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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
?	PowerS	PowerS.exe	"ProlinkTest for either their AGP graphics card or TV/FM capture card. Is it required?"
?	PowerSet	Regedit.exe /s ...PowerSet_8100_CU.REG	"Appears to be Toshiba power management related"
N	PowerStrip	powerstrip.exe	"PowerStrip is a Video Mode Editor to allow special Refresh Rates and Tweaking of Video Settings"
N	PowerStrip	PSTRIP.EXE	"PowerStrip is a Video Mode Editor to allow special Refresh Rates and Tweaking of Video Settings"
U	PowerTools Tray Icon	pttray.exe	"PowerTools - add-on for AOL"
U	Powertweak	PT2.EXE	""Powertweak is designed to configure your system in the best way. A processor the core of the system or a chipset (a set of components that manage the data flows between the different parts of the system) can be configured." This item is added to startup if 'Use predefined settings' is enabled in the programs options"
U	Powertweak	PTCTRL.EXE	""Powertweak is designed to configure your system in the best way. A processor the core of the system or a chipset (a set of components that manage the data flows between the different parts of the system) can be configured." This item is added to startup if 'Configure system at logon' is enabled in the programs options"
U	Power_Gear	BatteryLife.exe	Power management for all Asus notebook. Useful but not critical
U	PP Gamma	ppgamma.exe	"Profile Prism software that allows monitor calibration and can generate ICC profiles for digital cameras"
N	PP****usb	FBDirect.exe	Software that monitors the status of a Visioneer OneTouch scanner button and allows you to scan fax copy print and easily communicate by simply dragging and dropping scans on your PaperPort Desktop!. The **** represents the model 5300 7600 etc. Available via Start -> Programs
U	PP2000 Instaupdate	PPInupdt.exe	Protector Plus anti-virus software - instant update program for virus data updates. Not required if you regularly update virus data manually
Y	PP2000 Real Time Scan	PPVstop.exe	Protector Plus anti-virus software - real time scanner
Y	PP2000 Taskbar Control	PPTbc.exe	Protector Plus anti-virus software - system tray access
N	PP3100b	flatbed.exe	Twain driver for the Visioneer PaperPort 3100b scanner that allows you to scan fax copy print and easily communicate by simply dragging and dropping scans on your PaperPort Desktop
U	ppass	Antispy.exe	"AntiSpy firewall - "program designed to combat against various types of intrusion and monitoring programs currently in use or presently being developed worldwide""
U	PPControl	PPControl.exe	"PestPatrol Control Terminal - utility that launched PestPatrol features such as PPMemCheck and CookiePatrol before CA's acquisition"
U	PPCRunonce	PPCRunOnce.exe	"Related to PeoplePC ISP software - may display advertising see here"
U	PPHIDPAD	pphidpad.exe	"PenPower Chinese handwriting recognition software"
U	PPK Setup(Server)	SEServe.exe	Programmable Power Key on Sony Vaio laptops. "Using the Programmable Power Key (PPK) button collect your e-mail automatically with one key stroke. You can also program your PPK to turn on your SuperSlim Notebook at a predetermined time and perform simple tasks - completely unattended"
N	ppmate	ppmate.exe	"PPMate - free tool for streaming online TV via P2P (peer-to-peer)"
U	PPMemCheck	ppmemcheck.exe	"PPMemCheck - used to be part of PestPatrol before CA's acquisition"
X	PPPOEO	pingppac.exe	"Added by the SPYBOT.KHC WORM!"
N	PProTray	pprotray.exe	Part of the power professional program. Loads the System Tray control
?	PPScheduler	PPScheduler.exe	"Nuance (was ScanSoft) PaperPort Scheduler - what does it do and is it required?"
U	PPSVC	[path to file]	"PC Police surveillance software that logs keystrokes files looked at applications used and chats on either MSN Yahoo ICQ or AOL. This information can then be transmitted to a remote user. Uninstall this software if you did not install it yourself"
U	PPSYS	ppsys.exe	"PC Police commercial keystroke logger. Uninstall this software if you did not install it yourself"
N	pptd40nt	pptd40nt.exe	"PaperPort" software associated with scanners
U	PPUpdate	ppupdater.exe	"PPUpdater - updater that used to be part of PestPatrol before CA's acquisition"
N	PPWWebCap	PPWebCap.exe	"PaperPort" software associated with scanners
X	pqhelper	pqhelper.exe	"Searchcentrix hijacker"
U	PractiSearch	PSearch.exe	"PractiSearch web search software"
U	Praize Messenger	itLoad.exe	"Praize IM Christian chat instant messenger"
U	Prayer	PTW.EXE	"Islamic Adhan program (call fpr daily prayers)"
X	PrdMgr.exe	PrdMgr.exe	"Added by a variant of the IRCBOT BACKDOOR!"
X	prdtect	prdtect.exe	"Prutect malware from e2Give - attempts to shut down or tamper with a number of anti spyware applications like Ad-Aware and SpyBot S&D. Note - has been seen using alternative file names like prttect.exe prmtect.exe and so forth!"
?	PreAnnotate	PreAnntt.exe	"Genius Wizard Pen Tablet driver related. Is it required?"
N	Precision Time Clock Checker	PrecisionTime.exe	Precision Time 2.0. Checks your computer clock time against the Naval Observatory or some other source to assure accurate time
X	PrecisionTime	PrecisionTime.exe	"PrecisionTime - clock synchronizing software containg spyware by Claria/GAIN. Please note that Claria Corporation no longer support GAIN-Supported software - see here"
X	precpop2	starter.exe	"PrecisionPop adware"
X	Prein	APP****.tmp [* = random char or digit]	Unidentified adware
Y	Preload	Preload.exe	Millenium Multi-Function Keyboard driver
N	preload	RUNXMLPL.exe	Software found on Acer computers from Wistron. Information suggests it maps keyboard buttons to operating system functions
?	PreloadApp	hphprld.exe	"HP PhotoSmart printers related. What does it do and is it required?"
X	Premeter	nrpr.exe	"NetRatings Premeter spyware"
X	Premeter	prmt.exe	"NetRatings Premeter spyware"
X	PremierOpinion	pmropn.exe	"PremierOpinion adware"
X	present	.exe	"Added by the RUBBLE-C WORM!"
N	PrestoNotes	PrestoNotes.exe	"PrestoNotes lets you create virtual notes on your desktop that can be hidden or shown as needed"
X	Preview AdService	PrevAdServ.exe	Windupdates adware variant
X	PrevX	prevx.exe	"Added by the IRCBOT-TF WORM! Note - this worm is located in the System (Win9x/Me) or System32 (XP/WinNT/2K) directory and is not the PrevX Home intrusion prevention software"
Y	PrevxHome	SAGUI.exe	"PrevX Home intrusion prevention software"
Y	PrevxOne	PXConsole.exe	"Prevx intrusion prevention software"
Y	PrevxPro	SAGUI.exe	"PrevX Home intrusion prevention software"
X	prgtect	prgtect.exe	"Prutect malware from e2Give - attempts to shut down or tamper with a number of anti spyware applications like Ad-Aware and SpyBot S&D. Note - has been seen using alternative file names like prttect.exe prmtect.exe and so forth!"
X	Pribi.exe	Pribi.exe	"FastFind adware variant"
N	Price Patrol	neo.exe	"Price Patrol by Half.com - internet shopping companion for finding the best on-line prices"
?	PrimaLauncher	Launcher.exe	"Associated with PrimaScan scanners. Is it required?"
U	Primax 3D Mouse	3dmoused.exe	Enables the scroll button on the Primax 3-D Scroll mouse
?	Primsta	Primsta.exe	"Linksys Wireless CompactFlash Card driver related. Is it required?"
X	Print Driver Helper Service	crsrr.exe	"Added by the AGENT-BC TROJAN!"
X	Print Hp Tray	hpprint.exe	"Added by the RBOT-GWE WORM!"
N	Print Master Event Reminder	PMremind.exe	Print Master Gold - calander feature that pops up reminders such as birthdays
X	Print Scheduler	usnsvc.exe	"Added by a variant of the KOBOT-C WORM!"
N	Print Screen Deluxe	psdeluxe.exe	Utility allows "Print Scrn" or "Print Screen" key to capture print or save the current window
X	Print Services	spolserv32.exe	"Added by the RBOT.ZP WORM!"
X	print sharing	start.bat	"Added by the ZCREW TROJAN!"
X	print sharing	[path] hidden32.exe [path] explorer.exe	"Added by the ZCREW.B BACKDOOR! Note - the legitimate Windows Explorer (explorer.exe) is located in %Windir% and would not normally appear in Msconfig/Startup unless you added it manually!"
X	Print Spooler	Spoolsv.exe	"Added by the CIADOOR.B TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate spoolsv.exe which is always located in %System%. This one is located in %Windir%"
X	Print Spooler	spoolsvc32.exe	"Added by the SDBOT.BB TROJAN!"
X	Print Spooler	spools.exe	"Added by the RBOT-LD WORM!"
X	Print Spooler	spool.exe	"Added by the BDOOR-IS BACKDOOR!"
X	Print Spooler	spoolsv32.exe	"Added by the RBOT.SW WORM!"
X	Printer	Spyassault.exe	"SpyAssault spyware remover - not recommended see here"
X	Printer	[path to file]	"Added by the LOWTAPER TROJAN!"
X	Printer	dipset.exe	"Added by a variant of the FBSR TROJAN!"
X	printer	SpyAssaultScanner.exe	"SpyAssault spyware remover - not recommended see here"
X	Printer	vmmon32.exe	"Added by the RBOT-CSB WORM!"
X	printer	printer.exe	"WinIFixer spyware remover - not recommended see here"
X	printer	sysprinter.exe	"Added by the SMALL.ZY TROJAN!"
X	Printer Monitor	webprinter.exe	"Added by the IRCBOT-Z TROJAN!"
X	Printer Spool	updater.exe	"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!"
X	Printer spool Service	spool.exe	"Added by the RBOT-ACP WORM!"
X	printer spooler	commonaccess.exe	"Added by the DELF-LB TROJAN!"
X	Printer Spooler	spooler.exe	"Added by the DELF-JJ TROJAN!"
X	Printer Spooler Subsystem	spoolss.exe	"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM! - Note - this is NOT the legitimate Windows spoolss.exe process located in the Winnt/System32 or WindowsSystem32 folder and which should NOT figure in Msconfig/Startup!"
?	Printer Update	CFGREG.EXE	"Maybe a registration reminder or automatically updates drivers or application software for a printer?"
X	printerdrv	vdms.exe	"Added by the OPTIXKIL.30 TROJAN!"
X	PrinterSpool	[path] RESTORE.EXE [path] SPOOL.EXE	"Added by the ALADINZ.K TROJAN!"
X	Printing Driver	msprint.exe	"Added by the RBOT.JH WORM!"
N	Printkey2000	printkey2000.exe	Screen grabber that intercepts the pressing of the Print Screen (Prn Scrn) key. Start manually when required
X	PrintMngr	system.exe	Added by an unidentified TROJAN!
N	printnow	printnow.exe	"PrintNow - a utility that primarily allows "Print Srceen" or "Alt+Print Screen" screenshots to be sent directly to a printer"
N	PrinTray	Printray.exe	Lexmark/Compaq printer icon in the System Tray for quick access. Not required - uncheck via Printer configuration rather than MSCONFIG. See also LexmarkPrintray and CompaqPrinTray
N	PrintScreen	UNWISE.EXE	"Gadwin PrintScreen - utility to capture print or save the current window"
N	Printscreen 95	PRT95MIN.EXE	"Printscreen 95 - utility to capture print or save the current window"
U	PrintSpooler	lass.exe	"Win-Spy keystroke logger/monitoring program - remove unless you installed it yourself!"
X	PrintSpoolSv	System.exe	"Added by the BDOOR-S BACKDOOR!"
U	PRISMSTA.EXE	PRISMSTA.EXE	Creates a system tray icon for accessing information about Intersil Prism Wireless Settings. Intersil silicon is used by Trendware/Trendnet for example
U	PRISMSVR	PRISMSVR.EXE	Configuration and settings utility for PRISM chipset based wireless modems such as the 2Wire Wireless Gateway (2701HG) and Siemens Gigaset USB Adapter
U	PRISMSVR.EXE	PRISMSVR.EXE	Configuration and settings utility for PRISM chipset based wireless modems such as the 2Wire Wireless Gateway (2701HG) and Siemens Gigaset USB Adapter
N	Privacy Eraser Pro	PrivacyEraser.exe	"Privacy Eraser Pro - protects your Internet privacy by cleaning up all Internet history tracks and past computer activities"
U	PrivacyKeyboard	PrivacyKeyboard.exe	"PrivacyKeyboard is a product ""that can provide every computer with strong protection against ALL types of keylogging programs and keylogging hardware devices both known and unknown currently in use or presently being developed worldwide"""
X	PrivacyProtector Free	UPRP.exe	"PrivacyProtector misleading security software - not recommended see here"
X	PrivacyScanner	pscan.exe	"Privacy Champion a stealth installed 'Privacy Scanner'. It purportedly scans your PC for links to adult content websites and then offers to ""clean"" them. Produces loads of False Positives as goad to purchase"
X	PrivateNet	[various filenames]	Premium rate adult content dialler
U	Privoxy	privoxy.exe	"Privoxy - web proxy with advanced filtering capabilities for protecting privacy filtering web page content managing cookies controlling access and removing ads banners pop-ups and other obnoxious Internet junk"
X	PrizeSurfer	prizesurfer.exe	"""PrizeSurfer is the free software that automatically enters you to win cash and prizes just for surfing the web and shopping online!"" Stealth installed malware"
X	prjtect	prjtect.exe	"Prutect malware from e2Give - attempts to shut down or tamper with a number of anti spyware applications like Ad-Aware and SpyBot S&D. Note - has been seen using alternative file names like prttect.exe prmtect.exe and so forth!"
X	prktect	prktect.exe	"Prutect malware from e2Give - attempts to shut down or tamper with a number of anti spyware applications like Ad-Aware and SpyBot S&D. Note - has been seen using alternative file names like prttect.exe prmtect.exe and so forth!"
X	prltect	prltect.exe	"Prutect malware from e2Give - attempts to shut down or tamper with a number of anti spyware applications like Ad-Aware and SpyBot S&D. Note - has been seen using alternative file names like prttect.exe prmtect.exe and so forth!"
X	prmt	prmt.exe	"NetRatings Premeter spyware"
X	prmtect	prmtect.exe	"Prutect malware from e2Give - attempts to shut down or tamper with a number of anti spyware applications like Ad-Aware and SpyBot S&D. Note - has been seen using alternative file names like prttect.exe prmtect.exe and so forth!"
U	PrnSys Executable	PrnSys.exe	Print screen utility bundled with some HP printer software - not required but your choice if you like that feature
X	pro	[path to file]	"Added by the SPYWAD-F TROJAN!"
X	pro	SpySheriff.exe	"Added by the SPYWAD-I TROJAN!"
U	Pro PCL Status Monitor	PENGSS.EXE	Xerox printer/fax/copier status monitor (PCL = printer control language)
X	ProAntiVirus	ProAntiVirus.exe	"Added by the RBOT-FTP WORM!"
?	ProArt	ProArt.exe	"??"
X	Proc	aprocess.exe	"Added by the MOVINGMOUSE.475811 TROJAN!"
X	Proc992	[path to file]	"Added by the IXBOT-C WORM!"
X	Proc993	wqxfne.exe	"Added by the IXBOT-D WORM!"
X	process.exe	process.exe	"Added by the BANCOS.P TROJAN!"
U	ProcessGovernor	processgovernor.exe	"Core engine for Process Lasso from Bitsum Technologies - ""a state-of-the-art highly optimized automated Windows process (program) management tool. Through managing the programs running on your computer Process Lasso increases system responsiveness"""
U	ProcessSupervisorGUI	ProcessSupervisor.exe	"Graphical user interface (GUI) for Process Lasso from Bitsum Technologies - ""a state-of-the-art highly optimized automated Windows process (program) management tool. Through managing the programs running on your computer Process Lasso increases system responsiveness"""
U	ProcessTamer	ProcessTamerTray.exe	"Mouser's Software Process Tamer ""is a tiny (140k) and super efficient utility for Microsoft Windows XP/2K/NT that runs in your system tray and constantly monitors the cpu usage of other processes"""
X	procmon	procmon.exe	"Added by the BIONET.40A TROJAN!"
?	Prodigy DSL	EnterNetDUN.Exe	"Prodigy EnterNet DUN PPPoE Client - is it required?"
N	ProdikeysAutorun	Prodload.exe	"Creative Prodikeys software. ""an interactive music entertainment device which not only functions as a full-featured ergonomic ?QWERTY? keyboard but also comes equipped with 37 touch-sensitive music keys and accessible music controls for endless entertainment at your desktop. Coupled with the Sound Blaster audio card you can explore a wide array of realistic instrument sounds and have non-stop fun making music right at your desktop"""
N	ProDsl	ProDsl.exe	Intel Pro/DSL 2100 modem connection manager. Available via Start -> Programs
X	Profile	Profile.vbs	"Added by the WHITEHO VIRUS or TRAPPY WORM!"
N	Profiler	Profiler.exe	"Enables the "Profiler" to be launched from a System Tray icon for Saitek's game controllers. Available via Start -> Programs"
X	profiler	liteout.exe	"Added by the ZAPCHAS-G WORM!"
X	profiler	prof.exe	"Added by the ZAPCHAS-G WORM!"
N	Profiler	ProfilerU.exe	"Enables the ""Profiler"" to be launched from a System Tray icon for Saitek's game controllers. Available via Start -> Programs"
N	ProfilerU	ProfilerU.exe	"Saitek SST (Saitek Smart Technolgy) Profile Launcher - allows System Tray access to the ""Profiler"" and ""Control Panel"" for Saitek's game controllers. Start manually via Start -> Programs -> Saitek SD6 Programming Software -> Profiler"
X	Prog	csrss.exe	"Added by the WEBUS TROJAN! Note - this worm replaces the legitimate csrss.exe process which is always located in %System% and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup!"
X	Prog	lsass.exe	"Added by the WEBUS.B TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate lsass.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 System folder"
X	Program Access Service	[10 random letters].exe	"Detected by Trend Micro as the RBOT.GJJ WORM! See here"
X	Program File	Progmon.exe	"Added by the PEEPER TROJAN!"
X	Program in Windows	IEXPLORE.exe	"Added by the LOVGATE.AB WORM!"
U	Program Neighborhood Agent	pnagent.exe	"Citrix Program Neighborhood Agent"
X	ProgramControl	ProgramControl.exe	"Added by the DLOADR-BAG TROJAN!"
?	ProgramWindow	more comp.exe	"??"
U	ProjectWhois	ProjectWhois.exe	"""Project Whois loads the domain names from all open Firefox and Internet Explorer windows into the one-click menu and gives easy access to the whois records from the System Tray"""
N	projselector	projselector.exe	Roxio Project Selector - can be started manually
N	Promon.exe	promon.exe	System Tray icon for Intel PRO series ethernet adapters giving access to the diagnostic features
X	PromoReg	alt.exe.exe	Added by a variant of the AGENT.DOM TROJAN!
X	prompt drive	[random filename]	"Added by the SDBOT.AMF WORM!"
X	PromulGate	PgMonitr.exe	"Delfin Promulgate adware variant"
N	PRONoMgr.exe	PRONoMgr.exe	System Tray icon for Intel PRO series ethernet adapters giving access to the diagnostic features
U	PRONoMgrWired	PRONoMgr.exe	Intel's Pro 100 Ethernet card manager
U	Propel Accelerator	PropelAC.exe	"Propel Internet Accelerator"
U	ProPort Startup	ProPort.exe	"Proport is a port monitor/protector. Monitors an infinite amount of ports for trojans and nukes. Some additional features are auto connection-kill and IP resolving"
X	proses	[5 random letters].exe	"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!"
X	ProSiteFinder	prositefinder.exe	"180Solutions adware related"
X	Prote??o de tela	ssmaze.scr	"Added by the BANCBAN-FB TROJAN!"
U	Protect	SHVRTF.EXE	"PC Angel takes a 5-second snapshot of the current system registry each time the PC boots up. In the event of a crash PC ANGEL will retrieve everything up to the minute before the crash or the last known stable registry"
X	protect	protect.scr	"Added by the DLOADER-TQ TROJAN!"
X	Protected Storage	RUNDLL32.EXE MSSIGN30.DLL ondll_reg	"Added by the LOVGATE-W WORM! Note that rundll32.exe is a legitimate Microsoft file used to launch DLL file types and shouldn't be deleted"
X	Protection	[path] runtask.exe [path] protection.exe	Added by a variant of the AGENT.3.AU TROJAN!
X	Protection	Protection.exe	"Added by the FEBELNECK-A WORM!"
X	Protection	Firewall.exe	"Added by the ELIPTER.A or ELIPTER.B WORMS!"
X	Protection	IExplore .exe	"Added by the ELIPTER.D WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate Internet Explorer (iexplore.exe) process as there is a space before the "".exe"""
X	Protection	Norton Internet Security.exe	"Added by the ELITPER.E WORM!"
X	Protections	ProtEX32.exe	"Ultimate SecuritySuite misleading malware remover - not recommended see here"
X	Protector GB	protectgb.exe	"Added by the BANKER.EIE TROJAN!"
X	Protocol Settings	kav.exe	"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!"
X	ProtocolDiskChk	ssrms.exe	"Added by the BDOOR-ML BACKDOOR!"
X	ProtocolDiskChk	svcvlw32.exe	"Added by the STINX-Y TROJAN!"
X	ProtocolEventTsk	csrwjd.exe	"Added by the STINX-N TROJAN!"
X	prov	prov.exe	"Added by a variant of the IRCBOT TROJAN!"
X	Provan Security	psecure.exe	"Added by the RBOT.BRV WORM!"
Y	proxim_orinoco_11abg	orinoco.exe	"Proxim ORiNOCO 11a/b/g PCI Card wireless configuration utility"
N	PROXOMITRON	PROXOM~1.EXE	"A free highly flexible user-configurable small but very powerful local HTTP web-filtering proxy - see here"
N	PROXOMITRON	PROXOMITRON.EXE	"A free highly flexible user-configurable small but very powerful local HTTP web-filtering proxy - see here"
Y	ProxyCap	ProxyCap.exe	"""ProxyCap enables you to tunnel Internet applications through HTTP SOCKS v4 and SOCKS v5 Proxy Servers"""
U	ProxyWay	proxyway.exe	"ProxyWay anonymous proxy surfing software"
U	PRPCMonitor	PRPCUI.exe	Intel® SpeedStep™ interface. This automatically detects whether a mobile PC is using battery or AC power. When using battery power SpeedStep scales the processor clock frequency and voltage to reduce the power it needs by 40%
X	prqtect	prqtect.exe	"Prutect malware from e2Give - attempts to shut down or tamper with a number of anti spyware applications like Ad-Aware and SpyBot S&D. Note - has been seen using alternative file names like prttect.exe prmtect.exe and so forth!"
X	prrtect	prrtect.exe	"Prutect malware from e2Give - attempts to shut down or tamper with a number of anti spyware applications like Ad-Aware and SpyBot S&D. Note - has been seen using alternative file names like prttect.exe prmtect.exe and so forth!"

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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