"Part of Novell's ZENworks - "Complete End-to-End Directory-enabled Network Management". Installed on a managed workstation fo an administrator to remotely manage the workstation. Required if the PC is a managed workstation"
"Sophos Antivirus Remote Update utility - provides an easy way for remote workers to keep up to date with their virus protection via a website or network connection provided by their employer"
"Trend Micro's Office Scan Client see here - ""Its Web-based management console gives administrators transparent access to desktop and mobile clients to coordinate automatic deployment of security policies and software updates"""
"Remote Control background application for Cyberlink's PowerDVD version 4 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"
"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"
"Remote Control background application for Cyberlink's PowerDVD version 8. 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"
"Cyberlink's Power VCR II 3.0 is a TV tuner recording utility. If you want to schedule recordings you'll need this otherwise can be disabled. Available via Start -> Programs"
"Added by the BRONTOK-CH WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate smss.exe process which is always located in %System% and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in Documents and Settings\<User>\Local Settings\Application Data"
"Detected by Kaspersky as the BANKER.GAX TROJAN! See here. 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 the ""Help"" sub-folder of the Winnt or Windows folder"
"Added by the LINEAGE-FV 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 the Winnt or Windows folder"
"Dell Resolution Assistant. ""matcli.exe is a motive Assistant Command line interface that gathers information about your system's identity like your name email address city state etc and gets written to a log file"". Resolution Assistant is required to run with the Help and Support program. If you uncheck Resolution Assistant and and then run Help and Support it will add another Resolution Assistant in the startup menu. If you remove the Resolution Assistant in the add/remove program some help menus in help and support will not be available. You decide"
Windows Resource Meter. Available via Start -> Programs. You may want this enabled if your PC is suffering from crashes and want to know potential causes
"WinStart Commander - part of Ultra WinCleaner Utility Suite. Starts Windows faster and controls hidden programs to boost performance and prevent system slow downs and crashes"
"Softwarium Restore Desktop ""is a Windows Context Menu addition that automatically saves and restores the icons' positions on the Windows desktop after a resolution change"""
"Part of Total Copy - an improved version of the Windows copy function. Allows for resumption file copies or moves in progress when computer was shut down. Not required if your not using the program or don't care about that function"
"80-20 Retriever from 80-20 - ""80-20 Retriever is a powerful personal search tool that encompasses email folders archived email and local or network file systems giving users one point of fast accurate search for all personal information"". Real-time scheduler - shortcut available"
Control Application for M-Audio Revolution 7.1 sound card. The sound card will function without it - but changes to speaker setup and sound modification (Bass/Treble etc) will not be available
"Registry First Aid - scans the Windows registry for orphan file/folder references finds these files or folders on your drives that may have been moved from their initial locations and then corrects your registry entries to match the located files or folders"
"Added by the DROPPER.KN TROJAN! Note the number ""1"" in the filename rather than letter ""L"". It also drops another file named DEVICEMAP.SYS which is the ROOTKIT.O TROJAN!"
Reality Fusion GameCam Video Interaction Technology Software that comes with the Logitech QuickCam PC video camera and other USB cameras. It's only an icon that appears on your System Tray. Available via Start -> Programs
"Rogers Hi-Speed Internet software. ""Should you ever lose access to your Rogers Hi-Speed Internet connection or e-mail the Self-Healing Software (SHS.exe) will automatically repair your settings to get you up and running in a flash"""
"RK Launcher by RaduKing - ""is a free application that will allow the user to have a visually pleasing bar at the side of the screen that is used to quickly launch shortcuts"""
"Remote Control background application for Cyberlink's PowerDVD version 4 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"
"Added by the DLOADR-ANM TROJAN! Note that rundll32.exe is a legitimate Microsoft file used to launch DLL file types and shouldn't be deleted. The ""rmdrfje.dll"" file is located in %Windir%"
"A module that contains COM components for media playback used by both RealPlayer and Windows Media Player - see here. The ""rmoc3260.dll"" file is found in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder"
Program used to initialise the VxD virtual driver for Sentinel drivers associated with Rainbow H/W keys that plug-in to the parallel port. These are usually supplied with workplace design tools and restrict the use of the software only to the machine to which the H/W key is connected. Required if you have such tools
"Roboform - password manager and web form filler. Will work without this startup entry as the ""active"" component is an integrated Internet Explorer browser plugin"
"""RocketDock is a smoothly animated alpha blended application launcher. It provides a nice clean interface to drop shortcuts on for easy access and organization"""
"Rogue Remover PRO - utility to detect and remove misleading security programs masqerading as virus scanners spyware removers etc that lure people into buying them with false positives"
"Added by the BANKER-FI TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate winlogon.exe process which should not appear in Msconfig/Startup and is always located in the System32 folder. This worm file is placed in the Windowsinf or Winntinf folder"
"Roxio Assistant is designed to correct Engine Initialization errors. If Easy CD & DVD Creator's Engine does not initialize the applications in Easy CD & DVD Creator will not recognize your recorder. After running this program you should receive the message ""Engine initialized successfully with full recorder support"". If you do not receive the message update your Virus software and then check and clean your system for viruses. After the removal of any viruses uninstall and then reinstall Easy CD & DVD Creator (use ""Add Remove Programs"" in ""Control Panel""). Can be run manually"
"Part of Roxio EasyCD Creator 6.0 - places the Roxio AudioCentral icon in you system tray. ""Includes a player media manager ripper tag and sound editor - integrated in a single application"". Not required for Roxio to work properly."
"Part of Roxio EasyCD Creator 6.0 - places the Roxio Drag-to-Disc icon in you system tray. ""Easily drag and drop files for burning to CD or DVD. Disc formatting and burning will happen automatically"". Not required for Roxio to work properly"
System Tray icon installed by Roxio Easy Media Creator 8 and which allows you to configure your watched folders or to turn the ?Watched Folders? feature of Roxio ON or OFF
"Added by the RITDOOR-C WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate services.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"
"Added by the PREXOT.D TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate services.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"
"Added by the PREXOT.D TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate services.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"
"Added by the PREXOT.E TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate services.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"
"Added by the RITDOOR-B WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate winlogon.exe process which should not appear in Msconfig/Startup and is always located in the System32 folder. This file is placed in the Windows or Winnt folder"
"Added by the MYDOOM.AL WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate services.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"
"Added by the BOBAX.AA WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate services.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"
"Added by the BOBAX.AD WORM! 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%"
"Added by the BOBAX.AD WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate winlogon.exe process which should not appear in Msconfig/Startup and is always located in the System32 folder. This file is placed in the Windows or Winnt folder"
"Remote Procedure Call. Required by windows for programs to communicate with each other on networks/different machines. Originally for NT only but now installed with Win98/98se. Under Win98/98se a program may need it to communicate with other components of itself. You could delete the program but if any abnormalities occur soon after then reinstall. Under NT deleting this critical system component will disable the OS. For a more detailed explanation see here"
"Added by the LINEAG-ADI TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate rundll32.exe process which is found in the Windows folder (98ME) or the System32 folder(NT2000XP). This file is located in an ""addins"" sub-folder"
"Troubleshooting utility for the RoadRunner cable internet service. Not required and you are advised to completely uninstall it. Provides a lot of false alarms and gets a lot of people panicking about there internet connection"
"Required on the GeFroce 64 meg MX card to show the full 64 meg memory and appears to be a software memory emulator running under the Win2K - see here. High CPU useage results - hence the U status"
"Added by the SILLY.BR WORM! 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 a ""4350"" sub-folder"
"RTCDLL is ""Real Time Communication"" and is associated with Windows Messenger (the IM application not messenger service). It is only necessary if you use Windows Messenger. Most people use MSN Messenger instead so it is not required in those cases"
"Configuration utility for the Netgear WG111 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter that ""provides wireless access to your desktop or notebook PC through the computer's USB port"""
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.