Windows Vista Tips


Files beginning with h

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:



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 h:

File Type File Name Process Name and Information
hpdllhost.exe 000hpdllhos
LZIO.com adware downloader
hpdrv.exe 1:
HP utility for monitoring when and how many recoveries have been done
HPLNT32.RVD Automatic Media Update
Added by an unidentified WORM/TROJAN!
hloader_exe.exe auto__hloader__key
Added by the BAGLE.AB TROJAN!
he3.exe Bcvsrv32
Added by the AGOBOT.AKB WORM!
hiklmnop27.exe BT00003*
Added by the VB-VT TROJAN where * = 2,3 or 4!
HDManage.exe BUFFALO Power Save Utility for HD
Power Save utility for Buffalo backup hard discs
hpqcmon.exe CamMonitor
From HP and related to digital imaging
HistoryJMTi.exe ccctp
Added by the GANBATE.A WORM!
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
host32.exe internat.dll, LoadKeyboardProfile ControlPanel
Added by a vairant of the DELF.DW TROJAN!
hidep.exe cpyt
Added by the MIRJACK-A TROJAN!
Hpi_Monitor.exe CXMon
Autodetects when a HP camera is attached to the computer and launches the "HP Photoimaging Software". Available via Start -> Programs
help.pif debugger
Added by the DELF-DRA WORM!
http://find.naupoint.com Default_Page_URL
Naupoint browser hijacker
http://find.naupoint.com Default_Search_URL
Naupoint browser hijacker
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"
hit.exe Diskstart
Adult content dialler
hptasks.exe Display Settings
Allows for the adjustment of the display for LCD screen, CRT Monitor and TV output on HP computers
hlp32.exe down
Added by the DLOADER.BG TROJAN!
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
hidr.exe drvsyskit
Added by the BAGLE.HR WORM!
hidn.exe drv_st_key
Added by the BEAGLE.FF WORM!
HotTray.exe eFax Tray Menu
eFax Messenger Tray Menu system tray icon for eFax Messenger Plus. Available via Start -> Programs. Disabling instructions available here
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
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
hpimoniter.exe exmon
Some kind of hp digital camera maybe or a photo smart connection probe?
hp-1003.exe File Mapping Services
Added by the RBOT.FAN WORM!
http://find.naupoint.com First Home Page
Naupoint browser hijacker
h4te.exe h4te Service Drivers
Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!
hachimitsu-lemon.exe hachimitsu-lemon
Added by the HACHILEM TROJAN!
HackMuFpt.exe HackMuFpt
Added by the SCLOG-AG TROJAN!
hamachi.exe Hamachi
LogMeIn Hamachi remote control and VPN software
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
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
hanz.exe HanUpdate
Added by the RBOT-GLJ WORM!
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
hdcontroller.exe Hard drive Controller
Added by the KIMAN.B WORM!
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
hxdef.exe Hardware Profile
Added by the LOVGATE.AB WORM!
hxdef.exe... Hardware Profile
Added by the LOVGATE.Z WORM!
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
hare.exe Hare
Hare - improve and optimize performance of desktop/laptop PCs
HAWK_95.EXE HawkEye
Control Panel application for the old Number Nine graphics cards to change resolution, colour depth, etc. Available via Start -> Programs
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
HWU54G.exe Hawking HWU54G Utility
Wireless management utility for the HWU54G Mini Wireless-G USB Adapter from Hawking Technologies, Inc
HWU8DD.exe Hawking Wireless Utility
Wireless management utility for the HWU8DD Hi-Gain™ USB Wireless-G Dish Adapter from Hawking Technologies, Inc
Hbinst.exe Hbinst
Hotbar adware
hc.exe HC Reminder
For Compaq PC's. Help Compiler, crunches help database, will run without being in startup when needed
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
hclean32.exe hclean32.exe
Wareout - malware masquerading as a spyware and dialer remover
hcontrol.exe Hcontrol
Hotkeys on an ASUS Notebook. Only required if you use the additional keys
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"
HDAShCut.exe HDAShCut
High definition audio page shortcut for Realtek audio devices - not required
HDAudioCPL.exe HDAudDeck
Vista control panel for VIA Vinyl HD Audio Codecs from VIA Technologies, Inc - such as the VT1708B
HDeck.exe HDAudDeck
XP control panel for VIA Vinyl HD Audio Codecs from VIA Technologies, Inc - such as the VT1708B
hda.exe HDAudio
Added by the TACTSLAY.U TROJAN!
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"
HDDlife.exe HDDlife
HDDlife checks the health of your hard drives at regular intervals and informs you about the results of these checks
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
Hnksvc32.exe Hekio Startups
Added by the AGOBOT-QE WORM!
helloserv.exe helloserv
Added by a variant of the Storm/Nuwar/Zhelatin WORM! See here for an example
helpext.exe Help
??
help.scr help
Added by the BANCOS-BBU TROJAN!
helpctl.exe helpctl.exe
Added by the GASLIDE TROJAN!
HelpExp.exe HelpExp.exe
Attune HelpExpress - spyware. Disable and uninstall - see here
helpo.exe helpo
Added by the BANLOA-BU TROJAN!
helpw.exe helpw
Adware downloader
heomstool.exe heomstool
Added by the HEOMS TROJAN!
hpmanager.exe Hewlett Packard Manager
Added by the MYTOB.KE WORM! Note - this is not a valid Hewlett-Packard program
Hf.exe Hf
Hide Folders - hide your folders so only you can view them
hfsecure.exe HF Security
Added by the AGOBOT-TI WORM!
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"
hfxp.exe hfxp
Hide Folders XP - hide your folders so only you can view them
hgqhp.exe hgqhp.exe
Added by the FLUSH.F TROJAN!
HCount.exe HiberMonitor
??
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
hid.exe Hid.exe
Added by the RATSOU.B TROJAN!
HideOE.exe HideOE
HideOE - allows you to 'hide' Outlook Express or minimize it to the System Tray
Hiderun.exe and svhost.exe and pro.gif HideRun.exe
Added by the BOOHOO WORM!
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
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
HDAShCut.exe High Definition Audio Property Page Shortcut
High definition audio page shortcut for Realtek audio devices - not required
HijackThis.exe HijackThis
"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.exe HijackThis startup scan
"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
hijsrv.exe HijSrv32
Added by the BANKGERM-D TROJAN!
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
HitQ.exe HitQ
Hijacker, for more information see here
HITWAR~1.EXE HitwarePKLite
Hitware Popup Killer Lite
HIV.exe HIV
Added by the HIVA TROJAN!
hk.exe hk
KeyLoggerExp keystroke logger/monitoring program - remove unless you installed it yourself!
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
HKserv.exe hkserv
Keyboard manager program required to use programmable power and function keys on some laptops such as the Sony PCG R505TS
hkss.exe hkss
Compaq HotKey Support - multimedia keyboard support
hlsetup2.exe HLcleanup
LinkReplacer/FFinder adware
hldrrr.exe hldrrr
Added by the BAGLE-KF WORM!
hlhtxo.exe hlhtxo.exe
Added by the QLOWZONES-27 TROJAN!
hllcxpa.exe HLL Data Parameter
Added by the RBOT.AFG WORM!
hmisvc32.exe HMI PowerSystem
Added by the RANDEX.CZZ WORM!
hmlsvc32.exe HML PowerSource
Added by the SDBOT-XL WORM!
Hmonitor.exe Hmonitor
Hardware sensor monitoring program. Only required if you overclock your system and want to check on the status
hmusvc32.exe HMV PowerSource
Added by the SDBOT-YW WORM!
ho2stdll.exe ho2stdll.exe
Added by the BANKER-HO TROJAN!
holsvc32.exe HOI Services
Added by the AGOBOT-SF WORM!
Holiday Lights.exe Holiday Lights
Holiday Lights from Tiger Technologies. Festive desktop enhancement that adds lights. Available via Start -> Programs
HomeAlarm.exe HomeAlarm
Chameleon Clock - system tray clock replacement
HomelandNetwork.exe Homeland Network
Homeland Network Notifier - pops ads
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 iPod? in you car
honor.exe Honor
??
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"
HookSys.exe HookSys
SurfinGuard Pro from Finjan - internet protection software, protects against all malicious code delivered through executables, scripting files, ActiveX and Java
help.exe host
Identified as the DELF.LF by Ewido Security Suite
hostdll.exe hostdll.exe
Added by the BANKER-BO TROJAN!
host32srv.exe Hostname Manager Server
Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!
Hostren.exe Hostren.exe
Added by PWS.BANKER.F, a variant of the BANKER-BO TROJAN!
hostserv.exe hostserv
Added by the RBOT.BPZ WORM!
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
HostSVC.exe HostSVC syse
Added by the RBOT-ANZ WORM!
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"
Hottest Story Ever.exe Hot Inside
Added by the BHARAT.A WORM!
hotpart22.exe Hot Party 22
??
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"
Hbinst.exe Hotbar
Hotbar adware
HbOEAddOn.exe Hotbar
Hotbar adware
HotbarSA.exe HotbarSA
Hotbar adware
hotfoon4.exe HOTFOON2
Related to Hotfoon - a developer and provider of Internet Telephony technology based on LTP (Lightweight Telephony Protocol)
hotide.exe HotIDE
HotIDE allows Acer TravelMate owners to hot-swap external drives without switching of their notebooks
HotkeyApp.exe HotkeyApp
Programmable keys on Acer, Fujitsu and other laptops
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
hotpix.exe HotPix
Adult content dialler
hotplug.exe hotplug
Added by the SILLYDL TROJAN!
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
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
hotwetlove.exe hotwetlove
Adult content dialler. Will not uninstall - components have to be manually deleted
Hot_Kiss.exe Hot_Kiss
Adult content dialler
Hot_Tarts.exe Hot_Tarts
Adult content dialler
Hot_Tarts_**.exe Hot_Tarts_**
Premium rate adult content dialer (where * is a random char)
Hot_Tarts_Au.exe Hot_Tarts_Au
Premium rate adult content dialler
Hot_Tarts_mc.exe Hot_Tarts_mc
HotTarts adult content dialer
HoverDesk.exe HoverDesk
HoverDesk - desktop replacement software
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
hpcdtray.exe HP CD Writer
System Tray access to a HP CD-Writer's functions. Available via Start -> Programs
hpcdtray.exe HP CD-DVD
System Tray access to a HP CD-Writer's functions. Available via Start -> Programs
hpcdtray.exe HP CD-Writer
System Tray access to a HP CD-Writer's functions. Available via Start -> Programs
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"
HP_DeskJet_500.exe HP Deskjet
Added by the FORBOT-DA WORM!
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
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
HPHC_Scheduler.exe HP Health Check Schedule
HP Health Check Scheduler from Hewlett-Packard
HPIDSCHD.exe HP IDScheduler
HP Instant Delivery Scheduler
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
HPJETDSC.EXE HP JetDiscovery
HP JetAdmin software which monitors printing jobs on a network environment
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
hpnra.exe HP Network Registry Agent
??
HPOSTR03.EXE HP OfficeJet Series xxx Startup
xxx represents the series number - such as 700. What does it do and it it required?
HPOstr05.exe HP OfficeJet Series xxx Startup
xxx represents the series number - such as 700. What does it do and it it required?
hppt.exe HP Parallel Port Test
Associated with a HP ScanJet scanner
HPPhotoManager.exe HP Photo Manager
Added by the SDBOT.AXU WORM!
hpbpro.exe HP Port Resolver
??
hpmdlbwx.exe HP Precision Scan
HP multifunction scanner software. Available from HP Office Jet R Toolbox so not required
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
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
hpsplmwa.exe HP ScanPicture
HP multifunction scanner software. Available from HP Office Jet R Toolbox so not required
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
hdsys.exe HP Service Drivers
Added by the SDBOT-ZE WORM!
HpSrvUI.exe hp Silent Service
HP related
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
HPWuSchd2.exe HP software update
HP software updates. If a shortcut doesn't exist create your own and run it manually
HPWuSchd.exe HP software update
HP software updates. If a shortcut doesn't exist, create your own and run it manually
hpstatus.exe HP Status
HP Printer Status and Alerts
hpboid.exe HP Status Server
Copied during installation of HP Inkjet Printer Drivers in Win2K/XP. What does it do and is it required?
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)
HPAware.exe HP Update Assistant
Added by the MRO TROJAN!
HpVisIni.exe HP Visualize Init
HP Visualize software related. What does it do and is it required?
HPAdvisor.exe HPADVISOR
HP Total Care Advisor - a suite of help and hardware check programs to help you check the health of your PCs
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
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?
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
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
HPBootOp.exe HPBootOp
"HP Boot Optimizer intelligently and dynamically launches software during startup, based on available resources, to improve startup performance"
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"
hpztsb01.exe HPDJ Taskbar Utility
HP System Tray utility which allows diagnostic and maintainance of your HP Deskjet series printer
hpztsb02.exe HPDJ Taskbar Utility
HP System Tray utility which allows diagnostic and maintainance of your HP Deskjet series printer
hpztsb04.exe HPDJ Taskbar Utility
HP System Tray utility which allows diagnostic and maintainance of your HP Deskjet series printer
hpztsb05.exe HPDJ Taskbar Utility
HP System Tray utility which allows diagnostic and maintainance of your HP Deskjet series printer
hpztsb07.exe HPDJ Taskbar Utility
HP System Tray utility which allows diagnostic and maintainance of your HP Deskjet series printer
hpztsb09.exe HPDJ Taskbar Utility
HP System Tray utility which allows diagnostic and maintainance of your HP Deskjet series printer
hpztsb06.exe HPDJ Taskbar Utility
HP System Tray utility which allows diagnostic and maintainance of your HP Deskjet series printer
hpztsb08.exe HPDJ Taskbar Utility
HP System Tray utility which allows diagnostic and maintainance of your HP Deskjet series printer
hpztsb03.exe HPDJ Taskbar Utility
HP System Tray utility which allows diagnostic and maintainance of your HP Deskjet series printer
hpztsb10.exe HPDJ Taskbar Utility
HP System Tray utility which allows diagnostic and maintainance of your HP Deskjet series printer
hpztsb11.exe HPDJ Taskbar Utility
HP System Tray utility which allows diagnostic and maintainance of your HP Deskjet series printer
hpztsb12.exe HPDJ Taskbar Utility
HP System Tray utility which allows diagnostic and maintainance of your HP Deskjet series printer
hpztsb13.exe HPDJ Taskbar Utility
HP System Tray utility which allows diagnostic and maintainance of your HP Deskjet series printer
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
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
Hpha1mon.exe Hpha1mon
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
Hpha2mon.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 3.1 to 3.2 drivers - see here. Known to cause 100% CPU load in some cases. Only needed if you use this feature
Hpha3mon.exe Hpha3mon
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
hphmon03.exe HPHmon03
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
hphmon04.exe HPHmon04
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
hphmon05.exe hphmon05
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
hphmon06.exe HPHmon06
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
hphome.js Hphome
Homepage hijacker
hphupd04.exe HPHUPD04
HP software update checker and wizard launcher. Available via Start -> Programs
hphupd05.exe HPHUPD05
HP software update checker and wizard launcher. Available via Start -> Programs
hphupd06.exe HPHUPD06
HP software update checker and wizard launcher. Available via Start -> Programs
hphupd07.exe HPHUPD07
HP software update checker and wizard launcher. Available via Start -> Programs
hphupd08.exe HPHUPD08
HP software update checker and wizard launcher. Available via Start -> Programs
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"
hmlsvc32.exe HPl Services
Added by the AGOBOT-SI WORM and variants!
HPLAMP.EXE HpLamp
HP Scanner Utility that controls your scanners light bulb. Needed if it's switched on
hplampc.exe hplampc
HP Scanner Lamp Utility - fixes an issue with the scanner lamp not going off
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
HpMmKbd.exe HpMmKbd
HP's multimedia keyboard driver which enables the end-user to use the automation features of the HP multimedia keyboard
HPMVTray.exe HPMVTray
HP Media Vault Networked Storage Device - System Tray management utility
hpdll.exe HPNT
Malware downloader - detected by Kaspersky as the VB.KU TROJAN!
hpodblia.exe hpodblia
HP OfficeJet Scan Button Monitor on a multi-function printer/copier/scanner. Start your scanning software manually
hpotdd01.exe hpoddt01.exe
Detection of new imaging, printing and other peripherals on HP machines such as USB printers, cameras and Bluetooth products
hpodlb08.exe hpodlb08
HP OfficeJet Scan Button Monitor on a multi-function printer/copier/scanner. Start your scanning software manually
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"
hpppt.exe hpppt
Related to the drivers for HP ScanJet scanners
HPPPTA.exe hpppta
HP parallel port driver for certain hardware
hpserver.exe HpPrinter
Added by the CMJSPY-W TROJAN!
HPPROPTY.EXE HPPROPTY
HP LaserJet Toolbox
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
hpqcmon.exe hpqcmon
From HP and related to digital imaging
hpsjvxd.exe HPSCANMonitor
HP scanning software that enables you to scan images from your scanner. Needed if you're using the scanner
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
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
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
hptools.exe hptools
Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!
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
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
hpzts04.exe HPZTS04
Hewlett Packard printer toolbox shortcut that resides in the system tray
hpztsb02.exe hpztsb02
HP System Tray utility which allows diagnostic and maintainance of your HP Deskjet series printer
hpztsb04.exe hpztsb04
HP System Tray utility which allows diagnostic and maintainance of your HP Deskjet series printer
hpztsb05.exe hpztsb05
HP System Tray utility which allows diagnostic and maintainance of your HP Deskjet series printer
hpztsb07.exe hpztsb07
HP System Tray utility which allows diagnostic and maintainance of your HP Deskjet series printer
hpztsb09.exe hpztsb09
HP System Tray utility which allows diagnostic and maintainance of your HP Deskjet series printer
hpztsbol.exe hpztsbol
HP System Tray utility which allows diagnostic and maintainance of your HP Deskjet series printer
hqisvc32.exe HQI Services
Added by the AGOBOT-RO WORM!
hqlsvc32.exe HQI Services
Added by the AGOBOT-RP WORM!
Hr.exe HR
HiddenRecorder periodically takes screenshots of the computer. If you didn't install this yourself remove it
hrnsvc32.exe Hrn_qtv
Added by the SDBOT-AET WORM!
HSON.exe HSON
Toshiba HotStart button support for instant-on entertainment on their laptops
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
HsuGuiControl.exe HsuGuiControl
Part of the Starband Internet satellite client. What does it do and is it required?
hhs.pif HTML Help System
Added by the RBOT-ATB WORM!
hhs32.pif HTML32 Help System
Added by the RBOT-ATE WORM!
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%
htssv32.exe htssv32.exe
Added by a variant of the SDBOT TROJAN!
https.exe https-ssl
Added by the MOEGA.D WORM!
huhdir.exe huhdir
??
HPPWRSAV.EXE huhdir
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
HgzServer.exe huigezi
Added by the GRAYBIRD.C TROJAN!
Hvid.exe Hvid
Added by the GEMA TROJAN!
HWINFO* HWINFO*
Added by the PUROL WORM! where * is a random character
hws.exe hws
Added by the STARTPA-CT TROJAN!
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
HXDL.EXE HXDL.EXE
Attune HelpExpress - spyware. Disable and uninstall - see here
HXIUL.EXE HXIUL.EXE
Attune HelpExpress - spyware. Disable and uninstall - see here
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
HDE.EXE Icon Animation
Part of McAfee Nuts & Bolts. Provides entertaining animation of your desktop icons
hearit95.exe Icon Hearit 95
Audio desktop customization utility from Moon Valley Software. Resource hog
hearit98.exe Icon Hearit 98
Audio desktop customization utility from Moon Valley Software. Resource hog
hookdump.exe Intel system tool
Added by the SPYRE-H TROJAN!
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
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, 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
HERASER.exe Internet History Eraser
Internet History Eraser - deletes your browsing tracks
hpsebc087.exe IPOT USB Service DRIVER
Added by the SDBOT-WA WORM!
hpsebc08.exe IPOT USB Service DRV32
Added by the SDBOT-WH WORM!
help.exe ISHelp
ISpy is a security risk that logs keystrokes and captures screenshots. If you didn't install this yourself uninstall it
HotTray.exe j2 Tray Menu
eFax Messenger Tray Menu system tray icon for eFax Messenger Plus. Available via Start -> Programs. Disabling instructions available here
HPJETDSC.EXE JetAdmin Discovery Indicator
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
hpprintqueue.exe KIT3
Added by the ADCLICK-DS TROJAN!
hostplsrvc.exe layersldm
Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!
HotkeyApp.exe LManager
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
hotkey.exe load=
Solo 5300 display driver for Win2K on some Gateway laptops
HPWHRC.EXE load=
Loads the Status Window software for the HP Laserjet printers
hint.exe load=
Added by the ATAK WORM!
HeIp.exe Loaders
Added by the SDBOT-ADB WORM!
http://find.naupoint.com Local Page
Naupoint browser hijacker
HarmonyClient.exe Logitech Harmony Remote
Logitech Harmony advanced universal remote
HARMON~1.EXE Logitech Harmony Remote Software 7
Logitech Harmony Advanced Universal Remote controller software
HP05T0R5.exe Main Executable (HP)
HP (Hewlett-Packard) related. Maybe related to printers. Now - what does it do?
hgcctl95.exe Matrox Color Control
For Matrox video cards. Quick access to changing colors
hgakdl32.exe Meeting Connection
Looks like a variant of the PPDOOR-E TROJAN!
HSTrans.exe MegaPanel
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
himem32.exe Memory manager
Added by the MANCSYN TROJAN!
h4ckn3t.exe MicroSoft sys3s1
Detected by PCTools as the RBOT.QTY WORM! See here
hhnt.exe MSAgent
Added by the AGENT.JI spyware
help.exe MSDNN
Added by the AGENT-GBK TROJAN!
huy.exe myhuy
Added by the BLASTER-C WORM!
huy2.exe myhuy
Added by the BLASTER-L WORM!
HPSrvPrt.exe NetBiosSrvc
Added by the SDBOT-COL WORM!
HooNetMeter.exe NetMeter
"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."
hposol08.exe officejet 6100
Associated with a HP PSC2110 (and maybe others) all-in-one machine
help.exe once
Identified as the DELF.LF by Ewido Security Suite
HKEYAPP.EXE Panasonic HotKey Manager
HotKey management for Panasonic rugged mobile PCs
HIPL2000Popup.exe Petit Larousse 2001
Popup dictionary tool
Hello.exe PicasaNet
Hello is an application that allows Blogger users to post digital photos and captions directly to their personal weblogs, or blogs
HotfixQ0306270.exe PLFFAP
Prolific Technology Inc. USB Flash Disk driver - is it required in startup?
hphprld.exe PreloadApp
HP PhotoSmart printers related. What does it do and is it required?
hpprint.exe Print Hp Tray
Added by the RBOT-GWE WORM!
HBHelper.dll RichMedia
HenBang adware
help.exe Run
Identified as the DELF.LF by Ewido Security Suite
hpfsched run=
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
htmlsync.exe run=
Searchforfree.info browser hijacker
hyperx.exe RUNHYPER
PurityScan/Clickspring adware
helpsyss.exe sck121
Added by a variant of the MAILBOT TROJAN!
http://find.naupoint.com Search Page
Naupoint browser hijacker
Hide32.exe Servicewin
Added by the MSNVB-D WORM!
hostd.exe Servicing
Added by the SDBOT.BUI WORM!
hphprld.exe ....setup.exe setup
HP DeskJet Setup - printers function normally without it
hpgs2wnd.exe Share-to-Web Namespace Daemon
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
hxdef.exe... Soft Profile Inc
Added by the LOVGATE.AO WORM!
hxdef.exe Soft Profile Inc
Added by the LOVGATE.E WORM!
hcm.exe spc_w
NetZero Search Enhancement related
http://find.naupoint.com Start Page
Naupoint browser hijacker
HPPOUMUI.exe Status Monitor CLJ1500
Status monitor for the HP Color LaserJet 1500 printer from Hewlett-Packard - for monitoring printer status, checking ink levels, etc
hpsw.exe susse
LinkMaker adware
HPSV.exe SyBot v2.1 By Sky-Dancer
Added by the ZOTOB.I WORM!
host32.exe Sygate Personal Firewall
Added by the RBOT.ALD WORM!
hostserv.exe Sygate Personal Firewall
Added by the RBOT.BKO WORM!
Hndsync.exe Sync Data
Pocket Real Estate - mobile synchronization manager
hcenter.exe tgcmd
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
hpbpsttp.exe TomcatStartup
Apache Tomcat web server, part of HP LaserJet "Printer Tools" software. What does it do and is it required?
hpbpsttp.exe TomcatStartup 2.5
Apache Tomcat web server, part of HP LaserJet "Printer Tools" software. What does it do and is it required?
HPTLBXFX.exe ToolBoxFX
HP ToolBoxFX - "provides desktop configuration, status and support for every feature". Supplied with some HP multifunction printers
hwpv.exe ToolHelp
Added by a variant of the INFOSTEALER TROJAN!
HalAsst.exe Ultra Hal Assistant 4.5 Startup
Zabaware Ultra Hal Assistant - artificial intelligence conversation simulator. It is capable of being your digital secretary and companion
hackmon.exe UnHackMe Monitor
UnHackMe allows you to detect and remove a new generation of 'invisible' Trojan programs called "rootkits"
hanz.exe Update
Added by a variant of the RBOT-GLJ WORM!
HPO0VDX05.exe VDI Manager (HP)
HP (Hewlett-Packard) related. Now - what does it do?
hqtray.exe VMware hqtray
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"
huhdir.exe voowsmcr
??
hlojsnigc.exe VSMP
Added by the RBOT-GQS WORM!
homesec.exe win
Related to the Sentry Parental Controls software
hpws.exe Win Drivers SSL
Added by the IRCBOT.67098 WORM!
hpwsnnsbc.exe Win Drivers SSL32
Added by the SPYBOT.MAR WORM!
HPPrint.exe Win USB 2.0 USB Driver
Added by the SPYBOT.DNB WORM!
hkey.exe windows
Added by the GAOBOT.AFW WORM!
Help.pif Windows Help System
??
hosts.exe Windows Host
Added by the KELVIR.U WORM!
hostbooter.exe Windows Host Booter
Added by an unidentified WORM or TROJAN! See here
hostsvc.exe Windows Host Device
Added by the ZOOTY-A WORM!
host.exe Windows Host Service
Added by the KELVIR.AN WORM!
hostserv.exe Windows Host32 Starter
Added by the SDBOT-WU WORM!
hosts.exe Windows Hosts
Added by the KELVIR-O TROJAN!
hpdmws.exe Windows HP Drivers
Added by the SDBOT.AQU WORM!
hbsppe.exe Windows Software
Added by the RBOT-GLL WORM!
happy2008.exe Windows svchost
Detected by Kaspersky as the IRCBOT.AYA BACKDOOR! See here
h3.exe WINDOWS SYSTEM Cleaner
Added by the MYTOB.EQ WORM!
hbmail.exe WINDOWS SYSTEM DNSPOOL
Added by the MYTOB.FW WORM!
host32.exe Windows Update
Added by the RBOT-GU WORM!
helper.exe winlogon.exe
Added by the FAKESPY-A TROJAN!
holqdnoxpmeu.exe WinReg32 service
Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!
hosth.exe WinService
Added by the DWNLDR-FUX TROJAN!
happy.exe winter
Added by the SDBOT-YF WORM!
hess.exe wzservice
Added by the HACKARMY.W TROJAN!
hallowelt.exe yeahdude.exe
Added by the GAOBOT.RS or GAOBOT.SA WORMS!
hpi-boot.exe zzz-hpi-boot
Associated with HP Photosmart printers
hyandex.exe [various names]
Added by a NTROOTKIT TROJAN variant!
hyandex.exe [various names]
Wareout - malware masquerading as a spyware and dialer remover
 



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