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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	Active shield	Activeshield.exe	"Active Shield is ""an heuristic screen that actively protects your computer from trojans
Y	ActiveShield	mcvsshld.exe	"ActiveShield - background scanner for older versions of McAfee VirusScan and the now obsolete McAfee VirusScan Online which scans files in the background as and when they are accessed
X	AntiSpywareShield	AntiSpywareShield.exe	"AntiSpywareShield rogue security software - not recommended
X	AntivirusGold	AntivirusGold.exe	"AntivirusGold rogue security software - not recommended
Y	APVXDWIN	ClShield.exe	"""Panda ClientShield with TruPrevent is designed for companies that want the best protection for their workstations. It protects against viruses and other known and unknown threats including spam
Y	Arovax Shield	ArovaxShield.exe	"Part of Arovax Shield from Arovax
Y	ArovaxShield	ArovaxShield.exe	"Part of Arovax Shield from Arovax
Y	fspr	FolderShield.exe	"Folder Shield - hide personal files and folders"
X	InternetShield	InternetShield.exe	"InternetShield rogue security software - not recommended
U	iShield	iShield.exe	"""GuardWare iShield blocks pornographic images when you surf the Internet on your computer using a web browser"""
X	Java Runtime Environment	jbuild.exe	"Added by the DELBOT-J WORM!"
X	LAsIAf32	RePEAtLD.exe	"Added by the REPEATLD WORM!"
X	ld	ld.exe	"CoolWebSearch Tooncomics parasite affiliate variant - redirects to fastwebfinder.com"
X	Macfee Security Patch	Mpfsheild.exe	"Added by the RBOT-NP WORM!"
X	Mcafee Auto Protect	mcafeshield.exe	"Added by the RBOT-UH WORM!"
Y	McAfee VirusScan	mcvsshld.exe	"ActiveShield - background scanner for older versions of McAfee VirusScan and the now obsolete McAfee VirusScan Online which scans files in the background as and when they are accessed
X	MCAFFE FLD LOADER	MCAFFEFLD.EXE	"Added by the RBOT-PY WORM!"
X	Mcaffee	mcsheild.exe	"Added by the RBOT-FDP WORM!"
Y	mcvsshld	mcvsshld.exe	"ActiveShield - background scanner for older versions of McAfee VirusScan and the now obsolete McAfee VirusScan Online which scans files in the background as and when they are accessed
X	Microsoft World Service	winworld.exe	Added by an unidentified IRC worm with backdoor capability!
X	Msshield.exe	Msshield.exe	"Added by a variant of the IRCBOT TROJAN!"
X	MSWorld	msworld.exe	"Added by the AGENT.DED TROJAN!"
X	OpenGL Drivers	0penGLD.exe	"Added by the YIMP-A WORM!"
?	PreloadApp	hphprld.exe	"HP PhotoSmart printers related. What does it do and is it required?"
N	QuikShield	qkshield.exe	"QuikShield popup blocker - reportedly stealth installed
N	setup	hphprld.exe ....setup.exe	HP DeskJet Setup - printers function normally without it
X	Shield Security	shield.exe	"Added by the RIZO.A TROJAN!"
X	SoftStronghold	SoftStronghold.exe	"SoftStronghold rogue security software - not recommended
U	SpyWare Shield	Shield.exe	"Acronis Privacy Expert Spyware Shield prevents spyware and other suspicious programs from being installed on PCs"
Y	SpywareTerminator	SpywareTerminatorShield.exe	"Spyware Terminator's real-time protection. Initially not recommended due to false positives but the later versions have since improved - see here"
X	Virus Shield 2009	VShield.exe	"Virus Shield 2009 rogue security software - not recommended
Y	VirusScan Online	mcvsshld.exe	"ActiveShield - background scanner for older versions of McAfee VirusScan and the now obsolete McAfee VirusScan Online which scans files in the background as and when they are accessed
N	vTPass	vtpassld.exe	"Part of vTrails - a live media delivery solution. vTPass is the driver enabling the system to work. If unavailable via Start -> Programs
X	WebSpyShield	WebSpyShield.exe	"WebSpyShield rogue security software - not recommended"
X	WinDLL (dlfksdld.exe)	"rundll32.exe dlfksdld.exe	start"
X	WinDLL (wchshield.exe)	"rundll32.exe wchshield.exe	start"
X	Windows applications server	SysShield.exe	"Added by the unregistered version of Personal Anti Malware rogue security software - not recommended
X	WiniShield	WiniShield.exe	"WiniShield rogue security software - not recommended
X	XPShield	XP-Shield.exe	"XP-Shield rogue security software - 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.