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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
?	CM-SmWizard	SmWizard.exe	"SmartWizard MFC Application - associated with C-Media who produce audio chipsets commonly used for on-board sound on motherboards. What does it do and is it required?"
N	Compaq Internet Setup	inetwizard.exe	For Compaq PC's. Runs Compaq internet setup wizard and offers you to signup from ISP list
N	DigitalWizard	ISWizard.exe	"InstallShield's DigitalWizard - free
N	EAPCISETUP	wizard.exe	Part of the Creative Sounblaster PIC Installation Wizard. Probably left as a result of a failed installation
N	eBot	DownloadWizard.exe	"eBot from Digital River - ""helps ensure your computer always has the latest technology
U	Edwizard	Edwizard.exe	"SafeGuard Easy - ""provides total company-wide protection for sensitive information on laptops and workstations. Boot protection
X	File-Sharing Wizard	shwizard.exe	"Added by a variant of the IRCBOT BACKDOOR! See here"
?	SmWizard	SmWizard.exe	"SmartWizard MFC Application - associated with C-Media who produce audio chipsets commonly used for on-board sound on motherboards. What does it do and is it required?"
U	TrueAssistant	TrueWizard.exe	"""TrueSwitch makes changing your Internet Service Provider easy. We copy all your personal data to the new account
N	X-Grabber	sswizard.exe	"ScreenShot Wizard"

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.