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Home Computer Repair Online - Startup Applications List

Home Computer Repair Online Startup Applications List

Home » Welcome to the Startup Applications List
Status Code 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

  • To lookup a startup program by file name, click the letter it starts with or use the search feature.

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    Status CodeNameCommand Description
    NCyphTrayCyphTray.exeCypherus - encryption software
    XCyDoorCD_Load.exeAdware. Check here for information about Cy-Door and here for a program that can remove it
    XCydoorUpdateCD_Load.exeAdware. Check here for information about Cy-Door and here for a program that can remove it
    XCyberWolfCyberWolf.exeAdded by the KICKIN.A (or CYDOG.C) WORM!
    NCyberMedia AgentCMAGENT.EXEPart of CyberMedia's Oil Change program. Not normally required. Note - if you have TextBridge, CyberMedia Agent may attach itself to TextBridge and cause TextBridge to crash everything if this is disabled
    Xcyberfree.exe****.dat [* = random char]Unidentified adware
    UCyberLat Ram CleanerCLRamCleaner.exeCyberLat RAM Cleaner is a program that Frees, Optimizes and Defrags your system's wasted memory (RAM). Some users swear by programs such as this but I suggest you read this article and make up your own mind
    UCyber Trioshowmode.exeFrom G-Tek Technologies. Allows you to set the PC in one of three modes, Standard, Enhanced and Kiddo. Standard is full function, Enhanced prevents accidental damage and Kiddo is a play environment for kids. Pre-installed on some Packard Bell PCs
    UCyber-Defender 2003uwcdsvr.exeCyber Defender 2003
    NCybercyberchk.exePart of Belkins "Multimedia Cleaning Kit" and is automatically installed when you run their optical disk drive cleaning utility - to remind you to clean your drive after "x" amount of time has passed
    NCXMonHpi_Monitor.exeAutodetects when a HP camera is attached to the computer and launches the "HP Photoimaging Software". Available via Start -> Programs
    ?Cwcdschk.exeCwcdschk.exeIBM Thinkpad related?
    ?cwbwlwizcwbwlwiz.exeWelcome wizard launcher - Part of IBM's iSeries (nee As/400) Client Access - communications suite that allows desktop, browser and wireless access to iSeries servers. What does it do and is it required?
    Ncwbsvstrcwbsvstr.exePart of IBM's iSeries (nee As/400) Client Access - communications suite that allows desktop, browser and wireless access to iSeries servers. Useful if you are going to access the iSeries through Windows Explorer to move files back and forth between Windows folders and iSeries folders. This is a tool that is only used by Client Access administrators (usually) so it is not required - a waste of resources
    Ncwbinhlpcwbinhlp.exeClient Access Help Registry Update Function - part of IBM's iSeries (nee As/400) Client Access - communications suite that allows desktop, browser and wireless access to iSeries servers. It only updates the help files on your PC to match the level of the attached iSeries
    Ncwbckvercwbckver.exePart of IBM's iSeries (nee As/400) Client Access - communications suite that allows desktop, browser and wireless access to iSeries servers. Checks the software version on your PC to that of the iSeries it is connected to. Not required - and can be turned off in the Client Access properties. It's a waste of resources
    UCWatchcw.exeChatWatch - chat monitoring tool
    YCVPNDcvpnd.exeSub-system used by Cisco VPN client for making a connection to a remote IPSec server
    Xcvmonitor.execvmonitor.exeAdded by the SDBOT.BV WORM!
    NCuteMXCuteMX.EXEFile sharing utility
    UCustomizer2000logon.exeAutomatic logon feature of Customizer 2000 - "a special utility which is designed to optimize Win9x/ME performance. The program lets you explore the many hidden settings in Windows, and make changes"
    NcursorScreendragon_VS_Taskbar.exeScreenDragon video player
    NCursorXPCursorXP.exeCursorXP from Stardock - tool for creating mouse cursors
    Xcuocuo.exeAdded by the BUGBEAR.A WORM!
    YcuagentExeCuagent.exeCommand Antivirus related
    ?cttdpsrvcttdpsrv.exe??
    UCTsysVolCTSYSVOL.exeCreative sound card volume controls
    NCTStartupCTEaxSpl.exeSplash screen with sound on every boot up. Installed with a Sound Blaster Audigy soundcard
    NCTRegRunCTRegRun.exeFor Creative Soundblaster Live! series soundcards. Reminds you to register your card with Creative
    UCtrlVolCtrlVol.exeAcer's on screen volume control using the Fn key
    ?CTPDPSRVCTPDPSRV.EXEPrinter driver (in the WINDOWSSystem32spoolDRIVERSW32X86 folder). Is it required?
    XCTin10CTin10.exeAdded by the BANCOS.E TROJAN!
    XCTime[path to trojan]Added by the HTTPDOS TROJAN!
    UCTHELPERCTHELPER.EXECTHELPER is a background task that is a plug-in manager for Creative drivers. The theory is that 3rd party manufacturers can use the CTHELPER plug-in interface to produce drivers, add-on features, and fixes that will integrate with a tighter fit with Creative?s sound drivers and utilities. Given its purpose CTHELPER would normally be classified as a "leave alone" background task. It also allows Creative speaker setup to be synchronized with Windows Control Panel speaker setting. Without it running that check box in Creative speaker setting is not functional (settings are not in sync). Unfortunately there are often problems with CTHELPER, most notably that it can use 100% of CPU time so it's best left disabled unless you need it
    XCtfmon.exectfmon32.exeCoolWebSearch parasite related - hijacking to Slawsearch.com
    Xctfmontaskmgr32*.exe [* = number]Added by the SOWSAT.B WORM!
    Uctfmonctfmon.exeCTFMon is involved with the language/alternative input services in Office XP. CTFMON.exe will continue to put itself back into MSConfig when you run the Office XP apps as long as the Text Services and Speech applets in the Control Panel are enabled. Not required if you don't need these features. For more info on ctfmon see here
    NCTDVDDetCTDetect.exeAuto-detect and play a DVD when using a Creative Soundblaster Audigy2 soundcard. Uses about 2.2 MB of memory. Disable it by heading to the MediaSource DVD Audio Player, selecting Tools, then uncheck the Auto Start box. It should not start up automatically again
    NCTDVDDetCTDVDDet.exeAuto-detect and play a DVD when using a Creative Soundblaster Audigy2 soundcard. Uses about 2.2 MB of memory. Disable it by heading to the MediaSource DVD Audio Player, selecting Tools, then uncheck the Auto Start box. It should not start up automatically again
    XCSV7P91CSV7P91.exeClearSearch adware related
    Yctct.exect.exe is a file is for the HP Learning Adventure software and if you use this software it is required to run it
    NCTAVTrayCTAvTray.exeFor Creative Soundblaster Live! series soundcards. Plays the EAX animation on start-up and adds a System Tray icon for it. Available via AudioHQ
    XCSV7P70CSV7P070.exeClearSearch adware related
    UCSS_CentralCSS_1631.EXECSS Communication Agent (95 Host) from Command Software Systems "CSS Central? provides administrators with a powerfully proactive tool to effectively manage and maintain the anti-virus strategy from a centralized console."
    XcsssCsss.exeAdded by the BALICK TROJAN!
    YCSScheduleCheckSCHWIZEX.EXEPart of ConfigSafe - lets you identify changes to the registry, INI files, System asset files, system hardware, network connections, and operating system versions - provides a restore function. This part takes a snapshot of your system following a healthy re-boot
    XCSRSX[trojan filename]Added by the WINSHELL.50.B TROJAN!
    XCSRSS Loadercsrsss.exeAdded by the AGOBOT.TX WORM!
    XCSRSWIN[trojan filename]Added by the WINSHELL.50 TROJAN!
    XCSRSSCSRSS.EXESearch page hijacker, redirecting to http://www.search-aide.com/. Note - this is not the valid Client Server Runtime Subsystem (csrss.exe) process, which provides text window support, shutdown, and hard-error handling
    Xcsrsccsrsc.exeAdded by an unidentified VIRUS, WORM or TROJAN!
    ?csccsc.exe??
    UCSINJECT.EXECSINJECT.EXEPart of Quarterdeck/Norton CleanSweep. For a full description see here. An excerpt - "Csinject must be loaded in order for Smart Sweep to automatically monitor installations and properly track registry changes."
    NcsaRemspqmdmui.exeCompaq modem country selection
    YCSAV_CheckVirusesvchk.exe.exePart of Command AntiVirus
    ?Crystal 3D Audio ControlCWD3DSND.EXECrystal 3D Audio sound driver. Is it required?
    XCryptographic Service******.exe [* = random char]Added by the KORGO.W or KORGO.X or KORGO.AB WORMS!
    XcronosMARCO!.SCRAdded by the OPASERV.G WORM!
    XCrustydmcpl.exeAdded by the RUSTY WORM!
    NCriticalUpdateWucrtupd.exeMS Windows Critical Update Notification. If you want to keep Windows up-to-date, check the Windows Update site
    UCreativeMixerCTMIX32.EXECreative soundcard System Tray access to, for example, volume slider controls as normally provided by the "speaker" icon. Not required unless you adjust any settings otherwise available via the standard icon
    NCreativeDiscNotifierCTNOTIFY.EXEFor Creative Soundblaster Live! series soundcards. Detects when you insert a CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, etc. Available via Start -> Settings -> Control Panel
    XCreative.exeCreative.exeAdded by the PROLIN WORM!
    NCreative WebCam TrayCamtray.exeCreative WebCam tray control - can be started manually
    NCreative Service for CDROM AccessCtsvccda.exeResident program for Creative's PlayCenter included with Soundblaster Audigy sound cards - speeds up detection of some media CDs if the system doesn't natively support them. Available via Start -> Programs
    NCreative PCI Audio Configuration Utilitystarter.exeSystem Tray icon to configure a Creative Soundblaster PCI soundcard. Not required and re-instates itself when un-checked. Try one of the solutions on this special page. Similar to EnsoniqMixer
    NCreative MediaSource GoCTCMSGo.exe"Creative MediaSource playbacks music in DVD-Audio, MP3, WMA, WAV and other media formats"
    NCreative AGP Wizardagpwiz.exePart of Creative's BlasterControl
    NCreative LauncherCTLauncher.exeFor Creative Soundblaster Live! series soundcards. Adds a quick-launch bar to the top of the display and a System Tray icon. Available via Start -> Programs
    NCreateCD50Createcd50.exeAdaptec Easy CD Creator version 5 system tray application. Available via Start -> Programs
    NCreateCDCreatecd.exeAdaptec Easy CD Creator system tray application (pre version 5). Available via Start -> Programs
    XCreate A MonstercreateAMonster.exeKudd.com CreateAMonster. Reportedly stealth installed and Look2Me adware related
    UCreata MailJMSrvr.exeCreata_Mail. Smileys, stationary and more for you email. Required if you want to access the program from Outlook or Outlook Express
    XCRC Value VerifierCrsss64.exeAdded by the RBOT-NY WORM!
    XCRC Value Verifiercrsss32.exeAdded by a variant of the RBOT WORM!
    NCrazyTalk Serverundll32.exe CrazyTalk.dll, DIIServeMediaFileCrazyTalk from Reallusion - "the worlds only facial animation tool that gives you the power to create talking animated images from a single photograph, complete with emotions." Can apparently be installed without your knowledge as well as being a legitimate download in it's own right from sites such as TUCOWS
    Ucracked_windows1cracked_windows1.exeCracked Windows popup killer
    ?CQSCP2PS??"Compaq printer utility which is required in the startup menu in order to make the printer work correctly". Personally I doubt whether it is actually needed
    ?CQSCP2P SERVER??"Compaq printer utility which is required in the startup menu in order to make the printer work correctly". Personally I doubt whether it is actually needed
    Xcqlygworld_cup_.batAdded by the WCUP.A WORM!
    XCpusave32Cpusave32.exeAdded by the GEMA TROJAN!
    XCpusaveCpusave.exeAdded by the GEMA TROJAN!
    UCPUcoolCpucool.exeProgram to keep the processor cool when idle in "overclocked" systems. Also available via Start -> Settings -> Control Panel
    XcprcprAdroar.com adware downloader
    XCPU Managercpumgr.exeAdded by the PANDEM.B WORM!
    NCpqsetCpqset.exeDefault settings software in Hewlett Packard notebook
    YCPQSTUTFIXstutfix.exeFor Compaq PC's. Fixes audio stutter problems for ESS Maestro soundcards. You can download it here. This is a Compaq originated file and has been verified as free from viruses by McAfree/Norton
    Ucpqnscpqnpcss.exeRelated to Compaq.Net - not required if you don't use that
    NCPQINKAGENTcpqinkag.exeThat is the Compaq Ink Agent for some inkjet printers, it lets users know when their ink cartridges are getting close to empty (by how many pages they have printed)
    UCPQInet Runtime ServiceCpqInet.exeFor Compaq PC's. Allows AOL and Compuserve to use the Easy Access buttons for the internet. Is not required if you don't use the ISP providers
    Ucpqekkcpqek.exeFor Compaq PC's. Easy Access button support for the keyboard
    Ucpqeauicpqeaui.exeFor Compaq PC's. Allows the use of programmable keys on mulimedia keyboards. Required if you use the additional keys
    UCPQEASYACCcpqeadm.exeFor Compaq PC's. Allows the use of programmable keys on mulimedia keyboards. Required if you use the additional keys
    YCPQCalibCPQCalib.exeCompaq PowerCon power management software for laptops
    NCPQDFWAGCpqDfwAg.exeFor Compaq PC's. Runs Compaq diagnostics on every boot
    NCPQBootPerfDBCPQBootPerfDB.EXESee the entry for Compaq Message Server
    YCPQAcDcCPQAcDc.exeCompaq PowerCon power management software for laptops
    UCPQAlertCPQAlert.exeCompaq's Insight Manager Agent - a tool that allows for "fault, performance, and configuration management". Recommended for corporate users only. It's best removed if installed but not wanted, rather than disabled at startup. See here for more information
    ?CPortPatchcppatch.exeCPortPatch is a utility is required for Dell laptops that are using a docking station. Is it needed though?
    Xcpntmgcwinmgts.exeMagicControl downloader trojan variant
    Xcpntmgcsimcss.exeMagicControl downloader trojan variant
    Xcpntmgcnavpmc.exeMagicControl downloader trojan variant
    YCPD_EXECPD.EXEFirewall bundled with McAfee VirusScan 6.*
    Xcpntmgcwincomp.exeMagicControl downloader trojan variant
    UCPBrWtchCPBrWtch.exeKookaburra Softwares Cookie Pal cookie manager. Allows you to decide which internet sites can add "cookies" related to their sites for the next time you return
    UCPATR10CPATR10.EXEDritek/Compal ATR10 Easy Button driver. Used on certain laptops (e.g. Toshiba, Compaq) to translate special hotkeys such as Play/Pause and Constrast
    ?CPA9P2PSERVERCPA9P2PS.exeFound on a Compaq Presario but what is it?
    UCP32NOTCP32BTN.EXEFor the programmable "one-touch" buttons on HP laptops (and others?). Safe to disable if you don't use these buttons
    Xcouponicacouponica.exeAdware - see here
    ?Coupon Offers????
    NCountrySelectionpctptt.exeCountry selection for a PCtel HSP56 based modem. Often found in OEM (Dell,Compaq, HP, etc) systems for their modems included on the motherboard or as a separate card. Once you've set the modem up to the chosen country it's not required
    NCountry Selectpctptt.exeCountry selection for a PCtel HSP56 based modem. Often found in OEM (Dell,Compaq, HP, etc) systems for their modems included on the motherboard or as a separate card. Once you've set the modem up to the chosen country it's not required
    UCostAwareniIPCApp.exeNetInternals CostAware - download quota measuring tool
    NCorrectConnectCConnect.exeBroadband ISP diagnostic tool - as used by NTL and Cox Communications. Shortcut available
    XCoreSrvcoresrv.exeSome IRC trojans/worms use this - see here for more information
    ?CORESYScoresys.exe??
    NCorelMedia FoldersIndexer8MFINDE~1.EXEPart of CorelDraw bundles for indexing media files - similar to "fast find" in MS Office
    NCorelMedia FoldersIndexer8MFindexer.exePart of CorelDraw bundles for indexing media files - similar to "fast find" in MS Office
    NCorel ReminderNAVBROWSER.EXEIf you don't want to register Corel products and be reminded about it every 2 weeks disable it
    NCorelCENTRAL 10I_26dadCC.exeCorelCENTRAL 10 - personal information manager (PIM). Supplied as part of Corel WordPerfect Office 2002. Available via Start -> Programs
    NCorel Registration ReminderRemind32.exeIf you don't want to register Corel products and be reminded about it every 2 weeks disable it
    NCorel RegistrationRemind32.exeIf you don't want to register Corel products and be reminded about it every 2 weeks disable it
    NCorel Family & Friends remindersCFFREM.EXECorel Family & Friends - all-in-one calender, address book and list manager. Part of Corel Print House Magic
    NCorel Desktop Application Directordadx.exeThe Desktop Application Director (DAD) gives you easy access to all Corel applications - x represents ther version number. Available via Start -> Programs
    UCoreCenterCORECE~1.EXEMSI Core Center - motherboard utility for monitoring CPU speed, voltages, temperatures and fans speeds as well as overclocking
    NCorel Colleagues & Contacts Reminderscffrem.exeCorel Colleagues & Contracts - all-in-one organizer for scheduling meetings, maintaining addresses, etc. Part of Corel Print Office
    UCoreCenterCoreCenter.exeMSI Core Center - motherboard utility for monitoring CPU speed, voltages, temperatures and fans speeds as well as overclocking
    NCopyrightmwcpyrt.exeDisplays copyright information on IBM ThinkPads
    UCopernicPerUserTaskMgrCopernicPerUserTaskMgr.exeAutomatic tasking feature of Copernic Pro multi-search engine tool
    Xcoolwebprogramclrssn.exeCoolWebSearch parasite variant
    NCoolwallpapercwm_tray.exeCool Wallpaper software allows you to manage high quality photos as desktop wallpaper and screen savers
    UCoolSwitchtaskswitch.exeALT+TAB replacement Powertoy for Windows XP - enhances the graphics displayed when you want to switch between programs running full-screen
    XCoolMP3rundll32.exe MSA64CHK.dll, DllMostrarMatrixDialer related
    XCoolDownloadsrundll32.exe MSA64CHK.dll, DllMostrarMatrixDialer related
    UCool Deskcdesk.exeCool Desk is a virtual desktops manager. "Ever you wished to have several screens on your computer? Cool Desk creates up to 9 virtual desktops and offers you to have different windows on each of them". Not required but may be of use to you
    UCookieWallcookie.exeCookieWall from Analog X. Allows you to decide which internet sites can add "cookies" related to their sites for the next time you return
    UCookiePatrolCookiePatrol.exeCookiePatrol - PestPatrol's cookie interceptor stopping spyware cookies
    UCookieJarCookiejar.exeCookie Jar cookie manager from Jason's Toolbox. Allows you to decide which internet sites can add "cookies" related to their sites for the next time you return
    UCookie PalCPBRWTCH.EXEKookaburra Softwares Cookie Pal cookie manager. Allows you to decide which internet sites can add "cookies" related to their sites for the next time you return
    UCookie Cop 2CookieCop.exeCookie Cop 2 from PC Magazine - cookie manager. Allows you to decide which internet sites can add "cookies" related to their sites for the next time you return
    XControlPanelhost32.exe internat.dll, LoadKeyboardProfileAdded by a vairant of the DELF.DW TROJAN!
    XControlPanelrundll32 internat.dll, LoadKeyboardProfileCoolWebSearch parasite variant
    NControllerWFXCTL32.EXEFrom Symantec's TalkWorks Pro and WinFax. Appears if you chose to have the program appear in the taskbar (System Tray) during installation and displays a yellow fax/telephone icon. Available via Start -> Programs
    XControlled Resource System Servicecrss.exeAdded by the AGOBOT.GH WORM!
    NControlCentreTrayXWCTray.exeSystem Tray access for the Xerox ControlCentre 2.0 software for their range of printers, copiers, faxes, etc
    NControlCenter2.0brctrcen.exeBrother scanner 'Control Center' application - can be started manually
    XControl PanelSystem.exeAdded by the DANI TROJAN!
    Ncontrol panelsmctrlw.exeSystem Tray icon for a Silicon Motion LynxEM based PCI Graphics Card
    XControl handler***********.exe [* = random char]CoolWebSearch parasite variant
    XControlrundll32.exe ctrlpan.dll, Restore ControlPanelCoolWebSearch parasite variant
    XContinueInstallbpsinstall.exeBrowserAid parasite
    XContentServicewinservn.exeHomepage hijacker
    XContentDownloadrundll32.exe MSA64CHK.dll, DllMostrarMatrixDialer related
    ?Contactecontacte.exeSome kind of driver?
    Xconscorrconscorr.exeAdded by the STUBBY.C TROJAN!
    XConsconsol32.exeHijacker - redirects to a p0rn portal, where foistware like ISTBar gets stealth installed
    XConnect2Partyconnect2party.exeAdult content dialler
    NConnection ManagerCManager.exeSBC Yahoo DSL service connection manager. You can connect from the network connections. Users having problems with this have been advised to uninstall the connection manager via Add/Remove Programs and it won't affect the service
    NConmgrconmgr.exeStarts Winfax pro at startup
    UConMgr.execonmgr.exeConnection Manager as used by Earthlink and others. If you need this to ensure a proper connection but don't want to connect at startup try creating your own shortcut 
    XConfiguration WizardCfgwiz32.exeAdded by a variant of the HACKTACK TROJAN! Not to be confused with the legitimate MS "ISDN Configuration Wizard" (Cfgwiz32.exe)
    UConfiguration Utilitywlanutil.exeNetGear Wireless LAN configuration utility for the MA311 802.11b (and maybe other cards)
    NConfiguration UtilityCONFIG.EXEControls linksys wireless connection. Available from the Desktop
    XConfiguration Servicesuchost.exeAdded by the TREB TROJAN!
    XConfiguration ManagerCnfgldr.exeAdded by the SDBOT TROJAN!
    XConfiguration ManagerCNFGLD32.EXEAdded by the SDBOT TROJAN!
    XConfiguration Loadingconfigldr.exeAdded by the AGOBOT-EC WORM!
    XConfiguration Loadingsvchos1.exeAdded by the GAOBOT.DK WORM!
    XConfiguration Loader syscfg32.exeAdded by the SDBOT.B TROJAN!
    XConfiguration Loadersystemry.exeAdded by a variant of the AGOBOT/GAOBOT WORM!
    XConfiguration LoaderMSTasks.exeAdded by the LOADCFG or SDBOT TROJANS!
    XConfiguration Loaderloadcfg32.exeAdded by the LOADCFG or SDBOT TROJANS!
    XConfiguration LoaderIEXPL0RE.EXEAdded by the LOADCFG or SDBOT TROJANS!
    XConfiguration Loadermsnss.exeAdded by the GAOBOT.AUS WORM!
    XConfiguration Loadermsgfix.exeAdded by the GAOBOT.AUS or SDBOT.J or SDBOT-QG WORMS!
    Xconfiguration loaderwinicfg32.exeAdded by the GAOBOT.GEN!POLY WORM!
    XConfiguration Loadersvhst.exeAdded by the GAOBOT.YC WORM!
    XConfiguration Loaderconfgldr.exeAdded by the POLYBOT WORM!
    XConfiguration Loadersysinfo.exeAdded by the GAOBOT.FQ WORM!
    XConfiguration Loadermicrosoft.exeAdded by the GAOBOT.JB WORM!
    XConfiguration LoaderWinreg.exeAdded by the GAOBOT.AO WORM!
    XConfiguration LoaderSystem.exeAdded by the GAOBOT.AO WORM!
    XConfiguration Loadersw32.exeAdded by the AGOBOT.BQ WORM!
    XConfiguration LoaderServicess.exeAdded by the GAOBOT.AO WORM!
    XConfiguration LoaderService.exeAdded by the GAOBOT.AO WORM!
    XConfiguration Loaderdosrun32.exeAdded by the GAOBOT.AO WORM!
    XConfiguration Loaderwindex.exeAdded by the GAOBOT.BZ WORM!
    XConfiguration Loaderwincrt32.exeAdded by the GAOBOT.BF WORM!
    XConfiguration Loadersycfg34.exeAdded by the GAOBOT.AN WORM!
    ?Configuration Loaderlfass.exe??
    XConfiguration Loaderservice5.exeAdded by the GAOBOT.AF WORM!
    XConfiguration Loadercmd32.exeAdded by the LOADCFG or SDBOT TROJANS!
    XConfiguration Loaderaim95.exeAdded by the LOADCFG or SDBOT TROJANS!
    XConfiguration FileWinset32.exeAdded by the FLUX.101 TROJAN!
    XConfiguration Loadedwupdated.exeAdded by the MOEGA or MOEGA.AG or MOEGA.AP WORMS!
    XConfiguration DefaultWuxat.exeAdded by the SPYBOT-CA WORM!
    XConfiguration[filename]Added by the SDBOT-ML WORM!
    NConfigServicesConfig.exePart of initial setup on a Compaq PC
    UConfigSafeAUTOCHK.EXEConfigSafe - lets you identify changes to the registry, INI files, System asset files, system hardware, network connections, and operating system versions -- provides a restore function. Your choice
    UConfigSafeCFGSAFE.EXEConfigSafe - lets you identify changes to the registry, INI files, System asset files, system hardware, network connections, and operating system versions -- provides a restore function. Your choice
    XConfiggLoadercart322.exeAdded by the GAOBOT.DJ WORM!
    XConfig33.exeConfig33.exeAdded by the SDBOT.T TROJAN!
    XConfig Loader2explores.exeAdded by the GAOBOT.BT WORM!
    XConfig Loader for Microsoft Windowsmwincfg32.exeAdded by the AGOBOT.BD WORM!
    XConfig Loaderscvhost.exeAdded by the GAOBOT.AE or GAOBOT.AO WORMS!
    XConfig Loadersysldr32.exeAdded by the GAOBOT WORM!
    XConfig Loadersvchosl.exeAdded by the GAOBOT.P WORM!
    XConfig LoadatiorinI3Explorer.exeAdded by the SDBOT.H TROJAN!
    XConfig LoadationiEEexplore.exeAdded by the SDBOT.H TROJAN!
    Xcomxtcomxt.exeAdded by the COMXT TROJAN!
    XConfigservice.exeAdded by the ISRAZ.B WORM!
    XComTry Web Searcherwstray.exeComtry MP3 Downloader related - spyware
    NCOMSMDEXEcomsmd.exe3Com tray icon
    XCompatibility Service Processregsvs.exeAdded by the GAOBOT.YN WORM!
    NCompaqSystraycpqpscp.exeCompaq System Tray icon
    NCompaqPrinTrayprintray.exePuts printer icon in the System Tray. When this option is disabled you will no longer be able to access the Control Program or Printer Driver directly from your desktop
    ?CompaqHW Comp Managercpqhcm.exeRunning on a Compaq laptop - any ideas?
    NCompaq Video CD Watcher??For Compaq PC's. MPEG viewer
    UCompaq PK Daemoncpqkl.exeFor Compaq laptops for programming user configurable keys. Not required unless you use them
    NCompaq Message ServerCOMPAQ-RBA.EXEApplies to the CPQBootPerfDB entry as well. These files generate some kind of server or servlet that attempts to connect with Compaq online. They are like Trojans, but fairly harmless. They send information on the "Compaq Advisor/Compaq Message Screener" application that comes with every Compaq computer and provide feedback on how computer users use the Message Advisor. These messages appear occasionally and instruct and advise users on their computer and its use. They generally attempt to get you (these messages) to connect to Compaq's website. They may be safely disabled via (1) MSCONFIG or (2) Start -> Programs -> Compaq Advisor -> Advisor Settings under the "advanced" tab. Not required and can cause problems
    UCompaq Knowledge Centersilent.exe & matcli.exe"matcli.exe is a motive Assistant Command line interface that gathers information about your system's identity like your name email address, city, state, etc and gets written to a log file while silent.exe executes matcli.exe quietly in the background. Compaq Knowledge Center is required to run with the Help and Support program. If you uncheck Compaq Knowledge Center and and then run help and Support it will add another Compaq Knowledge Center in the startup menu. If you remove the Compaq Knowledge Center in the add/remove program some help menus in help and support will not be available like Fix my Presario, Preference, and Contact Technical Support". You decide
    NCompaq Internet Setupinetwizard.exeFor Compaq PC's. Runs Compaq internet setup wizard and offers you to signup from ISP list
    NCompaq DMIcpqdmi.exeCompaq version of the Desktop Management Interface
    NCompaq Computer Corp SCCenter ModuleSCCENTER.EXEFor Compaq PC's. Part of Backweb
    ?Compaq Computer SecurityRundll32.exe SECURE32.CPL, Service??
    XCOMMANDcommand.exeAdded by the QQPASS.E TROJAN!
    NCommCtrcommctr.exe"Net2Phone CommCenter is the latest in Internet voice technology allowing you to place calls easily all over the world right from your PC!". Available via Start -> Programs
    UCompaq AlerterCPQAlert.exeCompaq's Insight Manager Agent - a tool that allows for "fault, performance, and configuration management". Recommended for corporate users only. It's best removed if installed but not wanted, rather than disabled at startup. See here for more information
    XCommandGotit.exeAdded by the TITOG WORM!
    XCommandsystem.exeAdded by the GATECRASH.A or GATECRASH.B TROJANS!
    UComm Drivercommh32.exeG Data "PC Spion". PC monitoring and surveilling software, captures all users activity on the PC, see here. Disable/remove if you didn't install it yourself!
    UCOMDRV32svdhost.exeOrvell Monitoring 2003 - surveillance software that creates records of everything people do on a computer, ie, spying or monitoring depending upon how you call it. Note - asks for permission to contact the IP address of http://www.protectcom.com/
    XCOMCFGcomcfg.exeAdded by the TOADCOM.A TROJAN!
    UComAgentComAgent.exeComAgent - MDaemon's instant messaging client
    XComcastSUPPORTtgkill.exeComcast (the cable folks who are replacing @home in some parts of the USA) have struck a deal with Tioga to provide an "enhanced" support and self-repairing tool. This is "beta" at present and was made available to download by mistake at present. Remove via Start -> Settings -> Add/Remove Programs
    NCOM-IPCOMIP.EXECOM-IP Virtual Modem Driver (COM-IP Creates a Fake Serial Port that allows you to use older DOS Based Communications Programs over Telnet. Type atdt host.domain.com instead of atdt 5551212)
    XCOM++ Systemsvchost.exe...Added by a variant of the LOVGATE WORM!
    XCOM++ Systemexploier.exeAdded by a variant of the LOVGATE WORM!
    XCOM++ Systemsuchost.exeAdded by a variant of the LOVGATE WORM!
    XCom+ Syscsrs.exeAdded by the FORBOT-BT WORM!
    XCOM+ System Applicationslsas.exeAdded by the AGOBOT.SE WORM!
    XCOM Servicemsdrce.comAdded by the BEASTY.I TROJAN!
    XCOM+ Event SystemDRWTSN16.EXEAdded by a variant of the LOVGATE WORM!
    XCOM Servicemsjclh.comAdded by the PLUX TROJAN!
    XCOM Servicemsynvr.comAdded by the BEASTY.G TROJAN!
    XCOM Servicemscom32.comAdded by the BEASTY.H TROJAN!
    NColorific Control PanelHgcctl95.exeFrom E_Color. Colorific delivers accurate gamma and color temperature across your entire system - monitor to printer and digital camera to monitor
    Ucolorealcoloreal.exeMakes colours sharper and brighter, but will only work with coloreal capable monitors
    XColdlife -icmpSystray.exeAdded by the FLOOD.AV TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate SysTray.exe
    UCodename Dashboarddashboard.exeCodename: Dashboard - "an application that resides at the side of your screen. Built on the Microsoft .NET Framework, it is a host for interchangeable components through which C.D. allows you to have any information you want, on your desktop, all the time"
    NCnxDslTaskBarCnxDslTb.exeConnexant DSL Taskbar as used on Acess Runner and Samsung AHT-E310 ADSL modems
    XCnsMinRundll32.exe CNSMIN.DLL, Rundll32CnsMin "Chinese Keywords" hijacker related
    XCnsMaxInternat.exeAdded by the POINTEX TROJAN! Note - the real internat.exe resides in %windir%system (where %windir% is the Windows directory - C:Windows or C:Winnt) whereas this version resides in %windir%
    XCnfrm32cnfrm.exeAdded by the MIMAIL.D or MIMAIL.G WORMS!
    Ncnetkontiki.exeKontiki Delivery Manager - Windows-based client software that enables secure delivery of content to users' desktops
    XCNBABECNBABE.EXEAppears to be spyware added by KAZAA (and maybe others) that displays pop-up ads whilst you're browsing
    XCn323cnfrm33.exeAdded by the MIMAIL.D or MIMAIL.G WORMS!
    Xcmx32cmx32.exeAdded by the GEMA.D TROJAN!
    Xcmt101cmt101.exeAdded by a variant of the CRYPTER.C TROJAN!
    Xcmsoundvcsystem.exeAdded by the TCXMEDI-D downloader TROJAN!
    XcmssSystemProcesscsmss.exeAdded by the AGENT-CO TROJAN!
    Xcmsoundvcpdll.exeAdded by the TCXMEDI-D downloader TROJAN!
    UCMPDPSRVCMPDPSRV.EXEPrinter Driver Plus from ViewAhead Technology (formerly DeviceGuys, Inc.). "Printer Driver Plus seamlessly integrates all the necessary components of a printer driver, plus more." Installed with some Compaq and Lexmark printers
    ?CMGrdianCMGrdian.exeOne of the McAfee shared components. What does it do and is it required?
    XCmeUPDCMEupd.exePart of Gator advertising spyware - see here for removal instructions
    XCmeSYSCMEsys.exePart of Gator advertising spyware - see here for removal instructions
    XCMEcme.exePart of Gator advertising spyware - see here for removal instructions
    Xcmdconcmdcon.exeAdded by the CRYPTER.A TROJAN!
    XCmdcmd32.exeAdded by the TANKED WORM!
    NCmaudioRundll32 cmicnfg.cpl, CMICtrlWndSystem tray control panel for C-Media based soundcards - often included on popular motherboards with in-built audio. Available via Start -> Settings -> Control Panel
    Ucmacma.exeDeskSite CMA siftware - "retrieves new content from the DeskSite Data Center"
    ?CM-SmWizardSmWizard.exeSmartWizard 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?
    XCLSIDmsgplus.exePremium rate adult content dialer. Note - this is NOT the MSN Messenger 'MessengerPlus' extension
    XCLSIDplugin.exeAdult content dialler
    XCLSIDsed.exeAdult content dialler
    XCLSIDdll.exeAdult content dialler
    XCLSIDmsgplus.exeAdult content dialler
    XCLSIDcom.exeAdult content dialler
    ?Clotusorgreg0prtStart.exe Orgprt.exeLotus SmartSuite related. In a LotusOrgReg folder. Unclear what exactly it does?
    XClrSchLoaderLoader.exeClearsearch variant of IGetNet
    UCloneCDTrayCloneCDTray.exeSystem tray for CloneCD - the only useful option is "Hide CDR Media" only available via this tray. Has additional unknown functions in later versions
    UCloneCDElbyCDFLElbyCheck.exeFrom Elaborate Bytes who make CloneCD - monitors the installed filters of CD-ROMs/DVD-ROMs. Note - under Win2K removing this from startup causes the CD drive in the computer to not be recognized in the OS and after rechecking it prompts that the driver has been corrupted and asks you to restart the computer to fix it
    UCloneCDCloneCDTray.exeSystem tray for CloneCD - the only useful option is "Hide CDR Media" only available via this tray. Has additional unknown functions in later versions
    UClockWiseCLOCKWISE.EXEClockWise - produced by R J Software - a time utility. It is a schedueler not only for dates, but you can choose it to run programs at any time. It also updates the time by connecting to an atomic clock server. This is a spyware-free alternative to ClockSync
    XClockSyncSync.exeClockSynck - synchronizes your system clock with an internet time server. It's by WhenU, the makers of the Save Now spyware, and they're usually seen in tandem, so it's advised to replace it with one of may spyware free alternatives available
    ?clnwallrundll.exe setupx.dll, InstallHinfSection ..delwall.inf??
    UCLMFrontPanelclmpanel.exeSystem tray status/display/configuration utility for a number of modems. Can be disabled by right-clicking on the tray icon. If disabled, connection status is lost
    NClipTrakkerClipTrakker.exeCliptrakker - clipboard extender
    NClipTrakClipTrak.exeClipTrak - clipboard extender
    NClipsrvClipsrv.exeSupports Windows XP ClipBook Viewer, which allows pages to be seen by remote ClipBooks
    NClipomaticClipomatic.exeMike Lin's Clipomatic is a clipboard cache program - it remembers what was copied to the clipboard even after new data is copied, and allows you to retrieve the old data
    NClipmate6CLIPMT60.EXEClip Mate 6 by Thornsoft. Utility that allows you to store more than one item in the clipboard. Available via Start -> Programs
    NClipbook ServiceClipsrv.exeSupports Windows XP ClipBook Viewer, which allows pages to be seen by remote ClipBooks
    NClipMate5xClipMt5x.exeClip Mate 5.x by Thornsoft. Utility that allows you to store more than one item in the clipboard. Available via Start -> Programs
    NClik Status Monitortoolsclickstat.exePart of Iomega Tools to let you know whether an Iomega PocketZip (nee Clik) removable drive cartridge is installed
    XClientMan1mscman.exeSpyware/malware, included into the latest version of Grokster, among others. According to research by SpyBot's PMK,  "able to trick ZoneAlarm, auto-clicking it to allow passing through the firewall!"
    XClient Server Runtime Processcsrsss.exeAdded by the SDBOT-LD WORM!
    ?Client agent for ARCserveW95AGENT.EXEPart of Brightstor ARCserve Backup from Computer Associates. What does it do and is it required?
    NClient Access ServiceCwbSvStr.ExePart of IBM's iSeries (nee As/400) Client Access - communications suite that allows desktop, browser and wireless access to iSeries servers. Useful if you are going to access the iSeries through Windows Explorer to move files back and forth between Windows folders and iSeries folders. This is a tool that is only used by Client Access administrators (usually) so it is not required - a waste of resources
    NClient Access Help Updatecwbinhlp.exeClient Access Help Registry Update Function - part of IBM's iSeries (nee As/400) Client Access - communications suite that allows desktop, browser and wireless access to iSeries servers. It only updates the help files on your PC to match the level of the attached iSeries
    ?Client Access Express Welcomecwbwlwiz.exeWelcome wizard launcher - Part of IBM's iSeries (nee As/400) Client Access - communications suite that allows desktop, browser and wireless access to iSeries servers. What does it do and is it required?
    NClient Access Check Versioncwbckver.exePart of IBM's iSeries (nee As/400) Client Access - communications suite that allows desktop, browser and wireless access to iSeries servers. Checks the software version on your PC to that of the iSeries it is connected to. Not required - and can be turned off in the Client Access properties. It's a waste of resources
    XCLICONFGCLICONFG.EXEAdded by the OPASERV.T WORM!
    XClickTheButtonMSCStat.exeClickTheButton Downloader-MY adware
    XClickTheButtoncsrss.exeClickTheButton Downloader-MY adware. Note - this is not the legitimate csrss.exe process, which should not appear in Msconfig/Startup!
    XClickTheButtonCTB.EXEClickTheButton Downloader-MY adware
    UClickoffClickoff.exeClickoff automatically dismisses annoying dialog boxes
    NClick Tray CalendarClickT~1.EXEClickTray Calendar - shows holidays, reminders of various anniversaries,tasks etc
    ?CleanupProgramcleanup.exeIn a C:Sonysys folder - Sony Vaio related?
    NClick Radio Tunerclickr~1.exeClickRadio - subscription service playing radio music via the internet
    NCleanupONICTASK.EXEInternet Cleanup from Aladdin Systems (used to be by OnTrack) - cleans up tracks left by browsing the internet
    UCleanTempCleanTemp.exeCleanTemp - deletes the contents of the TEMP directory when Windows starts and then closes - using no memory
    UCleanTempCLEANT~1.EXEBCleanTemp - deletes the contents of the TEMP directory when Windows starts and then closes - using no memory
    NCleanSweep Useage WatchCSUSEM32.EXEQuarterdeck/Norton CleanSweep component - tracks how often you use files and alerts you to files that have not been used for a specified period of time
    UCleanSweep Smart Sweep- Internet SweepCsinsm32.exeAutomatic logging of installs from Norton CleanSweep - available via Start -> Programs
    UCLCLSetCLCL.exeCLCL clipboard caching utility
    ?CleanEasyImgcleanall.exe??
    XClassesmstart.exe"Switch" adult content dialler
    XClassesMSTAR2.EXE"Switch" adult content dialler
    XClassessrv2.exe"Switch" adult content dialler
    XClassessrv.exe"Switch" adult content dialler
    XClassesrun_21.exe"Switch" adult content dialler
    XClassesintl.exe"Switch" adult content dialler
    XClassesint1.exe"Switch" adult content dialler
    YCjstcomCjstcom.exeCanon printer BJ status language monitor
    NCitiVANCitiVAN.exeOption from Citibank to change a credit card number in a random fashion for each purchase. The number will only be used once and never again
    XCissiCissi.exeAdded by the CISSI.A WORM!
    NCISrvr ProgramCISRVR.EXERelated to internet setup on Compaq PC's
    NCIJxP2PSERVERCIJxP2PS.EXECompaq printer utility which is required in order to make the printer work correctly - "x" depends upon the model, ie, for IJ300 x=3, for IJ700 x=7
    XCiaBackdoormsldr.comAdded by a VIRUS!
    Xcihost.execihost.exeAdded by the LINST TROJAN!
    ?ChronitelInitTVCHTVINIT.EXE