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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	AdvancedPrivacyGuard	apg.exe	"AdvancedPrivacyGuard rogue privacy program - not recommended
?	First Principle Group	fpg.exe	"Related to the E-Players Card from First Principle Group"
U	GTVEpg	GTVEpg.exe	"Part of Got All Media - control your TV tuner and other utilities from your PC"
U	PC Tools Privacy Guardian	pg.exe	"Part of Privacy Guardian from PC Tools - which ""is a safe and easy-to-use privacy protection tool that securely deletes online Internet tracks and program activity records that are stored in your browser and other hidden files on your computer"". This startup entry runs only on the next reboot if the ""Cache
U	pg	pg.exe	"Part of Privacy Guardian from PC Tools - which ""is a safe and easy-to-use privacy protection tool that securely deletes online Internet tracks and program activity records that are stored in your browser and other hidden files on your computer"". This startup entry runs only on the next reboot if the ""Cache
U	Privacy Guardian	pg.exe	"Part of Privacy Guardian from PC Tools - which ""is a safe and easy-to-use privacy protection tool that securely deletes online Internet tracks and program activity records that are stored in your browser and other hidden files on your computer"". This startup entry runs only on the next reboot if the ""Cache
X	Service Drivers	msnpg.exe	"Added by the RBOT.BMD WORM!"
X	Win32 Usb Driver	AvpG.exe	"Added by the FORBOT-BX WORM!"

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.