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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	Lwinst Run Profiler	lwtest.exe	Logitech Wingman Profiler for the Logitech joysticks. Available via Start -> Programs
U	PCDrProfiler	RunProfiler.exe	Part of PC Doctor software installed for some machines. Disabling or enabling it is down to your preference
N	Profiler	Profiler.exe	"Enables the "Profiler" to be launched from a System Tray icon for Saitek's game controllers. Available via Start -> Programs"
X	profiler	liteout.exe	"Added by the ZAPCHAS-G WORM!"
X	profiler	prof.exe	"Added by the ZAPCHAS-G WORM!"
N	Profiler	ProfilerU.exe	"Enables the ""Profiler"" to be launched from a System Tray icon for Saitek's game controllers. Available via Start -> Programs"
N	ProfilerU	ProfilerU.exe	"Saitek SST (Saitek Smart Technolgy) Profile Launcher - allows System Tray access to the ""Profiler"" and ""Control Panel"" for Saitek's game controllers. Start manually via Start -> Programs -> Saitek SD6 Programming Software -> Profiler"
N	Start Wingman Profiler	lwtest.exe	"Logitech Wingman software required to operate Logitech joysticks and gamepads. Unless you're a hard-core gamer
N	Start Wingman Profiler	LWEMon.exe	Part of Logitech Gaming Software (formerly Wingman Software) for their range of game controllers. Starts the profiler (button configuration) and loads the last used profile at start-up - including System Tray access. Unless you're a hard-core gamer it's best to leave it disabled and load when needed

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.