Files beginning with m

Added by the TUPEG VIRUS! Note - this malware actually changes the value data of the "(Default)" key in HKLM\Run in order to force Windows to launch it at boot. The name field in MSConfig may be blank

Detected by Kaspersky as the AGENT.AY TROJAN! See here. Note - this is not a valid McAfee program and is located in %System%. This malware actually changes the value data of the "(Default)" key in HKLM\Run and HKLM\RunServices in order to force Windows to launch it at boot. The name field in MSConfig may be blank

Added by an unidentified TROJAN - see here

Added by the ALLOCUP.A WORM!

Added by the DDOS_BOXED.X TROJAN!

Added by the DELF.AYF WORM!

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

Master Control Program for Stardock apps, in development. People should leave it running if they're using any of the Stardock applications

2020Search Toolbar

Added by the SLSORVE-E TROJAN!

2Search adware

Adult content dialler

Related to wireless card (802.11) adapter/standard. System Tray icon that provides a shortcut to "Wireless Connection Status" and allows to turn WL on and off. Supplier unknown. Adapter is miss-spelled

SeekSeek search hijacker related - see here

Loads the executable for Lop.com - final version

Packard Bell ActiveBoard keyboard - multimedia keyboard manager. Required if you use the additional keys and want to see the status of the Num Lock, Caps Lock, Scroll Lock keys

McAfee VirusScan On-line. See also the McAgentExe entry

Added by the SDBOT.NQ WORM!

Added by the RBOT.DAO TROJAN!

Added by the RBOT-ASK or RBOT-AUS WORMS!

Added by the SDBOT-AKH WORM!

Added by the RBOT-GAT WORM!

System tray access to ADSL modem diagnostic tools. Available via Start -> Programs

Innovative Solutions Advanced Uninstaller PRO - "easy-to-use suite for uninstalling applications and keeping your computer fast, clean, and in its best shape"

Alps Electric USB Server - required according to this article

ModemLockDown - allows you to supervise internet access by disabling the modem, protects againt dialers accessing dial-up connections, etc

Detected by Kaspersky as the VB.PI TROJAN! See here

Added by the NETSKY.H WORM!

"matcli.exe is a motive Assistant Command line interface that gathers information about your system's identity like your name email address, city, county, etc and gets written to a log file". The AOL Self Support Tool is required to run with the Help and Support program. If you uncheck AOL and and then run Help and Support it will add another AOL entry in the startup menu. If you remove this software in "add/remove programs" some help menus in help and support will not be available. You decide

PowerChute? Personal Edition - "safe system shutdown software with sophisticated power management functions"

Added by the DROPPER.Z TROJAN!

Aztech Labs modem driver

AsdPlug premium rate adult content dialer variant

Added by the RBOT.EVU TROJAN!

AT&T Resolution Assistant. "matcli.exe is a motive Assistant Command line interface that gathers information about your system's identity like your name email address, city, state, etc and gets written to a log file". Resolution Assistant is required to run with the Help and Support program. If you uncheck Resolution Assistant and and then run Help and Support it will add another Resolution Assistant in the startup menu. If you remove the Resolution Assistant in the add/remove program some help menus in help and support will not be available. You decide

Added by the RBOT-CCY WORM! Note - modifies the HOSTS file by appending numerous lines, preventing access to the virus cleaning websites

ATI Technologies Control Centre - installed alongside ATI graphics hardware and provides additional configuration options for these devices in the Managed Access to Catalyst™ Environment (MACE) component

Added by the DELF.EP downloader TROJAN!

Added by the SLAPER.K TROJAN!

Added by the SERFLOG.A WORM!

Added by the SERFLOG.B WORM!

ClientMan parasite variant

Added by the AGOBOT.AKH WORM!

Added by the AGOBOT.AKD WORM!

Belkin USB Network Adapter Management utility - can be started manually

Related to Sony VAIO - passwords, encryption, and a biometric fingerprint sensor

Bitdefender anti-virus for MSN Messenger - no longer supported at the BitDefender website

Added by the RBOT.PZ WORM!

Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!

Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!

Added by the SDBOT.AML WORM!

"matcli.exe is a motive Assistant Command line interface that gathers information about your system's identity like your name email address, city, state, etc and gets written to a log file". Blueyonder Instant Support is required to run with the Help and Support program. If you uncheck it and and then run Help and Support it will add another Blueyonder Instant Support in the startup menu. If you remove Blueyonder Instant Support in add/remove programs some help menus in help and support will not be available. You decide

"matcli.exe is a motive Assistant Command line interface that gathers information about your system's identity like your name email address, city, county, etc and gets written to a log file". ntlroadband Help is required to run with the Help and Support program. If you uncheck ntlroadband Help and and then run Help and Support it will add another ntlroadband Help in the startup menu. If you remove the ntlroadband Help in the add/remove program some help menus in help and support will not be available. You decide

Added by the TACTSLAY.C TROJAN!

"matcli.exe is a motive Assistant Command line interface that gathers information about your system's identity like your name email address, city, county, etc and gets written to a log file". BT Broadband Help is required to run with the Help and Support program. If you uncheck BT Broadband Help and and then run Help and Support it will add another BT Broadband Help in the startup menu. If you remove the BT Broadband Help in the add/remove program some help menus in help and support will not be available. You decide

"matcli.exe is a motive Assistant Command line interface that gathers information about your system's identity like your name email address, city, county, etc and gets written to a log file". BT Broadband Help is required to run with the Help and Support program. If you uncheck BT Broadband Help and and then run Help and Support it will add another BT Broadband Help in the startup menu. If you remove the BT Broadband Help in the add/remove program some help menus in help and support will not be available. You decide

System tray access to Motive's Broadband 2.0 configuration and repair utility

Part of Bullguard antivirus

Added by the BYMER WORM!

C-Media produce audio chipsets that are often found on popular motherboards with on-board audio. Provides System Tray access to change audio settings. Available via Start -> Settings -> Control Panel or Start -> Programs

Cannon Multi-Pass status monitor - your choice

Added by the DOWNLOADER-MY TROJAN!

Added by the STAP-C WORM!

Added by the SDBOT.ZD WORM!

Added by the VAGON-A TROJAN!

Added by the SMALL-CSK TROJAN!

Added by MSN Messenger Plus, a third party extension to MSN Messenger. This is the auto-update feature - see here for more info.

Enables special keys on Chicony keyboards. Special combinations include Internet, E-mail, vol+, vol-, mute, etc. Only required for extended features

Enables special keys on Chicony keyboards. Special combinations include Internet, E-mail, vol+, vol-, mute, etc. Only required for extended features

Added by a VIRUS!

"Switch" premium rate adult content dialler variant

"Switch" premium rate adult content dialler variant

Used by McAfee Virusscan to perform product updates. When updates are available the program will download and install them automatically. Recommended to leave enabled

Added by the SDBOT-BXQ WORM!

ClientMan parasite variant

Added by the PURSCAN-AI TROJAN!

Adult content dialler

Premium rate adult content dialer. Note - this is NOT the MSN Messenger 'MessengerPlus' extension

Added by the TOMPAI-C TROJAN!

Added by a variant of the AGENT.EI TROJAN!

Added by the BEASTY.H TROJAN!

Added by the BEASTY.G TROJAN!

Added by the BEASTY.E TROJAN!

Added by the BEASTY.I TROJAN!

Added by the BEASTDO-O TROJAN!

Added by the SDBOT.CQL WORM!

Added by the RBOT.BKT WORM!

Added by the SDBOT.BWH WORM!

Added by the SDBOT-ADC WORM!

Added by the RBOT.BVF WORM!

Added by the AGOBOT.BD WORM!

Added by the GAOBOT.JB WORM!

Added by the GAOBOT.AUS or SDBOT.J or SDBOT-QG WORMS!

Added by the GAOBOT.AUS WORM!

Added by the LOADCFG or SDBOT TROJANS!

Added by a variant of the AGOBOT/GAOBOT WORM!

Added by a variant of the AGOBOT/GAOBOT WORM!

Added by the SDBOT.BT WORM!

Added by the SDBOT-YM WORM!

Displays copyright information on IBM ThinkPads

Related to Corel Photo Album

Part of CorelDraw bundles for indexing media files - similar to "fast find" in MS Office

Part of CorelDraw bundles for indexing media files - similar to "fast find" in MS Office

Added by the TACTSLAY.C TROJAN!

Added by the OPASERV.G WORM!

Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!

Added by the CHODE-J WORM!

Added by the DELBOT-E TROJAN!

Added by the JV TROJAN!

Spy Sheriff/SpywareNO malware, also detected as the SPYHOAX-A TROJAN, pretends to be a spyware remover! - file names spotted sofar include VXH8JKDQ2.EXE, NS6281400.so, CVXH8JKDQ2.EXE, down3.exe, sefe.exe, winstall.exe, and tool2.exe

Added by the RBOT-ADQ WORM!

Added by the RANDEX.MS WORM!

Added by the ALLEM WORM!

Added by a variant of the Win32.Agent.ryo malware - see here

Dell multimedia keyboard manager. Required if you use the additional keys

Added by a variant of the AGOBOT/GAOBOT WORM!

Adult content dialler

Added by an unidentified WORM or TROJAN!

Shorty adware - also detected as the AGENT.FD TROJAN!

Shorty adware - also detected as the AGENT.FD TROJAN!

Shorty adware - also detected as the AGENT.FD TROJAN!

Shorty adware - also detected as the AGENT.FD TROJAN!

Shorty adware - also detected as the AGENT.FD TROJAN!

Added by the SDBOT-AAP WORM!

Added by the DELF-FAW TROJAN!

Added by the JM TROJAN!

Added by the SERFLOG.B WORM!

Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!

Related to McAfee AntiVirus suite - used to automatically scan incoming e-mails

The Encompass Monitor. This program is the Connect Direct Program. It is more trouble than it is worth and few use it

Part of Acer Empowering Technology. "Acer eRecovery Management is a powerful utility that does away with the need for recovery disks provided by the manufacturer, and also acts as a versatile standalone backup and recovery manager"

Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!

Added by the SDBOT.BXJ WORM!

Conexant (older versions are Brooktree) Wavestream Message Server - associated with Conexant based audio devices

eZula TopText adware

Added by the IRCFLOOD-M WORM!

New version of MS FindFast and still a resource hog?

Added by the DLOADER-OR TROJAN!

Added by the PIEBOT-A TROJAN!

Added by the RBOT-AAQ WORM!

Part of Ontrack's Fix-it Utilities Suite. Loads a System Tray icon that lets you access the full program. Needed if you run the crash guard, intellicluster, anti-virus, or autoupdater. Otherwise not required

Part of Ontrack's Fix-it Utilities Suite anti-virus. Performs a quick check of memory for signs of any virus. Exits afterward and returns all resources used in one user's experience. Not required but could be left without a drain on resources

Added by the SLAPEW.C TROJAN!

Added by an unidentified WORM or TROJAN!

Mouse utility for a Trust brand (and possibly others) mouse. If you disable this entry you will not be able to use any of the non-standard functions of the mouse

Multimedia keyboard manager. Required if you use the additional keys

Mouse utility for a Labtec brand (and possibly others) mouse. If you disable this entry you will not be able to use any of the non-standard functions of the mouse

Mouse utility for a Medion branded Fellowes mouse

Mouse utility for a Labtec brand (and possibly others) mouse. If you disable this entry you will not be able to use any of the non-standard functions of the mouse

Mouse utility for a Micro Innovations brand (and possibly others) mouse. If you disable this entry you will not be able to use any of the non-standard functions of the mouse

Mouse utility for a Trust brand (and possibly others) mouse. If you disable this entry you will not be able to use any of the non-standard functions of the mouse

Part of Cyber Patrol internet filtering software to restrict access to certain types of material on the internet. It can be disabled but do not ask how it's done

Remote Desktop Sharing service part of Microsoft's Netmeeting allowing users to share items on their screens across remote locations

Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!

Added by the AGENT-GQP TROJAN!

MacDrive 7 from Mediafour Corporation - "enables anyone using Windows Vista, XP, and 2003 Server to seamlessly access Mac disks (HFS/HFS+) of all types, including CDs, DVDs, hard drives, floppy, Zip, Jaz, and more!"

Added by the OPTIX PRO TROJAN!

Goldensoft CD Ghost related - turns a computer into a 200X-speed CD-ROM tower. Working from the hard drive, users can simultaneously access as many as 23 virtual CD-ROM drives at a speed of 200X for true multitasking

Added by the WOLLF-A TROJAN!

Hornet Monitor - monitoring system that detects and responds to unauthorized access attempts and sources of channel interference on any local DSSS network

Added by the RBOT-APO WORM!

Detected by Trend Micro as the IRCBRUTE.AS TROJAN! See here

Added by the WOOTBOT.AF WORM!

"matcli.exe is a motive Assistant Command line interface that gathers information about your system's identity like your name email address, city, state, etc and gets written to a log file". HP Instant Support is required to run with the Help and Support program. If you uncheck HP Instant Support and and then run Help and Support it will add another HP Instant Support in the startup menu. If you remove the HP Instant Support in the add/remove program some help menus in help and support will not be available. You decide

Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!

Added by the RBOT.EDL WORM!

Added by the TACTSLAY.C TROJAN!

"matcli.exe is a motive Assistant Command line interface that gathers information about your system's identity like your name email address, city, county, etc and gets written to a log file". HughesNet Tools is required to run with the Help and Support program. If you uncheck HughesNet Tools and then run Help and Support it will add another HughesNet Tools in the startup menu. If you remove the HughesNet Tools in the add/remove program some help menus in help and support will not be available. You decide

Added by an unidentified WORM or TROJAN!

Added by the TIRBOT-D WORM!

Added by the TIRBOT-G WORM!

Added by the ASOXY TROJAN!

Adware downloader trojan

Added by the JU or BANCBAN-IP TROJANS!

Added by the HOLAR.C (or GALIL) WORM! Note - this should not be comfused with Windows Media Player which has the same filename

Added by the HOLAR.C (or GALIL) WORM! Note - this should not be comfused with Windows Media Player which has the same filename

Added by the VB-CYG WORM!

Added by a variant of the SDBOT TROJAN!

InstantAccess premium rate adult content dialer

Added by the SDBOT-ADN WORM!

Added by the MSCONFIG16 TROJAN!

Added by the NYRUBOT-A WORM!

Added by the KWBOT.B WORM!

EasySearch adware

Added by the DLOADR-AWD TROJAN!

Added by the RBOT-GFP WORM!

Added by the RBOT-GQL WORM!

Added by the RBOT-GML WORM!

Detected by Trend Micro as the RBOT.UX TROJAN! See here

Unidentfied adware

Australian ISP's free monthly download meter

Added by the HAWAWI WORM!

Installed with a Panasonic iPalm digital camera. Used to upload photos from the camera. If your camera is not connected (via USB port) you do not need this program loaded

Associated with the iRiver Music Manager

Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!

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

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Multimedia keyboard manager. Required if you use the multimedia keys

Multimedia keyboard manager. Required if you use the additional keys

Added by the KIFER TROJAN!

Multimedia key handling for the relevant type of Turbo-Media keyboard. Shortcut available. Note that with this running it can crash DirectX8/9 under WinXP when a game switches to full-screen

Konica Minolta Magicolor 2400W colour printer monitor

Screen area magnifying utility for LG Notebooks

Added by a variant of the IRCBOT BACKDOOR! See here

Added by a variant of the IRCBOT BACKDOOR!

Added by the BINGHE TROJAN!

Added by the SDBOT-QR WORM!

Added by the LAMEYEAR-A WORM!

Added by the RETSAM TROJAN!

Added by the OBLIVION TROJAN! This executable is one of the most common but there are more

Added by the OPASERV.T WORM!

Auto-update for Movielink - internet movie rental System Tray access

Medload adware

Added by the KAGEN-A TROJAN!

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

Updater, part of Logitech Image Studio - installed with Logitech QuickCam cameras

Added by an unidentified malware

Added by the LITMUS.A TROJAN! Note - MSGSRV32.EXE in this case is in a Litmus sub-directory and is not to be confused with the valid version in C:WindowsSystem

Added by the LITMUS.201 TROJAN!

Added by the LITMUS.C TROJAN!

Added by the FC.C TROJAN!

Added by the LITMUS.C TROJAN!

Added by the SERFLOG.A WORM!

Mouse utility for a Lenovo brand (and possibly others) mouse. If you disable this entry you will not be able to use any of the non-standard functions of the mouse

Added by the SDBOT-BJN WORM!

Control Panel Launcher for MobilePre USB bus-powered preamp and audio interface from M-Audio

HTA file which creates an executable on the hard drive which subsequently proceeds to download files from a malware site!

Added by the CRYPTER.A TROJAN!

WhenU.Save adware

Movielink - internet movie rental System Tray access

Related to MarkAny - a solution to prevent is unauthorized distribution of information through Floppy, CD, email, etc

MacDrive 7 & MacDrive 6 CrossStripe Edition from Mediafour Corporation - "a perfect way to share files between Mac OS and Windows." Version 6 is not Vista compatible but doesn "include support for striped Mac arrays created with ATTO ExpressStripe software."

MacDrive 7 from Mediafour Corporation - "enables anyone using Windows Vista, XP, and 2003 Server to seamlessly access Mac disks (HFS/HFS+) of all types, including CDs, DVDs, hard drives, floppy, Zip, Jaz, and more!"

Added by the RBOT-NP WORM!

Used by developers for debugging. Those who have encountered it have unchecked it with no degradation in performance. May cause your computer to "hang" if you have MS Visual Studio installed and this disabled because it appears to take over error handling - hence the U recommendatioon. Can also be listed as MDM7. See here to disable

Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!

Added by the SDBOT-DID WORM!

Part of Conversions Plus from DataViz - allowing PC and MAC owners to share disks

Part of Conversions Plus from DataViz - allowing PC and MAC owners to share disks

Part of Conversions Plus from DataViz - allowing PC and MAC owners to share disks

Added by the AGOBOT-RI WORM!

Part of MacDrive 6 CrossStripe Edition from Mediafour Corporation - "a perfect way to share files between Mac OS and Windows." Unlike the standard version of MacDrive 7, this version is not Vista compatible but does "include support for striped Mac arrays created with ATTO ExpressStripe software."

MAD.exe is the MS Exchange 5.5 System Attendant and can also consume a large amount of resources - resolved by the latest Exchange 5.5 Service Pack. Also part of Exchange 2000 Server but does it have the same problems?. Apparently you need to leave this running but is it needed at start-up?

Drivers for the M-Audio Firewire Audiophile - Interface

Magentic by Incredimail - wallpaper/screensaver manager

MagicISO - "very helpful utility designed for creating and managing virtual CD drives and CD/DVD discs"

Magic DeskTop is a small and novel utility which will allow you the option of hiding or showing your desktop icons

ThaiSoftware Thai Dictionary

Magitime - connection tracking utility which monitors online time, expense, data transfer

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

Mail.com - free web-mail service. Does mcalert.exe notify you when new mail has arrived?

MailBell e-mail notification tool that will notify you about new messages arrived to your mailbox. Works with both POP3 mailboxes and web-mail based systems. You should be able to set your mail system to check all accounts at regular intervals anyway if you prefer (in Outlook for instance)

Mailbox Verifier (MV) is free software that will notify you about new messages arrived to your mailbox. Only works with POP3 mailboxes (not web-mail based systems). You should be able to set your mail system to check all accounts at regular intervals anyway if you prefer (in Outlook for instance)

MailCleaner "protect your computer from viruses sent to your machine via the popular e-Mail reader Incredimail. In addition the program will check all incoming files downloaded by Internet Explorer, Netscape Navigator, ICQ and iMesh". Not recommended as it bundles GAIN adware. Please note that Claria Corporation no longer support GAIN-Supported software - see here

Added by the CERTIF-E TROJAN!

Added by the PANOIL.C WORM!

SpyCop surveillance software detection - checks to see when your machine was last scanned and if it was more than a week asks if you want to scan

Added by the CRYPTER.A TROJAN!

Added by the CRYPTER.A TROJAN!

Added by the GEMA.D TROJAN!

Malware Sweeper - "Protects the user from malicious malware and monitors the sanity of the running programs"

Malware remover - not recommended, see here

Malware remover - not recommended, see here

MalwareAlarm malware remover - not recommended, see here

MalwareBot spyware remover - not recommended, see here

MalwareCrush spyware remover - not recommended, see here

MalwareStopper malware remover - not recommended, see here

MalwareWipe malware remover - not recommended, see here

MalwareWiped malware remover - not recommended, see here

MalwareWiper malware remover - not recommended, see here

Manatu from Emsi Software - behaviour based protection that "recognizes new and unknown Trojans, Worms and Viruses (Zero-Day attacks), without daily updates"

ManageDesk Lite from Managebytes Desktop management software. Each desktop is a separate working space for you to use

Detected by Kaspersky as the SMALL.CVT TROJAN!

MindStorm AnalyzerPro from Secure Associates. "A security management tool for customers easy to manage report and analyze security events across heterogeneous security devices"

Added by unidentified malware

Added by the WaveRevenue-McBoo TROJAN!

Added by the MIPSIV TROJAN!

Added by the KX VIRUS and also recognised by Symantec as FPAI adware

Added by the SOLOW-G WORM!

PureEdge Viewer - provides automation framework to manage and deploy XML forms-based processes for e-business and e-government systems. PureEdge was taken over by IBM (see here) and the product became Workplace Forms

Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!

Volume control for the Gateway Destination "DestiVu" media interface

MailFrontier - anti-spam application

MailFrontier Desktop (Matador) email spam blocker software

Matrix Screen Locker is a system tray application that allows for quick and secure PC lock when you wish. The screen does a "matrix style" scrolling characters effect when the lock is running

Unidentified malware

For Matrox video cards. Quick access to settings

For Matrox video cards. Quick access to diagnostics

"Matrox PowerDesk software provides extra multi-display desktop management controls"

For Matrox video cards. Quick access to tweak your card to your liking

WinAntiVirus Pro 2007 misleading virus software - not recommended, see here

Bonzi MaxALERT - spyware

Backup scheduler for the Maxtor (now Seagate) range of external hard drives - part of Maxtor Quick Start

Maxblast hard drive utility for Maxtor (Seagate) drives

Audiotrak Maya soundcard driver

Motherboard Monitor 4 - only needed if you overclock your system and want to keep a check on system temperatures/voltages/etc. Available via Start -> Programs

Motherboard Monitor 5 - only needed if you overclock your system and want to keep a check on system temperatures/voltages/etc. Available via Start -> Programs

MBNet (Portugal) Credit Card Processing software

MBProbe - only needed if you overclock your system and want to keep a check on system temperatures/voltages/etc. Available via Start -> Programs

Reported as Micro Bill Systems foistware - but not according to the company themselves, see here

Detected by AVG Antispyware as the AGENT.CNM TROJAN!

Added by the MAGICON.A TROJAN!

Added by the NETSKY.AL WORM!

Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!

Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!

Added by the RBOT-UH WORM!

McAfee Backup from Networks Associates

Added by the RBOT-ATR WORM! Note - this is not a valid McAfee program

Added by a variant of the SPYBOT WORM!

Added by the MEPCOD TROJAN! This trojan file does not belong to any McAfee Antivirus Software and is found in the Windows or Winnt folder

Added by a variant of the SPYBOT WORM!

Added by the RBOT-FDP WORM!

From McAfee VirusScan On-line. The Agent is a red M icon that appears in the Windows system tray or Notification Area (if you're running Windows XP). If you don't see the agent icon, VirusScan Online may not be installed

Used by McAfee Virusscan to perform product updates. When updates are available the program will download and install them automatically. Recommended to leave enabled

Media Changer - utility that allows you to change wallpapers, sounds, themes, etc

Related to McAfee security suite. This is a non-essential program, but should not be disabled unless suspected to be causing problems

ShopAtHome/SAHagent adware variant

McAfee antivirus related. What does it do and is it required?

Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!

Part of McAfee's Virusscan Online. Must be enabled for scanning to work

Part of McAfee SecurityCenter. Runs in the background controlling critcal updates and control antivirus related actions. This program is important for the stable and secure running of your computer

From McAfee VirusScan On-line. Automatically updates your virus definitions. Leave enabled unless you regularly update these definitions

Part of McAfee's SecurityCenter. Must remain checked but one user reports Windows glitches with no response from McAfee as to why

McAfee VirusScan On-line. See also the McAgentExe entry

Marketdart spyware

Part of MacDrive 6 CrossStripe Edition from Mediafour Corporation - "a perfect way to share files between Mac OS and Windows." Unlike the standard version of MacDrive 7, this version is not Vista compatible but does "include support for striped Mac arrays created with ATTO ExpressStripe software."

Part of MacDrive 6 CrossStripe Edition from Mediafour Corporation - "a perfect way to share files between Mac OS and Windows." Unlike the standard version of MacDrive 7, this version is not Vista compatible but does "include support for striped Mac arrays created with ATTO ExpressStripe software."

MacDrive 7 from Mediafour Corporation - "enables anyone using Windows Vista, XP, and 2003 Server to seamlessly access Mac disks (HFS/HFS+) of all types, including CDs, DVDs, hard drives, floppy, Zip, Jaz, and more!"

MacDrive 7 from Mediafour Corporation - "enables anyone using Windows Vista, XP, and 2003 Server to seamlessly access Mac disks (HFS/HFS+) of all types, including CDs, DVDs, hard drives, floppy, Zip, Jaz, and more!"

Added by the WHITEHO VIRUS or TRAPPY WORM!

Added by the LYDRA-F TROJAN! Note - this is not the valid Machine Debug Manager which shares the same filename

Used by developers for debugging. Those who have encountered it have unchecked it with no degradation in performance. May cause your computer to "hang" if you have MS Visual Studio installed and this disabled because it appears to take over error handling - hence the U recommendatioon. Can also be listed as Machine Debug Manager. See here to disable

Added by the CRYPTER TROJAN!

Added by a variant of the CRYPTER.C TROJAN!

Added by the SPYBOT.JPB WORM!

Added by the RBOT.AQD WORM!

Added by the RBOT.AOA WORM!

Added by the MADS-A TROJAN!

Adware - detected by Kaspersky as the AGENT.AM TROJAN!

Meca cross-platform communications technology, branded messengers will connect with AOL, MSN, Yahoo!, and ICQ users

PacerD_Media/Pacimedia.com adware

WindUpdates MediaPass adware

Monitor for Media Card Companion from ArcSoft. "Automates the tedious processes associated with downloading and sharing files from digital cameras, card readers, and other removable media"

WindUpdates MediaPass adware

Added by a unidentified WORM or TROJAN!

WindUpdates MediaPass adware

WindUpdates MediaPass adware

Added by the FLDMEDIA-A TROJAN!

Added by the MULDROP.352 VIRUS!

Added by a variant of the IRCBOT TROJAN!

Added by the SPYBOT.EV WORM!

Added by the SDBOT.TF WORM!

Added by a variant of the IRCBOT TROJAN!

Added by the RBOT.AUL WORM!

Added by the SDBOT-ACW WORM!

Supports the eject button on the front on the Dell Studio Hybrid desktop. If disabled, the user will have to eject the CD/DVD by opening My Computer, right-clicking on the drive and selecting "Eject" from the available options

Part of MacDrive 6 CrossStripe Edition from Mediafour Corporation - "a perfect way to share files between Mac OS and Windows." Unlike the standard version of MacDrive 7, this version is not Vista compatible but does "include support for striped Mac arrays created with ATTO ExpressStripe software."

MacDrive 7 & MacDrive 6 CrossStripe Edition from Mediafour Corporation - "a perfect way to share files between Mac OS and Windows." Version 6 is not Vista compatible but doesn "include support for striped Mac arrays created with ATTO ExpressStripe software."

Part of MacDrive 6 CrossStripe Edition from Mediafour Corporation - "a perfect way to share files between Mac OS and Windows." Unlike the standard version of MacDrive 7, this version is not Vista compatible but does "include support for striped Mac arrays created with ATTO ExpressStripe software."

MacDrive 7 from Mediafour Corporation - "enables anyone using Windows Vista, XP, and 2003 Server to seamlessly access Mac disks (HFS/HFS+) of all types, including CDs, DVDs, hard drives, floppy, Zip, Jaz, and more!"

MacDrive 6 CrossStripe Edition from Mediafour Corporation - "a perfect way to share files between Mac OS and Windows." Unlike the standard version of MacDrive 7, this version is not Vista compatible but does "include support for striped Mac arrays created with ATTO ExpressStripe software."

Multimedia keyboard manager. Required if you use the multimedia keys

Related to MediaPlay Cordless Mouse from Logitech

Installed by Smartdisk MVP CD burning software. Software will work fine without it

Added by the AGENT-BY TROJAN!

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

MediaGateway adware

Media Ring Talk, voice recognition software, Resource hog. Available via Start -> Programs

Added by the SDBOT.CDT WORM!

Mini-Player, IMESH related foistware

Added by the VIRANTIX.B TROJAN!

Added by the VIRANTIX.B TROJAN!

Related to Medion Display Information. What does it do and is it required?

Added by an unidentified WORM or TROJAN - see here

Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!

Added by the AGENT-FWF WORM!

Memento - simple app to keep text notes on your desktop

MemMonster - memory optimizer. MS MVPs (Most Valued Professional) recommend not using memory managers with Win98/SE/ME. See this article and make up your own mind

Memory optimizer. It loads from startup group and it goes off as soon as the program (memokit.exe) is loaded in the System Tray. Mk.exe does not run while the memokit.exe is running. Probably loads a flash screen at startup and shutdown that stays on screen less than 5 seconds and gives you a button to push to purchase the full version. MS MVPs (Most Valued Professional) recommend not using memory managers with Win98/SE/ME. See this article and make up your own mind

Added by the KILLAV.C TROJAN!

Added by the DELF-JJ TROJAN!

Used with the Sony floppy disk adapter for memory sticks, showing if there is a stick in the computer

Sony/SmartDisk memorystick-floppydisk-adapter software - allows you to read memorysticks in a normal floppydrive

MemoryWatcher spyware

MemoryBoost - memory optimizing program made by Tenebril Inc. MS MVPs (Most Valued Professional) recommend not using memory managers with Win98/ME. See this article and make up your own mind

Memory Card Manager - for removable memory cards found on Dell or Lexmark photo printers

Autoinstalling spyware by Total Velocity

Memory Zipper Plus - "optimizes the memory management of your system and boost-up its performance amazingly!"

Added by the AGOBOT-TY WORM!

Added by the LAZAR TROJAN!

Part of Enigma SpyHunter - not recommended, see note

MemTurbo memory optimizer. MS MVPs (Most Valued Professional) recommend not using memory managers with Win98/SE/ME. See this article and make up your own mind

MenuSnap from Rietta Solutions. Utility that re-orders your Start Menu items alphabetically. You may not want this utility if you're able to do this manually by selecting Start -> Programs and right-clicking and choosing "Sort by Name" if availabe

Mercora MusicSearch "Search, find and listen to music on the world's largest jukebox, built by people just like you". Note - if you subscribe make sure you read the Privacy Policy

Added by the FREEFORS TROJAN!

Message Blocker - "prevents Outlook Express from loading images or other content from the internet without confirmation, as well as executing scripts when displaying a formatted email message"

Added by the TACTSLAY.C TROJAN!

Added by the KUTEX TROJAN!

Added by the PATOO WORM!

Added by the SDBOT-ZB WORM!

Added by a variant of the IRCBOT TROJAN! See here

Added by the GRAMOS WORM!

MessengerDiscovery is a MSN Messenger add-on - adding over 70 new features. Now superseeded by MessengerDiscovery Live - with support added for Windows Live

MessengerPlus - third party MSN Messenger extension that adds a number of useful features. Bundles the hard to remove C2Media LOP adware. The software does offer you a choice during setup - make sure to install MessengerPlus WITHOUT that "sponsor program"!

MessengerPlus - third party MSN Messenger extension that adds a number of useful features. Bundles the hard to remove C2Media LOP adware. The software does offer you a choice during setup - make sure to install MessengerPlus WITHOUT that "sponsor program"!

MessengerPlus - third party MSN Messenger extension that adds a number of useful features. Bundles the hard to remove C2Media LOP adware. The software does offer you a choice during setup - make sure to install MessengerPlus WITHOUT that "sponsor program"!

Messenger Skinner malware - uses a rootkit to hide executable files

Metacafe - video sharing on the web. Note - if you subscribe make sure you read the Privacy Policy

Added by the RANDEX.Q WORM!

CoolWebSearch/HomeSearch adware - for examples, see this log

CoolWebSearch/HomeSearch adware - for examples, see this log

Added by the CLICKER-AG TROJAN!

MyFreeInternetUpdate - adware downloader

Multi Function Printer (MFP) Server Agent for Belkin's Wirless G All-in-One Print Server and ZyXEL's NPS-520

MATROX Graphics card related. What does it do and is it required?

For Matrox video cards. Quick access to tweak your card to your liking

Matrox BIOS Guard - monitors a Matrox card's BIOS, and will reflash it when needed. Cards like the G400 have a nasty habit of losing their BIOS, especially on poor power supplies. If you make an emergency BIOS disk with the utility in their BIOS package, you can disable Mgabg.exe and just use the crash disk if/when needed

McAfee's Virus Scan Online

McAfee's Virus Scan Online

McAfee's Virus Scan Online

McAfee's Virus Scan Online

Matrox Millennium video driver. Not required once drivers installed

Unidentified malware

Added by an unidentified VIRUS, WORM or TROJAN! A possibility is a trojan known as PENIS

Part of the Cybermedia Clean Sweep package

Added by the PWS-ALZ TROJAN!

Added by the RBOT.DMU WORM!

Added by the RBOT-AON WORM!

Using MicroAngelo On Display, you can easily select the icon images that you prefer rather than the default icons displayed by Windows. On Display provides a consistent and elegant method to customize the icon display for almost every icon on your system

Related to Bluebeam PDF printer support. Prints AutoCAD .dwgs to PDF's

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

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

Added by the RBOT-APZ WORM!

Added by the RBOT.EYA WORM!

Added by the RBOT.CLC WORM!

Added by the RBOT-AWJ WORM!

Added by the RBOT-AUJ WORM!

Added by a variant of the IRCBOT BACKDOOR!

Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!

Added by a variant of the RBOT-FUB WORM!

Added by a variant of the TOXBOT/CODBOT WORM!

HTA file which creates an executable on the hard drive which subsequently proceeds to download files from a malware site!

Added by the RBOT-GAW WORM!

Added by the AGOBOT-AHU WORM!

Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!

Added by an unidentified WORM or TROJAN!

Added by the RBOT-GLW WORM!

Added by an unidentified VIRUS, WORM or TROJAN!

Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!

Added by the KEYLOG-AG TROJAN!

Wopla.ac malware variant

Added by the RBOT-LE WORM!

Added by a variant of the IRCBOT BACKDOOR! See here

Detected by Kaspersky as the SDBOT.EPW BACKDOOR! See here

Added by the RBOT-AAI WORM!

Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!

Added by the BROPIA-AE TROJAN!

Added by the RBOT-X WORM!

Added by the RBOT.EB WORM!

Added by the RBOT-AOB WORM!

Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!

Microsoft Broadband Networking Tray Application

Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!

Added by the RBOT-AND WORM!

Added by a variant of the IRCBOT BACKDOOR! See here

Added by the RBOT.PV WORM!

Added by the RBOT-LG WORM!

Reported as the MSCONFIGX32 TROJAN! Possible Rbot variant

Added by the RBOT-Z WORM!

Added by the AGOBOT.XX WORM!

Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!

Added by the RBOT-ETT WORM!

Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!

Added by an unidentified TROJAN!

Added by a variant of the GAOBOT/AGOBOT WORM!

Added by the RBOT-ANR WORM!

Added by the RBOT-GAC WORM!

Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM! See here

Added by the AGENT.MAB TROJAN!

Added by the RBOT-GDB WORM!

Added by an unidentified VIRUS, WORM or TROJAN!

Added by the RANDEX.AX WORM!

Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!

Added by the SPYBOT-DG WORM!

Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!

Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!

Added by the RBOT-FWS WORM!

Added by the LATEDA.B TROJAN!

Detected by Kaspersky as the AGENT.BMQ TROJAN! See here

Added by the RBOT-UC WORM!

Added by the NACKBOT-D WORM!

Added by the SDBOT.LM WORM!

Detected by Trend Micro as the SHEUR.LH TROJAN! See here

Added by the SDBOT.EAH WORM!

Added by a variant of the WOOTBOT WORM!

Added by the DELBOT-AI WORM!

Added by the NUGACHE.A WORM!

Added by the FORBOT-EZ WORM!

Added by the SDBOT.BL WORM!

Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!

Added by the RBOT-TQ WORM!

Detected by Kaspersky as the AGENT.XFO TROJAN! See here

Added by the AGOBOT.UV WORM!

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

Added by the RBOT.HO WORM!

Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!

Added by the IRCBOT-XH WORM!

Added by an unidentified VIRUS, WORM or TROJAN!

You really want to be reminded about somebody's birthday at the expense of resources?

Microsoft Home Publishing greetings reminder

Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!

Added by a variant of the PEERBOT WORM!

Addded by the KELVIR-BF WORM!

Added by the SDBOT-PQ WORM!

CoolWebSearch parasite variant

Added by the MYTOB-FL WORM!

Added by a variant of the AGENT.IWW TROJAN!

Added by a variant of the SPYBOT WORM!

Added by an unidentified TROJAN!

Added by the RBOT-ANF WORM!

Added by the IRCBOT.AUH TROJAN!

Added by the SPYBOTER.GEN TROJAN!

Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!

Added by the BANCOS-DZ TROJAN!

Added by the DLOADER-UD TROJAN!

Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!

Added by the FORBOT-DV WORM!

Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!

Added by the RBOT-JW WORM!

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

Added by the RBOT-AKZ WORM!

Added by the RBOT-KE WORM!

Added by a variant of the SPYBOT WORM!

Added by the RBOT.KN WORM!

Added by the MYTOB.LF WORM!

Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!

Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!

Added by the RBOT.EUZ WORM!

Added by the RBOT-ADO WORM!

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

Added by the SPYBOT.BI WORM!

Added by the RBOT-APA WORM!

Added by an unidentified TROJAN!

Added by the RBOT.BOK WORM!

Added by the RBOT-ZP WORM!

Added by the IRCBOT.C TROJAN! Note that this is not a valid Microsoft program

Added by a variant of the SPYBOT WORM!

Added by a variant of the IRCBOT BACKDOOR!

Added by a variant of the IRCBOT BACKDOOR!

Added by a variant of the IRCBOT TROJAN!

Added by a variant of the SPYBOT WORM!

Added by the RBOT-APB WORM!

Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!

Added by an unidentified VIRUS, WORM or TROJAN!

Added by the RANDEX.F WORM!

Added by the MOCKBOT.A WORM!

Added by the NANPY-A WORM!

Added by the SPYBOT.PEN WORM!

Added by the RBOT-GRO WORM!

Alternative shortcuts to the Start -> Programs way of running applications installed as part of MS Office. Some people prefer it but a better way is to create Desktop Shortcuts if you want access these programs quickly

Added by the GAOBOT.BB WORM!

HTA file which creates an executable on the hard drive which subsequently proceeds to download files from a malware site!

Added by the RBOT-ZI WORM! - NOTE - do no confuse with the legitimate Msoicons.exe file described here. The latter wil not be listed among your startups!

Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!

Added by the RAKER-C TROJAN!

Added by the BANKER-VF TROJAN!

Added by the AGENT-XK TROJAN!

Added by the GAOBOT.BB WORM!

Added by the IBOT-A TROJAN! Note - this is not the Machine Debug Manager (also known as MDM7) which shares the same filename

Alternative shortcuts to the Start -> Programs way of running applications installed as part of MS Office. Some people prefer it but a better way is to create Desktop Shortcuts if you want access these programs quickly

Added by the IRCBOT.ALT WORM! Note - not to be confused with msmsgs.exe, the well known MSN Instant Messaging application!

Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!

Added by a variant of the WOOTBOT WORM!

Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!

Added by the IRCBOT-S TROJAN!

Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!

Added by the FRANRIV.A WORM!

Added by the RBOT-ARY WORM!

Added by a variant of the IRCBOT TROJAN!

Affilred adware

Added by the RBOT-FUB WORM!

Added by a variant of the IRCBOT BACKDOOR!

Detected by Trend Micro as the RBOT.GKQ WORM! See here

Added by a variant of the IRCBOT TROJAN!

Detected by Kaspersky as the VIRUT.P VIRUS! See here

Added by the IRCBOT-WJ TROJAN!

Added by the AGOBOT.BBM WORM!

Added by the RBOT-LC WORM!

Added by a variant of the IRCBOT TROJAN!

Added by the RBOT.ID WORM!

Added by the LAVITS WORM!

Detected by Trend Micro as the IRCBOT.BKA TROJAN! See here

Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!

This is a Blue version of the yellow speaker icon on the system tray and is used to edit advanced Sound Features that the MS DSS80 Speakers add. Should be accessible via Start -> Settings -> Control Panel

Added by the RBOT-VI WORM!

Added by the BIFROSE-UQ TROJAN!

Added by the RBOT-GPM WORM!

Added by the SDBOT.BEF WORM!

Added by the SPYBOT.PKC WORM!

Added by the PETTICK.A WORM!

Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!

Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM! Note - this is not the valid MSN Messenger (now Windows Live Messenger) utility

Added by the SDBOT.BR TROJAN!

Added by the IRCBOT-YV TROJAN!

Added by the RBOT.CCM WORM!

Added by a variant of the IRCBOT TROJAN!

Added by the KELVIR.K WORM!

Added by the RBOT-ZH WORM!

Added by the RBOT.AFE WORM!

Added by the RBOT-GAP WORM!

Added by the RBOT.FS WORM!

Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!

Added by the GAOBOT.AFJ WORM!

Added by the SDBOT.JT WORM!

Added by the SPYBOT.DAZ WORM!

Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!

Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!

Added by the RBOT.H WORM!

Added by the RBOT-LX WORM!

Added by a variant of the AGOBOT/GAOBOT WORM!

Added by the GAOBOT.AFJ WORM!

Added by the GAOBOT.AFJ WORM!

Added by the RBOT-AG WORM!

Added by a variant of the SPYBOT WORM!

Added by the RBOT.XT WORM! Note - this file is located in the WindowsSystem32 or WinntSystem32 folder, and should not be confused with the McAfee antivirus executable as described here

Added by the AGOBOT.AAR WORM!

Added by the RBOT.BQS WORM!

Added by the SPYBOT.LZ WORM!

Added by the SDBOT.CC WORM!

Added by the BOROBOT-I TROJAN!

Added by the RBOT-AIR WORM!

Added by a variant of the SPYBOT WORM! See here

Added by a variant of the SPYBOT WORM!

Added by the RBOT-ALM WORM!

Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!

Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!

Added by the RBOT-OM WORM!

Added by the RBOT.AWS WORM! Note - do no confuse with the legitimate Msoicons.exe file described here. The latter should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup!

Added by the AGENT.EF TROJAN!

Added by an unidentified VIRUS, WORM or TROJAN!

Added by a variant of the SPYBOT WORM!

Added by the RBOT-AQB WORM!

Added by a variant of the IRCBOT TROJAN!

Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!

Added by the RBOT-LQ WORM!

Added by the MYTOB-CY WORM!

Added by the SDBOT-AAK WORM!

Added by the RBOT-GCT WORM!

Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!

Added by the RBOT-DOQ TROJAN!

Added by the SDBOT.FQ WORM!

HTA file which creates an executable on the hard drive which subsequently proceeds to download files from a malware site!

Added by a variant of the SPYBOT WORM!

Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!

Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!

Added by the VANEBOT-F WORM!

Added by the RBOT.JP WORM!

Added by the SDBOT-XX WORM!

Added by the SDBOT-VX WORM!

Added by a variant of the IRCBOT BACKDOOR! See here

Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!

Added by the SDBOT-PE WORM!

Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!

Added by the RBOT-FWQ WORM!

Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!

Added by the SDBOT-WW WORM!

Added by the RBOT-GB WORM!

Added by the SDBOT.AJ WORM!

Added by the SDBOT-RM WORM!

Added by the SDBOT-WM WORM!

Added by the RBOT-AWH WORM!

Added by a variant of the IRCBOT BACKDOOR!

Added by the AGOBOT-RL WORM!

Added by the RBOT-EAM WORM!

Added by the DELF.JPH TROJAN!

Added by a variant of the SPYBOT WORM!

Added by the SDBOT.FV WORM!

Added by the SDBOT.WORM!.48548 WORM!

Added by the RBOT-ANK WORM!

Added by the RBOT-ANS WORM!

Added by the RBOT-PF WORM!

Added by an unidentified TROJAN! See examples here & here

Added by the BCKDR-AM TROJAN!

Added by the RBOT.KS WORM!

Added by the MENACE.B WORM!

Added by the RBOT-AXT WORM!

Added by the DARKER.M WORM!

Added by the CERTIF-C TROJAN!

Adware downloader - not the valid MusicMatch Jukebox which shares the same filename

Added by the YAHA.P WORM!

Added by the YAHA.AA WORM!

Added by the BANKER-EHC TROJAN!

Added by the SDBOT-XD WORM!

Mighty FAX from RKS Software - "installs a printer driver so that you can fax directly from Windows software"

Added by the MILLNET-A WORM!

Starts Musicmatch Jukebox at bootup - can be started manually

Added by the MINCEME-A WORM!

Mindful from Felitec inc. "Event reminder software with date and time tools in a simple to use system tray application"

Displays ads inside Weatherbug - see here

Part of Backweb

If you don't have ZoneAlarm or ZoneAlarm Pro running you don't need this. This must be enabled if programs such as VisualZone Report utility or ZoneLog Analyzer are in use

Mavis Beacon typing tutor

Mini NoteTab was the first in the family of "NoteTab" text and HTML editors from Fookes Software

Malware - see here

"MiniReminder is a small, fast, and simple program for Microsoft Windows to remind yourself of important yearly events, like birthdays, anniversaries, renewals, etc"

Added by the LITTLEW-E TROJAN!

MinMaxExtender - window handling tool

Related to Mio GPS navigation devices

Miranda instant messaging client

Added by the RBOT.QH WORM!

Added by the MYTOB.ET WORM!

Tool for quickly changing options for miro/Pinnacle capture cards during capture/playback/output. When this program is closed, another program (mv-ctrl) is also closed, but mv-ctrl does not have its own EXE file. Only needed when using the capture card, e.g. for the above actions

Mirra Personal Server from Seagate Tech - "a powerful hardware/software solution that integrates high-capacity storage with content protection, remote access, sharing and multi-computer synchronization"

MirrorFolder backup software

Miro video driver related. Is it required?

Miro video driver related. Is it required?

C-Media Mixer - C-Media produce audio chipsets that are often found on popular motherboards with on-board audio. Provides System Tray access to change audio settings. Available via Start -> Settings -> Control Panel or Start -> Programs

Configuration for Realtek audio devices

Management software for Altec Lansing speakers. If a change is needed, the user can launch it from the Start menu

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

Malware, detected by Panda Antivirus as Trj/Downloader.BWD

ScreenScenes "Midnight Lake" screensaver. The freeware version comes with GAIN branded ads (pop-ups and others). ScreenScenes do however offer you the option of doing away with the ads by purchasing the screensaver for a whopping $30. Please note that Claria Corporation no longer support GAIN-Supported software - see here

ScreenScenes "Midnight Lake" screensaver. The freeware version comes with GAIN branded ads (pop-ups and others). ScreenScenes do however offer you the option of doing away with the ads by purchasing the screensaver for a whopping $30. Please note that Claria Corporation no longer support GAIN-Supported software - see here

Added by an unidentified VIRUS, WORM or TROJAN!

SecondSight spyware. Note - SecondSight is spyware that captures keystrokes and screen shots, and logs user activity on the compromised computer. The risk can then send the logged information to a remote attacker via email, must be manually installed

Part of Digidesgin Protools. Refreshes your midi ports on the 002(R) (the 002R is a hardware audio/midi converter connected to your computer via firewire). Must be running in order to use the MIDI functionality of the Digi002R

Added by the AGOBOT.GM WORM!

Mmgsvc spyware

This is the Human Interface Device Server for Win98, 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 Hidserv in Win98SE/2000/Me/XP

A driver found on a Compaq Presario 800T notebook. Possibly something to do with multimedia hot keys?

Multimedia key handling for the relevant type of Turbo-Media keyboard. Shortcut available. Note that with this running it can crash DirectX8/9 under WinXP when a game switches to full-screen

Multimedia keyboard manager. Required if you use the additional keys

Hace Mmm - free utility to configure your Windows menus and move and remove menu-items you never use

eZula TopText adware

Mpact Mediaware Properties Taskbar Icon - multimedia software icon for Chromatic Research Mpact video cards

Mind Manager from Mindjet - "easy way to organize ideas and information". Registration reminder

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Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM! See here

A check on the file's properties reveals "Multimedia background task support module". MMTASK is a very simple 16-bit program used by certain multimedia drivers (which are still 16-bit on Win9x) to perform background processing. Some soundcards need this to support MIDI, etc

Part of MusicMatch Jukebox - digital music player / CD burner and ripper / music organizer / playlist creator

Added by the BACKGAT.A TROJAN! Not the valid MusicMatch Jukebox which has the same filename

MusicMatch Jukebox icon in the task tray - digital music player / CD burner and ripper / music organizer / playlist creator

Part of Morgan Multimedia Codecs. Only required when the codecs are used

Part of Morgan Multimedia Codecs. Only required when the codecs are used

Part of Morgan Multimedia Codecs. Only required when the codecs are used

MediaMotor adware

Added by an unidentified TROJAN or WORM!

TwoSeven spyware

Part of MusicMatch Jukebox - digital music player / CD burner and ripper / music organizer / playlist creator

VX2.Transponder parasite updater/installer related

Added by the DLUCA.B TROJAN!

Mobile Net Switch enables you to use your computer on more then one network with the click of a button. It allows you to automatically select the correct drive mappings, printer settings, IP settings and much more

Added by the LINEAG-AI TROJAN!

Added by the AUTOUPDER TROJAN!

Added by an unidentified VIRUS, WORM or TROJAN!

Logitech Mobile Phone Suite

Motorola Phone Tools

MS Syncrhonization Manager - updates the network copy of materials that were edited offline, such as documents, calendars, and e-mail messages

Added by the FINERO TROJAN!

Using MicroAngelo On Display, you can easily select the icon images that you prefer rather than the default icons displayed by Windows. On Display provides a consistent and elegant method to customize the icon display for almost every icon on your system

Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!

Modem Booster from inKline Global to improve ISP connections

Added by a variant of the CRYPTER.C TROJAN!

NetWaiting/Modem-on-Hold - allows you to place your Internet connection on hold while you take a voice call (if Call Waiting is supported by your phone company). See here for more information

System Tray configuration icon for Aztech modems

Hotkey drivers for Chicony keyboard. Required if you use the hotkeys

Part of MS Money. Available via Start -> Programs

Part of MS Money. Available via Start -> Programs

Microsoft Money

Microsoft Money

Browser hijacker, redirecting to NCM Search

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

Added by the GEMA TROJAN!

MoodBook is a free Windows utility that brings art to your desktop

Moon Phase - tray icon that indicates the phases of the moon

MoreResults adware

MusicCity Networks' Morpheus - another peer-to-peer client based on Kazaa. Notable in that this one doesn't seem to install the adware that clog the Kazaa download. They claim they are adware free, and a visitor quotes "I have seen no instance of any since using it"

Adware - detected by Kaspersky as the STUBBY.C TROJAN!

Fast Search in Office XP - similar to the new revision of the Find Fast feature in Office 2000. Fast Search uses the Indexing Services in Office XP to create a catalog of Office files on your computer's hard disk. As with Find Fast - a waste of resources. If it can't be disabled via MSCONFIG try here

System tray icon for the Virtual Assistant from AT&T Broadband, used to communicate internet problems via the network rather than telephone. Available via desktop shortcut or Start -> Programs - not required

System tray icon for the Virtual Assistant from AT&T Broadband, used to communicate internet problems via the network rather than telephone. Available via desktop shortcut or Start -> Programs - not required

Found on HP/Dell and Compaq systems (and maybe others). MotiveMonitor is used?the suppliers on-line support and allows the agent at the far end to do harddrive/ram/video/etc tests on the computer. Can cause some users problems with IE and Netscape by disabling this - in this case leave it to run. You may also wish to leave it alone if the PC is still within the support period from the manufcaturer. For most users it's not required

System tray icon for the Virtual Assistant from AT&T Broadband, used to communicate internet problems via the network rather than telephone. Available via desktop shortcut or Start -> Programs - not required

Found on HP/Dell and Compaq systems (and maybe others). MotiveMonitor is used?the suppliers on-line support and allows the agent at the far end to do harddrive/ram/video/etc tests on the computer. Can cause some users problems with IE and Netscape by disabling this - in this case leave it to run. You may also wish to leave it alone if the PC is still within the support period from the manufcaturer. For most users it's not required

Delfin Promulgate adware variant

Configuration for Intuwave's mRouter - "that enables easy connectivity between mobile devices and PCs across Bluetooth, Infrared, USB and serial cable connections". An integral component of Symbian OS that is provided to all Symbian licensees

Sweex Motion Tracking Webcam utility. "The motion tracking function ensures that the camera can follow all your movements. So you can move and chat, without disappearing from view"