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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
ME"	"MS Java Applets for Windows NT	X	javaapplets.exe
XP & ME	"MS Java for Windows NT	X	xpjavams.exe
X	DLINK dfe drivers for Windows NT	windfe.exe	"Added by the RANDEX.AK WORM!"
X	MS Java Applets for Windows NT & XP	javaapplet.exe	"Added by the RBOT.BHG WORM!"
X	Ms Java for Windows NT	MS32.exe	"Added by the VANEBOT-H WORM!"
X	Ms Java for Windows NT	msi32java.exe	"Added by the VANEBOT-I WORM!"
X	Ms Java for Windows NT	msjava.exe	"Added by the VANEBOT-E WORM!"
X	Ms Java for Windows NT	msi32info.exe	"Added by the RBOT.AFX WORM!"
X	MS Java Service Wrapper Windows NT & XP	wrapper.exe	"Added by the VANEBOT-D WORM!"
X	Ms Java Update For Windows NT/XP	msijavaupdt32.exe	"Added by the RANDEX.AF WORM!"
X	Ms sock for Windows NT	winser.exe	"Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!"
X	MSDN for Windows NT	msdn.exe	"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!"
X	MSDN for Windows NT & WinXP	msdnxp.exe	"Added by the IRCBOT-PE WORM!"
X	MSSQL for Windows NT & XP	mssqlsnt.exe	"Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!"
X	Sun Java Console for Windows NT & XP	jconsole.exe	"Added by the VANEBOT-C WORM!"
X	SystemWideHook for Windows NT	%WinHook32.exe	"Added by the MYDOOM.AC WORM!"
X	Windows NT	twain.exe	"Added by the AGENT.BEA TROJAN!"
X	Windows NT 32	ntlogin32.exe	"Added by the RANDEX.BRD WORM!"
X	Windows NT Login	ntlogin32.exe	"Added by the SDBOT.WG WORM!"
X	Windows NT Login Session Manager	WNSM.EXE	"Added by the RBOT.BIV WORM!"
X	Windows NT Logon Application	winlogon.scr	"Added by the RBOT-ALP WORM!"
X	Windows NT Service Name	winshock.exe	"Added by the RBOT-PK WORM!"
X	Windows NT Service Name	svchcst.exe	"Added by the RBOT-NV WORM!"
X	Windows NT Session Manager	sess.exe	"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!"
X	Windows NT Update Manager	WINL0G0N.exe	"Added by the AGOBOT-NU WORM! Note that those are zeroes in the filename and not capital ""o"""
X	Windows NTFS Volume Manage	[6 random letters].exe	"Added by the RBOT.EDL BACKDOOR!"

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.