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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
U	24Online Client	CyberoamClient.exe	"Related to Cyberroam from Elitecore Technologies Ltd"
U	aaLDTaskCompletion	amclient.EXE	"LANDesk® Management Suite software component"
U	AD2KClient	AD2KClient.exe	"Executable for Active Disk from Iomega - allows software applications to be run directly from an Iomega Zip® disk. Required if you wish the applications to launch on insertion of a disk"
X	AOL 9.0 Optimized	AOLClient.exe	"Added by the SPYBOTER.A TROJAN!"
X	CAS Client	casclient.exe	"CasinoClient adware"
U	ChilyClient	ChilyClient.exe	"Chily Employee Activity Monitoring surveillance software. Uninstall this software unless you put it there yourself"
X	CMAPP	cmappclient.exe	"CasClient adware - also detected as the CMAPP TROJAN!"
N	CryptLoad	RouterClient.exe	"CryptLoad download manager"
X	CU1	VCClient.exe	Associated with the Surf Sidekick adware and should be removed
N	CurseClient	CurseClient.exe	"CurseClient add-on manager for World of Warcraft and Warhammer Online games"
N	DigiGuide	CLIENT.EXE	TV guide and reminder
U	DmwClient	dmwclient.exe	"DMW ""anti-cheating"" software for online gaming"
?	DNS2GoClient	dns2goclient.exe	"DNS2Go is a Domain Name System that will make your computer accessible anytime
N	eMusicClient Systray	eMusicClient.exe	"eMusic MP3 download software"
U	EPGServiceTool	EPGClient.exe	"Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) for the WinTV range of TV Tuners from Hauppauge"
Y	FortiClient	FortiClient.exe	"Fortinet security systems are the new generation of real time network protection systems"
U	IMVU	IMVUClient.exe	"IMVU chat client that allows you to create ""your own avatars who chat in animated 3D scenes"""
U	IntelAPMClient	amclient.exe	"LANDesk® Management Suite software component"
N	iobi	iobiClient.exe	"iobi Home - a mail/voice service by Verizon"
N	IPInSightLAN 01	IPClient.exe	"IP Insight is a Quality of Service monitor and diagnostic tool that isn't required - see here for more information. Included with services from BellSouth
U	Kerio VPN Client	kvpnclient.exe	"Kerio VPN Client"
Y	load=	AICLIENT.EXE	"Asset Insight from Tangram - asset managing software. Required if an organisation is running a centrally administered asset management system"
U	Logitech Harmony Remote	HarmonyClient.exe	"Logitech
N	Mercora	MercoraClient.exe	"Mercora MusicSearch ""Search
X	Microsoft Client	msclient.exe	"Added by a variant of the IRCBOT BACKDOOR! See here"
U	Mirra	Mirra.Client.exe	"Mirra Personal Server from Seagate Tech - ""a powerful hardware/software solution that integrates high-capacity storage with content protection
X	MSN Live Client	msnlvclient.exe	"Added by the IRCBOT.AWF BACKDOOR!"
U	myNetWatchman	nwclient.exe	"Sends your firewall alerts to a website
U	NetPatrol	winclient.exe	"NetPatrol network monitoring software"
X	NetworkClient	NetworkClient.exe	"Added by the LEMUR WORM!"
Y	Nokia Software Updater	nsu_ui_client.exe	"Utility that only runs once after installing the Nokia Software Updater which is used to update the operating system (or firmware) for selected Nokia mobile devices"
Y	nsu_ui_client	nsu_ui_client.exe	"Utility that only runs once after installing the Nokia Software Updater which is used to update the operating system (or firmware) for selected Nokia mobile devices"
Y	nsu_ui_client.exe	nsu_ui_client.exe	"Utility that only runs once after installing the Nokia Software Updater which is used to update the operating system (or firmware) for selected Nokia mobile devices"
U	Octoshape Streaming Services	OctoshapeClient.exe	"Octoshape Live Streaming - ""is a revolutionary technology that will reduce your bandwidth cost and improve the quality in sound and picture"""
?	pagmstart	client.exe	"??"
Y	PCCClient.exe	PCCClient.exe	"Part of Trend Micro web-security products - PC-cillin 2002-2003 and Virus Buster 2001-2003"
Y	PCClient.exe	PCClient.exe	"Part of Trend Micro web-security products - PC-cillin 2004 and Virus Buster 2004"
U	RDClient	RDCLIENT.EXE	"Remote Disconnection Utility from Twiga. Used for connecting and disconnecting dial up connections on a network - only needed if there is a shared internet connection"
U	Red Swoosh EDN Client	RSEDNClient.exe	"Red_Swoosh distributed networking software - a desktop client that enables users to download and stream files from each other
?	roketpipe	rpclient.exe	"??"
?	StatusClient	StatusClient.exe	Part of Hewlett Packard network printer drivers
?	StatusClient 2.6	StatusClient.exe	Part of Hewlett Packard network printer drivers
U	SWClient	swclient.exe	"Stealth Watcher surveillance software. Uninstall this software unless you put it there yourself"
X	Symantec Client Security	symclient.exe	"Added by a variant of the IRCBOT BACKDOOR! See here"
?	Task BarClient	TaskBarClient.exe	"Responsible for creating the System Tray icon and associated display system for the Starband satellite always on internet service"
U	Task Completion	AMCLIENT.EXE	"LANDesk® Management Suite software component"
U	Veoh	VeohClient.exe	"Veoh lets you share your video with other internet users"
Y	VPNClient	ipigclient.exe	"iOpus Private Internet Gateway (iPIG) client. 'Using powerful 256-bit AES encryption technology
X	Windows Client	client.exe	"Added by the BACKDR-AM BACKDOOR!"
X	Windows Live Client	msnclient.exe	"Added by a variant of the IRCBOT TROJAN! See here"
X	Windows Update Client	wuclient.exe	"Added by the SMALL-RN TROJAN!"
?	Xpclient	xpclient.exe	"Part of the IBM/XPoint Rapid Restore utility. What does it do and is it required?"
U	Yapta Tracker	YaptaClient.exe	"Yapta ""make it easy for you to secure the best airfare deals available on the Web. We do this by giving you a tool to ""tag"" the trips you like while shopping online
Y	zlclient	zlclient.exe	"Firewall program from Zonelabs. Pro version inlcudes other online security options"
Y	Zone Labs Client	zlclient.exe	"Firewall program from Zonelabs. Pro version inlcudes other online security options"

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.