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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	AdsCleaner	AdsCleaner.exe	"""AdsCleaner is a powerful ad blocking software designed to stop ads (block banners ad
X	AlfaCleaner	AlfaCleaner.exe	"AlphaCleaner is now a stealth install using exploits on unpatched systems. Seen alongside RazeSpyware"
X	ASC-AntiSpyware	WinCleaner.exe	"WinCleaner 2009 rogue security software - not recommended
U	CCleaner	CCleaner.exe	"CCleaner from Piriform Ltd. - ""is a freeware system optimization
U	CyberLat Ram Cleaner	CLRamCleaner.exe	"CyberLat RAM Cleaner - memory optimizer. MS MVPs (Most Valued Professional) recommend not using memory managers with Win98/SE/ME. See this article and make up your own mind"
X	Deus Cleaner	DCleaner.exe	"Deus Cleaner rogue system cleaner utility - not recommended"
U	Disk Cleaner	DiskCleaner.Exe	"Hard disk management part of TuneUp Utilities from TuneUp Distribution GmbH"
X	dnscleaner	dnscleaner.exe	"CoolWebSearch parasite variant"
X	EasySpywareCleaner	EasySpywareCleaner.exe	"EasySpywareCleaner rogue spyware remover - not recommended
U	Evidence Cleaner	ecleaner.exe	"Evidence Cleaner cleans up tracks left by your PC and Internet activities"
X	InstallCleaner	InstallCleaner.exe	"Added by the ANYHOMB.F TROJAN!"
N	iSysCleaner	iSysCleaner.exe	"iSysCleaner - a simple tool that searches for junk files on your computer and allows you to delete them. Simple cleaning maintenance can be done by the user"
U	MailCleaner	MAILCLEANER.EXE	"MailCleaner ""protect your computer from viruses sent to your machine via the popular e-Mail reader Incredimail. In addition the program will check all incoming files downloaded by Internet Explorer
Y	MicrosoftAntiSpywareCleaner	gcASCleaner.exe	"Microsoft Antipsyware - now superseded by Microsoft's Windows Defender"
U	MRUBlaster	indexcleaner.exe	"MRU-Blaster related - runs once in order to delete the index.dat file in the Temporary Internet Files and/or Cookies folder"
U	MyRegistryCleaner	MyRegistryCleaner.exe	"MyRegistryCleaner from PCSecurityShield - who's reputation is poor"
X	ntdll.dll	TrustCleaner.exe	"Smitfraud variant"
N	PAL Evidence Eliminator	Cleaner.exe	"PAL Evidence Eliminator - cover the tracks of your browsing habits and E-mails if you think you need to. Run manually on a regular basis"
X	PC-Cleaner	PC-Cleaner.exe	"PC-Cleaner rogue security software - not recommended"
X	PCCleaner	SysCleaner.exe	"PCCleaner rogue cleaning utility - not recommended
X	QuickHealCleaner	QuickHealCleaner.exe	"QuickHealCleaner rogue spyware remover - not recommended
X	SecureCleaner	SecureCleaner.exe	"SecureCleaner spyware remover - not recommended
U	SmartRAM	MemCleaner.exe	"Memory Cleaner - monitors your system in the background and frees up memory when ever need to increase the performance of your computer. Part of IOBit Advanced Windows Care Personal/Professional"
U	Supercleaner	Supercleaner.exe	"Supercleaner - all in one disk cleaner for your computer"
X	SysCleaner	SysCleaner.exe	"SysCleaner rogue cleaning utility - not recommended
X	Trust Cleaner	TrustCleaner.exe	"Smitfraud variant"
X	Ultimate Cleaner	UltimateCleaner.exe	"Ultimate Cleaner rogue security software - not recommended
X	Virus_Scanner	Virus_Cleaner.exe	"Added by the PANOL WORM!"
U	Windows & Internet Cleaner Pro	WICleaner.exe	"Windows & Internet Cleaner Pro - ""Powerful and easy to use internet surfing privacy protection & PC security software"""
U	X-Cleaner Deluxe	xcleaner.exe	"X-Cleaner Deluxe - privacy and anti-spy application"

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.