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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
X	SyztMy	expiorer.exe	"Added by the LINEAG-AIN TROJAN!"
U	SZMsgSvc.exe	SZMsgSvc.exe	"StopZilla! - pop-up killer"
X	t	xclean.exe	"FlashEnhancer adware"
U	T-Com WLAN Manager	TS154USB.exe	Wireless management utility for the T-Com Sinus 154 Data II WLAN adapter
N	T-DSL SpeedMgr	speedmgr.exe	T-Online ISP SpeedManager - shows upload and download speed. Also checks for updates automatically
X	T2W	Memoria.exe	"Detected by Symantec as the SILLYFDC WORM! See here"
U	T3Console	T3Console.exe	"Related to T3 Security Suite - prevents unauthorized or inappropriate access to your PC and data"
X	T4skM4n4g3r	Wink3sk9.exe	"Added by a variant of the IRCBOT TROJAN!"
U	Taakcontrole	taskmon.exe	Task Monitor (on Dutch language versions of Windows) - checks the disk-access patterns of programs when they are started and stores this information in log files in the Applog folder. Task Monitor also records the number of times you use a program. The Disk Defragmenter tool uses this information to optimize your hard disk so that programs that you use frequently are loaded faster. Not required - but can be useful. Note: for Norton Anti-Virus 2002 users loading TaskMonitor will typically solve many if not most of those annoying IE scripting errors (per Symantec's Knowledgebase)
X	Taba	stte.exe	"PurityScan/Clickspring adware"
N	Tablet	Tablet.exe	Loads the tablet drivers for the Wacom Graphics Tablet. This can be unchecked in msconfig without problems if you don't need the tablet functional all the time. Create your own shortcut if you need to run it ad hoc. If you forget to run it before running Paint Shop Pro & Adobe Photo Shop) you may find the following: (1) Paint Shop Pro (version 7.04) - (a) Browse function will NOT work (program freezes) (b) On program exit PSP does not terminate (you have to CTRL+ALT+DEL to close it) (2) Photo Shop (version 6.01) - (a) Program functions slowdown (d) On program exit it takes noticeably longer to shut down (like 30-45 seconds)
Y	tablet s	tablet s	Starts the Wacom Penabled driver on Acer Tablet PCs (tablet icon with a green check appears during startup if successful)
X	Tablet Task	tabletsk32.exe	"Added by the RBOT-AJB WORM!"
U	TabletTip	tabtip.exe	The Microsoft Tablet PC Input Panel converts handwriting to text dynamically and you can make corrections quickly and easily before inserting text
U	TabletWizard	SPLSHWRP.EXE	Microsoft Tablet PC Component
Y	TabUserW	TabUserW.exe	Wacom pen tablet driver
?	TAcelMgr	TAcelMgr.exe	"TOSHIBA Acceleration Utilities related. What does it do and is it required?"
N	Tad	tad.exe	From Turtle Beach's Santa Cruz on a Dell WinME system. Not required - works fine without it including keyboard hot controls for volume and mute
X	taengtae	AutoRun.bat	"Added by the GATINA-B WORM!"
X	Taesk managers	tase.pif	"Added by the RBOT-AYK TROJAN!"
X	taetae	Exit to DosPrompt.pif	"Added by the GATINA-B WORM!"
?	TAG	tag.exe	"??"
N	Tahni Deskmate	Tahni.exe	"Tahni Deskmate - "Interactive cartoon character that lives on your Windows desktop""
X	TakeMP3	rundll32.exe MSA64CHK.dll DllMostrar	"MatrixDialer related. Note that rundll32.exe is a legitimate Microsoft file used to launch DLL file types and shouldn't be deleted. The ""MSA64CHK.dll"" file is located in the Winnt or Windows folder"
X	TAKSMGN	taskmr.exe	"Added by the RBOT-AHS WORM!"
X	talk	talk.bat	"Added by the TIOTUA-G WORM!"
N	TalkingReminder	TALKINGREMINDER.EXE	"Talking Reminder from Software River Solutions - talking calendar reminder"
?	talknow	talknow.exe	"Could it be related to this or something similar?"
U	TalkTalk	sprtcmd.exe /P TalkTalk	"Self-help support tool for TalkTalk Broadband users (provided by SupportSoft Inc). Identifies and automatically fixes typical problems that may occur with your high-speed internet service"
?	Tango	Setup.exe	"Tango Broadband access software. Is it required?"
?	TangoManager	TangoManager.exe	"Tango Broadband access software. Is it required?"
X	TANG_INA_MO	AutoRun.bat	"Added by the FILUKIN.A WORM!"
X	Tapicfg	Tapicfg.exe	"CoolWebSearch Tapicfg parasite variant"
X	Tapisys	tss.exe	Added by the SMALL TROJAN!
U	TapiTNA	TapiTNA.exe	"Telephony Location Selector allowing mobile users to change dialling locations - part of the Win95 Power Toys"
Y	Tarantula	razerhid.exe	"Razer Tarantula gaming keyboard driver"
U	Tardis	Tardis.exe	"Tardis - time synchronization software"
X	Task	tasker.exe	"Added by the MYDOOM.R WORM!"
X	Task	LSASS.EXE	"Added by the PUNYA-A WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate lsass.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!"
X	Task Alert	cmosvc.exe	"Added by a variant of the IRCBOT TROJAN!"
X	Task Bar	TASKBAR.EXE	"Added by the FRETHEM.J WORM!"
?	Task BarClient	TaskBarClient.exe	"Responsible for creating the System Tray icon and associated display system for the Starband satellite always on internet service"
?	Task BarSvr	TaskBarSvr.exe	"Part of the Starband satellite always on internet service. Not included on the current system. What does it do and is it needed?"
U	Task Catcher	tasktrap.exe	"Task Catcher - utility that will block unwanted programs from running"
U	Task Catcher Real-Time Detector	tasktrap.exe	"Task Catcher - utility that will block unwanted programs from running"
X	Task Commander	regsvc32.exe	"Added by the AGOBOT-RX WORM!"
U	Task Completion	AMCLIENT.EXE	"LANDesk® Management Suite software component"
X	Task Debugger	sysdll.exe	"Added by the RBOT-CQ WORM!"
X	Task Help	wualcts.exe	"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!"
X	Task Loader	{rdprM@Y_VO^	"Added by the AGOBOT.CB WORM!"
X	Task managebrkb	taskmg.exe	"Added by a variant of the SPYBOT WORM! See here"
X	Task Manager	taskmngr.exe	"Added by the RBOT.Y WORM!"
X	Task Manager	taskman.exe	"Added by the FORBOT-T WORM!"
X	Task Manager	prcview.exe	"Added by the AGOBOT-RT WORM!"
X	Task manager	taskemngr.exe	"Added by the RBOT-AGA WORM!"
X	Task manager	TikTo.exe	"Added by the RBOT.LV WORM!"
X	Task manager	taskmngr.exe	"Added by the RBOT-AYZ WORM!"
X	Task Manager	svchost.exe	"Added by the SOHANA-P WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.exe process which should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup!"
X	Task Manager	taskmng.exe	"Added by the TIOTUA-E WORM!"
X	Task Manager	svhost32.exe	"Added by the TERMX.A WORM!"
X	Task manager	taskmgr2.exe	"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!"
X	Task Manager	tskmngr.exe	"Added by the RBOT-GOU WORM!"
X	Task manager	UPDATEWIN.exe	"Added by the RBOT.BBS WORM!"
X	Task Monitoring Service	svchost.exe	"Added by the CONE.D 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 located in a ""tasks"" subfolder of the Winnt or Windows folder"
X	Task Scheduler Engine	schedsvc32.exe	"Added by the RBOT-ASJ WORM!"
X	task service	taskservices.exe	"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!"
X	Task service	taskmgs.exe	"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!"
X	TASK SETUP	tasksetup.exe	"Added by the RBOT-YR WORM!"
N	Taskbar	Taskbar.exe	Taskbar icon for the Redline RegTweak overclocking program as supplied with Sapphire ATI graphics cards
N	TaskBar	CTLTask.exe	"Creative SoundBlaster Audigy Taskbar - used to choose between different types of EAX Effects not required in startup. NOTE: if you get a ctltask.exe error message while installing the Audigy drivers see this Microsoft Knowledge Base article"
N	Taskbar Display Controls	RunDLL deskcp16.dll QUICKRES_RUNDLLENTRY	Only appears in MSCONFIG if you have a Display Settings icon in the System Tray allowing resolution changes on the fly. Can also be disabled under Control Panel -> Display -> Settings -> Advanced -> General. Also appears if you have Win95 with the QuickRes "Powertoy" installed
X	Taskbar Service	taskbar.svc	Unidentified adware
Y	Taskbar Shuffle	taskbarshuffle.exe	"Taskbar Shuffle - ""No hotkeys no extra steps just rearrange the buttons on your Windows taskbar by dragging and dropping them. Allows you to rearrange your system tray icons by dragging and dropping as well (but that does require a hotkey)"""
X	Taskbar System	tasksys.exe	"Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!"
N	Taskbar++	TaskbarPP.exe	"Taskbar++ is a software that allows you to sort (move) the buttons of the Windows taskbar by Drag & Drop"
X	Taskbell.exe	Rund1.exe	"Added by the YIPID TROJAN!"
X	taskdir	taskdir.exe	"Added by the LAGER.AQ TROJAN!"
X	TaskList	tasklist32.exe	"Added by the BANCOS-DX TROJAN!"
X	TaskMan	rundll32.exe	"Added by the DVLDR TROJAN! Note - this is not the valid ""rundll32.exe"" as it's in the WindowsFonts directory"
X	taskmanager	taskmgr.com	"Added by the BEREB WORM!"
X	taskmanager	taskmanager.exe	"Added by the AGOBOT-TF WORM!"
X	TaskManager	[path to trojan]	"Added by the LDPINCH-CF TROJAN!"
X	taskmanger	taskmanger.exe	"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!"
X	Taskmgo	[path to file]	"Added by the BANCBAN-T TROJAN!"
X	Taskmgr	Taskmgr.exe	"System1060 homepage hi-jacker. Note - this is not the legitimate taskmgr.exeprocess which is always located in %System% and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in a ""1060"" sub-folder"
X	Taskmgr	tskmgr32.exe	Homepage hi-jacker
X	taskmgr	taskmgr.exe	"Added by the STARTPAGE.G hijacker. Note - this is NOT the Windows Task Manager file!"
X	Taskmgr	system.exe	"Added by the PAKES.G TROJAN!"
X	taskmgr	explorer.exe	"Added by the ZAPCHAS-AC 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%"
X	taskmgr	[path to trojan]	"Added by the AGENT-ENV TROJAN!"
X	taskmgr	taskmanager.exe	"Added by the BCKDR-QHT BACKDOOR!"
X	TaskMgr	keymayker.exe	"Added by the LDPINCH-EP TROJAN!"
N	taskmgr.exe	taskmgr.exe	Windows Task Manager in Windows XP. If run from the Startup folder the tray icon will be put to the system tray after boot. Useful to check if XP has finished running the delayed services after boot. Available via a desktop shortcut
X	taskmgr.exe	paint.exe	Added by a variant of the AGENT.AH TROJAN!
X	taskmgr.exe	mirc.exe	Added by a variant of the AGENT.AH TROJAN!
X	taskmgr.exe	paintms.exe	Added by a variant of the AGENT.AH TROJAN!
X	TASKMGRU	TASKMGRU.EXE	"Added by the CWS-M TROJAN!"
X	taskmngr	[path] msnve.exe [path] task.exe	"Added by the FLOOD-EK TROJAN!"
X	taskmngr lptt01	taskmngr.exe	"RapidBlaster variant (in a ""Taskmngr"" folder in Program Files). Recommended you use RapidBlaster Killer to uninstall - see here"
X	taskmngr ml097e	taskmngr.exe	"RapidBlaster variant (in a ""Taskmngr"" folder in Program Files). Recommended you use RapidBlaster Killer to uninstall - see here"
X	TaskMon	taskmon.exe	"Added by the MYDOOM.A or MYDOOM.J WORMS! Note - this is not the legitimate Win9x/Me file of the same name which resides in C:Windows as this version resides in C:WindowsSystem (Win9x/Me) C:WinntSystem32 (WinNT/2K) or C:WindowsSystem32 (WinXP). It is not normally on a WinXP system"
X	Taskmon driver	winampa.exe	"Added by the LOONY-I TROJAN! Note - this is NOT associated with the popular Winamp media player. The valid file for the Winamp Agent resides in a ""Winamp"" subdirectory of the Program Files directory whereas this file is located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder"
X	taskmone	taskmone.exe	"Added by the SINGU-S TROJAN!"
U	TaskMonitor	taskmon.exe	The Task Monitor checks the disk-access patterns of programs when they are started and stores this information in log files in the Applog folder. Task Monitor also records the number of times you use a program. The Disk Defragmenter tool uses this information to optimize your hard disk so that programs that you use frequently are loaded faster. Not required - but can be useful. Note: for Norton Anti-Virus 2002 users loading TaskMonitor will typically solve many if not most of those annoying IE scripting errors (per Symantec's Knowledgebase)
X	TaskMrg	csrss.exe	"Added by the LDPINCH-W TROJAN! 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	taskmrg	taskmrg.exe	"Added by the BANKER-BZZ TROJAN!"
X	taskmrg.exe	taskimg.exe	"Added by the DLOADER-QZ TROJAN!"
X	taskmsgs	[path to trojan]	"Added by the BANCOS-BBW TROJAN!"
X	taskopen.exe	taskopen.exe	Added by the HIDD.C TROJAN!
N	TaskPlus	TASKPLUS0.EXE	Task and calendar management software available as freeware or as a "Professional" version for sharing over a LAN
N	TaskPlus	TASKPL~1.EXE	Task and calendar management software available as freeware or as a "Professional" version for sharing over a LAN
X	TaskReg	[random filename]	"Added by the CBLAD WORM!"
X	TaskS manager	taskmgrs.exe	"Added by the AGOBOT.QU WORM!"
X	Taskschd	TRAYWND.EXE	"Added by the LITMUS.002 TROJAN!"
U	TaskScheduler	TaskSch.exe	"ProSeries accounting software related"
U	taskswitch	taskswitch.exe	ALT+TAB replacement Powertoy for Windows XP - enhances the graphics displayed when you want to switch between programs running full-screen
U	TaskSwitchXP	TaskSwitchXP.exe	"""TaskSwitchXP from NTWind Software. Advanced task management utility that picks up where the standard Windows Alt Tab switcher leaves off. It provides the same functionality and adds visual styles to the dialog and also enhances it by displaying thumbnail preview of the application that will be switched to"""
X	tasksys	tasksys.vbs	"Added by the BYRON WORM!"
N	Tasktray	CTLTray.exe	Installed with the Sound Blaster Audigy range of soundcards. Allows you to set EAX effects or equalizer settings for the Sound Blaster Audigy from a systray icon. Also allows you to launch the Taskbar via right-click → Show Taskbar. The tasktray can be accessed via Start → Programs → Creative → Sound Blaster Audigy → Taskbar
X	Tasmgr	Taskmgr.bat	"Added by the YPSAN.G WORM!"
X	tat	tatss.exe	"Delfin Promulgate adware variant"
Y	Tau monitor	Taumon.exe	"""Tauscan is a powerful Trojan Horse detection and removal engine capable of catching every known type of backdoor that can threaten your system"""
?	TAudEffect	TAudEff.exe	"TOSHIBA Notebook related. What does it do and is it required?"
X	tava	tavo.exe	"Added by the CRPYT.DE TROJAN!"
X	TA_Start	[random filename]	"Zeno Think-Adz adware"
U	TB2PROEXE	tb2start.exe	"Timbuktu Pro - remote desktop access software"
U	TBC Pro	tbcpro.exe	"TitleBarClock Pro - displays Day Time Date Month Year FreeMem and FreeDriveSpace on the right side of the title bar in any main window that has the mouse or keyboard focus"
U	TBC.exe	TBC.exe	"TitleBarClock Pro - displays Day Time Date Month Year FreeMem and FreeDriveSpace on the right side of the title bar in any main window that has the mouse or keyboard focus"
N	tbctray	tbctray.exe	Provides quick access via a System Tray icon to the control panel for Turtle Beach's Santa Cruz or VideoLogic's SonicFury soundcards. Available via Start -> Settings -> Control Panel
Y	TBLFUNC	tblmouse.exe	"Aiptek HyperPen graphics tablet driver"
X	tbon	tbon.exe	"BestOffers adware"
U	TBPanel	TBPanel.exe	Configuration utility for Gainward graphics cards. Not required unless you use non-default settings. Available via Start -> Settings -> Control Panel
X	TBPS	TBPS.exe	"WebSearch Toolbar - HuntBar hijacker toolbar installer variant"
N	TBTray	tbtray.exe	VLSI/QSound ThunderBird PCI Control Panel. System Tray access to the settings for this and related soundcards. Available via Start -> Settings -> Control Panel
?	TB_setup	TB_ANI~1.EXE	"??"
X	TB_setup	tb_setup.exe	"HuntBar hijacker toolbar installer"
Y	tcactive	tca.exe	"Part of The Cleaner from MooSoft - stops virus trojans before they can do any damage"
N	TCASUTIEXE	TCASUTI.exe	Associated with the 3COM diagnostic module (3COM NIC Doctor).?No further information is available
N	TCASUTIEXE	tcaudiag.exe	3Com NIC Installation/Diagnostic MFC application. Diagnostics may be run from the Start -> Programs
N	TCAUDIAG -off	tcaudiag.exe	3Com NIC Installation/Diagnostic MFC application. Diagnostics may be run from the Start -> Programs
?	TCDPbtn	TCDPbtn.exe	"Found on a Toshiba laptop"
?	TCDPlay	TCDPlay.drv	"Found on a Toshiba laptop - sounds like the driver for the CD-ROM but why doesn't it use the standard Windows drivers - any comments?"
U	TClock	TCLOCK.EXE	Kazubon TClock. Utility that amongst other things synchronizes your system clock with Internet time servers. Available via Start -> Programs
X	TClock.exe	tclock_install.exe	"TClock - distributed and installed without user permission by other rogue software or malware. TClock contains no uninstall facility through Windows. As TClock is of dubious origin and usefulness it should be terminated and removed if detected"
U	TClockEx	TCLOCKEX.EXE	"Puts a configurable time/date display in the tray (and other features). Freeware by Dale Nurden and is popular on cover disks"
U	tcmonitor	tcm.exe	"Part of The Cleaner from MooSoft - warns of changes to the registry"
U	tcomantidialerrun	T-Com Antidialer.exe	"T-Com Antidialer from T-Com internet provider. It's a small antidialer utility which monitors whether you're trying to dial a new connection. It basically asks you do you want to dial the shown number or not. Protects agains dialer malware"
U	TCOYFReminder	tcoyftray.exe	"My ParenTime Fertility Planner Reminder. The calendar provides a quick overview of the status of your fertility"
X	Tcp Application Manager	localsvc.exe	"Added by the DLOADER-NY TROJAN!"
X	Tcp Application Manager	netsvc.exe	"Added by the DLOADER-NY TROJAN!"
X	Tcp Application Manager	spoolsvc.exe	"Added by the DLOADER-NY TROJAN!"
X	Tcp Application Manager	svcadmin.exe	"Added by the DLOADER-NY TROJAN!"
X	Tcp Application Manager	svcman.exe	"Added by the DLOADER-NY TROJAN!"
X	Tcp Application Manager	svcrun.exe	"Added by the DLOADER-NY TROJAN!"
X	Tcp Application Manager	tcpsvc.exe	"Added by the DLOADER-NY TROJAN!"
X	Tcp Application Manager	websvc.exe	"Added by the DLOADER-NY TROJAN!"
X	tcp checker	tcpcheck.exe	"Added by the VBBOT-A TROJAN!"
X	TCP Internet Services	TCPSVC32.EXE	"Added by the SPYBOT.X TROJAN!"
X	TCP Monitoring	LanNSvc.exe	"Added by the RANDEX.AAS WORM!"
X	tcpipmon	tcpipmon.exe	"Added by the CLICKER-EF TROJAN!"
X	tcpippui	tcpippui.exe	"Added by the RBOT-APS WORM!"
X	tcpippui32	tcpippui32.exe	"Added by the RBOT-ART WORM!"
X	TCPServer	TCPServer.exe	"Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!"
X	TCPXP Update	tcpxp.exe	"Added by the RBOT-UL WORM!"
?	TCtlIHook.exe	TCtrlIOHook.exe	"TOSHIBA Control Utility Hotkey Hook - hotkey configuration process unique to Toshiba laptops. What does it do and is it required?"
?	TCtrlIOHook	TCtrlIOHook.exe	"TOSHIBA Control Utility Hotkey Hook - hotkey configuration process unique to Toshiba laptops. What does it do and is it required?"
?	TCtryIOHook	TCtrlIOHook.exe	"TOSHIBA Control Utility Hotkey Hook - hotkey configuration process unique to Toshiba laptops. What does it do and is it required?"
X	tcupdater	tcupdater.exe	Topconverting.com/180Search adware updater
U	TDispVol	TDispVol.exe	Used on Toshiba computers to make the Fn key have control over the volume on/off
U	TDKSTART	TDKSTART.EXE	Sets the spindown timeout and access speeds at startup and displays a splash screen for CD-RW.
N	TDKTASK	TDKTASK.EXE	Taskbar utility for a "control panel" for a CD-RW
?	TDockNUndock	N/A	"Found on a Toshiba laptop - for use with a docking station?"
U	TDS3	TDS-3.exe	"DiamondCS TDS-3 antitrojan. Can be used to scan on demand but required in startup if you prefer real time protection"
?	TDspOff	Tdspoff.exe	"Found on a Toshiba laptop"
N	Teach In Box	teachbox.exe	Tutoring program that comes with a SystemAX Computer
Y	Tech-In-A-Box	techbox.exe	"Tech-in-a-Box ""provides easy-to-use tools for various system maintenance tasks. From backup and restore to diagnostics and repairs Tech-in-a-Box is your tool to stay up and running"""
U	TelechipsMass	patch.exe	"Removable disk driver for the Muro MP3 player"
N	Telemeter 3.0	telemeter3.exe	Internet connection bandwidth meter from a user ISP
Y	Telepath	telepath.exe	"Drivers for the WinModem versions of the US Robotics ""Telepath"" series - as supplied to Gateway for instance. WinModems use software rather than hardware - hence putting a load on the CPU. Needed if you have it for loading the drivers. See here for more WinModem information"
X	Telnet	Telnet.exe	"Added by the VOUMIT-A WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate telnet.exe application 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 ""mirc32"" 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.

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