My list:
Name
Pacman's description
msnmsgr/MsnMsgr
MSN Messenger (now superseeded by Windows Live Messenger) utility. If you don't use MSN Messenger, this can be annoying. Available via Start -> Programs. Go to MS Messenger -> Tools -> Options -> Preferences and uncheck "Run this program when Windows starts"
MSMSGS
Windows Messenger utility. If you don't use Windows Messenger, this can be annoying. Available via Start -> Programs. Go to Windows Messenger > Tools > Options > Preferences and uncheck "Run this program when Windows starts"
Microsoft Office
Application which launches common MS Office components to help speed up the launch of Office programs. It's somewhat of a resource hog, and some users claim there's no difference with or without it but it usually isn't required. Note - if you make use of the Microsoft Office Shortcut Bar outside an office program this application will need to be enabled for it to show
CTFMON.EXE/ctfmon
CTFMon 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. Ctfmon can be disabled from Control Panel, Text & Speech Services. Note - the file will always be located in the System32 folder, if it is located elsewhere it will likely be a worm or trojan! Can cause problems with some other programs if left enabled - see here for such an example
dumprep 0 -k/dumprep 0 -u
Used in connection with memory dumps - you can disable these by - right clicking on My Computer, selecting Properties and then the Advanced tab. Click on the Settings button in 'Startup and Recovery'. In the bottom pane - under 'Write debugging information' - click on the down arrow and then select 'None' - OK your way out
kernelfaultcheck
Used in connection with memory dumps - you can disable these by - right clicking on My Computer, selecting Properties and then the Advanced tab. Click on the Settings button in 'Startup and Recovery'. In the bottom pane - under 'Write debugging information' - click on the down arrow and then select 'None' - OK your way out
UserFaultCheck
Used in connection with memory dumps - you can disable these by - right clicking on My Computer, selecting Properties and then the Advanced tab. Click on the Settings button in 'Startup and Recovery'. In the bottom pane - under 'Write debugging information' - click on the down arrow and then select 'None' - OK your way out
SoundMan
System Tray icon for the Realtek AC97 Audio Sound Manager for AC97 onboard audio. Available via Start -> Settings-> Control Panel
High Definition Audio Property Page Shortcut
Realtek audio card related - probably adds the odd feature to one of the "Sounds" Control Panel applet tabs - doesn't appear to be required
QuickTime Task
System Tray access to Apple's "Quick Time" viewer from version 5 onwards
Adobe Reader Speed Launch
Speeds up the time it takes to load the Adobe Reader application. Your choice, but not required for Adobe Reader to function properly
SunJavaUpdateSched
Checks with Sun's Java updates site to see if newer Java versions are available. Visit
http://java.sun.com or just run the Java Plug-In Control Panel
IgfxTray
Quick access to the control panel via a System Tray icon for graphics based upon the Intel chipsets (ie, i810). These chipsets are often included on motherboards. Available via Start -> Settings -> Control Panel
Cmaudio
System tray control panel for C-Media based soundcards - often included on popular motherboards with in-built audio. Available via Start -> Settings -> Control Panel
Logitech Desktop Messenger
Installed with the software for Logitech products. Automatically checks for software upgrades AND new products, services and special offerings from Logitech
LDM
Installed with the software for Logitech products. Automatically checks for software upgrades AND new products, services and special offerings from Logitech
LogitechSoftwareUpdate
Updater, part of Logitech Image Studio - installed with Logitech QuickCam cameras
HP Component Manager
Checks the internet for updated drivers/utilities for your HP product - update manually. Disabling will remove the error "Windows can't shutdown the computer because hpcmpmgr.exe can't be ended"
HP Software Update
HP software updates. If a shortcut doesn't exist, create your own and run it manually
HPHUPD**
HP software update checker and wizard launcher. ** represents the version number. Available via Start -> Programs
LSBWatcher
Used for automatically updating HP programs
TkBellExe
Application Scheduler installed along with RealOne Player. Once installed, it runs independently of RealOne Player. See here for more information, including how to disable it. Also see evntsvc and Realsched. Note that eventsvc.exe no longer appears to be in a newer version. To disable "tkbell.exe" in the new version (1) Start RealOne Player (2) Tools -> Preferences (3) Automatic services in the Categories pane (4) Uncheck all options and then OK
updateMgr
Automatic updates for the Adobe Reader file viewer
ISUSPM Startup
InstallShield Update Service Scheduler. Automatically searches for and performs any updates to the software so you're always working with the most current version
ISUSScheduler
InstallShield Update Service Scheduler. Automatically searches for and performs any updates to the software so you're always working with the most current version
----- less frequent
WinZip Quick Pick
Added with WinZip version 8.1. "The new WinZip Quick Pick taskbar tray icon gives you instant access to WinZip and your Zip files. Just left click the icon to open WinZip, or right click it to instantly reopen recently used Zip files, access your Favorite Zip Folders, open WinZip Help, or start WinZip itself.". You can right-click and close it - choosing to not re-load it at start-up
PHIME2002ASync
Part of Microsoft's Input Message Editor (IME) for translating Japanese/Chinese text in IE, Outlook and Word
PHIME2002A
Part of Microsoft's Input Message Editor (IME) for translating Japanese/Chinese text in IE, Outlook and Word
IMJPMIG*.*
Part of MS Input Method Editor which is used to ease the input of Asian characters in MS Office (Chinese, Korean and this one is Japanese). *.* represents the version number
SSBkgdUpdate
ScanSoft OmniPage auto updater. Can be disabled using the main program's options
OpwareSE2
OmniPage from Nuance (was Scansoft). If running, a user can call up OmniPage from inside of Word and ask it to scan something, via "File, Acquire Page." Also some of OmniPage's Options dialog boxes are accessible from within Word. Only required by novices and is available via Start -> Programs
OpwareSE4
OmniPage from Nuance (was Scansoft). If running, a user can call up OmniPage from inside of Word and ask it to scan something, via "File, Acquire Page." Also some of OmniPage's Options dialog boxes are accessible from within Word. Only required by novices and is available via Start -> Programs
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RubbeR DuckY, on Mar 28 2007, 05:43 PM, said:
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