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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		ne.exe	"Added by the IRCBOT-ZL TROJAN! Note - has a blank entry under the Startup Item/Name field"
U	AdsGone	Adsgone.exe	"AdsGone - pop-up stopper"
X	AntiSpyZone	AntiSpyZone.exe	"AntiSpyZone rogue spyware remover - not recommended"
X	blah service	winsysengine.exe	"Added by the RBOT-KI WORM!"
X	blahh service	msengine.exe	"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!"
X	BLMessagingIntegration	blengine.exe	"BuddyLinks adware"
U	BlueSpace NE	BlueSpaceNE.exe	"""BlueSpace NE is a utility program used to run the Bluetooth function on VAIO computers that support the Bluetooth function or on VAIO computers connected to the Bluetooth USB adapter"". Shortcut available via Start -> Programs"
?	ChangeLines	chngline.exe	"??"
X	conmswf	conrnbne.exe	"Added by the SDBOT-DEX WORM!"
X	cosine	cosine.exe	"Added by the RBOT-SW WORM!"
U	EasyTuneIII	EasyTune.exe	Tuning (overclocking) utility for Gigabyte motherboards. Shortcut available
N	ESPN BottomLine	bline.exe	"ESPN BottomLine. ""You can dock the BottomLine to the top or bottom of your screen or drag it around on your desktop
N	Eye Tide Launcher	oneeyetideone.exe	Nascar wallpaper
Y	ezPS_Px	ezSP_PxEngine.exe	"Engine that allows PrimoDVD from Veritas (was Prassi) and Drag'n Drop CD from Easy Systems (and maybe others) to record and protects against other software overwriting the settings"
Y	ezShieldProtector for Px	ezSP_PxEngine.exe	"Engine that allows PrimoDVD from Veritas (was Prassi) and Drag'n Drop CD from Easy Systems (and maybe others) to record and protects against other software overwriting the settings"
X	FCEngine	FCEngine.exe	"CASClient adware"
U	FolderClone v..*	folderclone.exe	"Folderclone backup and synchronization software"
X	ITUNES	itune.exe	"Added by the RBOT-ZU WORM!"
X	Logitech Camera	Soundcane.exe	"Added by the SDBOT.MUC WORM!"
N	Logitech QuickCam	ManifestEngine.exe	"Automatic updater for versions of Logitech QuickCam webcam software. Check for updates via the System Tray icon - see the LogitechVideoTray entry"
N	LogitechSoftwareUpdate	ManifestEngine.exe	"Automatic updater for versions of Logitech QuickCam webcam software. Check for updates via the System Tray icon - see the LogitechVideoTray entry"
U	MacroPhone	macrophone.exe	"MacroPhone is a network based telephony application that ""allows you to handle server based voice mail and fax functions for all users in your company"" and ""offers many related functions
U	MacroPhone Client	macrophone.exe	"MacroPhone is a network based telephony application that ""allows you to handle server based voice mail and fax functions for all users in your company"" and ""offers many related functions
N	ManifestEngine	ManifestEngine.exe	"Automatic updater for versions of Logitech QuickCam webcam software. Check for updates via the System Tray icon - see the LogitechVideoTray entry"
X	Microsoft	winline.exe	"Added by the AGENT.KT TROJAN!"
N	Miniphone	glophone.exe	"VoiceGlo Glophone - ""an affordable and convenient way to call friends and family throughout the world using a dial-up or broadband Internet connection on your computer"" using the VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol). No longer available"
X	MS Time	timezone.exe	"Added by the AGOBOT.ADY WORM!"
X	msconfig.exe	uline.exe	Added by a variant of the AGENT.AH downloader TROJAN!
U	N2PTray	Net2fone.exe	"An Internet telephony application. Needed only if you have an account at Net2Phone
X	NetMeter	NielsenOnline.exe	"NetRatings software by Opistat. ""OpiStat measures Internet usage anonymously and surveys participants according to their profiles and online habits"". This software has been reported to get downloaded and installed automatically after a Grokster install. It anonymously collects your use of the Internet protocols (sites visited
U	Nsengine	Nsengine.exe	"Scheduling engine of NovaSTOR Backup Service. Only required if scheduling is enabled and wanted - see here"
U	nTune	nTune.exe	"Older version of the NVIDIA nTune utilty for monitoring and modifying the settings (such as temperatures
U	NVIDIA nTune	nTune.exe	"Older version of the NVIDIA nTune utilty for monitoring and modifying the settings (such as temperatures
X	OutLooks	InSane.exe	"Added by the SWOOP TROJAN!"
X	PandaAVEngine	PandaAVEngine.exe	"Added by the NETSKY.R WORM!"
U	PDEngine	PDEngine.exe	"PerfectDisk from Raxco - disk defragmenter. Only required if you schedule disk defragmenting at re-boot"
X	Pollon	pollone.exe	"Added by the SPYBOT.FW WORM!"
U	PowerForPhone	PowerForPhone.exe	"""ASUS Power 4 Phone is a telephone terminal emulation utility which can use hotkeys to handle a phone call from Skype or Modem in your notebook system."" For more information you can find a user's manual here"
X	Proc993	wqxfne.exe	"Added by the IXBOT-D WORM!"
X	RavAv	RavMonE.exe	"Added by the RJUMPF-F WORM!"
X	Shine	Shine.exe	"Added by the HAPPYLOW (or NISHE-A) VIRUS!"
U	SolidWorks Task Scheduler Engine	swBOEngine.exe	"Task scheduler for SolidWorks 3D CAD software"
U	Spyware Begone	SpywareBeGone.exe	"Spyware BeGone - spyware remover. Previously not recommended
X	standalone.exe	standalone.exe	"Added by the AGOBOT-ADS WORM!"
X	STV	winscrne.exe	"Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!"
X	taskmone	taskmone.exe	"Added by the SINGU-S TROJAN!"
X	Tiger	Shine.exe	"Added by the HAPPYLOW (or NISHE-A) VIRUS!"
N	TimeOnline	TIMEONLINE.EXE	Lightman Groups's TimeOnline monitor. For dial-up users to monitor time spent on the net. Available via Start -> Programs
U	Timezone	TimeZone.exe	"Microsoft Daylight Saving Time Update Utility - see here"
X	VGATune	VGATune.exe	"Added by the RBOT-AWM WORM!"
U	voip phone	voip phone.exe	"Related to Acer Bluetooth VoIP phone - as optionally supplied with some of their notebooks such as the TravelMate 8200"
X	Windows Service	private-zone.exe	Added by an unidentified WORM or TROJAN!
X	Yahoo Messengger	gphone.exe	"Added by the TIOTUA-W WORM!"
U	Yahoo! Widget Engine	YahooWidgetEngine.exe	"Yahoo! Widget Engine lets you run little files called Widgets that can do pretty much whatever you want them to"

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.