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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
N	S3apphk	S3apphk.exe	A tool installed alongside the drivers for your S3 video output device. It is not necessary but should be allowed to run unless it is causing problems
U	S3Hotkey	s3hotkey.exe	Hotkey system tray icon to enable switching between monitors. Found on laptops with an S3 Twister integrated graphics card
?	S3Mon	S3Mon.exe	"S3DuoVue multi-monitor taskbar helper by S3 Graphics. What does it do and is it required?"
U	S3TRAY	S3Tray.exe	S3 display configuration taskbar utility for S3 chipset based graphics cards. Can be run from Start-> Settings -> Control Panel -> Display
?	s3tray2	s3tray2.exe	"S3 display configuration taskbar utility for S3 chipset based graphics cards?"
?	S3TRAYHP	S3trayhp.exe	"S3 Video driver related. What does it do and is it required?"
U	S3Trayp	S3trayp.exe	S3 display configuration taskbar utility for S3 chipset based graphics cards. Can be run from Start-> Settings -> Control Panel -> Display
U	S4F	S4F.exe	"FilterPak from S4F Inc - internet filtering software"
X	s4helper	s4helper.exe	"Searchcentrix hijacker"
X	s9201	av2008xp.exe	"Antivirus 2008 XP rogue security software - not recommended see here"
?	SA	Sa3.exe	"Logitech QuickCam driver. Is it required?"
?	SA Service	SAservice.exe	"Associated with Cyber Trio and Warner troubleshooting software from G-Tek Technologies and pre-installed on some Packard Bell and NEC PCs. What function does this perform and is it required?"
N	Sa3dsrv	Sa3dsrv.exe	For Aureal based 3D soundcards. A3D sound features won't work with this disabled
X	saap	saap.exe	"NCase adware"
N	Sabreserver	SABSERV.EXE	Airline reservation software from Sabre. Available via Start -> Programs
X	sac	sac.exe	"NCase adware"
X	SACC	sacc.exe	"SurfAccuracy adware"
N	SAClient	RegCon.exe	AT&T or ComCast BBClient - monitors system and network-delivered services for availability. Your current network status is displayed on a color-coded web page in near-real time. When problems are detected you're immediately notified by e-mail pager or text messaging
X	sacmemds	smcntlwio.exe	"Added by the MAILBOT-BZ TROJAN!"
X	Safe	SafeWin.exe	"Added by the FOCOSENHA TROJAN!"
X	Safe	[path to trojan]	"Added by the BANKER-DT TROJAN!"
X	SafeGuard Popup Blocker Updater	regsvr32 sfgupd.dll	"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 ""sfgupd.dll"" file is found in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder"
X	SafeGuard Popup Blocker Updater (required)	regsvr32 sfg****.dll [* = ramdom 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"
X	SafeGuard Popup Updater (required)	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"
X	SafeGuard Popup Updater (required)	regsvr32 PDF****.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"
U	SafeHouseSystemTray	SDWTRAY.EXE	"SafeHouse ""Personal Privacy"" system tray icon - PP protects and hides your private and personal photos videos files and folders by making them ""invisible"" and encrypted"
N	SafeInstall.exe	SAFEIN~1.EXE	Monitors a download and ensures an newer version of a file isn't replaced by an older one
N	SafeOFF	SafeOff.exe	Provides protection that if user accidentally presses the power switch a dialog will pop up for confirmation
X	SafeSearch	safesearch.exe	"SafeSearch.A adware"
Y	SafeSpace	SafeSpaceSysTray.exe	"Part of SafeSpace (from Artificial Dynamics) which ""protects computers from Internet malware infection without the need for signature updates or regular maintenance"""
X	SafeStrip	SafeStrip.exe	"SafeStrip spyware remover - not recommended see here"
X	SafeStripReminder	SafeStripReminder.exe	"SafeStrip spyware remover - not recommended see here"
X	SafeSurfingUpdate	SSUpdate.exe	"MoneyTree parasite - ActiveX control used to download premium-rate dialers"
U	SafetyNet	ipcTray.exe	"Safety.Net from Netveda - ""offers Internet security content security and advanced Internet firewall protection for all your LAN computers and trust controls to block unwanted or harmful applications from accessing the network"""
U	SafetyNet_Notifier	ipcLn.exe	"Safety.Net from Netveda - ""offers Internet security content security and advanced Internet firewall protection for all your LAN computers and trust controls to block unwanted or harmful applications from accessing the network"""
U	Safeworld	Freedom.exe	SafeWorld Internet Security - now no longer available
X	Sagate Security Firewall	sagate.exe	"Added by the GAOBOT.BOW WORM!"
N	SAgent2ExePath	SAgent2.exe	Seiko Epson printer status agent. Disable if printer is not used often
U	SAGENTSERVICE	Sagent.exe	"TinySpyAgent commercial keystroke logger. Uninstall this software if you did not install it yourself"
X	sagnt	sagnt.exe	Adware web downloader
X	SAHagent	Sahagent.exe	"ShopAtHomeSelect parasite"
X	SAHBundle	bundle.exe	"ShopAtHomeSelect parasite"
X	SAHBundle	shop1003.exe	"ShopAtHomeSelect parasite"
X	saie	saie.exe	"NCase adware"
U	SaiMfd	SaiMfd.exe	"Saitek MFD File System Driver - associated with the Saitek SST (Saitek Smart Technolgy) configuration software for their game controllers. Create a shortcut and run manually when required"
U	SAIMON	SaiMon.exe	"Saitek joystick driver"
X	sain	sain.exe	"NCase adware"
X	sais	sais.exe	"NCase adware"
U	SaiSmart	SaiSmart.exe	"""Smart Button Special Sauce"" - included with the latest software for Saitek game controllers. Related to the ""S"" ""Shift"" or ""Smart"" button and gives gamers extra features on the buttons. Only required if you use this feature"
U	SaitekAutoConfigure	saicnfig.exe	"Configuration for Saitek game controllers"
X	Sakemsneql	simenu.exe	"Added by the SDBOT.BTO WORM!"
X	Sakora	Sakora.exe	"Detected by Microsoft as the GOWELES.A TROJAN! See here"
N	SalaatTime	SalaatTime.exe	"""Salaat Time is a FREE multi-function Islamic application that calculates the prescribed five daily Muslim prayer times as well as Qiblah direction for anywhere in the world"""
X	Salestart	WAS7Mon.exe	"WinAntiSpyware spyware remover - not recommended see here"
X	Salestart	bm.exe	"Misleading security software such as AntiSpywareSuite AntivirusPCSuite SpyGuardPro WinAntiVirus Pro 2006 WinSecureAv and WinSpyControl - not recommended see here"
X	Salestart	dcpasmon.exe	"SystemDoctor misleading security software - not recommended see here"
X	Salestart	dcsm.exe	"PrivacyProtector misleading security software - not recommended see here"
X	Salestart	mc.exe	OnlineHelpmate and ConfidentUser misleading security software - not recommended
X	Salestart	stm.exe	"WinAnonymous spyware remover - not recommended see here"
X	Salestart	strpmon.exe	"Misleading security software such as WinPCDoctor StorageProtector ErrClean and SystemErrorFixer - not recommended"
X	salm	salm.exe	"NCase adware"
X	saly	saly*****.exe	Added by a variant of the AW.AWK TROJAN!
X	Sam-sung	Sam-sung.exe	"Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!"
X	SaMail	[WORM FILE NAME].vbs	"Added by the VBS.LIDO WORM!"
U	SAMcal	SAMcal.exe	"SamCal - calendar/reminder program"
U	Sametime Connect	Connect.exe	"IBM Lotus Sametime - instant messaging and Web conferencing software"
X	Samsong	Samsong.exe	"Added by the SDBOT.BNE WORM!"
X	Samsung	Samsungs.exe	"Added by an IRC TROJAN variant!"
U	SandboxieControl	Control.exe	"SandBoxie - allows data to be read from the hard drive by an application but never written back unless you allow it"
U	SandboxieControl	SbieCtrl.exe	"""SandBoxie runs your programs in an isolated space which prevents them from making permanent changes to other programs and data in your computer"""
N	SandIcon	SandIcon.exe	SanDisk ImageMate CompactFlash card reader SDDR-31 (USB). Very little use except to place the Sandisk icon beside its drive designation in Windows Explorer. The reader itself will work fine without it. The simplest thing is to just unplug the reader when you're not using it. It may slow the startup by a few nanoseconds but once the software sees there's no reader you get back the resources
X	SANS Service	sansv.exe	"Added by the VANEBOT-AH WORM!"
U	SansaDispatch	SansaDispatch.exe	"Sansa Updater - ""The Sansa Updater is an application that checks for the latest firmware updates then downloads and installs the firmware to your Sansa device"""
X	Santa Bastards Bitch	SANTAS.BITCH.txt	"Added by the ATNAS.A WORM!"
X	sapp	sapp.exe	"NCase adware"
U	SaskTel Accelerated Dial-up	sasktelgui.exe	"""Experience faster surfing downloading and e-mail by adding SaskTel Accelerated Dial-up Internet"""
X	sasserfix	package.exe	"Added by the DABBER.B WORM!"
X	saSyncMgr	rundll32.exe sasync.dll SyncWait	"Browser hijacker - redirecting to Searchant.com. Note - the real Tweak UI entry for this is ""rundll32.exe tweakui.cpl tweakmeup"". Note that rundll32.exe is a legitimate Microsoft file used to launch DLL file types and shouldn't be deleted"
U	SATARaid	SATARaid.exe	RAID driver for serial ATA disks on some motherboards such as the DFI Lanparty range. Only loaded if one is using RAID support on SATA drives
X	satmat	satmat.exe	"VX2.Transponder parasite updater/installer related"
X	sau	sau.exe	"180Solutions adware related"
U	SAUpdate	SAUpdate.exe	"Big Brother from Quest Software. System and network monitor"
U	SAutoLaunchExe	SAutoLaunchExe.exe	Sharp Zaurus PDA related needed to synchronize information with a Desktop or Notebook
Y	SAVAgent	SAVAgent.exe	Part of Sophos anti-virus software. Required for centrally administered Sophos updates to work correctly e.g. automatically updating PCs used by dial-in home or out-of-office users
X	Save	Save.exe	"WhenU.Save adware"
X	SaveDate	SaveStartDate.Exe	Unidentified adware
X	Savenow	SaveNow.exe	"WhenU.Save adware"
X	Savsvc	rundll32.exe savsvc.dllstart	"Added by the AKBOT.BE WORM! Note that rundll32.exe is a legitimate Microsoft file used to launch DLL file types and shouldn't be deleted. The ""savsvc.dll"" file is found in %System%"
X	SAW	saw.exe	"SmartAdware adware"
U	Say The Time 5.0	SAYTIME.EXE	This program has audio cues for the system clock in male and female voices customizes the appearance of the system clock and can synchronize it to a time server regularly
U	SB	SB.exe	Acer Soft Button on Acer Tablet PCs
X	SB	SpywareBomber.exe	"SpywareBomber spyware remover - not recommended see here"
N	SB Audigy 2 Startup Menu	/l:eng	Related to the Dell OEM version of the Sound Blaster Audigy 2 sound card. If this item is listed and checked in startup the System32 Folder will appear on every startup. A patch is available - filename R75304.EXE - that fixes the issue. You can find that file at support.dell.com by typing that name in the 'Search' box available there. It addresses the root of the problem in Creative's software and corrects it. Unfortunately there is no direct link to the file but it's easily available using the search function
X	SB Watchdog	SBWatchdog.exe	Spyware utility installed by the manufacturers of some laptops (Sony) used to monitor browsing habits and send them back to whoever installed it - released by SoftBank
X	SB13mini	RYZO32.EXE	"Added by the SPYBOT-EJ WORM!"
U	SBAutoUpdate	sbautoupdate.exe	"SpywareBlaster auto-updater"
U	SBC RoamingClient	SBCFL.exe	"Part of AT&T FreedomLink Wi-Fi connection software"
U	SBC Self Support Tool	matcli.exe	"matcli.exe is a motive Assistant Command line interface that gathers information about your system's identity like your name email address city county etc and gets written to a log file. The SBC Self Support Tool is required to run with the Help and Support program. If you uncheck SBC and and then run Help and Support it will add another SBC entry in the startup menu. If you remove this software in ""add/remove programs"" some help menus in help and support will not be available. You decide"
N	SBC Yahoo! Connection Manager	ConnectionManager.exe	Used to create and connect your SBC Yahoo DSL connection. This program has been reported to cause problems for some users. If you find that it causes you pc to become slow or unstable you should uninstall it (using Add/Remove programs) and manually connect your DSL connection
U	SBCSTray	SBCSTray.exe	"System Tray access to CounterSpy anti-spyware from Sunbelt Software"
U	SBDrvDet	SBDrv.exe	"Detects the ""Easy Front-Panel Audio Connectivity Drive Internal Drive Bay"" on the Sound Blaster Audigy 2 Platinium eX. Can be disabled if you don't have one"
N	sbdrvdet	sbdrvdet.exe	Checks to see if Creative sound card driver should be updated
X	SBHC	sbhc.exe	"SuperBar parasite - uninstall available here"
X	SBI	install_sbd_en.exe	Downloader for a variety of rogue anti-spyware programs
X	SBMPOP	SBMPop.exe	SearchByMedia adware
N	SBMX	sbmx.exe	SoundMAX MPU401 MIDI device emulator for x86 VM DOS games/apps (for Win9x only)
X	sbss Launcher	sbss.exe	"SideBySide adware"
U	SbUsb AudCtrl	RunDll32 sbusbdll.dll RCMonitor	Control for Soundblaster MP3 external (USB) sound card
N	sc	scrubxp.exe	"ScrubXP - utility that deletes safe to remove files cookies browsing history etc"
U	sc	sc.exe	"Watchdog 2.0 Software - monitoring program"
U	sc	run.exe	"All-In-One_SPY stealth monitoring software - allows monitoring and recording of all actions performed on a computer. It records all keystrokes remembers addresses of Internet pages visited and maintains a log file listing all applicationsrun on the computer. It can create screenshots and record sounds from the computer's microphone to a sound file"
X	SC2	scprot4.exe	"Added by the AGENT.APP TROJAN!"
?	sc23exec	sc23exec.exe	"Possibly related to a digital camera"
Y	SC3300CC	SC3300CC.exe	SiPix digital camera Twain device driver
X	scain	s030109.Stub.exe	"Delfin Media Viewer adware related"
X	ScamDisk	SVOHOST.exe	"Added by the LEWOR.D WORM!"
X	scan	mscman.exe	"ClientMan parasite variant"
?	Scan Detector	Pmxdetect.exe	"Associated with PrimaScan scanners. Is it required?"
X	Scan Register	ssms.exe	"Added by the RBOT-AT WORM!"
?	Scan Wizard	button.exe	"Associated with Scan Wizard as supplied with Microtek scanners - see also the Scanner Detector and Sdetect entries. What does it do and is it required?"
X	ScanDisc	satan.exe	Added by the GREGSTAR TROJAN!
X	ScanDisk	ScanDisk.exe	"Added by the GANDA.A WORM! Note - this is not the valid ""ScanDisk"" Win9x/Me standard disk error checker"
X	scands32.exe	scands32.exe	"Added by a variant of the ADCLICKER TROJAN!"
X	Scandsk2	scandsk2.exe	"Added by the AGOBOT-PK WORM!"
X	scandskx.exe	scandskx.exe	"Added by the DLOADR-ARM TROJAN!"
?	ScanFile	??	"??"
Y	ScanInicio	Inicio.exe	"Part of Panda Antivirus. Responsible for scanning the boot sector of your disk and your memory at startup to check for viruses that try and load and act before your anti-virus is fully operational. It only adds a fraction of a second to start-up time and is worth leaving active"
N	Scanner Detector	SDetect.exe	ScanSuite Scanner Detector - part of ScanWizard supplied with Microtek scanners. Waits until you press the "GO" button and seems to serve no other purpose. Automatically installed without prompting. Not required if you can start your scanning application before pressing the "GO" button
Y	Scanner File Utility	NsCatCom.exe	"Kycocera Mita network copier/printer/scanner process to dump scanned documents onto a workstation"
?	ScanPanel	ScanPanel.exe	"Trust Easy Webscan scanner related - what does it do and is it required?"
X	Scanreg	[filename]	"Added by the QQPASS.E TROJAN!"
X	ScanRegistry	nsrvnt.exe	"Added by the NERTE TROJAN! Not to be confused with the real ScanRegistry - which is a vital Windows file. This version has the executable as nsrvnt.exe not scanregw.exe"
X	ScanRegistry	scanregv.exe	"Added by the MASTERLOCK TROJAN!. Not to be confused with the real ScanRegistry - which is a vital Windows file. This version has the executable as scanregv.exe not scanregw.exe"
Y	ScanRegistry	Scanregw.exe	Scans the system registry and makes back-ups at start-up. Important should the registry become corrupt. The executable "Scanregw.exe" is located in %windir% (where %windir% is the Windows directory - C:Windows or C:Winnt)
X	ScanRegistry	Scanregw.exe	"Added by the STATOR WORM! Note - this is not legitimate ScanRegistry entry - which is a vital Windows file. The executable ""Scanregw.exe"" is located in %System%. Runs from the registry RunServices key as opposed to the Run key"
X	ScanRegistry	N/A	"Added by the DINOXI or DINOXI.B WORMS!"
X	ScanRegistry	scanregw.exe	"Added by the NYXEM-D WORM! Note - do not confuse this with the legitimate Windows process scanregw.exe which is always found in the Windows folder on Win9x/ME machines. This worm file is found in the System (9x/ME) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder"
X	ScanRegistry	update.exe	"Added by the DWNLDR-FZY TROJAN!"
X	ScanSpyware v *	Scanner.exe	"ScanSpyware spyware remover (where * = the version number) - not recommended see here"
X	scApp	scApp.exe	"Added by the STANDO-E WORM!"
X	scApp	suchost.exe	"Added by the ACNATT.A WORM!"
N	SCardSvr	scardsvr.exe	Related to SmartCard readers and sometimes uses lots of system resources
X	SCardSvr	SCardSvr32.Exe	"Added by the MOFEI.B WORM!"
U	SCDEmuApp.exe	SCDEmuApp.exe	"Related to PowerISO - CD/DVD image file processing tool"
X	scheck45	scheck45.exe	Related to unknown malware - hidden installer associated with it
X	schedl	schedl.exe	"Added by the VB-DVW WORM!"
U	schedm	schedm.exe	"Part of Antivir PersonalEdition Classic anti-virus"
X	ScheduIe	nrchk.exe	Premium rate adult content dialler
X	ScheduIr	msexploren.exe	"Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!"
X	ScheduIr	shch.exe	"Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!"
X	ScheduIr	svchst.exe	"Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!"
X	ScheduIr	winagent.exe	"Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!"
U	Schedule	Schedule.exe	"Scheduler for Mercury Ez View TV Tuner Card"
N	Scheduled Maintenance	Scheduled_Maintenance.exe	"Scheduler for Iolo System Mechanic tweaking utility. It can cleans your registry and deletes temporary files at defined intervals. Available via Start -> Programs"
X	Scheduler	expIorer.exe	"Added by the TACTSLAY.A TROJAN!"
X	Scheduler	MSMSGS.EXE	"Added by the HOSTBANK-A TROJAN! Note - this particular msmsgs.exe file is located in the WindowsSystem32Config or WinntSystem32Config folder and should not be mistaken for the MSN Messenger file of the same name!"
X	Scheduler	outIook.exe	"Added by the TACTSLAY.A TROJAN!"
X	Scheduler	svcrhost.exe	"Added by the TACTSLAY.A TROJAN!"
X	Scheduler	svcshost.exe	"Added by the TACTSLAY.A TROJAN!"
X	Scheduler	winagent.exe	"Added by the TACTSLAY.B TROJAN!"
U	Scheduler	Scheduler daemon.exe	"Tenebril GhostSurf or SpyCatcher related scheduler - you can schedule daily weekly monthly or one-time only cleanings"
X	Scheduler	msnexploren.exe	"Added by the TACTSLAY.B TROJAN!"
X	Scheduler	sdhch.exe	"Added by the TACTSLAY.B TROJAN!"
X	Scheduler	svchst.exe	"Added by the TACTSLAY.B TROJAN!"
X	Scheduler Service	wsass.exe	"Added by the LIOTEN.KX WORM!"
X	SchedulerMgr	navchk.exe	Premium rate adult content dialer
U	scheduler_monitor	init_scheduler.exe	"Scheduler for ReaConverter advanced image converter"
X	Scheduling Agent	Scheduler.exe	"Added by the SUBWOOFER TROJAN! Note - this is not the real MS Scheduling agent as the executable is incorrect"
X	SchedulingAgant	MMTASK.EXE	"Added by the YAB.A TROJAN! Not the valid MusicMatch Jukebox which has the same filename"
U	SchedulingAgent	mstask.exe	MS Scheduling Agent displayed as a box with a stopwatch in the System Tray that is only needed if you have regular scheduled disk defragmenting ScanDisk etc. Required if you have regularily scheduled events such as weekly virus scans
U	SchedulingAgent	mstinit.exe	MS Scheduling Agent displayed as a box with a stopwatch in the System Tray that is only needed if you have regular scheduled disk defragmenting ScanDisk etc. Required if you have regularily scheduled events such as weekly virus scans
X	SchedulingAgent	N/A	"Added by the DINOXI or DINOXI.B WORMS!"
U	Schmaili	Schmaili.exe	"Schmaili - insert animated smilies into your e-mail"
X	schost	[path to trojan]	"Added by the TJSERV.D TROJAN!"
N	SchSvr	SchSvr.exe	"WinScheduler is installed with Home Theater or WinDVD Remote Control for WinDVD from Intervideo. If you want to schedule recordings from your TV tuner card you will need it. Available via Start -> Programs"
Y	SCHWIZEX	SCHWIZEX.EXE	"Part of ConfigSafe - lets you identify changes to the registry INI files System asset files system hardware network connections and operating system versions - provides a restore function. This part takes a snapshot of your system following a healthy re-boot"
X	sck121	helpsyss.exe	Added by a variant of the MAILBOT TROJAN!
X	sclick	sclick.exe	"Added by the FAKEALERT TROJAN!"
X	ScManager	scman.exe	"Added by the FORBOT-CW WORM!"
X	scopedll	scopedll.exe	"Added by a variant of the CRYPTER.C TROJAN!"

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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