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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	Microsoft Service	microhost.exe	"Added by the RBOT-LC WORM!"
X	Microsoft Service	winsvc.exe	"Added by the SPYBOT-DB WORM!"
X	Microsoft Service	rundll.exe	"Added by the POPO-A WORM! Note - this is NOT the Win9x/Me system file of the same name as described here"
X	Microsoft Service	service.exe	"Added by the IRCBOT-XX BACKDOOR!"
X	Microsoft Service	winspl.exe	"Spyman spyware"
X	Microsoft service	cssrs.exe	"Added by the STARTP-DC TROJAN!"
X	Microsoft Service 32	mssvc32.exe	"Added by a variant of the IRCBOT TROJAN!"
X	Microsoft Service 32	sysddm32.exe	"Added by the SDBOT.AKC WORM!"
X	Microsoft Service Access Manager	Access.exe	"Added by a variant of the IRCBOT BACKDOOR! See here"
X	Microsoft Service Boot	sboot.exe	"Added by a variant of the IRCBOT TROJAN!"
X	Microsoft Service Controller	services.exe	"Added by the KALEL-D WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate services.exe process
X	Microsoft Service Disk Cycle	disksave.exe	"Added by a variant of the IRCBOT TROJAN!"
X	Microsoft Service Drivers	System.exe	"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!"
X	Microsoft Service Drivers	VSADNIM.exe	"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!"
X	Microsoft Service Execution Manager	execute.exe	"Added by a variant of the IRCBOT TROJAN! See here"
X	Microsoft Service firewall Manager	firewall.exe	"Added by a variant of the SDBOT BACKDOOR! Located in %System%"
X	Microsoft Service Host Manager	32svchost.exe	"Added by a variant of the IRCBOT TROJAN!"
X	Microsoft Service Host Process	svchost.exe	"Added by the KRYNOS.B WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.exe process which is always located in %System% and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in %Windir%\Help"
X	Microsoft Service Information	msnservices.exe	"Added by the RBOT.ID WORM!"
X	Microsoft Service Login Manager	winlogin.exe	"Added by a variant of the IRCBOT TROJAN!"
X	Microsoft Service Manager	service32.exe	"Added by the IRCBOT.WDW BACKDOOR!"
X	Microsoft Service Manager	winsvc.exe	"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM! See here"
X	Microsoft Service Pack	WindowsSP.exe	"Added by the RBOT-RF WORM!"
X	Microsoft Service Pack2.1	svchost2.exe	"Added by the RBOT.ASN BACKDOOR!"
X	Microsoft Service Tools	MStools1.exe	"Added by the RBOT-BHT WORM!"
X	Microsoft Services	lsserv.exe	"Added by an unidentified VIRUS
X	Microsoft Services	lssrv.exe	"Added by the RBOT.CW WORM!"
X	Microsoft Services	services.exe	"Added by the ALETS 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 %Windir%"
X	Microsoft Services	lsrv.exe	"Added by the RBOT-BK WORM!"
X	Microsoft Services	svshost.exe	"Added by the ALETS.B TROJAN!"
X	Microsoft Services	bsc32.exe	"Added by the BDOOR-AW BACKDOOR!"
X	Microsoft Services	Smss32.exe	"Added by the RBOT-AD WORM!"
X	Microsoft Services	svssshost.exe	"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!"
X	Microsoft Services	module.exe	"Added by the LAVITS WORM!"
X	Microsoft Services	msmpserv.exe	"Added by the IRCBOT.BKA BACKDOOR!"
X	Microsoft Services Unitd	MSU32.exe	"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!"
X	Microsoft Servicez Manager	servicemgrz.exe	"Added by the RBOT-ASN WORM!"
X	Windows Microsoft Service	[random filename]	"Added by the AGENT-HCD TROJAN!"
X	Windows Microsoft Services	[8 random letters].exe	"Added by the KOLAB.AW 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.