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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	Auth Starter Ident	startauth.exe	"Added by the RBOT-WP WORM!"
N	CACStarter	cacstart.exe	Cash A Check - check writing software
N	Creative PCI Audio Configuration Utility	starter.exe	"System Tray icon to configure a Creative Soundblaster PCI soundcard. Not required and re-instates itself when un-checked. Try one of the solutions on this special page. Similar to EnsoniqMixer"
X	dbar_starter	starter.exe	"Deskbar adware - adds a search bar to your Windows taskbar which performs searches on www.w-w-w-dot-com.com"
U	EnsoniqMixer	starter.exe	"Puts the Ensoniq mixer in system tray. From Ensoniq Technologies ""Our mixer is a critical part of the soundcard as it fixes sound problems and replaces the MS mixer which can no longer be used"". If you find you don't need it - try one of the solutions on this special page. Similar to Creative PCI Audio Configuration Utility"
U	EpsonPhotoStarter	EPSON_PhotoStarter.exe	Only needed if you want to make full use of the capabilities of an Epson printer that included this
N	MessagerStarter Freeserve	StartMessager.exe	Freeserve Messenger
X	MSN Messenger Service Starter	msnmgsr.exe	"Added by the RBOT-AOS WORM!"
U	NetPanel	Starter.exe	"Gemius surveillance software. Uninstall this software unless you put it there yourself"
N	PowerArchiver Tray	PASTARTER.EXE	"System Tray access to PowerArchiver from ConeXware
X	precpop2	starter.exe	"PrecisionPop adware"
X	SMSERIALSTARTER	win32st.exe	"Added by the FAKEALERT-AH TROJAN! Installed with the SpyBurner spyware remover - which is not recommended
X	SMSERIALWORKERSTARTER	winstrse.exe	"Added by the RENOS.IC TROJAN! Installed with the SpyBurner spyware remover - which is not recommended
X	SMSERIALWORKSTARTER	comsysobj.exe	"Added by the FAKEALERT-AH TROJAN! Installed with the SpyBurner spyware remover - which is not recommended
X	Starter	scvhosting.exe	"Added by the SDBOT.RU WORM!"
X	starter	scvhostingg.exe	"Added by the FORBOT-FB WORM!"
X	starter	iexplore.exe	"Added by the FORBOT-DU WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate Internet Explorer (iexplore.exe) which is always located in %ProgramFiles%\Internet Explorer and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in %System%"
N	Symantec Fax Starter Edition Port	OLFSNT40.EXE	Offers a virtual printer as a fax machine. Can be run via a desktop shortcut
X	ToPicks Starter	Idhost.exe	"TOPicks adware"
X	Total Protect 2009	pcpc_starter.exe	"Total Protect 2009 rogue security software - not recommended
X	Windows Host32 Starter	hostserv.exe	"Added by the SDBOT-WU WORM!"
X	Windows Messenger Starter	wmvsvc.exe	"Added by the DELF.DAX TROJAN!"
X	Windows User Starter	winuser32.exe	"Added by the RBOT.SN WORM!"
Y	WinFaxAppPortStarter	wfxsnt40.exe	WinFax 10.0 and maybe earlier versions. Used to initiate the WinFax port to enable printing to the WinFax printer (send a fax) from any application.

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.