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Files beginning with f

The table below includes any files beginning with f, 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 f:

File Type File Name Process Name and Information
fts.exe %FP%012-L2TP fts.exe
012.Net.il Israeli ISP software front-end
FWPortal.exe %FP%012-L2TP FWPortal.exe
012.Net.il Israeli ISP dial-up software
fts.exe %FP%1776 Internet fts.exe
1776 Internet US ISP software ISP software front-end
FWPortal.exe %FP%1776 Internet FWPortal.exe
1776 Internet US ISP dial-up software
fts.exe %FP%AIRTEL fts.exe
Bharti Airtel Broadband - Indian ISP software front-end
fts.exe %FP%Barak013 fts.exe
Barak013 Israeli ISP software front-end
FWPortal.exe %FP%Barak013 FWPortal.exe
Barak013 Israeli ISP dial-up software
fts.exe %FP%Friendly fts.exe
Friendly ISP software front-end
FirewallGUI.exe 00PCTFW
PC Tools Firewall Plus - "powerful free personal firewall for Windows that protects your computer by preventing unauthorized users from gaining access to your computer through the Internet or a network"
fastdown.exe acocash
Adult content dialler
fastdown.exe acocash
Adult content dialler
filereg.exe ActiveX File Registration Service
Added by the RBOT-DVD WORM!
fonts.hta AdobeFonts
Browser hijacker - redirecting to Hugesearch.net
fsfjasj8.exe afskfask8
Added by the ONLINEG-L TROJAN!
fsakfask9.exe akgkagaksad9
Added by the ONLINEG-M TROJAN!
FMW_PCAP.EXE Alcom PCL Capture
??
FWLink.exe All Sea web link
Free screensaver, installs lots of foistware. See here. Get rid of it
ftflauncher.exe anycom bluetooth
Associated with an Anycom bluetooth wireless card. What does it do and is it required?
fixupdattr.exe ARCHIVE CONTROL
Added by the MYTOB.GU WORM!
france.exe ASDPLUGIN
AsdPlug premium rate adult content dialer variant
fullgames.exe ASDPLUGIN
AsdPlug premium rate adult content dialer variant
Finland.exe ASDPLUGIN
AsdPlug premium rate adult content dialer variant
FireWall.exe Ashampoo FireWall
Ashampoo FireWall Free version
FireWall.exe Ashampoo FireWall PRO
Ashampoo FireWall PRO version
formatsys.exe avnort
Added by the SERFLOG.A WORM!
FaLeH.exe blah service
Added by the RBOT-AES WORM!
FBZPaper.exe BlazeChanger
Ember graphic file viewer, manager, and touch-up system
FTP_back.exe BMail Installation
Part of iMesh - a file sharing system. Reported by Norton AntiVirus as a trojan. Once deleted does not prevent file sharing working. Older versions of iMesh re-instate this but the newer versions do not
FindService.exe BrowseProxy
Actual Names (AdvSearch) Internet Keywords parasite
FileKan.exe BSserver
Added by the VB.CBW WORM!
FreeRAM.exe BySoft FreeRAM
"Bysoft FreeRAM is a program that frees up ram manually or automatically. It shows current memory status , memory load and CPU usage graphically". MS MVPs (Most Valued Professional) recommend not using memory managers with Win98/SE/ME. See this article and make up your own mind
ftctrl32.exe CallControl
FaxTalk Messenger Pro is a Windows TAPI based 32-bit application. When installed, the software automatically loads FaxTalk CallControl when you start Windows. When FaxTalk CallControl is running, any TAPI compliant application can request to use the modem from Windows
fspex.exe Charter High-Speed Security Suite
Charter High-Speed Security Suite - security software in collaboration with F-Secure
F1rewalls.exe Compaq Drivers
Added by the SDBOT-WD WORM!
fault.exe dago
Added by the PUNYA-A WORM!
fsdqd.exe dasxdads
Added by the GAOBOT.BIQ WORM!
FlashKsk.exe DataCaching
SmartMedia Card management from the installation of a SanDisk reader for a camera's SmartMedia card and also adds the "Unplug and Eject Hardware" System Tray icon
forboo.exe deejay
Added by the FORBOT-AY WORM!
frzstate.exe DepFrez
Deep Freeze from Faronics Coporation. "Freezes" the current software configuration so that an a re-boot all changes made refer back to their original settings. Not required for most users - more likely to be used by system administrators, for example
Fservice.exe DirectX for Microsoft Windows
Added by the PRORAT TROJAN!
fservice.exe DirectX For Microsoft(r) Windows
Added by the PRORAT-P TROJAN!
fbsfsdrs.exe dvsfss
Added by the SDBOT-QA WORM!
FireWall.exe dwStart
The Shield firewall
FProtTray.exe F-PROT Antivirus Tray application
System Tray access to F-PROT Antivirus
fspex.exe F-Secure 2006
F-Secure Anti-Virus automatic updater
FSMA32.EXE F-Secure Management Agent
F-Secure antivirus - F-Secure Policy Manager provides tools for administering F-Secure software products
FSM32.EXE F-Secure Manager
F-Secure antivirus - carry out scheduled virus scans automatically
FSSW.EXE F-Secure Startup Wizard
F-Secure antivirus
F-StopW.exe F-StopW
F-Prot anti-virus background scanner by F-Risk Software
F1TRAY.EXE f1Tray.exe
System Tray icon for FusionOne's MightyPhone software. "MightyPhone is a concept for wirelessly synchronizing the data on your mobile phone with your web-based or PC based organizer"
f23mxins f23mxins
Related to the now discontinued ATI Fire GL3 graphics card. What does it do and is it required?
f607.exe f607
Added by the URAT.B TROJAN!
fapmon.exe fapmon
Fair Access Policy monitor for DirecPC/DirecWay internet access
farmmext.exe farmmext
VX2.Transponder parasite updater/installer related
Fash.exe Fash
Unidentified adware
fast.exe fast
Installs as part of Windows XP PowerToys as an option for very-fast user switching (allowing a keystoke to switch users instead of using the login screen). It is only used for the hot-key switch and yet it hogs 1.5 megs of memory in two separate processes (one run by the user & one by the system). Optional install in PowerToys
FAST2.EXE FAST Defrag
FastDefrag defragmenting software
fc.exe FastCache
FastCache from AnalogX - speeds up browsing by resolving DNS requests locally
FastTVSync.exe FastTVSync
Part of InterVideo DVD Copy 5 Platinum - "fast DVD copying and file conversion software. In just three steps, you can copy videos to most DVD formats, or convert them for smooth, flawless viewing on your PSP(tm) or iPod(r). With broad format support and unique CopyLater(tm) technology, DVD Copy saves you time and ensures high-quality output like no other copying software"
fast.exe FastUser
Installs as part of Windows XP PowerToys as an option for very-fast user switching (allowing a keystoke to switch users instead of using the login screen). It is only used for the hot-key switch and yet it hogs 1.5 megs of memory in two separate processes (one run by the user & one by the system). Optional install in PowerToys
fast.exe FastUsr
Installs as part of Windows XP PowerToys as an option for very-fast user switching (allowing a keystoke to switch users instead of using the login screen). It is only used for the hot-key switch and yet it hogs 1.5 megs of memory in two separate processes (one run by the user & one by the system). Optional install in PowerToys
fpdialer.exe Fatpipe Dialer
Dailler for Fatpipe - software enabling high speed internet browsing (2-4 times faster) and internet connection sharing for up to 5 users
fatrecov.exe fatrecov
SCKeyLog.j keystroke logger/monitoring program - remove unless you installed it yourself!
FavoriteSync.exe FavoriteSync
FavoriteSync keeps the same set of Internet Explorer Favorites on several computers in sync
fm3032.exe FaxCenterServer
FaxMan integrates complete fax send and receive support into Windows applications without requiring additional fax software. Incorporated into software by Lexmark, MCI, Lotus, My Software, Broderbund, Traffic Software and many others
fm3032.exe FaxCenterServer4_in_1
FaxMan integrates complete fax send and receive support into Windows applications without requiring additional fax software. Incorporated into software by Lexmark, MCI, Lotus, My Software, Broderbund, Traffic Software and many others
FTClCtrl.EXE FaxTalk CallControl 6.0
This allows the software to handle incoming and outgoing communications without requiring the FaxTalk Communicator application to be loaded into memory. Can be started manually
FBDirect.exe FBDirect
Software that monitors the status of a Visioneer OneTouch scanner button and allows you to scan, fax, copy, print, and easily communicate by simply dragging and dropping scans on your PaperPort Desktop!. The **** represents the model, 5300, 7600, etc. Available via Start -> Programs
FBISM.exe FBI
Compaq related but what does it do?
FCEngine.exe FCEngine
CASClient adware
FCHelp.exe FCHelp
Added by either FCHelp adware or a variant of it
FCMan.exe FCMan
FCHelp adware
fsecur.exe Fdaemon security
Added by the SDBOT.KXO WORM!
Fdd.exe FDD SYSTEM
Added by the MYTOB-FO WORM!
FD.exe FD_SAP
Reported to be the autopassword program from the Sony Microvault thumb drive
feedreader.exe feedreader.exe
"Feedreader is a freeware Windows application that reads and displays Internet newsfeeds aka ATOM and RSS feeds based on XML"
feelitdm.exe FEELitDeviceManager
Associated with Immersion TouchSense devices (Logitech Wingman Force Feedback Mouse and possibly other peripherals)
fensvc32.exe Fen Startups
Added by the RANDEX.CCF WORM!
FerrariWP.exe FerrariWallPaper
Calendar that replaces the default desktop background image. It comes with every Acer Ferrari 3000 laptop. Also downloadable for members of www.ferrari.com
ffisearch.exe ffis
iSearch "Desktop Search" hijacker
frntgate.exe FG1_00
FrontGate MX - e-mail spam blocker
f23happ.exe fgl23DoubleScreenHooks
Related to the now discontinued ATI Fire GL3 graphics card. What does it do and is it required?
fhtisxk.exe Fhtisxk
XtraKeys keystroke logger/monitoring program - remove unless you installed it yourself!
filemon.exe File Protection Monitor
Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!
FilmLoopService.exe FilmLoop
Related to FilmLoop - a photocasting network. Share your pictures with your family and friends
filtergate.exe FilterGate
Filtergate internet filtering software - filters sounds, popup ads, background sound and other unnecessary website items
Filtrgrd.exe Filterguard
An icon located in the lower left of the screen and looks like a lifesaver. This icon is a "short-cut" to access the basic features of SOS-Guardian, SOS-KidProof Lite, SOS Best Defense and SOS Pro such as Internet filtering utility. You can access this menu by "right-clicking" on the icon
find.exe Find
Added by the OPANKI WORM!
Findfast.exe Find Fast
Complete utter waste of space! Part of MS Office - searches disk drives for Office file types to make opening them easier
fvlaunch.exe Find Virus Launch Program
Part of Dr. Solomon's Antivirus
fpdisp4a.exe FinePrint Dispatcher v4
FinePrint Dispatcher - handles the spooling of print jobs to the FinePrint printer. Version 4.x of the software. "FinePrint saves ink, paper, time and money by controlling and enhancing printed output"
fpdisp4.exe FinePrint Dispatcher v4
FinePrint Dispatcher - handles the spooling of print jobs to the FinePrint printer. Version 4.x of the software. "FinePrint saves ink, paper, time and money by controlling and enhancing printed output"
fpdisp5a.exe FinePrint Dispatcher v5
FinePrint Dispatcher - handles the spooling of print jobs to the FinePrint printer. Version 5.x of the software. "FinePrint saves ink, paper, time and money by controlling and enhancing printed output"
FireBox.exe FireBox Control Panel
Control panel for the Presonus FireBox firewire based music recording system. Is it required?
FireExplore.exe FireExplore Update
Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!
firefox.exe FireFox
Added by the RBOT-ATP WORM! Note - this is not the popular FireFox web browser and is located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder
firefoxpgm.exe Firefox Plugin Manager
Added by the MSNPHOTO.E WORM!
firefox.exe firefox.exe
Added by the BANKER-EBO TROJAN! Note - this is not the popular FireFox web browser and is located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder
Firewall.bat Firewall
Added by the YPSAN.G WORM!
fw_304.exe firewall
Added by the JQ TROJAN!
Firewall.exe Firewall.exe
Added by the AGENT.AGL WORM!
Firewallstartup.exe FirewallStartup
Innovative Startup Firewall - "designed to protect your computer from programs that install themselves in the StartUp area of your Windows without asking for your approval. Innovative StartUp Firewall will help you keep your computer clean, fast and in it's best shape"
FirewallSvr.exe FirewallSvr
Added by the NETSKY.X or NETSKY.Y WORMS!
firewall_anti.exe firewall_anti
Added by the NETDENY-B TROJAN!
FjMenu.exe FjMenu
From the "Fujitsu Menu" tray icon you have instant access to the Control Panel, Tablet pc keyboard, Tablet and pen settings, Fujitsu display controls, brightness control, sounds and audio devices, capture screen, capture window, organize favorites, power options, printers and faxes, LCD brightness MIN, LCD brightness MAX, Enable/disable Button Panel and the Fujitsu menu settings, which are customizable
FjtwSetup.exe FJTWAIN Setup
Fujitsu scanner utility
fjdvrupd.exe FJUPDNV_Chitose
Driver update for a Fujitsu Siemens Lifebook laptop
fksysmon.exe fkSysMon
fkWrae SysMon - system monitor - "displays the current memory consumption, CPU and resource usage, date, time, Windows uptime, IP address and a lot more"
flacpy.exe FlaCPY
FlashEnhancer adware variant
FLASH32.COM Flash32
Added by the STARTER-F TROJAN!
FlashEnc.exe FlashEnc
Supplied with EasyDisk USB pen devices. The utility manages the encryption and compressed folders options. It will create these folders if running on the USB key without permission, which is a pain. No need for it if you do not want these features
FlashGet.exe Flashget
FlashGet download manager
Flashget.exe Flashget Download Manager
Added by the RBOT-AGZ WORM!
FlashMute.exe FlashMute
"FlashMute is a tool which allows you to mute/unmute Flash Movies loaded in a browser exclusively, or alternatively all sounds produced by the browser"
FLSHSTAT.EXE FlashPath Monitor
System Tray icon that you can't get rid of - and does not need to run!. Tells you the battery status in the floppy disk adapter for the smartmedia cards. Available via Start -> Programs
FLSHSTAT.EXE FlashPath Status
System Tray icon that you can't get rid of - and does not need to run!. Tells you the battery status in the floppy disk adapter for the smartmedia cards. Available via Start -> Programs
Flashy.exe Flashy Bot
Added by the GLUPZY.A WORM!
flencpy.exe FlenCPY
FlashEnhancer adware variant
Flexicd.exe Flexicd
CD player - part of the Win95 Power Toys
fling.exe FlingRun
Fling - free FTP software from NCH Software
flncpy.exe FlnCPY
FlashEnhancer adware variant
FLooDeR.exe FLooDNeT
Added by the ENDOOL TROJAN!
flogotv.exe Flow Go TV
??
flps.vbs flps
Added by the BYRON WORM!
flpycntl.exe flpycntl
Added by the CRYPTER.C TROJAN!
FLSVCI.exe FLSVCI
??
flydesk.exe FlyswatDesktop
Advertising spyware
Fmctrl.EXE FmctrlTray
Genius SM-Live Control Panel. Enhances audio output through Genius sound cards (makes a big difference and worth the 3MB Ram used)
fmnwebassist.exe fmnwebassist
Adware popup generator
Fmstart.exe FMStart
GFI FAXmaker - native fax connector for Microsoft Exchange Server or for networks, allows all users to send and receive faxes right from their desktop
fmsz.exe FMSZ
Added by the FMSZ TROJAN!
fnmwebassist.exe fnmwebassist
WinPL adware
Focus.exe Focus
ISDN configuration wizard?
folderview.exe Folder View
Folder View enhances the Windows file Explorer by making all folders you need available in a single click
folderclone.exe FolderClone v*.*.*
Folderclone backup and synchronization software
FolderShare.exe FolderShare
"FolderShare allows you to create a private peer-to-peer network that will help you to synchronize files across multiple devices and access or share files with colleagues and friends"
FoneSyncSystemTray.exe FoneSyncSystemTray
System Tray icon for Nokia FoneSync utility for the 7160/7190 mobiles. Useful to send data from/to the cell phone and the computer. You can use it to backup data or even to input data through the computer keyboard (which naturally is much more comfortable). Run manually when required
fontfix.exe FontFix
Added by an unidentified VIRUS, WORM or TROJAN!
FontNav.exe fontnav
Font Navigator from Bitstream Inc. - a font management utility
FONTVIEW.EXE FONTVIEW
Added by the OPASERV.T WORM!
FooBar.exe FooBar 1.0
FooBar - "combines fifteen high-quality productivity tools in a single toolbar that floats on your desktop or runs in the Windows task bar"
fpwinldr.exe FoolProof
FoolProof Security PC security software from SmartStuff
ForbesAlerts.exe Forbes
Forbes Business News Alerts - displays business news headlines in a little window on the screen
FortiClient.exe FortiClient
Fortinet security systems are the new generation of real time network protection systems
FotoStation Easy AutoLaunch.exe FotoStation Easy AutoLaunch
Installed with a Nikon digital camera. Used to collect photos uploaded from camera program NkVwMon.exe. If your camera is not connected (via USB port) you do not need this program loaded either
FoulPX.exe Foul PX
Foul PX, Optusnet usage stat checker
FourthDay.exe FourthDay
The Fourth Day - "astronomical clock and almanac for your system tray"
fowilco.exe FoWilCo
Added by the WOOTBOT.CR WORM!
foxdhend.exe foxdh
Added by the MENGHUAN TROJAN!
foxdh.exe foxdh
Added by the GWGHOST-Q TROJAN!
foxrxjh.exe foxrxjh
Added by the GWGHOST-T TROJAN!
FPWGMWZD.exe FPWGMWZD
??
FrameWork.exe FrameWork 2.5
Added by the RBOT-FMW WORM! Note - can terminate AV related processes
fraps.exe Fraps
Fraps Real-Time Video Capture software
fdm.exe Free Download Manager
Free Download Manager - see here
fdcmon.exe Free Downloads Monitor
??
fro.exe Free Ram Optimizer
Free Ram Optimizer monitors your memory, and frees up ram if it falls below a certain minimum. MS MVPs (Most Valued Professional) recommend not using memory managers with Win98/ME. See this article and make up your own mind
FreebieNotes.exe Freebie Notes
Freebie Notes by Power Soft - create electronic notes (stickers)
Freedom.exe Freedom
Freedom Internet Security & Privacy - anti-virus, personal firewall and parental control. It also blocks ads, safeguards your personal information, encrypts your passwords, and much more. No longer available for sale
FMEMPRO.EXE FreeMem Pro
FreeMem Pro - 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
FreeMem.exe FreeMemVn2
FreeMem - 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
FreeRAM XP Pro *.exe FreeRAM XP
FreeRAM XP Pro - memory optimizer where * represents the version. MS MVPs (Most Valued Professional) recommend not using memory managers with Win98/SE/ME. See this article and make up your own mind
FreeRAM XP Pro.exe FreeRAM XP
FreeRAM XP Pro - 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
fs20.exe freesurfer
EMS Free Surfer mk II - pop-up stopper
freshdesktop.exe Fresh Desktop
Fresh Desktop is a utility that lets you manage vast collections of wallpapers for your desktop with ease. When run on bootup it changes the desktop wallpaper at startup or at specified intervals
freshclam.exe freshclam
Auto update agent of the open source Clamwin virus scanner
FridaysInHellInstaller.exe FridaysInHellInstaller
??
F-Sched.exe FRISK FP-Scheduler
Scheduler for F-Prot anitvirus software. Leave enabled unless you scan manually on a regular basis
FwebProt.exe FRITZ!webProtect
Firewall included in FRITZ! ISP DSL software
frsk.exe Frsk
Unidentified adware downloader trojan
FRW.EXE FRW_EXE
ConSeal Signal9 firewall - now McAfee Personal firewall
frxmxins.exe frxmxins
ATI 3D Studio MAX/VIZ driver
fagent.exe FS Agent
Added by the VOLVER-B TROJAN!
FS6519.dll.vbs FS6519
Added by the SOLOW.B WORM!
fsaa.exe fsaa
F-Secure antivirus Authentication Agent - creates and stores private keys used by a client to access servers
FSCBoss.exe FSCBoss
Free Store Club shop online software
FSDPSRV.exe FSDPSRV
??
fsp.exe fsp
Folder Shield - hide entire directories and thus prevent access by anyone else to your personal files and documents
FolderShield.exe fspr
Folder Shield - hide personal files and folders
FSScrCtl.exe FSScrCtl
Screen saver control applet used by the "Stardust Screen Saver Toolkit" and "SolidWorks Screen Saver"
fserv.exe fsserv
Farsighter Server - monitors a remote computer invisibly by streaming video to a viewer on your computer. You will know exactly what is happening on the remote computer as you see it in real-time
FSW.exe FSW
FreeScratchAndWin parasite
fsws.exe FSWebServer
Easy File Sharing Web Server is a Windows program that allows you to host a secure peer-to-peer and web-based file sharing system without any additional software or services
ftkcpy.exe FtkCPY
FlashEnhancer adware variant
FtLnSOP.exe FtLnSOP_setup
Fujitsu scanner utility
FTMSFLTU.EXE FTMSFLT(USB)
Fujitsu's Touch Panel Message Notifier
ftpwin32.exe FTP FOR WINDOWS
Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!
FTPGraber.exe FTPGraber
Added by the DLOADER-DT TROJAN!
FTPDM.exe FTPManager
Robust FTP is a Windows-based file transfer client application that transfers files between a user's local PC and another, remote computer system connected via a modem and telephone lines or by a local-area network (with upload transfer resume and download transfer resume). Can be started manually
Ftpsched.exe Ftpqueue
Part of WS_FTP Pro from Ipswitch. Queueing facility for scheduling FTP transfers
FtpServer.exe FtpServer.exe
Part of Sharpdesk from Sharp Electronics Corp. "An easy to use desktop-based, personal document management application that lets users browse, edit, search, compose, process, and forward both scanned and native electronic documents". Is it required?
FuckD3w4.exe FuckD3w4
Added by the Brontok-DI
fucker.vbs Fucker
Added by the CATCHER-A WORM!
FjMnuIco.exe Fujitsu Menu
From the "Fujitsu Menu" tray icon you have instant access to the Control Panel, Tablet pc keyboard, Tablet and pen settings, Fujitsu display controls, brightness control, sounds and audio devices, capture screen, capture window, organize favorites, power options, printers and faxes, LCD brightness MIN, LCD brightness MAX, Enable/disable Button Panel and the Fujitsu menu settings, which are customizable
fukerz.exe fukerservice
Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!
Fun.exe Fun
Added by the COIDUNG-A WORM!
FusionHdtvTray.exe FusionHdtvTray
FusionTrayAgent - main executable for DVICO FusionHDTV software. It adds an icon to system tray that allows you to easily access Fusion HDTV software
FusionRC.exe FusionRC
Remote control manager for DVICO FusionHDTV
FusionRc.exe FusionRemote
Remote control manager for DVICO FusionHDTV
FusionHdtvTray.exe FusionTrayAgent
FusionTrayAgent - main executable for DVICO FusionHDTV software. It adds an icon to system tray that allows you to easily access Fusion HDTV software
fvek.exe fvek
Added by the DRIVOL-A TROJAN!
fveNotify.exe FveNotify
Windows Vista - BitLocker Drive Encryption Notification Utility. Available with Enterprise and Ultimate versions of Vista, "BitLocker prevents a thief who boots another operating system or runs a software hacking tool from breaking Windows Vista file and system protections or performing offline viewing of the files stored on the protected drive" - see here
fwcheck.exe FW Manager
Added by the DELBOT-H WORM!
fwdmon.exe FWDMON.EXE
Added by the PROXY-S TROJAN!
fwenc.exe fwenc.exe
Check Point SecuRemote VPN client - "dynamic and fixed IP addressing for all ISP services - dial-up, cable modem, or DSL - the ideal solution for telecommuters and mobile workers"
fwr.exe Fwr Command Module
Added by the SDBOT-PP WORM!
fwrastrc.exe fwrastrc
Dial-up software for Friendly Technologies/1NationOnLine free ISP
fwservice fwservice
eAcceleration Stop-Sign security software related. Previously not recommended, see here
fxredir.exe fxredir
Canon MultiPASS fax redirector
fsafsakx12.exe gadkgak12
Added by the ONLINEG-N TROJAN!
ftc.exe GilatFTC
For Gilat Communications internet satellite systems - associated with SkyBlaster modem. Required if you have this system
france.exe HELPER
AsdPlug premium rate adult content dialler variant
FirstReboot.exe HGTXPEI
Herucles Audio tool for the Hercules Game Theater XP soundcard. Available via Start -> Settings -> Control Panel
fwdl.exe hp 1000 firmware
HP LaserJet 1000 related. Is it a driver or automatic firmware update (based upon the filename)?
fmideploy.exe Intel Audio Studio V2.0
Detected by VBA32 as the BIFROSE.ADR TROJAN!
ftpmon.exe irwftp
Added by the BANCBAN-BO TROJAN!
fljzsshc.exe jvdnlssn
Flingstone.com adware - and its Golden Palace Casino program
ftphost.exe Kernel Faults
Added by the RBOT.BHU WORM!
flcss.exe KL AntiFunLove
Added by the FUNLOVE.4099 WORM!
faxneti.exe L0aders
Added by a variant of the SDBOT TROJAN!
freecell l44sys**
Added by the VBS.LIDO WORM - where ** is a number between 1 and 12
fm3032.exe Lexmark 5400 Series Fax Server
FaxMan integrates complete fax send and receive support into Windows applications without requiring additional fax software
fwupdate.exe LGODDFU
Auto firmware update program for LG Electronics CD-ROM/DVD writer
FireWall-Update1.exe Life FireWall Update1
Added by the RBOT-ARS WORM!
formatsys.exe ltwob
Added by the SERFLOG.A WORM!
Flash Player.exe Macromedia 8
Added by the JAMBU-A WORM!
FireTray.exe McAfee Desktop Firewall Tray
McAfee Desktop Firewall
Firetray.exe McAfeeFireTray
McAfee Desktop Firewall
freememory.exe Memory Service
Added by the RBOT.GEN WORM!
fumeta.exe Microsoft DLL
Added by the RBOT-AUG WORM!
file.exe Microsoft DLL Verifier
Added by the RBOT-AED WORM!
faet.exe Microsoft Driver
Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!
Findfast.exe Microsoft Find Fast
Complete utter waste of space! Part of MS Office - searches disk drives for Office file types and creates an index to make opening them easier
firewallsp2.exe Microsoft Firewall
Added by the RBOT-MC WORM!
firewall.exe Microsoft Internet Firewall
Detected by PCTools as the IRCBOT.BMD TROJAN! See here
flowcycle.exe Microsoft Memory Flow Cycle
Detected by PCTools as the IRCBOT.WAD TROJAN! See here
flowcycles.exe Microsoft Memory Flow Cycle
Detected by Kaspersky as the WAREZOV.AAK WORM! See here
Fastboot.exe Microsoft Office Fast Cache
Part of MS Office 95 (v7.0). According to this it improves the performance. Most likely a predecessor of MS Find Fast and can be disabled
fxsecues.exe Microsoft Security Controlers
Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!
firewall.exe Microsoft Service firewall Manager
Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!
firewire.exe Microsoft Synchronization Manager
Added by the SDBOT-AFC WORM!
free.exe Microsoft WWW
Added by a variant of the CWS.AK TROJAN!
FEnR.exe Microsoftf DDEs Control
Added by the RBOT-AIM WORM!
Freectrl.exe Monstersoundtray
Diamond Multimedia sound card control panel
Fbmount.exe Mount Safe & Sound
From McAfee VirusScan version 5.x. Creates back-up sets of critical files in a separate area of a hard drive. If you make regular back-ups it's not needed and can be painful during system start
firebox.exe Mozila Firefox
Added by the RBOT-AIP WORM!
F1REF0X.EXE Mozilla Firefox
Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!
FTPDev.exe MSFWAVTSM
Added by the RBOT-ACF WORM!
flec006.exe mule_st_key
Added by the BAGLE.AV TROJAN!
FTNOHMgr.EXE NetOnHold
FaxTalk NetOnHold 1.5 works with the Modem-On-Hold capabilities found in V.92 modems to provide the ability to place an Internet connection on hold" and receive incoming calls or place outgoing calls"
FVProtect.exe Norton Antivirus AV
Added by the NETSKY.P WORM! Note - this is not the popular AV software!
filees.exe NTFSS Microsoft System
Added by the RBOT.GAB WORM!
filess.exe NTFSS MICROSOFT SYSTEM
Added by the RBOT.AXZ WORM!
fylez.exe NTSF Microsoft System
Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!
fufffy.exe NTSF MICROSOFT SYSTEM
Added by the RBOT-AEL WORM!
fdxxl.exe ODBC BackUp
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!
FirstStart.exe OM_Monitor
Olympus Master - digital camera management tools
feedback.exe OutpostFeedBack
Part of Outpost firewall by Agnitum. The feedback service is for reporting issues directly to Agnitum from within OP
fppdis1a.exe pdfFactory Dispatcher v1
FinePrint pdfFactory Dispatcher - background task which handles the creation of PDF files when you print to the FinePrint pdfFactory printer. Version 1.x of the software. "pdfFactory products offer a unique approach to PDF creation that is simpler, more effective and less expensive than that offered by other programs"
fppdis2a.exe pdfFactory Dispatcher v2
FinePrint pdfFactory Dispatcher - background task which handles the creation of PDF files when you print to the FinePrint pdfFactory printer. Version 2.x of the software. "pdfFactory products offer a unique approach to PDF creation that is simpler, more effective and less expensive than that offered by other programs"
fppdis1.exe pdfFactory Pro Dispatcher v1
FinePrint pdfFactory Pro Dispatcher - background task which handles the creation of PDF files when you print to the FinePrint pdfFactory PRO printer. Version 1.x of the software. "pdfFactory products offer a unique approach to PDF creation that is simpler, more effective and less expensive than that offered by other programs"
fppdis3a.exe pdfFactory Pro Dispatcher v3
FinePrint pdfFactory Pro Dispatcher - background task which handles the creation of PDF files when you print to the FinePrint pdfFactory Pro printer. Version 3.x of the software. "pdfFactory products offer a unique approach to PDF creation that is simpler, more effective and less expensive than that offered by other programs"
FBDirect.exe PP****usb
Software that monitors the status of a Visioneer OneTouch scanner button and allows you to scan, fax, copy, print, and easily communicate by simply dragging and dropping scans on your PaperPort Desktop!. The **** represents the model, 5300, 7600, etc. Available via Start -> Programs
flatbed.exe PP3100b
Twain driver for the Visioneer PaperPort 3100b scanner that allows you to scan, fax, copy, print, and easily communicate by simply dragging and dropping scans on your PaperPort Desktop
Firewall.exe Protection
Added by the ELIPTER.A or ELIPTER.B WORMS!
Fquick32.exe Quick Startup
For a Nisis G6 USB Graphics Tablet. Re-enables itself if disabled therefore best left alone
friska_w32.exe Raymond present
Added by the RUBBLE-C WORM!
FUKULAMER.exe reg_key
Added by the BEAGLE.AH WORM!
FaxCtrl.exe RightFAX Print-to-Fax Driver
Part of RightFAX from Captaris - "the proven market leader in fax server and document delivery software"
fntldr.exe run=
CoolWebSearch Tapicfg parasite variant
fmedia.exe run=
FMedia FaxWorks related - can