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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	HPU	ProvenTactics.exe	"Proven Internet Marketing software"
X	InstallProvider	newsoftware2007install.exe	"Part of WinAntiVirusPro 2007 and Privacy Protector rogue security software (and possibly others) - not recommended"
X	Network Provisioning Service	WinNPS.exe	Added by an unidentified WORM/TROJAN!
X	NT LM Security Support Provider	WinNTLM.exe	"Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!"
X	prov	prov.exe	"Added by a variant of the IRCBOT TROJAN!"
X	Provan Security	psecure.exe	"Added by the RBOT.BRV WORM!"
X	SDK Codre Function22	sdkimddprovment2.exe	"Added by the SDBOT-YJ WORM!"
X	SDK Core Function	sdkimprovment.exe	"Added by the RBOT.BHL WORM!"
X	SDK Core Function2	sdkimprovment2.exe	"Added by the SPYBOT.OGX WORM!"
X	sqlpdro	providd.exe	"Added by the AGENT-LXF TROJAN!"
X	Telephony Provider	Iexplore.exe	"Added by the FORBOT-DF BACKDOOR! Note - this is not the legitimate Internet Explorer (iexplore.exe) which is always located in %ProgramFiles%Internet Explorer and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in %System%"
U	tgcmdprovidersbc	tgcmd.exe	"Part of software from SupportSoft (aka Support.com) provided to manufacturers and ISPs that allows them to offer on-line support - to update drivers
X	Windows Event Provider	wposvc.exe	"Added by a variant of the IRCBOT TROJAN! See here"
X	Wireless Provider Server	wpsvr.exe	"Added by the FORBOT-AD 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.