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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
U	12Ghosts Synchronize	12sync.exe	"12Ghosts Synchronize - ""Sync PC clock with an atomic clock over the Internet"""
U	Adobe Reader Synchronizer	AdobeCollabSync.exe	"Adobe Synchronizer - installed along with Adobe Reader 8.x. ""Synchronizer is a small application that runs in the background
U	Atomic Time Synchronizer	TimeSync.exe	"TimeSync - lets you synchronize your computer's clock with any internet atomic clock"
U	AtomSync	atomsync.exe	"AtomSync - ""this NTP client synchronizes your PC clock with an internet atomic time server or with a time server on your LAN"""
U	BCSSync	BCSSync.exe	"Part of SharePoint Server 2010 which is part of the Microsoft Office 2010 suite. ""Business Connectivity Services (BCS) uses a cache to store a copy of the external data required by the BCS solutions deployed on the Office client. A process called BCSSync.EXE runs on the client and provides automatic cache refresh and data synchronization of the entity instances."" For more information - see here"
X	ClockSync	Sync.exe	"ClockSync - synchronizes your system clock with an internet time server. It's by WhenU
U	DVSync	dvsync.exe	DVSync is the program that allows you to synchronize your daVinci's PDA's data with your Personal Information Manager on the PC
U	FastTVSync	FastTVSync.exe	"Part of InterVideo (now Corel) DVD Copy - ""fast DVD copying and file conversion software. In just three steps
U	FavoriteSync	FavoriteSync.exe	"FavoriteSync keeps the same set of Internet Explorer Favorites on several computers in sync"
N	HotSync Manager	hotsync.exe	Installed when connecting a Palm HotSync cradle up to a USB port. The Blue and Red Arrow Icon that enables Palm / Handspring Synchronizing. Available via Start → Programs
X	INET	inetsync.exe	"Meplex adware"
?	Iomega QuickSync	Quicksync.exe	"??"
U	Laplink PDASync 3.1 - ScheduleSync	ScheduleSync.exe	"Laplink PDASync for ScheduleSync - PDA synchronisation utility"
?	MediaSync	MediaSync.exe	"Found on Acer laptops
X	Microsoft Internet Syncing	inetsync.exe	"Added by the IRCBOT.BLL BACKDOOR!"
U	Microsoft Office 2010	BCSSync.exe	"Part of SharePoint Server 2010 which is part of the Microsoft Office 2010 suite. ""Business Connectivity Services (BCS) uses a cache to store a copy of the external data required by the BCS solutions deployed on the Office client. A process called BCSSync.EXE runs on the client and provides automatic cache refresh and data synchronization of the entity instances."" For more information - see here"
U	Microsoft Synchronization Manager	mobsync.exe	"Microsoft Synchronization Manager for 2K/XP - used to update network copies of materials that were edited offline
U	MioSync	mioSync.exe	"Related to Mio GPS navigation devices"
U	mobsync	mobsync.exe	"Microsoft Synchronization Manager for 2K/XP - used to update network copies of materials that were edited offline
X	MSVSync	videosync.exe	"Added by a variant of the SPYBOT WORM!"
N	NokiaPCSyncTray	PCSync.exe	"System Tray access to Nokia PC Sync - which ""allows you to synchronise contacts
N	PCSync	PCSync.exe	"System Tray access to Nokia PC Sync - which ""allows you to synchronise contacts
X	PcSync	PcSync.exe	"Added by the RBOT-XJ WORM! Note - do not confuse with the Nokia application described here"
N	PCSync.exe	PCSync.exe	"System Tray access to Nokia PC Sync - which ""allows you to synchronise contacts
X	Perfomance Monitor	davcsync.exe	"Added by the LAMUD-A WORM!"
U	PTBSync	PTBSync.exe	"PTBSync from ElmüSoft - a tool to synchronize your PC time with an an atomic clock via the internet"
N	QuikSync	QUIKSYNC.EXE	Used by Iomega drives. Available via Start -> Programs
N	RadarSync	RadarSync.exe	"Radarsync utility comes from DFI with their latest motherboards
X	RCSync	RCSync.exe	"PrizeSurfer related. ""PrizeSurfer is the free software that automatically enters you to win cash and prizes just for surfing the web and shopping online!"" Stealth installed malware"
X	regsync	regsync.exe	"SafeSurfing adware"
X	RSync	netsync.exe	"SafeSurfing adware"
X	run=	htmlsync.exe	Searchforfree.info browser hijacker
U	SmartSync Pro	SmartSync.exe	"Related to CompanionLink Software Inc. Synchronization solutions for ACT!
U	SP TimeSync	SP TimeSync.exe	"SP TimeSync lets you synchronize your computer's clock with any Internet atomic clock (time server)"
U	StrgSync.exe	StrgSync.exe	"SimpleTech Inc's StorageSync backup software - backs up an entire PC
U	Sync Data	Hndsync.exe	"Pocket Real Estate - mobile synchronization manager"
U	Synchronization Manager	mobsync.exe	"Microsoft Synchronization Manager for 2K/XP - used to update network copies of materials that were edited offline
X	syncman	winsync.exe	"Added by the MANCSYN-A TROJAN!"
U	Windows Live Sync	WindowsLiveSync.exe	"Windows Live Sync from Microsoft (formerly known as Windows Live FolderShare) - ""a free-to-use internet-based file synchronization application by Microsoft that is designed to allow files and folders between two or more computers be in sync with each other on Windows (Vista and later) and Mac OS X based computers"""
U	Windows Mobile-based device management	wmdSync.exe	"Part of Windows Mobile Device Center in Vista. Microsoft Windows Mobile Device Center enables you to set up new partnerships

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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.