web camera"
Y	PhiBtn	PhiBtn.exe	Snapshot and Launch button application from Philips belonging to Philips SPC 900NC Camera
U	Philips Intelligent Agent	Philips Intelligent Agent.exe	"Philips Intelligent Agent searches automatically the correct update for your recordable drive in only three simple steps"
U	Philips PhotoFrame Manager	PFM30.exe	"Management software for the Philips 8FF3WMI/27 digital PhotoFrame. Used to configure the device transfer photos from a PC by drag and drop and on this wireless model you can also use it to download RSS feeds to and display Internet photos on the device. Only required if you use the wireless features - otherwise it can be started when you manually connect the device. May also be included with other models but currently only available for this one"
N	PhilipsDM	DeviceManager.exe	Device manager for Philips portable media players such as the GoGear
?	PhilipsLime	LimeAlive.exe	"Associated with some Philips portable media players such as the GoGear. What does it do and is it required?"

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.