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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	LDM	LogitechDesktopMessenger.exe	"Installed with the software for Logitech products. Automatically checks for software upgrades and new products
X	Logitech	Logitech.exe	"Added by the RBOT.BJH WORM!"
Y	Logitech	Communications_Helper.exe	"Entry added when you install versions of the Logitech QuickCam webcam software. Used to interface your webcam with third party chat and voice programs such as instant messaging clients and Skype. Also
N	Logitech . Product Registration	eReg.exe	"Registration reminder from Leader Technologies for Logitech software such as SetPoint for their range of wired and wireless keyboards and pointing devices (mice
U	Logitech BT Wizard	LBTWiz.exe	"Bluetooth connection manager for Logitech based bluetooth wireless products"
X	Logitech Camera	Soundcane.exe	"Added by the SDBOT.MUC WORM!"
?	Logitech Camera Software	ElkCtrl.exe	Entry added when you install versions of the Logitech QuickCam webcam software. It's exact purpose is unknown at the present time
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 ClickSmart	LogiTray.exe	"System Tray access to My Logitech Pictures
U	Logitech ClickSmart	LVCOMS.EXE	Entry added when you install Logitech ClickSmart webcam software. It allows the camera to be accessed by both the Logitech software and (amongst others) NetMeeting and Windows Movie Maker. If you don't use the camera on a daily basis create your own shortcut and run it manually when required
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	Logitech Gaming Software	LWEMon.exe	Part of Logitech Gaming Software (formerly Wingman Software) for their range of game controllers. Starts the profiler (button configuration) and loads the last used profile at start-up - including System Tray access. Unless you're a hard-core gamer it's best to leave it disabled and load when needed
U	Logitech Hardware Abstraction Layer	KHALMNPR.EXE	"Part of Logitech's SetPoint control software for their range of wired and wireless keyboards and pointing devices (mice
U	Logitech Harmony Remote	HarmonyClient.exe	"Logitech
U	Logitech Harmony Remote Software 7	HARMON~1.EXE	"Logitech
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 ImageStudio	LogiTray.exe	"System Tray access to ImageStudio
U	Logitech ImageStudio	LVCOMS.EXE	Entry added when you install Logitech ImageStudio webcam software. It allows the camera to be accessed by both the Logitech software and (amongst others) NetMeeting and Windows Movie Maker. If you don't use the camera on a daily basis create your own shortcut and run it manually when required
U	Logitech QuickCam	CameraAssistant.exe	"Entry added when you install versions of the Logitech QuickCam webcam software and used to configure and tweak your webcam settings. Includes support for the Quick Assistant - which launches when a video application (such as video conferencing in an instant messaging client) accesses to camera so you can quickly fine tune face tracking and zoom
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	Logitech QuickCam	LogiTray.exe	"System Tray access to My Logitech Pictures
U	Logitech QuickCam	LVCOMS.EXE	Entry added when you install older versions of Logitech QuickCam webcam software. It allows the camera to be accessed by both the Logitech software and (amongst others) NetMeeting and Windows Movie Maker. If you don't use the camera on a daily basis create your own shortcut and run it manually when required
U	Logitech QuickCam	LVComSX.exe	Entry added when you install versions of the Logitech QuickCam webcam software - allows the full camera features (such as face tracking) to be accessed by both the Logitech software and (amongst others) NetMeeting and Windows Movie Maker. If you don't use the camera on a daily basis create your own shortcut and run it manually when required
N	Logitech QuickCam	ManifestEngine.exe	"Automatic updater for versions of Logitech QuickCam webcam software. Check for updates via the System Tray icon - see the LogitechVideoTray entry"
U	Logitech SetPoint	KEM.exe	Keyboard and mouse drivers and utilities for Logitech's latest products - supersedes iTouch and MouseWare on their older products. Required if you use special features such as multimedia keys
U	Logitech SetPoint	KHALMNPR.EXE	"Part of Logitech's SetPoint control software for their range of wired and wireless keyboards and pointing devices (mice
U	Logitech SetPoint	Setpoint.exe	"Logitech SetPoint control software for their range of wired and wireless keyboards and pointing devices (mice
U	Logitech Utility	Logi_MwX.exe	"Logitech Mouseware driver. Needed to support some additional functionality of Logitech mice/trackballs such as ""SmartMove"". If you disable it and find you don't need it leave it disabled"
N	Logitech Vid	Vid.exe	"""Logitech Vid™ is the fast
N	Logitech Wakeup	lgwakeup.exe	Loads at startup and monitors the scanner. When a document is inserted in the scanner the wakeup program feeds the document a fraction of a inch into the scanner and then it launches the control center software. From the control center you can select whether to fax or copy or print the scanned documents. If you uncheck the Logitech wakeup software from the startup it no longer launches the control center or feeds the document a fraction of an inch. You can manually launch the control center software via Start ->Programs and still be able to scan images
X	Logitech Wireless	logitechwls.exe	"Added by the MYTOB-BS WORM!"
U	LogitechCameraAssistant	CameraAssistant.exe	"Entry added when you install versions of the Logitech QuickCam webcam software and used to configure and tweak your webcam settings. Includes support for the Quick Assistant - which launches when a video application (such as video conferencing in an instant messaging client) accesses to camera so you can quickly fine tune face tracking and zoom
?	LogitechCameraService(E)	ElkCtrl.exe	Entry added when you install versions of the Logitech QuickCam webcam software. It's exact purpose is unknown at the present time
Y	LogitechCommunicationsManager	Communications_Helper.exe	"Entry added when you install versions of the Logitech QuickCam webcam software. Used to interface your webcam with third party chat and voice programs such as instant messaging clients and Skype. Also
N	LogitechDesktopMessenger	LogitechDesktopMessenger.exe	"Installed with the software for Logitech products. Automatically checks for software upgrades and new products
U	LogitechGalleryRepair	ISStart.exe	"Installed with Logitech's ImageStudio webcam software. The exact purpose of this startup entry is unknown at present
U	LogitechImageStudioTray	LogiTray.exe	"System Tray access to ImageStudio
N	LogitechQuickCamRibbon	QuickCam10.exe	"Loads versions of the Logitech QuickCam webcam software and is required to support features such as face tracking. If enabled
N	LogitechQuickCamRibbon	LWS.exe	"Loads versions of the Logitech Webcam Software and is required to support features such as face tracking. If enabled
N	LogitechQuickCamRibbon	Quickcam.exe	"Loads versions of the Logitech QuickCam webcam software and is required to support features such as face tracking. If enabled
Y	LogitechRegisterVideoApplications	InstallHelper.exe	Entry added when you install versions of the Logitech QuickCam webcam software and used to register video applications that can use the webcam on the first reboot after installing the software
X	Logitechs	Logitechs.exe	"Added by the SDBOT.BWE WORM!"
N	LogitechSoftwareUpdate	ManifestEngine.exe	"Automatic updater for versions of Logitech QuickCam webcam software. Check for updates via the System Tray icon - see the LogitechVideoTray entry"
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
U	LogitechVideoTray	LogiTray.exe	"System Tray access to My Logitech Pictures
U	LogitechVideo[inspector]	InstallHelper.exe	Entry added when you install versions of the Logitech QuickCam webcam software and used to monitor and register video applications that can use the webcam. It isn't normally running but you could disable it and re-enable it before you install supported applications
X	SETPOINT Logitech Inc	KHALMNP.exe	"Added by the RBOT-AAX 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.