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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	ICQ	ICQNET.vbs	"Added by the GORMLEZ-A WORM!"
X	ICQ Agent	icq6.exe	"Added by the AGENT-FZJ TROJAN!"
X	ICQ Center	[path to worm]	"Added by the RANDIN WORM!"
X	ICQ Chat Service	icqjdhs.exe	"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!"
X	ICQ Hacking Pro	ICQpro.exe	"Added by a variant of the NETSPY TROJAN!"
N	ICQ Lite	ICQLite.exe	"ICQ Lite - compact version of the popular messaging program"
X	icq lite	scvhost.exe	"Added by the AGENT-DSF TROJAN!"
X	icq lite	winlog.exe	"Added by the IRCBOT-TJ TROJAN!"
X	ICQ Lite Messenger	ICQLITE.EXE	"Added by an unidentified VIRUS
X	ICQ Messenger 2002	ICQ2002.exe	"Added by the SDBOT-ABL WORM!"
X	ICQ Net	winlogon.exe	"Added by variants of the NETSKY WORMS! Note - this is not the legitimate winlogon.exe process which should not appear in Msconfig/Startup!"
N	ICQ Plus	vplus.exe	"ICQ Plus is a freeware utility makes your ICQ skinnable (change the look). Available via Start -> Programs"
X	IcqBeta	webcamupdate.exe	Added by an unidentified TROJAN!
U	ICQMonitor	ICQMonitor.exe	"ICQ Monitor Sniffer surveillance software for the ICQ instant messenger. Uninstall this software unless you put it there yourself"
X	ICQMsn	[path to trojan]	"Added by the RANCK-AH TROJAN! The most common example is ""cbfks.exe"" located in %System%"
X	ICQNet	winlogon.exe	"Added by the NETSKY-C WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate winlogon.exe process which is always located in %System% and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in %Windir%"
N	Mirabilis ICQ	NDetect.exe	"If connected to the internet
N	Mirabilis ICQ	icq.exe	"If connected to the internet
N	Mirabilis ICQ	ICQNet.exe	"If connected to the internet
X	runapp	icqchk.exe	"Added by the BOMKA TROJAN!"

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.