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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	Microsoft Service Pack	WindowsSP.exe	"Added by the RBOT-RF WORM!"
X	Microsoft Service Pack2.1	svchost2.exe	"Added by the RBOT.ASN BACKDOOR!"
X	Microsoft Windows Service Pack	winspkn.exe	"Added by the RBOT-AYD WORM!"
X	MicrosoftXP Service Pack 2	servicepack2.exe	"Added by the RBOT.EMC WORM!"
X	Service Pack	[various filenames]	"Added by the LERPA-A WORM! Note - the file name will be one of the following common.exe
X	Service Pack 1	[random filename]	"Added by the VXGAME.Z TROJAN! Note - the filename is random - see the link. Typical examples are vexg6ame4.exe
X	Service Pack DLL Runtime	spdll32.exe	"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!"
X	Service PAck SFVP	[worm filename].exe	"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM! The filename is 4 random characters"
X	The Service Pack Loader	spxp.exe	"Added by the RBOT-BYM WORM!"
X	Windows Service Pack 2	WindowsSP2.exe	"Added by the SDBOT-TQ WORM!"
X	Windows Service Pack Auto Update	winworks.exe	"Adware downloader - detected by eScan antivirus as the AGENT.BT TROJAN!"
X	Windows Service Pack Auto Update	figgaz.exe	"Detected by Kaspersky as the AGENT.BT TROJAN!"
X	Windows Service Pack Auto Update	ballin.exe	Added by an unidentified WORM or TROJAN!
X	Windows Service Pack Auto Update	del-me.exe	"Adware
X	Windows Service Pack2	svchhost.exe	"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!"
X	Windows Service Pack2	WIN43.EXE	"Added by the GAOBOT.G WORM!"
X	Windows Xp Service Pack 2	svchost.exe	"Added by the XPLOS-A TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.exe process which should NOT appear in Msconfig/Startup!"
X	XP Service Pack	xpservicepack.exe	"Added by the SDBOT.AQA WORM!"
X	xp service pack 2	xpsp2.exe	"Added by the RBOT-KW WORM!"

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.