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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
UAzMixerSelAzMixerSel.exe"Related to Realtek_Azalia Mixer Selector"
NC-Media MixerMixer.exeC-Media produce audio chipsets that are often found on popular motherboards with on-board audio. Provides System Tray access to change audio settings. Available via Start -> Settings -> Control Panel or Start -> Programs
UCreativeMixerCTMIX32.EXE"Creative soundcard System Tray access to
UEnsoniqMixerstarter.exe"Puts the Ensoniq mixer in system tray. From Ensoniq Technologies ""Our mixer is a critical part of the soundcard as it fixes sound problems and replaces the MS mixer which can no longer be used"". If you find you don't need it - try one of the solutions on this special page. Similar to Creative PCI Audio Configuration Utility"
NkX Mixerkxmixer.exeProvides Mixer and Control functionality to KxProject Audio driver for EMU10k based soundcards
XMicrosoftmixers.exe"Added by the AGOBOT-AHU WORM!"
XMicrosoft Updatemixer.exe"Added by the RBOT-AIR WORM!"
NMixerMixer.exeC-Media Mixer - C-Media produce audio chipsets that are often found on popular motherboards with on-board audio. Provides System Tray access to change audio settings. Available via Start -> Settings -> Control Panel or Start -> Programs
NMixerselmixersel.exeConfiguration for Realtek audio devices
NNVMixerTrayNVMixerTray.exeSystem Tray access to audio controls from nVidia's motherboard ForceWare software
XSoundMixersmvss.exe"Added by the DEDLER-G TROJAN!"


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.