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The table below includes any files beginning with h, 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:
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Files beginning with h:
| File Type | File Name | Process Name and Information |
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hpdllhost.exe |
000hpdllhos
LZIO.com adware downloader |
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hpdrv.exe |
01:00
HP utility for monitoring when and how many recoveries have been done |
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HPLNT32.RVD |
Automatic Media Update
Added by an unidentified WORM/TROJAN! |
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hloader_exe.exe |
auto__hloader__key
Added by the BAGLE.AB TROJAN! |
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he3.exe |
Bcvsrv32
Added by the AGOBOT.AKB WORM! |
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hiklmnop27.exe |
BT00003*
Added by the VB-VT TROJAN where * = 2,3 or 4! |
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HDManage.exe |
BUFFALO Power Save Utility for HD
Power Save utility for Buffalo backup hard discs |
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hpqcmon.exe |
CamMonitor
From HP and related to digital imaging |
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HistoryJMTi.exe |
ccctp
Added by the GANBATE.A WORM! |
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Hgcctl95.exe |
Colorific Control Panel
From E_Color. Colorific delivers accurate gamma and color temperature across your entire system - monitor to printer and digital camera to monitor |
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host32.exe internat.dll, LoadKeyboardProfile |
ControlPanel
Added by a vairant of the DELF.DW TROJAN! |
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hidep.exe |
cpyt
Added by the MIRJACK-A TROJAN! |
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Hpi_Monitor.exe |
CXMon
Autodetects when a HP camera is attached to the computer and launches the "HP Photoimaging Software". Available via Start -> Programs |
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help.pif |
debugger
Added by the DELF-DRA WORM! |
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http://find.naupoint.com |
Default_Page_URL
Naupoint browser hijacker |
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http://find.naupoint.com |
Default_Search_URL
Naupoint browser hijacker |
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hpotdd01.exe |
DeviceDiscovery
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" |
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hit.exe |
Diskstart
Adult content dialler |
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hptasks.exe |
Display Settings
Allows for the adjustment of the display for LCD screen, CRT Monitor and TV output on HP computers |
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hlp32.exe |
down
Added by the DLOADER.BG TROJAN! |
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HWAPI.exe |
DRam prosessor
Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM! Note - this is not the McAfee HackerWatch process which has the same filename |
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hidr.exe |
drvsyskit
Added by the BAGLE.HR WORM! |
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hidn.exe |
drv_st_key
Added by the BEAGLE.FF WORM! |
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HotTray.exe |
eFax Tray Menu
eFax Messenger Tray Menu system tray icon for eFax Messenger Plus. Available via Start -> Programs. Disabling instructions available here |
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HotTray.exe |
eFax.com Tray Menu
eFax Messenger Tray Menu system tray icon for eFax Messenger Plus. Available via Start -> Programs. Disabling instructions available here |
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hffw.exe |
EFI Hot Folders
"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 |
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hpimoniter.exe |
exmon
Some kind of hp digital camera maybe or a photo smart connection probe? |
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hp-1003.exe |
File Mapping Services
Added by the RBOT.FAN WORM! |
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http://find.naupoint.com |
First Home Page
Naupoint browser hijacker |
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h4te.exe |
h4te Service Drivers
Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM! |
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hachimitsu-lemon.exe |
hachimitsu-lemon
Added by the HACHILEM TROJAN! |
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HackMuFpt.exe |
HackMuFpt
Added by the SCLOG-AG TROJAN! |
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hamachi.exe |
Hamachi
LogMeIn Hamachi remote control and VPN software |
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hampanel.exe |
HaMFrontPanel
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 |
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hbagent.exe |
Handy Backup 3.9
Handy Backup - automatic backup of your critical data to virtually any type of storage media including CD-RW devices and remote FTP servers |
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hanz.exe |
HanUpdate
Added by the RBOT-GLJ WORM! |
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HDSentinel.exe |
Hard Disk Sentinel
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 |
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hdcontroller.exe |
Hard drive Controller
Added by the KIMAN.B WORM! |
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Hwdoctor.exe |
Hardware Doctor
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 |
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hxdef.exe |
Hardware Profile
Added by a variant of the LOVGATE WORM! |
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hxdef.exe... |
Hardware Profile
Added by a variant of the LOVGATE WORM! |
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hmonitor.exe |
Hardware Sensors Monitor
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 |
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hare.exe |
Hare
Hare - improve and optimize performance of desktop/laptop PCs |
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HAWK_95.EXE |
HawkEye
Control Panel application for the old Number Nine graphics cards to change resolution, colour depth, etc. Available via Start -> Programs |
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HAWK_32.EXE |
HawkEye IV Control Panel
Control Panel application for the old Number Nine graphics cards to change resolution, colour depth, etc. Available via Start -> Programs |
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Hbinst.exe |
Hbinst
Hotbar enhances the surfing experience offering a variety of innovative and fresh skins to the browser while providing users worldwide with access to various services of added value and fun. Also regarded as adware/spyware due to it's adds and browsing habits information gathering - see here |
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hc.exe |
HC Reminder
For Compaq PC's. Help Compiler, crunches help database, will run without being in startup when needed |
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HCDetect.exe |
HCDetect
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 |
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hclean32.exe |
hclean32.exe
Wareout - malware masquerading as a spyware and dialer remover |
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hcontrol.exe |
Hcontrol
Hotkeys on an ASUS Notebook. Only required if you use the additional keys |
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hc_tray.exe |
hcsystray
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" |
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HDAShCut.exe |
HDAShCut
High definition audio page shortcut for Realtek audio devices - not required |
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hda.exe |
HDAudio
Added by the TACTSLAY.U TROJAN! |
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hddhealth.exe |
HDDHealth
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" |
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HDDlife.exe |
HDDlife
HDDlife checks the health of your hard drives at regular intervals and informs you about the results of these checks |
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HDtray.exe |
HDtray
Philips Edge Series Control Panel Tray Utility - system tray icon for a Philips Edge series soundcards. Available via Start -> Settings -> Control Panel |
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helpext.exe |
Help
?? |
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help.scr |
help
Added by the BANCOS-BBU TROJAN! |
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helpctl.exe |
helpctl.exe
Added by the GASLIDE TROJAN! |
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HelpExp.exe |
HelpExp.exe
Attune HelpExpress - spyware. Disable and uninstall - see here |
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helpo.exe |
helpo
Added by the BANLOA-BU TROJAN! |
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helpw.exe |
helpw
Adware downloader |
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heomstool.exe |
heomstool
Added by the HEOMS TROJAN! |
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hpmanager.exe |
Hewlett Packard Manager
Added by the MYTOB.KE WORM! Note - this is not a valid Hewlett-Packard program |
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Hf.exe |
Hf
Hide Folders - hide your folders so only you can view them |
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hfsecure.exe |
HF Security
Added by the AGOBOT-TI WORM! |
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hffsrv.exe |
hffsrv
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" |
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hfxp.exe |
hfxp
Hide Folders XP - hide your folders so only you can view them |
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hgqhp.exe |
hgqhp.exe
Added by the FLUSH.F TROJAN! |
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HCount.exe |
HiberMonitor
?? |
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hib32.exe |
Hibernation
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 |
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hid.exe |
Hid.exe
Added by the RATSOU.B TROJAN! |
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HideOE.exe |
HideOE
HideOE - allows you to 'hide' Outlook Express or minimize it to the System Tray |
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Hiderun.exe and svhost.exe and pro.gif |
HideRun.exe
Added by the BOOHOO WORM! |
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hidserv.exe |
hidserv
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 |
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HDAudPropShortcut.exe |
High Definition Audio Property Page Shortcut
Realtek audio card related - probably adds the odd feature to one of the "Sounds" Control Panel applet tabs - doesn't appear to be required |
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HDAShCut.exe |
High Definition Audio Property Page Shortcut
High definition audio page shortcut for Realtek audio devices - not required |
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HijackThis.exe |
HijackThis startup scan
HijackThis lists the contents of key areas of the Registry and hard drive areas that are used by both legitimate programmers and hijackers. The program is continually updated to detect and remove new hijacks. It does not target specific programs and URLs, only the methods used by hijackers to force you onto their sites. As a result, false positives are imminent, and unless you're sure about what you're doing, you always should consult with knowledgable folks before deleting anything. Required if you'd like HijackThis to run a scan at startup, and show the results when new items are found (if so, check the appropriate box in the "Config" section") |
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hijsrv.exe |
HijSrv32
Added by the BANKGERM-D TROJAN! |
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histkill.exe |
HistoryKill
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 |
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HitQ.exe |
HitQ
Hijacker, for more information see here |
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HITWAR~1.EXE |
HitwarePKLite
Hitware Popup Killer Lite |
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HIV.exe |
HIV
Added by the HIVA TROJAN! |
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hk.exe |
hk
KeyLoggerExp keystroke logger/monitoring program - remove unless you installed it yourself! |
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hkcmd.exe |
hkcmd
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 |
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HKserv.exe |
hkserv
Keyboard manager program required to use programmable power and function keys on some laptops such as the Sony PCG R505TS |
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hkss.exe |
hkss
Compaq HotKey Support - multimedia keyboard support |
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hlsetup2.exe |
HLcleanup
LinkReplacer/FFinder adware |
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hldrrr.exe |
hldrrr
Added by the BAGLE-KF WORM! |
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hlhtxo.exe |
hlhtxo.exe
Added by the QLOWZONES-27 TROJAN! |
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hllcxpa.exe |
HLL Data Parameter
Added by the RBOT.AFG WORM! |
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hmisvc32.exe |
HMI PowerSystem
Added by the RANDEX.CZZ WORM! |
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hmlsvc32.exe |
HML PowerSource
Added by the SDBOT-XL WORM! |
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Hmonitor.exe |
Hmonitor
Hardware sensor monitoring program. Only required if you overclock your system and want to check on the status |
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hmusvc32.exe |
HMV PowerSource
Added by the SDBOT-YW WORM! |
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ho2stdll.exe |
ho2stdll.exe
Added by the BANKER-HO TROJAN! |
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holsvc32.exe |
HOI Services
Added by the AGOBOT-SF WORM! |
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Holiday Lights.exe |
Holiday Lights
Holiday Lights from Tiger Technologies. Festive desktop enhancement that adds lights. Available via Start -> Programs |
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HomeAlarm.exe |
HomeAlarm
Chameleon Clock - system tray clock replacement |
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HomelandNetwork.exe |
Homeland Network
Homeland Network Notifier - pops ads |
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HondaHelper.exe |
HondaHelper
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 iPodŽ in you car |
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honor.exe |
Honor
?? |
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hk2re.exe |
Hook99startup
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 |
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HookSys.exe |
HookSys
SurfinGuard Pro from Finjan - internet protection software, protects against all malicious code delivered through executables, scripting files, ActiveX and Java |
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help.exe |
host
Identified as the DELF.LF by Ewido Security Suite |
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hostdll.exe |
hostdll.exe
Added by the BANKER-BO TROJAN! |
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host32srv.exe |
Hostname Manager Server
Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM! |
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Hostren.exe |
Hostren.exe
Added by PWS.BANKER.F, a variant of the BANKER-BO TROJAN! |
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hostserv.exe |
hostserv
Added by the RBOT.BPZ WORM! |
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hm.exe |
HostsMan
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 |
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HostSVC.exe |
HostSVC syse
Added by the RBOT-ANZ WORM! |
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Hotc.exe |
Hot Corners
Hot Corners - "lets you quickly activate or disable your screen saver by moving the mouse into a given corner of the screen" |
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Hottest Story Ever.exe |
Hot Inside
Added by the BHARAT.A WORM! |
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hotpart22.exe |
Hot Party 22
?? |
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hotaction_hr.exe |
HotAction_hr
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" |
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Hbinst.exe |
Hotbar
Hotbar enhances the surfing experience offering a variety of innovative and fresh skins to the browser while providing users worldwide with access to various services of added value and fun. Also regarded as adware/spyware due to it's adds and browsing habits information gathering - see here |
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HbOEAddOn.exe |
Hotbar
Hotbar adware |
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HotbarSA.exe |
HotbarSA
Hotbar adware |
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hotfoon4.exe |
HOTFOON2
Related to Hotfoon - a developer and provider of Internet Telephony technology based on LTP (Lightweight Telephony Protocol) |
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hotide.exe |
HotIDE
HotIDE allows Acer TravelMate owners to hot-swap external drives without switching of their notebooks |
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HotkeyApp.exe |
HotkeyApp
Programmable keys on Acer, Fujitsu and other laptops |
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hkcmd.exe |
HotKeysCmds
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 |
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hotpix.exe |
HotPix
Adult content dialler |
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hotplug.exe |
hotplug
Added by the SILLYDL TROJAN! |
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hot_plug.exe |
Hotplug
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 |
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hotsync.exe |
HotSync Manager
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 |
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hotwetlove.exe |
hotwetlove
Adult content dialler. Will not uninstall - components have to be manually deleted |
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Hot_Kiss.exe |
Hot_Kiss
Adult content dialler |
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Hot_Tarts.exe |
Hot_Tarts
Adult content dialler |
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Hot_Tarts_**.exe |
Hot_Tarts_**
Premium rate adult content dialer (where * is a random char) |
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Hot_Tarts_Au.exe |
Hot_Tarts_Au
Premium rate adult content dialler |
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Hot_Tarts_mc.exe |
Hot_Tarts_mc
HotTarts adult content dialer |
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HoverDesk.exe |
HoverDesk
HoverDesk - desktop replacement software |
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hppautoindexer.exe |
HP AutoIndexer
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 |
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hpcdtray.exe |
HP CD Writer
System Tray access to a HP CD-Writer's functions. Available via Start -> Programs |
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hpcdtray.exe |
HP CD-DVD
System Tray access to a HP CD-Writer's functions. Available via Start -> Programs |
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hpcdtray.exe |
HP CD-Writer
System Tray access to a HP CD-Writer's functions. Available via Start -> Programs |
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hpcmpmgr.exe |
HP Component Manager
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" |
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HP_DeskJet_500.exe |
HP Deskjet
Added by the FORBOT-DA WORM! |
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hpqtra08.exe |
HP Digital Imaging Monitor
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 |
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hpdisply.exe |
HP Display Settings
Sets default display settings. Unchecking this item has been reported to cure a "Problem sending command to keyboard" error message |
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HPHC_Scheduler.exe |
HP Health Check Schedule
HP Health Check Scheduler from Hewlett-Packard |
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HPIDSCHD.exe |
HP IDScheduler
HP Instant Delivery Scheduler |
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hpqthb08.exe |
HP Image Zone Fast Start
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 |
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HPJETDSC.EXE |
HP JetDiscovery
HP JetAdmin software which monitors printing jobs on a network environment |
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hppdirector.exe |
HP Laser Jet Director
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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hpnra.exe |
HP Network Registry Agent
?? |
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HPOSTR03.EXE |
HP OfficeJet Series xxx Startup
xxx represents the series number - such as 700. What does it do and it it required? |
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HPOstr05.exe |
HP OfficeJet Series xxx Startup
xxx represents the series number - such as 700. What does it do and it it required? |
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hppt.exe |
HP Parallel Port Test
Associated with a HP ScanJet scanner |
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HPPhotoManager.exe |
HP Photo Manager
Added by the SDBOT.AXU WORM! |
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hpbpro.exe |
HP Port Resolver
?? |
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hpmdlbwx.exe |
HP Precision Scan
HP multifunction scanner software. Available from HP Office Jet R Toolbox so not required |
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hpobnz08.exe |
hp psc 2000 Series
System Tray icon indicating when the printer is ready. Can be started manually with HP Director but takes time to start |
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HPScanFix.exe |
HP ScanPatch
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 |
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hpsplmwa.exe |
HP ScanPicture
HP multifunction scanner software. Available from HP Office Jet R Toolbox so not required |
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hppschedindexer.exe |
HP SchedIndexer
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 |
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hdsys.exe |
HP Service Drivers
Added by the SDBOT-ZE WORM! |
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HpSrvUI.exe |
hp Silent Service
HP related |
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Hpcron.exe |
HP Simple Trax
Supplied with HP CD-RW drives - stores information about CD contents on your hard drive. Available via Start -> Programs or Desktop Icon |
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HPWuSchd2.exe |
HP software update
HP software updates. If a shortcut doesn't exist create your own and run it manually |
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HPWuSchd.exe |
HP software update
HP software updates. If a shortcut doesn't exist, create your own and run it manually |
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hpstatus.exe |
HP Status
HP Printer Status and Alerts |
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hpboid.exe |
HP Status Server
Copied during installation of HP Inkjet Printer Drivers in Win2K/XP. What does it do and is it required? |
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HpTvNow.exe |
HP TV Now
Application supplied with HP notebooks. It activates the S-Video port and is said to improve the quality of the output signal (resolution/timeouts) |
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HPAware.exe |
HP Update Assistant
Added by the MRO TROJAN! |
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HpVisIni.exe |
HP Visualize Init
HP Visualize software related. What does it do and is it required? |
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HPAdvisor.exe |
HPADVISOR
HP Total Care Advisor - a suite of help and hardware check programs to help you check the health of your PCs |
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hpodev07.exe |
hpaiodevice
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 |
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hpoavn07.exe |
HPAiODevice(hp officejet g series)
HP Printer related, reportedly lets file transfers from an HP device pass files through Windows firewall. Is it required? |
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hpobrt07.exe |
HPAiODevice(hp psc 900 series) -1
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 |
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hpoopm07.exe |
HPAIO_PrintFolderMgr
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 |
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HPBootOp.exe |
HPBootOp
HP Boot Optimizer intelligently and dynamically launches software during startup, based on available resources, to improve startup performance |
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hpcmpmgr.exe |
hpcmpmgr
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" |
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hpztsbol.exe |
HPDJ Taskbar Utility
HP System Tray utility which allows diagnostic and maintainance of your HP Deskjet series printer |
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hpztsd02.exe |
HPDJ Taskbar Utility
HP System Tray utility which allows diagnostic and maintainance of your HP Deskjet series printer |
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hpztsb04.exe |
HPDJ Taskbar Utility
HP System Tray utility which allows diagnostic and maintainance of your HP Deskjet series printer |
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hpztsb05.exe |
HPDJ Taskbar Utility
HP System Tray utility which allows diagnostic and maintainance of your HP Deskjet series printer |
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hpztsb07.exe |
HPDJ Taskbar Utility
HP System Tray utility which allows diagnostic and maintainance of your HP Deskjet series printer |
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hpztsb09.exe |
HPDJ Taskbar Utility
HP System Tray utility which allows diagnostic and maintainance of your HP Deskjet series printer |
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hpztsb03.exe |
HPDJ Taskbar Utility
HP System Tray utility which allows diagnostic and maintainance of your HP Deskjet series printer |
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hpztsb06.exe |
HPDJ Taskbar Utility
HP System Tray utility which allows diagnostic and maintainance of your HP Deskjet series printer |
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hpztsb08.exe |
HPDJ Taskbar Utility
HP System Tray utility which allows diagnostic and maintainance of your HP Deskjet series printer |
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hpztsb10.exe |
HPDJ Taskbar Utility
HP System Tray utility which allows diagnostic and maintainance of your HP Deskjet series printer |
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hpztsb11.exe |
HPDJ Taskbar Utility
HP System Tray utility which allows diagnostic and maintainance of your HP Deskjet series printer |
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hpztsb12.exe |
HPDJ Taskbar Utility
HP System Tray utility which allows diagnostic and maintainance of your HP Deskjet series printer |
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hpztsb13.exe |
HPDJ Taskbar Utility
HP System Tray utility which allows diagnostic and maintainance of your HP Deskjet series printer |
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hpfsched.exe |
hpfsched
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 |
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hpgs2wnd.exe |
hpgs2wnd
HP's exclusive Share-to-Web software makes it easy to share content with others through our affiliate Internet websites. Available via Start -> Programs |
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Hpha1mon.exe |
Hpha1mon
Media card reader for some HP series printers allowing them to read digital camera memory cards directly. Only needed if you use this feature |
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Hpha3mon.exe |
Hpha2mon
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 |
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HPHAxMON.EXE |
HPHAxMON
Media card reader for some HP series printers allowing them to read digital camera memory cards directly. Only needed if you use this feature and known to cause system crashes in some cases. "x" can be 1, 2 or 3 and depends upon driver version. Replaced by HPHmon** (where ** is the version number) from version 4 onwards |
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HPHMON**.EXE |
HPHmon**
Monitors the status of the memory card reader slot on a HP printers and displays a tray icon if a memory card isn't inserted. Also creates a virtual drive and assigns it the first available drive letter - which can lead to problems with drive management. ** represents the version number. Disable if you don't use the reader |
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hphmon03.exe |
HPHmon03
Related to the Hewlett-Packard Photosmart's configuration and diagnostics module |
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hphmon04.exe |
HPHmon04
Media card reader for some HP series printers allowing them to read digital camera memory cards directly. Only needed if you use this feature |
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hphmon05.exe |
hphmon05
HP printer monitor that detects with flash cards are inserted into the printer and automatically starts HP Photosmart |
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hphmon06.exe |
HPHmon06
Related to the Hewlett Packard software HP Photosmart printer, it provides easy access to flash card reading functions. This program is not essential to the running of the system. Your choice |
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hphome.js |
Hphome
Homepage hijacker |
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hphupd**.exe |
HPHUPD**
HP software update checker and wizard launcher. ** represents the version number. Available via Start -> Programs |
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hphupd05.exe |
HPHUPD05
HP software update checker and wizard launcher. Available via Start -> Programs |
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hphupd06.exe |
HPHUPD06
HP software update checker and wizard launcher. Available via Start -> Programs |
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hphupd07.exe |
HPHUPD07
HP software update checker and wizard launcher. Available via Start -> Programs |
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hphupd08.exe |
HPHUPD08
HP software update checker and wizard launcher. Available via Start -> Programs |
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hpjsira.exe |
hpjsiroute
Related to HP laserjet printers and IP addresses. An IP address is appended to the name field - ie "hpjsiroute192.168.1.2" |
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hmlsvc32.exe |
HPl Services
Added by the AGOBOT-SI WORM and variants! |
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HPLAMP.EXE |
HpLamp
HP Scanner Utility that controls your scanners light bulb. Needed if it's switched on |
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hplampc.exe |
hplampc
HP Scanner Lamp Utility - fixes an issue with the scanner lamp not going off |
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hp_finder.exe |
HPLogiFinder
HP LogiFinder helps detect and allows the use of the centre button for the Logitech mouse. Can be disabled if not used |
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HpMmKbd.exe |
HpMmKbd
HP's multimedia keyboard driver which enables the end-user to use the automation features of the HP multimedia keyboard |
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HPMVTray.exe |
HPMVTray
HP Media Vault Networked Storage Device - System Tray management utility |
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hpdll.exe |
HPNT
Malware downloader - detected by Kaspersky as the VB.KU TROJAN! |
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hpodblia.exe |
hpodblia
HP OfficeJet Scan Button Monitor on a multi-function printer/copier/scanner. Start your scanning software manually |
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hpodlb08.exe |
hpodlb08
HP OfficeJet Scan Button Monitor on a multi-function printer/copier/scanner. Start your scanning software manually |
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hpotdd01.exe |
hpotdd01.exe
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" |
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hpppt.exe |
hpppt
Related to the drivers for HP ScanJet scanners |
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HPPPTA.exe |
hpppta
HP parallel port driver for certain hardware |
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hpserver.exe |
HpPrinter
Added by the CMJSPY-W TROJAN! |
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HPPROPTY.EXE |
HPPROPTY
HP LaserJet Toolbox |
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HPPWRSAV.EXE |
HPPWRSAV
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 |
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hpqcmon.exe |
hpqcmon
From HP and related to digital imaging |
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hpsjvxd.exe |
HPSCANMonitor
HP scanning software that enables you to scan images from your scanner. Needed if you're using the scanner |
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hpsjbmgr.exe |
hpsjbmgr
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 |
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hpstart.wsf |
HPStart
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 |
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hpsysdrv.exe |
hpsysdrv
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 |
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hptools.exe |
hptools
Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM! |
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HP Wireless Assistant.exe |
hpWirelessAssistant
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 |
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HPWAMain.exe |
hpWirelessAssistant
Wireless application bundled with HP computers that allows you to control different settings on the computer's wireless devices such as Bluetooth and WLAN |
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hpzts04.exe |
HPZTS04
Hewlett Packard printer toolbox shortcut that resides in the system tray |
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hpztsb02.exe |
hpztsb02
HP System Tray utility which allows diagnostic and maintainance of your HP Deskjet series printer |
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hpztsb04.exe |
hpztsb04
HP System Tray utility which allows diagnostic and maintainance of your HP Deskjet series printer |
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hpztsb05.exe |
hpztsb05
HP System Tray utility which allows diagnostic and maintainance of your HP Deskjet series printer |
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hpztsb07.exe |
hpztsb07
HP System Tray utility which allows diagnostic and maintainance of your HP Deskjet series printer |
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hpztsb09.exe |
hpztsb09
HP System Tray utility which allows diagnostic and maintainance of your HP Deskjet series printer |
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hpztsbol.exe |
hpztsbol
HP System Tray utility which allows diagnostic and maintainance of your HP Deskjet series printer |
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hqisvc32.exe |
HQI Services
Added by the AGOBOT-RO WORM! |
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hqlsvc32.exe |
HQI Services
Added by the AGOBOT-RP WORM! |
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Hr.exe |
HR
HiddenRecorder periodically takes screenshots of the computer. If you didn't install this yourself remove it |
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hrnsvc32.exe |
Hrn_qtv
Added by the SDBOT-AET WORM! |
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HSON.exe |
HSON
Toshiba HotStart button support for instant-on entertainment on their laptops |
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hstrans.exe |
HSTrans
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 |
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HsuGuiControl.exe |
HsuGuiControl
Part of the Starband Internet satellite client. What does it do and is it required? |
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hhs.pif |
HTML Help System
Added by the RBOT-ATB WORM! |
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hhs32.pif |
HTML32 Help System
Added by the RBOT-ATE WORM! |
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htpatch.exe |
HTpatch
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% |
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htssv32.exe |
htssv32.exe
Added by a variant of the SDBOT TROJAN! |
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https.exe |
https-ssl
Added by the MOEGA.D WORM! |
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huhdir.exe |
huhdir
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HgzServer.exe |
huigezi
Added by the GRAYBIRD.C TROJAN! |
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Hvid.exe |
Hvid
Added by the GEMA TROJAN! |
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HWINFO* |
HWINFO*
Added by the PUROL WORM! where * is a random character |
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hws.exe |
hws
Added by the STARTPA-CT TROJAN! |
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HWSetup.exe hwSetUP |
HWSetup
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 |
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HXDL.EXE |
HXDL.EXE
Attune HelpExpress - spyware. Disable and uninstall - see here |
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HXIUL.EXE |
HXIUL.EXE
Attune HelpExpress - spyware. Disable and uninstall - see here |
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HydraDM.exe |
HydraVisionDesktopManager
ATI/Appian HydraVision Desktop Manager software - monitors and regulates window and dialog box placement according to user preferences when using a multi monitor setup |
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HDE.EXE |
Icon Animation
Part of McAfee Nuts & Bolts. Provides entertaining animation of your desktop icons |
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hearit95.exe |
Icon Hearit 95
Audio desktop customization utility from Moon Valley Software. Resource hog |
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hearit98.exe |
Icon Hearit 98
Audio desktop customization utility from Moon Valley Software. Resource hog |
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hookdump.exe |
Intel system tool
Added by the SPYRE-H TROJAN! |
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hkcmd.exe |
Intel(R) Common User Interface
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 |
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http.exe |
Internet Explorer
Added as part of a new potential CWS infection, and part of a suite of programs that installs a web server, php, ftp server, |





