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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
N	Adaptec DirectCD	Directcd.exe	DirectCD primarily allows you to drag and drop files onto a suitably formatted CD-RW disc. Unless you use this on a frequent basis it isn't required and is available via Start -> Programs. Start the program before inserting a DirectCD formatted CD-RW in the drive. A re-boot is recommended if you close Adaptec DirectCD before re-opening it again later
N	AdaptecDirectCD	Directcd.exe	DirectCD primarily allows you to drag and drop files onto a suitably formatted CD-RW disc. Unless you use this on a frequent basis it isn't required and is available via Start -> Programs. Start the program before inserting a DirectCD formatted CD-RW in the drive. A re-boot is recommended if you close Adaptec DirectCD before re-opening it again later
X	Application Adapter	abvsvc.exe	"Added by the CHECKOUT WORM!"
X	AutoDiscovery/AutoPurge (ADAP) Service	wmiadapi.exe	"Added by the RBOT.FLT WORM!"
U	Belkin F5D8053 N Wireless USB Adapter Utility	Belkinwcui.exe	"Wireless configuration utility for the Belkin F5D8053 N Wireless USB Adapter"
U	Belkin F5D8073 N Wireless ExpressCard Adapter Utility	Belkinwcui.exe	"Wireless configuration utility for the Belkin F5D8073 N Wireless ExpressCard Adapter"
X	Cable Modem Adapter	WindowsSec.exe	"Added by the WOOTBOT.A WORM!"
Y	DadApp	dadapp.exe	""DadApp is the SW utility that controls the programmable buttons on Dell Laptops. Not required
N	Dap	DAP.exe	"Download Accelerator Plus from Speedbit. Download manager for resuming downloads
X	DefendAPc	DefendAPc.exe	"DefendAPc rogue security software - not recommended
N	Download Accelerator Plus 5.0	DAP.exe	"Download Accelerator Plus from Speedbit. Download manager for resuming downloads
N	DownloadAccelerator	DAP.EXE	"Download Accelerator Plus from Speedbit. Download manager for resuming downloads
X	DRan posessor	DAP.exe	"Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!"
X	ethernet adapter	csrmss.exe	"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!"
U	FLMK08KB	KbdAp32A.exe	Keyboard utility for a Medion brand (and possibly others) keyboard. If you disable this entry you will not be able to use any of the keyboard hotkeys or other non-standard functions on the keyboard
U	FLMTRUSTKB	KbdAp32A.exe	Keyboard utility for a Trust brand keyboard. If you disable this entry you will not be able to use any of the keyboard hotkeys or other non-standard functions on the keyboard
X	Graphics adapter service	windll.exe	"Added by the ATNAS.A WORM!"
X	load=	dapdll.exe	"Added by the ATAK.E WORM!"
X	LoadPowerProfile	ASDAPI.EXE	"Added by the CABRO TROJAN! Not to be confused with the valid LoadPowerProfile entry where the command is Rundll32.exe powrprof.dll"
U	LWBKEYBOARD	KbdAp32A.exe	Keyboard utility for a Labtec brand (and possibly others) keyboard. If you disable this entry you will not be able to use any of the keyboard hotkeys or other non-standard functions on the keyboard
X	Media Adapter	bitblt.exe	"Added by the HANSAH-A WORM!"
X	Microsft Windows Adapter 5.1.3013	[random filename]	"Added by the SMALL.HIT TROJAN!"
X	Microsoft Windows Adapter 5.1.3214	[worm filename].exe	"Added by the STRAT.GEN-3 WORM!"
X	NDIS Adapter	ndis.exe	"Added by the SDBOT.VF WORM!"
X	NDIS Adapter	windows.exe	"Added by the FORBOT-BR WORM!"
X	NDIS Adapter	lsass2.exe	"Added by the WOOTBOT.CW WORM!"
X	NDIS Adapter	servenxpp.exe	"Added by the FORBOT-GP WORM!"
X	NDIS Adapter	Servenxp.exe	"Added by the SPYBOT.LY WORM!"
X	NDIS Adapter	svchosttt.exe	"Added by the WOOTBOT.AN WORM!"
X	NDIS Adapter	Winman.exe	"Added by the WOOTBOT.AG WORM!"
U	OFFICEKB	kbdap32a.EXE	"Keyboard utility for a Micro Innovations brand keyboard. If you disable this entry you will not be able to use any of the keyboard hotkeys or other non-standard functions on the keyboard"
X	PCPrivacyDefender Freeware	UPSPDAP.exe	"PCPrivacyDefender rogue privacy program - not recommended
?	PreloadApp	hphprld.exe	"HP PhotoSmart printers related. What does it do and is it required?"
X	Remote Access Adapter	rvasvc.exe	"Added by the IRCBOT.BIF BACKDOOR!"
X	SDIN Adapter	sdin.exe	"Added by the FORBOT-AP WORM!"
X	SVGA Adapter	svghost.exe	"Added by a variant of the SPYBOT WORM! See here"
U	TPWAUDAP	TpWAudAp.exe	Provides support for volume changes via hotkeys on IBM/Lenovo Thinkpad notebooks
U	U.S.Robotics WLAN Adapter Configuration Utility	USRWLAN.exe	"U.S.Robotics LAN Adapter - wireless LAN (WLAN) configuration utility"
X	Windows Driver Adapter	svchost.exe	"Added by the ANTINNY-K 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 a ""drivers"" subfolder"
X	Windows Logical Adapter	wsrsvc.exe	"Added by the IRCBOT.ARU BACKDOOR!"
Y	Wireless-G Notebook Adapter	Gcc.exe	LinkSys Wireless-G Notebook Adapter driver
U	Wireless-G Notebook Adapter Utility	WPC54CFG.EXE	"Utility used by the LINKSYS Wireless-G Notebook Adapter (WPC54G)"
X	WMI Performance Adapter Services	wmiapsrvs.exe	"Added by the RBOT.COU BACKDOOR!"

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.