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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	CaISSDT	caissdt.exe	"Computer Associates Dashboard Tray applet"
X	Cissi	Cissi.exe	"Added by the CISSI.A WORM!"
U	Disspy	disspy.exe	"Disspy spyware detection and removal software"
X	Hot_Kiss	Hot_Kiss.exe	Adult content dialler
Y	Internet Sharing Server	iss_srvr.exe	"Intel AnyPoint internet sharing software. Now discontinued"
X	IsassRenascimento	Issas.exe	"Added by the BANKER.GAX TROJAN!"
X	ISS	inet.exe	"Meplex adware"
N	issch	issch.exe	"InstallShield is used by a number of software producers to install their programs and manage software updates. This entry runs scheduled searches for and performs any updates to supported installed software so you're always working with the most current version. Manually check for software updates for installed programs on a regular basis"
X	issearch.exe	issearch.exe	"Added by the ZLOB-QF TROJAN!"
X	issEnc32Svr	issEnc32.exe	"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!"
N	ISSI EZUpdate Service	issimsvc.exe	Part of IBM Global Services - used internally by IBM for automatic updating of software and Microsoft patching
U	ISStart	ISStart.exe	"Installed with Logitech's QuickSmart
Y	ISSVC	ISSVC.exe	Part of Norton Internet Security Suite
Y	ISS_Certtool	certtool.exe	"Part of Client Security Software for IBM\Lenovo notebooks. If you have configured the software via the associated wizard this will need to be running if you want to mount password protected areas of the disk (created with SafeGuard PrivateDisk)
N	ISUSScheduler	issch.exe	"InstallShield is used by a number of software producers to install their programs and manage software updates. This entry runs scheduled searches for and performs any updates to supported installed software so you're always working with the most current version. Manually check for software updates for installed programs on a regular basis"
X	kiss	pingy.exe	"Added by a variant of the IRCBOT BACKDOOR! The file is located in a random subfolder of %ProgramFiles%"
X	LARISSA ANTI VIRUS	LARISSA_ANTI_VIRUS.exe	"Added by the KLASSIR TROJAN!"
U	Logitech ClickSmart	ISStart.exe	"Installed with Logitech's QuickSmart webcam software. The exact purpose of this startup entry is unknown at present
U	Logitech ImageStudio	ISStart.exe	"Installed with Logitech's ImageStudio webcam software. The exact purpose of this startup entry is unknown at present
U	Logitech QuickCam	ISStart.exe	"Installed with older versions of Logitech's QuickCam webcam software. The exact purpose of this startup entry is unknown at present
U	LogitechGalleryRepair	ISStart.exe	"Installed with Logitech's ImageStudio webcam software. The exact purpose of this startup entry is unknown at present
U	LogitechVideoRepair	ISStart.exe	"Installed with Logitech's QuickSmart and QuickCam (older versions) webcam software. The exact purpose of this startup entry is unknown at present
N	Macrovision Update Service	issch.exe	"InstallShield is used by a number of software producers to install their programs and manage software updates. This entry runs scheduled searches for and performs any updates to supported installed software so you're always working with the most current version. Manually check for software updates for installed programs on a regular basis"
X	Microsoft Word Profissional	csrss.exe	"Added by the BANCBAN-DB TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate csrss.exe process which is always located in %System% and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in a ""s1613"" subfolder"
X	Microsoft Word Profissional	Java Plug In close.exe	"Added by the BANKER-EL TROJAN!"
X	Microsoft Word Profissional	csrss.exe	"Added by the BANKER-DJ TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate csrss.exe process which is always located in %System% and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in a ""protect"" subfolder"
X	Microsoft Word Profissional	csrss.exe	"Added by the BANKER-DP TROJAN! ! Note - this is not the legitimate csrss.exe process which is always located in %System% and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in a ""JavaVM"" subfolder"
X	MS LARISSA	MS_LARISSA.exe	"Added by the ASSIRAL.B WORM!"
X	MSLARISSA	MSLARISSA.pif	"Added by the ASSIRAL.B WORM!"
X	MSN MMISSENGER	mssmmspgr.exe	"Added by the KELVIR.AJ WORM!"
X	MSNMSGRS	swiss.bat	IRC worm or backdoor trojan!
X	MS_LARISSA	MS_LARISSA.exe	"Added by the ASSIRAL WORM!"
Y	nisserv	NISSERV.EXE	Norton Personal Firewall
X	PermissionResearch	prmrsr.exe	"Marketscore/RelevantKnowledge adware"
?	SiSSetCDfmt	SiSSetCDfmt.exe	"Related to a Silicon Integrated Systems Corp (SiS) product?"
?	SISSoundman	Soundman.exe	"Related to a Silicon Integrated Systems Corp (SiS) product?"
U	SiSSWLED	sisswled.exe	System Tray utility for SiS 900 network cards
N	Software Manager	issch.exe	"InstallShield is used by a number of software producers to install their programs and manage software updates. This entry runs scheduled searches for and performs any updates to supported installed software so you're always working with the most current version. Manually check for software updates for installed programs on a regular basis"
X	SpyOnThisScanner	SpyOnThis.exe	"SpyOnThis rogue spyware remover - not recommended"
X	SuperHeissSex	SuperHeissSex.exe	"HeissSex premium rate adult content dialer!"
X	Windows Update Service	SP00ISS.exe	"Added by the SDBOT-ZH WORM!"

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.