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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	erthegdr	windll2.exe	"Added by the BEAGLE.CG WORM!"
X	erthgdr	windll.exe	"Added by the BEAGLE.AO or BEAGLE.AQ WORMS!"
X	Graphics adapter service	windll.exe	"Added by the ATNAS.A WORM!"
X	KavRuns	Windll.exe	"Added by the TRYNOMA TROJAN!"
X	Microsoft Dll Management	windll.exe	"Added by the RBOT-MT WORM!"
X	Microsoft Updaters Pros	WINDLL32XP.EXE	Added by the SPYBOTTER.GEN VIRUS!
X	Microsoft Windows DLL Services	mwindll.exe	"Added by the SDBOT-VX WORM!"
X	Microsoft Windows DLL Services Configuration	windll32.exe	"Added by the SDBOT.BHD WORM!"
X	MicrosoftUpdate	windll.exe	"Added by the RBOT-IH WORM!"
X	sysdll	windll.exe	"Added by the AUTORUN.ECT WORM!"
X	Windll	Windll.exe	"Added by the TRYNOMA TROJAN!"
U	WINDLL	WSYS.EXE	"STARR key logger. "It logs almost everything that goes through the box. It logs all key strokes
X	windll	windll32.exe	"Added by the ASTEF or RESPAN WORMS!"
X	windll	windotnetsrv.exe	"Added by the AUTORUN-ANO WORM!"
X	WinDLL (algs.exe)	"rundll32.exe algs.exe	start"
X	WinDLL (aqls32.exe)	aqls32.exe	"Added by a variant of the IRCBOT BACKDOOR! Note that rundll32.exe is a legitimate Microsoft file used to launch DLL file types and shouldn't be deleted. The ""aqls32.exe"" file is found in %System%"
X	WinDLL (asdfsa.exe)	"rundll32.exe asdfsa.exe	start"
X	WinDLL (bee.dll)	"rundll32.exe bee.dll	start"
X	WinDLL (bix.exe)	"rundll32.exe bix.exe	start"
X	WinDLL (csmss.exe)	"rundll32.exe CSMSS.EXE	start"
X	WinDLL (ctfmonm.exe)	"rundll32.exe ctfmonm.exe	start"
X	WinDLL (dasda.com)	"rundll32.exe dasda.com	start"
X	WinDLL (diem.exe)	"rundll32.exe diem.exe	start"
X	WinDLL (dlfksdld.exe)	"rundll32.exe dlfksdld.exe	start"
X	WinDLL (jbi32.dll)	"rundll32.exe jbi32.dll	start"
X	WinDLL (lcass.exe)	"rundll32.exe lcass.exe	start"
X	WinDLL (mysnlive.exe)	"rundll32.exe mysnlive.exe	start"
X	WinDLL (ProsFix.exe)	ProsFix.exe	"Added by a variant of the IRCBOT BACKDOOR! The ""ProsFix.exe"" file is found in %System%"
X	WinDLL (qwex.dll)	"rundll32.exe qwex.dll	start"
X	WinDLL (redyLive.exe)	"rundll32.exe redyLive.exe	start"
X	WinDLL (scvhost32.dll)	"rundll32.exe scvhost32.dll	start"
X	WinDLL (service.exe)	service.exe	"Added by the AGENT.BX WORM! The ""service.exe"" file is found in %System%"
X	WinDLL (slmss.exe)	"rundll32.exe slmss.exe	start"
X	WinDLL (slsass.exe)	"rundll32.exe slsass.exe	start"
X	WinDLL (smaprnter.exe)	"rundll32.exe smaprnter.exe	start"
X	WinDLL (smms.exe)	"rundll32.exe smms.exe	start"
X	WinDll (sslms.exe)	"rundll32.exe sslms.exe	start"
X	WinDLL (start0s.exe)	"rundll32.exe start0s.exe	start"
X	WinDLL (steam.dll)	"rundll32.exe steam.dll	start"
X	WinDLL (svc.exe)	"rundll32.exe svc.exe	start"
X	WinDLL (svchost.dll)	"rundll32.exe svchost.dll	start"
X	WinDLL (sysx32.dll)	"rundll32.exe sysx32.dll	start"
X	WinDLL (tepmlayer.exe)	"rundll32.exe tepmlayer.exe	start"
X	WinDLL (tmp.exe)	"rundll32.exe tmp.exe	start"
X	WinDLL (tock24.dll)	"rundll32.exe tock24.dll	start"
X	WinDLL (tqurity.exe)	"rundll32.exe tqurity.exe	start"
X	WinDLL (v4mon.dll)	"rundll32.exe v4mon.dll	start"
X	WinDLL (vdm32.dll)	"rundll32.exe vdm32.dll	start"
X	WinDLL (vxd32.dll)	"rundll32.exe vxd32.dll	start"
X	WinDLL (wchshield.exe)	"rundll32.exe wchshield.exe	start"
X	WinDLL (wimimi.exe)	"rundll32.exe wimimi.exe	start"
X	WinDLL (windns32.dll)	"rundll32.exe windns32.dll	start"
X	WinDLL (wingatey32.exe)	"rundll32.exe wingatey32.exe	start"
X	WinDLL (wintmp.exe)	"rundll32.exe wintmp.exe	start"
X	WinDLL (Wseclayer.exe)	"rundll32.exe Wseclayer.exe	start"
X	WinDLL (wsync32.dll)	"rundll32.exe wsync32.dll	start"
X	WinDLL (xvd32.dll)	"rundll32.exe xvd32.dll	start"
X	Windll.exe	Windll.exe	"Added by the STEALER TROJAN!"
X	Windll32	Windll32.exe	"Added by the MSNPWS TROJAN!"
X	WinDll32	_WIN32.EXE	"Added by the LEGMIR.AQ TROJAN!"
X	windllsys32.exe	windllsys32.exe	"Added by a variant of the MITGLIE-A TROJAN!"
X	Windows DLL Verifier	windlls.exe	"Added by the RBOT-AZQ WORM!"
X	Windows Dynamic Loading Header	winDLL32.exe	"Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!"
X	Winlme	windll.exe	"Added by the GOP.F WORM!"
X	winshell	windll32lib.exe	"Added by the BAGLE-DM 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.