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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	Auto Start	dosin.exe	"Added by the SDBOT-GO BACKDOOR!"
X	Auto Start	windos.exe	"Added by the SLINBOT.BO BACKDOOR!"
X	Configuration Loader	dosrun32.exe	"Added by the GAOBOT.AO WORM!"
X	dos	dos64.exe	Adware downloader trojan
X	Dos Prompt Loader	cygwin.exe	"Added by the SDBOT-VV WORM!"
?	Dosbat	??	"??"
X	Microsoft Rundll	windos.exe	"Added by the SDBOT-WF WORM!"
X	Microsoft WIN32 DOS	MSdos32.exe	"Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!"
X	MS-DOS Boot Service	Boot32.pif	"Added by the RBOT-AMF WORM!"
X	MS-DOS Security Service	ms-dos.pif	"Added by the RBOT-AMR WORM!"
X	MS-DOS Service	MS-DOS.pif	"Added by the RBOT-AII WORM!"
X	MS-DOS Windows Service	MS-DOS.PIF	"Added by the RBOT-AJW WORM!"
X	MSDOS Security Service	msdos.pif	"Added by the RBOT-AMP WORM!"
X	MSDOS Service	MSDOS.PIF	"Added by the RBOT-AIY WORM!"
X	MSDOS Windows Service	MSDOS.PIF	"Added by the RBOT-AKF WORM!"
X	Msdos32	Msdos32.pif	"Added by the RECORY WORM!"
X	msdos423	msdos423.exe	"Added by the MENACE.A WORM!"
X	MSDosdrv	msdosdrv.exe	"Added by the BACROS WORM!"
X	msfindosa.exe	msfindosa.exe	"Added by the DOWNLOADER-BS TROJAN!"
X	MsSystem	msdos.exe	"Adult content downloader - see here"
X	NOYPI_KANG_ASTIG	Exit to DosPrompt.pif	"Added by the FILUKIN.A WORM!"
X	NvCpl28Deamon	mdosft.exe	"Added by the SPYBOT-AD WORM!"
X	REMOVE ME	windos.exe	"Added by the SDBOT.EE WORM!"
X	stealth.ddos.exe	stealth.ddos.exe	"Added by the THEALS.A WORM!"
X	SyncMon	adslcomdos.exe	"Added by the CLUNKY-A TROJAN!"
X	SyncMon	fixcomdos.exe	"Added by the CLUNKY-B TROJAN!"
X	taetae	Exit to DosPrompt.pif	"Added by the GATINA-B WORM!"
X	update run dos	logon.exe	"Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!"
X	WIN32 DDOSSER	dos.exe	"Added by the KELVIR.F WORM!"
X	Wind0ws Ser7ice Agent	colwindos.exe	"Added by the RBOT-GQO TROJAN!"
X	Windos Seres Agnts	[worm filename].exe	"Added by the RBOT-GUN WORM!"
X	Windosupdate manager	runwin32.exe	"Added by the SDBOT.NNS BACKDOOR!"
X	Window Loader	Dos32.exe	"Added by the GAOBOT.AO WORM!"
X	Windows	msdos98.exe	Added by the PWSTEAL TROJAN!
X	Windows Ba�lang�� Dosyas�	sistem.exe	"Added by the MUZK WORM!"
X	Windows DOS	dosw.exe	"Added by the SALAY-A WORM!"
X	Windows Update	fdos.exe	"Added by the RBOT-COG WORM!"
X	WMSDOS-ServicePack2	cmd.exe /c C:WMSDOS.sys	"Detected by Bitdefender as the DELF.OFC TROJAN! See here. Note that cmd.exe is a legitimate Microsoft file normally located in %System% and shouldn't be deleted"
X	[various names]	msdos32.exe	Added by a variant of the AGENT.AH TROJAN!

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.