"Part of SafeTP which is transparent FTP security software. Does it need to be running permanently or can it be started manually via Start -> Programs"
"Checks with Sun's Java updates site to see if newer Java versions are available. Visit http://java.sun.com or just run the Java Plug-In Control Panel"
"ShadowSurfer - ""provides a safe computing environment by creating a virtual twin of your PC. Restore the pre-ShadowMode system state no matter what changes have occurred to your PC"""
"""SUPERAntiSpyware is the most thorough scanner on the market. Our Multi-Dimensional Scanning and Process Interrogation Technology will detect spyware that other products miss! SUPERAntiSpyware will remove ALL the Spyware
"Added by the SMALL-AQ 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 an ""Inetsrv"" subfolder"
"Added by FakeMessage/AdRotator adware. 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 an ""Inetsrv"" subfolder"
"SuperRam memory manager. MS MVPs (Most Valued Professional) recommend not using memory managers with Win98/SE/ME. See SuperRam article and make up your own mind"
"Has been reported to be associated with various antitrojan software like ATS and PC Doorguard. If so it's required in Startup - any further information is welcome"
"Part of eScorcher anti-virus software- responsible for updates of new virus bases each time you logon to the web. Used to collect information about the user and therefore treated as spyware - now the web-site is dead"
"Conceiva ""SurfStream lets you surf the Web faster. It contains a fully featured proxy server that lets you surf the Web significantly faster. It also blocks all pop-up windows and banner ads from Web pages. An intelligent tune-up tool automatically analyzes and optimizes your computer's Internet connection and TCP/IP settings"""
"ElfSpy keystroke logger/monitoring program - remove unless you installed it yourself! Note - this is not the svchost.exe process that normally doesn't appear in Msconfig/Startup!"
"System1060 homepage hi-jacker. 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 a ""System1060"" subfolder of the Winnt or Windows folder"
"Added by the MOZE-A WORM! 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 BANCBAN-HL 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 a ""config"" subfolder of the Winnt or Windows folder"
"Added by the ADCLICK-AX 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 Program FilesInternet Explorer folder"
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.