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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	Microsoft Office	Msoffice.exe	Feature included with older versions of MS Office giving you access to common Office functions and optional shortcuts to Office (and other) programs. Some people prefer it but a better way is to create desktop shortcuts if you want access these features and programs quickly. Also available via Start → All Programs
X	Microsoft Office	msoffice32.exe	"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!"
N	Microsoft Office Shortcut Bar	Msoffice.exe	Feature included with older versions of MS Office giving you access to common Office functions and optional shortcuts to Office (and other) programs. Some people prefer it but a better way is to create desktop shortcuts if you want access these features and programs quickly. Also available via Start → All Programs
X	Microsoft Windows Update	msoffice2.exe	"Added by the RBOT-GB WORM!"
X	Msoffice	msoffice.hta	Hijacker - redirecting to Searchdot.net
X	MSOffice	services.exe	"Added by the DLOADER-EU TROJAN! 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 an ""MSOffice"" subfolder"
X	msoffice	msoffice.exe	"Added by the LIKASIMAL WORM!"
X	MSOffice32	msjcf.exe	"Added by the RAKER-A TROJAN!"
X	MSOfficeCfg	msocfg.exe	Premium rate adult content dialer
X	MSOfficeCfg	navchk.exe	Premium rate adult content dialer
X	MSOfficeCfg	qservice.exe	Premium rate adult content dialer
X	MSOfficeCfg	shman.exe	Premium rate adult content dialer
X	MSOfficeCfg	ssvr.exe	Premium rate adult content dialer
X	run=	msoffice.exe	"Added by the ADWARELOADER TROJAN! Note - do not confuse with the legitimate Microsoft Office file

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.