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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	CheckCustomWorksUpdate	CheckCWupdate.exe	"Update checker
X	Configuration Loaded	wupdated.exe	"Added by the MOEGA or MOEGA.AG or MOEGA.AP WORMS!"
U	cwupdate	cwupdate.exe	"ContentProtect from ContentWatch - internet filter"
X	ewupdater	ewupdater.exe	"EasyWebSearch adware updater"
X	gotnewupdate000.exe	gotnewupdate000.exe	"Added by the FAKEAV-BGA TROJAN!"
U	LGODDFU	fwupdate.exe	Auto firmware update program for LG Electronics CD-ROM/DVD writer
X	microsft windows updates	mwupdate32.exe	"Added by a variant of the TOXBOT/CODBOT WORM!"
X	Microsoft Corp Updates	wupdates.exe	"Added by the RBOT-AUU WORM!"
X	Microsoft DirectX	wupdate.exe	"Added by the RBOT-L WORM!"
X	Microsoft Generic Update Manager	wupdate.exe	"Added by the RBOT-AWC TROJAN!"
X	Microsoft Update Machine	wupdate32.exe	"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!"
X	MicrosoftCorp	wupdate.exe	"Added by the AGENT-LAY TROJAN!"
X	MicrosoftNAPC	wupdate.exe	"Added by the AGENT-LAY TROJAN!"
X	MSWUpdate	[path to worm]	"Added by the SILLYFD-V WORM! The most common filename is lsass.exe but it not the legitimate lsass.exe process which is always located in %System% and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup!"
X	napv.exe	wupdate.exe	"Added by the AGOBOT-JX BACKDOOR!"
X	updater	wupdater.exe	"KeenVal adware"
X	win update	wupdate.exe	"Added by the RBOT-P BACKDOOR!"
X	Windows Micro Drivers	wupdates32.exe	"Added by the RBOT-AEH WORM!"
X	Windows Services	wupdate.exe	"Added by the GAOBOT.ZT WORM!"
X	WINDOWS SYSTEM	wupdate.exe	"Added by the MYTOB-HT WORM!"
X	Windows Update	wupdate.exe	"Wengs adware"
X	Windows Update GUI Executable x32x	wupdategux32.exe	"Added by the RBOT.CXY WORM!"
X	Windows Update Manager	wupdate.exe	"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!"
X	Windows Updater	wupdate.exe	"Added by the WOOTBOT.AJ WORM!"
X	WinShowUpdate	copy [path] winshow.new [path] winshow.dll	"Winshow parasiate related - from the ""RunOnce"" keys it replaces ""winshow.dll"" with a new version"
X	wupdate	wisvccz.exe	"Added by the ORSE-B TROJAN!"
X	wupdate	wi32.exe	"Detected by Panda as Trustbid spyware"
X	WUpdate	1037v.exe	"Added by the CLAGGER-AR TROJAN!"
X	Wupdate driver	[various filenames]	"Added by a variant of the SPYBOT WORM!"
X	Wupdate driver	wupdadte.exe	"Added by the SPYBOT-CQ WORM!"
X	WUpdates	WUpdates.exe	"Added by the SWEPDAT TROJAN!"

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.