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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	COM+ EventSystem Services	ECSERVER.EXE	"Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!"
X	Controlled Resource System Service	crss.exe	"Added by the AGOBOT.GH WORM!"
X	File System Service	wmiprvsc.exe	"Added by the AGOBOT-HZ TROJAN!"
X	Microsoft System Service	dnservice.exe	"Added by a variant of the IRCBOT TROJAN!"
X	Microsoft System Service	taskmgr1.exe	"Added by a variant of the SPYBOT WORM! See here"
X	Microsoft System Service	winIogon2.exe	"Added by a variant of the IRCBOT TROJAN!"
X	Microsoft System Service Device	mssdh.exe	"Added by a variant of the IRCBOT TROJAN!"
X	Microsoft System Services	msnmgsr.exe	"Added by the KELVIR.K WORM!"
X	Microsoft System Services	msmsgr.exe	"Added by the RBOT-ZH WORM!"
X	Microsoft Windows System Service Manager	winsvc.exe	"Added by the SPYBOT.LR WORM!"
X	Network Translation System Service	ntss.exe	"Added by the UNPDOOR TROJAN!"
X	System Service	MSREXE.EXE	"Added by the AML TROJAN!"
X	system service	spoolcrv.cpl	Added by the INSPIR.11 TROJAN!
X	System Service	systems.exe	"Added by the AGOBOT.VZ WORM!"
X	System Service	coderxt.exe	"Added by the RBOT-ALD WORM!"
X	System Service	exp0lrer.exe	"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!"
X	System Service	servicent.exe	"Added by the RBOT-AJI WORM!"
X	System service	system.exe	"Added by the BANCOS.AA TROJAN!"
X	System Service	msnwindows.exe	"Added by the SPYBOT.YCL WORM!"
X	System Service	servicez.exe	"Added by the RBOT-AOY WORM!"
X	System Service	msnxpexe.exe	"Added by the RBOT-AUA WORM!"
X	System Service	teskmangr.exe	"Added by the RBOT-AUV WORM!"
X	System Service	backup.exe	Added by the PACKBOT.AA WORM!
X	System Service	serious.exe	"Added by the RBOT-FMV WORM! Note - deactivates the Microsoft Internet Connection Firewall (ICF)"
X	System Service	b4db0yz.exe	"Added by the RBOT-CLO WORM!"
X	SYSTEM service helper	svchelper.exe	"Added by the MONKBD-A WORM!"
X	SYSTEM service helper	syshelp.exe	"Added by a variant of the MONKBD-A WORM!"
X	System Service Manager	lsmas.exe	"Added by the AGOBOT-IK BACKDOOR!"
X	System Service Manager	norton.exe	"Added by the GAOBOT.AJE WORM!"
X	System Service Manager Device	svho.exe	"Added by the RBOT.GCG BACKDOOR!"
X	System service**	pokapoka**.exe	"EliteBar adware - where ** represents the numbers 61 to 79"
X	System service78	[path to file]	"Added by the ELITEBAR-T and ELITEBAR-U TROJANS!"
X	System service79	[path to file]	"Added by the ELITEBAR-V TROJAN!"
X	System Services	[random file name]	"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!"
X	System Services	connection.exe	Added by an unidentified WORM or TROJAN!
X	System Services	svcsenes.exe	"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!"
X	System Services	svcsenes32a.exe	"Added by the RBOT-AFG WORM!"
X	System Services	ssms.exe	"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!"
X	System Services Monitor	server.exe	"Bifrost malware"
X	Windows Kernel System Service	wkssvr.exe	"Added by a variant of the RANDEX.GEL WORM!"
X	windows system service	winsock.exe	"Added by the RBOT-MR WORM!"
X	Windows System Service	wnuserv.exe	"Added by the SPYBOT.ANDM WORM!"
X	Windows System Service	[worm filename]	"Added by the RBOT.XG 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.