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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	Config Loader	SYSMGR.EXE	"Added by the AGOBOT.C WORM!"
Y	ICSMGR	ICSMGR.EXE	Monitors DNS and DHCP requests for ICS (Internet Connection Sharing). Needed if you're sharing the internet on various computers
X	Microsoft System Checkup	ntsysmgr.exe	"Added by the DONK.S WORM!"
X	Microsoft System Checkup	libsysmgr.exe	"Added by the SDBOT-CAF WORM!"
X	Microsoft System Checkup	sysmgr.exe	"Added by the SDBOT-OO TROJAN!"
X	Microsoft(R) System Manager	sysmgr.exe	"Added by the AGENT.QTR TROJAN!"
?	msmgr	msmgr.exe	"??"
N	Nero PhotoShow Media Manager	mssysmgr.exe	"Nero rebranded version of Simple Star's PhotoShow photo editing and organizing software
U	Pervasive.SQL Workgroup Engine	W3dbsmgr.exe	Database Service Manager for Pervasive SQL 2000 Workgroup edition. Required if you use Pervasive SQL but it's recommended you start it manually before using it as it has a tendancy to crash/freeze if loaded with other applications at startup
N	PhotoShow Deluxe Media Manager	mssysmgr.exe	"Simple Star PhotoShow Deluxe photo editing and organizing software
N	Simple Star PhotoShow Media Manager	mssysmgr.exe	"Simple Star PhotoShow photo editing and organizing software
X	smgr	smgr.exe	Added by an unidentified WORM or TROJAN!
X	Start Upping	taksmgr.exe	"Added by the RBOT-QK WORM!"
X	System Download Manager	SysMgr.exe	"Added by the RBOT.CIG WORM!"
X	System Manager	sysmgr.exe	"Added by the IRCBOT.AGW BACKDOOR!"
X	Windows Rundll Center	msnsmgr.exe	"Added by the AGENT-LLB TROJAN!"
X	Windows Service Controller Agent	taksmgr.exe	"Added by a variant of the IRCBOT BACKDOOR! See here"
X	Windows System Manager	winsysmgr.exe	"Added by the IRCBOT.BJG BACKDOOR!"
U	WinService32	ssmgr.exe	"007 Spy Software - ""stealthy monitoring program which allows you to secretly track all activities of computer users and automatically deliver logs to you via Email or FTP"""
X	WinXPService	taksmgr.exe	Identified as a variant of the IRC/Flood.tool malware
X	WinXPService	taksmgr.exe	"Added by the KIRSUN.A BACKDOOR! The file is located in %System%"
X	WinXPService	taksmgr.exe	"Added by the KIRSUN.A BACKDOOR! The file is located in the root directory

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.