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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	AOL Service Libraries	AOLSoftware.exe	"Quoted from AOL Beta Team
N	AOLSoftware	AOLSoftware.exe	"Quoted from AOL Beta Team
U	Auto Run Software for Photo Frame	PhotoManager.exe	"Management software for Philips digital PhotoFrame range. Used to edit photos and transfer them directly from a PC via a USB cable. Start manually when you connect the device"
U	Camera Assistant Software	traybar.exe	Camera Assistant Software utility for Toshiba laptops - allows you to take pictures with and control the integrated WebCam
X	control panel software service	cprs.exe	"Added by the RBOT-FPI WORM!"
N	Creative Software Update	AutoUpdate.exe	Auto-updater for Creative Labs software
U	FingerPrintSoftware	fpapp.exe	Supports the fingerprint reader on selected IBM/Lenovo Thinkpad notebooks
Y	HighPoint ATA RAID Management Software	raidman.exe	"HighPoint RAID management - hard disk striping/mirroring utility for increased performance and reliability. See here for more information on RAID"
N	HostManager	AOLSoftware.exe	"Quoted from AOL Beta Team
N	HP software update	HPWuSchd2.exe	HP software updates. If a shortcut doesn't exist create your own and run it manually
N	HP software update	HPWuSchd.exe	"HP software updates. If a shortcut doesn't exist
N	IBM Client Security Software	csecwiz.exe	"Setup wizard for the Client Security Software for IBM\Lenovo notebooks. This entry only runs once
X	InstallProvider	newsoftware2007install.exe	"Part of WinAntiVirusPro 2007 and Privacy Protector rogue security software (and possibly others) - not recommended"
U	Kodak EasyShare software	EasyShare.exe	Software bundled with Kodak digital cameras to manage the connection between the PC and the Camera. Can be started manually
N	Kodak Picture Transfer Software	pts.exe	Looks for Kodak camera connection and media insertion. Available via Start -> Programs
N	Kodak Software Updater	backweb*****.exe	"Software updater for Kodak Easyshare digital cameras"
N	KODAK Software Updater	Kodak Software Updater.exe	"Software updater for Kodak Easyshare digital cameras"
?	Logitech Camera Software	ElkCtrl.exe	Entry added when you install versions of the Logitech QuickCam webcam software. It's exact purpose is unknown at the present time
N	Logitech Gaming Software	LWEMon.exe	Part of Logitech Gaming Software (formerly Wingman Software) for their range of game controllers. Starts the profiler (button configuration) and loads the last used profile at start-up - including System Tray access. Unless you're a hard-core gamer it's best to leave it disabled and load when needed
U	Logitech Harmony Remote Software 7	HARMON~1.EXE	"Logitech
N	LogitechSoftwareUpdate	ManifestEngine.exe	"Automatic updater for versions of Logitech QuickCam webcam software. Check for updates via the System Tray icon - see the LogitechVideoTray entry"
X	mcafee Software Intrenet	mcafee.exe	"Added by the RBOT-ATR WORM! Note - this is not a valid McAfee program"
X	Media Software UPdater	sscs.exe	"Added by the RBOT-ABE WORM!"
N	Microsoft Sidewinder Game Controller Software	SWTRAY.EXE	MS SideWinder game controller system tray icon. Available via Start -> Programs
X	Microsoft Software	sysinfo33.exe	"Added by the RBOT.LS WORM!"
X	microsoft software	***.exe [ = random char]	Added by an unidentified WORM or TROJAN!
X	Microsoft software	cdaccess.exe	"Added by the RBOT.ABK WORM!"
X	Microsoft Software Update	nmon.exe	"Added by the RBOT.HZ WORM!"
X	Microsoft-software	***.exe [ = random char]	"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!"
X	Micsoft-Published-Software	explrer.exe	"Added by the RBOT-GFL WORM!"
X	MS Decryption Software	active.exe	"MediaTickets adware variant"
X	MSN Software	msnsoftware.exe	"Added by the IRCBOT.AWD BACKDOOR!"
N	MySoftware NewsFlash	Newsflsh.exe	"Runs in your task bar and receives alerts and release information on MySoftware products from Avenquest"
Y	Nokia Software Updater	nsu_ui_client.exe	"Utility that only runs once after installing the Nokia Software Updater which is used to update the operating system (or firmware) for selected Nokia mobile devices"
X	norten Software Intrenet	norten.pif	"Added by the RBOT-AWA WORM!"
N	Palo Alto Software Update Manager 8.0	PAS8_UD.exe	"Update manager for small business planning software from Palo Alto Software - such as Business Plan Pro
X	Panda Software Intrenet	panda.pif	"Added by the RBOT-ATZ WORM!"
N	PivotSoftware	wpctrl.exe	"PivotPro from Portrait Studios - allows a screen to be rotated to match rotated LCD screens
N	Post-It(r) Software	Psnotes.exe	Pop-up "yellow" notes on screen. Available via Start -> Programs
N	Post-itR Software Notes Lite	Psn2Lite.exe	"Post-it® Software Notes - Lite from 3M - now replaced by the more advanced Post-it® Digital Notes"
N	Post-it� Software Notes	psn.exe	"Post-it® Software Notes - Lite from 3M - now replaced by the more advanced Post-it® Digital Notes"
Y	Sharing and Mapping Software	DShmap.exe	"Intel AnyPoint internet sharing software. Now discontinued"
X	Software	software.exe	"Added by the CRABTON-B TROJAN!"
X	software	spools.exe	"Added by the AUTORUN-CS WORM!"
X	Software	cipsn.exe	"Added by the FORBOT-DM WORM!"
N	Software Manager	ISUSPM.exe	"InstallShield is used by a number of software producers to install their programs and manage software updates. This entry searches for and performs any updates to supported installed software so you're always working with the most current version. Manually check for software updates for installed programs on a regular basis"
N	Software Manager	issch.exe	"InstallShield is used by a number of software producers to install their programs and manage software updates. This entry runs scheduled searches for and performs any updates to supported installed software so you're always working with the most current version. Manually check for software updates for installed programs on a regular basis"
X	Software Soft Stop	Spyware Soft Stop.exe	"SoftStop rogue security software - not recommended"
U	SoftwareStation	station.exe	"eAcceleration Stop-Sign security software related. Previously not recommended
X	UtilitiesAndSoftware	"rundll32.exe MSA64CHK.dll	DllMostrar"
X	Windows Software	hbsppe.exe	"Added by the RBOT-GLL WORM!"
X	Windows Update Software	system.exe	"TOFGER.BX spyware"

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.