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Name Filename Status Description
!1_pgaccount pgaccount.exe
Y
DiamondCS ProcessGuard security software - stops malicious worms and trojans from being executed silently in the background, as well as a variety of o ... Read More
!1_ProcessGuard_Startup procguard.exe
Y
DiamondCS ProcessGuard security software - stops malicious worms and trojans from being executed silently in the background, as well as a variety of o ... Read More
(8E3526E3-F160-437B-9095-46A011877CBE) pKerme12.dll
X
Added by the Troj/Ermeto-A Trojan.
000 pit.exe
U
Added by the Spyware.PrivateEye surveillance software. If you did not install this software, then uninstall it immediately. ... Read More
1290a33c-85f5-4164-a1be-7dd299d4986a PBKScheduler.exe
U
Scheduler for CyberLink PowerBackup - archiving/backup utility ... Read More
360Safe.exe pnvifj.exe
X
Added by the Troj/QQRob-ADM Trojan.
<not used> ppa.exe
N
Added by the PPAuditor password-recovery program. Though listed as a security risk by Symantec, we feel that this program has legitimate uses and thu ... Read More
<not used> pushow[RANDOM].dll
X
Added by the Adware.Advertmen adware.
<not used> perfc000.dat
X
Added by the Trojan.Perfcoo Trojan.
<not used> perfsm.dat
X
Malware related to and installed with the rogue anti-spyware program called WinAntiSpyware 2006 or WinAntiSpyware 2007. ... Read More
<not used> perfc000.dat
X
Malware related to and installed with the rogue anti-spyware program called WinAntiSpyware 2006 or WinAntiSpyware 2007. ... Read More
<not used> PGPmapih.dll
Y
Used by a PGP to encrypt/decrypt emails. Reports state that there are compatibility problems with Office 2007. ... Read More
<not used> printer.exe
X
Malware related to and installed with different rogue anti-spyware programs including WinAntiSpyware 2006 or WinAntiSpyware 2007. This Trojan is respo ... Read More
<not used> proper.exe
X
Fakealert Trojan which shows fake security alerts on your computer.
<not used> protect.exe
X
Added by the PrivacyCorrector rogue anti-spyware program.
<not used> palladium.exe
X
Added by the Palladium Pro rogue anti-spyware program.
<not used> pc.exe
X
Added by the Privacy Components rogue security program.
<random CLSID> PREFX.DLL
X
Added by the TROJ_DROPPER.EI Trojan dropper.
<unknown> prt21sks.sys
X
Added by a variant of the Goldun.Fam rootkit.
<unknown> pnpdrv.sys
X
Added by the Troj/RKProc-Fam rootkit. Can be installed with SmitFraud related Trojans. ... Read More
<unknown> ppdriver.sys
X
Added by the Troj/RKProc-Fam rootkit. More info here.
AcerPowerkey Powerkey.exe
U
PowerKey utility for Acer TravelMate notebook PCs. Allows the user to quickly switch between different power schemes by pressing Fn+F3 ... Read More
Acme.PCHButton pchbutton.exe
N
Used by HP Instant Support
ADDITIONAL Services pkgadd.exe
X
A variant of the IRCBot family of worms and IRC backdoor Trojans.
adlhidp psncc32.exe
X
Identified as the TrojanProxy.Slaper malware.
Adobe Photoshop photoshop.exe
X
Added by the W32/Tilebot-KT worm.
Advanced DHTML Enable prkc.exe
X
Added by the Backdoor.Ranky backdoor Trojan.
Advanced Power Management powermgmt.sys
X
Identified as a variant of the Rootkit.Agent.X rootkit.
advap32 psyche.exe
X
Identified as a variant of the Trojan.Kobcka.DF malware.
agent ppl.exe
X
Added by the W32/Dref-U virus with mass-mailing capability.
Altnet points manager.exe
N
Altnet Points Manager - manages the new Kazaa Plus scheme for awarding you points if you share music files on your machine with others rather than sim ... Read More
altnet points manager points manager.exe
N
Altnet TopSearch adware ... Read More
AltnetPointsManager points manager.exe
N
Altnet Points Manager - manages the new Kazaa Plus scheme for awarding you points if you share music files on your machine with others rather than sim ... Read More
Anskya PYSKY.NET.exe
X
Added by the Troj/Dloader-MW. While running as a background process, this trojan attempts to download and run a file and reduce the Windows firewal ... Read More
AntiSpywareControl pgs.exe
X
Added by the AntiSpywareControl rogue anti-spyware application.
AntiSpywareSuite pgs.exe
X
Added by the AntiSpywareSuite rogue anti-spyware program. AntiSpywareSuite is a security risk that may give exaggerated reports of threats on the comp ... Read More
Antivirus PC Pluton.exe
X
Added by an Unknown malware.
AntivirusFiable pgs.exe
X
Added by a French rogue anti-spyware program called AntivirusFiable.
AntivirusForAll pgs.exe
X
Added by the AntivirusForAll rogue anti-spyware application.
AntivirusPCSuite pgs.exe
X
Added by the AntivirusPCSuite rogue anti-spyware program.
AntiWorm2008 pgs.exe
X
Added by the AntiWorm2008 rogue anti-spyware program. AntiWorm 2008 is a Security Risk that may give exaggerated reports of threats on the computer. T ... Read More
APC PBE Agent pbeagent.exe
Y
Related to APC PowerChute Business Edition. This startup allows the particular computer's UPS to be monitored by the APC PowerChute Business console. ... Read More
APC Power Management powerio.sys
X
Identified as a variant of the RKit/Agent.X.5 rootkit.
Application Layer Gateway Services psure.exe
X
A variant of the Backdoor.Sdbot family of worms and IRC backdoor Trojans.
Ashampoo PopUpBlocker PopUpKiller.exe
U
Ashampoo popup blocker, part of Privacy Protector Plus - see here
asmw soft popups burner popups burner.exe
U
Popup blocker, part of Asmw Soft PC_Optimizer ... Read More
ATI Video Driver Control pixman.exe
X
A variant of the IRCBot family of worms and IRC backdoors.
AutoShutdown pssvc.exe
?
Utility to fix vCard Export in MS Outlook 2000 - although why are these together? ... Read More
AV Client patch31345.exe
X
Added by the MYDOOM.AD WORM!
AV Industry patch31345.exe
X
Added by the MYDOOM.AD WORM!
AVR PAVRM.exe
X
Added by the Troj/FakeVir-PS Trojan.
AVSystemCare pgs.exe
X
Added by the AVSystemCare rogue anti-spyware program. AVSystemCare is a security risk that may give exaggerated reports of threats on the computer. ... Read More
Bart Station PPCOLink.exe
U
Software distrbibuted by the ISP PeoplePC.
BestsellerAntivirus pgs.exe
X
Added by the BestsellerAntivirus rogue anti-spyware program.
bin32hpu ppstub.exe
X
PrecisionPop adware
blocker system611 monitoring PopUpBlocker611.exe
X
Added by the RBOT.BLJ WORM! ... Read More
BM PSA Access Driver Control PsaSrv.exe
U
Related to IBM's Professional Services Automation products.
BranchCache peerdistsvc.dll
Y
This service caches network content from peers on the local subnet.

Please note that this service is launched by svchost.exe, but the act ... Read More
BUFFALO PC-MDVD/U2 WDM Encoder p2usbwdm.sys
Y
Driver for the BUFFALO PC-MDVD mpeg video capture box.
chaplin psqnuvo.dll
X
Zlob Trojan which installs the AntiSpyCheck rogue anti-spyware program. This program displays fake security alerts stating that your computer has a s ... Read More
CheckWinPerf perfinfo.exe
X
Identified by AntiVir antivirus as TR/Crypt.XPACK.Gen.
CheckWinPerf perfm32.exe
X
Unidentified malware.
Client Agent photes.exe
X
Added by the Troj/PPdoor-P Trojan.
Clotusorgreg0 prtStart.exe Orgprt.exe
?
Lotus SmartSuite related. In a LotusOrgReg folder. Unclear what exactly it does? ... Read More
CLSID plugin.exe
X
Adult content dialler
cmonitor pasmon.exe
X
Part of the rogue anti-spyware application SystemDoctor 2006. This application is known to install with malware that issues fake security warnings in ... Read More
CompaqPrinTray printray.exe
N
Puts printer icon in the System Tray. When this option is disabled you will no longer be able to access the Control Program or Printer Driver directly ... Read More
Configuration L0ader picorulez.exe
X
Added by the W32/SdBot-IN worm. When started this infection connects to an IRC server where it waits for remote commands. ... Read More
ControlPanel popcorn64.exe rundll.dll,LoadMouseProfile
X
Added by the Troj/Dloader-OI downloader trojan. When removing this infection, you only want to remove the popcorn64.exe file. ... Read More
ControlPanel popcorn.exe
X
Added by the Troj/Bizves-B downloader trojan.
ControlPanel popcorn72.exe
X
Added by the Troj/Dloader-RA Trojan.
ControlPanel priva.exe
X
Added by the Troj/Clicker-AZ Trojan.
controlpanel private.exe
X
Reported by Norman Virus Control as W32/Downloader.
ControlPanel per.exe
X
Added by the Troj/DwnLdr-FDP Trojan. When removing this infection, you only want to remove the per.exe file. ... Read More
Country Select pctptt.exe
N
Country selection for a PCtel HSP56 based modem. Often found in OEM (Dell,Compaq, HP, etc) systems for their modems included on the motherboard or as ... Read More
CountrySelection pctptt.exe
N
Country selection for a PCtel HSP56 based modem. Often found in OEM (Dell,Compaq, HP, etc) systems for their modems included on the motherboard or as ... Read More
CSIScanner prevxcsi.exe
Y
Related to Prevx CSI.
data restore service prq8.exe
X
Added by the W32.Kelvir.AI WORM! ... Read More
data restore service prq8.exe
X
Added by the W32.Kelvir.AI WORM! ... Read More
defroster pgfshvp.dll
X
Zlob Trojan which installs the AntivirusTrigger rogue anti-spyware program. This program displays fake security alerts stating that your computer has ... Read More
DevicePath Proyecto1.exe
X
Added by the GRUEL WORM!
DF PHVGKEDD.exe
X
Added by the Troj/OnlineG-AK information-stealing Trojan for online games.
DhcpCep PYJJKIME.exe
X
Added by the Troj/Agent-BXQ downloading Trojan.
Dialgo SDK PhoneAnswer.exe
U
Dialgo Wave Modem ActiveX - "Telephone Answering Machine for scripting your own professional call center business scripts using a voice modem. Feature ... Read More
Dialog Helper PDDLGHLP.EXE
N
Dialog Helper from PowerDesk Pro by Ontrack. Helps with the standard Open and Save As dialog boxes by showing recently used files and folders. Availab ... Read More
direct parallel link driver ptilink.sys
U
Direct Parallel Link Driver from Microsoft. Bundled with the operating system.
directx PipeCmd.exe
X
Added by the SDBOT.D TROJAN!
Disk Defragmentation Loader pmsvcr.exe
X
A variant of the IRCBot family of worms and IRC backdoor Trojans.
DocuMagix Init PWATCH.EXE
N
PaperMaster is an application for the PC designed to automate the process of organizing, archiving, and retrieving digital versions of files. Start ma ... Read More
DRam prosessor plsccd.exe
X
Identified as a variant of Backdoor.Win32.Rbot.gen worm and IRC backdoor.
DRam prosessor plscd.exe
X
Added by the WORM_RBOT.CYA worm and IRC backdoor.
dregfix ph_finder.exe
?
??
dstiosys plsitctl.exe
X
Added by the Troj/Mailbot-BX IRC backdoor Trojan.
DXM6Patch_981116 p_981116.exe
N
Win32 cabinet self extractor. More info here
eTrust PestPatrol Active Protection PPActiveDetection.exe
U
PestPatrol real-time protection feature. "Stops spyware before it infects your system" ... Read More
Event Planner Reminders PLNRnote.exe
N
Sierra Event Planner tray icon
Event Reminder pmremind.exe
N
A calendar/alarm program that installs with Brøderbund Printmaster
explorer.exe perfmnt.exe
X
Added by the Troj/Agent-FJ Trojan.
ExploreUpdSched pwinsndt.exe
X
Added by a variant of the Zenosearch adware. Adware.ZenoSearch is an adware that displays pop-up ads based on searches the user performs on popular we ... Read More
FASTTRACKPassepartout Passepartout.exe
X
Added by the Dial/DialCar-X dialer.
fddi pbhha.dll
X
Zlob Trojan which installs the AntivirusTrigger rogue anti-spyware program. This program displays fake security alerts stating that your computer has ... Read More
firstRabbit PurpleHaze.vbs
X
Added by the Troj/Tibba-A Trojan.
freinst pgs.exe
X
Related to the rogue anti-spyware program called WinSecureAv. This program is installed via the use of malware and display false or exaggerated infec ... Read More
FullSystemProtection pgs.exe
X
Rogue anti-spyware program is installed and advertised through the use of malware and deceptive advertising. ... Read More
Gadwin PrintScreen PrintScreen.exe
N
Gadwin PrintScreen - utility to capture, print or save the current window
game patcher.scr
X
Added by the Troj/PWS-ED password-stealing Trojan.
GoldenAntiSpy pgs.exe
X
Added by the GoldenAntiSpy rogue anti-spyware program. GoldenAntiSpy is a Security Risk that may give exaggerated reports of threats on the computer. ... Read More
guardian pc security tools Pfft.exe
U
Related to PeerGuardian PC Security Tools. An Open Source Program. Note: located in C:\Program Files\Boomerang Software\Guardian PC Security Tools\ ... Read More
gw port controller PORTCT95.EXE
Y
From a visitor - "I must keep it active in start up or my Lexmark printer and RCA Cam program cannot discover a working port to work". From the file p ... Read More
GW Port Controller PORTCTRL.EXE
U
Print driver for Samsung's SmarThru document management system.
helperdll Pupw.sys
X
Added by the Adware.Henbang adware. Adware.Henbang displays pop-up advertisements on the compromised computer. Please note that C:\Windows\System32\ru ... Read More
Hidup_Susah Pembantu.exe
X
Added by the W32.SillyFDC.BDM worm. W32.SillyFDC.BDM is a worm that spreads by copying itself to removable and mapped drives. ... Read More
HLServWinXPService printer.exe
X
Added by the Troj/Mdrop-BYD Trojan.
HomeGroup Provider provsvc.dll
Y
Microsoft service that performs networking tasks associated with configuration and maintenance of homegroups. If this service is stopped or disabled, ... Read More
HP Presentation Ready PresRdy.exe
N
HP Omnibook related:  "Press a dedicated button above the keyboard and the system will instantly load your presentation software and change the screen ... Read More
HPU ProvenTactics.exe
N
Proven Internet Marketing software
Hyper Files phfhost.exe
X
Added by the Troj/Agent-JQO Trojan.
ibm_pwmgr pwmgr.exe
Y
Related to IBM_Password_Manager Note: located in C:\Program Files\IBM\Password Manager\ ... Read More
icrosoft Visual plscx.exe
X
Added by the W32/Rbot-AYO worm. When started, this infection connects to a remote IRC server where it waits for commands to execute. ... Read More
IE6 porn.pif
X
Added by the W32/Rbot-ATF worm. When started, this infection connects to a remote IRC server where it waits for commands to execute. ... Read More
Imonitor Plguni.exe
N
McAfee QuickClean 3.0 - removes internet clutter and unwanted programs
InstantTray PCLETray.exe
N
Pinnacle InstantCD/DVD disc creation software. Tray icon enabling a pop-up menu that lets you call up any of Instant CD/DVD's tools with one click. Ca ... Read More
Intel PDS pds.exe
U
Intel Ping Discovery Service (PDS). Part of Intel's LANDesk Management Suite 6 and the Common Base Agent (CBA) - used for communicating between the co ... Read More
Intel PROSet Tray Icon promon.exe
N
System Tray icon for Intel PRO series ethernet adapters giving access to the diagnostic features ... Read More
intellectual_property PRODUCT.exe
X
Added by the Troj/Feutel-R Trojan.
IntelliPoint point32.exe
Y
Microsoft Intellipoint software for their Intellimouse series of mice - required if you use non-standard Windows driver features. ... Read More
Interlinking Memory Support param32.dll
X
Added by the Troj/Warspy-D Trojan. This will hijack Internet Explorer to the following domains: hotoffers.info and newgenlook.info among others. ... Read More
ISPSERVICE psycho.exe
X
Added by the Troj/IRCFlood-O Trojan.
karen\'s once-a-day ii.lnk PTOAD.exe
Y
Karen's_Once_a_Day_II ... Read More
kebodohan P84K80W75T.exe
X
Added by the W32.Fishinflu@mm worm. W32.Fishinflu@mm is a mass-mailing worm that spreads through removable drives and by sending messages to mIRC user ... Read More
KernelFaultCheck ptool32.exe
X
Added by the Troj/LegMir-BN Trojan.
Keyboard Preload Check Preload.exe
Y
Millenium Multi-Function Keyboard driver
kiss pingy.exe
X
Identified as a variant of the W32/Cult.worm.gen malware.
Kodak Batch Transfer pezdow1.exe
N
Part of "Kodak Picture Easy" software for digital cameras. Includes the display of an icon in the System Tray to quickly transfer photos to a PC ... Read More
kodak picture easy *.* batch transfer PezDownload.exe
N
Part of "Kodak Picture Easy" software for digital cameras. Includes the display of an icon in the System Tray to quickly transfer photos to a PC. *.* ... Read More
Kodak Picture Transfer Software pts.exe
N
Looks for Kodak camera connection and media insertion. Available via Start -> Programs ... Read More
kym control settings phqghum.exe
X
Added by the RBOT.BQD WORM! ... Read More
LexmarkPrinTray printray.exe
N
Lexmark Printer icon in the System Tray for quick access. Not required - uncheck via Printer configuration rather than MSCONFIG. Can also be listed as ... Read More
lidpolicy pwrschem.exe
U
A utility for configuring certain HP notebook models to enter Standby mode when the lid is closed only when running on battery. ... Read More
LifeScape Media Detector PicasaMediaDetector.exe
N
Media detector for Picasa's automatic photo organizer
local internet web drivers for win32 phqghume.exe
X
Added by a variant of the WIN32.RBOT WORM! ... Read More
localproxy proxy4free.exe
U
Related to ProxyTools ProxyTools is a package of Perl network utilities designed mainly to assist those whose Internet access is censored, unreliable ... Read More
M Player Post Installer postinstallm.exe
?
??
MagicKeyboard PreMKBD.exe
U
Related to Samsung laptops. Provides ability to program keys to perform specific functions. ... Read More
martini pinmart.exe
X
Added by a variant of the W32/SDBOT WORM! ... Read More
MasterBoot Switch popupkill.exe
X
A variant of the Rbot family of worms and IRC backdoor Trojans.
Matrox Powerdesk PDesk.exe
N
For Matrox video cards. Quick access to tweak your card to your liking
McAfee QuickClean Imonitor Plguni.exe
N
McAfee QuickClean 3.0 - removes internet clutter and unwanted programs
MediaPath Proyecto1.exe
X
Added by the GRUEL WORM!
MenaceRescue pgs.exe
X
Added by the MenaceRescue rogue anti-spyware program. MenaceRescue is a Security Risk that may give exaggerated reports of threats on the computer. Th ... Read More
microoft timing pupdate.exe
X
Added by a variant of the WIN32.RBOT WORM! ... Read More
Microsoft prefinal.exe
X
A variant of the RBot.get family of worms and IRC backdoor Trojans.
Microsoft DirectX PDSched.exe
X
Added by the SDBOT.CN WORM!
Microsoft Driver Setup psreg.exe
X
Added by the W32/VBMato-C worm.
Microsoft Mouse Driver Ver 3.0 pointer32.exe
X
Added by the W32/Randex-AA worm. When started, this infection connects to an IRC server where it waits for remote commands to execute. ... Read More
Microsoft Plug and Play plugnplay32.exe
X
Added by the W32/Mytob-HF mass-mailing worm and IRC backdoor.
Microsoft Process Manager process32.exe
X
A variant of the IRCBot family of worms and IRC backdoor Trojans.
Microsoft Profile Manager profile.exe
X
A variant of the IRCBot family of worms and IRC backdoor Trojans.
Microsoft proxysys proxysys.exe
X
Added by the W32/Tilebot-JC worm and IRC backdoor.
Microsoft PSTCP32 Data pstcp32.exe
X
Added by a variant of the WIN32.RBOT WORM!
Microsoft Svchost local services pr1nc.exe
X
Added by the W32/Rbot-GWW worm and IRC backdoor.
Microsoft Update prowind32.exe
X
Added by a variant of the AGOBOT/GAOBOT WORM!
Microsoft Update Machine ppabvg.exe
X
Added by the Troj/Ciadoor-DR Trojan.
microsoft update service phqghum.exe
X
Added by a variant of the WIN32.RBOT WORM! ... Read More
Microsoft Visual Studio plscdksxg.exe
X
Added by the W32/Rbot-AWV worm. When started, this infection connects to a remote IRC server where it waits for commands to execute. ... Read More
Microsoft Windows pwjbvphi.exe
X
Added by the W32/Rbot-GQK worm and IRC backdoor.
Microsoft Windows DLL Services Configuration proxy.exe
X
Added by the W32/Sdbot-ZL worm. When started, this infection connects to a remote IRC server and waits for commands to execute. ... Read More
Microsoft Windows DLL Services Configuration poker.exe
X
Added by the W32/Sdbot-ZY worm. When started, this infection connects to a remote IRC server where it waits for commands to execute. ... Read More
Microsoft Windows DLL Services Configuration poker3.exe
X
Added by the W32/Sdbot-AAH worm. When started, this infections connects to a remote IRC server where it waits for commands to execute. ... Read More
MICROSOFT Windows update pdate.exe
X
A variant of the IRCBot family of worms and IRC backdoor Trojans.
Microsoft Xp pdate.exe
X
A variant of the IRCBot family of worms and IRC backdoor Trojans.
Microsoft© PID Lex PIDLex.exe
X
Added by the NIOVADOOR TROJAN!
mmusrstp procrun.exe
?
??
MMX2 virtualization service pptp24.sys
X
Added as variant of the Troj/Haxdor-Gen family of rootkits.
Mouse Suite 98 Daemon pelmiced.exe
N
Mouse driver. Appears to cause a behaviour where the desktop suddenly flips back up when playing DirectX associated games ... Read More
Mouse Suite Driver pelmouse.sys
Y
Mouse driver for Primax computer mouse products.
MS Domain Name Server Deamon p.exe
X
A variant of the IRCBot family of worms and IRC backdoor Trojans.
Ms System Config pcedit.exe
X
A variant of the IRCBot family of worms and IRC backdoor Trojans.
msconfig.exe proxy.exe
X
Added by a variant of the AGENT.AH downloader TROJAN!
msgmsgs peremption.exe
X
Added by the W32/Sdbot-KU worm. When started this infection connects to an IRC server where it waits for remote commands. ... Read More
MSN Messenger PIC1324.exe
X
Added by the W32.Annoying.Worm msn messenger Worm.
MSNPluginSrvcs p6.exe
X
Added by the RBOT-VJ worm with backdoor functionality via IRC.
MSNSysRestore pc32.exe
X
Added by a variant of the MASTAK VIRUS!
MSPetServ PET32.EXE
X
Added by the W32/IRCBot-VE worm and IRC backdoor.
MSPluginSrvc p3.exe
X
Added by W32/Rbot-WV, a WORM!
msptlg ptlg.exe
X
This malware is identified as the Hoax.Win32.SpyWare.d adware. When you are infected with this malware, you will receive popups for a variety of ser ... Read More
mspwr pupstman.exe
U
"Transparent icon background" feature of Ashampoo's PowerUp XP (WinNT/2K/XP) and PowerUp Deluxe (Win98/Me)  ... Read More
mspwr pupxpman.exe
U
Related to Ashampoo's PowerUp_XP ... Read More
mspwr pwrupst.exe
U
Ashampoo PowerUp_XP is a tool for fine-tuning your Windows® NT4, 2000, 2003 Server and XP configuration. ... Read More
mspwr PuXpMan2.exe
U
Related to Ashampoo Magic Defrag Utility.
MStask p2sys.dll
X
Added by the Troj/LdPinch-UE Trojan.
Net Monitor DDE plscd.exe
X
A variant of the IRCBot family of worms and IRC backdoor Trojans.
NetCom3 Service PscMonitor.exe
X
Added by the Netcom3 Cleaner adware. Netcom3 Cleaner claims to be a spyware scanner for the Windows platform. It is known to report clean systems as u ... Read More
NETVISIONPasse-partout Passe-partout.exe
X
Added by the Dial/DialCar-M premium rate dialler.
Network Provision Managing Service provsvc.exe
X
Added by the W32/Sdbot-CRS worm and IRC backdoor.

W32/Sdbot-CRS spreads by copying itself to network shares protected by weak passwords ... Read More
Newman playavi.exe
X
Added by the Troj/Lineage-AT password-stealing Trojan for the online game Lineage. ... Read More
nexusserver PNXSERVR.exe
U
Related to Canopus Co., Ltd. Canopus has the solution to help you create, purpose and deliver great video. Note: located in C:\Program Files\Common F ... Read More
No Credit Card plugin-[random].exe
X
Adult content pop-up dialler
NOD32POP3 Pop3scan.exe
Y
POP3 E-mail part of Eset's NOD32 virus-scanner
Norton AV Preload Premend.exe
?
Norton Antivirus related. What does it do and is it required
Norton eMail Protect POPROXY.EXE
Y
Proxy E-mail protection from Norton Anti-Virus (prior to 2002). If you have it installed, leave it enabled to automatically check for suspect attachme ... Read More
NortorUpdate patch802.exe
X
Added by the W32/Patco-A worm.
notepad2.exe popuper.exe
X
Added by the Troj/AdClick-AO or Troj/Puper-E trojans!
Notifications popuper.exe
X
Added by the InternetSecurityDeluxe rogue anti-spyware program.
NoWayVirus pgs.exe
X
Added by the NoWayVirus rogue anti-spyware application.
OfficeScan95 pccwin97.exe
Y
Trend Micro antivirus OfficeScan
OfficeScanNT Monitor pccntmon.exe
Y
Trend Micro OfficeScan Antivirus real-time scan monitor
optional web drivers for win32 phqghume.exe
X
Added by a variant of the WIN32.RBOT WORM! ... Read More
overinstall pgs.exe
X
Related to the TrustedAntivirus rogue anti-spyware program. This program is used by other Rogue anti-spyware programs as well. ... Read More
P Antispyware 09 pas.exe
X
Added by the PAntiSpyware09 rogue anti-spyware program.
P.S.Guard PSGuard.exe
X
Smitfraud variant.
p2k32reg p2k32.dll
X
Added by the Troj/Xorpix-V proxy Trojan.
P2kAutostart P2kAutostart.exe
N
Tray icon program and phone connection detector for P2kCommander. P2kCommander is a utility suite for modding Motorola phones. ... Read More
P2P NETWORKING P2P Networking.exe
N
Peer to Peer (P2P) sharing of files on the internet
p2p networking P2P
N
Peer to Peer (P2P) sharing of files on the internet
p2p networking2 P2P Networking2.exe
X
P2P Networking2.exe is an advertising program by Joltid. This process monitors your browsing habits and distributes the data back to the author's serv ... Read More
P2P Networking3 P2P Networking3.exe
N
P2P Networking, a component bundled with Kazaa that enables other applications to use Peer-to-Peer functionality. Not required - see here ... Read More
p2pex p2pex.zip.exe
X
Added by the P2P-Worm.Win32.Agent.ag worm.
p2pnetwork p2pnetwork.exe
X
Added by the W32/Rbot-ACZ worm. When started this infection will connect to a remote IRC server where it will wait for commands. ... Read More
p2pnetworking p2pnetworking.exe
X
Added by the W32/Rbot-AFL worm. This infection, when started, connects to an IRC server where it sits on a channel awaiting commands. ... Read More
p2pnkbdl p2pnkbdl.dll
X
Added by the W32/Stration-AT worm.
P3p4chk P3p4chk.exe
X
Added by the GEMA TROJAN!
p4mx4 p4mx4.exe
X
Added by the CRYPTER.A TROJAN!
p4reg p432.dll
X
Unknown malware.
PaciSoft pacis.exe
X
Added by a variant of the SMALL.ABD downloader TROJAN!
PaciSoft pacis.exe
X
PacerD_Media/Pacimedia.com adware installer
PackersScreenServer PackersScreenServer.exe
N
Software from the MercurySports for streaming information about the Green Bay Packers US Football team. Slightly loose Terms or Use and Privacy polic ... Read More
PackersScreenServerSvc PackersScreenServer.exe
N
Software from the MercurySports for streaming information about the Green Bay Packers US Football team. Slightly loose Terms or Use and Privacy polic ... Read More
Packet001 packet001.exe
X
Added by Backdoor.Asniffer.
PACSPTISVR Pacsptisvr.exe
?
Legitimate Sony service. Unknown what it's purpose is.
PadTouch PadExe.exe
N
Toshiba Touch and Launch - offers easy movement and freedom of programs navigation with TouchPad ... Read More
Pag Windows Monitor pag.exe
X
Added by the Troj/Agent-EOT Trojan.
Pagekeeper Jobs pkjobs.exe
U
PageKeeper Jobs is a separate PageKeeper program that handles the analysis of new documents and keeps track of the location and content of current doc ... Read More
Pagekeeper Lite pkjobs.exe
U
PageKeeper Jobs is a separate PageKeeper program that handles the analysis of new documents and keeps track of the location and content of current doc ... Read More
PAgent PAgent.exe
X
Scans your hard drive for the popular P2P file-sharing applications BearShare, Grokster, Kazaa, Limewire and Morpheus. After searching the entire loca ... Read More
Pagoo PAGOO.EXE
N
Pagoo - internet call waiting. Intercepts telephone calls like an answering machine and plays the voice message on your PC. Only required when you're ... Read More
Paint.exe Paint.exe
X
Added by the W32.Tapin worm. W32.Tapin is a worm that spreads by copying itself to network shares. It also downloads potentially malicious files on to ... Read More
paintingroom evidence monitor paintingroom.exe
X
Paintingroom.com smiley software - not recommended as the site tries to drop a trojan on you... ... Read More
paintingroom smile monitor paintingroom.exe
X
Paintingroom.com smiley software - not recommended as the site tries to drop a trojan on you... ... Read More
Paladin Antivirus pav.exe
X
Added by the Paladin Antivirus rogue security program.
Palfun palfun.exe
N
Added by the PalFun AOL instant messenger plugin.
Palm.exe Palm.exe
N
Palm Desktop Software for use with Palm handheld devices. Available via Start -> Programs ... Read More
PalNetaware pnetaware.exe
X
PalTalk adware - as included in Morpheus, see here towards the bottom of the page ... Read More
PaltalkNetaware.exe PALNETAW~1.EXE
N
Voice chat program. This program stores all buddy list info apparently on the server itself so you never lose your buddy list should you need to reins ... Read More
pamela.exe pamela.exe
U
Pamela ... Read More
Panasonic Device Manager for Multi-Function Station software PCCMFSDM.exe
?
Panasonic MFS Device Manager. Related to Panasonic printers.
Panasonic IP Address Checker for Multi-Function Station software PccChgIP.exe
?
Related to Panasonic printers.
Panasonic LPD Manager PCMFSMLM.exe
?
Related to Panasonic printers.
Panda anti-virus service pavsrv51.exe
Y
Related to Panda Anti-virus.
Panda Antispam Server Service PasSrv.exe
U
AntiSpam software, part of Panda Platinum Internet Security
panda cleaner pavdr.exe
Y
Panda Antivirus related - possibly Panda ActiveScan ... Read More
panda preventium+ service PREVSRV.EXE
Y
Panda_Titanium Antivirus ... Read More
Panda Process Protection Driver PavProc.sys
Y
Driver used by Panda Antivirus.
Panda Scheduler pavsched.exe
U
Panda Antivirus scan scheduler. Required if this is your virus scanner program and you have scans scheduled on a regular basis. I recommend that you s ... Read More
Panda Software Intrenet panda.pif
X
Added by the W32/Rbot-ATZ worm. When started, this infection connects to a remote IRC server where it waits for commands to execute. ... Read More
PandaAVEngine PandaAVEngine.exe
X
Added by the NETSKY.R WORM!
Pando Pando.exe
U
Panda allows you to send large media files to specific recipients.
pantera pantera.exe
X
Added by the SDBOT.AYN WORM! ... Read More
PaperPort PTD pptd40nt.exe
N
"PaperPort" software associated with scanners
PaperQuote System Tray Icon PQTRAY.EXE
N
PaperQuote is a "wallpaper" changer with daily quotes that are either for inspiration or motivation ... Read More
Parallel Tasking ptask.exe
X
Added by unidentified adware - recognized by Kaspersky antivirus as Trojan-Downloader.Win32.Small.adg ... Read More
ParallelsToolsCenter ParallelsToolsCenter.exe
Y
This program is for Parallels Desktop for Mac OS X. This is a program that is run once installed in the guest operating system inside of the Parallels ... Read More
Paramount Software Snapshot Filter pssnap.sys
U
Related to the Reflect disk imaging and backup software.
partnershipreg partnership.dll
X
Added by the Trojan-Proxy.Xorpix Trojan.
PartSeal PartSeal.exe
U
System backup for Sony Vaio PCs. Adds a recovery mechanism for users over and above any System Restore features - allowing users to revert a drive bac ... Read More
pasksa pasksa.dll
X
Added by a variant of the Troj/Haxdoor Trojan. This infection utilizes the p79bsksb.sys rootkit to hide itself. ... Read More
PASMonitor pbm.exe
X
Added by the PersonalAntiSpy rogue anti-spyware program.
PassLocker PassLocker.exe
U
Added by the PassLocker password manager.
Password Door Loader PDMonitor.exe
U
Password Door - password protection software
PasswordInspector passinsp.exe
X
Added by the PasswordInspector potentially unwanted application. PasswordInspector is a potentially unwanted application that stores passwords for oth ... Read More
PasteLister plister.exe
N
PasteLister - clipboard extender. Start manually when required
PaSystem pasystem.exe
X
New Targetsaver adware variant.
Patch patch.exe
X
Added by the NETBUS WORM!
pathname pathname.exe
X
Added by the BACKDOOR.IRCCONTACT TROJAN! ... Read More
pathnvidiatv patchnvidiaTVout.exe
?
Appears to be related to Nvidia Gigabyte Video card.
PAV.EXE PAV.EXE
Y
PER Antivirus
PAVFIRES PavFires.exe
Y
Panda Antivirus
PAVFNSVR PavFnSvr.exe
Y
Panda Titanium Antivirus
pavkre9x pavkre9x.exe
Y
Panda_Titanium Antivirus ... Read More
PavProc PavPrS9x.exe
Y
Panda Titanium Antivirus
PavProt PavProt.exe
Y
Panda Titanium Antivirus
pavprot9 Pavprot9.exe
Y
Panda_Titanium Antivirus ... Read More
PayTime paytime.exe
X
Paytime is a Internet Explorer hijacker that changes your home page and search page to use hxxp://http://81.222.131.49/. ... Read More
pbagent pbagent.exe
U
Probot keystroke logger/monitoring program - remove unless you installed it yourself! ... Read More
pbkscheduler PBKScheduler.exe
U
Scheduler for CyberLink PowerBackup - archiving/backup utility ... Read More
PC Angel PCAngel.exe
U
The PC Angel backup and recovery software.
PC Antispyware 2010 PC_Antispyware2010.exe
X
Added by the PC AntiSpyware 2010 rogue anti-spyware program.
PC Booster pcbooster.exe
U
PC Booster from inKline Global - "easy-to-use computer system optimizer that gives your system the extra speed and stability you want while ensuring t ... Read More
PC Clean Pro PC Clean Pro.exe
X
The PC Clean Pro rogue security software.
PC Live Guard PC339.exe
X
Added by the PC Live Guard rogue anti-spyware program.
PC Protection Center PcProtection.exe
X
Added by the PC Protection Center 2008 rogue anti-spyware program.
PC Registry Cleaner PCRegistryCleaner.exe
N
Added by the PC Registry Cleaner registry cleaning program. This program requires that you purchase it before it finds any of the problems it finds. ... Read More
PC Scout pcscout.exe
X
Added by the PC Scout rogue anti-spyware program.
PC Security 2009 PC_Security2009.exe
X
Added by the PC Security 2009 rogue anti-spyware program.
PC SpeedDoctor PCSpeedDoctorTray.exe
U
A Windows Registry Optimization and junk file cleaner.
PC Suite Tray PCSuite.exe
N
Added by the Nokia PC Suite software.
PC Tools Auxiliary Service pctsAuxs.exe
Y
Part of the Spyware Doctor anti-malware program.
PC Tools Security Service pctsSvc.exe
Y
Part of the Spyware Doctor anti-malware program.
PC-Antispy PC-Antispy.exe
X
Added by the PC Antispy rogue anti-spyware program.
PC-Antispyware PC-Antispyware.exe
X
Added by the PCAntiSpyware rogue anti-spyware program. PCAntiSpyware is a misleading application that may give exaggerated reports of threats on the c ... Read More
PC-Checkup PCCheckUp.exe
N
Added by SpeedItUp. PC optimizer that requires you to purchase the software in order to fix what it finds. ... Read More
PC-cillin PersonalFirewall PCCPFW.exe
Y
Trend Micro's PC-Cilling Personal Firewall.
PC-Cleaner PC-Cleaner.exe
X
Added by the PCClean rogue anti-spyware program. PCClean is a misleading application that may give exaggerated reports of threats on the computer. ... Read More
PCANotify PCANotify.dll
Y
Related to Symantec PcAnywhere.
PCAntiMalware pcam.exe
X
Added by the PCAntiMalware rogue anti-spyware program.
pcantispy pcantispy.sys
X
Added by the PC Antispy rogue anti-spyware program.
PCAntiVirusPro pgs.exe
X
Added by the PCAntiVirusPro rogue anti-spyware program.
pcanywhere agent pcamgt.exe
U
Part of pcAnywhere 9.0 or later. This process listens for incoming PC Anywhere connections if your PC is configured as a PC Anywhere host. ... Read More
PCBG PCBODYGUARD.EXE
Y
PC Bodyguard from Calluna - protects system files and settings from being deleted, modified, etc ... Read More
PCBODYGUARD PCBODYGUARD.EXE
Y
PC Bodyguard from Calluna - protects system files and settings from being deleted, modified, etc ... Read More
pcboost PcBoost.exe
U
PCBoost from PGWARE, LLC increases computer performance by allocating higher portions of CPU power to active applications and games. ... Read More
PCCClient.exe PCCClient.exe
Y
PC-Cillin 2002 antivirus software
pccguide.exe pccguide.exe
Y
PC-Cillin 2002 antivirus software
PCCIOMON.EXE PCCIOMON.EXE
Y
PC-Cillin 2000 antivirus software. This is the actual virus-scanner
PCClient.exe PCClient.exe
Y
Trend Micro PC-Cillin Internet Security
PCCloneEX PCCloneEX.EXE
N
This program is used to perform back and restore operations with the PCClone Ex external USB harddrive. ... Read More
PccPfw PccPfw.exe
Y
PC Cillin 2003 personal firewall
PcCtlCom Pcctlcom.exe
Y
Trend Micro PC-cillin Internet Security
PCDAS pcd-as.exe
X
Added by the Defenza antispyware software. This software displays false positives and exaggerated results requiring you to purchase the software in o ... Read More
PCHbutton PCHbutton.exe
N
Used by HP Instant Support
PCHealth pchschd.exe
N
This is a "scheduler" and does not turn off PC Health. For more information refer here ... Read More
PCIMODEM pcimodem.exe
?
Associated with Lucent based Aztech MDP7800-U PCI modems. Is it required?
PCLEPCI ppe.exe
U
Pinnacle Systems PCI Performance Enhancer. "This tool helps to increase the PCI Busmaster performance of all Pinnacle PCI boards." ... Read More
PClK PClK.exe
X
Added by the Troj/LegMir-BL password-stealing Trojan.
PCMM2007RT pcmm2007.exe
X
Added by the PC MightyMax rogue security program.
pcmmrealtime pcmm.exe
U
PC MightyMax - diagnostic program that identifies and fixes problems. However, some users report it does the opposite and messes up their systems (see ... Read More
pcmn891.exe pcmn891.exe
U
Added by the Spyware.FreeKeylogger surveillance software. If this software was installed without your knowledge, it should be removed immediately and ... Read More
PCMService PCMService.exe
U
Part of the Dell Media Experience software. Appears to be related to Power Cinema. Reports have shown that this program repeatedly checks your disk f ... Read More
pcpitstoperaser PCPitStopErase.exe
U
Related to PCPitStop_Eraser privacy scanner that can help you avoid identity theft and just plain nosey people that try to find out what you've been ... Read More
PCPOptimize PCPOptimize.exe
U
SCheduling program for PC Pitstop Optimize.
PCPrivacyCleaner pcpc.exe
X
Added by the Troj/FakeAle-CD rogue security software.
pcqmqgn.exe pcqmqgn.exe
?
??
PCRecSA PCRecSA.exe
U
Part of the IBM/XPoint Rapid Restore backup utility. If you choose, you can use it to create a "clean" backup of your hard drive. The process involves ... Read More
pcryptv3 pcryptv3.exe
X
Added by the W32/Tilebot-AS worm. When started, this infection connects to a remote IRC server where it waits for commands to execute. ... Read More
PCSafer PCSafer.exe
Y
Tray icon and real time protection for the PCSafer 2007 security suite.
PcSecureNet PcSecureNet.exe
X
Added by the PcSecureNet rogue anti-spyware program.
PcsProtector PcsProtector.exe
X
Added by the PcsProtector rogue anti-spyware program.
PcsSecure PcsSecure.exe
X
Added by the PcsSecure rogue anti-spyware program.
PCStart Pcm25.exe
N
Runs as part of PCMonitor which is a program for monitoring your activity on your system. It makes screen dumps and key logging. It can hang-up your s ... Read More
Pcsv pcsvc.exe
X
Delfin Media Viewer or "Promulgate" adware
PCSWvs PCSwvs.exe
Y
Related to the PCSafer 2007 security suite.
PcSync PcSync.exe
N
If a Nokia phone has been connected, synchronises the phone with MS Outlook or other organiser software. It is installed by the Nokia PC Suite, and th ... Read More
PcSync PCsync.exe
X
Added by the W32/Rbot-XJ WORM/IRC backdoor, the file will be hidden with system attributes. Unauthorised remote access is enabled by contact with an p ... Read More
PcSync PcSync2.exe
N
If a Nokia phone has been connected, synchronises the phone with MS Outlook or other organiser software. It is installed by the Nokia PC Suite, and th ... Read More
pctavapp PCTAV.exe
Y
Related to PC_TOOLS Antivirus software. ... Read More
pctdf.exe pctdf.exe
X
Identified as a variant of the PCTotalDefender rogue anti-spyware program.
pctfw2 pctfw2.sys
Y
Driver for PCTools Firewall.
pcthrust PcThrust.exe
U
Related to PCThrust from SwiftDog. PCThrust increases computer performance by allocating higher portions of CPU power to active applications and gam ... Read More
PCTotalDefender pgs.exe
X
Identified as a variant of the PCTotalDefender rogue anti-spyware program.
pctspk pctspk.exe
U
Used for modems based upon PC-TEL chipsets. Normally used for some Voice and Speakerphone functions and also for some Power management options. If you ... Read More
PCTurboPro pctp.exe
X
Main executable for PC Turbo Pro. This software is considered a rogue security product due to its use of malware to advertise itself. ... Read More
PCTurboPro pctp.exe
X
Related to PC Turbo Pro. This software is considered a rogue security product due to its use of malware to advertise itself. ... Read More
PCTV4Me pctv4me.exe
N
PCTV4ME allows you to watch TV on your PC..
PCTVOICE pctvoice.exe
U
The program PCTVoice is used by the modem to interface with your computer and also used for some V.80 functions for Video Conferencing. if you uncheck ... Read More
PCVirusless pgs.exe
X
Added by the PCVirusless rogue anti-spyware program.
pcvp pcvp.exe
X
Added by the Troj/Ranck-DT proxy Trojan.
PCWatch pcwatch.exe
U
Added by the Spyware.PCWatch surveillance software. Uninstall this software if you did not install it yourself. ... Read More
pcximg pcximg.pif
X
Added by the Backdoor.Rustock backdoor rootkit.
PD0620 STISvc P0620Pin.dll
N
Creative Technology software that allows you to access other tools related to your Creative product. ... Read More
PD91Agent PD91Agent.exe
U
The Perfectdisk agent allows you to connect to remote computers running Perfectdisk and to control Perfectdisk operations on that computer. ... Read More
PDAgent PDAgent.exe
U
Scheduling agent for PerfectDisk.
PDASCAN pdascan.exe
X
Added by the W32/Agobot-QY WORM/IRC backdoor, it will modify the HOSTS file, terminate processes, and allow an attacker to enact numerous other destru ... Read More
PDEngine PDEngine.exe
U
PerfectDisk from Raxco - disk defragmenter. Only required if you schedule disk defragmenting at re-boot ... Read More
pdexplo PDEXPLO.EXE
N
PowerDesk Pro by Ontrack. Enhanced desktop and file manager. Available via Start -> Programs ... Read More
PDFCreatorClient PDFClient.exe
U
Added by the Jaws PDF Creator.
pdfSaver3 pdfSaver3.exe
N
PDF-XChange - create Adobe compatible PDF files from virtually any Windows software such as MS Word, Excel, AutoCAD, MS Publisher etc ... Read More
PDirect PDirect.exe
N
IBM Presentation Director software
pdoskegl pdoskegl.dll
X
Identified as a variant of the VideoAccessCodec malware.
PDRV PDRV.sys
X
Added by the Troj/Mdrop-CQL Trojan.
pdservice.exe pdservice.exe
U
Related to Utimaco Safeware Easy. Your electronic safe for protecting confidential data. ... Read More
PDService.exe pdservice.exe
U
SafeGuard security software for IBM laptops.
pduip6000dmon PDUiP6000DMon.exe
U
Related to Canon iP6000D printer
pduip6000dtskbr PDUiP6000DTskbr.exe
U
Related to Canon iP6000D printer
PDVDDXSrv PDVDDXSrv.exe
U
UPNP Media server added by the Cyberlink PowerDVD software.
PDVDServ PDVDServ.exe
U
Remote Control background application for CyberLink's PowerDVD version 5 and above. Enables you to use a remote control with your DVD drive if your dr ... Read More
pecarlin PECarlin.exe
X
Added by Trojan_Downloader TROJAN! Note: located in C:\Program Files\PECarlin\ ... Read More
Peer Manager peere32.exe
X
Added by the W32/Sdbot-JX worm. When started this infection connects to an IRC server where it waits for remote commands. ... Read More
Peer Networking Grouping p2psvc.dll
Y
This service enables multi-party communication using Peer-to-Peer Grouping. If disabled, some applications, such as HomeGroup, may not function.
Read More
Peer Networking Identity Manager pnrpsvc.dll
Y
This service Provides identity services for the Peer Name Resolution Protocol (PNRP) and Peer-to-Peer Grouping services. If disabled, the Peer Name R ... Read More
Peeramid PService.exe
?
In a "Koptimizer" folder in Program Files. What does it do and is it required?
PeerGuardian PeerGuardian_1.99b_pr14.exe
N
PeerGuardian "is a tiny firewall program especially designed for P2P software users, but also for anyone who is concerned about the investigations tha ... Read More
PeerGuardian pg2.exe
N
PeerGuardian 2 is an IP blocker for Windows. Used to protect privacy on P2P networks by blocking IP addresses specified in blocklists. Features suppor ... Read More
peersvc Service PeerSvc.exe
X
Identified as a variant of the W32/Virut.n.gen virus.
penis.exe penis.exe
X
Added by the W32.Cissi.W backdoor! Found in the Windows system directory and adds a copy to the All Users startup group. ... Read More
Pent@VALUE 3.2 Pent@VALUE.exe
U
Pent@VALUE Digital Satellite Internet PC Receiver
pep pep.exe
X
Added by the Troj/Zlob-AQH Trojan.
PeqBL100 PEQBL100.exe
X
Added by the ENVID.D WORM!
PER Email Protection pavmail.exe
Y
PER Antivirus
Perfect Defender 2009 pdfndr.exe
X
Added by the Perfect Defender 2009 rogue anti-spyware program.
PerfectCleaner PerfectCleaner.exe
X
The rogue security software called PerfectCleaner.
PerfectPrint pfppop70.exe
N
Print engine used by Corel WordPerfect 7 and Presentations 7
Perfhmon Perfhmon.exe
X
Added by the Troj/Banklis-A Trojan.
perfmon perfmon.vbs
U
Related to MindStorm_AnalyzerPro from Secure Associates. A security management tool for customers easy to manage report and analyze security events ac ... Read More
Performance Counter DLL Host perfhost.exe
Y
Windows service that enables remote users and 64-bit processes to query performance counters provided by 32-bit DLLs. If this service is stopped, only ... Read More
Performance Logs Perfhmon.exe
X
Added by the W32/Codbot-W worm.
Performance Logs & Alerts pla.dll
Y
Performance Logs and Alerts Collects performance data from local or remote computers based on preconfigured schedule parameters, then writes the data ... Read More
Performance Monitor perfmon.exe
X
Identified as the Trojan-Downloader.Win32.Small.fee malware.
Performance Monitor Command Line Shell perfmon.exe
X
Identified by Kaspersky antivirus as Trojan-Proxy.Win32.Agent.mn.
Performance True Type Fonts perfont.exe
X
Identified as a Trojan.downloader.
PerformCl perfcl.exe
X
Downloads and installs other adware onto your computer.
perfs Service perfs.exe
X
Identified as a variant of the Backdoor:Win32/Refpron.C malware.
PersFw PersFw.exe
Y
Kerio or Tiny Personal Firewall
Personal Personal.exe
U
Added by the Nexus Personal security software.
Personal Anti Malware PAM.exe
X
Added by the unregistered version of the Personal Anti Malware Center rogue anti-spyware program. ... Read More
Personal Antivirus PerAvir.exe
X
Added by the Personal Antivirus rogue anti-spyware program.
Personal Defender 2009 pdefendr.exe
X
Added by the Personal Defender 2009 rogue anti-spyware program.
Personal Firewall PFWall.exe
Y
Hotbrick Personal Firewall
Personal Firwall ptmedsrv.exe
X
Added by the SDBOT.XY WORM!
Personal Internet Security 2011 PersonalIS2011.exe
X
Added by the Personal Internet Security 2011 rogue anti-spyware program.
Personal Secure Drive Service PSDsrvc.EXE
U
Part of the Personal Secure Drive service that allows you to mount an encrypted filesystem as a normal Windows volume. ... Read More
Personal Security Sentinel PersonalSS.exe
X
Added by the Personal Security Sentinel rogue anti-spyware program.
PersonalAntiSpy Free pas.exe
X
Added by the PersonalAntiSpy rogue anti-spyware program.
PersonalAV pav.exe
X
Added by the Personal Antivirus rogue anti-spyware program.
personalguard personalguard.exe
X
Added by the Personal Guard 2009 rogue anti-spyware program.
personalprotector personalprotector.exe
X
Added by the Personal Protector rogue security program.
PersonalSec psecurity.exe
X
Added by the Personal Security rogue anti-spyware program.
PersonalWeb PersonalWeb.exe
U
PersonalWeb is a program that creates a personalized homepage that contains information that it feels will interest you based on your surfing habits o ... Read More
PersonSecurity psecurity.exe
X
Added by the Personal Security rogue anti-spyware program.
PersSecurity psecurity.exe
X
Added by the Personal Security rogue anti-spyware program.
PersSecurity personalsecurity.exe
X
Added by the Personal Security rogue anti-spyware program.
Pest-Capture PestCapture.exe
X
The main executable of PestCapture. This is an antispyware program currently listed on the rogue anti-spyware list. It is advised that you uninstall ... Read More
Pest-Patrol Pest-Patrol.exe
X
Added by the Pest-Patrol rogue anti-spyware program.
Pest-Patrol 2.1.0 Pest-Patrol.exe
X
Added by the Pest-Patrol rogue anti-spyware program.
PestCapture PestCapture.exe
X
The main executable of PestCapture. This is an antispyware program currently listed on the rogue anti-spyware list. It is advised that you uninstall ... Read More
PestPatrol Control Center PPControl.exe
U
PestPatrol Control Terminal - launches PestPatrol features such as PPMemCheck and CookiePatrol ... Read More
PestPatrolCL PestPatrolCL.exe
U
PestPatrol's command line scanner, combines with the Windows Task scheduler and is required in cases where schedules for regular scanning are set ... Read More
pestsweeper pestsweeper.exe
X
Added by the PestSweeper rogue anti-spyware program.
PestTrap PestTrap.exe
X
Added by the rogue-antispyware application Pest Trap. This application is usually bundled with Trojans that change your desktop to a security warning ... Read More
PFW_CfgEngine PFWCFG~1.EXE
?
Personal Firewall related?
PFW_PullSrv PULL.EXE
?
Personal Firewall related?
PgMonitr PgMonitr.exe
X
Delfin Promulgate adware variant
pgpmjit pgpmjit.exe
X
Added by the W32/Stratio-BZ worm.
PGPSDKSVC pgpsdkserv.exe
Y
PGPsdkServ.exe is the new SDK service which is responsible for performing all PGP key management and cryptographic functions. This functionality was m ... Read More
PGPSERVICE pgpservice.exe
U
PGPservice.exe has two main purposes: (1) it handles a large part of the PGPnet functionality (along with the PGPnet driver) and (2) it allows efficie ... Read More
PGPtray pgptray.exe
N
PGP 7.x. Provides icon tray shortcuts to PGP programs from Network Associates. Available via Start -> Programs ... Read More
PGQL pgql.exe
X
Added by the Troj/Bckdr-PQN backdoor Trojan.
pgtaff pgtaff.exe
X
AdRotator adware variant
phide_ex.sys phide_ex.sys
X
Added by the Troj/RusDrp-H rootkit.
PhoneFree version 6.2 PHONEF??.EXE
U
An Internet telephony application. Complicated registration and ad banners tailored to your profile - see here ... Read More
Photo Loader supervisory Plauto.exe
N
Casio's Photo Loader software. Hook up your camera to the USB port, and it pops up and asks you if you want to load your pictures ... Read More
photo_id photo_id.exe
X
Added by the Troj/Agent-LTF Trojan.
PIC SYSTEM picx.exe
X
Added by the W32/Mytob-EX worm. This infection will connect to a remote IRC server and wait for commands to be executed on the infected computer. ... Read More
Picasa Media Detector PicasaMediaDetector.exe
N
Media detector for Picasa's automatic photo organizer
Pickatag pickatag.exe
N
Pick-a-tag - "Freeware utility for random selection of your taglines. This utility randomly picks a tagline out of a list of taglines. It will create ... Read More
PicoZip PicoZipTray.exe
N
System tray icon for PicoZip.
PICPRTR PICPRTR.EXE
N
Program for viewing and measuring a variety of 3D CAD data formats
picsvr picsvr.exe
X
Unidentified adware
PictureTaker PCTKRNT.SYS
U
Part of LANovation's PictureTaker Enterprise Edition. This lets administrators deploy software update package to network PCs. ... Read More
PictureViewer PictureViewer.exe
X
Added by the PWSteal.Marlap.C password-stealer..
picview picview.exe
X
Added by the Troj/DwnLdr-FPH Trojan.
pidle pidle.exe
X
Added by the Troj/Matcash-A Trojan.
PiDunHK PIDUNHK.EXE
U
Part of the Prodigy Internet software - part of the dialer/DUN. Presumably needed for users of that service otherwise you may not be able to connect, ... Read More
pilif pilif.exe
X
Added by the FILI WORM!
Pinger pinger.exe
N
Pinger is the resident program for Toshiba updates. Periodically checks to see if there are any software/driver upgrades for your particular computer ... Read More
PingTimeout Institution pingchek.exe
X
A variant of the Sbot WORM/IRC backdoor adds this file to run continuously and provide unauthorised access to the computer. ... Read More
PinnacleDriverCheck PSDrvCheck.exe
Y
Part of Pinnacle Systems InstantCD/DVD and InstantCopy CD/DVD copying software that verifies drive settings. Once loaded it doesn't use any resources ... Read More
Piolet piolet.exe
N
Piolet - peer-to-peer file sharing client
PIPE SYSTEM pipe.exe
X
Added by the W32/Mytob-FF worm. When started, this infection connects to a remote IRC server where it waits for commands to execute. ... Read More
Pixel32 Pixel32.exe
X
Added by the GEMA TROJAN!
Pixelpwr32 Pixelpwr32.exe
X
Added by the GEMA TROJAN!
Pixelsvr Pixelsvr.exe
X
Added by the GEMA TROJAN!
pjsapdg pjsapdg.sys
X
Added by the Backdoor.Rustock backdoor rootkit.
pjWebCam pjWebCam.exe
U
Webcam automation software that saves regular photos from webcam and can also act as HTTP server ... Read More
PK Guard pkguard32.exe
X
Added by the W32.Guapim instant messenger worm.
PK Services pksvc.exe
X
Added by the FORBOT-BW WORM!
PktAnything PocketCompanion.exe
U
PocketAnything lets you save anything on your computer to your mobile, with one click ... Read More
Playboy playavi.exe
X
Added by the PWSteal.Gamanlock password-stealing Trojan.
PLEAPCPUCPL pleapu.exe
U
CPU Control Panel for the Powerleap CPU upgrade
PlexTools Professional PlexTool.exe
N
PlexTools is Plextor's CD and DVD writing software.
PLFSetI PLFSetI.exe
N
Related to the TV Tuner on certain Acer laptop.
PLFSetL PLFSetL.exe
Y
Sonix chipset driver for various hardware devices used in Acer and other laptop manufacturers. ... Read More
Plguni Plguni.exe
N
McAfee QuickClean 3.0 - removes internet clutter and unwanted programs
plgwiz32 plgwiz32.dll
X
Added by the Troj/Opnis-D Trojan.
plite731 plite731.exe
X
Added by the Poplite A adware.
plmg.exe plmg.exe
U
Paragon Last Minute Bidder - auction assistant software
plook plook.exe
X
Affiliatetarget.com adware
Pluck Tray PluckTray.exe
U
RSS (XML TAGS) reader program
plucksvr PluckUpdater.exe
N
Pluck Toolbar updater ... Read More
plug plug.exe
X
Added by the Troj/Dloadr-ACX Trojan downloader.
PLUGED.EXE PLUGED.EXE
X
Added by the W32/Randon-AC worm. This infection, when started, connects to an IRC server using a provided MIRC client. ... Read More
pluginX pluginX.exe
X
Added by the Troj/Dloadr-KN Trojan.
plugsys.exe plugsys.exe
X
Added by the Troj/Agent-OVX Trojan.
PLXSTART PLXSTART.EXE
U
Sets the spindown timeout and access speeds at startup and displays the "Plextor Manager 2000" splash screen for Plextor CD-RW. ... Read More
PLXTASK PLXTASK.EXE
N
Taskbar utility for a "control panel" for a Plextor CD-RW. Has MVP 2000 (audio CD player), DiscDupe 2000 (self explanatory CD copying program) and Aud ... Read More
pm32ctrl pwr32crtl.exe
X
Added by the CRYPTER.A TROJAN!
pm32info pm32info.exe
X
Added by the CRYPTER.A TROJAN!
PMCLoader PMCLoader.exe
U
This file is the launcher for Pinnacle TV Center developed by  Pinnacle Systems GmbH ;however, have been unable to determine what the "checktasks" par ... Read More
pmcqt pmcqt.exe
X
Added by the Troj/Dluca-V Trojan.
PMJ151 AutoLaunch Service PMJ151LA.BIN
?
Related to the Panasonic DVC Web Camera.
pmkret pmkret.dll
X
Added by a variant of the MyGeek/CPVFeed adware.
PMPro32 pmpro32.exe
X
Added by the Spyware.PrintMonitor spyware. This spyware monitors printer activity. ... Read More
PmProxy PmProxy.exe
?
Associated with Analog Devices "SoundMAX" audio chipset - often built-in to motherboards. What does it do and is it required? ... Read More
pmr pmr.exe
X
Powerstrip foistware variant
pmsngr.exe pmsngr.exe
X
Added by the Troj/Zlob-QK Trojan.
pmsoarbf pmsoarbf.dll
X
Identified as a variant of the Adware.Agent malware.
pmsxl pmsxl.exe
X
Added by the Troj/DwnLdr-HAA Trojan.
PMT personalmoneytree.exe
N
According to the web site Personal_Money_Tree is an automatic cash rebate program. Note: Not recommended. ... Read More
PMTSHOOT pmtshoot.exe
N
MS tool for troubleshooting power management problems
PMXInit pmxinit.exe
U
Restores user display preferences Kyro2 based graphics cards. Not required unless you change the default settings - such as gamma  ... Read More
PNAgent PNAgent.exe
N
PhatNoise Music Manager - manages WMA, MP3, WAV, etc music files
pnezhftx pnezhftx.sys
X
Added by the Troj/PcClien-AH Trojan. This infection also creates the file C:\Windows\pnezhftx.dll. ... Read More
PnkBstrA PnkBstrA.exe
U
Related to the PunkBuster anti-gamecheat program.
PnkBstrB PnkBstrB.exe
U
Related to the PunkBuster anti-gamecheat program.
PnP Driver playboy.exe
X
Added by the W32/Forbot-FR worm. When this infection starts it will connect to an IRC server where it will wait for remote commands to execute. ... Read More
Pnpchk Pnpchk.exe
U
Aztech Labs Sound 3 PnP driver
PNSetup PNSetup.exe
U
PopNot - pop-up killer
PNtask Services pntask.exe
X
Added by the LALA.C TROJAN!
pntqkflv pntqkflv.dll
X
Identified as a variant of the Adware.Agent malware.
PO system service poserv.exe
X
Added by the W32/Porex-C .exe virus.
pobres pob2res.exe
X
Added by the Troj/DwnLdr-AYA Trojan.
Pocket Sheet Sync PSXLTRAY.EXE
U
Casio Pocket Sheet synchronization software
podmena Podmena.dll
X
Added by the Podmena malware. Please note that C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe is a legitimate program and should not be deleted. ... Read More
podmenadrv podmena.sys
X
Added by the Podmena malware.
Poet Poet.exe
X
Added by the DOEP.A WORM!
point32 point32.exe
U
Microsoft Intellipoint software for their Intellimouse series of mice - required if you use non-standard Windows driver features ... Read More
POINTER point32.exe
U
Microsoft Intellipoint software for their Intellimouse series of mice - required if you use non-standard Windows driver features ... Read More
Points Manager points manager.exe
N
Altnet Points Manager - manages the new Kazaa Plus scheme for awarding you points if you share music files on your machine with others rather than sim ... Read More
poison poison.exe
X
Added by the W32/Autorun-MZ removable media worm.
Poison.Ivy Poison Ivy.exe
X
Identified as a variant of the Backdoor.Win32.Poison.k keylogger.

Please note that this infection is an Alternate Data Stream file attached ... Read More
PolicyKey PolicyKey.exe
Y
Added by the Safe-Connect network access control software. Commonly used by Colleges to create policies on how users can connect and use their networ ... Read More
PolicyVerifier policyverifier.exe
X
Part of the SmitFraud family of infections.
Pollon pollone.exe
X
Added by the SPYBOT.FW WORM!
polo.exe polo.exe
X
Added by the Troj/Agent-PE Trojan.
polymorphreg polymorph.dll
X
Added by the Troj/Small-BNO backdoor Trojan.
POP PopSrv***.exe
X
PeopleonPage foistware, bundled with Grokster where *** are random digits
POP PopSrv225.exe
X
Added by the Spyware.Apropos spyware.
POP Manager popmgr.exe
X
Added by the Troj/Bckdr-PYV Trojan backdoor.
Pop-Up Smasher PopupSmasher.exe
U
Pop-Up Smasher - pop-up killer
Pop-Up_Blocker Popup.exe
U
A Tweak-XP component, blocks advertisement pop-up windows in Internet Explorer. Can be enabled/disabled via Tweak-XP -> Internet Tweaks ... Read More
Pop-Up_Scanner Popupscn.exe
U
Panicware popup blocker
pop06ap pop06ap2.exe
X
Added by Adware.MediaMotor as reported by ewido suite. More Note: located in C:\Windows\ ... Read More
Pop32 message client PMZR5.exe
X
Added by the Troj/Clicker-EL Trojan.
pop3trap.exe pop3trap.exe
Y
PC-Cillin 2000 antivirus software -> E-mail scanner
PopAdStop popadstop.exe
X
PopAdStop claims to be an ad blocker, but instead sends advertisements to other computers on your network via the Net Send command. ... Read More
PopeSvr PopeSvr.exe
X
Added by the Troj/LegMir-AJ keylogging trojan.
PopNot PopNot.exe
U
PopNot - pop-up killer
PopOops PopOops.exe
U
PopOops - pop-up killer
Popopen popopen.exe
U
PopOpen makes your windows spring open with animation effects
Poproxy POPROXY.EXE
Y
Proxy E-mail protection from Norton Anti-Virus (prior to 2002). If you have it installed, leave it enabled to automatically check for suspect attachme ... Read More
popsrv146 popsrv146.exe
X
PeopleOnPage online dating browser enhancement - also adware and privacy issues, see here. For removal instructions see here ... Read More
PopSubtract PopSub.exe
U
PopSubtract - pop-up killer
Popup Ad Filter PopFilter.exe
U
Popup Ad Filter - pop-up killer
Popup Blocker System PopUpBlocker.exe
X
Added by a variant of the WIN32.RBOT WORM!
popup blocker system326a monitoring PopUpBlocker6a.exe
X
Added by the RBOT.AUH WORM! ... Read More
popup blocker system8 monitoring PopUpBlocker8.exe
X
Added by a variant of the WIN32.RBOT WORM! ... Read More
popup buster+ popupbuster.exe
N
PopUp Buster ... Read More
Popup Defender PD.exe
U
Popup Defender - pop-up killer
PopupEliminator Popup Eliminator.exe
U
Popup Eliminator - pop-up killer
PopUpKiller PopUpKiller.exe
U
PopUpKiller - pop-up killer
popuppers64 random name
X
Added by Troj/LowZone-P
PopUpStopperCompanion PSComp.exe
U
PopupStopper Companion popup blocker
PopUpStopperFreeEdition PSFREE.EXE
U
Panicware's Pop-Up Stopper - free limited features version
PopUpStopperProfessional PopUpStopperProfessional.exe
U
Panicware's Pop-Up Stopper - paid for version
PopupVanish PopupVanish.exe
U
Pop-up blocker
PopUpWasher PopUpWasher.exe
U
PopUpWasher pop-up killer
PopUpWatch PopUpWatch.exe
U
Part of BPS Trace Remover - made by the folks who "developed" BPS Spyware Remover which reportedly uses an old, "borrowed" SpyBot database. Read this ... Read More
PopWinIe PopWin.exe
X
Added by the Trojan.Popwin Trojan.
PornoTop PTOP.EXE
X
Added by the Troj/Delf-RX backdoor trojan.
Post-It(r) Software Psnotes.exe
N
Pop-up "yellow" notes on screen. Available via Start -> Programs
PostCopy postcopy.exe
Y
Added by software installed with Belkin F5U409 USB PDA Adapter
PostCopy postcopy.exe
Y
Added by software installed with Belkin F5D5050 USB 10/100 Ethernet Adapter
postsos post.exe
X
Added by the W32/Taterf-Z worm.
POW! pow.exe
U
Pop-up killer
Power Scan powerscan.exe
X
Foistware by Integrated Search Technologies - the people behind the ISTbar parasite ... Read More
Power-Antivirus-2009 Power-Antivirus-2009.exe
X
Added by the Power Antivirus 2009 rogue antivirus program.
power2goexpress Power2GoExpress.exe
U
Related to Power2GoExpress All-Media Disc Burning Software. Note: located in C:\Program Files\CyberLink\Power2Go\ ... Read More
PowerAlert Port Manager Engine portmgr.exe
Y
Added by the PowerAlert power management software by Tripp Lite. This service is required for PowerAlert to properly monitor UPS ports. ... Read More
PowerBar Powerbar.exe
N
Part of CyberLink's PowerDVD software. Not sure what exactly it does, but not required in startup ... Read More
PowerChute Pwrchute.exe
Y
"During a power outage, if you're not available to save your files & close down Windows....PowerChute will do that for you. PowerChute will save your ... Read More
PowerChute Pwrchute.exe
X
Added by the Troj/Lazar-A backdoor Trojan.
PowerDOCSAPIHost papihost.exe
U
Hummingbird PowerDOCS - "delivers powerful enterprise document management functionality via a tightly integrated Microsoft WinNT/98/2K environment" ... Read More
PowerDVD PowerDVD.exe
N
Launches Cyberlink's PowerDVD software and creates a system tray icon. If enabled, PowerDVD will open automatically when a DVD movie is inserted. Laun ... Read More
PowerKey PowerKey.exe
U
Part of Acer Launch Manager - programmable keys on such laptops as the TravelMate 610 ... Read More
PowerPanel POWPANEL.EXE
Y
Power management utility on notebooks/laptops - automatically switches modes when running on battery ... Read More
PowerPanel Personal Edition Service ppped.exe
Y
Related to the CyberPower PowerPanel Personal edition monitoring and configuration program for CyberPower UPS devices. ... Read More
PowerPanel Personal Edition User Interaction pppeuser.exe
U
Added by the PowerPanel UPS monitoring software.
PowerPanel Personal Edition User Interaction pppeuser.exe
Y
Configuration utility and status monitor for CyberPower PowerPanel Personal edition. PowerPanel Persona edition is a UPS monitoring and configuration ... Read More
PowerPro powerpro.exe
U
Part of the power professional program that loads the floating menu bar. Can be accessed from Start -> Programs, but I'd leave it alone if you use thi ... Read More
PowerProf PowerProf.exe
X
Added by the LOREX.B TROJAN!
PowerQuest Startup Utility PQINIT.EXE
N
From a visitor - "This seems to be installed when you install Power Quest Partition Magic. I think that it implements the changes when you use the mag ... Read More
PowerReg Scheduler PowerReg Scheduler.exe
N
PowerREGISTER from Leadertech. Registration reminder as used by Iomega, Hasbro & Microprose - amongst others ... Read More
PowerReg Scheduler V3.exe PowerReg Scheduler V3.exe
X
Added by the PowerReg adware program.
PowerReg SchedulerV2 PowerReg SchedulerV2.exe
N
PowerREGISTER from Leadertech. Registration reminder as used by Iomega, Hasbro & Microprose - amongst others ... Read More
PowerReg SchedulerV3 PowerReg SchedulerV3.exe
N
PowerREGISTER from Leadertech. Registration reminder as used by Iomega, Hasbro & Microprose - amongst others ... Read More
POWERR~1 POWERR~1.exe
?
Power monitoring?
PowerS PowerS.exe
?
ProlinkTest for either their AGP graphics card or TV/FM capture card. Is it required? ... Read More
PowerStrip powerstrip.exe
N
PowerStrip is a Video Mode Editor to allow special Refresh Rates and Tweaking of Video Settings ... Read More
PowerStrip PSTRIP.EXE
N
PowerStrip is a Video Mode Editor to allow special Refresh Rates and Tweaking of Video Settings ... Read More
PowerTools Tray Icon pttray.exe
U
PowerTools - add-on for AOL
Powertweak PT2.EXE
U
"Powertweak is designed to configure your system in the best way. A processor, the core of the system, or a chipset (a set of components that manage t ... Read More
Powertweak PTCTRL.EXE
U
"Powertweak is designed to configure your system in the best way. A processor, the core of the system, or a chipset (a set of components that manage t ... Read More
pp pp2.exe
X
Identified by Kaspersky anti-virus as a variant of the Trojan.Win32.Agent.btvl malware. ... Read More
pp pp04.exe
X
Identified by Sophos as a variant of the W32/Koobfa-Gen malware.
pp pp12.exe
X
Added by the Troj/DwnLdr-HXV downloader Trojan.
PP2000 Instaupdate PPInupdt.exe
U
Protector Plus anti-virus software - instant update program for virus data updates. Not required if you regularly update virus data manually ... Read More
PP2000 Real Time Scan PPVstop.exe
Y
Protector Plus anti-virus software - real time scanner
PP2000 Taskbar Control PPTbc.exe
Y
Protector Plus anti-virus software - system tray access
PPalUninstal PPalCleanUp.exe
Y
Uninstall routine for the the PeoplePal Toolbar.
PPControl PPControl.exe
U
PestPatrol Control Terminal - launches PestPatrol features such as PPMemCheck and CookiePatrol ... Read More
ppcrunonce PPCRunOnce.exe
U
Related to PeoplePC ISP software, may display advertising, see here.
pphidpad pphidpad.exe
U
PenPower Chinese handwriting recognition software ... Read More
PPMemCheck ppmemcheck.exe
U
PPMemCheck - "extends PestPatrol's power so that the most dangerous Pests -- those that are about to execute -- are found, terminated, and cleaned fro ... Read More
pppconfig pppconfig.dll
X
Identified as the Adware.Agent Trojan.
PPPOEO pingppac.exe
X
Added by the SPYBOT.KHC WORM!
PProTray pprotray.exe
N
Part of the power professional program. Loads the System Tray control
ppscheduler PPScheduler.exe
U
Related to ScanSoft_PaperPort_Scheduler What does it do, is it required? Should not be terminated unless suspected to be causing problems. ... Read More
pptd40nt pptd40nt.exe
N
"PaperPort" software associated with scanners
pptp16 pptp16.dll
X
Added by the Troj/Haxdoor-HM Trojan. This infection utilizes the rootkit pptp24.sys to hide parts of this infection. ... Read More
pptp32 pptp32.dll
X
Added by the Troj/Haxdoor-BK backdoor Trojan. This infection is hidden using the rootkit files c:\windows\system32\pptp64.sys and c:\windows\system32 ... Read More
pptp32 pptp64.sys
X
Added by the Troj/Haxdor-Fam rootkit.
pptp64 pptp64.sys
X
Added by the Troj/Haxdor-Fam rootkit.
PPUpdate ppupdater.exe
U
PPUpdater - "is the update program that ships with PestPatrol. It is able to update licensed and evaluation versions, and presents a visual display of ... Read More
PPWWebCap PPWebCap.exe
N
"PaperPort" software associated with scanners
pqasghjd pqasghjd.sys
X
Added by the Backdoor.Rustock backdoor rootkit.
pqhelper pqhelper.exe
X
Searchcentrix hijacker
PractiSearch PSearch.exe
U
PractiSearch web search software
Prayer PTW.EXE
U
Islamic Adhan program (call fpr daily prayers)
Prcgd Prcgd.exe
X
Added by the W32/AutoRun-BCJ removable media worm.
PrdMgr.exe PrdMgr.exe
X
A variant of the Backdoor.Sdbot family of worms and IRC backdoor Trojans.
prdtect prdtect.exe
X
Prutect malware from e2Give - attempts to shut down or tamper with a number of anti spyware applications, like Ad-Aware and SpyBot S&D. Note - has bee ... Read More
PreAnnotate PreAnntt.exe
?
Genius Wizard Pen Tablet driver related. Is it required?
Precision Time Clock Checker PrecisionTime.exe
N
Precision Time 2.0. Checks your computer clock time against the Naval Observatory or some other source to assure accurate time ... Read More
precisiontime PrecisionTime.exe
X
PrecisionTime - clock synchronizing software containg spyware by Claria/GAIN ... Read More
Preload Preload.exe
Y
Millenium Multi-Function Keyboard driver
Premeter prmt.exe
X
NetRatings software by Opistat . "OpiStat measures Internet usage anonymously and surveys participants according to their profiles and online habits". ... Read More
Presto TuneUp PrestoTuneUp.exe
X
Added by the Presto Tuneup rogue program.
Preview AdService PrevAdServ.exe
X
Ad delivery programs Found C:\Program Files\Preview AdService
PrevX prevx.exe
X
Added by the W32/IRCBot-TF worm and IRC backdoor.
prevxone PXConsole.exe
Y
Prevx intrusion prevention software ... Read More
prgtect prgtect.exe
X
Prutect malware from e2Give - attempts to shut down or tamper with a number of anti spyware applications, like Ad-Aware and SpyBot S&D. Note - has bee ... Read More
priarsz priarsz.dll
X
Identified as a variant of the Goldun infection.
Primsta Primsta.exe
?
Linksys Wireless CompactFlash Card driver related. Is it required?
Print Master Event Reminder PMremind.exe
N
Print Master Gold - calander feature that pops up reminders, such as birthdays
Print Screen Deluxe psdeluxe.exe
N
Utility allows "Print Scrn" or "Print Screen" key to capture, print or save the current window ... Read More
Print2Email pdf.exe
X
A variant of the Backdoor.Sdbot family of worms and IRC backdoor Trojans.
Printer printer.exe
X
Malware typically bundled with Smitfraud infections.
printfpool printfpool.exe
X
Added by the Troj/Spy-AE Trojan.
Printkey2000 printkey2000.exe
N
Screen grabber that intercepts the pressing of the Print Screen (Prn Scrn) key. Start manually when required ... Read More
printnow printnow.exe
N
PrintNow - a utility that primarily allows "Print Srceen" or "Alt+Print Screen" screenshots to be sent directly to a printer ... Read More
printpn2 printpn2.dll
X
Identified as Trojan-Spy.Win32.Goldun.gs.
printpnp PRINTPNP.DLL
X
Added by the Trojan.Goldun.I password-stealing Trojan for online banks. This infection utilizes the EPSONSYS.SYS rootkit to hide itself and its compon ... Read More
PrinTray Printray.exe
N
Lexmark/Compaq printer icon in the System Tray for quick access. Not required - uncheck via Printer configuration rather than MSCONFIG. See also Lexma ... Read More
Printscreen 95 PRT95MIN.EXE
N
Printscreen 95 - utility to capture, print or save the current window
PrintSupervisor PSVService.exe
Y
PrintSuperVision network printer management software.
PRISMSTA.EXE PRISMSTA.EXE
U
Creates a system tray icon for accessing information about Intersil Prism Wireless Settings. Intersil silicon is used by Trendware/Trendnet for exampl ... Read More
prismsvr.exe PRISMSVR.EXE
?
Siemens Gigaset USB Adapter software related. Is it required?
PrismXL PRISMXL.SYS
U
The PrismXL service lets the Client deploy Tasks on a target computer regardless of the current user.s permissions. ... Read More
Privacy Eraser Pro PrivacyEraser.exe
N
Privacy Eraser Pro - protects your Internet privacy by cleaning up all Internet history tracks and past computer activities ... Read More
Privacy Guarantor PrivacyGuarantor.exe
X
Added by the PrivacyGuarantor misleading application. PrivacyGuarantor is a misleading application that provides false warnings about privacy violatio ... Read More
Privacy Watcher Privacy Watcher.exe
X
Added by the Privacy Watcher. Privacy Watcher is a rogue security program that displays false positives and exaggerated results. ... Read More
PrivacyControl PrivacyControl.exe
X
Added by the PrivacyControl rogue security software. PrivacyControl is a misleading application that may give exaggerated reports of errors on the com ... Read More
privacykeyboard PrivacyKeyboard.exe
U
PrivacyKeyboard is a product "that can provide every computer with strong protection against ALL types of keylogging programs and keylogging hardware ... Read More
privacynS privacynU.exe
X
Added by the Troj/FakeAv-EOE Trojan.
PrivacyScanner pscan.exe
X
Privacy Champion, a stealth installed 'Privacy Scanner'. It purportedly scans your PC for links to porn websites, and then offers to "clean" them. Pro ... Read More
Privoxy privoxy.exe
U
Privoxy - web proxy with advanced filtering capabilities for protecting privacy, filtering web page content, managing cookies, controlling access, and ... Read More
PrizeSurfer prizesurfer.exe
X
"PrizeSurfer is the free software that automatically enters you to win cash and prizes just for surfing the web and shopping online!" Stealth installe ... Read More
prjtect prjtect.exe
X
Prutect malware from e2Give - attempts to shut down or tamper with a number of anti spyware applications, like Ad-Aware and SpyBot S&D. Note - has bee ... Read More
prktect prktect.exe
X
Prutect malware from e2Give - attempts to shut down or tamper with a number of anti spyware applications, like Ad-Aware and SpyBot S&D. Note - has bee ... Read More
prltect prltect.exe
X
Prutect malware from e2Give - attempts to shut down or tamper with a number of anti spyware applications, like Ad-Aware and SpyBot S&D. Note - has bee ... Read More
prmt prmt.exe
X
NetRatings software by Opistat. "OpiStat measures Internet usage anonymously and surveys participants according to their profiles and online habits". ... Read More
prmtect prmtect.exe
X
Prutect malware from e2Give - attempts to shut down or tamper with a number of anti spyware applications, like Ad-Aware and SpyBot S&D. Note - has bee ... Read More
PrnShare prn_share.vbs
X
Added by the W32/Autorun-AWI removable media worm. Please note that wscript.exe is a legitimate program and should not be deleted. ... Read More
PrnSys Executable PrnSys.exe
U
Print screen utility bundled with some HP printer software - not required, but your choice if you like that feature ... Read More
Pro Antispyware 2009 proas2009.exe
X
Added by the Pro Antispyware 2009 rogue anti-spyware program.
Pro PCL Status Monitor PENGSS.EXE
U
Xerox printer/fax/copier status monitor (PCL = printer control language)
ProAntispy ProAntispy.exe
X
Added by the ProAntispy rogue anti-spyware program.
ProAntiVirus ProAntiVirus.exe
X
Added by the W32/Rbot-FTP worm and IRC backdoor. W32/Rbot-FTP spreads to other network computers by exploiting common buffer overflow vulnerabilities, ... Read More
ProArt ProArt.exe
?
??
procc procc32.exe
X
A variant of the IRCBot family of worms and IRC backdoor Trojans.
Procedure Distribution Service prsvr.exe
X
Added by the Troj/Bckdr-PVA backdoor Trojan.
PROCESS SESSION MANAGER PIDSERV.EXE
X
Added by the W32/Rbot-AV trojan backdoor. This infection, when started, connects to an IRC server where it sits on a channel awaiting commands. ... Read More
process.exe process.exe
X
Added by Troj/Banker-JJ Found in the %WINDOWS% directory
process.exe process.exe
X
Added by the PWSTEAL.BANCOS.P TROJAN! ... Read More
ProcessGovernor processgovernor.exe
U
Process Supervisor "is a technology designed to automatically configure and manage processes on one or more computers for the goal of maintaining syst ... Read More
ProcessSupervisorGUI ProcessSupervisor.exe
U
Process Supervisor "is a technology designed to automatically configure and manage processes on one or more computers for the goal of maintaining syst ... Read More
processtamer ProcessTamerTray.exe
U
Related to Process_Tamer is a tiny (140k) and super efficient utility for Microsoft Windows XP/2K/NT that runs in your system tray and constantly mon ... Read More
procmon procmon.exe
X
Added by the BIONET.40A TROJAN!
prodigy1 prodigys323.dll
X
Added by the W32/Delf-EXR worm.
ProdikeysAutorun Prodload.exe
N
Creative Prodikeys software. "an interactive music entertainment device which not only functions as a full-featured, ergonomic “QWERTY” keyboard but a ... Read More
ProDsl ProDsl.exe
N
Intel Pro/DSL 2100 modem connection manager. Available via Start -> Programs
Profile Profile.vbs
X
Added by the WHITEHO VIRUS or TRAPPY WORM!
profileamp Profile8
U
WinAmp media player add-on; "will replace %s with the current Winamp song and %m with current memory stats every song change. Change the color of your ... Read More
Profiler Profiler.exe
N
Enables the "Profiler" to be launched from a System Tray icon for Saitek's game controllers. Available via Start -> Programs ... Read More
profiler prof.exe
X
Added by the Troj/Zapchas-G TROJAN, one of two files run by a registry key it creates. The other is liteout.exe. ... Read More
ProfileWatcher profilewatcher.exe
U
Added by the ProfileWatcher myspace profile monitoring software.
Program Compatibility Assistant Service pcasvc.dll
Y
This service provides support for the Program Compatibility Assistant (PCA). PCA monitors programs installed and run by the user and detects known co ... Read More
Program File Progmon.exe
X
Added by the PEEPER TROJAN!
Program Learning Management System plms.exe
X
A variant of the Backdoor.Sdbot family of worms and IRC backdoor Trojans.
Program Neighborhood Agent pnagent.exe
U
Citrix Program Neighborhood Agent
ProgramControl ProgramControl.exe
X
Added by the Troj/Dloadr-BAG Trojan downloader.
prohard.exe prohard.exe
X
Unknown malware.
ProjectX ProjectX.exe
X
Added by the W32/Cisum-A worm.
projselector projselector.exe
N
Roxio Project Selector - can be started manually
Promon.exe promon.exe
N
System Tray icon for Intel PRO series ethernet adapters giving access to the diagnostic features ... Read More
promptcast PromptCast.exe
U
Auto-download for viewing short films and movie trailers for Surveys - Membership to site is required and it 'background'-downloads the needed clips ... Read More
PromulGate PgMonitr.exe
X
Delfin Promulgate adware variant
PRONoMgr.exe PRONoMgr.exe
N
System Tray icon for Intel PRO series ethernet adapters giving access to the diagnostic features ... Read More
PRONoMgrWired PRONoMgr.exe
U
Intel’s Pro 100 Ethernet card manager
Proof Defender 2009 pdfndr.exe
X
Added by the Proof Defender 2009 rogue anti-spyware program.
Propel Accelerator PropelAC.exe
U
Propel Internet Accelerator
ProPort Startup ProPort.exe
U
Proport is a port monitor/protector. Monitors an infinite amount of ports for trojans and nukes. Some additional features are auto connection-kill, an ... Read More
prositefinder prositefinder.exe
X
Adware by 180Solutions ... Read More
ProSystem Prosystem.exe
X
Added by the W32/Mdrop-BPZ Spyware worm.
protect protect.scr
X
Added by the Troj/Dloader-TQ ... Read More
protect Protect.sys
X
A variant of the Trojan.NtRootKit.361 rootkit.
Protect PrivacyGuard2010.exe
X
Added by the PrivacyGuard 2010 rogue antis-spyware program.
Protect PCoptimizer2010.exe
X
Added by the PCoptimizer 2010 rogue security software.
ProtectDefender ProtectDefender.exe
X
Added by the ProtectDefender rogue anti-spyware program.
ProtectedStorage protstrg.dll
X
Added by the Backdoor.Fuwudoor backdoor.
Protection Protection.exe
X
Added by the FEBELNECK-A WORM!
Protection System psystem.exe
X
Added by the Protection System rogue anti-spyware program.
Protections ProtEX32.exe
X
Associated with the UltimateDefender or UltimateFixer rogue antispyware program. ... Read More
ProtectOn ProtectOn.exe
X
Added by the ProtectOn rogue anti-spyware program.
Protector GB protectgb.exe
X
Added by the Trojan.Kassbot online banking keystroke logger.
ProtectPcs.exe ProtectPcs.exe
X
Added by the ProtectPcs rogue anti-spyware program.
ProtectSoldier ProtectSoldier.exe
X
Added by the ProtectSoldier rogue anti-spyware program.
ProtexisLicensing PSIService.exe
U
Part of the Protexis copy protection and license management software. This will typically be installed by other software that uses this to protect it ... Read More
ProtexisLicensing PSIService.exe
U
Copy protection software to protect copyrighted software. If you disable this service, it may affect the proper running of the programs that installe ... Read More
prov prov.exe
X
A variant of the Rbot family of worms and IRC backdoor Trojans.
provan security psecure.exe
X
Added by the RBOT.BRV WORM! ... Read More
PROXOMITRON PROXOMITRON.EXE
N
HTML proxy
PROXOMITRON PROXOM~1.EXE
N
HTML proxy
ProxyFirewall ProxyFirewall.exe
U
Proxy Firewall is an automatic proxy selector that will simply and easily manage proxy connections for you. Proxy Firewall also acts as a standard fir ... Read More
proxyway proxyway.exe
U
ProxyWay anonymous proxy surfing software
PRPCMonitor PRPCUI.exe
U
Intel® SpeedStep™ interface. This automatically detects whether a mobile PC is using battery or AC power. When using battery power, SpeedStep scales t ... Read More
prqtect prqtect.exe
X
"Prutect" malware from e2Give - attempts to tamper with a number of anti spyware applications, like Ad-Aware and SpyBot S&D. - NOTE: routinely uses a ... Read More
prrtect prrtect.exe
X
Prutect malware from e2Give - attempts to shut down or tamper with a number of anti spyware applications, like Ad-Aware and SpyBot S&D. Note - has bee ... Read More
prstect prstect.exe
X
Prutect malware from e2Give - attempts to shut down or tamper with a number of anti spyware applications, like Ad-Aware and SpyBot S&D. Note - has bee ... Read More
PRT4701 Printer driver prt47sys.sys
X
A variant of the Troj/Haxdor-Gen rootkit.
prtcct prtcct.exe
X
Prutect malware from e2Give - attempts to shut down or tamper with a number of anti spyware applications, like Ad-Aware and SpyBot S&D. Note - has bee ... Read More
prtsks prtsks.dll
X
Added by a variant of the Goldun.Fam Trojan. This infection also utilizes the prt21sks.sys rootkit to hide itself. ... Read More
prttect prttect.exe
X
Prutect malware from e2Give - attempts to shut down or tamper with a number of anti spyware applications, like Ad-Aware and SpyBot S&D. Note - has bee ... Read More
PrU Async Service pruas.exe
X
Added by the W32/IRCBot-UG worm.
prunnet prun.exe
X
Added by the Troj/VBDown-H Trojan.
prunnet prunnet.exe
X
Added by the Troj/Dloadr-BHN Trojan.
prutcct prutcct.exe
X
Prutect malware from e2Give - attempts to shut down or tamper with a number of anti spyware applications, like Ad-Aware and SpyBot S&D. Note - has bee ... Read More
prutdct prutdct.exe
X
Prutect malware from e2Give - attempts to shut down or tamper with a number of anti spyware applications, like Ad-Aware and SpyBot S&D. Note - has bee ... Read More
prutgct prutgct.exe
X
Prutect malware from e2Give - attempts to shut down or tamper with a number of anti spyware applications, like Ad-Aware and SpyBot S&D. Note - has bee ... Read More
pruthct pruthct.exe
X
Prutect malware from e2Give - attempts to shut down or tamper with a number of anti spyware applications, like Ad-Aware and SpyBot S&D. Note - has bee ... Read More
prutict prutict.exe
X
Prutect malware from e2Give - attempts to shut down or tamper with a number of anti spyware applications, like Ad-Aware and SpyBot S&D. Note - has bee ... Read More
prutlct prutlct.exe
X
"Prutect" malware from e2Give - attempts to tamper with a number of anti spyware applications, like Ad-Aware and SpyBot S&D. - NOTE: routinely uses a ... Read More
prutpct prutpct.exe
X
"Prutect" malware from e2Give - attempts to tamper with a number of anti spyware applications, like Ad-Aware and SpyBot S&D. - NOTE: routinely uses a ... Read More
prutqct prutqct.exe
X
"Prutect" malware from e2Give - attempts to tamper with a number of anti spyware applications, like Ad-Aware and SpyBot S&D. - NOTE: routinely uses a ... Read More
prutsct prutsct.exe
X
"Prutect" malware from e2Give - attempts to tamper with a number of anti spyware applications, like Ad-Aware and SpyBot S&D. - NOTE: routinely uses a ... Read More
pruttct pruttct.exe
X
"Prutect" malware from e2Give - attempts to tamper with a number of anti spyware applications, like Ad-Aware and SpyBot S&D. - NOTE: routinely uses a ... Read More
prvtect prvtect.exe
X
Prutect malware from e2Give - attempts to shut down or tamper with a number of anti spyware applications, like Ad-Aware and SpyBot S&D. Note - has bee ... Read More
prwsks prwsks.dll
X
Added by the Backdoor.Haxdoor.L backdoor Trojan. This infection uses the rootkit prw76sks.sys to hide itself. ... Read More
PrxCheck PrxCheck.dll
X
Identified by Kaspersky as a variant of the Trojan.Win32.Agent.evy Trojan.
prxtect prxtect.exe
X
Prutect malware from e2Give - attempts to shut down or tamper with a number of anti spyware applications, like Ad-Aware and SpyBot S&D. Note - has bee ... Read More
ps1 ps1.exe
X
PacerD_Media/Pacimedia.com adware component ... Read More
PS2 ps2.exe
U
Multimedia Keyboard companion on HP computers. If this is prevented from starting, then some keyboard functionality will be lost. ... Read More
PS3 Media Server PMS.exe
Y
PS3 Media Server is a DLNA compliant Upnp Media Server for the PS3, written in Java, with the purpose of streaming or transcoding any kind of media fi ... Read More
psaload32 psaload32.exe
X
Added by the W32/Rbot-ADL ... Read More
psbamtxe psbamtxe.dll
X
Added by the W32/Stratio-BT worm.
PSCMain pscmain2.exe
X
Added by the Trojan.Downloader-PSCMain.Process Trojan. This infection will display fake security alerts which are in fact advertising rogue anti-spy ... Read More
PSDiagnosticM PSDiagnosticM.exe
?
Related to the Linksys Wireless-G Printer Server.
PSDrvCheck PSDrvCheck.exe
Y
Part of Pinnacle Systems InstantCD/DVD and InstantCopy CD/DVD copying software that verifies drive settings. Once loaded it doesn't use any resources ... Read More
PSecurity psecurity.exe
X
Added by the Personal Security rogue anti-spyware program.
PSFree PSFree.exe
U
Pop-Up Stopper Free from Panicware. Pop-up blocker integrated into the IE toolbar. Note that the Pro version doesn't load in startup as it is installe ... Read More
psguard PSGuard.exe
X
Another smitfraud variant.
psguard spyware remover PSGuard.exe
X
Bogus spyware remover - also known as the SmitFraud alias FAKEALE-C TROJAN! ... Read More
pshower pshwr.exe
X
SafeSurfing adware variant ... Read More
PSIMSVC PSIMSVC.exe
Y
Panda Titanium Antivirus
PSIWin2.3 Connection Server Psconsv.exe
N
Allows connectivity between a PC and a Psion device. Access can be gained from the Desktop or Start -> Programs ... Read More
psksds psksds.dll
X
Added by a variant of the Troj/Haxdoor Trojan. This infection utilizes the p76xxsks.sys rootkit to hide itself. ... Read More
PsMFCard PsMFCard.exe
U
Component of the Toshiba Controls. Provides power-saving functions for the PCMCIA slots. Through the Power Save Mode Properties dialogue, the user can ... Read More
PsnLite PsnLite.exe
U
Post-it® Software Notes - Lite. "You can use this digital version of the famous canary yellow® note to remind you to do something, to capture an idea ... Read More
PSNotify psnotify.exe
Y
Pharos SignUp Vx - "PC reservation and management application that addresses the PC scheduling needs of public libraries and higher education labs and ... Read More
psof1 PSof1.exe
X
PacerD_Media/Pacimedia.com adware installer ... Read More
PSoft1 psoft1.exe
X
PacerD_Media/Pacimedia.com adware installer
PsPCCard PsPCCard.EXE
Y
Background Power Saving task found on Toshiba laptops and which handles turning Power Saving ON and OFF on any inserted PC Card (PCMCIA card). Only ev ... Read More
PspContr pspcontr.exe
U
Driver/controller for the Philips SpeechMike 6174. As the Philips FreeSpeech application is no longer supported it can be disabled but the Mike can st ... Read More
PsSdk31 pssdk31.drv
X
Added by the Troj/Mdrop-CVI Trojan.
PsSound PsSound.exe
U
On a Toshiba laptop. Operates your sound in one of 4 modes, off, on , on only with powerr, same as #3 but longer delay ... Read More
pst pio12.dll
X
Added by the Troj/Dloadr-UZ Trojan downloader.
PSTORES PSTORES.EXE
?
Part of Windows Services Protected Storage?
PSUTY PSUWNP.dll
?
Related to FUJITSU LIMITED.
PSwitch proxyswitcher.exe
U
Added by the Proxy Switcher program. This program allows you to switch between various proxy servers. ... Read More
psybnc server 3.1 psybnc321.exe
X
Identified as the Rbot-CSN worm and IRC backdoor.
psyBNC-2.1.4 Client Server psyBNC215.exe
X
A variant of the Rbot family of worms and IRC backdoor Trojans.
psyche psyche.exe
X
Identified as a variant of the Spammer:Win32/Cutwail.A malware.
PsycheEnqueue PsycheEnqueue.exe
X
Identified as a variant of the TrojanSpy:Win32/Festeal.D malware.
psydon FTP Server psydon.exe
X
Added by the Troj/Bdoor-ABJ backdoor Trojan.
ptask ptask.exe
X
Related to the TrustedAntivirus rogue anti-spyware program.
PTBSync PTBSync.exe
U
Added by the Desktop Organizer which includes Atomic clock synchronization, Organizer, Desktop calendar and Trayclock. ... Read More
ptech ptech.exe
X
Related to "Prutect" malware from e2Give ... Read More
ptfb ptfb.exe
N
Push the Freakin' Button - "When a dialog causes irritation, you simply tell PTFB which button should be pressed, and it will handle the dialog in fut ... Read More
PTHOSTTR PTHOSTTR.EXE
U
Windows system tray icon for the Security Manager program installed on HP computers. ... Read More
PTIM.exe PTIM.exe
U
WebEx Productivity Tools make it very easy for users to start, schedule, invite, and join WebEx meetings from their desktop or from commonly used desk ... Read More
ptlg ptlg.exe
X
This malware is identified as the Hoax.Win32.SpyWare.d adware. When you are infected with this malware, you will receive popups for a variety of ser ... Read More
ptmsgfrm.exe ptmsgfrm.exe
U
WebEx Productivity Tools make it very easy for users to start, schedule, invite, and join WebEx meetings from their desktop or from commonly used desk ... Read More
PTOneClick ptoneclk.exe
U
WebEx Productivity Tools make it very easy for users to start, schedule, invite, and join WebEx meetings from their desktop or from commonly used desk ... Read More
ptrun32 ptrun32.exe
U
Parent Tools for AIM
PTRUN32 ptr32w.exe
U
Added by the Spyware.ParentTools surveillance software. Uninstall this software if it was not installed by yourself. ... Read More
Ptsnoop Ptsnoop.exe
N
These descriptions I've come across - all valid as far as I can see :- (1) Program installed with some modems that monitors the COM ports for the mode ... Read More
PTSShell PTSShell.exe
X
Added by the TSPY_ONLINEG.OXU password-stealing Trojan.
ptssvc PTSsvc.exe
Y
Kodak's picture transfer service is involved in the task of the transferring pictures from camera when it is connected to the PC. ... Read More
pttrun pttrun.exe
U
Transmeta Crusoe processor related. Reduces application launch times and makes the computer "more responsive" ... Read More
PtUDFApp PtUDFApp.exe
N
Sony abCD program, included on the CD Xtreme install CD, used to format CD-RWs for packet writing (similar to DirectCD). Available via Start -> Progra ... Read More
puac v2.0.7 Puac.exe
U
"Peter's_Ultimate_Alarm_Clock" ... Read More
Pull Service PullService.exe
?
Added by the WebEoc program.
pumcfgp proxycfg.exe
U
GuardWare iShield blocks pornographic images when you surf the Internet on your computer using a web browser ... Read More
pup pup.exe
X
Added by the Adware-ClickStory adware.
Pure Networks Port Magic PortAOL.exe
N
Pure Networks Port Magic, as available in the latest version of the AOL® 9.0 Optimized SE software; automatically configures most in-home Internet gat ... Read More
Purgative PURGATIVE100.EXE
U
AIM (AOL Instant Messenger) Ad Remover Using Active Memory Edits instead of a patch/crack ... Read More
Purgatory Purga.exe
X
Added by the W32/Purgory-B worm that spreads via the Kazaa file sharing network. ... Read More
Push Client pull.exe
N
Client software from Interwise that MS use for their webcasts
Push The Freakin' Button ptfb.exe
N
Push the Freakin' Button - "When a dialog causes irritation, you simply tell PTFB which button should be pressed, and it will handle the dialog in fut ... Read More
PUSH6599 PUSH6599.EXE
N
Scan button monitor for Relysis Episode MF6599 USB scanner as you can start scanning manually via the scanning software ... Read More
PutA!! PutA!!.exe
X
Added by the OPASERV.L WORM!
PutAS! PutA!!.com
X
Added by the OPASERV.Z WORM!
pv92tray PV92Tray.exe
U
PCtel HSP V.92 modem Configuration Utility ... Read More
PViever pviever.exe
X
Added by the Troj/DwnLdr-BYD Trojan.
PVModule pvmodule.exe
X
Adperform.com/adoptim.com adware. Detected by AntiVir as TR/Dldr.Agent.alb. This should not be confused with the legitimate PrintView PrintView progra ... Read More
PVR PVR.exe
N
Pocket Voice Recorder - freeware sound recorder that records from microphone and any other input line available with your sound card ... Read More
pvuninst1 PVUnInst1.exe
U
Privacy_View is privacy software that ensures that all your private computer files, photos, documents, and websites remain secure from prying eyes. ... Read More
pwindicator pwic.exe
N
ParaWin XP - International Language Software for Windows XP/NT/2000 ... Read More
pwipf6 pwipf6.sys
Y
Related to the Webroot Desktop Firewall.
pwned pwned.exe
X
Added by the W32/Randex-Z worm. When started, this infection connects to an IRC server where it waits for remote commands to execute. ... Read More
Pwr32ctr Pwr32ctr.exe
X
Added by the GEMA TROJAN!
Pwr32ctrl Pwr32ctrl.exe
X
Added by the GEMA TROJAN!
Pwr32mgt Pwr32mgt.exe
X
Added by the GEMA TROJAN!
pwrisovm.exe PWRISOVM.EXE
U
Related to PowerISO a powerful CD/DVD image file processing tool. Note: located in C:\Program Files\PowerISO\ ... Read More
pwrmgrtr PWRMGRTR.DLL
Y
Related to the Power_Manager Background Monitor module for ThinkPad laptops. Leave it alone to ensure proper power management functions. ... Read More
Pwroff Pwroff.exe
X
Added by the GEMA TROJAN!
Pwrsave Pwrsave.exe
U
Toshiba Power Saver utilities. Required on a laptop if you run of a battery and want to conserve power ... Read More
Pwruplogin pulogin.exe
?
??
PwrupTweakMe PUPXPTWK.EXE
U
"Ashampoo PowerUp XP is a convenient tool for fine-tuning your Windows® NT4, 2000 and XP configuration to suit your precise needs and wishes. It gives ... Read More
PWS Tray PwsTray.exe
U
Microsoft's Personal Web Server, an application which allows PCs to behave as web servers (allows you to test your .asp pages on your own PC without h ... Read More
px86emul px86emul.dll
X
Added by a variant of the Haxdoor Trojan family. This infection utilizes the x86emul.sys rootkit to hide itself. ... Read More
pxgdslro pxgdslro.dll
X
Identified as a variant of the Adware.Agent malware.
PxHelp20 PxHelp20.sys
Y
Driver used by Sonic Solutions’ CD burning software
PxHlpa64 PxHlpa64.sys
Y
Sonic DVD/CD Driver.
PYJJIME PYJJKIME.exe
X
Added by the Troj/Agent-BXQ downloading Trojan.
PyroAntiSpy PyroAntiSpy.exe
X
Added by the PyroAntiSpy rogue security software. PyroAntiSpy is a misleading application that may give exaggerated reports of threats on the computer ... Read More
pzqlp pzqlp.chm
X
Added by the Backdoor.Rustock backdoor rootkit.
p_981116 p_981116.exe
N
Win32 cabinet self extractor. More info here
rare pmsnrr.exe
X
Added by a variant of the Zlob Trojan.
Ray Process Killer Prkill.exe
N
Ray Process Killer - clicking right mouse button produces popup menu with current active tasks. You can choose any task and click "Ok" to terminate it ... Read More
RemoteControl PDVDServ.exe
U
Remote Control background application for CyberLink's PowerDVD version 5 and above. Enables you to use a remote control with your DVD drive if your dr ... Read More
ReproPRD PrdUsb.exe
U
Thrustmaster Corporation Presets application - a game controller driver, presumably necessary for certain functions to work ... Read More
Run Player.exe
X
Identified as a variant of the Backdoor.Win32.Frauder malware.
Run POPFile in background perl.exe
U
POPFile - E-mail spam blocker
run= pcfix2k.exe
N
pcfix2k splash screen
run= ptlseq.cpl
X
PhoenixNet BIOS adware. See here
Rundll32.exe Proyecto1.exe
X
Added by the GRUEL WORM!
run_pbnext PBNext.exe
Y
PBNext is virtual phone system which offers the same functionality as expensive PBX hardware ... Read More
SafetyCenter protector.exe
X
Added by the Safety Center rogue security suite.
Scan Detector Pmxdetect.exe
?
Associated with PrimaScan scanners. Is it required?
Secunia PSI Agent PSIA.exe
Y
Related to Secunia PSI. This service performs routine software inspections of the system, the results of which can be seen in your Secunia Customer Ar ... Read More
Service Pervice.exe
X
Unknown malware.
Service Drivers PC.EXE
X
Added by the W32/Sdbot-WK worm/backdoor!
Services prosys32.exe
X
Added by the Backdoor.Ranky backdoor Trojan.
smart start up PnPDetect.exe
U
Related to Mr.Photo A Multimedia Suite with DVD Authoring! Note: located in C:\Program Files\NewSoft\Smart Start UP\ ... Read More
Smartalec pcaccel.exe
U
Smartalec PC Accelerator - system optimization utility
SmartPCXL pcaccel.exe
U
Smartalec PC Accelerator - system optimization utility
softickppp PPPGate.exe
U
Softick_PPP is a Microsoft Windows driver that allows to establish PPP session between Palm powered devices and Microsoft Windows desktop computer. ... Read More
Spool32 pool32.exe
X
Added by the Troj/Assasin-F to terminate security related processes and log keystrokes. It also enables backdoor access to a remote user. ... Read More
sqlpdro providd.exe
X
Added by the Troj/Agent-LXF Trojan.
StartKey pligde.exe
X
Added by the Backdoor.Bifrose.E Trojan backdoor.
statload pgjd83sa.exe
X
Added by the Backdoor.Sdbot.AO Infection!
sugi1 Status Monitor Service Program.exe
X
Unidentified malware.
SUNHELP Ps3rm32.exe
X
Added by the TrojanDownloader:Win32/Sunacha.C Trojan. TrojanDownloader:Win32/Sunacha is a group of trojans that downloads and executes arbitrary files ... Read More
Super Popup Blocker popkill.exe
U
Saga Super Popup Blocker - pop-up stopper
sureshotpopupkiller pusak.exe
U
Stop-the-Pop-Up popup blocker ... Read More
Sy21dsgate Personal Firewall playboy1.exe
X
Added by the W32/Rbot-BMO worm and IRC backdoor.
Symantec PIF &#097;lertEng PIFSvc.exe
Y
Related to the Norton 360 security software.
Symantec PIF AlertEng PIFSvc.exe
Y
Part of Symantec's LiveConnect service that delivers large updates and patches for your software. There has been some controversy as to why this pack ... Read More
sysav pcdefender.exe
X
Added by the WinPC Defender rogue anti-spyware program.
Sysctrls procdll.exe
X
Added by the WEEDBOTZ.14 TROJAN!
SysPrnt prnsrv.vbs
X
Added by the W32/VBLame-H worm.
System Checker PCGuard.exe
X
Added by the W32.Bakain worm. W32.Bakain is a worm that spreads by copying itself to network shares protected by weak passwords. ... Read More
System Initialization payload.dat
X
Added by the RANDEX.D WORM or ROXY or ROXY.B TROJANS!
System Mechanic Popup Stopper Popupstopper.exe
U
Iolo "System Mechanic" popup stopper
system service61 pokapoka61.exe
X
EliteBar adware component ... Read More
system service62 pokapoka62.exe
X
Adware. EliteBarToolBar Program. For more information Click_Here. This file will not be visible in normal mode as it uses rootkit technology to hid ... Read More
System Service62 pokapoka63.exe
X
EliteBar adware component
system service63 pokapoka63.exe
X
EliteBar adware component ... Read More
system service65 pokapoka65.exe
X
EliteBar adware component ... Read More
System service66 pokapoka66.exe
X
EliteBar adware component
system service67 pokapoka67.exe
X
EliteBar adware component ... Read More
system service68 pokapoka68.exe
X
EliteBar adware component ... Read More
system service69 pokapoka69.exe
X
EliteBar adware component ... Read More
system service70 pokapoka70.exe
X
EliteBar adware component ... Read More
system service71 pokapoka71.exe
X
EliteBar adware component ... Read More
system service72 pokapoka72.exe
X
EliteBar adware component ... Read More
system service73 pokapoka73.exe
X
EliteBar adware component ... Read More
system service74 pokapoka74.exe
X
EliteBar adware component ... Read More
system service75 pokapoka75.exe
X
EliteBar adware component ... Read More
system service76 pokapoka76.exe
X
EliteBar adware component ... Read More
system service77 pokapoka77.exe
X
EliteBar adware component ... Read More
system service78 pokapoka78.exe
X
EliteBar adware component ... Read More
system service79 pokapoka79.exe
X
EliteBar adware component ... Read More
SystemReg PROCES.EXE
?
??
systemservice pokapoka62.exe
X
Adware. EliteBarToolBar Program. For more information Click_Here. This file will not be visible in normal mode as it uses rootkit technology to hid ... Read More
System_Messages pprsen.exe
U
TerminatorX - "offers an easy and effective method of stopping users running predetermined file sharing programs like KaZaA, messenger programs, chat ... Read More
Task Manager prcview.exe
X
Added by the W32/Agobot-RT. When started this infection connects to an IRC server where it waits for remote commands. It can log key strokes, list ... Read More
taskmgr.exe paint.exe
X
Added by a variant of the AGENT.AH downloader TROJAN!
taskmgr.exe paintms.exe
X
Added by a variant of the AGENT.AH TROJAN!
Telechips,Mass patch.exe
U
Removable disk driver for the Muro MP3 player
Think-Adz pwinsndt.exe
X
Added by a variant of the Zenosearch adware. Adware.ZenoSearch is an adware that displays pop-up ads based on searches the user performs on popular we ... Read More
Tiny Personal Firewall persfw.exe
Y
Tiny Personal Firewall
titi placax.sys
X
Unknown malware.
tmax pupdate.exe
X
Adware pop-up generator
ToPassSrv Pktopass.exe
?
Related to Caere Pagekeeper scanning software (now taken over by Scansoft), Disabling is known to cause problems ... Read More
ToshibaPinger pinger.exe
N
Pinger is the resident program for Toshiba Upgrades. Periodically checks to see if there are any software/driver upgrades for your particular computer ... Read More
Total Protect 2009 pcpc_starter.exe
X
Added by the Total Protect 2009 rogue security software.
trojanshield protector Port.exe
U
TrojanShield anti-hacker/anti-trojan software ... Read More
TrustedAntivirus pgs.exe
X
Added by the rogue security software called TrustedAntivirus. TrustedAntivirus is a misleading application that may give exaggerated reports of system ... Read More
tse_plutil PLBkMon.exe
U
Prolific USB Flash Disk Log On Application ... Read More
Uniblue ProcessQuickLink 2 ProcessQuickLink2.exe
N
Process Quick Link by Uniblue populates your taskmanager process list with links containing information about the various processes obtained from Unib ... Read More
uninstallhl PreUninstallHL.exe
X
LinkReplacer/FFinder adware component ... Read More
uninstallql PreUninstallQL.exe
X
LinkReplacer/FFinder adware component ... Read More
Update patch802.exe
X
Added by the W32/Patco-A worm.
USB Mouse Low Filter Driver pelusblf.sys
Y
Mouse driver for Primax computer mouse products.
USB p76xxsks p76xxsks.sys
X
Added by a variant of the Troj/Haxdor-Gen rootkit.
USB p79bsksb p79bsksb.sys
X
Added by a variant of the Troj/Haxdor-Gen rootkit.
USB prw76sks prw76sks.sys
X
Rootkit component of Backdoor.Haxdoor.L.
USB2Check PCLECoInst.dll
N
Pinnacle Systems CoInstaller. Used by the pinnacle 700-USB device.
VAIO Recovery PartSeal.exe
U
System backup for Sony Vaio PCs. Adds a recovery mechanism for users over and above any System Restore features - allowing users to revert a drive bac ... Read More
value pgnmr.exe
X
Identified as the Rbot.na worm and IRC backdoor Trojan.
vcxd settings phqg.EXE
X
Added by the RBOT.BRF WORM! ... Read More
Vekio Startups Pnksvc32.exe
X
Added by the W32/Agobot-PZ Backdoor Trojan/Worm! Found in the Windows system folder. ... Read More
view point drivers phqghum.exe
X
Added by the RBOT.BRX WORM! ... Read More
view point drivers for win32 phqghu.exe
X
Added by a variant of the WIN32.RBOT WORM! ... Read More
Virtual NIC Service PackethSvc.exe
?
Related to America Online, Inc.
VirtualPCGuard pgs.exe
X
Added by the VirtualPCGuard rogue anti-spyware program.
VirusEffaceur pgs.exe
X
Added by a French rogue anti-spyware program called VirusEffaceur.
VirusGarde pgs.exe
X
Added by a French rogue anti-spyware program called VirusGarde.
VirusGuardPlus pgs.exe
X
Added by the VirusGuardPlus rogue anti-spyware program.
VMservices panp.exe
X
Added by the Troj/Agent-OBM Trojan.
vr64 prnjobt.vbe
X
Added by the VBS/AutoRun-IT removable media worm.
vr64 prnjobt.vbe
X
Added by the VBS/AutoRun-IT removable media worm.
web drivers for win32 phqgh.exe
X
Added by a variant of the WIN32.RBOT WORM! ... Read More
Win Patch patch.exe
X
Added by the W32/SdBot-GL worm. When this infection starts it will connect to an IRC server where it will wait for remote commands to execute. ... Read More
win server updt pxckdla.exe
X
IEPlugin adware component ... Read More
Win32.Pozarevac Pozarevac.exe
X
Added by the Troj/Delf-FBN Trojan.
Win32load ptssvc.exe
X
Added by the Troj/FakeAV-MK Trojan. This Trojan display fake security alerts on your computer. ... Read More
winbar.pif packe.pif
X
Added by the W32/Rbot-AVI worm. When started, this infection connects to a remote IRC server where it waits for commands to execute. ... Read More
Window upadate pe2.exe
X
A variant of the Rbot family of worms and IRC backdoor Trojans.
Windows Audio Control ppnsvc.exe
X
Added by the Troj/DwnLdr-HAM Trojan.
windows auto update penis32.exe
X
Added by the BLASTER (or MSBLAST.A) WORM!
Windows Config pvphost.exe
X
A variant of the IRCBot family of worms and IRC backdoor Trojans.
windows generic proc procmsg.exe
X
Added by the W32.ALLIM.B WORM!
Windows LoL Layer pyvnpt.exe
X
Added by the W32/Rbot-GKV worm and IRC backdoor.
Windows Media Player Update PACKARD.EXE
X
Added by the W32/Rbot-ET trojan backdoor. This infection, when started, connects to an IRC server where it sits on a channel awaiting commands. This i ... Read More
Windows Network Service prcsvc.exe
X
A variant of the IRCBot family of worms and IRC backdoor Trojans.
Windows Packet Driver packet.exe
X
Added by the Troj/Hwbot-C Trojan.
Windows PC service pcsrv.exe
X
A variant of the SDBot.bhk family of worms and IRC backdoor Trojans.
Windows PNP Server pnpsrv.exe
X
Added by the W32/Rbot-AKM worm. When started, this infection connects to a remote IRC server where it waits for commands to execute. ... Read More
Windows Pool Manager poolsc.exe
X
A variant of the IRCBot family of worms and IRC backdoor Trojans.
Windows Pool Setup poolmc.exe
X
A variant of the IRCBot family of worms and IRC backdoor Trojans.
Windows Presentation Foundation Font Cache 3.0.0.0 PresentationFontCache.exe
Y
Windows service that optimizes performance of Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) applications by caching commonly used font data. WPF applications ... Read More
Windows Process Sevices prsc32.exe
X
Added by the W32/Spybot-NR worm with IRC backdoor capabilities.
Windows Process Sevices prsc32.exe
X
Identified as Spybot-NR.
Windows Service prvdi.exe
X
Malware, recognized by Kaspersky antivirus as Trojan-Dropper.Win32.Small.rd.
Windows Service pd7.exe
X
Added by the TROJ_SMALL.VZ TROJAN!
windows service pd14.exe
X
Adware, detected by TDS-3 as "TrojanDownloader.Win32.Delf.dg" ... Read More
WINDOWS SYSTEM per.exe
X
Added by the W32/Zotob-C worm.
Windows System Configuration Passcfg16.exe
X
Added by the DOMWIS-E TROJAN!
Windows UDP Control Center Presends0.exe
X
Added by the Mal/VBPit-A malware.
Windows Virus Control plou.exe
X
Added by the W32/Sdbot-ACZ worm. When started, this infection connects to a remote IRC server where it waits for commands to execute. ... Read More
winnt DNS ident pidchk32.exe
X
Added by the W32/Rbot-ACY worm. When started this infection connects to a remote IRC server where it waits for commands to execute. ... Read More
WinSecureAv pgs.exe
X
Related to the rogue anti-spyware program called WinSecureAv. This program is installed via the use of malware and display false or exaggerated infec ... Read More
Winsock2 driver PAC.EXE
X
Added by the W32/Spybot-ET worm and IRC backdoor.
Winux Piriax Service PH32.EXE
X
Added by the RANDEX.G WORM!
Winux Piriax Service PIRIAX32.EXE
X
Added by the W32/Randex-X worm. When started, this infection connects to an IRC server where it waits for remote commands to execute. ... Read More
WinXP plugin1.exe
X
Added by the Downloader-JW TROJAN!
winxphome plugin2.exe
X
Added by the malicious VBS_INOR.T script! ... Read More
Xecuter.bat psexec.bat
X
Added by the BOOHOO WORM!
Xtrem parental control pcx.exe
U
Added by the Spyware.ParentXtreme surveillance software. If you did not install this software, then uninstall it immediately. ... Read More
YahooStock Prmvr.exe
X
Adtomi adware
[2 words from a list] perfrptb.exe
X
Added by the Troj/PPdoor-I backdoor/proxy trojan.
[blank] pathex.exe
X
Added by the Troj/Mkmoose-A trojan.
[different names] PasswdMon.exe
X
TROJAN! - part of Wareout, malware masquerading as a spyware and dialer remover, see here ... Read More
[not used] penis.exe
X
Added by the W32/Cissi-F WORM, the system .ini field {boot} will be modiified and remote access made available to an attacker(s) using an IRC channel( ... Read More
[not used] primary.exe
X
Added by the Troj/Sharp-G backdoor trojan.
[not used] Phantom.exe
X
Added by the W32/Mytob-FT mass-mailing worm and IRC backdoor.
[not used] PAVWAIT.DLL
Y
Part of Panda Antivirus.
[Various Names] ParisM.exe
X
Part of the Wareout infection as described here.
[Various Names] progmen.exe
X
Part of the Wareout infection as described here.
[Various Names] prgsys0984.exe
X
Part of the Wareout infection as described here.
[Various Names] Preliminary.exe
X
Part of the Wareout infection as described here.
[Various Names] panel_its.exe
X
Part of the Wareout infection as described here.
[Various Names] pizda.exe
X
Part of the Wareout infection as described here.
[Various Names] prcmon.exe
X
Part of the Wareout infection as described here.
[Various Names] PrcIdle.exe
X
Part of the Wareout infection as described here.
[Various Names] powerdll.exe
X
Part of the Wareout infection as described here.
\Pribi.exe Pribi.exe
X
FastFind parasite variant
{000000-9485-7B32-0701-070407030307} PoisonIVY.scr
X
Added by the Troj/Small-DNB Trojan.
{00D73551-3642-AEBA-A315-C64321947FE8} Plugins1.exe
X
Identified as a variant of the Trojan.Win32.Small.js malware. This infection uses Alternate Data Streams to hide itself. In order to remove these fi ... Read More
{28ABC5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAX5-22CX3C644241} Perfume.exe
X
Added by the W32.SillyFDC.BBA worm. W32.SillyFDC.BBA is a worm that spreads by copying itself to removable drives. ... Read More
{2F9AF804-B2F1-4F2B-9093-D4C19C5DA9CE} pm.dll
X
Added by the TrojanSpy:Win32/Ambler.F Trojan.
{512EABF9-6550-4B48-B46F-C6CE65F9D2C6} pctools.dll
X
Added by the TSPY_ONLINEG.XGS information stealing Trojan for certain online games. ... Read More
{596e4935-4d3b-4a3c-842d-2efd1b3de598} pjgerka.dll
X
Part of the Zlob trojan that displays fake security alerts for the rogue anti-spyware program called SpyLocked. ... Read More
{93ac7c30-3878-4eaa-9420-7977285df5b1} pmnqguh.dll
X
A file used by the rogue antispyware app, SpywareQuake, to issue fake security alerts on your taskbar and download and install the SpywareQuake progra ... Read More
{9670A6CE-B4AD-8EC3-0739-848F861C03BD} piji.exe
X
Identified as a variant of the Backdoor:Win32/Poisonivy.E malware.
{9B71D88C-C598-4935-C5D1-43AA4DB90836} pawi.exe
X
Added by the Backdoor.Win32.Bifrose.dmm backdoor.
{aeabe83d-672b-4717-9154-45bd6283c610} posem.dll
X
A file used by the rogue antispyware app, SpywareQuake, to issue fake security alerts on your taskbar. ... Read More
{b0ded443-5e68-4001-a81b-0a0001621ab8} pkgvyg.dll
X
Part of the Zlob trojan that displays fake security alerts for the rogue anti-spyware program called SpywareLocked. ... Read More
{d6ef030a-a235-41ba-9ead-89b6ff542f00} pluwue.dll
X
Added by a Zlob Trojan which installs AntiVirgear 3.7 and display fake security alerts in your Windows taskbar. ... Read More
{e1d3b05d-4dd9-468d-982e-c342f05436e5} pkjcoxq.dll
X
Part of the Zlob trojan that displays fake security alerts for the rogue anti-spyware program called SpyLocked. ... Read More
{fa55d551-9698-48ac-b639-9b00cf1a6ea0} psndz.dll
X
Zlob Trojan that installs VirusProtectPro 3.4 and shows fake security alerts from your Windows taskbar. ... Read More


> Status Key
Each entry in the database will have a Status assigned to it. The key to this status is the following:
  • Y - This status flag means that this entry should be left alone and be allowed to run as if it is unchecked it may break the functionality or use of a particular program.
  • N - This status flag means it is unnecessary to run this program automatically when Windows starts as you can run it manually when necessary.
  • U - This status flag means it is up to you whether or not you feel this program needs to run automatically.
  • X - This status flags means the item should definitely not start up automatically. Items that have this flag are generally malware such as viruses, trojans, hijackers, spyware but could also be programs that are not desirable to run on your computer.
  • ? - This status flag means the status of this entry is unknown at this time and more research is necessary.
If you require assistance in removing one of these files you can ask us in the Startup Database Forum.

> Disclaimer
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This is NOT a list of tasks/processes taken from Task Manager or the Close Program window (CTRL+ALT+DEL) but a list of startup applications, although you will find some of them listed via this method. Pressing CTRL+ALT+DEL identifies programs that are currently running - not necessarily at startup. Therefore, before ending a task/process via CTRL+ALT+DEL just because it has an "X" recommendation, please check whether it's in MSCONFIG or the registry first. An example would be "svchost.exe" - which doesn't appear in either under normal conditions but does via CTRL+ALT+DEL. If in doubt, don't do anything.

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