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"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	$WindowsRegKey%update	IEXPLORE.EXE	"Added by the RBOT-EZ WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate Internet Explorer (iexplore.exe) which is always located in %ProgramFiles%\Internet Explorer and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in %System%"
X	(Default)	KEYBOARD.exe	"Added by the AUTORUN.BUK WORM! Note - this malware actually changes the value data of the ""(Default)"" key in HKLM\Run in order to force Windows to launch it at boot. The name field in MSConfig may be blank"
U	00THotkey	00THotKey.exe	"For Toshiba Satellite notebook series to use the front buttons
U	00THotkey	system32THotkey.exe	"For Toshiba Satellite notebook series to use the front buttons
U	1Win32Cfg	Keyloggerpro.exe	"Keyloggerpro keystroke logger/monitoring program - remove unless you installed it yourself!"
?	AAAKeyboard	??	"??"
U	ABC	keylogger.exe	Keystroke logger/monitoring program - remove unless you installed it yourself!
U	AcerPowerkey	Powerkey.exe	PowerKey utility for Acer TravelMate notebook PCs. Allows the user to quickly switch between different power schemes by pressing Fn+F3
U	Activboard	MMKeybd.exe	"Packard Bell ActiveBoard keyboard - multimedia keyboard manager. Required if you use the additional keys and want to see the status of the Num Lock
U	ActiveKeys.AAB635BD7D054a37A576	akeys.exe	"""Active Keys is a powerful yet easy-to-use tool for creating and managing keyboard shortcuts for any system action"""
?	AidemHotKey	DVMAIN.EXE	"Keyboard related"
?	AidemHotKey	KEYAPP.EXE	"Keyboard related"
X	AKEYNAME	WinServ.exe	"Added by the EVILBOT.C TROJAN!"
U	akeys	akeys.exe	"""Active Keys is a powerful yet easy-to-use tool for creating and managing keyboard shortcuts for any system action"""
U	Anti-keylogger check	antikey.exe	"Anti-keylogger - protects against keylogger programs monitoring your keystrokes"
X	AOLRegKey32	AOREGSVR512.EXE	"Unidentified malware - see here"
X	ara-key	[random filename]	"Added by the ANTINNY WORM!"
U	Ardamax Keylogger	akl.exe	"Ardakey keystroke logger/monitoring program - remove unless you installed it yourself!"
X	ASDPLUGIN	turkey.exe	"AsdPlug premium rate adult content dialer"
N	ASUSKey	V38SHELL.EXE	System tray Icon for quickly changing video modes
N	ATI Task Application (Atikey)	Atitask.exe	System Tray access and key-combo shortcuts to common display functions on ATI video cards. Can be run from Start -> Settings -> Control Panel -> Display
X	ATI VIDEO REGKEY	ati2vid.exe	"Added by the SDBOT.UR WORM!"
N	AtiKey	AtiKey32.exe	System Tray access and key-combo shortcuts to common display functions on ATI video cards. Can be run from Start -> Settings -> Control Panel -> Display
N	AtiKey	atiptkad.exe	System Tray access and key-combo shortcuts to common display functions on ATI video cards. Can be run from Control Panel → Display
N	Atikey	Atitask.exe	System Tray access and key-combo shortcuts to common display functions on ATI video cards. Can be run from Start -> Settings -> Control Panel -> Display
X	auto__antiav__key	antiav_exe.exe	"Added by the BAGLEDI-AA TROJAN!"
X	auto__hloader__key	hloader_exe.exe	"Added by the BAGLE.AB TROJAN!"
?	BTSETBOOTKEY	BTSetBootKey.exe	"Related to a USB Bluetooth adaptor. What does it do and is it required?"
N	ButtonKey	ButtonKey.exe	"CyberView TWAIN driver for the Pacific Image range of 35mm film scanners. Enables the one touch scanning button and places an icon an the System Tray. Use your scanners software or run it manually by creating a shortcut"
U	CeEKEY	CeEKey.exe	Hot Key utility included on Toshiba Satellite laptops
U	CherryKeyMan	KeyMan.exe	"Multimedia keyboard manager for the Cherry keyboard series. Only required if you use any of the special keys"
U	CHotKey	mhotkey.exe	"Enables special keys on Chicony keyboards. Special combinations include Internet
U	CHotKey	MK9805.EXE	"Enables special keys on Chicony keyboards. Special combinations include Internet
U	CHotKey	zHotkey.exe	"Enables special keys on Chicony keyboards. Special combinations include Internet
?	ChromeMark	keysh.exe	"Related to this. Don't know what keysh.exe does though and if it's required"
U	CleverKeys	CK.exe	"CleverKeys - ""is free software that provides instant access to definitions at Dictionary.com
U	CompuSpy KeyLogger	cswin2008.exe	"CompuSpy surveillance software. Uninstall this software unless you put it there yourself"
X	CPQHotKeys	hotkeysvc.exe	"Added by the RBOT-XA WORM!"
?	CYNHKey	CYNHKey.exe	"??"
U	DellTouch	MMKeybd.exe	Dell multimedia keyboard manager. Required if you use the additional keys
U	Dirkey	Dirkey.exe	"Dirkey - small utility that allows you to bookmark up to 9 folders by using the Ctrl+Alt+1..9 shortcut keys in an Open/Save File dialog or in Windows Explorer. After this the Ctrl+1..9 shortcut keys can be used in the same or another window to go to any of the 9 bookmarked folders"
X	DisableKeybaord	"Rundll32.exe Keyboard	Disable"
U	DMHotKey	DMLoader.exe	HotKey access to the Samsung Display Manager on laptops and ultra-mobiles that support it - such as the M55 and Q1
X	drv_st_key	hidn.exe	"Added by the BEAGLE.FF WORM!"
U	DSKEY	DsKey.exe	"Part of PC PhoneHome - ""secretly sends an invisible email message to an email address of your choice containing the physical location of your computer every time you get an Internet connection"". Security software from Brigadoon Security Group for tracking down lost/stolen computers"
X	DSKEY	[path to trojan]	"Added by the STARTER-G TROJAN!"
U	Easy Key	easykey.exe	For programming of the built-in functions keys on some laptops (and maybe desktops). Required if these are used
U	EasyKey	easykey.exe	For programming of the built-in functions keys on some laptops (and maybe desktops). Required if these are used
U	EasyKeyboardLogger	EasyKeyboardLogger.exe	"EasyKeyLogger keystroke logger/monitoring program - remove unless you installed it yourself!"
U	eDonkey2000	edonkey2000.exe	"File sharing network - not recommended as the free version of this application should be avoided as it installs
U	FamilyKeyLogger	cisvc.exe	"Family Keylogger keystroke logger/monitoring program - remove unless you installed it yourself! Located in %ProgramFiles%\FamilyKeyLogger"
U	FLMK08KB	MMKEYBD.EXE	Multimedia keyboard manager. Required if you use the additional keys
U	Free Key Logger	freekeylogger.exe	"Free Key Logger keystroke logger/monitoring program - remove unless you installed it yourself!"
U	Fujitsu Hotkey Utility	IndicatorUty.exe	"Fujitsu Hotkey Utility displays icons on the screen when you use hotkeys on a Fujitsu Siemens Lifebook
U	GammaHotKeys	setgamma.exe	"Part of the RadeonTweaker program for adjusting ATI Radeon graphics cards. Allows you to adjust the gamma (or brightness) when playing a full-screen game without switching back to the desktop"
U	HawkEye	HAWK_95.EXE	"Control Panel application for the old Number Nine graphics cards to change resolution
U	HawkEye IV Control Panel	HAWK_32.EXE	"Control Panel application for the old Number Nine graphics cards to change resolution
X	HighKey1	HighKey1.exe	"Detected by AVG as GENERIC12.LHE - see here"
X	HKEYok	runlli32.exe	"Added by the QQPASS-U TROJAN!"
U	HomeKeyLogger	KeyLogger.exe	"SpyKeySpy surveillance software. Uninstall this software unless you put it there yourself"
U	Hot Key Kbd 2690 Daemon	SK2690DM.EXE	Multi-function keyboard driver. Allows the use of programmable keys on mulimedia keyboards. Required if you use the additional keys
U	Hot Key Kbd 9910 Daemon	SK9910DM.exe	Multi-function keyboard driver. Allows the use of programmable keys on mulimedia keyboards. Required if you use the additional keys
U	HotkeyApp	HotkeyApp.exe	"Programmable keys on Acer
U	HotKeysCmds	hkcmd.exe	"Hot Key handler for Intel desktop and mobile motherboard chipsets with integrated graphics. With this enabled
X	HotKeysCmds	[path to worm]	"Added by the PAHATIA-A WORM!"
U	HP Gaming Keyboard	razerhid.exe	HP VoodooDNA Gaming Keyboard (powered by Razer) driver - required if you use the additional features and programmed keys/macros
X	IBM Keyboard Driver	ikeybdrv.exe	"Added by the SDBOT.IC TROJAN!"
N	IC_KEY_3	spvic.exe	"Instant Chess related"
U	iKeyWorks	IKEYMAIN.EXE	"A4Tech wireless keyboard driver and utility"
N	InControl Desktop Manager	DMHKEY.EXE	For Diamond Multimedia video cards. Allows System Tray access to desktop utilities such as screen resolution. Available via Start -> Programs
X	Incredible Keylogger	AdvKeylog.exe	"IncredibleKeylogger spyware"
U	jx_Key	"Rundll32 JXKey.dll	Rundll32Main"
X	key	sysxp.exe	"Added by the BEAGLE.AB WORM!"
X	key	sys_xp.exe	"Added by the BEAGLE.AC WORM!"
X	key	winxp.exe	"Added by the BEAGLE.AG WORM!"
X	Key Logger	csrss.exe	"Added by the BUCHON.A WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate csrss.exe process which is always located in %System% and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in the root folder (ie
N	Key Text	KeyText.exe	"Key Text 2000 from MJMSoft Design - utility to automate repetitive keyboard tasks. Available via Start -> Programs"
X	Key1	Rlid.exe	"Added by the LIXY TROJAN!"
?	Key2	serve.exe	"??"
X	key2	winlog.exe	"Added by the BAGLEDI-AL TROJAN!"
Y	KeyAccess	keyacc32.exe	"KeyServer KeyAccess client software - ""when the KeyServer program is launched
X	Keybdcntl	keybdcntl.exe	"Added by a variant of the CRYPTER.C TROJAN!"
U	KeyBoard	Keyboard.exe	"
X	keyboard	keyboard.exe [ = number]	"Detected by Kaspersky as the VB.ZG TROJAN!"
X	keyboard	kybrdef_7.exe	"DollarRevenue adware"
X	keyboard	[path to trojan]	"Added by the DLOADR-AOZ TROJAN!"
X	Keyboard	lsass.exe	"Added by the AGENT.US WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate lsass.exe process which is always located in %System% and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in %CommonAppData%\Fearghus"
N	Keyboard Customizer	TpKmapAp.exe	"Part of the Keyboard Customizer Utility for IBM/Lenovo Thinkpad notebooks. This is the main user interface for the utility but it doesn't normally seem to be running if enabled at startup. Also
U	Keyboard Manager	MMKeybd.exe	Multimedia keyboard manager. Required if you use the additional keys
Y	Keyboard Preload Check	Preload.exe	Millenium Multi-Function Keyboard driver
?	Keyboard Status	KeyStat.exe	"Multimedia keyboard manager for Medion desktop and notebook PCs? Located in %ProgramFiles%\Medion\KeyStat"
X	keyboard_enum	keyboard_enum.exe	"Added by the BDOOR-GP BACKDOOR!"
U	keyhook	keyhook.exe	"Hotkey manager for Silicon Integrated Systems (SiS) based graphics chipsets - disable unless you use hotkeys"
U	KeyMaestro	kmaestro.exe	Multimedia keyboard manager. Required if you use the multimedia keys
U	keymap	keymap.exe	System Tray utility and background task used by games produced by Kesmai (published by Interactive Magic) and which enables you to program keys to do specific actions during the game
X	keymgrldr	"rundll32 setupapi	InstallHinfSection... keymgr3.inf"
U	KeyPatrol	KeyPatrol.exe	"KeyPatrol - key logger detector using both behavioral and pattern-matching algorithms that used to be part of PestPatrol before CA's aquisition"
U	keyplusplus	startk.exe	"Key++ Invisible Spy Keylogger keystroke logger/monitoring program - remove unless you installed it yourself!"
X	keyserv	keyserv.exe	"KeyThief spyware"
U	Keyspan Digital Media Remote	KDMRdmn.exe	"Remote control driver for Keyspan Digital Media Remote devices"
U	keystroke	keystroke.exe	"QuickLaunch surveillance software. Uninstall this software unless you put it there yourself"
U	KeyWallet	KWallet.exe	""KeyWallet is a useful and convenient desktop utility that spares you the trouble of filling in your logins
U	KLog	Keyspy.exe	"KeyLoggPro.B keystroke logger/monitoring program - remove unless you installed it yourself!"
U	KM9801U	MMHotKey.exe	Multimedia key handling for the relevant type of Turbo-Media keyboard. Shortcut available. Note that with this running it can crash DirectX8/9 under WinXP when a game switches to full-screen
U	LaoKey	LaoKey.exe	"Lao Script for Windows (LSWin) is an extension to the Windows operating system to allow Lao language to be used with many different Windows-based applications"
U	ledpointer	CNYHKey.exe	Chicony Electronics Multimedia Keyboard Hotkey Driver
X	livekey	webgrade.exe	"LiveKeys adware. File located in %Program Files%\livekey\livekeys"
X	livekeys	webgrade.exe	"LiveKeys adware. File located in %Program Files%\livekey\livekeys"
U	LManager	HotkeyApp.exe	"Programmable keys on Acer
Y	load=	hotkey.exe	Solo 5300 display driver for Win2K on some Gateway laptops
U	LWBKEYBOARD	KbdAp32A.exe	Keyboard utility for a Labtec brand (and possibly others) keyboard. If you disable this entry you will not be able to use any of the keyboard hotkeys or other non-standard functions on the keyboard
U	MagicKeyboard	PreMKBD.exe	"Related to Samsung laptops. Provides ability to program keys to perform specific functions"
U	MediaKey	MediaKey.exe	"Multimedia keyboard manager. Required if you use the multimedia keys"
X	Mickey Mouse Cereal	[random filename].exe	"Added by the RANKY.Q TROJAN!"
X	Microsoft ConfgKeys	wurmgrd32.exe	"Added by the RBOT-ARX WORM!"
U	Microsoft Intellitype Pro	speedkey.exe	Additional keyboard shortcuts on MS programmable keyboard
X	Microsoft Keyboard Enhance 2.0.	iasrecst.exe	"Added by the BCKDR-QIL BACKDOOR!"
X	Microsoft Keyboard Enhance V2.0	iasrecst.exe	"Detected by F-Prot as the DOWNLOADER2.AILI TROJAN!"
X	Microsoft System Checkup	Keymgr.exe	"Added by the DONK.M WORM!"
X	Microsoft Taskmanager Updater	keyboard.exe	"Added by the RBOT-ALU WORM!"
X	MicroSoft Toolbar	key.exe	"Added by the RBOT-AEW WORM!"
X	Microsoft Windows Keyboard service	keyboard.exe	"Added by the RBOT-CRF WORM!"
X	Microsoft Winedows startup	WinKey.exe	"Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM! See here"
X	Microsoft Winedows Updateing	NinKey.exe	"Added by a variant of the SPYBOT WORM! See here"
X	Microsoftkeysd	systemproc.exe	"Added by the FORBOT-BI WORM!"
X	Microsoftkeysd	systemwin32s.exe	"Added by the WOOTBOT.CO WORM!"
X	Microsoftkeysds	lass32.exe	"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!"
X	Mircrosoft Technic Help	EditKey.exe	"Added by the KOLABC.AS WORM!"
X	Mircrosoft Technic Help	RegKey.exe	"Added by a variant of the SPYBOT WORM! See here"
N	MMHotKey	MMHotKey.exe	Multimedia key handling for the relevant type of Turbo-Media keyboard. Shortcut available. Note that with this running it can crash DirectX8/9 under WinXP when a game switches to full-screen
U	MMKeybd	MMKeybd.exe	Multimedia keyboard manager. Required if you use the additional keys
U	ModPS2	ModPS2Key.exe	"Hotkey drivers for Chicony keyboard. Required if you use the hotkeys"
X	MS-RunKey	arr.exe	MS-Connect dialler/hijacker
X	mule_st_key	flec006.exe	"Added by the BAGLE.AV TROJAN!"
U	Multi-function keyboard	GWHotkey.exe	"Software that sets up the Gateway AnyKey keyboard shortcuts (a series of buttons that allow one-click access to e-mail
U	Multimedia KBD	MMKeybd.exe	Multimedia keyboard manager. Required if you use the additional keys
U	MULTIMEDIA KEYBOARD	MMKeybd.exe	Multimedia keyboard manager. Required if you use the additional keys
X	MULTIMEDIA KEYBOARD88	smss.exe	"Added by the SILLYFDC WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate smss.exe process which should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup!"
U	My-disgo	MyKey disgo.exe	"Related to disgo pro. Program will synchronize data"
N	Naggerrunkey	nagger.exe	Packard Bell Free Internet Signup screen
U	NBKeyScan	NBKeyScan.exe	"This tool comes with a special version of Nero BackItUp for some external harddisks. Controls two buttons on the drive - one button power off the drive and the other directly calls Nero BackItUp to make a quick backup"
X	NetworkKey	netkey.exe	"Added by the IRCBOT-AJ TROJAN!"
X	NLS Keyboard	keyboard.exe	"Added by a variant of the SPYBOT WORM!"
U	NSRKey	NSRTray.exe	"System Tray access to Norton Save & Restore backup utility"
U	NVHotkey	rundll32.exe nvHotkey.dll	"Enables the use of ""hot keys"" for changing setting on Nvidia graphics"
X	OneMoreKey	xpa.exe	"XP Antivirus rogue security software - not recommended"
U	Panasonic HotKey Manager	HKEYAPP.EXE	HotKey management for Panasonic rugged mobile PCs
U	PC Spy Keylogger	ToolKeylogger.exe	"PCSpyKeyLogger keystroke logger/monitoring program - remove unless you installed it yourself!"
U	PowerKey	PowerKey.exe	"Part of Acer Launch Manager - programmable keys on such laptops as the TravelMate 610"
N	Printkey2000	printkey2000.exe	Screen grabber that intercepts the pressing of the Print Screen (Prn Scrn) key. Start manually when required
U	PrivacyKeyboard	PrivacyKeyboard.exe	"PrivacyKeyboard is a product ""that can provide every computer with strong protection against ALL types of keylogging programs and keylogging hardware devices
N	ProdikeysAutorun	Prodload.exe	"Creative Prodikeys software - 'an interactive music entertainment device which not only functions as a full-featured
U	pskl	keyspy.exe	"KeyboardLogger keystroke logger/monitoring program - remove unless you installed it yourself!"
U	RCHotKey	RCHotKey.exe	"Part of RingCentral Call Controller™ which ""turns your PC into your personal business command center. It brings you real time control of your calls
X	Regkey for autostart	winservice.exe	"Added by the RBOT-NU WORM!"
X	reg_key	FUKULAMER.exe	"Added by the BEAGLE.AH WORM!"
X	reg_key	loader_name.exe	"Added by the BEAGLE.Y or BEAGLE.Z or BEAGLE.AA WORMS!"
U	S3Hotkey	s3hotkey.exe	Hotkey system tray icon to enable switching between monitors. Found on laptops with an S3 Twister integrated graphics card
N	ShortKeys 99	SHORTKEY.EXE	"ShortKeys from Insight Software Solutions - allows you to program keys with text strings"
U	ShortKeys Lite	shklite.exe	"ShortKeys Lite from Insight Software Solutions
Y	sHotKey	sHotKey.exe	"Special function key manager for Chicony keyboards - see here"
U	SiS Compatible Super VGA Keyboard Daemon	keyhook.exe	"Hotkey manager for Silicon Integrated Systems (SiS) based graphics chipsets - disable unless you use hotkeys"
U	SiS Windows KeyHook	keyhook.exe	"Hotkey manager for Silicon Integrated Systems (SiS) based graphics chipsets - disable unless you use hotkeys"
U	Smart Keyboard	Smartkbd.exe	Netropa Smart Keyboard driver
U	Speedkey	SPEEDKEY.EXE	Additional keyboard shortcuts on MS programmable keyboard
U	Spy-Keylogger	skl.exe	"SpyKeylogger keystroke logger/monitoring program - remove unless you installed it yourself!"
U	SpykEy	Spyky.exe	"SpyKy keystroke logger/monitoring program - remove unless you installed it yourself!"
U	spyshelter	antikeylogger.exe	"SpyShelter - anti-keylogger protects against keylogger programs monitoring your keystrokes"
Y	Start RF Wireless Keyboard	ktrexe.exe	Yuanxun Electronics RF wireless keyboard driver
X	startkey	svcmgr.exe	"Added by the HIPPER-B TROJAN!"
X	startkey	update.exe	"Added by the BIFROSE-DG TROJAN!"
X	startkey	XMCHAI.EXE	"Added by the BIFROSE-AO TROJAN!"
X	startkey	explore32.exe	"Added by the BDOOR-MT BACKDOOR!"
X	startkey	CKOTS.exe	"Added by the BIFROSE-HM TROJAN!"
X	StartKey	pligde.exe	"Added by the BIFROSE.E TROJAN!"
X	startkey	RunWinRaR.exe	Added by a variant of the BIFROSE-LV TROJAN!
X	startkey	Mysia.exe	Added by the CEP TROJAN!
X	startkey	explorer.exe	"Added by the BCKDR-MLD BACKDOOR! Note - the legitimate Windows Explorer (same filename) is located in %Windir% and would not normally appear in Msconfig/Startup unless you added it manually! This one is located in %System%"
X	startkey	furzi.exe	"Added by the BIFROSE-OK TROJAN!"
X	startkey	krnl.exe	"Added by the BIFROSE-S TROJAN!"
X	startkey	royale.exe	"Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!"
X	startkey	rtfmsv.exe	"Added by the EDEPOL-C TROJAN!"
X	startkey	scvhost.exe	"Added by the BIFROSE-PM TROJAN!"
X	startkey	server.exe	"Added by the BIFROSE-DB TROJAN!"
X	startkey	win32i.exe	"Added by the BIFROSE-R TROJAN!"
X	startkey	winampXP.exe	"Added by the BIFROSE-OY TROJAN!"
X	startkey	svchost32.exe	"Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!"
X	startkey	winlogin.exe	"Added by the BIFROSE-PM TROJAN!"
X	startkey	antivir.exe	"Added by the BIFROSE-TO TROJAN!"
X	startkey	svchost.exe	"Added by the AGENT-FPL TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.exe process which is always located in %System% and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in %Windir%"
X	StartKey	msnmsie.exe	"Added by the BIFROSE.M BACKDOOR!"
X	startwindowskeyuser	rundle2.exe	"Added by the JAVAKILLER TROJAN!"
U	Sysconfig	Stealth KeySpy.exe	"StealthKeySpy - keystroke logger/monitoring program - remove unless you installed it yourself!"
X	Syskey	sysinit.exe	"Added by the BEAGLE.AX WORM!"
U	SystemKey	rundll32.exe [path] SystemKey.dll rdl	"Stealth Keylogger keystroke logger/monitoring program - remove unless you installed it yourself! Note that rundll32.exe is a legitimate Microsoft file used to launch DLL file types and shouldn't be deleted"
X	TaskMgr	keymayker.exe	"Added by the LDPINCH-EP TROJAN!"
U	TEscKey	TEscKey.exe	Toshiba Escape Key handler. Enables you to program and use the <FN><Esc> key combination to perform a specific function
U	TFunckey	TFuncKey.exe	Deals with the <Fn> - <Function> key combinations on a Toshiba laptop
U	THOTKEY	THotkey.exe	"Associated with the Fn+ keys on Toshiba laptops. When disabled some keys still worked
U	TOSHIBA Accessibility	FnKeyHook.exe	"""Allows you to use the Fn key to create a hot key combination with one of the function keys without pressing the two keys simultaneously as is usually required. Using Accessibility lets you make the Fn key a sticky key
U	Toshiba Key State	KEYSTATE.EXE	"Displays an icon in the System Tray indicating the state of the CAPS LOCK key. Can be handy on (e.g.
U	TPHOTKEY	TPHKMGR.exe	"Hotkey manager for IBM/Lenovo Thinkpad notebooks. Supports the blue ""ThinkVantage"" or ""Access IBM"" help key
U	TPHOTKEY	TPOSDSVC.exe	"Supports the hotkeys on IBM/Lenovo ThinkPad notebooks - displays the result of the using of function keys on the desktop screen. For example
?	USB Hub Keyboard Patch	SKBPATCH.EXE	USB HUB Update
U	va10key	va10key.exe	Only required if you use the 10 kay bay unit with a Sony Vaio laptop
U	VC_Log	keylog.exe	"PaqKeylog is a surveillance software program that logs keystrokes and can run in stealth mode. Uninstall this software unless you put it there yourself"
N	WebKey	WebKey.exe	"WebKey from JB Utilities. Utility to keep track of login data required when browsing the internet"
X	WindowRegKey update	wins.exe	"Added by the SPYBOT.I WORM!"
X	windows	hkey.exe	"Added by the GAOBOT.AFW WORM!"
X	Windows Explorer Key	explorer.exe	"Added by the IRCBOT-YB WORM! Note - the legitimate Windows Explorer (same filename) is located in %Windir% and would not normally appear in Msconfig/Startup unless you added it manually! This one is located in %System%"
X	Windows Keyboard Services	winkeyboard.exe	"Added by the IRCBOT.AFS WORM!"
X	Windows Keyboard Services	winkeybrd.exe	"Added by a variant of the IRCBOT TROJAN! See here"
X	Windows Keyboard Services	winkeybrd32.exe	"Added by a variant of the IRCBOT TROJAN! See here"
X	Windows XP SP2 KeyGen	Windows XP SP2 KeyGen.exe	"Added by the TIBICK-C WORM!"
X	WindowsKeyUpdate	master.exe	"Added by the JOSAM WORM!"
X	WindowsRegKey Autoupdate	[random filename]	"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!"
X	WindowsRegKey upd4te2d4te	********.exe [ = random char]	"Added by the RBOT.XQ WORM!"
X	WindowsRegKey update	winupdate.exe	"Added by the RBOT-QJ WORM!"
X	WindowsRegKey update	windns.exe	"Added by the RBOT.IE WORM!"
X	WindowsRegKey update	winupdatexx.exe	"Added by the RBOT.LW WORM!"
X	WindowsRegKey update	[random filename]	"Added by the RBOT.QT WORM!"
X	WindowsRegKey update	svchoosts.exe	"Added by the RBOT.ADB WORM!"
X	WindowsRegKey update	svchostc.exe	"Added by the RBOT.IF WORM!"
X	WindowsRegKey update	wdnupdate.exe	"Added by the SDBOT.QX WORM!"
X	WindowsRegKey update	Windowsup.exe	"Added by the SDBOT.PU WORM!"
X	WindowsRegKey update	WINUPDATES.EXE	"Added by the RBOT-MM WORM!"
X	WindowsRegKey update	rkbuouoxfl.exe	"Added by the RBOT-OO WORM!"
X	WindowsRegKey update	winsys.exe	"Added by the RBOT-JY WORM!"
X	WindowsRegKey update	winupdat32.exe	"Added by the RBOT-AGW WORM!"
X	WindowsRegKey update XP	windexv1.exe	"Added by the RBOT-ABM WORM!"
X	WindowsRegKey%$ update	msi332.exe	"Added by the RBOT-IX WORM!"
X	WindowsRegKey%update	ethernet32m.exe	"Added by the RBOT-EN WORM!"
X	WindowsRegKeys update	winsysi.exe	"Added by the SDBOT.WE WORM!"
X	WinEssential	Keyhost.exe	Hijacker - hailing from jraun.com
X	WinEssential	keyword.exe	"Jraun adware"
U	WinKey	winkey.exe	"Loads Copernic's WinKey. Used to map out Windows key hotkey combinations. Not required for the system
U	WireLessKeyboard	PS2USBKbdDrv.exe	"Related to WireLess Keyboard Multimedia Combo Set by SANSUN Industries"
X	[various names]	keybdll.exe	"Wareout - malware masquerading as a spyware and dialer remover"
X	[various names]	KeywordFinder.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.