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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	Domain Name Resolve Service	dnsresolver.exe	"Added by the KIMAN.A WORM!"
X	DomPlayer Service	wakeservice.exe	"DomPlayer adware"
U	Don't Panic	dontpanicdemodp.exe	"30-day trial version of Don't Panic privacy software from Panicware. "Clean up Internet tracks and quickly hide personal documents with this privacy suite.""
U	Don't Panic Pop-Up Stopper	dpps2.exe	"Pop-Up Stopper Companion from Panicware. Pop-up blocker integrated into the IE toolbar. Note that the Pro version doesn't load in startup as it is installed as an Internet Explorer toolbar. Can cause problems with IE if you use WinXP and uninstall Service Pack 1. Uninstalling the software leaves it in the startup group"
U	Don't Panic!	DP.EXE	"Don't Panic! privacy software from Panicware. ""Clean up Internet tracks and quickly hide personal documents with this privacy suite"""
X	Dontworry	mysaym.exe	"Added by the SDBOT-RC WORM!"
U	Dopus	dopus.exe	"Directory Opus - a file manager from GPSoft"
N	DoroServer	DoroServer.exe	"Doro PDF Writer from The SZ Development. All what you need for creating pdf files"
X	dos	dos64.exe	Adware downloader trojan
X	Dos Prompt Loader	cygwin.exe	"Added by the SDBOT-VV WORM!"
?	Dosbat	??	"??"
X	Dot1XCfg	Dot1XCfg.exe	"Added by the AGOBOT.EA TROJAN!"
U	DoubleDesktop	dd.exe	"""DoubleDesktop is a smart and elegant system tray utility that effectively doubles the width of your Windows desktop"""
N	DoUWantIt	duwi.exe	DoUWantIt - online shopping assistant. Start it manually
X	Dowmingzu	Dowmingzu.dll.vbs	"Added by the SOLOW-E WORM!"
X	down	hlp32.exe	"Added by the DLOADER.BG TROJAN!"
X	down	[trojan filename]	"Added by the SMALL-QJ TROJAN!"
U	Down2Home	Down2Home.exe	"Down2Home - ""monitors your ADSL/Cablemodem/Dialup traffic and provides you with usefull statistics about the amount of data your PC has transferred"""
N	Download Accelerator Manager Free Edition	dam.exe	"Download Accelerator Manager Free Edition from Tensons Corp"
N	Download Accelerator Plus 5.0	DAP.exe	"Download Accelerator Plus from Speedbit. Download manager for resuming downloads
X	Download Plus	DownloadPlus.exe	"DownloadPlus adware"
N	Download Wonder	DownloadWonder.exe	"Download Wonder from Forty Software. Download manager for resuming downloads
N	DownloadAccelerator	DAP.EXE	"Download Accelerator Plus from Speedbit. Download manager for resuming downloads
X	DownloadLegalMusic	"rundll32.exe MSA64CHK.dll	DllMostrar"
X	DownloadMP3	"rundll32.exe MSA64CHK.dll	DllMostrar"
X	DownloadsAndMP3	"rundll32.exe MSA64CHK.dll	DllMostrar"
X	DownloadWare	dw.exe	"DownloadWare adware"
X	DownloadWare Engine	Dwe.exe	"DownloadWare adware"
X	downs	downs.exe	"Added by the BCKDR-MNR TROJAN!"
X	Downxz	Downxz.bat	"Added by the MYDOOM.W WORM"
Y	DpAgent	dpagent.exe	"Part of the DigitalPersona range of fingerprint authentication applications - which are use to replace passwords with fingerprint recognition. Included on some Dell laptop models (such as the Vostro 1720) for example"
N	DPAgnt	DPAgnt.exe	"digitalPersona fingerprint scanner"
Y	DPAS	DPASNT.exe	"DefenderPro AntiSpy spyware remover - now incorporated Defender Pro 15-in-1 and 5-in-1"
Y	DPASUpdate	DPASAutoUpdate.exe	"Automatic updates for DefenderPro AntiSpy spyware remover - now incorporated Defender Pro 15-in-1 and 5-in-1"
Y	Dpcnav	dpcnav.exe	"DirecWay from DirectTV (now HughesNet) - satellite based high-speed internet access"
N	DPConfig	DPConfig.exe	"Compuware DevPartner Studio Configuration Utility
X	dpcproxy	dpcproxy.exe	"Added by the GOLDENP-A TROJAN!"
Y	DPCProxyLoadOnStartup	dpcstart.exe	"DirecWay from DirectTV (now HughesNet) - satellite based high-speed internet access"
Y	Dpcstart	dpcstart.exe	"DirecWay from DirectTV (now HughesNet) - satellite based high-speed internet access"
X	dpi	dpi.exe	"Delfin Media Viewer or ""Promulgate"" adware"
X	dpnsvr32	dpnsvr32.exe	"Added by the AOLPASS-B TROJAN!"
U	dpps2	dpps2.exe	"Pop-Up Stopper Companion from Panicware. Pop-up blocker integrated into the IE toolbar. Note that the Pro version doesn't load in startup as it is installed as an Internet Explorer toolbar. Can cause problems with IE if you use WinXP and uninstall Service Pack 1. Uninstalling the software leaves it in the startup group"
X	dps	dps.exe	"SmartestSearch parasite - poses as a foistware
N	dptracker	dptracker.exe	"CamTrack webcam software that enhances the way people video chat"
U	DpUtil	TEDTray.exe	"Main executable for TOSHIBA DualPoint Utility Main Module. It is a system tray icon program that provides configuration options for dual pointing device"
X	dpzProtect	n.vbe	"Added by the RUNAUTO.H WORM!"
X	DR service	[path to worm]	"Added by the RBOT-CZT WORM!"
X	Dr. Guard	drguard.exe	"Dr. Guard rogue security software - not recommended
N	Drag'n'Drop_Autolaunch	Autolaunch.exe	"Iomega HotBurn - CD-RW burning software"
N	Drag-to-Disc	DrgToDsc.exe	"System Tray access to Roxio Drag-to-Disc - part of the Roxio Easy CD & DVD Creator and Easy Media Creator series of CD/DVD tools. ""Easily drag and drop files for burning to CD or DVD. Disc formatting and burning will happen automatically"". Not required for Roxio to work properly and available via the Start menu"
?	DragDrop	DragDrop.exe	"??"
N	DragnDrop_Autolaunch	Autolaunch.exe	"Iomega HotBurn - CD-RW burning software"
X	DRam Monitor 23	tskman3.exe	"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!"
X	DRam prmaessor	[random filename]	"Added by the RBOT.CSG WORM!"
X	DRam prosesor	[random filename]	"Added by the SPYBOT.EE WORM!"
X	DRam prosessor	[random filename]	"Added by the RBOT.CSG WORM!"
X	DRam prosessor	plscd.exe	"Added by the RBOT.CYA WORM!"
X	DRam prosessor	HWAPI.exe	"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM! Note - this is not the McAfee HackerWatch process which has the same filename"
X	DRam prosessor	WindowsUpdate.exe	"Added by the RBOT-BBZ WORM!"
X	DRam prosessor	msupdate.exe	"Added by the DELF-FAW TROJAN!"
X	DRam prosessor	winupl.exe	"Added by the RBOT-BCQ WORM!"
X	DRam rar proc	winupdaterar.exe	"Added by a variant of the IRCBOT TROJAN!"
X	DRam rare proc	updaterarwin.exe	"Added by the RBOT-GQW WORM!"
X	DRan posessor	DAP.exe	"Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!"
X	DrAntispy	DrAntispy.exe	"DrAntiSpy rogue security software - not recommended"
X	DrCache	MSTDC.EXE	"Added by the BDOOR-JM BACKDOOR!"
X	dreams	server.exe	"Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!"
X	DrefIW	SysDrefIWv2.exe	"Added by the DREF-C WORM!"
X	DrefIW	SysDref.exe	"Added by the DREF-D WORM!"
?	dregfix	ph_finder.exe	"??"
N	DrgToDsc	DrgToDsc.exe	"System Tray access to Roxio Drag-to-Disc - part of the Roxio Easy CD & DVD Creator and Easy Media Creator series of CD/DVD tools. ""Easily drag and drop files for burning to CD or DVD. Disc formatting and burning will happen automatically"". Not required for Roxio to work properly and available via the Start menu"
?	dried.exe	dried.exe	"??"
X	drin	[path to trojan]	"Added by the SMALL.DPB TROJAN!"
X	DriveCleaner 2006 Free	UDC2006.exe	"DriveCleaner rogue security software - not recommended
X	DriveCleaner Free	UDC.exe	"DriveCleaner rogue security software - not recommended
X	DriveDefender	GDC.exe	"DriveDefender rogue privacy tool - not recommended. A member of the PCPrivacyTool family"
U	DriveIcons	DriveIcon.exe	"Drive Icons from Realtek - shows a specific icon for each card type for their card reader controllers"
U	DriveLED	OODLed.exe	"O&O DriveLED - hard disk monitoring and crash prevention"
X	Driver	gbot.exe	"Added by the JUNTADOR.K TROJAN!"
X	Driver32	Scam32.exe	"Added by the SIRCAM WORM!"
X	DriverCheck	svchost.exe	"Added by the DELF-KR TROJAN! 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 a ""DriverLoad"" sub-directory of the Root folder (C:\)
X	DriverConf	dvrconf.exe	"Added by the AGOBOT-IY WORM!"
X	DriverDB	svcmdx32.exe	"Added by the BERPI TROJAN!"
X	DriverLoad	svchost.exe	"Added by the DELF-KR TROJAN! 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 a ""DriverLoad"" sub-directory of the Root folder (C:\)
U	DriverMagicLogon	dmschedule.exe	"Part of DriverMagic - ""the easiest way to locate device drivers"""
N	DriverMax	devices.exe	"DriverMax from Innovative Solutions - ""a new tool that allows you to download the latest driver updates for your computer. No more searching for rare drivers on discs or on the web or inserting one installation CD after the other"""
X	DriverModule	csrnvrt.exe	"Added by the IRCBOT.I TROJAN!"
X	DriverPath	system32.exe	"Added by the PRORAT-S TROJAN!"
X	Drivers for Internet Explorer	accesweb.exe	"Added by the STARTPAGE.FW TROJAN!"
X	Drives swap	AV1i.exe	"Anti-Virus Number-1 rogue security software - not recommended
N	DriveSelect	driveselect.exe	"DVD X Copy XPress by 321 Studios. Creates a pop-up at Windows startup that asks for the DVD drive to be selected. Available via Start -> Programs"
X	DriveSystem	maxpaynowti1.exe	"Added by the TIBS.AZT TROJAN!"
U	drkly16j	"rundll32.exe drkly16j.dll	ServiceCheck"
X	DRM Upgrade	drmupgd.exe	"Added by the IRCBOT.AWU BACKDOOR!"
U	dRMON SmartAgent	SmartAgt.exe	"Part of the network monitoring program group for 3Com NIC cards. See here for more info"
X	drmsrv32	stmhosts.exe	"Added by the AGENT.AGWU TROJAN!"
X	drmu	W95Mm.exe	Homepage hijacker installing a toolbar: http://tdko.com/. Lop.com in disguise
X	Drmupgds	Drmupgds.exe	"Maxfiles adware"
X	drocher	d.exe	Adult content dialler
X	DropSpam Lifestyle	dslifestyle.exe	"Dropspam adware"
X	DrProtection	DrProtection.exe	"DrProtection rogue security software - not recommended"
X	drvddll.exe	drvddll.exe	"Added by the BEAGLE.AP WORM!"
X	Drvddll_exe	drvddll.exe	"Added by the BEAGLE.X WORM!"
U	DrvIcon	DrvIcon.exe	"""Vista Drive Icon changes the drive icons shown in Windows ""My Computer""
?	DrvListnr	DrvListnr.exe	"Analog Devices SoundMAX soundcard related. What does it do and is it required?"
U	drvlsnr	drvlsnr.exe	Compaq/ADI SoundMAX integrated digital audio controller related. May solve a problem if your sound cuts out unexpectedly
U	DrvMon.exe	DrvMon.exe	"Alcor drive monitor software"
X	drvnetw	drvnetw.exe	"Added by the BROGGER-B TROJAN!"
X	drvr32h	drvr32h.exe	"Added by an unidentified VIRUS
X	drvrmanager	drvrquery32.exe	"Added by the BOOHOO WORM!"
X	DrvStart	HPMedia.exe	"Added by the BANCBAN-QE TROJAN!"
X	drvsys.exe	drvsys.exe	"Added by the BEAGLE.W WORM!"
X	drvsyskit	hidr.exe	"Added by the BAGLE.HR WORM!"
X	drvsyskit	hldrrr.exe	"Added by the BAGLE.QU TROJAN!"
X	drvupd	rundll32 ..drvupd.inf	"Hijacker - drvupd.inf file installs a ""searchforge.com"" hijack"
X	drv_st_key	hidn.exe	"Added by the BEAGLE.FF WORM!"
X	DrWatson	drwatson_.exe	"Added by the LOHAV-S TROJAN!"
X	DrWatson	drwatson_32.exe	"Added by the LOHAV-S TROJAN!"
X	DrWeb Antivirus	DRWEBAV.EXE	Added by an unidentified WORM or TROJAN!
Y	Drwebscheduler	Drwebscd.exe	"DrWeb antivirus related - scheduler that allows you to manage an automatic launch of applications
X	DR_S	DR_S.exe	"IstBar adware"
X	ds	ds.exe	"Added by the SPYMON TROJAN!"
U	DS Clock	dsclock.exe	"Digital desktop clock including synchronization with atomic servers - see here"
X	dS35DLL	ffqca.exe	"Added by the SDBOT-KV WORM!"
X	dsa	dsa.exe	Homepage hijacker - redirecting to downseek.com
X	DSAcass	[path to file]	"Added by the RANKY.M TROJAN!"
X	dsadlsa14	dsakfsak14.exe	"Added by the ONLINEG-P TROJAN!"
X	DSB	DSB.exe	"EnergyPlugin adware"
U	dscactivate	dsca.exe	Dell Support Agent offers additional support and update features for your Dell computer or laptop
X	dsd	zz.exe	"Added by the RBOT-FOX WORM!"
N	DSentry	DSentry.exe	"Anti-spyware from Dell. Seems that after Dell found out certain applications being installed from DVD's would report back information about what customers were watching
X	dsfghjgj	keepSafe.exe	"Added by the KILLAV.KAX TROJAN!"
X	dsgb	lcsass.exe	"Added by the AGENT.TGZ BACKDOOR!"
X	Dsi	dp-******.exe	Added by an unidentified adware where ****** are random characters
X	Dsi	dp-him.exe	"Added by the MULTIDR-AH TROJAN!"
X	Dskcompat	Dskcompat.exe	"Added by the GEMA TROJAN!"
U	DSKEY	DsKey.exe	"Part of PC PhoneHome - ""secretly sends an invisible email message to an email address of your choice containing the physical location of your computer every time you get an Internet connection"". Security software from Brigadoon Security Group for tracking down lost/stolen computers"
X	DSKEY	[path to trojan]	"Added by the STARTER-G TROJAN!"
N	DSL Monitor	spdstrm.exe	Comes with Efficient Networks DSL Modems. Little red/green/yellow flashing icon in system tray
Y	DSLagentexe	DSLagent.exe	"Used in conjunction with USB connected ADSL modems from Eicon Networks (as used by BT for its Broadband internet service for example). Required for a permanent ADSL connection"
Y	dslmon	dslmon.exe	Sagem DSL modem related. Apparently needed to detect the modem
U	DSLSTATEXE	dslstat.exe	System tray connection status for ADSL modems from Eicon Networks (as used by BT Broadband for example)
X	DsmSer	dsm.exe	"Added by the SERFLOG.B WORM!"
X	DsmSer	msmpatch.exe	"Added by the SERFLOG.B WORM!"
X	DsmSer	svosm.exe	"Added by the SERFLOG.B WORM!"
X	DsmSer	sysup.exe	"Added by the SERFLOG.B WORM!"
Y	DSndUp	DSndUp.exe	"Utility that only runs once after installing the drivers for Analog Devices SoundMax integrated soundcards. It's exact purpose is unknown at the present time but from the filename it's probably used to configure the default or generic speaker arrangement for the system it's used on"
X	DsplObjects	windspl.exe	"Added by the BEAGLE.DN WORM!"
X	DSS	dssagent.exe	"Registration reminder for Mattel Interactive (Broderbund) applications and games. Spyware as it sends encrypted emails about the system back to the originators of the program. Also a resource hog. See here for more info"
X	DSS	[path to trojan]	"Added by the DSSDOOR-C TROJAN!"
X	DSService	dmrss.exe	"Added by the AGOBOT-XX WORM!"
?	DSSSGENS	dssagens.exe	"??"
X	dstiosys	plsitctl.exe	"Added by the MAILBOT-BX TROJAN!"
X	DSystemDriver	windrv.exe	"Added by the DELF.WG TROJAN!"
U	DT 11Mbps WLAN PC Card Station	DTCARDMonitor.exe	11Mbps PC Card based wireless LAN connection monitor - possibly from Deutsche Telekom
U	DT 11Mbps WLAN USB Station	DTUSBMonitor.exe	11Mbps USB based wireless LAN connection monitor - possibly from Deutsche Telekom
U	DT HPW	DTHtml.exe	"HP My Display from HP. Rebranded version of Display Tune from Portrait Displays
U	DT Task	DTHtml.exe	"Display Tune from Portrait Displays
N	DTAgent	DTAgent.exe	"System Tray access to DAEMON Tools Pro from DT Soft Ltd - used to create an image of a CD/DVD/Blu-ray disc and mount the created image-file (.iso
N	DTlite	DTlite.exe	"Daemon Tools Lite from DT Soft Ltd - used to create an image of a CD/DVD/Blu-ray disc and mount the created image-file (.iso
N	DU Meter	DUMETER.EXE	"Hagel Technologies internet bandwidth monitor"
U	DualCoreCenter	StartUpDualCoreCenter.exe	"Unified control center for overclocking both the graphics card and the CPU
?	Duane Reade Insert Detect	InsDetect.exe	"Part of Duane Read Picture Suite & Digital Image Pack. Detects a digital camera is plugged into a USB port or when a memory card with photos is inserted?"
X	duck	duck.exe	"Added by the AGOBOT-AVG WORM!"
N	Dulux WeatherShield WeatherDesk	weather.exe	"Dulux WeatherShield WeatherDesk - latest weather information from across Australia"
X	Dumeter Services	dumeter.exe	"Added by the SDBOT-AEQ WORM!"
X	Dump	Dump.exe	"Added by the ZIMUSE WORM!"
X	dumprep	spoolc.exe	"Detected by Kaspersky as a variant of the AGENT.CXF TROJAN!"
X	dumprep	dump-k.exe	"Added by the BUZUS-U WORM!"
X	dumprep	dump.exe	"Added by the CODOX-A WORM!"
N	dumprep 0 -k	dumprep 0 -k	"Used in connection with memory dumps - you can disable these by - right clicking on My Computer
N	dumprep 0 -u	dumprep 0 -u	"Used in connection with memory dumps - you can disable these by - right clicking on My Computer
X	DUN_SERVICES3	dun3.exe	"Added by the SOKIRON TROJAN!"
X	Duweculey	yujixit.exe	"Added by the SDBOT.BRP WORM!"
X	Duwee wong Cerbon	Cirebons.exe	"Added by the BHARAT.A WORM!"
X	DVAScvssdfa	AsSDdwd.exe	"Added by the LIOTEN.IP TROJAN!"
U	DVD Device Lock for Win95/98/Me/2k/XP	DDLAgent.exe	"Loads Hide and Protect any Drives - which ""can be used to restrict read or write access to removable media devices such as CD
X	DVD Upgrade	dvdupgd.exe	"Added by a variant of the IRCBOT BACKDOOR!"
N	dvd43	DVD43_Tray.exe	"DVD43 is ""a small tool that integrates into Windows and overrides CSS copy-protection found on DVD movies"""
U	DVD43	DVD43.exe	"DVD43 is a small tool that overrides CSS copy-protection found on DVD movies"
X	dvd98	windvd98.exe	"Added by the CULT.P WORM!"
N	DVD@ccess	DVDAccess.exe	"Part of DVD Studio Pro from Apple Inc. - ""The DVD@CCESS feature allows you to add additional interactivity to your DVD title when it is played on a computer"""
?	DVDAgent	DVDAgent.exe	"Found on the HP Touchsmart range of desktops and notebooks. What does it do and is it required?"
U	DVDBitSet	DVDBitSet.exe	DVD+RW Drive/Disc Compatibility Setting. Installed with HP DVD+RW drives to enhance compatibility with existing readers. You can also set a DVD+RW default drive write mode which is always used
?	DVDCheck	DVDCheck.exe	"Related to an Intervideo program. What does it do and is it required in startup?"
X	Dvdcompat	Dvdcompat.exe	"Added by the GEMA TROJAN!"
N	DVDLauncher	DVDLauncher.exe	"Part of Cyberlink's Power Cinema - allows you to play DVDs upon insertion"
N	DVDSentry	DSentry.exe	"Anti-spyware from Dell. Seems that after Dell found out certain applications being installed from DVD's would report back information about what customers were watching
N	DVDTray	DVDTray.exe	HP CD/DVD Tray icon installed with the DVD writer software. Periodically checks for new drive firmware
N	DVDUpgrade	DVDUpgrd.exe	"Microsoft program to upgrade your DVD decoder program - see Q306331. Available via Start -> Programs"
N	DVDXGhost	DVDGhost.EXE	"DVD Ghost - ""utility to make your software DVD players and DVD copy/backup softwares restriction-free
U	dvHighMem	cfgmng32.exe	"Related to PureSight PC - designed to offer maximum flexibility and choice as families manage their internet use"
Y	Dvp95	Dvp95.exe	"Scan engine for F-Secure and Command antivirus software based on the F-Prot AntiVirus engine"
Y	dvpapi9x	DVPAPI9X.exe	Command AntiVirus for Windows 95/98/Me
Y	DvpInitExe	Dvpinit.exe	"Command Antivirus related"
Y	dvprpt	Dvprpt.exe	"Command Antivirus related"
X	dvraudio	dvraudio.exe	"Added by a variant of the CRYPTER.C TROJAN!"
X	dvsfss	fbsfsdrs.exe	"Added by the SDBOT-QA WORM!"
U	DVSync	dvsync.exe	DVSync is the program that allows you to synchronize your daVinci's PDA's data with your Personal Information Manager on the PC
X	DvVideo32	dvvid32.exe	"Added by the TINY.FD TROJAN!"
X	Dvx	wsxsvc.exe	"Delfin Media Viewer or ""Promulgate"" adware variant"
X	dw	dw.exe	"DownloadWare adware"
N	DW4	Weather.exe	"Desktop Weather 4 by The Weather Channel - provides current temperature
N	DW4	DesktopWeather.exe	"Desktop Weather 4 by The Weather Channel - provides current temperature
N	DW6	DesktopWeather.exe	"Desktop Weather 6 by The Weather Channel - provides current temperature
U	DWHeartbeatMonitor	DWHeartbeatMonitor.exe	DWHeartbeatMonitor.exe is installed alongside the Weather.com instant messaging utility. This is a non-essential process. Disabling or enabling this is down to user preference
N	DwlClient	support.exe	Download manager for Dell support alerts
X	dwqblwppx.exe	[random].exe	"Okcashbackmall adware"
X	dwqblwpvl.exe	[random].exe	"Okcashbackmall adware"
X	dwqblwrsq.exe	[random].exe	"Okcashbackmall adware"
U	DWQueuedReporting	dwtrig20.exe	"Used to launch Microsoft Error Reporting (DW20.exe) - if
N	dwStart	FireWall.exe	"The Shield firewall from pcsecurityshield.com. Not recommended by some (see here) and there are better free alternatives out there such as Zone Alarm. Located in %ProgramFiles%\PCSecurityShield\The Shield Firewall"
U	dwtrig20	dwtrig20.exe	"Used to launch Microsoft Error Reporting (DW20.exe) - if
X	DW_Start	rwwnw64d.exe	Identified as a variant of the AdWare.Win32.ZenoSearch.am malware
X	Dx	sys*.exe [* = random number]	"Added by the DEXTER.A WORM!"
X	Dx8compat	Dx8compat.exe	"Added by the GEMA 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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