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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	IJNetworkScanUtility	CNMNSUT.EXE	Network utility available for some Canon scanners and multifunction devices. Allows the device to see computers on a network and those computers running the utility to control scanning via the Control Panel on the scanner - which saves you having to run back and forth between the scanner and your computer
X	Live-Help	lmns.exe	"Added by the RBOT-GHE WORM!"
U	MemMonster	memmnstr.exe	"MemMonster - 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	Mi7sft sdce	MNSQ.exe	"Added by the RBOT.DMU WORM!"
X	Microsoft MSN Messenger	msnmnsgr.exe	"Added by a variant of the IRCBOT TROJAN!"
X	Microsoft Security Monitor Process	mnsmp.exe	"Added by a variant of the IRCBOT BACKDOOR!"
X	Microsoft Windows Update	mnswinsx.exe	"Added by the RBOT-AWH WORM!"
U	MNS	MNS.exe	"Mobile Net Switch enables you to use your computer on more then one network with the click of a button. It allows you to automatically select the correct drive mappings
X	mnsa	mnso.exe	"Added by the LINEAG-AI TROJAN!"
X	mnsvc	mnsvc.exe	"Added by the AUTOUPDER TROJAN!"
X	mnsvcsp	mnsvcsp.exe	"Added by an unidentified VIRUS
X	VirusScanner	mnsys.exe	"Added by the SDBOT-AFQ WORM!"
X	VITAL BOOT PROCESS	taskmnsgr.exe	"Added by the Rbot-VY 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.