Windows Vista Tips


Files beginning with c

The table below includes any files beginning with c, from which further information can be found by clicking on the process title. The icon beside the information can be used to quickly determine if this is a safe file in combination with the key below:



This file is normally safe to leave running. In most cases, this file is not required to run on startup and can be run manually. Warning, this file may be a virus, spyware, resource hog and running it is not recommended. This file may or may not be necessary to load on startup, depending on your circumstances. No information is available for this item.

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Files beginning with c:

File Type File Name Process Name and Information
ctxma.exe *Microsoft Update
Added by the STMU TROJAN!
cxma.exe *Microsoft Update
Added by the STMU TROJAN!
CSRSS.EXE .svchost
Added by the WEBUS.F TROJAN! Note - this worm replaces the legitimate csrss.exe process which is always located in %System% and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup!
csrss.exe .TEXTCONV
Added by the WEBUS TROJAN! Note - this worm replaces the legitimate csrss.exe process which is always located in %System% and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup!
csrss.exe .WMAudio
Added by the WEBUS TROJAN! Note - this worm replaces the legitimate csrss.exe process which is always located in %System% and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup!
CyberoamClient.exe 24Online Client
Related to Cyberroam from Elitecore Technologies Ltd
csrss32.exe 27
Added by the SLSORVE-D TROJAN!
cpqa1000.exe A1000 Settings Utility
Compaq A1000 Print Fax All-in-One copy scan printer software. Required in the Startup in order to scan, print, copy and fax. Only required if you use these features
CAGENT.EXE ABBYY Community Agent
Installed with the Optical Character Recognition (OCR) software that comes bundled with a Compaq A3000 all-in-one printer/scanner. Its function appears to be to link you to the internet in an attempt to buy the 5.0 version of the software
cseraser.exe AbsoluteShield Internet Eraser
AbsoluteShield Internet Eraser - "protects your privacy by cleaning up all the tracks of your Internet and computer activities"
clockplus.exe AccessoriesPlus
Clock Plus, part of Accessories Plus allows you to select from dozens of alternatives for the Windows clock
cerf.exe Advanced Internet Protocol
Added by a variant of the SPYBOT WORM!
ccapp2.exe Antivirus Protection Services
Added by the RBOT.EXI WORM!
companion.exe AOL Companion
Part of the AOL Connection Suite and installs an icon on the system tray offering easy access to AOL's additional utilities and functions. This program is a non-essential process, and is installed for ease of use
config.com AolCon
Added by the TAPLAK WORM!
ClShield.exe APVXDWIN
"Panda ClientShield with TruPrevent is designed for companies that want the best protection for their workstations. It protects against viruses and other known and unknown threats including spam, spyware, dangerous or time-wasting content, phishing scams, hackers and intruders"
canada.exe ASDPLUGIN
AsdPlug premium rate adult content dialer variant
czech.exe ASDPLUGIN
AsdPlug premium rate adult content dialer variant
csrss.exe ASP.NET State Service
Added by the DLOADER-QI TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate csrss.exe process which is always located in %System% and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in %Windir%
crsass.exe ASP.NET State Service
Added by the BANLOAD-M TROJAN!
CLI.exe SystemTray ATI Catalyst™ System Tray
System Tray access to ATI's Catalyst™ CONTROL CENTER. Note that this has "SystemTray" appended to CLI.exe in the "Command" column of MSCONFIG. Not required to run the control center - which is available via a right-click on the desktop
cli.exe runtime ATICCC
ATI's Catalyst™ CONTROL CENTER. Required if you want to change graphics settings on a regular basis but you must have internet access and Microsoft's .NET framework installed. Note that this has "runtime" appended to cli.exe in the "Command" column of MSCONFIG. Recommend that start the program manually via Start → Programs → ATI Catalyst Control Center → Advanced → Restart Runtime as it can cause problems when starting Windows
CLIStart.exe ATICCC
Puts the ATI Catalyst™ Control Center Icon/Shortcut on the System Tray - available via Start → Programs
csrss.exe AtiSound
WinSpy surveillance software. Uninstall this software unless you put it there yourself. Note - this is not the same file as the csrss.exe process which is always located in %System% and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in a "ComRoot" subfolder
cdaccess.exe Auto CD-ROM Startup
Added by the SPYBOT.BLA WORM!
crcss.exe Auto updat
Added by the SDBOT.AAG WORM!
cftmon.exe autoload
Detected by Symantec as the SILLYFDC WORM! See here
cxtpls_loader.exe Autoloaderaproposclient
AproposMedia adware
CACHE.RVD Automatic Media Update
Added by an unidentified WORM/TROJAN!
ciscv.exe AutoVirusProtection
Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!
csrss.exe BagleAV
Added by the NETSKY.AB WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate csrss.exe process which is always located in %System% and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in %Windir%
charms.exe Bingo Charm
Some kind of screen icon kind of like desk flag, but it gives you a choice of icons?
Cjstsr.exe BJ Printer Status Monitor
Canon BJ printer status monitor
CJSTRxx.EXE BJ Status Monitor 5xx
Canon printer status monitor - where "xx" is different depending upon the version. Not required as you can check the printer status via My Computer -> Printers
cdf.exe bjcfd
BroadJump Client Foundation. Broadband troubleshooting software installed by various companies. Not required and you can remove it via Add/Remove programs
CCAPPS32.EXE Blah service
Added by the RBOT.TV WORM!
csrs.scr boby
Added by the BANCBAN-PC TROJAN!
CVT.exe Bron-Spizaetus
Added by the RONTOKBRO WORM!
Commandr.exe Browser Launcher
Logitech internet keyboard "Commander" software - loads the software for the shortcut keys on the keyboard. Not required unless you want to use the short cut keys
csrss.exe BuildLabs
Added by the WEBUS TROJAN! Note - this worm replaces the legitimate csrss.exe process which is always located in %System% and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup!
c:archiv~1win.com c
Added by the CUYDOC TROJAN!
CYB2K.EXE C2K
CYBERsitter 2000 or 2001 - anti-adult content filter primarily. Required if you want the sites you visit filtered without having to load the software every time you launch your browser
c32cs2.exe c32cs2
Cyber Sentinel - internet filtering software
CAVTray.exe CaAvTray
eTrust? EZ Antivirus system tray application from Computer Associates
Cabchk.exe Cabchk
Added by the GEMA TROJAN!
Cabchk32.exe Cabchk32
Added by the GEMA TROJAN!
CABCInstall.exe CABCInstall
Ignite Technologies (was CABC) content delivery software
Cacheman.exe Cacheman
Freeware disk cache tweaker from Outer Technologies. Should only be run once and not loaded at start-up
CacheMgr.exe CacheMgr
Sophos Antivirus Remote Update
CacheSentry Pro.exe CacheSentry Pro
"CacheSentry Pro is a program that takes over the management of the Internet Explorer (and AOL) web browser cache"
cacstart.exe CACStarter
Cash A Check - check writing software
CdzSvc.exe Cadenza
Cadenza mNotes for Palm and Pocket PC enables users to access Lotus Notes on their mobile devices
cads.exe CADS
Cyber Sentinel - internet filtering software
CafeStation.exe CafeStation
"CafeSuite is the solution for your internet cafe. Our software provides you with ameans to control the workstations, manage customer database, sell products and generate detailed reports and statistics"
cafw.exe cafwc
CA Personal Firewall - part of the CA Internet Security Suite
CAgent.exe CAgent
Abbyy Fine Reader OCR (Optical Character Recognition) software for scanning and converting documents
CahootWebcard.exe CahootWebcard
"The Cahoot Webcard is a virtual card that allows you to use your Cahoot credit card online without ever having to expose your real card numbers over the web. It works by generating one-off transaction numbers as a substitute for your real cahoot credit card details". Run manually when needed
caissdt.exe CaISSDT
Computer Associates Dashboard Tray applet
calrem.exe Cal Reminder Shortcut
Produces a pop-up reminder of events scheduled using the MS Office Calendar
CALC32.EXE CALC32
Added by the SPYBOT-EC WORM!
calendar.exe Calendar 200X Reminder
Calendar 200X - shows holidays, reminders of various anniversaries,tasks etc
cs.exe Calendarscope
Calendarscope calendar software
calk.exe calk
Added by the STARTPA-FH TROJAN!
Call32.exe Call32
Added by the SPAMMIT-H TROJAN!
cbpopw.exe CallBumping
Related to the Gazel 128 PCI ISDN adapter. Required if you use it
CamCheck.exe CamCheck
NuCam camera software related
Cameno.exe Cameno
Cameno is a program which brings tabbed windows to MSN Messenger 6.0 and above
CAMDET~*.EXE Camera Detector
ACDSee Auto Device Detector detects when a device is connected to your PC and gives you the option to acquire images from it automatically
Camdetect.exe Camera Detector
ACDSee Auto Device Detector detects when a device is connected to your PC and gives you the option to acquire images from it automatically
Canada.exe Canada
Known to be a dialler - but is it maliscous or clean?
canary-std.exe Canary
Canary keystroke logger/monitoring program - remove unless you installed it yourself!
command32.exe candy
Added by the RBOT-LV WORM!
CAPM1LAK.EXE Canon PC1200 iC D600 iR1200G Status Window
Cannon printer related - is it required in startup?
Cjstlst.exe Canon Printer Monitor BJCxxx
Trayicon for Canon printer. xxx denotes model. Available via Start -> Programs
CNSLMAIN.exe CanonSolutionMenu
Canon's Solution Menu dialog box leads you quickly toward documentation, utilities, and help files
CAP3ONN.EXE CAP3ON
Canon driver, purpose unknown. Is it required in startup?
capfasem.exe capfasem
CA Personal Firewall - part of the CA Internet Security Suite
capfax.exe Capfax
PhoneTools fax software
capfupgrade.exe capfupgrade
CA Personal Firewall - part of the CA Internet Security Suite
CAPing.exe CAPing
Citibank Citianywhere software
Capon.exe Capon
Canon printer driver
Caponn.exe Capon
Canon printer driver
crssr.exe CaptionMgr32
Added by the ZAR.A WORM!
capture.exe capture
Added by the THEEF-B TROJAN!
capexp.exe Capture Express 2000
Capture Express - screen capture utility
Capture.exe CaptureBat
!Quick Screen Capture from EtruSoft Inc. - "allows you to take screenshots from any part of your screen in more than 10 ways, and save images in BMP/JPG/GIF formats"
CarboniteUI.exe Carbonite Backup
"Carbonite?s online backup service starts automatically and works quietly and continuously in the background protecting your data"
Care20.exe Care20
TopMoxie adware
Care2GTU.exe Care2GTU
Care2 Green Thumbs-Up (from the Care2 site). Every online purchase helps environmental causes; tells you how eco-friendly a company really is, thanks to over 200 company profiles from Coop America. Saves 1 square foot of rainforest every day you use it. If it works and you like it, keep it
carpserv.exe carpserv
Associated with Zoltrix and Conexant modems - enables the internal modem speaker, allowing you to listen to the dial-up sounds for example
CARPserver.exe CARPserver
Added by the BANKER-AN TROJAN!
carpserv.exe CARPservice
Associated with Zoltrix and Conexant modems - enables the internal modem speaker, allowing you to listen to the dial-up sounds for example
conflicted.exe cartao
Added by the DADOBRA-DV TROJAN!
casclient.exe CAS Client
CasinoClient adware
cas2stub.exe Cas2Stub
CasinoClient adware
CasAgnt.exe CasAgnt
Program by Extended Systems which allows you to sync your Casio PDA with your PC
CaseyVideo.exe caseyvideo
Malware causing p0rn popups
caseyvideo[*].exe [* = digit] caseyvideo
Malware causing p0rn popups
cashback.exe CashBack
Part of eXact Advertising Software, consisting of "CashBack by BargainBuddy", BullsEye Network and NaviSearch
Cashfiesta.exe CashFiesta
CASHFIESTA.A pay-per-surf adware
Cashbar.Exe Cashsurfers Cashbar Navigator
Cashsurfers CashBar Navigator - "The CashBar rotates banner advertisements once per minute and provides you with access to up to date special offers and deals"
cassandra.exe Cassandra
SuperSpider hijacker - a CoolWebSearch parasite variant. Also detected as a variant of the KREPPER TROJAN!
casstub.exe CasStub
Added by the CASS-A TROJAN!
catsrv.exe catsrv
Added by the PAPLOK TROJAN!
CAVRID.exe CAVRID
eTrust? EZ Antivirus Real Time Infection Report from Computer Associates
CAVS.exe CAVS
Cheyenne (now eTrust) antivirus
CAZNOVAS.exe CAZNOVAS
Added by the CAZNO TROJAN!
CBACK.EXE CBACK.EXE
Added by the PENTA-A TROJAN!
CBWAttn.exe CBWAttn
Required for Bitware to answer incoming faxes, can cause sleep mode problems
CBWHost.exe CBWHost
Required for Bitware to answer incoming faxes, can cause sleep mode problems
CBWDial.exe CBWUser
Associated with Bitware that integrates fax, voice, pager, and data communications on your desktop
comet.exe CC2KUI
Comet Cursor adware
ccApp.exe ccApp
Part of Norton AntiVirus. Auto-protect and E-mail check will not function without this
ccApps.exe ccApps
Added by the KANGAROO-B WORM!
ccdoctor.exe CCDoctorLogonTesting
Checks your system to make sure it's configured properly for running IBM Rational ClearCase, a source code management tool. ClearCase is fairly sophisticated so there are a lot of system-related things that can cause it grief. If you run ClearCase you should not disable this as it provides a valuable service, but technically it isn't required to use the ClearCase product
CCenter.exe ccenter
RAV AntiVirus
ccEvtMgr.exe CcEvtMgr
Part of Norton AntiVirus 2003. Event manager for scheduling weekly scans and or automatic virus updates. Used to start automatically via "ccApp" and was not required as a seperate entry but a recent update changed this
ccEvtMrg.exe ccEvtMrg.exe
Added by the RBOT.GZ WORM!
ccHelp.hta ccHelp
"Searchq" adware
ccleaner.exe ccleaner
CCleaner - removes unused files from your system
csrss.exe ccpApps
Added by the WEBUS TROJAN! Note - this worm replaces the legitimate csrss.exe process which is always located in %System% and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup!
CCPROXY.EXE ccProxy
Part of Norton Internet Security, proxy server that is used to support the parental controls. If you turn parental controls off at user level the process is not loaded. Reported to cause excessive CPU usage
ccPrxy.exe ccPrxy.exe
Added by the SHIPUP-H WORM!
CCPXYSVC.exe CcPxySvc
Part of Norton's AntiVirus 2003, Internet Security and Firewall products. E-mail proxy service - required for E-mail scanning and the firewall
ccRegVfy.exe CcRegVfy
Part of Norton AntiVirus 2003. "ccRegVfy.exe is responsible for checking the integrity of the NAV registry entries to make sure that the information has not been changed by a malicious threat or a hack"
ccSetMgr.exe ccSetMgr
Part of Norton AntiVirus 2004. What does it do?
ccSvcHst.exe ccSvcHst.exe
Added by the SDBOT-DIW WORM!
ccsvit.exe ccsvit.exe
Added by the STARTPA-HP TROJAN!
cctray.exe cctray
Part of CA Internet Security Suite
ccUpdate.exe ccUpdate
Added by the AGOBOT.YS WORM!
ccUpdMgr.exe ccUpdMgr
In Loco Parentis remote surveillance software. Uninstall this software unless you put it there yourself!
CCU_TrayIcon.exe CCUTRAYICON
Related to Traybar Launcher from Intel Corporation belonging to Intel(R) Viiv?
cdstorager.exe CD Storage Master
CD Storage Master - a program designed to catalog CD information, boasts a number of handy features for organizing your collection
cd1.exe cd1
Premium rate adult content dialler
CDANTSRV.exe CDANTSRV
C-Dilla License Management software. Used for any program that uses C-dilla Protection, example: 3D Studio Max 4.x. It loads as a service automatically but is not needed unless you run said program. Can be started and stopped manually
Cdcompat.exe Cdcompat
Added by the GEMA TROJAN!
cddrv32.exe cddrv32
Added by a variant of the CRYPTER.C TROJAN!
cdi.exe CDInterceptor
CD indexer for measuring the speed of CD players
cdloader2.exe cdloader
From MagicJack - "A softphone device that allows you to attach an analog phone into the PC so you can have a traditional-style phone system in your house without any monthly charge"
cdnup.exe CdnCtr
CNNIC Update pest
cdromcntrl.exe Cdrom Controller
Added by the BATTRY-A TROJAN!
cds.exe cds
Added by the SPYMON TROJAN!
CDSpeed.exe CDSpeed.exe
Detected by Kaspersky as the IRCBOT.AEX TROJAN!
CDTray.exe CDTray
On HP PCs, this is the small CD icon next to the time
CeEKey.exe CeEKEY
Hot Key utility included on Toshiba Satellite laptops
cepmtray.exe CeEPOWER
Toshiba's Power Management Utility - allows the user to setup different profiles for both AC power and Battery Power on laptops. Contols CPU speed, Monitor Shut Off, Hard Drive Shut-Off, Monitor Brightness, System Stand-by and System Hibernate times
Ceic.exe Ceic
??
certreg.exe CertReg
Related to Gemplus Card Reader
CertStoreInit CertStoreInit
Aladdin eToken authentication and password management
Cell.exe CEventMgr
Added by the BIFROSE-AK TROJAN!
CFD.exe CFD
BroadJump Client Foundation. Broadband troubleshooting software installed by various companies. Not required and you can remove it via Add/Remove programs
cfgboot.exe cfgboost
Added by an unidentified WORM or TROJAN!
cfgintpr.exe cfgintpr
Configuration Interpreter - part of Tiny Personal Firewall V4
cfgwiz.exe cfgwiz
Introduced with Norton Anti-Virus 2002, this is a real resource hog. Many NAV users will find they can live without loading it
cFosDNT.exe cFosDNT
cFos DSL Modem driver related. What does it do and is it required?
cfosinst.exe cFosInst_Check
cFos DSL Modem driver related. What does it do and is it required?
cFosSpeed.exe cFosSpeed
cFos Software Internet acceleration program related. Note - may be necessary for the software to work properly
CFSServ.exe CFSServ.exe
Belongs to Toshiba's configfree utility and searches for Wireless Devices
cfy.exe cfy
Surfenhance.com SearchForIt adware variant
CGIAGENT.EXE CGI Firewall Script
Added by the BROPIA-U WORM!
cgserver.exe CGServer
Associated with an Eicon Networks ISDN or ADSL modem. Call Guard Server (CGserver) watches your modem and blocks incoming or outgoing calls. You need cgard.exe (from Startmenu) to configure cgserver with rules and telephone numbers. Good against unwanted dialer programs
cgtask.exe Cgtask Services
Added by the LALA.B TROJAN!
cgywin32.exe Cgywin
Added by the RBOT-AEI WORM!
ChamClock.exe ChamClock
Chameleon Clock - system tray clock replacement
chngline.exe ChangeLines
??
Chatango.exe Chatango
Chatango - "allows people to be connected in real time through their Web browsers. Include your Chatango contact link or button when you create eBay auctions, blogs, personal websites, Friendster profiles, and your visitors will be able to contact you instantly, without downloading anything, or registering. Alo use it to send email to your friends, allowing them to respond to you in real time!." The 'MessageCatcher' icon in the System Tray notifies you when you get a message. When you get a message, a little alert pops up, which you can click on and start chatting immediately
ChatStat.exe ChatStat
ChatStat from ChatStat Technologies, Inc. Provides live chat assistance in up to 16 languages allows your operators to be more productive
chcenter.exe Chcenter
IMSI HiJaak - "the easiest way to convert, capture, and manage all your graphic files"
chcp.exe chcp.exe
Detected by Kaspersky as the SDBOT.BMH WORM! See here
che.ocx.vbs che32
Added by the ADENU-B VIRUS!
Check.exe Check
Added by the VB-DRN WORM!
cmesseng.exe Check Messenger
Check Messenger from Qchex.com - program that helps you manage the activity of your Qchex account. Qchex appear to be no longer in buisness
Check&Get.exe Check&Get
Check&Get from ActiveURLs. Manages your browser bookmarks and favorites. Monitors Web sites for changes and updates, captures and highlights the changed contents
CheckCWupdate.exe CheckCustomWorksUpdate
Update checker, part of CustomWorks - "customize any embroidery designs to design your own unique creations"
ChkDial.exe CheckDialer
Added by the CheckDialer modem connection monitoring tool
CheckIt86.exe CheckIt 86
CheckIt 86 popup blocker
ct.exe checktime
Found in the HPSelectFrontend directory on a HP machine. What is it's purpose and is it required?
chiCkie.exe chiCkie
Added by the CHIKO WORM!
ChikkaLauncher.exe ChikkaDefault
Chikka PC text messanger and IM client
CHINA11MSN.EXE china11msn
Added by the ENVID.O WORM!
cstar.exe ChineseStar
Chinese language support software
chkdsker.exe CHK Disker
Added by a variant of the IRCBOT BACKDOOR! See here
chkntf.exe CHK NT
Added by a variant of the IRCBOT BACKDOOR! See here
CHKADMIN.EXE CHKADMIN
Compaq Network Management System. When running, it places an icon in the system tray titled "Intelligent Manageability"
chk_disk.exe ChkDisk
Added by an unidentified WORM or TROJAN!
ChkMail.exe ChkMail
Mail-checking program supplied with Acer notebooks
CHOICEMAIL.EXE ChoiceMail
ChoiceMail from DigiPortal Software. Block spam with an Email firewall
Choke.exe-blahh Choke
Added by the CHOKE WORM!
chostsv.exe chostsv
Added by the BANPAES.C TROJAN!
CHTVINIT.EXE ChronitelInitTV
??
chrono.exe chrono
Chronograph is a simple utility that synchronizes internal computer clock to the atomic time. Chronograph automatically maintains correct time using atomic clock servers of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)." Shows seconds and shows the date without having to hover the mouse. Shows a calendar when hovered over
cisvr.exe Ci Svr
Detected by Trend Micro as the IRCBOT.AWN BACKDOOR! See here
ci1gnt.exe ci1gnt
Detected by Kaspersky as the AGENT.DHU TROJAN!
cihost.exe cihost.exe
Added by the LINST TROJAN!
CIJxP2PS.EXE CIJxP2PSERVER
Compaq printer utility which is required in order to make the printer work correctly - "x" depends upon the model, ie, for IJ300 x=3, for IJ700 x=7
CingularCCM.exe Cingular Communication Manager
Cingular Communication Manager - now taken over by AT&T. "provides a robust set of wireless communication tools for businesses and individuals. With wireless access to email, the Internet, business applications and corporate intranets, mobile users can be more productive while they're out of the office"
CmdPrompt32.pif Cinnabd Prompt32
Added by the ASSIRAL-B WORM!
che7e1~1.exe CIO
ChatItOut webcam chat program
CISRVR.EXE CISrvr Program
Related to internet setup on Compaq PC's
Cissi.exe Cissi
Added by the CISSI.A WORM!
CitiUCS.exe CitiUCS
Citibank Virtual Account Numbers - "With this free service for Citi cardmembers, you never have to give out your real credit card number online"
CitiVAN.exe CitiVAN
Option from Citibank to change a credit card number in a random fashion for each purchase. The number will only be used once and never again
cjb.exe cjb
Added by and unidentified WORM or TROJAN! See here
CJet.exe CJET
FFToolBar adware toolbar
Cjstcom.exe Cjstcom
Canon printer BJ status language monitor
ClamTray.exe ClamWin
ClamWin antivirus
clcbt.exe clcbt.exe
Added by the AGENT.CBA TROJAN!
clcl3.exe clcl3
Added by the AGENT.ES TROJAN!
clcl7.exe clcl7
Added by a variant of the Covert Sys Exec TROJAN!
CLCL.exe CLCLSet
CLCL clipboard caching utility
CCAAgent.exe Clean Access Agent
Cisco Clean Access Agent from Cisco Systems, Inc
cleanmg.exe Clean Mgr
Detected by Trend Micro as the IRCBOT.BBO BACKDOOR! See here
cleanall.exe CleanEasyImg
??
CleanReg.exe CleanRegPath
Apparently Annex A ADSL modem related. What does it do and is it required?
Csinsm32.exe CleanSweep Smart Sweep- Internet Sweep
Automatic logging of installs from Norton CleanSweep - available via Start -> Programs
CSUSEM32.EXE CleanSweep Useage Watch
Quarterdeck/Norton CleanSweep component - tracks how often you use files and alerts you to files that have not been used for a specified period of time
CLEANT~1.EXEB CleanTemp
CleanTemp - deletes the contents of the TEMP directory when Windows starts and then closes - using no memory
CleanTemp.exe CleanTemp
CleanTemp - deletes the contents of the TEMP directory when Windows starts and then closes - using no memory
cleanup.exe CleanupProgram
In a C:Sonysys folder - Sony Vaio related?
clean_service.cmd clean_service
Added by the REFAZ WORM!
CK.exe CleverKeys
CleverKeys - "is free software that provides instant access to definitions at Dictionary.com, synonyms at Thesaurus.com, facts at Reference.com and more ? from almost all Windows programs, including word processors, Web browsers and most e-mail programs"
clfmon.exe clfmon
Added by the TACTSLAY.E TROJAN!
clfmon.exe clfmon.exe
Added by the AGENT-BJ TROJAN!
cliconfig.exe Cli Confg
Added by a variant of the SPYBOT WORM! See here
clisrv.exe CLI Services
Added by a variant of the IRCBOT BACKDOOR! See here
clickr~1.exe Click Radio Tuner
ClickRadio - subscription service playing radio music via the internet
ClickT~1.EXE Click Tray Calendar
ClickTray Calendar - shows holidays, reminders of various anniversaries,tasks etc
ClickMe.exe ClickMe
ClickM "JOKE" program
Clickoff.exe Clickoff
Clickoff automatically dismisses annoying dialog boxes
CTB.EXE ClickTheButton
ClickTheButton adware
csrss.exe ClickTheButton
ClickTheButton adware. Note - this is not the legitimate csrss.exe process which is always located in %System% and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in a "drivers" subfolder
cd_load.exe ClickTheButton
Added by the DOWNLOADER-MY TROJAN!
CLICONFG.EXE CLICONFG
Added by the OPASERV.T WORM!
cwbappcd.exe Client Access API Daemon
IBM iSeries Client Access, see here
cwbckver.exe Client Access Check Version
Part of IBM's iSeries (nee As/400) Client Access - communications suite that allows desktop, browser and wireless access to iSeries servers. Checks the software version on your PC to that of the iSeries it is connected to. Not required - and can be turned off in the Client Access properties. It's a waste of resources
cwbwlwiz.exe Client Access Express Welcome
Welcome wizard launcher - Part of IBM's iSeries (nee As/400) Client Access - communications suite that allows desktop, browser and wireless access to iSeries servers. What does it do and is it required?
cwbinhlp.exe Client Access Help Update
Client Access Help Registry Update Function - part of IBM's iSeries (nee As/400) Client Access - communications suite that allows desktop, browser and wireless access to iSeries servers. It only updates the help files on your PC to match the level of the attached iSeries
CwbSvStr.Exe Client Access Service
Part of IBM's iSeries (nee As/400) Client Access - communications suite that allows desktop, browser and wireless access to iSeries servers. Useful if you are going to access the iSeries through Windows Explorer to move files back and forth between Windows folders and iSeries folders. This is a tool that is only used by Client Access administrators (usually) so it is not required - a waste of resources
cwbuitsk.exe Client Access Taskbar
IBM iSeries Client Access taskbar, see here
csrsrv.exe Client Server Run Time Proccess
Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!
csrsss.exe Client Server Runtime Process
Added by the SDBOT-LD WORM!
csrs.exe Client Server Runtime Process
Added by the LINKBOT.M WORM!
clipmg.exe Clip Service Manager
Detected by Kaspersky as the DELF.DXJ TROJAN! See here
clipsrvc.exe Clip Servicer
Added by a variant of the IRCBOT BACKDOOR! See here
clipsv.exe Clip Srv
Added by a variant of the IRCBOT BACKDOOR! See here
clipboard.exe clipboard.exe
Added by an unidentified WORM or TROJAN!
Clipsrv.exe Clipbook Service
Supports Windows XP ClipBook Viewer, which allows pages to be seen by remote ClipBooks
clipdiary.exe clipdiary
Clipdiary from Softvoile - "Free Clipboard Manager for keeping the clipboard history"
ClipMt5x.exe ClipMate5x
Clip Mate 5.x by Thornsoft. Utility that allows you to store more than one item in the clipboard. Available via Start -> Programs
CLIPMT60.EXE Clipmate6
Clip Mate 6 by Thornsoft. Utility that allows you to store more than one item in the clipboard. Available via Start -> Programs
ClipMate.exe ClipMate7
Clip Mate 7 by Thornsoft - utility that allows you to store more than one item in the clipboard
Clipomatic.exe Clipomatic
Mike Lin's Clipomatic is a clipboard cache program - it remembers what was copied to the clipboard even after new data is copied, and allows you to retrieve the old data
Clipsrv.exe Clipsrv
Supports Windows XP ClipBook Viewer, which allows pages to be seen by remote ClipBooks
clipserv.exe ClipSrv
Added by the SDBOT-AAV and SDBOT-AFE WORMS!
CLIPBRD3D.EXE ClipSrv
Added by the MOFEI-D WORM!
ClipTrak.exe ClipTrak
ClipTrak - clipboard extender
ClipTrakker.exe ClipTrakker
Cliptrakker - clipboard extender
CLIStart.exe CLISTART
Puts the ATI Catalyst™ Control Center Icon/Shortcut on the System Tray - available via Start → Programs
clmpanel.exe CLMFrontPanel
System tray status/display/configuration utility for a number of modems. Can be disabled by right-clicking on the tray icon. If disabled, connection status is lost
CLOCKWISE.EXE ClockWise
ClockWise - produced by R J Software - a time utility. It is a schedueler not only for dates, but you can choose it to run programs at any time. It also updates the time by connecting to an atomic clock server. This is a spyware-free alternative to ClockSync
ClocX.exe ClocX
ClocX - places a clock on the desktop that can be moved and then changed into a calendar plus you can set alarms etc?
CloneCDTray.exe CloneCD
System tray for the now discontinued CloneCD. The only useful option is "Hide CDR Media" only available via this tray. Has additional unknown functions in later versions
CloneCDTray.exe CloneCDTray
System tray for the now discontinued CloneCD. The only useful option is "Hide CDR Media" only available via this tray. Has additional unknown functions in later versions
com.exe CLSID
Adult content dialler
cma.exe cma
DeskSite CMA siftware - "retrieves new content from the DeskSite Data Center"
cmappclient.exe CMAPP
CasClient adware - also detected as the CMAPP TROJAN!
cmd32.exe Cmd
Added by the TANKED WORM!
configs.exe cmd32
Hijacker, also detected as the QURL-2 TROJAN!
cmd64.exe cmd64
CoolWebSearch Search X parasite variant
cmdbcs.exe cmdbcs
Added by the LINEAG-GKW TROJAN!
cmdcon.exe cmdcon
Added by the CRYPTER.A TROJAN!
CmdShell.exe CmdShell.exe
Added by the BCKDR-QHY TROJAN!
cme.exe CME
Part of Gator advertising spyware - see here for removal instructions. Please note that Claria Corporation no longer support GAIN-Supported software - see here
CMEsys.exe CmeSYS
Part of Gator advertising spyware - see here for removal instructions. Please note that Claria Corporation no longer support GAIN-Supported software - see here
CMEupd.exe CmeUPD
Part of Gator advertising spyware - see here for removal instructions. Please note that Claria Corporation no longer support GAIN-Supported software - see here
CMFibula.exe CMFibula
CASClient adware
CmFlywav.exe CmFlywaveName
Driver for Linksys Wireless-G Music Bridge
CMGrdian.exe CMGrdian
One of the McAfee shared components. What does it do and is it required?
CMGShieldUI.exe CMGShieldUI
UI for CMG (CREDANT Mobile Guardian) Shield from Credant Technologies. "The CMG Shield resides on devices and external media to enforce security policies even if the device is disconnected from the network." Used to protect sensitive corporate on laptops, handhelds, smartphones, USB drives and CD-DVDs
CMMan.exe CMMan
Added by the CMAPP TROJAN!
cmmon32.exe Cmmon32Sys
Added by the SMALL.CL TROJAN!
CMPDPSRV.EXE CMPDPSRV
Printer Driver Plus from ViewAhead Technology (formerly DeviceGuys, Inc.). "Printer Driver Plus seamlessly integrates all the necessary components of a printer driver, plus more". Installed with some Compaq and Lexmark printers
cmrss.exe cmrss
Added by the DELF.DU TROJAN!
crmss.exe cmrss
Added by the DLOADER-EK TROJAN!
cmrst.exe cmrst
Added by the BANCOS.S TROJAN!
cmrst.scr cmrst
Added by the DLOADER-FP TROJAN!
ctmn.exe CMSETTINGS
Part of NetNanny Chat Monitor
csmss.exe cmssSystemProcess
Added by the AGENT-CO TROJAN!
csms.exe cmssSystemProcess
Added by the AGENT-Y TROJAN!
CMSystem.exe CMSystem
CASClient adware
cmt101.exe cmt101
Added by a variant of the CRYPTER.C TROJAN!
CmUCReye.exe CmUCRRun
Related to Medion Display Information. What does it do and is it required?
cmx32.exe cmx32
Added by the GEMA.D TROJAN!
cnfrm33.exe Cn323
Added by the MIMAIL.G WORM!
CNBABE.EXE CNBABE
Appears to be spyware added by KAZAA (and maybe others) that displays pop-up ads whilst you're browsing
CMain.exe cnfgCav
Part of Comodo Antivirus
cnfrm.exe Cnfrm32
Added by the MIMAIL.D WORM!
cnwida.exe CnwiDeviceAgent
Part of the Canon imagePROGRAF W8400 printer management software
CnxAdslL.exe CnxAdslL
DLink, Zoom, or Conexant modem driver
CnxDslTb.exe CnxDslTaskBar
Connexant DSL Taskbar as used on Acess Runner and Samsung AHT-E310 ADSL modems
cbInterface.exe Cobian Backup 8 interface
"Cobian Backup is a backup program that can be executed in 2 ways: as a normal application or as a Windows Service. The program can schedule automatic backups for files and directories locally or to FTP servers and can use compression and encryption"
CCIntro.exe CodeClean
CodeClean spyware remover - not recommended, see here
coloreal.exe coloreal
Makes colours sharper and brighter, but will only work with coloreal capable monitors
csrs.exe Com+ Sys
Added by the FORBOT-BT WORM!
COMIP.EXE COM-IP
COM-IP Virtual Modem Driver (COM-IP Creates a Fake Serial Port that allows you to use older DOS Based Communications Programs over Telnet. Type atdt host.domain.com instead of atdt 5551212)
cactusspamfilter.exe com.codeode.cactusspamfilter
Cactus Spam - free easy-to-use spam blocker
ComAgent.exe ComAgent
ComAgent - MDaemon's instant messaging client
combo.exe combo.exe
Added by the CHIMO-C TROJAN!
combop.exe combop.exe
Added by the BOWFEED-A TROJAN!
comcfg.exe COMCFG
Added by the TOADCOM.A TROJAN!
comctl32.exe comctl32
Adware - detected by Kaspersky as the AGENT.AM TROJAN!
commh32.exe Comm Driver
G Data "PC Spion". PC monitoring and surveilling software, captures all users activity on the PC, see here. Disable/remove if you didn't install it yourself!
command.exe COMMAND
Added by the QQPASS.E TROJAN!
CmdPrompt32.pif Command Prompt32
Added by the ASSIRAL.B WORM!
cws 4.exe Command WorkStation 4
EFI's Command WorkStation makes "managing demanding workflows easier by centralizing job management. The software automatically identifies the Fiery servers on the network and offers customization options for displaying information" - for high-end print environments
command32.exe command32
Added by the LINEADI-A TROJAN!
commctr.exe CommCtr
"Net2Phone CommCenter is the latest in Internet voice technology allowing you to place calls easily all over the world right from your PC!". Available via Start -> Programs
Communicator.exe COMMUNICATOR
Part of Microsoft Office Communicator, which is an integrated communications client that allows information workers to communicate in real time using a range of different communication options, including instant messaging (IM), voice, and video
CPF.exe Comodo Firewall
Comodo Firewall
cfp.exe COMODO Firewall Pro
Comodo Firewall Pro
CLPTray.exe Comodo Launch Pad Tray
System Tray access to LaunchPad as bundled with Comodo's freebie offerings such as Comodo Anti-Virus. Some allege that LaunchPad is impossible-to-uninstall adware, or worse - see here
cmf.exe COMODO Memory Firewall
"Comodo Memory Firewall is a buffer overflow detection and prevention tool which provides the ultimate defence against one of the most serious and common attack types on the Internet - the buffer overflow attack"
compwiz.exe CompanionWizard
WinAntiVirus 2006 misleading virus software - not recommended, see here
CPQAlert.exe Compaq Alerter
Compaq's Insight Manager Agent - a tool that allows for "fault, performance, and configuration management". Recommended for corporate users only. It's best removed if installed but not wanted, rather than disabled at startup. See here for more information
COMPAQ~1.EXE Compaq Connections
See here - "messaging service that automatically sends you support information, tips, ideas, and special offers from HP and our partners, especially designed for HP and Compaq desktop computer owners"
Compaq Connections.exe Compaq Connections
See here - "messaging service that automatically sends you support information, tips, ideas, and special offers from HP and our partners, especially designed for HP and Compaq desktop computer owners"
cpqdmi.exe Compaq DMI
Compaq version of the Desktop Management Interface
COMPAQ-RBA.EXE Compaq Message Server
Applies to the CPQBootPerfDB entry as well. These files generate some kind of server or servlet that attempts to connect with Compaq online. They are like Trojans, but fairly harmless. They send information on the "Compaq Advisor/Compaq Message Screener" application that comes with every Compaq computer and provide feedback on how computer users use the Message Advisor. These messages appear occasionally and instruct and advise users on their computer and its use. They generally attempt to get you (these messages) to connect to Compaq's website. They may be safely disabled via (1) MSCONFIG or (2) Start -> Programs -> Compaq Advisor -> Advisor Settings under the "advanced" tab. Not required and can cause problems
cpqkl.exe Compaq PK Daemon
For Compaq laptops for programming user configurable keys. Not required unless you use them
cpqa1000.exe Compaq Print Fax
Added by the SDBOT.BCV WORM! Please take note of the difference between the legitimate Compaq Fax Utility Name (A1000 Settings Utility) and the name (Compaq Print Fax) used by this worm
compq.exe Compaq Service Drivers
Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!
compqs.exe Compaq Service Drivers
Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!
compaq.exe Compaq Service Drivers
Added by the SDBOT-AFU WORM!
compq32.exe Compaq Service Drivers 32
Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!
copq.exe Compaq Service Drivrs
Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!
cpqhcm.exe CompaqHW Comp Manager
Running on a Compaq laptop - any ideas?
copypad32.exe Compaqs Service Driver
Added by the SDBOT.CSO WORM!
compqs.exe Compaqs Service Drivers
Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!
cpqpscp.exe CompaqSystray
Compaq System Tray icon
codq.exe Compd Service Drivrs
Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!
ComproRemote.exe ComproRemote
VideoMate TV tuner and capture card - remote control driver
ComproSchedulerDTV.exe ComproSchedulerDTV
VideoMate TV tuner and capture card - scheduler
comsmd.exe COMSMDEXE
3Com tray icon
comxt.exe comxt
Added by the COMXT TROJAN!
Config33.exe Config33.exe
Added by the SDBOT.T TROJAN!
cart322.exe ConfiggLoader
Added by the GAOBOT.DJ WORM!
CFGSAFE.EXE ConfigSafe
ConfigSafe - lets you identify changes to the registry, INI files, System asset files, system hardware, network connections, and operating system versions -- provides a restore function. Your choice
Config.exe ConfigServices
Part of initial setup on a Compaq PC
configsetup32.exe configsetup
Added by the AGOBOT-AFP WORM!
cmd32.exe Configuration Loader
Added by the LOADCFG or SDBOT TROJANS!
confgldr.exe Configuration Loader
Added by the GAOBOT.GEN!POLY WORM!
ccSort.exe Configuration Loader
Added by the AGOBOT.SR WORM!
crcss.exe Configuration Loader
Added by the AGOBOT.ADG WORM!
configldr.exe Configuration Loader
Added by the AGOBOT-PP TROJAN!
configldr.exe Configuration Loading
Added by the AGOBOT-EC WORM!
CNFGLD32.EXE Configuration Manager
Added by the SDBOT TROJAN!
Cnfgldr.exe Configuration Manager
Added by the SDBOT TROJAN!
cfg32.exe Configuration Manager
BookedSpace parasite. Note - the "cfg32.exe" file is located in the Winnt or Windows folder
CONFIG.EXE Configuration Utility
Controls linksys wireless connection. Available from the Desktop
Cfgwiz32.exe Configuration Wizard
Added by a variant of the HACKTACK TROJAN! Not to be confused with the legitimate MS "ISDN Configuration Wizard" (Cfgwiz32.exe)
ConfigUtility.exe ConfigUtility
Wireless management utility for the HWC54G Hi-Speed Wireless-G CardBus Card from Hawking Technologies, Inc
conmgr.exe Conmgr
Starts Winfax pro at startup
conmgr.exe ConMgr.exe
Connection Manager as used by Earthlink and others. If you need this to ensure a proper connection but don't want to connect at startup try creating your own shortcut
conrnbne.exe conmswf
Added by the SDBOT-DEX WORM!
connect2party.exe Connect2Party
Adult content dialler
ConKeepM.exe Connection Keeper
"Connection Keeper is an invaluable time-saving tool for dial-up users. This free program simulates Internet browsing (at a random interval) to prevent your connection from appearing idle, thus preventing your ISP from dropping your connection due to inactivity"
CManager.exe Connection Manager
SBC Yahoo DSL service connection manager. You can connect from the network connections. Users having problems with this have been advised to uninstall the connection manager via Add/Remove Programs and it won't affect the service
CONNECTScheduler.exe CONNECTScheduler
Scheduler for updating Sony's CONNECT music download service
consol32.exe Cons
Hijacker - redirects to a p0rn portal, where foistware like ISTBar gets stealth installed
conscorr.exe conscorr
VX2.Transponder parasite updater/installer related
csrss.exe Console de Gerenciamento Microsoft
Unidentified malware! Note - this is not the legitimate csrss.exe process which is always located in %System% and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in a "Level4" subfolder
csrss.exe Console de Gerenciamento Microsoft
Added by the BANCBAN-ET TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate csrss.exe process which is always located in %System% and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in a "Central de Segurança" subfolder
ConsumerInput.exe Consumer Input
Consumer Input Toolbar. Opt-in market research monitoring you browsing habits - see the FAQ
ConsumerInputRewardedwithMyPoints, ConsumerInput.exe Consumer Input Rewarded with MyPoints, Consumer Input
Consumer Input Toolbar. Opt-in market research monitoring you browsing habits - see the FAQ
ConsumerInputRewardedwithMyPoints, ConsumerInputUa.exe Consumer Input Rewarded with MyPoints, Consumer Input Update
Consumer Input Toolbar. Opt-in market research monitoring you browsing habits - see the FAQ
contacte.exe Contacte
Some kind of driver?
ContraVirusPro.exe ContraVirus
ContraVirus misleading security software - not recommended, see here
Center.exe Control Center
Associated with Hawking Technologies, Inc wireless products. Located in %Program Files%\Hawking\WLAN Card Utilities
cprs.exe control panel software service
Added by the RBOT-FPI WORM!
ctlcntr.exe ControlCenter
Part of Lenovo's (IBM) ThinkVantage Fingerprint Software - used on laptops and keyboards with integrated fingerprint readers
crss.exe Controlled Resource System Service
Added by the AGOBOT.GH WORM!
cmd32.exe internat.dll, LoadKeyboardProfile ControlPanel
Added by the DLOADER-HF TROJAN. Note - the "cmd32.exe" file is found in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder
csmsv.exe ControlServiceMgr
Added by the AGENT-XC TROJAN!
CookieCop.exe Cookie Cop 2
Cookie Cop 2 from PC Magazine - cookie manager. Allows you to decide which internet sites can add "cookies" related to their sites for the next time you return
CPBRWTCH.EXE Cookie Pal
Kookaburra Software's Cookie Pal cookie manager. Allows you to decide which internet sites can add "cookies" related to their sites for the next time you return
Cookiejar.exe CookieJar
Cookie Jar cookie manager from Jason's Toolbox. Allows you to decide which internet sites can add "cookies" related to their sites for the next time you return. No longer being actively supported
CookiePatrol.exe CookiePatrol
CookiePatrol - cookie interceptor stopping spyware cookies that used to be part of PestPatrol before CA's aquisition
cookie.exe CookieWall
CookieWall from Analog X. Allows you to decide which internet sites can add "cookies" related to their sites for the next time you return
cdesk.exe Cool Desk
Cool Desk is a virtual desktops manager. "Ever you wished to have several screens on your computer? Cool Desk creates up to 9 virtual desktops and offers you to have different windows on each of them". Not required but may be of use to you
CoolMon.exe CoolMon
"CoolMon monitors vital system stats and almost anything else you wish to display on the desktop"
cwm_tray.exe Coolwallpaper
Cool Wallpaper software allows you to manage high quality photos as desktop wallpaper and screen savers
clrssn.exe coolwebprogram
CoolWebSearch Smartsearch parasite variant
CopernicPerUserTaskMgr.exe CopernicPerUserTaskMgr
Automatic tasking feature of Copernic Pro multi-search engine tool
Copy Handler.exe Copy handler
Copy Handler lets you copy between hard disks, floppies, local networks, CDs, and many other storage media. Copy Handler gives you the power to pause, resume, restart, and cancel during the copying and moving processes
ccapl.exe Core Process Aplication
Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!
ccapl16.exe Core Process Aplication x16
Added by a variant of the SLAPER TROJAN!
ccapl32.exe Core Process Aplication x32
Detected by Kaspersky as the SRAMLER.E TROJAN! See here
CoreCenter.exe CoreCenter
MSI Core Center - motherboard utility for monitoring CPU speed, voltages, temperatures and fans speeds as well as overclocking
CORECE~1.EXE CoreCenter
MSI Core Center - motherboard utility for monitoring CPU speed, voltages, temperatures and fans speeds as well as overclocking
cffrem.exe Corel Colleagues & Contacts Reminders
Corel Colleagues & Contracts - all-in-one organizer for scheduling meetings, maintaining addresses, etc. Part of the now defunct Corel Print Office
CFFREM.EXE Corel Family & Friends reminders
Corel Family & Friends - all-in-one calender, address book and list manager. Part of the now defunct Corel Print House Magic
CorelDraw.exe CorelDraw Toolbox
Added by the SDBOT-VZ WORM!
coresrv.exe CoreSrv
Some IRC trojans/worms use this - see here for more information
coresys.exe CORESYS
??
CConnect.exe CorrectConnect
Broadband ISP diagnostic tool - as used by NTL and Cox Communications. Shortcut available
cosine.exe cosine
Added by the RBOT-SW WORM!
czrzns.exe Counterstrike Service Agent
Added by the MEDBOT.AR WORM!
couponica.exe couponica
Adware - see here
CopyProtectionNotifier.exe CP
Related to Emuzed Systems and Middleware. Comes included with Windows XP Media Edition
CP32BTN.EXE CP32NOT
For the programmable "one-touch" buttons on HP laptops (and others?). Safe to disable if you don't use these buttons
CP888M1.EXE CP888M1
Related to EZbutton quick launcher for the Media player app that comes with certain laptops
CPA9P2PS.exe CPA9P2PSERVER
Found on a Compaq Presario but what is it?
CPATR10.EXE CPATR10
Dritek/Compal ATR10 Easy Button driver. Used on certain laptops (e.g. Toshiba, Compaq) to translate special hotkeys such as Play/Pause and Constrast
CPBrWtch.exe CPBrWtch
Kookaburra Software's Cookie Pal cookie manager. Allows you to decide which internet sites can add "cookies" related to their sites for the next time you return
CPD.EXE CPD_EXE
Firewall bundled with McAfee VirusScan 6.*
CplBTQ00.EXE CplBTQ00
Related to EZbutton quick launcher for the Media player app that comes with certain laptops
CPLDBL10.exe CPLDBL10
Related to EZbutton quick launcher for the Media player app that comes with certain laptops
cppatch.exe CPortPatch
CPortPatch is a utility is required for Dell laptops that are using a docking station. Is it needed though?
CPQAcDc.exe CPQAcDc
Compaq PowerCon power management software for laptops
CPQAlert.exe CPQAlert
Compaq's Insight Manager Agent - a tool that allows for "fault, performance, and configuration management". Recommended for corporate users only. It's best removed if installed but not wanted, rather than disabled at startup. See here for more information
CPQBootPerfDB.EXE CPQBootPerfDB
See the entry for Compaq Message Server
CPQCalib.exe CPQCalib
Compaq PowerCon power management software for laptops
CpqDfwAg.exe CPQDFWAG
For Compaq PC's. Runs Compaq diagnostics on every boot
cpqeadm.exe CPQEASYACC
For Compaq PC's. Allows the use of programmable keys on mulimedia keyboards. Required if you use the additional keys
cpqeaui.exe cpqeaui
For Compaq PC's. Allows the use of programmable keys on mulimedia keyboards. Required if you use the additional keys
CpqInet.exe CPQInet Runtime Service
For Compaq PC's. Allows AOL and Compuserve to use the Easy Access buttons for the internet. Is not required if you don't use the ISP providers
cpqinkag.exe CPQINKAGENT
That is the Compaq Ink Agent for some inkjet printers, it lets users know when their ink cartridges are getting close to empty (by how many pages they have printed)
cpqnpcss.exe cpqns
Related to Compaq.Net - not required if you don't use that
Cpqset.exe Cpqset
Default settings software in Hewlett Packard notebook
cpqteam.exe CPQTEAM
This program is bundled with HP servers. When loaded a system tray icon will be available that launches the HP Network Configuration Tool
cpr cpr
Adroar.com adware downloader
cproc.exe cprocsvc
Added by MSIL.AGENT.C TROJAN!
cpumgr.exe CPU Manager
Added by the PANDEM.B WORM!
cpustats.exe CPU Windows Status
Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!
Cpucool.exe CPUcool
Program to keep the processor cool when idle in "overclocked" systems. Also available via Start -> Settings -> Control Panel
CPUMon.exe CPUMon
"CPUMon continuously displays the updated system statistics in a floating window as well as in system tray area"
Cpusave.exe Cpusave
Added by the GEMA TROJAN!
Cpusave32.exe Cpusave32
Added by the GEMA TROJAN!
cpvhost.exe CPVHOST Settings
Added by a variant of the SDBOT TROJAN!
Cr**.exe [* = random char] Cr**.exe [* = random char]
CoolWebSearch/HomeSearch adware - for examples, see this log
Cr**.exe [* = random char] Cr**.exe [* = random char]
CoolWebSearch/HomeSearch adware - for examples, see this log
Cr**32.exe [* = random char] Cr**32.exe [* = random char]
CoolWebSearch/HomeSearch adware - for examples, see this log
cracked_windows1.exe cracked_windows1
Cracked Windows popup killer
CRBroadCasting.exe CRBroadCasting
CardReader2 from On Track Inovations Ltd. USB Card Reader
crsss32.exe CRC Value Verifier
Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!
Crsss64.exe CRC Value Verifier
Added by the RBOT-NY WORM!
crsss.exe CRC Value Verifier
Added by the SPYBOT.UK WORM!
Crc32stats.exe Crc32stats Dependencies
Added by the MYTOB.GT WORM!
crcss.exe CRCSS
Added by the IRCBOT-TH WORM!
createAMonster.exe Create A Monster
Kudd.com CreateAMonster. Reportedly stealth installed and Look2Me adware related
Createcd.exe CreateCD
Adaptec Easy CD Creator system tray application (pre version 5). Available via Start -> Programs
Createcd50.exe CreateCD50
Adaptec Easy CD Creator version 5 system tray application. Available via Start -> Programs
creative.exe Creative Audio Drivers
Added by the RBOT-FKR WORM!
CTDetect.exe Creative Detector
Auto-detect and play a DVD when using a Creative Soundblaster Audigy2 soundcard. Uses about 2.2 MB of memory. Disable it by heading to the MediaSource DVD Audio Player, selecting Tools, then uncheck the Auto Start box. It should not start up automatically again
CTLauncher.exe Creative Launcher
For Creative Soundblaster Live! series soundcards. Adds a quick-launch bar to the top of the display and a System Tray icon. Available via Start -> Programs
CTLCMgr.exe Creative Live! Cam Manager
Creative Live! Cam Manager
CTCMSGo.exe Creative MediaSource Go
"Creative MediaSource playbacks music in DVD-Audio, MP3, WMA, WAV and other media formats"
CTCMSGoU.exe Creative MediaSource Go
Creative MediaSource playbacks music in DVD-Audio, MP3, WMA, WAV and other media formats"
Ctsvccda.exe Creative Service for CDROM Access
Resident program for Creative's PlayCenter included with Soundblaster Audigy sound cards - speeds up detection of some media CDs if the system doesn't natively support them. Available via Start -> Programs
Camtray.exe Creative WebCam Tray
Creative WebCam tray control - can be started manually
Creative.exe Creative.exe
Added by the PROLIN WORM!
CTNOTIFY.EXE CreativeDiscNotifier
For Creative Soundblaster Live! series soundcards. Detects when you insert a CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, etc. Available via Start -> Settings -> Control Panel
CTMIX32.EXE CreativeMixer
Creative soundcard System Tray access to, for example, volume slider controls as normally provided by the "speaker" icon. Not required unless you adjust any settings otherwise available via the standard icon
CTSched.exe CreativeTaskScheduler
Creative Task Scheduler. What does it do and is it required?
CrossMenu CrossMenu
Toshiba CrossMenu Utility - allows the user to create their own menus
crp386.exe CRP386 Networking
Added by the IRCBOT.N TROJAN!
crs.exe crs
Added by the AGOBOT-TJ WORM!
crssxp.exe CRSSXP SysInfo
Added by a variant of the SDBOT TROJAN!
cryptdlg.exe cryptdlg
Added by an unidentified TROJAN!
cexpert.exe cryptoexpert
CryptoExpert from SecureAction Research. Advanced on the fly encryption system
CWD3DSND.EXE Crystal 3D Audio Control
Crystal 3D Audio sound driver. Is it required?
copy /Y [path] ActivationManager.dll.upd [path] ActivationManager.dll CS Update
Added by an unidentified malware
csc.exe csc
Command line compiler for Microsoft C# it gets installed with the .NET SDK
cscripts.exe cscripts
Added by the BDOOR-AAP BACKDOOR!
cscrs.exe CSCRS Value
Added by the RBOT-AAA WORM!
CSINJECT.EXE CSINJECT.EXE
Part of Quarterdeck/Norton CleanSweep. "Csinject must be loaded in order for Smart Sweep to automatically monitor installations and properly track registry changes"
csm.exe csm Win Updates
Added by the ZOTOB.B WORM!
csos.exe csos
Added by the SDBOT-DFE WORM!
csrs.exe csrs
Added by the GAOBOT.GEN!POLY WORM!
csrsc.exe csrsc
Added by an unidentified VIRUS, WORM or TROJAN!
CSRSS.EXE CSRSS
Search page hijacker, redirecting to h**p://www.search-aide.com/. Note - this is not the legitimate csrss.exe process which is always located in %System% and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup!
csrss.exe Csrss
Added by the CHOD WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate csrss.exe process which is always located in %System% and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in a random subfolder
csrss.exe csrss
Added by the KEYLOG-AQ KEYLOGGER! Note - this is not the legitimate csrss.exe process which is always located in %System% and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in %Windir%
csrss.exe csrss
Added by the CHODE-J WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate csrss.exe process which is always located in %System% and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in a random subfolder
csrss.exe csrss
BeyondKeylog surveillance software. Uninstall this software unless you put it there yourself. Note - this is not the same file as the csrss.exe process which is always located in %System% and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in %ProgramFiles%\Supremtec
CSRSS.EXE Csrss
Added by the PUNYA-B WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate csrss.exe process which is always located in %System% and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Local Settings\Application Data\WINDOWS
csrhost.exe Csrss Host
Detected by Trend Micro as the IRCBOT.BIZ WORM! See here
csrsss.exe CSRSS Loader
Added by the AGOBOT.TX WORM!
csrss.exe csrss.exe
Added by the DALBUG WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate csrss.exe process which is always located in %System% and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in %Windir%
csrss.exe csrssLevel4
Unidentified malware! Note - this is not the legitimate csrss.exe process which is always located in %System% and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in a "Level4" subfolder
CSRSSU.exe CSRSSU
CoolWebSearch parasite variant - hijacking to Slawsearch.com. Also detected as the CWS-E TROJAN!
CSRSSW.EXE CSRSSW
Added by the CWS-F TROJAN!
csrvss.exe csrvss
Added by a variant of the SDBOT TROJAN!
CSSServer.exe CSS Server
ComSpySysSvr surveillance software. Uninstall this software unless you put it there yourself
cssauth.exe cssauth
Related to IBM ThinkVantage Client Security Solution
cssauthe.exe cssauthe
Part of the Client Security Solution on an IBM ThinkVantage (now Lenovo) PC - "a suite of ThinkVantage Technology tools designed to help protect access to your computer operating system and your sensitive data. The Client Security Solution integrates the hardware protection of its embedded chip with the protection afforded by its secure software." What does this do and is it required?"
cssrs.exe cssrs
Added by the BANCBAN-DW TROJAN!
Csss.exe csss
Added by the BALICK TROJAN!
CSS_1631.EXE CSS_Central
CSS Communication Agent (95 Host) from Command Software Systems (now Authentium). "CSS Central? provides administrators with a powerfully proactive tool to effectively manage and maintain the anti-virus strategy from a centralized console"
CSP001.exe CSV10P1
ClearSearch adware
CSv10P070.exe CSV10P70
ClearSearch adware
CSV7P26.exe CSV7P26
ClearSearch adware
CSV7P070.exe CSV7P70
ClearSearch adware
CSV7P91.exe CSV7P91
ClearSearch adware
csvdea.exe csvdea
SpyArsenalLog surveillance software. Uninstall this software unless you put it there yourself
csvhost.exe csvhost.exe
Added by the CIMUZ-BD TROJAN!
ct.exe ct
ct.exe is a file is for the HP Learning Adventure software and if you use this software it is required to run it
CTSVCCD.EXE CT Control Settings
Added by the RBOT-YS WORM!
CTAPR2.exe CTAPR2
Console Launcher for the Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi series
CTAvTray.exe CTAVTray
For Creative Soundblaster Live! series soundcards. Plays the EAX animation on start-up and adds a System Tray icon for it. Available via AudioHQ
CTCMonitor.exe CTCMonitor
Click-to-Convert - document-to-HTML or doc-to-PDF converter. Only required if you are going to use the File -> Print method of using Click-to-Convert. If converting directly from MS Office, it is not required
CTDVDDet.exe CTDVDDet
Auto-detect and play a DVD when using a Creative Soundblaster Audigy2 soundcard. Uses about 2.2 MB of memory. Disable it by heading to the MediaSource DVD Audio Player, selecting Tools, then uncheck the Auto Start box. It should not start up automatically again
CTDetect.exe CTDVDDet
Auto-detect and play a DVD when using a Creative Soundblaster Audigy2 soundcard. Uses about 2.2 MB of memory. Disable it by heading to the MediaSource DVD Audio Player, selecting Tools, then uncheck the Auto Start box. It should not start up automatically again
ctf.exe ctf.exe
Added by a variant of the BIFROSE TROJAN!
ctflog.exe ctflog manager
Added by the DONBOMB.A TROJAN!
CTFM0N.exe CTFM0N.exe
Added by the STARTPAGE.P TROJAN!
ctfmon.exe ctfmon
CTFMon is involved with the language/alternative input services in Office XP. Ctfmon.exe will continue to put itself back into MSConfig when you run the Office XP apps as long as the Text Services and Speech applets in the Control Panel are enabled. Not required if you don't need these features. For more info on ctfmon see here. Ctfmon can be disabled from Control Panel, Text & Speech Services. Note - the file will always be located in the System32 folder, if it is located elsewhere it will likely be a worm or trojan! Can cause problems with some other programs if left enabled - see here for such an example
cftmon.exe ctfmon
Added by the DELIVE-A TROJAN! Note - this file is found in C:Windows or C:Winnt and is not the valid MS Office file of the same name (see here)
ctfmon.exe CTFMon
Family Keylogger keystroke logger/monitoring program - remove unless you installed it yourself! Located in %System%\CTF
ctfmon32.exe Ctfmon.exe
CoolWebSearch Ctfmon32 parasite variant
ctfmon.exe ctfmon.exe
Added by the RAIDYS TROJAN! Note - this should not be confused with the valid Office XP file, see here
ctfmon.exe ctfmon.exe
CTFMon is involved with the language/alternative input services in Office XP. Ctfmon.exe will continue to put itself back into MSConfig when you run the Office XP apps as long as the Text Services and Speech applets in the Control Panel are enabled. Not required if you don't need these features. For more info on ctfmon see here. Ctfmon can be disabled from Control Panel, Text & Speech Services. Note - the file will always be located in the System32 folder, if it is located elsewhere it will likely be a worm or trojan! Can cause problems with some other programs if left enabled - see here for such an example
ctfmon.exe eminem.exe ctfmon.exe
Added by the BHARAT.A WORM!
CTFMON32.EXE CTFMON32
CoolWebSearch Ctfmon32 parasite variant - also detected as the CWS-E TROJAN!
ctfmona.exe ctfmona
AntiVirusPro misleading security software - not recommended, see here
CTFMONSS.EXE CTFMONSS
Added by the CWS-F TROJAN!
ctfmun.exe ctfmun
Detected by Trend Micro as AGENT.ACEZ spyware - see here
ctfmon.exe ctfnnon
Detected by Kaspersky as the TURKOJAN.IL BACKDOOR! See here. Note - this is not the legitimate ctfmon.exe process associated with alternate text inputs which is always located in %System%. This one is located in %Windir%
cthelp.exe cthelp
Added by the SDBOT TROJAN!
CTHELPER.EXE CTHELPER
CTHELPER is a background task that is a plug-in manager for Creative drivers. The theory is that 3rd party manufacturers can use the CTHELPER plug-in interface to produce drivers, add-on features, and fixes that will integrate with a tighter fit with Creative's sound drivers and utilities. Given its purpose CTHELPER would normally be classified as a "leave alone" background task. It also allows Creative speaker setup to be synchronized with Windows Control Panel speaker setting. Without it running that check box in Creative speaker setting is not functional (settings are not in sync). Unfortunately there are often problems with CTHELPER, most notably that it can use 100% of CPU time so it's best left disabled unless you need it
cthelper.exe CTHelper
Added by the RBOT-XB WORM! Note - do not confuse with the Creative application of the same name described here
CTin10.exe CTin10
Added by the BANCOS.E TROJAN!
CtModule.exe CtModule
Added by the CLICKER-EG TROJAN!
cfmon.exe CTMON.EXE
Added by the CLCKR-AN TROJAN!
ctnmrun.exe CTNMRUN
Detects the Creative NOMAD jukebox/MP3 player at the time it is attached to USB and starts the needed application (Creative PlayCentre 2) that you use to copy MP3 files to and from it. This is required if you want PlayCentre 2 to take control of the NOMAD once connected
CTPDPSRV.EXE CTPDPSRV
Printer driver (in the WINDOWSSystem32spoolDRIVERSW32X86 folder). Is it required?
CTPowUti.exe CTPerformanceUtility
Related to Creative PowerSysTrayApp. This program is a non-essential process, but should not be terminated unless suspected to be causing problems
ctpmon.exe ctpmon
System Registry Cleaner - stealth installed foistware from sysregistry.com
CTRegRun.exe CTRegRun
For Creative Soundblaster Live! series soundcards. Reminds you to register your card with Creative
CtrlVol.exe CtrlVol
Volume control key on Acer, Fujitsu and other laptops
CTSched.exe CTSched
Creative Task Scheduler. What does it do and is it required?
CTEaxSpl.exe CTStartup
Splash screen with sound on every boot up. Installed with a Sound Blaster Audigy soundcard
CTSVolFE.exe CTSVolFE
Creative Labs Mixer applet for the Sound Blaster Audigy
CTSVolFE.exe CTSVolFE.exe
Creative Labs Mixer applet for the Sound Blaster Audigy
CTSyncU.exe CTSyncU.exe
Creative Sync Manager - synchronizes music tracks on your computer with your player
CTSYSVOL.exe CTsysVol
Creative sound card volume controls
cttdpsrv.exe cttdpsrv
??
ctupdclt.exe CTUpdate
Added by the RBOT-ABG WORM!
CTXFIHLP.EXE CTxfiHlp
Added by the installation of a Creative Labs X-Fi sound card. This particular process provides the help functionality for your card
CTxfiReg.exe CTXFIREG
Creative Labs sound card driver related. It appears that it isn't required and maybe registration related
CTZDetec.exe CTZDetec.exe
Auto-detect feature of Creative Media Lite which assists you in managing your music, ripping CDs and transferring other stored music to your Zen Stone MP3 player
Cuagent.exe cuagentExe
Command Antivirus related
cuo.exe cuo
Added by the BUGBEAR.A WORM!
csecure.exe Current Security Config
Added by the RBOT-AMO WORM!
CurseClient.exe CurseClient
CurseClient add-on manager for World of Warcraft and Warhammer Online games
CursorXP.exe CursorXP
CursorXP from Stardock - tool for creating mouse cursors
Curtain.exe Curtain
Curtain (from Chaotic Visions) - "is a Windows utility which gives you the power to hide any window or group of windows to your system tray"
CuteMX.EXE CuteMX
File sharing utility
cvmonitor.exe cvmonitor.exe
Added by the SDBOT.BV WORM!
cvpnd.exe CVPND
Sub-system used by Cisco VPN client for making a connection to a remote IPSec server
cw4.exe CW
Chat Watch "is a monitoring and logging software for online chat and instant messaging programs"
cw.exe CWatch
ChatWatch - chat monitoring tool
cwbckver.exe cwbckver
Part of IBM's iSeries (nee As/400) Client Access - communications suite that allows desktop, browser and wireless access to iSeries servers. Checks the software version on your PC to that of the iSeries it is connected to. Not required - and can be turned off in the Client Access properties. It's a waste of resources
cwbinhlp.exe cwbinhlp
Client Access Help Registry Update Function - part of IBM's iSeries (nee As/400) Client Access - communications suite that allows desktop, browser and wireless access to iSeries servers. It only updates the help files on your PC to match the level of the attached iSeries
cwbsvstr.exe cwbsvstr
Part of IBM's iSeries (nee As/400) Client Access - communications suite that allows desktop, browser and wireless access to iSeries servers. Useful if you are going to access the iSeries through Windows Explorer to move files back and forth between Windows folders and iSeries folders. This is a tool that is only used by Client Access administrators (usually) so it is not required - a waste of resources
cwbwlwiz.exe cwbwlwiz
Welcome wizard launcher - Part of IBM's iSeries (nee As/400) Client Access - communications suite that allows desktop, browser and wireless access to iSeries servers. What does it do and is it required?
Cwcdschk.exe Cwcdschk.exe
IBM Thinkpad related?
cwcptray.exe cwcptray
Related to ContentWatch Parental Control internet filter
cwupdate.exe cwupdate
ContentProtect from ContentWatch - internet filter
cyberchk.exe Cyber
Part of Belkins "Multimedia Cleaning Kit" and is automatically installed when you run their optical disk drive cleaning utility - to remind you to clean your drive after "x" amount of time has passed
CHTray.exe Cyberhawk
Cyberhawk from Novatix. Protects against viruses, spyware, identity theft
CLRamCleaner.exe CyberLat Ram Cleaner
CyberLat RAM Cleaner - memory optimizer. MS MVPs (Most Valued Professional) recommend not using memory managers with Win98/SE/ME. See this article and make up your own mind
CyberLat Ram Cleaner 1.1.exe CyberLat Ram Cleaner
CyberLat RAM Cleaner - memory optimizer. MS MVPs (Most Valued Professional) recommend not using memory managers with Win98/SE/ME. See this article and make up your own mind
CMAGENT.EXE CyberMedia Agent
Part of CyberMedia's Oil Change program. Not normally required. Note - if you have TextBridge, CyberMedia Agent may attach itself to TextBridge and cause TextBridge to crash everything if this is disabled
cphq.exe CyberPatrolNew
"CyberPatrol is one of the most powerful and popular client-based, browser independent, Internet safety software solutions for Windows-based standalone PCs available today"
CyberWolf.exe CyberWolf
Added by the KICKIN.A (or CYDOG.C) WORM!
CD_Load.exe CyDoor
Adware. Check here for information about Cy-Door and here for a program that can remove it
CD_Load.exe CydoorUpdate
Adware. Check here for information about Cy-Door and here for a program that can remove it
CYNHKey.exe CYNHKey
??
CyphTray.exe CyphTray
Cypherus - encryption software
CypressLinkMon.exe CypressLinkMon
Related to CypressViewer from Siemens that "allows ACUSON Cypress cardiovascular system PLUS users to store, view, and analyze Cypress system PLUS studies on a standard Windows PC"
csrs.scr dark
Added by the BANCBAN-GT or BANCBAN-GU TROJANS!
cmonitor.exe DC300 Monitor
Monitor for a Acer DC300 digital camera
cma.exe Desksite CMA
DeskSite CMA siftware - "retrieves new content from the DeskSite Data Center"
csrss.exe DIECOX
Added by a variant of the ATM.GEN TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate csrss.exe process which is always located in %System% and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup!
CLIENT.EXE DigiGuide
TV guide and reminder
client01.exe DigiGuide
TV guide and reminder
caKe Dir1
Added by the CAKE WORM!
CtNotify.exe Disc Detector
For Creative sound cards. Detects when you insert a CD, DVD, etc
chkdsk32.exe Disk Check
Added by the IM TROJAN!
Code.exe Diskstart
Adult content dialler
cat.exe Diskstart
MS-Connect dialler
cssrs.exe Display Drivers
Added by the AGOBOT.FX WORM!
codll.exe Divx
Added by the GRAVEBOT-A TROJAN!
caKe DlDir1
Added by the CAKE WORM!
cygwin.exe Dos Prompt Loader
Added by the SDBOT-VV WORM!
csrnvrt.exe DriverModule
Added by the IRCBOT.I TROJAN!
Cirebons.exe Duwee wong Cerbon
Added by the BHARAT.A WORM!
cfgmng32.exe dvHighMem
Related to PureSight PC - designed to offer maximum flexibility and choice as families manage their internet use
CMD16.EXE Dynamic Dns Binary
Added by the RBOT-XM WORM!
Core.exe EA Core
Electronic Arts EA Link software - "gives you a secure yet simple way to download EA PC games and patches, as well as other exclusive content"
canary.exe Eac_Cnry
Added by the CANARY TROJAN!
claro.exe ecko
Added by the DLOADR-AQJ TROJAN!
china.bat eixfi
Added by the WCUP.A WORM!
check.exe eRecoveryService
Acer Notebook related. Acer eRecovery allows the user to restore the operating system or backup the current system profile, thus ensuring system integrity
ClientGW.exe eSnips
eSnips Client Gateway from eSnips
csrmss.exe ethernet adapter
Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!
cmsrrs.exe Ethernet Driver
Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!
config_.com Explorer
Added by the FLOPPY-D WORM!
config_.com Explorer5
Added by the VB.CBG WORM!
ClickYes.exe Express ClickYes
"Express ClickYes is a handy tool that runs in the system tray automatically clicks the Yes button for the Outlook Security security prompt, that asks you to confirm mail sending from third party applications"
ca.exe EZ Firewall
eTrust EZ Armor Internet Security
cisvc.exe FamilyKeyLogger
Family Keylogger keystroke logger/monitoring program - remove unless you installed it yourself! Located in %System%\CTF
csrss.exe FiendlyType
Added by the WEBUS TROJAN! Note - this worm replaces the legitimate csrss.exe process which is always located in %System% and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup!
ctfmon.exe Firewall
Added by a variant of the IRCBOT BACKDOOR! Note - this is not the legitimate ctfmon.exe process associated with alternate text inputs which is always located in %System%. This one is located in %Windir%
csrss.exe FirewallActivies
Added by the BANKER-AQ TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate csrss.exe process which is always located in %System% and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in a "3041" subfolder
cseinst.exe Fortis Secure Layer Config
Fortis Bank Home Banking part. Installed during the installation of the software necessary to run the Home Banking. According to Fortis Bank this will not in any way be harmful to the system or relay system information
cnwism.exe GARO Status Monitor
Print monitor for certain Canon printers
confsvr.exe Gearbox
NTL's Gearbox software for configuring internet connections with their NTLWorld software - does a similar job to the Internet Connection Wizard which can be used instead using the dial-up details available here
camacttiv.exe Generic Host Process
Detected by AVG Anti-Spyware as the CIADOOR.13 TROJAN!
CompuSpeed.vbs Geography TX 1.0 NT
Added by the NEWLEY-A WORM!
Cheatle.exe GigaByte
Added by the SHODI.B VIRUS!
cvir.exe go
Added by the SILOV-A WORM!
cpuserv.exe GT15J4R49V
Identified as a variant of the Trojan.Win32.Radi.gu malware
CMGrdian.exe Guardian
McAfee's QuickClean, an offline version of the one in their online Clinic. Normally run offline and not needed. Incidentally, incorporates more cleanup programs than the likes of WinOptimizer and System Mechanic
cledx.exe H2O
Related to copyright protection products by SyncroSoft
CXWibu.exe H2OWIBU
Related to CodeMeter from WIBU-SYSTEMS AG. Software protection hardware
coolbot.exe HELLBOT3
Added by the MYTOB.AB WORM!
canada.exe HELPER
AsdPlug premium rate adult content dialler variant
CamService.exe HerculesCamService
Related to the http://www.hercules.com/us/webcam/bdd/p/20/hercules-dualpix-hd-webcam/" target="_blank">Hercules Dualpix HD Webcam. What does it do and is it required?
CHDAudPropShortcut.exe High Definition Audio Property Page Shortcut
Realtek high definition audio related
cmd.exe hpcmd
Added by the ADCLICK-DS TROJAN!
c_pan.exe httpd
Added by a variant of the DELF-A TROJAN!
csrs.exe Intel Driver
Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!
cpunumber.exe IntelProcNumUtility
Intel Processor Serial Number Control Utility allows you to enable and disable the processor serial number capability of an Intel PIII processor. You can find more information here. System Tray icon providing the user with a visual state indication. You can find more information here
CLEARH~1.EXE Internet Disk Cleaner
"Internet Disk Cleaner from Elongsoft "protects your privacy by cleaning up all Internet tracks and past computer activities"
COMMANDER.EXE IomegaWare
Used by Iomega drives. Details of its purpose can be found here. Available via Start -> Programs
compaq.exe IPOT Service Drivers
Added by a variant of the FUROOTKIT TROJAN!
csass.exe IPv6 Helper Driver
Added by the AGOBOT.TC WORM!
cfgwiz.exe IS CfgWiz
Norton Internet Security configuration wizard
certtool.exe ISS_Certtool
IBM Client Security Certification Tool
csrss.exe KernellApps
Added by the BANCBAN-AC TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate csrss.exe process which is always located in %System% and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in a "System" subfolder
csrss.exe Key Logger
Added by the BUCHON.A WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate csrss.exe process which is always located in %System% and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in the root folder (ie, C:\)
csrss.exe Krnlcheck
Added by the BOTNACHALA TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate csrss.exe process which is always located in %System% and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in %Windir%
cxjx.exe KV_HOST
Added by the LEGMIR-BB TROJAN!
CNYHKey.exe ledpointer
Chicony Electronics Multimedia Keyboard Hotkey Driver
Copyer.exe LiveUpdate
Samsung PC Studio is a Windows-based PC program package that you can use easily to manage personal data and multimedia files by connecting a Samsung Electronics Mobile phone (GSM/GPRS/UMTS) to your PC. You can launch the update manually - see the instructions here for example
CPLBCL53.EXE LManager
System Tray icon found on Acer Travelmate laptops that allow you control access to the Internet and email buttons and other computer configurations
ctftpscr32.exe load
Added by the AGENT-FPN TROJAN!
cfgsys32.exe load=
??
CameraAssistant.exe LogitechCameraAssistant
Related to Logitech QuickCams and provides additional configuration options for these devices
communications_helper.exe LogitechCommunicationsManager
Installed with a Logitech Quickcam Messenger and if disabled the camera will not work - at least not in the quick capture mode
CMagesta.exe MachineTest
Added by the SDBOT TROJAN!
csmsv.exe ManageProtocolCtrl
Added by the LOOKSKY.B TROJAN!
ComboButton.exe MaxtorCombo
Required to be able to use the Maxtor OneTouch button on your external Maxtor harddrive. It is used to start up backup software (Retrospect)
CPD.EXE McAfee Firewall
Firewall bundled with McAfee VirusScan 6.*. Can also be listed as CPD_EXE
CMGRDIAN.EXE McAfee Guardian
McAfee's QuickClean, an offline version of the one in their online Clinic. Normally run offline and not needed. Incidentally, incorporates more cleanup programs than the likes of WinOptimizer and System Mechanic
comsutil.exe Meeting Connection
Added by the PPDOOR-E TROJAN!
cihost.exe Memory Allocation Host
Detected by Avast as a variant of the IRCBOT-CHZ WORM!
ciserv.exe Memory Allocation Server
Added by an unidentified malware
cisrv.exe Memory Allocation Services
Detected by Trend Micro as the IRCBOT.FC TROJAN! See here
command.pif Messenger6
Added by the INZAE.B WORM!
cflmon.exe Micrcsoft Certificate Services
Added by the RBOT-FWV WORM!
comrel.exe Microsft Corporation Version 2001.12.4414
Added by a variant of the SDBOT TROJAN!
comserv.exe Microsft Corporation Version 2002.12.2414
Added by a variant of the SLAPER TROJAN!
cmh.exe Microsft Security Monitor Process
Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!
cab.exe Microsoft Cab Manager
Added by the DELF-JJ TROJAN!
calc.exe Microsoft Calculator
Added by a variant of the IRCBOT TROJAN!
csrs.exe Microsoft Client/Server Runtime Server Subsystem
Added by a variant of the AGOBOT/GAOBOT WORM!
csrssa.exe Microsoft Client/Server Runtime Server Subsystem
Added by a variant of the AGOBOT/GAOBOT WORM!
config.exe Microsoft Config File
Added by the KILLFILES.GR TROJAN! This is malware that will attempt to delete all system dlls!
cmmon.pif Microsoft Connection Manager Monitor
Added by the RBOT-AKV WORM!
crtl.exe Microsoft Control Center
Added by the RBOT-VX WORM!
CPU.exe Microsoft CPU Over Heat Manager
Added by a variant of the IRCBOT TROJAN!
cpxp.exe Microsoft CPXP Protocol
Added by the RBOT.ATP WORM!
crtmon.exe Microsoft CRT Monitor Manager
Detected by Trend Micro as the ROBOTON.A WORM! See here
csrss32.exe Microsoft CSRSS32 Protocol
Added by a variant of the AGOBOT/GAOBOT WORM!
csrss386.exe Microsoft CSRSS386 Protocol
Added by a variant of the SPYBOT WORM!
cihost.exe Microsoft Data Helper
Malware, possibly a variant of the LINST TROJAN
csdata32.exe Microsoft Data Machine
Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!
chkfile.exe Microsoft DLL Verifier
Added by the RBOT-AOC WORM!
csrssv.exe Microsoft DLL Verifier
Added by the RBOT-ATK WORM!
cnsg.pif Microsoft Intrenet Explorer
Added by the RBOT-ARO WORM!
csrse.exe Microsoft Registry
Added by the RBOT-PC WORM!
CfgDll32.exe Microsoft Runtime
Added by the RANDEX.BD WORM!
cli.exe Microsoft Server Applacations
Added by the RBOT-GAQ WORM!
cdaccess.exe Microsoft software
Added by the RBOT.ABK WORM!
csrss.exe Microsoft SourceSafe
Added by the WEBUS TROJAN! Note - this worm replaces the legitimate csrss.exe process which is always located in %System% and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup!
Cool.exe Microsoft System Checkup
Added by the DONK.B WORM!
CBRSS.EXE Microsoft System Restore Configuration
Added by a variant of the SPYBOT WORM!
cmsrg.exe Microsoft System32 Update
Added by the RBOT-GN WORM!
ctray.exe Microsoft task tray monitor
Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!
cmss.exe Microsoft Update
Added by the RBOT-ATQ WORM!
crss32.exe Microsoft Update Machine
Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!
csrss32.exe Microsoft Update Service
Added by the AGOBOT-HC WORM!
crmss.exe Microsoft USB2 Driver
Added by the RBOT-VK WORM!
cfmon.exe Microsoft Vista Upgrade Validation Service
Added by a variant of the IRCBOT BACKDOOR!
csrss.exe Microsoft Windows CSRSS
Added by the KALEL-A WORM! Note - this worm replaces the legitimate csrss.exe process which is always located in %System% and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup!
cgy32win.exe Microsoft Windows Files Loader
Added by the RBOT-AXR WORM!
csrss.exe Microsoft Windows Update Client
Added by the KEBEDE-G WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate csrss.exe process which is always located in %System% and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in %Windir%\Systems32
csrss.exe Microsoft Word Profissional
Added by the BANCBAN-DB TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate csrss.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is located in a "s1613" subfolder
csrss.exe Microsoft Word Profissional
Added by the BANKER-DJ TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate csrss.exe process which is always located in %System% and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in a "protect" subfolder
csrss.exe Microsoft Word Profissional
Added by the BANKER-DP TROJAN! ! Note - this is not the legitimate csrss.exe process which is always located in %System% and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in a "JavaVM" subfolder
cdrss.exe MicrosoftROMDriverService
Detected by Kaspersky as the IRCBOT.BLF TROJAN! See here
cmsssr.exe Microsofts Updatez
Added by an unidentified VIRUS, WORM or TROJAN!
comzcinc.exe mlibsysmc
Added by the SDBOT-CXS WORM!
CD-Extractor.exe MP3 CD Extractor
"MP3 CD Extractor is an audio CD to MP3 ripper which can extract Digital Audio tracks from Audio CDs into files on the hard disk"
Csinsm32.exe MPEO
Automatic logging of installs from Norton CleanSweep - available via Start -> Programs
crssr.exe MS taskbar
Added by the RBOT-AGO WORM!
cdm.exe MS-Connect
Adult content dialler - see here
crsss.exe MSControl28
Added by the SPYBOT.AJX WORM!
cmdzxdll.exe MsgSvcMgr32
Added by the RBOT-AEK WORM!
ctfmoons.exe MSN
Added by the SPYBOT.HI WORM!
cssrss.exe MSN ang
Added by the FORBOT-CE WORM!
cvss.exe MSN Manager
Added by a variant of the SPYBOT WORM!
crsss.exe Msn Messanger
Added by a variant of the IRCBOT BACKDOOR!
check32.exe mspaint.exe
Added by the AGENT.AH TROJAN!
cnqmax.exe Mspatch89
Added by the RANDEX.P WORM!
comime.exe mssysint
Added by the NETSNAKE-I TROJAN!
criticalUpdate.exe MSUpdate
Affilred adware
clrschp038.exe MSVersion
Added by the POPMON.A TROJAN! - also known as PopMonster adware
crasos.exe mv2
Added by the DROPPS-A TROJAN!
CmdServ.exe MyLife
Added by the HOLAR.A WORM!
csrssp.exe NAV Auto Updates
Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!
cfgwiz.exe NAV CfgWiz
Introduced with Norton Anti-Virus 2002, this is a real resource hog. Many NAV users will find they can live without loading it
cfgwiz.exe NAV Configuration Wizard
Introduced with Norton Anti-Virus 2002, this is a real resource hog. Many NAV users will find they can live without loading it
COMDLGEX.EXE NB Common Dialog Enhancements
Part of McAfee Nuts & Bolts. With Common Dialog Enhancements, you can add MRU list box to open dialogs
cnen.exe nClient
Added by the DELBOT-AL WORM!
Csinsm32.exe NCS_SS
Same as CleanSweep Smart Sweep-Internet Sweep
csnss.exe NDAv
Added by the SERFLOG.C WORM!
csxrs.exe NETServices
Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!
csrs.exe NetWork
Added by the AGOBOT.JJ WORM!
csmn.exe New Csnm Manager
Added by the SDBOT.BZS WORM!
ctnmrun.exe NOMAD Detector
Detects the Creative NOMAD jukebox/MP3 player at the time it is attached to USB and starts the needed application (Creative PlayCentre 2) that you use to copy MP3 files to and from it. This is required if you want PlayCentre 2 to take control of the NOMAD once connected
crss32.exe Norton Auto Protect
Added by the SDBOT.ATF WORM!
ccApp.exe Norton Auto-Protect
Added by the AKHER.D WORM! Note - for the valid Norton AV entry the filename is "navapexe". This is also not the valid Norton AV file with the same filename
cgmenu.exe Norton Crashguard Monitor
Troublesome program that doesn't actually work with WinME so Norton removed it from SystemWorks 2001
cpsdv.exe Norton Live Update Server
Added by the AGOBOT.EW TROJAN!
Cavapsvc.exe Norton Live Updater
Added by the GAOBOT.AO WORM!
csrss.exe Norton Protect Activies
Added by the BANKER-CZ TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate csrss.exe process which is always located in %System% and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in a "D5133" subfolder
csrs.scr Norton System
Added by the BANLOA-AFM TROJAN!
cfgwiz.exe Norton SystemWorks
Norton System Works configuration wizard. Reportedly a resource hog. Many users find they can live without loading it
ccUpdate.exe Norton Update
Added by a variant of the AGOBOT/GAOBOT WORM!
cUpdate.exe Norton Update
Added by the AGOBOT.APP WORM!
ccUpdate.exe Norton Updater
Added by a variant of the AGOBOT/GAOBOT WORM!
CCUPD32.EXE nortonav
Added by an unidentified WORM or TROJAN!
ccEvtMngr.exe nortonsantivirus
Added by the HZDOOR-A TROJAN!
csrlss.exe NT Windows System Manager Loader
Added by the AGOBOT.OX WORM!
CiKewl.exe NTdhcp
Added by the QQROB-N TROJAN!
csrss.exe NTDLM
Added by the HALE TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate csrss.exe process which is always located in %System% and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in a "Qossrv" subfolder
ctfmun.exe ntuser
Detected by Symantec as the SILLYFDC WORM! See here
cstr.exe nvsv32.exe
Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!
clfmon.exe nvsvca32
Added by the TACTSLAY.E TROJAN!
complaint_7251.exe Nvt32
Added by the ARTIEF.B TROJAN!
Cmluc.exe ORiNOCO
Client Manager software for a Proxim ORiNOCO 11a/b/g wireless LAN PCI card
comippwa.exe p2snetis
Added by the SPAMTOO-AL TROJAN!
client.exe pagmstart
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Cleaner.exe PAL Evidence Eliminator
PAL Evidence Eliminator - cover the tracks of your browsing habits and E-mails if you think you need to. Run manually on a regular basis
Configtool.exe Palm MultiUser Config
MultiUser configuration for a Palm PDA device?. Is it required?
corona.exe PC-Config32
Added by the CORONEX.A WORM!
crcss.exe PCprot
Added by an unidentified WORM!
ctpdpsrvr.exe pdp Server
Included and setup with the drivers for my Compaq A3000 all-in-one printer/scanner - maybe for networking. Works fine without it - but may be needed when used over a network
chkfont.exe Pe2ckfnt SE
Used to check whether the fonts are installed properly on your computer or not for a scanner. If you don't want to execute it, you can uncheck it in the startup menu
CTFMDN.exe PHIME2004C
Added by the DLOADR-AMV TROJAN!
CALCHECK.EXE Photo Express Calendar Checker SE
If you create multiple Weekly/Monthly/Yearly calendars to use as your wallpaper, Photo Express will replace the wallpaper automatically. Photo Express 2.0 has a calendar checker which checks the date on your system and updates your wallpaper accordingly
calcheck.exe PhotoExplosionCalCheck
Calendar management feature of Nova Development's Photo Explosion
config.cfg pop3 Server
Part of HTML2POP3 - "Convert Webmail to POP3.Is also included a SMTP/POP3 tunneling system that allow send and receive email in a private network HTTP PROXY based. All connection are plugin based. Over 250 email server supported and tested"
crsrr.exe Print Driver Helper Service
Added by the AGENT-BC TROJAN!
commonaccess.exe printer spooler
Added by the DELF-LB TROJAN!
CFGREG.EXE Printer Update
Maybe a registration reminder or automatically updates drivers or application software for a printer?
csrss.exe Prog
Added by the WEBUS TROJAN! Note - this worm replaces the legitimate csrss.exe process which is always located in %System% and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup!
csrwjd.exe ProtocolEventTsk
Added by the STINX-N TROJAN!
ChannelUp.exe PSD Tools Channel
BuddyLinks adware
Cateye.exe Quick Heal On-Line Protection
Quick Heal - virus scanner
ccreal.exe Real Statics Agent
Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!
csrss.exe RegDone Ex
Added by the WEBUS TROJAN! Note - this worm replaces the legitimate csrss.exe process which is always located in %System% and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup!
class0117[random].exe Registry
Blackbox captures emails and chat logs, and monitors Internet activity - remove if you didn't intentionally install it
checkreg.exe Registry Startup Check
Added by the REMLOAD-A or DANMEC-B TROJANS!
csrss.exe RegWrite
Added by the SOKACAPS TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate csrss.exe process which is always located in %System% and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in %Windir%Media
cmdno.exe relinson
Added by the DROPPER-PS TROJAN!
CsRemnd.exe Remndr
CasinoOnline foistware
CBSysTray.exe Remote Data Backups
System Tray access to Remote Data Backups online system/data backup utility
COBackup.exe Remote Data Backups
Remote Data Backups online system/data backup utility
CBSysTray.exe Remote Data Backups TaskBar Icon
System Tray access to Remote Data Backups online system/data backup utility
copyfstq.exe Resume Copy
Part of Total Copy - an improved version of the Windows copy function. Allows for resumption file copies or moves in progress when computer was shut down. Not required if your not using the program or don't care about that function
CSRSS.EXE RPCserv32g
Added by the BOBAX.AD WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate csrss.exe process which is always located in %System% and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in %Windir%
cchost.exe run
Added by the SQUATBOT-C TROJAN!
cmmpu.exe run=
MIDI emulator driver for the integrated sound chip by C-Media based on the CMI-8330 chip set normally found in cheap motherboards. Also installed as part of the software for a Guillemot Maxi Muse sound card (PCI)
cyxid98.exe run=
Unidentified malware
Celine.scr run=
Added by the CELINE-A TROJAN!
csrss.exe rundll32
Added by the GUTTA TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate csrss.exe process which is always located in %System% and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in %Windir%
csrss.exe Runner
Added by the ADCLICK-AG TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate csrss.exe process which is always located in %System% and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in %Windir%
Csrss.exe Runtime Process
Added by the CIADOOR-J BACKDOOR! Note - this is not the legitimate csrss.exe process which is always located in %System% and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in %Windir%
Connect.exe Sametime Connect
IBM Lotus Sametime - instant messaging and Web conferencing software
Control.exe SandboxieControl
SandBoxie - allows data to be read from the hard drive by an application but never written back unless you allow it
ConnectionManager.exe SBC Yahoo! Connection Manager
Used to create and connect your SBC Yahoo DSL connection. This program has been reported to cause problems for some users. If you find that it causes you pc to become slow or unstable you should uninstall it (using Add/Remove programs) and manually connect your DSL connection
csnss.exe SDAv
Added by the SERFLOG.C WORM!
csrss.exe SernellApp.pcx
Added by the BANCBAN-BJ TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate csrss.exe process which is always located in %System% and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in a "D5133" subfolder
Csrrs.exe Service Controller
Added by the GAOBOT.AO WORM!
Compt.exe Service Drivers
Added by the RBOT-ZJ WORM!
csnss.exe Service Monitor
Added by the RBOT.EEH WORM!
csrss.exe Services
Added by a variant of the RANKY.U TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate csrss.exe process which is always located in %System% and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup!
ccapp32.exe ServicesLog
Added by the RBOT-AMX WORM!
cloaker.exe SetDefaultPrinter
Used by HP and Compaq computers to hide the windows of programs passed as arguments to it
Certutil.exe SetecCertUtil
Setec Web and Email Security. Setec PKI smart card software. The PKI technology enables secure and reliable user identification in services offered through Internet, mobile handsets and digital TV
createsw.exe setFTPBack
Added by the FTP_BMAIL TROJAN!
cftrb32.exe SFtrb Service
Added by the SOBIG.D WORM!
cnf.bat shambl3r
Added by the REMABL WORM!
chcenter.exe Shcenter
IMSI HiJaak - "the easiest way to convert, capture, and manage all your graphic files"
csrss.exe Shockwave
Added by the SNDOG WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate csrss.exe process which is always located in %System% and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in %Windir%
color.exe siscolor
Probably on-board graphics related based upon the SiS chipsets. Has been seen on ASUS motherboards with SiS chipsets and known to cause conflicts if you choose another graphics card and disable the on-board
clisvc95.exe SMS Client Service
When the SMS Client service starts on a domain controller, the Client service modifies the SMSCliToknAcct & user account group membership, user rights, and account comment. The Client service then waits for the synchronization of the comment to verify that the account and user rights are properly set for this account. This account is used to obtain a token to start the SMS Client processes, such as the Software Inventory and Software Distribution agents (MS Systems Management Server)
comsysobj.exe SMSERIALWORKSTARTER
Detected by McAfee as the FAKEALERT-AH TROJAN! See here. Installed with the SpyBurner spyware remover - which is not recommended, see here
csrss.exe smss.exe
Added by the DALBUG WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate csrss.exe process which is always located in %System% and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in %Windir%
crssrs.exe SP2 Firewall/Internet Updater
Added by the RBOT.BJO WORM!
CTSRReg.exe Speed racer
Software for a Creative sound card
csmss.exe spoolsvr32
Added by the AGENT-AU TROJAN!
csmss32.exe spoolsvr32
Added by a variant of the AGENT-AU TROJAN!
cc.exe SQConfigChecker
Xupiter SQWire toolbar related. Use Spybot S&D, Adware or similar to detect and remove and to prevent it re-installing in the future see here
comet.exe SSWPlauncher
Comet Cursor adware
CurePCSolution.exe Start CurePCSolution
CurePCSolution spyware remover - not recommended, see here
cm20.exe Start RF Wireless Mouse
Yuanxun Electronics RF wireless mouse driver
CLIStart.exe StartCCC
Puts the ATI Catalyst™ Control Center Icon/Shortcut on the System Tray - available via Start → Programs
CKOTS.exe startkey
Added by the BIFROSE-HM TROJAN!
Cvshost.exe Startup Update
Added by the GAOBOT.AO WORM!
csrss.exe State Service
Added by the DADOBRA-CP TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate csrss.exe process which is always located in %System% and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in %Windir%
ccEvtMngr.exe SunJavaSched
Added by the SDBOT-YP WORM!
CTMONTv.exe svcshare
Added by the FUJACKS-AJ WORM!
checksys.exe svhoost
Added by a downloader TROJAN of Chinese origin!
Connect.exe SX Virtual Link
SX Virtual Link from Silex Technology America, Inc. Utility to connect USB devices
crss.exe Sygate Personal Port
Added by the RBOT-PX WORM!
ccsrn.exe Sygate Personals Firewalls
Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!
ccapp.exe Symantec
Added by the REATLE WORM! Note - this is not a Symantec file
ccApp32.exe Symantec Configuration Loader
Added by a variant of the GAOBOT WORM!
ccApp.exe Symantec Service
Added by the AKHER.D WORM! Note - this is also not the valid Norton AV file with the same filename
CKA.exe SymKeepAlive
Part of Norton SystemWorks 2003 - keeps a dial-up modem connection alive
ccApps.exe SymRun
Added by the KAGEN-A TROJAN!
cber.exe System
Added by an unidentified TROJAN!
csrss.exe System
Added by the LDPINCH.E TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate csrss.exe process which is always located in %System% and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in %Windir%
crss.exe System Config Manager
Added by the AGOBOT.GH WORM!
cpqdiaga.exe System DLF
Compaq Diagnostic record system utility which allow you to view information about your computer's hardware and software configuration. Available via Start -> Programs
cpsq32.exe System Drivers
Added by the SDBOT.AXH WORM!
cnstat.exe System Failure Statistic
Added by the RBOT-LF WORM!
commandprompt32.exe System Firewalls
Added by the RBOT.BJT WORM!
csrss32.exe System Log Event
Added by the AGOBOT-JI WORM!
cute.exe System Monitoring
Added by the RAHIWI.A WORM!
csrss.exe System Process
Added by the ADCLICK-AG TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate csrss.exe process which is always located in %System% and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in %Windir%
CSRSR.exe System Process
Added by the AGOBOT-SQ WORM!
coderxt.exe System Service
Added by the RBOT-ALD WORM!
connection.exe System Services
Added by an unidentified WORM or TROJAN!
charmapx.exe System startup
Only required if using an oriental language
CSysTime.exe System time updator
Added by the RANDEX.S WORM!
crhwss.exe System Updater Machine
Added by the CIADOOR-DQ TROJAN!
Csrtss.exe System132
Added by the LANFILT-I TROJAN!
crsvvc.exe System32
Added by the RBOT.BLY WORM!
csrss.exe SystemDriver
Added by the ASCETIC.B TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate csrss.exe process which is always located in %System% and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in %Windir%\addins\explorer
CVT.exe SystemGent
Added by the BRONTOK-H WORM!
csrwnd.exe SystemProcEvent
Added by the IRCBOT.I TROJAN!
csrss.exe SYSTEMSars32
Added by the AHLEM.A WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate csrss.exe process which is always located in %System% and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in %Windir%
CDPlay.EXE SystemTra
Added by the LOVGATE.Z WORM!
cmman32.exe sysupdate
Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!
csta.exe SysW8
Clean Space internet evidence eliminator
cmosvc.exe Task Alert
Added by a variant of the IRCBOT TROJAN!
CTLTask.exe TaskBar
Creative SoundBlaster Audigy Taskbar - used to choose between different types of EAX Effects, not required in startup. NOTE: if you get a ctltask.exe error message while installing the Audigy drivers, see this Microsoft Knowledge Base article
csrss.exe TaskMrg
Added by the LDPINCH-W TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate csrss.exe process which is always located in %System% and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in %Windir%
CTLTray.exe Tasktray
Installed with the Sound Blaster Audigy range of soundcards. Allows you to set EAX effects or equalizer settings for the Sound Blaster Audigy from a systray icon. Also allows you to launch the Taskbar via right-click → Show Taskbar. The tasktray can be accessed via Start → Programs → Creative → Sound Blaster Audigy → Taskbar
comm.exe Timer
Added by the IP TROJAN!
cfinst.exe TMA distribution
Part of Intel's LANDesk Management Suite 6 and the Common Base Agent (CBA) - used for communicating between the core server and managed clients
cPaner.com Topic cPanr
Detected by Trend Micro as the SDBOT.AJP WORM! See here
cmdel.exe TrueMobile 1150 Client Manager
Client Manager for the Dell TrueMobile 1150 Series PC Card - "a wireless network PC Card that fits into any standard PC Card Type II slot. It has two LED indicators and an integrated antenna"
C7XRCtl.exe TV878 Remote Control
Related to Kworld TV878 Tuner
CalCheck.exe Ulead Calendar Checker
Ulead Calendar Checker - part of Ulead Photo Express - automatically replaces your calendar desktop wallpaper on a weekly/monthly/yearly basis if you've created them. Not required - change them manually
calcheck.exe Ulead Photo Express Calendar Checker
If you create multiple Weekly/Monthly/Yearly calendars to use as your wallpaper, Photo Express will replace the wallpaper automatically. Photo Express 2.0 has a calendar checker which checks the date on your system and updates your wallpaper accordingly
calcheck.exe Ulead Photo Express x.0 Calendar
Ulead Calendar Checker - part of Ulead Photo Express, where "x" represents the version number. Automatically replaces your calendar desktop wallpaper on a weekly/monthly/yearly basis if you've created them. Not required - change them manually
CDUpdater.exe Update
"Carpe Diem" adult premium rate dialler related
csrss.exe Update
Added by the ADCLICK-AG TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate csrss.exe process which is always located in %System% and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in %Windir%
csrss.exe Update
Added by the MEHEERWAR TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate csrss.exe process which is always located in %System% and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in a "winupdate" subfolder
configs.exe Update32
Hijacker, also detected as the QURL-2 TROJAN!
CNF UPD.EXE UpdateComponent
Added by the SPYBOT.GEN VIRUS!
CTFMON32.EXE User Input Services
Added by the MANCSYN.AK TROJAN!
choo_003956f4 userinit
Added by the PEED.16896 TROJAN!
cologsver.exe Userinit
Added by the DROPPER.DJO TROJAN!
comctl_32.exe VB_run
Dubious downloader from densmail.com
csmss.exe VC5MediaPlayer
Added by the DEDLER-B WORM!
cpad.exe Verizon Control Pad
Control Pad - installed with Verizon DSL accounts. Tool designed to streamline the online experience
click2call.exe Vonage
Vonage Voice over IP Internet phone service
cfpsys.exe Warning: do not remove it! (system)
Folder Password Protect - a program that lets you set a password on folders of your choice
checker.exe WashAndGo - Cleanup of old Backupfiles
WashAndGo - temp file cleaner
coloreal.exe WCOLOREAL
Makes colours sharper and brighter, but will only work with coloreal capable monitors
command32.exe Win Command
Added by the AGOBOT.XQ WORM!
ctfnom.exe Win Updator Services
Added by a variant of the WOOTBOT WORM!
CTHELPER32.EXE Win32 FireWire Driver
Added by the WOOTBOT TROJAN!
crsrs.exe Win32 Information Service
Added by the RINBOT.Y WORM!
crss.exe Win32 Network Driver
Added by a variant of the AGOBOT/GAOBOT WORM!
crsss.exe Win32 Security Service
Added by the DELBOT-O WORM!
clienttimer.exe WIN32DS
Eziin adware
clienttimer.exe WIN32io
Eziin adware
csmss.exe WIN95DEFVIEW
Added by the DEDLER-D TROJAN!
check.exe WinCheck
Added by the DELBOT-Y WORM!
colwindos.exe Wind0ws Ser7ice Agent
Added by the RBOT-GQO TROJAN!
Cfreer.exe Windows
Added by the CULLER-C WORM!
crtss.exe Windows (ICS) Spooler
Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!
csrss.exe Windows 2004
Added by the BANKER-DY TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate csrss.exe process which is always located in %System% and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in Arquivos de programas\Windows 2004\Tools
csrs.exe Windows Action
Added by the SECCMU-A WORM!
csrss.exe Windows Client Service 32
Added by the RBOT-ALB WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate csrss.exe process which is always located in %System% and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in a drivers&92;winsdriver subfolder
csrs.exe Windows Client/Server Runtime Server
Added by the RBOT.KD WORM!
config.exe Windows Config System
Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!
Control.exe Windows Control
Browser hijacker. NOTE - On Win9x systems it will overwrite the Windows file of the same name in the Windows directory, so therefore it will be necessary to extract a fresh copy of the file from the Windows setup cabs!
CSRCS.EXE Windows Custom Services
Added by the SPYBOT-EI WORM!
cmnvc.exe Windows Disk Manager
Added by a variant of the IRCBOT TROJAN!
csrss.exe Windows Explorer SP2
Added by the BANKER-DM TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate csrss.exe process which is always located in %System% and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in a "JavaBeans" subfolder
chh.exe Windows firewall manager
Added by a variant of the RANDEX.GEL WORM!
cronos.exe Windows Firewall Updater
Added by the RBOT-GBY WORM!
ctfcom.exe Windows Firewall Updater
Added by the RBOT-GCB WORM!
comngr.exe Windows Hijack Protection
Added by the AGENT-FYD TROJAN!
commngr.exe Windows Hijack Protection System
Added by a variant of the AGENT-FYD TROJAN!
civsc.exe Windows Loader Service
Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!
crvss.exe Windows media service
Added by the SDBOT.VP WORM!
crsss.exe Windows media service
Added by the RBOT.ACY WORM!
cvrsss.exe Windows media services
Added by the RBOT-MW WORM!
crease.exe Windows Media Updater
Added by the RBOT-ATI WORM!
crss.exe Windows Registry Security
Added by a variant of the IRCBOT TROJAN!
czf.exe Windows Service Agent
Added by the RBOT-GAJ WORM!
co0l.exe Windows Service Agent
Added by the RBOT-GQY WORM!
config.exe Windows Service Layer
Added by the RBOT.DDJ WORM!
ctfmon32.exe Windows Services M7
Detected by Kaspersky as the AGENT.WOH TROJAN! See here
ctfmon32.exe Windows svchost
Added by a variant of the SPYBOT WORM! See here
ctech.exe WINDOWS SYSTEM
Added by the MYTOB-KD WORM!
cmxp.exe Windows System File
Added by the SPYBOT.KHO WORM!
CRSL.EXE Windows System Manager
Added by the SDBOT.MG WORM!
crssm.exe Windows System Manager
Added by the RBOT-AFH WORM!
clsas32.exe Windows System32
Added by the RBOT-AZO WORM!
ctwsvc.exe Windows Tracking Client
Added by the AGENT-GMB TROJAN!
csrss.exe Windows Update
Added by the BANKER-HM TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate csrss.exe process which is always located in %System% and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in %Windir%
ctfmoom.exe Windows Update Firewall System
Added by the RBOT-GAN WORM!
csrs.exe Windows Update Service
Added by the AGOBOT-NI WORM!
cstsm.exe WindowsDiskLog
Added by the STINX-C or STINX-D TROJANS!
csrss.exe Windowsupdate Service
Added by the BABA-B WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate csrss.exe process which is always located in %System% and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in the root folder (ie, C:\)
CTHELPER.EXE WINDVDpatch
CTHELPER is a background task that is a plug-in manager for Creative drivers. The theory is that 3rd party manufacturers can use the CTHELPER plug-in interface to produce drivers, add-on features, and fixes that will integrate with a tighter fit with Creative's sound drivers and utilities. Given its purpose CTHELPER would normally be classified as a "leave alone" background task. It also allows Creative speaker setup to be synchronized with Windows Control Panel speaker setting. Without it running that check box in Creative speaker setting is not functional (settings are not in sync). Unfortunately there are often problems with CTHELPER, most notably that it can use 100% of CPU time so it's best left disabled unless you need it
cssrs.exe WinFX
Added by the AGOBOT.FX WORM!
cleanmg.exe winlogon
Added by the AGENT-ICR TROJAN!
Command.exe WinProfile
Added by the BUDDY TROJAN!
cfgpwnz.exe Wins32 Online
Added by the BROPIA.R WORM!
cassl.exe winservit
Added by the RBOT.ASG WORM!
copy C:WINDOWSwinshow.new C:WINDOWSwinshow.dll WinShowUpdate
Winshow parasiate related - from the "RunOnce" keys it replaces "winshow.dll" with a new version
CFTMON.EXE Winsock2 driver
Added by a variant of the IRCBOT BACKDOOR!
ccsrs.exe WINTASKMGR
Added by the MYTOB.Q WORM!
CSRSS.EXE WinUpdateAdministrator
Added by the PUNYA-A WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate csrss.exe process which is always located in %System% and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in C:\Application Data\WINDOWS
csrss.exe WinUpdateProtection
EmployeeWatch is a commercial surveillance software program designed to monitor user activity on a computer. Note - this is not the same file as the csrss.exe process which is always located in %System% and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in a subfolder of C:\windowsupdate\ufp
csrss.exe WinXP
Added by the BANCOS-AG TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate csrss.exe process which is always located in %System% and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in %ProgramFiles%\WinXP\Tools
Cappp.exe Winxp update
Added by the RBOT.DKO WORM!
CSRSS.exe WinXP-98
Added by the BANKER-DS TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate csrss.exe process which is always located in %System% and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in Arquivos de programas\WinXP-98\Tools
clockwise.exe wise
Added by the LAZAR-A TROJAN!
cssrss.exe WMDM PMSP Service
Added by the KNOCKIT-A TROJAN!
CnxMon.exe WooCnxMon
Wanadoo ISP software related - not required - here's how to bypass it
csrsvcs.exe WSAConfiguration
Added by the AGOBOT.VI WORM!
csass.exe WSAConfiguration1
Added by the AGOBOT.WH WORM!
CVDAsDW.exe XPSoft
Added by the SDBOT-SY WORM!
cskware.exe xware
Malware downloader from xxsware.com, produces adult content popups
Commandr.exe zBrowser Launcher
For a Logitech internet keyboard - loads the software for the shortcut keys on the keyboard. Also used to display your keyboard LEDs on-screen to indicate Caps Lock, etc if it doesn't have them
csrss.exe ZoneUpdate
WinSpy surveillance software. Uninstall this software unless you put it there yourself. Note - this is not the same file as the csrss.exe process which is always located in %System% and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in a "ComRoot" subfolder
cxdxregt.exe Zstart
ZenoSearch adware
cabview1.exe [random 12 digit number]
Adsrv.com/IeDriver adware variant
catsrvps.exe [random 12 digit number]
Adsrv.com/IeDriver adware variant
cmpbk321.exe [random 12 digit number]
Adsrv.com/IeDriver adware variant
CXTPLS_LOADER.EXE [random name]
AproposMedia adware
chkdsk.exe [random name]
PurityScan/Clickspring adware. Unlike this file, the legitimate Windows chkdisk.exe will in Windows XP/2K/NT always be located in the WinntSystem32 or WindowsSystem32 folder, and ought moreover NOT to figure among the startups!
charmapnt.exe [random name]
Added by the BANCOS-DR TROJAN!
csrssc.exe [random name]
Detected by Trend Micro as the AGENT.EBC TROJAN! See here
crsrs.exe [various names]
Added by the FORBOT-AK WORM!
clamav.exe [various names]
Wareout - malware masquerading as a spyware and dialer remover
cmon14.exe [various names]
Wareout - malware masquerading as a spyware and dialer remover
cnftips.exe [various names]
Wareout - malware masquerading as a spyware and dialer remover
control64.exe [various names]
Wareout - malware masquerading as a spyware and dialer remover
corrida.exe [various names]
Wareout - malware masquerading as a spyware and dialer remover
CToolBar.exe [various names]
Wareout - malware masquerading as a spyware and dialer remover
csrss.exe _SystemDriver
Added by the ASCETIC.B TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate csrss.exe process which is always located in %System% and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in %Windir%\addins\explorer
 



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