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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
X	@	iexpl0res.exe	"Added by the RBOT.AEX WORM!"
X	Antivirus	iexpl0res.exe	Added by an unidentified WORM or TROJAN!
N	ares	ares.exe	"""Ares is a free open source file sharing program that enables users to share any digital file including images
X	Config Loader2	explores.exe	"Added by the GAOBOT.BT WORM!"
X	Desire	desires.exe	Adult content dialler
N	Gateway Extended Warranty	GWCares.exe	Gateway Extended Warranty reminder
X	IEFeatures	IEFeatures.exe	"Added by the POPMON.A TROJAN! - also known as PopMonster adware"
X	IEFeatures	Internetfeatures.exe	"Added by the POPMON.A TROJAN! - also known as PopMonster adware"
X	ixplores	ixplores.exe	"Added by the SDBOT-CE WORM!"
X	li-speed****	dlres.exe	Adult web-dialler - **** is random
X	Microsoft DNS Host Resolution	hostres.exe	"Added by the AGOBOT-MK BACKDOOR!"
X	mserv	seres.exe	"Added by the AGENT-LIL WORM!"
X	MSStartOptimizer	Iexpres.exe	"Added by the DASMIN-E TROJAN!"
X	MSVersion	INTERNETFEATURES.exe	"Added by the POPMON.A TROJAN! - also known as PopMonster adware"
U	MultiRes	MultiRes.exe	"MultiRes - system tray utility allowing quick access to changing desktop resolutions and has the ability to lock the screen refresh rate in WinNT/2K/XP"
X	MyShares	MyShares.exe	"EHU adware"
N	OurPictures	OurPictures.exe	"Related to RitzPix Online Photo Print services"
Y	PAVFIRES	PavFires.exe	"Firewall included with older versions of Panda Antivirus and Internet Security"
?	PSTORES	PSTORES.EXE	"Part of Windows Services Protected Storage?"
N	QuickRes	QUICKRES.EXE	Utility to quickly change desktop resolution - left over from Win95 Power Toys. In Win98 and above incorporated via Control Panel -> Display. Not required unless you have to change resolutions on a regular basis
X	RavTimer	explores.exe	"Added by the HOMEY-A TROJAN!"
X	smres	smres.exe	"Added by the AGOBOT-UA WORM!"
X	Sysres	Sysres.exe	"Added by the LOGMOD.A TROJAN!"
Y	VrSchedule	Vrres.exe	"Part of the HAURI ViRobot series of internet security products. HAURI's ViRobot engine is included in those used by VirusTotal

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.