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Yes	No	Users Choice	Warning	Unknown
Normally leave to run at startup	Not Required, often infrequently run tasks that can be run manually.	Depends if the task is deemed necessary	Typically viruses, spyware, adware and resource hogs	An unknown item
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Required	Process Name / Details	Startup File
	a Commercials file that registers itself in the system registry and redirects IE to a certain commercial website	a.exe
	a Added by the MELO-A WORM!	jesse.exe
	A New Windows Updater Added by MYTOB.BM WORM!	w32NTupdt.exe
	A Verizon App Part of Verizon Online Support Manager	VERIZO~1.EXE
	a-squared a-Squared antitrojan - can be run on demand but necessary in Startup if you prefer the aý 'Background Guard' real time protection feature	a2guard.exe
	a-winpoet-service 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	winpppoverethernet.exe
	A1000 Settings Utility 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	cpqa1000.exe
	A4Proxy Anonymity 4 Proxy - local proxy server that makes you anonymous when visiting web sites	A4Proxy.exe
	AAACLEAN ??	AAACLEAN.INF
	AAAKeyboard ??	??
	AAATraySaver 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	TraySaver.exe
	AAK Advanced Anti-Keylogger - "Anti-spy software to prohibit operation of any keyloggers currently in use or presently being developed anywhere"	aak.exe
	AAMSFree702 Added by the DELF.LJ TROJAN!	Avengine.com
	AAMSFree702 Added by the BACKDOOR-CPC TROJAN!	sys.exe
	Aaou PurityScan/Clickspring adware	amee.exe
	Aapp AdBlaster adware	adprot.exe
	aauclient Appears to be related to software from Accenture.com	ACNUpdater.exe
	ab EazyScheduler ??	ezsched.exe
	ABBYY Community Agent 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	CAGENT.EXE
	ABC Keystroke logger/monitoring program - remove unless you installed it yourself!	keylogger.exe
	abcdefgh EPJ TROJAN!	abcdefgh.exe
	ABIT uGuru ABIT æGuru - on motherboards incorporating the æGuru processor this provides quick access to "hardware monitoring, overclocking, BIOS flashing and audio tweakin	uGuru.exe
	ABITEQ Monitoring utility for ABIT Motherboards. Displays system voltages, temperatures and fan speeds	abiteq.exe
	Abrada WIN32 Added by the DERMON-G TROJAN!	abrada.exe
	Absolute Shield Absolute Shield Evidence Eliminator - internet history eraser	dseraser.exe
	Absolute StartUp monitor Absolute Startup - startup monitor from F-Group Software	ASMon.exe
	AbsoluteShield Internet Eraser AbsoluteShield Internet Eraser - "protects your privacy by cleaning up all the tracks of your Internet and computer activities"	cseraser.exe
	ABsr Added by the AUTOUPDER TROJAN!	absr.exe
	absr SeekSeek search hijacker related - see here	mwsvm.exe
	abtu Loads the executable for Lop.com. mp3serch.exe is the final version	mp3serch.exe
	abtu Loads the executable for Lop.com. lopsearch.exe is the beta version	lopsearch.exe
	AbyssWebServer Abyss web server	abyssws.exe
	Ac97Sound Detected by Sophos as the SILLYFDC-A TROJAN!	snddrv.exe
	AcBtnMgr_Xxx Associated with the Lexmark Xxx (where "xx" is the model) all-in-one printer/scanner/copier. Required for correct operation	AcBtnMgr_Xxx.exe
	acc Advanced Call Center - "full-featured yet easy-to-use answering machine software for your voice modem"	acc.exe
	ACCDEFRAGINFO Added by the DARBY-O WORM!	[path to worm]
	Accelerate 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	accelerate.exe
	Access Ramp Monitor 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	armon32.exe
	Access WebControl Added by the PPDOOR-M TROJAN!	[path to file]
	AccessManager Part of SmartPipes SecureSite software. "SecureSite enables rapid turnup and enhanced administration of VPNs. It automates and simplifies tasks for VPN design and policy management, access control management, and key management"	AccessMgr.exe
	AccessMedia P2P Loader My AccessMedia toolbar related, stealth installed!	amp2pl.exe
	AccessoriesPlus Clock Plus, part of Accessories Plus allows you to select from dozens of alternatives for the Windows clock	clockplus.exe
	AccessRamp Monitor01 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."	ARMon32a.exe
	AccessRampLAN01 Version of the AccessRamp Monitor01 entry 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	ARUpld32.exe
	AcctMgr Norton(tm) Password Manager - part of Norton SystemWorks 2004 - stores passwords and other personal information, and retrieves the data needed for email logins, shopping orders, banking, and other online activities - all from the safety of your own PC	AcctMgr.exe
	AccuWeather.com(r) Desktop Desktop weather from AccuWeather	AccuWeatherDesktop.exe
	accwizz.exe Added by the RULAND.A WORM!	accwizz.exe
	accwizzz.exe Added by the RULAND.A WORM!	accwizzz.exe
	acdllib3 Added by the MAILBOT-BA TROJAN!	bcdlmem.exe
	ACDSee ACDSee 8 photo software. Organize, manage, enhance, and share all your valued photo memories	ACDSee8Pro.exe
	Ace bows ??	Ace bows.exe
	AceGain LiveUpdate AceGain LiveUpdate can help to automate and optimize product updates. AceGain LiveUpdate will automatically detect new patch updates, driver updates or full product updates and automatically download and install them according to user configuration	LiveUpdate.exe
	Acer ePower Management Part of Acer Empowering Technology. "Acer ePower Management is a straightforward interface that allows users to select from pre-configured power usage profiles, or to create their own customized profiles"	Acer ePower Management.exe
	AcerGoto Acer Computer "Goto Drive" Cold Swap Driver - a swappable second disk drive provides convenient backup of large files, or easy importation of data from user's previous computer	AcerGoto.exe
	AcerNotebookManager System Tray access on some Acer Notebooks to give faster access to system settings	almxptray.exe
	AcerPowerkey PowerKey utility for Acer TravelMate notebook PCs. Allows the user to quickly switch between different power schemes by pressing Fn+F3	Powerkey.exe
	Acess2007a Added by the GAOBOT.PQA WORM!	access2007a.exe
	Aceu PurityScan/Clickspring adware	[random filename]
	acEventServ ActivCard Gold from ActivIdentity, Inc. Smart card-based strong authentication software - for photo IDs, proximity badges for facility access and as digital identification and authentication	acevtsrv.exe
	AClntUsr Altiris AClient Service Windows Tray Icon	AClntUsr.exe
	Acme.PCHButton Used by HP Instant Support	pchbutton.exe
	ACMonitor_Xxx Associated with the Lexmark Xxx (where "xx" is the model) all-in-one printer/scanner/copier. Required for correct operation	ACMonitor_Xxx.exe
	acocash Adult content dialler	fastdown.exe
	acocash Adult content dialler	fastdown.exe
	Acombo3dmouse Mouse driver - required if you use non-standard Windows driver features	Acombo3d.exe
	Aconti Adult content dialler	aconti.exe
	acoustic Control panel program for Philips Acoustic Edge soundcard. Not required unless changed settings aren't retained	acoustic.exe
	acpart Program for finding trucks on-line	agpart11.exe
	Acrobat Added by the SMALL-ECT TROJAN!	acrmon32.exe
	Acrobat Assistant . Essential for creating PDF files with Adobe Acrobat and Acrobat Distiller. For Win9x/Me systems you can run this file manually beforehand. For WinXP systems this file must run at startup. Hence the "U" recommendation. . represents the version	ACROTRAY.EXE
	Acrobat Read Added by the VANBOT-BQ TROJAN!	acroup32.exe
	ACROMOUSE Related to ACROMOUSE Laser mouse control	ACROMAPP.exe
	Acronis Popup Blocker Part of Acronis Privacy Expert - anti-spyware and security suite	RunDll32.exe [path] Blocker.dll, Run
	Acronis Scheduler Helper Part of Acronis True Image backup software. Co-operates with the "schedul2.exe" service to perform backup/restore tasks correctly. Required if you want to use True Image to do some real backup/restore tasks - not if you only want to explore/mount images	schedhlp.exe
	Acronis Scheduler2 Service Part of Acronis True Image - backup software. Co-operates with the "schedul2.exe" service to perform backup/restore tasks correctly. Required if you want to use True Image to do some real backup/restore tasks - not if you only want to explore/mount images	schedhlp.exe
	Acronis True Image Part of Acronis True Image backup software. Monitor for the backup archive explorer for moving and viewing files within an archive	TimounterMonitor.exe
	Acronis True Image Monitor Part of Acronis True Image - backup software. Can be disabled without affecting TrueImage	TrueImageMonitor.exe
	Acronis TrueImage Monitor Part of Acronis True Image - backup software. Can be disabled without affecting TrueImage	TrueImageMonitor.exe
	AcronisTimounterMonitor Part of Acronis True Image backup software. Monitor for the backup archive explorer for moving and viewing files within an archive	TimounterMonitor.exe
	AcronisTrueImage Monitor Part of Acronis True Image - backup software. Can be disabled without affecting TrueImage	TrueImageMonitor.exe
	Act! Preloader Sage Software's ACT! "enables individuals and small business customers to instantly access key contact and customer information, manage and prioritize activities, and track all contact-related communications so you can grow productive business relationships"	Act8.exe
	Action Manager 32 Associated with a Plustech scanner. Small utility that runs in the background for doing fax/copy/etc. Available via Start -> Programs	am32.exe
	ActionAgent A COM server that runs on the client as part of the Dell OpenManage Client Instrumentation 6.x package; provides a simple method for a remote administrator to perform actions on the instrumented client. Is it required?	actionagent.exe
	Activation Part of Microsoft Money	Activation.exe
	Activboard 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	MMKeybd.exe
	Active Bit Station Added by the MYTOB.BZ WORM!	abs.exe
	Active Desktop Calendar XemiComputers Active Desktop Calendar	ADC.EXE
	Active Email Monitor Active Email Monitor checks multiple accounts for email, serves as a SPAM filter and can also protect you from harmful items that can be sent via email	aem25.exe
	Active shield Active Shield is "an heuristic screen that actively protects your computer from trojans, spyware, adware, trackware, dialers, keyloggers, and even some special kinds of viruses"	Activeshield.exe
	ActiveDesktop Added by the DABOOM WORM!	systray32.exe
	ACTIVEDS Added by the OPASERV.T WORM!	ACTIVEDS.EXE
	ActiveEyes ActiveEyes from TFI Technology is a small utility that you can use to liven up your desktop. It follows your mouse around and can tell you how far your cursor has travelled or point out where the cursor is. It's small, it's free and comes with a range of options and animations. Not needed - if unavailable via Start -> Programs, create your own shortcut	ActiveEyes.exe
	ActiveKeys.AAB635BD7D054a37A576 Active Keys is a powerful yet easy-to-use tool for creating and managing keyboard shortcuts for any system action	akeys.exe
	ActiveMenu Wild Tangent demo games that come with some HP computers. Unchecking it can prevent the games from running occasionally. Note that WildTanget's privacy policy used to state that they also collect and share individuals information but this is no longer the case	ActiveMenu.exe
	ActivePlus Interactive Agents Plugin for Messenger Plus! (MSN Messenger add-on)	activeplus.exe
	ActiveScan Antivirus Added by the RBOT-FKQ WORM!	ActiveScan.exe
	ActiveShield McAfee VirusScan On-line. See also the McAgentExe entry	MCVSSHLD.EXE
	ActiveSpeed Ascentive ActiveSpeed Internet Optimizer	AS.exe
	ActiveSync Added by the MANCSYN-E TROJAN!	wcescom32.exe
	ActiveWords ActiveWords from ActiveWord Systems, Inc. Like macro programs, ActiveWords sits in the background and watches as you type. When it recognizes that you've typed an ActiveWord, it takes the associated action, such as replacing your keystrokes with the text you've defined	AWMonitor.exe
	ActiveX Streamer Added by the SDBOT.NQ WORM!	msgfix.exe
	ActiveXUpdate Added by a variant of the DEDLER.C TROJAN!	svcss.exe
	Activity ActivityKey Keystroke logger/monitoring program - remove unless you installed it yourself!	actik.exe
	ActivSurf Packard Bell ActivSurf - automatically detects an internet connection and downloads any available updates	backweb*.exe
	ActMaker ActMaker mouse and keyboard toolkit can record the daily operation of your computer and reduce your workload. You don't need to do any coding, nor are you required to know a lot about the computer	ActMak25.exe
	ActMaker ActMaker mouse and keyboard toolkit can record the daily operation of your computer and reduce your workload	ActMaker25.exe
	ACTray System Tray icon for ThinkVantage Access Connections - "allowing users to seamlessly switch between wired and wireless environments, managing security settings, printers, home page and other location-specific settings automatically"	ACTray.exe
	Actual Window Minimizer Actual Window Minimizer - "allows minimizing any window to task tray notification area or to the edge of the screen"	ActualWindowMinimizerCenter.exe
	ACTX1 Added by the VB.IS TROJAN!	v1201.exe
	ACU Atheros wireless Client Utility	ACU.exe
	ACU_QSB Atheros wireless Client Utility	ACU.exe
	ACWLIcon Related to IBM ThinkVantage Connectivity Solution	ACWLIcon.exe
	Ad Blocker Ad Blocker - blocks popups, and also removes banners, image ads and flash ads	blocker.exe
	Ad Blocker Pro Ad Away popup and banner remover	Ad Blocker Pro.exe
	Ad Muncher 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	AdMunch.exe
	Ad Online Guide ??	adonlineguide.exe
	Ad-aware Ad-aware from Lavasoft. Checks your PC for "Spyware" which reports back your internet activities to "base". Available via Start -> Programs	Ad-aware.exe
	Ad-Aware Added by the RBOT-ADJ WORM! Note - this is not the popular Ad-aware spware/adware removal tool and is located in the WinntSystem32 or WindowsSystem32 directory	Ad-Aware.exe
	Ad-Eliminator Spyware remover - not recommended, see here	ad-eliminator.exe
	Ad-Muncher 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	ADMUNCH.EXE
	Ad-Protect Ad-Protect spyware and spam monitoring tool	ad-protect.exe
	Ad-watch Part of Lavasoft Ad-aware Plus - realtime spyware-monitor watching your memory and registry for spyware that tries to install or change your system	Ad-watch.exe
	AD2KClient Executable for Active Disk from Iomega disk - allows software applications to be run directly from an Iomega Zip(r) disk. Required if you wish the applications to launch on insertion of a disk	AD2KClient.exe
	Adaptec DirectCD 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	Directcd.exe
	AdaptecDirectCD 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	Directcd.exe
	AdAware Added by the RBOT-XN WORM!	wini.exe
	Adaware Bootup Ad-aware from Lavasoft. Checks your PC for "Spyware" which reports back your internet activities to "base". Available via Start -> Programs	ad-aware.exe
	Adaware lptt01 RapidBlaster variant (in a "Adaware" folder in Program Files). Recommended you use RapidBlaster Killer to uninstall - see here. Note - this is not the valid Lavasoft Adaware	adaware.exe
	Adaware ml097e RapidBlaster variant (in a "Adaware" folder in Program Files). Recommended you use RapidBlaster Killer to uninstall - see here. Note - this is not the valid Lavasoft Adaware	adaware.exe
	AdBin AdBin - "Free and easy solution to managing your Window's hosts file. A fun way to block ads"	AdBin.exe
	Add.exe [* = random char]** CoolWebSearch/HomeSearch adware - for examples, see this log	Add.exe [* = random char]**
	Add32.exe [* = random char]** CoolWebSearch/HomeSearch adware - for examples, see this log	Add32.exe [* = random char]**
	AddClass CoolWebSearch Addclass parasite variant	AddClass.exe
	AddClass Added by the STARTPAGE.F hijacker	[Installation_Path]
	AddClass Added by the SECDL-A TROJAN!	[path to trojan]
	AdDelete Banner advertisment blocker	AdDelete.exe
	AdDestroyer Virtual Bouncer - malware from Spyware Labs. It is distributed by the same bundling and drive-by download techniques as the parasites it claims to remove, so definitely qualifies as unsolicited commercial software in itself. It also has an update feature that can download and execute arbitrary code. Warning - choose "custom" uninstall as "automatic" may remove other programs - see here	AdDestroyer.exe
	ADDITIONAL Services Added by a variant of the IRC.BOT TROJAN!	pkgadd.exe
	addproxy Related to Adobe Photoshop	addproxy.exe
	ADG SoundBlaster Audigy related?	ADG.exe
	ADGJdet Added with SoundBlaster Live! or Audigy soundcards for headphone autodetection	ADGJDet.exe
	aDir Added by the SPAMSRV-E TROJAN!	adirss.exe
	Adiras ADSL USB modem related	Adiras.exe
	adirka Added by the TIBS-QT TROJAN!	adirka.exe
	AdKiller Part of Advanced Spyware Remover anti-spyware tool	AD Defender.exe
	ADM Library Loader Added by a variant of the SDBOT TROJAN!	admlib32.exe
	Admanager Controller Adware, probably a Windupdates variant	AdManCtl.exe
	Admilli Service Windupdates adware variant	AdmilliServ.exe
	Administrator Added by the NOVACAL TROJAN!	svchost.scr
	Administrator Added by the RUBBLE-C WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate winlogon.exe process, which should not appear in Msconfig/Startup!	winlogon.exe
	Administrator di Dago Added by the PUNYA-B WORM!	Dago.exe
	AdminSoft Added by the STARGRUB-A WORM!	sysfile.vbs
	admtray.exe Related to Acer Inc. destop tray	admtray.exe
	Adobe Added by an unidentified VIRUS, WORM or TROJAN!	Adobe.exe
	Adobe Added by an unidentified WORM or TROJAN!	sysconfig.exe
	adobe Added by an unidentified WORM or TROJAN!	gam.exe
	Adobe Added by the LOWZONES.T TROJAN!	sysbat32.exe
	Adobe Added by an unidentified TROJAN!	zteam.exe
	Adobe Acrobat Speeds up the time it takes to load the Adobe Reader application. Your choice, but not required for Adobe Reader to function properly	READER~1.EXE
	Adobe Acrobat Distiller Application Added by the RANDEX.DFJ WORM!	acrotray.exe
	Adobe Acrobat Reader CFG Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!	[random filename]
	Adobe Filter Platform Added by the RBOT-OP WORM!	afilterplatform.exe
	Adobe Gamma Loader 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	Adobe Gamma Loader.exe
	Adobe Photo Downloader Part of Adobe's Photoshop Album or Photoshop Elements packages - starts each time you connect an external image device to your PC (see here)	apdproxy.exe
	Adobe Reader Speed Lauch Speeds up the launch of Adobe (Acrobat) Reader 7	reader_sl.exe
	Adobe Reader Speed Launch Speeds up the time it takes to load the Adobe Reader application. Your choice, but not required for Adobe Reader to function properly	reader_sl.exe
	Adobe Reader Speed Launch Speeds up the time it takes to load the Adobe Reader application. Your choice, but not required for Adobe Reader to function properly	READER~1.EXE
	Adobe Reader Synchronizer Adobe Synchronizer - installed along with Adobe Reader 8.x. "Synchronizer is a small application that runs in the background, providing synchronization of document reviews and Tracker subscriptions so that your data is available when you need it." See the link for more information	AdobeCollabSync.exe
	Adobe Version Cue CS2 File manager that's part of Adobe Creative Suite 2 - "find files fast, track versions across applications, link files together, and share them in creative collaboration without fear of overwriting someone else's work"	VersionCueCS2Tray.exe
	AdobeA Added by the FLOOD.BA TROJAN!	adobes.exe
	AdobeFonts Browser hijacker - redirecting to Hugesearch.net	fonts.hta
	adobemgr Added by the ADCLICKER TROJAN!	adobemgr.exe
	AdobeReader Added by the RBOT.DAO TROJAN!	msni.exe
	AdobeReaderPro Added by the RBOT-ASK or RBOT-AUS WORMS!	msnxpsp.exe
	AdobeReaderPro Added by the RBOT-ATY WORM!	ntkernell32.exe
	AdobeReaderPro Added by the SDBOT-AKH WORM!	msnserve.exe
	AdobeReaderPro Added by the IRCBOT-VQ WORM!	updt.exe
	AdobeReaderProfessional Added by the RBOT-GAT WORM!	msx64.exe
	AdobeReaderPros Added by the RBOT-BGH WORM!	sysmsn.exe
	AdobeVersionCue An exclusive feature of the Adobe(r) Creative Suite, Version Cue(tm) helps you find files fast, track multiple versions of your files, and share your files for creative collaboration	VersionCueTray.exe
	adodemaster Downloader of Korean origin, detected as ADOD.28672	adodemaster.exe
	Adope File Manager Added by an unidentified WORM or TROJAN!	lsasv.exe
	adp Spyware installed by Net2Phone, Limewire, Cydoor, Grokster, KaZaa, etc	adp.exe
	AdPopup Added by the AGENT-FZ TROJAN!	dcf5678.exe
	adprot AdBlaster adware	adprot.exe
	ADQuickAccess After Dark for Windows. Screen saver creation program produced before screen savers became integrated into Win95	Adtray.exe
	ADriver Added by the DELF.WG TROJAN!	windrv.exe
	AdRoarUpdate AdRoar adware updater	ARUpdate.exe
	AdRotator.Application Added by the SMALL-AQ TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate csrss.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup!	[path to csrss.exe]
	AdRotator.Application Added by FakeMessage/AdRotator adware. Note - this is not the legitimate services.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is located in an "Inetsrv" subfolder	services.exe
	ADS Adware Remover Adware remover - not recommended, see here	ADS Adware Remover.exe
	AdsBlocker Reported as DILAER.DW by NOD32	stopAds.exe
	ADService Part of Iomega's Active Disk - allows software applications to be run directly from an Iomega Zip(r) disk. Required if you wish the applications to launch on insertion of a disk	ADService.exe
	AdsGone AdsGone - pop-up stopper	Adsgone.exe
	ADSL Diagnostic Tools System tray access to ADSL modem diagnostic tools. Available via Start -> Programs	mapiicon.exe
	ADSLSYSTEMTRAY Apparently Annex A ADSL modem related. What does it do and is it required?	SystemtrayV100B.exe
	AdslTaskBar ISP software, initializes DSL modem	rundll32.exe stmctrl.dll, TaskBar
	AdslTaskBars Added by the RBOT-AXZ WORM!	taskmng.exe
	ADSL_A2 Associated with an Integrated Telecom Express (ITeX) ADSL driver installation. What does it do and is it required?	A2Installed
	ADSS 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	ADSS.exe
	adstartup Adlogix adware variant	automove.exe
	adstartup Adlogix adware variant	Adstartup.exe
	AdStatus Service WindUpdates AdStatus Service adware	AdStatServ.exe
	AdSubtract AdSubtract blocks ads, cookies, pop-up windows, animations, music, and more. Can be disabled from within AdSubtract. Available via Start -> Programs. Now superseeded by Trend Micro AntiSpyware	adsub.exe
	adtech2005 Detected by Kaspersky as the STARTPAGE.AW TROJAN!	adtech2005.exe
	adtech2006 Detected by Kaspersky as the VB.KC WORM!	adtech2006.exe
	Adtools Service Windupdates Adware	AdTools.exe
	ADU Related to Cisco Aironet wireless products. What does it do and is it required?	adu.exe
	AdultX Adult content dialler and hijacker	AdultX.exe
	Adult_Chat Adult content dialler	Adult_Chat.exe
	Adult_Chat1 Adult content dialler	Adult_Chat1.exe
	AdUpdater Unidentified adware downloader/updater	sysupudt.exe
	ADUserMon Part of Iomega's Active Disk - allows software applications to be run directly from an Iomega Zip(r) disk. Required if you wish the applications to launch on insertion of a disk	ADUserMon.exe
	Advanced DHTML Enable Added by the RANCK-FI TROJAN!	exo32.exe
	Advanced Internet Protocol Added by a variant of the SPYBOT WORM!	cerf.exe
	Advanced Protection System Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!	advpsys.exe
	Advanced Spyware Remover Advanced Spyware Remover anti spyware tool	Asr.exe
	Advanced Tool Checks Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!	advchks.exe
	Advanced Tools Check 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	ADVCHK.EXE
	Advanced Uninstaller PRO Installation Monitor Innovative Solutions Advanced Uninstaller PRO - "easy-to-use suite for uninstalling applications and keeping your computer fast, clean, and in its best shape"	monitor.exe
	Advapi Added by the NETDEVIL.12 WORM!	Advapi.exe
	ADVCHK 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	ADVCHK.EXE
	Advertising Killer Advertising Killer - popup stopper	Akiller.exe
	advmon32 Added by a variant of the CRYPTER.C TROJAN!	advmon32.exe
	Adware Agent Adware Agent popup blocker	adware agent.exe
	Adware Spy Adware remover - not recommended, see here	AdwareSpy.exe
	AdwareAlert Adware program, previously not recommended (see here). It has now been delisted, so make sure you have the latest version	AdwareAlert.Exe
	AdwareDelete Adware remover - not recommended, see here	adwaredelete.exe
	Aeiwlsta.exe IBM High Rate Wireless LAN Adapter driver. Is it required?	Aeiwlsta.exe
	AELaunch Audio Applications Launcher for the Philips Acoustic Edge soundcard	AELaunch.exe
	AERVICESN Added by the RANDON-AO WORM!	AERVICESN.exe
	AeXAgentLogon Altiris Agent transmits information about your machine for the purpose of asset management and deployment	AeXAgentActivate.exe
	AeXSWDUsr Altiris Express NS Client Manager software. Is it required?	AeXSWDUsr.exe
	AEZBProc 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	aptezbp.exe
	AFAFilter AFAFilter - internet filter software	windefault.exe
	afskfask8 Added by the ONLINEG-L TROJAN!	fsfjasj8.exe
	Agent Cyberlink's 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	Agent.exe
	Agent Added by the DREF-V VIRUS!	alsys.exe
	agent Added by the DREF-U VIRUS!	ppl.exe
	Agent Browser Added by the PPdoor.M-bdr backdoor TROJAN!	[random filename]
	Agent Explorer Unidentified adware	[random filename]
	Agente Part of Panda Antivirus . Is this an update reminder (guess because of the name), virus definition update reminder or something similar?	Remupd.exe
	agentsvr Malware, detected by Kaspersky as AdWare.Monker.a. NOTE: do NOT confuse with the Microsoft Agent Server application of the same name as described here - the legitimate file will always be located in the WindowsMsagent folder	agentsvr.exe
	AgfaCLnk 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	AgfaCLnk.exe
	agp Added by the GAOBOT.SY WORM!	agp32.exe
	AGRSMMSG IBM AMR modem driver	AGRSMMSG.exe
	AGSatellite Program from AudioGalaxy that lets you download some MP3s from their server. Available via Start -> Programs	AGSatellite.exe
	ahfp 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"	ahfp.exe
	ahfprog 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"	ahfp.exe
	AHNSD AhnLab V3 antivirus updater - leave enabled unless you manually update on a regular basis	AhnSD.exe
	AHNUE ??	AHNUE.exe
	ahost Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!	ahost.exe
	AHQInit 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	ahqinit.exe
	Ahst PurityScan/Clickspring adware	iebs.exe
	AHU Added by the ANACON-B WORM!	[path to worm]
	ahui32.exe Added by the CERTIF-M TROJAN!	ahui32.exe
	Aica PurityScan/Clickspring adware	tuaa.exe
	Aida PurityScan/Clickspring adware	ttuh.exe
	Aida PurityScan/Clickspring adware	eetu.exe
	AidemHotKey Keyboard related	DVMAIN.EXE
	AidemHotKey Keyboard related	KEYAPP.EXE
	aiepk Another IE Popup Killer - pop-up stopper	aiepk2.exe
	AIM AOL Instant Messenger. If connected to the internet, automatically runs up AIM. Convenience more than anything. Available via Start -> Programs	aim.exe
	AIM AIM plus - a free add-on to AOL's Instant Messenger for Windows from Big-O Software	AIM+.exe
	AIM Instant Message Cookies Added by the RBOT-AFV WORM!	[random filename]
	Aim Plugin Added by the GUAP-F WORM!	aimplugin.exe
	AIM reminder Added by the BUDDY TROJAN!	AIM reminder.exe
	Aim6 AOL Instant Messenger - start it when you want to use it	AOLLaunch.exe
	Aim6 AOL Instant Messenger - start it when you want to use it	aim6.exe
	AIM95 Startup Added by the AGOBOT.AEE WORM!	aim95.exe
	aimaol lptt01 RapidBlaster variant (in a "Aimaol" folder in Program Files). Recommended you use RapidBlaster Killer to uninstall - see here	aimaol.exe
	aimaol ml097e RapidBlaster variant (in a "Aimaol" folder in Program Files). Recommended you use RapidBlaster Killer to uninstall - see here	aimaol.exe
	aimb.exe IMSufSentinel is a spy program which can record IM conversations, log keystrokes, record URLs visited, and take screenshots. If you didn't install this yourself remove it	aimb.exe
	AimingClick AimingClick from AimingTech. Web searching tool. Available via Start -> Programs	AimingClick.exe
	AIMPro AIM Pro - secure instant messaging, video conferencing, on-line meetings and desktop and file sharing	aimpro.exe
	AIMster Peer to Peer (P2P) file sharing client that runs over the AOL Instant Messenger network. Available via Start -> Programs	??
	AIMWDInstall Version of the WildTangent on-line games installer that came with versions of AOL Instant Messenger. Note that WildTanget's privacy policy used to state that they also collect and share individuals information but this is no longer the case	AIMWDInstall.exe
	Aiptek Graphics Tablet (USB) USB interface for Aiptek Graphics Tablet (USB)	atwtusb.exe
	aircity Related to "Prutect" malware from e2Give	aircity.exe
	AKEYNAME Added by the EVILBOT.C TROJAN!	WinServ.exe
	akeys Active Keys is a powerful yet easy-to-use tool for creating and managing keyboard shortcuts for any system action	akeys.exe
	akgkagaksad9 Added by the ONLINEG-M TROJAN!	fsakfask9.exe
	AKiller Advertising Killer - popup stopper	akiller.exe
	ala.exe Access Lock is a system-tray security utility you can use to secure your desktop when you are away from your computer	ala.exe
	Alarm Manager Palm alarm event reminder that coordinates what is on your Palm with settings on your desktop	Alarm.app.exe
	AlarmWatcher Associated with SynTPEnh and SynTPLpr which are from Synaptics for touchpads on laptops. What does it do and is it required?	AlarmWatcher.exe
	Album Fast Start Scanner software, not required for scanner to work	ABMTSR.EXE
	AlcFDMonitor RealTek related - Real-Time SPDIF-in Monitor for nVidia chipset - is it required in startup?	ALCFDRTM.EXE
	ALCFDRTM16 RealTek related - Real-Time SPDIF-in Monitor for nVidia chipset - is it required in startup?	ALCFDRTM16.com
	Alchem ClickAlchemy adware	Alchem.exe
	Alcmtr Installed with hardware drivers for a Realtek AC97 audio device. It's believed that Realtek uses this file in order to data about the customer. Some users report problems with their on-board sound if this is disabled - hence the "U" recommendation	Alcmtr.exe
	Alcohol Alcohol 120% - CD/DVD emulation/writing/copying software	Alcohol.exe
	Alcohol Autorun Alcohol 120% - CD/DVD emulation/writing/copying software	Alcohol.exe
	AlcoholAutomount Alcohol 120% is a powerful Windows application that makes it easy to create backups of DVDs* and CDs. In addition, the program lets you store your most used CDs as images on your computer, so you can call them up at the click of a button. This part automounts images disc images	axcmd.exe
	Alcom PCL Capture ??	FMW_PCAP.EXE
	AlcWzrd RealTek High Definition audio driver related - detects new devices when plugged in, then pops up a dialog box. If everything works as expected you should be able to disable this one	ALCWZRD.EXE
	AlcxMonitor Installed with hardware drivers for a Realtek AC97 audio device. It's believed that Realtek uses this file in order to gather data about the customer. Some users report problems with their on-board sound if this is disabled - hence the "U" recommendation	Alcxmntr.exe
	aldefr ere service Added by the RBOT-XS WORM!	tay0x.exe
	alerter Added by the MAHA.F TROJAN!	alerter.exe
	Alevir Added by the OPASERV-A WORM!	Alevir.exe
	AlevirOld Added by the OPASERV WORM!	[worm filename]
	Alexa Related to Alexa. Note - collects and stores information about the web pages you view, the data you enter in online forms and search programs and, with versions 5.0 and higher, the products you purchase online whilst using the toolbar. Although Alexa state's they do not attempt to analyze the data it may collect about you to determine who you are, some of your information collected by the software is personally identifiable. Please read the Privacy Policy. Not Recommended	alexa.exe
	AlexaToolbar Reported as the DELF.EB hijacker by Ewido Security Suite	alt.exe
	AlfaCleaner AlphaCleaner is now a stealth install using exploits on unpatched systems. Seen alongside RazeSpyware	AlfaCleaner.exe
	AlfaClock Classic AlfaClock from AlfaSoft Research Labs - "enhances your taskbar clock (tray clock) with fully customizable clock display, alarms, time synchronization and more"	AlfaClock.exe
	AlfaClock2 AlfaClock2 - tray/desktop clock and time synchronization software	AlfaClock2.exe
	ALFY Accellerator ??	AlfyAC~1.exe
	ALG.EXE Added by the DEMOTRY-B WORM!	iexplorer .exe
	ALG32 Added by the STARTPAGE.K hijacker	ALG32.EXE
	algchk.exe Detected by Kaspersky as the VB.ATE TROJAN!	algchk.exe
	ALGU Added by the CWS-I TROJAN!	ALGU.EXE
	ALi5289 Related to Uli Integrated Drivers from Uli Electronics Inc	ALi5289.exe
	Alias SketchBook Snapshot Screen-capture utility for Alias Sketchbook	ALIASS~2.EXE
	AlienAutopsy Alienware computer technical support software	Test_BS.exe
	ALiSndMgr ALi AC97 Sound driver	ALiSndMg.exe
	AliUSBfix May be realted to a USB 2.0 PCI card - the IOgear GIC220OU?	GREENMK.exe
	Alive SYstem Added by the TOFDROP-B TROJAN!	scchost.exe
	Alive SYstem Added by the TOFDROP-B TROJAN!	scchostc.exe
	alkasr Added by the BALKART TROJAN!	×„ã¡¥.exe
	All Aboard Status All Aboard! Internet Connection Sharing status icon	stswin.exe
	All Sea screen saver Free screensaver, installs lots of foistware. See here. Get rid of it	TaskTray.exe
	All Sea web link Free screensaver, installs lots of foistware. See here. Get rid of it	FWLink.exe
	AllerCalc AllerCalc is an expression calculator which allows you to directly enter an expression to be evaluated. Can be started manually	AllerCalc.exe
	Allopassw Added by the RANKY.CU TROJAN!	[path to trojan]
	Allopassw Added by the RANKY.CU TROJAN!	[path to trojan]
	AllSeeingEye All-Seeing_Eye security software - "monitors everything that takes place on your computer, and alerts the user as soon as anything suspicious or out-of-the-ordinary is happening, providing the user with alternatives for possible actions"	ase.exe
	allSnap 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	allSnap.exe
	AllToTray AlltoTray from DNTSoft - minimize any program to your System Tray	ALLTOTRAY.EXE
	Alogrithm Link Queue Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!	alq.exe
	Alogserv 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	Alogserv.exe
	ALPass ALPass password manager	ALPass.exe
	Alps Electric USB Server Alps Electric USB Server - required according to this article	Monserv.exe
	AlpsPoint Touchpad software for laptop PC's. For instance it is found on the Panasonic and Sony Vaio 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	Apoint.exe
	ALServ Altec Lansing AMS speaker related. What does it do and is it required?	ALServ.exe
	Altnet Altnet TopSearch adware	points manager.exe
	AltnetPointsManager Altnet TopSearch adware	points manager.exe
	AltoMB_service Alto Memory Booster from Alto Software - boost the computers performance via more intelligent and efficient memory management. MS MVPs (Most Valued Professional) recommend not using memory managers with Win98/SE/ME. See this article and make up your own mind	AltoMBsrv.exe
	ALTOOLS ALTools family of PC utilities	AccessL.exe
	AltPayments WeirdOnTheWeb adware	AltPayments.exe
	ALU Scheduler Service Symantec LiveUpdate scheduler for programs such as Norton AV or Internet Security	ALUSchedulerSvc.exe
	ALUAlert Notification reminder for Symantec's LiveUpdate. Leave enabled unless you manually run LiveUpdate on a regular basis	ALUNotify.exe
	Aluria Security Center Aluria Software's spyware removal tool - we can't really recommend this product as Aluria have recently partnered with WhenU, the well known adware company, see here	SecurityCenter.exe
	Aluria's Pop-Up Stopper Aluria Pop-Stopper	eps.exe
	Aluria's Spyware Eliminator Aluria Software's spyware removal tool - we can't really recommend this product as Aluria have recently partnered with WhenU, the well known adware company, see here	ASE.exe
	AlwaysOnTopMaker Always On Top Maker - utilty to enable an application to always be displayed "on top" of others on the desktop	AlwaysOnTopMaker.exe
	AlwaysReady Power Message APP Related to HP and Compaq Desktop PCs. Read this article	ARPWRMSG.EXE
	AmazingTens Premium rate adult content dialler	AmazingTens.exe
	AMD PowerNow! AMD PowerNow! - "an innovative solution available on all AMD mobile processor-based notebooks that can effectively increase notebook battery life, while delivering performance on demand"	GemBack.exe
	amd_dc_opt AMD Dual-Core Optimizer - "can help improve some PC gaming video performance by compensating for those applications that bypass the Windows API for timing by directly using the RDTSC (Read Time Stamp Counter) instruction"	amd_dc_opt.exe
	*America Online .* Tray Icon** Puts AOL icon in System Tray (. denotes version if present). Connect to AOL via the desktop shortcut or Start -> Programs	aoltray.exe
	AME_CSA Loads ADSL modem Control Panel applet	rundll32 amecsa.cpl, RUN_DLL
	AModemLockDown ModemLockDown - allows you to supervise internet access by disabling the modem, protects againt dialers accessing dial-up connections, etc	ModemLockDown.exe
	Amon Monitoring part of Eset's NOD32 virus-scanner	AMON.EXE
	Amonitor Tiny Personal Firewall	amon.exe
	AMP WinOFF WinOFF is " a utility designed to shut down Windows computers automatically, in a fully configurable way"	winoff.exe
	AMSG Part of the IBM ThinkVantage Productivity Center. "The Message Center sends automatic notification on ThinkVantage Technologies integrated with your system. Once you're online"	Amsg.exe
	AMSN aMSN Messenger is a multiplatform MSN messenger clone	amsn.exe
	amsn Added by the BANKER-BNZ TROJAN!	amsn.exe
	Anapod Manager Anapod Explorer "is the most advanced Windows iPod software available, offering iPod management through full Windows Explorer integration under My Computer"	anamgr.exe
	anbv32 Added by the TITOG.C WORM!	nabv32.exe
	ANIWZCS2Service ALPHA Networks wireless driver	WZCSLDR2.exe
	ANIWZCSService D-Link wireless PCI adapter related. In some cases reported to cause excessive CPU activity	WZCSLDR.exe
	AnnotateCheck Genius Wizard Pen Tablet driver related. Is it required?	AnnCheck.exe
	Announcements 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	Annclist.exe
	Anntext Caere Pagekeeper text annotation server	Anntext.exe
	Anonymizer Total Net Shield Anonymizer Total Net Shield - ID protection and privacy software	AnonTns.exe
	ANONYMIZER_SPYWAREKILLER Anonymizer Spyware Killer - now Anti-Spyware	SpyWareKiller.exe
	ANONYMIZER_SPYWAREKILLER Anonymizer Spyware Killer - now Anti-Spyware	AnonAntiSpyware.exe
	Another Internet Explorer Popup Killer Another IE Popup Killer - pop-up stopper	aiepk2.exe
	ansjava Added by the RANDON-AN WORM!	[path to worm]
	Anskya Added by the DLOADER-MW TROJAN!	PYSKY.NET.exe
	Answer Problem Added by the SDBOT-SC WORM!	dSAFsqs.exe
	AnswerTool AnswerTool - save your E-mail replies in AnswerTool, then reuse them again and again	AnswerTool.exe
	Anti Spam Service Added by the MYTOB-BK WORM!	spamsvc.exe
	Anti-Blaxx Manager Anti-Blaxx - bypass blacklistings from different copy protections bypassing methods like virtual CD or DVD drives	Anti-Blaxx.exe
	Anti-keylogger check Anti-keylogger - protects against keylogger programs monitoring your keystrokes	antikey.exe
	Anti-Trojan-Watch Anti-Trojan Watch - trojan detector	ATWatch.exe
	Anti-Virus Added by the SDBOT.GV WORM!	vpms.exe
	Anti-Virus Added by the CAPROBAD-A TROJAN!	[random filename].exe
	Anti-Virus Product Sync Added by the KEDEBE.D WORM!	[unprintable character][3 characters]log.exe
	Anti-Virus Update Scheduler Added by the SPAMMIT-A TROJAN!	[path to trojan]
	Anti-Virus Update Scheduler Malware - detected by Kaspersky as the AGENT.FP TROJAN!	winsp3.exe
	Anti-Virus Update Scheduler V1.39.12R Added by the HEPLANE or STAPREW.B TROJANS! - different filenames have been spotted; examples: msvc.exe, kaspersky.exe, nrton.exe, wins.exe, gah32.exe, 1.tmp, syste.exe, alg.exe, socks.exe, winxpsp2.exe, tek9.exe, sks.exe, hihi.exe, s.exe, xps2.exe, dns2.exe, ikav32.exe and more...	[path to trojan]
	AntiClicker Added by the CBH TROJAN!	SVCHST32.EXE
	antidialer.co.uk Dialer_Watcher is an application that allows you to detect dialers on your computer	Dialer_Watcher.exe
	antihost Added by the BANCBAN-QJ TROJAN!	ahr.exe
	AntiPopUp AntiPopUp for IE - pop-up stopper	AntiPopUp.exe
	AntiSpywareBot AntiSpywareBot misleading spyware remover - not recommended, see here	AntiSpywareBot.exe
	AntiVerminser Spyware remover - not recommended, see here	AntiVerminser.exe
	Antivir Added by the RAGRUK-A TROJAN!	svchst.exe
	AntiVir Added by the AGENT-DSF TROJAN!	scvhost.exe
	AntiVir Added by the IRCBOT-TJ TROJAN!	winlog.exe
	AntiVir XP AntiVir(r) PersonalEdition Classic - antivirus	AVwin.exe
	Antivirus Added by the SINKIN TROJAN! Resets IE start page to realphx.com	av.exe
	Antivirus Added by the NETSKY.H WORM!	maja.exe
	Antivirus Added by an unidentified WORM or TROJAN!	iexpl0res.exe
	AntiVirus Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!	kaspery.exe
	AntiVirus Added by the BANKER-EHB TROJAN!	AntiVirus.exe
	Antivirus Installer Added by the BADGENT-A TROJAN!	[path to trojan]
	Antivirus Protection Services Added by the RBOT.EXI WORM!	ccapp2.exe
	AntiVirus Update Added by the RBOT-JF WORM!	updates.exe
	Antivirus-Golden Spyware remover - not recommended, see here	Antivirus-Golden.exe
	antivirus32 Added by the SPYBOT.KAI WORM!	antivirus.exe
	AntivirusGold AntivirusGold malware	AntivirusGold.exe
	AntiVirusProtection ??	qumk.exe
	antiware Added by the DLOADER-HW TROJAN!	elite32.exe [ = random char]
	AntiWindowsMessenger Anti-Windows_Messenger is a small application that prevents Windows Messenger from remaining resident in memory	AntiMsMsg.exe
	anti_troj Added by the LODEAR.D TROJAN!	anti_troj.exe
	AnVir AnVir Task Manager - protects computer against viruses and manages running processes and startup files	AnVir.exe
	AnVir Task Manager AnVir Task Manager - protects computer against viruses and manages running processes and startup files	AnVir.exe
	anvshell System Tray tool for ASUS video cards. If disabled you lose all the ASUS specific video card options in Control Panel -> Display Properties -> Advanced as well as the System Tray shortcuts toolbar	anvshell.exe
	Any To-Do List Any To-Do List "the ultimate software solution to keep yourself organized and reminded"	anytodo.exe
	anycom bluetooth Associated with an Anycom bluetooth wireless card. What does it do and is it required?	ftflauncher.exe
	AnyDVD AnyDVD - descrambles DVD-Movies automatically in the background and the DVD appears unprotected and region code free. Also removes prohibited operations from the DVD such as skipping adverts - hence the "U" recommendation	AnyDVD.exe
	AO Tray System Tray application for AOpen soundcards. Can be run manually via Start -> Settings -> Control Panel	AOTray.Exe
	aol AOL's Active Virus Shield	avp.exe
	AOL 9.0 Optimized Added by the SPYBOTER.A TROJAN!	AOLClient.exe
	AOL Broadband Check-Up matcli.exe is a motive Assistant Command line interface that gathers information about your system's identity like your name email address, city, county, etc and gets written to a log file. The AOL Self Support Tool is required to run with the Help and Support program. If you uncheck AOL and and then run Help and Support it will add another AOL entry in the startup menu. If you remove this software in "add/remove programs" some help menus in help and support will not be available. You decide	matcli.exe
	AOL Companion Part of the AOL Connection Suite and installs an icon on the system tray offering easy access to AOL's additional utilities and functions. This program is a non-essential process, and is installed for ease of use	companion.exe
	Aol Configuration Loader Added by the SDBOT-XE WORM!	aimsng.exe
	AOL Fast Start AOL ISP software related. What does it do and is it required?	AOL.exe
	AOL Instant Messanger Added by the SDBOT-YT WORM! Note - this is not the popular AOL Instant Messenger utility	aim.exe
	AOL Instant Messengar Added by the AGOBOT-FN WORM!	aol.exe
	AOL Instant Messenger That is an L between the A and M, the start up location is wrong for AIM. What does this relate to?	AlM.EXE
	Aol Instant Messenger Added by the KELVIR.AL WORM!	aolmsg.exe
	AOL Instant Messenger Added by the IRCBOT.N TROJAN!	aimsgr.exe
	AOL Instant Messenger 7.213 Added by the SDBOT-ZF WORM!	aim9283.exe
	Aol Instant Messenger Fix Added by the SDBOT-ABJ WORM!	aolfix.exe
	AOL Messenger Added by an unidentified VIRUS, WORM or TROJAN!	[random filename]
	AOL Messenger Added by the SDBOT-JF WORM!	aolmsngr.exe
	AOL Messenger Optimized Added by the AOLOPT TROJAN!	AOLOpt.exe
	AOL Services Hosts Added by an unidentified WORM or TROJAN!	aolserviceshosts.exe
	AOL Spyware Protection AOL's spyware protection program	AOLSP Scheduler.exe
	AOL TopSpeedMonitor AOL's TopSpeed web acceleration technology supposedly helps to make web browsing faster. Most important for those users who still access AOL via dial-up	aoltsmon.exe
	AolAcsDaemon1 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	Acsd.exe
	AolAcsDaemon1 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	AOLACSD.EXE
	AOLCC AOL ISP software related, file located in a "AOL Computer Check-Up" folder. What does it do and is it required?	ACCAgnt.exe
	AolCon Added by the TAPLAK WORM!	config.com
	AOLDialer AOL ISP software dialer - can be activated through a desktop shortcut	AOLDial.exe
	AolFix 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	AolFix.exe
	AOLRegKey32 Unidentified malware - see here	AOREGSVR512.EXE
	AOLSAV AOL ISP related. What does it do and is it required?	AOLAgent.exe
	AOLStart Added by the KRAIMER.12 TROJAN!	AOLStart.exe
	aolupdater.exe Added by a variant of the IRCBOT TROJAN!	aolupdater.exe
	Aornum Installed along with iWon Prize Machine. Based upon their privacy statement this can be regarded as spyware	aornum.exe
	AOTray System Tray application for AOpen soundcards. Can be run manually via Start -> Settings -> Control Panel	AOTray.Exe
	aouei Chivio dialer	sysrtmvs.exe
	APC UPS Status APC PowerChute Personal Edition status icon	Display.exe
	APC_SERVICE PowerChute(r) Personal Edition - "safe system shutdown software with sophisticated power management functions"	mainserv.exe
	apc_tray 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	apc_tray.exe
	APD123 PacerD Media/Pacimedia.com adware	APD123.exe
	Api.exe [* = random char]** CoolWebSearch/HomeSearch adware - for examples, see this log	Api.exe [* = random char]**
	Api32.exe [* = random char]** CoolWebSearch/HomeSearch adware - for examples, see this log	Api32.exe [* = random char]**
	API32 Added by the IRCBOT-B TROJAN!	api32.exe
	APIClass Added by the MSNOPT-A TROJAN!	lexplore_.exe
	APIMon Added by the TIBSER.A downloader TROJAN!	apimonx.exe
	APIMon Added by a variant of the TIBSER.A downloader TROJAN!	winapix.exe
	APIMon Added by the DROPPER.Z TROJAN!	msreg.exe
	apisvc.exe Added by a variant of the LAMEBOT TROJAN!	apisvc.exe
	APL Sage Software's ACT! The application pre-loader (apl.exe) is a self contained executable that pre-loads the necessary .NET framework and ACT! 2005 assemblies. This pre-loading of assemblies enhances ACT! startup, view load and dialog load times in some areas of the application	APL.exe
	Apmsrv9x Intel AnyPoint Wireless II Home Network related. Now discontinued. What does it do and is it required?	APMSRV9X.EXE
	Apoint Touchpad software for laptop PC's. For instance it is found on the Panasonic and Sony Vaio 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	Apoint.exe
	App32.exe [* = random char]** CoolWebSearch/HomeSearch adware - for examples, see this log	App32.exe [* = random char]**
	App.EXEName Added by the BODIRU WORM!	[path to worm].exe
	Appcon 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	vAppCon.exe
	appconn Added by the CARGAO WORM!	appconn.exe
	AppExtender Loads the Confimax add-in for popular E-mail programs to confirm E-mails have been sent and received	AppExtCB.exe
	appis.exe Added by the AGENT-BC TROJAN!	appis.exe
	Application Aztech Labs modem driver	mdmsetsp.exe
	Application Explorer Novell Zenworks Application Explorer Executable. "For almost all users the Novell ZENworks agent (either Application Launcher or Application Explorer) will be run via the user's login script on each successful login. ZENworks is used to periodically deliver software updates and is also used to install the remote management components."	Naldesk.exe
	Application Explorer Application Explorer - file manager type access to Novell Application Launcher for installing and updating network residing applications	NalView.exe
	Application Layer Gateway Service Added by the LINKBOT.M WORM!	algs.exe
	ApplicationProtocolRun Added by the IRCBOT-CX TROJAN!	smsbvl32.exe
	AppPlus AppPlus - "menu bar or tray launcher that docks to your desktop, floats or sits in your System Tray. Create graphic/text-based buttons that launch any number of programs, Websites, e-mail addresses or folders (which open in the AppPlus Menu System)"	AppPlus.exe
	Apvxd Part of Panda Antivirus . Required to enable permanent virus protection	APVXDWIN.EXE
	Apvxdwin Part of Panda Antivirus . Required to enable permanent virus protection	APVXDWIN.EXE
	APVXDWIN Panda ClientShield with TruPrevent is designed for companies that want the best protection for their workstations. It protects against viruses and other known and unknown threats including spam, spyware, dangerous or time-wasting content, phishing scams, hackers and intruders	ClShield.exe
	Apwheel Wheel support for an Alps mouse	Apwheel.exe
	apyginapygin Added by the SDBOT.BTR WORM!	simenu.exe
	AQ3HelperStartUp ScreenScenes "Aquatica Water Worlds" screensaver. The freeware version comes with GAIN branded ads (pop-ups and others). ScreenScenes do however offer you the option of doing away with the ads by purchasing the screensaver for a whopping $30. Please note that Claria Corporation no longer support GAIN-Supported software - see here	AQ3HEL~1.EXE
	aqadcup.exe Added by the AGENT.BG WORM!	aqadcup.exe
	Aqujyjax Added by the RANCK-CQ TROJAN!	[path to file]
	Aqujyjax Added by the SDBOT-YC WORM!	aqujyjax.exe
	ara-key Added by the ANTINNY WORM!	[random filename]
	arcaderockstar Arcade Rockstar (now Gamevance) - free arcade games and prize tournaments. The program itself is clean, but the TOS and privacy statement say that you agree to allow the program to track/report your surfing and put popup advertising on your computer	arcaderockstar32.exe
	Archive Adware - detected by Kaspersky as the CENTIM.A TROJAN!	archive.exe
	ARCHIVE CONTROL Added by the MYTOB.GU WORM!	fixupdattr.exe
	ARCSolo Recovery Backup software by Computer Associates - no longer supported	N/A
	Ardamax Keylogger Ardakey B keystroke logger/monitoring program - remove unless you installed it yourself!	akl.exe
	ares Ares is a free open source file sharing program that enables users to share any digital file including images, audio, video, software, documents, etc	ares.exe
	areslite Ares is a free open source file sharing program that enables users to share any digital file including images, audio, video, software, documents, etc	AresLite.exe
	Argentum Backup Argentum Backup - a small backup program that lets you easily back up your documents and folders	ab.exe
	Aritima Added by the ARITIM WORM!	aritima.exe
	ARMOR2NET Related to Armor2net personal firewall (possibly contains or is related to an anti-spyware product known as ArmorWall, which is a spyware remover - not recommended, see here	Armor2net.exe
	AROReminder Advanced Registry Optimizer - "scan, identify, clean and repair errors in your Windows registry with a single click". Reminder that states that you are in trial mode	aro.exe
	ARPWRMSG Related to HP and Compaq Desktop PCs. Read this article	ARPWRMSG.EXE
	Artera Artera Turbo Internet Accelerator - "surf faster, boost download speed". Only required if you find it helps improve your performance	arteraui.exe
	AS00 Gear511 Software for Netgear wireless network cards. Unknown whether it is required for the wireless card to run but does not seem to be a resource hog. Not required for laptop to run if the wireless network card will not be used. Is it at all required?	Gear511.exe
	AS00_WN511B Netgear RangeMax NEXT wireless adapter configuration utility	WN511B.exe
	AS00_WPN511 NetgearRev MFC Application - software for Netgear wireless network cards - what does it do and is it required in startup?	WPN511.exe
	ASDPLUGIN AsdPlug premium rate adult content dialer variant	dsldbaccess.exe
	ASDPLUGIN AsdPlug premium rate adult content dialer variant	canada.exe
	ASDPLUGIN AsdPlug premium rate adult content dialer variant	france.exe
	ASDPLUGIN AsdPlug premium rate adult content dialer variant	fullgames.exe
	ASDPLUGIN AsdPlug premium rate adult content dialer variant	100171be.exe
	ASDPLUGIN AsdPlug premium rate adult content dialer variant	100176br.exe
	ASDPLUGIN AsdPlug premium rate adult content dialer variant	adult1.exe
	ASDPLUGIN AsdPlug premium rate adult content dialer variant	Austria.exe
	ASDPLUGIN AsdPlug premium rate adult content dialer variant	belgium nm.exe
	ASDPLUGIN AsdPlug premium rate adult content dialer variant	czech.exe
	ASDPLUGIN AsdPlug premium rate adult content dialer variant	dbaccess.exe
	ASDPLUGIN AsdPlug premium rate adult content dialer variant	dslgeaccess.exe
	ASDPLUGIN AsdPlug premium rate adult content dialer variant	Finland.exe
	ASDPLUGIN AsdPlug premium rate adult content dialer variant	geaccess.exe
	ASDPLUGIN AsdPlug premium rate adult content dialer variant	mexico.exe
	ASDPLUGIN AsdPlug premium rate adult content dialer variant	netherlands.exe
	ASDPLUGIN AsdPlug premium rate adult content dialer variant	turkey.exe
	ASDPLUGIN AsdPlug premium rate adult content dialer variant	uk nm.exe
	ASDPLUGIN AsdPlug premium rate adult content dialer variant	Xadult1.exe
	ASDPLUGIN AsdPlug premium rate adult content dialer variant	temp532.exe
	asdsaxcxz13 Added by the LEGMIR-ARF TROJAN!	dasxcsx13.exe
	asdx Added by the AGOBOT.VO WORM!	xwinrpc32.exe
	ASE Scheduler Aluria Software's spyware removal tool - we can't really recommend this product as Aluria have recently partnered with WhenU, the well known adware company, see here and here	ASE Scheduler.exe
	Ashampoo PopUpBlocker Ashampoo popup blocker, part of Magical Security (was Privacy Protector Plus)	PopUpKiller.exe
	ashAvast Part of Avast antivirus	ashAvast.exe
	ASHLT Ashlt adware	Ashlt.exe
	ashMaiSv Part of Avast! anti-virus software - E-mail scanner	ashmaisv.exe
	AsioReg 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	regsvr32.exe ctasio.dll
	AsioThk32Reg 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	rregsvr32.exe ctasio.dll
	ASK Stealth Keylogger keystroke logger/monitoring program - remove unless you installed it yourself!	rundll32.exe [path] ASK.dll rdl
	asl Added by the BANCOS-CU TROJAN!	Aslru.exe
	ASM Active Security Monitor from AOL - helps you determine how vulnerable your PC is to computer viruses, spyware and other dangers and learn what steps you can take to improve your protection	ASMonitor.exe
	Asmw Soft Popups Burner Popup blocker, part of Asmw Soft PC Optimizer	popups burner.exe
	asnconsole Added by the RBOT.EVU TROJAN!	msasn.exe
	ASocksrv Added by the VB.CBW WORM!	SocksA.exe
	asp-srvc Added by the AGOBOT-KE WORM!	asp-srvc.exe
	ASP.NET State Service Added by the DLOADER-QI TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate csrss.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is located in the Windows or Winnt folder	csrss.exe
	ASP.NET State Service Added by the BANLOAD-M TROJAN!	crsass.exe
	ASP.NET State Service Added by the DADOBRA-I TROJAN!	servicos..exe
	asp4tray System Tray application for Aureal Vortex based soundcards. Can be run manually via Start -> Settings -> Control Panel	asp4tray.exe
	AspireTimeMachine 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	acertmb.exe
	asrupdate.exe Added by the VB.ATZ TROJAN!	asrupdate.exe
	assistse CnsMin (Chinese Keywords) hijacker related	ASSISTSE.EXE
	AST Added by the TROJANDOWNLOADER.WIN32.VB.AH VIRUS!	AST
	AST Added by the VB.AH TROJAN!	AST
	AST AutoStarter parasite	AST.exe
	ASTART ASUS TweakEnable - restores manually changed settings for ASUS based video cards such as overclocking. Only required if you use non-standard settings	astart.exe
	AStart Added by the VB.AH TROJAN!	AStart
	asTray Voyetra Audio Station - part of Voyetra's Ultimate MP3 & CD Manager. MP3 and digital music jukebox/organizer	Astray.exe
	Astro Checks for updates to Quicken on a system reboot	Astro.exe
	ASUS Live Update ASUS Live Update utility for their motherboards	ALU.exe
	ASUS Probe ASUS video card fan/thermal monitor - only required if you overclock your card or live in a hot area	AsusProb.exe
	ASUS SmartDoctor ASUS video card fan/thermal monitor	VGAProbe.exe
	ASUS TweakEnable Restores manually changed settings for ASUS based video cards such as overclocking. Only required if you use non-standard settings	astart.exe
	ASUSKey System tray Icon for quickly changing video modes	V38SHELL.EXE
	asustweakenable Asus tweaking utility - for fine tuning the settings of your ASUS display card	ATweak.exe
	ASWDP MLS Pulse - real estate software. Keeps the home buyer/seller continually informed on the status of his/her local/regional real estate market	ASWDP.exe
	ASWnk Adult content dialler	aswnk.exe
	AT-Watch Anti-Trojan Watch - trojan detector	ATWatch.exe
	atapidrv Added by the AGOBOT-SL WORM!	atapidrv.exe
	Athan Athan - an application that calculates and reminds the five daily Islamic prayer times for anywhere in the world	Athan.exe
	ATI Active Graphics Card Monitor Added by the IRCBOT-TL WORM!	atievx.exe
	ATI AS Filter Added by the RBOT-CCY WORM! Note - modifies the HOSTS file by appending numerous lines, preventing access to the virus cleaning websites	msnse.exe
	ATI CATALYST System Tray System Tray access to ATI's CATALYST(tm) CONTROL CENTER. Note that this has "SystemTray" appended to CLI.exe in the "Command" column of MSCONFIG. Not required to run the control center - which is available via a right-click on the desktop	CLI.exe SystemTray
	ATI DeviceDetect Utility meant for future use of the ATI TV WONDER USB 2.0 video driver and can be disabled	ATIDtct.EXE
	ATI Display Added by the BDOOR-AFH TROJAN!	ATIDisplay.exe
	ATI Display Driver Added by the RBOT-FOV WORM!	atixd.exe
	Ati Display Settings Added by the RBOT-GAS WORM!	atividx.exe
	ATI GART Set-up Utility 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	Atigart.exe
	ATI Launchpad 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	launchpd.exe
	ATI Rage3d Pro Added by the AGOBOT-OG WORM!	AtiRage4dPro.exe
	ATI Remote Control Driver for the ATI REMOTE WONDER(tm) RF remote control for ATI's All-In-Wonder graphic cards and other products. Required if you use it	ATIRW.exe
	ATI Remote Control ATI Remote Wonder(tm) - PC wireless remote control driver. Required if you use it	ATIX10.exe
	ATI Scheduler 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	Atisched.exe
	ATI Task Application System Tray access and key-combo shortcuts to common display functions on ATI video cards. Can be run from Start -> Settings -> Control Panel -> Display	Atitkad.exe
	ATI Task Application (Atikey) System Tray access and key-combo shortcuts to common display functions on ATI video cards. Can be run from Start -> Settings -> Control Panel -> Display	Atitask.exe
	ATI Technology Startup Added by the RBOT-AEU WORM!	techstart.exe
	ATI Video Driver Control Added by the RBOT-FWL WORM!	atigfx.exe
	ATI Video Driver Control Added by a variant of the IRC.BOT TROJAN!	btorrent.exe
	ATI Video Driver Controls Added by the SDBOT-DDS WORM!	[path to worm]
	ATI VIDEO REGKEY Added by the SDBOT.UR WORM!	ati2vid.exe
	Ati2cwxx For some ATI video cards. Probably used to access features and may not be required - for example the ATI Radeon works fine without it	Ati2cwxx.exe
	Ati2evxx Added by the BACKDOOR-CPC TROJAN!	Ati2evxx.com
	ati2f104 Added by the DLOADR-BBW TROJAN!	ati2f104.exe
	Ati2mdxx System Tray icon to access ATI graphics card settings and the Hydravision Desktop Manager	Ati2mdxx.exe
	ATICCC ATI's CATALYST(tm) CONTROL CENTER. Required if you want to change graphics settings on a regular basis but you must have internet access and Microsoft's .NET framework installed. Note that this has "runtime" appended to cli.exe in the "Command" column of MSCONFIG. Recommend that start the program manually via Start -> Programs -> ATI Catalyst Control Center -> Advanced -> Restart Runtime as it can casue problems when starting Windows	cli.exe runtime
	ATICCC Puts the ATI Catalyst(tm) Control Center Icon/Shortcut on the System Tray - available via Start -> Programs	CLIStart.exe
	aticpaxx.exe Added by the RBOT-XP WORM!	aticpaxx.exe
	AtiCwd 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	AtiCwd.exe
	AtiCwd 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	AtiCwd32.exe
	AtiCwd 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	Ati2cwad.exe
	AtiCwd32 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	AtiCwd.exe
	AtiCwd32 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	AtiCwd32.exe
	AtiCwd32 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	Ati2cwad.exe
	AtiDisplayDrv Added by the RBOT-VZ WORM!	atidrvxx.exe
	atidriver Added by the WARPIGS-E WORM! Note the uppercase "I" in the filename, rather than a lower case "L"	reaIplayer.exe
	AtiKey System Tray access and key-combo shortcuts to common display functions on ATI video cards. Can be run from Start -> Settings -> Control Panel -> Display	AtiKey32.exe
	AtiKey System Tray access and key-combo shortcuts to common display functions on ATI video cards. Can be run from Start -> Settings -> Control Panel -> Display	atiptkad.exe
	Atikey System Tray access and key-combo shortcuts to common display functions on ATI video cards. Can be run from Start -> Settings -> Control Panel -> Display	Atitask.exe
	ATIMACE ATI Technologies Control Centre - installed alongside ATI graphics hardware and provides additional configuration options for these devices in the Managed Access to Catalyst Environment (MACE) component	MACE.exe
	ATIModeChange System Tray icon to access ATI graphics card settings and the Hydravision Desktop Manager	Ati2mdxx.exe
	AtiPanel Added by the TACTSLAY.U TROJAN!	atip.exe
	atipatxx Added by the SMALL-ED TROJAN!	atipatxx.exe
	ATIPOLAB 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	ati2evxx.exe
	ATIPOLAB ATI Polling Program - part of the ATI graphics driver e.g. on some Fujitsu-Siemens Notebooks	ati2evae.exe
	ATIPOLL 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	ati2evxx.exe
	AtiPTA 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	Ati2ptxx.exe
	AtiPTA 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	Atiptaxx.exe
	AtiPTAAA 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	Ati2ptxx.exe
	AtiPTAAA 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	Atiptaxx.exe
	atiptaxx 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	Ati2ptxx.exe
	atiptaxx 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	Atiptaxx.exe
	atiptext Added by the COSIAM-A TROJAN!	atiptext.exe
	AtiQiPcl Used for hardware DVD decoding on ATI video cards supporting this feature. Not required unless you regularly play DVD's	AtiQiPcl.exe
	ATISmart 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	ati2s9ag.exe
	AtiSound WinSpy surveillance software. Uninstall this software unless you put it there yourself. Note - this is not the legitimate csrss.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is located in the "ComRoot" subfolder	csrss.exe
	atisrc2 Added by the WINDFIND-A TROJAN!	windfind.exe
	ATITech Added by the ROAMER-A TROJAN!	Active.exe
	atitray ATI Tray Tools - allows quick access to ATI graphics card settings	atitray.exe
	AtiTrayTools ATI Tray Tools - allows quick access to ATI graphics card settings	atitray.exe
	atiupdate Added by the DEBESKI.A TROJAN!	ATIUPDATE5.EXE
	atiupdate Added by the DELF.EP downloader TROJAN!	msshed32.exe
	ATIUpdater Added by the RBOT-ABX WORM!	atiupdxx.exe
	Atiupdpl Added by the SMALL.AOS TROJAN!	atiupdpl.exe
	ativopen Premium rate adult content dialler	ativopen.exe
	ATIX10 ATI Remote Wonder(tm) - PC wireless remote control driver. Required if you use it	atix10.exe
	ATKMEDIA ATK Media utility for ASUS laptops - what does it do and is it required?	DMEDIA.EXE
	Atl.exe [* = random char]** CoolWebSearch/HomeSearch adware - for examples, see this log	Atl.exe [* = random char]**
	Atl32.exe [* = random char]** CoolWebSearch/HomeSearch adware - for examples, see this log	Atl32.exe [* = random char]**
	ATM Control Added by the MMS.A WORM!	adpn.exe
	ATnotes Loads the ATnotes program for virtual sticky notes for your desktop. Available via Start -> Programs	atnotes.exe
	Atomic Time Synchronizer TimeSync - lets you synchronize your computer's clock with any internet atomic clock	TimeSync.exe
	Atomic-x27 Added by the KATOMIK-A WORM!	Atomic-x27.exe
	Atomic-x27C Added by the KATOMIK-A WORM!	AtomicpartC.exe
	Atomic.exe Atomic Clock Sync - synchronizes your computer's time with the NIST time server	Atomic.exe
	Atomica 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	atomica.exe
	AtomicTime AtomicTime - utility that synchronizes your PC clock to an atomic clock	ATOMICTIME.EXE
	Atrack 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	atrack.exe
	Atray Active Tray is a utility which lets you configure the system tray. You can also create your own tray icons	Atray.exe
	ATSpooler DeskTopScout keystroke logger/monitoring program - remove unless you installed it yourself!	AppsTraka.exe
	ATTBroadbandUpdate Big Brother from Quest Software. System and network monitor	SAUpdate.exe
	ATTRedUpdate 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	AutoUpdate.exe
	AttuneClientEngine Aveo Attune automated helpdesk software - adware/spyware	attune_ce.exe
	AttuneContentUpdater Aveo Attune automated helpdesk software - adware/spyware	attune_cu.exe
	AttuneDiscovery Aveo Attune automated helpdesk software - adware/spyware	attune_di.exe
	Attunel Aveo Attune automated helpdesk software - adware/spyware	Attunel.exe
	AttuneSystray Aveo Attune automated helpdesk software - adware/spyware	attune_st.exe
	aTuner aTuner - tweak tool for GeForce based graphics cards	atuner.exe
	atwtusb USB interface for Aiptek Graphics Tablet (USB)	atwtusb.exe
	AtxBrw Pop Marketing adware	Iexplor.exe
	au Dealio Toolbar is a free shopping comparison toolbar that allows users to search for a wide range of consumer products	DealioAu.exe
	AU Agent 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	AUagent.exe
	au.exe Added by the BEAGLE.B WORM!	au.exe
	AUCBPNP 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	aucbnpn.exe
	Aucompat Added by the GEMA TROJAN!	Aucompat.exe
	Audcntr Added by the GEMA TROJAN!	audcntr.exe
	AudCtrl Audio control panel?	RunDll32 AudCtrl.dll, RCMonitor
	audi32 Added by the RANCK-FL TROJAN!	audi32.exe
	AUDIO Added by the PLOYB-A TROJAN!	SOUND.exe
	audiocfg.exe Added by the VB.ATE WORM!	audiocfg.exe
	Audiocntl Added by a variant of the CRYPTER.C TROJAN!	audiocntl.exe
	AudioDeck ADeck.exe is a system tray application for VIA's sound cards which offers quick access to a number of sound card related items	ADeck.exe
	Audiodrv Added by the CRYPTER-C TROJAN!	audiodrv.exe
	AudioDrvEmulator Related to Creative DLL Module Loader for the Sound Blaster X-Fi (and maybe others). This program is non-essential process to the running of the system, but should not be terminated unless suspected to be causing problems	DLLML.exe AudDrvEm.dll
	AudioHQ For Creative Soundblaster Live! series soundcards. System tray application for SB Live! functions. Available via Start -> Programs	Ahqtb.exe
	AudioHQ Added by the BANKER-EHK TROJAN!	audiohq.exe
	AudioHQU System Tray application installed with the drivers for Creative Labs SoundBlaster Live! Can be run from Start -> Programs	AHQTBU.EXE
	audioinf Added by a variant of the CRYPTER.C TROJAN!	audioinf.exe
	audlmne32 Added by the MAILBOT-CF TROJAN!	dcmsxe.exe
	auloadplx Added by the SLAPER.K TROJAN!	mplprogsm.exe
	AUNPS2 AUNPS adware	RUNDLL32 AUNPS2.DLL, _Run@16
	aupd Added by the ABWIZ.D TROJAN!	symcsvc.exe
	aupd Added by the ABWIZ.C TROJAN!	sysvcs.exe
	aupd Added by the ORSE-M TROJAN!	sywsvcs.exe
	Aureal A3D Interactive Audio For Aureal based 3D soundcards. A3D sound features won't work with this disabled	sa3dsrv.exe
	Aureal A3D Interactive Audio Init For Aureal based 3D soundcards. A3D sound features won't work with this disabled	A3dInit.exe
	ausvc Added by the AUTOUPDER TROJAN!	ausvc.exe
	Auth Starter Ident Added by the RBOT-WP WORM!	startauth.exe
	Authentic-ID Toolbar System Tray access to Child Control parental control software by Salfield	wintmr.exe
	Authentic-ID Toolbar Authentic-ID Toolbar - website authentication utility. Warns you when a site is recognized for phishing or isn't authentic, for example	rundll32.exe [path] ToolbarATL.dll, LoadTrayIcon
	authz Added by an unidentified VIRUS, WORM or TROJAN!	authz.exe
	Auto CD-ROM Startup Added by the SPYBOT.BLA WORM!	cdaccess.exe
	Auto EPSON Stylus CX6400 on DDLS1Z11 Related to Epson Stylus CX6400 Series printer	E_S4I2L1.EXE
	Auto File System Conversion Utility Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!	scricon.exe
	auto repair system Added by an unidentified WORM or TROJAN - probably a SPYBOT variant	qualityx.exe
	Auto Switch Related to 2-port Bitronics AutoSwitch kit from Belkin	TASKBAR.exe
	Auto T Bar If you disable the HP VIEW toolbar in IE and rearrange the toolbars on a reboot they will be back as they were before if this is left enabled	autotbar.exe
	Auto Updat Added by a variant of the FORBOT WORM!	WindowsSys32.exe
	Auto updat Added by the SDBOT.AAG WORM!	crcss.exe
	Auto Update Added by an unididentified WORM or TROJAN!	AUP.exe
	Auto Update Added by the RBOT-AVO WORM!	dma.exe
	Auto Update Added by the DUMARDI-A TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is located in the Winnt or Windows folder	svchost.exe
	Auto Updates Added by the CHEUKO-A TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is located in the Winnt or Windows folder	svchost.exe
	Auto WinUpdate Added by the RBOT-AFA WORM!	taskmrg.exe
	AutoAdministrator Added by the PUNYA-A WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate services.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup!	SERVICES.EXE
	Autobar Connect buttons on the keyboard for internet direct access, etc. on HP computers	autobar.exe
	AutoCAD Startup Accelerator Preloads some libraries that are used by AutoCAD in order to make the software load faster	acstart16.exe
	autoclk Autoclik is a Windows utility "that allows you to perform all mouse activity with absolutely no clicking"	autoclk.exe
	AutoEA 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	Ahqrun.exe
	AUTOEXE Added by the SEMAPI-A WORM!	AUTOEXE.exe
	Autoloaderaproposclient AproposMedia adware	Apropos_Client_Loader.exe
	Autoloaderaproposclient AproposMedia adware	cxtpls_loader.exe
	AutoLoaderEnvoloAutoUpdater Envolo/AproposMedia adware updater	auto_update_loader.exe
	AutoMate Task Service Task scheduler for Unisyn Automate 4 task automation/macro running software. Available via a desktop shortcut or Start -> Programs	automate.exe
	AutoMate5 Automate is the Leading Software for Automation of front and back-office business processes.It provides all the tools necessary to completely automate business processes, regardless of their complexity	Am5HkWnd.exe
	AutoMate6 AutoMate 6 for automating repetitive tasks	AMEM.exe
	Automatic Defrag Manager Added by the RBOT-AKE WORM!	defrag.exe
	Automatic Media Update Added by an unidentified WORM/TROJAN!	CACHE.RVD
	Automatic Media Update Added by an unidentified WORM/TROJAN!	HPLNT32.RVD
	Automatic Microsoft Windows Updater Added by the RBOT-EQ WORM!	suchost.exe
	Automatic Windows Updater Added by the GAOBOT.AO WORM!	Update.exe
	Automatically launches the United Devices Agent when you start your computer 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	UD.EXE
	Autopdate Added by the RBOT-AGL WORM!	Autopdate.exe
	AUTOPROP Both the files are in the MS Office/Bots/FP_WMP directory. Apparently, it registers the FrontPage WiMP extension	REGPROP.EXE WMPADDIN.DLL
	AUTOPROTECTU Added by an unidentified WORM or TROJAN!	navapq32.exe
	autorepair Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!	dexs.exe
	Autoroute SMTP Autoroute SMTP - "automatic switching between SMTP servers depending on what network you are currently working in." You need to have two Internet service providers	AutoSmtp.exe
	autorun Added by the AUTOM-B WORM!	autorun.exe
	autorun Added by the SMALLVBS-A WORM!	sxs.exe
	autorundemo Added by the AGENT-FPX TROJAN!	[path to trojan]
	AutoShutdown Utility to fix vCard Export in MS Outlook 2000 - although why are these together?	pssvc.exe
	AutoSizer AutoSizer - utility that automatically maximizes windows when they're opened	AUTOSIZER.EXE
	AutoSpell AutoSpell - spell checker (version 6.*)	autospel.exe
	AutoSpell 5 AutoSpell - spell checker	ASWATC32.EXE
	AutoSys Winguardian surveillance software. Uninstall this software unless you put it there yourself	autosys.exe
	autotbar If you disable the HP VIEW toolbar in IE and rearrange the toolbars on a reboot they will be back as they were before if this is left enabled	autotbar.exe
	AutoTKit On HP PC's. Unclear what purpose it serves - but there's a known issue with Internet Explorer Toolbar settings not being saved with it enabled	AUTOTKIT.EXE
	autoupd Raxco Software Auto Update utility."Used to keep your software up-to-date"	autoupd.exe
	autoupd Added by an unidentified VIRUS, WORM or TROJAN! - found in a folder of the same name	autoupd.exe
	autoupdate Unidentified adware - detected by Panda antivirus as the CLICKER.CY TROJAN!	WINUP2DATE.DLL, SHStart
	autoupdate Added by a variant of the QOOLOGIC TROJAN!	rundll32 [path] DATADX.DLL, SHStart
	autoupdate Added by a variant of the QOOLOGIC TROJAN!	rundll32 [path] SUPDATE.DLL, SHStart
	Autoupdate Service Added by the SYMPE-B TROJAN!	kaka.exe
	AutoUpdater Tinybar variant	aupdate.exe
	AutoUpdater PeopleonPage foistware	AutoUpdate.exe
	autoupdatev2 Added by the DROPPER-BM TROJAN!	[path to file]
	autoupdatev2 Detected by Kaspersky as the AGENT.FQ TROJAN!	autoupdatev2.exe
	AutoVirusProtection Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!	ciscv.exe
	auto__antiav__key Added by the BAGLEDI-AA TROJAN!	antiav_exe.exe
	auto__hloader__key Added by the BAGLE.AB TROJAN!	hloader_exe.exe
	aux.exe Added by the ZINS TROJAN!	aux.exe
	auxAudioDevice Added by the AIZU WORM!	aux32.exe
	AUXXTRAY System Tray application for Aureal Vortex based soundcards. Can be run manually via Start -> Settings -> Control Panel	au30setp.exe
	AV Added by the MIDFIN WORM!	UPDATE-28062004.exe[25 blank spaces].vbs
	AV Client Added by the MYDOOM.AD WORM!	patch31345.exe
	AV Industry Added by the MYDOOM.AD WORM!	patch31345.exe
	AV UpDate Added by the FUROOT-A TROJAN!	Update.exe
	AvaFind AvaFind file search utility	AvaFind.exe
	AVantivirus Added by the MSNVB-D WORM!	Avconsol.exe
	avast Added by the SMALL.CZ TROJAN!	troyan.exe
	Avast! Part of Avast! anti-virus software	ashserv.exe
	avast! Part of Avast! anti-virus software	ashDisp.exe
	avast! Web Scanner Part of Avast! anti-virus software	Ashwebsv.exe
	Avast32 Part of Avast! anti-virus software	Astart32.exe
	avc Added by an unidentified TROJAN!	avmon.exe
	AvconsoleEXE 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	Avconsol.exe
	Avengine Added by the DELF.LJ TROJAN!	Avengine.com
	AveoAttune Aveo Attune automated helpdesk software - adware/spyware	atmdlusr.exe
	AVFX Engine Advanced Video FX - supported by a number of Creative Web Cameras. "Have more fun by adding a wide range of special effects and backgrounds to your video chat with Advanced Video FX"	StartFX.exe
	AvG Added by the RBOT-ZA WORM!	svchost323.exe
	AVG Anti-Virus system AVG Anti-Virus 7.0 Control Center. Allows you to manage and control all AVG Anti-Virus components, settings and updates	avgcc.exe
	Avg Antivirus Added by the BANKER.BYU TROJAN!	icpldrvx.exe
	AVG Grisoft Updater Added by the AGOBOT-OT WORM!	updater.exe
	AVG7_AMSVR AVG antivirus related	Avgamsvr.exe
	AVG7_CC AVG Anti-Virus 7.0 Control Center. Allows you to manage and control all AVG Anti-Virus components, settings and updates	AVGCC.exe
	AVG7_CC AVG Anti-Virus 7.0 Control Center. Allows you to manage and control all AVG Anti-Virus components, settings and updates	avgcc.exe
	AVG7_EMC AVG Anti-Virus 7.0 Email Cleaner. Scans incoming and outgoing email for viruses	AVGEMC.exe
	AVG7_Run AVG Anti-Virus 7.0 related	avgw.exe
	avgamsvr.exe AVG antivirus related	Avgamsvr.exe
	avgcc32 AVG anti-virus control center. Also enables scheduled tests, Outlook E-mail plug-in and automatic updates	avgcc32.exe
	AVGCtrl Part of AntiVir(r) PersonalEdition Classic antivirus	AVGCtrl.exe
	avgfwsrv Firewall part of the AVG Plus Firewall Edition	AVGFWSRV.EXE
	avgmsvr.exe AVG Anti-Virus 7.0 related	avgmsvr.exe
	AVGnt AntiVir(r) PersonalEdition Classic antivirus. System Tray icon and control program	AVGnt.exe
	Avgserv9.exe AVG antivirus background monitoring	Avgserv9.exe
	AVGuard AntiVir(r) PersonalEdition Classic antivirus. Background task which scans files transparently	AVGuard.exe
	AVG_CC AVG anti-virus control center. Also enables scheduled tests, Outlook E-mail plug-in and automatic updates	avgcc32.exe
	AVG_EMC AVG Anti-Virus 7.0 Email Cleaner. Scans incoming and outgoing email for viruses	AVGEMC.exe
	AVG_RegCleaner AVG Anti-Virus 7.0 Registry Cleaner - for checking the registry for virus additions and other security problems	AVGREGCL.exe
	avidrv Detected by Kaspersky as the AGENT.PH TROJAN!	drvsc.exe
	Avimgt Added by the GEMA TROJAN!	Avimgt.exe
	Avimgt32 Added by the GEMA TROJAN!	Avimgt32.exe
	avinit Command Antivirus related	AVINIT9X.EXE
	AVK Mail Checker eXtendia AVK AntiVirus email checker	AVKPop.exe
	AVKBar GData AntiVirusKit Anti-virus	AVKBar.exe
	AvMaiSrv Part of Avast! anti-virus software - E-mail scanner	Avmaisrv.exe
	AVMWlanClient Related to broadband products from avm.de	wlangui.exe
	avnort Added by the SERFLOG.A WORM!	formatsys.exe
	avnort Added by the SERFLOG.A WORM!	msmbw.exe
	avnort Added by the SERFLOG.A WORM!	serbw.exe
	avp AOL's Active Virus Shield	avp.exe
	AVP Added by the MUTBO-A TROJAN!	[path to trojan]
	avp Detected by Kaspersky as the ALPHABET.B TROJAN!	avp.exe
	avp Added by a variant of the ALPHABET TROJAN!	*win.tmp.exe [* is a number]**
	avp Detected by Kaspersky as the ALPHABET.B TROJAN!	xar6000v7.exe
	AVP-SE Added by the AGOBOT.FS WORM!	avp-32.exe
	avpa Added by the LEGMIR-ARK TROJAN!	avpo.exe
	avpcc Kaspersky Labs anti-virus	avpcc.exe
	avpm Kaspersky anti-virus	avpm.exe
	AvpM Added by the STARTPAGE-ID TROJAN! Note - this is not the popular Kaspersky antivirus and this file is located in the WINDOWSpchealthUploadLBConfig directory	AvpM.exe
	Avpr Added by the MYDOOM.AF WORM!	avpr.exe
	AVPSrv Added by the ONLINE-GEN TROJAN!	AVPSrv.exe
	avptask Added by the NOFERE-G TROJAN!	[path to trojan]
	avptask Added by the AGENT.JJO TROJAN!	expl0rer.exe
	Avptask Added by the AGENT.PKZ TROJAN!	rund1132.exe
	Avril Lavigne - Muse Added by the AVRIL-A WORM!	[random filename]
	AVSCHED32 AntiVir(r) PersonalEdition Classic - antivirus	AVSched32.exe
	AVSchedScan Command Antivirus related	SCHSC9X.EXE
	AvSer Added by the SERFLOG.B WORM!	dsm.exe
	AvSer Added by the SERFLOG.B WORM!	msmpatch.exe
	AvSer Added by the SERFLOG.B WORM!	svosm.exe
	AvSer Added by the SERFLOG.B WORM!	sysup.exe
	avserve.exe Added by the SASSER WORM!	avserve.exe
	avserve2.exe Added by the SASSER.B or SASSER.C WORMS!	avserve2.exe
	avserve3.exe Added by the SASSER.G WORM!	avserve3.exe
	AVStation premium Related to Samsung AV Station - instant playback of music, photos, videos	AVStation agent.exe
	Avtray Command Antivirus tray icon	Avtray.exe
	AVupdate32 Update Added by the RBOT.CNI TROJAN!	AVupdate32.exe
	AVWLPSTA PRISM Status Tray Applet - but what is it for and is it required?	AVWLPSTA.exe
	AVWUpd32 AntiVir(r) PersonalEdition Classic - updater	AVWUPD32.EXE
	avx communicator Anti-virus part of BitDefender virus scanner/firewall	xcommsur.exe
	Avxlive Bullguard or BitDefender antivirus	avxlive.exe
	avxlni Anti-virus part of BitDefender virus scanner/firewall	avxinit.exe
	Avxnews ??	??
	Awatch Diagnosis tool that monitors DSL connections, installed alongside DSL drivers from AVM Fritz's range of modem products	Awatch.exe
	AwaySch Part of the IBM ThinkVantage Productivity Center. "The Away Manager application allows you preselect and run routine tasks to maintain your system's performance"	AwaySch.EXE
	awhost32 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	awhost32.exe
	AWMON Part of Lavasoft Ad-aware Plus - realtime spyware-monitor watching your memory and registry for spyware that tries to install or change your system	Ad-Watch.exe
	AWMON F-Secure Anti-Spyware	Ad-Monitor.exe
	AWUSGSTA Reportedly related to a USB Wifi Adapter - is it required at startup?	AWUSGSTA.exe
	awxDTools AwxDTools related - a Windows Shell-Extension for the Daemon-Tools. It extends the context-menu of ImageFiles supported by Daemon-Tools (i.e.: .cue, .iso, *.ccd ...)	awxDTools.dll, awxRegisterDll
	AxFilter ??	Rundll32 AXFILTER.DLL, Rundll32
	AXVenore Added by an unidentified TROJAN - see here	AXVenore.exe
	AzMixerSel Related to Realtek_Azalia Mixer Selector	AzMixerSel.exe
	azmodem Aztech Labs modem driver	azexe.exe
	a_vpd Located in the IBMTOOLSVPD sub-directory. What does it do and is it required?	vpd.exe
	aý a-Squared antitrojan - can be run on demand but necessary in Startup if you prefer the aý 'Background Guard' real time protection feature	a2guard.exe
	æTorrent æTorrent - BitTorrent client for Windows sporting a very small footprint. It was designed to use as little cpu, memory and space as possible while offering all the functionality expected from advanced clients	utorrent.exe