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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	ools.exe	tools.exe	"FastFind adware variant"
X	Adtools Service	AdTools.exe	"Windupdates Adware"
X	Compaq Drivers	F1rewalls.exe	"Added by the SDBOT-WD WORM!"
X	crsmons	iomssls.exe	"Added by the BACKDR-AU TROJAN!"
X	hptools	hptools.exe	"Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!"
N	InternetCalls	InternetCalls.exe	"InternetCalls - 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"
X	Itunes	dials.exe	"Detected by Kaspersky as the AGENT.MM TROJAN!"
X	Logitech Wireless	logitechwls.exe	"Added by the MYTOB-BS WORM!"
X	Microsoft Update Manager	WINRLS.EXE	"Added by the RBOT-AF WORM!"
X	Microsoft Win Corp TLS Verification	mswintls.exe	"Added by the RBOT-GCT WORM!"
X	Microsoft Windows Update	rundlls.exe	"Added by the HABRACK WORM!"
X	Microsoft Windows Update	spools.exe	"Added by the SDBOT.TD WORM!"
U	mobile PhoneTools	mPhonetools.exe	"Motorola Phone Tools"
X	NaviSearch	nls.exe	"NaviSearch
X	ntuser	spools.exe	"Added by the AGENT-GRO TROJAN!"
X	Print Spooler	spools.exe	"Added by the RBOT-LD WORM!"
N	Quicken Startup	QWDLLS.EXE	Quicken option to load DLLs at startup
X	Quickzip	Ls.exe	MsConnect browser hijacker and dialler
?	run=	LXBTppls.exe	"Reportedly part of Lexmark printer software - what does it do and is it required?"
X	Serials	serials.exe	Any one of a variety of worms and trojans
X	Shellspl	spools.exe	"Added by the PROXAGE-A TROJAN!"
X	software	spools.exe	"Added by the AUTORUN-CS WORM!"
X	soundtctrls	soundtctrls.exe	"Added by the AGOBOT-ZV WORM!"
X	Spools Service Controller	spools.exe	"Added by the KASSBOT-C WORM!"
X	SpyHeals	SpyHeals.exe	"Smitfraud variant"
X	Sysctrls	Sysctrls.exe	"Added by the AGENT.AWZ TROJAN!"
X	system spool	syspools.exe	"Added by the DREF-T WORM/VIRUS!"
X	System Toolkit	Systools.exe	"Added by the RONOPER-G WORM!"
X	USB Updates	msfirewalls.exe	"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!"
X	User Manager	fcllls.exe	"Added by the ZAGABAN-B TROJAN!"
X	Win32 Driver	sysmls.exe	"Added by the MYTOB.JH WORM!"
X	WinDevils	WinDevils.exe	"Added by the BRONTOK-BS WORM!"
X	Window Msn Live Messanger	msnmsgsls.exe	"Added by the RBOT.BJD BACKDOOR!"
X	Windows AdTools	WinAdTools.exe	Windupdates adware variant
X	Windows AutomaticUpdater	runddls.exe	"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!"
X	Windows DLL Verifier	windlls.exe	"Added by the RBOT-AZQ WORM!"
X	Windows Mouse Utilities	mouseutils.exe	"Added by the RBOT-ABU WORM!"
X	Windows Security Control	wuaucls.exe	"Added by the FORBOT-V WORM!"
X	Windows Service Agent	spools.exe	"Added by the AGENT-GJF TROJAN!"
X	Windows System Manager Loader	smsls.exe	"Added by the AGOBOT.TF WORM!"
X	Winnup	win32nls.exe	"Added by a variant of the SPYBOT WORM!"
U	XP Tools	xptools.exe	"XPTools - ""integrated suite of powerful PC Utilities to fix
X	[various names]	Testimonials.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.