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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
?	AeXSWDUsr	AeXSWDUsr.exe	"Altiris Express NS Client Manager software. Is it required?"
N	ASWDP	ASWDP.exe	"MLS Pulse - real estate software. Keeps the home buyer/seller continually informed on the status of his/her local/regional real estate market"
X	CheckFaultKernel	mswdm.exe	"Added by the SMALL-CSK TROJAN!"
X	MS Domain Name System	MSWDNS32.exe	"Added by the RBOT-GKY WORM!"
U	PwrUpSwDesk	SwitchDesk.exe	"PowerUp SwitchDesk - virtual desktop manager which allows ""you have the possibility to launch games
Y	Spyware Doctor	swdoctor.exe	"Older version of Spyware Doctor antispyware from PC Tools"
U	SWd	winwd.exe	"PC Security™ from Tropical Software - ""is the ultimate in computer security
X	xswdmse	[8 random letters].exe	"Added by a variant of the SPYBOT WORM! See here"
X	[various names]	PasswdMon.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.