You have crap here that does NOT need to start at boot. It's your call.
Acrobat Assistant
The acrotray.exe process allow you to create pdf format documents from any
application. It watches a folder and any files saved into the folder are
instantly converted to pdf. If you use the 'watched folders' feature of
adobe acrobat you will need this process running for them to work correctly.
Adobe Gamma Loader
adobe gamma loader.exe is installed alongside Adobe Creative Studio products
and allows the color calibration of your video output device. This program
is a non-essential process
agrsmmsg.exe is a process installed alongside SoftModem Assistant and
provides additional configuration options for these devices. This program is
a non-essential process
avgcc.exe is a part of the Grisoft Internet Security Suite and is essential
for the secure and safe operation of your computer. It Protects against
viruses, spywares, worms and trojans. This program is important for the
stable and secure running of your computer and should not be terminated.
cfsserv.exe is a process belonging to Toshiba's ConfigFree utility and
searches for Wireless Devices. This program is a non-essential process.
This program is not required to start automatically as you can run it when
you need to.
Ctfmon.exe
ctfmon.exe = CTF Loader. Part of Microsoft Office. It activates
the Alternative User Input Text Input Processor (TIP) and the Microsoft
Office XP Language Bar.
When you run a Microsoft Office XP program, the file Ctfmon.exe (Ctfmon)
runs in the background, even after you quit all Office programs.
Ctfmon.exe monitors the active windows and provides text input service
support for speech recognition, handwriting recognition, keyboard,
translation, and other alternative user input technologies.
Can I Remove the Ctfmon.exe File?
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=282599#E0LB0ACAAA
Frequently asked questions about Ctfmon.exe
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/282599
HOW TO: Turn Off the Speech Recognition and Handwriting Recognition Features
in Office 2003
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/823586
HOW TO: Turn Off the Speech Recognition and Handwriting Recognition Features
in Office XP
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/326526
ctfmon.exe: This is your "Language Bar." Don't know what it is? I bet you do
not need it. Head to Control Panel -> Regional and Language Options ->
Languages TAB -> Details BUTTON -> Language Bar BUTTON (under
"Preferences") -> select the "Turn off advanced text services" check box.
This little detail will save you between 1.5 MB and 4 MB of RAM. If you are
using a "non-US" version, you may be required to install the English
localization to remove this "feature."
http://web.archive.org/web/20041125021602/www.blackviper.com/WinXP/strangeservice.htm
dsclock.exe
Whether or not you need to run this program on startup must be decided by
you.
Digital desktop clock including synchronization with atomic servers
Windows XP can do the same thing without dsclock.exe.
DS Clock
http://www.dualitysoft.com/dsclock/
eeventmanager.exe is a process belonging to Epson Creativity Suite. This
program is a non-essential process
ehtray.exe
ehtray.exe is a process is the tray bar process for the Microsoft Media
Center. It gives you easy access to the digital media manager. This is a
non-essential process. Disabling or enabling it is down to user preference.
If your screen saver does not work, it's probably because ehtray.exe is
running.
AbbyyNewsReader.exe
This program is not required to start automatically as you can run it when
you need to. It is advised that you disable this program so that it does not
take up necessary resources.
hpztsb06.exe is a Hewlett Packard utility which allows diagnostic and
maintenance of your HP Deskjet series printer. This program is a
non-essential process
This program is not required to start automatically as you can run it when
you need to. It is advised that you disable this program so that it does not
take up necessary resources.
The hkcmd.exe process provides a system tray icon, and hotkey access to some
of the features of your Intel Graphics card. If you use the hotkey features
to change your video cards settings, you should leave this process running,
otherwise it is safe to terminate this process.
igfxpers.exe is a process installed alongside NVidia graphics cards and
provides additional configuration options for these devices. This program is
a non-essential process
This program is not required to start automatically as you can run it when
you need to. It is advised that you disable this program so that it does not
take up necessary resources.
igfxtray.exe is a process which allows you to access the Intel Graphics
configuration and diagnostic application for the Intel 810 series graphics
chipset. This program is a non-essential system process
This program is not required to start automatically as you can run it when
you need to. It is advised that you disable this program so that it does not
take up necessary resources.
ifrmewrk.exe is a process associated with the Intel PRO/Set Wireless
software and provides additional configuration options for these devices.
This program is required to run on startup in order to benefit from its
functionality or so that the program will work.
zcfgsvc.exe is a process belonging to the Intel Zero Config MFC Application,
and is installed alongside their range of networking products.
Zero Config MFC Application, part of Intel’s ProSET utilities and installed
by the drivers for many of Intel wireless network cards - essential to the
proper functioning of many of the Intel ProSET utilities (but not all) and
these System Tray ProSET utilities are a must if you are using your wireless
connection, if only so you know when the signal is fading or dropping. The
problem is that, in some PCs, ZCFGSVC can be incredibly badly behaved :
taking up to 100% of CPU time and therefore resulting in an extremely slow
PC, preventing the installation of software or Windows updates, or causing
“Not Responding” or “End this Program” shutdown problems. If you experience
this, try first the very latest drivers from Intel or your laptop
manufacturer. If that still does not solve the problem and you have Windows
XP/2003, try setting the “Wireless Zero Configuration” service to Disabled.
ltmoh.exe was authored by Lucent Technologies and handles incoming and
outgoing calls. This program is a non-essential system process
Whether or not you need to run this program on startup must be decided by
you. If you feel that you want this program starting automatically so that
you have it available as needed, then do not disable it.
The ltmoh.exe process works with the call waiting function of your phone. If
you are using your modem for the internet, this process will attempt to
notify you that someone is trying to call you, and give you the option to
take the call. If you find this function useful you should leave the
ltmoh.exe process running.
ndstray.exe is the traybar process from the ConfigFree Traybar utility on
Toshiba laptops. It allows you switch between network devices by clicking on
the traybar icon.
Whether or not you need to run this program on startup must be decided by
you. If you feel that you want this program starting automatically so that
you have it available as needed, then do not disable it.
The nerocheck.exe process is used to determine problems when running Nero
burning rom. It attempts to locate drivers that may be causing problems and
details them in Nero's log file. If you are not experiencing any problems
with Nero Burning ROM, you can terminate this process.
Whether or not you need to run this program on startup must be decided by
you. If you feel that you want this program starting automatically so that
you have it available as needed, then do not disable it.
pinger.exe is a task from Toshiba which regularly checks for software
updates. This program is a non-essential system process
The pinger.exe process will check online to see if updates are available for
your Toshiba notebook, and notify you if there are. If you find this utility
useful you should leave this process running. Otherwsie, it can be disabled.
smoothview.exe is a process that belongs to the Zooming Utility from
TOSHIBA. It is used to offer Zoom functionality in common application such
as MS-Office. This is a non-essential process. Disabling or enabling it is
down to user preference.
jusched.exe is a process installed alongside Sun Microsystem's Java suite
and checks for Java updates which involves usage of the Internet.
This program is not required to start automatically as you can run it when
you need to. It is advised that you disable this program so that it does not
take up necessary resources.
The syntpenh.exe process provides a system tray icon with which you can
configure various settings for your Laptops touchpad. If you find this tray
icon useful you should leave the process running.
Syntpenh.exe Causes an Error Message in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=317818
The syntplpr.exe process is required for all of the features available with
your Laptop's touchpad to function correctly. If this process is disabled
your touchpad may still work, but will be limited to the defaults.
TDispVol.exe
Toshiba utility to adjust settings such as volume, monitor brightness, etc.
Whether or not you need to run this program on startup must be decided by
you. If you feel that you want this program starting automatically so that
you have it available as needed, then do not disable it.
The tfncky.exe process is installed by default on Toshiba Notebook
computers. It allows various functions to be performed using the Fn key
found on Toshiba Notebooks. tfncky.exe is required for the Fn key to work
correctly and so should not be terminated.
The thotkey.exe process is installed by default on Toshiba Notebook
computers. It allows various functions to be performed using the Fn key
found on Toshiba Notebooks. thotkey.exe is required for the Fn key to work
correctly and so should not be terminated.
TopMostClock.exe
TopMostClock is a transparent analog clock which displays on top of your
other windows.
How many clock programs are needed?
tpsmain.exe is a process associated with Toshiba laptops/desktops. It
manages the power save function to make sure that the system goes to a power
saver mode when not used. This is a non-essential process. Disabling or
enabling it is down to user preference.
tvstray.exe is a traybar process associated with Toshiba Virtual Sound
application. It gives you easy access to the sound settings on Toshiba
Notebooks. This Tray Icon is a non-essential process. Disabling or enabling
it is down to user preference.
zlclient.exe is a part of the ZoneLabs Internet Security range of products,
which acts as a firewall for your computer. This blocks Internet-bound
viruses from compromising weaknesses on your computer and should not be
terminated
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Hope this helps. Let us know.
Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User
In
Would someone be kind enough to look at this list of my XP Home SP2
startup entries and tell me if there is anything suspicious? I just
got a new laptop and have loaded up my software. I'm ready for school
and want to be sure my computer is safe. Thank you.
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RegCleaner 4.3 by Jouni Vuorio
[syntax: Program, Filename, Loaded from ]
Acrobat Assistant, N/A, Start Menu
Acrobat Assistant, N/A, Start Menu (Common User)
Adobe Gamma Loader, N/A, Start Menu
Adobe Gamma Loader, N/A, Start Menu (Common User)
Agrsmmsg, AGRSMMSG.exe, HKEY_LM\Run
Avg, N/A, Start Menu
Avg, N/A, Start Menu (Common User)
Avg7_cc, C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\avgcc.exe /STARTUP, HKEY_LM\Run
CFSServ.exe, C:\Program Files\TOSHIBA\ConfigFree\CFSServ.exe
-NoClient, HKEY_LM\Run
Ctfmon.exe, C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe, HKEY_CU\Run
Desktop, N/A, Start Menu
Desktop, N/A, Start Menu (Common User)
DS Clock, "C:\Program Files\DS Clock\dsclock.exe", HKEY_CU\Run
EEventManager, C:\Program Files\EPSON\Creativity Suite\Event
Manager\EEventManager.exe, HKEY_LM\Run
EhTray, C:\WINDOWS\ehome\ehtray.exe, HKEY_LM\Run
FineReader7NewsReaderPro, "C:\Program
Files\FineReader\AbbyyNewsReader.exe", HKEY_LM\Run
HPDJ Taskbar Utility,
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spool\drivers\w32x86\3\hpztsb06.exe,
HKEY_LM\Run
Igfxhkcmd, C:\WINDOWS\system32\hkcmd.exe, HKEY_LM\Run
Igfxpers, C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxpers.exe, HKEY_LM\Run
Igfxtray, C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxtray.exe, HKEY_LM\Run
IntelWireless, "C:\Program Files\Intel\Wireless\Bin\ifrmewrk.exe" /tf
Intel PROSet/Wireless, HKEY_LM\Run
IntelZeroConfig, "C:\Program Files\Intel\Wireless\bin\ZCfgSvc.exe",
HKEY_LM\Run
LtMoh, C:\Program Files\ltmoh\Ltmoh.exe, HKEY_LM\Run
NDSTray.exe, C:\Program Files\TOSHIBA\ConfigFree\NDSTray.exe,
HKEY_LM\Run
NeroCheck, C:\WINDOWS\system32\NeroCheck.exe, HKEY_LM\Run
Pinger, C:\toshiba\ivp\ism\pinger.exe /run, HKEY_LM\Run
SmoothView, C:\Program Files\TOSHIBA\TOSHIBA Zooming
Utility\SmoothView.exe, HKEY_LM\Run
SunJavaUpdateSched, C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_06\bin\jusched.exe,
HKEY_LM\Run
SynTPEnh, C:\Program Files\Synaptics\SynTP\SynTPEnh.exe, HKEY_LM\Run
SynTPLpr, C:\Program Files\Synaptics\SynTP\SynTPLpr.exe, HKEY_LM\Run
TDispVol, TDispVol.exe, HKEY_LM\Run
TFncKy, C:\Program Files\TOSHIBA\TOSHIBA Controls\TFncKy.exe,
HKEY_LM\Run
THotkey, C:\Program Files\Toshiba\Toshiba Applet\thotkey.exe,
HKEY_LM\Run
TopmostClock, C:\Program Files\Clock\TopMostClock.exe, HKEY_CU\Run
TPSMain, TPSMain.exe, HKEY_LM\Run
Tvs, C:\Program Files\Toshiba\Tvs\TvsTray.exe, HKEY_LM\Run
Zone Alarm, N/A, Start Menu
Zone Alarm, N/A, Start Menu (Common User)
Zone Labs Client, "C:\Program Files\ZoneAlarm\zlclient.exe",
HKEY_LM\Run
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