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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
U	Agere SoftModem Messaging Applet	AGRSMMSG.exe	Installed with the drivers for internal software modems based upon Lucent/Agere Systems chipsets - required if you use the SoftModem Assistant to configure the modem
U	AModemLockDown	ModemLockDown.exe	"ModemLockDown - allows you to supervise internet access by disabling the modem
Y	azmodem	azexe.exe	"Aztech Labs modem driver"
U	BTModemProtection	BTModemProtection.exe	"BT Privacy Online modem protection software
X	Cable Modem Adapter	WindowsSec.exe	"Added by the WOOTBOT.A WORM!"
X	Linksys Modem Drivers	linksys.exe	Added by the IRCBOT.VD WORM!
Y	LTWinModem1	ltmsg.exe	"Lucent Technologies (now Alcatel-Lucent) WinModem - which uses software rather than hardware
X	Modem	locatesvc.exe	"Added by a variant of the SPYBOT WORM!"
X	Modem Driverz Updates	mdmdrv.exe	"Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!"
U	MODEMBTR	MODEMBTR.EXE	"Modem Booster from inKline Global to improve ISP connections"
X	Modeminf	Modeminf.exe	"Added by a variant of the CRYPTER.C TROJAN!"
U	ModemOnHold	MOH.EXE	"NetWaiting/Modem-on-Hold - allows you to place your Internet connection on hold while you take a voice call (if Call Waiting is supported by your phone company). See here for more information"
U	ModemOnHold	netWaiting.exe	"NetWaiting/Modem-on-Hold - allows you to place your Internet connection on hold while you take a voice call (if Call Waiting is supported by your phone company). See here for more information"
N	ModemUtility	mdmsetpe.exe	System Tray configuration icon for Aztech modems
?	PCIMODEM	pcimodem.exe	"Associated with Lucent based Aztech MDP7800-U PCI modems. Is it required?"
U	SoftK56 Modem Driver	carpserv.exe	"Associated with Zoltrix and Conexant modems - enables the internal modem speaker
U	V.92 Modem On Hold	Ltmoh.exe	Modem On Hold utility - manages incoming/outgoing voice calls on a single phone line while being connected to the internet
Y	winmodem	wmexe.exe	"Software for software based modems. Required if you have one of these. WinModems use software rather than hardware - hence putting a load on the CPU. Needed if you have it for loading the drivers. See here for more WinModem information"
Y	XircWinModem4	ltcm000c.exe	"WinModem drivers. WinModems use software rather than hardware - hence putting a load on the CPU. Needed if you have it for loading the drivers. See here for more WinModem information"

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.