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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	Microsoft (R) Windows Configuration Backup Service	svchost.exe	"Added by the RANKY.X TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.exe process which is always located in %System% and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in either a ""config""
X	Microsoft Windows Config 32	win32conf.exe	"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!"
X	Mircrosoft Windows Config DLL	rundllc32b.exe	"Added by the RBOT-ZY WORM!"
X	Windows Conf	windowsconf.exe	"Added by a variant of the IRCBOT TROJAN! See here"
X	Windows Config	SSYS.EXE	"Added by the SPYBOT-DA WORM!"
X	Windows Config	wins.exe	"Added by the SPYBOT.JR WORM!"
X	Windows Config	RUNDLL.EXE	"Added by the SPYBOT-DX WORM! Note - this is NOT the Win9x/Me system file of the same name as described here"
X	Windows Config	pvphost.exe	"Added by a variant of the SLAPER TROJAN!"
X	Windows Config	winconfig.exe	"Added by the IRCBOT.BAP BACKDOOR!"
X	Windows Config	ZANBOR.EXE	"Added by the SPYBOT-MH WORM!"
X	Windows Config Connection	msicll.exe	"Added by the RBOT-EXQ WORM!"
X	Windows Config Loader	Wincfg32.exe	"Added by the SILVERFTP TROJAN!"
X	Windows Config Manager	winconf.exe	"Added by the RBOT-AIT WORM!"
X	Windows Config Manager	Wincfgman32.exe	"Added by the AGOBOT-AL BACKDOOR!"
X	Windows Config System	config.exe	"Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!"
X	Windows Configuration	wsys32.exe	"Added by the GAOBOT.FB WORM!"
X	Windows Configuration	wincfg32.exe	"Added by the MYTOB.ED WORM!"
X	Windows Configuration	WINHUB.EXE	"Added by the SPYBOT-CG WORM!"
X	Windows Configuration Loader	asclt.exe	"Added by the SDBOT-OA WORM!"
X	Windows Configuration Loader	msgfix.exe	"Added by the SDBOT-NP WORM!"
X	Windows Configuration System	IExplore.exe	"Added by the RBOT-DDG WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate Internet Explorer (iexplore.exe) which is always located in %ProgramFiles%\Internet Explorer and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in %System%"
X	Windows Configuration Utility	winxupdate.exe	"Added by the AGOBOT.LW WORM!"
X	Windows Configurator	winconf.exe	"Added by a variant of the IRCBOT 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.