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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 System Update	sysupdate.exe	"Added by the SDBOT.DG WORM!"
X	MSPP System Update 64	wiaadmgr.exe	"Detected by Kaspersky as the RANKY.GEN TROJAN!"
X	System Update	[filename].exe	"CoolWebSearch parasite variant"
X	System Update	[random filename]	"Added by the KORGO.W or KORGO.X WORMS!"
X	System Update	wupdmgr.exe	"Added by the SOROMO-A TROJAN!"
X	System Update	[random filename]	"Added by the SOROMO-A TROJAN!"
X	System Update	wauluclt.exe	"Added by the SDBOT.EF WORM!"
X	System Update	[path to trojan]	"Added by the AUTOTROJ-D TROJAN!"
X	System Update	mssetupconf.exe	"Added by the RBOT.DLC WORM!"
X	System Update Application	msbuffer.exe	"Added by the SDBOT.AFF WORM!"
X	System Update Service	wmiprvsa.exe	"Added by the AGOBOT-RG TROJAN!"
X	System Update Service	winupd32.exe	"Added by the ADTODA-A TROJAN!"
X	System Update Service	system.pif	"Added by the RBOT-ALL WORM!"
X	System Update Service	update.pif	"Added by the SPYBOT.WOE WORM!"
X	System Update Service	wmiprvsv.exe	"Added by the AGOBOT.YG WORM!"
X	System Update Service	csrss32.exe	"Added by the AGOBOT-HI WORM!"
X	System Update2	explorer.exe	"Added by the AUTOTROJ-C TROJAN! Note - the legitimate Windows Explorer (same filename) is located in %Windir% and would not normally appear in Msconfig/Startup unless you added it manually! This one is located in %System%"
X	System Update2	services.exe	"Added by the AUTOTROJ-C TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate services.exe process which is always located in %System% and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup!"
X	System Update2	svchost.exe	"Added by the AUTOTROJ-C TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.exe process which should NOT appear in Msconfig/Startup!"
X	System Update2	system.exe	"Added by the AUTOTROJ-C TROJAN!"
X	System Update2	taskman.exe	"Added by the AUTOTROJ-C TROJAN!"
X	System Update2	taskmon.exe	"Added by the AUTOTROJ-C TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate Win98/Me file of the same name which is located in %Windir% as this version is located in %System%. It is not normally found on a WinXP system"
X	System Update2	update.exe	"Added by the AUTOTROJ-C TROJAN!"
X	System Update2	webcheck.exe	"Added by the AUTOTROJ-C TROJAN!"
X	System Update2	wininet.exe	"Added by the AUTOTROJ-C TROJAN!"
X	System Update2	winlogon.exe	"Added by the AUTOTROJ-C TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate winlogon.exe process
X	System Update2	winspool.exe	"Added by the AUTOTROJ-C TROJAN!"
X	System Update2	wupdmgr.exe	"Added by the AUTOTROJ-C TROJAN!"
X	System Updated	svchoes.exe	"Added by the RBOT-ASF WORM!"
X	System Updater Machine	crhwss.exe	"Added by the CIADOOR-DQ TROJAN!"
X	System Updater Machine	system.exe	"Added by the CIADOOR.GN BACKDOOR!"
X	System Updater Process	wmiprvsw.exe	"Added by the AGOBOT-IL WORM!"
X	System Updater Service	wmiprvsw.exe	"Added by the GAOBOT.AFC WORM!"
X	System Updates	winsci.exe	"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!"
X	System Updates	szwi.exe	"Added by the RBOT-AXE WORM!"
X	System Updates	unve.exe	"Added by the RBOT-AWG TROJAN!"
X	System Updates	wmkl.exe	"Added by the RBOT-AYJ WORM!"
X	System Updates 4	mssysfix.exe	"Added by the RBOT-ADU WORM!"
X	System Updates Manager	winserv32.exe	"Added by the AGOBOT-AGA WORM!"
X	System Updates Service	updates.pif	"Added by the RBOT-AMA WORM!"
X	WINDOWS SYSTEM UPDATE	xDcc.exe	"Added by the MYOTB-EH WORM!"
X	Windows System Update Tools	upds.exe	"Added by the VANBOT.CX BACKDOOR!"

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.