"Used by the IBM Rational SoDA project management tool. Unsure of it's actual purpose but it's recommended you leave it enabled if you use the software"
Displays StarOffice quick start applet in System tray. Right clicking on the icon allows rapid starting up of components of the StarOffice 6.0 suite. Available via Start -> Programs. Automatically started when any StarOffice 6.0 component is started from the Start -> Programs. A resource hog (it eats > 16 MB of memory).
"System Tray access to SoftGrid from Microsoft - ""the only virtualization solution that delivers applications that are never installed and dynamically delivered
For Gilat Communications internet satellite systems. Gilat rescue (Satellite system restore). Required if you have this system. Can cause a BSOD (blue screen of death) if left out
"InstallShield is used by a number of software producers to install their programs and manage software updates. This entry searches for and performs any updates to supported installed software so you're always working with the most current version. Manually check for software updates for installed programs on a regular basis"
"InstallShield is used by a number of software producers to install their programs and manage software updates. This entry runs scheduled searches for and performs any updates to supported installed software so you're always working with the most current version. Manually check for software updates for installed programs on a regular basis"
"Added by the PROSTI.AA BACKDOOR! Note - this is not the legitimate lsass.exe process which is always located in %System% and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in %Windir%\Media"
"System Tray access to change update settings for the Sony CONNECT Player originally supplied with their range of USB or hard disk based MP3 players and used in conjunction with the CONNECT Music store download service - now replaced by SonicStage CP"
"System Tray access to Sony Ericsson PC Suite which ""connects your phone to your computer and expands the capabilities of your phone"". Run manually via the Start Menu (or optional desktop shortcut) before connecting the phone"
"System Tray access to Sony Ericsson PC Suite which ""connects your phone to your computer and expands the capabilities of your phone"". Run manually via the Start Menu (or optional desktop shortcut) before connecting the phone"
"Control panel item for the Terratec DMX Xfire 1024 soundcard (Start -> Settings -> Control Panel) based upon a Cirrus Logic "SoundFusion" DSP. Does it need to run at start-up every time?"
"Added by the AGOBOT.HM WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate SiS or Realtek file of the same name that is located in the Windows or WINNT directory"
"System Tray access to Spam Monitor from PC Tools - which ""is an easy-to-use spam filter that detects and isolates unsolicited junk mail sent to your mailbox. Designed for computer users
"System Tray access to Spam Monitor from PC Tools - which ""is an easy-to-use spam filter that detects and isolates unsolicited junk mail sent to your mailbox. Designed for computer users
"System Tray access to Spam Monitor from PC Tools - which ""is an easy-to-use spam filter that detects and isolates unsolicited junk mail sent to your mailbox. Designed for computer users
"SparVoip - free internet telephony utility using the VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol). Call online friends for free and regular phones either for free (limited use) or low rates. One of a number provided by Betamax - the others generally have different rate plans. Similar to the more popular Skype"
"IconAds adware. Note that rundll32.exe is a legitimate Microsoft file used to launch DLL file types and shouldn't be deleted. The ""spads.dll"" file is located in the Winnt or Windows folder"
"Superiorads adware. Note that rundll32.exe is a legitimate Microsoft file used to launch DLL file types and shouldn't be deleted. The ""sprt_ads.dll"" file is located in %System%"
"Speaking Clock Deluxe - turns your computer into a speaking clock with several languages. It can also keep track of up to 50 alarms that can be set to a time and a date
"Accel SpeedTec from Montana Software speeds up your modem. SpeedTec modifies the Internet Protocol settings in the Windows registry to speed downloads on all modems. If you find this improves your connectivity and download speeds leave this enabled"
"""SpeedBit Video Accelerator makes videos from YouTube and over 150 sites stream faster and play smoother by reducing buffering problems and video interruptions or hiccups"""
"Speed It Up - ""all in one Speed Booster designed to significantly increase the speed of your computer and boost your PC available memory"". Installs PC-Checkup and Search Defender (which is detected by DrWeb as the STARTPAGE.ORIGIN TROJAN) without permission"
For an external Alcatel ADSL high-speed modem. A diagnostic tool and can be run from the Start menu when required. The only reason it might be useful on startup is if you like seeing an 'at-a-glance' status indicator on the taskbar (the icon is a different colour depending on the status of the device/line)
""Spinner Plus lets you listen to over 100 channels of music broadcast from Spinner.com. Spinner Plus uses RealNetwork's G2 technology to provide high-quality online audio. The technology adjusts the audio streaming to match your Internet connection speed
"Added by the YENO.B and YENO.C WORMS! Note that wscript.exe is a legitimate Microsoft file used to launch script files and shouldn't be deleted. The ""OXNEY.B.VBS"" file is located in %System%"
"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"
"Spoke Software client application. Spoke ""uses data in your e-mail and other enterprise information systems to discover the existing relationships of people in your enterprise. It then builds a private
"Added by the AGENT-NEX TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate services.exe process which is always located in %System% and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in %User%"
"Added by the DLOADER-FI 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 %Windir%\HELP"
"Added by the ZAPCHAS-EE TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate spoolsv.exe which is always located in %System%. This one is located in %Windir%\Temp\spoolsv"
"Added by the ANTINNY-BH WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate spoolsv.exe which is always located in %System%. This one is located in %ProgramFiles%\Messenger"
"Added by the OURXIN.C TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate spoolsv.exe which is always located in %System%. This one is located in a ""spoolsv"" subfolder"
"Added by the ANTINNY.F WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate spoolsv.exe which is always located in %System%. This one is located in %Program Files%\Lotus"
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.
