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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
Xpathex.exe"Added by the MKMOOSE-A WORM! Note - has a blank entry under the Startup Item/Name field"
X1234klsjdc uiar924c afsysvtypkbjx.exe"Added by the FAKEALERT-AM TROJAN!"
X180ax180ax.exe"180Search adware"
X756349DC-6D9E-4F2A-9B24-269661F073C3sysoghcx.exe"Added by the FAKEALERT-AH TROJAN!"
X9xHtProtectAVprotect9x.exe"Added by the NETSKY.M WORM!"
XAboxAbox.exe"Adultbox adware"
XActiveX Streamermsgfix.exe"Added by the SDBOT.NQ WORM!"
XAdobeReaderPromsnservex.exe"Added by the RBOT.AKM BACKDOOR!"
XAdultXAdultX.exeAdult content dialler and hijacker
Xaldefr ere servicetay0x.exe"Added by the RBOT-XS WORM!"
NAnti-Blaxx ManagerAnti-Blaxx.exe"Anti-Blaxx - bypass blacklistings from different copy protections bypassing methods like virtual CD or DVD drives"
XanythingATITAX.exe"Added by the FORBOT-DP WORM!"
XAol Instant Messenger Fixaolfix.exe"Added by the SDBOT-ABJ WORM!"
NAolFixAolFix.exe"Run on Gateway Astra computers
Xaphexaphex.exe"Added by the IRCBOT-OH TROJAN!"
XAPIMonapimonx.exeAdded by the TIBSER.A downloader TROJAN!
XAPIMonwinapix.exeAdded by a variant of the TIBSER.A downloader TROJAN!
?Apmsrv9xAPMSRV9X.EXE"Intel AnyPoint Wireless II Home Network related. Now discontinued. What does it do and is it required?"
XAqujyjaxaqujyjax.exe"Added by the SDBOT-YC WORM!"
UATI 2D ComponentAti2mdxx.exe"Installed with the drivers for some ATI based discrete graphics cards and on-board/mobile chipsets. After testing it's exact function isn't known at this time and it doesn't appear to be running even with the startup entry enabled - hence the ""U"" recommendation"
XATI Active Graphics Card Monitoratievx.exe"Added by the IRCBOT-TL WORM!"
XAti Control Panelatiphexx.EXE"Added by the RBOT-BR WORM!"
XATI Cpanelatiphexx.exe"Added by the AGOBOT-NV WORM!"
UATI Desktop ComponentATIPTAXX.EXE"Installed with the drivers for some ATI based discrete graphics cards and on-board/mobile chipsets. Provides System Tray access to display settings (including desktop resolution
XAti Display Settingsatividx.exe"Added by the RBOT-GAS WORM!"
XATI Video Driver Controlatigfx.exe"Added by the RBOT-FWL WORM!"
?Ati2cwxxAti2cwxx.exe"For some ATI video cards. Probably used to access features and may not be required - for example the ATI Radeon works fine without it"
UAti2mdxxAti2mdxx.exe"Installed with the drivers for some ATI based discrete graphics cards and on-board/mobile chipsets. After testing it's exact function isn't known at this time and it doesn't appear to be running even with the startup entry enabled - hence the ""U"" recommendation"
XAtiCpanelatiphexx.exe"Added by the AGOBOT.IL WORM!"
Xaticpaxx.exeaticpaxx.exe"Added by the RBOT-XP WORM!"
XAtiDisplayDrvatidrvxx.exe"Added by the RBOT-VZ WORM!"
UATIModeChangeAti2mdxx.exe"Installed with the drivers for some ATI based discrete graphics cards and on-board/mobile chipsets. After testing it's exact function isn't known at this time and it doesn't appear to be running even with the startup entry enabled - hence the ""U"" recommendation"
Xatipatxxatipatxx.exe"Added by the SMALL-ED TROJAN!"
NATIPOLABati2evxx.exe"Hotkey handler for ATI desktop and mobile graphics chipsets. Users report that most of the hotkeys aren't well documented
NATIPOLLati2evxx.exe"Hotkey handler for ATI desktop and mobile graphics chipsets. Users report that most of the hotkeys aren't well documented
UAtiPTAAti2ptxx.exe"Control panel for the ATI series of video cards allowing access to such features as display resolution
UATIPTAATIPTAXX.EXE"Installed with the drivers for some ATI based discrete graphics cards and on-board/mobile chipsets. Provides System Tray access to display settings (including desktop resolution
UAtiPTAAAAti2ptxx.exe"Control panel for the ATI series of video cards allowing access to such features as display resolution
UAtiPTAAAATIPTAXX.EXE"Installed with the drivers for some ATI based discrete graphics cards and on-board/mobile chipsets. Provides System Tray access to display settings (including desktop resolution
UatiptaxxAti2ptxx.exe"Control panel for the ATI series of video cards allowing access to such features as display resolution
UATIPTAXXATIPTAXX.EXE"Installed with the drivers for some ATI based discrete graphics cards and on-board/mobile chipsets. Provides System Tray access to display settings (including desktop resolution
XATIUpdateratiupdxx.exe"Added by the RBOT-ABX WORM!"
Xauto repair systemqualityx.exe"Added by an unidentified WORM or TROJAN - probably a SPYBOT variant"
Xaux.exeaux.exe"Added by the ZINS TROJAN!"
UAVFX EngineStartFX.exe"Advanced Video FX - supported by a number of Creative Web Cameras. ""Have more fun by adding a wide range of special effects and backgrounds to your video chat with Advanced Video FX"""
XAvg Antivirusicpldrvx.exe"Added by the BANKER.BYU TROJAN!"
XAVG AntiVirus Scanneravgscnx.exe"Added by the SILLYFDC.BBE WORM! Note - this is not a legitimate AVG entry"
YavinitAVINIT9X.EXE"Command Antivirus related"
XAvpWxWErcx.exe"Detected by Kaspersky as a variant of the AGENT.A TROJAN!"
YAVSchedScanSCHSC9X.EXE"Command Antivirus related"
UBearFlixBearFlix.exe"BearFlix is optimized for the fast download of video files"
NbigfixBIGFIX.EXE"BigFix can automatically download and read technical support information provided by computer and software manufacturers and other technical support experts (published in the form of Fixlet® Messages) and can automatically check your computer for bugs
XBitDefender AntivirusBITDEFENDERX.EXE"Added by a variant of the SPYBOT WORM!"
NBJ Status Monitor 5xxCJSTRxx.EXECanon printer status monitor - where "xx" is different depending upon the version. Not required as you can check the printer status via My Computer -> Printers
Ublinkxblinkx.exe"Blinkx Desktop ""Smart Folders"" software"
Xbolenjxbolenjx.exe"Added by the ELDYCOW.O TROJAN!"
Xbraviaxbraviax.exe"Added by the FAKEALER.LE TROJAN!"
NCapfaxcapfax.exe"PhoneTools fax software"
XCerbDivXx.exe"Added by the KEYLOG-LV TROJAN!"
YCharter High-Speed Security Suitefspex.exe"Charter High-Speed Security Suite - security software in collaboration with F-Secure"
UCheckItToolBox.exe"CheckIt Toolbox from
NClipMate5xClipMt5x.exe"Clip Mate 5.x by Thornsoft. Utility that allows you to store more than one item in the clipboard. Available via Start -> Programs"
UClocXClocX.exe"ClocX - places a clock on the desktop that can be moved and then changed into a calendar plus you can set alarms etc?"
XConfiguration Loaderwindex.exe"Added by the GAOBOT.BZ WORM!"
XConfiguration Loadermsgfix.exe"Added by the GAOBOT.AUS or SDBOT.J or SDBOT-QG WORMS!"
XConfiguration Loaderwinfix.exe"Added by the SDBOT-MA WORM!"
NCorel Desktop Application Directordadx.exeThe Desktop Application Director (DAD) gives you easy access to all Corel applications - x represents ther version number. Available via Start -> Programs
YCPQSTUTFIXstutfix.exe"For Compaq PC's. Fixes audio stutter problems for ESS Maestro soundcards. You can download it here. This is a Compaq originated file and has been verified as free from viruses by McAfree/Norton"
YCSScheduleCheckSCHWIZEX.EXE"Part of ConfigSafe - lets you identify changes to the registry
NCuteMXCuteMX.EXEFile sharing utility
UDesktopXDESKTOPX.EXE"A program that replaces the regular Desktop and Taskbar
NDialog Box AssistantOSDEx.exe"Dialog Box Assistant from Duality Software. Helps with the standard Open and Save As dialog boxes by showing recently used files and folders"
XdirectxDirectx.exe"Added by the SDBOT.D TROJAN!"
XDirectXDirectX.exe"Added by the BLAXE or LOGPOLE WORMS!"
XDirecXDirecX.exe"Added by the AGOBOT-HU BACKDOOR!"
XDivX MediaPlayer 7.0Dr.DivX.exe"Added by the ALADINZ.G TROJAN!"
XDivX UpdaterDivX.Exe"Added by the NALDEM TROJAN or MASTAK VIRUS!"
Xdlsp2mxdlsp2mx.exe"Added by the MPB-B DIALER! An uninstall option can be accessed via the Add or Remove Programs dialog in the Windows Control Panel. The software is listed as ""dlsp2mx"""
Ydvpapi9xDVPAPI9X.exeCommand AntiVirus for Windows 95/98/Me
Xdwqblwppx.exe[random].exe"Okcashbackmall adware"
XErrorFixErrorFix.exe"ErorrFix rogue system error and cleaning utility - not recommended
YeScan MonitorAVKWCTL9X.EXE"MicroWorld eScan antivirus"
YezPS_PxezSP_Px.exe"Engine that allows PrimoDVD from Veritas (was Prassi) and Drag'n Drop CD from Easy Systems (and maybe others) to record and protects against other software overwriting the settings"
YezShieldProtector for PxezSP_Px.exe"Engine that allows PrimoDVD from Veritas (was Prassi) and Drag'n Drop CD from Easy Systems (and maybe others) to record and protects against other software overwriting the settings"
YF-Secure 2006fspex.exe"F-Secure Anti-Virus automatic updater"
?FireBox Control PanelFireBox.exe"Control panel for the Presonus FireBox firewire based music recording system. Is it required?"
XFireFoxfirefox.exe"Added by the RBOT-ATP WORM! Note - this is not the popular FireFox web browser and is located in %System%"
Xfirefox.exefirefox.exe"Added by the BANKER-EBO TROJAN! Note - this is not the popular FireFox web browser and is located in %System%"
XFireWire Driversamx.exe"Added by the SDBOT.AE WORM!"
XFontFixfontfix.exe"Added by an unidentified VIRUS
UFoul PXFoulPX.exe"Foul PX
Xfreestylelockx.exe"Added by the RBOT-ATH WORM!"
Xgdimxgdimx.exe"MPB-D dialer. Note - provides an uninstall option which can be accessed via the Add or Remove Programs dialog in the Windows Control Panel. The software is listed as ""gdimx"""
UGoogle Quick Search BoxGoogleQuickSearchBox.exe"Part of Google Toolbar (from version 6 onwards) for IE. The Quick Search Box sits between the ""Start"" button and Quick Launch toolbar and ""lets you easily search both your computer and the Web from a slick-looking search box that comes up only when you need it"""
UGoogleQuickSearchBoxGoogleQuickSearchBox.exe"Part of Google Toolbar (from version 6 onwards) for IE. The Quick Search Box sits between the ""Start"" button and Quick Launch toolbar and ""lets you easily search both your computer and the Web from a slick-looking search box that comes up only when you need it"""
XGraphic Updateopenglx.exe"Added by the IRCBOT.AMU WORM!"
YH2Ocledx.exe"Related to copyright protection products by SyncroSoft"
XHostSrvsachostx.exe"Added by the LOOKSKY.H WORM! Drops multiple files in %System%"
XHostSrvsachostx.exe"Added by the LOOKSKY.A or LOOKSKY.F or LOOKSKY.G WORMS!"
XHostSrvsachostx.exe..."Added by the LOOKSKY.E WORM!"
XHotPixhotpix.exeAdult content dialler
NHP Precision Scanhpmdlbwx.exeHP multifunction scanner software. Available from HP Office Jet R Toolbox so not required
UHP ScanPatchHPScanFix.exe"Program that starts up and automatically fixes earlier versions of the Scanjet 5100c software. If a Scanjet 5100C scanner is not going to be used
UIBM TrackPoint Accessibility Featurestp4ex.exe"Supports accessibility features for the TrackPoint stick and associated buttons on IBM/Lenovo ThinkPad notebooks. If features such as ""Click Sound""
Xicrosoft Visualplscx.exe"Added by the RBOT-AYO WORM!"
Xicrosoftf Avpx Controlavpx.exe"Added by the RBOT-AYN WORM!"
Xigsex2xigsex2x.exe"NewDial premium rate adult content dialler"
Xiiuyvyuuzcx.exe"Added by the AGENT-EOF TROJAN!"
UImagefoximagefox.exe"ImageFox 2.0 (formerly available from ACDSee) is an ""add-on"" graphics previewer for most Windows Open/Save As dialog boxes"
UIndex WasherWashIdx.exe"Window Washer from Webroot Software. Useful utility that deletes safe to remove files
XInfo32xInfo32x.exe"Added by the GEMA TROJAN!"
YInoRTInoRT9x.exe"Associated with the Realtime Monitor of eTrust Antivirus/InoculateIT version 6 virus scanners from Computer Associates. For NT/2K/XP users you may need a patch if seeing high CPU useage"
XInstantPleasureXXXinstantpleasurexxx.exeAdult content dialler
XInternet2 Optimizerwkfix.exe"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!"
Xiut75uzcx.exe"Added by the DLOADER-AXV TROJAN!"
XKTAX Auto Loaderktax.exe"Added by the SDBOT-MZ WORM!"
XKV_HOSTcxjx.exe"Added by the LEGMIR-BB TROJAN!"
Xload32l32x.exe"Added by the DUMARU.Z or DUMARU.Y or DUMARU.AD WORM!"
YLoadDvpApi9xDVPAPI9X.exeCommand AntiVirus for Windows 95/98/Me
Xloadfaxloadfax.exe"Added by the WINFLUX-C TROJAN!"
ULogitech QuickCamLVComSX.exeEntry added when you install versions of the Logitech QuickCam webcam software - allows the full camera features (such as face tracking) to be accessed by both the Logitech software and (amongst others) NetMeeting and Windows Movie Maker. If you don't use the camera on a daily basis create your own shortcut and run it manually when required
ULogitech UtilityLogi_MwX.exe"Logitech Mouseware driver. Needed to support some additional functionality of Logitech mice/trackballs such as ""SmartMove"". If you disable it and find you don't need it leave it disabled"
ULogi_MwXLogi_MwX.exe"Logitech Mouseware driver. Needed to support some additional functionality of Logitech mice/trackballs such as ""SmartMove"". If you disable it and find you don't need it leave it disabled"
ULVCOMSXLVComSX.exeEntry added when you install versions of the Logitech QuickCam webcam software - allows the full camera features (such as face tracking) to be accessed by both the Logitech software and (amongst others) NetMeeting and Windows Movie Maker. If you don't use the camera on a daily basis create your own shortcut and run it manually when required
Xmainviewexmainviewex.exe"Added by the GEMA.D TROJAN!"
UMatrix Screen Lockermatrix.exe"Matrix Screen Locker is a system tray application that allows for quick and secure PC lock when you wish. The screen does a ""matrix style"" scrolling characters effect when the lock is running"
XMaxAlertsmax.exeBonzi MaxALERT - spyware
YMcAfeeWebscanXWebScanX.exe"From McAfee VirusScan up to version 4.x. Provides functionality for VShield Download Scan and Internet Filter modules. Enables internet scanning. Guards against malicious ActiveX programs
YMcShld9xmcshld9x.exe"Window 9x/Me on-access scanner for older McAfee's internet security products such as VirusScan and VirusScan Online which scans files in real-time for malware as you access
XMedia X ServicesMSNGRx.exe"Added by the RBOT.AUL WORM!"
XMedia-XP-Service-Pack3msnzx.exe"Added by the SDBOT-ACW WORM!"
XMicr0s0ft Ms D0smsdx.exe"Added by the RBOT-AON WORM!"
XMicrcoft Updatspoolsaex.exe"Added by the RBOT-AJM WORM!"
XMicroft Update 32winssx.exe"Added by the RBOT-AQS WORM!"
XMicrosoftfirefox.exe"Added by the RBOT-GVJ TROJAN! Note - this is not the popular FireFox web browser and is located in %System%"
XMicrosoft DNSxmdnex.exe"Added by the DELBOT-AI WORM!"
XMicroSoft OneCareFreeS3x.exe"Added by the SDBOT-DJT WORM!"
XMicrosoft Security Hot Fix Updatemshotfix.exe"Affilred adware"
XMicrosoft Security Managementsp2fix.exe"Added by the RBOT.UB WORM!"
XMicrosoft Synchronization ManagerxXx.exe"Added by the SDBOT-KZ WORM!"
XMICROSOFT UNPACK SYSTEMwinrarx.exe"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!"
XMicrosoft UpdateMicrosoftx.exe"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!"
XMicrosoft Updatewkfix.exe"Added by the RBOT-ABZ WORM!"
XMicrosoft Updatewuamgrdx.exe"Added by a variant of the SPYBOT WORM! See here"
XMicrosoft Update 32winssx.exe"Added by the RBOT-ARW WORM!"
XMicrosoft Update Machinewuawx.exe"Added by the RBOT-CE WORM!"
XMicrosoft Update Machinewupdt32x.exe"Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!"
XMicrosoft Update Machinelinux.exe"Added by the RBOT-IM WORM!"
XMicrosoft Update v2.6lxxex.exe"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!"
XMicrosoft Update Win32xwinupdate32x.exe"Added by the RBOT-AJN WORM!"
XMicrosoft Windows Updatemnswinsx.exe"Added by the RBOT-AWH WORM!"
XMicrosoft Windows Updaterwinfix.exe"Added by the RBOT-CM WORM!"
XMicrosoft Windows updaterDlog32zx.exe"Added by the MYDOOM.W WORM!"
XMicrosoft Winedows WinServiPodFix.exe"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!"
XMicrosoft WinUpdatespfix.exe"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!"
XMicrosoft XML Servicemsxmlx.exe"Added by the RBOT.KS WORM!"
XMicrosoft© PID LexPIDLex.exe"Added by the NIOVADOOR TROJAN!"
XMismowin32x.exe"Added by the RBOT-JP WORM!"
Xmmxrunmswinindex.exe"TwoSeven spyware"
XMotherboard ConfigAti2xxx.exe"Added by the RBOT-AIK WORM!"
UMouseWareLogi_MwX.exe"Logitech Mouseware driver. Needed to support some additional functionality of Logitech mice/trackballs such as ""SmartMove"". If you disable it and find you don't need it leave it disabled"
XMozila Firefoxfirebox.exe"Added by the RBOT-AIP WORM!"
XMozilla FirefoxF1REF0X.EXE"Added by the SDBOT-UP BACKDOOR! Note that the filename has the numbers ""1"" and ""0"" in place of upper case ""i"" and ""o"" respectively"
XMozilla Firefoxfirefox.exe"Added by the AUTOTUN.POM WORM! Note - this is not the popular FireFox web browser and is located in %System%"
NMPTBoxMPTBOX.EXECannon Multi-Pass toolbox - a button bar
XMS DirectX Sound Driversmsdrvdx.exe"Added by the RBOT.BCX WORM!"
XMS DVD DirectX Sound Driversmsdrvdx.exe"Added by the SDBOT-XJ WORM!"
XMS Internet ExploreMSIEx.exe"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!"
XMSCommXmscommx.exe"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!"
XMsconfigicpldrvx.exe"Added by the BANLOAD.BFT TROJAN!"
XMSMSGNERfgozmox.exe"Added by the AGENT-EBJ BACKDOOR!"
XMSNmsnmsgx.exe"Added by the RBOT-PZ WORM!"
XMSN Messenger Inbox Loadermsninbox.exe"Added by the SLENFBOT.YG WORM!"
XMsn Update Serviceuserx.exe"Added by the MYTOB.JF WORM!"
XMSN32 X ServiceMSN32x.EXEAdded by an unidentified WORM!
XMspatch89cnqmax.exe"Added by the RANDEX.P WORM!"
XMSVsmtrpcxctx.exeAdded by an unidentified WORM or TROJAN!
Xmsworddocx.exe"Added by the CODOX-A WORM!"
Xms_anti_spywarebxpmwfirebpx.exe"Added by the SURILA-D TROJAN!"
Xms_anti_spywarebxpmwfibpx.exe"Added by the SURILA-J TROJAN!"
?Mufixmufix.exe"Part of INFOConnect
XMustafxmustafx.exeAdded by a variant of the VIRANTIX.B TROJAN!
XNAV Auto Updatesnavupdaterx.exe"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!"
NNB Common Dialog EnhancementsCOMDLGEX.EXE"Part of McAfee Nuts & Bolts. With Common Dialog Enhancements
Xnetdllexnetdllex.Exe"Added by the CRYPTER.A TROJAN!"
Xnetxsvx.exe"Detected by Bitdefender as a variant of DROPPER.LDPINCH.Q malware"
XNexnex.exe"Added by the AGENT-FPQ TROJAN!"
UNFM ServiceNPDOR9x.exe"Appears in startup if you have chosen to participate in on survey by NPD Online Research. Required for the survey to work correctly. Otherwise not required"
XNorton AV Protection StartupAti2xxx.exe"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!"
Xnotepad.exeupx.exeAdded by a variant of the AGENT.AH TROJAN!
YNVmaxNVmax.exeNVmax is a old tweaking utility for NVidia graphics cards. In the startup list if the user chooses to overclock their card
?objtjprxobjtjprx.exe"??"
Xod-matrxxod-matrxx.exeAdult dialler - xx can be any number
Xod-stndxxod-stndxx.exeAdult dialler - xx can be any number
Xod-teenxxod-teenxx.exeAdult dialler - xx can be any number
YPavkre9xpavkre9x.exe"Part of the 2005 & 2006 versions of Panda Antivirus and Internet Security"
YPavProcPavPrS9x.exe"Part of Panda Antivirus and Internet Security"
YPgIndexPgIndex.exe"Part of Privacy Guardian from PC Tools - which ""is a safe and easy-to-use privacy protection tool that securely deletes online Internet tracks and program activity records that are stored in your browser and other hidden files on your computer"". This startup entry runs only on the next reboot if the ""Index.dat"" option is selected for IE under ""Browsers"" when the users selects ""Clean Your Computer"". Index.dat files keep a track of pages
XPIC SYSTEMpicx.exe"Added by the MYTOB.LL WORM!"
XPrevXprevx.exe"Added by the IRCBOT-TF WORM! Note - this worm is located in the System (Win9x/Me) or System32 (XP/WinNT/2K) directory and is not the PrevX Home intrusion prevention software"
YPrivacy GuardianPgIndex.exe"Part of Privacy Guardian from PC Tools - which ""is a safe and easy-to-use privacy protection tool that securely deletes online Internet tracks and program activity records that are stored in your browser and other hidden files on your computer"". This startup entry runs only on the next reboot if the ""Index.dat"" option is selected for IE under ""Browsers"" when the users selects ""Clean Your Computer"". Index.dat files keep a track of pages
YPrivacyGuardianIndexPgIndex.exe"Part of Privacy Guardian from PC Tools - which ""is a safe and easy-to-use privacy protection tool that securely deletes online Internet tracks and program activity records that are stored in your browser and other hidden files on your computer"". This startup entry runs only on the next reboot if the ""Index.dat"" option is selected for IE under ""Browsers"" when the users selects ""Clean Your Computer"". Index.dat files keep a track of pages
UQchex Tray IconQchex.exe"Related to G7 Productivity Systems Check Software"
XQffecdasvvzxx.exe"Added by the MULTIDRP.AA TROJAN!"
XQnXqnx.exe"Added by the ACKANTTA WORM!"
UQtVprMtxQTVPRMTX.EXE"Multimedia keyboard driver from Dritek System Inc"
NQuick Shelf xxqushelfxx.exe"Places an icon in the system tray for launching MS Bookshelf. Available via Start -> Programs"xx" represents the version number - ie
NREALrealjbox.exe"Real Jukebox - MP3 and music files player"
XRealtek Sound ManagerTecompntwx.exe"Added by a variant of the IRCBOT BACKDOOR!"
XRegistryCleanFixMFCregistrycleanfix.exe"RegistryCleanFix rogue registry cleaner - not recommended"
XRegistryFix.exeregistryfix.exe"RegistryFix rogue registry cleaner - not recommended
XRegRunmActiveX.exe"Adware downloader - also detected as a variant of the LOWZONES.BW or AGENT.RD TROJANS!"
XREMOVE MEtbbzxzxcxxcx.exe"Added by the SDBOT-TA WORM!"
UResumeFixClocksresumefix.exe"Part of the RadeonTweaker utility for overclocking ATI Radeon graphics cards"
XRoam04ActiveX.exe"Added by the ROAMER-A TROJAN!"
XRPC DCOM Vulnerability Patchmsgfix.exe"Added by the RBOT.S WORM!"
XRpcxWindows Extensionsrpcxwinex.exe"Added by the RBOT.ACP WORM!"
XRUNHYPERhyperx.exe"PurityScan/Clickspring adware"
NRxMonrxmon9x.exe"Part of Dell Resolution Assistant - ""a diagnostic program that allows you to contact Dell. When factory-installed by Dell
NSBMXsbmx.exeSoundMAX MPU401 MIDI device emulator for x86 VM DOS games/apps (for Win9x only)
Xscandskx.exescandskx.exe"Added by the DLOADR-ARM TROJAN!"
YSCHWIZEXSCHWIZEX.EXE"Part of ConfigSafe - lets you identify changes to the registry
XSERV PacK2nerx.exe"Added by the SDBOT-ACP WORM!"
XServerxServerx.exe"Added by the MADANGEL VIRUS!"
XService Hostspoolxx.exe"Added by the TORVEL WORM!"
XService MonitorWinOcx.exe"Added by the RBOT-AQJ WORM!"
?SGTBoxSGTBox.exe"Canon scanner driver. Is it required?"
XShellExShellEx.exe"Added by the ANAKHA TROJAN!"
USigXsigx.exe"SigX is a ""dynamic signature image generated based on whatever data your computer sends it though our SigX program. It can display your current Mp3
USigXCSigX.exe"SigX is a ""dynamic signature image generated based on whatever data your computer sends it though our SigX program. It can display your current Mp3
Xsixtysixsixtypopsix.exe"Medload adware"
XSoundMAXSoundMAX.exe"Added by the RIZON-A WORM! Note - this file is placed in the Startup folder itself
NSoundMAXsoundmax.exe"System Tray icon for Analog Devices SoundMax integrated soundcards. Sound properties can be accessed through the Start Menu or Control Panel"
XSoundMax Audio DriversSndMAX.exe"Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!"
Xsoundmixsoundmix.exe"Added by the AGENT.PGV WORM!"
XSoundmxSoundmx.exe"CoolWebSearch Tapicfg parasite variant"
USpeaking Clock DeluxeSpClDlx.exe"Speaking Clock Deluxe - turns your computer into a speaking clock with several languages. It can also keep track of up to 50 alarms that can be set to a time and a date
USpeedItUpEXSpeedItUpEx.exe"""Speed-It-Up Extreme is designed to speed of your computer up to 3 times faster and boost your PC available memory"""
XSpyLaxSpyLax.exe"SpyLax spyware remover - not recommended
XSpyMaxxSpyMaxx.exe"SpyMaxx spyware remover - not recommended
YSpyware X-terminatorSpywareX.exe"Spyware X-terminator antispyware from StompSoft
XStdAFXstdafx.exe"Added by the DELBOT-AF WORM!"
Xstrataslockx.exe"Added by the SDBOT-ADD WORM!"
XStrng32strngbox.exe"Added by the STRANO WORM!"
Xstrtaslockx.exe"Added by the SDBOT-AEB WORM!"
XSun Java Updater v7.4javawx.exe"Added by the ACKANTTA.B WORM!"
XSunJavaSched Updateravamx.exe"Added by the RBOT-ABJ WORM!"
XSunJavaUpdateSchedjavamx.exe"Added by the SDBOT-WI WORM!"
Xsuperfuckbx.exe"Added by the LINEAGE-H TROJAN!"
XSuperHeissSexSuperHeissSex.exe"HeissSex premium rate adult content dialer!"
Xsvchostwindowsrx.exe"Added by the AGOBOT-MZ WORM!"
XSygate Personal FirewallWin32x.exe"Added by the RBOT-KZ WORM!"
XSymantec Antivirus professionalSymantex.exe"Added by a variant of the FORBOT WORM!"
XSysDeskqqfxqqfx.exe"Added by the QQPASS.H TROJAN!"
Xsysfrcxsysfrcx.exe"Added by the KEYLOG-SCLOG TROJAN!"
USysMetrixSysMetrix.exe"SysMetrix - skinnable clock and metering application. It monitors and reports on a great number of statistics"
XSystam13resx.exe"Added by a variant of the IRCBOT BACKDOOR! See here"
XSystemdcomx.exe"Added by the CIREBOT TROJAN!"
XSystem Efficiency Monitorsvchostx.exe"Added by the KWBOT.E WORM!"
USystem startupcharmapx.exeOnly required if using an oriental language
XSystem Updates 4mssysfix.exe"Added by the RBOT-ADU WORM!"
XSystem32ExSystem32Ex.exe"Added by the IRCCONTACT TROJAN!"
XSystemBackupmtx.exe"Added by the MTX VIRUS/WORM!"
XSystems Servicedrivex.exe"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!"
?systraxsystrax.exe"??"
USYSTRAYXSysTrayX.EXE"""SystrayX helps you hide some of the less used icons from the system tray (the hidden icons can still be seen and used in the special SysTrayX menu but will no longer permanently take precious space from your system tray)"""
XSysvupexSysvupex.exe"Added by the MEDIAS TROJAN!"
UTClockExTCLOCKEX.EXE"Puts a configurable time/date display in the tray (and other features). Freeware by Dale Nurden and is popular on cover disks"
NTeach In Boxteachbox.exeTutoring program that comes with a SystemAX Computer
YTech-In-A-Boxtechbox.exe"Tech-in-a-Box ""provides easy-to-use tools for various system maintenance tasks. From backup and restore to diagnostics and repairs
Xtempxtempx.exeAdded by the TEMPEX.A TROJAN!
NTgAddServertgfix.exe"Software from SupportSoft (aka Support.com) provided to manufacturers (such as Sony (Vaio Support Agent) and Toshiba (Virtual Tech)) and ISPs (such as Comcast
UTgsetsitetgfix.exe"See also TgAddServer. This part ensures the software is installed correctly (similar to an installation wizard) as reported by Cox Regarded as spyware by some as it has the ability to retrieve user information. Whether it does so depends upon the provider. One Toshiba user reports problems with hibernate on his laptop if disabled - hence the ""U"" recommendation"
UToolBoxFXHPTLBXFX.exe"HP ToolBoxFX - ""provides desktop configuration
UTP4EXtp4ex.exe"Supports accessibility features for the TrackPoint stick and associated buttons on IBM/Lenovo ThinkPad notebooks. If features such as ""Click Sound""
UTpscrexTpscrex.exe"Lenovo (IBM) ThinkPad hotkey related"
UTrackPoint Accessibility Featurestp4ex.exe"Supports accessibility features for the TrackPoint stick and associated buttons on IBM/Lenovo ThinkPad notebooks. If features such as ""Click Sound""
UTRIXXTRIXX.exe"Sapphire TRIXX overclocking tool for the X800 GTO graphics card (and possiby others) - ""push default clock speeds to 560MHz or better"""
XUnVirexUnVirex.exe"UniVrex rogue security software - not recommended
Xupdate servicewinx.exe"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!"
XUSB Fixeswuafix.exe"Added by the RBOT-ABV TROJAN!"
XUSB Updates 2wugfixx.exe"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!"
XUsrClassExUsrClassEx.exe"Added by the AGENT-KPU TROJAN!"
Xusrgtway.exesyswrun4x.exe"Added by the MITGLIEDER.E TROJAN!"
Xuvnxuvcx.exe"Added by the DLOADR-AWF TROJAN!"
Xuvnxuvnx.exe"Added by the SMALL.CUL TROJAN!"
Nvcdplayxvcdplayx.exe"CD emulation part of GameDrive & VirtualDrive from Farstone. Not required as starting these programs load this automatically"
YVet Alertvetmsg9x.exe"Computer Associates "InnoculateIT" and Vet Anti-Virus virus software"
Uwashindexwashidx.exe"Window Washer from Webroot Software. Useful utility that deletes safe to remove files
XWDNS SYSTEMskybotx.exe"Added by the MYTOB-BY WORM!"
YWebScanXWebScanX.exe"From McAfee VirusScan up to version 4.x. Provides functionality for VShield Download Scan and Internet Filter modules. Enables internet scanning. Guards against malicious ActiveX programs
Xwgeaxwgeax.exe"Added by the IRCBOT-TM WORM!"
XWhat FrenzFriendEQUALsuX.exe"Added by the BHARAT.A WORM!"
XWhitechixbrightx.exe"Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!"
XWin Sync montrwinsyncupx.exe"Added by the RBOT.BYJ BACKDOOR!"
XWIN-BUGSFIXWIN-BUGSFIX.EXE"Added by the LOVELETTER (I LOVE YOU) VIRUS!"
Xwin32Kernelfindx.exe"Added by the BANLOA-EY TROJAN!"
XWIn32S Java DLLkavsvx.exe"Added by the AGOBOT-RZ WORM!"
XWIN3S2SNDSwiniprtx.exe"Added by the AGENT.DN TROJAN - known to BOClean as ""CWS/INDEX""
XWinApiwinapix.exeAdded by a variant of the TIBSER.A downloader TROJAN!
XWinAvXWinAvX.exe"Added by the VIRANTIX TROJAN!"
XWinAvXWinAvXX.exe"Malware installed by different rogue security software including SpyKillerPro. Also detected as the SPYWAD-AR TROJAN!"
XWinDLL (bix.exe)"rundll32.exe bix.exestart"
XWinDLL (ProsFix.exe)ProsFix.exe"Added by a variant of the IRCBOT BACKDOOR! The ""ProsFix.exe"" file is found in %System%"
XWindoFixWindoFix.exe"WindoFix rogue system error utility"
XWindowEnhancerWinex.exe"SCBar foistware variant"
XWindows Configuration Loadermsgfix.exe"Added by the SDBOT-NP WORM!"
XWindows DLL Loaderdefragfatx.exe"Added by the POEBOT-F WORM!"
XWindows DotFix livemsdotfix.exe"Added by the IRCBOT.XGK BACKDOOR!"
XWindows Fixerwinfix.exe"Added by the VIRUT-I VIRUS!"
XWindows Internet Explorer 6firefox.exe"Added by the SPYBOT.ANA WORM! Note - this is not the Mozilla Firefox web browser which is always located in %ProgramFiles%\Mozilla Firefox. This file is found in %System%"
XWindows LoL Layerwinlolx.exe"Added by the RBOT-FOR WORM!"
XWindows LoL Layerazypbrx.exe"Added by the RBOT-GMZ WORM!"
XWindows MSX driverswinmsx.exe"Added by the RBOT-AYG TROJAN!"
XWindows Network ControllerWin9x.exe"Added by the WOOTBOT.I WORM!"
XWindows Networking Monitorinxmdmx.exe"Added by a variant of the IRCBOT BACKDOOR! See here"
XWindows Repairtoxikx.exe"Added by the SDBOT-ADL WORM!"
XWindows Security Center Notification Applseesysecurex.exe"Added by a variant of the RBOT-GKX WORM!"
XWindows svchostsvchostx.exe"Added by the PUSHBOT.CC WORM!"
XWINDOWS SYSTEMskybotx.exe"Added by the MYTOB-BY WORM!"
XWINDOWS SYSTEMxxx.exe"Added by the MYTOB.CZ WORM!"
XWindows Taskmanagerlsassx.exe"Added by the KELVIR.E WORM!"
XWindows Updatewindowsx.exe"Added by the BANCD-A TROJAN!"
XWindows Updateleak32x.exe"Added by the AGENT.ALY BACKDOOR!"
XWindows Update Centersvthx.exe"Added by the STUBBOT.A WORM!"
XWindows Updater Onlinewinupdatexx.exe"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!"
XWindows Updateslsassx.exe"Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!"
XWindows WMF Fixwinfix.exe"Added by the RBOT-FTQ WORM!"
XWindowsRegKey updatewinupdatexx.exe"Added by the RBOT.LW WORM!"
Xwindowsxxxwindowsxxx.exe"Added by the DUBING-A TROJAN!"
XWinDrvwindrvx.exeAdded by a variant of the TIBSER.A downloader TROJAN!
Xwinloginwin32x.exe"Browser hijacker
Xwinlogon serviceurx.exe"Added by the SPYBOT.EN WORM!"
Uwinmatrix.exeWinMatrixXP.exe"WinMatrix XP - wallpaper replacement that shows different matrix effects (including flowing matrix codes from 'The Matrix' movie) on your desktop"
XWinMenssagewinmax.exe"Added by the BANCOS.B TROJAN!"
NWinMXWinMX.exe"WinMX file sharing application"
YWinPatrol ExplorerWinPatrolEx.exe"Part of WinPatrol"
XWinRPCwinrpcmx.exe"Added by the BANKER-EEI TROJAN!"
XWinsplwinsplx.exe"Added by a variant of the TROLL-A TROJAN!"
XWinSrvkn0x.exe"Added by the HOBBIT.F WORM!"
XWINTASKMGRsp2winfix.exe"Added by the MYTOB.KJ WORM!"
XWintbpx.exewintbpx.exe"Added by the ZOTOB.F WORM!"
Xwintnpx.exewintnpx.exe"Added by the ZOTOB.H WORM!"
Xwovaxwovax.exe"Added by the DAQA.A TROJAN!"
XWSAConfigurationsvchostx.exe"Added by the AGOBOT-JV BACKDOOR!"
YWUOLServiceWUOLService9x.exe"Remote wakeup status agent. Part of Novell's ZenWorks. Processes Wake-up on LAN requests (turn on a computer remotely on LAN)"
UWZCBDLServiceWZCBDL9X.exeWZCBDLService Launcher from D-Link - configuration/drivers
UX ServerX.exe"""XoftWare for Windows"" enables you to run network-based UNIX programs (""X programs"" or ""clients"") side-by-side with Windows applications on your personal computer. You can also share programs and computing resources with host computers connected to your PC over a network"
XxDRam rar procxxwinupdaterarx.exe"Added by the RILER-W TROJAN!"
XXiDmmx.exe"Added by the ANALOGX TROJAN!"
XXP HOT FISkbx.exe"Added by the FORBOT-GS WORM!"
UXtrem parental controlpcx.exeParentXtreme - surveillance software. Uninstall this software unless you put it there yourself
UZMatrixmatrix.exe"ZMatrix - ""an animated desktop background which displays streaming characters in a style similar to what was used in the movie 'The Matrix'"""
X[12 random characters]blackbox.exe"IeDriver adware variant"
X[random characters]securewinload32x.exe"Added by the OPTIXP-N TROJAN!"
X[random name]?ti2evxx.exe"PurityScan adware"
X[random name]wox.exe"Nortel Antivirus rogue security software - not recommended"
X[various names]hyandex.exe"Added by a NTROOTKIT TROJAN variant!"
X[various names]hyandex.exe"Wareout - malware masquerading as a spyware and dialer remover"


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.