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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	ALUAlert	ALUNotify.exe	Notification reminder for Symantec's LiveUpdate. Leave enabled unless you manually run LiveUpdate on a regular basis
?	BackupNotify	backupnotify.exe	"HP Digital Imaging related. What does it do and is it required?"
N	CreativeDiscNotifier	CTNOTIFY.EXE	"For Creative Soundblaster Live! series soundcards. Detects when you insert a CD-ROM
N	Disc Detector	CtNotify.exe	"For Creative sound cards. Detects when you insert a CD
Y	FveNotify	fveNotify.exe	"Windows Vista - BitLocker Drive Encryption Notification Utility. Available with Enterprise and Ultimate versions of Vista
U	KeNotify	KeNotify.exe	"Toshiba utility found on their laptops. This program is responsible for the Toshiba LapTop Help 'FlashCards' utility that sits at the top of the screen giving easy access to the 'F keys' alternative functions such as Lock
Y	Logoff	SCTUINotify.exe	"Part of Windows SteadyState
U	Mobipocket Reader Notifications	readernotify.exe	"Part of Mobipocket Reader - ""Store all your eBooks
Y	OneCareUI	winssnotify.exe	"System Tray access to and notifications from Windows Live OneCare - now superseded by Microsoft Security Essentials. ""OneCare helps keep your PC safe and secure while making your life easier. From virus scanning and file backups
N	PI Notify	PINotify.exe	"Property Intellect from Wild Rabbit Software Ltd - ""is widely used in the residential lettings markets to help landlords
N	PINotify	PINotify.exe	"Property Intellect from Wild Rabbit Software Ltd - ""is widely used in the residential lettings markets to help landlords
Y	PSNotify	psnotify.exe	"Pharos SignUp Vx - ""PC reservation and management application that addresses the PC scheduling needs of public libraries and higher education labs and libraries"""
Y	SCTUINotify	SCTUINotify.exe	"Part of Windows SteadyState
U	ServicesNotify	ServicesNotify.exe	"Defender Pro Antispy"
?	TivoNotify	TiVoNotify.exe	"Part of Tivo Desktop. What does it do and is it required?"
Y	Windows Live OneCare	winssnotify.exe	"System Tray access to and notifications from Windows Live OneCare - now superseded by Microsoft Security Essentials. ""OneCare helps keep your PC safe and secure while making your life easier. From virus scanning and file backups
Y	Windows SteadyState - Session Timer Notify (UI)	SCTUINotify.exe	"Part of Windows SteadyState
Y	winssnotify	winssnotify.exe	"System Tray access to and notifications from Windows Live OneCare - now superseded by Microsoft Security Essentials. ""OneCare helps keep your PC safe and secure while making your life easier. From virus scanning and file backups
U	{0228e555-4f9c-4e35-a3ec-b109a192b4c2}	gnotify.exe	"Google Gmail Notifier. Alerts you when you have new Gmail messages"

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.