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Common Startup Programs

Our thanks to Paul Collins, BSc of www.pacs-portal.co.uk for his permission to mirror this very useful information on our site.

DISCLAIMER
This information is supplied as is, with no representation made as to its accuracy. Read and use this information at your own risk. Remember that making changes to your computer system, including those listed below, can cause permanent damage to your system, up to and including complete loss of all data. Be sure to have a complete backup set before making any changes to your computer.

Recommendation 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.

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	Name/Startup Item	Command	Comments
?	%cmpmixtitle%	%cmpmixstr%	??
U	$EnterNet	Enternet.exe	Connection manager for the EnterNet ISP. You can also use RASPPOE
X	@	regedit -s ..\win.dll	Added as a result of the SEEKER.K VIRUS!
N	@Hoc Toolbar	AtHoc.exe	One-click activated browsing toolbar used by various web-sites. See here for more info
N	@loha	reminder.exe	Registration reminder for @loha@home E-mail utility
X	@tour_ww	@tour_ww[1].exe	Adult content dialler
U	!NoLoad	winrecon.exe	WinRecon - surveillance software that creates records of everything people do on a computer, ie, spying or monitoring depending upon how you call it
X	_x-Finder	_x-Finder.exe	Disconnects and redials an ISP modem to an adult content site
X	(*)Run	win32API.exe	Homepage hijacker, see here (* = any digit)
X	(*)API Machine	winSOCKS.exe	Homepage hijacker, see here (* = any digit)
U	_winadm	winadm.exe	Parents Friend - "Log any activity and protect programs with a password. Further more you can lock the pc any hour in the week you want with the main password. You can also give users allowed programs in their program-lists and you can limit the maximal daily hours and maximal weekly hours user spend on the PC"
X	,main drive Loader	wininfo.exe	Suspected malware as it appears in 3 different registry locations - see here
N	/l:eng	N/A	Related to the Dell OEM version of the Sound Blaster Audigy 2 sound card. If this item is listed and checked in startup, the System32 Folder will appear on every startup
X	*JanisRuckenbrodII	janis.com	Added as a result of the POPS VIRUS!
Y	*StateMgr	statemgr.exe	Windows default for System Restore. Do NOT disable!
X	{2CF0B992-5EEB-4143- 99C0-5297EF71F444}	rundll32.exe stlbdist.dll, DllRunMain	Browseraid/Startium parasite
X	123456	rundll32.exe shell32.dll, Control_RunDLL ...123456.cpl	Added as a result of the KITRO.C (or DANDI.A) VIRUS! 123456 can be any random 3 to 6 digit number
X	<random digits>.exe	<random digits>.exe	8 random digits, example: 77231997.exe = 77231997.exe. Winpup.exe adult content downloader
N	1:	hpdrv.exe	HP utility for monitoring when and how many recoveries have been done
U	12Ghosts Popup-Killer	12popup.exe	12Ghosts Popup-Killer
?	17779Proj2002	N/A	??
N	000StTHK	000StTHK.exe	Toshiba laptop related but not required. What does it do?
U	00THotkey	00THotKey.exe	For Toshiba Satellite notebook series to use the front buttons, play, stop, next, prev.
N	1A:MacVisionTrayMonitor	TrayMonitor.exe	Comes with the MacVision program for monitoring tray icons (Note : program is by Stardock)
Y	1A:Stardock MCP	mcpserver.exe	Master Control Program for Stardock apps, in development. People should leave it running if they're using any of the Stardock applications, as it's important for the above two and likely to become important for others (like WindowBlinds) as time goes on
Y	1A:Stardock TrayMonitor	TrayServer.exe	For monitoring tray icons - if disabled icons will not be displayed in ObjectBar or DesktopX
?	1CmailS	NETMAIL.EXE	??
U	1Srv32	SpyAgent4.exe	SpyTech SpyAgent monitoring software. "Spy software that allows you to monitor EVERYTHING users do on your PC."
U	1Win32Cfg	SpyBuddy.exe	SpyBuddy monitoring software
U	2wSysTray	2portalmon.exe	2Wire Homeportal user interface
X	2020Downloader	mssvr.exe	2020Search Toolbar related. Reported to be auto-installed
Y	3c1807pd	3cmlink.exe 3cpipe-3c1807pd	3Com WinModem driver. See here for more WinModem information
Y	3capplnk	3capplnk.exe	US Robotics Modem driver
N	3cdminic	3CDMINIC.EXE	3Com DMI (DynamicAccess Desktop Management Interface) Agent associated with 3Com network cards
?	3CM Link	3cmcnkw.exe	Same as below?
Y	3Cmlink	3CmlinkW.exe	For a US Robotics WinModem. Provides the link to Windows as the CPU does the processing on WinModems - won't work without it. See here for more WinModem information
N	3ComDMIAgent	3CDMINIC.EXE	3Com DMI (DynamicAccess Desktop Management Interface) Agent associated with 3Com network cards
Y	3cpipe-USRpdA	USRmlnkA.exe	Modem driver files from US Robotics
U	3Deep Control Panel	3DeepCTL.EXE	From LightSurf Technologies (nee E-Color) - 3Deep corrects lighting, shading and color for all your 2D and 3D games
X	3Dfx Acc	GFXACC.EXE	Added as a result of the GIBE VIRUS!
Y	3dfx Tools	3dfxCmn.dll	Updates the registry with information that can't be held for Voodoo 3/4/5 series graphics cards. Important for owners of these cards
N	3dfx Task Manager	3dfxMan.exe	System Tray application for 3dfx Voodoo 3/4/5 functions. Available via Start -> Programs
Y	3dfxv2ps.dll	3dfxv2ps.dll	Updates the registry with info that can't be held for 3dfx Voodoo 2 video cards. Important for owners of these cards
U	3DLabsHelperDemon	3dldemon.exe	Directly from the programs author "It is a tiny program that is installed by the Permedia2/3 and probably other Oxygen-series cards. Normally it sits in the background doing nothing at all (sleeping on a semaphore), so it should take zero CPU time and virtually zero memory, since it will all be paged out to the hard drive." In most cases it can be safely disabled
?	3Dlabs Taskbar Display Manager	3DLman.exe	3DLabs graphics driver related. System Tray access to display settings?
N	3D Text	3D Text.scr	3D Text screensaver
U	3qdctl.exe	3qdctl.exe	Provided with Terratec 128i PCI and similar sound cards. Loads a sound profile at bootup, restoring volume and other audio settings to a pre-determined default. Similar to Creative Lab's AudioHQ
X	5-1-61-96	members-area.exe	Adult content dialler
X	5-2-46-112	5-2-46-112.exe	Adult content pop-up dialler. Removal instructions here
X	666	Ska.exe	Added as a result of the NETBUS VIRUS!

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	Name/Startup Item	Command	Comments
U	A1000 Settings Utility	cpqa1000.exe	Compaq A1000 Print Fax All-in-One copy scan printer software. Required in the Startup in order to scan, print, copy and fax. Only required if you use these features
U	A4Proxy	A4Proxy.exe	Anonymity 4 Proxy - local proxy server that makes you anonymous when visiting web sites
?	AAACLEAN	AAACLEAN.INF	??
?	AAAKeyboard	??	??
N	AAATraySaver	TraySaver.exe	System Tray management utility from Mike Lin which allows you to hide, show, restore icons that are lost in an Explorer crash, remove dead tray icons, minimize any window to the System Tray
N	ABBYY Community Agent	CAGENT.EXE	Installed with the Optical Character Recognition (OCR) software that comes bundled with a Compaq A3000 all-in-one printer/scanner. Its function appears to be to link you to the internet in an attempt to buy the 5.0 version of the software
X	ABC	keylogger.exe	Monitors keystrokes so you can check if someone has typed anything while your away from your PC. Reported as spyware by SpyCop in their FAQ
U	Absolute Shield	dseraser.exe	Absolute Shield/Evidence Eliminator - iternet history eraser
X	ABsr	absr.exe	Added as a result of the AUTOUPDER VIRUS!
X	abtu	mp3serch.exe lopsearch.exe	Loads the executable for Lop.com. mp3serch.exe is the final version whilst lopsearch.exe is the beta version
U	AbyssWebServer	abyssws.exe	Abyss web server
Y	AcBtnMgr_Xxx	AcBtnMgr_Xxx.exe	Associated with the Lexmark Xxx (where "xx" is the model) all-in-one printer/scanner/copier. Required for correct operation
U	Accelerate	accelerate.exe	Webroot Accelerate - allows you to optimize Windows network registry settings in order to boost surfing speeds. Leave this enabled if you find it improves your connection
N	Access Ramp Monitor	armon32.exe	Monitors your progress on the internet; hang-ups, connection speeds, internet congestion and traffic flow. It prevents some games from running also. To disable the Access Ramp Monitor (1) Open Windows Explorer (2) Open the Program Files folder (3) Open the MindSpring folder (4) Open the AccessRamp folder (5) Double-click on the ARMCfg32.exe file (6) Uncheck Enable Dialup Monitor and click OK (7) Restart the computer and try again
N	AccessRamp Monitor01	ARMon32a.exe	From a visitor "Just wanted to provide you with some info on Access Ramp software installed with Verizon DSL accounts in those areas that use the Winpoet PPPoE software. The Access Ramp TSRs are installed as part of IP Insight software (can't remember the software maker). You can decline to install IP Insight during Winpoet setup, or go into Add/Remove programs uninstall IP Insight by hand if it's already installed. It really doesn't do a darn thing for you. It was intended to help DSL techs monitor QoS, but the backend part was never implemented (at least as of earlier this year). This will not affect the user's ability or inability to access their DSL service."
N	AccessRampLAN01	ARUpld32.exe	Version of the above for LAN connections - a history uploader. The key in turning it off is a file named ARUCfg32.exe. This file (ARUCfg32.exe) does not show up in the startup process. If you have this file, you can execute it and remove all the monitoring activities it does. Removing all the checks in all the boxes (both tabs) still calls ARUpld32.exe to start when you start the dial up. You can block it from sending info if you have Zone Alarm installed. Renaming the extension of ARUCfg32.exe to ARUCfg32.exe1 works. The ARUpld32.exe is not loaded when launching the dial up client. Written by IP Insight and also included with Earthlink Total Access 2003
N	AccuWeather.com® Desktop	??	Desktop weather from AccuWeather.com
U	AcerNotebookManager	almxptray.exe	System Tray access on some Acer Notebooks to give faster access to system settings
?	AcerPowerkey	Powerkey.exe	PowerKey utility for Acer TravelMate notebook PCs. What does it do and is it needed?
Y	ACMonitor_Xxx	ACMonitor_Xxx.exe	Associated with the Lexmark Xxx (where "xx" is the model) all-in-one printer/scanner/copier. Required for correct operation
X	acocash	fastdown.exe fastfown.exe	Adult content dialler
U	Acombo3dmouse	Acombo3d.exe	Mouse driver - required if you use non-standard Windows driver features
X	Aconti	aconti.exe	Adult content dialler
U	acoustic	acoustic.exe	Control panel program for Philips Acoustic Edge soundcard. Not required unless changed settings aren't retained
N	acpart	agpart11.exe	Program for finding trucks on-line
N	Acrobat Assistant	ACROTRAY.EXE	If you want to create a PDF using Acrobat Distiller, you can execute this program manually just before doing so
?	ActionAgent	actionagent.exe	??
N	Action Manager 32	am32.exe	Associated with a Plustech scanner. Small utility that runs in the background for doing fax/copy/etc. Available via Start -> Programs
N	Activation	Activation.exe	Part of Microsoft Money
U	Activboard	MMKeybd.exe	Packard Bell ActiveBoard keyboard - multimedia keyboard manager. Required if you use the additional keys and want to see the status of the Num Lock, Caps Lock, Scroll Lock keys
X	ActiveDesktop	systray32.exe	Added as a result of the DABOOM VIRUS!
N	ActiveEyes	ActiveEyes.exe	ActiveEyes from TFI Technology
U	ActiveMenu	ActiveMenu.exe	Wild Tangent demo games that come with some HP computers. Unchecking it can prevent the games from running occasionally
U	ActivePlus	activeplus.exe	Interactive Agents Plugin for Messenger Plus! (MSN Messenger add-on)
Y	ActiveShield	MCVSSHLD.EXE	McAfee VirusScan On-line. See also McAgentExe
N	ActivSurf	backweb*****.exe	Packard Bell ActivSurf - automatically detects an internet connection and downloads any available updates
U	AD2KClient	AD2KClient.exe	Executable for Active Disk from Iomega disk - allows software applications to be run directly from an Iomega Zip® disk. Required if you wish the applications to launch on insertion of a disk
N	AdaptecDirectCD	Directcd.exe	DirectCD primarily allows you to drag and drop files onto a suitably formatted CD-RW disc. Unless you use this on a frequent basis it isn't required and is available via Start -> Programs. Start the program before inserting a DirectCD formatted CD-RW in the drive. A re-boot is recommended if you close Adaptec DirectCD before re-opening it again later
N	Ad-aware	Ad-aware.exe	Ad-aware from Lavasoft. Checks your PC for "Spyware" which reports back your internet activities to "base". Available via Start -> Programs
N	Adaware Bootup	ad-aware.exe	Ad-aware from Lavasoft. Checks your PC for "Spyware" which reports back your internet activities to "base". Available via Start -> Programs
X	Adaware lptt01	adaware.exe	New variant of the RapidBlaster parasite (in a "BelmontSoft" folder in Program Files). It is not recommended you manually uninstall RapidBlaster but use RapidBlaster Killer - see here. Note! - this is not the valid Lavasoft Adaware
U	Ad Blocker	blocker.exe	Ad Blocker - blocks popups, and also removes banners, image ads and flash ads
?	ADG	ADG.exe	SoundBlaster Audigy related?
N	ADGJdet	ADGJDet.exe	Added with SoundBlaster Live! or Audigy soundcards for headphone autodetection
X	ADM Library Loader	admlib32.exe	Added as a result of a variant of the SDBOT VIRUS!
U	Ad-Muncher	ADMUNCH.EXE	Ad Muncher removes adverts, pop-ups and general annoyances in your browser, file-sharing and messenger programs. Causes conflicts with Outlook, game sites and web-building applications
X	AdobeA	adobes.exe	Added as a result of the FLOOD.BA VIRUS!
U	Adobe Gamma Loader	Adobe Gamma Loader.exe	Adjusts monitor colours across all programs, including Photoshop. It is needed by some graphics professionals who want their monitor calibrated. Most home users will not need it. In my case I can verify this as Photoshop loads fine
?	Ad Online Guide	adonlineguide.exe	??
X	adp	adp.exe	Spyware installed by Net2Phone, Limewire, Cydoor, Grokster, KaZaa, etc
N	ADQuickAccess	Adtray.exe	After Dark for Windows. Screen saver creation program produced before screen savers became integrated into Win95
U	ADService	ADService.exe	Part of Iomega's Active Disk - allows software applications to be run directly from an Iomega Zip® disk. Required if you wish the applications to launch on insertion of a disk
U	AdsGone	Adsgone.exe	AdsGone - pop-up stopper
N	ADSL Diagnostic Tools	mapiicon.exe	System tray access to ADSL modem diagnostic tools. Available via Start -> Programs
Y	ADSS	ADSS.exe	ADSS is part of Access Denied security and privacy software (Access Denied Security Server) that monitors power status and provides some other services for Screen Guard. Important to keep its running while using Access Denied
U	AdSubtract	adsub.exe	AdSubtract blocks ads, cookies, pop-up windows, animations, music, and more. Can be disabled from within AdSubtract. Available via Start -> Programs
U	ADUserMon	ADUserMon.exe	Part of Iomega's Active Disk - allows software applications to be run directly from an Iomega Zip® disk. Required if you wish the applications to launch on insertion of a disk
X	Adult_Chat	Adult_Chat.exe	Adult content dialler
X	Adult_Chat1	Adult_Chat1.exe	Adult content dialler
N	Advanced Tools Check	ADVCHK.EXE	Checks when you install a new version of a Norton product that you have uninstalled all previous versions. Serves as a reminder if you forget
X	Advapi	Advapi.exe	Added as a result of the NETDEVIL.12 (NetDevil 1.2) VIRUS!
U	Advertising Killer	Akiller.exe	AKiller - pop-up stopper
U	Ad-watch	Ad-watch.exe	Part of Lavasoft Ad-aware Plus - realtime spyware-monitor watching your memory and registry for spyware that tries to install or change your system
?	Aeiwlsta.exe	Aeiwlsta.exe	IBM High Rate Wireless LAN Adapter driver. Is it required?
N	AELaunch	AELaunch.exe	Audio Applications Launcher for the Philips Acoustic Edge soundcard
?	AeXSWDUsr	AeXSWDUsr.exe	Altiris Express NS Client Manager software. Is it required?
U	AEZBProc	aptezbp.exe	IBM Aptiva keyboard customizer - enables certain special buttons on keyboard for CD operation, volume control, and few quickstart buttons. Keyboard will work without it but you lose the special functions
U	AFAFilter	windefault.exe	AFAFilter - internet filter software
N	Agent	Agent.exe	Cyberlink Power VCR II 3.0 is a TV tuner recording utility. If you want to schedule recordings you'll need this, otherwise can be disabled. Available via Start -> Programs
?	Agente	Remupd.exe	Part of Panda Antivirus Titanium. Is this an update reminder (guess because of the name), virus definition update reminder or something similar?
U	AgfaCLnk	AgfaCLnk.exe	For Agfa digital cameras connected via USB. Enables Windows to access the contents of the memory stick (while the stick's still on the camera) via a virtual drive
Y	AGRSMMSG	AGRSMMSG.exe	IBM AMR modem driver
N	AGSatellite	AGSatellite.exe	Program from AudioGalaxy that lets you download some MP3s from their server. Available via Start -> Programs
U	ahfp or ahfprog	ahfp.exe	Advanced Hide Folders - "is powerful file security program. It allows to hide folders or hide files. Advanced Hide Folders is very useful to keep your personal data away from others. Others will not know where your personal files exist and they will not be able to accidentally view, delete or modify them either"
U	AHNSD	AhnSD.exe	AhnLab V3 antivirus updater - leave enabled unless you manually update on a regular basis
?	AHNUE	AHNUE.exe	??
N	AHQInit	ahqinit.exe	Part of AudioHQ for the Soundblaster Live!. Appears as though it makes the AudioHW toolbar drop down from the top of the desktop and isn't required
U	aiepk	aiepk2.exe	Another IE Popup Killer - pop-up stopper
N	AIM	aim.exe	AOL Instant Messenger. If connected to the internet, automatically runs up AIM. Convenience more than anything. Available via Start -> Programs
X	aimaol lptt01	aimaol.exe	New variant of the RapidBlaster parasite. It is not recommended you manually uninstall RapidBlaster but use RapidBlaster Killer - see here
N	AimingClick	AimingClick.exe	AimingClick from AimingTech. Web searching tool. Available via Start -> Programs
X	AIM reminder	AIM reminder.exe	Added as a result of the BUDDY VIRUS!
N	AIMster	??	Peer to Peer (P2P) file sharing client that runs over the AOL Instant Messenger network. Available via Start -> Programs
Y	Aiptek Graphics Tablet (USB)	atwtusb.exe	USB interface for Aiptek Graphics Tablet (USB)
U	AKiller	akiller.exe	BuyPin Advertising Killer - popup killer
U	Alarm Manager	Alarm.app.exe	Palm alarm event reminder that coordinates what is on your Palm with settings on your desktop
?	AlarmWatcher	AlarmWatcher.exe	Associated with SynTPEnh and SynTPLpr which are from Synaptics for touchpads on laptops. What does it do and is it required?
N	Album Fast Start	ABMTSR.EXE	Scanner software, not required for scanner to work
?	Alcom PCL Capture	FMW_PCAP.EXE	??
?	AlcxMonitor	Alcxmntr.exe	Realtek AC97 Audio - Event Monitor. What does it do and is it required?
X	Alevir	Alevir.exe	Added as a result of the OPASERV.A VIRUS!
N	Alexa	Alexa.exe?	Alexa Toolbar "is a downloadable toolbar that helps you navigate the Internet as you surf, by instantly providing you with related information about the site you're viewing". Available via Start -> Programs
?	ALFY Accellerator	AlfyAC~1.exe	??
Y	ALiSndMgr	ALiSndMg.exe	ALi AC97 Sound driver
?	AliUSBfix	GREENMK.exe	May be realted to a USB 2.0 PCI card - the IOgear GIC220OU?
U	All Aboard Status	stswin.exe	All Aboard! Internet Connection Sharing status icon
X	All Sea screen saver	TaskTray.exe	"Free screensaver", installs lots of foistware. See here. Get rid of it
X	All Sea web link	FWLink.exe	"Free screensaver", installs lots of foistware. See here. Get rid of it
U	allSnap	allSnap.exe	"allSnap is a small system tray app that makes all top level windows automatically align like they do in programs such as Winamp or Photoshop"
U	Alogserv	Alogserv.exe	From McAfee VirusScan for logging scanning activities. In some cases, if left running it can cause CPU % usage to go between 5-95% or go to and stay at 100%. Disabling it impacts on the reported last scan date. It is reported to cause jerky graphics response in many games. As of version 6, this is a critical component of McAfee and disabling it can cause a PC to lock up
?	Alps Electric USB Server	Monserv.exe	Alps Electric USB Server. What does it do and is it required?
U	AlpsPoint or Apoint	Apoint.exe	Touchpad software for laptop PC's. For instance it is found on the Panasonic machines and allows part of the touchpad to be used for document or Web-page scrolling. Required for proper functioning of the pointing software but not required for the laptop to work
?	ALServ	ALServ.exe	Altec Lansing AMS speaker related. What does it do and is it required?
N	Altnet or AltnetPointsManager	points manager.exe	Altnet Points Manager - manages the new Kazaa Plus scheme for awarding you points if you share music files on your machine with others rather than simply getting files and not sharing their own. Start manually when required
U	ALUAlert	ALUNotify.exe	Notification reminder for Symantec's LiveUpdate. Leave enabled unless you manually run LiveUpdate on a regular basis
U	AlwaysOnTopMaker	AlwaysOnTopMaker.exe	Always On Top Maker - utilty to enable an application to always be displayed "on top" of others on the desktop
N	AME_CSA	rundll32 amecsa.cpl, RUN_DLL	Loads ADSL modem Control Panel applet
N	America Online . Tray Icon	aoltray.exe	Puts AOL icon in System Tray (. denotes version if present). Connect to AOL via the desktop shortcut or Start -> Programs
Y	Amon	AMON.EXE	Monitoring part of Eset's NOD32 virus-scanner
Y	Amonitor	amon.exe	Tiny Personal Firewall
X	anbv32	nabv32.exe	Added as a result of the TITOG.C VIRUS!
N	Announcements	Annclist.exe	MS WebTV for Windows. Used to display TV on your PC via a compatible video card with in-built tuner (such as ATI All-In-Wonder). If you don't use it - uninstall it
N	Anntext	Anntext.exe	Caere Pagekeeper text annotation server
U	Another Internet Explorer Popup Killer	aiepk.exe	Another IE Popup Killer - pop-up stopper
U	Anti-keylogger check	antikey.exe	Anti-keylogger - protects against keylogger programs monitoring your keystrokes
U	AntiPopUp	AntiPopUp.exe	AntiPopUp for IE - pop-up stopper
?	AntiVirusProtection	qumk.exe	??
Y	AnVir	AnVir.exe	AnVir virus destroyer
U	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
?	anycom bluetooth	ftflauncher.exe	Associated with an Anycom bluetooth wireless card. What does it do and is it required?
U	AolAcsDaemon1	Acsd.exe	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
N	AolFix	AolFix.exe	Run on Gateway Astra computers, and maybe a few others. Designed to repair a bad registry key in Gateway computers that would not allow AOL to run correctly. Not seen much any more and should only run once
X	Aornum	aornum.exe	Installed along with iWon Prize Machine. Based upon their privacy statement this can be regarded as spyware
N	AO Tray or AOTray	AOTray.Exe	System Tray application for AOpen soundcards. Can be run manually via Start -> Settings -> Control Panel
Y	apc_tray	apc_tray.exe	Part of the APC UPS software loaded with the BACK-UPS CS 350 unit. Required to monitor the APC unit in case of power failure
Y	APC UPS Status	Display.exe	APC PowerChute Personal Edition status icon
?	Apmsrv9x	APMSRV9X.EXE	Intel AnyPoint Wireless II Home Network related. What does it do and is it required?
X	<filename>	App.exe	Added as a result of the WAXPOW VIRUS!
U	Appcon	vAppCon.exe	Vital Application Console - part of POS-partner 2000 point-of-sale software from Vital. This is the taskbar icon and is enabled at startup by the "Auto-start when OS starts" option. Required for a connection to be established
U	AppExtender	AppExtCB.exe	Loads the Confimax add-in for popular E-mail programs to confirm E-mails have been sent and received
Y	Application	mdmsetsp.exe	Aztech Labs modem driver
Y	Apwheel	Apwheel.exe	Wheel support for an Alps mouse
?	Apvxd	APVXDWIN.EXE	Part of Panda Anti-Virus. What is this part and is it required?
Y	Apvxdwin	APVXDWIN.EXE	Part of Panda Anti-Virus. Required to enable permanent virus protection
X	ara-key	<random>	Added as a result of the ANTINNY VIRUS! where <random> is a random program name with random characters
N	ARCSolo Recovery	N/A	Backup software by Computer Associates - no longer supported
X	Aritima	aritima.exe	Added as a result of the ARITIMA VIRUS!
Y	ashMaiSv	ashmaisv.exe	Avast! anti-virus software - probably E-mail protection based upon the name?
U	AsioReg	regsvr32.exe ctasio.dll	ASIO (Audio Stream In/Out) drivers for the SoundBlaster Audigy 2 series soundcards - for recording and home project studios. Required if you use this functionality
N	asp4tray	asp4tray.exe	System Tray application for Aureal Vortex based soundcards. Can be run manually via Start -> Settings -> Control Panel
Y	AspireTimeMachine	acertmb.exe	System recovery software supplied with some Acer notebook PCs. Similar to GoBack and the restore program in WinXP, allowing you to restore a PC back to a working state with minimal re-entry
N	asTray	Astray.exe	Voyetra Audio Station - part of Voyetra's Ultimate MP3 & CD Manager. MP3 and digital music jukebox/organizer
N	Astro	Astro.exe	Checks for updates to Quicken on a system reboot
N	ASUSKey	V38SHELL.EXE	System tray Icon for quickly changing video modes
U	ASUS SmartDoctor	VGAProbe.exe	ASUS video card fan/thermal monitor
U	ASUS TweakEnable	astart.exe	Restores manually changed settings for ASUS based video cards such as overclocking. Only required if you use non-standard settings
N	ASWDP	ASWDP.exe	MLS Pulse - real estate software. Keeps the home buyer/seller continually informed on the status of his/her local/regional real estate market
X	ASWnk	aswnk.exe	Adult content dialler
?	Ati2cwxx	Ati2cwxx.exe	For some ATI video cards. Probably used to access features and may not be required - for example the ATI Radeon works fine without it
N	Ati2mdxx	Ati2mdxx.exe	For ATI video cards. System Tray access to display mode changing
U	AtiCwd or AtiCwd32	AtiCwd.exe AtiCwd32.exe Ati2cwad.exe	This utility adds the ATI tab in the advanced display properties (gives the option for TV out). Do not uncheck if there is TV out on the video card
N	ATI GART Set-up Utility	Atigart.exe	Program that checks the motherboard chipset and determines which GART driver bundle to install on ATI video cards. If you have one, once installed it shouldn't be needed
N	AtiKey	AtiKey32.exe atiptkad.exe	System Tray access and key-combo shortcuts to common display functions on ATI video cards. Can be run from Start-> Settings -> Control Panel -> Display
U	ATI Launchpad	launchpd.exe	Convenient way to start all your Multimedia Center applications (DVD, Video CD, CD Audio, File Player). You can right-click LaunchPad, and uncheck Load on Startup in the menu
U	ATIModeChange	Ati2mdxx.exe	System Tray icon to access ATI graphics card settings and the Hydravision Desktop Manager
U	ATIPOLAB or ATIPOLL	ati2evxx.exe	ATI External Event Utility EXE Module. This task can comsume lots of CPU resournces on some computers, but it can help with graphics card problems. Leave enabled unless it consumes too many CPU resources
U	AtiPTA or AtiPTAAA or atiptaxx	Ati2ptxx.exe Atiptaxx.exe	Control panel for the ATI series of video cards allowing access to such features as display resolution, colour depth, etc. Available via Start -> Settings -> Control Panel -> Display. Some users may need it if they have optimised their settings
U	AtiQiPcl	AtiQiPcl.exe	Used for hardware DVD decoding on ATI video cards supporting this feature. Not required unless you regularly play DVD's
N	ATI Scheduler	Atisched.exe	Component that remains resident in memory and automatically launches the ATI VIDEO PLAYER at a user selected time and date. Delete the shortcut in the Start -> Programs -> Startup folder as well. Functions could re-enable the program to load at start-up and re-introduce the shortcut. Try it and see
U	ATISmart	ati2s9ag.exe	ATI's "SMARTGART", which is included with the "Catalyst" drivers. When the system boots, it runs a couple of bus tests & tries to apply the most stable settings
X	atisrc2	windfind.exe	Adult material dialler - see here. This has to be cleared at the same time as MSStartOptimizer (WINUPD.EXE), mmxrun (msosa.exe) and RegCompres (REGCPM32.EXE), otherwise they return
N	ATI Task Application	Atitkad.exe	System Tray access to common display functions on ATI video cards. As above
N	ATI Task Application (Atikey)	Atitask.exe	System Tray access and key-combo shortcuts to common display functions on ATI video cards. Can be run from Start-> Settings -> Control Panel -> Display
U	ATIX10	atix10.exe	ATI Remote Wonder - PC wireless remote control
X	ATM Control	adpn.exe	Added as a result of the MMS.A VIRUS!
N	ATnotes	atnotes.exe	Loads the ATnotes program for virtual sticky notes for your desktop. Available via Start -> Programs
N	Atomica	atomica.exe	Atomica runs from the System Tray and allows the user to find out more about a word or phrase on any screen by pointing at it with the mouse and clicking button one while holding down the Alt key
U	AtomicTime	ATOMICTIME.EXE	AtomicTime - utility that synchronizes your PC clock to an atomic clock
U	Atrack	atrack.exe	New feature of Norton Internet Security (NIS) and Norton Personal Firewall (NPF) 3.0 is the Alert Tracker, an instant notification feature. The Alert Tracker displays information about events as they happen. This way, when a rule has been triggered or an access to the Internet made, you know about it immediately rather than finding out about it when you check your logs or notice that the NIS icon indicates a security alert
U	ATTBroadbandUpdate	SAUpdate.exe	Big Brother from Quest Software. System and network monitor
U	ATTRedUpdate	AutoUpdate.exe	Additional item added to start-ups after AT&T took over the now bankrupt Excite@home high-speed internet service. Included for automatically downloading and installing updates. Leave it unless you plan to regularly run it to check for updates
X	AttuneClientEngine	attune_ce.exe	"Attune is a revolutionary service that provides you with targeted Intelligram messages to help you avoid common computer problems. Attune may also let you know when you need a specific product, service, or upgrade to optimise the use of your computer". Not required - treated as adware
X	AttuneContentUpdater	attune_cu.exe	Related to the above. All needed for the program to do its job properly
X	AttuneDiscovery	attune_di.exe	Related to the above. All needed for the program to do its job properly
X	AttuneSystray	attune_st.exe	Related to the above. All needed for the program to do its job properly
N	aTuner	atuner.exe	aTuner - tweak tool for GeForce based graphics cards
Y	atwtusb	atwtusb.exe	USB interface for Aiptek Graphics Tablet (USB)
U	AU Agent	AUagent.exe	Au Agent from Zilab Software. Win2K/NT enhancement tool. Allows you to run applications under any security context without closing the whole logon session to process a new logon
Y	AUCBPNP	aucbnpn.exe	Adaptec USB CardBus Safe-Eject - driver for the Adaptec USB 2.0 CardBus which provides USB 2.0 ports for laptop users via a PCMCIA card slot
?	AudCtrl	RunDll32 AudCtrl.dll, RCMonitor	Audio control panel?
N	AudioHQ	Ahqtb.exe	For Creative Soundblaster Live! series soundcards. System tray application for SB Live! functions. Available via Start -> Programs
U	Autobar	autobar.exe	Connect buttons on the keyboard for internet direct access, etc. on HP computers
N	AutoEA	Ahqrun.exe	For Creative Soundblaster Live! series soundcards. Specify for any audio application what audio preset to automatically associate with currently active speaker output. Available via AudioHQ
N	AutoMate Task Service	automate.exe	Task scheduler for Unisyn Automate 4 task automation/macro running software. Available via a desktop shortcut or Start -> Programs
N	Automatically launches the United Devices Agent when you start your computer	UD.EXE	The United Devices Agent can recycle your PC's unused resources and use them to perform valuable scientific and medical research without disturbing your usual computer use - similar to SETI@home but for medical research. Available via Start -> Programs
U	AutoSizer	AUTOSIZER.EXE	AutoSizer - utility that automatically maximizes windows when they're opened
X	AutoUpdater	aupdate.exe	Aupdate, Tinybar variant. Spyware
Y	Aureal A3D Interactive Audio	sa3dsrv.exe	For Aureal based 3D soundcards. A3D sound features won't work with this disabled
Y	Aureal A3D Interactive Audio Init	A3dInit.exe	For Aureal based 3D soundcards. A3D sound features won't work with this disabled
X	ausvc	ausvc.exe	Added as a result of the AUTOUPDER VIRUS!
N	AUTOPROP	REGPROP.EXE WMPADDIN.DLL	Both the files are in the MS Office/Bots/FP_WMP directory. Apparently, it registers the FrontPage WiMP extension
N	AutoSpell 5	ASWATC32.EXE	AutoSpell - spell checker
?	Auto T Bar or autotbar	autotbar.exe	Found in the /hp/bin directory on a HP PC?
N	autoupd (1)	autoupd.exe	Raxco Software Auto Update utility."Used to keep your software up-to-date"
X	autoupd (2)	autoupd.exe	VIRUS! - found in a folder of the same name
N	AUXXTRAY	au30setp.exe	System Tray application for Aureal Vortex based soundcards. Can be run manually via Start -> Settings -> Control Panel
?	AutoShutdown	pssvc.exe	Utility to fix vCard Export in MS Outlook 2000 - although why are these together?
Y	Avast32	Astart32.exe	Avast32 anti-virus - scanner
Y	Avast!	ashserv.exe	Avast! anti-virus software - probably the main scanner?
U	AvconsoleEXE	Avconsol.exe	From McAfee VirusScan up to version 4.x and Dr Solomon's VirusScan. Used to schedule regular scans. If you don't have scans scheduled you don't need it
X	AveoAttune	atmdlusr.exe	Related to AttuneClientEngine above
Y	AVG_CC or avgcc32	avgcc32.exe	AVG anti-virus control center. Also enables scheduled tests, Outlook E-mail plug-in and automatic updates
Y	AVG7_CC	AVGCC.exe	AVG Anti-Virus 7.0 Control Center. Allows you to manage and control all AVG Anti-Virus components, settings and updates
Y	AVGCtrl	AVGCTRL.EXE	Background task of the AntiVir antivirus program which scans files transparently in the background
Y	AVG_EMC	AVGEMC.exe	AVG Anti-Virus 7.0 Email Cleaner. Scans incoming and outgoing email for viruses
Y	avgmsvr.exe	avgmsvr.exe	Required for AVG Anti-Virus 7.0 to function
Y	AVG_RegCleaner	AVGREGCL.exe	AVG Anti-Virus 7.0 Registry Cleaner - for checking the registry for virus additions and other security problems
Y	Avgserv9.exe	Avgserv9.exe	Background monitoring program for AVG anti-virus
Y	AvMaiSrv	Avmaisrv.exe	Avast32 anti-virus - E-mail scanner
Y	avpcc	avpcc.exe	Kaspersky Labs anti-virus
X	Avril Lavigne - Muse	<random filename>	Added as a result of the AVRIL-A VIRUS!
Y	AVSCHED32	AVSched32.exe	AntiVir anti-virus from H+BDEV
N	Avtray	Avtray.exe	Command Antivirus tray icon
U	AVWUpd32	AVWUPD32.EXE	AntiVir updater. Useful, but can be run manually
Y	avx communicator	xcommsur.exe	Anti-virus part of BitDefender virus scanner/firewall
Y	Avxlive	avxlive.exe	Bullguard or BitDefender antivirus
Y	avxlni	avxinit.exe	Anti-virus part of BitDefender virus scanner/firewall
?	Avxnews	??	??
N	awhost32	awhost32.exe	Part of Symantec's pcAnywhere remote PC management software. Provides an automatic startup of the client PC in host mode in conjuction with a host-definition file, so system administrators can access the machine. Can cause a 10% reduction in speed and not recommended
Y	a-winpoet-service	winpppoverethernet.exe	WinPoET is the industry's first Windows-based PPP over Ethernet client. Developed by iVasion, WinPoET is attractive to equipment providers, modem suppliers, RBOCs and ISPs. For more info read here. It uses dial-up networking for new high-speed internet customers who are more familiar with analogue modems. If unchecked in MSCONFIG it reports Error 360 - Hardware Error in dial-up networking
?	AxFilter	Rundll32 AXFILTER.DLL, Rundll32	??

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	Name/Startup Item	Command	Comments
X	b3d	BDEsecureinstall.exe	B3d Projector - installed along with the KaZaA file sharing utility. Causes a program called "ZUPDATE.EXE" to periodically try to access the internet. (1) Uninstall it via Start -> Settings -> Control Panel -> Add/Remove Programs. (2) Remove the BDEsecureinstall.exe if still present in C:\Windows\System. (3) Disable and ideally delete it from the registry. (4) Remove the "BDE" directory and all its contents
X	b3dUpdate	Zupdate.exe	Same as above but not installed via KaZaA
X	b9	B9.exe	FireTrust Benign - allows you to receive e-mail which is safe from viruses, worms, scripts, web bugs, privacy threats and other security risks, without affecting your e-mail. "Benign neutralizes or strips out the code that makes viruses, worms, scripts and other potentially harmful things run"
X	babeie	rundll32 cnbabe.dll, dllstartup	CommonName Toolbar spyware. To uninstall see here
N	Babylon Translator	Babylon.exe	"Babylon-Pro is a powerful information tool that instantly provides relevant information, translations & conversions for any word or value you click on"
U	BackgroundSwitcher	bgswitch.exe	Background Switcher Powertoy. Included with the last beta version of the XP Powertoys. Whenever a user right clicked his desktop and chose properties he could see a new tab which allowed him to enable a "Desktop Slide Show." This would automatically change the Windows Desktop at an interval specified by the user. Available here
N	Backpack UDF	bpudfmon.exe	Backpack UDF packet writing software for Microssolutions' Back Pack external CD-RW drive. Similar to DirectCD. Run manually before insert an appropriately formatted CD-RW disk
U	BackupExecScheduler	besch.exe	Veritas "Back Up My PC" software
N	BackWeb	backweb.exe	Automatically detects an internet connection and downloads any available updates. Typical on Compaq and HP PC's but not restricted to those OEM's. Resource hog and often causes malfunctions. Available via Start -> Programs
N	Backwork	Backwork.exe	Backwork trojan detector
U	BACPI10	bacpi10a.exe	Known as "PowerKey" - a minimalistic keyboard driver that allows power management keys on BTC keyboards to function properly in older OS's (i.e. Win95/98/NT4). Also adds an icon to the system tray
N	bacstray	bacstray.exe	Broadcom Advanced Control Suite - for modems and set top boxes based upon Broadcom chipsets. Not required unless you have networking problems
X	BADDATE	BADDATE.EXE	Added as a result of an unidentified VIRUS!
X	bargains	bargains.exe bargainbuddy.exe	Bargain Buddy - advertising spyware installed with Net2Phone & LimeWire amongst others. Some further information here
?	Bart Station	station.sbrt	Related to PeoplePC ISP. May be a dialler for dial-up accounts?
N	Batchreg1	N/A	Part of the Windows System Recovery process. Added to the registry via Msbatch.inf. The existence of this key or process after the last reboot during installation indicates an unsuccessful installation, as that key should be deleted automatically. See here
U	BatteryBar	batterybar.exe	BatteryBar - displays battery usage, and the current percentage of battery power left
U	Battery Scope	batmgr.exe	Monitors battery levels on a notebook/laptop PC
X	BatzBack	BatzBack.scr	Added as a result of the BACKZAT VIRUS!
U	BAUSB	BAUSB.exe	Boston Acoustics Audio, USB driver
U	BayMgr	DockApp.exe	Hot-swappable drive management on laptops allowing you to change drives without closing down Windows. Only required if you frequently swap bay devices
U	Bayswap	bayswap.exe	Hot-swappable drive management on Compaq Notebooks which allows you to swap drives without closing down Windows. Only required if you frequently swap bay devices
U	Bayswap2	TbUpdate.exe	Hot-swappable drive management on Compaq Notebooks which allows you to swap drives without closing down Windows. Only required if you frequently swap bay devices
N	bbSysTray	bbSysTray.exe	Philips CD-RW related - "the 'Blue Button' feature gives users the chance to receive convenient online support for their possible device problems or questions"
U	bbui	bbui.exe	AOL DSL status monitor displaying a red/green icon indicating if you have a connection
U	BCDetect	bcdetect.exe	Bcdetect.exe searches the system to make sure Creative drivers are installed for the video card. It loads the BlasterControl when the drivers are detected. Your choice - try it and see
Y	BCMDMMSG	bcmdmmsg.exe	BCM voicemodem driver. Required for dial-up if you have one of these modems
U	BCMHal	rundll32.exe bcmhal9x.dll, bcinit	BlasterControl for Creative video cards - controls for desktop settings, monitor configuration, colour adjustments and performance tuning. May be needed to retain settings
Y	BCMSMMSG	BCMSMMSG.exe	BCM voicemodem driver. Required for dial-up if you have one of these modems
?	bcmwltry	bcmwltry.exe	Broadcom Corporation Wireless Network Tray Applet. Is it required?
U	BCTweak	bctweak.exe	BlasterControl for Creative video cards - controls for desktop settings, monitor configuration, colour adjustments and performance tuning. May be needed to retain settings
N	BCWipeTM	bcwipetm.exe	BCWipe Task Manager - scheduler for BCWipe so that it runs at convenient times. You can set a time for running the task, as well as special options for the task. Run manually when needed
Y	BDMCon	Bdmcon.exe	BitDefender antivirus
N	BearShare	bearshare.exe	BearShare file sharing client. Versions known to include spyware - see here
?	BEEI	beei.exe	??
?	BEHL	BEHL.exe	??
?	Belsta.exe	Belsta.exe	Configuration tool for Belkin wireless network cards. Required to change the card’s configuration. Is it required for correct operation once the confuiguration is changed?
X	Benadril Alert Tool	benadrilalert.exe	Plug-in for WeatherBug advising when pollen count in your area is high - prompting you to buy Benadril
Y	bg	bullguard.exe	Bullguard antivirus and firewall. The P2P version is free with KaZaA Media Desktop and Grokster
N	bgsmsnd	bgsmsnd.exe	Printer driver to generate PDF files from any program
N	BHOCop	BHOCop.exe	ZDNet's BHO Cop that lets you see what browser helper objects are installed. Useful for detecting spyware
N	bigfix	BIGFIX.EXE	BigFix can automatically download and read technical support information provided by computer and software manufacturers and other technical support experts (published in the form of Fixlet® Messages) and can automatically check your computer for bugs, configuration conflicts, and security holes. Should only be started manually as it's a resource hog
U	BigPond Toolbar	bpumTray.exe	Telstra BigPond Toolbar - "Introducing the free and easy to use BigPond Toolbar that is designed to make your internet experience and managing your Telstra internet account a whole lot easier"
N	Billminder	Billmind.exe	Can be setup in Quicken to remind user of due payments. Available via Start -> Programs
X	bingdian	Bingdian.vbs	Added as a result of the BINGD VIRUS!
X	Bios	Bios32.exe	Added as a result of an unidentified VIURS!
Y	BitDefender Communicator	xcommsvr.exe	BitDefender antivirus
U	BitDefender for MSN Messenger	msnmon.exe	Bitdefender anti-virus for MSN Messenger. Unless you have MSN Messenger running all the time start it manually
Y	bitdefenderlive	avxlive.exe	Main program of BitDefender virus scanner/firewall
Y	BitDefender Live! Init	bdinit.exe	BitDefender antivirus
U	BitDefender_P2P_Startup	BitDefender_P2P_Startup.exe	Bitdefender anti-virus for file transfers via internet messaging clients such as ICQ and MSN Messenger. Unless you have these running all the time start it manually
Y	BitDefender Scan Server	bdss.exe	BitDefender antivirus
N	BitWare Print Monitor	bwprnmon.exe	FaxServe network fax software
N	bjcfd	cdf.exe	BroadJump Client Foundation. Broadband troubleshooting software installed by various companies. Not required and you can remove it via Add/Remove programs
N	BJ Status Monitor 5xx	CJSTRxx.EXE	Canon printer status monitor - where "xx" is different depending upon the version. Not required as you can check the printer status via My Computer -> Printers
N	BlackICE PC Protection or BlackIce Utility	blackice.exe	Loads the user interface for the BlackICE PC Protection (was Defender) firewall program. From the parent site - '(the user interface) starts in the "Startup" menu and adds itself to the taskbar. The user interface is independent from the rest of the system and only displays the output or reconfigures the system. It does not need to be running for the rest of the system to run.' See also LoadBlackD
N	BlazeChanger	FBZPaper.exe	Ember graphic file viewer, manager, and touch-up system
U	BlockAds or blads	blads.exe	A Tweak-XP component, blocks advertisement banners in Internet Explorer. Can be enabled/disabled via Tweak-XP / Internet Tweaks
N	BlockTracker	BlockTracker.exe	If present on a HP machine it tracks all the processes and logs them to a blocklog.txt file
X	blss	blss.exe	CBlaster trojan/dialer/downloader
N	BLSTAPP	blstapp.exe	Puts access to Creative's BlasterControl in the System Tray
?	BlueToothAuthentication Agent	RunDLL32.exe irprops.cpl, BluetoothAuthenticationAgent	Used for a bluetooth adapter?
N	BMail Installation	FTP_back.exe	Part of iMesh - a file sharing system. Reported by Norton AntiVirus as a trojan. Once deleted does not prevent file sharing working. Older versions of iMesh re-instate this but the newer versions do not
U	BMMGAG	Rundll32 PWRMONIT.DLL, StartPwrMonitor	Displays a battery gauge icon in the Taskbar (not the System Tray). Provides shortcuts to IBM's proprietary power saving settings and to a battery information window
?	BMMLREF	BMMLREF.EXE	Related to IBM Thinkpad Power Management Utility. What does it do and is it required?
U	BMO MasterCard Wallet	EWALLET.EXE	The wallet conveniently stores billing, shipping and payment information on your PC
N	BMupdate	BMupdate.exe	Related to BookmarkCentral below. Typically added after downloading drivers for Visioneer scanners for example, and you install the driver self-install
X	Bndt32	Bndt32.exe	Added as a result of the LACON VIRUS!
X	Bnexe	<random filename>	Added as a result of the KITRO.D (or ARGEN.A) VIRUS!
Y	BOCleanautostart	Boclean.exe	NSClean's BOClean anti-trojan software
U	bombshel	BOMB32.EXE	Part of McAfee Nuts & Bolts. Protects your Windows system from application failure and crashes - similar to Norton Crashguard. Your choice - may cause problems
X	Bonzi Buddy	??	Spyware - read here for information and here for removal instructions
X	BookedSpace	bs2.dll,DllRun	Adware, related to the Remanent parasite
N	BookmarkCentral	BMLauncher.exe	Bookmark Express - "offers a more flexible way to manage Web site bookmarks, regardless of which browser you use"
U	Boost XP Service	bxservice.exe	Boost XP from Systweak - WinXP tweaking utility
X	boot	boot.exe	Added as a result of the ELEM VIRUS!
X	BootLoader	BootLoader.exe.vbs	Added as a result of the WATERWORKS VIRUS!
X	Boot Manager	Njgal.exe	Added as a result of the KILO VIRUS!
U	BootStatus	BOOTST~1.EXE	Visual Basic program that pops up a small window on startup telling you how many times the machine has been booted that day. Once you exit it, it has no more effect on resources
N	Bose Wave/PC Monitor	wavepcmonitor.exe	System Tray access for this system (more info on the system here). Available via Start -> Programs
U	bpcpost.exe	bpcpost.exe	MS TV Viewer Post Setup Program. Part of MS WebTV for Windows. Used to display TV on your PC via a compatible video card with in-built tuner (such as ATI All-In-Wonder). If you don't use it - uninstall it
U	BPK	bpk.exe	Blazing Tools Perfect Keylogger (monitoring program). Given a "U" recommendation because it depends if you intentionally installed it. If you didn't treat it as "X" and uninstall or remove
U	BQTray.exe	BQTray.exe	System Tray access to BurnQuick CD burning software. Only required if you use the queueing facility, hence the U recommendation. Create your own desktop shortcut to start manually
X	Brasil	Brasil.exe	Added as a result of the OPASERV.E VIRUS!
N	B.Reader	remin.exe	Birthday Reminder 5.0 - as the name implies
Y	Brindys BriTray	BRITRAY.EXE	Main process for the following applications: GEDEX, SICARIO, BRINOTES, BRIRESPA, SICURE, TRASGO, UNDOCS, FRESH & BRIFAME (all of them from Brindys Software). Performs the following tasks [un]installation, web software autoupdate, notification windows, interprocess communication, tray bar icons & menus, alarms (brinotes), and common web launching from the mentioned applications. Can be stopped safely once run if so desired
N	Broadband Wizard	bbwiz.exe	Starts Broadband Wizard so it runs in the System Tray. This application tests and optimizes your Cable or DSL connection. Available via Start -> Programs
N	BrowseProxy	FindService.exe	Actual Names - "It is now possible to enter a particular word or keyword phrase that is associated with your business, and immediately be directed to YOUR WEBSITE! The Actual Names technology can do this for you"
X	browser aid	browseraid.exe	BrowserAid/BrowserPal foistware
Y	Browser Hijack Blaster	bhblaster.exe	Browser Hijack Blaster - protects your system from browser hijackers and spyware that alters your IE settings
U	Browser Launcher	Commandr.exe	Logitech internet keyboard "Commander" software - loads the software for the shortcut keys on the keyboard. Not required unless you want to use the short cut keys
X	Browser Pal	adblck.exe	BrowserAid/BrowserPal foistware
N	BrowserWebCheck	loadwc.exe	Checks to make sure that IE is still your default browser
N	B'sCLiP	BSCLIP.exe	CD recording utility that comes with a lot of CDR/CDRW drives and isn't required
X	Bsoft lppt01	Bsoft.exe	New variant of the RapidBlaster parasite (in a "BelmontSoft" folder in Program Files). It is not recommended you manually uninstall RapidBlaster but use RapidBlaster Killer - see here
X	Bsx3	Rundll32.exe bs3.dll, DllRun	BookedSpace parasite variant
?	btinst	btinst.exe	Associated with an Anycom bluetooth wireless card. What does it do and is it required?
?	bttray	bttray.exe	Associated with an Anycom bluetooth wireless card. What does it do and is it required?
Y	BTUSRBDGF	BtUsrBdg.exe	Used with a Mitsumi USB Bluetooth adaptor
N	Buddyizer	Buddyizer.exe	Part of the AIMster Peer to Peer (P2P) file sharing application that runs over the AOL Instant Messenger network
U	bugwatcher service	bugwatcher.exe	Bugtoaster is a service that sends reports on system/program crashes (certain types) back to Bugtoaster. They relay information to program authors and provide, if available, any known solutions to the crashes. It doesn't take up any room in memory, just activates in the event of certain program failures
?	BuildBU or bldbubg	bldbubg.exe	Found on a Dell machine??
U	Bulldog Service	upsd.exe	Belkin's Bulldog Plus control software which runs under Windows 95 or later and monitors the UPS (Uninterrupted Power Supply) via a serial or USB link
Y	BullGuard	mgui.exe	Part of Bullguard antivirus
Y	BullGuardInit	AVXINIT.EXE	Part of Bullguard antivirus
U	BullGuard Update	avxlive.exe	Part of Bullguard antivirus. Leave enabled unless you manually update virus definitions
Y	BullGuard XComm	XCOMMSVR.EXE	Part of Bullguard antivirus
?	BullsEye Tracker	BeTrack.exe	Bullseye - intelligent research assistant
N	ButtonKey	ButtonKey.exe	CyberView TWAIN driver for the Pacific Image range of 35mm film scanners. Enables the one touch scanning button and places an icon an the System Tray. Use your scanners software or run it manually by creating a shortcut
U	Button Server	bttnserv.exe	Found on a Compaq PC, for the extra buttons on the keyboard for the speaker volume, media player, sleep and internet buttons. If the buttons aren't used on the keyboard or your's doesn't have them, then it isn't required
U	Buzof.exe	buzof.exe	Buzof from Basta Computing "enables you to automatically answer, close or minimize virtually any recurring window including messages, prompts, and dialog boxes"
N	Buzme	Bmui.exe	Buzme by RingCentral, Inc - internet call waiting. Intercepts telephone calls like an answering machine and plays the voice message on your PC. Only required when you're on-line and via dial-up modem
X	Bymer.Scanner	Wininit.exe Msinit.exe	Added as a result of the BYMER VIRUS!

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	Name/Startup Item	Command	Comments
U	C2K	CYB2K.EXE	CYBERsitter 2000 or 2001 - anti-porn filter primarily. Required if you want the sites you visit filtered without having to load the software every time you launch your browser
N	Cacheman	Cacheman.exe	Freeware disk cache tweaker from Outer Technologies. Should only be run once and not loaded at start-up
?	CACStarter	cacstart.exe	??
U	Caddais BackupOnDemand	BODMon.exe	Caddais BackupOnDemand - "runs in the background and monitors your important files for changes. Within seconds of changing, modified files are automatically backed up to an archive location"
U	CADS	cads.exe	Cyber Sentinel internet filtering software
N	CAgent	CAgent.exe	Abbyy Fine Reader OCR (Optical Character Recognition) software for scanning and converting documents
X	cAgOu	<filename>.hta	Added as a result of the KAKWORM VIRUS!
N	CahootWebcard	CahootWebcard.exe	"The Cahoot Webcard is a virtual card that allows you to use your Cahoot credit card online without ever having to expose your real card numbers over the web. It works by generating one-off transaction numbers as a substitute for your real cahoot credit card details". Run manually when needed
?	CallBumping	cbpopw.exe	??
N	CallControl	ftctrl32.exe	FaxTalk Messenger Pro is a Windows TAPI based 32-bit application. When installed, the software automatically loads FaxTalk CallControl when you start Windows. When FaxTalk CallControl is running, any TAPI compliant application can request to use the modem from Windows
N	Cal Reminder Shortcut	calrem.exe	Produces a pop-up reminder of events scheduled using the MS Office Calendar
N	CamCheck	CamCheck.exe	NuCam camera software related
N	Camio Viewer x	IXApplet.exe	Image viewing program that comes with digital cameras. Shows pictures that are in the camera before downloading them. "x" in the name is the version
?	CamMonitor	hpqcmon.exe	From HP and related to digital imaging
N	Canada	Canada.exe	Known to be a dialler - but is it maliscous or clean?
N	Canary	canary-std.exe	Canary monitoring program. Keylogger, monitors all computer activity
N	Canon Printer Monitor BJCxxx	Cjstlst.exe	Trayicon for Canon printer. xxx denotes model. Available via Start -> Programs
N	Capfax	capfax.exe	PhoneTools fax software
N	Capture Express 2000	capexp.exe	Capture Express - screen capture utility
N	Card Monitor	REGCNT09.exe	For the USB connection on a Panasonic PV-DV701 Digital Camcorder. Available via Start -> Programs
U	CARPservice	carpserv.exe	Associated with Zoltrix modems - enables the internal modem speaker, allowing you to listen to the dial-up sounds for example
?	CasAgnt	CasAgnt.exe	Related to a Casio PDA - but what does it do and is required?
U	CBWAttn	CBWAttn.exe	Required for Bitware to answer incoming faxes, can cause sleep mode problems
U	CBWHost	CBWHost.exe	Required for Bitware to answer incoming faxes, can cause sleep mode problems
?	CBWUser	CBWDial.exe	Associated with Bitware that integrates fax, voice, pager, and data communications on your desktop
X	CC2KUI	comet.exe	Comet Cursor - displays different mouse pointers dependent upon the site your visiting. Malware because it automatically installs. See here for more information and for the uninstall procedure
Y	CcApp	ccApp.exe	Part of Norton AntiVirus 2003. Auto-protect and E-mail check will not function without this
N	Ccdecode	rundll32.exe streamci, StreamingDeviceSetup	Part of the closed caption decdoder/MS VBI codec. Should only run once
Y	CCDoctorLogonTesting	ccdoctor.exe	Checks your system to make sure it's configured properly for running Rational ClearCase, a source code management tool. ClearCase is fairly sophisticated so there are a lot of system-related things that can cause it grief. If you run ClearCase you should not disable this as it provides a valuable service, but technically it isn't required to use the ClearCase product
Y	CcEvtMgr	ccEvtMgr.exe	Part of Norton AntiVirus 2003. Event manager for scheduling weekly scans and or automatic virus updates. Used to start automatically via CcApp and was not required as a seperate entry but a recent update changed this
Y	CcPxySvc	CCPXYSVC.exe	Part of Norton's AntiVirus 2003, Internet Security and Firewall products. E-mail proxy service - required for E-mail scanning and the firewall
X	ccreg	explorer.exe	Added as a result of the ZCREW VIRUS! Note - this is not the valid explorer.exe
Y	CcRegVfy	ccRegVfy.exe	Part of Norton AntiVirus 2003. "ccRegVfy.exe is responsible for checking the integrity of the NAV registry entries to make sure that the information has not been changed by a malicious threat or a hack"
Y	ccSetMgr	ccSetMgr.exe	Part of Norton AntiVirus 2004. What does it do?
N	??	CDANTSRV.exe	C-Dilla License Management software. Used for any program that uses C-dilla Protection, example: 3D Studio Max 4.x. It loads as a service automatically but is not needed unless you run said program. Can be started and stopped manually
N	CDInterceptor	cdi.exe	CD indexer for measuring the speed of CD players
N	CDTray	CDTray.exe	On HP PCs, this is the small CD icon next to the time
?	CeEKEY	CeEKey.exe	Toshiba Satellite E-Key related. Is it required?
?	CeEPOWER	cepmtray.exe	Toshiba power management related. Is it required?
X	Cekirge	<path to worm>	Added as a result of the KERGEZ.A VIRUS!
?	CEPA	wsot.exe	??
N	CFD	CFD.exe	BroadJump Client Foundation. Broadband troubleshooting software installed by various companies. Not required and you can remove it via Add/Remove programs
Y	cfgintpr	cfgintpr.exe	Configuration Interpreter - part of Tiny Personal Firewall V4
N	cfgwiz	cfgwiz.exe	Introduced with Norton Anti-Virus 2002, this is a real resource hog. Many NAV users will find they can live without loading it
?	cFosDNT	cFosDNT.exe	cFos DSL Modem driver related. What does it do and is it required?
?	cFosInst_Check	cfosinst.exe	cFos DSL Modem driver related. What does it do and is it required?
U	CGServer	cgserver.exe	Associated with an Eicon Networks ISDN or ADSL modem. Call Guard Server (CGserver) watches your modem and blocks incoming or outgoing calls. You need cgard.exe (from Startmenu) to configure cgserver with rules and telephone numbers. Good against unwanted dialer programs
X	Cgtask Services	cgtask.exe	Added as a result of the LALA.B VIRUS!
U	ChamClock	ChamClock.exe	Chameleon Clock - system tray clock replacement
?	ChangeLines	chngline.exe	??
N	Check for One Touch Update	wiseupdt.exe	Checks for updates for Visioneer OneTouch scanners
U	CheckIt	ToolBox.exe	CheckIt Toolbox from WinCheckIt Diagnostic Software. Toolbox automatically backs up critical system files (such as .ini files and the Windows Registry), and performs a check on various system parameters at intervals you specify
U	Check Messenger	cmesseng.exe	Check Messenger from Qchex.com - program that helps you manage the activity of your Qchex account
Y	CheckMsgPlus	MsgPlusH.dll, VerifyInstallation	Added by MSN Messenger Plus, a third party extension to MSN Messenger. This is the auto-update feature - see here for more info.
?	checktime	ct.exe	Found in the \HPSelect\Frontend\ directory on a HP machine. What is it's purpose and is it required?
U	CherryKeyMan	KeyMan.exe	Multimedia keyboard manager for the Cherry keyboard series. Only required if you use any of the special keys
N	CHKADMIN	CHKADMIN.EXE	Compaq Network Management System. When running, it places an icon in the system tray titled "Intelligent Manageability"
X	Choke	Choke.exe-blahh	Added as a result of the CHOKE VIRUS!
U	CHotKey	mhotkey.exe or MK9805.EXE	Enables special keys on Chicony keyboards. Special combinations include Internet, E-mail, vol+, vol-, mute, etc. Only required for extended features
N	Christmas Music Player	TTEST6.EXE	"Christmas Music Player brings the music of the Christmas Holiday to your desktop"
?	ChromeMark	keysh.exe	Related to this. Don't know what keysh.exe does though and if it's required
?	ChronitelInitTV	CHTVINIT.EXE	??
X	CiaBackdoor	msldr.com	Added by a VIRUS!
N	CIJxP2PSERVER	CIJxP2PS.EXE	Compaq 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
N	CISrvr Program	CISRVR.EXE	Related to internet setup on Compaq PC's
N	CitiVAN	CitiVAN.exe	Option 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
Y	Cjstcom	Cjstcom.exe	Canon printer BJ status language monitor
N	Click Tray Calendar	ClickT~1.EXE	ClickTray Calendar - shows holidays, reminders of various anniversaries,tasks etc
?	CleanEasyImg	cleanall.exe	??
U	CleanSweep Smart Sweep- Internet Sweep	Csinsm32.exe	Automatic logging of installs from Norton CleanSweep - available via Start -> Programs
N	CleanSweep Useage Watch	CSUSEM32.EXE	Quarterdeck/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
N	Cleanup	ONICTASK.EXE	Internet Cleanup from Aladdin Systems (used to be by OnTrack) - cleans up tracks left by browsing the internet
?	CleanupProgram	cleanup.exe	In a C:\Sonysys folder - Sony Vaio related?
U	Clickoff	Clickoff.exe	Clickoff automatically dismisses annoying dialog boxes
N	Click Radio Tuner	clickr~1.exe	ClickRadio - subscription service playing radio music via the internet
X	CLICKTHEBUTTON	CTB.EXE	Price comparison based spyware
N	Client Access Check Version	cwbckver.exe	Part 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
?	Client Access Express Welcome	cwbwlwiz.exe	Welcome 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?
N	Client Access Help Update	cwbinhlp.exe	Client 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
N	Client Access Service	CwbSvStr.Exe	Part 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
?	Client agent for ARCserve	W95AGENT.EXE	Part of Brightstor ARCserve Backup from Computer Associates. What does it do and is it required?
X	ClientMan1	mscman.exe	Spyware/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!"
N	Clik Status Monitor	toolsclickstat.exe	Part of Iomega Tools to let you know whether an Iomega PocketZip (nee Clik) removable drive cartridge is installed
N	Clipbook Service	Clipsrv.exe	Supports Windows XP ClipBook Viewer, which allows pages to be seen by remote ClipBooks
N	ClipMate5x	ClipMt5x.exe	Clip Mate 5.x by Thornsoft. Utility that allows you to store more than one item in the clipboard. Available via Start -> Programs
N	Clipmate6	CLIPMT60.EXE	Clip Mate 6 by Thornsoft. Utility that allows you to store more than one item in the clipboard. Available via Start -> Programs
N	Clipomatic	Clipomatic.exe	Mike 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
N	Clipsrv	Clipsrv.exe	Supports Windows XP ClipBook Viewer, which allows pages to be seen by remote ClipBooks
N	ClipTrakker	ClipTrakker.exe	Cliptrakker - clipboard extender
U	CLMFrontPanel	clmpanel.exe	System 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
?	clnwall	rundll.exe setupx.dll, InstallHinfSection ..\delwall.inf	??
X	ClockSync	Sync.exe	ClockSynck - 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
U	ClockWise	CLOCKWISE.EXE	ClockWise - 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
N	CloneCD or CloneCDTray	CloneCDTray.exe	System tray for CloneCD - the only useful option is "Hide CDR Media" only available via this tray
U	CloneCDElbyCDFL	ElbyCheck.exe	From 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
?	Clotusorgreg0	prtStart.exe Orgprt.exe	Lotus SmartSuite related. In a Lotus\OrgReg folder. Unclear what exactly it does?
X	ClrSchLoader	Loader.exe	Clearsearch variant of IGetNet
?	Cmaudio	Rundll32 cmicnfg.cpl, CMlCtrlWnd	Control panel for C-Media based soundcards - often included on popular motherboards with in-built audio?
X	Cmd	cmd32.exe	Added as a result of the P2P.TANKED VIRUS!
X	CME	cme.exe	Part of Gator advertising spyware - see here for removal instructions
U	C-Media Echo Control	EchoCtrl.exe	C-Media produce audio chipsets that are often found on popular motherboards with on-board audio. You may need it if you use the echo control feature of C-Media Mixer (below)
N	C-Media Mixer	Mixer.exe	C-Media produce audio chipsets that are often found on popular motherboards with on-board audio. Provides System Tray access to change audio settings. Available via Start -> Settings -> Control Panel or Start -> Programs
X	CmeSYS	CMEsys.exe	Part of Gator advertising spyware - see here for removal instructions
X	CmeUPD	CMEupd.exe	Part of Gator advertising spyware - see here for removal instructions
?	CMGrdian	CMGrdian.exe	One of the McAfee shared components. What does it do and is it required?
U	CMPDPSRV	CMPDPSRV.EXE	Printer 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
X	N/A	CNBABE.EXE	Appears to be spyware added by KAZAA (and maybe others) that displays pop-up ads whilst you're browsing
N	cnet	kontiki.exe	Kontiki Delivery Manager - Windows-based client software that enables secure delivery of content to users' desktops
X	CnsMax	Internat.exe	Added as a result of the POINTEX VIRUS!
X	CnsMin	Rundll32.exe CNSMIN.DLL, Rundll32	Appears as "Chinese Keywords" in the Add/Remove programs box and symptoms are a whole list of rubbish URL's in your Internet Explorer history. Clear history does not remove these. For more information see here
N	CnxDslTaskBar	CnxDslTb.exe	Connexant DSL Taskbar as used on Acess Runner and Samsung AHT-E310 ADSL modems
U	Codename Dashboard	dashboard.exe	Codename: 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"
X	Coldlife -icmp	Systray.exe	Added as a result of the FSERVE VIRUS! Note - this is not the real SysTray.exe
U	coloreal	coloreal.exe	Makes colours sharper and brighter, but will only work with coloreal capable monitors
N	Colorific Control Panel	Hgcctl95.exe	From E_Color. Colorific delivers accurate gamma and color temperature across your entire system - monitor to printer and digital camera to monitor
N	COM-IP	COMIP.EXE	COM-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)
X	ComcastSUPPORT	tgkill.exe	Comcast (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
X	COMCFG	comcfg.exe	Added as a result of the TOADCOM.A VIRUS!
U	COMDRV32	svdhost.exe	Orvell 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/
X	Command (1)	system.exe	Added as a result of the GATECRASH.A or GATECRASH.B VIRUSES!
X	Command (2)	Gotit.exe	Added as a result of the TITOG VIRUS!
X	COMMAND (3)	command.exe	Added as a result of the QQPASS.E VIRUS!
N	CommCtr	commctr.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
U	Compaq Alerter	CPQAlert.exe	Compaq'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
N	Compaq Computer Corp SCCenter Module	SCCENTER.EXE	For Compaq PC's. Part of Backweb
?	Compaq Computer Security	Rundll32.exe SECURE32.CPL, Service	??
N	Compaq DMI	cpqdmi.exe	Compaq version of the Desktop Management Interface
?	CompaqHW Comp Manager	cpqhcm.exe	Running on a Compaq laptop - any ideas?
N	Compaq Internet Setup	inetwizard.exe	For Compaq PC's. Runs Compaq internet setup wizard and offers you to signup from ISP list
U	Compaq Knowledge Center	silent.exe & matcli.exe	For Compaq PC's. "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.
N	Compaq Message Server	COMPAQ-RBA.EXE	Applies to CPQBootPerfDB below 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
U	Compaq PK Daemon	cpqkl.exe	For Compaq laptops for programming user configurable keys. Not required unless you use them
N	CompaqPrinTray	printray.exe	Puts 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
N	CompaqSystray	cpqpscp.exe	Compaq System Tray icon
N	Compaq Video CD Watcher	??	For Compaq PC's. MPEG viewer
X	COM Service (1)	mscom32.com	Added as a result of the BEASTY.H VIRUS!
X	COM Service (2)	msynvr.com	Added as a result of the BEASTY.G VIRUS!
X	COM Service (3)	msjclh.com	Added as a result of the PLUX VIRUS!
N	COMSMDEXE	comsmd.exe	3Com tray icon
X	ComTry Web Searcher	wstray.exe	Comtry MP3 Downloader related - spyware
X	Config	service.exe	Added as a result of the ISRAZ.B VIRUS!
X	Config Loadation	iEEexplore.exe	Added as a result of the SDBOT.H VIRUS!
X	Config Loadatiorin	I3Explorer.exe	Added as a result of the SDBOT.H VIRUS!
X	Config Loader (1)	svchosl.exe	Added as a result of the GAOBOT.P VIRUS!
X	Config Loader (2)	sysldr32.exe	Added as a result of the GAOBOT VIRUS!
X	Config Loader (3)	scvhost.exe	Added as a result of the GAOBOT.AE VIRUS! Note - this is not the valid svchost.exe as described here
U	ConfigSafe	CFGSAFE.EXE or AUTOCHK.EXE	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. Your choice
N	ConfigServices	Config.exe	Part of initial setup on a Compaq PC
X	Configuration Loaded	wupdated.exe	Added as a result of the MOEGA VIRUS!
X	Configuration Loader (1)	aim95.exe cmd32.exe IEXPL0RE.EXE iexplore.exe loadcfg32.exe MSTasks.exe	Added as a result of the LOADCFG or SDBOT. Note - "iexplore.exe" resides in C:\Windows\System (Win9x/Me), C:\Winnt\System32 (WinNT/2K), or C:\Windows\System32 (WinXP) whereas the valid "iexplore.exe" (IE) resides in C:\Program Files
X	Configuration Loader (2)	syscfg32.exe	Added as a result of the SDBOT.B VIRUS!
X	Configuration Loader (3)	service5.exe	Added as a result of the GAOBOT.AF VIRUS!
?	Configuration Loader (4)	lfass.exe	??
X	Configuration Loader (5)	sycfg34.exe	Added as a result of the GAOBOT.AN VIRUS!
X	Configuration Manager	CNFGLD32.EXE Cnfgldr.exe	Added as a result of the SDBOT VIRUS!
N	Configuration Utility	CONFIG.EXE	Controls linksys wireless connection. Available from the Desktop
N	Configuration Wizard	Cfgwiz32.exe	Added as a result of a variation of the HACKTACK VIRUS! Not to be confused with the valid MS "ISDN Configuration Wizard" (Cfgwiz32.exe) in C:\Windows\System
N	Conmgr	conmgr.exe	Starts Winfax pro at startup
U	ConMgr.exe	conmgr.exe	Connection 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
X	Connect2Party	connect2party.exe	Adult content dialler
N	ConnectionManager	CManager.exe	SBC 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
?	Contacte	contacte.exe	Some kind of driver?
X	ContentService	winservn.exe	Homepage hijacker
X	ContinueInstall	bpsinstall.exe	BrowserAid parasite
N	ControlCentreTray	XWCTray.exe	System Tray access for the Xerox ControlCentre 2.0 software for their range of printers, copiers, faxes, etc
N	Controller	WFXCTL32.EXE	From 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
N	control panel (1)	smctrlw.exe	System Tray icon for a Silicon Motion LynxEM based PCI Graphics Card
X	Control Panel (2)	System.exe	Added as a result of the DANI VIRUS!
U	Cookie Cop 2	CookieCop.exe	Cookie 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
U	CookieJar	Cookiejar.exe	Cookie 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
U	Cookie Pal	CPBRWTCH.EXE	Kookaburra 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
U	CookiePatrol	CookiePatrol.exe	CookiePatrol - PestPatrol's cookie interceptor stopping spyware cookies
U	CookieWall	cookie.exe	CookieWall from Analog X. Allows you to decide which internet sites can add "cookies" related to their sites for the next time you return
U	Cool Desk	cdesk.exe	Cool 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
U	CoolSwitch	taskswitch.exe	ALT+TAB replacement Powertoy for Windows XP - enhances the graphics displayed when you want to switch between programs running full-screen
U	CopernicPerUserTaskMgr	CopernicPerUserTaskMgr.exe	Automatic tasking feature of Copernic Pro multi-search engine tool
N	CorelCENTRAL 10	I_26dadCC.exe	CorelCENTRAL 10 - personal information manager (PIM). Supplied as part of Corel WordPerfect Office 2002. Available via Start -> Programs
N	Corel Colleagues & Contacts Reminders	cffrem.exe	Corel Colleagues & Contracts - all-in-one organizer for scheduling meetings, maintaining addresses, etc. Part of Corel Print Office
N	Corel Desktop Application Director	dadx.exe	The Desktop Application Director (DAD) gives you easy access to all Corel applications - x represents ther version number. Available via Start -> Programs
N	Corel Family & Friends reminders	CFFREM.EXE	Corel Family & Friends - all-in-one calender, address book and list manager. Part of Corel Print House Magic
N	CorelMedia FoldersIndexer8	MFindexer.exe MFINDE~1.EXE	Part of CorelDraw bundles for indexing media files - similar to "fast find" in MS Office
N	Corel Registration or Corel Registration Reminder	Remind32.exe	If you don't want to register Corel products and be reminded about it every 2 weeks disable it
N	Corel Reminder	NAVBROWSER.EXE	If you don't want to register Corel products and be reminded about it every 2 weeks disable it
X	CoreSrv	coresrv.exe	Some IRC trojans/worms use this - see here for more information
?	CORESYS	coresys.exe	??
N	CorrectConnect	CConnect.exe	Broadband ISP diagnostic tool - as used by NTL and Cox Communications. Shortcut available
N	CountrySelection or Country Select	pctptt.exe	Country 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
X	couponica	couponica.exe	Adware - see here
?	Coupon Offers	??	??
U	CP32NOT	CP32BTN.EXE	For the programmable "one-touch" buttons on HP laptops (and others?). Safe to disable if you don't use these buttons
?	CPA9P2PSERVER	CPA9P2PS.exe	Found on a Compaq Presario but what is it?
U	CPATR10	CPATR10.EXE	Dritek/Compal ATR10 Easy Button driver. Used on certain laptops (e.g. Toshiba, Compaq) to translate special hotkeys such as Play/Pause and Constrast
U	CPBrWtch	CPBrWtch.exe	Kookaburra 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
Y	CPD_EXE	CPD.EXE	Firewall bundled with McAfee VirusScan 6.*
X	cpntmgc	wincomp.exe winmgts.exe	Remote-control trojan from Electronic Group - see here
?	CPortPatch	cppatch.exe	CPortPatch is a utility is required for Dell laptops that are using a docking station. Is it needed though?
Y	CPQAcDc	CPQAcDc.exe	Compaq PowerCon power management software for laptops
U	CPQAlert	CPQAlert.exe	Compaq'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
N	CPQBootPerfDB	CPQBootPerfDB.EXE	See Compaq Message Server above
Y	CPQCalib	CPQCalib.exe	Compaq PowerCon power management software for laptops
N	CPQDFWAG	CpqDfwAg.exe	For Compaq PC's. Runs Compaq diagnostics on every boot
U	CPQEASYACC	cpqeadm.exe	For Compaq PC's. Allows the use of programmable keys on mulimedia keyboards. Required if you use the additional keys
U	cpqeaui	cpqeaui.exe	For Compaq PC's. Allows the use of programmable keys on mulimedia keyboards. Required if you use the additional keys
U	cpqek	kcpqek.exe	For Compaq PC's. Easy Access button support for the keyboard
U	CPQInet Runtime Service	CpqInet.exe	For 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
N	CPQINKAGENT	cpqinkag.exe	That 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)
U	cpqns	cpqnpcss.exe	Related to Compaq.Net - not required if you don't use that
Y	CPQSTUTFIX	stutfix.exe	For 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
U	CPUcool	Cpucool.exe	Program to keep the processor cool when idle in "overclocked" systems. Also available via Start -> Settings -> Control Panel
X	CPU Manager	cpumgr.exe	Added as a result of the PANDEM.B VIRUS!
X	cqlyg	world_cup_.bat	Added as a result of the WCUP VIRUS!
?	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
U	cracked_windows1	cracked_windows1.exe	Cracked Windows popup killer
N	CrazyTalk Serve	rundll32.exe CrazyTalk.dll, DIIServeMediaFile	CrazyTalk 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
N	CreateCD	Createcd.exe	Adaptec Easy CD Creator system tray application (pre version 5). Available via Start -> Programs
N	CreateCD50	Createcd50.exe	Adaptec Easy CD Creator version 5 system tray application. Available via Start -> Programs
N	Creative AGP Wizard	agpwiz.exe	Part of Creative's BlasterControl
N	CreativeDiscNotifier	CTNOTIFY.EXE	For Creative Soundblaster Live! series soundcards. Detects when you insert a CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, etc. Available via Start -> Settings -> Control Panel
X	Creative.exe	Creative.exe	Added as a result of the PROLIN VIRUS!
N	Creative Launcher	CTLauncher.exe	For 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
U	CreativeMixer	CTMIX32.EXE	Creative 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
N	Creative PCI Audio Configuration Utility	starter.exe	System 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
N	Creative Service for CDROM Access	Ctsvccda.exe	Resident 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
N	CriticalUpdate	Wucrtupd.exe	MS Windows Critical Update Notification. If you want to keep Windows up-to-date, check the Windows Update site
X	cronos	MARCO!.SCR	Added as a result of the OPASERV.G VIRUS!
?	Crystal 3D Audio Control	CWD3DSND.EXE	Crystal 3D Audio sound driver. Is it required?
?	csc	csc.exe	??
U	CSINJECT.EXE	CSINJECT.EXE	Part 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."
X	CSRSS	CSRSS.EXE	Search 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
X	CSRSWIN	<random filename>	Added as a result of the WINSHELL.50 VIRUS!
X	CSRSX	<random filename>	Added as a result of the WINSHELL.50.B VIRUS!
U	CSS_Central	CSS_1631.EXE	CSS 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."
Y	CSScheduleCheck	SCHWIZEX.EXE	Part 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
X	csss	Csss.exe	Added as a result of the BALICK VIRUS!
Y	ct	ct.exe	ct.exe is a file is for the HP Learning Adventure software and if you use this software it is required to run it
N	CTAVTray	CTAvTray.exe	For Creative Soundblaster Live! series soundcards. Plays the EAX animation on start-up and adds a System Tray icon for it. Available via AudioHQ
N	CTDVDDet	CTDVDDet.exe CTDetect.exe	Auto-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
U	ctfmon (1)	ctfmon.exe	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
X	ctfmon (2)	taskmgr32#.exe	Added as a result of the SOWSAT.B VIRUS! where # is a number from 0 to 9
X	Ctfmon.exe	ctfmon32.exe	CoolWebSearch parasite related - hijacking to Slawsearch.com
X	cftmon32	taskmgr#.exe	Added as a result of the SOWSAT.C and SOWSAT.J VIRUSES! where # is a number greater than or equal to zero
N	CTHELPER	CTHELPER.EXE	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 Creative’s 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
?	CTPDPSRV	CTPDPSRV.EXE	Printer driver (in the WINDOWS\System32\spool\DRIVERS\W32X86 folder). Is it required?
N	CTRegRun	CTRegRun.exe	For Creative Soundblaster Live! series soundcards. Reminds you to register your card with Creative
N	CTStartup	CTEaxSpl.exe	Splash screen with sound on every boot up. Installed with a Sound Blaster Audigy soundcard
U	CTsysVol	CTSYSVOL.exe	Creative sound card volume controls
?	cttdpsrv	cttdpsrv.exe	??
Y	cuagentExe	Cuagent.exe	Command Antivirus related
X	cuo	cuo.exe	Added as a result of the BUGBEAR VIRUS!
N	CursorXP	CursorXP.exe	CursorXP from Stardock - tool for creating mouse cursors
N	CuteMX	CuteMX.EXE	File sharing utility
Y	CVPND	cvpnd.exe	Sub-system used by Cisco VPN client for making a connection to a remote IPSec server
N	cwbckver	cwbckver.exe	Part 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
N	cwbinhlp	cwbinhlp.exe	Client 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
N	cwbsvstr	cwbsvstr.exe	Part 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
?	cwbwlwiz	cwbwlwiz.exe	Welcome 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?
?	Cwcdschk.exe	Cwcdschk.exe	IBM Thinkpad related?
N	CXMon	Hpi_Monitor.exe	Autodetects when a HP camera is attached to the computer and launches the "HP Photoimaging Software". Available via Start -> Programs
N	Cyber	cyberchk.exe	Likely to be found in a directory called "Belkin" and pops up a dialog box saying "It's time to Clean your Laser lens", with the window title "PMC Laser Lens", referring the CD/CDRW/DVD drives. If you find anything more please let me know
N	CyberMedia Agent	CMAGENT.EXE	Part 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
U	Cyber Trio	showmode.exe	From 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
X	CyberWolf	CyberWolf.exe	Added as a result of the KICKIN.A (or CYDOG.C) VIRUS!
X	CyDoor or CydoorUpdate	CD_Load.exe	Adware. Check here for information about Cy-Door and here for a program that can remove it
N	CyphTray	CyphTray.exe	Cypherus - encryption software

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	Name/Startup Item	Command	Comments
N	D066U Utility	D066UUTY	TWAIN driver for the CanoScan D660U flatbed scanner. Start scanning via your scanner management software
U	D4	D4.exe	Dimension 4 - network time synchronization software
Y	DadApp	dadapp.exe	"DadApp is the SW utility that controls the programmable buttons on Dell Laptops. Not required, but should be left in because it can create a hassle and doesn't always restore functionality to those buttons once unchecked and rechecked" - direct from Dell
N	DACONFIGEXE	daconfig.exe	3Com NIC Diagnostics. Available via Start -> Programs
N	Daemon (1)	DAEMON32.EXE	Pre-loads game profiles for MS Sidewinder game controllers prior to release 2.0 of the software. Recommend upgrade. Available via Start -> Programs
U	Daemon (2) or DAEMON Tools-1033	Daemon.exe	Daemon Tools - used to map an image-file (.iso, .bin etc) to a virtual CD/DVD-drive
N	Daily Planner	dayplan.exe	Daily Planner - discontinued, and now part of KMCS Deluxe System Suite. Tool to plan your days, and check activities off as you complete them
N	Dap	DAP.exe	Download Accelerator Plus from SpeedBit - download manager/accelerator
X	DarkDevil.Grasiele.BR	Grasiele.VBS	Added as a result of the LEMBRA VIRUS!
?	DashIE	N/A	Could be related to "Dash Power Shopping" tool bar in IE?
X	Data	System.dat.vbs	Added as a result of the BISCUIT.A VIRUS!
X	Data789	Regedit.exe ....data789.tmp	Homepage hijacker
N	DataCaching	FlashKsk.exe	SmartMedia Card management from the installation of a SanDisk reader for a camera's SmartMedia card and also adds the "Unplug and Eject Hardware" System Tray icon
?	DataLayer	DataLayer.exe	Nokia PC Suite 5 - "A collection of powerful tools that you can use to manage your phone features and data." What does it do and is it required?
N	Data LifeGuard	BACKWE~1.EXE	Data LifeGuard diagnostic tools for Western Digital's series of hard drives
N	Data LifeGuard LifeLine Lite installer	DLGLI.EXE	Backweb installer - see here
N	DataViz Messenger	DvzMsgr.exe	DataViz Documents to Go - "allows you to use your Word, Excel and PowerPoint files on your handheld anywhere, anytime. In addition, it now synchronizes e-mail with attachments, PDF files, pictures and Excel-like charts"
X	Datcheck	datcheck.exe	Added as a result of the KEYPANIC VIRUS!
?	Datechecker	N/A	Could be related to this?
X	DateMakerIntl	DateMakerIntl.exe	Premium rate dialler also referred to as the PORNSPA.F VIRUS!
X	Date Manager	datemanager.exe	Date Manager - calender program. Spyware/adware based provided by The Gator Corporation
N	DAupdate	DAupdate.exe	DoubleAgent content manager
?	DAW9532.exe	DAW9532.EXE	Loaded during installation of some 3Com network cards. Enables their DynamicAccess desktop management software. Is it required?
U	DayToday	DAYTODAY.EXE	DayToday from RoboMagic Software Corp. Displays the date on the taskbar
U	DAZEL Delivery Agent	DcDaemon.exe	Control and send documents, etc, to any destination - see here
N	??	dbserv.exe	Database Server for Norton Ghost on Win2k Pro. Ghost works fine when it is disabled
N	DCfssvc	dcfssvc.exe	Associated with digital cameras and known to cause problems which disappear if disabled. If this program is unchecked in startup, your camera will not cause your computer to open a pop-up window when you connect it. It is even money if you will be able to read the files off the camera without this
X	DDCActiveMenu	DDCActiveMenu.exe	As below
X	DDCM or DDCMan	DDCMan.exe	Digital Distribution Channel from Wild Tangent - adware
X	ddeproc	ddeproc.exe	Associated with Webcelerator - spyware. Read eAcceleration's privacy statement here
?	DDT	N/A	??
N	DeadAIM	rundll32.exe DeadAIM.ocm, ExportedCheckODLs	DeadAIM - feature enhancing product for AOL's Instant Messenger program
X	Debug	DebugW32.exe	Added as a result of the GUBED VIRUS!
X	Default web browser	IexpIore.exe	Added as a result of the OBLIVION.B VIRUS! Note - don not confuse "IexpIore.exe" with "iexplore.exe" (Internet Explorer), the first has a captial "i" in place of lower case "L"
U	defwatch	defwatch.exe	Detects out-of-date virus definitions for Norton Anti-Virus Corporate Edition and runs the Defwatch Wizard. Only required if you don't update the virus definitions manually on a regular basis
U	Delay or Delayrun	delayrun.exe	On HP PCs this program is used to help prevent conflicts or timing issues on fast computers
N	Dell Alert	DAMon.exe	"Dell Alert" utility, that's supposed to make interaction with Support easier
?	DellDMI	delldmi.exe	Possibly part of Dell OpenManage Client Instrumentation - software that allows remote management application programs to access information about, monitor the status of or change the state of the client computer, such as shutting it down remotely. Uses the DMI and/or common information model (CIM) protocols, which are systems management protocols defined by industry standards?
U	DELLMMKB or DellTouch	DELLMMKB.EXE	Multimedia keyboard control for Dell based PCs - only required if you use the multimedia keys
N	DellSC	dellsc.exe	Dell Solution Center - web-based troubleshooting tools and educational offerings
?	DelTmp	DelTemp.exe	Added to the startup list after installing a Creative SoundBlaster Audigy soundcard. Deletes temporary files once an installation is complete?
N	DeltTray	deltray.exe	System Tray access to the control panel for the M-Audio Delta 44 PCI Analog Recording Interface. Available via a desktop shortcut, Start -> Programs or Start -> Settings -> Control Panel
?	demon	demon.exe	Part of the French Wanadoo ADSL extense pack. What does it do and is it required?
U	DepFrez	frzstate.exe	Deep Freeze from Hyper Technologies. "Freezes" the current software configuration so that an a re-boot all changes made refer back to their original settings. Not required for most users - more likely to be used by system administrators, for example
?	Description of Shortcuts	*.exe	* seems to be a sequence of alphanumerics that can be different, i.e., 1960F8A9, 4EBD23F5, etc. Each of these files would appear to be a shortcut, i.e., 4EBD23F5 is actually Works Calender Reminder (found via a registry search)
X	Desire	desires.exe	Adult content dialler
N	DeskColor	DESKCOLOR.EXE	Provides transparent icon text backgrounds and coloured icon text
N	Deskflag	Deskflag.exe	DeskFlag - animated USA flag on the desktop
U	Desksite CMA	cma.exe	Desksie CMA siftware - "retrieves new content from the Desksite Data Center"
N	Desktop Architect	DATRAY.EXE	Desktop theme manager available here - for managing the desktop appearance, fonts, sounds, etc
N	desktopmgr	desktopmgr.exe	Synchronisation manager for the cradles for the Research In Motion range of wireless handhelds, including the "Blackberry"
N	Desktop Plant	AZARE10S.PLT	Vritual plant from here - this version is an Azalea, there are others so the filename may be different
?	desk-top-service	desk-top-service.exe	??
N	Desktop Weather	THE WEATHER CHANNEL.exe	Desktop Weather by The Weather Channel - provides current temperature, conditions, alerts, etc
U	DesktopX	DESKTOPX.EXE	A program that replaces the regular Desktop and Taskbar, and can be changed to the user's liking
N	deskup	deskup.exe	Adds Iomega Zip drive icons to the desktop
U	detect (1)	idetect.exe	iNTERNET Turbo from Clasys Ltd. "It accelerates any Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP internet connection in seconds". If you find it helps your connectivity leave it enabled
?	detect (2)	turbodetect.exe	??
N	Detector	detector.exe	USB port detector for LG scanners. Sits in the System Tray, and when it detects the scanner through the USB port, you can run the scanner software from the tray. It is not required at all, since you can use the scan software from almost any photo editing software
U	DEventAgent	eventagt.exe	DEvent Agent Module client - part of Dell OpenManage and used for server management. Only required if you use this
X	DevicePath	Proyecto1.exe Root.exe	Added as a result of the GRUEL VIRUS!
U	devldr16	devldr16.exe	Associated with some Creative Labs sound cards. Provides audio support for DOS applications. Not needed if you don't have those. Required if you use "Sound Play Control" and "Sound Recorder". To disable: (1) Disable via MSCONFIG (2) Start -> Settings -> Control Panel -> System -> Device Manager then disable "Creative SB16 Emulation" under Creative Miscellaneous Devices
?	Devlog	??	??
?	dhcpagnt	dhcpagnt.exe	Intel DSL modem driver. Is it required?
N	diagent	diagent.exe	System Tray access for Creative Diagnostics for the Creative SoundBlaster series soundcards. Available via Start -> Programs
X	Dialer	rundll32.exe msa32chk.dll	Unidentfied malware
X	DialNet	mxt32.exe	Adult content dialler
N	Dialog Box Assistant	OSDEx.exe	Dialog Box Assistant from Duality Software. Helps with the standard Open and Save As dialog boxes by showing recently used files and folders
N	Dialog Helper	PDDLGHLP.EXE	Dialog Helper from PowerDesk Pro by Ontrack. Helps with the standard Open and Save As dialog boxes by showing recently used files and folders. Available via Start -> Programs
N	DigiGuide	CLIENT.EXE or client01.exe	TV guide and reminder
N	Digital Dashboard	devgulp.exe	For Compaq PC's. Loads Digital Dashboard options
N	Digital Line Detect	DLG.exe	Detects whether your are plugged into a digital telephone line and displays the information graphically. Installed by Dell (and maybe others) and is included with all Connexant V.92 and Broadcom modems
N	Digital River eBot	downlo~1.exe	Digital River Systems EBOT for downloading software from their site. In some cases, if you purchase software online for a download from a software manufacturer, you will be sent to this online company's site for the download after the purchase is complete. Read more here
N	DigitalWizard	ISWizard.exe	InstallShield's DigitalWizard - free, complete Digital Content Management Solution that makes it easy to experience digital content
N	DigitalWizard Monitor	dwMon.exe	InstallShield's DigitalWizard - free, complete Digital Content Management Solution that makes it easy to experience digital content
N	DIGStream	digstream.exe	DIGStream Cache Manager - part of ESPN Motion that periodically checks for new videos periodically, downloading them in the background is available. Starting ESPN Motion starts digstream automatically
U	Dimension4	d4.exe	Atomic clock synchronisation freeware - starts-up, adjusts the system clock, then shuts down
X	Dino3	dino3.exe	Related to Jurassic Park III and enables a dinosaur to walk across the screen. Also generates adverts and classified as adware as a result
X	Dir1	caKe	Added as a result of the CAKE VIRUS!
N	DirectCD	DirectCD.exe	DirectCD primarily allows you to drag and drop files onto a suitably formatted CD-RW disc. Unless you use this on a frequent basis it isn't required and is available via Start -> Programs. Start the program before inserting a DirectCD formatted CD-RW in the drive. A re-boot is recommended if you close Adaptec DirectCD before re-opening it again later

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