Quick Windows startup optimization by Absolute StartUp manager
We collect information and support a database of startup programs descriptions to provide users with information
on all startup programs. Absolute StartUp provides additional information and recommendations to assist users
who want to add, change delete or delay startup programs.
Our mission:
to make Absolute StartUp the ideal tool for startup configuration, giving the user a one-click way to
optimize startup configuration.
Our tool:
Absolute Startup manager -
Windows startup optimization tool with an online database. Using description of programs,
Absolute StartUp optimizes user's startup configuration at once!
- unknown program. Recommendation: Search for more information about this program.
- not required or harmful. Recommendation: Delete this program from startup.
- not required - can be disabled. Recommendation: Disable or delete this program from startup.
- user's choice. Recommendation: If not needed in background, delete or temporarily disable its startup
configuration entry and start program manually if required.
- normal to run at start-up. Recommendation: Don't delete this program from startup.
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Section
File name
Description
AntiVirus.exe
AntiVirus.exe
Added by the Troj/Banker-CAA banking Trojan. If you are infected with this Trojan it is advised that you change your online banking passwords. Read more
antivirus32
antivirus.exe
html" target=_blankSPYBOT.KAI networm worm. This worm infects other computer through file sharing networks and connects to an IRC server where it waits for remote commands.
Malware masquerading as an antivirus - also installs the Winnook TROJAN! Read more
AnVir
AnVir.exe
AnVir Task Manager - protects computer against viruses and manages running processes and startup files Read more
AnVir Task Manager
AnVir.exe
AnVir Task Manager - protects computer against viruses and manages running processes and startup files Read more
anvshell
anvshell.exe
System Tray tool for ASUS video cards. If disabled you lose all the ASUS specific video card options in Control Panel - Display Properties - Advanced as well as the System Tray shortcuts toolbar
anvshell
HKEY_LM\Run
anvshell.exe
ASUS nVidia Series Shell 1.00.00, AsusTeK Computer Inc.. ASUS nVidia Series Shell Read more
AnyDVD is a driver, which descrambles DVD-Movies automatically in the background. This DVD appears unprotected and region code free for all applications and the Windows operating system as well Read more
This allows AOL to load in the background when your computer starts. This make the program launch quicker when you want to use it, but uses up resources.
AOL Fast Start
HKEY_CU\Run
AOL.EXE -b
America Online 9.02.000, America Online, Inc.. America Online Read more
AOL Connectivity Service - starts an automatic function that restores the connection should you lose it while online. Negates having to go through the procedure of signing back on manually