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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	AKEYNAME	WinServ.exe	"Added by the EVILBOT.C TROJAN!"
X	Config	WinService32.exe	"Added by the CRUTCHA-A TROJAN!"
X	Content Service	winserv[LETTER].exe	"PurityScan adware"
X	ContentService	winservn.exe	"PurityScan adware - see here"
X	IEWinserv	winserv.exe	"Added by the BANKER-MY TROJAN!"
X	Microsoft Security	winService.exe	"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!"
X	Microsoft Security Management	winserv.exe	"Added by the RBOT-MJ WORM!"
X	Microsoft Winedows WinServ	iPodFix.exe	"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!"
X	Ms Update WinServices NT/XP	winservnt32.exe	"Added by the VANEBOT-G WORM!"
X	NetApp	winserv.exe	"Added by the SHADOWTHIEF TROJAN!"
X	Regkey for autostart	winservice.exe	"Added by the RBOT-NU WORM!"
X	System Updates Manager	winserv32.exe	"Added by the AGOBOT-AGA WORM!"
X	Win Server	winserv.exe	"Added by the IMISERV.A TROJAN!"
X	Win Server Updt	winserver.exe	"Added by a variant of the IMISERV TROJAN!"
X	win32 internet server	winserver.exe	"Added by the DERMON-D TROJAN!"
X	Win32 System Kernel	winservice.exe	"Added by the SDBOT.KIN WORM!"
X	win32 system server	winserver.exe	"Added by the DERMON-A TROJAN!"
X	Windows Event Service	winserv.exe	"Added by a variant of the IRCBOT BACKDOOR!"
X	Windows Genuine Validate	winservicessss.exe	"Added by the IRCBOT.UUI BACKDOOR!"
X	Windows Loader	winServices.pif	"Detected by Kaspersky as the CARDSPY.D TROJAN!"
X	Windows Registers	winservicess.exe	"Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!"
X	Windows ServeAd	WinServAd.exe	Windupdates adware variant
X	Windows Server	winserv.exe	"Added by the IRCBOT.AVM BACKDOOR!"
X	Windows Service help	winservices.exe	"Added by the DROPPER.TT TROJAN!"
X	Windows System Serivce	winserv.exe	"Added by the RBOT.ACA WORM!"
X	Winserv	Winserv.ila	"Added by the NODMIN WORM!"
X	winserver	Server.txt.vbs	"Added by the DELTAD.A WORM!"
X	Winservice	winmain.exe	Adult content related malware
X	winservice	svchost.exe	"Added by the CVK BACKDOOR! 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 a ""services"" sub-folder"
X	WinService	hosth.exe	"Added by the DWNLDR-FUX TROJAN!"
X	WinService	Ttt.exe	"Added by the MSNVB-D WORM!"
X	WinService	WinServ.exe	"Added by the SKOWOR-O WORM!"
U	WinService32	ssmgr.exe	"007 Spy Software - ""stealthy monitoring program which allows you to secretly track all activities of computer users and automatically deliver logs to you via Email or FTP"""
U	WinService32	svchost.exe	"007 Spy Software - ""stealthy monitoring program which allows you to secretly track all activities of computer users and automatically deliver logs to you via Email or FTP"""
X	WinServices	WinServices.exe	"Added by the YAHA.K or YAHA.M WORMS!"
X	winservices	bootvfy.exe	Added by an unidentified WORM or TROJAN!
X	winservit	cassl.exe	"Added by the RBOT.ASG WORM!"
X	winservn	winservn.exe	"PurityScan adware"
X	winservs	winservs.exe	"PurityScan adware"

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.