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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
UAntiWindowsMessengerAntiMsMsg.exe"Anti-Windows_Messenger is a small application that prevents Windows Messenger from remaining resident in memory"
XAOL Instant MessengerAlM.EXE"Added by unidentified malware. Note - there ia a lower case ""L"" between the A and M in the filename"
XAol Instant Messengeraolmsg.exe"Added by the KELVIR.AL WORM!"
XAOL Instant Messengeraimsgr.exe"Added by the IRCBOT.N TROJAN!"
XAOL Instant Messenger 7.213aim9283.exe"Added by the SDBOT-ZF WORM!"
XAOL Instant Messenger dll runtimeMSAOL32dll.exe"Added by the RBOT-ATA WORM!"
XAol Instant Messenger Fixaolfix.exe"Added by the SDBOT-ABJ WORM!"
XAOL Messenger[random filename]"Added by an unidentified VIRUS
XAOL Messengeraolmsngr.exe"Added by the SDBOT-JF WORM!"
XAOL Messenger OptimizedAOLOpt.exe"Added by the AOLOPT TROJAN!"
UBitDefender for MSN Messengermsnmon.exe"Bitdefender anti-virus for MSN Messenger - no longer supported at the BitDefender website"
UBitDefender for Yahoo! Messengeryahmon.exe"Bitdefender anti-virus for Yahoo! Messenger - no longer supported at the BitDefender website"
UCheck Messengercmesseng.exeCheck Messenger from Qchex.com - program that helps you manage the activity of your Qchex account. Qchex appear to be no longer in buisness
NDataViz Inc MessengerDvzIncMsgr.exe"Installed with DataViz ""Documents to Go"" software"
NDataViz MessengerDvzMsgr.exe"DataViz Documents to Go - "allows you to use your Word
XeMessengeremsn.exe"Added by the RBOT.AHO BACKDOOR!"
?Excite Private Messenger Pipex8impipe.exe"??"
UHermes MessengerDGDRHE~1.EXE"A LAN messenger alternative to WinPopUp - Digital Dreams Software"
XICQ Lite MessengerICQLITE.EXE"Added by an unidentified VIRUS
XICQ Messenger 2002ICQ2002.exe"Added by the SDBOT-ABL WORM!"
XInstant Messenger Serviceimservice.exe"Detected by Kaspersky as the HEUR TROJAN!"
Xinstant messengersinstantmsgtr.exe"Added by the AGOBOT-PC BACKDOOR!"
NLDMLogitechDesktopMessenger.exe"Installed with the software for Logitech products. Automatically checks for software upgrades and new products
XLive Windows Messenger Versionmsnmessage7.7.exe"Added by a variant of the IRCBOT BACKDOOR! See here"
XLive Windows Messenger Versionmsnmsngrlive.exe"Added by a variant of the IRCBOT BACKDOOR!"
XLive-Messenger.exeLive-Messenger.exe"Added by the SILLYP2P WORM!"
NLogitech Desktop Messengersetup-8876480.exe"Installer for Logitech Desktop Messenger included with older versions of the software for Logitech products - which automatically checks for software upgrades and new products
NLogitech Desktop Messengerldmconf.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
NLogitech Desktop MessengerLogitechDesktopMessenger.exe"Installed with the software for Logitech products. Automatically checks for software upgrades and new products
NLogitech Desktop Messenger Agentldmconf.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
NLogitechDesktopMessengerLogitechDesktopMessenger.exe"Installed with the software for Logitech products. Automatically checks for software upgrades and new products
XMessengermessenger.exe"Added by the KUTEX TROJAN!"
XMessengerntsubsys.exe"Added by the SDBOT.BGE WORM!"
XMessengerWmsngr.exe"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!"
YMessengerSCANMSG.EXE"AntiVirus Quick Heal - virus protection"
NMessengerMsnMsgr.exe"Windows Live Messenger (was MSN Messenger) utility - available via the Start menu. Disable by clicking on the ""Show menu"" icon and select Tools → Options → General → deselect ""Automatically run Windows Live Messenger when I log on to Windows"". This is the Windows Defender/Vista MSConfig entry for version 8.*"
NMessengermsmsgs.exe"Windows Messenger instant messenger utility included with Windows 2K/XP. Available via the Start menu. Go to Windows Messenger → Tools → Options → Preferences and uncheck ""Run this program when Windows starts"""
XMessengermsnmsgrr.exe"Added by the RBOT-GYK WORM!"
NMessenger (Yahoo!)YahooMessenger.exe"System Tray access to the Yahoo! Messenger instant messenger"
XMessenger Blockmsngrblock.exe"Added by the PATOO WORM!"
XMessenger Explorerm41n.exe"Added by the SDBOT-SA BACKDOOR!"
XMessenger Gatewaymsmgs.exe"Added by the AGENT-IGK TROJAN!"
XMessenger Protocolnetsender.exe"Added by the SDBOT-ACC WORM!"
XMessenger Servicemsmsgs.exe"Added by the SDBOT-ZB WORM! Note - this particular msmsgs.exe file is located in %System% and should not be mistaken for the MSN Messenger file of the same name which is located in %Program Files%\Messenger"
XMessenger Servicenvhost.exe"Added by the JLOK-A WORM!"
XMessenger Service Updatersvshost.exe"Added by the MYTOB.GC WORM!"
XMessenger Sharing Controlmnwsvc.exe"Added by a variant of the IRCBOT BACKDOOR! See here"
XMessenger start-upMsgran.exe"Added by the GRAMOS WORM!"
XMessenger6command.pif"Added by the INZAE.B WORM!"
XMessenger91messengersystem.exe"Added by the RBOT-FPF WORM!"
UMessengerDiscoveryMessengerDiscovery.exe"MessengerDiscovery is a MSN Messenger add-on - adding over 70 new features. Now superseded by MessengerDiscovery Live - with support added for Windows Live"
NMessengerPlusMsgPlus.exe"MessengerPlus - third party MSN Messenger extension that adds a number of useful features. Bundles the hard to remove C2Media LOP adware. The software does offer you a choice during setup - make sure to install MessengerPlus WITHOUT that ""sponsor program""!"
NMessengerPlus2MsgPlus.exe"MessengerPlus - third party MSN Messenger extension that adds a number of useful features. Bundles the hard to remove C2Media LOP adware. The software does offer you a choice during setup - make sure to install MessengerPlus WITHOUT that ""sponsor program""!"
NMessengerPlus3MsgPlus.exe"MessengerPlus - third party MSN Messenger extension that adds a number of useful features. Bundles the hard to remove C2Media LOP adware. The software does offer you a choice during setup - make sure to install MessengerPlus WITHOUT that ""sponsor program""!"
XmessengerskinnerMessengerSkinner.exe"Messenger Skinner malware - uses a rootkit to hide executable files"
XMicrosoft AOL Instant MessengerMSAOL32.exe"Added by the RBOT-AAI WORM!"
XMicrosoft Instant Messengermsngmsngr32.exe"Added by the SPYBOTER.GEN TROJAN!"
XMicrosoft Messenger Management Controlsmsmgmctl.exe"Added by the RBOT-APA WORM!"
XMicrosoft messenger sdmsngersd.exeAdded by an unidentified TROJAN!
XMicrosoft Messenger Servicemsmsg32.exe"Added by the RBOT.BOK WORM!"
XMicrosoft Messenger XPMSMSN32.exe"Added by the RBOT-ZP WORM!"
XMicrosoft MSN Messengermsnmnsgr.exe"Added by a variant of the IRCBOT TROJAN!"
XMicrosoft Msn Messengermsmsgs.exe"Added by the BUZUS.AYX TROJAN! Note - this particular msmsgs.exe file is located in %System% and should not be mistaken for the MSN Messenger file of the same name which is located in %Program Files%\Messenger"
XMicrosoft SecureMessenger.NET Service"Added by the FORBOT-AM WORM!"
XMicrosoft Secure Messenger.NET Servicesecuritychk.exe"Added by the SDBOT.VT WORM!"
XMicrosoft Task Messenger Configtaskmgsr.exe"Added by the SDBOT-JK WORM!"
XMicrosoft Updatelivemessenger.com"Added by the ADLOAD-LN TROJAN!"
XMicrosoft Windows Updatemsnmessenger.exe"Added by the SDBOT.AJ WORM!"
XMicrosoftMessengermsnserv.exe"Added by the DARKER.M WORM!"
XMmessengermessenger.exe"Added by the AGOBOT.GM WORM!"
XMSN messengermessenger.exeAdded by an unidentified TROJAN! Note - this is not the real MSN Messenger
XMsn Messengermsnmsgs.exe"Added by the LOONY-P TROJAN! Note - not to be confused with msmsgs.exe
XMSN MessengerReosmsngr.exe"Added by a variant of the SPYBOT WORM!"
XMSN MESSENGERmsmmsgr.exe"Added by the KELVIR.Q WORM!"
XMSN Messengermsnmsgr.exe"Added by the AGOBOT.AOQ WORM! Note - this is not the valid MSN Messenger (now Windows Live Messenger) utility which is located in either %ProgramFiles%\MSN Messenger or %ProgramFiles%\Windows Live\Messenger. This one is located in %System%"
XMSN Messengermsmsgs.exe"Added by the ZLOB TROJAN! Note - this particular msmsgs.exe file is located in %System% and should not be mistaken for the MSN Messenger file of the same name which is located in %Program Files%\Messenger"
XMSN Messengermsnmsngr.exe"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!"
XMSN MessengerIExplorer.exe"Added by the BANKER-EU TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate Internet Explorer (iexplore.exe)"
XMsn Messengermsnmsnr.exe"Added by the BANKER-GG TROJAN!"
XMSN MessengerPIC1324.exe"Added by the CHOKE.C WORM!"
XMSN Messengerexplorer..exe"Dropper for the Ciadoor.cb TROJAN!"
XMsn Messengernkbf.exe"Added by the RBOT-GMQ WORM!"
XMSN Messengerlive.messenger.com"Added by the DELF.AOI BACKDOOR!"
XMsn Messengermsnmgr.exe"Added by the AGOBOT.HA WORM!"
XMSN Messengermsnmsxp.exe"Added by the AGOBOT-O WORM!"
NMSN MessengerMsnMsgr.exe"MSN Messenger utility (now replaced by Windows Live Messenger) - available via the Start menu. Disable by clicking on Tools → Options → General → deselect ""Automatically run Messenger when I log on to Windows"""
XMSN Messenger 32msniu.exe"Added by the RBOT-AWB WORM!"
XMSN Messenger 323msniu3.exe"Added by the RBOT-AXB WORM!"
XMSN Messenger 6.2tyd.exe"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!"
XMSN MESSENGER 9.0messengerr.exe"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!"
XMSN Messenger BETA 7bbsdf.exe"Added by the RANKY.AA TROJAN! Note - this is not a valid MSN Messenger variant"
XMSN Messenger Inbox Loadermsninbox.exe"Added by the SLENFBOT.YG WORM!"
XMSN Messenger Live Loginmsnmessengerlive.exe"Added by an unidentified WORM or TROJAN! See here"
XMSN Messenger Live Windowsmessengerlive.exe"Added by an unidentified WORM or TROJAN! See here"
XMSN messenger servicemssgs.exeAdded by an unidentified TROJAN!
XMsn Messenger Servicemsnmsg.exe"Added by the SDBOT.BMU WORM!"
XMSN Messenger Service Startermsnmgsr.exe"Added by the RBOT-AOS WORM!"
XMSN Messenger Service Startupmsnservice.exe"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM! See here"
XMSN Messenger Servicesmsnmgr.exe"Added by the RBOT.ADF TROJAN!"
XMSN Messenger Servicesmsnmgr.exe"Added by a variant of the IRCBOT BACKDOOR! See here"
XMsn Messenger Updatemsnupdate.exe"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!"
XMsn Messenger updatemsnservice.exe"Added by a variant of the IRCBOT BACKDOOR!"
XMSN Messenger User Controlsmsmsgr.exe"Added by the KELVIR.HI WORM!"
XMsn MessengersMSNMSGR.EXE"Added by the RBOT.KX WORM! Note - this is not the valid MSN Messenger (now Windows Live Messenger) utility which is located in either %ProgramFiles%\MSN Messenger or %ProgramFiles%\Windows Live\Messenger. This one is located in %System%"
Xmsnmessengermsnmessenger.exe"Added by the BANCBAN-KJ TROJAN!"
XMsnMessengerSvcmsnmsgr.exe"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM! Note - this is not the valid MSN Messenger (now Windows Live Messenger) utility which is located in either %ProgramFiles%\MSN Messenger or %ProgramFiles%\Windows Live\Messenger. This one is located in %System%"
NNetscape MessengerNETSCAPE.EXE"In Netscape 6 (I know for sure with 6.2.1
UPraize MessengeritLoad.exe"Praize IM Christian chat instant messenger"
UQuick Heal MessengerQHM32.EXE"Quick Heal Anti-Virus Messenger - keeps you informed about the latest threats
XRun Msn Messengermsnmgr.exe"Added by the AGOBOT.HA WORM!"
XService DriversMSNMEssenger.exe"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!"
XSN Messengermsnmsgr.exe"Added by the RBOT-AVP WORM! Note - this is not the valid MSN Messenger (now Windows Live Messenger) utility which is located in either %ProgramFiles%\MSN Messenger or %ProgramFiles%\Windows Live\Messenger. This one is located in %System%"
Xsvshostmessenger.exe"Added by the LOONY-G TROJAN!"
Xsvshostdrivermsnmessengerupdate.exe"Added by the SDBOT-BI BACKDOOR!"
Xsystemmessenger.exeAdded by an unidentified WORM or TROJAN!
XSystem driverMessenger.exe"Added by the WOOTBOT.GI WORM!"
XSystem MessengerSYSMSG32.EXE"Added by the SPYBOT-DK WORM!"
XSystem Messenger32systgmgr32.exe"Added by the SDBOT.DF WORM!"
XSystemBMessengerStopper.exe"MessStopper adware"
XSystemMessengerrundll32.exe [path] SystemMessenger.dll"Stealth Chat Monitor spyware. Note that rundll32.exe is a legitimate Microsoft file used to launch DLL file types and shouldn't be deleted"
?UniMessengerUNI2.exe"Possibly the UNI instant messenger for singles from Voxtel"
XUser Messenger Managerusnmsgr.exe"Added by a variant of the IRCBOT TROJAN! See here"
NWanadoo Messenger.exeWanadoo Messenger.exeWanadoo ISP instant messenger client
XWindows iMessenger Messengerwinimsg.exe"Added by the ALLIM.A WORM!"
XWindows kev Messengermskev.exe"Added by the SDBOT-XV WORM!"
XWindows Live Messengermsnmsgr.exe"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM! Note - this is not the valid MSN Messenger (now Windows Live Messenger) utility which is located in either %ProgramFiles%\MSN Messenger or %ProgramFiles%\Windows Live\Messenger. This one is located in %System%"
XWindows live Messengermsn.com"Added by the IRCBOT-AAV WORM!"
XWindows Live Messengermsnlive.exe"Added by the RBOT.BMV BACKDOOR!"
Xwindows Live Messengeriexplore.exe"Added by the BCKDR-QTS BACKDOOR! Note - this is not the legitimate Internet Explorer (iexplore.exe) which is always located in %ProgramFiles%\Internet Explorer and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in %Windir%"
NWindows Live Messengermsnmsgr.exe"Windows Live Messenger (was MSN Messenger) utility - available via the Start menu. Disable by clicking on the ""Show menu"" icon and select Tools → Options → Sign In → deselect ""Automatically run Windows Live Messenger when I log on to Windows"". This is the Windows Defender/Vista MSConfig entry for version 14.*"
XWindows Live Messenger[random].exe"Added by the RBOT-GVL WORM!"
XWindows Live Messengermsnd.exe"Added by the BCKDR-QQQ BACKDOOR!"
XWindows Live Messenger 8.12ctfmon.exe"Added by the LIPARK-A WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate ctfmon.exe process associated with alternate text inputs which is always located in %System%. This one is located in %UserProfile%"
XWindows Live Messenger Addonwllivemsngr.exe"Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM! See here"
XWindows Live Messenger Servicermsmgslive.exe"Added by a variant of the IRCBOT TROJAN! See here"
XWindows Live Messenger Servicesmsgrlive.exe"Added by a variant of the IRCBOT TROJAN! See here"
XWindows Live Messenger!livemsngr.exe"Added by the IRCBOT.AWE BACKDOOR!"
XWindows Live Messenger!msgrlive.exe"Added by a variant of the IRCBOT TROJAN! See here"
XWindows messengermessengers.exe"Added by the MYTOB.EI WORM!"
XWindows Messengermsnsmgs.exe"Added by the RBOT-ANJ WORM!"
XWindows Messengermsnmsg.exe"Added by the SPYBOT.BV WORM!"
XWindows Messenger 4.14landisc.exe"Added by the SDBOT-KR WORM!"
XWindows Messenger Connectwmdsvc.exe"Added by the SLENFBOT.S WORM!"
XWindows Messenger Filesharewivsvc.exe"Added by the SILLYIM WORM!"
XWindows Messenger Live MSNwinlivemsnmessenger.exe"Added by a variant of the IRCBOT BACKDOOR!"
XWindows Messenger Live Startupwindowslivemsn.exe"Added by an unidentified WORM or TROJAN! See here"
XWindows Messenger Live Startupwindowsmsnlive.exe"Added by the DELF.DAX TROJAN!"
XWindows Messenger Messengerwinmsg.exe"Added by the VELKBOT.A WORM!"
XWindows Messenger Panelwbcsvc.exe"Added by the IRCBOT.ADA BACKDOOR!"
XWindows Messenger Servicewinsmsgr.exe"Added by the RBOT-VW WORM!"
XWindows Messenger Servicekaspersky.exe"Added by the MYTOB.HY WORM!"
XWindows Messenger Sharewmssvc.exe"Added by a variant of the IRCBOT TROJAN! See here"
XWindows Messenger Starterwmvsvc.exe"Added by the DELF.DAX TROJAN!"
XWindows MSN Live Messengerwinlivemsn.exe"Added by an unidentified WORM or TROJAN! See here"
XWindows MSN Live Messengerwinmessengerlive.exe"Added by the IRCBOT.EAD BACKDOOR!"
XWindows32 Messenger Servicemsmsgv.exe"Added by the RBOT.ANS WORM!"
XWinMessengersyshost.exe"Added by the OPANKI-E WORM!"
XYahoo MessengerYahoomsg.exeAdded by an unidentified WORM or TROJAN!
XYahoo MessengerYPager.exe"Added by the RBOT-QO BACKDOOR! Note - this is not the older version of Yahoo! Messenger which shares the same filename and is located on %ProgramFiles%\Yahoo!\Messenger. This one is found in %System%"
XYahoo Messengersvchost32.exe"Added by the SOHANA-P WORM!"
XYahoo UpdaterMessenger.exe"Added by the FORBOT-FE WORM!"
NYahoo! Messengerypager.exe"System tray access to an older version of the Yahoo! Messenger instant messenger"
NYahoo! PagerYahooMessenger.exe"System tray access to an older version of the Yahoo! Messenger instant messenger"
NYahooMessengerYahooMessenger.exe"System Tray access to the Yahoo! Messenger instant messenger"


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.

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