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"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
U	AAWTray	AAWTray.exe	"System Tray access to Ad-aware from Lavasoft - popular spyware/adware removal tool"
U	Access Connections	ACTray.exe	"System Tray access to the ThinkVantage Access Connections connectivity-assistant program for IBM/Lenovo ThinkPad or 3000 Family notebook computers - ""allowing users to seamlessly switch between wired and wireless environments
U	Acer ePower Management	ePowerTray.exe	"Acer® PowerSmart Manager power management utility included on some models in the Aspire range of notebooks. Also appears as the Packard Bell PowerSave power management utility included on some of their notebook models - as Packard Bell is now owned by Acer"
U	AcerNotebookManager	almxptray.exe	System Tray access on some Acer Notebooks to give faster access to system settings
U	Acrobat Assistant	AcroTray.exe	"Essential for creating PDF files with Adobe Acrobat and Acrobat Distiller. For Win9x/Me systems you can run this file manually beforehand. For WinXP systems this file must run at startup. Hence the ""U"" recommendation"
U	Acrobat Assistant 7.0	Acrotray.exe	"Essential for creating PDF files with Adobe Acrobat and Acrobat Distiller. For Win9x/Me systems you can run this file manually beforehand. For WinXP systems this file must run at startup. Hence the ""U"" recommendation"
U	Acrobat Assistant 8.0	Acrotray.exe	"Essential for creating PDF files with Adobe Acrobat and Acrobat Distiller. For Win9x/Me systems you can run this file manually beforehand. For WinXP systems this file must run at startup. Hence the ""U"" recommendation"
U	ACTray	ACTray.exe	"System Tray access to the ThinkVantage Access Connections connectivity-assistant program for IBM/Lenovo ThinkPad or 3000 Family notebook computers - ""allowing users to seamlessly switch between wired and wireless environments
?	ADMTray.exe	admtray.exe	"Part of Acer Empowering Technology. What does it do and is it required?"
X	Adobe Acrobat Distiller Application	acrotray.exe	"Added by the RANDEX.DFJ WORM!"
U	Adobe Version Cue CS2	VersionCueCS2Tray.exe	"File manager that's part of Adobe Creative Suite 2 - ""find files fast
N	AdobeVersionCue	VersionCueTray.exe	"""An exclusive feature of the Adobe® Creative Suite
X	Adobe_Reader	acrotray.exe	"Added by the AGENT-LNS TROJAN! Note that the legitimate Adobe file (if installed) would normally be found in %ProgramFiles%\Adobe%\%ProgramName% (where %ProgramName% is Acrobat 9.0\Acrobat or Acrobat 7.0\Distillr for example) whereas this one is located in %ProgramFiles%\Adobe"
N	ADQuickAccess	Adtray.exe	After Dark for Windows. Screen saver creation program produced before screen savers became integrated into Win95
Y	ADSMTray	ADSMTray.exe	ASUS Data Security Manager provides password protected data encryption on ASUS notebooks
X	AdwareKiller_tray	tray.exe	"EAdwareKiller rogue spyware remover - not recommended
X	All Sea screen saver	TaskTray.exe	"Free screensaver
U	AllToTray	ALLTOTRAY.EXE	"AlltoTray from DNTSoft - minimize any program to your System Tray"
N	America Online	aoltray.exe	"Adds the AOL icon in the System Tray (. denotes version if present) for versions of AOL up to and including 9.0. Start AOL via the desktop or quick launch shortcuts or via Start → All Programs"
N	America Online . Tray Icon	aoltray.exe	"Adds the AOL icon in the System Tray (. denotes version if present) for versions of AOL up to and including 9.0. Start AOL via the desktop or quick launch shortcuts or via Start → All Programs"
U	AnyDVD	AnyDVDtray.exe	"System Tray access to AnyDVD from SlySoft - which descrambles DVD-Movies automatically in the background and the DVD appears unprotected and region code free. Also removes prohibited operations from the DVD such as skipping adverts"
N	AO Tray	AOTray.Exe	System Tray application for AOpen soundcards. Can be run manually via Start -> Settings -> Control Panel
N	AOTray	AOTray.Exe	System Tray application for AOpen soundcards. Can be run manually via Start -> Settings -> Control Panel
Y	apc_tray	apc_tray.exe	Part of the APC UPS software loaded with the BACK-UPS CS 350 unit. Required to monitor the APC unit in case of power failure
N	asp4tray	asp4tray.exe	System Tray application for Aureal Vortex based soundcards. Can be run manually via Start -> Settings -> Control Panel
N	asTray	Astray.exe	"Voyetra Audio Station - part of Voyetra's Ultimate MP3 & CD Manager. MP3 and digital music jukebox/organizer"
U	AsusTray	AsTray.exe	"Part of the ACPI driver for the Asus Eee PC range. Watches the sensors of the motherboard such as power and temperature"
U	atitray	atitray.exe	ATI Tray Tools - allows quick access to ATI graphics card settings
U	AtiTrayTools	atitray.exe	ATI Tray Tools - allows quick access to ATI graphics card settings
U	Atray	Atray.exe	"Active Tray is a utility which lets you configure the system tray. You can also create your own tray icons"
U	AVG Internet Security	avgtray.exe	"System Tray access to and notifications for the range of internet security products from AVG Technologies - including Internet Security
U	AVG8_TRAY	avgtray.exe	"System Tray access to and notifications for the 8.* series of internet security products from AVG Technologies - including Internet Security
U	AVG9_TRAY	avgtray.exe	"System Tray access to and notifications for the 9.* series of internet security products from AVG Technologies - including Internet Security
U	avgtray	avgtray.exe	"System Tray access to and notifications for the range of internet security products from AVG Technologies - including Internet Security
Y	AVKTray	AVKTray.exe	"System Tray access to the antivirus part of G Data range of internet security products"
N	Avtray	Avtray.exe	"Command Antivirus tray icon"
X	AVTray	AVTray.exe	"Part of the WinAntiVirus Pro 2005 rogue security software when installed in Win98/Me - not recommended
N	BacsTray	BacsTray.exe	Broadcom Advanced Control Suite - for modems and set top boxes based upon Broadcom chipsets. Not required unless you have networking problems
N	bascstray	BascsTray.exe	Broadcom Advanced Control Suite - for modems and set top boxes based upon Broadcom chipsets. Not required unless you have networking problems
N	bbSysTray	bbSysTray.exe	"Philips CD-RW related - ""the 'Blue Button' feature gives users the chance to receive convenient online support for their possible device problems or questions"""
U	beidsystemtray	beidsystemtray.exe	"Related to Belgium Identity Card card reader"
U	BigPond Toolbar	bpumTray.exe	"Telstra BigPond Toolbar - ""Introducing the free and easy to use BigPond Toolbar that is designed to make your internet experience and managing your Telstra internet account a whole lot easier"""
U	BQTray.exe	BQTray.exe	"System Tray access to BurnQuick CD burning software. Only required if you use the queueing facility
Y	Brindys BriTray	BRITRAY.EXE	"Main process for the following applications: GEDEX
U	Broadcom Wireless Manager UI	bcmntray.exe	"Related to Broadcom Network Adapters for additional configuration options for these devices. Should not be terminated unless suspected to be causing problems"
N	Broadcom Wireless Manager UI	wltray.exe	System tray access to wireless LAN card configuration options
U	BTTray	BTTray.exe	"System tray icon which shows the status of a Bluetooth wireless module (either integrated or via an adapter). Most systems with such a module installed can enable/disable the module and the icon changes from blue/white to blue/red when the module is turned off. Also allows access to explore bluetooth places
N	BurnQuick Queue	BQTray.exe	"System Tray access to BurnQuick CD burning software. Only required if you use the queueing facility
Y	CaAvTray	CAVTray.exe	"eTrust™ EZ Antivirus system tray application from Computer Associates"
U	cctray	cctray.exe	"Part of CA Internet Security Suite"
N	CDTray	CDTray.exe	"On HP PCs
U	CeEPOWER	cepmtray.exe	"Toshiba's Power Management Utility - allows the user to setup different profiles for both AC power and Battery Power on laptops. Contols CPU speed
Y	ClamWin	ClamTray.exe	"ClamWin antivirus"
U	CloneCD	CloneCDTray.exe	"System tray for the now discontinued CloneCD. The only useful option is ""Hide CDR Media"" only available via this tray. Has additional unknown functions in later versions"
U	CloneCDTray	CloneCDTray.exe	"System tray for the now discontinued CloneCD. The only useful option is ""Hide CDR Media"" only available via this tray. Has additional unknown functions in later versions"
X	Coldlife -icmp	Systray.exe	"Added by the FLOOD.AV TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate systray.exe process"
U	Comodo Launch Pad Tray	CLPTray.exe	"System Tray access to LaunchPad as bundled with Comodo's freebie offerings such as Comodo Anti-Virus. Some allege that LaunchPad is impossible-to-uninstall adware
N	CompaqPrinTray	printray.exe	Puts printer icon in the System Tray. When this option is disabled you will no longer be able to access the Control Program or Printer Driver directly from your desktop
X	ComTry Web Searcher	wstray.exe	Comtry MP3 Downloader related - spyware
N	ControlCentreTray	XWCTray.exe	"System Tray access for the Xerox ControlCentre 2.0 software for their range of printers
N	Coolwallpaper	cwm_tray.exe	"Cool Wallpaper software allows you to manage high quality photos as desktop wallpaper and screen savers"
N	Creative WebCam Tray	Camtray.exe	Creative WebCam tray control - can be started manually
N	CTAVTray	CTAvTray.exe	For Creative Soundblaster Live! series soundcards. Plays the EAX animation on start-up and adds a System Tray icon for it. Available via AudioHQ
U	cwcptray	cwcptray.exe	"Related to ContentWatch Parental Control internet filter"
U	Cyberhawk	CHTray.exe	"Cyberhawk from Novatix. Protects against viruses
N	CyphTray	CyphTray.exe	"Cypherus - encryption software"
N	Dell Wireless Manager UI	wltray.exe	System tray access to wireless LAN card configuration options
U	DeltaIITaskbarApp	DeltaIITray.exe	"System Tray access to the Delta Control Panel for the M-Audio Delta series of PCI audio cards"
N	DeltTray	deltray.exe	"System Tray access to the control panel for the M-Audio Delta 44 PCI Analog Recording Interface. Available via a desktop shortcut
N	Desktop Architect	DATRAY.EXE	"Desktop theme manager available
U	Desktop Maestro Vista Tray	RMTray.exe	"Part of Desktop Maestro from PC Tools - which ""combines the features of our award winning products
U	DesktopMaestro	RMTray.exe	"Part of Desktop Maestro from PC Tools - which ""combines the features of our award winning products
N	DlaTray	Dlatray.exe	"System Tray access to DLA - Drive letter access to HP's and Veritas' version of DirectCD. Does the same thing as DirectCD. From HP - ""This is a needed file as it controles the readability of the Combo drives. Without this file loading the end user will be able to burn CD's but wont be able to read them. The drive itself will be able to read store bought master Cd's without the file but not burnt ones"""
U	DpUtil	TEDTray.exe	"Main executable for TOSHIBA DualPoint Utility Main Module. It is a system tray icon program that provides configuration options for dual pointing device"
N	dvd43	DVD43_Tray.exe	"DVD43 is ""a small tool that integrates into Windows and overrides CSS copy-protection found on DVD movies"""
N	DVDTray	DVDTray.exe	HP CD/DVD Tray icon installed with the DVD writer software. Periodically checks for new drive firmware
N	DynDNS-Updater Traytool	ddutray.exe	"DynDNS updater tray icon - allows easy configuration of the Dynamic DNSSM service. Can be run manually"
U	EasyTuneIV	ET4Tray.exe	Tuning (overclocking) utility for Gigabyte motherboards. Shortcut available
U	eFax 4.1	J2GTray.exe	"System Tray access to version 4.1 of eFax Messenger from j2 Global Communications
U	eFax 4.2	J2GTray.exe	"System Tray access to version 4.2 of eFax Messenger from j2 Global Communications
U	eFax 4.3	J2GTray.exe	"System Tray access to version 4.3 of eFax Messenger from j2 Global Communications
U	eFax 4.4	J2GTray.exe	"System Tray access to version 4.4 of eFax Messenger from j2 Global Communications
N	eFax Tray Menu	HotTray.exe	"eFax Messenger Tray Menu system tray icon for eFax Messenger Plus. Available via Start -> Programs. Disabling instructions available here"
U	eFax Tray Menu	J2GTray.exe	"System Tray access to eFax Messenger from j2 Global Communications
U	eFax Tray Menu 3.3	J2GTray.exe	"System Tray access to version 3.3 of eFax Messenger from j2 Global Communications
U	eFax Tray Menu 3.5	J2GTray.exe	"System Tray access to version 3.5 of eFax Messenger from j2 Global Communications
U	eFax Tray Menu 4.0	J2GTray.exe	"System Tray access to version 4.0 of eFax Messenger from j2 Global Communications
N	eFax.com Tray Menu	HotTray.exe	"eFax Messenger Tray Menu system tray icon for eFax Messenger Plus. Available via Start -> Programs. Disabling instructions available here"
U	ehTray	ehtray.exe	"Media Center Tray Applet - part of Windows Media Center on XP MCE
U	ehTray.exe	ehTray.exe	"Media Center Tray Applet - part of Windows Media Center on XP MCE
N	EZEJTRAY	EZEJTRAY.EXE	"System Tray access to the EasyEject Utility for IBM/Lenovo Thinkpad notebooks. Quote: ""The IBM ThinkPad EasyEject Utility makes removing multiple devices from your computer faster and easier by enabling you to stop more than one device at once
U	F-PROT Antivirus Tray application	FProtTray.exe	"System Tray access to F-PROT Antivirus"
U	f1Tray.exe	F1TRAY.EXE	"System Tray icon for FusionOne's MightyPhone software. ""MightyPhone is a concept for wirelessly synchronizing the data on your mobile phone with your web-based or PC based organizer"""
N	FoneSyncSystemTray	FoneSyncSystemTray.exe	System Tray icon for Nokia FoneSync utility for the 7160/7190 mobiles. Useful to send data from/to the cell phone and the computer. You can use it to backup data or even to input data through the computer keyboard (which naturally is much more comfortable). Run manually when required
N	FusionHdtvTray	FusionHdtvTray.exe	"FusionTrayAgent - main executable for DVICO FusionHDTV software. It adds an icon to system tray that allows you to easily access Fusion HDTV software"
N	FusionTrayAgent	FusionHdtvTray.exe	"FusionTrayAgent - main executable for DVICO FusionHDTV software. It adds an icon to system tray that allows you to easily access Fusion HDTV software"
U	G6FTP Server Tray Monitor	G6FTPTray.exe	"System Tray monitoring tool for Gene6 FTP Server - ""an advanced FTP server software for Windows developed specifically for security and high performance requirements"""
U	GBTray	GBTray.exe	"System Tray icon access to Roxio's (nee Adaptec) GoBack software which allows you to revert back to a previously working state on you hard drive if you install a new program and your system goes faulty - performing the same functions with extra features as System Restore on WinMe/XP systems. Disable before running Scandisk or Defrag. Not required for WinMe/XP users
Y	GDFirewallTray	GDFirewallTray.exe	"System Tray access to the firewall part of G Data range of internet security products"
U	GoBack	GBTray.exe	"System Tray icon access to Roxio's (nee Adaptec) GoBack software which allows you to revert back to a previously working state on you hard drive if you install a new program and your system goes faulty - performing the same functions with extra features as System Restore on WinMe/XP systems. Disable before running Scandisk or Defrag. Not required for WinMe/XP users
U	GoBack Tray Icon	GBTray.exe	"Roxio's (nee Adaptec) GoBack software which allows you to revert back to a previously working state on you hard drive if you install a new program and your system goes faulty - performing the same functions with extra features as System Restore on WinMe/XP systems. Disable before running Scandisk or Defrag. Not required for WinMe/XP users
N	hcsystray	hc_tray.exe	"Kuma Notifier for the Shootout! game from the History Channel. ""It lets you know whenever there's a new episode that's been released or an announcement from the Kuma team. Just click it to get up-to-the-minute game and event information"""
N	HDtray	HDtray.exe	Philips Edge Series Control Panel Tray Utility - system tray icon for a Philips Edge series soundcards. Available via Start -> Settings -> Control Panel
N	HP CD Writer	hpcdtray.exe	System Tray access to a HP CD-Writer's functions. Available via Start -> Programs
N	HP CD-DVD	hpcdtray.exe	System Tray access to a HP CD-Writer's functions. Available via Start -> Programs
N	HP CD-Writer	hpcdtray.exe	System Tray access to a HP CD-Writer's functions. Available via Start -> Programs
U	HPMVTray	HPMVTray.exe	"HP Media Vault Networked Storage Device - System Tray management utility"
N	HP_dla	dlatray.exe	"On HP PCs
N	hqtray	hqtray.exe	"VMware Host Network Access Status Tray Application - part of both VMware Player (from version 2.0) and Workstation (until version 6.5) - which allow you to ""run multiple operating systems simultaneously on a single PC."" It's function is uknown at present and it displays no tray icon as the name suggests. Can be disabled without affecting the operation of either product"
N	IBM ThinkPad EasyEject Tray Utility	EZEJTRAY.EXE	"System Tray access to the EasyEject Utility for IBM/Lenovo Thinkpad notebooks. Quote: ""The IBM ThinkPad EasyEject Utility makes removing multiple devices from your computer faster and easier by enabling you to stop more than one device at once
N	IBM ThinkPad Tray Utility	TP98TRAY.EXE	"System Tray access to the ThinkPad Configuration utility for IBM/Lenovo ThinkPad notebooks. ""The ThinkPad Configuration utility is a control center to configure your ThinkPad hardware. With this utility
U	IBM ThinkPad Utility	NPDTray.exe	System Tray access to Presentation Director for IBM/Lenovo Thinkpad notebooks - which allows you to create and quickly select between various single and mulitple display options. Scheme selection and settings are also available via Fn+F7 key combination on some models
X	IefxTray	IefxTray.exe	"Added by the RILER-H TROJAN!"
U	IgfxTray	igfxtray.exe	"System Tray access to display settings for Intel desktop and mobile motherboard chipsets with integrated graphics. With this enabled
N	iM Start Center	iM_Tray.exe	Installed with the Sound Blaster Audigy range of soundcards. A radio tuner installed if the user chooses during installation. Available via Start -> Programs -> iM Networks -> iM Radio Tuner
N	Image Transfer	SonyTray.exe	Sony Image Transfer software provides direct image transfer from your digital camera to a PC - can be started manually
U	IMONTRAY	imontray.exe	"System tray monitoring of fans
U	IndexTray	IndexTray.exe	"Part of
N	InstantTray	PCLETray.exe	"Pinnacle InstantCD/DVD disc creation software. Tray icon enabling a pop-up menu that lets you call up any of Instant CD/DVD's tools with one click. Can be started manually"
U	IntegardTray	IntegardTray.exe	"System Tray access to Integardparental control software from Race River Corp"
U	Intel Active Monitor	imontray.exe	"System tray monitoring of fans
U	Intel(R) Common User Interface	igfxtray.exe	"System Tray access to display settings for Intel desktop and mobile motherboard chipsets with integrated graphics. With this enabled
X	Internat	systray.exe	"Added by the ALADINZ.P TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate systray.exe process. If you right-click on the real systray.exe the ""Properties"" reveal it to be a Microsoft file"
N	iptray	iptray.exe	"System Tray access to Intel Desktop Utilities - ""provides you with the means to monitor system temperatures
Y	ISTray	pctsTray.exe	"System Tray access to both PC Tools Internet Security suite and Spyware Doctor antispyware from PC Tools"
N	j2 Tray Menu	HotTray.exe	"eFax Messenger Tray Menu system tray icon for eFax Messenger Plus. Available via Start -> Programs. Disabling instructions available here"
U	LED TRAY	LEDTRAY.EXE	Installs a USB compact flash card reader or drive on start-up. The device is distributed by Microtech and is made by a company called SnapShot. Required if you want the reader to work
N	LexmarkPrinTray	printray.exe	Lexmark Printer icon in the System Tray for quick access. Not required - uncheck via Printer configuration rather than MSCONFIG. Can also be listed as PrinTray
X	lgfxTray	lgfxTray.exe	"Added by the TAKEOBEL WORM! Note - the filename has a lower case ""L"" rather than an upper case ""i"" at the beginning and should not be confused with the valid Intel graphics file ""igfxtray.exe"""
U	LifeDrive? Manager	LifeDriveMgrTray.exe	"System Tray utility for the Palm LifeDrive Mobile Manager"
U	Logitech ClickSmart	LogiTray.exe	"System Tray access to My Logitech Pictures
U	Logitech ImageStudio	LogiTray.exe	"System Tray access to ImageStudio
U	Logitech QuickCam	LogiTray.exe	"System Tray access to My Logitech Pictures
U	LogitechImageStudioTray	LogiTray.exe	"System Tray access to ImageStudio
U	LogitechVideoTray	LogiTray.exe	"System Tray access to My Logitech Pictures
U	LogiTray	LogiTray.exe	"System Tray access to My Logitech Pictures
U	LogMeIn GUI	LogMeInSystray.exe	"RemotelyAnywhere is a remote administration and remote control solution for Windows. It allows access to the host computer via the network (the LAN
?	lycosInside	Lyc_SysTray.exe	"Lycos eMail related - what does it do and is it required?"
N	M-Audio Delta Taskbar Icon	DeltTray.exe	M-Audio Delta Control Panel for M-Audio brand Delta series audio cards. System Tray access to audio settings - available through Control Panel
U	M-Audio Taskbar Icon	DeltaIITray.exe	"System Tray access to the Delta Control Panel for the M-Audio Delta series of PCI audio cards"
N	M3Tray	m3tray.exe	"Movielink - internet movie rental System Tray access"
U	MAFWTaskbarApp	MAFWTray.exe	Drivers for the M-Audio Firewire Audiophile - Interface
Y	McAfee Desktop Firewall Tray	FireTray.exe	"McAfee Desktop Firewall"
Y	McAfeeFireTray	Firetray.exe	"McAfee Desktop Firewall"
U	Microsoft Broadband Networking	MSBNTray.exe	Microsoft Broadband Networking Tray Application
Y	MICROSOFT FIREWALL CLIENT	ISATRAY.EXE	"MS Internet Security and Acceleration Server - see here"
U	Microsoft Media Center Tray Applet	ehTray.exe	"Media Center Tray Applet - part of Windows Media Center on XP MCE
N	Microsoft Sidewinder Game Controller Software	SWTRAY.EXE	MS SideWinder game controller system tray icon. Available via Start -> Programs
X	Microsoft task tray monitor	ctray.exe	"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!"
X	MicrosoftCorp	regtray.exe	"Added by the POISON.AHNW BACKDOOR!"
X	MicrosoftNAPC	regtray.exe	"Added by the POISON.AHNW BACKDOOR!"
U	Microsoft� Windows� Operating System	ehTray.exe	"Media Center Tray Applet - part of Windows Media Center on XP MCE
N	miroVIDEO Tray Tool	misitray.exe	"Tool for quickly changing options for miro/Pinnacle capture cards during capture/playback/output. When this program is closed
?	misiTRAY	misiTRAY.exe	"Miro video driver related. Is it required?"
N	MMTray	mm_tray.exe	"MusicMatch Jukebox icon in the task tray - digital music player / CD burner and ripper / music organizer / playlist creator"
N	MMTray	MMTray.exe	"Part of Morgan Multimedia Codecs. Only required when the codecs are used"
Y	MPFExe	MpfTray.exe	McAfee Personal Firewall
Y	MPFTray	MpfTray.exe	McAfee Personal Firewall
N	MPXTray	mpxptray.exe	"Windows Media Player PowerToy which is run from the taskbar. It can be used to hide Windows Media Player (when in use) and choose various standard buttons (play/pause
U	MytekSystrayExePath	MyTekSystray.exe	"MyTek system tray - web site providing computer tech support in Australia"
N	NclTray	NclTray.exe	"Part of Nokia PC Suite version 5 - which ""is a free PC software product that allows you to connect your Nokia device to a PC and access mobile content as if the device and the PC were one."" Monitors ports to see if a phone has been connected and provides System Tray access to the Connection Manager (and other PC Suite components if a phone is connected). Available via the Control Panel as ""Nokia Connection Manager"""
U	NDSTray	NDSTray.exe	"ConfigFree Tray on a Toshiba laptop. Tray utility for their network switching application which permits switching network devices and settings with a click on the tray icon. While it is not required
U	NDSTray.exe	NDSTray.exe	"ConfigFree Tray on a Toshiba laptop. Tray utility for their network switching application which permits switching network devices and settings with a click on the tray icon. While it is not required
U	Necutray	Necutray.exe	"Driver for external USB storage devices (hard drives
N	nForce Tray Options	sstray.exe	nVidia nForce Taskbar Utility - quick access to the nForce2 "Sound Storm" control panel and related utilitys
U	NMPSystray	NMPSystray.exe	"System Tray access to NotesMedic from Cassetica Software Inc. - which ""contains a suite of Tools that make life easier when using Lotus Notes"""
N	Nokia Status Monitor	NclTray.exe	"Part of Nokia PC Suite version 5 - which ""is a free PC software product that allows you to connect your Nokia device to a PC and access mobile content as if the device and the PC were one."" Monitors ports to see if a phone has been connected and provides System Tray access to the Connection Manager (and other PC Suite components if a phone is connected). Available via the Control Panel as ""Nokia Connection Manager"""
N	Nokia Tray Application	NclTray.exe	"Part of Nokia PC Suite version 5 - which ""is a free PC software product that allows you to connect your Nokia device to a PC and access mobile content as if the device and the PC were one."" Monitors ports to see if a phone has been connected and provides System Tray access to the Connection Manager (and other PC Suite components if a phone is connected). Available via the Control Panel as ""Nokia Connection Manager"""
U	nomtray	nomtray.exe	"System Tray access to NetMotion Wireless options - including connectivity status (see here)"
N	Norton Ghost 10.0	GhostTray.exe	"Norton Ghost tray icon - the application can be launched manually"
N	Norton Ghost 9.0	GhostTray.exe	"Norton Ghost tray icon - the application can be launched manually"
U	NPDTray	NPDTray.exe	System Tray access to Presentation Director for IBM/Lenovo Thinkpad notebooks - which allows you to create and quickly select between various single and mulitple display options. Scheme selection and settings are also available via Fn+F7 key combination on some models
U	NSRKey	NSRTray.exe	"System Tray access to Norton Save & Restore backup utility"
N	NVIDIA nForce APU1 Utilities	NVATray.exe	"nVidia's nForce Audio Processing Unit (APU)- ""provides 3D positional audio and DirectX 8.0 compatibility
N	NVMixerTray	NVMixerTray.exe	System Tray access to audio controls from nVidia's motherboard ForceWare software
Y	NWTRAY	nwtray.exe	"Novell Netware. Displays the red "N" tray icon which can be disabled (by right-click on the icon) but is also needed by the client"
U	Omega ASIO Control Panel	ASIOSysTray.exe	"System Tray access to the control panel for the Lexicon Omega ASIO (Audio Streaming I/O) desktop recording studio"
U	OODefragTray	oodtray.exe	"System Tray access to O&O Defrag disk defragmentation software"
U	Orb	OrbTray.exe	"Related to Orb Tray from InstallShield Software Corporation now owned by Macrovision"
U	OWCCardbusTray	ocbtray.exe	Icon in the system tray for safely removing PCMCIA cards. Only required if you have a laptop or desktop which includes a PCMCIA card interface
U	OWCWebCamDV	wcdvtray.exe	"WebCamDV from Orange Micro
N	PaperQuote System Tray Icon	PQTRAY.EXE	PaperQuote is a "wallpaper" changer with daily quotes that are either for inspiration or motivation
Y	PASystemTray	PASystemTray.exe	"Related to Panda Security Software - part of Panda Administrator 3"
Y	pctsTray	pctsTray.exe	"System Tray access to both PC Tools Internet Security suite and Spyware Doctor antispyware from PC Tools"
Y	pctsTray.exe	pctsTray.exe	"System Tray access to both PC Tools Internet Security suite and Spyware Doctor antispyware from PC Tools"
U	PDTray	PDTRAY.EXE	System Tray access to Presentation Director for IBM/Lenovo Thinkpad notebooks - which allows you to create and quickly select between various single and mulitple display options. Scheme selection and settings are also available via Fn+F7 key combination on some models
U	PDTRAY.EXE	PDTRAY.EXE	System Tray access to Presentation Director for IBM/Lenovo Thinkpad notebooks - which allows you to create and quickly select between various single and mulitple display options. Scheme selection and settings are also available via Fn+F7 key combination on some models
N	PGPtray	pgptray.exe	PGP 7.x. Provides icon tray shortcuts to PGP programs from Network Associates. Available via Start -> Programs
U	PicoZip	PicoZipTray.exe	"System tray access to PicoZip - ""an easy to use Zip and UnZip utility that runs on all 32-bit Windows platforms such as Windows 95
N	pictureBUZZTray	swtray.exe	"System Tray access to PictureBUZZ on-line printing software from Streetwise Software. If you use the software set the page you use as a favourite in your browser and run it manually"
U	Pluck Tray	PluckTray.exe	RSS (XML TAGS) reader program
U	Pocket Sheet Sync	PSXLTRAY.EXE	"Casio Pocket Sheet synchronization software"
U	PowerTools Tray Icon	pttray.exe	"PowerTools - add-on for AOL"
N	PProTray	pprotray.exe	Part of the power professional program. Loads the System Tray control
N	PrinTray	Printray.exe	Lexmark/Compaq printer icon in the System Tray for quick access. Not required - uncheck via Printer configuration rather than MSCONFIG. See also LexmarkPrintray and CompaqPrinTray
U	ProcessTamer	ProcessTamerTray.exe	"Mouser's Software Process Tamer ""is a tiny (140k) and super efficient utility for Microsoft Windows XP/2K/NT that runs in your system tray and constantly monitors the cpu usage of other processes"""
U	PV92TRAY	PV92Tray.exe	"PCtel HSP V.92 modem configuration utility"
U	PWS Tray	PwsTray.exe	"Microsoft's Personal Web Server
U	QCTray	QCTray.exe	"System Tray access to IBM Access Connections - forerunner to the current ThinkVantage version. Connectivity-assistant program for IBM/Lenovo ThinkPad or 3000 Family notebook computers - ""allowing users to seamlessly switch between wired and wireless environments
X	RavTime	Mstray.exe	"Added by the WUKILL.A WORM!"
X	RCSystemTray	MaxRCSystemTray.exe	"Max Registry Cleaner rogue registry cleaner - not recommended
N	Reality Fusion GameCam SE	RFTRay.exe	Reality Fusion GameCam Video Interaction Technology Software that comes with the Logitech QuickCam PC video camera and other USB cameras. It's only an icon that appears on your System Tray. Available via Start -> Programs
N	RealJukeboxSystray	tsystray.exe	System Tray icon for RealJukebox
U	Registry Mechanic Vista Tray	RMTray.exe	"Part of Registry Mechanic from PC Tools - which ""is an advanced registry cleaner for Windows that can safely clean
U	RegistryMechanic	RMTray.exe	"Part of Registry Mechanic from PC Tools - which ""is an advanced registry cleaner for Windows that can safely clean
U	RegKillTray	RegKillTray.exe	"DVD region killer part of CloneDVD from Elaborate Bytes AG. Copies the main movie
U	Remote Data Backups	CBSysTray.exe	"System Tray access to Remote Data Backups online system/data backup utility"
U	Remote Data Backups TaskBar Icon	CBSysTray.exe	"System Tray access to Remote Data Backups online system/data backup utility"
N	RFTray	RFTRay.exe	Reality Fusion GameCam Video Interaction Technology Software that comes with the Logitech QuickCam PC video camera and other USB cameras. It's only an icon that appears on your System Tray. Available via Start -> Programs
N	RHPTray	RHPTray.exe	"System tray access to Red Hot Pawn - online chess"
U	Rollback	RollbackTray.exe	"Added by the RollBack Rx system restore program"
N	RoxWatchTray	RoxWatchTray.exe	"System Tray access to managing the ""Watched Folders""
U	S3TRAY	S3Tray.exe	S3 display configuration taskbar utility for S3 chipset based graphics cards. Can be run from Start-> Settings -> Control Panel -> Display
U	SafeHouseSystemTray	SDWTRAY.EXE	"SafeHouse ""Personal Privacy"" system tray icon - PP protects and hides your private and personal photos
Y	SafeSpace	SafeSpaceSysTray.exe	"Part of SafeSpace (from Artificial Dynamics) which ""protects computers from Internet malware infection without the need for signature updates or regular maintenance"""
U	SafetyNet	ipcTray.exe	"Safety.Net from Netveda - ""offers Internet security
Y	SBCSTray	SBCSTray.exe	"System Tray access to CounterSpy antispyware software"
U	SDTray	sdtray.exe	"RSA Keon Web PassPort - software that allows organizations to use digital certificates in a Web-based environment to help ensure that their transactions are authentic
U	SecondChance	sctray.exe	"Power Quest Second Chance. Sets checkpoints for saving a backup copy of the registry to a disk so you can restore it if you have a crash"
N	Service Connection	bwtray.exe	For Compaq PC's. Part of Backweb
?	ServUTrayIcon	ServUTray.exe	"System Tray icon for Serv-U FTP server. Is it required?"
U	sgtray	sgtray.exe	"StorageGuard from Veritas. Free utility that integrates with Backup MyPC (formerly Backup Exec Desktop)
U	SharpTray	SharpTray.exe	"Part of the Sharpdesk from Sharp Electronics. ""A desktop-based
X	Shell	ray.exe	Homepage hijacker re-directing browsers to adult content websites
X	Shell	Tray.exe	Homepage hijacker re-directing browsers to adult content websites
N	SigmatelSysTrayApp	sttray.exe	System tray program for the Sigmatel Audio sound card. Often found on Dell computers
U	SiS (R) Compatible Super VGA SiSTray application	sistray.exe	System Tray access to display settings for Silicon Integrated Systems (SiS) based graphics chipsets. Located in %System%
U	SiS Tray	sistray.exe	System Tray icon for SiS based graphics. Located in %System%
X	sistray	sistray.exe	"Added by the PROVA TROJAN! Located in %Windir%\command"
U	sistray	sistray.exe	System Tray icon for SiS based graphics. Located in %System%
U	SiSTray	SiSTray.exe	System Tray icon for SiS based graphics. Located in %ProgramFiles%\SiS VGA Utilities
N	Smapp	Smtray.exe	"System Tray icon for Analog Devices SoundMax integrated soundcards. Sound properties can be accessed through the Start Menu or Control Panel"
N	SmileboxTray	SmileboxTray.exe	"System Tray access to Smilebox photo sharing/printing service"
N	Smith Micro try	smiptray.exe	Smith Micro shared files. Comes with D-Link web cam
U	SMSTray	SMSTray.exe	System tray access to Samsung Media Studio
N	SMTray	Smtray.exe	"System Tray icon for Analog Devices SoundMax integrated soundcards. Sound properties can be accessed through the Start Menu or Control Panel"
U	SoftGridTray	SFTTray.exe	"System Tray access to SoftGrid from Microsoft - ""the only virtualization solution that delivers applications that are never installed and dynamically delivered
N	SoundMAX Integrated Digital Audio	Smtray.exe	"System Tray icon for Analog Devices SoundMax integrated soundcards. Sound properties can be accessed through the Start Menu or Control Panel"
U	SpokeSysTray	SpokeSysTray.exe	"Spoke Software client application. Spoke ""uses data in your e-mail and other enterprise information systems to discover the existing relationships of people in your enterprise. It then builds a private
Y	SRS Applet	SrsTray.Exe	S3 Sonic Vibes sound card drivers - if disabled you loose sound
N	srxTray	srxTray.exe	"Titan FTP Server - FTP server"
N	sstray	sstray.exe	nVidia nForce Taskbar Utility - quick access to the nForce2 "Sound Storm" control panel and related utilitys
N	StacSysTray	StacSysTray.exe	System Tray control panel for SigmaTel C-Major on-board audio - as used on some Dell and Packard Bell PCs
U	StorageGuard	sgtray.exe	"StorageGuard from Veritas. Free utility that integrates with Backup MyPC (formerly Backup Exec Desktop)
N	SwTray	SWTRAY.EXE	MS SideWinder game controller system tray icon. Available via Start -> Programs. May have the version number after it
N	SymTray - Norton SystemWorks	SYMTRAY.EXE	"Keeps all System Tray icons for Norton SystemWorks together to reduce clutter. SystemWorks includes Norton Anti-Virus
X	System	systray.exe	"Added by the PISABOY-A TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate systray.exe process"
X	System Tray	systray.exe	"Added by the FAN-A WORM! Note - the valid Microsoft systray.exe is normally located in %System% and will only run at startup on Win9x/Me systems. This one is located in %Windir%"
X	System Tray Monitor	tray.exe	"Added by the RBOT.UXR WORM!"
U	SystemTray	SysTray.Exe	"For Win9x/Me - System Tray Services. Provides the Volume Control
X	SystemTray	SystemTray.exe	"Added by the BIGFOOT TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate systray.exe process"
X	SystemTray	SysTray.exe	"Added by the ALADINZ.P TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate systray.exe process. If you right-click on the real systray.exe the ""Properties"" reveal it to be a Microsoft file"
U	SystemTraySD	SDSystemTray.exe	"Spyware Detector - spyware remover. Initially not recommended due to false positives but the later versions have since improved - see here"
U	SystemTraySR	SRSystemTray.exe	"Spyware Detector - spyware remover. Initially not recommended due to false positives but the later versions have since improved - see here"
X	SysTray	SysTray.Exe	"Added by the BANCBAN-JV TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate systray.exe process from Win9x/Me systems which would appear in the Name/Startup Item field as SystemTray in the registry ""Run"" keys and MSConfig. If you right-click on the real systray.exe the ""Properties"" reveal it to be a Microsoft file"
U	systray	systray.exe	Dell Mobile Broadband wireless configuration utility - located in %ProgramFiles%\Dell\Dell Mobile Broadband
X	Systray driver	systray.exe	"Added by the MUTEBOT TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate systray.exe process"
N	Tasktray	CTLTray.exe	Installed with the Sound Blaster Audigy range of soundcards. Allows you to set EAX effects or equalizer settings for the Sound Blaster Audigy from a systray icon. Also allows you to launch the Taskbar via right-click → Show Taskbar. The tasktray can be accessed via Start → Programs → Creative → Sound Blaster Audigy → Taskbar
N	tbctray	tbctray.exe	Provides quick access via a System Tray icon to the control panel for Turtle Beach's Santa Cruz or VideoLogic's SonicFury soundcards. Available via Start -> Settings -> Control Panel
N	TBTray	tbtray.exe	VLSI/QSound ThunderBird PCI Control Panel. System Tray access to the settings for this and related soundcards. Available via Start -> Settings -> Control Panel
U	TCOYFReminder	tcoyftray.exe	"My ParenTime Fertility Planner Reminder. The calendar provides a quick overview of the status of your fertility"
X	Text Tray Service	tstray.exe	"Added by the SILLYFDC.BCC WORM!"
Y	TFTray	TFTray.exe	"System Tray access to ThreatFire no-signature anti-malware from PC Tools - which ""features innovative real-time behavioral technology that provides powerful protection against both known and unknown viruses
N	ThinkPad Configuration Utility	TP98TRAY.EXE	"System Tray access to the ThinkPad Configuration utility for IBM/Lenovo ThinkPad notebooks. ""The ThinkPad Configuration utility is a control center to configure your ThinkPad hardware. With this utility
N	ThinkPad EasyEject Utility	EZEJTRAY.EXE	"System Tray access to the EasyEject Utility for IBM/Lenovo Thinkpad notebooks. Quote: ""The IBM ThinkPad EasyEject Utility makes removing multiple devices from your computer faster and easier by enabling you to stop more than one device at once
U	ThinkPad Presentation Director	NPDTray.exe	System Tray access to Presentation Director for IBM/Lenovo Thinkpad notebooks - which allows you to create and quickly select between various single and mulitple display options. Scheme selection and settings are also available via Fn+F7 key combination on some models
U	ThinkVantage Access Connections	ACTray.exe	"System Tray access to the ThinkVantage Access Connections connectivity-assistant program for IBM/Lenovo ThinkPad or 3000 Family notebook computers - ""allowing users to seamlessly switch between wired and wireless environments
Y	ThreatFire	TFTray.exe	"System Tray access to ThreatFire no-signature anti-malware from PC Tools - which ""features innovative real-time behavioral technology that provides powerful protection against both known and unknown viruses
U	TMRUBottedTray	TMRUBottedTray.exe	"RUBotted (from Trend Micro) monitors your computer for suspicious activities and regularly checks with an online service to identify behavior associated with Bots. Upon discovering a potential infection
N	TP98TRAY	TP98TRAY.EXE	"System Tray access to the ThinkPad Configuration utility for IBM/Lenovo ThinkPad notebooks. ""The ThinkPad Configuration utility is a control center to configure your ThinkPad hardware. With this utility
U	Tprtray	Tprtray.exe	Displays the Power icon in the System Tray on a Toshiba laptop
N	TPTray	TPTray.exe	Touchpad configuration tray icon for Toshiba laptops. Available via Start -> Settings -> Control Panel
N	TPTRAY	TP98TRAY.EXE	"System Tray access to the ThinkPad Configuration utility for IBM/Lenovo ThinkPad notebooks. ""The ThinkPad Configuration utility is a control center to configure your ThinkPad hardware. With this utility
Y	Tpwrtray	TPWRTRAY.EXE	Toshiba laptop's own Advanced Power Management system which disables Windows APM (greyed-out in Control Panel). You can't choose which of the 2 systems to use
N	Transcode360	Transcode360Tray.exe	"Designed for WinXP Media Center Edition 2005 and the Xbox 360
N	TraySantaCruz	tbctray.exe	Provides quick access via a System Tray icon to the control panel for Turtle Beach's Santa Cruz or VideoLogic's SonicFury soundcards. Available via Start -> Settings -> Control Panel
?	TridTray	TridTray.exe	"System Tray access to Trident 4DWave soundcards?"
X	tvctray	tvctray.exe	Added by the VB.QJ TROJAN!
N	Tvs	TvsTray.exe	"Toshiba Virtual Sound on a notebook. Allows you to change sound settings on the fly - default setting is ""build-in speaker"". You can also select external speaker
U	TweakMASTER	TMTray.exe	"TweakMASTER Internet Optimizer"
Y	untray	untray.exe	"Command Antivirus related"
U	UpdateManager	sgtray.exe	"StorageGuard from Veritas (this version by Sonic). Free utility that integrates with Backup MyPC (formerly Backup Exec Desktop)
U	Upromise Tray	UpromiseTray.exe	"System Tray access to the Upromise college savings program"
U	Utility Tray	sistray.exe	System Tray icon for SiS based graphics. Located in %System%
U	VetTray	vettray.exe	"Computer Associates "InnoculateIT" and Vet Anti-Virus virus software. System Tray quicklaunch access
X	VirusRay 3.7	VirusRay.exe	"VirusRay rogue security software - not recommended
N	VMware hqtray	hqtray.exe	"VMware Host Network Access Status Tray Application - part of both VMware Player (from version 2.0) and Workstation (until version 6.5) - which allow you to ""run multiple operating systems simultaneously on a single PC."" It's function is uknown at present and it displays no tray icon as the name suggests. Can be disabled without affecting the operation of either product"
U	VMware Workstation	vmware-tray.exe	"System Tray access to virtual machines (VMs) currently in a ""powered on"" state in VMware Workstation - which ""makes it simple to create and run multiple virtual machines on your desktop or laptop computer"". Can be helpful if VMs are configured to run ""headless"" at Windows startup
N	VMware Workstation	hqtray.exe	"VMware Host Network Access Status Tray Application - part of both VMware Player (from version 2.0) and Workstation (until version 6.5) - which allow you to ""run multiple operating systems simultaneously on a single PC."" It's function is uknown at present and it displays no tray icon as the name suggests. Can be disabled without affecting the operation of either product"
U	vmware-tray	vmware-tray.exe	"System Tray access to virtual machines (VMs) currently in a ""powered on"" state in VMware Workstation - which ""makes it simple to create and run multiple virtual machines on your desktop or laptop computer"". Can be helpful if VMs are configured to run ""headless"" at Windows startup
N	Vongo Tray	Tray.exe	"System Tray access the now discontinued Vongo video-on-demand service"
N	VortexTray	asp4tray.exe	System Tray application for Aureal Vortex based soundcards. Can be run manually via Start -> Settings -> Control Panel
N	VoyetraTray	vtray.exe	This provides an abbreviated Control Group for the Turtle Beach Montego II sound functions/associated with AudioStation 3 and 32
U	vptray	vptray.exe	"System Tray icon for Norton Anti-Virus Corporate Edition. Gives access to the options available and may not be required. Some users may have problems - refer here"
X	vptray analyzing	vptray.exe	"Added by the RIZO.A TROJAN!"
N	War FTPD Tray Icon	wartray.exe	"War-ftpd - FTP server"
X	WeatherOnTray	WeatherOnTray.exe	"Hotbar adware"
X	WeatherOnTray	SbWeatherOnTray.exe	"Hotbar adware"
N	WebOutfitterTray	sttray.exe	Intel WebOutfitter service System Tray icon
U	Webshots	Webshots Tray.exe	"Webshots - software that displays photos as your screensaver and wallpaper
U	Webshots	WebshotsTray.exe	"Webshots - software that displays photos as your screensaver and wallpaper
X	WinTray	wintray.exe	"Added by the LEGUARDIEN.B TROJAN!"
N	wltray	wltray.exe	System tray access to wireless LAN card configuration options
X	WUPD	iglmtray.exe	"Added by the TZET WORM!"
U	X1 System Tray	X1Systray.exe	"Part of X1's Enterprise Desktop Search Resource Center. An enterprise desktop search engine"
X	X10Weax	WTHRTRAY.EXE	"WeatherCheck - ""bring the latest local weather to your desktop"". Not recommended as it reportedly pops ads
U	XTNDConnect PC - ErPhn2	ErTray.exe	"Sony Ericsson IrMC (Infrared Mobile Connectivity) phones and smartphones specific translator for XTNDConnect PC - ""award-winning desktop-sync application that enables you to easily synchronize your contacts
U	XTNDConnect PC - MyPalm	MPTray.exe	"Palm OS specific translator for XTNDConnect PC - ""award-winning desktop-sync application that enables you to easily synchronize your contacts
N	ymetray	ymetray.exe	"Yahoo! Music system tray icon"
U	ZboardTray	ZboardTray.exe	"Ideazon Zboard gaming keyboard driver - allows you to customise keyboard functions"
Y	ZENRC Tray Icon	zentray.exe	"Part of Novell's ZenWorks - "Complete End-to-End Directory-enabled Network Management". Best left alone"
X	[various names]	NsCplTray.exe	"Wareout - malware masquerading as a spyware and dialer remover"

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.