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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
Y	DNE Binding Watchdog	"rundll dnes.dll	DnDneCheckBindings"
Y	DNE DUN Watchdog	"rundll dnes.dll	DnDneCheckDUN13"
Y	Regrun2	WatchDog.exe	"Greatis Software's RegRun security suite which amongst other things replaces MSCONFIG. The WatchDog check for registry changes caused by trojan's
X	SB Watchdog	SBWatchdog.exe	Spyware utility installed by the manufacturers of some laptops (Sony) used to monitor browsing habits and send them back to whoever installed it - released by SoftBank
N	Watch Dog Program	watchdog.exe	For Compaq PC's. Associated with Compaq's internet services. Not required if you don't use services provided by them and may not be required even if you do
N	Watchdog	Watchdog.exe	"Definitely part of the Mustek scanner drivers and software (for 600 III EP Plus and maybe others)
?	WatchDog	watchdog.exe	"Part of Motorola ""Mobile Phone Tools"" v3 - in a ""Mobiile Phone Tools"" sub-directory of Program Files"
?	WatchDog	DVDCheck.exe	"Related to an Intervideo program. What does it do and is it required in startup?"
?	XGIWatchDog	XWatDog.exe	"Related to XGI Technology's Volari graphics cards - what does it do and is it required?"

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.