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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	adodemaster	adodemaster.exe	"Downloader of Korean origin
X	AntiSpywareMaster	asm.exe	"AntiSpywareMaster rogue security software - not recommended
U	BMO MasterCard Wallet	EWALLET.EXE	"The wallet conveniently stores billing
N	CD Storage Master	cdstorager.exe	"CD Storage Master - a program designed to catalog CD information
X	Disk Master	[trojan name]	"Added by the DISTER TROJAN! - a spam relayer"
X	Floppy Master	[path to trojan]	"Added by the ZONIT-F TROJAN!"
X	Master	svcghost.exe	"Added by the IRCBOT.RB TROJAN!"
X	Master Card Updaate 32	Mastercard32.exe	"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!"
U	Master Volume Spy	MASTERVOLUMESPY.EXE	"Volume control for the Gateway Destination ""DestiVu"" media interface"
X	MasterBoot Switch	popupkill.exe	"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!"
X	OKMaster	OKMaster.exe	"OKToolbar adware"
N	Print Master Event Reminder	PMremind.exe	"Event reminder for calendar dates
U	remote master	remote master.exe	Required if you want your ASUS Remote control to work at all. Available via Start -> Programs
X	Security Master AV	SM[random characters].exe	"Security Master AV rogue security software - not recommended
U	TweakMASTER	TMTray.exe	"TweakMASTER Internet Optimizer"
X	Vital Master-boot DLL	crsss.exe	"Added by the RBOT.ASE WORM!"
U	WallMaster	wallmast.exe	"WallMaster - ""The free and easiest way to master your desktop wallpaper!"""
X	WindowsKeyUpdate	master.exe	"Added by the JOSAM WORM!"
X	[various names]	AppMasterCenter.exe	"Wareout - malware masquerading as a spyware and dialer remover"
X	[various names]	ExchangeMaster.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.