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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
N	@loha	reminder.exe	"Registration reminder for
N	Acer Tour Reminder	Reminder.exe	Popup reminder to take the tour of your new Acer laptop
X	AIM reminder	AIM reminder.exe	"Added by the BUDDY.E TROJAN!"
N	AROReminder	aro.exe	"Advanced Registry Optimizer - ""scan
U	Break_Reminder	BREAK REMINDER.exe	"Break Reminder - Remind yourself to take breaks to prevent computer related injuries. See here"
N	Cal Reminder Shortcut	calrem.exe	Produces a pop-up reminder of events scheduled using the MS Office Calendar
N	Calendar 200X Reminder	calendar.exe	"Part of Calendar 200X by Joel Graffman - which is no longer supported or available from it's author. Displays reminders for holidays
N	Corel Colleagues & Contacts Reminders	cffrem.exe	"Corel Colleagues & Contracts - all-in-one organizer for scheduling meetings
N	Corel Family & Friends reminders	CFFREM.EXE	"Corel Family & Friends - all-in-one calender
N	Corel Registration Reminder	Remind32.exe	If you don't want to register Corel products and be reminded about it every 2 weeks disable it
N	Corel Reminder	NAVBROWSER.EXE	If you don't want to register Corel products and be reminded about it every 2 weeks disable it
N	Corel Reminder	NAVBrowser.exe	Registration reminder for CorelDRAW 10
N	CreateCD_Reminder	reminder.exe	Reminder to create system recovery CD/DVDs on a Sony Vaio laptop or desktop
N	DNS7reminder	Ereg.exe Ereg.ini	"Registration reminder for versions of Nuance (ScanSoft) Dragon NaturallySpeaking"
N	Event Planner Reminders	PLNRNote.exe	Part of Sierra/Hallmark Card Studio - System Tray notification of events such as birthdays and anniversaries that you've scheduled with the customizable Event Planner
N	Event Planner Reminders Tray Icon	PLNRnote.exe	Part of Sierra/Hallmark Card Studio - System Tray notification of events such as birthdays and anniversaries that you've scheduled with the customizable Event Planner
N	Event Reminder	pmremind.exe	"Event reminder for calendar dates
?	GCC Reminder	gccrem.exe	"Associated with AcraMax Greeting Card Creator. Is it a registration reminder?"
N	HC Reminder	hc.exe	"For Compaq PC's. Help Compiler
N	Instant Update Center	reminder.exe	"Event reminder for calendar dates
N	IsReminder	ISPopup.exe	"Related to GuardWare iShield - this is the registration reminder for the trial version
N	Kana Reminder	Reminder.exe	"Kana Reminder is a program which can be used to set a reminder to be triggered at a specified time"
N	Microsoft Greetings Reminder	MHPRMINF.EXE	You really want to be reminded about somebody's birthday at the expense of resources?
N	Microsoft Greetings Reminders	MHPRMIND.EXE	Microsoft Home Publishing greetings reminder
N	Microsoft Greetings Workshop Reminder	Gwremind.exe	You really want to be reminded about somebody's birthday at the expense of resources?
N	Microsoft Works Calendar Reminders	wkcalrem.exe	If you schedule an event at any time in Microsoft Works Calendar and set a reminder then a shortcut will be added to Start → All Programs → Startup so this reminder service loads every time Windows starts
U	MiniReminder	MiniReminder.exe	"""MiniReminder is a small
N	MMReminderService	MMReminderService.exe	"Mind Manager from Mindjet - ""easy way to organize ideas and information"". Registration reminder"
N	MSConfigReminder	msconfig.exe	Entry that appears when you uncheck an item in the MSConfig Startup group and will disappear if on the next reboot you select the option to not be reminded that you are running in Selective Startup mode. This particular entry is specific only to 98/Me and is located in %System%
N	Nuance OmniPage 17-reminder	Ereg.exe Ereg.ini	"Registration reminder for Ominpage version 17 from Nuance"
N	Nuance PDF Create! 5-reminder	Ereg.exe Ereg.ini	"Registration reminder for PDF Create version 5 from Nuance"
N	Nuance PDF Professional 6-reminder	Ereg.exe Ereg.ini	"Registration reminder for PDF Converter Professional version 6 from Nuance"
N	Nuance PDF Professional5-reminder	Ereg.exe Ereg.ini	"Registration reminder for PDF Converter Professional version 5 from Nuance"
N	OP12 Reminder	Ereg.exe ereg.ini	"Registration reminder for OmniPage from Nuance (was ScanSoft)"
N	OPSE reminder	Ereg.exe ereg.ini	"Registration reminder for OmniPage from Nuance (was ScanSoft)"
N	OrderReminder	OrderReminder.exe	The HP Order Reminder utility is installed with the HP LaserJet printer software and allows you to set specific times for reminders to check the current level of toner in the print cartridge - it also contains an Order Now link to a Web page that helps you order supplies online from a reseller of your choice
N	PC Pitstop Optimize Reminder	Reminder.exe	"Registration reminder for the PC Pitstop Optimize 2.0 system optimizatoon utility by CA. Located in %ProgramFiles%\PCPitstop\Optimize2"
N	PCPitstop Registration Reminder	Reminder.exe	"Registration reminder for the Exterminate antimalware package from PC Pitstop"
N	PitFrame Module	Reminder.exe	"Registration reminder for the PC Pitstop Optimize 2.0 system optimizatoon utility by CA. Located in %ProgramFiles%\PCPitstop\Optimize2"
X	PostBootReminder	[random filename]	Added by and unidentified WORM or TROJAN!
N	PPort10reminder	Ereg.exe ereg.ini	"Registration reminder for PaperPort version 10 from Scansoft (now Nuance)"
N	PPort11reminder	Ereg.exe Ereg.ini	"Registration reminder for PaperPort version 11 from Scansoft (now Nuance)"
N	PPort12reminder	Ereg.exe Ereg.ini	"Registration reminder for PaperPort version 12 from Nuance"
N	PPort9reminder	Ereg.exe ereg.ini	"Registration reminder for PaperPort version 9 from Scansoft (now Nuance)"
N	Print Master Event Reminder	PMremind.exe	"Event reminder for calendar dates
N	QBReminderFlash	QBReminder.exe	"Upgrade reminder for Intuit's QuickBooks"
N	Reminder	reminder.exe	From MS Money. Reminds you of your bills
N	Reminder	Remind_XP.exe	HP-specific program that reminds users to create System Recovery CDs. Once they use the Recovery CD Creator (Start -> PC Help & Tools -> Recovery CD Creator) to make the recovery CDs the entry will remove itself from the startup list
N	Reminder	Reminder.exe	"Registration reminder for the PC Pitstop Optimize 2.0 system optimizatoon utility by CA. Located in %ProgramFiles%\PCPitstop\Optimize2"
X	Reminder	Reminder.exe	"Registration reminder for the Secure Expert Cleaner rogue privacy program - see here. Located in %ProgramFiles%\SecureExpertCleaner"
N	Reminder-cpqXXXXX	remind32.exe	Compaq printer Registration
N	Reminder-hpcXXXXX	remind32.exe	HP CD-Writer Registration
N	Reminder-ranXXXXX	remind32.exe	Registration reminder widget for Rand Mcnally maps
N	reminder-ScanSoft Product Registration	remind32.exe	Registration reminder for ScanSoft products such as PaperPort
X	run=	RegistryReminder.exe	"Added by the APSTROJAN.OB TROJAN!"
X	SafeStripReminder	SafeStripReminder.exe	"SafeStrip rogue security software - not recommended
N	ScanSoft OmniPage SE 4.0-reminder	Ereg.exe ereg.ini	"Registration reminder for Ominpage SE version 4 from Scansoft (now Nuance)"
N	ScanSoft PaperPort 7 Registration Reminder	NAVBrowser.EXE	"Registration reminder for PaperPort 7 from Scansoft (now Nuance)"
N	ScanSoft PDF Professional 4-reminder	Ereg.exe Ereg.ini	"Registration reminder for PDF Converter Professional version 4 from Scansoft (now Nuance)"
N	ShockmachineReminder	SmReminder.exe	"""Shockmachine is a stand-alone application that lets users collect Macromedia Shockwave and Flash titles and play them offline"". Could be a registration reminder for the trial version"
N	TalkingReminder	TALKINGREMINDER.EXE	"Talking Reminder from Software River Solutions - talking calendar reminder"
U	TCOYFReminder	tcoyftray.exe	"My ParenTime Fertility Planner Reminder. The calendar provides a quick overview of the status of your fertility"
U	VirtuaReminder	VirtuaReminder.exe	"VirtuaReminder is a tool allowing the user to create reminders for such things as important appointments
U	WinColorReminder	WinColorReminder.exe	"The Microsoft Color Control Panel Applet for Windows XP ""helps you manage Windows color settings in one place."" Part of the Pro Imaging Powertoys"
N	Works Calendar Reminder	wkcalrem.exe	If you schedule an event at any time in Microsoft Works Calendar and set a reminder then a shortcut will be added to Start → All Programs → Startup so this reminder service loads every time Windows starts
?	Yahoo HP Reminder 1.1	yr.exe	"??"

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.