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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	CoreSrv	coresrv.exe	"Some IRC trojans/worms use this - see here for more information"
?	CORESYS	coresys.exe	"??"
X	Corporate Microsoft Update	uptask.exe	"Added by the RBOT-GVB WORM!"
N	CorrectConnect	CConnect.exe	Broadband ISP diagnostic tool - as used by NTL and Cox Communications. Shortcut available
X	cosine	cosine.exe	"Added by the RBOT-SW WORM!"
U	CostAware	niIPCApp.exe	"NetInternals CostAware - download quota measuring tool"
X	Counterstrike Service Agent	czrzns.exe	"Added by the MEDBOT.AR WORM!"
N	Country Select	pctptt.exe	"Country selection for a PCtel HSP56 based modem. Often found in OEM (Dell
N	CountrySelection	pctptt.exe	"Country selection for a PCtel HSP56 based modem. Often found in OEM (Dell
?	Coupon Offers	??	"??"
X	couponica	couponica.exe	"Adware - see here"
?	CP	CopyProtectionNotifier.exe	"Related to Emuzed Systems and Middleware. Comes included with Windows XP Media Edition"
U	CP32NOT	CP32BTN.EXE	For the programmable "one-touch" buttons on HP laptops (and others?). Safe to disable if you don't use these buttons
U	CP4HPOT	OneTouch.EXE	"Supports the additional multimedia keys on HP/Compaq laptops which give single button press access to standard functions such as Mail
N	CP888M1	CP888M1.EXE	Related to EZbutton quick launcher for the Media player app that comes with certain laptops
?	CPA9P2PSERVER	CPA9P2PS.exe	"Found on a Compaq Presario but what is it?"
X	cpanel	winlogin32.exe	"Added by the RBOT-FOY WORM!"
U	CPATR10	CPATR10.EXE	"Dritek/Compal ATR10 Easy Button driver. Used on certain laptops (e.g. Toshiba
U	CPBrWtch	CPBrWtch.exe	"Kookaburra Software's Cookie Pal cookie manager. Allows you to decide which internet sites can add ""cookies"" related to their sites for the next time you return"
X	CPCmscl0ck	CPCmsclock.ExE	"Added by the IRCFLOOD.BF TROJAN!"
Y	CPD_EXE	CPD.EXE	Firewall bundled with McAfee VirusScan 6.*
X	cpl	deamon.exe	"Added by the TACTSLAY.C TROJAN!"
X	cpl	msgaol.exe	"Added by the TACTSLAY.C TROJAN!"
X	cpl	s_menu.exe	"Added by the TACTSLAY.C TROJAN!"
X	cpl	browse.exe	"Added by the TACTSLAY.C TROJAN!"
N	CplBTQ00	CplBTQ00.EXE	Related to EZbutton quick launcher for the Media player app that comes with certain laptops
N	CPLDBL10	CPLDBL10.exe	Related to EZbutton quick launcher for the Media player app that comes with certain laptops
U	CPLDFL10	CPLDFL10.EXE	Part of the EzButton feature on some Toshiba (and maybe others) laptops which support additional buttons
X	cpntmgc	wincomp.exe	"Added by the WINTRIM.A TROJAN!"
X	cpntmgc	simcss.exe	"Added by the MAGICON.A TROJAN!"
X	cpntmgc	navpmc.exe	"Added by the SIMCSS TROJAN!"
X	cpntmgc	winmgts.exe	"Added by the WINTRIM-B TROJAN!"
?	CPortPatch	cppatch.exe	"CPortPatch is a utility is required for Dell laptops that are using a docking station. Is it needed though?"
X	cppc	[path to trojan]	"Added by the VB-NV BACKDOOR!"
Y	CPQAcDc	CPQAcDc.exe	Compaq PowerCon power management software for laptops
U	CPQAlert	CPQAlert.exe	"Compaq's Insight Manager Agent - a tool that allows for ""fault
N	CPQBootPerfDB	CPQBootPerfDB.EXE	See the entry for Compaq Message Server
Y	CPQCalib	CPQCalib.exe	Compaq PowerCon power management software for laptops
N	CPQDFWAG	CpqDfwAg.exe	For Compaq PC's. Runs Compaq diagnostics on every boot
U	CPQEASYACC	cpqeadm.exe	For Compaq PC's. Allows the use of programmable keys on mulimedia keyboards. Required if you use the additional keys
U	CPQEASYACC	StartEAK.exe	"Easy Access Button Support for Compaq PCs. Allows the use of programmable keys on multimedia keyboards. Required if you use the additional keys"
U	CPQEASYACC	STARTDRV.exe	For Compaq PC's. Allows the use of programmable keys on mulimedia keyboards. Required if you use the additional keys
U	cpqeaui	cpqeaui.exe	For Compaq PC's. Allows the use of programmable keys on mulimedia keyboards. Required if you use the additional keys
U	cpqek	kcpqek.exe	"For Compaq PC's. Easy Access button support for the keyboard"
X	CPQHotKeys	hotkeysvc.exe	"Added by the RBOT-XA WORM!"
U	CPQInet Runtime Service	CpqInet.exe	"For Compaq PC's. Allows AOL and Compuserve to use the Easy Access buttons for the internet. Is not required if you don't use the ISP providers"
N	CPQINKAGENT	cpqinkag.exe	"That is the Compaq Ink Agent for some inkjet printers
U	cpqns	cpqnpcss.exe	Related to Compaq.Net - not required if you don't use that
N	Cpqset	Cpqset.exe	Default settings software in Hewlett Packard notebook
Y	CPQSTUTFIX	stutfix.exe	"For Compaq PC's. Fixes audio stutter problems for ESS Maestro soundcards. You can download it here. This is a Compaq originated file and has been verified as free from viruses by McAfree/Norton"
U	CPQTEAM	cpqteam.exe	This program is bundled with HP servers. When loaded a system tray icon will be available that launches the HP Network Configuration Tool
X	cpr	cpr	Adroar.com adware downloader
X	cprocsvc	cproc.exe	Added by MSIL.AGENT.C TROJAN!
X	CPU Idle	cpuidlexp.exe	"Added by the AGOBOT-BW WORM!"
U	Cpu Level Up help	CpuLevelUpHelp.exe	"Included with some ASUS motherboards (such as the Maximus Extreme & Striker II Extreme)
X	CPU Manager	cpumgr.exe	"Added by the PANDEM.B WORM!"
U	CPU Power Monitor	CpuPowerMonitor.exe	"Included with some ASUS motherboards (such as the Maximus Extreme & Striker II Extreme). Associated with the ""Energy Saving"" feature of AI Gear - which ""is a utility designed to configure and support all ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) features."" Part of AI Suite"
X	CPU Temp Control	wuitgurd.exe	"Added by the RBOT-AHV WORM!"
X	CPU Watcher	"rundll32.exe cpu.dll	load"
X	CPU Windows Status	cpustats.exe	"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!"
U	CPUcool	Cpucool.exe	Program to keep the processor cool when idle in "overclocked" systems. Also available via Start -> Settings -> Control Panel
N	CPUMon	CPUMon.exe	"""CPUMon continuously displays the updated system statistics in a floating window as well as in system tray area"""
X	Cpusave	Cpusave.exe	"Added by the GEMA TROJAN!"
X	Cpusave32	Cpusave32.exe	"Added by the GEMA TROJAN!"
X	CPVHOST Settings	cpvhost.exe	"Added by a variant of the SDBOT TROJAN!"
X	cpyt	hidep.exe	"Added by the MIRJACK-A TROJAN!"
X	cqlyg	world_cup_.bat	"Added by the WCUP.A WORM!"
?	CQSCP2PS	CQSCP2PS.EXE	"""Compaq printer utility which is required in the startup menu in order to make the printer work correctly"". Is it actually required?"
?	CQSCP2PSERVER	CQSCP2PS.EXE	"""Compaq printer utility which is required in the startup menu in order to make the printer work correctly"". Is it actually required?"
X	Cr**.exe [* = random char]	Cr**.exe [* = random char]	"CoolWebSearch/HomeSearch adware - for examples
X	Cr**32.exe [* = random char]	Cr**32.exe [* = random char]	"CoolWebSearch/HomeSearch adware - for examples
U	cracked_windows1	cracked_windows1.exe	"Cracked Windows popup killer"
X	crash0001	restorecrashwin32.bat	"Added by the AGENT-ZC TROJAN!"
X	CrashDump	[path to trojan]	"Added by the DROPPER.EAT TROJAN!"
N	CrazyTalk Serve	"rundll32.exe CrazyTalk.dll	DIIServeMediaFile"
U	CRBroadCasting	CRBroadCasting.exe	"CardReader2 from On Track Inovations Ltd. USB Card Reader"
X	CRC Value Verifier	crsss32.exe	"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!"
X	CRC Value Verifier	Crsss64.exe	"Added by the RBOT-NY WORM!"
X	CRC Value Verifier	svchost32.exe	"Added by the RBOT-OA WORM!"
X	CRC Value Verifier	crsss.exe	"Added by the SPYBOT.UK WORM!"
X	Crc32stats Dependencies	Crc32stats.exe	"Added by the MYTOB.GT WORM!"
X	CRCSS	crcss.exe	"Added by the IRCBOT-TH WORM!"
U	Creata Mail	JMSrvr.exe	"Creata_Mail. Smileys
X	Create A Monster	createAMonster.exe	"Kudd.com CreateAMonster. Reportedly stealth installed and Look2Me adware related"
N	CreateCD	Createcd.exe	Adaptec Easy CD Creator system tray application (pre version 5). Available via Start -> Programs
N	CreateCD50	Createcd50.exe	Adaptec Easy CD Creator version 5 system tray application. Available via Start -> Programs
N	CreateCD_Reminder	reminder.exe	Reminder to create system recovery CD/DVDs on a Sony Vaio laptop or desktop
X	Creates stractures for system management	stacture.exe	"Added by the SDBOT-DHS WORM!"
N	Creative AGP Wizard	agpwiz.exe	Part of Creative's BlasterControl
X	Creative Audio Drivers	creative.exe	"Added by the RBOT-FKR WORM!"
N	Creative Detector	CTDetect.exe	"Auto-detect and play a DVD when using a Creative Soundblaster Audigy2 soundcard. Uses about 2.2 MB of memory. Disable it by heading to the MediaSource DVD Audio Player
N	Creative Launcher	CTLauncher.exe	For Creative Soundblaster Live! series soundcards. Adds a quick-launch bar to the top of the display and a System Tray icon. Available via Start -> Programs
U	Creative Live! Cam Manager	CTLCMgr.exe	"Creative Live! Cam Manager"
U	Creative MediaSource Go	CTCMSGo.exe	"Creative MediaSource Go! is a combination of a short-cut bar and launcher for the Creative MediaSource™ player/organizer - which ""enables you to manage your entire digital music collection on both your computer and your Creative portable music player effortlessly"""
U	Creative MediaSource Go	CTCMSGoU.exe	"Creative MediaSource Go! is a combination of a short-cut bar and launcher for the Creative MediaSource™ player/organizer - which ""enables you to manage your entire digital music collection on both your computer and your Creative portable music player effortlessly"""
N	Creative PCI Audio Configuration Utility	starter.exe	"System Tray icon to configure a Creative Soundblaster PCI soundcard. Not required and re-instates itself when un-checked. Try one of the solutions on this special page. Similar to EnsoniqMixer"
N	Creative Software Update	AutoUpdate.exe	Auto-updater for Creative Labs software
N	Creative WebCam Tray	Camtray.exe	Creative WebCam tray control - can be started manually
X	Creative.exe	Creative.exe	"Added by the PROLIN WORM!"
N	CreativeDiscNotifier	CTNOTIFY.EXE	"For Creative Soundblaster Live! series soundcards. Detects when you insert a CD-ROM
U	CreativeMixer	CTMIX32.EXE	"Creative soundcard System Tray access to
?	CreativeTaskScheduler	CTSched.exe	"Creative Task Scheduler. What does it do and is it required?"
X	CrisysTec Sentry	Sentry.exe	"CrisysTec Sentry rogue privacy program - not recommended"
X	Critical Error Safe32	GetWaylayer32.exe	Added by the RBOT.IAL WORM!
X	Critical Update Check	battlenet.exe	"Added by the DELF-LB TROJAN!"
N	CriticalUpdate	Wucrtupd.exe	"MS Windows Critical Update Notification. If you want to keep Windows up-to-date
X	CriticalUpdate	wucrtupd.exe	"Added by the NOALA.B WORM! Note - this file is located in the Windows or Winnt folder
X	crmssrlt	[random filename]	"Added by a variant of the SLAPER TROJAN!"
X	Crnsava	scrnsave.pif	"Added by the SDBOT-ZV WORM!"
X	cronos	MARCO!.SCR	"Added by the OPASERV.G WORM!"
X	CrossMenu	CrossMenu	Toshiba CrossMenu Utility - allows the user to create their own menus
U	CrossMenu	CrossMenu.exe	Toshiba CrossMenu Utility - allows the user to create their own menus
X	CRP386 Networking	crp386.exe	"Added by the IRCBOT.N TROJAN!"
X	crs	crs.exe	"Added by the AGOBOT-TJ WORM!"
X	crsmons	iomssls.exe	"Added by the BACKDR-AU TROJAN!"
X	CRSS	CRSS.exe	"Added by the AGOBOT-RM WORM!"
X	CRSS	lssas.exe	Added by an unidentified WORM or TROJAN!
X	crsss	crsss.exe	"Added by the AUTORUN.FM WORM!"
X	CRSSXP SysInfo	crssxp.exe	"Added by a variant of the SDBOT TROJAN!"
X	Crusty	dmcpl.exe	"Added by the RUSTY WORM!"
X	cryptdlg	cryptdlg.exe	Added by an unidentified TROJAN!
N	CryptLoad	RouterClient.exe	"CryptLoad download manager"
U	cryptoexpert	cexpert.exe	"CryptoExpert from SecureAction Research. Advanced on the fly encryption system"
X	Cryptographic Service	******.exe [* = random char]	"Added by the KORGO.W or KORGO.X or KORGO.AB WORMS!"
?	Crystal 3D Audio Control	CWD3DSND.EXE	"Crystal 3D Audio sound driver. Is it required?"
X	CS	tsc.exe	"Cyber Security rogue security software - not recommended
X	CS Update	copy /Y [path] ActivationManager.dll.upd [path] ActivationManager.dll	Added by an unidentified malware
N	csaRem	spqmdmui.exe	Compaq modem country selection
Y	CSAV_CheckViruses	vchk.exe	"Command Antivirus related"
U	csc	csc.exe	Command line compiler for Microsoft C# it gets installed with the .NET SDK
X	cscripts	cscripts.exe	"Added by the BDOOR-AAP BACKDOOR!"
X	CSCRS Value	cscrs.exe	"Added by the RBOT-AAA WORM!"
X	CSCRS Value Check	MsPMSPSd.exe	"Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!"
X	Csec	cs.exe	"Cyber Security rogue security software - not recommended
N	csecwiz	csecwiz.exe	"Setup wizard for the Client Security Software for IBM\Lenovo notebooks. This entry only runs once
X	cserv32	cserv32.exe	"Added by the STRATION.EC WORM!"
X	CsimPlayer	CsimPlayer.exe	"Added by the KOOBFACE-AD WORM!"
U	CSINJECT.EXE	CSINJECT.EXE	"Part of Quarterdeck/Norton CleanSweep. ""Csinject must be loaded in order for Smart Sweep to automatically monitor installations and properly track registry changes"""
X	csm Win Updates	csm.exe	"Added by the ZOTOB.B WORM!"
X	CSNetManagerXp	isass.exe	"Added by the HIDER-O TROJAN!"
X	csoftok	softok.exe	"Added by the QQPASS.G TROJAN!"
X	csos	csos.exe	"Added by the SDBOT-DFE WORM!"
X	csrcs	csrcs.exe	"Added by the AGENT-HUA TROJAN!"
X	csrs	csrs.exe	"Added by the GAOBOT.GEN!POLY WORM!"
X	csrsc	csrsc.exe	"Added by an unidentified VIRUS
X	CSRSS	CSRSS.EXE	"Search page hijacker
X	Csrss	csrss.exe	"Added by the CHOD 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 a random subfolder"
X	csrss	csrss.exe	"Added by the KEYLOG-AQ KEYLOGGER! 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	csrss	csrss.exe	"Added by the CHODE-J 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 a random subfolder"
X	csrss	msmsgs.exe	"Added by the CHODE-J BACKDOOR! Note - this malware uses MSN Messenger (which is located in %Program Files%\Messenger) in the background to propogate itself"
X	csrss	nwiz.exe	"Added by the CHODE-J WORM!"
U	csrss	csrss.exe	"BeyondKeylog surveillance software. Uninstall this software unless you put it there yourself. Note - this is not the same file as the csrss.exe process which is always located in %System% and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in %ProgramFiles%\Supremtec"
X	Csrss	CSRSS.EXE	"Added by the PUNYA-B 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 C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Local Settings\Application Data\WINDOWS"
X	csrss	ssms.exe	Added by an unidentified malware
X	Csrss Host	csrhost.exe	"Added by the IRCBOT.BIZ WORM!"
X	CSRSS Loader	csrsss.exe	"Added by the AGOBOT.TX WORM!"
X	csrss.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	csrssLevel4	csrss.exe	"Unidentified malware! 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 a ""Level4"" subfolder"
X	CSRSSU	CSRSSU.exe	"CoolWebSearch parasite variant - hijacking to Slawsearch.com. Also detected as the CWS-E TROJAN!"
X	CSRSSW	CSRSSW.EXE	"Added by the CWS-F TROJAN!"
X	CSRSWIN	[trojan filename]	"Added by the WINSHELL.50 TROJAN!"
X	CSRSX	[trojan filename]	"Added by the WINSHELL.50.B TROJAN!"
X	csrvss	csrvss.exe	"Added by a variant of the SDBOT TROJAN!"
U	CSS Server	CSSServer.exe	"ComSpySysSvr surveillance software. Uninstall this software unless you put it there yourself"
N	cssauth	cssauth.exe	"Part of Thinkvantage Client Security Solution for Lenovo ThinkPad notebooks and ThinkCentre desktops. Once configured via the associated setup screens this loads via winlogon.exe (and loads the password manager) and therefore disabling this entry has no effect"
N	cssauthe	cssauthe.exe	"Part of Thinkvantage Client Security Solution for IBM/Lenovo ThinkPad notebooks and ThinkCentre desktops. Once configured via the associated setup screens this loads via winlogon.exe (and loads the password manager) and therefore disabling this entry has no effect"
Y	CSScheduleCheck	SCHWIZEX.EXE	"Part of ConfigSafe - lets you identify changes to the registry
X	cssrs	cssrs.exe	"Added by the BANCBAN-DW TROJAN!"
X	cssrss.exe	cssrss.exe	"Malware installed by different rogue security software including SpyKillerPro"
X	csss	Csss.exe	"Added by the BALICK TROJAN!"
U	CSS_Central	CSS_1631.EXE	"CSS Communication Agent (95 Host) from Command Software Systems (now Authentium). ""CSS Central™ provides administrators with a powerfully proactive tool to effectively manage and maintain the anti-virus strategy from a centralized console"""
X	CSV10P1	CSP001.exe	"ClearSearch adware"
X	CSV10P70	CSv10P070.exe	"ClearSearch adware"
X	CSV7P26	CSV7P26.exe	"ClearSearch adware"
X	CSV7P70	CSV7P070.exe	"ClearSearch adware"
X	CSV7P91	CSV7P91.exe	"ClearSearch adware"
U	csvdea	csvdea.exe	"SpyArsenalLog surveillance software. Uninstall this software unless you put it there yourself"
X	csvhost.exe	csvhost.exe	"Added by the CIMUZ-BD TROJAN!"
Y	ct	ct.exe	ct.exe is a file is for the HP Learning Adventure software and if you use this software it is required to run it
X	CT Control Settings	CTSVCCD.EXE	"Added by the RBOT-YS WORM!"
U	CTAPR2	CTAPR2.exe	"Console Launcher for the Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi series"
N	CTAVTray	CTAvTray.exe	For Creative Soundblaster Live! series soundcards. Plays the EAX animation on start-up and adds a System Tray icon for it. Available via AudioHQ
U	CTCheck	CTCheck.exe	"Associated with the ZEN range of MP3 players from Creative Technology Ltd. A visitor recommended the ""U"" status but what does it do?"
U	CTCMonitor	CTCMonitor.exe	"Click-to-Convert - document-to-HTML or doc-to-PDF converter. Only required if you are going to use the File -> Print method of using Click-to-Convert. If converting directly from MS Office
X	CTDrive	"rundll32.exe drvmod.dll	startup"
N	CTDVDDet	CTDVDDet.exe	"Auto-detect and play a DVD when using a Creative Soundblaster Audigy2 soundcard. Uses about 2.2 MB of memory. Disable it by heading to the MediaSource DVD Audio Player
X	CTF Device Loader	ctfmond.exe	"Added by the AGOBOT-FO WORM!"
X	ctf.exe	ctf.exe	Added by a variant of the BIFROSE TROJAN!
X	ctflog manager	ctflog.exe	"Added by the DONBOMB.A TROJAN!"
X	CTFM0N.exe	CTFM0N.exe	"Added by the STARTPAGE.P TROJAN! Notice the digit ""0"" in both columns rather than the upper case ""o"""
X	ctfmen	cssrs.exe	"Added by the STARTP-DC TROJAN!"
X	ctfmom	ctfnom.exe	"Added by the BCKDR-QTA BACKDOOR!"
U	ctfmon	ctfmon.exe	"Supports multiple languages and alternative method inputs in Windows and MS Office. The language bar is displayed alongside the System Tray if more than one keyboard layout is enabled (for switching input languages) or
X	ctfmon	taskmgr32*.exe [* = number]	"Added by the SOWSAT.B WORM!"
X	ctfmon	cftmon.exe	"Added by the DELIVE-A BACKDOOR! Note - this is not the legitimate ctfmon.exe process associated with alternate text inputs which is always located in %System%. This one is located in %Windir%"
X	ctfmon	mIRC.dll	"Added by the DELBOT-E TROJAN!"
X	ctfmon	WinConst.exe	"Added by the ASSASIN-G TROJAN!"
U	CTFMon	ctfmon.exe	"Family KeyLogger keystroke logger/monitoring program - remove unless you installed it yourself! Note - this is not the legitimate ctfmon.exe process associated with alternate text inputs which is always located in %System%. This one is located in a ""CTF"" sub-folder"
X	ctfmon	msnmsgr.exe	"Added by the BDOOR-JV BACKDOOR! Note - this is not the valid MSN Messenger (now Windows Live Messenger) utility which is located in either %ProgramFiles%\MSN Messenger or %ProgramFiles%\Windows Live\Messenger. This one is located in %System%"
X	CTFMON	wscript.exe /E:vbs winjpg.jpg	"Added by the RUNAUTO.F WORM! Note that wscript.exe is a legitimate Microsoft file used to launch script files and shouldn't be deleted. The ""winjpg.jpg"" file is located in %System%"
X	CTFMON	wscript.exe /E:vbs regedit.sys	"Added by the VBSAUTO-A WORM! Note that wscript.exe is a legitimate Microsoft file used to launch script files and shouldn't be deleted. The ""regedit.sys"" file is located in %System%"
X	CTFMON	win.exe	"Added by the VBS.RUNAUTO.G WORM!"
X	Ctfmon	wmisys.exe	"Added by the IRCBOT-ADS WORM!"
X	ctfmon	WinUP.exe	"Added by the BANKER-VV TROJAN!"
X	CTFMON.CPL	CTFM0N.CMD	"Detected by Symantec as the SILLYFDC WORM! See here"
X	Ctfmon.exe	ctfmon32.exe	"CoolWebSearch Ctfmon32 parasite variant"
X	ctfmon.exe	ctfmon.exe	"Added by the RAIDYS TROJAN! Note - this overwrites the legitimate ctfmon.exe process associated with alternate text inputs which is located in %System%"
X	ctfmon.exe	msupdate32.exe	"Spy Sheriff/SpywareNO malware
U	ctfmon.exe	ctfmon.exe	"Supports multiple languages and alternative method inputs in Windows and MS Office. The language bar is displayed alongside the System Tray if more than one keyboard layout is enabled (for switching input languages) or
X	ctfmon.exe	ctfmon.exe eminem.exe	"Added by the BHARAT.A WORM!"
X	CTFMON.EXE	svchost.exe	"Added by the JUEGO-B WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.exe process which is always located in %System% and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in %Windir%"
X	CTFMON32	CTFMON32.EXE	"CoolWebSearch Ctfmon32 parasite variant - also detected as the CWS-E TROJAN!"
X	ctfmon32	[random filename].exe	"Added by the RBOT-GSN WORM!"
X	ctfmon32	taskmgr32*.exe [* = digit]	"Added by the SOWSAT.C WORM!"
X	ctfmona	ctfmona.exe	"Added by the DLOADR-BME TROJAN!"
X	CTFMONSS	CTFMONSS.EXE	"Added by the CWS-F TROJAN!"

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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