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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	AFAFilter	windefault.exe	"AFAFilter - internet filter software"
X	Configuration Loader	windex.exe	"Added by the GAOBOT.BZ WORM!"
N	Microsoft Sidewinder Game Controller Software	SWTRAY.EXE	MS SideWinder game controller system tray icon. Available via Start -> Programs
X	Microsoft Windows	windets.com	"Added by the FLOOD-EQ TROJAN!"
X	Multimedia	windebug.exe	"Added by the VB-ERB WORM!"
N	SideWinderTrayV4	SWTrayV4.exe	MS SideWinder game controller system tray icon. This is specific to version 4 of the software. Available via Start -> Programs
X	Win Defrag!	windefrag.exe	"Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM! See here"
X	Winde	winde.exe	"Added by the DLUCA TROJAN!"
X	windef	Win32sp.vbs	"Added by the ANPES WORM!"
X	windef	windef.exe	"Added by the WURMARK-O WORM!"
X	windefender	windefender.exe	"Added by the AGENT.BYH TROJAN!"
X	WinDefender 2008	WDefDemo.exe	"WinDefender 2008 rogue privacy program - not recommended
X	WinDefender2009	windef.exe	"WinDefender 2009 rogue security software - not recommended
X	Windeows NetStart Service2	tesakrmger.exe	"Added by the RBOT-AMY WORM!"
X	WinDevils	WinDevils.exe	"Added by the BRONTOK-BS WORM!"
X	Windows Desktop Controler	windesktop.exe	"Added by the SDBOT-XH WORM!"
X	WindowsRegKey update XP	windexv1.exe	"Added by the RBOT-ABM 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.