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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	SM1NINT	SM1NINT.exe	Cypress USB Mass Storage Driver Notification Icon Application - tray notification for Cypress base memory sticks and external storage devices for Win98
N	SM56 Helper Win32 Utility	sm56hlpr.exe	Helper utility for Motorola based SM56 software modems - resides in the System Tray
N	Sm56acl	sm56hlpr.exe	Helper utility for Motorola based SM56 software modems - resides in the System Tray
U	sma	sma.exe	"SmartKeylogger keystroke logger/monitoring program - remove unless you installed it yourself!"
X	sman	app***.tmp [* = digit]	Unidentified adware
X	SManager	smanager.*.exe [* = digit]	"Added by the AGENT.BJO TROJAN!"
X	SManager	smanager.7.exe	"Added by the DWNLDR-GVG TROJAN!"
X	SmansaApp	winlogon.exe	"Added by the ROMARIO-A 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"
N	Smapp	smtray.exe	System Tray access for the Compaq/ADI SoundMAX integrated digital audio controller
N	Smart Card Service	ScardSvr.exe	"For Smart Card readers. Known to cause problems especially for Windows 2000 users - see here. Probably not required unless you use such a device regularly"
U	Smart Connect Monitor	SCMon.exe	Appears on a Sony Vaio. Smart Connect Version 2.1 enables data transfer between Vaios via i.LINK cable. Smart Connect supports File and Printer Sharing for MS networks. You can copy files from your Vaio to another Vaio or print using a printer connected to a remote Vaio
U	Smart Connect Setup	SCSetup.exe	Appears on a Sony Vaio. Smart Connect Version 2.1 enables data transfer between Vaios via i.LINK cable. Smart Connect supports File and Printer Sharing for MS networks. You can copy files from your Vaio to another Vaio or print using a printer connected to a remote Vaio
U	Smart Keyboard	Smartkbd.exe	Netropa Smart Keyboard driver
N	Smart Label O Server	ssloserv.exe	Part of the printer software for the smart-label printer made by Seiko. Can be disabled safely
N	Smart Label RFViewer	SSLFVIEW.EXE	Part of the printer software for the smart-label printer made by Seiko. Can be disabled safely
N	Smart Start UP	PnPDetect.exe	"Part of Presto! Mr.Photo - ""an ideal program for creating sharing and manag-ing digital images and videos"""
U	Smart Touch	STouch.exe	"Related to Plustek OpticSlim scanner"
N	Smart Type Assistant	sta.exe	"Smart Type Assistant - a complex typing automation tool intended to make your work faster and safer"
U	Smartalec	pcaccel.exe	"Smartalec PC Accelerator - system optimization utility"
U	SmartAudio	SmartAudio.exe	Conexant SmartAudio PC audio chipset software - typically available on HP notebooks with built-in microphones
N	SmartBarXP	SmartBarXP.exe	"SmartBarXP is a bar that runs down the side of your screen and can be configured to display interactive panels known as 'panes'. These panes include media players slideshow and image viewing panes a virtual desktop manager and live news weather and stock feeds to mention but a few"
N	sMaRTcaPs	SMARTC~1.EXE	"sMaRTcaPs from Phoebus LLC - enables you to configure the time needed to depress Caps Lock Num Lock & Insert keys"
N	SmartDefrag	IObit SmartDefrag.exe	"""IObit SmartDefrag helps defragment your hard drive more efficiently than any other product on the market - free or not"""
U	Smarthruengine	QS.exe	Samsung smarthru software used with Lexmark Z82 or Samsung multifunction printers
U	SmartPCXL	pcaccel.exe	"Smartalec PC Accelerator - system optimization utility"
U	SmartRAM	MemCleaner.exe	"Memory Cleaner - monitors your system in the background and frees up memory when ever need to increase the performance of your computer. Part of IOBit Advanced Windows Care Personal/Professional"
U	SmartRAM	Sup_SmartRAM.exe	"Memory management part of the Advanced SystemCare system utility from IObit"
U	SmartSync Pro	SmartSync.exe	"Related to CompanionLink Software Inc. Synchronization solutions for ACT! GoldMine Lotus Notes and Microsoft Outlook"
N	SMax4	SMax4.exe	System Tray icon for SoundMax integrated sound. Sound properties can be accessed through the Start Menu or Control Panel
U	SMax4PNP	SMax4PNP.exe	SoundMax integrated sound. Required if you have custom settings for your sound such as effects and environments
?	smbdpmi	smbdpmi.exe	"IBM Netfinity Director and Universal Management Services related. What does it do and is it required?"
Y	smc	smc.exe	Sygate Firewall
Y	smc	spfsmc.exe	Sygate Firewall
Y	SMC Service	smc.exe	Sygate Firewall
Y	SMC Service	spfsmc.exe	Sygate Firewall
X	smcserv	winsrv.exe	"Added by the AGOBOT-OU WORM!"
Y	SmcService	smc.exe	Sygate Firewall
Y	SmcServices	smc.exe	Sygate Firewall
Y	SmcServices	spfsmc.exe	Sygate Firewall
X	smcss	smcss.exe	"Added by the SCLOG-AJ TROJAN!"
?	Smcsta.exe	Smcsta.exe	"SMC Networks wireless PCI card driver. Is it required?"
X	SmcSVR	SmcSVR.exe	"Added by the LEGMIR.JU TROJAN!"
X	smgr	mgrs.exe	"Covert Sys Exec malware variant"
X	smgr	smgr.exe	Added by an unidentified WORM or TROJAN!
N	SmileboxTray	SmileboxTray.exe	"System Tray access to Smilebox photo sharing/printing service"
X	Smiley District	plugin.exe	"Smiley District adware"
N	Smith Micro try	smiptray.exe	Smith Micro shared files. Comes with D-Link web cam
U	smodul	smodule.exe	"UserMonitor from Neuber. Teachers can broadcast screen to other screens see students screens in a network and detect unauthorized software"
N	SmoothView	SmoothView.exe	"TOSHIBA Zooming Utility - allows ""automatic"" zoom feature in some appications like IE MS-Office WMPlayer Adobe Reader and also desktop icons"
U	SMPAutoStart	smpdemo.exe	"Smart Phone Recorder demo from KenGolf.com. Answering Machine Caller ID Call Recording"
U	SmpcSys	SmpSys.exe	"""Set Up My PC"" utility supplied with some Packard Bell computers"
X	smres	smres.exe	"Added by the AGOBOT-UA WORM!"
X	smrtdrv	runtime.exe	"Added by the AGOBOT.MT WORM!"
X	SMS	iro.bat	"Added by the IROFFER.CT TROJAN!"
U	SMS Application Launcher	LAUNCH32.EXE	"Microsoft Systems Management Server - used to manage computers on a network remotely"
U	SMS Client Service	clisvc95.exe	When the SMS Client service starts on a domain controller the Client service modifies the SMSCliToknAcct & user account group membership user rights and account comment. The Client service then waits for the synchronization of the comment to verify that the account and user rights are properly set for this account. This account is used to obtain a token to start the SMS Client processes such as the Software Inventory and Software Distribution agents (MS Systems Management Server)
X	Sms System32	SmsSystem32.exe	Unidentified malware
U	SMS Win9x Message Agent	SMSMsg.exe	This program assigns a user to a Systems Management Server site
N	SmsDiscount	SmsDiscount.exe	"SmsDiscount - free 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"
N	Smserial	sm56hlpr.exe	Helper utility for Motorola based SM56 software modems - resides in the System Tray
X	SMSERIALSTARTER	win32st.exe	"Detected by McAfee as the FAKEALERT-AH TROJAN! See here. Installed with the SpyBurner spyware remover - which is not recommended see here"
X	SMSERIALWORKERSTART	shellexcon.exe	"Detected by McAfee as the FAKEALERT-AH TROJAN! See here. Installed with the SpyBurner spyware remover - which is not recommended see here"
X	SMSERIALWORKERSTARTER	winstrse.exe	"Added by an unidentified WORM or TROJAN! See here. Installed with the SpyBurner spyware remover - which is not recommended see here"
X	SMSERIALWORKSTARTER	comsysobj.exe	"Detected by McAfee as the FAKEALERT-AH TROJAN! See here. Installed with the SpyBurner spyware remover - which is not recommended see here"
X	smsger	Win.exe	"Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!"
N	SMSI Loader	SMLoader.exe	"Smith Micro HotFax - fax software"
X	smsm	smsm.exe	"Added by the BANKER-CO TROJAN!"
X	smsrv	smsrv.exe	"Added by the AGOBOT-SX WORM!"
X	SMSS	smss.exe	"Added by the FLOOD.F TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate smss.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 ""Catroot"" subfolder"
X	smss	[path to smss.exe]	"Added by the ALADINZ.F TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate smss.exe process which should NOT appear in Msconfig/Startup!"
X	smss	smss.exe	"Added by the AGENT-TR TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate smss.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"
X	smss	smss.exe	"Added by the BOROBOT-J TROJAN and variants! Note - this is not the legitimate smss.exe process which should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup!"
X	Smss	ssms.exe	"Added by the RBOT.OP WORM!"
X	Smss Host	smhost.exe	"Added by the IRCBOT-ACC TROJAN!"
X	smss.exe	csrss.exe	"Added by the DALBUG 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%"
X	smssLevel4	smss.exe	"Unidentified malware! Note - this is not the legitimate smss.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 Program FilesWindows Media PlayerSkinsWindowsMediaSkinDataLevel4 folder"
X	SMSSS	smsss.exe	"Added by the SDBOT.ZD WORM!"
X	SMSSS Loader	smsss.exe	"Added by the AGOBOT.MQ WORM!"
X	SMSSU	SMSSU.EXE	"Added by the STARTPAGE.O TROJAN!"
X	smsys	Explorer.exe	"Added by the CLICKER-C BACKDOOR! 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 a ""Template"" subfolder"
X	smsys	vi.exe	Adult content dialler
U	SMSystemAnalyzer	SMSystemAnalyzer.exe	"Part of the Iolo System Mechanic optimization tool"
X	sms_msn	sms_msn.exe	Added by an unknown WORM or TROJAN!
X	sms_msn40	sms_msn40.exe	Added by an unknown WORM or TROJAN infection
U	Smt	SMT.exe	"Win-Spy keyboard logger/monitoring software - remove unless you installed it yourself"
N	SMToolbar	SMToolbar.exe	StartMake.com toolbar
X	SMTP32 Mailing Protocol	smtp32.exe	"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!"
?	SmWizard	SmWizard.exe	"SmartWizard MFC Application - associated with C-Media who produce audio chipsets commonly used for on-board sound on motherboards. What does it do and is it required?"
X	SM_IAN	ian_monitor.exe	"AdvancedCleaner misleading security software - not recommended see here"
X	SN Messenger	msnmsgr.exe	"Added by the RBOT-AVP WORM! Note - this is not the valid MSN Messenger (now Windows Live Messenger) utility"
U	SnagIt 8	SnagIt32.exe	"""SnagIt lets you capture edit and share exactly what you see on your screen - fast"""
U	Snapfish Media Detector	SnapfishMediaDetector.exe	"Snapfish Media Detector - ""Upload your photos to Snapfish where you can store and share your photos for free on line"""
U	SnapfishMediaDetector	SnapfishMediaDetector.exe	"Snapfish Media Detector - ""Upload your photos to Snapfish where you can store and share your photos for free on line"""
X	snapple	snapple.exe	"Added by the FORBOT-EG WORM!"
?	snbr	snbr.exe	"??"
X	snbupt	snbupt.exe	"UpSpiralBar adware"
X	sncntr	sncntr.exe	"Added by the DLUCA-I TROJAN!"
?	SNCT511	vsnct511.exe	"Unidentified ""Snapshot Viewer""- what does it do and is it required?"
X	SND Volumes	sndvolumes.exe	"Added by a variant of the IRCBOT BACKDOOR! See here"
X	snd332	snd332.exe	"Added by the B1LD0 AIM WORM!"
X	Sndcompat	Sndcompat.exe	"Added by the GEMA TROJAN!"
U	sndmi13	vsndmi13.exe	"Driver for DualCam cameras - that combine the best features of a digital still camera and a webcam"
U	SNDMon	SNDMon.exe	"Part of Symantec's LiveUpate (eg Norton). Not required if you run manual updates but probably require if you leave them to run automatically. Also if one runs a small office network and SNDMon is disabled on one of the computers ? then other computers disappear from the network for this computer including shared devices like printers and scanners. Hence the ""U"" recommendation"
X	Sndsaver	Sndsaver.exe	"Added by the GEMA TROJAN!"
?	sndsrvc	SNDSRVC.EXE	"Part of Norton Personal Firewall and Norton Internet Security - what does it do and is it required?"
X	SNInstall	[various filenames]	"Spy Sheriff/SpywareNO malware also detected as the SPYHOAX-A TROJAN pretends to be a spyware remover! - file names spotted sofar include VXH8JKDQ2.EXE NS6281400.so CVXH8JKDQ2.EXE down3.exe sefe.exe winstall.exe and tool2.exe"
U	Snippet	SnippingTool.exe	"The Snipping Tool (part of the Experience Pack for Tablet PC) allows you to easily ""cut out"" anything on screen and share it with other people. The whole screen becomes an ""inkable"" surface that you can add comments to and mark up however you like. You can then save that annotated image to use later or send it to someone else in an E-mail message"
U	SNM	SNM.exe	"SpyNoMore anti-spyware"
U	SnoopFreeUI	SnoopFreeUI.exe	"Anti-keylogging software made by SnoopFree Software"
X	SNP Generic Host Process	svchost.exe	"Added by the ZAPCHAS-O TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.exe process which should NOT appear in Msconfig/Startup!"
N	snp2std	vsnp2std.exe	Digital camera related
?	snpstd	vsnpstd.exe	"Sonix PC Camera Monitor MFC Application. What does it do and is it required?"
?	SNPSTD2	vsnpstd2.exe	"CameraMonitor MFC Application. Appears to be related to a USB connection to a digital camera -is it required?"
Y	snpstd3	vsnpstd3.exe	"Sonix Inc. Camera Monitor MFC Application"
N	Snsicon	Snsicon.exe	Launches a screensaver program from Second Nature
X	SNSS.EXE	SNSS.EXE	"Nunci premium rate dialer"
X	snvc	snvc.exe	Added by an unidentified WORM or TROJAN!
?	SO5 Integrator Pass One	sointgr.exe	"StarOffice 5. See here for more details"
?	SO5 Integrator Pass Two	sointgr.exe	"StarOffice 5. See here for more details"
X	Soar	Rwon.exe	"PurityScan/Clickspring adware"
X	Social Security Agency	rpcxsocsa.exe	"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!"
X	Sock32	sock32.exe	"Added by the SDBOT TROJAN!"
X	Socket Utility	svchostz.exe	"Added by the DAEMONI-E TROJAN!"
X	Socket Utility	socket.exe	"Added by the DAEMONI-E TROJAN!"
Y	SoDA Startup	SodaStartup.exe	"Used by the IBM Rational SoDA project management tool. Unsure of it's actual purpose but it's recommended you leave it enabled if you use the software"
N	soffice	SOFFICE.EXE	Displays StarOffice quick start applet in System tray. Right clicking on the icon allows rapid starting up of components of the StarOffice 6.0 suite. Available via Start -> Programs. Automatically started when any StarOffice 6.0 component is started from the Start -> Programs. A resource hog (it eats > 16 MB of memory).
X	Soft Profile Inc	hxdef.exe...	"Added by the LOVGATE.AO WORM!"
X	Soft Profile Inc	hxdef.exe	"Added by the LOVGATE.E WORM!"
X	soft2	********.exe [* = random digit]	"Added by the KARDPHISHER TROJAN!"
U	Softany Monitor Control	MonitorControl.exe	"Softany Monitor Control - ""control your computer's monitor and screensaver"""
U	SoftGridTray	SFTTray.exe	"System Tray access to SoftGrid from Microsoft - ""the only virtualization solution that delivers applications that are never installed and dynamically delivered on demand"""
X	softIce Update 32	wininits.exe	"Added by the RBOT-ANB WORM!"
U	SoftickPPP	PPPGate.exe	"Softick PPP is a Microsoft Windows driver that allows to establish PPP session between Palm powered devices and Microsoft Windows desktop computer"
Y	SOFTinst	N/A	For Gilat Communications internet satellite systems. Gilat rescue (Satellite system restore). Required if you have this system. Can cause a BSOD (blue screen of death) if left out
U	SoftStuff Wallpaper Changer	softstrt.exe	"AzureBay wallpaper changer"
X	Software	software.exe	"Added by the CRABTON-B TROJAN!"
X	Software Soft Stop	Spyware Soft Stop.exe	"SoftStop misleading security software - not recommended see here"
U	SoftwareStation	station.exe	"eAcceleration Stop-Sign security software related. Previously not recommended see here"
U	SolidWorks Task Scheduler Engine	swBOEngine.exe	"Task scheduler for SolidWorks 3D CAD software"
Y	Solo Sentry	Solosent.exe	"Solo Antivirus"
U	SoloSchedule	Solocfg.exe	"Scheduler for Solo Antivirus. Leave enabled unless you scan manually on a regular basis"
U	SoloSysCheck	Syscheck.exe	"Solo antivirus System Integrity Check - Monitors system registry system.ini win.ini and startup to protect you from new Internet Worms and Backdoors"
X	somatic	somatic.exe	"Searchcentrix hijacker"
X	some	icthis.exe	"Online Video Add-on - masquerades as a helper application for watching videos. In reality though it installs a rogue anti-spyware or SmitFraud application on your computer"
X	some	scit.exe	Netproject malware
N	Sonic A3D Control	vrtxctrl.exe	Sound related options
X	Sonic RecordNow!	smsc.exe	"Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!"
N	SonicFocus	SFIGUI.EXE	"Sonic Focus - ""enhances music movie and game sound by analyzing compressed audio streams in realtime then restoring and enriching audio back to its original performance qualities"""
N	SoniqueQuickStart	sqstart.exe	"Quickstart for the discontinued Sonique audio player. Available via Start -> Programs"
N	SonnReg	SonnReg.exe	"Registration for Colorific® and 3Deep® monitor calibartion sofware from E-Color. Now superseded by ColorWizzard™ and 3DxWizzard™"
X	SonudMan	SonudMan.exe	"Added by the STARTPAGE.Q TROJAN!"
X	SonudMan	WNILOGON.exe	"Added by the QQROB-DC TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate winlogon.exe process which should not appear in Msconfig/Startup!"
X	SonudMon	SonudMon.exe	"Added by the LEWOR-J TROJAN!"
U	Sony Ericsson PC Suite	Application Launcher.exe	Application launcher from the Sony Ericsson PC Suite for their mobile phones
U	SonyPowerCfg	SPMgr.exe	Related to Sony VAIO Power Management Module installed on laptops and provides additional configuration options for these devices
?	Soot	rcea.exe	"??"
?	sophagnt	sophagnt.exe	"Possibly related to Sophocles Screenwriting Software?"
X	SOProc_RegSoAlertWxLiteNnAj	rundll32 shell32.dll ShellExec_RunDLL [path] soproc.exe	"SoftwareOnline Intelligent Downloader - ""Bundle engine to enable download of end user approved third party applications and reporting of installs for billing purposes only"". Said to monitor user's browsing habits and display pop-up ads"
X	SOS	SOS.exe	"Added by the PHILIS VIRUS!"
?	SoSyncMonitor	SoSyncMonitor.exe	"SuperOffice related. What does it do and is it required?"
X	Sound Loader	sndloader.exe	"Added by the AGOBOT-BV WORM!"
X	Sound services	SOUND32.EXE	"Added by the AGOBOT.GG WORM!"
X	Sound System	WinSound1.exe	Added by an unidentified VIRUS WORM or TROJAN!
X	Sound Volume	svchosI.exe	"Added by a variant of the IRCBOT TROJAN! See here"
X	soundcontrl	soundcontrl.exe	"Added by the GAOBOT.AFJ WORM!"
X	sounddrv	sndbdrv3104.exe	"CoolWebSearch parasite variant"
?	SoundFusion	rundll32 cwcprops.cpl	"Control panel item for the Terratec DMX Xfire 1024 soundcard (Start -> Settings -> Control Panel) based upon a Cirrus Logic "SoundFusion" DSP. Does it need to run at start-up every time?"
?	SoundFusion	rundll32 hercplgs.cpl BootEntryPoint	"Control panel item for Hercules Fortissimo soundcards (Start -> Settings -> Control Panel) based upon a Cirrus Logic "SoundFusion" DSP. Does it need to run at start-up every time?"
?	SoundFusion	RunDll32 cwaprops.cpl C25CrystalControlWnd	"Control panel item for a Terratec soundcard (Start -> Settings -> Control Panel) based upon a Cirrus Logic ""SoundFusion"" DSP. Does it need to run at start-up every time?"
X	SoundMam	SVOHOST.exe	"Added by the QQROB-AAL TROJAN!"
N	soundman	soundman.exe	System Tray icon for the Realtek AC97 Audio Sound Manager for AC97 onboard audio. Available via Start -> Settings-> Control Panel
X	SoundMan	soundman.exe	"Added by the AGOBOT.HM WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate SiS or Realtek file of the same name that is located in the Windows or WINNT directory"
X	SOUNDMAN Microsoft Help	soun.pif	"Added by the RBOT-AIU WORM!"
N	SoundMAX	SMax4.exe	System Tray icon for SoundMax integrated sound. Sound properties can be accessed through the Start Menu or Control Panel
X	SoundMAX	SoundMAX.exe	"Added by the RIZON-A WORM! Note - this file is placed in the Startup folder itself and has NO relation to SoundMax sound cards!"
X	SoundMax Audio Drivers	SndMAX.exe	"Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!"
U	SoundMAXPnP	SMax4PNP.exe	SoundMax integrated sound. Required if you have custom settings for your sound such as effects and environments
X	soundmix	soundmix.exe	"Added by the AGENT.PGV WORM!"
X	SoundMixer	smvss.exe	"Added by the DEDLER-G TROJAN!"
X	SoundMnEx32	[path to worm]	"Added by the STRATION-FW WORM!"

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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