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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	$sys$crash	$sys$WeLoveMcCOL.exe	"Added by the WELOMOCH TROJAN!"
X	$sys$momomomochin	$sys$WeLoveMcCOL.exe	"Added by the WELOMOCH TROJAN!"
X	$sys$umaiyo	$sys$WeLoveMcCOL.exe	"Added by the WELOMOCH TROJAN!"
X	(Default)	Mcafee.exe	"Added by the AGENT.AY TROJAN! Note - this is not a valid McAfee program and is located in %System%. This malware actually changes the value data of the ""(Default)"" key in HKCU\Run in order to force Windows to launch it at boot. The name field in MSConfig may be blank"
X	0mcamcap	0mcamcap.exe	"Added by the COSIAM-H TROJAN!"
Y	1A:Stardock MCP	mcpserver.exe	"Master Control Program for Stardock apps
U	24Online Client	CyberoamClient.exe	"Related to Cyberroam from Elitecore Technologies Ltd"
Y	3CM Link	3cmcnkw.exe	Required for a US Robotics WinModem as it provides the link to Windows - won't work without it
U	aaLDTaskCompletion	amclient.EXE	"LANDesk® Management Suite software component"
Y	ActiveShield	mcvsshld.exe	"ActiveShield - background scanner for older versions of McAfee VirusScan and the now obsolete McAfee VirusScan Online which scans files in the background as and when they are accessed
Y	AdslTaskBar	"rundll32.exe stmctrl.dll	TaskBar"
U	Advanced SystemCare 3	AWC.exe	"Advanced SystemCare from IObit - ""helps protect
X	aupd	symcsvc.exe	"Added by the ABWIZ.D TROJAN!"
Y	AVG Anti-Virus System	avgemc.exe	"E-mail scanner for the 7.* series of anti-virus products from AVG Technologies. This process scans incoming and outgoing E-mails for viruses and other malware. From version 7.1 onwards this entry only appears in 9x/Me as a startup entry
Y	AVG7_EMC	avgemc.exe	"E-mail scanner for the 7.* series of anti-virus products from AVG Technologies. This process scans incoming and outgoing E-mails for viruses and other malware. From version 7.1 onwards this entry only appears in 9x/Me as a startup entry
Y	avgemc	avgemc.exe	"E-mail scanner for the 7.* series of anti-virus products from AVG Technologies. This process scans incoming and outgoing E-mails for viruses and other malware. From version 7.1 onwards this entry only appears in 9x/Me as a startup entry
Y	AVG_EMC	AVGEMC.exe	"AVG Anti-Virus 7.0 Email Cleaner. Scans incoming and outgoing email for viruses"
X	AVSystemCare	pgs.exe	"AVSystemCare rogue security software - not recommended. There are number of variants in this family sharing the same filename and user interface - see here"
Y	BDMCon	Bdmcon.exe	"BitDefender antivirus"
N	Belkin PCMCIA WLAN Monitor	monitorbk.exe	Belkin USB Network Adapter Management utility - can be started manually
U	btbb_wcm_McciTrayApp	McciTrayApp.exe	"System tray access to Motive's Broadband 2.0 configuration and repair utility"
U	CallCenter Main Application	V3calmcp.exe	"""V3 Inc. CallCenter is a free 32-bit
N	CamCheck	CamCheck.exe	"NuCam camera software related"
N	Ccdecode	"rundll32.exe streamci	StreamingDeviceSetup"
X	Cdrom Controller	cdromcntrl.exe	"Added by the BATTRY-A TROJAN!"
U	ChamClock	ChamClock.exe	"Chameleon Clock - system tray clock replacement"
Y	CleanUp	mcappins.exe	Used by older versions of McAfee internet security related products to clean up installation files that are no longer required once the product is installed. This entry will normally only appear once the product has been installed before the system is rebooted
X	cmssSystemProcess	mcsmss.exe	"Added by the PROXYSER-F TROJAN!"
X	Comcast Network	ribiva.exe	"Added by a variant of the IRC TROJAN!"
X	ComcastSUPPORT	tgkill.exe	Comcast (the cable folks who are replacing @home in some parts of the USA) have struck a deal with Tioga to provide an "enhanced" support and self-repairing tool. This is "beta" at present and was made available to download by mistake at present. Remove via Start -> Settings -> Add/Remove Programs
X	COMCFG	comcfg.exe	"Added by the TOADCOM.A TROJAN!"
X	comctl32	comctl32.exe	"Adware - detected by Kaspersky as the AGENT.AM TROJAN!"
N	CommCtr	commctr.exe	"""Net2Phone CommCenter is the latest in Internet voice technology allowing you to place calls easily all over the world right from your PC!"". Available via Start -> Programs"
N	control panel	smctrlw.exe	System Tray icon for a Silicon Motion LynxEM based PCI Graphics Card
X	ControlPanel	"systemctrl.exe internet.dll	LoadNetworkProfile"
X	cpntmgc	simcss.exe	"Added by the MAGICON.A TROJAN!"
X	cpntmgc	navpmc.exe	"Added by the SIMCSS TROJAN!"
X	Crusty	dmcpl.exe	"Added by the RUSTY WORM!"
U	CyberLat Ram Cleaner	CLRamCleaner.exe	"CyberLat RAM Cleaner - memory optimizer. MS MVPs (Most Valued Professional) recommend not using memory managers with Win98/SE/ME. See this article and make up your own mind"
X	DMC	dmc.exe	Added by Trojan-Downloader.Win32.Dluca.bv TROJAN!
X	DNS	mc-58-12-0000080.exe	"Shorty adware - also detected as the AGENT.FD TROJAN!"
X	DNS	mc-58-12-0000093.exe	"Shorty adware - also detected as the AGENT.FD TROJAN!"
X	DNS	mc-110-12-0000079.exe	"Shorty adware - also detected as the AGENT.FD TROJAN!"
X	DNS	mc-58-12-0000120.exe	"Shorty adware - also detected as the AGENT.FD TROJAN!"
X	DNS	mc-58-12-0000140.exe	"Shorty adware - also detected as the AGENT.FD TROJAN!"
N	EasyNetwork	McENUI.exe	"McAfee's EasyNetwork user interface - ""enables secure file sharing
X	EDxMC110	Isass.exe	"Added by the VB-NIA WORM!"
Y	EmailScan	mcvsescn.exe	Related to McAfee AntiVirus suite - used to automatically scan incoming e-mails
X	eMCryT Sh3ars Panagers	[path to worm]	"Added by the RBOT-AWI WORM!"
U	ePower_DMC	ePower_DMC.exe	"Part of Acer Empowering Technology. ""Acer ePower Management is a straightforward interface that allows users to select from pre-configured power usage profiles
Y	Fix-it AV	memcheck.exe	Part of Ontrack's Fix-it Utilities Suite anti-virus. Performs a quick check of memory for signs of any virus. Exits afterward and returns all resources used in one user's experience. Not required but could be left without a drain on resources
U	FmctrlTray	Fmctrl.EXE	Genius SM-Live Control Panel. Enhances audio output through Genius sound cards (makes a big difference and worth the 3MB Ram used)
?	frguk	shdrkmck.exe	"??"
X	gpmce	window.exe	"Added by the VB.CK WORM!"
X	Hot_Tarts_mc	Hot_Tarts_mc.exe	"HotTarts adult content dialer"
X	ieupdate	MCP**.exe [** = random char]	"Added by the ASOXY TROJAN!"
X	ieupdate	mcpdll32.exe	Adware downloader trojan
X	imchat	imchat.exe	"Added by a variant of the IRCBOT TROJAN!"
X	IMClass	Svhosl.exe	Added by an unidentified WORM or TROJAN!
X	imcssl	xmliwvug.exe	"Added by the SLAPER.U TROJAN!"
?	immcheck.exe	immcheck.exe	"Related to I-FORCE driver for force feedback steering wheel?"
U	IntelAPMClient	amclient.exe	"LANDesk® Management Suite software component"
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 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
X	M1cr0s0ft S3rcurity	systemconfig.exe	"Added by the RBOT.BKB WORM!"
?	Mail.com	mcalert.exe	"Mail.com - free web-mail service. Does mcalert.exe notify you when new mail has arrived?"
X	Malware Catcher 2009	MCatcher.exe	"Malware Catcher 2009 rogue security software - not recommended
X	MC	wintrims.exe	"Added by the WINTRIM TROJAN!"
X	MC	MAGICON.EXE	"Added by the MAGICON.A TROJAN!"
X	MC	N/A	"Added by the SIMCSS TROJAN!"
X	MC	WINTRIM.EXE	"Added by the WINTRIM.A TROJAN!"
X	McAfee	McAffeAv.exe	"Added by the NETSKY.AL WORM!"
X	mcafee	Win32.dll.vbs	"Added by the CATCHER-B WORM!"
X	Mcafee Anti Scan	NortonScn.exe	"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!"
X	McAfee Antivirus	McAfeeAV.exe	"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!"
X	McAfee Antivirus 32	MCAFEEAV32.EXE	"Added by the SPYBOT-EH WORM!"
X	Mcafee Antivirus Monitoring System326	VSStatmn326.exe	"Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!"
X	Mcafee Antivirus Monitoring System32mn	VSStatmn32.exe	"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!"
X	McAfee Antivirus Protection	mcafeeAV.exe	"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!"
Y	McAfee Application Installer	mcappins.exe	Used by older versions of McAfee internet security related products to clean up installation files that are no longer required once the product is installed. This entry will normally only appear once the product has been installed before the system is rebooted
X	Mcafee Auto Protect	mcafeshield.exe	"Added by the RBOT-UH WORM!"
U	McAfee Backup	McAfeeDataBackup.exe	"McAfee Online Backup (formerly Data Backup) - ""takes the hassle out of manually backing up all of your valuable digital files - from Microsoft Outlook email and contacts to treasured family photos"". Available as a stand-alone product or included in Internet Security and Total Protection"
U	McAfee Backup and Restore	McAfeeDataBackup.exe	"McAfee Online Backup (formerly Data Backup) - ""takes the hassle out of manually backing up all of your valuable digital files - from Microsoft Outlook email and contacts to treasured family photos"". Available as a stand-alone product or included in Internet Security and Total Protection"
U	McAfee Data Backup	LogOnHook.exe	"Part of McAfee Data Backup (now Online Backup) - which ""takes the hassle out of manually backing up all of your valuable digital files - from Microsoft Outlook email and contacts to treasured family photos"". Available as a stand-alone product or included in Internet Security and Total Protection. The exact purpose of this entry is unknown at present but it unloads after startup"
U	McAfee Data Backup	McAfeeDataBackup.exe	"McAfee Data Backup (now Online Backup) - ""takes the hassle out of manually backing up all of your valuable digital files - from Microsoft Outlook email and contacts to treasured family photos"". Available as a stand-alone product or included in Internet Security and Total Protection"
Y	McAfee Desktop Firewall Tray	FireTray.exe	"McAfee Desktop Firewall"
Y	McAfee Family Protection	mfp.exe	"McAfee Family Protection - which 'is easy-to-use and built to empower parents to say ""yes"" to their children's online interests while protecting them as they learn and explore' and ""protects children of all ages from exposure to inappropriate content
Y	McAfee Firewall	CPD.EXE	Firewall bundled with McAfee VirusScan 6.*. Can also be listed as CPD_EXE
U	McAfee Guardian	CMGrdian.exe	"McAfee Guardian shortcut menu on the System Tray (looks like a castle) given access to Internet Security
Y	McAfee Managed Desktop Agent	MYAGTSVC.EXE	"Part of the now obsolete McAfee Managed VirusScan anti-virus and anti-spyware security tool for small businesses. Starts via a registry ""RunServices"" key on Windows 98/Me and as a service on Windows NT/2K/XP"
U	McAfee Managed Services Tray	StartMyagtTry.exe	System tray notification for the now obsolete McAfee Managed VirusScan anti-virus and anti-spyware security tool for small businesses. Not required to be protected but you lose notifications
U	McAfee Online Backup	MOBKstat.exe	"System Tray access to McAfee Online Backup (formerly Data Backup) - ""takes the hassle out of manually backing up all of your valuable digital files - from Microsoft Outlook email and contacts to treasured family photos"". Available as a stand-alone product or included in Internet Security and Total Protection"
U	McAfee Online Backup Status	MOBKstat.exe	"System Tray access to McAfee Online Backup (formerly Data Backup) - ""takes the hassle out of manually backing up all of your valuable digital files - from Microsoft Outlook email and contacts to treasured family photos"". Available as a stand-alone product or included in Internet Security and Total Protection"
X	McAfee Online virus Scanner	avp.exe	"Added by the RBOT-GCV WORM! Not to be confused with Kaspersky anti-virus and AOL's Active Virus Shield (by Kaspersky) - found in either a Kaspersky or AOL sub-directory"
X	McAfee Online Virus Scanner	nzm.exe	"Added by the IRCBOT.XV WORM!"
U	McAfee QuickClean Imonitor	Plguni.exe	"Part of McAfee's QuickClean - which removes internet clutter and unwanted programs. This entry monitor changes made to the registry so that they can be undone later using QuickClean - such as removing programs. QuickClean is now integrated into their Total Protection
Y	McAfee SecurityCenter	mcagent.exe	"McAfee SecurityCenter is the main support center for McAfee's range of internet security products such as Total Protection
Y	McAfee SecurityCenter	McUpdate.exe	Automatic virus definition and software updates/upgrades for older versions of McAfee VirusScan and the now obsolete McAfee VirusScan Online
X	mcafee Software Intrenet	mcafee.exe	"Added by the RBOT-ATR WORM! Note - this is not a valid McAfee program"
U	McAfee SpamKiller	MskAgent.exe	"McAfee SpamKiller - rule-based and list-based spam filter. Available as a stand-alone product or included in older versions of Internet Security and Total Protection"
Y	McAfee VirusScan	mcmnhdlr.exe	"Part of older versions of McAfee VirusScan and the now obsolete McAfee VirusScan Online. When Windows boots it checks whether a virus scan is necessary before you do anything with your PC. Typically
Y	McAfee VirusScan	mcvsshld.exe	"ActiveShield - background scanner for older versions of McAfee VirusScan and the now obsolete McAfee VirusScan Online which scans files in the background as and when they are accessed
Y	McAfee VirusScan	oasclnt.exe	"On-access real-time scanner for older versions of McAfee VirusScan and the now obsolete McAfee VirusScan Online which scans files for malware as you access
X	Mcafee VirusScan Manager	mvcsvm.exe	"Added by the SILLYFDC.BBV TROJAN!"
X	McAfee Windows Protection	mcafee32.exe	"Added by a variant of the SPYBOT WORM!"
N	McAfee Winguage	??	"Part of McAfee Nuts & Bolts. ""WinGuage is a dynamic reporting tool that constantly monitors your use of Windows and your applications
U	McAfee.InstantUpdate.Monitor	RuLaunch.exe	"Instant Updater for McAfee's VirusScan
U	McAfeeDataBackup	McAfeeDataBackup.exe	"McAfee Online Backup (formerly Data Backup) - ""takes the hassle out of manually backing up all of your valuable digital files - from Microsoft Outlook email and contacts to treasured family photos"". Available as a stand-alone product or included in Internet Security and Total Protection"
Y	McAfeeFireTray	Firetray.exe	"McAfee Desktop Firewall"
X	MCAFEEIPS	setup.exe	"Added by the WHITEWELL TROJAN!"
X	McAfeeScanPlus	McAfeeScanPlus.exe	"Added by the MEPCOD TROJAN! This trojan file does not belong to any McAfee Antivirus Software and is found in the Windows or Winnt folder"
Y	McAfeeUpdaterUI	UpdaterUI.exe	McAfee common updater user interface
Y	McAfeeUpdaterUI	UdaterUI.exe	Updater user interface for McAfee's VirusScan Enterprise corporate anti-virus and anti-spyware security tool
Y	McAfeeVirusScanService	Avsynmgr.exe	"From McAfee VirusScan version 5.x. Runs VirusScan System Tray (Vsstat.exe)
Y	McAfeeWebscanX	WebScanX.exe	"From McAfee VirusScan up to version 4.x. Provides functionality for VShield Download Scan and Internet Filter modules. Enables internet scanning. Guards against malicious ActiveX programs
X	Mcaffe Antivirus	Mcafeescn.exe	"Added by a variant of the SPYBOT WORM!"
X	MCAFFE FLD LOADER	MCAFFEFLD.EXE	"Added by the RBOT-PY WORM!"
X	Mcaffee	mcsheild.exe	"Added by the RBOT-FDP WORM!"
Y	mcagent	mcagent.exe	"McAfee SecurityCenter is the main support center for McAfee's range of internet security products such as Total Protection
Y	MCAgentExe	mcagent.exe	"McAfee SecurityCenter is the main support center for McAfee's range of internet security products such as Total Protection
Y	mcagent_exe	mcagent.exe	"McAfee SecurityCenter is the main support center for McAfee's range of internet security products such as Total Protection
Y	mcappins	mcappins.exe	Used by older versions of McAfee internet security related products to clean up installation files that are no longer required once the product is installed. This entry will normally only appear once the product has been installed before the system is rebooted
X	mceipww	[8 random letters].exe	"Added by the ZHELATIN.EQ WORM!"
N	McENUI	McENUI.exe	"McAfee's EasyNetwork user interface - ""enables secure file sharing
N	MChanger	MChanger.exe	"Media Changer - utility that allows you to change wallpapers
U	MCI USB Icon	USBIcon.exe	MCI USB software used for managing a USB card reader
N	McLogLch_exe	McLogLch.exe	"Related to McAfee security suite. This is a non-essential program
X	MCM3	mcm3.exe	"ShopAtHome/SAHagent adware variant"
Y	mcmnhdlr	mcmnhdlr.exe	"Part of older versions of McAfee VirusScan and the now obsolete McAfee VirusScan Online. When Windows boots it checks whether a virus scan is necessary before you do anything with your PC. Typically
N	MCPLaunch	MCPLaunch.exe	"Launcher for Message Center Plus ""which alerts you when conditions arise on your computer that require your attention"" on IBM/Lenovo ThinkCentre desktops
N	McRegWiz	mcregwiz.exe	Product registration wizard for McAfee's range of internet security tools
X	Mcrosoftr Update	Mcrosoftr.exe	"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!"
Y	McShld9x	mcshld9x.exe	"Window 9x/Me on-access scanner for older McAfee's internet security products such as VirusScan and VirusScan Online which scans files in real-time for malware as you access
X	Mcsoft	gfeqzvq.exe	"Added by the SDBOT-NV WORM!"
Y	MCTskShd	mctskshd.exe	"Part of older versions of McAfee's internet security products such as VirusScan and VirusScan Online and used to schedule tasks such as automatic updates
Y	mcui_exe	mcagent.exe	"McAfee SecurityCenter is the main support center for McAfee's range of internet security products such as Total Protection
Y	McUpdate	McUpdate.exe	Automatic virus definition and software updates/upgrades for older versions of McAfee VirusScan and the now obsolete McAfee VirusScan Online
Y	MCUpdateExe	McUpdate.exe	Automatic virus definition and software updates/upgrades for older versions of McAfee VirusScan and the now obsolete McAfee VirusScan Online
Y	McVsRte	mcvsrte.exe	"Part of older versions of McAfee's internet security products such as VirusScan and VirusScan Online. Starts via a registry ""RunServices"" key on Windows 98/Me and as a service on Windows 2K/XP/Vista"
Y	mcvsshld	mcvsshld.exe	"ActiveShield - background scanner for older versions of McAfee VirusScan and the now obsolete McAfee VirusScan Online which scans files in the background as and when they are accessed
X	MCX Update	wisp.exe	"Added by the RBOT-AQH WORM!"
X	MCX Updte	scorti.exe	"Added by the RBOT-ARP WORM!"
U	Media Card Companion Monitor	MCC Monitor.exe	"Monitor for Media Card Companion from ArcSoft. ""Automates the tedious processes associated with downloading and sharing files from digital cameras
X	MemConfig	SetupIE.com	"Added by the TAPLAK WORM!"
U	MemoryCardManager	MemCard.exe	"Memory Card Manager - for removable memory cards found on Dell or Lexmark photo printers"
N	Message Center Plus	MCPLaunch.exe	"Launcher for Message Center Plus ""which alerts you when conditions arise on your computer that require your attention"" on IBM/Lenovo ThinkCentre desktops
X	Microfinder lptt01	mcf.exe	"RapidBlaster variant (in a ""mcf"" folder in Program Files). Recommended you use RapidBlaster Killer to uninstall - see here"
X	Microfinder ml097e	mcf.exe	"RapidBlaster variant (in a ""mcf"" folder in Program Files). Recommended you use RapidBlaster Killer to uninstall - see here"
X	Microsoft Internet Explorer	mccagent.exe	"Added by the DLOADER-UD TROJAN!"
X	Microsoft Messenger Management Controls	msmgmctl.exe	"Added by the RBOT-APA WORM!"
X	Microsoft Update	mcupdate.exe	"Added by the RBOT.XT WORM! Note - this file is located in %System% and should not be confused with the McAfee antivirus executable as described here"
X	Microsoft Update	imchemaoa.exe	"Added by the BANLOAD.KWQ TROJAN!"
X	Microsoft Updates	systemc32.exe	"Added by the RBOT-GR WORM!"
X	mlibsysmc	comzcinc.exe	"Added by the SDBOT-CXS WORM!"
X	MMC	inisys.exe	"Added by the OSCABOT-I WORM!"
X	mmcndmgr	mmcndmgr.exe	"Added by an unidentified VIRUS
N	MMCWINMGMT	winmgmt.exe	"Used for Enterprise Management. If you are not an IT Administrator you don't need it to be running. Also runs from the PCHealth ""scheduler"" - refer here"
N	MouseCount	MC.exe	"MouseCount by Kittyfeet Software. "Utility for counting how many times us computer junkies click our mouse in a given session/day/week/month/year." Not required"
U	mouseElf	MC.exe	"Genius NetScroll mouse driver - required if you use non-standard Windows driver features"
?	msci	mcinfo.exe	"McAfee Internet Security related. What does it do and is it required?"
X	msmc	mscpbo.exe	"ClientMan parasite variant"
X	msmc	msgdmf.exe	"ClientMan parasite variant"
X	msmc	msongn.exe	"ClientMan parasite variant"
X	msmc	msmc.exe	"ClientMan parasite variant"
X	msmc	ms***.exe [ = random char]	"ClientMan parasite variant"
X	MSMcAfeee	Avsynmgr32e.exe	"Added by the FRAMAR TROJAN!"
X	MSMcAfeeh	Avsynmgr32h.exe	"Added by the FRANGO TROJAN!"
X	MSMcAfeeS	Avsynmgr32S.exe	"Added by the VOLAC or VOLAC.DR TROJANS!"
U	MultiCAM Initializer	MCamBoot.exe	"The MultiCAM Initializer is part of the MultiCAM software package provided by Vista Imaging in order to run up to 10 USB ViCAM or 3Com Home Connect PC Digital cameras on a single computer. Clears itself from memory once initialized but can also be safely disabled"
X	Multimedia Codecs	mcc.exe	"Added by the DLOADER-MB TROJAN!"
X	NAV Auto Protect	mcafee32.exe	"Added by a variant of the SPYBOT WORM!"
U	NetManageImport	nmcpdata.exe	"NetManage business software related"
X	Network Service	MccTrayApp.exe	Added by an unidentified WORM or TROJAN!
U	nmctxth	nmctxth.exe	"Related to Pure Networks comprehensive home and small business networking software that simplifies network configuration"
U	NVIDIA Media Center Library	"RunDLL32.exe NvMCTray.dll	NvTaskbarInit"
U	NVMCTRAY	"RunDLL32.exe NvMCTray.dll	NvTaskbarInit"
U	NvMediaCenter	"RunDLL32.exe NvMCTray.dll	NvTaskbarInit"
Y	NvRegisterMCTray	"RUNDLL32.EXE NVMCTRAY.DLL	NvMCRegisterApp NvCpl.dll"
Y	NvRegisterMCTrayNview	"RUNDLL32.EXE NVMCTRAY.DLL	NvMCRegisterApp nView.dll"
N	OEMCLEANUP	oemreset.exe	Resets OEM installation settings at bootup. Not required unless you're new to PC's
?	PCMCIA Resource Monitor	nvp2pmon.exe	"NVIDIA nForce P2P Driver. What does it do and is it required?"
X	Personal Anti Malware Center	AMC.exe	"Registered version of Personal Anti Malware rogue security software - not recommended
U	Plus! Alarm Clock	AlarmClock.exe	Alarm Clock function of Microsoft Plus! Digital Media Edition (which is no longer available)
X	pmc	764.exe	Adult content dialler
X	pmcqt	pmcqt.exe	"Added by the DLUCA-V TROJAN!"
?	PMCS	PMC.Service.Main.exe	"Related to MediaCenterService from Pinnacle Systems. What does it do and is it required?"
U	PPMemCheck	ppmemcheck.exe	"PPMemCheck - used to be part of PestPatrol before CA's acquisition"
X	ProgramControl	ProgramControl.exe	"Added by the DLOADR-BAG TROJAN!"
U	pumcfgp	proxycfg.exe	"""GuardWare iShield blocks pornographic images when you surf the Internet on your computer using a web browser"""
?	RAMConnectionChecker	RAMConnChecker.exe	"Part of Remote Access Manager (RAM) for Nortel Networks - which ""combines an intuitive
?	RAMGINAConnWatch	RAMConnWatcher.exe	"Part of Remote Access Manager (RAM) for Nortel Networks - which ""combines an intuitive
U	RemoteControl	rmctrl.exe	"Remote Control background application for Cyberlink's PowerDVD version 4 and above. Enables you to use a remote control with your DVD drive if your drive came with one. Not required if you don't have a remote control
U	rmctrl	rmctrl.exe	"Remote Control background application for Cyberlink's PowerDVD version 4 and above. Enables you to use a remote control with your DVD drive if your drive came with one. Not required if you don't have a remote control
U	RunDLL32	"RunDLL32.exe NvMCTray.dll	NvTaskbarInit"
X	sacmemds	smcntlwio.exe	"Added by the MAILBOT-BZ TROJAN!"
X	Salestart	mc.exe	"Part of SecurePCCleaner
U	SAMcal	SAMcal.exe	"SamCal - calendar/reminder program"
X	sdkupdate22	SDK0mCORE.exe	"Added by the FORBOT-DT WORM!"
X	services32	mc-110-12-0000079.exe	Added by the TrojanDownloader.Agent.rv TROJAN!
X	services32	mc-58-12-0000120.exe	"""Shorty"" adware - also detected as the AGENT.FD TROJAN!"
X	services32	mc-58-12-0000140.exe	"""Shorty"" adware - also detected as the AGENT.FD TROJAN!"
X	Shellapi32	mcvsrte.exe	Added by an unidentified WORM! Note - do not confuse with the McAfee SecurityCenter file of the same name
U	ShowLOMControl	[strange symbol]	"Note that there is a strange symbol in the command field and in logs it's shown as ""O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ShowLOMControl] [strange symbol]"". Additional registry information for the entry is ""Reg_DWORD 0x00000001 (1)"". It means Show ""LAN on Motherboard"" Control. On systems where you can install an external LAN interface
N	Simcast	SimcastAlerts.exe	"Simcast is a free service that allows you to subscribe to information on a large variety of topics. Alerts will appear on your desktop when a channel that you have subscribed to has something to say"
U	SkinClock	AtomicAlarmClock.exe	"Atomic Alarm Clock - ""Alert yourself about important events with different alarms and replace your computer tray clock using different skins. Computer Alarm clock that will play any MP3 file. It can also run a program
U	SmartRAM	MemCleaner.exe	"Memory Cleaner - monitors your system in the background and frees up memory when ever need to increase the performance of your computer. Part of IOBit Advanced Windows Care Personal/Professional"
Y	smc	smc.exe	Sygate Firewall
Y	smc	spfsmc.exe	Sygate Firewall
X	smc	smc.exe	"Added by the EBOD TROJAN! Note that this should not be confused with the now discontinued Sygate Firewall which shares the same filename. This file is located in %System%"
Y	SMC Service	smc.exe	Sygate Firewall
Y	SMC Service	spfsmc.exe	Sygate Firewall
X	smcserv	winsrv.exe	"Added by the AGOBOT-OU WORM!"
Y	SmcService	smc.exe	Sygate Firewall
Y	SmcServices	smc.exe	Sygate Firewall
Y	SmcServices	spfsmc.exe	Sygate Firewall
X	smcss	smcss.exe	"Added by the SCLOG-AJ TROJAN!"
?	Smcsta.exe	Smcsta.exe	"SMC Networks wireless PCI card driver. Is it required?"
X	SmcSVR	SmcSVR.exe	"Added by the LEGMIR.JU TROJAN!"
U	Srmclean	srmclean.exe	"Srmclean helps in the installation and execution of the SoundMax SoftPaq for Compaq/ADI SoundMax Integrated Digital Audio. According to Compaq - ""If you disable the entry from loading into startup
X	start extracting	mcafee.exe	"Added by the RBOT.FO BACKDOOR! Note - this is not a valid McAfee program and is located in %System%"
X	Start Upping	mcrt32.exe	"Added by a variant of the SPYBOT WORM!"
X	startkey	XMCHAI.EXE	"Added by the BIFROSE-AO TROJAN!"
U	StormCodec_Helper	StormSet.exe	"Storm Codec is a codec pack for Windows"
X	stratas	xmconfig.exe	"Added by the RBOT-AHR WORM!"
X	strmsnnrs	msnmcgrs.exe	"Added by the RBOT-ACT TROJAN!"
X	Sygate Personal Firewall	Mcafeeupdate.exe	"Added by the RBOT.YN WORM!"
X	Symantec Client Security	symclient.exe	"Added by a variant of the IRCBOT BACKDOOR! See here"
X	SysStrt	systemc.exe	"Added by the AGOBOT-QA TROJAN!"
X	System Configurator32	SYSTEMCFG.EXE	"Added by the AGOBOT-KS WORM!"
X	System Messaging Queue	SMCSS.EXE	"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!"
X	System Microsoft Core	smc.exe	"Added by the RIZO.A TROJAN!"
X	System Startup Manager	smcss.exe	"Added by the RBOT.AMD WORM!"
X	SystemCheck	Systemcheck.exe	"Added by the LAVITS WORM!"
X	SystemCheck	services.exe	"Added by the SOBER-M 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%\Config\system"
X	SystemCheck	svchost.exe	"Added by the DELF-KR TROJAN! 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 a ""DriverLoad"" sub-directory of the Root folder (C:\)
X	SystemCheck	SysCheckBop32.exe	"WINBO adware"
U	Systemcheck	sb32mon.exe	"Part of the SpyBuddy keystroke logger/monitoring program - see here. Remove unless you installed it yourself!"
X	SystemChecker	Syschk.exe	"Added by the GALIL.F WORM!"
X	SystemCleaner	Clean2.exe	"Added by the AUTORUN-AZE WORM!"
X	SystemCleanerPRO	sysclpro.exe	"SystemCleanerPro rogue security software - not recommended
X	SystemCONF98i	SystemCONF98i.exe	"Added by the GLITCH TROJAN!"
X	SystemCop	SystemCop.exe	"SystemCop rogue security software - not recommended
U	Task Completion	AMCLIENT.EXE	"LANDesk® Management Suite software component"
X	tmchook	tmchook.exe	"Detected by Kaspersky as the VB.AA TROJAN!"
?	TomcatStartup	hpbpsttp.exe	"Apache Tomcat web server
?	TomcatStartup 2.5	hpbpsttp.exe	"Apache Tomcat web server
X	UsrManagementConf	umcss.exe	"Added by the IRCBOT-W TROJAN!"
X	VB_run	comctl_32.exe	Dubious downloader from densmail.com
Y	VirusScan Online	mcvsshld.exe	"ActiveShield - background scanner for older versions of McAfee VirusScan and the now obsolete McAfee VirusScan Online which scans files in the background as and when they are accessed
X	vmcleaner	gxlib.exe	"Added by the SMALL-HS TROJAN!"
?	VMConsole.exe	VMConsole.exe	"Sony VAIO Media Console - installed on the VAIO Media Integrated Server PCs. What does it do and is it required?"
?	voowsmcr	huhdir.exe	"??"
Y	VSOCheckTask	mcmnhdlr.exe	"Part of older versions of McAfee VirusScan and the now obsolete McAfee VirusScan Online. When Windows boots it checks whether a virus scan is necessary before you do anything with your PC. Typically
X	Winammp	mccm.exe	"Added by the IRCBOT-HH BACKDOOR!"
X	Windows FileSharing Service	mcwsvc.exe	"Added by the IRCBOT.AJF BACKDOOR!"
X	Windows LoL Layer	blvpnmcny.exe	"Added by the RBOT-GOR WORM!"
N	Windows Media Connect 2	WMCCFG.exe	"Windows Media Connect from Microsoft - stream digital media files on your computer to digital media receivers (DMRs) that are connected to your home network"
X	Windows Media Player	mcafe32.exe	"Added by the RBOT-YO WORM!"
X	Windows Pool Setup	poolmc.exe	"Added by the IRCBOT.RU BACKDOOR!"
X	Windows Remote Launcher	wnpmcs.exe	"Added by the IRCBOT.ASX BACKDOOR!"
X	Windows Serv Patch	Mcaffe2005.exe	"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!"
X	Windows Service Agent	nimcoo.exe	"Added by the RBOT.EWV WORM!"
X	Windows System Manager Proc	winsmc.exe	"Added by the RBOT.JH WORM!"
X	Windows Update	McAfee.exe	"Added by a variant of the IRCBOT BACKDOOR! See here. Note - this is not a valid McAfee program"
X	Windows Update	McAfee3.exe	"Added by an unidentified WORM or TROJAN! See here"
X	Windows Update Service	smcg.exe	"Added by the SDBOT.QY WORM!"
X	Windows-Xdate	wuamclt32.exe	"Added by the SPYBOT.AMUV WORM!"
X	WinScMngr	winsmc.exe	"Added by the SDBOT-BPZ WORM!"
X	wmcbaaca	"rundll32.exe wmcbaaca.dll	EnableRunDLL32"
N	WMC_RebootCheck	unregmp2.exe	"Corrects problems with installations of Windows Media Player from version 9 onwards - see here and search for ""unregmp2.exe"""
X	wupd	symcsvc.exe	"Added by the ABWIZ.C 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.