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If you're not finding what you're looking for please go to this forum and submit a new startup entry.

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	*Security Center	secctr.exe	"Added by the SDBOT.BRO WORM!"
N	Aluria Security Center	SecurityCenter.exe	"Aluria Software's spyware removal tool - we can't really recommend this product as Aluria have recently partnered with WhenU
X	Microsoft Security Center	savservices.exe	"Added by the RBOT-ANU WORM!"
X	Microsoft Security Center	wcsntfy.exe	"Added by the SDBOT.BYD WORM!"
X	Micsorosft Security Center	wcnsfty.exe	"Added by the RBOT-AHU WORM!"
X	Personal Security Center Monitor	isc_ui.exe	"Added by the FAKEALERT TROJAN!"
X	Security Center	AppControl.exe	"Added by the SDBOT.CFT WORM!"
X	Security Center Distribution	securesec.exe	"Added by a variant of the IRCBOT BACKDOOR! See here"
X	Windows Security Center Notification App	wscnfty.exe	"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!"
X	Windows Security Center Notification Appls	sxe.exe	"Added by the RBOT-GKX WORM!"
X	Windows Security Center Notification Applse	sxes.exe	"Added by the RBOT-GLR WORM!"
X	Windows Security Center Notification Applse	os.exe	"Added by a variant of the RBOT-GLR WORM!"
X	Windows Security Center Notification Applsee	sysecurex.exe	"Added by a variant of the RBOT-GKX WORM!"
X	WinX Security Center	WinX Security Center.exe	"WinX Security Center rogue security software - not recommended

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.