"User interface for Spy Sweeper Enterprise edition - ""a centrally managed scalable enterprise solution that provides best of breed protection against all types of malicious spyware adware and other harmful intruders"""
"Aluria Software's spyware removal tool - we can't really recommend this product as Aluria have recently partnered with WhenU the well known adware company see here and here"
"Created by execution of the Windows XP sr.inf file which installs the Windows XP System Restore feature needed for example when installing System Restore into Windows Server 2003. Does this indeed need to run at every bootup?"
"Srmclean helps in the installation and execution of the SoundMax SoftPaq for Compaq/ADI SoundMax Integrated Digital Audio. According to Compaq - ""If you disable the entry from loading into startup then you will not be able to use the features of the sound card"""
"System Restore Remover Pro allows you to safely and easily remove System Restore and various other Windows Millennium ""features"". This is enabled if you tick the ""Remove unnecessary System Restore information on startup"" box. Available via Start -> Settings -> Control Panel"
"Sony's SonicStage digital music manager for their range of MP3 players. It monitors your HDD for newly added music tracks and automatically offers to add them to your playlist when you connect your player"
ScanSoft OmniPage auto updater. Can be disabled using the main program's options. Note - if you have a Soundblaster Audigy2 ZS soundcard installed on your computer and the volume of your soundsystem is turned on extremely high disabling this will solve the problem
Part of Symantec's AntiVirus suite and comes usually with a product update if not on the system already. Required for essential applications to work properly
Simple Service Discovery Protocol (SSDP) and General Event Notification Architecture (GENA) services for network plug and play functionality. Starts up a web server on port 5000. Used by Universal Plug and Play (for network device discovery). To remove this program open Add/Remove Programs select either Communications (Me) or Networking Services (XP) and remove the checkmark next to Universal Plug and Play
"Steganos Security Suite 7 - ""A comprehensive collection of methods to prevent your data falling into the wrong hands and highly recommended if you have anything you feel you need to hide"""
Installed with the drivers for a SigmaTel C-Major Audio card (on a Dell Inspiron 600m PC for example). Appears as though it can be disabled with no ill effects
"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"
"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"""
"Cyber Power PowerPanelPlus software. ""During a power failure the system automatically saves and closes open files within the battery backup time and safely powers down your computer"""
"Launches Webroot's Accelerate 2000 software that ""speeds up your Internet connection by up to 300%"". Leave enabled if you find it improves internet connection"
"Added by the FORBOT-DU 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%"
"Foxie Suite from Softonic International. ""This suite of free tools comes in the form of an Internet Explorer add-on and includes a mix of powerful security enhancements"""
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.