33.exe

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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	Cn323	cnfrm33.exe	"Added by the MIMAIL.G WORM!"
X	Config33.exe	Config33.exe	"Added by the SDBOT.T TROJAN!"
X	Microsoft Software	sysinfo33.exe	"Added by the RBOT.LS WORM!"
N	Netword Agent	nwant33.exe	An interesting browser utility that allows you to navigate by typing a single word or phrase (a "NetWord") related to what you're looking for into your browser's location field. It also puts an icon in the system tray icon that is a circle with the letter N in the center to access the menu faster. Available via Start -> Programs
X	nvsv32.exe	nvsv33.exe	"Added by the WOOTBOT.FP WORM!"
X	Reg32	reg33.exe	"CoolWebSearch parasite variant - also detected as the STARTPA-M TROJAN!"
X	rundll32	kernel33.exe	"Added by the STAP-D WORM!"
X	Services Startup	svhost33.exe	"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!"
X	sys33	sys33.exe	"Added by the AGOBOT-WJ WORM!"
X	WDNS SYSTEM	wdns33.exe	"Added by the MYTOB-BY WORM!"
X	Windows Services	svhost33.exe	"Added by the RBOT.AFN WORM!"
X	WINDOWS SYSTEM	wdns33.exe	"Added by the MYTOB-BY WORM!"
X	WINDOWS SYSTEM	winsys33.exe	"Added by the MYTOB.EK WORM!"
X	winnt DNS ident	wuamgrd33.exe	"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!"
X	winXP	33.exe	"Added by the ANPES WORM!"
X	xccinit	rundll33.exe xccdf16_090131a.dll	"Added by the BUZUS-AD TROJAN! Note - the ""rundll33.exe"" file is located in %System%\inf and the ""xccdf16_090131a.dll"" file is located in %Windir%"
X	xccinit	rundll33.exe xccdf16_090305a.dll	"Added by the BUZUS-AF TROJAN! Note - the ""rundll33.exe"" file is located in %System%\inf and the ""xccdf16_090305a.dll"" file is located in %Windir%"

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.