Okay, lets see....
AGRSMMSG: IBM AMR modem driver. Keep
AudCtrl: Audio control panel? Not sure, leave
CTHelper: CTHELPER 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 Creatives sound drivers and utilities. Given its purpose CTHELPER would normally be classified as a "leave alone" background task.Unfortunately there are often problems with CTHELPER, most notably that it can use 100% of CPU time so it's best left disabled. Not needed.
CTStartup: Splash screen with sound on every boot up. Installed with a Sound Blaster Audigy soundcard. Not needed.
Disc Detector: For Creative sound cards. Detects when you insert a CD, DVD, etc. Not needed.
EPSON Stylus Pro 7600: Epson Stylus printer monitor - for checking ink levels, etc. Up to you
Giga Pocket Remocon Driver: This is a Sony driver for the remote control USB device to control the Giga Pocket TV software. Leave
HTpatch: HTpatch.exe is part of the SiS AGP patch - BUT unless your processor (and motherboard) supports HyperThreading (HT) and this feature is enabled it will actually SLOW your graphics card by around 6%. Up to you
Logo Calibration loader: Not sure, leave
MMTray: MusicMatch Jukebox icon in the task tray - digital music player / CD burner and ripper / music organizer / playlist creator. Not needed.
MXO Auto Loader: Maxtor includes a driver to bypass the Windows certified drivers check just when it detects an external drive. MXOaldr.exe is installed with the new driver and if disabled the button on a Maxtor OneTouch External Store no longer functions. Up to you
Microsoft Office: Resource hog that launches common MS Office components to help speed up the launch of Office programs. Some users claim there's no difference with or without it but it isn't required anyway. Different filenames used for different variants. Not needed.
NvCplDaemon rundll32.exe: Intializes the clock and memory settings on nVidia based graphics cards. Enable if you overclock your card. Up to you
RoboForm: Roboform - password manager and web form filler. Will work without this startup entry, as the "active" component is an integrated Internet Explorer browser plugin. Not needed.
STOPzilla: StopZilla! - pop-up killer. Up to you
TabUserW: Wacom pen tablet driver. Keep
Timer Recording Manager: Not sure, leave
UpdReg: Reminder to register Creative Labs SoundBlaster Live! cards. Not needed
VAIO Action Setup: Sony Vaio utility that auto-launches selected applications when you plug in a digital video camera, digital still camera, etc. via iLink (FireWire) or USB. Up to you
Washer: Windows Washer from Webroot Software. Useful utility that deletes safe to remove files, cookies, browsing history, etc. Available via from Start -> Programs. Disable within the program options - otherwise it is re-enabled in MSCONFIG. Not needed
ZTgServerSwitch: ZTGServerswitch is part of Sony's Vaio support agent - designed by Support.com. Not required if the user does not wish to use the Vaio support agent and regarded as spyware
Zinio DLM: Zinio - used to read magazines in digital rather than paper format. Not needed
ezShieldProtector: Engine that allows PrimoDVD from Veritas (was Prassi) and Drag'n Drop CD from Easy Systems (and maybe others) to record and protects against other software overwriting the settings. Keep
fryHighRes: Not sure, nothing in Google on that one. Maybe untick to see if it helps, can always put it back.
frymxins: as above
mmtask: Part of MusicMatch Jukebox - digital music player / CD burner and ripper / music organizer / playlist creator. Not needed
nwiz: Associated with the newer versions of nVidia graphics cards drivers. Allows you to immensely improve desktop layouts by setting preferences and optimizations. However, this isn't necessary for the operation of your system. Not needed.
vptray: System Tray icon for Norton Anti-Virus Corporate Edition. Gives access to the options available and may not be required. Some users may have problems - refer here
http://groups.google.com/groups?q=v...&[email protected]
Go to Run and type MSCONFIG, startup tab. Uncheck the ones you don't want, apply and restart
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