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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		gbpm.exe	"Added by the DLOADR.ZZD WORM! Note - has a blank entry under the Startup Item/Name field"
X	AvpM	AvpM.exe	"Added by the STARTPAGE-ID TROJAN! Note - this is not the popular Kaspersky antivirus and this file is located in %Windir%\pchealth\UploadLB\Config"
U	Connection Keeper	ConKeepM.exe	"""Connection Keeper is an invaluable time-saving tool for dial-up users. This free program simulates Internet browsing (at a random interval) to prevent your connection from appearing idle
U	ePowerManagement	ePM.exe	"Part of Acer Empowering Technology. ""Acer ePower Management is a straightforward interface that allows users to select from pre-configured power usage profiles
?	essapm	essapm.exe	"ESS Solo soundcard driver. Is it required?"
N	ISUSPM	ISUSPM.exe	"InstallShield is used by a number of software producers to install their programs and manage software updates. This entry searches for and performs any updates to supported installed software so you're always working with the most current version. Manually check for software updates for installed programs on a regular basis"
N	ISUSPM Startup	ISUSPM.exe	"InstallShield is used by a number of software producers to install their programs and manage software updates. This entry searches for and performs any updates to supported installed software so you're always working with the most current version. Manually check for software updates for installed programs on a regular basis"
Y	Kaspersky Anti-Virus Monitor	AvpM.exe	"Kaspersky Anti-Virus Lite - no longer available"
N	Macrovision Update Service	ISUSPM.exe	"InstallShield is used by a number of software producers to install their programs and manage software updates. This entry searches for and performs any updates to supported installed software so you're always working with the most current version. Manually check for software updates for installed programs on a regular basis"
U	Matador	mantispm.exe	"MailFrontier Desktop (Matador) email spam blocker software"
X	MPM Manager	MPM.exe	"Added by the DONBOMB.A TROJAN!"
N	msnsyslog	msnappm.exe	"Related to Messenger Applications. When you uninstall the trial version the msnappm keeps saying (You have xx days left) this is adware and it very annoying"
U	myprint mileage	mpm.exe	Reports battery status on a portable printer
U	Powermarks	pm.exe	"Powermarks from Kaylon Technologies - bookmark manager and personal search engine"
N	Software Manager	ISUSPM.exe	"InstallShield is used by a number of software producers to install their programs and manage software updates. This entry searches for and performs any updates to supported installed software so you're always working with the most current version. Manually check for software updates for installed programs on a regular basis"
X	System32 TCP Manager	systcpm.exe	"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!"
X	Windows UDP Control	winudspm.exe	"Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM! See here"

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.