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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
Y	1A:Stardock MCP	mcpserver.exe	"Master Control Program for Stardock apps
Y	1A:Stardock TrayMonitor	TrayServer.exe	For monitoring tray icons - if disabled icons will not be displayed in ObjectBar or DesktopX
U	AbyssWebServer	abyssws.exe	"Abyss web server"
Y	Alps Electric USB Server	Monserv.exe	"Alps Electric USB Server - required according to this article"
?	AsusACPIServer	AsAcpiSvr.exe	"Part of the ACPI driver for the Asus Eee PC range. What does it do and is it required?"
U	AXIS Print System DriverServer	DriverServer.exe	"Part of AXIS Print System from AXIS Communications - ""adds printer discovery
Y	BitDefender Scan Server	bdss.exe	"BitDefender antivirus"
X	Boot Server	bootserver.exe	"Added by a variant of the IRCBOT BACKDOOR! See here"
N	BPServer	G6FTPSrv.exe	"BulletProof FTP Server"
X	BSserver	FileKan.exe	"Added by the VB.CBW WORM!"
N	BulletProof FTP Server	bpftpserver.exe	"BulletProof FTP Server"
U	Button Server	bttnserv.exe	"Found on a Compaq PC
X	CARPserver	CARPserver.exe	"Added by the BANKER-AN TROJAN!"
N	CesarFTP FTP Server	server.exe	"CesarFTPd - FTP server"
U	CGServer	cgserver.exe	"Associated with an Eicon Networks ISDN or ADSL modem. Call Guard Server (CGserver) watches your modem and blocks incoming or outgoing calls. You need cgard.exe (from Startmenu) to configure cgserver with rules and telephone numbers. Good against unwanted dialer programs"
N	CIJxP2PSERVER	CIJxP2PS.EXE	"Compaq printer utility which is required in order to make the printer work correctly - "x" depends upon the model
X	Client Server Control Process	[path to trojan]	"Added by the AGENT-HR TROJAN!"
X	Client Server Run Time Proccess	csrsrv.exe	"Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!"
X	Client Server Runtime	[path to worm]	"Added by the POEBOT-KR WORM!"
X	Client Server Runtime Process	csrsss.exe	"Added by the SDBOT-LD WORM!"
X	Client Server Runtime Process	csrs.exe	"Added by the LINKBOT.M WORM!"
X	Client Server Runtime Process	smmss.exe	"Backdoor TROJAN! Possible SDBOT-GEN variant"
?	CLMLServer for HP TouchSmart	CLMLSvc.exe	"Found on the HP Touchsmart range of desktops and notebooks. What does it do and is it required?"
X	cms	iserver.exe	"Added by the DLOADER-WK TROJAN!"
X	COM+ EventSystem Services	ECSERVER.EXE	"Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!"
N	Compaq Message Server	COMPAQ-RBA.EXE	"Applies to the CPQBootPerfDB entry as well. These files generate some kind of server or servlet that attempts to connect with Compaq online. They are like Trojans
?	CPA9P2PSERVER	CPA9P2PS.exe	"Found on a Compaq Presario but what is it?"
?	CQSCP2PSERVER	CQSCP2PS.EXE	"""Compaq printer utility which is required in the startup menu in order to make the printer work correctly"". Is it actually required?"
U	CSS Server	CSSServer.exe	"ComSpySysSvr surveillance software. Uninstall this software unless you put it there yourself"
X	DCOM Server	[path to trojan]	"Added by the AGENT-CCQ BACKDOOR!"
X	DHCP Server	regsvr.exe	"Added by the RBOT-PR WORM!"
X	DM_server	dmserver.exe	"Comet Cursor adware"
N	DoroServer	DoroServer.exe	"Doro PDF Writer from The SZ Development. All what you need for creating pdf files"
X	dreams	server.exe	"Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!"
X	easyServ	Server.exe	"Added by the EASYSERV TROJAN!"
?	ENSApServer2_0	APSERVER.EXE	"Intel AnyPoint Wireless II Home Network related. Now discontinued. What does it do and is it required?"
U	EW Message Server	msg32.exe	Conexant (older versions are Brooktree) Wavestream Message Server - associated with Conexant based audio devices
U	FaxCenterServer	fm3032.exe	"FaxMan integrates complete fax send and receive support into Windows applications without requiring additional fax software. Incorporated into software by Lexmark
U	FaxCenterServer4_in_1	fm3032.exe	"FaxMan integrates complete fax send and receive support into Windows applications without requiring additional fax software. Incorporated into software by Lexmark
U	FaxCtrl.exe	ASMediaProxyServer.exe	"Part of Avaya's Contact Center Express - ""a multi-channel
U	FSWebServer	fsws.exe	"Easy File Sharing Web Server is a Windows program that allows you to host a secure peer-to-peer and web-based file sharing system without any additional software or services"
?	FtpServer.exe	FtpServer.exe	"Part of the Sharpdesk from Sharp Electronics. ""A desktop-based
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	Gravis Appawareloader	dbserver.exe	"Looks like it's associated with Gravis game controllers and the Keyset Manager
X	G_Server.exe	G_Server.exe	"Added by the FEUTEL-C TROJAN!"
X	G_Server1.2.exe	G_Server1.2.exe	"Added by the GRAYBIRD-Z TROJAN!"
X	HKCU	server.exe	"Added by the AGENT-NLT TROJAN!"
X	HKLM	server.exe	"Added by the AGENT-NLT TROJAN!"
X	Hostname Manager Server	host32srv.exe	"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!"
?	HP Status Server	hpboid.exe	"Copied during installation of HP Inkjet Printer Drivers in Win2K/XP. What does it do and is it required?"
X	HpPrinter	hpserver.exe	"Added by the CMJSPY-W TROJAN!"
X	HTTP Tunneling Server	mstunnel.exe	"Added by the RBOT.EDL WORM!"
X	huigezi	HgzServer.exe	"Added by the GRAYBIRD.C TROJAN!"
N	ICServer	Icserver.exe	Intel Intercast viewer software. Gives access to selected internet pages which are broadcasted by several TV stations
U	IEServer	IEServer.exe	"HB Screen Spy surveillance software. Uninstall this software unless you put it there yourself"
Y	IJ75P2PSERVER	IJ75P2PS.EXE	Printer utility which is required in order to make the printer work correctly
X	Internet Server	inetsrv.exe	"Added by the STARTPA-EM TROJAN!"
Y	Internet Sharing Server	iss_srvr.exe	"Intel AnyPoint internet sharing software. Now discontinued"
U	Lexmark 5000 Series Fax Server	fm3032.exe	"FaxMan integrates complete fax send and receive support into Windows applications without requiring additional fax software"
U	Lexmark 5400 Series Fax Server	fm3032.exe	"FaxMan integrates complete fax send and receive support into Windows applications without requiring additional fax software"
U	Lexmark 6500 Series Fax Server	fm3032.exe	"FaxMan integrates complete fax send and receive support into Windows applications without requiring additional fax software"
U	Lexmark 7600 Series Fax Server	fm3032.exe	"FaxMan integrates complete fax send and receive support into Windows applications without requiring additional fax software"
U	Lexmark 9300 Series Fax Server	fm3032.exe	"FaxMan integrates complete fax send and receive support into Windows applications without requiring additional fax software"
U	Lexmark X5400 Series Fax Server	fm3032.exe	"FaxMan integrates complete fax send and receive support into Windows applications without requiring additional fax software"
X	Media Server	msdts.exe	"Added by a variant of the IRCBOT TROJAN!"
X	Memory Allocation Server	ciserv.exe	Added by an unidentified malware
Y	MFP Server Agent	MFPAgent.exe	"Multi Function Printer (MFP) Server Agent for Belkin's Wirless G All-in-One Print Server and ZyXEL's NPS-520"
X	Microsoft Client/Server Runtime Server Subsystem	csrs.exe	"Added by a variant of the AGOBOT/GAOBOT WORM!"
X	Microsoft Client/Server Runtime Server Subsystem	csrssa.exe	"Added by a variant of the AGOBOT/GAOBOT WORM!"
X	Microsoft Server	rserv.exe	"Added by the AGOBOT.AVS WORM!"
X	Microsoft Server Applacations	msnmsg.exe	"Added by the AGOBOT.BBM WORM!"
X	Microsoft Server Applacations	wuauct1.exe	"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!"
X	Microsoft Server Applacations	lsasss.exe	"Added by the RBOT-AQQ WORM!"
X	Microsoft Server Applacations	Q8See.exe	"Added by the SPYBOT.GEN3 TROJAN!"
X	Microsoft Server Applacations	cli.exe	"Added by the RBOT-GAQ WORM!"
X	Microsoft Server Application	Sound.exe	"Added by the RBOT-NE WORM!"
X	microsoft server base	lass.exe	"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!"
X	Microsoft Server Process	svhst32.exe	"Added by the BCKDR-QHR BACKDOOR!"
X	Microsoft Spool Server for Win32	spoolsrv.exe	"Added by the RANDEX.H WORM!"
X	Microsoft Svchost local services	msnserver.exe	"Added by the RBOT-GPM WORM!"
X	Microsoft Transfer File Server	mtfs.exe	"Added by the RBOT.AFE WORM!"
X	Microsoft Update Server	mssrv.exe	"Added by an unidentified VIRUS
U	Microsoft Webserver	svctrl.exe	Personal web server program which enables you to create and host a web server from your computer. Not required for most people
X	Microsoft Windows Secure Server	rpcxWindows.exe	"Added by the RBOT-LL WORM!"
X	MiniServer.exe	MiniServer.exe	"Added by the LITTLEW-E TROJAN!"
U	mm_server	mm_server.exe	"Part of MusicMatch Jukebox - digital music player / CD burner and ripper / music organizer / playlist creator"
U	Monitor Apache Servers	ApacheMonitor.exe	Part of the Apache Web Server package. Useful only if you're running such a server on your PC. Available via Start -> Programs
X	MS Domain Name Server Deamon	MSDNSD32.exe	"Added by the RBOT-CMZ WORM!"
U	MSKServerExe	MSKSrvr.exe	"Part of McAfee Spamkiller"
X	MSN Server	msmsnserver.exe	"Added by the IRCBOT.AUS BACKDOOR!"
X	MSN User Server	msnserver.exe	"Added by a variant of the IRCBOT BACKDOOR! See here"
X	MSN User Server!	msnservices.exe	"Added by a variant of the IRCBOT BACKDOOR! See here"
X	MsServer	msfun80.exe	"Added by the VB-CYG WORM!"
X	MSServer	"Rundll32.exe [random].dll	#1"
X	MsServer	msfir80.exe	"Added by the VB-CYJ TROJAN!"
N	Music01 Server	Music01 Server.exe	"J River Media Jukebox"
X	Name Server	mswins.exe	"Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!"
Y	NCSW Server	NcsW.exe	"LockLink access control management software. LockLink 7.0 lets users seamlessly manage both offline and online access control solutions available from IR Security & Safety"
U	NexusServer	PNXSERVR.exe	"Related to ProCoder 2.0 from Canopus. ""ProCoder 2.0 software combines speed and flexibility into a streamlined video conversion tool for professionals. Featuring
N	NGServer	ngserver.exe	Symantec/Norton Ghost Console service
U	Nokia M Platform	NokiaMServer.exe	"Part of the Nokia Music music manager
U	NokiaMServer	NokiaMServer.exe	"Part of the Nokia Music music manager
X	Norton Live Update Server	cpsdv.exe	"Added by the AGOBOT.EW TROJAN!"
X	Ntcheck	mapserver.exe	"Added by the TOMPAI-B WORM!"
X	NTP Server	[path to trojan]	"Added by the RANKY.F TROJAN!"
Y	Object Store Server	osserver.exe	"Comes with HyperTextStudio. From the supplier - "The Osserver maintains the database for HyperText Studio projects - absolutely vital
X	OLE Automation Server	ole32aut.vbe	"CoolWebSearch parasite variant"
U	Panda Antispam Server Service	PasSrv.exe	"AntiSpam part of an older version of Panda Internet Security"
X	pcServer	server.exe	"Ssppyy spyware"
U	pdp Server	ctpdpsrvr.exe	Included and setup with the drivers for my Compaq A3000 all-in-one printer/scanner - maybe for networking. Works fine without it - but may be needed when used over a network
X	Policies	server.exe	"Added by the SPYRAT WORM!"
X	Policies	server.exe	"Added by the AGENT-NLT TROJAN!"
U	pop3 Server	config.cfg	"Part of HTML2POP3 - ""Convert Webmail to POP3.Is also included a SMTP/POP3 tunneling system that allow send and receive email in a private network HTTP PROXY based. All connection are plugin based. Over 250 email server supported and tested"""
U	PPK Setup(Server)	SEServe.exe	"Programmable Power Key on Sony Vaio laptops. "Using the Programmable Power Key (PPK) button
N	PSIWin2.3 Connection Server	Psconsv.exe	Allows connectivity between a PC and a Psion device. Access can be gained from the Desktop or Start -> Programs
X	psybnc server 3.1	psybnc321.exe	"Added by the RBOT.ENI BACKDOOR!"
X	psyBNC-2.1.4 Client Server	psyBNC215.exe	"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!"
X	QQServer	QQ.exe	"Added by the DOWNLDR-AN TROJAN!"
U	QuickBooks Database Server Manager	QBServerUtilityMgr.exe	"Part of QuickBooks Pro/Premier from Intuit - ""QuickBooks Database Server Manager is a utility that allows you to configure the QuickBooks Server for multi-user access."" See here for further information"
X	RA Server	Slave.exe	Added by the RA TROJAN!
X	RBOT v2 with NetAPI exploit traded with billgates I gave my mother Greetz - OG - Bluehell Irc Server	glossary.exe	"Added by the VANEBOT-J WORM!"
X	Reek 32 Server	reek32.exe	"Added by the RANDEX.AL WORM!"
X	Registry Server	regsrv32.exe	"Added by the RBOT-GM WORM!"
X	Registry Server	regserv.exe	"Added by a variant of the IRCBOT BACKDOOR! See here"
?	RegServer	regserve.exe	"Related to XGI Technology's Volari graphics cards - what does it do and is it required?"
X	RunProg	Server.exe	"Added by the OPTIX.04.A TROJAN!"
X	Runtime Server Subsystem	csrss.exe	"Added by the IRCBOT-XV WORM!"
Y	R_server	r_server.exe	"Radmin - remote admistrator server. Note - the file is located in %ProgramFiles%\Radmin"
X	r_server	service.exe	"Added by the MULTIDR-CP TROJAN!"
X	r_server	r_server.exe	"Added by the HACDEF-DR TROJAN! Note - do not confuse with the valid Radmin file with the same name which is located in %ProgramFiles%\Radmin. This one is located in %System%"
U	Sabre Server	sabserv.exe	"Part of the Sabre computer reservations system/global distribution system (GDS) - used by airlines
U	Sabreserver	SABSERV.EXE	"Part of the Sabre computer reservations system/global distribution system (GDS) - used by airlines
X	Security Server DB	secserver.exe	"Added by a variant of the IRCBOT BACKDOOR! See here"
X	Select server	slcsvr.exe	"Added by the DLOADER-WD TROJAN!"
X	server	server.exe	"Added by the DELTAD.A WORM!"
X	server	system.exe	"Added by the METHS-A TROJAN!"
X	server	server.exe	"Added by the SINGU-Q TROJAN!"
Y	Server Application for MFP Server	ServoApp.exe	"Multi Function Printer (MFP) Server Agent for Belkin's Wirless G All-in-One Print Server and ZyXEL's NPS-520"
X	Server Backbone	server05.exe	"Added by the RBOT-ZM WORM!"
X	Server Daemon Host Manager	sdhost.exe	"Added by the RBOT-GWC WORM!"
X	Server Registry	regscr32.exe	"Added by the BIFROSE-ZB TROJAN!"
X	Server Registry	regsrv32.exe	"Added by the VB-EJD TROJAN!"
X	Server Runtime Error	unsec.exe	"Added by the SDBOT-DFA WORM!"
X	Server Runtime Process	wbemstest.exe	"Added by the SDBOT-DDB WORM!"
X	SERVER.EXE	SERVER.EXE	"Added by the BUSHTRO122 or SMOKODOOR TROJANS!"
X	serverex	Server.txt.vbs	"Added by the DELTAD.A WORM!"
X	Serverx	Serverx.exe	"Added by the MADANGEL VIRUS!"
N	slimp3	SliMP3 Server.exe	"Slimp3 Server - ""presents an entirely new way of accessing and enjoying your music collection. Instead of storing your music on CDs or memory cards
N	Smart Label O Server	ssloserv.exe	Part of the printer software for the smart-label printer made by Seiko. Can be disabled safely
X	SQL	server.exe	"Added by the PUNYA-B WORM!"
N	SQL Server	scm.exe	SQL Server Service Control Manager. Available via Start -> Programs
X	SQL Server Service	sql.exe	"Added by the RBOT-ADF"
X	startkey	server.exe	"Added by the BIFROSE-DB TROJAN!"
Y	SunProtectionServer	SunProtectionServer.exe	"CounterSpy antispyware software"
Y	SunServer	SunServer.exe	"CounterSpy antispyware software"
X	Svhost Service Server	svhostser.exe	"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM! See here"
X	Symantec Secure Server	svrhost.exe	"Added by the IRCBOT-UB TROJAN!"
X	Sync Server	drwatsoon.exe	"Added by the WATSOON.A TROJAN!"
X	Synchronization Manager	rservers.exe	"Added by the FORBOT-FM WORM!"
X	System Services Monitor	server.exe	"Bifrost malware"
X	System Uptime Server	SYSENTRY.EXE	"Added by the RBOT.LK WORM!"
X	System Uptime Server	SYSENTRY32.EXE	"Added by the RBOT.LK WORM!"
U	SystemService	nsserver.exe	"NiceSpy keystroke logger/monitoring program - remove unless you installed it yourself!"
X	systr	SYSERVER.exe	"Added by the VB-DQY WORM!"
X	TCPServer	TCPServer.exe	"Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!"
N	TgAddServer	tgfix.exe	"Software from SupportSoft (aka Support.com) provided to manufacturers (such as Sony (Vaio Support Agent) and Toshiba (Virtual Tech)) and ISPs (such as Comcast
U	TivoServer	TiVoServer.exe	"Tivo Server - installed with the TiVo Home Media Option. It streams audio files to your television/home theater from your PC"
N	TrayServer	TrayServer.exe	For monitoring tray icons
X	Updater	adservernow.exe	"AdServerNow adware"
X	USB Device Server!	usbserver.exe	"Added by a variant of the IRCBOT TROJAN!"
X	User Sharing Server	usnsrv.exe	"Added by a variant of the IRCBOT TROJAN! See here"
X	Userfile Sharing Server	usnserv.exe	"Added by a variant of the IRCBOT TROJAN!"
U	VAIO Action Setup (Server)	VAServ.exe	"Sony Vaio utility that auto-launches selected applications when you plug in a digital video camera
U	Vpop3 Mail Server	vpop3.exe	"Mail server from Paul Smith Computer Services. Runs in system tray to collect mail. Can be run from a shortcut and if it isn't running then it won't get your email!"
Y	W75P2PSERVER	W75P2PS.EXE	Printer utility which is required in order to make the printer work correctly
?	WebServer	VBI_SE~1.EXE	"Related to a Pinnacle sound card. What does it do and is it needed?"
X	Win Server	winserv.exe	"Added by the IMISERV.A TROJAN!"
X	Win Server Updt	wupdt.exe	"Added by the IMISERV.A TROJAN!"
X	Win Server Updt	winserver.exe	"Added by a variant of the IMISERV TROJAN!"
X	Win Server Updt	pxckdla.exe	"IEPlugin adware"
X	win32 internet server	winserver.exe	"Added by the DERMON-D TROJAN!"
X	win32 system server	winserver.exe	"Added by the DERMON-A TROJAN!"
X	Win32R	Server.com	"Added by the ESTRELLA TROJAN!"
X	Windows applications server	SysShield.exe	"Added by the unregistered version of Personal Anti Malware rogue security software - not recommended
X	Windows Client/Server Runtime Server	csrs.exe	"Added by the RBOT.KD WORM!"
X	Windows Data Server	autodisc.exe	"Added by the SPYBOT-CB WORM!"
X	Windows Data Server	[random name].exe	"Added by the SPYBOT-DS WORM!"
X	Windows Default Server	wfdmgrsp.exe	"Added by the IRCBOT.BCX BACKDOOR!"
X	Windows Default Server	winampa.exe	"Added by the IRCBOT.AUN WORM! Note - this is NOT associated with the popular Winamp media player. The valid file for the Winamp Agent resides in a ""Winamp"" subdirectory of the Program Files directory"
X	Windows Email Server	wmserv.exe	"Added by the FOUNDU-AWORM!"
X	Windows Media Server	wmserv.exe	"Added by a variant of the IRCBOT BACKDOOR! See here"
X	Windows Media Server!	wmserver.exe	"Added by a variant of the IRCBOT BACKDOOR! See here"
X	Windows OLE Automation Server	ole32aut.vbe	"CoolWebSearch parasite variant"
X	Windows PNP Server	pnpsrv.exe	"Added by the RBOT-AKM WORM!"
X	Windows Server	winserv.exe	"Added by the IRCBOT.AVM BACKDOOR!"
X	Windows Server Client Verification Service	wscvs.exe	"Added by the AGENT.AWC TROJAN!"
X	Windows Server Drivers	syssrv.exe	"Added by a variant of the IRCBOT TROJAN! See here"
X	Windows Server Information	servinfo.exe	"Added by the FORBOT-EN WORM!"
X	Windows Server IP Verification Service	wsivs.exe	"Added by an unidentified WORM or TROJAN! See here"
X	Windows Server Peer Verification Service	wspvs.exe	"Added by a variant of the RANKY TROJAN!"
X	Windows Server!	winsvr.exe	"Added by the IRCBOT.AYC BACKDOOR!"
X	Windows Spool Server	spoolsrv.exe	"Added by the SDBOT-ACT WORM!"
X	Windows Start Server 2000	traficy.exe	"Added by the RBOT-AHM WORM!"
X	Windows Streams Server	localsrv.exe	"Added by the SDBOT.LN WORM!"
X	Windows Telnet Server	wintel.exe	"Added by the AGOBOT-MW WORM!"
X	Windows Time Server	TimeSRV.exe	"Added by the SPYBOT.DNC WORM!"
X	WindowsAPI.DLL	Server5.exe	"Added by the ""Fear and Hope"" TROJAN!"
X	WinProt	server.exe	"Added by the CHUPACABRA TROJAN!"
X	winserver	Server.txt.vbs	"Added by the DELTAD.A WORM!"
X	Winsock32driver	win32server.scr	"Added by the HACARMY TROJAN!"
X	Winsock32driver	win32server.exe	"Added by the BACKDOOR-AZV TROJAN!"
X	Winsock32driver	win32server.exe	"Added by the HACARMY.F TROJAN!"
X	Wireless Provider Server	wpsvr.exe	"Added by the FORBOT-AD WORM!"
X	wserver	wserver.exe	"Added by the NETSKY.AC or SASSER.G WORMS!"
U	X Server	X.exe	"""XoftWare for Windows"" enables you to run network-based UNIX programs (""X programs"" or ""clients"") side-by-side with Windows applications on your personal computer. You can also share programs and computing resources with host computers connected to your PC over a network"
X	ZtgServerSwitch	server.vbs	ZTGServerswitch is part of Sony's Vaio support agent - designed by Support.com. Not required if the user does not wish to use the Vaio support agent and regarded as spyware
X	[random name]	Servere.exe	"Added by the LEGMIR-AQM TROJAN!"

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.