Added by the WEBUS.C TROJAN!

Added by the WEBUS.D TROJAN!

Added by the CR TROJAN!

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

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

Added by the BANCOS.V TROJAN!

Added by the SLSORVE-B TROJAN!

LANDesk® Management Suite software component

Loads the executable for Lop.com. lopsearch.exe is the beta version

AceGain LiveUpdate can help to automate and optimize product updates. AceGain LiveUpdate will automatically detect new patch updates, driver updates or full product updates and automatically download and install them according to user configuration

Added by an unidentified WORM or TROJAN!

Added by the MSNOPT-A TROJAN!

Convenient way to start all your Multimedia Center applications (DVD, Video CD, CD Audio, File Player). You can right-click LaunchPad, and uncheck Load on Startup in the menu

Virtual Bouncer - malware from Spyware Labs. It is distributed by the same bundling and drive-by download techniques as the parasites it claims to remove, so definitely qualifies as unsolicited commercial software in itself. It also has an update feature that can download and execute arbitrary code. Warning - choose "custom" uninstall as "automatic" may remove other programs - see here

Checks to make sure that IE is still your default browser

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

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

Added by the SILLYFDC-X WORM!

Added by the AGOBOT.SE WORM!

Added by the SDBOT-WX WORM!

Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate lsass.exe process

??

Added by the LOADCFG or SDBOT TROJANS!

Added by the AGOBOT.BH WORM!

Added by the RBOT-AGX WORM! Note - the executable is spelt with a lower case "L" rather than an lower or upper case "i" which is the case with Internet Explorer

Automatic logon feature of Customizer 2000 - "a special utility which is designed to optimize Win9x/ME performance. The program lets you explore the many hidden settings in Windows, and make changes"

Added by an unidentified WORM or TROJAN!

Added by the JE WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate lsass.exe process

Added by the IRCBOT.WORM.61673 WORM!

Added by the KOL TROJAN!

Linksys EasyLink Advisor - "the free application that provides and easy way to setup, view, manage, and repair your network"

Unidentified malware

FoolProof Security - PC security software from SmartStuff

Added by the RBOT-ATH WORM!

Added by the LOXBOT.D WORM!

Added by the LOXBOT.C WORM!

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

Added by the MUMU.C WORM!

Added by the RBOT.LU WORM!

Associated with the no longer supported Xerox HomeCentre printer/scanner

HSLABLogger logs user activity and Internet activity. The gathered information can be sent to a predetermined email address. If you didn't install this yourself uninstall it

Added by the MYTOB-AZ WORM!

Added by the MYTOB-AP WORM and variants!

Added by the MYTOB-AQ WORM!

Added by the MYTOB-M WORM!

Added by the MYTOB-CZ WORM!

Added by the MYTOB-P WORM!

Added by the MYTOB-U WORM!

Added by the MYTOB-EQ WORM!

Added by the MYTOB-EO WORM!

Added by the DOWNDEL-A TROJAN!

InstantAccess premium rate adult content dialer variant

Added by the DSPY-A TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate lsass.exe process which should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup!

Added by the RBOT-AOF WORM! Note - the executable is spelt with a lower case "L" rather than an lower or upper case "i" which is the case with Internet Explorer

Added by the DOWNLOAD TROJAN!

LANDesk Management_Suite software component

Tray icon which gets installed when you install the drivers for Asuscom internal ISDN modem cards (or rebadged Asuscom ISDN cards, such as MRi). This icon enables you to monitor or configure your ISDN card. Once you have configured your ISDN card correctly, you will never need to use this icon

Added by the BANCBAN-BS TROJAN! Note - the executable is spelt with a lower case "L" rather than an lower or upper case "i" which is the case with Internet Explorer

KeyKey XP Professional from KeyKey.com. "Monitor Instant Messages, Chats, Emails, Web Site URLs, Passwords, Computer Programs, Start Up and Shut Down time and much more completely undetected to the user."

Added by the ZSYANG.B WORM!

Added by the ASSIRAL-C WORM!

LaCie '1-Click' backup software for their range of mobile hard drives

Delfin Media Viewer adware related

Added by the RBOT.BT WORM!

SafeSurfing adware

LANDesk® Management Suite software component

Adware downloader - also detected as the SECONDT-C TROJAN!

Added by the AGENT.AIA TROJAN!

LANMessage Pro - "a powerful tool for communicating with other people on your office/home network"

Monitors any traffic that is using a LAN adapter (Ethernet or Token ring network card)

Lao Script for Windows (LSWin) is an extension to the Windows operating system to allow Lao language to be used with many different Windows-based applications

Utility that automatically performs file transfers as unattended background operations

Added by the INOR-A TROJAN!

Added by the KLASSIR TROJAN!

Added by the NTOS TROJAN!

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Part of Acer Launch Manager - programmable keys on such laptops as the TravelMate 610

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Context - electronic dictionary

Logitech LCD G-Series software driver

Driver/utility for Logitech G-Series gaming keyboards and mice

Driver/utility for Logitech G-Series gaming keyboards and mice

Programmable keys on Acer, Fujitsu and other laptops

LaunchBoard software from Darwin turns your keyboard into a remote control for the Internet and your computer! With LaunchBoard 2.0, you can customize up to 38 keys on your PC keyboard to instantly launch Web Sites, start applications, perform custom macros, handle Windows shortcuts, store passwords, and perform loads of other customizable functions

Spyware component related to DownloadWare and found in Program FilesKFH

PC Angel recovery program from SoftThinks. Located in a "SMINST" sub-folder of the Windows or Winnt directory

Part of Pinnacle Studio video editing suite. What does it do and is it required?

Lexmark Scan and Copy Control Program for the X63 (and maybe others) printer/scanner. Required for the scanner to work

Added by the SDBOT-DHY WORM!

Added by the SILLYFDC-W WORM!

"LCD Smartie is software for Windows that you can use to show lots of different types of information on your LCD/VFD." Typically used by the PC modding community to display statistics such as CPU temp, fan/cooler speed, etc on an LCD display

LCDC is an application that displays various information on your LCD or VFD screen. The number of things that LCDC can do is expandable by Plugins

Driver/utility for Logitech G-Series gaming keyboards and mice

Related to SuperAdBlocker

Tivoli 'TME' System Tray icon - "'lcfep' is the program that displays statistics about the Endpoint. Apparently stopping/removing this process has no impact on the Endpoint itself which will continue to function normally"

??

LClock is a program that makes the Windows' clock look like a Windows Longhorn Clock

Added by the HOSTOL-A TROJAN!

CoolWebSearch Tooncomics parasite affiliate variant - redirects to fastwebfinder.com

Installed with the software for Logitech products. Automatically checks for software upgrades AND new products, services and special offerings from Logitech

Installed with the software for Logitech products. Automatically checks for software upgrades AND new products, services and special offerings from Logitech

Added by the CHORUS-A TROJAN! Searchforfree browser hijacker

Installs a USB compact flash card reader or drive on start-up. The device is distributed by Microtech and is made by a company called SnapShot. Required if you want the reader to work

LeechGet download manager

Added by the COSIAM-D TROJAN!

Added by the IRCBOT-TC TROJAN!

BrowserAid/BrowserPal foistware

Lexmark System Tray application (where "****" is the model) that enables scan or fax functions to run directly from the printer via the buttons. Can be launched from a desktop shortcut

Lexmark System Tray application (where "****" is the model) that enables scan or fax functions to run directly from the printer via the buttons. Can be launched from a desktop shortcut

Lexmark System Tray application (where "****" is the model) that enables scan or fax functions to run directly from the printer via the buttons. Can be launched from a desktop shortcut

Lexmark System Tray application (where "****" is the model) that enables scan or fax functions to run directly from the printer via the buttons. Can be launched from a desktop shortcut

Lexmark System Tray application (where "****" is the model) that enables scan or fax functions to run directly from the printer via the buttons. Can be launched from a desktop shortcut

Lexmark printer button manager. Required for correct operation

Lexmark printer button manager. Required for correct operation

Added by a variant of the SPYBOT WORM! See here

Lexmark X6100 printer button manager - required for correct operation

"Lexmark Scan & Copy Control Program" for the Lexmark X74-X75 all-in-one multifunction printer/copier/scanner. Button manager for features such as scan, scan to E-mail, copy, etc

Added by the ZONEBAC TROJAN!

Added by the BROPIA WORM! Note - the executable is spelt with a lower case "L" rather than an lower or upper case "i" which is the case with Internet Explorer

For Lexmark printers. From Lexmark: "This enables bi-directional printing over a peer to peer network. If the printer is connected directly to your PC, the file is not used, (or should not be used) at all". It is known that firewalls can however alert you to "lexpps.exe" requesting server privileges

Lexmark printer software may add Lexstart.exe in the startup folder to handle print commands that you send to the printer. Sometimes required for the printer to work correctly - not in the case of a Lexmark Z42 for instance

Added by the ZAURGA-A TROJAN!

LightningFAX Enterprise Fax Server - "puts faxing at the fingertips of networked enterprise users. It enables rapid, secure sending and Direct-To-Desktop Delivery of mission-critical documents"

Driver/utility for Logitech G-Series gaming keyboards and mice

Added by the ACID-F WORM!

Logitech Wireless Desktop mouse and keyboard software. There is an icon for this program on the taskbar next to the clock

Adult web-dialler - **** is random

Adult web-dialler - **** is random

Adult web-dialler - **** is random

MediaPipe peer-to-peer file swapping program also reported as a hijacker

Added by QLOWZON-BN TROJAN!

Related to Microsoft's LifeCam series of webcams. What does it do and is it required?

Support software for Microsoft's "LifeChat" headsets - which are optimized for use with Windows Live Messenger

Keeps the Palm LifeDrive Manager utility in the systray. Shortcut available via Start -> Programs

System Tray utility for the Palm LifeDrive Mobile Manager

Lightning Download download manager. Can be launched manually, but will need to start up if you want it to "catch clicks" off Internet Explorer

Added by the RBOT-AGH WORM!

LimeWire - Peer to Peer (P2P) file-sharing client. x.x represents the version number. Note - as with all P2P sharing programs they are susceptible to various forms of malware

Added by the IRCBOT-WA WORM!

LineSpeedMeter - detect the download and upload speed of your internet connection

ABBYY Lingvo Electronic Dictionaries

Links adware

Added by the LOWZONE-BI TROJAN!

Tray icon which gets installed when you install the drivers for Asuscom internal ISDN modem cards (or rebadged Asuscom ISDN cards, such as MRi). This icon enables you to monitor or configure your ISDN card. Once you have configured your ISDN card correctly, you will never need to use this icon

Tray icon which gets installed when you install the drivers for Asuscom internal ISDN modem cards (or rebadged Asuscom ISDN cards, such as MRi). This icon enables you to monitor or configure your ISDN card. Once you have configured your ISDN card correctly, you will never need to use this icon

Added by the IRCBOT.VD WORM!

Added by the DLOADER.MC TROJAN!

Added by the LOVELETTER.AS VIRUS!

Liquid View lets you increase the legibility of the Microsoft Windows interface regardless of your display's native resolution. The software lets you increase the size of items that are hard to read on your monitor

Added by the SCOM-D premium rate adult content dialler

Added by the RBOT-AHO WORM!

Logitech Internet Update. Used to update drivers/software for Logitech's Wingman, QuickCam, etc devices. Reports claim it doesn't work very well and you can manually update the files anyway

Detected by Kaspersky as the RBOT.BXX WORM! See here

Added by the RBOT-GHE WORM!

MSI Live Update - auto-detects and suggests the latest BIOS/Driver/Utilities information

Asus graphics card driver live update feature

Premium rate adult content dialler

Web-update utility as used by various types of software - see here

Added by the PROXY-GG TROJAN! Note - this malware actually changes the default value data of the registry "Run" key in order to force Windows to launch it at boot. Name field may be empty

Xerox WorkCenter XE - language monitor status application

Added by the TILEBOT-AD WORM!

Added by the AGOBOT-RE WORM!

MSI Live Update - auto-detects and suggests the latest BIOS/Driver/Utilities information

Related to a Lexmark printer/scanner. Printer sharing server? Is it required?

Unidentified adware

Xerox WorkCenter XE - language monitor status application

Driver for Xerox XD series printer/copiers

Detected by Kaspersky as the AGENT.BG TROJAN!

Added by the RBOT-GRH WORM! Note - the executable is spelt with a lower case "L" rather than an lower or upper case "i" which is the case with Internet Explorer

Added by the DLOADR-ATC TROJAN!

Part of Stardock's WindowBlinds custom desktop program. "WindowBlinds is the first utility of its kind. It extends Win98/NT/2K/XP to have a fully skinnable user interface. You can change the style of title bars, buttons, toolbars and much more". If you use it - keep it if not then uninstall it

Added by the MAPSON.C WORM!

Added by the NIBU, BAMBO TROJANS and DUMARU WORM!

Added by the DUMARU.Z or DUMARU.Y or DUMARU.AD WORM!

Winvest spyware

Homepage hijacker, redirecting to coolwwwsearch.com. Downloader for iedll.exe

Added by an unidentified TROJAN!

Added by the WINFLUX-C TROJAN!

Homepage hijacker that changes your homepage to an adult content site

PlayMiniGolf.com foistware - stealth installed!

Installed with MSN Explorer and loads the MSN Queue Manager. Required to enable the WU AutoUpdate feature. Note that disabling this can sometimes prevent internet sharing working on Win2K Pro SP2. Reports also suggest that removing it will re-enable internet access - hence the "users choice" recommendation. If you have problems leave it, otherwise I recommend you disable it

MediaMotor adware

Added by the AMRKTMAN-C TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate lsass.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is located in the Winnt or Windows folder

Added by the SDBOT-YA WORM!

Added by the POEBOT-T WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate lsass.exe process

Added by the POEBOT-J WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate lsass.exe process

Lock My PC - a tool for quick computer locking when you leave it unattended. It shows a lock screen, disables Windows hot keys and mouse

Added by the PWFUZZ-A WORM!

Added by the BANCBAN-AH TROJAN!

Added by the BUGSPR-A TROJAN!

Added by the RBOT-AVN WORM!

Added by the REDIST.C WORM!

Added by the LONGNU.A TROJAN!

Added by the RBOT.BJH WORM!

Installed with the software for Logitech products. Automatically checks for software upgrades AND new products, services and special offerings from Logitech

Installed with the software for Logitech products. Automatically checks for software upgrades AND new products, services and special offerings from Logitech

Logitech Mouseware driver. Needed to support some additional functionality of Logitech mice/trackballs such as "SmartMove". If you disable it and find you don't need it leave it disabled

Loads at startup and monitors the scanner. When a document is inserted in the scanner the wakeup program feeds the document a fraction of a inch into the scanner and then it launches the control center software. From the control center you can select whether to fax or copy or print the scanned documents. If you uncheck the Logitech wakeup software from the startup it no longer launches the control center or feeds the document a fraction of an inch. You can manually launch the control center software via Start ->Programs and still be able to scan images

Added by the MYTOB-BS WORM!

Installed with the software for Logitech products. Automatically checks for software upgrades AND new products, services and special offerings from Logitech

Logitech Image Studio - installed with Logitech QuickCams

Added by the SDBOT.BWE WORM!

Logitech Image Studio - installed with Logitech QuickCams

Logitech Image Studio - installed with Logitech QuickCams

Logitech Mouseware driver. Needed to support some additional functionality of Logitech mice/trackballs such as "SmartMove". If you disable it and find you don't need it leave it disabled

RemotelyAnywhere is a remote administration and remote control solution for Windows. It allows access to the host computer via the network (the LAN, an intranet or the Internet) - and on the client side all you need is a web browser, a terminal emulator or a WAP-enabled phone

Logon Loader - customize boot & login screens

Logon Loader - customize boot & login screens

Added by the ZINS.A TROJAN!

WinCustomize LogonStudio - "Allows Windows XP users to edit, change, and apply new logon screens. LogonStudio comes built with a visual editor to make it easy to create your own logons which can then be uploaded to websites to be used by others users"

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

Added by the PAPROXY-D TROJAN!

Licensing patch for products installed on NT by Computer Associates such as eTrust. Detects and updates old versions of lic98.dll. Not required if you already have a newer version or the patch has been applied

Look 'n' Stop personal firewall

P04n trojan

Added by the WINKO.AO WORM!

Part of Lenovo's IBM ThinkVantage Productivity Center for - "guides you to a host of information and tools to help you set up, understand, maintain, and enhance your ThinkPad(r) notebook or ThinkCentre(r) desktop"

Added by the REMPSTEAL password stealer TROJAN!

Added by the REMPSTEAL password stealer TROJAN!

Local Port Scanner - "With LPS you're able to check your computer for open or listening ports"

Program Lock It And Protect Pro - lock and protect your folders from being opened, moved or deleted

Added by the AGOBOT-JQ WORM!

Added by the SDBOT-YV WORM!

Added by the AHKER.G WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate lsass.exe process, which should not appear in Msconfig/Startup!

Added by the TAME-C WORM!

Added by several variants of the AHKER WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate lsass.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is located in the Winnt or Windows folder

Detected by Symantec as the SILLYFDC WORM! See here. Note - this is not the legitimate lsass.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup!

Added by the BEAGLE.DR WORM!

Added by the BIGFAIRY-C WORM!

Added by the RATSOU.B TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate lsass.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is located in a DebugUserMode subfolder of the Winnt or Windows folder

Added by the MYDOOM.AG or MYDOOM.AS or MYDOOM.AU WORMS!

Added by the ALCOP-B WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate lsass.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is located in the Winnt or Windows folder

Added by the VOUMIT-A WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate lsass.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is located in a "mirc32" folder

Added by the PUNYA-B WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate lsass.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup!

Added by the SDBOT-UY TROJAN!

Added by the SDBOT.BCE WORM!

Added by a variant of the AGOBOT/GAOBOT WORM!

Added by a variant of the AGOBOT/GAOBOT WORM!

Added by the BANKER-BXX TROJAN!

Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!

Added by the LYDRA-B TROJAN!

Added by the FORBOT-CK WORM!

Added by the BANCOS-EC TROJAN!

Added by the GEEKMY-A TROJAN!

Added by the SASSER.E WORM!

HP software which helps one create labels after a music CD is burned using LightScribe discs. If you want to use LightScribe labeling, do not prevent from starting

HP software which helps one create labels after a music CD is burned using LightScribe discs. If you want to use LightScribe labeling, do not prevent from starting

Added by the SINNAKA.A WORM!

Added by the WALLOP-B TROJAN!

Added by the PROXY-GG TROJAN!

eAcceleration Stop-Sign security software related. Previously not recommended, see here

eAcceleration Stop-Sign security software related. Previously not recommended, see here

Added by the AGOBOT.RL WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate lsass.exe process

PowerStrip foistware. Note - this is not the same as the video tweaking utility of the same name here

Acts as a data spooler for the DSL modem (similar to a cache). Do not uncheck if the DSL modem is being used

Added by the DELBOT-AP WORM!

Added by the DELBOT-AP WORM!

PowerStrip foistware. Note - this is not the same as the video tweaking utility of the same name here

Added by a variant of the LITMUS TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate lsass.exe process

Modem On Hold utility - manages incoming/outgoing voice calls on a single phone line while being connected to the internet

One of the "popular" WinModem series. WinModems use software rather than hardware - hence putting a load on the CPU. Needed if you have it for loading the drivers. See here for more WinModem information

Lucent Tech. Soft Modem Messaging application - may be found on Fujitsu Lifebook, Acer and Sony Vaio notebooks, maybe others too

One of the "popular" WinModem series. WinModems use software rather than hardware - hence putting a load on the CPU. Needed if you have it for loading the drivers. See here for more WinModem information

PC-Duo Remote Control enables your help desk technicians to take instant control of any remote desktop PC at any location across the LAN, WAN or internet

Added by the IRCBOT_GEN WORM!

Symantec LiveUpdate installer - required to install a new version of the application. Will only run once, and the entry is automatically deleted after a reboot

Lvcomm server. Related to Logitech Quick Cam - works fine without it but it is needed for the Logitech ImageStudio software to connect to the camera

It provides extra functionality for Logitech multimedia webcam devices. When disabled the camera still works in quick capture but you can get a slight increase in picture quality - not so snowy and the movement wasn't so jerky