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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	AccuWeather.com� Desktop	AccuWeatherDesktop.exe	"Desktop weather from AccuWeather"
N	AccuWeatherDesktopAlerts	AccuWeatherDesktopAlerts.exe	"Weather alerts for AccuWeather.com Desktop which ""provides you with the most accurate
U	Active Desktop Calendar	ADC.EXE	"XemiComputers Active Desktop Calendar"
X	ActiveDesktop	systray32.exe	"Added by the DABOOM WORM!"
U	ATI Desktop Component	ATIPTAXX.EXE	"Installed with the drivers for some ATI based discrete graphics cards and on-board/mobile chipsets. Provides System Tray access to display settings (including desktop resolution
U	ATI Technologies Inc. HydraVision Desktop Manager	HydraDM.exe	"Part of HYDRAVISION - ATI's software for managing mutliple displays and virtual desktops. This is the HYDRAVISION Desktop Manager - which ""customizes the behaviour of windows and dialog boxes
U	BT Broadband Desktop Help	matcli.exe	"""matcli.exe is a motive Assistant Command line interface that gathers information about your system's identity like your name email address
N	Copernic Desktop Search	DesktopSearch.exe	"Copernic Desktop Search - ""Easily search your entire hard drive in less than a second to pinpoint the right file
U	Copernic Desktop Search 2	DesktopSearchService.exe	"Copernic Desktop Search - search agent"
N	Corel Desktop Application Director	dadx.exe	The Desktop Application Director (DAD) gives you easy access to all Corel applications - x represents ther version number. Available via Start -> Programs
X	Desktop	"rundll32.exe msconfd.dll	Restore ControlPanel"
X	desktop	desktop.exe	"Added by the SDBOT.MD WORM!"
X	Desktop	Desktop.com	"Added by the VB-DRN WORM!"
X	desktop	desktop.ini.vbs	"IE-Title malware"
N	Desktop Architect	DATRAY.EXE	"Desktop theme manager available
Y	Desktop Armor	DesktopArmor.exe	"Desktop Armor from Headlight Software - ""watches dozens and dozens of important settings on your computer and warns you if any program has changed them"" including those made by malware"
U	Desktop Calendar	Desktop Calendar.exe	"Desktop Calendar - ""Desktop Calendar is a highly customizable calendar program that turns your desktop into a traditional wall calendar
X	Desktop Defender 2010	Desktop Defender 2010.exe	"Desktop Defender 2010 rogue security software - not recommended
U	Desktop iCalendar	Calendar.exe	"Older version of Desktop iCalendar/Desktop iCalendar Lite by Desksware which include support for Google Calendar and add weather
U	Desktop iCalendar	Desktop iCalendar Lite.exe	"Desktop iCalendar Lite by Desksware - ""is a free desktop calendar for Windows. It allows you to manage your events
U	Desktop iCalendar	Desktop iCalendar.exe	"Desktop iCalendar by Desksware - ""is a handy desktop calendar for Windows. It stays on your desktop and shows the days of the current month. It can sync with your Google Calendar
U	Desktop iCalendar Lite	Desktop iCalendar Lite.exe	"Desktop iCalendar Lite by Desksware - ""is a free desktop calendar for Windows. It allows you to manage your events
U	Desktop iCalendar Lite.exe	Desktop iCalendar Lite.exe	"Desktop iCalendar Lite by Desksware - ""is a free desktop calendar for Windows. It allows you to manage your events
U	Desktop iCalendar.exe	Desktop iCalendar.exe	"Desktop iCalendar by Desksware - ""is a handy desktop calendar for Windows. It stays on your desktop and shows the days of the current month. It can sync with your Google Calendar
U	Desktop Maestro	deskmech.exe	"Part of Desktop Maestro from PC Tools - which ""combines the features of our award winning products
U	Desktop Maestro Vista Tray	RMTray.exe	"Part of Desktop Maestro from PC Tools - which ""combines the features of our award winning products
N	Desktop Plant	AZARE10S.PLT	"Vritual plant from here - this version is an Azalea
X	Desktop Search	desktop.exe	"iSearch adware"
X	Desktop Security 2010	Desktop Security 2010.exe	"Desktop Security 2010 rogue security software - not recommended
N	Desktop Service Centre	DSC.exe	OptusNet DSL or Dial-Up connection software
N	Desktop Weather	THE WEATHER CHANNEL.exe	"Desktop Weather by The Weather Channel - provides current temperature
N	Desktop Weather 3	THE WEATHER CHANNEL.exe	"Desktop Weather 3 by The Weather Channel - provides current temperature
N	Desktop Weather 3	THEWEA~1.EXE	"Desktop Weather 3 by The Weather Channel - provides current temperature
Y	DesktopArmor	DesktopArmor.exe	"Desktop Armor from Headlight Software - ""watches dozens and dozens of important settings on your computer and warns you if any program has changed them"" including those made by malware"
U	DesktopIconToy	DesktopIconToy.exe	"""Desktop Icon Toy is an easy to use desktop icon enhancement tool
U	DesktopMaestro	deskmech.exe	"Part of Desktop Maestro from PC Tools - which ""combines the features of our award winning products
U	DesktopMaestro	RMTray.exe	"Part of Desktop Maestro from PC Tools - which ""combines the features of our award winning products
N	desktopmgr	desktopmgr.exe	"Synchronisation manager for the cradles for the Research In Motion range of wireless handhelds
X	DesktopUpdate	"rundll32.exe MSA64CHK.dll	DllMostrar"
U	DesktopX	DESKTOPX.EXE	"A program that replaces the regular Desktop and Taskbar
Y	Directory Opus Desktop Dblclk	dopusrt.exe	"Directory Opus - an advanced file manager. ""Directory Opus goes beyond the simple file manager metaphor
U	DoubleDesktop	dd.exe	"""DoubleDesktop is a smart and elegant system tray utility that effectively doubles the width of your Windows desktop"""
N	DW4	DesktopWeather.exe	"Desktop Weather 4 by The Weather Channel - provides current temperature
N	DW6	DesktopWeather.exe	"Desktop Weather 6 by The Weather Channel - provides current temperature
X	FlyswatDesktop	flydesk.exe	Advertising spyware
U	Fresh Desktop	freshdesktop.exe	"Fresh Desktop is a utility that lets you manage vast collections of wallpapers for your desktop with ease. When run on bootup it changes the desktop wallpaper at startup or at specified intervals"
U	Google Desktop	GoogleDesktop.exe	"Google Desktop - ""a desktop search application that provides full text search over your email
U	Google Desktop Search	GoogleDesktop.exe	"Google Desktop - ""a desktop search application that provides full text search over your email
U	GoogleDesktop	GoogleDesktop.exe	"Google Desktop - ""a desktop search application that provides full text search over your email
X	HP Desktop	ccappms.exe	"Added by the SDBOT-TG WORM!"
U	HydarVisionDesktopManager	desk95.exe	"ATI's HydraVision desktop management software
U	HydraVisionDesktopManager	desk98.exe	ATI/Appian HydraVision Desktop Manager software - monitors and regulates window and dialog box placement according to user preferences when using a multi monitor setup
U	HydraVisionDesktopManager	HydraDM.exe	"Part of HYDRAVISION - ATI's software for managing mutliple displays and virtual desktops. This is the HYDRAVISION Desktop Manager - which ""customizes the behaviour of windows and dialog boxes
U	iDesktop	idesktop.exe	"Immersion TouchWare Desktop software for devices such as the Logitech iFeel Mouse"
N	InControl Desktop Manager	DMHKEY.EXE	For Diamond Multimedia video cards. Allows System Tray access to desktop utilities such as screen resolution. Available via Start -> Programs
N	LDM	LogitechDesktopMessenger.exe	"Installed with the software for Logitech products. Automatically checks for software upgrades and new products
X	Logitech Desktop	ApPache.exe	"Added by the RBOT-YP WORM!"
X	Logitech Desktop	IPCONN.EXE	"Added by the SDBOT-WE WORM!"
X	Logitech Desktop Controller	wrcam.exe	"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!"
N	Logitech Desktop Messenger	setup-8876480.exe	"Installer for Logitech Desktop Messenger included with older versions of the software for Logitech products - which automatically checks for software upgrades and new products
N	Logitech Desktop Messenger	ldmconf.exe	"Installed with older versions of the software for Logitech products. Configures the options for Logitech Desktop Messenger to activate notifications about software upgrades and/or new products
N	Logitech Desktop Messenger	LogitechDesktopMessenger.exe	"Installed with the software for Logitech products. Automatically checks for software upgrades and new products
N	Logitech Desktop Messenger Agent	ldmconf.exe	"Installed with older versions of the software for Logitech products. Configures the options for Logitech Desktop Messenger to activate notifications about software upgrades and/or new products
N	LogitechDesktopMessenger	LogitechDesktopMessenger.exe	"Installed with the software for Logitech products. Automatically checks for software upgrades and new products
Y	Lto Manager	DesktopLtoManager.exe	"Related to Global Positioning System (GPS) found on HP iPAQ hw6500 unit and others"
Y	McAfee Desktop Firewall Tray	FireTray.exe	"McAfee Desktop Firewall"
Y	McAfee Managed Desktop Agent	MYAGTSVC.EXE	"Part of the now obsolete McAfee Managed VirusScan anti-virus and anti-spyware security tool for small businesses. Starts via a registry ""RunServices"" key on Windows 98/Me and as a service on Windows NT/2K/XP"
N	Microangelo Desktop	Muamgr.exe	"Using MicroAngelo On Display
X	Microsoft Desktop Manager	msdesk32.exe	"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!"
N	Microsoft Windows Desktop Search System Tray	WindowsSearch.exe	System Tray access to Windows Desktop Search for XP from Microsoft - which adds additional search options including a search box on the Taskbar. This version (3.0.1) also includes the Windows Search (WSearch) service which indexes files and e-mails items so you can quickly find words and phrases. Disabling this entry does not affect the normal operation and this is the Windows Defender entry
N	Microsoft Windows Desktop Search Tool Tray Admin	WindowsSearch.exe	"System Tray access to Windows Desktop Search for XP from Microsoft - which adds additional search options including a search box on the Taskbar. For this version (2.6.*)
U	Motorola Desktop Suite	DesktopSuite.exe	"Related to Motorola Desktop Suite - PC software managing Motorola mobiles such as the A1000"
U	Motorola Desktop Suite mRouter Config	mRouterConfig.exe	"Configuration for Motorola's version of Intuwave's m-Router - ""that enables easy connectivity between mobile devices and PCs across Bluetooth
X	Office Desktops	imag.exe	"Added by the SPYBOT.AQR WORM!"
N	OptusNet Desktop Service Centre	DSC.exe	OptusNet DSL or Dial-Up connection software
U	OutlookOnDesktop	OutlookDesktop.exe	"""Outlook On the Desktop is a program that displays Outlook as a transparent
N	Palm Desktop	Palm.exe	"Palm Desktop Software for use with Palm handheld devices. Available via Start -> Programs"
U	PdaNet Desktop	PdaNetPC.exe	"PdaNet from June Fabrics Technology Inc. Use Windows Mobile Smartphone or PocketPC Phone as wireless modem for your PC"
U	PlainSight Desktop Calendar	Calendar.exe	"PlainSight Desktop Calendar by Desksware - ""It can display Microsoft® Outlook® data
U	Remote Desktop Computing	marspc.exe	"Marspc Remote Desktop Computing"
X	Remote Desktop Help Session Manager	WinRDH.exe	"Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!"
U	RestoreDesktop	RestoreDesktop.exe	"Softwarium Restore Desktop ""is a Windows Context Menu addition that automatically saves and restores the icons' positions on the Windows desktop after a resolution change"""
N	SetupICWDesktop	icwconn1.exe	Appears to be the "Internet Connection Wizard" from Internet Explorer being set-up as a desktop shortcut. Appears under the RunOnce registry key but is available under Start -> Programs -> Accessories -> Communication (or similar) anyway
U	Super X Desktop Version 3.4	SXDesk.exe	"Super X Desktop - virtual desktop manager"
Y	Symantec Backup Exec Desktop Agent	DLOClientu.exe	"Part of Symantec's Backup Exec backup software"
Y	Symantec NetBackup Desktop Agent	DLOClientu.exe	"Part of Symantec's NetBackup backup software"
X	SysDesktop	fswanQQ.exe	"Added by the QQSEND-A TROJAN!"
X	WeatherStudio Desktop	WeatherStudio Desktop.exe	"WeatherStudio adware"
Y	Webroot Desktop Firewall	WDF.exe	"Webroot Desktop Firewall"
X	Windows Desktop Controler	windesktop.exe	"Added by the SDBOT-XH WORM!"
X	Windows Desktop Daemon	winpadg.exe	"Added by a variant of the SPYBOT WORM!"
N	Windows Desktop Search	WindowsSearch.exe	System Tray access to Windows Desktop Search for XP from Microsoft - which adds additional search options including a search box on the Taskbar. On earlier versions this entry also runs the indexing function at startup which indexes files and e-mails items so you can quickly find words and phrases (replaced by a service in later versions). Disabling this entry does not affect the normal operation and indexing will occur when you next perform a search

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.