Files beginning with h

LZIO.com adware downloader

HP utility for monitoring when and how many recoveries have been done

Added by an unidentified WORM/TROJAN!

Added by the BAGLE.AB TROJAN!

Added by the AGOBOT.AKB WORM!

Added by the VB-VT TROJAN where * = 2,3 or 4!

Power Save utility for Buffalo backup hard discs

From HP and related to digital imaging

Added by the GANBATE.A WORM!

From E_Color. Colorific delivers accurate gamma and color temperature across your entire system - monitor to printer and digital camera to monitor

Added by a vairant of the DELF.DW TROJAN!

Added by the MIRJACK-A TROJAN!

Autodetects when a HP camera is attached to the computer and launches the "HP Photoimaging Software". Available via Start -> Programs

Added by the DELF-DRA WORM!

Naupoint browser hijacker

Naupoint browser hijacker

Detection of new imaging, printing and other peripherals on HP machines such as USB printers, cameras and Bluetooth products. "This program is a non-essential process, but should not be terminated unless suspected to be causing problems"

Adult content dialler

Allows for the adjustment of the display for LCD screen, CRT Monitor and TV output on HP computers

Added by the DLOADER.BG TROJAN!

Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM! Note - this is not the McAfee HackerWatch process which has the same filename

Added by the BAGLE.HR WORM!

Added by the BEAGLE.FF WORM!

eFax Messenger Tray Menu system tray icon for eFax Messenger Plus. Available via Start -> Programs. Disabling instructions available here

eFax Messenger Tray Menu system tray icon for eFax Messenger Plus. Available via Start -> Programs. Disabling instructions available here

"EFI Hot Folders improves productivity by simplifying the printing of PostScript and PDF files into a select, drag, and drop process. Once users create Hot Folders with different printing and finishing parameters, files are printed without opening an application or print driver menu." Part of EFI's high-end printing solutions

Some kind of hp digital camera maybe or a photo smart connection probe?

Added by the RBOT.FAN WORM!

Naupoint browser hijacker

Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!

Added by the HACHILEM TROJAN!

Added by the SCLOG-AG TROJAN!

LogMeIn Hamachi remote control and VPN software

Displays a panel simulating modem lights for the Intel HaM internal modem. The lights are useful as a reminder to disconnect from the net if you are likely to forget, but otherwise pointless

Handy Backup - automatic backup of your critical data to virtually any type of storage media including CD-RW devices and remote FTP servers

Added by the RBOT-GLJ WORM!

Hard Disk Sentinel - a multi-OS hard disk drive monitoring application. Its goal is to find, test, diagnose and repair hard disk drive problems, display hard disk health, performance degradations and failures

Added by the KIMAN.B WORM!

Winbond Hardware Doctor - as included on some motherboard using Winbond's hardware monitoring chips. Displays fan speeds, voltages, temperatures. Only required if you're concerned about your system temperature - typically for "overclocked" systems

Added by the LOVGATE.AB WORM!

Added by the LOVGATE.Z WORM!

Utility to monitor fan speed and temperatures - similar to Motherboard Monitor. Only required if you're concerned about your system temperature - typically for "overclocked" systems

Hare - improve and optimize performance of desktop/laptop PCs

Control Panel application for the old Number Nine graphics cards to change resolution, colour depth, etc. Available via Start -> Programs

Control Panel application for the old Number Nine graphics cards to change resolution, colour depth, etc. Available via Start -> Programs

Wireless management utility for the HWU54G Mini Wireless-G USB Adapter from Hawking Technologies, Inc

Wireless management utility for the HWU8DD Hi-Gain™ USB Wireless-G Dish Adapter from Hawking Technologies, Inc

Hotbar adware

For Compaq PC's. Help Compiler, crunches help database, will run without being in startup when needed

MS HomeClick Network - simple home network setup and configuration program included with 3Com HomeConnect home networking products. Runs in the background for network printer notification, detection, and Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) taskbar icon. Not required - network can be set-up manually, also has a known memory leak problem

Wareout - malware masquerading as a spyware and dialer remover

Hotkeys on an ASUS Notebook. Only required if you use the additional keys

Kuma Notifier for the Shootout! game from the History Channel. "It lets you know whenever there?s a new episode that?s been released or an announcement from the Kuma team. Just click it to get up-to-the-minute game and event information"

High definition audio page shortcut for Realtek audio devices - not required

Vista control panel for VIA Vinyl HD Audio Codecs from VIA Technologies, Inc - such as the VT1708B

XP control panel for VIA Vinyl HD Audio Codecs from VIA Technologies, Inc - such as the VT1708B

Added by the TACTSLAY.U TROJAN!

HDD Health is a "full-featured failure-prediction agent for machines using Windows 95, 98, NT, Me, 2000 and XP. Sitting in the system tray, it monitors hard disks and alerts you to impending failure"

HDDlife checks the health of your hard drives at regular intervals and informs you about the results of these checks

Philips Edge Series Control Panel Tray Utility - system tray icon for a Philips Edge series soundcards. Available via Start -> Settings -> Control Panel

Added by the AGOBOT-QE WORM!

Added by a variant of the Storm/Nuwar/Zhelatin WORM! See here for an example

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Added by the BANCOS-BBU TROJAN!

Added by the GASLIDE TROJAN!

Attune HelpExpress - spyware. Disable and uninstall - see here

Added by the BANLOA-BU TROJAN!

Adware downloader

Added by the HEOMS TROJAN!

Added by the MYTOB.KE WORM! Note - this is not a valid Hewlett-Packard program

Hide Folders - hide your folders so only you can view them

Added by the AGOBOT-TI WORM!

Hide Files & Folders is a "password-protected security utility working at the Windows kernel level allowing you to password-protect files and folders, or to hide them securely from viewing and searching"

Hide Folders XP - hide your folders so only you can view them

Added by the FLUSH.F TROJAN!

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Reduces the power consumption when the laptop isn't being used to preserve battery power. Similar programs on other laptops reduce the processor clock rate, etc. Required if you run of battery regularly

Added by the RATSOU.B TROJAN!

HideOE - allows you to 'hide' Outlook Express or minimize it to the System Tray

Added by the BOOHOO WORM!

This is the Human Interface Device Server for Win98SE/2000/Me/XP, it is required only if you are using USB Audio Devices you can disable via Msconfig. See here. Typical examples are USB multimedia keyboards with volume control and web-ready keyboards. For example - loaded by default with MS DSS80 Speakers because they have Volume, Mute and Bass controls on the speaker. Some users may experience problems disabling this - if this is the case then re-enable it. Equivalent to MMHid in Win98. On HP Computers, HIDSERV is the controller for the keyboard sound controls on the USB and PS/2 keyboards

Realtek audio card related - probably adds the odd feature to one of the "Sounds" Control Panel applet tabs - doesn't appear to be required

High definition audio page shortcut for Realtek audio devices - not required

"HijackThis is a free utility which quickly scans your Windows computer to find settings that may have been changed by spyware, malware or other unwanted programs". This option is added when you select Config → "Run HijackThis scan at startup..." once a scan has been performed

"HijackThis is a free utility which quickly scans your Windows computer to find settings that may have been changed by spyware, malware or other unwanted programs". This option is added when you select Config → "Run HijackThis scan at startup..." once a scan has been performed

Added by the BANKGERM-D TROJAN!

HistoryKill removes your web surfing path by removing the URL drop-list history, detailed history file, cache, and cookies in both IE and Netscape Navigator browsers. Available via Start -> Programs

Hijacker, for more information see here

Hitware Popup Killer Lite

Added by the HIVA TROJAN!

KeyLoggerExp keystroke logger/monitoring program - remove unless you installed it yourself!

Part of Intels Common User Interface for chipsets with integrated graphics controllers - which allows user to change different driver properties through Windows User Interface. If the user wishes to have "HotKey" access to Intel's customised graphics properties, it is required, otherwise not. It can be disabled via the Display Properties in the Control Panel

Keyboard manager program required to use programmable power and function keys on some laptops such as the Sony PCG R505TS

Compaq HotKey Support - multimedia keyboard support

LinkReplacer/FFinder adware

Added by the BAGLE-KF WORM!

Added by the QLOWZONES-27 TROJAN!

Added by the RBOT.AFG WORM!

Added by the RANDEX.CZZ WORM!

Added by the SDBOT-XL WORM!

Hardware sensor monitoring program. Only required if you overclock your system and want to check on the status

Added by the SDBOT-YW WORM!

Added by the BANKER-HO TROJAN!

Added by the AGOBOT-SF WORM!

Holiday Lights from Tiger Technologies. Festive desktop enhancement that adds lights. Available via Start -> Programs

Chameleon Clock - system tray clock replacement

Homeland Network Notifier - pops ads

Part of Honda Music Link which allows you to use your Honda's audio system's controls to play and search for music on your iPod? in you car

??

"Hook99 enables the user to customize the start button. You can change or remove the text and replace the Windows flag on button with icon of your choice. Supports Windows icons, bitmaps and can extract icons from executables and libraries. Hook99 can also make the background of desktop icons captions transparent"

SurfinGuard Pro from Finjan - internet protection software, protects against all malicious code delivered through executables, scripting files, ActiveX and Java

Identified as the DELF.LF by Ewido Security Suite

Added by the BANKER-BO TROJAN!

Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!

Added by PWS.BANKER.F, a variant of the BANKER-BO TROJAN!

Added by the RBOT.BPZ WORM!

"HostsMan is a freeware application that lets you manage your Hosts file with ease". It is mainly intended to block specific domains (mostly advertising servers) by redirecting them to localhost, but can also be used to add any other domain/Ip combination that you want to be included in the HOSTS file

Added by the RBOT-ANZ WORM!

Hot Corners - "lets you quickly activate or disable your screen saver by moving the mouse into a given corner of the screen"

Added by the BHARAT.A WORM!

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Added by the SITEICON-B DIALER! An uninstall option can be accessed via the Add or Remove Programs dialog in the Windows Control Panel. The software is listed as "HotAction_hr"

Hotbar adware

Hotbar adware

Hotbar adware

Related to Hotfoon - a developer and provider of Internet Telephony technology based on LTP (Lightweight Telephony Protocol)

HotIDE allows Acer TravelMate owners to hot-swap external drives without switching of their notebooks

Programmable keys on Acer, Fujitsu and other laptops

Part of Intels Common User Interface for chipsets with integrated graphics controllers - which allows user to change different driver properties through Windows User Interface. If the user wishes to have "HotKey" access to Intel's customised graphics properties, it is required, otherwise not. It can be disabled via the Display Properties in the Control Panel

Adult content dialler

Added by the SILLYDL TROJAN!

Related to the SiS_Hot_Plug_Application. Enables automated driver loading for hotpluggable devices. If this service is stopped, hotplug devices will no longer function

Installed when connecting a Palm HotSync cradle up to a USB port. The Blue and Red Arrow Icon that enables Palm / Handspring Synchronizing. Available via Start → Programs

Adult content dialler. Will not uninstall - components have to be manually deleted

Adult content dialler

Adult content dialler

Premium rate adult content dialer (where * is a random char)

Premium rate adult content dialler

HotTarts adult content dialer

HoverDesk - desktop replacement software

Installed by HP multi-function printer driver software, related to PC faxing. If you are not using the PC faxing feature you can go ahead and disable these services from the startup

System Tray access to a HP CD-Writer's functions. Available via Start -> Programs

System Tray access to a HP CD-Writer's functions. Available via Start -> Programs

System Tray access to a HP CD-Writer's functions. Available via Start -> Programs

Checks the internet for updated drivers/utilities for your HP product - update manually. Disabling will remove the error "Windows can't shutdown the computer because hpcmpmgr.exe can't be ended"

Added by the FORBOT-DA WORM!

System Tray access to HP Director. Required if you prefer to use the all-in-one buttons to manually scan documents or transfer photos froma camera, for example

Sets default display settings. Unchecking this item has been reported to cure a "Problem sending command to keyboard" error message

HP Health Check Scheduler from Hewlett-Packard

HP Instant Delivery Scheduler

Improves the startup time of HP Image Zone. If you disable it, HP Image Zone takes a long time to start up only the first time you run it. Subsequent startups are much faster than the first time

HP JetAdmin software which monitors printing jobs on a network environment

System Tray icon that opens various functions such as copy, fax, email, scan, copy plus, etc. Right-click on it and you see a few options such as the preceding bar plus About, Help, ToolBox, Exit, etc

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xxx represents the series number - such as 700. What does it do and it it required?

xxx represents the series number - such as 700. What does it do and it it required?

Associated with a HP ScanJet scanner

Added by the SDBOT.AXU WORM!

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HP multifunction scanner software. Available from HP Office Jet R Toolbox so not required

System Tray icon indicating when the printer is ready. Can be started manually with HP Director but takes time to start

Program that starts up and automatically fixes earlier versions of the Scanjet 5100c software. If a Scanjet 5100C scanner is not going to be used, then it is safe to remove or prevent from starting

HP multifunction scanner software. Available from HP Office Jet R Toolbox so not required

Installed by HP multi-function printer driver software, related to PC faxing. If you are not using the PC faxing feature you can go ahead and disable these services from the startup

Added by the SDBOT-ZE WORM!

HP related

Supplied with HP CD-RW drives - stores information about CD contents on your hard drive. Available via Start -> Programs or Desktop Icon

HP software updates. If a shortcut doesn't exist create your own and run it manually

HP software updates. If a shortcut doesn't exist, create your own and run it manually

HP Printer Status and Alerts

Copied during installation of HP Inkjet Printer Drivers in Win2K/XP. What does it do and is it required?

Application supplied with HP notebooks. It activates the S-Video port and is said to improve the quality of the output signal (resolution/timeouts)

Added by the MRO TROJAN!

HP Visualize software related. What does it do and is it required?

HP Total Care Advisor - a suite of help and hardware check programs to help you check the health of your PCs

Direct from HP - "Device Objects Server - detects all device events and handles all ongoing communication on the device. Loads in the Startup group (except when "portable" is chosen during installation)". Related to various HP all-in-one printer/scanner/copier devices. They print and copy fine with those files disabled, and the icon installed on the desktop that points to "hpodir07.exe" works just fine if you need to use the scanner

HP Printer related, reportedly lets file transfers from an HP device pass files through Windows firewall. Is it required?

Installed with a Hewlett Packard 900 series colour printer, scanner, fax, photo card slot printer, copier. Assumed to perform an identical function to the hpaiodevice entry

Directly from HP: "This process has one purpose - detects if the device moves to a different port, and notifies other processes to look on the new port." For various HP all-in-one printer/scanner/copier devices. They print and copy fine with those files disabled, and the HP icon installed on the desktop that points to "hpodir07.exe" works just fine if you need to use the scanner

"HP Boot Optimizer intelligently and dynamically launches software during startup, based on available resources, to improve startup performance"

Checks the internet for updated drivers/utilities for your HP product - update manually. Disabling will remove the error "Windows can't shutdown the computer because hpcmpmgr.exe can't be ended"

HP System Tray utility which allows diagnostic and maintainance of your HP Deskjet series printer

HP System Tray utility which allows diagnostic and maintainance of your HP Deskjet series printer

HP System Tray utility which allows diagnostic and maintainance of your HP Deskjet series printer

HP System Tray utility which allows diagnostic and maintainance of your HP Deskjet series printer

HP System Tray utility which allows diagnostic and maintainance of your HP Deskjet series printer

HP System Tray utility which allows diagnostic and maintainance of your HP Deskjet series printer

HP System Tray utility which allows diagnostic and maintainance of your HP Deskjet series printer

HP System Tray utility which allows diagnostic and maintainance of your HP Deskjet series printer

HP System Tray utility which allows diagnostic and maintainance of your HP Deskjet series printer

HP System Tray utility which allows diagnostic and maintainance of your HP Deskjet series printer

HP System Tray utility which allows diagnostic and maintainance of your HP Deskjet series printer

HP System Tray utility which allows diagnostic and maintainance of your HP Deskjet series printer

HP System Tray utility which allows diagnostic and maintainance of your HP Deskjet series printer

HPFSCHED is a small TSR that will remind you to clean the cartridges in your DeskJet from time to time in order to keep print quality high. It can be removed from the run line in win.ini if you do not want that feature

"HP's exclusive Share-to-Web software makes it easy to share content with others through our affiliate Internet websites". Available via Start -> Programs

Supports the memory card reader on some HP Photosmart and AIO (all-in-one) printers - displaying a System Tray icon for the drive and allowing you to transfer files directly via the SAVE button. This verison is applicable for version 2.0 to 2.3 drivers - see here. Known to cause 100% CPU load in some cases. Only needed if you use this feature

Supports the memory card reader on some HP Photosmart and AIO (all-in-one) printers - displaying a System Tray icon for the drive and allowing you to transfer files directly via the SAVE button. This verison is applicable for version 3.1 to 3.2 drivers - see here. Known to cause 100% CPU load in some cases. Only needed if you use this feature

Supports the memory card reader on some HP Photosmart and AIO (all-in-one) printers - displaying a System Tray icon for the drive and allowing you to transfer files directly via the SAVE button. This verison is applicable for version 3.3.138 to 3.4.13 drivers - see here. Known to cause 100% CPU load in some cases. Only needed if you use this feature

Supports the memory card reader on some HP Photosmart and AIO (all-in-one) printers - displaying a System Tray icon for the drive and allowing you to transfer files directly via the SAVE button. Known to cause 100% CPU load in some cases. Only needed if you use this feature

Supports the memory card reader on some HP Photosmart and AIO (all-in-one) printers - displaying a System Tray icon for the drive and allowing you to transfer files directly via the SAVE button. This verison is applicable for version 4.0 to 4.2 drivers - see here. Known to cause 100% CPU load in some cases. Only needed if you use this feature

Supports the memory card reader on some HP Photosmart and AIO (all-in-one) printers - displaying a System Tray icon for the drive and allowing you to transfer files directly via the SAVE button. This verison is applicable for version 5.0 to 5.3 drivers - see here. Known to cause 100% CPU load in some cases. Only needed if you use this feature

Supports the memory card reader on some HP Photosmart and AIO (all-in-one) printers - displaying a System Tray icon for the drive and allowing you to transfer files directly via the SAVE button. This verison is applicable for version 6.0 drivers - see here. Known to cause 100% CPU load in some cases. Only needed if you use this feature

Homepage hijacker

HP software update checker and wizard launcher. Available via Start -> Programs

HP software update checker and wizard launcher. Available via Start -> Programs

HP software update checker and wizard launcher. Available via Start -> Programs

HP software update checker and wizard launcher. Available via Start -> Programs

HP software update checker and wizard launcher. Available via Start -> Programs

Related to HP laserjet printers and IP addresses. An IP address is appended to the name field - ie "hpjsiroute192.168.1.2"

Added by the AGOBOT-SI WORM and variants!

HP Scanner Utility that controls your scanners light bulb. Needed if it's switched on

HP Scanner Lamp Utility - fixes an issue with the scanner lamp not going off

HP LogiFinder helps detect and allows the use of the centre button for the Logitech mouse. Can be disabled if not used

HP's multimedia keyboard driver which enables the end-user to use the automation features of the HP multimedia keyboard

HP Media Vault Networked Storage Device - System Tray management utility

Malware downloader - detected by Kaspersky as the VB.KU TROJAN!

HP OfficeJet Scan Button Monitor on a multi-function printer/copier/scanner. Start your scanning software manually

Detection of new imaging, printing and other peripherals on HP machines such as USB printers, cameras and Bluetooth products

HP OfficeJet Scan Button Monitor on a multi-function printer/copier/scanner. Start your scanning software manually

Detection of new imaging, printing and other peripherals on HP machines such as USB printers, cameras and Bluetooth products. "This program is a non-essential process, but should not be terminated unless suspected to be causing problems"

Related to the drivers for HP ScanJet scanners

HP parallel port driver for certain hardware

Added by the CMJSPY-W TROJAN!

HP LaserJet Toolbox

Power save related for HP Scanners. Many users have complained of system freezes with it running but it stops the light from remaining on all the time. Try www.hp.com, pick your OS option under the SUPPORT tab, follow the instructions and you will find an updated lamp control patch

From HP and related to digital imaging

HP scanning software that enables you to scan images from your scanner. Needed if you're using the scanner

HP ScanJet Button Manager. It allows users of the HPScanJet scanners to indicate what the buttons on the scanner will do automatically if pushed. Not required at startup, unless the scanner is used every day, such as in a business environment

This a script used by HP that runs the first time one of their computers is started. Can't imagine why it would be starting up after the first boot

This item keeps track of how many times the system has been recovered and the times of the first and last recoveries done on the system. Leaving unchecked will sometimes prevent the Keyboard Manager program from detecting that the computer is an HP. Since this program/driver was only made to run on HP, if it can't tell that it is an HP it will not run. If unchecked, it can prevent the running of the Application Recovery CDs, the use of the multimedia keys, and the HP Instant Support. Also seen that without it running, the Riptide Sound card that was installed on some older HP computers stops working

Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!

The HP Wireless Assistant is a user application that provides a way to control the enablement of individual wireless devices (such as Bluetooth or WLAN devices) and that shows the state of the radios for these wireless devices

Wireless application bundled with HP computers that allows you to control different settings on the computer's wireless devices such as Bluetooth and WLAN

Hewlett Packard printer toolbox shortcut that resides in the system tray

HP System Tray utility which allows diagnostic and maintainance of your HP Deskjet series printer

HP System Tray utility which allows diagnostic and maintainance of your HP Deskjet series printer

HP System Tray utility which allows diagnostic and maintainance of your HP Deskjet series printer

HP System Tray utility which allows diagnostic and maintainance of your HP Deskjet series printer

HP System Tray utility which allows diagnostic and maintainance of your HP Deskjet series printer

HP System Tray utility which allows diagnostic and maintainance of your HP Deskjet series printer

Added by the AGOBOT-RO WORM!

Added by the AGOBOT-RP WORM!

HiddenRecorder periodically takes screenshots of the computer. If you didn't install this yourself remove it

Added by the SDBOT-AET WORM!

Toshiba HotStart button support for instant-on entertainment on their laptops

Homescan Internet Transporter - part of ACNielson Homescan. Recognizes when the ACNielsen Homescan Scanner is attached to the computer and allows it to transmit scanner information to ACNielsen

Part of the Starband Internet satellite client. What does it do and is it required?

Added by the RBOT-ATB WORM!

Added by the RBOT-ATE WORM!

HTpatch.exe is part of the SiS AGP patch - BUT unless your processor (and motherboard) supports HyperThreading (HT) and this feature is enabled it will actually SLOW your graphics card by around 6%

Added by a variant of the SDBOT TROJAN!

Added by the MOEGA.D WORM!

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Power save related for HP Scanners. Many users have complained of system freezes with it running but it stops the light from remaining on all the time. Try www.hp.com, pick your OS option under the SUPPORT tab, follow the instructions and you will find an updated lamp control patch

Added by the GRAYBIRD.C TROJAN!

Added by the GEMA TROJAN!

Added by the PUROL WORM! where * is a random character

Added by the STARTPA-CT TROJAN!

"Toshiba Hardware Setup is the Toshiba configuration management tool available through Windows." Allows the user to change BIOS, hard disk, memory, boot disk priority and other settings

Attune HelpExpress - spyware. Disable and uninstall - see here

Attune HelpExpress - spyware. Disable and uninstall - see here

ATI/Appian HydraVision Desktop Manager software - monitors and regulates window and dialog box placement according to user preferences when using a multi monitor setup

Part of McAfee Nuts & Bolts. Provides entertaining animation of your desktop icons

Audio desktop customization utility from Moon Valley Software. Resource hog

Audio desktop customization utility from Moon Valley Software. Resource hog

Added by the SPYRE-H TROJAN!

Part of Intels Common User Interface for chipsets with integrated graphics controllers - which allows user to change different driver properties through Windows User Interface. If the user wishes to have "HotKey" access to Intel's customised graphics properties, it is required, otherwise not. It can be disabled via the Display Properties in the Control Panel

Added as part of a new potential CWS infection, and part of a suite of programs that installs a web server, php, ftp server, socks, and mail server on your computer without your knowledge. These files are known to be part of an infection that transmits information about your bank accounts, passwords, and other financial information. It should be deleted immediately, you should enable your firewall, and you should contact your financial services in order to report the issue and to have your passwords changed

Internet History Eraser - deletes your browsing tracks

Added by the SDBOT-WA WORM!

Added by the SDBOT-WH WORM!

ISpy is a security risk that logs keystrokes and captures screenshots. If you didn't install this yourself uninstall it

eFax Messenger Tray Menu system tray icon for eFax Messenger Plus. Available via Start -> Programs. Disabling instructions available here

HP JetAdmin software for HP JetDirect Print Servers. HPJETDSC.EXE is the file necessary for the JetAdmin Discovery Indicator (paper airplane in the taskbar). It gets launched automatically through the registry, and remains active to control the Discovery Indicator

Added by the ADCLICK-DS TROJAN!

Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!

Acer Launch Manager - on Acer laptops it allows users to configure shortcut keys and to set the operating state of the WLAN module and the (optional) Bluetooth radio

Solo 5300 display driver for Win2K on some Gateway laptops

Loads the Status Window software for the HP Laserjet printers

Added by the ATAK WORM!

Added by the SDBOT-ADB WORM!

Naupoint browser hijacker

Logitech Harmony advanced universal remote

Logitech Harmony Advanced Universal Remote controller software

HP (Hewlett-Packard) related. Maybe related to printers. Now - what does it do?

For Matrox video cards. Quick access to changing colors

Looks like a variant of the PPDOOR-E TROJAN!

Homescan Internet Transporter - part of ACNielson Homescan. Recognizes when the ACNielsen Homescan Scanner is attached to the computer and allows it to transmit scanner information to ACNielsen

Added by the MANCSYN TROJAN!

Detected by PCTools as the RBOT.QTY WORM! See here

Added by the AGENT.JI spyware

Added by the AGENT-GBK TROJAN!

Added by the BLASTER-C WORM!

Added by the BLASTER-L WORM!

Added by the SDBOT-COL WORM!

"Net Meter is a powerful and easy-to-use bandwidth meter. It monitors traffic of all network connections and displays real-time graphical and numerical data transfer rates. Net Meter can display details of multiple network connections at the same time. It records all network traffic and includes extensive logging (daily, weekly and monthly) and traffic events. Net Meter works with virtually all types of network connections including phone modems, DSL, cable modem, LAN, satellite and more."

Associated with a HP PSC2110 (and maybe others) all-in-one machine

Identified as the DELF.LF by Ewido Security Suite

HotKey management for Panasonic rugged mobile PCs

Popup dictionary tool

Hello is an application that allows Blogger users to post digital photos and captions directly to their personal weblogs, or blogs

Prolific Technology Inc. USB Flash Disk driver - is it required in startup?

HP PhotoSmart printers related. What does it do and is it required?

Added by the RBOT-GWE WORM!

HenBang adware

Identified as the DELF.LF by Ewido Security Suite

HPFSCHED is a small TSR that will remind you to clean the cartridges in your DeskJet from time to time in order to keep print quality high. It can be removed from the run line in win.ini if you do not want that feature

Searchforfree.info browser hijacker

PurityScan/Clickspring adware

Added by a variant of the MAILBOT TROJAN!

Naupoint browser hijacker

Added by the MSNVB-D WORM!

Added by the SDBOT.BUI WORM!

HP DeskJet Setup - printers function normally without it

HP's exclusive Share-to-Web software makes it easy to share content with others through our affiliate Internet websites. In other words an application that allows users to upload scanned images to their personal webpages if desired. Available via Start -> Programs

Added by the LOVGATE.AO WORM!

Added by the LOVGATE.E WORM!

NetZero Search Enhancement related

Naupoint browser hijacker

Status monitor for the HP Color LaserJet 1500 printer from Hewlett-Packard - for monitoring printer status, checking ink levels, etc

LinkMaker adware

Added by the ZOTOB.I WORM!

Added by the RBOT.ALD WORM!

Added by the RBOT.BKO WORM!

Pocket Real Estate - mobile synchronization manager

Bellsouth help center. See also TgAddServer. This part ensures the software is installed correctly (similar to an installation wizard) as reported by Cox. Regarded as spyware by some as it has the ability to retrieve user information. Whether it does so depends upon the provider. One Toshiba user reports problems with hibernate on his laptop if disabled - hence the "U" recommendation

Apache Tomcat web server, part of HP LaserJet "Printer Tools" software. What does it do and is it required?

Apache Tomcat web server, part of HP LaserJet "Printer Tools" software. What does it do and is it required?

HP ToolBoxFX - "provides desktop configuration, status and support for every feature". Supplied with some HP multifunction printers

Added by a variant of the INFOSTEALER TROJAN!

Zabaware Ultra Hal Assistant - artificial intelligence conversation simulator. It is capable of being your digital secretary and companion

UnHackMe allows you to detect and remove a new generation of 'invisible' Trojan programs called "rootkits"

Added by a variant of the RBOT-GLJ WORM!

HP (Hewlett-Packard) related. Now - what does it do?

VMWare Host Network Access Status Tray Application. Vmware "allows multiple virtual machines, with heterogeneous operating systems to run in isolation, side-by-side on the same physical machine"

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Added by the RBOT-GQS WORM!

Related to the Sentry Parental Controls software

Added by the IRCBOT.67098 WORM!

Added by the SPYBOT.MAR WORM!

Added by the SPYBOT.DNB WORM!

Added by the GAOBOT.AFW WORM!

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Added by the KELVIR.U WORM!

Added by an unidentified WORM or TROJAN! See here

Added by the ZOOTY-A WORM!

Added by the KELVIR.AN WORM!

Added by the SDBOT-WU WORM!

Added by the KELVIR-O TROJAN!

Added by the SDBOT.AQU WORM!

Added by the RBOT-GLL WORM!

Detected by Kaspersky as the IRCBOT.AYA BACKDOOR! See here

Added by the MYTOB.EQ WORM!

Added by the MYTOB.FW WORM!

Added by the RBOT-GU WORM!

Added by the FAKESPY-A TROJAN!

Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!

Added by the DWNLDR-FUX TROJAN!

Added by the SDBOT-YF WORM!

Added by the HACKARMY.W TROJAN!

Added by the GAOBOT.RS or GAOBOT.SA WORMS!

Associated with HP Photosmart printers

Added by a NTROOTKIT TROJAN variant!

Wareout - malware masquerading as a spyware and dialer remover