MS Config

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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	MS Config	msdconfig.exe	"Added by the RBOT-CZH WORM!"
X	MS Config Loader	svchos1.exe	"Added by the AGOBOT.R WORM!"
X	MS Config Loader	MSWin32bck.exe	"Added by the GAOBOT.AA WORM!"
X	MS Config Loader	svcrhost.exe	"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!"
X	MS Config Service	Msloader32.exe	"Added by the RBOT-KJ WORM!"
X	MS Config Stream	msasm.exe	"Added by the AGOBOT-BA WORM!"
X	MS Config v12	mscfg12.exe	"Added by the AGOBOT.YP WORM!"
X	MS Config v13	lrbz32.exe	"Added by the GAOBOT.AOL WORM!"
X	MS Config v13	mscfg13.exe	"Added by the AGOBOT.YQ WORM!"
X	Ms configsu	msconfigsu.exe	"Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!"
X	MS Configuration	MSFramer.exe	"Added by the RANDEX.OL WORM!"
X	Ms Configuration	microsoftsa32.exe	"Added by the KELVIR.X WORM!"
X	MS Configuration Utility	msconfig32.exe	"Added by the WOOTBOT.DY 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.