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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	BIG	biggy.exe	"Added by the DELBOT-AG WORM!"
N	BigDog303	VM303_STI.EXE	"Vmicro webcam USB utility - allows the webcam to initiate data transfer to a program. Create a shortcut and start it manually when needed"
N	BigDog305	VM305_STI.EXE	"Vmicro webcam USB utility - allows the webcam to initiate data transfer to a program. Create a shortcut and start it manually when needed"
?	BigDogPath	VM_STI.EXE	"Bundled with some software for digital cameras that use a USB connection - what does it do and is it required?"
X	BigfileSearch	BigfileSearch.exe	"BigfileSearch adware. File located in %Program Files%\BigfileSearch"
N	bigfix	BIGFIX.EXE	"BigFix can automatically download and read technical support information provided by computer and software manufacturers and other technical support experts (published in the form of Fixlet® Messages) and can automatically check your computer for bugs
X	biglow	biglow.exe	"Added by a variant of the Storm/Nuwar/Zhelatin WORM! See here for an example"
X	bigoris	bigoris.exe	"Added by the DORF-AZ TROJAN!"
U	BigPond Toolbar	bpumTray.exe	"Telstra BigPond Toolbar - ""Introducing the free and easy to use BigPond Toolbar that is designed to make your internet experience and managing your Telstra internet account a whole lot easier"""
N	BigPondCable	bpcable.exe	Telstra Bigpond Cable login software - can be started manually
Y	BigPondWirelessBroadbandCM	BigPond_CM.exe	"Related to BigPond_Wireless_Broadband Service by Telstra"

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.