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"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
?	00DSKSVR00	desksaver.exe saskda	"Part of Advanced Desktop Shield
?	00saskda	newlock.exe saskda	"Part of Access Manager
N	3dfx Task Manager	3dfxMan.exe	System Tray application for 3dfx Voodoo 3/4/5 functions. Available via Start -> Programs
?	3Dlabs Taskbar Display Manager	3DLman.exe	"3DLabs graphics driver related. System Tray access to display settings?"
U	aaLDTaskCompletion	amclient.EXE	"LANDesk® Management Suite software component"
Y	AdslTaskBar	"rundll32.exe stmctrl.dll	TaskBar"
X	AdslTaskBars	taskmng.exe	"Added by the RBOT-AXZ WORM!"
X	afskfask8	fsfjasj8.exe	"Added by the ONLINEG-L TROJAN!"
X	akgkagaksad9	fsakfask9.exe	"Added by the ONLINEG-M TROJAN!"
X	All Sea screen saver	TaskTray.exe	"Free screensaver
U	AMO_Taskplaner.exe	AMO_Taskplaner.exe	"Part of Ashampoo® Magical Optimizer from Ashampoo GmbH & Co. KG - which removes stagnant and unnecessary hard drive files
U	AMO_TA~1	AMO_Taskplaner.exe	"Part of Ashampoo® Magical Optimizer from Ashampoo GmbH & Co. KG - which removes stagnant and unnecessary hard drive files
U	AnVir Task Manager	AnVir.exe	"AnVir Task Manager - ""is a tool that controls everything running on computer and provides Windows enhancements that help in every-day work"". Monitors and manages startup programs
U	AnVir Task Manager Free	AnVir.exe	"AnVir Task Manager Free - ""is a tool that controls everything running on computer and provides Windows enhancements that help in every-day work"". Monitors and manages startup programs
U	AnVir Task Manager Pro	AnVir.exe	"AnVir Task Manager Pro - ""is a tool that controls everything running on computer and provides Windows enhancements that help in every-day work"". Monitors and manages startup programs
U	Ashampoo Magical Optimizer Taskplaner	AMO_TA~1.EXE	"Part of Ashampoo® Magical Optimizer from Ashampoo GmbH & Co. KG - which removes stagnant and unnecessary hard drive files
U	Ashampoo Magical Optimizer Taskplaner	AMO_Taskplaner.exe	"Part of Ashampoo® Magical Optimizer from Ashampoo GmbH & Co. KG - which removes stagnant and unnecessary hard drive files
U	ASK	rundll32.exe [path] ASK.dll rdl	"Stealth Keylogger keystroke logger/monitoring program - remove unless you installed it yourself! Note that rundll32.exe is a legitimate Microsoft file used to launch DLL file types and shouldn't be deleted"
N	ATI Task Application	Atitkad.exe	System Tray access and key-combo shortcuts to common display functions on ATI video cards. Can be run from Start -> Settings -> Control Panel -> Display
N	ATI Task Application (Atikey)	Atitask.exe	System Tray access and key-combo shortcuts to common display functions on ATI video cards. Can be run from Start -> Settings -> Control Panel -> Display
N	Atikey	Atitask.exe	System Tray access and key-combo shortcuts to common display functions on ATI video cards. Can be run from Start -> Settings -> Control Panel -> Display
U	Auto Switch	TASKBAR.exe	Related to 2-port Bitronics AutoSwitch kit from Belkin
X	Auto WinUpdate	taskmrg.exe	"Added by the RBOT-AFA WORM!"
N	AutoMate Task Service	automate.exe	"Task scheduler for Unisyn Automate 4 task automation/macro running software. Available via a desktop shortcut or Start → Programs"
X	avptask	[path to trojan]	"Added by the NOFERE-G TROJAN!"
X	avptask	expl0rer.exe	"Added by the AGENT.JJO TROJAN!"
X	Avptask	rund1132.exe	"Added by the AGENT.PKZ TROJAN!"
X	BONZI Task Switcher	Taskswitch.exe	"Added by the SPYBOT.DTR WORM!"
X	C:WINDOWSWinTask.exe	WinTask.exe	"""Pop Marketing"" adware"
X	candynet	Taskmsg.exe	"Added by the RBOT-NA WORM!"
X	CentralProcessor	taskimgr.exe	"Added by the BANCOS.J TROJAN!"
X	cftmon32	taskmgr.exe [ = number]	"Added by the SOWSAT.C and SOWSAT.J WORMS!"
X	Cgtask Services	cgtask.exe	"Added by the LALA.B TROJAN!"
N	Cleanup	ONICTASK.EXE	"Internet Cleanup from Allume Systems (used to be by OnTrack) - cleans up tracks left by browsing the internet"
U	Client Access Taskbar	cwbuitsk.exe	"IBM iSeries Client Access taskbar
N	CnxDslTaskBar	CnxDslTb.exe	Connexant DSL Taskbar as used on Acess Runner and Samsung AHT-E310 ADSL modems
X	Config	TaskUpdate.exe	"Added by the MDROP-BRO TROJAN!"
X	Configuration Loader	MSTasks.exe	"Added by the LOADCFG or SDBOT TROJANS!"
U	CoolSwitch	taskswitch.exe	ALT+TAB replacement Powertoy for Windows XP - enhances the graphics displayed when you want to switch between programs running full-screen
U	CopernicPerUserTaskMgr	CopernicPerUserTaskMgr.exe	Automatic tasking feature of Copernic Pro multi-search engine tool
X	Corporate Microsoft Update	uptask.exe	"Added by the RBOT-GVB WORM!"
?	CreativeTaskScheduler	CTSched.exe	"Creative Task Scheduler. What does it do and is it required?"
X	ctfmon	taskmgr32.exe [ = number]	"Added by the SOWSAT.B WORM!"
X	ctfmon32	taskmgr32.exe [ = digit]	"Added by the SOWSAT.C WORM!"
N	cursor	Screendragon_VS_Taskbar.exe	"ScreenDragon video player"
X	daskaskfsak6	dsfids6.exe	"Added by the ONLINEG-J TROJAN!"
X	daskgfkkcx15	dasdsaads15.exe	"Added by the ONLINEG-Q TROJAN!"
X	Default	mtask.vbe	"Added by the ALLEM WORM!"
U	DefragTaskBar	defragTaskBar.exe	"System Tray access to Ashampoo® Magical Defrag 2 from Ashampoo GmbH & Co. KG - which ""works is similar to a screensaver. Whenever the computer is idle the program cuts in automatically and starts cleaning up your hard disk"""
U	defragTaskBar.exe	defragTaskBar.exe	"System Tray access to Ashampoo® Magical Defrag 2 from Ashampoo GmbH & Co. KG - which ""works is similar to a screensaver. Whenever the computer is idle the program cuts in automatically and starts cleaning up your hard disk"""
U	DeltaIITaskbarApp	DeltaIITray.exe	"System Tray access to the Delta Control Panel for the M-Audio Delta series of PCI audio cards"
N	Display Settings	hptasks.exe	"Allows for the adjustment of the display for LCD screen
N	DiTask.exe	DiTask.exe	"Associated with an Eicon Networks ISDN or ADSL modem. System Tray icon which shows you the status of your lines (free
U	DT Task	DTHtml.exe	"Display Tune from Portrait Displays
N	E6TaskPanel	TaskPanl.exe	"Earthlink Task Panel - part of Earthlink TotalAccess 2003 internet access software. Quick access to internet
N	EN4060C Taskbar	en4060ct.exe	Comes with Efficient Networks DSL Modems. Little red/green/yellow flashing icon in system tray
X	ExplorerTask	explorer.exe	"Added by the ZCREW-B BACKDOOR! Note - the legitimate Windows Explorer (same filename) is located in %Windir% and would not normally appear in Msconfig/Startup unless you added it manually! This one is located in the ""Fonts"" sub-folder"
X	File System	taskmqrs.exe	"Added by a variant of the TOXBOT/CODBOT WORM!"
X	File System	taskmqr.exe	"Added by the RBOT.BWQ WORM!"
Y	Fix-it	mxtask.exe	"Part of Ontrack's Fix-it Utilities Suite. Loads a System Tray icon that lets you access the full program. Needed if you run the crash guard
N	GameDrive	GDTask.exe	"GameDrive from FarStone - virtual CD/DVD drive emulator that allows you to run your PC games without the disc. Available via Start → Programs"
X	Host Process for Windows Tasks	taskhost.exe	"Added by the BREDO-AI WORM! Note - this is not the valid Windows 7 process which has the same filename and the file description is also ""Host Process for Windows Tasks"". It is always located in %System% and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in %Windir%"
U	HPDJ Taskbar Utility	hpztsb01.exe	HP System Tray utility which allows diagnostic and maintainance of your HP Deskjet series printer
U	HPDJ Taskbar Utility	hpztsb02.exe	HP System Tray utility which allows diagnostic and maintainance of your HP Deskjet series printer
U	HPDJ Taskbar Utility	hpztsb04.exe	HP System Tray utility which allows diagnostic and maintainance of your HP Deskjet series printer
U	HPDJ Taskbar Utility	hpztsb05.exe	HP System Tray utility which allows diagnostic and maintainance of your HP Deskjet series printer
U	HPDJ Taskbar Utility	hpztsb07.exe	HP System Tray utility which allows diagnostic and maintainance of your HP Deskjet series printer
U	HPDJ Taskbar Utility	hpztsb09.exe	HP System Tray utility which allows diagnostic and maintainance of your HP Deskjet series printer
U	HPDJ Taskbar Utility	hpztsb06.exe	HP System Tray utility which allows diagnostic and maintainance of your HP Deskjet series printer
U	HPDJ Taskbar Utility	hpztsb08.exe	HP System Tray utility which allows diagnostic and maintainance of your HP Deskjet series printer
U	HPDJ Taskbar Utility	hpztsb03.exe	HP System Tray utility which allows diagnostic and maintainance of your HP Deskjet series printer
U	HPDJ Taskbar Utility	hpztsb10.exe	HP System Tray utility which allows diagnostic and maintainance of your HP Deskjet series printer
U	HPDJ Taskbar Utility	hpztsb11.exe	HP System Tray utility which allows diagnostic and maintainance of your HP Deskjet series printer
U	HPDJ Taskbar Utility	hpztsb12.exe	HP System Tray utility which allows diagnostic and maintainance of your HP Deskjet series printer
U	HPDJ Taskbar Utility	hpztsb13.exe	HP System Tray utility which allows diagnostic and maintainance of your HP Deskjet series printer
X	ImagePath	taskbarmngr.exe	"Added by the SDBOT-XB WORM!"
N	ImgTask	Imgtask.exe	"Related to the WalletPix digital photo album. ""On some computers
U	InoTask	InoTask.exe	"Scheduled scans and signature updates for eTrust Antivirus/InoculateIT version 6 virus scanners from Computer Associates. Leave enabled unless you manually update signatures or perform routine scans. If enabled it can result in high CPU useage when performing updates"
U	Iolo Task Agent	Task_Agent.exe	"Iolo System Mechanic Task Agent. Scheduled maintenance"
X	ivHost	taskManager.exe	"Added by a variant of the SPYBOT WORM! See here"
U	Job-oversigt	taskmon.exe	"Task Monitor (on Danish language versions of Windows) - checks the disk-access patterns of programs when they are started and stores this information in log files in the Applog folder. Task Monitor also records the number of times you use a program. Task Monitor also records the number of times you use a program. The Disk Defragmenter tool uses this information to optimize your hard disk so that programs that you use frequently are loaded faster. Not required - but can be useful. Note: for Norton Anti-Virus 2002 users
U	jv16PT - Privacy Protector	Task.jvb	"jv16 PowerTools Privacy Protector - ""allows you to protect your privacy by automatically clearing out all the unwanted history items and cookies from you computer
X	K2ps_full.task	K2ps_full.exe	"Added by the JUNTADOR.K TROJAN!"
X	kernel44.dll	"taskkill /f /fi ""PID ge 0"" /im *"	"Added by the VBS.LIDO WORM!"
U	LPtask	lptask.exe	"Program Lock It And Protect Pro - lock and protect your folders from being opened
N	M-Audio Delta Taskbar Icon	DeltTray.exe	M-Audio Delta Control Panel for M-Audio brand Delta series audio cards. System Tray access to audio settings - available through Control Panel
U	M-Audio MobilePre Control Panel Launcher	MPTask.exe	"Control Panel Launcher for MobilePre USB bus-powered preamp and audio interface from M-Audio"
U	M-Audio Taskbar Icon	DeltaIITray.exe	"System Tray access to the Delta Control Panel for the M-Audio Delta series of PCI audio cards"
U	MAFWTaskbarApp	MAFWTray.exe	Drivers for the M-Audio Firewire Audiophile - Interface
X	maskrider	maskrider2001.vbs	"Added by the SOLOW-G WORM!"
X	MICROSFT MX UPDATE SUPPORT	taskmngrs.exe	"Added by the RBOT-AUZ WORM!"
X	Microsoft	taskbar.exe	"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!"
X	Microsoft Configuration Wizard	taskmrg.exe	"Added by the SDBOT-MX TROJAN!"
X	Microsoft sddcE Contol	taskmnegr.exe	"Added by the RBOT-AUM WORM!"
X	Microsoft sddcE Contol	taskmn.exe	"Added by the RBOT-BJZ WORM!"
X	Microsoft System Service	taskmgr1.exe	"Added by a variant of the SPYBOT WORM! See here"
X	Microsoft Task Manager Daemon	spoolsrv.exe	"Added by the SDBOT.FLL WORM!"
X	Microsoft Task Messenger Config	taskmgsr.exe	"Added by the SDBOT-JK WORM!"
X	Microsoft task tray monitor	ctray.exe	"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!"
X	Microsoft Task32 Protocol	taskmgr32.exe	"Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!"
X	Microsoft Taskmanager Updater	keyboard.exe	"Added by the RBOT-ALU WORM!"
X	Microsoft Update	taskmgr32.exe	"Added by the RBOT-CV WORM!"
X	Microsoft Update 32	taskMangr.exe	"Added by the RBOT.AIE BACKDOOR!"
X	Microsoft Update Machine	taskmngrs.exe	"Added by the RBOT-CR WORM!"
X	Microsoft Update Machine	TASKMAN4.EXE	"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!"
X	Microsoft Windows	mstask0.exe	"Added by the SDBOT.FQ WORM!"
X	Microsoft Windows Task Management	mstasks.exe	"Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!"
X	Microsoft Windows Task Manger	Mstosk.exe	"Added by the SDBOT-WW WORM!"
X	Microsoft Windows Tasks Management	taskmng.exe	"Added by the RBOT-FXK WORM!"
X	Microsoft Windows WKS Service	mstask0.exe	"Added by the SDBOT.FV WORM!"
X	MicrosoftMultimediaTask	Mmtask.exe	Adware downloader - not the valid MusicMatch Jukebox which shares the same filename
X	MicrosoftServiceManager	mstask32.exe	"Added by the YAHA.P WORM!"
X	Mirsoft sdcE	taskmegr.exe	"Added by the RBOT-AWY WORM!"
Y	MMTASK	mmtask.tsk	"A check on the file's properties reveals "Multimedia background task support module". MMTASK is a very simple 16-bit program used by certain multimedia drivers (which are still 16-bit on Win9x) to perform background processing. Some soundcards need this to support MIDI
N	mmtask	mmtask.exe	"Part of MusicMatch Jukebox - digital music player / CD burner and ripper / music organizer / playlist creator"
X	MMtask Service	mmtask.exe	"Added by the BACKGAT.A TROJAN! Not the valid MusicMatch Jukebox which has the same filename"
X	MPtask Services	mptask.exe	"Added by the LALA or AOT TROJANS!"
X	Ms task manager	tskmgr.exe	"Added by the SDBOT.CCD WORM!"
X	MS Task Manager 32	[trojan filename] .exe	"Added by the RANKY.NF TROJAN!"
X	MS taskbar	crssr.exe	"Added by the RBOT-AGO WORM!"
X	MS taskbar	nts.exe	"Added by the RBOT-AGB WORM!"
X	MS taskbar	taskbars.exe	"Added by the RBOT.BRW WORM!"
X	MS Taskbars	taskbars.exe	"Added by the SDBOT-ACV WORM!"
X	MS taskmanager	tskmgr.exe	"Added by the RBOT-AKA WORM!"
X	MS Windows TASK Service	MSWTASK32.exe	"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!"
X	mskrider	maskrider.dll.vbs	"Added by the SOLOW-F WORM!"
X	MSN	taskngr.exe	"Added by a variant of the IRCBOT BACKDOOR! See here"
X	msstask	msstask.exe	"Added by the MYPARTY WORM!"
X	Mstask	mstask.exe	"Added by the OPASERV.N WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate mstask.exe system file and the executable resides in %Windir%"
X	mstask	mstask.exe	"Browser hijacker - redirecting to find-more.net. Note - this is not the legitimate mstask.exe system file"
X	MSTask	run dll.exe	"Yuupsearch adware"
X	MStask	svchost.exe	"Added by the LDPINCH-BV 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%"
X	MsTask	wstask32.exe	"Added by the MYTOB-FE WORM!"
X	Mstask	kernel32.exe	"Added by the STAP-C WORM!"
X	Mstask	MSDTC.exe	"Added by the STAP-D WORM!"
X	MSTask Monitor	mstaskmon.exe	"Added by the SDBOT-LU WORM!"
X	Mstask32driver	Mstask32.exe	"Added by the LOONY-D TROJAN!"
X	MSTaskbar 32	tbsvc32.exe	"Added by the RBOT.BQZ WORM!"
X	mstasks	mstasks.exe	"Added by the MULTIDR-AY TROJAN!"
X	NAVtask	NAVtask.exe	"Added by the REMBOT-A BACKDOOR!"
X	NDplDeamon	nstask32.exe	"Added by the RANDEX.E WORM!"
?	nMTaskBarService	nMtsk.exe	"Taskbar control for ISDN NetMod modem. What does it do and is it required?"
N	OAKTASK	OAKTASK.EXE	Taskbar utility for a "control panel" for a CD-RW
X	Parallel Tasking	ptask.exe	"Added by the SMALL-CJ TROJAN!"
U	Planl�gningsagent	mstask.exe	"Windows Task Scheduler (on Danish language versions of Windows) - displayed as a box with a stopwatch in the System Tray. Required if you have regularly scheduled tasks like defragmenting
N	PLXTASK	PLXTASK.EXE	"Taskbar utility for a "control panel" for a Plextor CD-RW. Has MVP 2000 (audio CD player)
X	PNtask Services	pntask.exe	"Added by the LALA.C TROJAN!"
X	PopMark	WinTask.exe	"""Pop Marketing"" adware"
Y	PP2000 Taskbar Control	PPTbc.exe	Protector Plus anti-virus software - system tray access
X	Protection	[path] runtask.exe [path] protection.exe	Added by a variant of the AGENT.3.AU TROJAN!
X	ptask	ptask.exe	"Part of VirtualPCGuard
U	QTaskStartup	qtask.exe	"Feature of Quicken.com Brokerage to customize and display Desktop Alerts and icon. It is not required for the Quicken Program to run correctly
N	qttask	Qttask.exe	System Tray access to Apple's "Quick Time" viewer from version 5 onwards
N	Quick Time Task	qttask.exe	"System Tray access to Apple's ""Quick Time"" viewer from version 5 onwards"
X	Quicktime	qttasks.exe	"Added by the ADCLICK-AK TROJAN!"
X	QuickTime	qttask.exe	"Added by the AGENT-ENG TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate Apple ""Quick Time"" viewer that has the same startup name and filename and is normally located in %ProgramFiles%\QuickTime. This one is located in %System%"
N	QuickTime Task	Qttask.exe	System Tray access to Apple's "Quick Time" viewer from version 5 onwards
X	QuickTime Task	qttasks.exe	"CoolWebSearch parasite variant"
X	Quicktime Task	[random filename]	"Trafficadvance dialer"
X	QuickTime Task	qttask.exe	"Trojan that is typically bundled with rogue security programs (such as Virus Trigger and AntivirusTrigger) and fake codecs. Note - this is not the legitimate Apple ""Quick Time"" viewer that has the same startup name and filename and is normally located in %ProgramFiles%\QuickTime. This one is located in %ProgramFiles%\WebMediaViewer"
U	RAMDrive	RDTask.exe	"Virtual Hard Drive Pro from Farstone - ""takes a portion of your system memory and creates a RAM disk drive
X	ravtask	rund1132.exe	"Added by the DLOADER.IYT TROJAN!"
X	ravtask	svch0st.exe	"Added by the LINEAG-AIN TROJAN!"
Y	RavTask	RavTask.exe	"Rising antivirus"
X	ravtask	iexpl0re.exe	"Added by the AGENT.AIR BACKDOOR! Note the number ""0"" in the filename"
N	Redline Taskbar	taskbar.exe	Taskbar icon for the Redline RegTweak overclocking program as supplied with Sapphire ATI graphics cards
U	Remote Data Backups TaskBar Icon	CBSysTray.exe	"System Tray access to Remote Data Backups online system/data backup utility"
X	Remote Terminal Task	rtsbsvc.exe	"Added by the IRCBOT.AUZ BACKDOOR!"
Y	RestoreIT!	VBPTASK.EXE	"RestoreIT! from FarStone - ""automatically backs up all files on your computer to a protected partition on your hard drive"""
U	RevoTaskbarApp	RevoTask.exe	Control Application for M-Audio Revolution 7.1 sound card. The sound card will function without it - but changes to speaker setup and sound modification (Bass/Treble etc) will not be available
N	RoboForm	RoboTaskBarIcon.exe	"Roboform - password manager and web form filler. Will work without this startup entry
X	rtasks	rtasks.exe	"Part of rogue software including members of the AVSystemCare security suite family (see here for examples)
X	run32dll	task32.exe	"Added by an unidentified VIRUS
X	RunOnce	[path to mstask32.exe]	"Added by the DELF-IA TROJAN!"
U	Sabre Task Tray Icon	Sabstart.exe	"Part of the Sabre computer reservations system/global distribution system (GDS) - used by airlines
U	SaskTel Accelerated Dial-up	sasktelgui.exe	"""Experience faster surfing
X	SchedulingAgant	MMTASK.EXE	"Added by the YAB.A TROJAN! Not the valid MusicMatch Jukebox which has the same filename"
U	SchedulingAgent	mstask.exe	"MS Scheduling Agent in Win98/Me/2K - displayed as a box with a stopwatch in the System Tray that is only needed if you have regular scheduled disk defragmenting
X	SchedulingAgent	mstask.exe	Added by unidentified MALWARE! Note - this is not the MS Scheduling Agent in Win98/Me/2K. This one also loads via the HKLM\RunServices registry key but is located in %System% on a WinXP machine - where a file of that name does not normally exist
X	SchedulingAgent	mstasks.exe	"Added by the MSIC BACKDOOR!"
X	Search Bar	taskbar.exe	"Added by the OPANKI-F WORM!"
X	Service Registry NT Save	taskmgrnt.exe	"Added by the BANCOS-BY TROJAN!"
X	Shell	taskmrg.exe	"Added by the BANCBAN-FT TROJAN!"
X	Shell	taskmam.exe	"Added by the BANCBAN-OL TROJAN!"
U	SolidWorks Task Scheduler Engine	swBOEngine.exe	"Task scheduler for SolidWorks 3D CAD software"
X	soundtask	soundtask.exe	"Added by the AGOBOT-MD WORM!"
X	soundtasks	soundtasks.exe	"Added by a variant of the CRYPTER.C TROJAN!"
X	sountskmanager	sountaskmgr	Added by an unidentified WORM or TROJAN!
X	Start Upping	taskmrg.exe	"Added by the RBOT-MA WORM!"
X	SVC Socks	mstaskm.exe	"CoolWebSearch parasite variant"
X	SVCHOST	taskgmr.exe	"Added by the MYTOB.F or MYTOB.H WORMS!"
X	svctask	svctask.exe	"Added by the CHUCKYB-A TROJAN!"
X	Syntax Script	saskatcw.exe	"Added by the SDBOT-TE WORM!"
X	SysRes	TASKMANAGER.exe	"Added by the ELIPTER.A or ELIPTER.B WORMS!"
X	SysService32l	systask32l.exe	"Added by the THEUG WORM!"
X	System Task Manager	taskmrg.exe	"Added by a variant of the SPYBOT WORM! See here"
X	System Update2	taskman.exe	"Added by the AUTOTROJ-C TROJAN!"
X	System Update2	taskmon.exe	"Added by the AUTOTROJ-C TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate Win98/Me file of the same name which is located in %Windir% as this version is located in %System%. It is not normally found on a WinXP system"
U	SystemSuite Task Manager	MXTASK.EXE	"vcom (nee Ontrack) SystemSuite - PC maintenance and security. Use the program's configuration options to enable only the parts you want running all the time - such as Virusscanner Pro"
X	SystemTasks	filez.exe	Adult content dialler
X	SystemTasks	sexypicz.exe	Adult content dialler
X	SystemTasks	loaded.exe	Adult content dialler
U	Taakcontrole	taskmon.exe	"Task Monitor (on Dutch language versions of Windows) - checks the disk-access patterns of programs when they are started and stores this information in log files in the Applog folder. Task Monitor also records the number of times you use a program. The Disk Defragmenter tool uses this information to optimize your hard disk so that programs that you use frequently are loaded faster. Not required - but can be useful. Note: for Norton Anti-Virus 2002 users
X	Tablet Task	tabletsk32.exe	"Added by the RBOT-AJB WORM!"
X	TAKSMGN	taskmr.exe	"Added by the RBOT-AHS WORM!"
X	Tarefas do Windows	taskexec.exe	"Added by the AGENT-LSD TROJAN!"
X	Task	tasker.exe	"Added by the MYDOOM.R WORM!"
X	Task	LSASS.EXE	"Added by the PUNYA-A WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate lsass.exe process
X	Task Alert	cmosvc.exe	"Added by a variant of the IRCBOT TROJAN!"
X	Task Bar	TASKBAR.EXE	"Added by the FRETHEM.J WORM!"
?	Task BarClient	TaskBarClient.exe	"Responsible for creating the System Tray icon and associated display system for the Starband satellite always on internet service"
?	Task BarSvr	TaskBarSvr.exe	"Part of the Starband satellite always on internet service. Not included on the current system. What does it do and is it needed?"
U	Task Catcher	tasktrap.exe	"Real-time monitor for Task Catcher from BillP Studios - which ""allows you to efficiently monitor programs running on your computer without slowing you down or hogging all your memory. Task Catcher will block unwanted programs from running and restart your favorite programs if they are disabled or crash"". If the program isn't registered the monitor will initially load and then close at start-up. If registered it will continue to run and optional System Tray access will also be available"
U	Task Catcher Monitor	tasktrap.exe	"Real-time monitor for Task Catcher from BillP Studios - which ""allows you to efficiently monitor programs running on your computer without slowing you down or hogging all your memory. Task Catcher will block unwanted programs from running and restart your favorite programs if they are disabled or crash"". If the program isn't registered the monitor will initially load and then close at start-up. If registered it will continue to run and optional System Tray access will also be available"
U	Task Catcher Real-Time Detector	tasktrap.exe	"Real-time monitor for Task Catcher from BillP Studios - which ""allows you to efficiently monitor programs running on your computer without slowing you down or hogging all your memory. Task Catcher will block unwanted programs from running and restart your favorite programs if they are disabled or crash"". If the program isn't registered the monitor will initially load and then close at start-up. If registered it will continue to run and optional System Tray access will also be available"
X	Task Commander	regsvc32.exe	"Added by the AGOBOT-RX WORM!"
U	Task Completion	AMCLIENT.EXE	"LANDesk® Management Suite software component"
X	Task Debugger	sysdll.exe	"Added by the RBOT-CQ WORM!"
X	Task Debugger	tskdbg.exe	"Added by the AGOBOT-KK WORM!"
X	Task Help	wualcts.exe	"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!"
X	Task Loader	{rdprM@Y_VO^	"Added by the AGOBOT.CB WORM!"
X	Task managebrkb	taskmg.exe	"Added by a variant of the SPYBOT WORM! See here"
X	Task Manager	taskmngr.exe	"Added by the RBOT.Y WORM!"
X	Task Manager	taskman.exe	"Added by the FORBOT-T WORM!"
X	Task Manager	prcview.exe	"Added by the AGOBOT-RT WORM!"
X	Task manager	taskemngr.exe	"Added by the RBOT-AGA WORM!"
X	Task manager	TikTo.exe	"Added by the RBOT.LV WORM!"
X	Task manager	taskmngr.exe	"Added by the RBOT-AYZ WORM!"
X	Task Manager	svchost.exe	"Added by the SOHANA-P WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.exe process which should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup!"
X	Task Manager	taskmng.exe	"Added by the TIOTUA-E WORM!"
X	Task Manager	svhost32.exe	"Added by the TERMX.A WORM!"
X	Task manager	taskmgr2.exe	"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!"
X	Task Manager	tskmngr.exe	"Added by the RBOT-GOU WORM!"
X	Task manager	UPDATEWIN.exe	"Added by the RBOT.BBS WORM!"
X	Task manager	taskmangr.exe	"Added by the SPYBOT-CH WORM!"
X	Task Manager Win32	taskmngr32.exe	"Added by the RANCK-EX BACKDOOR!"
X	Task Monitoring Service	svchost.exe	"Added by the CONE.D 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%\tasks"
X	Task Scheduler Engine	schedsvc32.exe	"Added by the RBOT-ASJ WORM!"
X	task service	taskservices.exe	"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!"
X	Task service	taskmgs.exe	"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!"
X	TASK SETUP	tasksetup.exe	"Added by the RBOT-YR WORM!"
N	Taskbar	Taskbar.exe	Taskbar icon for the Redline RegTweak overclocking program as supplied with Sapphire ATI graphics cards
N	TaskBar	CTLTask.exe	"Creative SoundBlaster Audigy Taskbar - used to choose between different types of EAX Effects
Y	Taskbar Button Manager	tbm.exe	"Taskbar Button Manager from Innovative Solutions - ""is a simple utility that helps you arrange the buttons on your Windows taskbar in any way you want by using drag and drop"""
N	Taskbar Display Controls	"RunDLL deskcp16.dll	QUICKRES_RUNDLLENTRY"
X	Taskbar Service	taskbar.svc	Unidentified adware
Y	Taskbar Shuffle	taskbarshuffle.exe	"""Taskbar Shuffle is a simple
X	Taskbar System	tasksys.exe	"Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!"
N	Taskbar++	TaskbarPP.exe	"Taskbar++ is a software that allows you to sort (move) the buttons of the Windows taskbar by Drag & Drop"
Y	taskbarshuffle	taskbarshuffle.exe	"""Taskbar Shuffle is a simple
X	Taskbell.exe	Rund1.exe	"Added by the YIPID TROJAN!"
X	taskdir	taskdir.exe	"Added by the LAGER.AQ TROJAN!"
X	TaskList	tasklist32.exe	"Added by the BANCOS-DX TROJAN!"
X	TaskMan	Rundll32.exe	"Added by the DVLDR TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate rundll32.exe process
X	Taskman	KHATRA.exe	"Added by the AUTORUN-AKR WORM!"
X	taskman	taskman.exe	"Added by the SILLYFDC.BBB WORM!"
X	Taskman	sysdate.exe	"Added by the SILLYFDC.BCQ WORM!"
X	Taskman	sysdrv.exe	"Added by the AGENT-LRB TROJAN!"
X	Taskman	ufxw.exe	"Added by the VBINJ-D TROJAN!"
X	taskmanager	taskmgr.com	"Added by the BEREB WORM!"
X	taskmanager	taskmanager.exe	"Added by the AGOBOT-TF WORM!"
X	TaskManager	[path to trojan]	"Added by the LDPINCH-CF TROJAN!"
X	TaskManager Load Module	TSKMNGR32.EXE	"Added by the SPYBOT.I WORM!"
X	taskmanger	taskmanger.exe	"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!"
X	Taskmgo	[path to file]	"Added by the BANCBAN-T TROJAN!"
X	Taskmgr	Taskmgr.exe	"System1060 homepage hi-jacker. Note - this is not the legitimate taskmgr.exeprocess which is always located in %System% and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in a ""1060"" sub-folder"
X	Taskmgr	tskmgr32.exe	Homepage hi-jacker
X	taskmgr	taskmgr.exe	"Added by the STARTPAGE.G hijacker. Note - this is NOT the Windows Task Manager file!"
X	Taskmgr	system.exe	"Added by the PAKES.G TROJAN!"
X	taskmgr	explorer.exe	"Added by the ZAPCHAS-AC TROJAN! Note - the legitimate Windows Explorer (same filename) is located in %Windir% and would not normally appear in Msconfig/Startup unless you added it manually! This one is located in %System%"
X	taskmgr	[path to trojan]	"Added by the AGENT-ENV TROJAN!"
X	taskmgr	taskmanager.exe	"Added by the BCKDR-QHT BACKDOOR!"
X	TaskMgr	keymayker.exe	"Added by the LDPINCH-EP TROJAN!"
N	taskmgr.exe	taskmgr.exe	"Windows Task Manager in Windows XP. If run from the Startup folder
X	taskmgr.exe	paint.exe	Added by a variant of the AGENT.AH TROJAN!
X	taskmgr.exe	mirc.exe	Added by a variant of the AGENT.AH TROJAN!
X	taskmgr.exe	paintms.exe	Added by a variant of the AGENT.AH TROJAN!
X	TASKMGRU	TASKMGRU.EXE	"Added by the CWS-M TROJAN!"
X	taskmngr	[path] msnve.exe [path] task.exe	"Added by the FLOOD-EK TROJAN!"
X	taskmngr lptt01	taskmngr.exe	"RapidBlaster variant (in a ""Taskmngr"" folder in Program Files). Recommended you use RapidBlaster Killer to uninstall - see here"
X	taskmngr ml097e	taskmngr.exe	"RapidBlaster variant (in a ""Taskmngr"" folder in Program Files). Recommended you use RapidBlaster Killer to uninstall - see here"
X	TaskMon	taskmon.exe	"Added by the MYDOOM.A or MYDOOM.J WORMS! Note - this is not the legitimate Win98/Me file of the same name which is located in %Windir% as this version is located in %System%. It is not normally found on a WinXP system"
X	TaskMon	[path to trojan]	"Added by the DROPPER.EAT TROJAN!"
X	Taskmon driver	winampa.exe	"Added by the LOONY-I TROJAN! Note - this is NOT associated with the popular Winamp media player. The valid file for the Winamp Agent resides in a ""Winamp"" subdirectory of %ProgramFiles% whereas this file is located in %System%"
X	taskmone	taskmone.exe	"Added by the SINGU-S TROJAN!"
U	TaskMonitor	taskmon.exe	"The Task Monitor checks the disk-access patterns of programs when they are started and stores this information in log files in the Applog folder. Task Monitor also records the number of times you use a program. The Disk Defragmenter tool uses this information to optimize your hard disk so that programs that you use frequently are loaded faster. Not required - but can be useful. Note: for Norton Anti-Virus 2002 users
X	TaskMrg	csrss.exe	"Added by the LDPINCH-W TROJAN! 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	taskmrg	taskmrg.exe	"Added by the BANKER-BZZ TROJAN!"
X	taskmrg.exe	taskimg.exe	"Added by the DLOADER-QZ TROJAN!"
X	taskmrg.exe	[path to trojan]	"Added by the BANCBAN-BN TROJAN!"
X	taskmsgs	[path to trojan]	"Added by the BANCOS-BBW TROJAN!"
X	taskngr	taskngr.exe	"Added by the BANCOS-AWX TROJAN!"
X	taskopen.exe	taskopen.exe	Added by the HIDD.C TROJAN!
N	TaskPlus	TASKPLUS0.EXE	Task and calendar management software available as freeware or as a "Professional" version for sharing over a LAN
N	TaskPlus	TASKPL~1.EXE	Task and calendar management software available as freeware or as a "Professional" version for sharing over a LAN
X	TaskReg	[random filename]	"Added by the CBLAD WORM!"
X	TaskS manager	taskmgrs.exe	"Added by the AGOBOT.QU WORM!"
X	Taskschd	TRAYWND.EXE	"Added by the LITMUS.002 TROJAN!"
U	TaskScheduler	TaskSch.exe	"ProSeries accounting software related"
U	taskswitch	taskswitch.exe	ALT+TAB replacement Powertoy for Windows XP - enhances the graphics displayed when you want to switch between programs running full-screen
U	TaskSwitchXP	TaskSwitchXP.exe	"""TaskSwitchXP from NTWind Software. Advanced task management utility that picks up where the standard Windows Alt Tab switcher leaves off. It provides the same functionality
X	tasksys	tasksys.vbs	"Added by the BYRON WORM!"
U	tasktrap	tasktrap.exe	"Real-time monitor for Task Catcher from BillP Studios - which ""allows you to efficiently monitor programs running on your computer without slowing you down or hogging all your memory. Task Catcher will block unwanted programs from running and restart your favorite programs if they are disabled or crash"". If the program isn't registered the monitor will initially load and then close at start-up. If registered it will continue to run and optional System Tray access will also be available"
N	Tasktray	CTLTray.exe	Installed with the Sound Blaster Audigy range of soundcards. Allows you to set EAX effects or equalizer settings for the Sound Blaster Audigy from a systray icon. Also allows you to launch the Taskbar via right-click → Show Taskbar. The tasktray can be accessed via Start → Programs → Creative → Sound Blaster Audigy → Taskbar
X	Tasmgr	Taskmgr.bat	"Added by the YPSAN.G WORM!"
N	TDKTASK	TDKTASK.EXE	Taskbar utility for a "control panel" for a CD-RW
X	Transaction Tasker	stdhost.exe	"Added by the SDBOT.HNK BACKDOOR!"
U	transtask	transtask.exe	"A Tweak-XP component
X	usbdrv	servicetask.exe	"Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!"
N	vdtask	vdtask.exe	"Program part of GameDrive & VirtualDrive virtual CD/DVD drive emulators from Farstone. Not required as starting these programs load this automatically"
N	VirtualDrive	VDTask.exe	"VirtualDrive from Farstone - virtual CD/DVD drive emulator. Available via Start → Programs"
U	VisualTaskTips	VisualTaskTips.exe	"""Visual Task Tips is a lightweight shell enhancement utility. It provides thumbnail preview image for each task in the Windows Taskbar"""
X	VITAL BOOT PROCESS	taskmngr.exe	"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!"
X	VITAL BOOT PROCESS	taskmnsgr.exe	"Added by the Rbot-VY WORM!"
Y	VSOCheckTask	mcmnhdlr.exe	"Part of older versions of McAfee VirusScan and the now obsolete McAfee VirusScan Online. When Windows boots it checks whether a virus scan is necessary before you do anything with your PC. Typically
X	WallPaper	taskimgr.exe	"Added by the BANKER-GX TROJAN!"
X	Win Drivers SSL	TASKMAN4.exe	"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!"
X	Win TaskLoader	msgmr.exe	"Added by the MYTOB.L WORM!"
X	Win32 NT Adv Services	taskmngr.exe	"Added by the RBOT-ADE WORM!"
X	Win32BaseServiceMOD	Wintask.exe	"Added by the NAVIDAD WORM!"
X	Windows	taskmngr.exe	"Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!"
X	Windows API Control Task	apitsk32.exe	"Added by the MYTOB.HI WORM!"
X	Windows Bootup	task-mngr.exe	"Added by the RBOT-AWP WORM!"
X	Windows Manager	taskmgrs.exe	"Added by the SILLYFDC.BBZ WORM!"
X	Windows Microsoft Update	wintask32.exe	"Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!"
X	Windows modez Verifier	taskmngr.exe	"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!"
X	Windows pack Control Center	taskmam.exe	"Added by the TOMETA-J TROJAN!"
X	Windows Registry Manager	tasksmanagers.exe	"Added by the MYTOB.ER WORM!"
X	Windows Service Agent	taskmgr32.exe	"Added by the RBOT-GMN WORM!"
X	Windows Service Manager	taskmgr.exe	"Detected by Kaspersky as the IAMBIGBROTHER.91 TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate taskmgr.exeprocess which is always located in %System% and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in a ""fonts\svc"" sub-folder"
X	Windows Shell	taskgmr.exe	"Added by the MYTOB.BV WORM!"
X	Windows Task Manager	ACCOUNT_DETAILS.DOC.exe	"Added by the QUATERS.A WORM!"
X	Windows Task Manager	taskmgn.exe	"Added by the AGENT-CIP BACKDOOR!"
X	Windows Task Manager	taskmrg.exe	"Added by the MYTOB.AV WORM!"
X	Windows Task Manager	taskgmr.exe	"Added by the MYTOB.BJ WORM!"
X	Windows Task Manager	taskmg.exe	"Browser hijacker - identified by DrWeb antivirus as ""Trojan.StartPage.601"""
X	Windows Task Manager	taskmngr.exe	"Added by the RBOT-ANM WORM!"
X	Windows Task Manager Emulator	kennewr.exe	"Added by the SPYBOT-FA WORM!"
X	Windows Task Mgr	mstasks.exe	"Added by the IRCBOT.UN BACKDOOR!"
X	Windows Task Mgr!	mstasker.exe	"Added by the IRCBOT.OE BACKDOOR!"
X	Windows Task Scheduler	asijdie.exe	Added by an unidentified WORM or TROJAN!
X	Windows Task Service (32-bits)	tasksys.exe	"Added by the DREFIR.D WORM!"
X	Windows TaskAd	Wintaskad.exe	Windupdates adware variant
X	Windows Taskbar Manager	internat.exe	"Added by the PROTORIDE-H WORM!"
X	Windows Taskbar Manager	[path to file]	"Added by the PROTORIDE.B WORM!"
X	Windows Taskbar System	tasksys.exe	"Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!"
X	Windows Taskmanager	lsassx.exe	"Added by the KELVIR.E WORM!"
X	Windows Taskmanager	iexplorer.exe	"Added by a variant of the IRCBOT BACKDOOR! See here. Note - this is not the legitimate Internet Explorer (iexplore.exe)"
X	Windows Taskmanager	service.exe	"Added by the PUSHBOT.OR WORM!"
X	Windows Taskmanager	svchost.exe	"Added by the IMBOT.AC 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	Windows Taskmanager	taskmrg.exe	"Added by a variant of the IRCBOT BACKDOOR! See here"
X	Windows Taskmanager	taskngr.exe	"Added by a variant of the IRCBOT BACKDOOR!"
X	Windows Taskmanager	tskmngr.exe	"Added by the IRCBOT.DHR BACKDOOR!"
X	Windows Taskmanager	wdtsvc.exe	"Added by the PUSHBOT.AU WORM!"
X	Windows Taskmanager	winpifviewer.exe	"Added by the PUSHBOT.BB WORM!"
X	Windows Taskmanager	winrl.exe	"Added by a variant of the IRCBOT BACKDOOR! See here"
X	Windows Taskmanager	taskxphost.exe	"Added by the PUSHBOT.BI WORM!"
X	Windows Taskmanager Data	csrrss.exe	"Added by the RBOT-BBH WORM!"
X	Windows TaskManager Service	windns32.exe	"Added by the AGOBOT-JP WORM!"
X	Windows Update	taskmr.exe	"Added by the MYTOB-GZ WORM!"
X	Windows Update	qtask.exe	"Added by the RBOT-AKU WORM! Note - do not confuse with the Quicken file of the same name as described here"
X	Windows Update	taskngr.exe	"Added by a variant of the IRCBOT BACKDOOR! See here"
X	WINDRUN	taskgmrs.exe	"Added by the MYTOB-BT WORM!"
U	WinFast_Taskbar	"rundll32.exe wftask.dll	WFDllLoadDefaultSettings"
X	WINMGR	taskgmgr.exe	"Added by the MYTOB.AN WORM!"
X	WINRUN	taskgmr32.exe	"Added by the MYTOB.AP WORM!"
X	WINRUN	taskgmr.exe	"Added by the MYTOB-BX WORM!"
X	WINRUN	TASKMGR32.exe	"Added by the MYTOB.AX WORM!"
X	Winsock2 driver	mmtask5.exe	"Added by the SPYBOT-CD WORM!"
X	WinSysStartUpWKbLw	TaskSystemDll.Exe	"Added by the BACKZAT.G WORM!"
X	WinTask	Wintask.exe	"Added by the HIPO or LEMIR.F TROJANS!"
X	WINTASK	taskgmr.exe	"Added by the MYTOB.I WORM and variants!"
X	WINTASK	taskgamr.exe	"Added by the MYTOB.AU WORM!"
X	WINTASK	sys32.exe	"Added by the MYTOB.K WORM!"
X	WINTASK	msmgrxp.exe	"Added by the MYTOB.AQ WORM!"
X	WINTASK	iexplorer.exe	"Added by the MYTOB-CH WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate Internet Explorer (iexplore.exe)"
X	WINTASK	taskgmr32.exe	"Added by the MYTOB.BU WORM!"
X	WINTASK	msvhost.exe	"Added by the MYTOB-AR WORM!"
X	WINTASK	t4skmgr.exe	"Added by the MYTOB-AK WORM!"
X	WINTASK	taskfile.exe	"Added by the MYTOB.EF WORM!"
X	WINTASK	taskgm.exe	"Added by the MYTOB-AO WORM!"
X	WINTASK	taskgmrs.exe	"Added by the MYTOB.DH WORM!"
X	WINTASK	yahooicons.exe	"Added by the MYTOB-HM WORM!"
X	WINTASK	t4skgmr.exe	"Added by the MYTOB.CM WORM!"
X	WINTASK DLL	jusched32.exe	"Added by the MYTOB.AI WORM!"
X	WINTASK DLL32	smsrss.exe	"Added by the MYTOB.BS WORM!"
X	WINTASK DLL32	updatewin	"Added by the MYTOB.NI WORM!"
X	WinTask driver	wintask.exe	"Added by the DLOADER-NA TROJAN!"
X	WINTASK32	taskgmr32.exe	"Added by the MYTOB.BN WORM!"
X	WINTASK32	taskgmrr.exe	"Added by the MYTOB.FX WORM!"
X	wintask32	Jwintask.com	"Added by the NAFBOT-A WORM!"
X	WINTASKMANAGER	taskgmr.exe	"Added by the MYTOB-AF WORM!"
X	WINTASKMGR	ccsrs.exe	"Added by the MYTOB.Q WORM!"
X	WINTASKMGR	sp2winfix.exe	"Added by the MYTOB.KJ WORM!"
X	WINTASKS	taskgmr.exe	"Added by the MYTOB.BO WORM!"
X	WINTASKS	winxpro.exe	"Added by the MYTOB.EZ WORM!"
X	WinTasks DLL Library (32-bits)	winkll.exe	"Added by the RBOT-AJZ WORM!"
U	WinTasks Traybar	wintasks.exe	"WinTasks - ""Efficient Resource and Task Management is absolutely critical if you want to achieve the highest system performance levels possible. WinTasks 4 will not only help you achieve this task
X	wintasks.exe	wintasks.exe	"Added by the EVAMAN WORM!"
X	wintnask32.exe	wintnask32.exe	"Added by the RBOT-AFP WORM!"
N	WOOTASKBARICON	GestMaj.exe TaskbarIcon.exe	"Wanadoo broadband ISP (now rebranded as Orange) taskbar icon - not required"
?	XeroxEndeavorBackgroundTask	xGKOHbgnd.exe	"Associated with a Xerox multifunction and/or scanner. What does it do and is it required?"
X	[random name]	taskmngr.exe	"Added by the AGOBOT-CB WORM!"

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.