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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	Additional Guard	WI[random characters].exe	"Additional Guard rogue security software - not recommended
X	CleanUp Antivirus	CU[random characters].exe	"Cleanup Antivirus rogue security software - not recommended
X	Enterprise Suite	WE[random characters].exe	"Enterprise Suite rogue security software - not recommended
X	Live PC Care	LP[random characters].exe	"Live PC Care rogue security software - not recommended
X	My Security Engine	MS[random characters].exe	"My Security Engine rogue security software - not recommended
X	My Security Wall	MS[random characters].exe	"My Security Wall rogue security software - not recommended
X	PC Live Guard	PC[random characters].exe	"PC Live Guard rogue security software - not recommended
X	Security Antivirus	SA[random characters].exe	"Security Antivirus rogue security software - not recommended
X	Security Guard	SG[random characters].exe	"Security Guard rogue security software - not recommended
X	Security Master AV	SM[random characters].exe	"Security Master AV rogue security software - not recommended
X	Smart Virus Eliminator	SM[random characters].exe	"Smart Virus Eliminator rogue security software - not recommended
X	System Defender	WS[random characters].exe	"System Defender rogue security software - not recommended
X	Volcano Security Suite	VS[random characters].exe	"Volcano Security Suite rogue security software - not recommended
X	Windows Additional Guard	WI[random characters].exe	"Windows Additional Guard rogue security software - not recommended
X	Windows Enterprise Suite	WE[random characters].exe	"Windows Enterprise Suite rogue security software - not recommended
X	Windows PC Defender	WP[random characters].exe	"Windows PC Defender rogue security software - not recommended
X	Windows Protection Suite	WI[random characters].exe	"Windows Protection Suite rogue security software - not recommended
X	Windows Security Suite	WI[random characters].exe	"Windows Security Suite rogue security software - not recommended
X	Windows System Defender	WS[random characters].exe	"Windows System Defender rogue security software - not recommended
X	Windows System Suite	WS[random characters].exe	"Windows System Suite rogue security software - not recommended
X	windowsupdate	RPC[RANDOM CHARACTERS].exe	"Added by the IRCBOT.B TROJAN!"
X	WinNetDDE	[random characters].exe	"Added by the NETDEPIX.B TROJAN!"
X	[random characters]	securewinload32x.exe	"Added by the OPTIXP-N TROJAN!"
X	[random characters]	rsbmsc.exe	"Detected by AntiVir antivirus as the BDS/Agent.adt TROJAN!"
X	[random characters]	_default[random].pif	"Added by the BRONTOK-AI WORM and variants!"
X	[random characters]	j[random].exe	"Added by the BRONTOK-AI WORM and variants!"
X	[random characters]	sv[random].exe	"Added by the BRONTOK-AI WORM and variants!"
X	[random characters]	yesbron.com	"Added by the BRONTOK-AI WORM and variants!"
X	[random characters]	systs.exe	"Added by the AGENT-GDC TROJAN!"
X	[random characters]	xvassdf.exe	"Added by the AUTORUN-BAD 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.