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Startup List

The Startup List catalogues startup applications - not running processes.
For information on the difference, please see here.

These are entries for programs that can start automatically with your computer.

Status Key:
Y = Normally leave to run at start-up
N = Not required - often infrequently used tasks that can be started manually, if necessary
U = User's choice - depends whether a user deems it necessary
X = Malware, spyware, adware, or other potentially unwanted items
? = Currently unknown status
Search Results
(displaying 85 results)

Name Filename Description Status
DAEMON Toolsdaemon.exeRelated to Daemon Tools - used to map an image-file (.iso, .bin etc) to a virtual CD/DVD-drive. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\DAEMON Tools\U
Daemon Toolswindaemon.exeIdentified by Trend as WORM_AGENT.AESF Note: Located in \%WINDIR%\system32\X
DAEMON Tools Pro AgentDTProAgent.exeRelated to DAEMON_Tools_Pro CD & DVD emulation software which allows users to make CD/DVD disc images, create a virtual CD / DVD drives and play CDs & DVDs without the need for the physical disc. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\DAEMON Tools Pro\U
DAEMON Tools Litedaemon.exeRelated to Daemon Tools Lite - used to map an image-file (.iso, .bin etc) to a virtual CD/DVD-drive. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\DAEMON Tools Lite\U
DAEMON Tools-1033Daemon.exeRelated to Daemon Tools - used to map an image-file (.iso, .bin etc) to a virtual CD/DVD-drive. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\D-Tools\U
DAEMON Tools LiteDTLite.exeDTLite.exe is part of Daemon Tools, a virtual cd/dvd-rom emulator. The application mounts ISO images to a virtual drive without having to burn them to a CD. The application is valid but it is not necessary to run at start up. Note: Located in %ProgramFiles%\DAEMON Tools LiteN
Daemon Tools ATAPI driverdaemontools.exeAdded by the Troj/Agent-OTX TROJAN! Note: Located in \%WINDIR%\X
@Hoc ToolbarAtHoc.exeOne-click activated browsing toolbar used by various web-sites. See here for more infoN
MSN Toolbarmswinext.exeRelated to MSN Toolbar Reported to cause high CPU usage. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\msn toolbar\platform\version no.\U
Y'z ToolbarYzToolBar.exe" Y'z Toolbar ""allows the user to change the toolbar icons in Explorer and Internet Explorer.The user can also create and add their own themes"""U
Switchboard.com ToolbarAtHoc.exeToolbar for the on-line version of Yellow Pages in the US - Switchboard.comN
MicroSoft Toolbarkey.exeAdded by the W32/Rbot-AEW Worm!X
Authentic-ID Toolbarwintmr.exeSystem Tray access to Child Control parental control software by SalfieldY
MicroedSoft ToolbarSmoked.exeAdded by the W32/RBOT-ALN WORM!X
I&F Viewer toolbarphototoolkitmem.exeRelated to Photo_Toolkit image editing tools. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\Photo Toolkit\ivbar\U
google toolbarggtb32.exeAdded by the W32/AGOBOT-RR WORM!X
Games toolbarrundll32.exe [path] tbGame.dll" DllShowTBTopconverting.com/180Search "Games Toolbar" adwareX
eBay ToolbarEBAYTBAR.EXEeBay Toolbar - reportes as spyware as it "phones home"X
EarthLink ToolBar 5.0etoolbar.exeEarthLink Toolbar is a tool to help you get to all of the resources of the internet. EarthLink 5.0 Setup adds a few basic buttons to the Toolbar, but you can delete these or add more buttons any timeN
Authentic-ID ToolbarToolbarATL.dllAuthentic-ID ToolbarY
BigPond ToolbarbpumTray.exeTelstra BigPond Toolbar - "Introducing the free and easy to use BigPond Toolbar that is designed to make your internet experience and managing your Telstra internet account a whole lot easier"U
IE Menu Extension toolbarrundll32.exe [path] tbextn.dll DllShowTBTopconverting.com/180Search "IEMenuExtension" toolbarX
Acronis Toolbar Helperdskclean.dllAdded by the Troj/DskClean-A TROJAN! Note: Located in \%Documents and Settings%\HP_Owner\Local Settings\Application Data\Desktop Cleanup Wizard\X
Panda Security Toolbar Antiphishingpanda2_0dn.exeRelated to Panda Software Antiphishing protection. Note: Located in \%AppData%\panda security toolbar antiphishing\Y
\TOOLS.exetools.exeLycos SideSearch/Fastfind.org adwareX
XP Toolsxptools.exeRelated to XPTools_Software integrated suite of powerful PC Utilities to fix, speed up, maintain and protect your computer. Note: located in C:\Program Files\XP Tools\ Note: No longer in service.U
OEM Tools 32tres32.exeAdded by a RBOT.QB worm infectionX
VMware ToolsXplorer.exeIdentified as a malicious trojan horse or bot that may represent security risk for the compromised system and/or its network environment. Information at Threat Expert Note: Located in \%Windir%\X
Windows OEM Toolswinres32.exeAdded by a SPYBOT.FD worm infectionX
3dfx Tools3dfxCmn.dllUpdates the registry with information that can't be held for Voodoo 3/4/5 series graphics cards. Important for owners of these cardsY
PSD Tools ChannelChannelUp.exeBuddyLinks adwareX
OEM32 Toolssres32.exeW32.SpyBot worm variantX
HughesNet Toolsmatcli.exe"matcli.exe is a motive Assistant Command line interface that gathers information about your system's identity like your name email address, city, county, etc and gets written to a log file". HughesNet Help is required to run with the Help and Support program. If you uncheck HughesNet Help and and then run Help and Support it will add another HughesNet Help in the startup menu. If you remove the HughesNet Help in the add/remove program some help menus in help and support will not be available. You decide. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\HughesNet Tools\bin\U
Selection ToolsSelection Tools.exeAdded by the Selection Tools PUA.BubbleDock. Note: Located in \%AppData%\Roaming\WTools\Selection Tools\X
SMART Board ToolsSMARTBoardTools.exeRelated to SMART Technologies SMART Board - Electronic Flip charts. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\SMART Technologies Inc\SMART Board Software\U
Parallels Tools Centerprl_cc.exeRelated to Parallels Software to run Windows programs right on the Mac desktop. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\Parallels\Parallels Tools\U
Disk Essensial Toolsdetsvc.exeA variant of the IRCBot family of worms and IRC backdoor Trojans. Note: Located in \%WINDIR%\System32\ Note: Use SDFix under supervision.X
Windows Debugging Toolsupdatecfg.exeAdded by the W32/Rbot-AXU WORM! Note: This worm\trojan file is found in the System (95/98/ME) or System32 (NT/2000/XP) folder.X
SMART Tray ToolsSMARTSystemMenu.exeRelated to SMART Technologies ULC SMART System Menu. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\SMART Technologies\SMART Product Drivers\N
Free WebSite ToolsThirtyDayTimer.exeRelated to CoffeeCup Software HTML Editor. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\CoffeeCup Software\CoffeeCup Free DHTML Menu Builder\U
[SMART Floating ToolsFloatingTools.exeRelated to SMART Technologies The Floating Tools toolbar enables you to quickly access frequently used tools and features. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\SMART Technologies\Education Software\U
My Web Search Community Toolsm3IMPipe.exeAdded by MyWay An IE Browser Helper Object used by adware WeSearch to add an IE toolbar to provide search features, and hijack browser search requests to its controlling servers run by MyWay. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\MyWebSearch\bar\1.bin\ X
Guardian PC Security ToolsPfft.exeRelated to PeerGuardian PC Security Tools. An Open Source Program. Note: located in C:\Program Files\Boomerang Software\Guardian PC Security Tools\U
ADSL Diagnostic Toolsmapiicon.exeSystem tray access to ADSL modem diagnostic tools. Note: Located in \%WINDIR%\%System%\N
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Uplook.Agent.Tools.Assistant.exeRelated to media-press.tv AG supplying TV and radio programme information to media companies. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\A plus C Systems\uplook\Agent\U
Windows System Update Toolsupds.exeAdded by an unidentified TROJAN! of the Sdbot family. Note: This worm\trojan is located in \%WINDIR%\System (Win9x/Me), \%WINDIR%\System32 (XP/WinNT/2K)X
Advanced Tools Check or ADVCHKADVCHK.EXEChecks when you install a new version of a Norton product that you have uninstalled all previous versions. Serves as a reminder if you forgetN
Shellwin Time Service Toolswinskvc32.exeAdded by a variant of the IRCBOT Note: Located in \%WINDIR%\System32\ Note: Use SDFix under supervision.X
PMX Daemonico.exeThe ico.exe process provides a system tray icon that you can use to view and change various settings for your mouse. It has been reported to cause problems with some DirectX based games. Disabling it, can cause a loss of some mouse wheel features. Note: Located in \%WINDIR%\System32\N
ESS DaemonEssd.exeRelated to an ESS based soundacard. Note: Is it required??
Hot Key Kbd DaemonSKDAEMON.EXEMulti-function keyboard driver. Allows the use of programmable keys on mulimedia keyboards. Required if you use the additional keys. Note: Located in \%WINDIR%\%System%\U
LT DAEMONltdaemon.exeActs as a data spooler for the DSL modem (similar to a cache). Do not uncheck if the DSL modem is being usedY
DaemonDAEMON32.EXEPre-loads game profiles for MS Sidewinder game controllers prior to release 2.0 of the software. Recommend upgrade. Available via Start -> ProgramsN
Daemondaemon.exe c daemon2.exeAdded by the W32.Selotima.A WORM! Note: Located in \%WINDIR%\X
Vista Fax DaemonVstdaemon.exeRelated to ImageMAKER Development Inc. Document Management, and other imaging applications. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\Common Files\ImageMAKER\U
DocFetcher-Daemondocfetcher-daemon-windows.exeRelated to DocFetcher, an Open sourve program. It allows you to search the contents of files on your computer.. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\DocFetcher\U
Sideloadly Daemonsideloadlydaemon.exeRelated to Sideloadly best way to sideload your favorite games and apps to your iOS device. Note: Located in \%Root%\Sideloadly\U
mobilegeni daemonDaemonProcess.exeAdded by the mobilegeni PUP (Potentially unwanted program) OpenCandy, Quick Downloader, Conduit and various other monetization programs to bundle with third party installers. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\X
FancyStart daemon_A1DDD39913A1970387B7B3.exeRelated to ASUSTeK Computer Inc. You should keep FancyStart daemon.lnk in startup if you want to keep the asus logo when your computer starts up or want to change it to another picture or pictures. Note: Located in \%Windir%\Installer\{xxxxxxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxxxxxxxxxx}\ Note: The filename is random also.N
FancyStart daemon_94E3CE3704FE82FBF49A6A.exeRelated to ASUSTeK Computer Inc. You should keep FancyStart daemon.lnk in startup if you want to keep the asus logo when your computer starts up or want to change it to another picture or pictures. Note: Located in \%Windir%\Installer\{xxxxxxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxxxxxxxxxx}\ Note: The filename is random also.N
Compaq PK Daemoncpqkl.exeFor Compaq laptops for programming user configurable keys. Not required unless you use themU
Windows DNS Daemonwindnsd.exeAdded by the WOOTBOT.AS WORM!X
Hot Key Kbd 2690 DaemonSK9910DM.exeMultimedia keyboard manager - required if you use any special keysU
LSASS DaemonLSASSd.exeAdded by a variant of the AGOBOT/GAOBOT WORM!X
Hot Key Kbd 9910 DaemonSK9910DM.EXEMulti-function keyboard driver. Allows the use of programmable keys on mulimedia keyboards. Required if you use the additional keysU
com.apple.dav.bookmarks.dae
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BookmarkDAV_client.exeRelated to Apple Inc used to Sync Internet Explorer\'s or Firefox\'s Bookmark with your iCloud-enabled iPhones, iPads and iPods. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\\Apple\Internet Services\Y
Client Access API Daemoncwbappcd.exeIBM iSeries Client Access, see hereU
Shadow Defender DaemonDefenderDaemon.exe Related to SHADOWDEFENDER.COM Shadow Defender can run your system in a virtual environment. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\Shadow Defender\U
Hot Key Keybd 9910 DaemonSK9910DM.exeMultimedia keyboard manager - required if you use any special keysU
Instant Buzz DaemonIBDaemon.exeInstant_Buzz adwareX
kernel system daemonACTIVAT0R.exeAdded by the RANDEX.AW VIRUS!X
Keyboard Suite DaemonPELKBD.EXERelated to Primax Electronics Ltd. Keyboard Suite Daemon software. Note: Located in \%Windir%\%System%\xManager\U
FANCYS~1, FancyStart daemon_C4A2FC3E3722966204FDD8.exeRelated to ASUS allows users to change the startup image that appears before Windows loads. More Note: Located in \%Windir%\Installer\{2B81872B-A054-48DA-BE3B-FA5C164C303A}\N
MicrosoftNetwork Daemon for Win32NETD32.EXEAdded by the RANDEX.F VIRUS!X
Mouse Suite 98 Daemonpelmiced.exeMouse driver. Appears to cause a behaviour where the desktop suddenly flips back up when playing DirectX associated games. Note: Located in \%WINDIR%\%System%\N
Mouse Suite 98 DaemonICO.EXEFound on a Sony Vaio laptop and seems to be related to Mouse Suite 98 Daemon according to the properties. Appears to cause a behaviour where the desktop suddenly flips back up when playing DirectX associated gamesN
Nvidia Control Daemonnksvc32.exeAdded by the W32/AGOBOT-OV WORM!X
Share-to-Web Namespace Daemonhpgs2wnd.exeRelated to "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. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\Hewlett-Packard\HP Share-to-Web\N
Spool Server DaemonSPOOLSVD32.EXEWin32.Rbot worm variantX
Windows Desktop Daemonwinpadg.exeAdded by a variant of the W32.SPYBOT WORM!X
Windows JavaScript DaemonWinjsd.exeAdded by a WOOTBOT.AF worm infectionX
Microsoft Network Daemon for Win32Netd32.exeAdded by the SDBOT.R WORM!X
Microsft Remote Procedure Daemonmsrpcd.exeAdded by a variant of the IRCBOT Note: Located in \%WINDIR%\System32\ Note: Use SDFix under supervision.X
Server Daemon Host Managersdhost.exeAdded by a variant of the W32/IRCbot.BGA.worm family of worms and IRC backdoor Trojans. Note: Located in \%WINDIR%\System32\inetsrv\X
Windows Print Monitor Daemon(Random Name).exeAdded by an unidentified TROJAN! of the Sdbot family. Note: This worm\trojan is located in C:\Windows\System (Win9x/Me), C:\%WINDIR%\System32 (XP/WinNT/2K)X


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