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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	CLMFrontPanel	clmpanel.exe	"System tray status/display/configuration utility for a number of modems. Can be disabled by right-clicking on the tray icon. If disabled
U	Gainward	TBPanel.exe	Configuration utility for Gainward graphics cards. Not required unless you use non-default settings. Available via Start -> Settings -> Control Panel
U	HaMFrontPanel	hampanel.exe	"Displays a panel simulating modem lights for the Intel HaM internal modem. The lights are useful as a reminder to disconnect from the net if you are likely to forget
N	Lightscribe	LightScribeControlPanel.exe	"System Tray access to the LightScribe Control Panel for CD/DVD writers based upon HP's LightScribe laser-etching process - which allows you to burn a label straight onto specially coated blank disks. Part of the main LightScribe System Software (LSS)"
N	LightScribe Control Panel	LightScribeControlPanel.exe	"System Tray access to the LightScribe Control Panel for CD/DVD writers based upon HP's LightScribe laser-etching process - which allows you to burn a label straight onto specially coated blank disks. Part of the main LightScribe System Software (LSS)"
N	LightScribeControlPanel	LightScribeControlPanel.exe	"System Tray access to the LightScribe Control Panel for CD/DVD writers based upon HP's LightScribe laser-etching process - which allows you to burn a label straight onto specially coated blank disks. Part of the main LightScribe System Software (LSS)"
Y	PowerPanel	POWPANEL.EXE	Power management utility on notebooks/laptops - automatically switches modes when running on battery
?	ScanPanel	ScanPanel.exe	"Trust Easy Webscan scanner related - what does it do and is it required?"
U	TBPanel	TBPanel.exe	Configuration utility for Gainward graphics cards. Not required unless you use non-default settings. Available via Start -> Settings -> Control Panel
U	VolPanel	VolPanel.exe	"Related to Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi"
X	[various names]	syspanel.exe	"Wareout - malware masquerading as a spyware and dialer remover"

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.