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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
U	c32cs2	c32cs2.exe	"Cyber Sentinel - internet filtering software"
X	Cmpnt	Devices2.exe	"Added by the TOMPAI-D TROJAN!"
U	Don't Panic Pop-Up Stopper	dpps2.exe	"Pop-Up Stopper Companion from Panicware. Pop-up blocker integrated into the IE toolbar. Note that the Pro version doesn't load in startup as it is installed as an Internet Explorer toolbar. Can cause problems with IE if you use WinXP and uninstall Service Pack 1. Uninstalling the software leaves it in the startup group"
U	dpps2	dpps2.exe	"Pop-Up Stopper Companion from Panicware. Pop-up blocker integrated into the IE toolbar. Note that the Pro version doesn't load in startup as it is installed as an Internet Explorer toolbar. Can cause problems with IE if you use WinXP and uninstall Service Pack 1. Uninstalling the software leaves it in the startup group"
U	enginecs2	enginecs2.exe	"Cyber Sentinel - internet filtering software"
U	Entbloess 2	Entbloess2.exe	"Related to Window-Switcher (now Reflex Vision) - it allows you to see previews of all your open applications via a single keystroke in a manner similar to Apple's Exposé
U	EPSON Stylus C66 Series	E_S4I0S2.EXE	"Epson Status Monitor 3 for the Stylus C66 Series printer - for monitoring printer status
X	GsAds	gms2.exe	"PacerD_Media/Pacimedia.com adware"
X	HOT FIX	windsys2.exe	"Added by the AGOBOT.AOI BACKDOOR!"
X	lsass service	lsass2.exe	"Added by a variant of the AGOBOT/GAOBOT WORM!"
X	NDIS Adapter	lsass2.exe	"Added by the WOOTBOT.CW WORM!"
U	Pop-Up Stopper	dpps2.exe	"Pop-Up Stopper Companion from Panicware. Pop-up blocker integrated into the IE toolbar. Note that the Pro version doesn't load in startup as it is installed as an Internet Explorer toolbar. Can cause problems with IE if you use WinXP and uninstall Service Pack 1. Uninstalling the software leaves it in the startup group"
U	PS2	ps2.exe	"Multimedia Keyboard companion on HP computers. If this is prevented from starting
?	RIS2PostReboot	LaunchRIS2.exe	"Part of the programming software for LEGO® Mindstorms robotic building system. What does it do and is it required?"
X	Sts	iwnujdss2.exe	"Added by the SDBOT-YI WORM!"
X	sy	s2.exe	"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!"
X	systems usb driver	Windows2.exe	"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!"
?	TSBxLogon	TMESBS2.EXE	"Found on a Toshiba laptop. May be related to TMESBS?"

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.