Files beginning with i

Added by the RBOT-EZ WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate Internet Explorer (iexplore.exe) which is always located in %ProgramFiles%\Internet Explorer and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in %System%

Added by the ASSIRAL.B WORM!

Added by the RBOT.AEX WORM!

PurityScan/Clickspring adware

Added by the DEMOTRY-B WORM!

Added by the BROPIA.K WORM!

IE AntiVirus rogue security software - not recommended, see here

Added by an unidentified WORM or TROJAN!

Added by the AGOBOT.XV TROJAN!

Added by the AGENT.AAJE WORM!

"Pop Marketing" adware

Added by the BANKER.BYU TROJAN!

Added by the MULTIDR-AH TROJAN!

Detected as the VB.PO TROJAN!

Antiphishing component of BitDefender 2008 products

Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!

Added by the RBOT-GMP WORM!

Starts the Boingo Wireless utility, used to detect and login into Boingo wireless hotspots. The filename may be autogenerated when installing, two different variations along the lines listed here, where # is a number and X is a letter. Shortcut available via Start -> Programs

Added by the YPSAN.D WORM!

Added by the MYTOB.LY WORM!

"Pop Marketing" adware

Part of Computer Associates eTrust EZ Antivirus

Image viewing program that comes with digital cameras. Shows pictures that are in the camera before downloading them. "x" in the name is the version

Moleculesoft Cache, Cookie & Windows Cleaner. No longer supported but available for free

Driver for the I/OMagic Personal Video Recorder (DR-PCTV100)

Detected by Symantec as the ADCLICKER TROJAN!

Cisco VPN Client - lets local users gain Administrator privileges on the operating system

"Switch" premium rate adult content dialler variant

"Switch" premium rate adult content dialler variant

Added by the PPDOOR-N TROJAN!

Added by the DLOADER-WK TROJAN!

Added by the BANCBAN-CQ TROJAN!

Added by the BANCBAN-GF TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate Internet Explorer (iexplore.exe) which is always located in %ProgramFiles%\Internet Explorer and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in %Windir%

Added by the POINTEX TROJAN! Note - the real internat.exe resides in %windir%\system (where %windir% is the Windows directory - C:\Windows or C:\Winnt) whereas this version resides in %windir%

For Compaq PC's. Runs Compaq internet setup wizard and offers you to signup from ISP list

Added by the SDBOT.H TROJAN!

Added by the SDBOT.H TROJAN!

Added by the LOADCFG or SDBOT TROJANS!

Added by the SDBOT-KW WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate Internet Explorer (iexplore.exe) which is always located in %ProgramFiles%\Internet Explorer and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in %System%

Added by the AGOBOT-ANZ WORM!

Added by an unidentified WORM or TROJAN!

Added by the BIZVES-A TROJAN!

CorelCENTRAL 10 - personal information manager (PIM). Supplied as part of Corel WordPerfect Office 2002. Available via Start -> Programs

Added by the HIDER-O TROJAN!

Added by the BANCOS.U TROJAN!

Added by the BANCBAN-FH TROJAN!

Added by the CWS-M TROJAN!

Added by the OBLIVION.B TROJAN! Note - do not confuse "IexpIore.exe" with "iexplore.exe" (Internet Explorer), the first has a captial "i" in place of lower case "L"

iNTERNET Turbo from Clasys Ltd. "It accelerates any Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP internet connection in seconds". If you find it helps your connectivity leave it enabled

InstallShield's DigitalWizard - free, complete Digital Content Management Solution that makes it easy to experience digital content

Sets the colour of your monitor when running games that recognise E-Color so that you get 'what the game designer intended' when you see the game. Also allows monitor callibration through a program called 3-Deep. If you play a lot of games it can be useful. Can be disabled from starting up from within the program

Added by the VB-NIA WORM!

Icon Keeper - "tool to save and restore icon positions on the desktop"

eWare iWare task bar. Not required

Added by the SDBOT-WO WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate Internet Explorer (iexplore.exe) which is always located in %ProgramFiles%\Internet Explorer and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in %System%

Fujitsu Hotkey Utility displays icons on the screen when you use hotkeys on a Fujitsu Siemens Lifebook, eg, when you press the hotkey for muting the sound, a loudspeaker icon with a cross on it is displayed

Added by the SMALL.RR TROJAN!

Added by the DINFOR.D WORM!

Monitor for a Belkin USB Wireless adapter

Added by a variant of the OPTIX PRO TROJAN!

Added by the DOOMJUICE WORM!

Added by the CLAGGER-BB TROJAN!

Added by the DWNLDR-GTK TROJAN!

Added by the ZLOB-QK TROJAN!

Unidentified malware

Added by the RBOT-NH WORM!

Added by the MYPOWER WORM!

Appears to be related to drivers for an Intel 810 graphics chipset on an ASUS motherboard

Graphical interface for fan speed control

IAA Event Monitor User Notification Tool - part of Intel? Application Accelerator - "a performance software package for desktop PCs using select Intel? chipsets" that "replaces the ATA drivers that come with Windows with drivers optimized for desktop and mobile PCs." If you use the RAID version it's required to notify you if a RAID 1 disk has failed

AtGuard personal firewall engine. As Atguard was bought by Symantec some time ago, it's now the Norton Personal Firewall executable as well

Possibly part of Dell OpenManage Client Instrumentation - software that allows remote management application programs to access information about, monitor the status of or change the state of the client computer, such as shutting it down remotely?

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

Added by the OPASERV.T WORM!

Added by the LEGMIR-AH TROJAN!

Added by the SDBOT.IC TROJAN!

Allows IBM to push messages onto users' computers. Quote: "The Access IBM Message Center can display messages to inform you about software and solutions available from IBM as well as messages from IBM eSupport"

??

Power management driver for IBM laptops. Provides support for the use of four keys on the thinkpad keyboard with blue key tops - Fn, F3, F4 & F12 - which have specific functions to control the standby and hibernate buttons. Not required if you don't plan to go into standy or hibernate modes

IBM application - what does it do and is it required?

Supports hot swapping in Thinkpad UltraBay Option on IBM ThinkPad laptops

Supports hot swapping in Thinkpad UltraBay Option on IBM ThinkPad laptops. Is it needed though - does it just play a sound?

Added by the HIDEDIAL-B TROJAN!

IBackup for Windows

IBackup for Windows

Related to Citrix MetaFrame

Browser hijacker, redirecting to Searchforfree.info. Also detected as the ICASERV-A TROJAN!

Added by the ICcontrol premium rate adult content dialer

IEClean - "advanced, comprehensive package of tools which perform a number of functions to allow you to control your online privacy"

Starts Internet Call Manager dialog box and/or taskbar icons at bootup. This is a subscription program from internetcallmanager.com that monitors a dialup phone line for incoming calls and handles voicemail

Found on some Sony Vaio, IBM Thinkpad and Dell (and possibly other) laptops and seems to be related to Mouse Suite 98 Daemon according to the properties. Required on the Dell Inspirion 530 as without it the Dell mouse suite does not load and mouse settings are not retained on a reboot. Appears to cause a behaviour where the desktop suddenly flips back up when playing DirectX associated games

RapidBlaster variant (in a "Icon" folder in Program Files). Recommended you use RapidBlaster Killer to uninstall - see here

RapidBlaster variant (in a "Icon" folder in Program Files). Recommended you use RapidBlaster Killer to uninstall - see here

Related to the Vista Customization Pack

APC PowerChute Tray Icon. Associated with the UPS listing

Small utility which will allow you the option of hiding or showing your desktop icons

Icon for LS-120 "Superdisk"

Iconoid is a desktop icon manager

IconSaver is a desktop icon manager

Added by the GORMLEZ-A WORM!

Added by the AGENT-FZJ TROJAN!

Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!

Added by a variant of the NETSPY TROJAN!

ICQ Lite - compact version of the popular messaging program

Added by the SDBOT-ABL WORM!

Intel Intercast viewer software. Gives access to selected internet pages which are broadcasted by several TV stations

Monitors DNS and DHCP requests for ICS (Internet Connection Sharing). Needed if you're sharing the internet on various computers

Caller ID utility for identifying incoming telephone numbers

Added by the ID8525.A TROJAN!

Added by the ID8525.A TROJAN!

HP related - in a Program FilesHewlett-PackardPC COE folder

Added by the ASSASIN.F TROJAN!

Added by the XILON TROJAN! Related to the game "Diablo II"

Added by a variant of the CRYPTER.C TROJAN!

Immersion TouchWare Desktop software for devices such as the Logitech iFeel Mouse

Internet Download Manager - download files faster, schedule and resume

Added by the BRONTOK-H WORM!

Added with WinXP SP1. Usually only found in internal builds only to indicate the current build being used. Can cause slow network logon problems

IE Doctor Toolbar - "IE Doctor can help you to Repair IE easily, protect IE and OE from all malicious changes. It can Repair the HomePage, context menu, IE toolbar button, startup items, Favorites, typed URLs and the entire Internet Options"

Added by the AGENT-HD TROJAN!

IE New Window Maximizer - automatically maximize new Internet Explorer and Outlook Express windows

CoolWebSearch/HomeSearch adware - for examples, see this log

CoolWebSearch/HomeSearch adware - for examples, see this log

DesktopMedia adware

Added by the BOMKA TROJAN!

Integrity checker for IconEdit2 icon editor. It serves for IconEdit2 internal tasks only and can be safely deleted from the system if you are running the latest version of IconEdit2

IEClean by Kevin McAleavy - cookie manager, cache cleaner, history cleaner, etc. Performs cleaning tasks at startup

Homepage hijacker, redirecting to coolwwwsearch.com

Installed as part of adware (Cydoor) based peer-to-peer file sharing software called URLBlaze

Added by the DLOADR-BBW TROJAN!

STARTPAG.AI hijacker

Added by the RBOT-GRE WORM!

Added by the POPMON.A TROJAN! - also known as PopMonster adware

Added by the POPMON.A TROJAN! - also known as PopMonster adware

Added by the RILER-H TROJAN!

Added by the BANKER-HH TROJAN!

Added by the SPEX or SPEX.B WORMS!

Browser hijacker - redirecting to an adult web page

LookNSearch adware

FastFind parasite variant

Added by the PWS-BLUEDIT TROJAN!

Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!

Added by the NEMOG.C TROJAN!

IEClean by Kevin McAleavy - cookie manager, cache cleaner, history cleaner, etc

Added by a number of TROJANS such as DWNLDR-HGI and AGENT-HGA and the Antivirus 2009 rogue security software - see here

Added by the AGOBOT-QL WORM! Note the filename has a "0" rather than an upper case "o"

Added by the SIDEA TROJAN!

Added by the INKER.B WORM!

Added by an unidentified WORM or TROJAN! See here

Added by the BOXER TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate Internet Explorer (iexplore.exe) which is always located in %ProgramFiles%\Internet Explorer and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in %System%

Added by the APHEXDOOR TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate Internet Explorer (iexplore.exe) which is always located in %ProgramFiles%\Internet Explorer and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in %Windir%

Added by the DLOADER-YZ TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate Internet Explorer (iexplore.exe) which is always located in %ProgramFiles%\Internet Explorer and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in a "Custom" subfolder

Added by the BANKER-BWE TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate Internet Explorer (iexplore.exe) which is always located in %ProgramFiles%\Internet Explorer and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in %System%

Added by a variant of the IRCBOT BACKDOOR! See here

Added by the LITHIUM BACKDOOR! Note - this is not the legitimate Internet Explorer (iexplore.exe) which is always located in %ProgramFiles%\Internet Explorer and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup!

Added by the BDOOR-BY TROJAN!

Added by the BANCOS-CH TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate Internet Explorer (iexplore.exe)

RapidBlaster variant (in a "iexplorer" folder in Program Files). Recommended you use RapidBlaster Killer to uninstall - see here

RapidBlaster variant (in a "iexplorer" folder in Program Files). Recommended you use RapidBlaster Killer to uninstall - see here

Added by the BANCBAN-EN TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate Internet Explorer (iexplore.exe)

Added by the RBOT.ABO WORM!

Added by the RBOT.ABN WORM!

Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!

Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!

Detected by Trend Micro as the SLENFBOT.AP WORM! See here

Added by the CLAGGER-AG TROJAN!

I-FORCE driver for force feedback steering wheel

Part of Intels Common User Interface for chipsets with integrated graphics controllers - which allows user to change different driver properties through Windows User Interface. Quick access to the control panel via a System Tray icon. Available via Start -> Settings -> Control Panel

??

NewDial premium rate adult content dialler

Drive Letter Searcher, iRiver iHP-100 iHP and H Series player related - does it need to start with Windows every time?

Homepage hijacker

PurityScan/Clickspring adware

Added by an unidentified TROJAN or adware

Printer utility which is required in order to make the printer work correctly

Associated with PGP. The PGP Tray can be disabled, but without IKESERVICE you won't be able to de- or encrypt anything

A4Tech wireless keyboard driver and utility

Intense Educational Ltd - Language Office Software. Is it required?

iLyric plugin for Winamp media player. Allows you to retrieve the lyrics for your songs with the press of a button

Installed with the Sound Blaster Audigy range of soundcards. A radio tuner installed if the user chooses during installation. Available via Start -> Programs -> iM Networks -> iM Radio Tuner

Part of McAfee Nuts & Bolts. Image/Restore can recover from drives that have been accidentally formatted or completely erased, if Image was recently run

Nero ImageDrive from Ahead - virtual CD/DVD drive software

ImageFox 2.0 (formerly available from ACDSee) is an "add-on" graphics previewer for most Windows Open/Save As dialog boxes

Added by the GEMA TROJAN!

Enables the iMarkup Client web page annotation utility to run in the background and be available in systray. Shortcut available via Start -> Programs

Imation Disk Manager - enables you to create a password protected area on your Imation USB flash drive

Added by a variant of the IRCBOT TROJAN!

Part of MS Input Method Editor which is used to ease the input of Asian characters in MS Office (Chinese, Japanese and this one is Korean)

Part of MS Input Method Editor which is used to ease the input of Asian characters in MS Office (Chinese, Japanese and this one is Korean)

Added by the KEYLOG-AR TROJAN!

Displays Iomega icons in Explorer/My Computer, ejects Zip disks on shutdown and displays a special delete confirmation box when deleting files on an Iomega drive. Available via Start -> Programs. If you disable it remember to eject disks first before powering the drive down - hence the "U" recommendation. Note - FreeCell may not run with ImgIcon running

Used by Iomega drives. Details of its purpose can be found here. Available via Start -> Programs

Related to WalletPix digital photo album. "On some computers, the Wallet Pix device will leave behind a memory-resident file called ImgTask.exe. This file will be located in the operating system directory on your computer (typically C:\windows or C:\winnt). You can remove this file at any time and it will not impact your computer’s performance or functionality. The file will be restored each time you plug in the Wallet Pix though"

Part of MS Input Method Editor which is used to ease the input of Asian characters in MS Office (Chinese, Korean and this one is Japanese). *.* represents the version number

Related to I-FORCE driver for force feedback steering wheel?

IncrediMail for Office Outlook Add-On

System tray monitoring of fans, temperature, voltage, etc for Intel motherboards. Only needed if you "overclock" or live in hot environment. Can also cause problems when running on a laptop if you change PCMCIA cards

IMNames adware

InterMute security software related

IMVU chat client that allows you to create "your own avatars who chat in animated 3D scenes"

SafeSurfing adware variant

Added by the IMAV.A WORM!

Added by the BAGLEDL-BO TROJAN!

Ahead InCD packet writing software - similar to DirectCD. For Nero 5.0 or 5.5 (InCD3), it does not need to start with Windows. You can run InCD.exe manually before inserting an appropriately formatted CD-RW (CD-MRW) disk. For Nero 6.0, 6.3 or 6.6 (InCD4), it does need to start with Windows. It does not function correctly when you try to run it manually, and you will not have write access to MRW (Mount Rainier) formatted CD-RW (CD-MRW) or DVD-MRW disks. To regain write access and other features, InCD 4 must start with Windows

"IncrediMail is an advanced, feature-rich email program that offers you an unprecedented interactive experience. Unique multimedia features will enable you to tailor your email experience so that it fits your mood and personality"

"IncrediMail is an advanced, feature-rich email program that offers you an unprecedented interactive experience. Unique multimedia features will enable you to tailor your email experience so that it fits your mood and personality"

"IncrediMail is an advanced, feature-rich email program that offers you an unprecedented interactive experience. Unique multimedia features will enable you to tailor your email experience so that it fits your mood and personality"

Added by the LAZAR TROJAN!

Associated with PaperPort scanner software from ScanSoft

Part of Sharpdesk from Sharp Electronics. "A desktop-based, personal document management application that lets users browse, edit, search, compose, process, and forward both scanned and native electronic documents"

Fujitsu Hotkey Utility displays icons on the screen when you use hotkeys on a Fujitsu Siemens Lifebook, eg, when you press the hotkey for muting the sound, a loudspeaker icon with a cross on it is displayed

Meplex adware

Added by the QEDS WORM!

Inet Delivery adware

Inet Delivery adware

Bsafe Online - internet filter

??

Windows Inet Daemon from Hummingbird Communications. "Hummingbird Inetd has the advanced ability to conserve PC resources by listening for connection requests and launching server daemons". Provides PCs with the full functionality of a UNIX workstation

Executable used by MS Internet Information Server (IIS). If it's running, then so is IIS. Useful in knowing whether you require the patch for the Code Red worm. Comes with PWS (Personal Web Server) or NT4 and handles ASP-, PHP code (+ more)

Added by the DONBOMB.A TROJAN!

Actual Names (AdvSearch) Internet Keywords parasite

InfeStop spyware remover - not recommended, see here

Info Select from Micro Logic - personal information manager

Added by the GEMA TROJAN!

InfoPenMSN is a MSN Messenger plugin that allows you to send data written/drawn by hand

Written by New Media Properties, LLC and you're asked if you want to download and install it if you visit one of their search engine websites (which I chose not to). What does it do and is it needed?

Detected by Kaspersky as the CENTIM.CH TROJAN!

System Tray access to infra-red devices. Not required unless you use infra-red devices

Adult content dialler

Infuzer - "is a service that copies dates from the web or an email straight to your electronic calendar". Beware of the following adware trait - "Infuzer provides web site owners with a unique opportunity to communicate with their visitors in a way that is useful and relevant to them, as well as increasing return visits and brand awareness, and providing new e-commerce opportunities"

VX2.Transponder parasite updater/installer related

Added by the WINEX.A TROJAN!

EasySearch browser hijack installer

Added by the BINJO TROJAN!

Associated with Epson (and maybe other) printers. Tells you when the ink's running low and asks if you want to buy another cartridge on-line

Associated with Canon (and maybe other) printers. Tells you when the ink's running low and asks if you want to buy another cartridge on-line

Associated with eTrust Antivirus/InoculateIT

Associated with the Realtime Monitor of eTrust Antivirus/InoculateIT version 6 virus scanners from Computer Associates. For NT/2K/XP users you may need a patch if seeing high CPU useage

Scheduled scans and signature updates for eTrust Antivirus/InoculateIT version 6 virus scanners from Computer Associates. Leave enabled unless you manually update signatures or perform routine scans. If enabled it can result in high CPU useage when performing updates

Added by a variant of an MSN worm that tries to lure people to an infected site by using nude pictures and videos

??

Detected by PCTools as the AGENT.KMC TROJAN! See here

"Kayako InstaAlert allows you to receive realtime alerts whenever a ticket gets updated under the assigned departments. The application displays popups as and when the tickets are created or replied to allowing you to answer your customer requests and issues promptly"

TopSearch.D adware

InstaFinder adware

Added by the BANCBAN-HG TROJAN!

Used to initialize the Aureal A3D demos InstallShield wizard

InstallBuddy - automatically translates and installs your desktop documents, such as Adobe PDF, HTML, Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint files, to your Palm organizer when you HotSync

Added by the ANYHOMB.F TROJAN!

Tool for Outlook and Outlook Express from Plaxo for organising and keeping contacts organised and updated and providing online access to your contacts and access from PDA or mobile phone

Instant Buzz adware

Detected by Kaspersky as the HEUR TROJAN!

From TextBridge Pro 9.0 OCR scanner software. Available via Start -> Programs

Pinnacle Systems (ex VOB) InstantDrive - creates a virtual CD-ROM drive on the computer's hard drive. Part of InstantCD/DVD burning software

Adult content dialler

Adult content dialler

Added by the OPASERV.H WORM!

Added by the OPASERV.K WORM!

??

SafeSurfing adware variant

System Tray access to Integardparental control software from Race River Corp

System tray monitoring of fans, temperature, voltage, etc for Intel motherboards. Only needed if you "overclock" or live in hot environment. Can also cause problems when running on a laptop if you change PCMCIA cards

Intel Processor Serial Number Control Utility allows you to enable and disable the processor serial number capability of an Intel PIII processor. You can find more information here. System Tray icon providing the user with a visual state indication. You can find more information here

Added by the RBOT.QGA WORM!

Part of Intels Common User Interface for chipsets with integrated graphics controllers - which allows user to change different driver properties through Windows User Interface. Quick access to the control panel via a System Tray icon. Available via Start -> Settings -> Control Panel

Part of Intels Common User Interface for chipsets with integrated graphics controllers - which allows user to change different driver properties through Windows User Interface. Not known exactly what it does but apparently it isn't required

Added by the SmitFraud alias SPYJACK-B TROJAN!

"Intel Audio Studio combines Intel? High Definition audio hardware features with Sonic Focus* Audio Refinement and Dolby* technologies to provide you with a comprehensive tool that puts you in control of your audio experience". Audio utility supplied with Intel motherboards

Added by the SmitFraud alias Desktophijack.C TROJAN!

Added by the SPYJACK-B TROJAN!

Added by the Intelliflag SPYWARE!

Microsoft Intellipoint software for their Intellimouse series of mice - required if you use non-standard Windows driver features

Related to connection events on an Intel chipset based modem. It can alert you if the telephone line is being used when you're trying to get online (when you're using dial-up). It can also alert you if your modem line is disconnected. Furthermore, it can alert you if you have made a wrong connection with your modem line

Associated with the Intel PRO/Set Wireless software

Intense Educational Ltd - Language Office Software. Is it required?

Part of Sophos ant-virus sofware

Part of Sophos anti-virus sofware

Added by the DELF family of TROJANS!

Added by the LYDRA-F TROJAN! Note - the real internat.exe resides in %windir%\system (where %windir% is the Windows directory - C:\Windows or C:\Winnt) whereas this version resides in %windir%

Microsoft language selection icon in system tray, located in the System (Win98/Me) or System32 (WinNT/2K/XP) folder

Added by the NETSNAKE TROJAN! Note - the real internat.exe resides in %windir%system (Win98/Me) or %windir%System32 (WinNT/2K/XP) (where %windir% is the Windows directory - C:\Windows or C:\Winnt) and has a "?" icon wheras this version resides in %windir% and has a ZIP icon

Added by the PWS-CS TROJAN!

From Callwave. It offers a free utility to monitor your incoming phonecalls if you only have a single telephone line for internet access

From Callwave - offers a free utility to monitor your incoming phonecalls if you only have a single telephone line for internet access

TELUS Internet Call Director (ICD) provides Internet users with real-time call notification while connected to the Internet

Starts Internet Call Manager dialog box and/or taskbar icons at bootup. This is a subscription program from internetcallmanager.com that monitors a dialup phone line for incoming calls and handles voicemail

Added by the RBOT-UD WORM!

Internet Download Accelerator download manager

Added by the RBOT-BMS WORM!

Added by the LORSIS WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate Internet Explorer (iexplore.exe)

Added by the RBOT-EY WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate Internet Explorer (iexplore.exe) which is always located in %ProgramFiles%\Internet Explorer and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in %System%

Added by the NETHIEF-O BACKDOOR! Note - this is not the legitimate Internet Explorer (iexplore.exe)

Added by the RBOT-AZC WORM!

Added by the SDBOT-UL WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate Internet Explorer (iexplore.exe) which is always located in %ProgramFiles%\Internet Explorer and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in %System%

Added by the RBOT-ALQ WORM!

Added by the REUR.B WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate Internet Explorer (iexplore.exe)

Added by the RBOT.AGC WORM. Note - this is not the legitimate Internet Explorer (iexplore.exe) which is always located in %ProgramFiles%\Internet Explorer and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in %System%

Added by the SDBOT TROJAN!

Added by the STARTPA-EM TROJAN!

Added by the SPYBOT-DE WORM!

Added by the MYTOB.BT WORM!

Added by the RBOT.BNT WORM!

Intel AnyPoint internet sharing software. Now discontinued

Shareware dial-up connection call cost calculator from Ratsoft

Internet Washer manages temporary browser files, cookies, etc - a 'trial' Internet Washer Pro seems to have been widely stealth-installed around March 2003

Added by the MAGICCALL VIRUS!

InternetCalls - free internet telephony utility using the VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol). Call online friends for free and regular phones either for free (limited use) or low rates. One of a number provided by Betamax - the others generally have different rate plans. Similar to the more popular Skype

Added by the RBOT-GRA WORM!

InternetShield misleading security software - not recommended, see here

Internet Spy - freeware keylogger that tracks all visited websites including the date and exact time these sites were visited. The information is stored in a file that may be accessed by the person who knows where it is saved. Remove unless you installed it yourself!

Internet Washer manages temporary browser files, cookies, etc - a 'trial' Internet Washer Pro seems to have been widely stealth-installed around March 2003

Added by the PEEPER or CARUFAX.A TROJANS!

Added by the AGOBOT-NW WORM!

InterTrust offers something known as Digital Rights Management to control legal software download and other E-commerce related business

InterVoip - free internet telephony utility using the VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol). Call online friends for free and regular phones either for free (limited use) or low rates. One of a number provided by Betamax - the others generally have different rate plans. Similar to the more popular Skype

InterWARN by Storm Alert Inc. Provides customized, automated access to critical weather and civil emergency information from the US National Weather Service. Required if audio and screen crawler alerts are desired. Also available via Start -> Programs

Added by the FORBOT-FL WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate Internet Explorer (iexplore.exe) which is always located in %ProgramFiles%\Internet Explorer and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in %System%

Added by the GEMA TROJAN!

Added by the CHIMOZ.AC TROJAN!

Added by the LEMIR.E TROJAN!

Intruder Alert '99 from Bonzi - spyware

iobi Home - a mail/voice service by Verizon

iolo AntiVirus

iolo Personal Firewall

Iomega Automatic Backup - automatic backups for use with Iomega portable HDD

Iomega Automatic Backup - automatic backups for use with Iomega portable HDD

Displays Iomega icons in Explorer/My Computer, ejects Zip disks on shutdown and displays a special delete confirmation box when deleting files on an Iomega drive. Available via Start -> Programs. If you disable it remember to eject disks first before powering the drive down - hence the "U" recommendation. Note - FreeCell may not run with ImgIcon running

Displays Iomega icons in Explorer/My Computer, ejects Zip disks on shutdown and displays a special delete confirmation box when deleting files on an Iomega drive. Available via Start -> Programs. If you disable it remember to eject disks first before powering the drive down - hence the "U" recommendation. Note - FreeCell may not run with ImgIcon running

Iomega REV System Software - allows your Iomega REV drive to interact with the operating system via the Iomega REV UDF file system, and provides drag-and-drop file access, access and write protection, and formatting of the disks

Used by Iomega drives. Details of its purpose can be found here. Available via Start -> Programs

Used by Iomega drives. Available via Start -> Programs

PC-Cillin 98 real time virus check. Can cause floppy disk accesses to hang

Added by the FORBOT.SM WORM!

Added by the AGOBOT.CW WORM!

CoolWebSearch/HomeSearch adware - for examples, see this log

CoolWebSearch/HomeSearch adware - for examples, see this log

Added by the RBOT-AEG WORM!

Adware - detected by McAfee as a variant of the ADCLICKER-BM TROJAN!

Added by an unidentified VIRUS, WORM or TROJAN!

Added by the DLOADER-YF TROJAN!

AOL related. What does it do and is it required?

Installed with Verizon DSL accounts. IP Insight is a Quality of Service monitor and diagnostic tool that isn't required - see here for more information. This one constantly "phones home" and wastes resources. * represents 1 or 2

Installed with Verizon DSL accounts. IP Insight is a Quality of Service monitor and diagnostic tool that isn't required - see here for more information. * represents 1 or 2

Detected by Trend Micro as the IRCBOT.GP BACKDOOR! See here

Related to iriver portable media products. What does it do and is it required?

Added by the RECERV or R3C.B TROJANS!

Maxifiles adware

Added by the INKER.B WORM!

IP Operator 2005 - found on LG Electronics Notebook. The applet makes network connections easier to view and manage than does the standard Windows Network Connections tool. The WLAN module is easy to turn on or off with the press of a single button

Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!

Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM! Do NOT confuse with the Apple iPod process of the same name. The legitimate iPod file will always be located in the Program FilesiPodin folder, and is implemented as a system service, thus NOT listed in Msconfig/Startup!

Apple iPod Management software for the iPod MP3 player. Allows updating, formating, restoring and other functions associated with iPods

Associated with Apple's iPod MP3 player. Detects when the iPod is connected?

Part of Presto! Mr.Photo - "an ideal program for creating, sharing, and manag-ing digital images and videos"

Added by the ZAGABAN-H TROJAN!

Novell? iPrint - based on Novell Distributed Print Services - enables you to send documents to printers located throughout the Net

iProtectYou - internet filtering/parental control and network monitoring software

iProtectYou spyware

Detected by Trend Micro as the AGENT.AHVR TROJAN! See here

Cisco VPN Client - lets local users gain Administrator privileges on the operating system

Cisco VPN Client - lets local users gain Administrator privileges on the operating system

Microsoft L2TP/IPSec VPN Client for Win98/Me/NT. Secure technology for making remote access virtual private network (VPN) connections across public networks such as the Internet

System Tray access to Intel Desktop Utilities - "provides you with the means to monitor system temperatures, voltages, fan speeds, and hard drive health; view detailed system information, and test your system hardware for common errors"

Internet Phone Wizard from Actiontec - Voice over IP (VoIP) that allows you to "make and receive free Internet calls on your regular phone" whilst "at the same time, make and receive regular (landline) calls on your phone"

Added by the SCHOEBERL TROJAN!

IPWins adware

Added by the WAREZOV.DG WORM!

??

IRASSync adware

Microsoft L2TP/IPSec VPN Client for Win98/Me/NT. Secure technology for making remote access virtual private network (VPN) connections across public networks such as the Internet

System Tray access to infra-red devices. Not required unless you use infra-red devices

??

SafeSurfing adware variant

Added by the BANKER-AN TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate Internet Explorer (iexplore.exe)

Microsoft Infrared Transfer application

Added by the IRFTP TROJAN!

Added by the BANCOS.H TROJAN!

Added by the FUTRO TROJAN!

Detected by Kaspersky as the BANKER.GAX TROJAN! See here

Related to Sony ISB Utility. This program is non-essential process to the running of the system, but should not be terminated unless suspected to be causing problems

Added by the LCPRANK-A WORM!

For Compaq PC's. May install properties in dial-up networking when you register with an ISP

Used by Norton Internet Security to remove certain files and directories on reboot when uninstalling their product

FRITZ!X ISDNWatch - "dialing filter for more security and control on the ISDN PC. The PC is doubly protected against dialer programs and premium-service numbers: ISDNWatch allows the user to block calls to and from both individual numbers and whole number blocks"

"GuardWare iShield blocks pornographic images when you surf the Internet on your computer using a web browser"

Added by the XJ TROJAN!

A process from Cisco Systems Inc associated with Windows Update for wireless NIC drivers

Internet Speed Monitor C adware related - see example here

Internet Speed Monitor C adware related - see example here

Internet Speed Monitor C adware

Internet Speed Monitor A adware related

Internet Speed Monitor C adware related - see example here

Internet Speed Monitor C adware related - see example here

Internet Speed Monitor C adware related

Internet Speed Monitor C adware related - see example here

Internet Speed Monitor C adware related - see example here

Internet Speed Monitor C adware

Internet Speed Monitor C adware related - see example here

iSpyNOW - remote monitoring and surveillance software

Added by the GAGGLE.D or GAGGLE.E WORMS!

Related to GuardWare iShield - this is the registration reminder for the trial version, so not required in startup

Meplex adware

Added by the ZLOB-QF TROJAN!

Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!

Part of IBM Global Services - used internally by IBM for automatic updating of software and Microsoft patching

LogitechGalleryRepair/LogitechVideoRepair - part of Logitech Image Studio - installed with Logitech QuickCam cameras. Required from version 8.11 onwards if you use the software to take pictures and capture videos, not if you don't. Also not required for versions up to and including 7.30 and after version 8.30 - hence the "U" rather than "Y" recommendation

Part of Norton Internet Security Suite

ISTBar adware

Unidentified adware downloader/installer

InstallShield Update Service Scheduler. Automatically searches for and performs any updates to the software so you're always working with the most current version

InstallShield Update Service Scheduler. Automatically searches for and performs any updates to the software so you're always working with the most current version

Related to Internet Security Wizard from AT&T (formerly BellSouth Premium Internet Security) alerts users about any potential security threats. It should not be uninstalled unless the user wants to completely remove all traces of AT&T Internet Security Suite

Added by the SMALL-EIV TROJAN!

iSysCleaner - a simple tool that searches for junk files on your computer and allows you to delete them. Simple cleaning maintenance can be done by the user

Added by the CHORUS-A TROJAN! Searchforfree browser hijacker

Added by a TROJAN! See here TROJAN!

In The Know - surveillance software that creates records of everything people do on a computer, ie, spying or monitoring depending upon how you call it

Insert ToggleKey by Mike Lin. ITK sounds a tone whenever you press Insert

iTouch loads the iTouch configuration program for Logitech keyboards. It's needed if your keyboard has shortcut buttons and if you use them. It's also needed if your keyboard does not have the num lock, caps lock, and scroll lock lights on it and you use the on-screen displays for num lock, caps lock, and scroll lock

ItsDeductible from Income Dynamics. Calculates your noncash donations quickly and easily. This startup entry checks a registry entry for the next 'PopUp' date and if it is a past or current date displays a program related tip

Added by the RBOT-ZU WORM!

Added by the OSCABOT-L WORM! Note - this file will be placed in the WindowsSystem32 or WinntSystem32 folder, and should not be confused with the (legitimate) Apple iTunes process, always located in the Program FilesiTunes folder

Installed with Apple's iTunes for Windows. Uses ~3-4MB of memory and if disabled in MSCONFIG or deleted from the registry it will re-instate itself after running iTunes a few times - hence the reluctant Y recommendation

Added by the SDBOT.CHK WORM!

Added by the TACTSLAY.U TROJAN!

Added by the EB adult premium dialer

Installed with Apple's iTunes for Windows. Uses ~3-4MB of memory and if disabled in MSCONFIG or deleted from the registry it will re-instate itself after running iTunes a few times - hence the reluctant Y recommendation

Microsoft IntelliType Pro related. Allows you to map the extra function keys to any program you like. The extra keys are set to defaults such as Messenger, Mail, My Document, etc. Not required unless you want to use the extra keys

Toshiba IVP Service Manager application which appears as a red satellite dish icon in the System Tray. This is Toshiba's equivalent to the Windows Automatic Update feature as, whenever you are connected to the Internet, it will check for Windows updates and Toshiba updates

Added by the AGENT-ENZ TROJAN!

Pinnacle Systems InstantWrite enables you to use your CD-R, CD-RW and DVD-RAM drive just like a hard disk or floppy disk. You can drag and drop files, create new directories right on your CD-R, CD-RW or DVD-RAM. Maybe required if you use this feature on a regular basis

Pinnacle Systems InstantWrite enables you to use your CD-R, CD-RW and DVD-RAM drive just like a hard disk or floppy disk. You can drag and drop files, create new directories right on your CD-R, CD-RW or DVD-RAM. Maybe required if you use this feature on a regular basis

Added by the SDBOT-CY TROJAN!

Added by the AGENT.AM TROJAN! Note - example names include "XviD", "Winamp Remote", "Windows Media Player" and "Futuremark"

Added by the KILLAV.B WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate Internet Explorer (iexplore.exe) which is always located in %ProgramFiles%\Internet Explorer and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is located in a %Windir%\Java\Java folder

Jessops Insert Detect from Jessops Picture Suite

Added by the PAHATIA.B WORM!

Added by the VBS.LIDO WORM - where ** is a number between 65 and 76

Added by the WOWCRAFT TROJAN!

Added by the PROXY-GG TROJAN!

Added by the LINKBOT.M WORM!

Added by the NUCLEAR-J TROJAN!

Added by the SDBOT-WE WORM!

LogitechGalleryRepair/LogitechVideoRepair - part of Logitech Image Studio - installed with Logitech QuickCam cameras. Required from version 8.11 onwards if you use the software to take pictures and capture videos, not if you don't. Also not required for versions up to and including 7.30 and after version 8.30 - hence the "U" rather than "Y" recommendation

LogitechGalleryRepair/LogitechVideoRepair - part of Logitech Image Studio - installed with Logitech QuickCam cameras. Required from version 8.11 onwards if you use the software to take pictures and capture videos, not if you don't. Also not required for versions up to and including 7.30 and after version 8.30 - hence the "U" rather than "Y" recommendation

Logitech QuickCam software installation helper

Added by the RAHIWI.A WORM!

Added by the ASSIRAL-C WORM!

Added by the KELVIR.M WORM!

Reported as the VB.KC TROJAN by Kapersky Anti-Virus

Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!

Added by the RBOT-ANA WORM!

Added by the QQROB-R TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate Internet Explorer (iexplore.exe) which is always located in %ProgramFiles%\Internet Explorer and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in %System%

Added by a variant of the IRCBOT BACKDOOR!

Detected by Kaspersky as the RBOT.ETY BACKDOOR! See here

Added by the LOVGATE.Z WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate Internet Explorer (iexplore.exe)

Added by a variant of the AGOBOT/GAOBOT WORM!

Added by an unidentified WORM or TROJAN!

MS Internet Security and Acceleration Server - see here

Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!

Added by the FORBOT-AG WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate Internet Explorer (iexplore.exe) which is always located in %ProgramFiles%\Internet Explorer and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in %System%

Added by the ALADINZ.N TROJAN!

Added by the SDBOT.MX WORM!

Added by the LOVGATE.E WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate Internet Explorer (iexplore.exe)

Added by the LOVGATE.AO WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate Internet Explorer (iexplore.exe)

Detected by Trend Micro as the IRCBOT.AXK BACKDOOR! See here

Added by the IRCBOT-ABO TROJAN!

EasySearch adware

Detected by Kaspersky as the IRCBOT.BLL TROJAN! See here

Added by the RBOT-KX WORM!

Added by the POEBOT-J WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate Internet Explorer (iexplore.exe) which is always located in %ProgramFiles%\Internet Explorer and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in %System%

Added by the SDBOT-XNRBOT.UZ WORM!

Added by a variant of the IRCBOT TROJAN!

Detected by Trend Micro as the SHEUR.MH WORM! See here

Detected by Kaspersky as the IRCBOT.BLL TROJAN! See here

Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!

Added by the BCKDR-QIL TROJAN!

Detected by F-Prot as the DOWNLOADER2.AILI TROJAN!

Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!

Added by the RBOT-CMH WORM!

Added by a variant of the AGOBOT/GAOBOT WORM!

Added by the DLOADR-AWD TROJAN!

Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!

Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!

Added by the DONK.O WORM!

Added by the RBOT-AU WORM!

Detected by Kaspersky as the BANLOAD.KWQ TROJAN! See here

Added by the RBOT-ATT WORM!

Added by the RBOT-GLO WORM!

Detected by Trend Micro as the SDBOT.GAV WORM! See here

Identified as a variant of the TrojanSpy.Agent malware

Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate Internet Explorer (iexplore.exe)

Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!

Added by the RBOT-AQV WORM! Note the number "0" in the filename

If connected to the internet, automatically runs up ICQ. Convenience more than anything. ICQ can be started from Start -> Programs

If connected to the internet, automatically runs up ICQ. Convenience more than anything. ICQ can be started from Start -> Programs

Reported as the SDBOT.YX WORM!

Added by the OSCABOT-I WORM!

Added by the RBOT.AFZ WORM!

Wanadoo broadband ISP (now rebranded as Orange) related. What does it do and is it required?

Found on some Sony Vaio, IBM Thinkpad and Dell (and possibly other) laptops and seems to be related to Mouse Suite 98 Daemon according to the properties. Required on the Dell Inspirion 530 as without it the Dell mouse suite does not load and mouse settings are not retained on a reboot. Appears to cause a behaviour where the desktop suddenly flips back up when playing DirectX associated games

MRU-Blaster related - runs once in order to delete the index.dat file in the Temporary Internet Files and/or Cookies folder

Added by the RBOT-BJN WORM!

Added by the RBOT-ASB WORM!

Added by the BANLOAD.BFT TROJAN!

Added by the RBOT.CGU WORM!

Added by the AGENT-GDO TROJAN!

Added by a variant of the IRCBOT BACKDOOR! See here

Added by the AGOBOT-TT WORM!

Added by the DELF-LL TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate Internet Explorer (iexplore.exe)

Added by the BANKER-EU TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate Internet Explorer (iexplore.exe)

Part of Microsoft's Input Message Editor (IME) for translating Japanese/Chinese text in IE, Outlook and Word

Added by the DASMIN-E TROJAN!

Added by the PWSTEAL.ABCHLP and PSPIDER.310.B TROJANS! Note - this is not the legitimate Internet Explorer (iexplore.exe) process as there is a space before the ".exe"

Added by the POPMON.A TROJAN! - also known as PopMonster adware

Added by the DELF.FAI TROJAN!

Detected as Generic Downloader.s by McAfee, probable variant of ReferAd adware!

Added by the THREADSYS TROJAN!

"With the Net_iD program, you can easily and securely logon with a smart card into a domain, a virtual private network (VPN) or in Citrix and Terminal Server environments"

Related to Netscape installation

Added by the ZD TROJAN!

Added by the LOVGATE.AB WORM!

F-Secure antivirus related. However, is this particular item required?

MyContentAssistant security program, not recommend - see here

NetRatings Premeter spyware

Network monitor for Intel? Hub Connect Technology

Part of Norton Personal Firewall or Norton Internet Security

Added by the FORBOT-CT WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate Internet Explorer (iexplore.exe) which is always located in %ProgramFiles%\Internet Explorer and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in %System%

Added by the BROPIA.K WORM!

Detected by Trend Micro as the SPYBOT.AQR WORM! See here

Adult content premium rate dialer - also detected as SMALL.CZ

Added by the EVEVINC TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate Internet Explorer iexplore.exe process which is always located in the Program FilesInternet Explorer folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder

Added by the EVIVINC BACKDOOR! Note - this is not the legitimate Internet Explorer (iexplore.exe) which is always located in %ProgramFiles%\Internet Explorer and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in %System%

Added by the SWOOP TROJAN!

Added by the PAHATIA.A WORM!

Added by the DWNLDR-FZZ TROJAN!

Part of Intels Common User Interface for chipsets with integrated graphics controllers - which allows user to change different driver properties through Windows User Interface. Not known exactly what it does but apparently it isn't required

Added by the FAKEALERT TROJAN!

Added by the SDBOT.BMH WORM!

Praize IM Christian chat instant messenger

Added by the LOVGATE.AB WORM!

Added by the ELIPTER.D WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate Internet Explorer (iexplore.exe) process as there is a space before the ".exe"

IAA Event Monitor User Notification Tool - part of Intel? Application Accelerator - "a performance software package for desktop PCs using select Intel? chipsets" that "replaces the ATA drivers that come with Windows with drivers optimized for desktop and mobile PCs." If you use the RAID version it's required to notify you if a RAID 1 disk has failed

Added by the RANDEX.RH WORM!

Added by the BEAGLE.E WORM and variants!

Added by the AGENT.URZ TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate Internet Explorer (iexplore.exe)

Added by the AGOBOT-SO WORM!

Sophos Antivirus Remote Update utility - provides an easy way for remote workers to keep up to date with their virus protection via a website or network connection provided by their employer

??

Added by the BINGHE TROJAN!

CoolWebSearch Tapicfg parasite variant

Added by the BOMKA TROJAN!

Wireless-G USB Wireless Network Adapter related - would appear to be required

Added by the LINEAGE-R TROJAN!

Added by the LINEAGE-Q TROJAN!

Safety.Net from Netveda - "offers Internet security, content security and advanced Internet firewall protection for all your LAN computers, and trust controls to block unwanted or harmful applications from accessing the network"

Safety.Net from Netveda - "offers Internet security, content security and advanced Internet firewall protection for all your LAN computers, and trust controls to block unwanted or harmful applications from accessing the network"

Downloader for a variety of rogue anti-spyware programs

Part of Panda Antivirus. Responsible for scanning the boot sector of your disk and your memory at startup to check for viruses that try and load and act before your anti-virus is fully operational. It only adds a fraction of a second to start-up time and is worth leaving active

Scheduler for ReaConverter advanced image converter

Added by the SDBOT-CY TROJAN!

Added by the AGOBOT.ACI WORM!

Added by the SDBOT.BAV WORM!

Comcast Transition Wizard. On June 30th, 2003 it will migrate E-mail and web pages from AT&T Broadband Internet to Comcast High-Speed Internet. Until then it will run at startup and then terminate - hence the U recommendation

Added by the MOGI WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate Internet Explorer (iexplore.exe) which is always located in %ProgramFiles%\Internet Explorer and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in %System%

Added by an unidentified WORM or TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate Internet Explorer (iexplore.exe)

Added by the RANCK-LT TROJAN!

Added by the RANCK.LU TROJAN!

Appears to be the "Internet Connection Wizard" from Internet Explorer being set-up as a desktop shortcut. Appears under the RunOnce registry key but is available under Start -> Programs -> Accessories -> Communication (or similar) anyway

Added by the TORPIG-Q TROJAN!

Added by the KIPIS-U WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate Internet Explorer (iexplore.exe) which is always located in %ProgramFiles%\Internet Explorer and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in %System%\Microsoft

Added by the TORPIG-C and TORPIG-J TROJANS! Filenames spotted include ibm00001.exe, ibm00002.exe, ibm00005.exe and so on

Added by the ANSERIN TROJAN!

Added by the IRCBOT-AY BACKDOOR! Note - this is not the legitimate Internet Explorer (iexplore.exe) which is always located in %ProgramFiles%\Internet Explorer and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in %System%

Added by the IBILL.Z TROJAN!

Added by the IRCBOT-AY BACKDOOR! Note - this is not the legitimate Internet Explorer (iexplore.exe) which is always located in %ProgramFiles%\Internet Explorer and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in %System%

Added by the GASTER TROJAN!

Added by the GASLIDE TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate Internet Explorer (iexplore.exe) which is always located in %ProgramFiles%\Internet Explorer and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup!

Added by the IROFFER.CT TROJAN!

"IObit SmartDefrag helps defragment your hard drive more efficiently than any other product on the market - free or not"

Added by the IROFFER.CT TROJAN!

AdvancedCleaner misleading security software - not recommended, see here

Online Video Add-on - masquerades as a helper application for watching videos. In reality, though, it installs a rogue anti-spyware, or SmitFraud, application on your computer

Added by the BEAGLE.J WORM!

Added by the MITGLIEDER.D TROJAN!

Added by the MITGLIEDER.F TROJAN!

Online Video Add-on - masquerades as a helper application for watching videos. In reality, though, it installs a rogue anti-spyware, or SmitFraud, application on your computer

Added by the FORBOT-DU WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate Internet Explorer (iexplore.exe) which is always located in %ProgramFiles%\Internet Explorer and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in %System%

Added by the SDBOT-XZ WORM!

Added by the SCTHOUGHT.L TROJAN!

Added by the SDBOT-YI WORM!

Added by the ODELUD WORM!

Part of Sophos ant-virus sofware

Added by the AGENT.DM TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate Internet Explorer (iexplore.exe)

Added by the CULT.C WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate Internet Explorer (iexplore.exe)

Added by the ELITPER.E WORM!

Added by the PARDROP-A TROJAN!

Added by the RANDEX.AD WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate Internet Explorer (iexplore.exe) which is always located in %ProgramFiles%\Internet Explorer and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in %System%

Added by a variant of the IRCBOT BACKDOOR! Note - this is not the legitimate Internet Explorer (iexplore.exe) which is always located in %ProgramFiles%\Internet Explorer and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in %System%

Added by the DENGLE-A TROJAN!

Added by the FIZZER WORM!

Added by the MAGANIA-OU TROJAN!

Added by the DLOADER-PP TROJAN!

Added by the SINGU-T TROJAN!

With IdiomaX Office Translator "you can translate documents directly from your favorite text editor (Microsoft Word, WordPerfect or Lotus WordPro)"

Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!

Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!

Added by the RANDEX.UG WORM!

Added by the RONTOKBRO.A WORM!

TOPicks adware

TrojanShield

Now superseeded by ColorWizzard. Was part of 3Deep. "With True Internet Color PCs can display the best color possible over the web. Enabled web sites will know how connected monitors display color and will send them color corrected images"

Added by the RBOT-ZN WORM!

Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!

Pinnacle Systems (ex VOB) InstantDrive - creates a virtual CD-ROM drive on the computer's hard drive. Part of InstantCD/DVD burning software

iOpus Private Internet Gateway (iPIG) client. 'Using powerful 256-bit AES encryption technology, the iOpus Private Internet Gateway (iPIG) creates a secure "tunnel" that protects your inbound and outbound communications (Email, Web, IM, VOIP, calls, FTP, etc.) at any Wi-Fi hotspot or wired network'

Adult content dialler - where ***** are random

ICQ (messaging/chat program) anti-bomb software. "WFIPS is anti-bomb software for safeguarding ICQ Bomb before the bombing. 'ICQ Defoolder' is a tool for removing ICQ bomb after being exposed." For more information about ICQ bombs see here

Added by the RBOT-UM WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate Internet Explorer (iexplore.exe) which is always located in %ProgramFiles%\Internet Explorer and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in %System%

Added by the GAOBOT.AZ WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate Internet Explorer (iexplore.exe)

Added by the RBOT-APN WORM! Note - file is found in the Windows or Winnt folder. Make sure you check the link on this one, it copies it's self under three other file names and folder locations

Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!

Added by the SDBOT.ZAB WORM!

PacerD_Media/Pacimedia.com/Z-Quest adware installer

Added by a variant of the IRCBOT TROJAN! See here

Added by a variant of the IRCBOT TROJAN! See here

Added by a variant of the IRCBOT TROJAN! See here

Added by a variant of the IRCBOT TROJAN! See here

Related to the VPN IPSec utility - used to create Security Policy (SP) entries and Security Association (SA) entries in the kernel

Added by the RBOT.BPW WORM!

Detected by PCTools as the DELFINJECT.F TROJAN! See here

Detected by Trend Micro as the DROPPER.ACO TROJAN! See here

Added by the RBOT-BWT WORM!

Added by the RBOT-WE WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate Internet Explorer (iexplore.exe) which is always located in %ProgramFiles%\Internet Explorer and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in %System%

Added by the MYTOB.ET WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate Internet Explorer (iexplore.exe) which is always located in %ProgramFiles%\Internet Explorer and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in %System%

Added by the PROTORIDE-H WORM!

Added by a variant of the IRCBOT BACKDOOR! See here. Note - this is not the legitimate Internet Explorer (iexplore.exe)

Added by a variant of the IRCBOT BACKDOOR!

Added by the GAOBOT.AP WORM!

Added by a variant of the AGOBOT/GAOBOT WORM!

Added by the BANKER-IB TROJAN!

Added by the RBOT-TN WORM!

Added by a variant of the IRCBOT BACKDOOR! See here. Note - this is not the legitimate Internet Explorer (iexplore.exe) which is always located in %ProgramFiles%\Internet Explorer and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in %Windir%

Added by the AGENT.QG TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate Internet Explorer (iexplore.exe) which is always located in %ProgramFiles%\Internet Explorer and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in %Windir%

Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate Internet Explorer (iexplore.exe)

Added by a variant of the MONCHER WORM!

Added by the CHUM-C TROJAN!

Added by the SPYBOT.AFZ WORM!

Added by the BLATIC.A WORM!

Added by the MYTOB-CH WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate Internet Explorer (iexplore.exe)

Added by the EVIVINC BACKDOOR! Note - this is not the legitimate Internet Explorer (iexplore.exe)

Added by the SDBOT.LP WORM!

Added by the ANARCH WORM!

Added by the TZET WORM!

Linksys Wireless-G USB Wireless Network Monitor

Wireless-G USB Wireless Network Adapter related - would appear to be required

For a Logitech internet keyboard - loads the software for the shortcut keys on the keyboard. Also used to display your keyboard LEDs on-screen to indicate Caps Lock, etc if it doesn't have them

Displays Iomega icons in Explorer/My Computer, ejects Zip disks on shutdown and displays a special delete confirmation box when deleting files on an Iomega drive. Available via Start -> Programs. If you disable it remember to eject disks first before powering the drive down - hence the "U" recommendation. Note - FreeCell may not run with ImgIcon running

Added by the FORBOT-CP WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate Internet Explorer (iexplore.exe) which is always located in %ProgramFiles%\Internet Explorer and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in %System%

Added by the BANCOS-BU TROJAN!

Added by the ULPM.BD TROJAN!

Added by the BANCBAN-FS TROJAN!

Wareout - malware masquerading as a spyware and dialer remover

Wareout - malware masquerading as a spyware and dialer remover

Wareout - malware masquerading as a spyware and dialer remover

Wareout - malware masquerading as a spyware and dialer remover

Wareout - malware masquerading as a spyware and dialer remover