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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
Y	1A:Stardock MCP	mcpserver.exe	"Master Control Program for Stardock apps
Y	1A:Stardock TrayMonitor	TrayServer.exe	For monitoring tray icons - if disabled icons will not be displayed in ObjectBar or DesktopX
X	Alcmtr	Malware Doctor.exe	"MalwareDoc rogue security software - not recommended
X	Antimalware Doctor.exe	Antimalware Doctor.exe	"Antimalware Doctor rogue security software - not recommended
X	AntivirusDoc	AntivirusDoc.exe	"AntivirusDoc rogue security software - not recommended
Y	Aqua Dock	Aqua Dock.exe	"Aqua Dock - 'free program that allows you to have an ""OS X"" style
U	ASUS SmartDoctor	VGAProbe.exe	ASUS video card fan/thermal monitor
U	BayMgr	DockApp.exe	Hot-swappable drive management on laptops allowing you to change drives without closing down Windows. Only required if you frequently swap bay devices
Y	CCDoctorLogonTesting	ccdoctor.exe	"Checks your system to make sure it's configured properly for running IBM Rational ClearCase
U	ddoctorv2	sprtcmd.exe /P ddoctorv2	"Comcast Desktop Doctor (provided by SupportSoft
X	doc	doc.exe	"Added by the AGOBOT-BJ WORM!"
X	DocTor	Doctor.exe	"Added by the DOTOR.A WORM!"
X	Doctor Antivirus 2008	antvr.exe	"Doctor Antivirus 2008 rogue security software - not recommended
N	DocuMagix Init	PWATCH.EXE	"PaperMaster is an application for the PC designed to automate the process of organizing
U	Document Manager	docmgr.exe	"Wave Systems Corp. Document Manager - ""provides secure storage and management capabilities for file and folder level encryption"""
U	Eee Docking	Eee Docking.exe	"Intuitive shortcuts for easy access to digital content
X	FHPage	shdochp.exe	"Added by the WINHOUND TROJAN!"
X	FHStart	shdocsvc.exe	"Added by the WINHOUND TROJAN!"
U	Hardware Doctor	Hwdoctor.exe	"Winbond Hardware Doctor - as included on some motherboard using Winbond's hardware monitoring chips. Displays fan speeds
U	IE Doctor	IEDoctor.exe	"IE Doctor Toolbar - ""IE Doctor can help you to Repair IE easily
X	Kadoc	[random filename].exe	"Added by the STAPREW TROJAN!"
X	Microsoft Document	krisp.exe	"Added by the SDBOT-RQ WORM!"
X	Microsoft Problem Doctor	windr128.exe	"Added by the SMALLTRO.EF TROJAN!"
X	Microsoft Problem Doctor	windr32.exe	"Added by a variant of the SMALLTRO.EF TROJAN!"
X	Microsoft Problem Doctor	windr64.exe	"Added by a variant of the SMALLTRO.EF TROJAN!"
X	Microsoft Update	WINDOC.EXE	"Added by the SDBOT.PF WORM!"
X	Microsoft Windows Secure	windocs.exe	"Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!"
X	Microsoft Windows Secure	windocs.exe	"Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!"
X	msword	docx.exe	"Added by the CODOX-A WORM!"
N	Norton Disk Doctor	Ndd32.exe	"Norton Disk Doctor from Norton Utilities. Automatically runs at start-up
N	Norton System Doctor	Sysdoc32.exe	"Norton Disk Doctor from Norton Utilities. Automatically runs at start-up
X	ObjectDock	Brico.cmd	"Added by the BOBANDY-A WORM!"
U	PC Doc Pro - 3.1	pcdocpro.exe	"PC Doc Pro (now Win Doc Pro) - system health check and fix utility"
U	PowerDOCSAPIHost	papihost.exe	"Hummingbird PowerDOCS - ""delivers powerful enterprise document management functionality via a tightly integrated Microsoft WinNT/98/2K environment"""
X	RegistryDoctor2008	registrydoctor.exe	"RegistryDoctor2008 rogue registry cleaner - not recommended
N	RocketDock	RocketDock.exe	"""RocketDock is a smoothly animated
Y	Spyware Doctor	spydoctor.exe	"Older version of Spyware Doctor antispyware from PC Tools"
Y	Spyware Doctor	swdoctor.exe	"Older version of Spyware Doctor antispyware from PC Tools"
U	Stardock ObjectDock	ObjectDock.exe	"Stardock ObjectDock is a program that enables users to organize their shortcuts
U	StartSecurDoc	SDPin.exe	"SecurDoc from WinMagic Inc - ""Provides full disk encryption to protect sensitive information stored on laptops
X	System Doctor Free	systemdoc.exe	"SystemDoctor rogue security software - not recommended
X	System Document Application	nmod.exe	"Added by the SDBOT-ABB WORM!"
X	System Document Application	msdocument.exe	"Added by the RANDEX.COX WORM!"
X	System Document Application	wins.exe	"Added by the SDBOT.AUB WORM!"
X	System Document Application	winsvc32.exe	"Added by the SDBOT-VA WORM!"
X	System Manager	User Documents.exe	"Added by the VB.GF VIRUS!"
X	SystemDoctor 2006 Free	sd2006.exe	"SystemDoctor rogue security software - not recommended
X	SystemDoctor Free	systemdoc.exe	"SystemDoctor rogue security software - not recommended
?	TDockNUndock	N/A	"Found on a Toshiba laptop - for use with a docking station?"
X	TrustDoctor	TrustDoctor.exe	"TrustDoctor rogue security software - not recommended
X	Virus Doctor	Vdoc[random].exe	"Virus Doctor rogue security software - not recommended
Y	WavXMgr	WavXDocMgr.exe	"Part of Wave Systems Corp. Embassy Trust Suite. ""Document Manager uses the hardware security provided by the TPM to provide strong protection for data. Files encrypted by Document Manager cannot be located or viewed by others"""
X	Windows Task Manager	ACCOUNT_DETAILS.DOC.exe	"Added by the QUATERS.A WORM!"
X	WinPCDoctor	SysRep.exe	"WinPCDoctor rogue system error and cleaning utility - not recommended

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.