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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
Mass""TelechipsUpatch.exe
U101Clips101Clips.exe"101Clips - ""the simplest of all multi-clipboard programs. Just have it running minimized and it captures everything you cut or copy from other programs. It keeps the last 25"""
U12Ghosts Clip12clip.exe"12Ghosts Clip - ""Screen shots made easy"""
N12Voip12Voip.exe"12Voip - free internet telephony utility using the VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol). Call online friends for free and regular phones either for free (limited use) or low rates. One of a number provided by Betamax - the others generally have different rate plans. Similar to the more popular Skype"
Y3c1807pd3cmlink.exe 3cpipe-3c1807pd"3Com WinModem driver. See here for more WinModem information"
Y3cpipe-USRpdAUSRmlnkA.exeModem driver files from US Robotics
XActiveScript32nod.exe"Added by the SOHANA-AJ WORM!"
YAiptek Graphics Tablet (USB)atwtusb.exeUSB interface for Aiptek Graphics Tablet (USB)
UAntiPopUpAntiPopUp.exe"AntiPopUp for IE - pop-up stopper"
XashDip.exeashDip.exe"Added by the DROPR-CZ TROJAN!"
XAti Control Panelatiphexx.EXE"Added by the RBOT-BR WORM!"
XATI Cpanelatiphexx.exe"Added by the AGOBOT-NV WORM!"
UATI Desktop ComponentATIPTAXX.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
XAtiCpanelatiphexx.exe"Added by the AGOBOT.IL WORM!"
XatidriverreaIplayer.exe"Added by the WARPIGS-E WORM! Note the uppercase ""I"" in the filename
NAtiKeyatiptkad.exeSystem Tray access and key-combo shortcuts to common display functions on ATI video cards. Can be run from Control Panel → Display
XAtiPanelatip.exe"Added by the TACTSLAY.U TROJAN!"
Xatipatxxatipatxx.exe"Added by the SMALL-ED TROJAN!"
NATIPOLABati2evxx.exe"Hotkey handler for ATI desktop and mobile graphics chipsets. Users report that most of the hotkeys aren't well documented
UATIPOLABati2evae.exeATI Polling Program - part of the ATI graphics driver e.g. on some Fujitsu-Siemens Notebooks
NATIPOLLati2evxx.exe"Hotkey handler for ATI desktop and mobile graphics chipsets. Users report that most of the hotkeys aren't well documented
UAtiPTAAti2ptxx.exe"Control panel for the ATI series of video cards allowing access to such features as display resolution
UATIPTAATIPTAXX.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
UAtiPTAAtiptaab.exe"Control panel for the ATI series of video cards allowing access to such features as display resolution
UAtiPTAAAAti2ptxx.exe"Control panel for the ATI series of video cards allowing access to such features as display resolution
UAtiPTAAAATIPTAXX.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
UatiptaxxAti2ptxx.exe"Control panel for the ATI series of video cards allowing access to such features as display resolution
UATIPTAXXATIPTAXX.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
Xatiptextatiptext.exe"Added by the COSIAM-A TROJAN!"
UAtiQiPclAtiQiPcl.exeUsed for hardware DVD decoding on ATI video cards supporting this feature. Not required unless you regularly play DVD's
XautoMewscript.exe solution.vbs"Added by the VBS.SASAN WORM! Note that wscript.exe is a legitimate Microsoft file used to launch script files and shouldn't be deleted. The ""solution.vbs"" file is found in %Windir%"
XautoMewscript.exe samok.vbs"Added by the SAMOK-A WORM! Note that wscript.exe is a legitimate Microsoft file used to launch script files and shouldn't be deleted. The ""samok.vbs"" file is located in %Windir%"
NB'sCLiPBSCLIP.exeCD recording utility that comes with a lot of CDR/CDRW drives and isn't required
UBack2zipBack2zip.exe"Back2zip is a simple and elegant backup solution which uses the industry's most powerful ZIP and ZIP-64 technologies to constantly monitor your documents and make sure that they are always properly backed up"
NBCWipeTMbcwipetm.exe"BCWipe Task Manager - scheduler for BCWipe so that it runs at convenient times. You can set a time for running the task
?BIOVCIPBIOVCIP.exe"??"
YBitDefender Antiphishing HelperIEShow.exe"Anti-phishing component of BitDefender internet security products. Anti-phishing prevents sensitive data such as usernames
XBootsCfgwscript.exe [path] Date.POP.vbs"Added by the KUULLIO WORM! Note that wscript.exe is a legitimate Microsoft file used to launch script files and shouldn't be deleted"
XBootsCfgwscript.exe [path] All Users.vbs"Added by the SPILTRON WORM! Note that wscript.exe is a legitimate Microsoft file used to launch script files and shouldn't be deleted"
XBootsCfgwscript.exe [path] All Users.vbe"Added by the SPILTRON WORM! Note that wscript.exe is a legitimate Microsoft file used to launch script files and shouldn't be deleted"
XBootsCfgwscript.exe Install.log.vbs"Added by the YPSAN.E WORM! Note that wscript.exe is a legitimate Microsoft file used to launch script files and shouldn't be deleted. The ""Install.log.vbs"" file is located in %System%"
NBsCLiPBSCLIP.exeCD recording utility that comes with a lot of CDR/CDRW drives and isn't required
NBudgetSipBudgetSip.exe"BudgetSip - internet telephony utility using the VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol). Call online friends for free and regular phones either for free (limited use) or low rates. One of a number provided by Betamax - the others generally have different rate plans. Similar to the more popular Skype"
UCanon MultiPASS Status Monitormonitr32.exeCannon Multi-Pass status monitor - your choice
XCGI Firewall ScriptCGIAGENT.EXE"Added by the BROPIA-U WORM!"
UCHIPDRIVEPinManagersokscmpn.exe"ChipDrive Smartcard software"
UCHIPDRIVESmartcardManagerSCMgr.exe"ChipDrive Smartcard software"
UCisco Systems VPN Clientipsecdialer.exe"Cisco VPN Client - lets local users gain Administrator privileges on the operating system"
XClient Agentipxwping.exe"Added by the PPDOOR-N TROJAN!"
XClip Service Managerclipmg.exe"Added by the DELF.DXJ TROJAN!"
XClip Servicerclipsrvc.exe"Added by a variant of the IRCBOT BACKDOOR! See here"
XClip Srvclipsv.exe"Added by a variant of the IRCBOT BACKDOOR! See here"
Xclipboard.execlipboard.exeAdded by an unidentified WORM or TROJAN!
NClipbook ServiceClipsrv.exe"Supports Windows XP ClipBook Viewer
Uclipdiaryclipdiary.exe"Clipdiary from Softvoile - ""Free Clipboard Manager for keeping the clipboard history"""
NClipMate5xClipMt5x.exe"Clip Mate 5.x by Thornsoft. Utility that allows you to store more than one item in the clipboard. Available via Start -> Programs"
NClipmate6CLIPMT60.EXE"Clip Mate 6 by Thornsoft. Utility that allows you to store more than one item in the clipboard. Available via Start -> Programs"
NClipMate7ClipMate.exe"Clip Mate 7 by Thornsoft - utility that allows you to store more than one item in the clipboard"
NClipomaticClipomatic.exe"Mike Lin's Clipomatic is a clipboard cache program - it remembers what was copied to the clipboard even after new data is copied
NClipsrvClipsrv.exe"Supports Windows XP ClipBook Viewer
XClipSrvclipserv.exe"Added by the SDBOT-AAV and SDBOT-AFE WORMS!"
XClipSrvCLIPBRD3D.EXE"Added by the MOFEI-D WORM!"
XClipsvcclipsv.exe"Added by the BLACKHOLE.F BACKDOOR!"
NClipTrakClipTrak.exe"
NClipTrakkerClipTrakker.exe"Cliptrakker - clipboard extender"
NCOM-IPCOMIP.EXECOM-IP Virtual Modem Driver (COM-IP Creates a Fake Serial Port that allows you to use older DOS Based Communications Programs over Telnet. Type atdt host.domain.com instead of atdt 5551212)
XConfiguration Loader10ip7.exe"Added by the AGOBOT-ANZ WORM!"
UCostAwareniIPCApp.exe"NetInternals CostAware - download quota measuring tool"
Xcscriptscscripts.exe"Added by the BDOOR-AAP BACKDOOR!"
XCTFMONwscript.exe /E:vbs winjpg.jpg"Added by the RUNAUTO.F WORM! Note that wscript.exe is a legitimate Microsoft file used to launch script files and shouldn't be deleted. The ""winjpg.jpg"" file is located in %System%"
XCTFMONwscript.exe /E:vbs regedit.sys"Added by the VBSAUTO-A WORM! Note that wscript.exe is a legitimate Microsoft file used to launch script files and shouldn't be deleted. The ""regedit.sys"" file is located in %System%"
?Description of Shortcuts*.exe"* seems to be a sequence of alphanumerics that can be different
XdirectxPipeCmd.exe"Added by the SDBOT.D TROJAN!"
Xdlcipscldcpavss.exe"Added by the MAILBOT-CB TROJAN!"
XDnsCacheWscript.exe dns_cache.vbs"Added by the AUTORUN-AWI WORM! Note that wscript.exe is a legitimate Microsoft file used to launch script files and shouldn't be deleted. The ""dns_cache.vbs"" file is located in %System%"
UELSAChipGuardelsavect.exe"ChipGuard for ELSA graphics cards - monitoring solution which monitors both the GPU temperature and fan speed
?EquipmenEquipmen.exe"??"
UeSnipsClientGW.exe"eSnips Client Gateway from eSnips"
YeTrustCIPEezdsmain.exeeTrust EZ Deskshield from Computer Associates. Protects against malicious email attachments and unauthorized use of email by detecting and blocking unusual behavior
?Excite Private Messenger Pipex8impipe.exe"??"
Xexplorerwscript.exe [filename]"Sneaky way to start any VBS script. Many viruses use VBS files. Note that wscript.exe is a legitimate Microsoft file used to launch script files and shouldn't be deleted"
UFatPipeDHCPSoftware enabling high speed internet browsing (2-4 times faster) and internet connection sharing for up to 5 users
UFatpipe Dialerfpdialer.exeDailler for Fatpipe - software enabling high speed internet browsing (2-4 times faster) and internet connection sharing for up to 5 users
XFile System Servicewmiprvsc.exe"Added by the AGOBOT-HZ TROJAN!"
Nfilehippo.comUpdateChecker.exe"Checks for new releases available in the popular FileHippo.com repository for any software you may already have installed on your computer. Run manually when required"
NFileHippo.com Update CheckerUpdateChecker.exe"Checks for new releases available in the popular FileHippo.com repository for any software you may already have installed on your computer. Run manually when required"
XFileManager32Wscript.exe ChkMgr32.vbs"Added by the NOTUP.A WORM! Note that wscript.exe is a legitimate Microsoft file used to launch script files and shouldn't be deleted. The ""ChkMgr32.vbs"" file is located in %System%"
XFileSoftWscript.exe UpdataFiles.vbs"Added by the SST.B WORM! Note that wscript.exe is a legitimate Microsoft file used to launch script files and shouldn't be deleted. The ""UpdataFiles.vbs"" file is located in %Windir%"
?First Principle Groupfpg.exe"Related to the E-Players Card from First Principle Group"
NGCSGrabClipSave.exe"GrabClipSave screen capture tool"
Xgremierwscript.exe gpremier.vbs"Added by the GPREMIER WORM! Note that wscript.exe is a legitimate Microsoft file used to launch script files and shouldn't be deleted. The ""gpremier.vbs"" file is located in %System%"
XIExplorer32 Java ScriptingIExplore32b.exe"Added by the RBOT.ABO WORM!"
XIExplorer32c Java ScriptingIExplore32cb.exe"Added by the RBOT.ABN WORM!"
XIExplorer6 Java ScriptingIExplore326.exe"Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!"
XIExplorer7 Java ScriptingIExplore327.exe"Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!"
Xifpipf.exe"Added by the CLAGGER-AG TROJAN!"
XIinliptl.exe"PurityScan adware"
NiIWiperSystemwiper.exe"System Wiper from iI Software - allows you to clear the history of your activites from you computer. Run manually on a regular basis"
?InstallNAIProductSETUP.EXE"Could be related to Network Associates Inc who own the McAfee VirusScan product amongst others. This was found in a directory called "VSC". Could it be an installation that failed and "SETUP.EXE" was left to run at startup as an error?"
UIntelliPointpoint32.exe"Microsoft IntelliPoint utility (up to version 5.4) - required to support the programmable buttons and additional features on Microsoft's range of mice
UIntelliPointipoint.exe"Microsoft IntelliPoint utility (from version 5.5) - required to support the programmable buttons and additional features on Microsoft's range of mice
XInternet Protocol Configuration Loaderipcl32.exe"Added by the SDBOT TROJAN!"
NInterVoipInterVoip.exe"InterVoip - free internet telephony utility using the VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol). Call online friends for free and regular phones either for free (limited use) or low rates. One of a number provided by Betamax - the others generally have different rate plans. Similar to the more popular Skype"
XIPIP.EXE"Added by the AGOBOT-QO WORM!"
UIP Changer 2.0IPChanger.exe"IP Changer 2.0 from Plustech Inc - network configuration management tool"
XIP Packet Redirect Serviceipredirect.exe"Added by the FORBOT.SM WORM!"
XIP Stackipstack.exe"Added by the AGOBOT.CW WORM!"
XIP**.exe [* = random char]IP**.exe [* = random char]"CoolWebSearch/HomeSearch adware - for examples
XIP**32.exe [* = random char]IP**32.exe [* = random char]"CoolWebSearch/HomeSearch adware - for examples
NiPalmmon.exe"Installed with a Panasonic iPalm digital camera. Used to upload photos from the camera. If your camera is not connected (via USB port) you do not need this program loaded"
XIPC Connectionipcconn.exe"Added by the RBOT-AEG WORM!"
XIPC Spool Managerwnmgre.exe"Added by the SDBOT-ZC WORM!"
XIPC Spool Managerwinspec.exe"Added by the SDBOT-BLU WORM!"
Xipcfg.exeipcfg.exe"Adware - detected by McAfee as a variant of the ADCLICKER-BM TROJAN!"
XIPConfigsvcxnv32.exe"Added by the HACARMY.E TROJAN!"
XIPConfigsvcxnw32.exe"Added by a variant of the HACARMY.E TROJAN!"
XIPConfigipconfigs.exe"Added by the HACARMY.C BACKDOOR!"
XIpCtrlipcon32.exe"Added by an unidentified VIRUS
XIPFWipwf.exe"Added by the DLOADER-YF TROJAN!"
?IPHSendIPHSend.exe"AOL related. What does it do and is it required?"
NIPInSightLAN 01IPClient.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
NIPInSightMonitor 01IPMon32.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
YIPinstN/AFor Gilat Communications internet satellite systems. Gilat rescue (Satellite system restore). Required if you have this system. Can cause a BSOD (blue screen of death) if left out
XIPLog Securityiplogsec.exe"Added by the IRCBOT.GP BACKDOOR!"
?iPlusAgent2iAgent2.exe"Related to iriver portable media products. What does it do and is it required?"
Xipmon.exeipmon.exe"Added by the RECERV or R3C.B TROJANS!"
XIpNetworkipnetwork.exeMaxifiles adware
XIpnukerIpnuker.vbs"Added by the INKER.B WORM!"
NIPO3IP Operator 2005.exe"
XIpod Help[9 random letters].exe"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!"
XiPOD USB DriverIPODUSB.EXE"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!"
XiPod USB ServiceiPODService.exe"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM! Do not confuse with the Apple iPod process of the same name. The legitimate iPod file will always be located in the %ProgramFiles%\iPod\bin folder and is implemented as a system service
NiPodderiPodder.exe"iPodder (now known as Juice) - a free utility that ""allows you to select and download audio files from anywhere on the Internet to your desktop"". This entry is present if you choose the option to add it to the startup group during installation"
UiPodManageriPodManager.exe"Apple iPod® management software for the iPod® player - updates
?iPodWatcheriPodWatcher.exe"Associated with Apple's iPod® player. Detects when the iPod® is connected?"
Uipointipoint.exe"Microsoft IntelliPoint utility (from version 5.5) - required to support the programmable buttons and additional features on Microsoft's range of mice
XIPOT Service Driverscompaq.exe"Added by a variant of the FUROOTKIT TROJAN!"
XIPOT USB Service DRIVERhpsebc087.exe"Added by the SDBOT-WA WORM!"
XIPOT USB Service DRV32hpsebc08.exe"Added by the SDBOT-WH WORM!"
NIPPDetectIPP4Detect.exe"Part of Presto! Mr.Photo - ""an ideal program for creating
Xipregipreg.exe"Added by the ZAGABAN-H TROJAN!"
?iPrint LPT Redirectornipplpte.exe"Related to Novell iPrint - ""a printing solution that enables you to send documents to printers located throughout the Net."" Is it required?"
NiPrint Trayiprntctl.exe"Novell® iPrint - based on Novell Distributed Print Services - enables you to send documents to printers located throughout the Net"
UiProtectYouip.exe"iProtectYou - internet filtering/parental control and network monitoring software"
XipruniPY.exe"iProtectYou spyware"
XIPSEC Configurationwsupdate.exe"Added by the AGOBOT-IQ WORM!"
XiPSec7ipsec7.exe"Added by the AGENT.AHVR TROJAN!"
UipsecdialerIPSECD~1.EXE"Cisco VPN Client - lets local users gain Administrator privileges on the operating system"
Uipsecdialeripsecdialer.exe"Cisco VPN Client - lets local users gain Administrator privileges on the operating system"
YIPSecMonIPSecMon.exe"Microsoft L2TP/IPSec VPN Client for Win98/Me/NT. Secure technology for making remote access virtual private network (VPN) connections across public networks such as the Internet"
XIPTable ConfigurationWinipcfgs.exe"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!"
Niptrayiptray.exe"System Tray access to Intel Desktop Utilities - ""provides you with the means to monitor system temperatures
XIPv6 Helper Drivercsass.exe"Added by the AGOBOT.TC WORM!"
XIPv6 STUN Servicenetstun.exe"Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!"
NIPWIPW.exe"Internet Phone Wizard from Actiontec - Voice over IP (VoIP) that allows you to ""make and receive free Internet calls on your regular phone"" whilst ""at the same time
Nipwusbipw.exe"Related to Internet Phone Wizard from Actiontec - Voice over IP (VoIP) that allows you to ""make and receive free Internet calls on your regular phone"" whilst ""at the same time
Xipwfipwf.exe"Added by the SCHOEBERL TROJAN!"
XIpWinsipwins.exe"IPWins adware"
Xipxwshelipxwshel.exe"Added by the WAREZOV.DG WORM!"
Xipyjywoniz.exe"Added by the SDBOT.BQD WORM!"
YISP.COM High Speedslipgui.exe"User interface for Slipstream - internet acceleration through compression/decompression techniques
XJavascriptjscript.exe"Added by the DELBOT-AD WORM!"
XJavaScript Debugging ServiceJsDbgMan.exe"Added by the DERDERO.E WORM!"
XJavaScriptMsxrsMsxrs.exe"Added by the VB.BL WORM!"
NJustVoipJustVoip.exe"JustVoip - free internet telephony utility using the VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol). Call online friends for free and regular phones either for free (limited use) or low rates. One of a number provided by Betamax - the others generally have different rate plans. Similar to the more popular Skype"
XKernel_checkwmiprvse.exe"Added by the SONEBOT-B WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate wmiprvse.exe process which is always located in the %System%\wbem folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup!"
XLoad-GuardWscript.exe LGuarg.exe.vbs"Added by the YENO.B and YENO.C WORMS! Note that wscript.exe is a legitimate Microsoft file used to launch script files and shouldn't be deleted. The ""LGuarg.exe.vbs"" file is located in %Windir%"
XLoadersHeIp.exe"Added by the SDBOT-ADB WORM!"
XLoadingAgentZipLoader32.exe"Added by the OBLIVION TROJAN! This executable is one of the most common but there are more"
XLoadSIPS"rundll32.exe SIPSPI32.dll SIPSPI32"
XLogitech DesktopIPCONN.EXE"Added by the SDBOT-WE WORM!"
NLotus Organizer EasyClipeasyclip.exe""The Easy Clip icon automates the collection of information from sources such as e-mail to create an Organizer address
NLowRateVoipLowRateVoip.exe"LowRateVoip - free internet telephony utility using the VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol). Call online friends for free and regular phones either for free (limited use) or low rates. One of a number provided by Betamax - the others generally have different rate plans. Similar to the more popular Skype"
Xmachine-debuggerWMIPRVSW.exe"Added by the AGOBOT.WW WORM!"
XMalware-WipeMalware-Wipe.exe"MalwareWipe rogue security software variant - not recommended
XMalware-WipedMalware-Wiped.exe"MalwareWipe rogue security software variant - not recommended
XMalwaresWipedsMalwareWipeds.exe"MalwareWipe rogue security software variant - not recommended
XMalwareWipeMalwareWipe.exe"MalwareWipe rogue security software - not recommended
XMalwareWipedMalwareWiped.exe"MalwareWipe rogue security software variant - not recommended
XMalwareWiped 5.5MalwareWiped 5.5.exe"MalwareWipe rogue security software variant - not recommended
XMalwareWiped 5.6MalwareWiped 5.6.exe"MalwareWipe rogue security software variant - not recommended
XMalwareWiped 5.7MalwareWiped 5.7.exe"MalwareWipe rogue security software variant - not recommended
XMalwareWiped 5.8MalwareWiped 5.8.exe"MalwareWipe rogue security software variant - not recommended
XMalwareWiped 6.1MalwareWiped 6.1.exe"MalwareWipe rogue security software variant - not recommended
XMalwareWiped 6.2MalwareWiped 6.2.exe"MalwareWipe rogue security software variant - not recommended
XMalwareWiped 6.3MalwareWiped 6.3.exe"MalwareWipe rogue security software variant - not recommended
XMalwareWiped 6.4MalwareWiped 6.4.exe"MalwareWipe rogue security software variant - not recommended
XMalwareWiped 6.9MalwareWiped 6.9.exe"MalwareWipe rogue security software variant - not recommended
XMalwareWipedsMalwareWipeds.exe"MalwareWipe rogue security software variant - not recommended
XMalwareWipeProMalwareWipePro.exe"MalwareWipe rogue security software variant - not recommended
XMalwareWiperMalwareWiper.exe"MalwareWipe rogue security software variant - not recommended
XMCAFEEIPSsetup.exe"Added by the WHITEWELL TROJAN!"
Xmceipww[8 random letters].exe"Added by the ZHELATIN.EQ WORM!"
XMediaPipe P2P Loadermpp2pl.exe"MediaPipe peer-to-peer file swapping program also reported as a hijacker"
UMemoryZipperPlusmemzip.exe"Memory Zipper Plus - ""optimizes the memory management of your system and boost-up its performance amazingly!"""
XMicrosoft (R) Windows TCP/IP Socket Driver[path to trojan]"Added by the PROXY-DD TROJAN!"
XMicrosoft (R) Windows TCP/IP Socket Layerservices.exe"Added by the RBOT.ARM WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate services.exe process which is always located in %System% and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in %Windir%\winsock"
UMicrosoft IntelliPointipoint.exe"Microsoft IntelliPoint utility (from version 5.5) - required to support the programmable buttons and additional features on Microsoft's range of mice
UMicrosoft IntelliPointpoint32.exe"Microsoft IntelliPoint utility (up to version 5.4) - required to support the programmable buttons and additional features on Microsoft's range of mice
XMicrosoft IPCsystem.exe"Added by the NULLBOT TROJAN!"
XMicrosoft IPCsvshost.exe"Added by an unidentified VIRUS
XMicrosoft Machine Scriptiexplorersis.exe"Added by the RBOT-CMH WORM!"
XMicrosoft TCP/IP Connection Monitorsvchost32.exe"Added by the RBOT.KS WORM!"
XMicrosoft Update Clinicsvsipconfig.exe"Added by the RBOT.BR WORM!"
XMicrosoft Update Processwmipcvse.exe"Added by the AGOBOT-JF TROJAN!"
XMicrosoft Update Servicewmiprvre.exe"Added by the AGOBOT-NN WORM!"
XMicrosoft Winedows WinServiPodFix.exe"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!"
NMiniphoneglophone.exe"VoiceGlo Glophone - ""an affordable and convenient way to call friends and family throughout the world using a dial-up or broadband Internet connection on your computer"" using the VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol). No longer available"
Xminiportusb2chk.exe"Added by the LAZAR-A TROJAN!"
XMiniPortRtminiport_mp.exe"Malware - see here"
XMistikotitaTuIpologistiGDC.exe"MistikotitaTuIpologisti Greek rogue privacy tool - not recommended. A member of the PCPrivacyTool family"
UMobipocket Reader Notificationsreadernotify.exe"Part of Mobipocket Reader - ""Store all your eBooks
UMobipocket Web Companionwebcomp.exe"Related to Mobipocket eBook Reader"
XMS Auto-IPSec ProtectionMSASP32.exe"Added by the RBOT-AER WORM!"
XMy Web Search Community Toolsm3IMPipe.exe"MyWebSearch parasite"
XNAMEDPIPE SYSTEMnamedpipe.exe"Added by the MYTOB-FH TROJAN!"
Xnetzipsvzip.exe"Added by the DELF.ZWL TROJAN!"
XNetzip Smart Downloadernpnzdad.exeAdvertising spyware
NNetZIPFoldersnzfprop.exe"
UNo-IP DUCDUC20.exe"Part of http://www.no-ip.com provided service. Keeps No-IP's dynamic nameserver (DNS) updated if and when your computer's (network's) dynamic IP-address changes so that you can run servers on computers with dynamic IP. Shortcut available"
NNuance OmniPage 17-reminderEreg.exe Ereg.ini"Registration reminder for Ominpage version 17 from Nuance"
XNvClipRsvsvchost.exe"Added by the DUMARU-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 %Windir%"
XNvClipRsvswchost.exe"Added by the DUMARU-AK WORM!"
NOmniPageOpware32.exe"Part of OmniPage from Nuance (was Scansoft) - ""the fastest
UOmniPassscureapp.exe"OmniPass from Softex Inc. - secure password management software"
NOneNote 2007 Screen Clipper and LauncherONENOTEM.EXE"System Tray access to MS Office OneNote 2007 - an electronic notebook that allows you to create free-form notes
Xp2snetiscomippwa.exe"Added by the SPAMTOO-AL TROJAN!"
UPDUiP6000DMonPDUiP6000DMon.exe"Memory Card Utility for the Canon PIXMA iP6000D photo printer - which allows ""your computer to access the memory card reader feature of your printer"""
UPDUiP6000DTskbrPDUiP6000DTskbr.exe"Memory Card Utility for the Canon PIXMA iP6000D photo printer - which allows ""your computer to access the memory card reader feature of your printer"""
UPDUiP6210DMonPDUiP6210DMon.exe"Memory Card Utility for the Canon PIXMA iP6210D photo printer - which allows ""your computer to access the memory card reader feature of your printer"""
UPDUiP6220DMonPDUiP6220DMon.exe"Memory Card Utility for the Canon PIXMA iP6220D photo printer - which allows ""your computer to access the memory card reader feature of your printer"""
UPDUiP6600DMonPDUiP6600DMon.exe"Memory Card Utility for the Canon PIXMA iP6600D photo printer - which allows ""your computer to access the memory card reader feature of your printer"""
UPDUiP6700DMonPDUiP6700DMon.exe"Memory Card Utility for the Canon PIXMA iP6600D photo printer - which allows ""your computer to access the memory card reader feature of your printer"""
UPetit Larousse 2001HIPL2000Popup.exePopup dictionary tool
UPhilips Intelligent AgentPhilips Intelligent Agent.exe"Philips Intelligent Agent searches automatically the correct update for your recordable drive in only three simple steps"
UPhilips PhotoFrame ManagerPFM30.exe"Management software for the Philips 8FF3WMI/27 digital PhotoFrame. Used to configure the device
NPhilipsDMDeviceManager.exeDevice manager for Philips portable media players such as the GoGear
?PhilipsLimeLimeAlive.exe"Associated with some Philips portable media players such as the GoGear. What does it do and is it required?"
UPhilipsRemotePhilipsRemote.exe"Remote control support for MusicMatch Jukebox on Philips audio players such as the AZ2555 Sound Machine - see
UPicoZipPicoZipTray.exe"System tray access to PicoZip - ""an easy to use Zip and UnZip utility that runs on all 32-bit Windows platforms such as Windows 95
XPIPE SYSTEMpipe.exe"Added by the MYTOB-FF WORM!"
NPowerStrippowerstrip.exe"PowerStrip is a Video Mode Editor to allow special Refresh Rates and Tweaking of Video Settings"
NPowerStripPSTRIP.EXE"PowerStrip is a Video Mode Editor to allow special Refresh Rates and Tweaking of Video Settings"
XPrinterdipset.exe"Added by a variant of the FBSR TROJAN!"
XPrnShareWscript.exe prn_share.vbs"Added by the AUTORUN-AWI WORM! Note that wscript.exe is a legitimate Microsoft file used to launch script files and shouldn't be deleted. The ""prn_share.vbs"" file is located in %System%"
?Ptipbmf"rundll32.exe ptipbmf.dll SetWriteCacheMode"
UPtiuPbmd"Rundll32.exe ptipbm.dll SetWriteBack"
NQ152404wsript.exe Q152404.VBSAppears to run Scandisk at bootup on NEC PCs
XQuickzipLs.exeMsConnect browser hijacker and dialler
XQuickZiplu.exeMsConnect browser hijacker and dialler
XReal Internet PlayerReaiplay.exe"Added by a variant of the SPYBOT WORM!"
NReclipreclip.exe"Reclip Popup Clipboard manager"
XReg Serviceipcfg.exe"Added by the AGOBOT-SO WORM!"
XRegistrywscript.exe ShakiraPics.jpg.vbs"Added by the VBSWG.AQ WORM! Note that wscript.exe is a legitimate Microsoft file used to launch script files and shouldn't be deleted. The ""ShakiraPics.jpg.vbs"" file is located in %Windir%"
?roketpiperpclient.exe"??"
XRun MSupdt32wscript MSupdt32.vbs"Added by the CASER WORM!"
?run=wallflip.exe"Desktop wallpaper changer?"
URundll32"Rundll32.exe ptipbm.dll SetWriteBack"
?rundll32"rundll32.exe ptipbmf.dll SetWriteCacheMode"
XS3 Internal Chips3serv.exe"Added by the AGOBOT-DD WORM!"
XS3 Internal Chips3chip3.exe"Added by the AGOBOT-FW WORM!"
XSafeStripSafeStrip.exe"SafeStrip rogue security software - not recommended
XSafeStripReminderSafeStripReminder.exe"SafeStrip rogue security software - not recommended
USafetyNetipcTray.exe"Safety.Net from Netveda - ""offers Internet security
USafetyNet_NotifieripcLn.exe"Safety.Net from Netveda - ""offers Internet security
NScanSoft OmniPage SE 4.0-reminderEreg.exe ereg.ini"Registration reminder for Ominpage SE version 4 from Scansoft (now Nuance)"
XscAppwmiprvse.exe"Added by the SILLYFDC-AW WORM!"
?scriptscript.bat"Maybe associated with DOS on a Win9x machine"
YScriptBlockingSBServ.exe"Update to Norton AntiVirus 2001. Detects certain types of script-based viruses without the need for specific virus definitions - such as JavaScript and VBScript. This will help protect you from these viruses even before virus definitions are available. Note - some users complain of problems once the update is installed - refer here for more information"
YScriptSentryScriptsentry.exe"Script Sentry from Jason's Toolbox. Blocks malicious scripts and allows safe scripts to run. Only required if you want it to check the file associations it guards at startup. It will function regardlessly"
XSecurity Update Servicewmiprvce.exe"Added by the AGOBOT.ZW WORM!"
?SetCacheMode"rundll32.exe ptipbmf.dll SetWriteCacheMode"
XSfKg6wIP[random filename]Identified as a variant of the TrojanDownloader.Matcash malware
XSfKg6wIPu[random filename]Identified as a variant of the TrojanDownloader.Matcash malware
NSipDiscountSipDiscount.exe"SipDiscount - internet telephony utility using the VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol). Call online friends for free and regular phones either for free (limited use) or low rates. One of a number provided by Betamax - the others generally have different rate plans. Similar to the more popular Skype"
USIPPSSIPPS.exeWeb.de Internet phone utility
Yslipcoreslipcore.exe"Core module for Slipstream - internet acceleration through compression/decompression techniques
Yslipguislipgui.exe"User interface for Slipstream - internet acceleration through compression/decompression techniques
YSlipStreamslipcore.exe"Core module for Slipstream - internet acceleration through compression/decompression techniques
NSmith Micro trysmiptray.exeSmith Micro shared files. Comes with D-Link web cam
USnippetSnippingTool.exe"The Snipping Tool (part of the Experience Pack for Tablet PC) allows you to easily ""cut out"" anything on screen and share it with other people. The whole screen becomes an ""inkable"" surface that you can add comments to and mark up however you like. You can then save that annotated image to use later
XSoftwarecipsn.exe"Added by the FORBOT-DM WORM!"
NSparVoipSparVoip.exe"SparVoip - free internet telephony utility using the VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol). Call online friends for free and regular phones either for free (limited use) or low rates. One of a number provided by Betamax - the others generally have different rate plans. Similar to the more popular Skype"
XSPINXWscript.exe OXNEY.B.VBS"Added by the YENO.B and YENO.C WORMS! Note that wscript.exe is a legitimate Microsoft file used to launch script files and shouldn't be deleted. The ""OXNEY.B.VBS"" file is located in %System%"
Xspysnipespysnipe.exe"SpySnipe rogue security software - not recommended"
XSpyViperDemoSpyViperDemo"SpyViper rogue spyware remover - not recommended
XSyntax Scriptsystacq.exe"Added by the SDBOT.AI WORM!"
XSyntax Scriptsaskatcw.exe"Added by the SDBOT-TE WORM!"
XSystemwinipck.exe"Added by the RBOT-TK WORM!"
XSystem IPsystemip.exe"Added by a variant of the IRCBOT BACKDOOR! See here"
XSystem Update Servicewmiprvsa.exe"Added by the AGOBOT-RG TROJAN!"
XSystem Update Servicewmiprvsv.exe"Added by the AGOBOT.YG WORM!"
XSystem Updater Processwmiprvsw.exe"Added by the AGOBOT-IL WORM!"
XSystem Updater Servicewmiprvsw.exe"Added by the GAOBOT.AFC WORM!"
UTabletTiptabtip.exeThis is the Tablet PC Input Panel for Windows XP Tablet PC Edition. This utility allows you to use a pen (in conjunction with a touchscreen or tablet) to enter text into a document or input field (such as a URL in a browser) using either handwriting or the on-screen keyboard. This utility is also included with Windows 7 and Vista but only appears to run at startup if using the XP Tablet PC version. This cannot be confirmed at present
XTCPIP Protocolmstcpip.exe"Added by the SDBOT-LR WORM!"
Xtcpipmontcpipmon.exe"Added by the CLICKER-EF TROJAN!"
Xtcpippuitcpippui.exe"Added by the RBOT-APS WORM!"
Xtcpippui32tcpippui32.exe"Added by the RBOT-ART WORM!"
Xtcpipsvc.exetcpipsvc.exe"Added by the AGOBOT-PG WORM!"
XTime Zone Synchronizationwscript zshell.js"Added by the NETDEX-A TROJAN!"
Xtipguard.exetipguard.exe"Privacy Commander rogue privacy program - not recommended
NTipsmousetips.exeSuggests tips on using your mouse
Xtopatzlip.exe"Added by the FLOOD-IG TROJAN!"
NUltimateZip Quick Startuzqkst.exe"UltimateZip - file compression utility"
UUniPrintSetDfltSettings.exe"Drivers for Uniprint
?USBToolTipUSBTip.exe"Related to Pinnacle Systems Inc. What does it do and is it required?"
XVBS.Ipnuker@mm[worm filename].vbs"Added by the NUKIP WORM!"
Xvipantispywarevipantispyware.exe"VipAntiSpyware rogue spyware remover - not recommended"
UVisualTaskTipsVisualTaskTips.exe"""Visual Task Tips is a lightweight shell enhancement utility. It provides thumbnail preview image for each task in the Windows Taskbar"""
UVisualTooltipVisualToolTip.exe"Related to VisualTooltip. Shows a thumbnail of a window by placing the mouse cursor over a button on the taskbar"
Uvoip phonevoip phone.exe"Related to Acer Bluetooth VoIP phone - as optionally supplied with some of their notebooks such as the TravelMate 8200"
NVoipBusterVoipBuster.exe"VoipBuster - free internet telephony utility using the VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol). Call online friends for free and regular phones either for free (limited use) or low rates. One of a number provided by Betamax - the others generally have different rate plans. Similar to the more popular Skype"
NVoipBusterProVoipBusterPro.exe"VoipBusterPro - internet telephony utility using the VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol). Call online friends for free and regular phones either for free (limited use) or low rates. One of a number provided by Betamax - the others generally have different rate plans. Similar to the more popular Skype"
NVoipCheapVoipCheap.exe"VoipCheap - free internet telephony utility using the VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol). Call online friends for free and regular phones either for free (limited use) or low rates. One of a number provided by Betamax - the others generally have different rate plans. Similar to the more popular Skype"
NVoipCheapComVoipCheapCom.exe"VoipCheapCom - free internet telephony utility using the VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol). Call online friends for free and regular phones either for free (limited use) or low rates. One of a number provided by Betamax - the others generally have different rate plans. Similar to the more popular Skype"
NVoipDiscountVoipDiscount.exe"VoipDiscount - free internet telephony utility using the VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol). Call online friends for free and regular phones either for free (limited use) or low rates. One of a number provided by Betamax - the others generally have different rate plans. Similar to the more popular Skype"
NVoipHitVoipHit.exe"VoipHit - free internet telephony utility using the VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol). Call online friends for free and regular phones either for free (limited use) or low rates. One of a number provided by Betamax - the others generally have different rate plans. Similar to the more popular Skype"
NVoipRaiderVoipRaider.exe"VoipRaider - free internet telephony utility using the VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol). Call online friends for free and regular phones either for free (limited use) or low rates. One of a number provided by Betamax - the others generally have different rate plans. Similar to the more popular Skype"
NVoipStuntVoipStunt.exe"VoipStunt - free internet telephony utility using the VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol). Call online friends for free and regular phones either for free (limited use) or low rates. One of a number provided by Betamax - the others generally have different rate plans. Similar to the more popular Skype"
NVoipwiseVoipwise.exe"Voipwise - free internet telephony utility using the VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol). Call online friends for free and regular phones either for free (limited use) or low rates. One of a number provided by Betamax - the others generally have different rate plans. Similar to the more popular Skype"
NVoipZoomVoipZoom.exe"VoipZoom - internet telephony utility using the VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol). Call online friends for free and regular phones either for free (limited use) or low rates. One of a number provided by Betamax - the others generally have different rate plans. Similar to the more popular Skype"
YVPNClientipigclient.exe"iOpus Private Internet Gateway (iPIG) client. 'Using powerful 256-bit AES encryption technology
XW32PluginsDownloaderXMLHTTPSelfClearing7520wiper.exe"Added by the PROXYSER-M TROJAN!"
Xw7zipw7zip.exe"Added by the BANCBAN-QB TROJAN!"
Uwait4IPwait4IP.exe"Packard Bell net2Plug allows you to network PCs anywhere in your house"
Uwfipsiphider.exe"ICQ (messaging/chat program) anti-bomb software. ""WFIPS is anti-bomb software for safeguarding ICQ Bomb before the bombing. 'ICQ Defoolder' is a tool for removing ICQ bomb after being exposed."" For more information about ICQ bombs see here"
XWIN3S2SNDSwiniprtx.exe"Added by the AGENT.DN TROJAN - known to BOClean as ""CWS/INDEX""
XWindows driver updateIpconfig32.exe"Added by the SDBOT-JV WORM!"
XWindows Firewallipservice32.exe"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!"
UWindows IP Securityipsec.exe"Related to the VPN IPSec utility - used to create Security Policy (SP) entries and Security Association (SA) entries in the kernel"
XWindows IP Security Serviceipsecs.exe"Added by the RBOT.BPW WORM!"
XWindows IPv6 Driverswipv6.exe"Added by the SDBOT-VJ WORM!"
XWindows JavaScript DaemonWinjsd.exe"Added by the WOOTBOT.AF WORM!"
XWindows Relay Serviceipcbind.exe"Added by the DELFINJECT.F TROJAN!"
XWindows Secure FixiPodFixer.exe"Added by the WOOTBOT.BM BACKDOOR!"
XWindows Server IP Verification Servicewsivs.exe"Added by an unidentified WORM or TROJAN! See here"
XWindows Service AgentWinTcpip.exe"Added by the SPYBOT.AP WORM!"
XWindows Services Ink Platform Tablet Input Subsystemwsiptis.exe"Added by the RBOT.APC WORM!"
XWindows Sound VerifierWinIp32.exe"Added by the RBOT-FMO WORM!"
XWindows TCP/IPwintcp.exe"Added by the AGOBOT-ZH WORM!"
XWindows Update IPv6 LayerWIN32IPV6.EXE"Added by the RBOT.DUD WORM!"
XWindows Update Processwmiprvsc.exe"Added by the SDBOT-CB WORM!"
XWindows Update Servicewmiprvse32.exe"Added by the AGOBOT.NI WORM!"
XWindows-TCP-IPrfkampig.exe"Added by the GIPMA TROJAN!"
XWindowsIPRelaywinipsvc.exe"Added by the IRCBOT-AAA WORM!"
UWinFlipWinFlip.exe"WinFlip from Tokyo Downstairs - a 'Flip-3D' task switcher alternative to the standard Alt+Tab on Windows XP that adds the equivalent 'Aero' feature from Windows 7 and Vista. You can either click on the tray icon
UWinFlip.exeWinFlip.exe"WinFlip from Tokyo Downstairs - a 'Flip-3D' task switcher alternative to the standard Alt+Tab on Windows XP that adds the equivalent 'Aero' feature from Windows 7 and Vista. You can either click on the tray icon
XWinhlp32Wscript.exe Msexec32.vbs"Added by the GANT.B WORM! Note that wscript.exe is a legitimate Microsoft file used to launch script files and shouldn't be deleted. The ""Msexec32.vbs"" file is found in %System%"
Xwinipsecwinipsec.exeUnidentified malware
XWINLOGONwscript.exe WINLOGON.vbs"Added by the YSPAN.F WORM! Note that wscript.exe is a legitimate Microsoft file used to launch script files and shouldn't be deleted. The ""WINLOGON.vbs"" file is found in %System%"
Xwinmgmtwmiprvse.exe"Added by the AGENT-GHP TROJAN!"
Xwinpipewinpipe.exeBrowser hijacker redirecting to wow-access.com
XWinStartWscript.exe WinStart.vbs"Added by the CIAN.C WORM! Note that wscript.exe is a legitimate Microsoft file used to launch script files and shouldn't be deleted. The ""WinStart.vbs"" file is located in %System%"
Xwinzip[path to trojan]"Added by the BANCOS.G or BANCOS.K TROJANS! Note - this is not part of the popular WinZip file compression utility"
XWinzip[various filenames]"Added by the LERPA-A WORM! Note - the file name will be one of the following common.exe
Xwinzipwinzip.exe"Added by the RBOT.BDA WORM! Note - this is not part of the popular WinZip file compression utility"
Xwinzipir_ftp.exe"Added by the BANCBAN-S TROJAN!"
XWinzip Applicationwinzip81.exe"Added by the RBOT-BKZ WORM!"
XWinzip Compression UtilityWinzip32.exe"Added by the SDBOT-UI BACKDOOR!"
NWinZip Quick PickWZQKPICK.EXE"Added with WinZip version 8.1. "The new WinZip Quick Pick taskbar tray icon gives you instant access to WinZip and your Zip files. Just left click the icon to open WinZip
XWinZip UpdateWinZip.exe"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM! Note - this is not part of the popular WinZip file compression utility"
Xwinzip32winzip32.exe"Added by the BANCBAN-OE TROJAN! Note - this is not part of the popular WinZip file compression utility"
XWIP Config GUIWinipcfgs.exe"Added by the RBOT-CN WORM!"
XWMI Standard Event Consumer - Scriptingscrcons32.exe"Added by the RBOT-GRD WORM!"
XWMI Standard Event Consumer - Scriptingscrcs.exe"Added by a variant of the RBOT-GRD WORM!"
Xwmiprevsewmiprevse.exe"Added by the BANKER-EPN TROJAN!"
Xwmiprvwmiprv.exe"Added by the RBOT-WM WORM!"
Xwscript.exevabian.vbs"Added by the VABI VIRUS!"
Xwupipenimi"Rundll32.exe jinorije.dlls"
Xwupipenimi"Rundll32.exe luyenofe.dlls"
Xwupipenimi"Rundll32.exe poyimimu.dlls"
Xwupipenimi"Rundll32.exe siremase.dlls"
Xwupipenimi"Rundll32.exe tamuyiko.dlls"
?XeroxScanUtilityxrxzipui.exe"Associated with a Xerox multifunction and/or scanner. What does it do and is it required?"
UXSC SIP ClientX-Lite.exe"""CounterPath's X-Lite 3.0 is the market's leading free SIP based softphone available for download"". For VOIP and broadband users"
NYankee Clipper IIIYankClip.exe"Yankee Clipper III - 'A super powerful Windows clipboard extender/memory - now in its third generation. Handles Pictures
XZip Driver LoaderZipLoader32.exe"Added by the OBLIVION TROJAN! This executable is one of the most common but there are more"
XZip Driver Loadermsload32.exe"Added by the OBLIVION TROJAN! This executable is one of the most common but there are more"
UZipDisk IconsIMGICON.EXE"Displays Iomega icons in Explorer/My Computer
NZipGenius Cleanzg.exe"ZipGenius file compression utility"
Xziphelpziphelp.exe"CoolWebSearch parasite variant"
NZipMagiczm32.exe"Zip utility by Ontrack. Preloading ZipMagic allows you to access files within a zip archive without unzipping them first"
X[various names]cnftips.exe"Wareout - malware masquerading as a spyware and dialer remover"


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.