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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
U	000StTHK	000StTHK.exe	"Toshiba Hot key functionality for the function keys (Fn-Esc
N	Advanced Tools Check	ADVCHK.EXE	Checks when you install a new version of a Norton product that you have uninstalled all previous versions. Serves as a reminder if you forget
N	ADVCHK	ADVCHK.EXE	Checks when you install a new version of a Norton product that you have uninstalled all previous versions. Serves as a reminder if you forget
X	algchk.exe	algchk.exe	"Detected by Kaspersky as the VB.ATE TROJAN!"
X	Antivirus Updates	avupdchk.exe	"Added by the AGOBOT-IP WORM!"
U	atchk	atchk.exe	"AMT Status Message from Intel. Users can manage this
?	BisonHK	BisonHK.exe	"Related to a Bison webcam - which is used on notebooks from a number of manufacturers including Acer
X	Boot Check	bootchk.exe	"Added by the DELBOT-AB WORM!"
X	Cabchk	Cabchk.exe	"Added by the GEMA TROJAN!"
X	Chckup	Netverchk.exe	"Covert Sys Exec malware variant"
U	ConfigSafe	AUTOCHK.EXE	"ConfigSafe - lets you identify changes to the registry
Y	CSAV_CheckViruses	vchk.exe	"Command Antivirus related"
?	Cwcdschk.exe	Cwcdschk.exe	"IBM Thinkpad related?"
N	Cyber	cyberchk.exe	"Part of Belkins ""Multimedia Cleaning Kit"" and is automatically installed when you run their optical disk drive cleaning utility - to remind you to clean your drive after ""x"" amount of time has passed"
X	EventApplicationCmd	smschk.exe	"Added by the IRCBOT-AO TROJAN!"
U	hk	hk.exe	"KeyLoggerExp keystroke logger/monitoring program - remove unless you installed it yourself!"
U	LPMailChecker	LPMLCHK.exe	"Part of Lenovo's ThinkVantage® Productivity Center on their ThinkPad notebooks or ThinkCentre desktops. Checks for incoming e-mail and blinks the ThinkVantage button LED"
X	Microsoft Secure Messenger.NET Service	securitychk.exe	"Added by the SDBOT.VT WORM!"
X	miniport	usb2chk.exe	"Added by the LAZAR-A TROJAN!"
?	MMHK	mmhk.exe	"A driver found on a Compaq Presario 800T notebook. Possibly something to do with multimedia hot keys?"
X	MSOfficeCfg	navchk.exe	Premium rate adult content dialer
X	NAVCheck	navchk.exe	Premium rate adult content dialer
N	Netline User	netchk.exe	"Netline supplies internet related products and services and this program identifies user ID and IP information. Found installed along with the Falcon 4 game
X	P3p4chk	P3p4chk.exe	"Added by the GEMA TROJAN!"
U	PiDunHK	PIDUNHK.EXE	"Part of the Prodigy Internet software - part of the dialer/DUN. Presumably needed for users of that service otherwise you may not be able to connect
U	Pnpchk	Pnpchk.exe	"Aztech Labs Sound 3 PnP driver"
X	QTime	nrchk.exe	Premium rate adult content dialler
X	QTSvc	navchk.exe	Premium rate adult content dialler
X	RealPlayer Ath Check	rnathchk.exe	"Added by the MYTOB.AG WORM!"
X	RealPlayer Ath Check	mathchk.exe	"Added by the MYDOOM-AJ WORM!"
X	runapp	icqchk.exe	"Added by the BOMKA TROJAN!"
N	S3apphk	S3apphk.exe	A tool installed alongside the drivers for your S3 video output device. It is not necessary but should be allowed to run unless it is causing problems
X	ScheduIe	nrchk.exe	Premium rate adult content dialler
X	SchedulerMgr	navchk.exe	Premium rate adult content dialer
X	sp2chk.exe	sp2chk.exe	"Added by the ALUROOT.A TROJAN!"
X	SystemChecker	Syschk.exe	"Added by the GALIL.F WORM!"
X	SystemService	navchk.exe	Premium rate adult content dialler
X	VirusCheckII	AVIRCHK.EXE	"Added by the DASMIN TROJAN!"
U	winchk	winchk.exe	"RemoteSpy surveillance software. Uninstall this software unless you put it there yourself"
X	Windows Service Agent	vbsxkhk.exe	"Added by the IRCBOT.AHX WORM!"
N	Windows Version Check	ver_chk.exe	"Version checker for CyberAudioLibrary - ""a new way to exchange information through the Internet"""

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.