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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
X	FiendlyType	csrss.exe	"Added by the WEBUS TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate csrss.exe process which should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup!"
X	FriendlyType	lsass.exe	"Added by the WEBUS.B TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate lsass.exe process which should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup!"
X	FriendlyTypeName	services.exe	"Added by the NEVEG.B or NEVEG.C WORMS! Note - this is not the legitimate services.exe process
X	FriendlyTypeName	winlogon.exe	"Added by the NEVEG.A WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate winlogon.exe process
U	Intellitype	type32.exe	"Microsoft IntelliType Pro utility (up to version 5.4) - required to support the multimedia keys
U	itype	itype.exe	"Microsoft IntelliType Pro utility (from version 5.5) - required to support the multimedia keys
X	LowRiskFileTypes	sysguard.exe	"Added by the FAKEAV-UY TROJAN!"
U	Microsoft Intellitype Pro	speedkey.exe	Additional keyboard shortcuts on MS programmable keyboard
U	Microsoft IntelliType Pro	itype.exe	"Microsoft IntelliType Pro utility (from version 5.5) - required to support the multimedia keys
U	Microsoft IntelliType Pro	type32.exe	"Microsoft IntelliType Pro utility (up to version 5.4) - required to support the multimedia keys
X	PerfFont (Performance True Type Font)	perfont.exe	"Added by the MUTECH-E TROJAN!"
N	Smart Type Assistant	sta.exe	"Smart Type Assistant - a complex typing automation tool
X	truetype	truetype.exe	"Added by the COSIAM-I TROJAN!"
X	type	bat.exe	"Added by the ANSKYA-A WORM!"
U	type32	type32.exe	"Microsoft IntelliType Pro utility (up to version 5.4) - required to support the multimedia keys
?	TypeRegChecker	TypeRegChecker.exe	"Part of the Sharpdesk from Sharp Electronics. ""A desktop-based
U	typeteller	typeteller.exe	"TypeTeller keystroke logger/monitoring program - remove unless you installed it yourself!"
X	[various names]	typeconf.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.