Support Forum Articles File Help Startup DB Tips Service DB Hijack This! Analyzer

 

HijackThis automated log analyzer! Get your logs analyzed INSTANTLY!

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 Microsoft File Demand Manager wmgrdf.exe"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!"
N Microsoft Find Fast Findfast.exeFrom older versions of MS Office - searches disk drives for Office file types and creates an index to make opening them easier. When indexing is in progress it can use lots of CPU time and memory - especially on slower/older machines
X Microsoft Firewall firewallsp2.exe"Added by the RBOT-MC WORM!"
Y MICROSOFT FIREWALL CLIENT ISATRAY.EXE"MS Internet Security and Acceleration Server - see here"
X Microsoft FixUp pevblbvr.exe"Added by the RBOT.DWK WORM!"
X Microsoft FixUp wnpzjpuw.exe"Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!"
X microsoft frontpage twain.exe"Added by the AGENT.AQO TROJAN!"
X Microsoft Games gamemanager.exe"Added by the SPYBOT.AHQ WORM!"
X Microsoft Generic Update Manager wupdate.exe"Added by the RBOT-AWC TROJAN!"
X Microsoft Genetic Procress svchost.exe"Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!"
X Microsoft Genuine Logon msnmsg.exe"Added by the IRCBOT-XH WORM!"
X Microsoft Genuine Logon svchost.exe"Added by the SDBOT.EXT 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 MicroSoft Getway Dire [random filename]"Added by the IRCBRUTE.AM WORM!"
X MicroSoft Getway mqbol [12 random letters].exe"Added by the RBOT.GBA WORM!"
X Microsoft Gina V Encryption MSGINAV.EXE"Added by an unidentified VIRUS
N Microsoft Greetings Reminder MHPRMINF.EXEYou really want to be reminded about somebody's birthday at the expense of resources?
N Microsoft Greetings Reminders MHPRMIND.EXEMicrosoft Home Publishing greetings reminder
N Microsoft Greetings Workshop Reminder Gwremind.exeYou really want to be reminded about somebody's birthday at the expense of resources?
X Microsoft HDCP for NT msdhcp.exe"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!"
X Microsoft HDCP for NT and Win9x msdhcprs.exe"Added by a variant of the PEERBOT WORM!"
X Microsoft Help svh0st.exe"Added by a variant of the SPYBOT WORM!"
X Microsoft Help svchosl.exe"Added by the AGENT-GPX TROJAN!"
X Microsoft Help Support mshelp32.exe"Addded by the KELVIR-BF WORM!"
X Microsoft Help SVC msnmngr.exe"Added by the SDBOT-PQ WORM!"
X Microsoft Help System mshelp32.exe"CoolWebSearch parasite variant"
X Microsoft Helpdesk Side mshelpdsk.exe"Added by the SPYBOT.ANJJ WORM!"
X Microsoft Host Protocol svhost.exe"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!"
X Microsoft Hosting Service WINHOSTING.EXE"Added by the RBOT.AEV WORM!"
X Microsoft Hosts Service Isass.exe"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!"
X microsoft hotmail monitor mshotmon.exe"Added by the MYTOB-FL WORM!"
X Microsoft hren1 mmhren1.exeAdded by a variant of the AGENT.IWW TROJAN!
X Microsoft Hyptertext Helper mshtha.exe"Added by a variant of the SPYBOT WORM!"
X Microsoft IDCN mshe1p.exeAdded by an unidentified TROJAN!
X Microsoft IE Iexplore.exe"Added by the FORBOT-AG WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate Internet Explorer (iexplore.exe) which is always located in %ProgramFiles%\Internet Explorer and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in %System%"
X Microsoft IE Execute shell IEExec.exe"Added by the ALADINZ.N TROJAN!"
X MicroSoft IE Sasser ISASS.EXE"Added by the SDBOT.MX WORM!"
X Microsoft IIS syshost.exe"Added by the FRANCETTE WORM!"
X Microsoft IIS [filename]"Added by the FRANCETTE-S WORM!"
U Microsoft IME 2002 IMJPMIG.EXE"Microsoft's Input Method Editor for the Japanese language which is used to both display and enable the input of characters in e-mails
X Microsoft Inc. iexplorer.exe"Added by the LOVGATE.E WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate Internet Explorer (iexplore.exe)"
X Microsoft Inc. iexplorer.exe..."Added by the LOVGATE.AO WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate Internet Explorer (iexplore.exe)"
X Microsoft Incroporate mfs.exe"Added by the RBOT-ANF WORM!"
X Microsoft Inet Xp.. teekids.exe"Added by the BLASTER.C WORM!"
X Microsoft Information securenet.exe"Added by the SDBOT.AJM WORM!"
X Microsoft Information Check microsoft.exe"Added by the IRCBOT.AUH TROJAN!"
X Microsoft Initialization Service initsvc.exe"Added by the IRCBOT.AXK BACKDOOR!"
X Microsoft Initialization Services initserv.exe"Added by the IRCBOT-ABO TROJAN!"
X Microsoft Install Shield Services rundll64"Added by the RBOT-FSH WORM!"
X Microsoft Installshield nundll32.exe"Added by the AGOBOT-AHZ WORM!"
X Microsoft Instant Messenger msngmsngr32.exe"Added by the SPYBOTER.GEN TROJAN!"
X Microsoft Int Service MsIntSrv.exe"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!"
U Microsoft IntelliPoint ipoint.exe"Microsoft IntelliPoint utility (from version 5.5) - required to support the programmable buttons and additional features on Microsoft's range of mice
U Microsoft IntelliPoint point32.exe"Microsoft IntelliPoint utility (up to version 5.4) - required to support the programmable buttons and additional features on Microsoft's range of mice
U Microsoft Intellitype Pro speedkey.exeAdditional keyboard shortcuts on MS programmable keyboard
U Microsoft IntelliType Pro itype.exe"Microsoft IntelliType Pro utility (from version 5.5) - required to support the multimedia keys
U Microsoft IntelliType Pro type32.exe"Microsoft IntelliType Pro utility (up to version 5.4) - required to support the multimedia keys
X Microsoft Internal AntiVirus Systems dIlhost.exe"Added by the RBOT-AEV WORM!"
X Microsoft Internel Corporat netvhost.exe"Added by a variant of the IRCBOT BACKDOOR!"
X Microsoft Internel Corporat smbvhost.exe"Added by a variant of the IRCBOT BACKDOOR!"
X Microsoft Internet expl0rer.exe"Added by a variant of the SPYBOT WORM!"
X Microsoft Internet windows32.exe"Added by the SDBOT-F WORM!"
X Microsoft Internet wincfg16.exe"Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!"
X Microsoft Internet Acceleration Utility iau.exe"EasySearch adware"
X Microsoft Internet Acceleration Utility [path to file]"Added by the AGENT-CX TROJAN!"
X Microsoft Internet Acceleration Utility [path to trojan]"Added by the SMUTSRCH-A TROJAN!"
X Microsoft Internet Antivirus Protection antivirus.exe"Detected by Kaspersky as the IRCBOT.BSK TROJAN!"
X Microsoft Internet Dumping Protocol inetdump.exe"Added by the IRCBOT.BLL BACKDOOR!"
X Microsoft Internet Exp iiexplorer.exe"Added by the RBOT-KX WORM!"
X Microsoft Internet Explorer iexplore.exe"Added by the POEBOT-J WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate Internet Explorer (iexplore.exe) which is always located in %ProgramFiles%\Internet Explorer and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in %System%"
X Microsoft Internet Explorer iexplorer.exe"Added by the SDBOT-XN WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate Internet Explorer (iexplore.exe)"
X Microsoft Internet Explorer crsys32.exe"Added by the RBOT.UZ WORM!"
X Microsoft Internet Explorer movies.exe"Added by the BANCOS-DZ TROJAN!"
X Microsoft Internet Explorer svzhost.exe"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!"
X Microsoft Internet Explorer mccagent.exe"Added by the DLOADER-UD TROJAN!"
X Microsoft Internet Explorer sysini.exe"Added by the DELF-LN TROJAN!"
X Microsoft Internet Explorer svchost.exe"Added by the IRCBOT-AK 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 ""drivers"" subfolder"
X Microsoft Internet Explorer lEXPLORE.EXE"Added by the RBOT-AMM WORM! Note - the executable is spelt with a lower case ""L"" rather than an lower or upper case ""i"" which is the case with Internet Explorer"
X Microsoft Internet Explorer svchosts.exe"Added by the BANCBAN-U TROJAN!"
X Microsoft Internet Explorer [path to trojan]"Added by the BANCBAN-AS TROJAN!"
X Microsoft Internet Explorer msngrt.exe"Added by the SDBOT-GU BACKDOOR!"
X Microsoft Internet Explorer _svchost.exe"Added by the TINY.LX TROJAN!"
X Microsoft Internet Explorer Manager ie.exe"Added by a variant of the IRCBOT TROJAN!"
X Microsoft Internet Explorer Update ieupdate.exe"Added by the SHEUR.MH TROJAN!"
X Microsoft Internet Firewall firewall.exe"Added by the IRCBOT.MD BACKDOOR! Located in %System%"
X Microsoft Internet Firewall Manager GMT16.exe"Added by the RANDEX.AT WORM!"
X Microsoft Internet Firewall Update updater.exe"Added by a variant of the IRCBOT TROJAN!"
X Microsoft Internet Services Smss32.exe"Added by the RBOT.MS WORM!"
X Microsoft Internet Syncing inetsync.exe"Added by the IRCBOT.BLL BACKDOOR!"
X Microsoft Intrenet Explorer goaw.pif"Added by the RBOT-API WORM!"
X Microsoft Intrenet Explorer Soundsyst.exe"Added by the RBOT-AQU WORM!"
X Microsoft Intrenet Explorer cnsg.pif"Added by the RBOT-ARO WORM!"
X Microsoft Intrenet Explorer wcumrg.exe"Added by the SDBOT-AFD WORM!"
X Microsoft IPC system.exe"Added by the NULLBOT TROJAN!"
X Microsoft IPC svshost.exe"Added by an unidentified VIRUS
X Microsoft IT Update win64.exe"Added by the RBOT.GA WORM!"
X Microsoft IT Update [random filename]"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!"
X Microsoft IT Update IEserv.exe"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!"
X Microsoft IT Update msupdate.exe"Added by the RBOT-FE WORM!"
X Microsoft IT Update winn43.exe"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!"
X Microsoft IT Update svchsst.exe"Added by the RBOT-DH WORM!"
X Microsoft IT Update win43.exe"Added by the RBOT-SA WORM!"
X Microsoft IT Update windows.exe"Added by the RBOT-JM WORM!"
X Microsoft IT Update winsyst32.exe"Added by the RBOT-FC WORM!"
X Microsoft IT Update Rhost32.exe"Added by a variant of the IRCBOT TROJAN!"
X Microsoft Java Virtual Machine MsConfiG.exe"Added by the FORBOT-DV WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate msconfig.exe which should only appear in Msconfig/Startup if you leave the warning box unchecked after changing an Msconfig entry and rebooting"
X Microsoft Java Virtual Machine msjvm.exe"Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!"
X Microsoft Java Virtual Machine javavm.exe"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!"
X Microsoft Java Virtual Machine msjavarxp.exe"Added by the FORBOT-DL WORM!"
X Microsoft Java Virtual Machine winscr32.exe"Added by a variant of the WOOTBOT WORM!"
X Microsoft Java Windows Update [filename]"Added by the RBOT-DZ WORM!"
X Microsoft JavaVM msjarun.exe"Added by the RBOT-JW WORM!"
X Microsoft Kernel Windows_kernel32.exe"Added by the NETSKY.AE WORM!"
X Microsoft Keyboard Enhance 2.0. iasrecst.exe"Added by the BCKDR-QIL BACKDOOR!"
X Microsoft Keyboard Enhance V2.0 iasrecst.exe"Detected by F-Prot as the DOWNLOADER2.AILI TROJAN!"
X Microsoft Kinetik Svc msftksvc.exe"Added by the AGENT.AGDO TROJAN!"
X Microsoft LAN32 Protocol lanXp.exe"Added by the RBOT-SS WORM!"
X MicroSoft Legal Service Srb0ty.exe"Added by the SPYBOT.HW WORM!"
X MicroSoft Legal Syst3m32 Syst3m32.exe"Added by the RBOT.UYL WORM!"
X Microsoft Lmhosting Service lmhosts.exe"Added by the RBOT-RC WORM!"
X Microsoft Locals 332 [random filename]"Added by the RBOT-KU WORM!"
X Microsoft Locals466 xagwxzy.exe"Added by the SPYBOT.EL WORM!"
U Microsoft Location Finder LocationFinder.exe"Microsoft Location Finder ""is a client-side application that turns a regular WiFi enabled laptop
X Microsoft Login winlogin.exe"Added by the RBOT-AJP WORM!"
X Microsoft Logins winlogins.exe"Added by the SPYBOT.BCZ WORM!"
X Microsoft Logon User Interface logonnui.exe"Added by the RBOT-BCC WORM!"
X Microsoft LSA layer MSLSA32.exe"Added by the RBOT-AKZ WORM!"
X Microsoft Lsass Center Isass.exe"Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!"
X Microsoft Lsass Center telecomes.exe"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM! See here"
X Microsoft Lsass Manager lsass.exe"Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate lsass.exe process
X Microsoft Lsass Service wintcp32.exe"Added by a variant of the IRCBOT TROJAN!"
X Microsoft LSASS386 Protocol scvhost32.exe"Added by a variant of the SPYBOT WORM!"
X Microsoft LV [path to file]"Added by the BDOOR-BDL BACKDOOR!"
X Microsoft Machine winjava.exe"Added by a variant of the AGOBOT/GAOBOT WORM!"
X Microsoft machine blah.exe"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!"
X Microsoft machine scvhost.exe"Added by the RBOT.AEU TROJAN!"
X Microsoft Machine updata.exe"Added by the RBOT-DJ WORM!"
X Microsoft Machine temp.exe"Added by the RBOT-FSQ WORM!"
X Microsoft Machine winxp43.exe"Added by the RBOT-IA WORM!"
X Microsoft machine arcpack.scr.exe"Added by the RBOT.ADF BACKDOOR!"
X Microsoft Machine Script iexplorersis.exe"Added by the RBOT-CMH WORM!"
X Microsoft MachineUpdatese tempes.exe"Added by the RBOT.EWN BACKDOOR!"
X Microsoft Macro Protection SubSsy msacroprots386.exe"Added by the RBOT-KE WORM!"
X Microsoft Macro Protection Subsystems msmacroprotxz.exe"Added by a variant of the SPYBOT WORM!"
X Microsoft Macro Protection Subsystems Msmacroprot32.exe"Added by the RBOT.KN WORM!"
X Microsoft Manage Services sychost.exe"Added by the SLENFBOT.AD WORM!"
X Microsoft Manage Services schost.exe"Added by the SLENFBOT.B WORM!"
X Microsoft Management lmas.exe"Added by the FORBOT-CZ WORM!"
X Microsoft Management Console lssas.exe"EasySearch adware"
X Microsoft Management Console [path to trojan]"Added by the SMUTSRCH-A TROJAN!"
X Microsoft Management Console lssas1.exe"Added by the DLOADR-AWD TROJAN!"
X Microsoft Manager msmanager.exe"Added by the MYTOB.LF WORM!"
X Microsoft Map PC mappc.exe"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!"
X Microsoft Mapped PC mappedpc.exe"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!"
X Microsoft media winmplayers.exe"Added by a variant of the SPYBOT WORM!"
U Microsoft Media Center Tray Applet ehTray.exe"Media Center Tray Applet - part of Windows Media Center on XP MCE
X Microsoft Media Manager medman.exe"Added by the RBOT.EUZ WORM!"
X Microsoft Media player 9 msmedia32.exe"Added by the RBOT-ADO WORM!"
X Microsoft media services Iassd.exe"Added by a variant of the AGOBOT/GAOBOT WORM!"
X Microsoft media services winmplayer.exe"Added by the RBOT.ZO WORM!"
X Microsoft MediaScope winmes.exe"Added by the RBOT-XU WORM!"
X Microsoft Memory Dumping Protocol memdump.exe"Added by the IRCBOT.BJK BACKDOOR!"
X Microsoft Memory Flow Cycle flowcycle.exe"Added by the IRCBOT.WAD BACKDOOR!"
X Microsoft Memory Flow Cycle flowcycles.exe"Added by the WAREZOV.AAK WORM!"
X Microsoft Message Machine msmesg32.exe"Added by the SPYBOT.BI WORM!"
X Microsoft Messenger Management Controls msmgmctl.exe"Added by the RBOT-APA WORM!"
X Microsoft messenger sd msngersd.exeAdded by an unidentified TROJAN!
X Microsoft Messenger Service msmsg32.exe"Added by the RBOT.BOK WORM!"
X Microsoft Messenger XP MSMSN32.exe"Added by the RBOT-ZP WORM!"
X Microsoft MicroP Protocol wdgmr32.exe"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!"
X Microsoft Ming Service ming.exe"Added by the RBOT-AWS WORM!"
X Microsoft Movie Maker Mmaker.exe"Added by the IRCBOT.C TROJAN! Note that this is not a valid Microsoft program"
X Microsoft MSGPLUS32 Protocol msgplus32.exe"Added by a variant of the SPYBOT WORM!"
X Microsoft MSN 7 Services msnmsg.exe"Added by a variant of the IRCBOT BACKDOOR!"
X Microsoft MSN 7 Services msnmsger.exe"Added by a variant of the IRCBOT BACKDOOR!"
X Microsoft MSN Messenger msnmnsgr.exe"Added by a variant of the IRCBOT TROJAN!"
X Microsoft Msn Messenger msmsgs.exe"Added by the BUZUS.AYX TROJAN! Note - this particular msmsgs.exe file is located in %System% and should not be mistaken for the MSN Messenger file of the same name which is located in %Program Files%\Messenger"
X Microsoft MSN Services msnsm.exe"Added by the RBOT.ARV BACKDOOR!"
X Microsoft MSNGR32 Protocol msngr32.exe"Added by a variant of the SPYBOT WORM!"
X Microsoft msnseru msnseru.exe"Added by the RBOT-APB WORM!"
X Microsoft MsnST msnst32.exe"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!"
X Microsoft MSUPDATE SpoolSvc.exe"Added by the SXTB-A TROJAN!"
X Microsoft Neser Experience nese.exe"Added by the RBOT-YH WORM!"
X Microsoft Netview gesfm32.exe"Added by the RANDEX.C WORM!"
X Microsoft Netview mssvc32.exe"Added by an unidentified VIRUS
X Microsoft Netview Component v5.1 msnv32.exe"Added by the RANDEX.F WORM!"
X Microsoft Network msnet.exe"Added by the MOCKBOT.A WORM!"
X Microsoft Network Networksystem.exe"Added by the SDBOT-AAI WORM!"
X Microsoft Network Daemon for Win32 Netd32.exe"Added by the SDBOT.R TROJAN!"
X Microsoft Network Host svc0host.exe"Added by the SDBOT-AEN WORM!"
X Microsoft Network Neighbourhood networknbh.exe"Added by the RBOT.DMN WORM!"
X Microsoft Network Services Controller mmsvc32.exe"Added by the NANPY-A WORM!"
X Microsoft Networking Agent For SP2 msnac32.exe"Added by the SPYBOT.PEN WORM!"
X Microsoft Nod32 Service nood32.exe"Added by the RBOT.EJP WORM!"
X Microsoft Norotn Anti Virus mnhpot.exe"Added by the RBOT-GRO WORM!"
X Microsoft Norton Antivirus norton.exe"Added by a variant of the IRCBOT TROJAN!"
X Microsoft NotePad notepad.exe"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!"
X Microsoft NT Drivers ntdrv.exeAdded by the SDBOT.AJN TROJAN!
X Microsoft NT Update winexec32.exe"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!"
X Microsoft Nvidia Video nvidia.exe"Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!"
N Microsoft Office osa.exeOn older versions of MS Office this launches common Office components to help speed up the launch of Office programs. On slower machines it can be a resource hog and some users claim there's no difference with or without it - but it usually isn't required. This must be left enabled if you use the Microsoft Office Shortcut Bar (MSOFFICE.EXE) and have set it to load at startup. Available via Start → All Programs
N Microsoft Office Msoffice.exeFeature included with older versions of MS Office giving you access to common Office functions and optional shortcuts to Office (and other) programs. Some people prefer it but a better way is to create desktop shortcuts if you want access these features and programs quickly. Also available via Start → All Programs
X Microsoft Office MSMSGR.exe"Added by the GAOBOT.BB WORM!"
N Microsoft Office Osa9.exeOn older versions of MS Office this launches common Office components to help speed up the launch of Office programs. On slower machines it can be a resource hog and some users claim there's no difference with or without it - but it usually isn't required. This must be left enabled if you use the Microsoft Office Shortcut Bar (MSOFFICE.EXE) and have set it to load at startup. Available via Start → All Programs
X Microsoft Office lserv.exe"Added by the SDBOT.MH WORM!"
X Microsoft Office Microsoft Office.htaHTA file which creates an executable on the hard drive which subsequently proceeds to download files from a malware site!
X Microsoft Office msoicons.exe"Added by the RBOT-ZI WORM! - NOTE - do no confuse with the legitimate Msoicons.exe file described here. The latter wil not be listed among your startups!"
X Microsoft Office Nxcao.exe"Added by the RBOT-ZE WORM!"
X Microsoft Office nxcxtpr.exe"Added by the RBOT-YG WORM!"
X Microsoft Office svxhost.exe"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!"
X Microsoft Office msoffice32.exe"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!"
X Microsoft Office msoff.exe"Added by the RAKER-C TROJAN!"
X Microsoft Office microsoft.exe"Added by the BANKER-VF TROJAN!"
X Microsoft Office msvcp.exe"Added by the AGENT-XK TROJAN!"
X Microsoft Office msmsgr.exe"Added by the GAOBOT.BB WORM!"
X Microsoft Office mdm.exe"Added by the IBOT-A TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate Machine Debug Manager (mdm.exe) process which is located in %ProgramFiles%\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\VS7Debug (98/Me/XP/Vista) or C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM (Me only)"
U Microsoft Office 2010 BCSSync.exe"Part of SharePoint Server 2010 which is part of the Microsoft Office 2010 suite. ""Business Connectivity Services (BCS) uses a cache to store a copy of the external data required by the BCS solutions deployed on the Office client. A process called BCSSync.EXE runs on the client and provides automatic cache refresh and data synchronization of the entity instances."" For more information - see here"

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.

Powered By Pac's Startup list