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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	*Security Center	secctr.exe	"Added by the SDBOT.BRO WORM!"
N	Access IBM Message Center	ibmmessages.exe	"""The Access IBM Message Center displays messages to inform you about helpful software that may be pre-installed on your PC. The Message Center can also provide messages about new updates available from the IBM Support Center to keep your computer current"""
U	Actual Window Manager	ActualWindowManagerCenter.exe	"Actual Window Manager from Actual Tools - ""an innovative desktop organization application which introduces unconventional window controls and also automatic general window operations making your work more productive
U	Actual Window Minimizer	ActualWindowMinimizerCenter.exe	"Actual Window Minimizer - ""allows minimizing any window to task tray notification area or to the edge of the screen"""
U	ALLTEL DSL Check-up Center	matcli.exe	"""matcli.exe is a motive Assistant Command line interface that gathers information about your system's identity like your name email address
N	Aluria Security Center	SecurityCenter.exe	"Aluria Software's spyware removal tool - we can't really recommend this product as Aluria have recently partnered with WhenU
Y	Bredbandsbolaget	servicecenter.exe	"Related to the Brebband Swedish Broadband provider"
U	CallCenter Main Application	V3calmcp.exe	"""V3 Inc. CallCenter is a free 32-bit
U	CallCenter Printer Interface	V3faxecp.exe	"""V3 Inc. CallCenter is a free 32-bit
Y	ccenter	CCenter.exe	"RAV AntiVirus"
X	center	[random name]32.exe	"Added by the BOFRA.A WORM!"
N	Chcenter	chcenter.exe	"IMSI HiJaak - ""the easiest way to convert
N	Compaq Computer Corp SCCenter Module	SCCENTER.EXE	For Compaq PC's. Part of Backweb
U	Compaq Knowledge Center	silent.exe & matcli.exe	""matcli.exe is a motive Assistant Command line interface that gathers information about your system's identity like your name email address
U	Control Center	Center.exe	"Associated with Hawking Technologies
Y	ControlCenter	ctlcntr.exe	"Part of Lenovo's (IBM) ThinkVantage Fingerprint Software - used on laptops and keyboards with integrated fingerprint readers"
N	ControlCenter2.0	brctrcen.exe	Brother scanner 'Control Center' application - can be started manually
U	CoreCenter	CoreCenter.exe	"MSI Core Center - motherboard utility for monitoring CPU speed
U	CoreCenter	CORECE~1.EXE	"MSI Core Center - motherboard utility for monitoring CPU speed
X	Defense Center	defcnt.exe	"Defense Center rogue security software - not recommended
U	DellSupportCenter	sprtcmd.exe /P DellSupportCenter	"Dell Support Center (provided by SupportSoft
U	DualCoreCenter	StartUpDualCoreCenter.exe	"Unified control center for overclocking both the graphics card and the CPU
Y	Earthlink Protection Control Center	elnk_pcc.exe	"EarthLink Protection Control Center - ""powerful
U	ECenter	gtb.exe	Dell E-Center/Google Toolbar related
N	ECenter	EULALauncher.exe	End User License Agreement (EULA) launcher - related to Dell E-Center/Google Toolbar
U	FaxCenterServer	fm3032.exe	"FaxMan integrates complete fax send and receive support into Windows applications without requiring additional fax software. Incorporated into software by Lexmark
U	FaxCenterServer4_in_1	fm3032.exe	"FaxMan integrates complete fax send and receive support into Windows applications without requiring additional fax software. Incorporated into software by Lexmark
?	FRITZ!DSL Startcenter	StCenter.exe	"FRITZ! ISP software ""StartCenter"" User interface that allows you to manage
X	GuardCenter	GuardCenter.exe	"GuardCenter rogue security software - not recommended"
U	hcenter	tgcmd.exe	"Part of software from SupportSoft (aka Support.com) provided to manufacturers and ISPs that allows them to offer on-line support - to update drivers
U	hcenter	hcenter.exe	"Bellsouth help center. Part of software from SupportSoft (aka Support.com) provided to manufacturers and ISPs that allows them to offer on-line support - to update drivers
U	HelpCenter	sprtcmd.exe /P HelpCenter	"Self-help support tool for BellSouth's FastAccess® DSL (now owned by AT&T) broadband service (provided by SupportSoft
U	HelpCenter4.1	sprtcmd.exe /P HelpCenter4.1	"Self-help support tool for BellSouth's FastAccess® DSL (now owned by AT&T) broadband service (provided by SupportSoft
X	hp center	BACKWEB-*****.exe	"See here - ""messaging service that automatically sends you support information
N	hp center UI	ShadowBar.exe	"User Interface for HP Center - see here"
N	HP Internet Center	SURFBRD.EXE	Loads the HP Internet center surfboard on startup. HP Internet Center allows you to customize the multimedia keys on the fly without having to go the Control Panel --> Keyboards to change them
X	ICQ Center	[path to worm]	"Added by the RANDIN WORM!"
N	iM Start Center	iM_Tray.exe	Installed with the Sound Blaster Audigy range of soundcards. A radio tuner installed if the user chooses during installation. Available via Start -> Programs -> iM Networks -> iM Radio Tuner
N	Instant Update Center	reminder.exe	"Event reminder for calendar dates
N	IW ControlCenter	iwctrl.exe	"Pinnacle Systems InstantWrite enables you to use your CD-R
U	KBD MediaCenter	MEDIACTR.EXE	Multimedia keyboard manager. Required if you use the multimedia keys
N	Matrox Control Center	mgactrl.exe	For Matrox video cards. Quick access to settings
Y	McAfee SecurityCenter	mcagent.exe	"McAfee SecurityCenter is the main support center for McAfee's range of internet security products such as Total Protection
Y	McAfee SecurityCenter	McUpdate.exe	Automatic virus definition and software updates/upgrades for older versions of McAfee VirusScan and the now obsolete McAfee VirusScan Online
N	Message Center Plus	MCPLaunch.exe	"Launcher for Message Center Plus ""which alerts you when conditions arise on your computer that require your attention"" on IBM/Lenovo ThinkCentre desktops
X	Microsoft Application Center	mappc.exe	"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!"
X	Microsoft Control Center	crtl.exe	"Added by the RBOT-VX WORM!"
X	Microsoft Lsass Center	Isass.exe	"Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!"
X	Microsoft Lsass Center	telecomes.exe	"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM! See here"
U	Microsoft Media Center Tray Applet	ehTray.exe	"Media Center Tray Applet - part of Windows Media Center on XP MCE
X	Microsoft Security Center	savservices.exe	"Added by the RBOT-ANU WORM!"
X	Microsoft Security Center	wcsntfy.exe	"Added by the SDBOT.BYD WORM!"
X	Microsoft Telecom Center	tellecom.exe	"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!"
X	Microsoft Telecoma Center	tellcoma.exe	"Added by the RBOT-AWX WORM!"
X	Microsoft Telecoms Center	telcoms.exe	"Added by the IRCBOT.GEN WORM!"
X	Microsoft Telecoms Center	xpfilesys.exe	Added by the RBOT.BCJ TROJAN!
X	Microsoft Telecoms Center	winupn.exe	"Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!"
X	Microsoft Telecoms Center	svcchost.exe	"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!"
U	Microsoft� Windows Mobile� Device Center	wmdc.exe	"Windows Mobile Device Center - mobile device management/synchronization software for Windows7/Vista
X	Micsorosft Security Center	wcnsfty.exe	"Added by the RBOT-AHU WORM!"
N	MsgCenterExe	RealOneMessageCenter.exe	"RealNetworks RealPlayer related - disabling this application will not affect Real Player in any way"
U	NVIDIA Media Center Library	"RunDLL32.exe NvMCTray.dll	NvTaskbarInit"
X	NVIDIA Media Center Library	winlogon.exe	"Added by the AUTORUN-AZK WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate winlogon.exe process which is always located in %System% and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in %Windir%"
U	NvMediaCenter	"RunDLL32.exe NvMCTray.dll	NvTaskbarInit"
X	NvVideoCenter	NvVid.exe	"Added by the HAXDOOR-DO TROJAN!"
X	PC Protection Center	PcProtection.exe	"PC Protection Center 2008 rogue security software - not recommended
N	Performance Center	ApcMain.exe	"Ascentive Performance Center - not recommended
X	Personal Anti Malware Center	AMC.exe	"Registered version of Personal Anti Malware rogue security software - not recommended
X	Personal Security Center Monitor	isc_ui.exe	"Added by the FAKEALERT TROJAN!"
U	PestPatrol Control Center	PPControl.exe	"PestPatrol Control Terminal - utility that launched PestPatrol features such as PPMemCheck and CookiePatrol before CA's acquisition"
X	Protection Center	cntprot.exe	"Protection Center rogue security software - not recommended
U	Qwest 11n Wireless WPS Tool	WpsCenter.exe	Wireless configuration utility for the Qwest 11N 150MB USB wireless adapter
N	RealPlayer2	MsgCenterExe	"RealNetworks RealPlayer related - disabling this application will not affect Real Player in any way"
U	RemoteCenter	RcMan.exe	"Remote control for Creative MediaSource - plays back music in DVD-Audio
U	Replay Center	ReplayRadio.exe	"Replay Radio - ""makes it easy to automatically record your favorite radio shows
U	Ring Central Fax	rcenterrll.exe	Only needed if you want a PC to answer faxes automatically
X	SafetyCenter	protector.exe	"Safety Center rogue security software - not recommended
X	Security Center	AppControl.exe	"Added by the SDBOT.CFT WORM!"
X	Security Center Distribution	securesec.exe	"Added by a variant of the IRCBOT BACKDOOR! See here"
X	SecurityCenter	securitycenter.exe	"Desktop Security 2010 rogue security software - not recommended
N	Service Connection	sccenter.exe	For Compaq PC's. Part of Backweb
N	Shcenter	chcenter.exe	"IMSI HiJaak - ""the easiest way to convert
X	SystemGuardCenter	SystemGuardCenter.exe	"System Guard Center rogue security suite - not recommended
U	tgcmd	hcenter.exe	"Bellsouth help center. Part of software from SupportSoft (aka Support.com) provided to manufacturers and ISPs that allows them to offer on-line support - to update drivers
U	Verizon Online Support Center	matcli.exe	""matcli.exe is a motive Assistant Command line interface that gathers information about your system's identity like your name email address
U	VoiceCenter	AndreaVC.exe	"Related to Andrea's Superbeam microphone utility"
X	Win Antispyware Center	av.exe	"Win Antispyware Center rogue security software - not recommended
X	Windows Anti Virus Control Center	avrscan.exe	"Added by a variant of the IRCBOT BACKDOOR!"
X	Windows Anti Virus Control Center	winavscan.exe	"Added by a variant of the IRCBOT BACKDOOR!"
X	Windows Controls Center	winudmr.exe	"Added by the LAMER.AA BACKDOOR!"
N	Windows Media Center	"RunDLL32.exe ehuihlp.dll	BootMediaCenter"
X	Windows Media Center	smss.exe	"Added by the WARBOT TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate smss.exe process which is always located in %System% and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in %Windir%"
X	Windows Messanger Control Center	svchosl.exe	"Added by a variant of the IRCBOT BACKDOOR! See here"
X	Windows Messanger Control Center	svhost.exe	"Added by a variant of the IRCBOT BACKDOOR! See here"
X	Windows Messanger Control Center	winlogin.exe	"Added by a variant of the IRCBOT BACKDOOR! See here"
X	Windows Messanger Control Center	winlogon.exe	"Added by a variant of the IRCBOT BACKDOOR! See here. Note - this is not the legitimate winlogon.exe process which is always located in %System% and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in %Windir%"
X	Windows Messanger Control Center	winsys.exe	"Added by a variant of the IRCBOT BACKDOOR! See here"
U	Windows Mobile Device Center	wmdc.exe	"Windows Mobile Device Center - mobile device management/synchronization software for Windows7/Vista
X	Windows pack Control Center	taskmam.exe	"Added by the TOMETA-J TROJAN!"
X	Windows Registery Center	svhchosts.exe	"Added by a variant of the IRCBOT BACKDOOR! See here"
X	Windows Rundll Center	msnsmgr.exe	"Added by the AGENT-LLB TROJAN!"
X	Windows Rundll Center	msmsgrs.exe	"Added by the IRCBOT-AFA WORM!"
X	Windows Security Center Notification App	wscnfty.exe	"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!"
X	Windows Security Center Notification Appls	sxe.exe	"Added by the RBOT-GKX WORM!"
X	Windows Security Center Notification Applse	sxes.exe	"Added by the RBOT-GLR WORM!"
X	Windows Security Center Notification Applse	os.exe	"Added by a variant of the RBOT-GLR WORM!"
X	Windows Security Center Notification Applsee	sysecurex.exe	"Added by a variant of the RBOT-GKX WORM!"
X	Windows SYN Control Center	winmnon32.exe	"Added by a variant of the IRCBOT BACKDOOR! See here"
X	Windows UDP Control Center	auth.exe	"Added by a variant of the IRCBOT BACKDOOR! See here"
X	Windows UDP Control Center	ehSched.exe	"Added by a variant of the IRCBOT BACKDOOR! See here"
X	Windows UDP Control Center	fxstaller.exe	"Added by the AGENT-IEE TROJAN!"
X	Windows UDP Control Center	installer.exe	"Added by a variant of the IRCBOT BACKDOOR!"
X	Windows UDP Control Center	msnmngs.exe	"Added by a variant of the IRCBOT BACKDOOR! See here"
X	Windows UDP Control Center	msnpd.exe	"Added by the SDBOT.EBA BACKDOOR!"
X	Windows UDP Control Center	mswinudpmgr32.exe	"Added by a variant of the IRCBOT BACKDOOR! See here"
X	Windows UDP Control Center	scvhost.exe	"Added by the PUSHBOT.EH WORM!"
X	Windows UDP Control Center	taksmrg.exe	"Added by the AGENT.WOH TROJAN!"
X	Windows UDP Control Center	tmps.exe	"Added by the SDBOT.EBA BACKDOOR!"
X	Windows UDP Control Center	winlive32.exe	"Added by a variant of the IRCBOT BACKDOOR! See here"
X	Windows UDP Control Center	winmsn.exe	"Added by the SDBOT.EBA BACKDOOR!"
X	Windows UDP Control Center	winrofl32.exe	"Added by the LDPINCH-RZ TROJAN!"
X	Windows UDP Control Center	winudpmg.exe	"Added by a variant of the IRCBOT BACKDOOR! See here"
X	Windows UDP Control Center	winudpmgrs.exe	"Added by the DROPPER.CMV TROJAN!"
X	Windows UDP Control Center	winudpmsgr.exe	"Added by the SDBOT.GAV WORM!"
X	Windows UDP Control Center	winupmgr.exe	"Added by a variant of the IRCBOT BACKDOOR! See here"
X	Windows UDP Control Center	winuscn32.exe	"Added by a variant of the IRCBOT BACKDOOR! See here"
X	Windows UDP Control Center	wksvcsc.exe	"Added by a variant of the IRCBOT BACKDOOR! See here"
X	Windows UDP Control Center	winudpmgr.exe	"Added by the DLOADR-HQL TROJAN!"
X	Windows UDP Control Center	fxsteller.exe	"Added by the IRCBOT-J BACKDOOR!"
X	Windows UDP Control Center	msnsmsgrs.exe	"Added by the PUSHBOT.MF WORM!"
X	Windows UDP Control Center	winmgrs.exe	"Added by the PUSHBOT.MY WORM!"
X	Windows Update Center	svthx.exe	"Added by the STUBBOT.A WORM!"
X	Windows Update Center	W32RSA.exe	Added by an unidentified WORM or TROJAN!
N	WindowsWelcomeCenter	"rundll32.exe oobefldr.dll	ShowWelcomeCenter"
X	Windoxs Update Center	W32RfSA.exe	"Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!"
U	Windstream Broadband Check-up Center	matcli.exe	"Part of the Windstream Broadband service from AllTel. ""matcli.exe is a motive Assistant Command line interface that gathers information about your system's identity like your name email address
X	WinX Security Center	WinX Security Center.exe	"WinX Security Center rogue security software - not recommended
X	XP Protection Center	XPProtectionCenter.exe	"XP Protection Center rogue security software - not recommended
X	XP SecurityCenter	XPSecurityCenter.exe	"XPSecurityCenter rogue security software - not recommended
X	[various names]	AppMasterCenter.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.