"HP's exclusive Share-to-Web software makes it easy to share content with others through our affiliate Internet websites. In other words an application that allows users to upload scanned images to their personal webpages if desired. Available via Start -> Programs"
"Part of Sharpdesk from Sharp Electronics. ""A desktop-based personal document management application that lets users browse edit search compose process and forward both scanned and native electronic documents"""
"Added by the GP TROJAN! Note - the legitimate Windows Explorer (explorer.exe) is located in the Windows or Winnt folder and would not normally appear in Msconfig/Startup unless you added it manually! This one is located in the System subfolder"
"Added by the ZLOB TROJAN! Note - the legitimate Windows Explorer (explorer.exe) is located in the Windows or Winnt folder and would not normally appear in Msconfig/Startup unless you added it manually! This one is located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder"
"Added by the DOYORG 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"
"Added by the KAKKEYS 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%"
"Added by the KIPIS-U WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate Internet Explorer (iexplore.exe) which is always located in %ProgramFiles%\Internet Explorer and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in %System%\Microsoft"
"Added by the GOLDSPY-B 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"
"Added by the IRCBOT-AY BACKDOOR! Note - this is not the legitimate Internet Explorer (iexplore.exe) which is always located in %ProgramFiles%\Internet Explorer and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in %System%"
"Added by the IRCBOT-AY BACKDOOR! Note - this is not the legitimate Internet Explorer (iexplore.exe) which is always located in %ProgramFiles%\Internet Explorer and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in %System%"
Installed with the drivers for multi card readers of various brands. To differentiate between the various card slots on multi slot readers the shicoxp.exe file assigns and loads unique drive icons for the various card slots that are displayed in Windows Explorer
"""Shockmachine is a stand-alone application that lets users collect Macromedia Shockwave and Flash titles and play them offline"". Could be a registration reminder for the trial version"
"Added by the SNDOG 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%"
Part of Macromedia Shockwave. Controls the Shockwave Remote Control Panel. The Remote Control can be activated manually from the Start Menu by locating and selecting Shockwave and then Shockwave Remote under Programs
"Note that there is a strange symbol in the command field. HKLMSoftwareMicrosoftWindowsCurrent VersionRunShowLOMControl Reg_DWORD 0x00000001 (1) LOM = LAN on Motherboard.It mean Show ""LAN on Motherboard"" Control.On systems where you can install an external LAN interface it will warn you that you already have a built-in LAN interface. Appears to be a feature on certain Dell systems"
"Found on Gateway computers (and maybe others) - see here. ""Showwnd is included with the Chicony keyboard software and is used by the software to stop the keyboard driver's taskbar entry from reappearing. It is not necessary to remove the keyboard software however if you wish it can be removed through Add or Remove Programs"""
Port monitor for Lexmark printers on a USB connection. Ties in with the Printer Control Program. Features like cancelling a print are unavailable if disabled
From McAfee VirusScan NT 4.x. Handles program communication among VShield components displays VShield icon. Can be started automatically or available via Start -> Programs
"Si Meter - keep track of things like CPU activity network activity and speed hard-drive activity hard-drive space system memory running processes or just date and time"
"LZIO.com adware downloader. Note that rundll32.exe is a legitimate Microsoft file used to launch DLL file types and shouldn't be deleted. The ""si91e44b.dll"" file is found in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder"
"Windows Sidebar is a pane on the side of the Microsoft Windows Vista desktop where you can keep your gadgets organized and always available. But on other versions of Windows it can be a part of the Searchcentrix hijacker"
"""Desktop Sidebar provides you with instant access to the information you most desire by grabbing data from your PC and the internet. The result is a dynamic visual display you configure and control"""
"SightSpeed Video Chat - ""lets you connect with all your friends and family easily. Make video calls phone calls and send video mails and text messages to everyone in your network anywhere in the world"""
"SigX is a ""dynamic signature image generated based on whatever data your computer sends it though our SigX program. It can display your current Mp3 current OS Free Ram your current time and more"""
"Simcast is a free service that allows you to subscribe to information on a large variety of topics. Alerts will appear on your desktop when a channel that you have subscribed to has something to say"
"Simple Star PhotoShow photo editing and organizing software makes it easy to send and share digital photos. Bundled with software from Nero ComCast SnapFish MacroMedia and others"
"Adds a blue crescent to the taskbar and when double-clicked displays an adult-content web-site. Also known to drop your internet connection and dial an international telephone number. See here for more information. Must be disabled in MSCONFIG before un-installing or it re-instates itself"
"SipDiscount - internet telephony utility using the VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol). Call online friends for free and regular phones either for free (limited use) or low rates. One of a number provided by Betamax - the others generally have different rate plans. Similar to the more popular Skype"
SiS Keyboard Daemon. System Tray utility which gets installed by the drivers of the latter day SiS VGA cards. Can cause errors at startup and isn't required
Probably on-board graphics related based upon the SiS chipsets. Has been seen on ASUS motherboards with SiS chipsets and known to cause conflicts if you choose another graphics card and disable the on-board
"Atomic Alarm Clock - ""Alert yourself about important events with different alarms and replace your computer tray clock using different skins. Computer Alarm clock that will play any MP3 file. It can also run a program log off wake up reboot shut down turn off etc..."""
"Selection of desktop messaging/marketing tools with celebrity tie-ins including MTV's ""Desktop Ozzy"" and Arsenal's ""Desktop Wenger"" - see here. Leave enabled if you want to receive messages"
This program locates free contiguous disk spaces and allocates them for storing BASE MEMORY EXTENDED MEMORY VIDEO MEMORY and SM RAM. It helps the computer come out of hibernate mode
"""SlickRun is a floating command line utility for Windows. It gives you almost instant access to any program or website. SlickRun allows you to create command aliases (known as MagicWords) so C:Program FilesOutlook Expressmsimn.exe becomes MAIL"""
"Added by the GASLIDE TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate Internet Explorer (iexplore.exe) which is always located in %ProgramFiles%\Internet Explorer and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup!"
"Slimp3 Server - ""presents an entirely new way of accessing and enjoying your music collection. Instead of storing your music on CDs or memory cards the SliMP3 uses your home network to access the music stored on your PC"""
"Atomica Slingshot - ""reference tool with access to dictionary and encyclopedia terms bios technical terms history geography and much more"". Now superseed by 1-Click Answers"
"Core module for Slipstream - internet acceleration through compression/decompression techniques intelligent cacheing on the server side and real-time conversion of large/high-bandwidth images to less bulky pix. Used by popular ISPs such as IceNet Wanadoo Terra OnSpeed United Online and AOL Canada. Required if the user's account is locked in to that proxy server"
"User interface for Slipstream - internet acceleration through compression/decompression techniques intelligent cacheing on the server side and real-time conversion of large/high-bandwidth images to less bulky pix. Used by popular ISPs such as IceNet Wanadoo Terra OnSpeed United Online and AOL Canada. Required if the user's account is locked in to that proxy server"
"Core module for Slipstream - internet acceleration through compression/decompression techniques intelligent cacheing on the server side and real-time conversion of large/high-bandwidth images to less bulky pix. Used by popular ISPs such as IceNet Wanadoo Terra OnSpeed United Online and AOL Canada. Required if the user's account is locked in to that proxy server"
USB driver for downloading from within Napster and iTunes to portable MP3 players. Only required at startup if you use it all the time - otherwise start it manually when 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.