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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	(Default)	QQUpdate.exe	"Added by the QUADRULE.A 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"
X	(Default)	msnupdate.exe	"Added by the RBOT-GWT BACKDOOR! Note - this malware actually changes the value data of the ""(Default)"" key in HKLM\Run & HKLM\RunServices in order to force Windows to launch it at boot. The name field in MSConfig may be blank"
X	aa bbcc dde effgghh jj	update.exe	"Added by a variant of the IRCBOT BACKDOOR!"
N	AceGain LiveUpdate	LiveUpdate.exe	"""AceGain LiveUpdate can help to automate and optimize product updates. AceGain LiveUpdate will automatically detect new patch updates
X	Acroread	GoogleUpdate.exe	"Added by the AGENT-JGI TROJAN! Note - this is not the valid Google program which is normally located in %AppData%\Google\Update. This version resides in %Temp%"
X	AdRoarUpdate	ARUpdate.exe	"AdRoar adware updater"
X	asrupdate.exe	asrupdate.exe	"Added by the VB.ATZ TROJAN!"
U	ATTBroadbandUpdate	SAUpdate.exe	"Big Brother from Quest Software. System and network monitor"
U	ATTRedUpdate	AutoUpdate.exe	Additional item added to start-ups after AT&T took over the now bankrupt Excite@home high-speed internet service. Included for automatically downloading and installing updates. Leave it unless you plan to regularly run it to check for updates
X	autoload	windowsupdate.exe	"Added by the POLYCRYP.DY TROJAN!"
X	Automatic Windows Updater	Update.exe	"Added by the GAOBOT.AO WORM!"
X	Autopdate	Autopdate.exe	"Added by the RBOT-AGL WORM!"
X	AutoUpdater	aupdate.exe	"Tinybar variant"
X	AutoUpdater	AutoUpdate.exe	"PeopleonPage foistware"
X	AV UpDate	Update.exe	"Added by the FUROOT-A TROJAN!"
X	b3dUpdate	Zupdate.exe	"Associated with B3d Projector foistware - see here"
U	Bayswap2	TbUpdate.exe	Hot-swappable drive management on Compaq Notebooks which allows you to swap drives without closing down Windows. Only required if you frequently swap bay devices
N	BlackBerryAutoUpdate	RIMAutoUpdate.exe	"Automatic updates for BlackBerry smartphones
X	blah service	winupdate.exe	"Added by the GAOBOT.BIA WORM!"
N	BMupdate	BMupdate.exe	"Related to the BookmarkCentral entry. Typically added after downloading drivers for Visioneer scanners for example
X	Bouncer RunStartup	LiveUpdate.exe	"Virtual Bouncer - malware from Spyware Labs. It is distributed by the same bundling and drive-by download techniques as the parasites it claims to remove
X	ccUpdate	ccUpdate.exe	"Added by the AGOBOT.YS WORM!"
X	cftmon	WindowsUpdate.exe	"Added by the AGENT.AQK BACKDOOR!"
N	CheckCustomWorksUpdate	CheckCWupdate.exe	"Update checker
U	ClauerUpdate	ClUpdate.exe	"Automatic updates for the software supporting the Clau-ACCV and Clauer-idCAT digital certificate USB keys"
U	ClUpdate	ClUpdate.exe	"Automatic updates for the software supporting the Clau-ACCV and Clauer-idCAT digital certificate USB keys"
X	Config	TaskUpdate.exe	"Added by the MDROP-BRO TROJAN!"
X	Configuration Loader	svupdate.exe	"Added by the RANDEX.DXP WORM!"
X	Configuration Loader	update.exe	"Added by the SDBOT-OS WORM!"
N	Creative Software Update	AutoUpdate.exe	Auto-updater for Creative Labs software
U	cwupdate	cwupdate.exe	"ContentProtect from ContentWatch - internet filter"
X	d3dupdate.exe	bbeagle.exe	"Added by the BEAGLE.A WORM!"
X	DAupdate	DAupdate.exe	NavEnhance adware
X	DeskMateAutoUpdate	DeskMateAutoUpdate.exe	"DeskMates: Virtual scantily clad girls enhance your desktop. BargainBuddy adware related"
Y	Digital Patrol Update 5	update.exe	"Digital Patrol - ""a powerful anti trojan scanner
Y	DPASUpdate	DPASAutoUpdate.exe	"Automatic updates for DefenderPro AntiSpy spyware remover - now incorporated Defender Pro 15-in-1 and 5-in-1"
X	DRam prosessor	WindowsUpdate.exe	"Added by the RBOT-BBZ WORM!"
X	DRam prosessor	msupdate.exe	"Added by the DELF-FAW TROJAN!"
X	Dxupdate.exe	Dxupdate.exe	"Added by the MAFEG WORM!"
X	EasySearchBar	ESBUpdate.exe	EasySearchBar adware downloader
N	EgisTecLiveUpdate	EgisUpdate.exe	"Software updater for biometric and data encryption products from EgisTec Inc"
U	EMBASSY Trust Suite Secure Update	AutoUpdate.exe	"Updates for Wave Systems Corp. Embassy Trust Suite - ""delivers advanced levels of security to the client PC using the TPM security chip found on most enterprise PCs today"""
X	Firewall	SP2 UPDATE.exe	"Added by the ELITPER.E WORM!"
N	Google Update	GoogleUpdate.exe	"Update manager for the range of tools available from Google - such as the Chrome web browser and Picasa photo manager. Located in %AppData%\Google\Update"
X	Google Update	GoogleUpdate.exe	"Added by the BUZUS.DBFM TROJAN! Note - this is not the valid Google program which is normally located in %AppData%\Google\Update. This version resides in %System%"
X	GreasyPalmUpdate	GreasyPalmUpdate.exe	"SearchFast adware"
X	HKLMRun	windowsupdate.exe	"Added by the FORBOT-BJ WORM (where HKLM\Run represents HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run)!"
X	IcqBeta	webcamupdate.exe	Added by an unidentified TROJAN!
X	InternetGetConnectedState	winupdate.exe	"Added by the SDBOT-JN WORM!"
X	InternetGetConnectedStateEx	winupdate.exe	"Added by the SDBOT-JN WORM!"
X	IPSEC Configuration	wsupdate.exe	"Added by the AGOBOT-IQ WORM!"
X	Kernel	Update.exe	"Added by the DELF-FN TROJAN!"
N	LG Intelligent Update	autoupdate.exe	"Automatic update utility for LG Notebooks"
U	LGODDFU	fwupdate.exe	Auto firmware update program for LG Electronics CD-ROM/DVD writer
U	LiveUpdate	LiveUpdate.exe	"Web-update utility as used by various types of software - see here"
X	LTM2	winupdate.exe	"Added by the LITMUS.203 TROJAN!"
Y	McAfee SecurityCenter	McUpdate.exe	Automatic virus definition and software updates/upgrades for older versions of McAfee VirusScan and the now obsolete McAfee VirusScan Online
Y	McUpdate	McUpdate.exe	Automatic virus definition and software updates/upgrades for older versions of McAfee VirusScan and the now obsolete McAfee VirusScan Online
Y	MCUpdateExe	McUpdate.exe	Automatic virus definition and software updates/upgrades for older versions of McAfee VirusScan and the now obsolete McAfee VirusScan Online
U	Media Codec Update Service	update.exe	"Windows Essentials Codec Pack 1.0 is a collection of the most commonly needed video and audio codecs. This program allows keeps these codecs updated"
X	MediaPlayeS	MediaPlayer_update.exe	"Added by the STARTER-K TROJAN!"
X	Microoft Timing	pupdate.exe	"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!"
X	Microsoft	MSUPDATE.exe	Added by an unidentified WORM or TROJAN!
X	Microsoft auto update	winupdate.exe	"Added by the BMBOT TROJAN!"
X	Microsoft DirectX	wupdate.exe	"Added by the RBOT-L WORM!"
X	Microsoft Generic Update Manager	wupdate.exe	"Added by the RBOT-AWC TROJAN!"
X	Microsoft Internet Explorer Update	ieupdate.exe	"Added by the SHEUR.MH TROJAN!"
X	Microsoft IT Update	msupdate.exe	"Added by the RBOT-FE WORM!"
X	Microsoft Security Monitor Process	windowsupdate.exe	"Added by a variant of the IRCBOT BACKDOOR! See here"
X	Microsoft Synchronization Manager	winupdate.exe	"Added by the SDBOT.ER WORM!"
X	Microsoft System Update	sysupdate.exe	"Added by the SDBOT.DG WORM!"
X	Microsoft Update	xpupdate.exe	"Added by the RBOT-QE WORM!"
X	Microsoft Update	Mupdate.exe	"Added by the RBOT-AG WORM!"
X	Microsoft Update	mcupdate.exe	"Added by the RBOT.XT WORM! Note - this file is located in %System% and should not be confused with the McAfee antivirus executable as described here"
X	Microsoft Update	update.exe	"Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!"
X	Microsoft update	winupdate.exe	"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!"
X	Microsoft Update	msupdate.exe	"Added by the BOROBOT-I TROJAN!"
X	Microsoft Updater	winupdate.exe	"Added by the AGENT-KIR TROJAN!"
X	Microsoft Updatting	miroupdate.exe	"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!"
X	Microsoft Windows 32 Update	win32update.exe	"Added by a variant of the IRCBOT TROJAN!"
X	MICROSOFT Windows update	pdate.exe	"Added by the RBOT.BZT WORM!"
X	Microsoft Windows Update	windowsupdate.exe	"Added by the AGOBOT.ON WORM!"
X	Microsoft Windows Updater	WINUPDATE.EXE	"Added by the RBOT-LI WORM!"
X	MicrosoftCorp	update.exe	"Added by the AUTORUN-ASG WORM!"
X	MicrosoftCorp	wupdate.exe	"Added by the AGENT-LAY TROJAN!"
X	MicrosoftNAPC	update.exe	"Added by the AUTORUN-ASG WORM!"
X	MicrosoftNAPC	wupdate.exe	"Added by the AGENT-LAY TROJAN!"
X	MicrosoftUpdate	MicrosoftUpdate.exe	"Added by the BANKER-EHC TROJAN!"
X	MouseDrv	update.exe	"Added by the ZOTOB.N WORM!"
X	MS Unix Binary	msnupdate.exe	"Added by the RBOT-AAM WORM!"
X	MS Unix Binary	outlookexpressupdate.exe	"Added by the RBOT-YU WORM!"
X	MS Unix Binary	Win32Update.exe	"Added by the RBOT-BAS WORM!"
X	MS Unix Binary	Norton2005Update.exe	"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!"
X	MS Unix Binary	trmupdate.exe	"Added by the RBOT-ACC WORM!"
X	MS UPDATER	update.exe	"Added by the RBOT-VC WORM!"
X	MSConfig Manager	msupdate.exe	"CoolWebSearch parasite variant"
X	msliveupdate	msliveupdate.exe	"Added by the AGOBOT.ALT WORM!"
X	Msn Messenger Update	msnupdate.exe	"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!"
X	MSN Updating	msnupdate.exe	"Added by the QHOST.AEI TROJAN!"
X	mssonfig	winupdate.exe	"Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!"
X	msupdate	msupdate.exe	"Added by the RBOT-MZ WORM!"
X	MSUpdate	criticalUpdate.exe	"Affilred adware"
X	msupdate	update.exe	"Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!"
X	MSupdate.exe	N/A	"CoolWebSearch parasite variant - resets home page to an adult content site"
X	MSWinupdate	winupdate.exe	"Added by the DLOADR-AAW TROJAN!"
X	MyFastAccess	myfastupdate.exe	My-Fast-Access toolbar updater
X	napv.exe	wupdate.exe	"Added by the AGOBOT-JX BACKDOOR!"
X	NAV_Update	NAV_Update.exe	Unidentified WORM or TROJAN!
?	netfxupdate	netfxupdate.exe	"Would appear to be a valid Microsoft .NET file (see here) but other sources suggest it could be a trojan"
?	NetFxUpdate_v1.0.3705	netfxupdate.exe	"Would appear to be a valid Microsoft .NET file (see here) but other sources suggest it could be a trojan"
X	Norton Update	ccUpdate.exe	"Added by a variant of the AGOBOT/GAOBOT WORM!"
X	Norton Update	cUpdate.exe	"Added by the AGOBOT.APP WORM!"
X	Norton Updater	NortonUpdate.exe	Added by an unidentified WORM or TROJAN!
X	Norton Updater	ccUpdate.exe	"Added by a variant of the AGOBOT/GAOBOT WORM!"
X	NSupdate	NSupdate.exe	"Added by the Dial/Laet-B premium rate dialer!"
U	Openwares LiveUpdate	LiveUpdate.exe	"Web-update utility as used by various types of software - see here"
X	OrbitUpdate	update.exe	"Xupiter OrbitExplorer toolbar related. Drive-by foistware. Use Spybot S&D
X	OuterinfoUpdate	OuterinfoUpdate.exe	"Clickspring.Outerinfo adware"
X	outpostupdate	outpostupdate.exe	"Added by the COSIAM-C TROJAN!"
X	PCHEasySearch	STUpdate.exe	PCH EasySearch bar
N	Quickbooks Update Agent	qbupdate.exe	Associated with Intuit's Quickbooks but not required. Possibly to do with the payroll update service but you're prompted to check for updates when appropriate whether this is running or not
X	QuickTimeUpdate	QuickUpdate.exe	"Added by the BIFROSE-CW TROJAN!"
?	RealTimeUpdate	RealTimeUpdate.exe	"Product description in properties is ""InternetExplorerCommunicationAgent Module"" ?"
X	RunDLL32	winupdate.exe	"Added by an unidentified TROJAN! - possibly a BMBOT variant"
X	SafeSurfingUpdate	SSUpdate.exe	"MoneyTree parasite - ActiveX control used to download premium-rate dialers"
U	SAUpdate	SAUpdate.exe	"Big Brother from Quest Software. System and network monitor"
U	SBAutoUpdate	sbautoupdate.exe	"SpywareBlaster auto-updater"
X	ScanRegistry	update.exe	"Added by the DWNLDR-FZY TROJAN!"
X	sdfsdfsdf	sp2update.exe	"Added by a variant of the SPYBOT WORM!"
X	Security	WindowsSecurityUpdate.exe	"Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!"
X	Shell	Explorer.exe winupdate.exe	"Added by the AGENT-FD TROJAN! Note - do not delete the legitimate Windows Explorer (explorer.exe) which is located in %Windir% and can be used to launch other files. The ""winupdate.exe"" file is located in %System%"
X	sp2update	sp2update.exe	"SP2Update adware! Tracks URLs visited and search terms entered into Internet Explorer"
X	SpyFighterUpdate	AutoUpdate.exe	"SpyFighter spyware remover - not recommended
Y	SpywareTerminatorUpdate	SpywareTerminatorUpdate.exe	"Automatic updates for Spyware Terminator. Initially not recommended due to false positives but the later versions have since improved - see here"
N	SSBkgdUpdate	SSBkgdupdate.exe	"Automatic updates for ScanSoft (now Nuance) products such as OmniPage and PaperPort. Can be disabled using the main program's options. Note - if you have a Soundblaster Audigy2 ZS soundcard installed on your computer and the volume of your sound system is turned on extremely high disabling this will solve the problem"
X	SSUpdate	SSUpdate.exe	"MoneyTree parasite - ActiveX control used to download premium-rate dialers"
X	Start Uppings	mssupdate.exe	"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!"
X	startkey	update.exe	"Added by the BIFROSE-DG TROJAN!"
X	supdate	supdate.exe	"Added by the MALWARE.D TROJAN!"
X	svshostdriver	msnmessengerupdate.exe	"Added by the SDBOT-BI BACKDOOR!"
X	Swf32	AVupdate.exe	"Added by the MERKUR.E WORM!"
X	Sygate Personal Firewall	Mcafeeupdate.exe	"Added by the RBOT.YN WORM!"
X	Sygate Personal Port Blocker	winupdate.exe	"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!"
X	Sysctrls	winupdate.exe	Added by an unidentified WORM or TROJAN!
X	Syss	ehuupdate.exe	"EHU adware"
X	System Update2	update.exe	"Added by the AUTOTROJ-C TROJAN!"
X	tmax	pupdate.exe	Adware pop-up generator
X	Update	Zupdate.exe	"Associated with B3d Projector foistware - see here"
X	Update	Update.exe	"QuickButton adware"
X	Update	WinUpdate.exe	"Added by the SDBOT-CV BACKDOOR!"
Y	Update Service	Update.exe	"Loaded by Handybits programs such as EasyCrypto. Re-instates itself every time the program is run so best to leave it enabled. Prevent it dialling out via a firewall"
X	Update.exe	ravseuper.exe	"Added by the QQPASS-P TROJAN!"
X	updatereal	realupdate.exe	Chinese originated adware
X	Updates	msupdate.exe	"CoolWebSearch parasite variant"
X	updatewin	update.exe	"Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!"
X	USB Drivers1	msupdate.exe	"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!"
X	win update	wapdate.exe	"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!"
X	Win Update	SysUpdate.exe	"Added by the AGOBOT-TN WORM!"
X	Win Update	oleupdate.exe	"Added by the AGENT-UY TROJAN!"
X	win update	wupdate.exe	"Added by the RBOT-P BACKDOOR!"
X	Win32 Kernel Update	win32update.exe	"Added by the PROXY-BS TROJAN!"
X	Win32 USB2 Driver	winupdate.exe	"Added by the AGOBOT.YE WORM!"
X	win32update	win32update.exe	"Added by the GENOME.AQUV TROJAN!"
X	window2	ieupdate.exe	"Added by the FORBOT-BM WORM!"
X	Windows 32 Update	Windows-Update.exe	"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!"
X	Windows Auto Updater	WINDOWSUPDATE.EXE	"Added by the SDBOT.PB WORM! Note the space at the beginning of the filename"
X	Windows Configuration Utility	winxupdate.exe	"Added by the AGOBOT.LW WORM!"
X	Windows drivers update	windowsupdate.exe	"Added by the RBOT-ACE WORM!"
X	Windows Firewall Updater	windowsupdate.exe	"Added by the SPYBOT.AVEO WORM!"
X	Windows Loader	SysUpdate.exe	"Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!"
X	Windows Process	win_update.exe	"Added by the LASTWORD WORM!"
X	Windows Registry Scan	timeupdate.exe	"Added by the SPYBOT.JE WORM!"
X	Windows Services	wupdate.exe	"Added by the GAOBOT.ZT WORM!"
X	Windows SP2 Update	Sp2update.exe	"Added by the WOOTBOT.BS WORM!"
X	WINDOWS SYSTEM	xpupdate.exe	"Added by the ZOTOB-G WORM!"
X	WINDOWS SYSTEM	wupdate.exe	"Added by the MYTOB-HT WORM!"
X	Windows Update	wupdate.exe	"Wengs adware"
X	Windows Update	WindowsUpdate.exe	"Added by the BAYROB-A TROJAN!"
X	Windows Update	Update.exe	"Added by the DELF-FN TROJAN!"
X	Windows Update	winupdate.exe	"Added by the SDBOT-WS WORM!"
X	Windows Update	mplupdate.exe	"Added by the MOEGA WORM!"
X	Windows update	wudupdate.exe	"ISTBar adware related"
X	Windows Update	msnsupdate.exe	"Added by the RBOT-AXS WORM!"
X	Windows Update	win32update.exe	"Added by the SDBOT.FTK WORM!"
X	Windows update loader	xpupdate.exe	"Malware installed by different rogue security software including SpyKillerPro. Also detected as the BRAVE-A TROJAN!"
X	Windows Update Manager	wupdate.exe	"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!"
X	Windows Update Service 2004/2005	systemupdate.exe	"Added by the RBOT-JE WORM!"
X	Windows Update.exe	N/A	Homepage hijacker
X	Windows Updater	wupdate.exe	"Added by the WOOTBOT.AJ WORM!"
X	Windows Updater Servc	xpuupdate.exe	"ContraVirus rogue security software - not recommended
X	Windows Updater Services	msnupdate.exe	"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!"
X	Windows Updates Agent	winupdate.exe	"Added by the SPYBOT.HW WORM!"
X	Windows USB Monitor	servupdate.exe	"Added by the IRCBRUTE.AQ TROJAN!"
X	Windows XP Automatic Update	wXPupdate.exe	"Added by the RBOT-AFC WORM!"
X	WindowsACEbar	acebarupdate.exe	"BarACE adware"
X	WindowsCriticalUpdate	windows_critical_update.exe	"Added by the ASTEF or RESPAN WORMS!"
X	Windows�Updates	Update.exe	"Added by the RBOT.TRA BACKDOOR!"
X	WindowsRegKey update	winupdate.exe	"Added by the RBOT-QJ WORM!"
X	WindowsRegKey update	wdnupdate.exe	"Added by the SDBOT.QX WORM!"
X	WindowsUpdate	windows_update.exe	"Added by the LOFNI WORM!"
X	windowsupdate	winupdate.exe	"Added by the WARPI WORM!"
X	Windowsupdate	Windowsupdate.exe	"Added by the BANKER.ARK TROJAN!"
X	windowsupdate	autoupdate.exe	"Added by the IRCBOT-P BACKDOOR!"
X	WindowsXP Update	windowsxpupdate.exe	"Added by the RBOT-PB WORM!"
X	WinLibUpdate	libupdate.exe	"Added by the BIONET series of TROJANS such as BIONET.31 or BIONET.310"
X	Winsock driver	winnt update.exe	"Added by the SPYBOT-DM TROJAN!"
X	Winsock2 driver	winupdate.exe	"Added by the SPYBOT-BX WORM!"
X	Winsock32driver	sp2XPupdate.exe	"Added by the HACKARMY.S TROJAN!"
X	Winsock32driver	winXPupdate.exe	"Added by the HACKARMY.9728 TROJAN!"
X	winupdate	winupdate.exe	"Added by the ALCAN.B WORM!"
X	winupdate.exe	winupdate.exe	"Added by the RADO TROJAN!"
X	winupdate.reg	winupdate.exe	"Added by the SPYBOT.EAS WORM!"
X	WinUpdater	update.exe	"Added by the STARTPAGE.C TROJAN!"
X	wmupdate	wmupdate.exe	"Added by the AGENT-GGJ TROJAN!"
X	won update	WAPDATE.EXE	"Added by the RBOT.N WORM!"
X	Wxp4	Norton Update.exe	"Added by the ERKEZ.D WORM!"
X	xpiupdate	xpiupdate.exe	"Added by the RBOT-AAB WORM!"
X	xpsp2install	xpsp2Update.exe	"Added by the AGENT-DPK BACKDOOR!"
X	xpsp2Update	xpsp2Update.exe	"Added by the AGENT-DPK BACKDOOR!"
X	XTServiceUpdate	XTServiceUpdate.exe	hahame.net adware downloader
X	Zi5	AntiVirus Update.exe	"Added by the ERKEZ.G WORM!"
X	Zupdate	Zupdate.exe	"Associated with B3d Projector foistware - see here"
X	{C0FB7D08-056E-1033-0501-03020730002c}	Update.exe	"Added by the AGENT-EOG TROJAN!"

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.