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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	AccessManager	AccessMgr.exe	"Part of SmartPipes SecureSite software. ""SecureSite enables rapid turnup and enhanced administration of VPNs. It automates and simplifies tasks for VPN design and policy management
X	AltnetPointsManager	points manager.exe	"Altnet TopSearch adware"
U	HostsMan	hm.exe	"""HostsMan is a freeware application that lets you manage your Hosts file with ease"". It is mainly intended to block specific domains (mostly advertising servers) by redirecting them to localhost
Y	LogitechCommunicationsManager	Communications_Helper.exe	"Entry added when you install versions of the Logitech QuickCam webcam software. Used to interface your webcam with third party chat and voice programs such as instant messaging clients and Skype. Also
X	Microsoft Manager	msmanager.exe	"Added by the MYTOB.LF WORM!"
X	Microsoft System Checkup	ntsysman.exe	"Added by the SDBOT-QW WORM!"
X	MsManager	msmgr32.exe	"Added by the YAHA.AF WORM!"
X	msmanager32	msmngr32.exe	"Added by the RANDON-R (or WOMANIZ.A) WORM!"
X	NTSF MICROSOFT SYSTEM	sysman.exe	"Added by the RBOT.EDP WORM!"
X	rasman	rasman32.exe	"Added by the BCKDR-QGN BACKDOOR!"
X	RasMan.exe	RasMan.exe	"Added by the FEUTEL-H TROJAN!"
X	Services Manager	svsmanager.exe	"Added by a variant of the IRCBOT BACKDOOR! See here"
X	sman	app**.tmp [ = digit]	Unidentified adware
X	SManager	smanager..exe [ = digit]	"Added by the AGENT.BJO TROJAN!"
X	SManager	smanager.7.exe	"Added by the DWNLDR-GVG TROJAN!"
X	SmansaApp	winlogon.exe	"Added by the ROMARIO-A WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate winlogon.exe process which is always located in %System% and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in %Windir%"
U	Sysman	Sysman.exe	"KeyTrap is a surveillance software program that records all keyboard activities. Uninstall this software unless you put it there yourself"
X	SysManager	Manager.EXE	"Added by the DAGGER.140 TROJAN!"
X	SystemManager	Sysman32.exe	"Added by the DOWNLOADER-BW.B TROJAN!"
X	Windows Msn Live Messanger	msnmsgsman.exe	"Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!"
X	Windows Registry Manager	tasksmanagers.exe	"Added by the MYTOB.ER 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.