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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	Intelli Mouse Pro Version 2.0B	ncsjapi32.exe	"Added by the BUZUS-O WORM!"
U	Adobe Version Cue CS2	VersionCueCS2Tray.exe	"File manager that's part of Adobe Creative Suite 2 - ""find files fast
N	AdobeVersionCue	VersionCueTray.exe	"""An exclusive feature of the Adobe® Creative Suite
X	Auto File System Conversion Utility	scricon.exe	"Added by the SDBOT.EYB WORM!"
N	Client Access Check Version	cwbckver.exe	"Part of IBM's iSeries (nee As/400) Client Access - communications suite that allows desktop
X	Intelli Mouse Pro Version 2.0B	ncsjapi32.exe	"Added by the BUZUS-O WORM!"
X	Live Windows Messenger Version	msnmessage7.7.exe	"Added by a variant of the IRCBOT BACKDOOR! See here"
X	Live Windows Messenger Version	msnmsngrlive.exe	"Added by a variant of the IRCBOT BACKDOOR!"
X	LowVersionSupport	[filename]	"Added by the LASTRAS TROJAN!"
X	LSA Shell (Export Version)	LSASS.exe	"Added by the AHKER.K WORM and variants. Note - this is not the legitimate lsass.exe process which is always located in %System% and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in %Windir%"
X	Microsft Corporation Version 2001.12.4414	comrel.exe	"Added by a variant of the SDBOT TROJAN!"
X	Microsft Corporation Version 2002.12.2414	comserv.exe	"Added by a variant of the SLAPER TROJAN!"
X	MSVersion	INTERNETFEATURES.exe	"Added by the POPMON.A TROJAN! - also known as PopMonster adware"
X	MSVersion	clrschp038.exe	"Added by the POPMON.A TROJAN! - also known as PopMonster adware"
U	PhoneFree version 6.2	PHONEF??.EXE	"An Internet telephony application. Complicated registration and ad banners tailored to your profile - see here"
X	SearchNavVersion	searchnavversion.exe	SearchNav adware - IEFeatures/Popnav variant
U	Super X Desktop Version 3.4	SXDesk.exe	"Super X Desktop - virtual desktop manager"
X	System Device Version	systemdv.exe	"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!"
X	Trojan Guarder Gold Version	Trojan Guarder.exe	"TrojanGuarder rogue security software - not recommended"
X	Version	Version.exe	"JRAUN adware variant"
X	Version	manage.exe	"JRAUN adware variant"
X	version	[random].exe	"DealHelper adware"
X	Windows SP2 Version Load	wuauclt32.exe	"Added by the GAOBOT.CX WORM!"
N	Windows Version Check	ver_chk.exe	"Version checker for CyberAudioLibrary - ""a new way to exchange information through the Internet"""
X	Windows Version Service	sysvers.exe	"Added by the SLENFBOT.IF WORM!"
X	Windows Version Service	sysvers32.exe	"Added by the SLENFBOT.HZ WORM!"
X	winversion	winversion.exe	"Browser hijacker

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.