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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
N	ATnotes	atnotes.exe	Loads the ATnotes program for virtual sticky notes for your desktop. Available via Start -> Programs
N	Freebie Notes	FreebieNotes.exe	"Freebie Notes by Power Soft - create electronic notes (stickers)"
N	Microsoft Sticky Notes	stikynot.exe	"Microsoft Sticky Notes - virtual sticky notes tool from Windows Vista. This implementation of the popular yellow ""Post-It"" tool is part of the Tablet PC features and allows you to enter either handwriting (via a pen or mouse) or record a voice note. AVailable via Start → All Programs"
X	notes	notepaad.exe	"Added by the RBOT.BME WORM!"
N	Post-it(R) Digital Notes	PDNotes.exe	"Post-it® Digital Notes from 3M - ""simple to use software that lets you make and organize lists
N	Post-It(r) Software	Psnotes.exe	Pop-up "yellow" notes on screen. Available via Start -> Programs
N	Post-itR Software Notes Lite	Psn2Lite.exe	"Post-it® Software Notes - Lite from 3M - now replaced by the more advanced Post-it® Digital Notes"
N	Post-it� Digital Notes	PDNotes.exe	"Post-it® Digital Notes from 3M - ""simple to use software that lets you make and organize lists
N	Post-it� Software Notes	psn.exe	"Post-it® Software Notes - Lite from 3M - now replaced by the more advanced Post-it® Digital Notes"
N	PrestoNotes	PrestoNotes.exe	"PrestoNotes lets you create virtual notes on your desktop
N	Sticky Notes	stikynot.exe	"Microsoft Sticky Notes - virtual sticky notes tool from Windows Vista. This implementation of the popular yellow ""Post-It"" tool is part of the Tablet PC features and allows you to enter either handwriting (via a pen or mouse) or record a voice note. AVailable via Start → All Programs"

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.