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The table below includes any files beginning with n, from which further information can be found by clicking on the process title. The icon beside the information can be used to quickly determine if this is a safe file in combination with the key below:


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Files beginning with n:

File Type	File Name	Process Name and Information
	ne.exe	Added by the IRCBOT-ZL TROJAN!
	N/A	.protected Smitfraud variant
	N/A	/l:eng Related to the Dell OEM version of the Sound Blaster Audigy 2 sound card. If this item is listed and checked in startup, the System32 Folder will appear on every startup. A patch is available - filename R75304.EXE - that fixes the issue. You can find that file at support.dell.com by typing that name in the 'Search' box available there. It addresses the root of the problem in Creative's software and corrects it. Unfortunately there is no direct link to the file, but it's easily available using the search function
	N/A	17779Proj2002 ??
	NETMAIL.EXE	1CmailS ??
	netdll32.exe	4.68474E+12 Added by the SDBOT-DEV WORM!
	Natal!.pif	4wd!!! Added by the OPASERV.AI WORM!
	nod.exe	ActiveScript32 Added by the SOHANA-AJ WORM!
	ntkernell32.exe	AdobeReaderPro Added by the RBOT-ATY WORM!
	nabv32.exe	anbv32 Added by the TITOG.C WORM!
	Naldesk.exe	Application Explorer Novell Zenworks Application Explorer Executable. "For almost all users the Novell ZENworks agent (either Application Launcher or Application Explorer) will be run via the user's login script on each successful login. ZENworks is used to periodically deliver software updates and is also used to install the remote management components."
	NalView.exe	Application Explorer Application Explorer - file manager type access to Novell Application Launcher for installing and updating network residing applications
	N/A	ARCSolo Recovery Backup software by Computer Associates - no longer supported
	netherlands.exe	ASDPLUGIN AsdPlug premium rate adult content dialer variant
	navapq32.exe	AUTOPROTECTU Added by an unidentified WORM or TROJAN!
	N/A	Batchreg1 Part of the Windows System Recovery process. Added to the registry via Msbatch.inf. The existence of this key or process after the last reboot during installation indicates an unsuccessful installation, as that key should be deleted automatically. See here
	NMBgMonitor.exe	BgMonitor_{79662E04-7C6C-4d9f-84C7-88D8A56B10AA} Associated with Nero Scout, added by version 7 of the Nero digital media suite (CD & DVD burning, authoring, etc). Thanks to Help2Go.com, if you feel this is draining more resources that necessary you can disable it by clicking here
	Njgal.exe	Boot Manager Added by the KILO TROJAN!
	norBtok.exe	Bron-Spizaetus Added by the RONTOKBRO.B WORM!
	NetMeter.exe	C:Program FilesNetMeterNetMeter.exe NetRatings software by Opistat. "OpiStat measures Internet usage anonymously and surveys participants according to their profiles and online habits". This software has been reported to get downloaded and installed automatically after a Grokster install. It anonymously collects your use of the Internet protocols (sites visited, Web pages, advertisements seen, electronic commerce, streaming). To be avoided!
	N/A	ccApps Added by the KANGAROO-A TROJAN!
	Netverchk.exe	Chckup Covert Sys Exec malware variant
	nvsvca32.exe	clfmon Added by the TACTSLAY.E TROJAN!
	navapqwa.exe	Compaq Service Drivers Added by the SDBOT.BBQ WORM!
	NtKernelSystem.exe	Compaq Service Drivers Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!
	ntsys32.exe	Compaq Service Drivers Added by the RBOT.CIW WORM!
	ndt32.exe	Compaq Services Drivers Added by the RBOT.CQZ WORM!
	ntsys32.exe	Configuration Added by the SDBOT-LN WORM!
	ntdm.exe	Configuration Loader Added by the AGOBOT.RV WORM!
	NAVBROWSER.EXE	Corel Reminder If you don't want to register Corel products and be reminded about it every 2 weeks disable it
	NAVBrowser.exe	Corel Reminder Registration reminder for CorelDRAW 10
	niIPCApp.exe	CostAware NetInternals CostAware - download quota measuring tool
	navpmc.exe	cpntmgc Added by the SIMCSS TROJAN!
	nwiz.exe	csrss Added by the CHODE-J WORM!
	N/A	DashIE Could be related to "Dash Power Shopping" tool bar in IE?
	N/A	Datechecker Could be related to this?
	N/A	DDT ??
	ncntnkwd.exe	Deewoo Identified as a variant of the AdWare.Win32.ZenoSearch.am malware
	NTCmd.exe	directx Added by the SDBOT.D TROJAN!
	nousb20.exe	Disable EHCI ??
	npcsvc.exe	Disk Panel Setup Added by a variant of the IRCBOT TROJAN!
	N/A	DLHelperEXE.exe Downloader for Microgaming/Casino software - stealth installed
	ntxdll.exe	dxdll32 Added by the GAOBOT.CPX WORM!
	nopdb.exe	Eptr Added by an unidentified WORM or TROJAN!
	ncntnkwd.exe	ExploreUpdSched Identified as a variant of the AdWare.Win32.ZenoSearch.am malware
	Notepad.scr	EYORE Added by the GIMLET-A WORM!
	Ntut.exe	Fast start Adware - deteced by Kaspersky as the FAVADD.I TROJAN!
	ntnut32.exe	FastStart Added by the STARTPAGE.L TROJAN!
	NETVISION.exe	FASTTRACKNETVISION DialCar-Z premium rate dialer
	nvscv32.exe	FireWire Service Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!
	nvcsv32.exe	FireWire Services Added by a variant of the SPYBOT WORM!
	ntspcv.exe	Generic Host Process for Win32 Services Added by the SDBOT.S TROJAN!
	nvsvc.exe	Generic Service Process Added by the AGOBOT.BY WORM! Note - this is not the valid NVIDIA Driver Helper Service and is located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder
	ntgina.dll	GinaDll Added by the ANIG.A WORM!
	NPFMNTOR.exe	GLF Network Lan Monitor Added by the RBOT-AGY WORM!
	ntvdm32.exe	Graphic Loader Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!
	ntsystem.exe	gwiz Added by the NITWIZ.A TROJAN!
	nb32ext2.exe	helloworld Added by the MYDOOM.BV WORM!
	nb32ext3.exe	helloworld Added by the MYTOB.JT WORM!
	nb32ext4.exe	helloworld3 Added by the RITDOOR.A WORM!
	netreg.exe	Help Temp Files Added by the FORBOT-EM WORM!
	Netherlands.exe	HELPER AsdPlug premium rate adult content dialer variant
	new zealand.exe	HELPER AsdPlug premium rate adult content dialer variant
	N/A	Host Added by the POPDIS or STARTPAGE.F TROJANS!
	N/A	hpoddt01.exe Installed by the "HP Photo and Imaging Director" software. If you ask for the imaging software, this program will be started
	npdor.exe	Hti Appears in startup if you have chosen to participate in on survey by NPD Online Research. Required for the survey to work correctly. Otherwise not required
	N/A	HWinst For Gilat Communications internet satellite systems. Gilat rescue (Satellite system restore). Required if you have this system. Can cause a BSOD (blue screen of death) if left out
	NAG.EXE	iCn iChoose - shopping browser enhancement that alerts you to cheaper deals for goods you want to buy, if they exist. Not related to the Mac icon program of the same name
	Netapi.exe	Inetapi Added by the NETDEVIL.14 TROJAN!
	newsoftware2007install.exe	InstallProvider WinAntiVirus Pro 2007 and Privacy Protector misleading security software - not recommended, see here
	nteusodp.exe	Internet Added by the RBOT-GFJ WORM!
	Netsvc.exe	Internet Services Added by the MYTOB.MN WORM!
	N/A	IPinst For Gilat Communications internet satellite systems. Gilat rescue (Satellite system restore). Required if you have this system. Can cause a BSOD (blue screen of death) if left out
	nipplpte.exe	iPrint LPT Redirector Related to Novell iPrint - "a printing solution that enables you to send documents to printers located throughout the Net." Is it required?
	netstun.exe	IPv6 STUN Service Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!
	netdet.exe	Iusage Internet Usage Monitor - utility to calculate the cost and time on the internet via dial-up
	N/A	IZE ??
	ntosrkl.exe	Kernal Fault Check Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!
	ntkrnl.exe	Kernel Loader Added by the CERVIVEC.A WORM!
	N/A	LASTinst For Gilat Communications internet satellite systems. Gilat rescue (Satellite system restore). Required if you have this system. Can cause a BSOD (blue screen of death) if left out
	netda.exe	load32 Added by the NIBU.E TROJAN!
	nost_LM.exe	Loadout Manager Manager for the Belkin Nostromo n50 SpeedPad game controller - see here
	N/A	MC Added by the SIMCSS TROJAN!
	NortonScn.exe	Mcafee Anti Scan Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!
	nzm.exe	McAfee Online Virus Scanner Detected by Trend Micro as the IRCBOT.XV TROJAN! See here
	notpad.exe	Media service Added by a variant of the AGOBOT/GAOBOT WORM!
	ntsubsys.exe	Messenger Added by the SDBOT.BGE WORM!
	netsender.exe	Messenger Protocol Added by the SDBOT-ACC WORM!
	nvhost.exe	Messenger Service Added by the JLOK-A WORM!
	nmatt.exe	Microsof Value Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!
	netsrv.exe	Microsoft Added by the RBOT-GOS WORM!
	nlc.exe	Microsoft (R) Windows Network Latency Controller Added by a generic password stealer TROJAN - see here
	nsms.exe	Microsoft (R) Windows Network Security Management Service Added by the RANKY.LC TROJAN!
	nrcs.exe	Microsoft (R) Windows Vista/NT Runtime Compatibility Service Added by the RANKY.X TROJAN!
	nsmscrs.exe	Microsoft CSRSS Service Added by the RBOT-BPT WORM!
	nome.exe	Microsoft Explorer2 Added by the RANDEX.AA WORM!
	nundll32.exe	Microsoft Installshield Added by the AGOBOT-AHZ WORM!
	nese.exe	Microsoft Neser Experience Added by the RBOT-YH WORM!
	NetMeeting.exe	Microsoft NetMeeting Associates, Inc. Added by a variant of the LOVGATE WORM!
	Networksystem.exe	Microsoft Network Added by the SDBOT-AAI WORM!
	Netd32.exe	Microsoft Network Daemon for Win32 Added by the SDBOT.R TROJAN!
	networknbh.exe	Microsoft Network Neighbourhood Added by the RBOT.DMN WORM!
	nood32.exe	Microsoft Nod32 Service Added by the RBOT.EJP WORM!
	norton.exe	Microsoft Norton Antivirus Added by a variant of the IRCBOT TROJAN!
	notepad.exe	Microsoft NotePad Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!
	notepad.exe	Microsoft Notepad Manager Added by a variant of the IRCBOT TROJAN!
	ntdrv.exe	Microsoft NT Drivers Added by the SDBOT.AJN TROJAN!
	nvidia.exe	Microsoft Nvidia Video Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!
	Nxcao.exe	Microsoft Office Added by the RBOT-ZE WORM!
	nxcxtpr.exe	Microsoft Office Added by the RBOT-YG WORM!
	NDDENB.exe	Microsoft PCHealth32 Added by the PWSYAHOO-A TROJAN!
	nmon.exe	Microsoft Software Update Added by the RBOT.HZ WORM!
	nzm23.exe	Microsoft Svchost local services Added by the RBOT-GMC WORM!
	netscape.exe	Microsoft Synchronization Manager Added by the RANDEX.AE WORM!
	ntsysmgr.exe	Microsoft System Checkup Added by the DONK.S WORM!
	ntsysman.exe	Microsoft System Checkup Added by the SDBOT-QW WORM!
	netapi32.exe	Microsoft System Checkup Added by the DONK-E WORM!
	navmgrd.exe	Microsoft Update Added by the SDBOT.DP TROJAN!
	NAV.exe	Microsoft Update Added by the RBOT-IV WORM!
	NtKernelSystem.exe	Microsoft Update 23 Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!
	network.exe	Microsoft Update 32 Added by the RBOT-ARZ WORM!
	neta.exe	Microsoft Update 32 Added by the RBOT-AMI WORM!
	ntce.exe	Microsoft Update Machine Added by the RBOT-FA WORM!
	ntsystem.exe	Microsoft Update Machine Added by the RBOT.GF WORM!
	navguard.exe	Microsoft Updating Added by the RBOT.HW WORM!
	newdll.exe	Microsoft Windows DLL Services Configuration Added by the SDBOT-ZR WORM!
	newdll2.exe	Microsoft Windows DLL Services Configuration Added by the SDBOT-ABD WORM!
	Networksystem.exe	Microsoft xpsp2 Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!
	NETD32.EXE	MicrosoftNetwork Daemon for Win32 Added by the RANDEX.F WORM!
	NDetect.exe	Mirabilis ICQ If connected to the internet, automatically runs up ICQ. Convenience more than anything. ICQ can be started from Start -> Programs
	n3monap23.exe	MONPluginSrIvcs Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!
	netstats.exe	Mozilla Firebird v0.8 Internet Browser Added by the IRCBOT.MC TROJAN!
	Netscp6.exe	Mozilla Quick Launch Netscape 6 and Mozilla browsers
	nts.exe	MS taskbar Added by the RBOT-AGB WORM!
	navupdate64.exe	MS UniX Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!
	Norton2005Update.exe	MS Unix Binary Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!
	nese.exe	MSDN Added by the SDBOT.AHY WORM!
	netstats.exe	MSN Detected by PCTools as the IRCBOT.UXP WORM! See here
	nkbf.exe	Msn Messenger Added by the RBOT-GMQ WORM!
	NTDKRN.EXE	MSN service Added by the RBOT.UJ WORM!
	nkn.exe	MSN Service Utilities Added by the KELVIR-BC WORM!
	n3vasap23.exe	MSNPluginSrIvcs Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!
	navchk.exe	MSOfficeCfg Premium rate adult content dialer
	N/A	MSupdate.exe CoolWebSearch parasite variant - resets home page to an adult content site
	N/A	MSupdater.exe CoolWebSearch parasite variant. Installs the Winshow.dll browser plugin
	netd32.EXE	MS_NETD_WIN32 Added by the RANDEX.F WORM!
	nwclient.exe	myNetWatchman Sends your firewall alerts to a website, which then filters them and forwards details of suspicious activities to the host ISP they originated from. Only needs to be running when your firewall is running
	Newsflsh.exe	MySoftware NewsFlash Runs in your task bar and receives alerts and release information on MySoftware products from Avenquest
	Net2fone.exe	N2PTray An Internet telephony application. Needed only if you have an account at Net2Phone, Inc
	NADAEMON.EXE	NADaemon Program by NetActive which appears to be piggybacked onto some Nvidia graphics cards software. They seem to look after "digital rights management". One user reports disabling it has no detrimental affect - not required
	nagger.exe	Naggerrunkey Packard Bell Free Internet Signup screen
	naimag32.exe	Naimagent_UI Workstation background program for Network Associates McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator - a network management tool for enforcing antivirus protection of the workstations using system policies. Works with both McAfee and Norton AntiVirus. NAIMAG32 and NAIMAS32 communicate with the ePolicy Orchestrator processes on the network fileserver to check for virus updates or for the need to perform a virus scan
	namedpipe.exe	NAMEDPIPE SYSTEM Added by the MYTOB-FH TROJAN!
	NAP32.exe	NAP32 Premium rate adult content dialler
	Narrator.exe	Narrator Associated with the Narrator accessibility feature on Windows XP. It is used to convert text to speech
	Natal.scr	Natal Added by the OPASERV.AE WORM!
	navapw32.exe	NAV Agent Norton Anti-Virus's background scanning process
	N/A	nAv AGENT Added by the RIOSYS MACRO! Note the lower-case "n" and "v" in the name as this is not the valid Norton AntiVirus entry of the same name - indeed it closes Norton AV processes
	navprot1.exe	NAV Auto Prot Added by the RBOT.ZAC WORM!
	navprotect.exe	NAV Auto Protect Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!
	Navautoupdate.exe	NAV Auto Update Added by a variant of the SPYBOT WORM!
	navwindows.exe	NAV Auto Updates Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!
	navupdaters.exe	NAV Auto Updates Added by the RBOT-UN WORM!
	navupdaterx.exe	NAV Auto Updates Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!
	NAVSCAN32.EXE	NAV Scan Service Added by the SDBOT.VG WORM!
	navapp.exe	navapp NavExcel adware variant
	navapw32.exe	navapw32 Norton Anti-Virus's background scanning process
	navchk.exe	NAVCheck Premium rate adult content dialer
	NPCGreenUpgrader.exe	NaverPCGreen Related to Naver_Anti-virus Realtime Monitor From NHNCorp
	naviscope.exe	Naviscope Naviscope is a multipurpose browser enhancement that can speed up Web searches, lock out cookies, examine HTML send/receive headers, provide single-click network diagnostics, and much more
	nls.exe	NaviSearch NaviSearch, eXact Advertising variant
	NAVBrowser.exe	NavLoad Registration reminder for CorelDRAW 10
	NAVMon32.exE	NAVMon32 Added by the WINKO.AO WORM!
	navp.exe	navp.exe Added by the AGOBOT-OE WORM!
	NavPass.exe	NavPass Free system for gaining access to and downloading from adult content web-sites
	NAVSCAN32.exe	NAVSCAN32.EXE Added by the SDBOT-DO WORM!
	NAVSCANNER32.EXE	NAVSCANNER32 Added by the RBOT.QC WORM!
	NAVWatcher.exe	NAVWatch VX2.Transponder parasite updater/installer related
	NAV_Update.exe	NAV_Update Unidentified WORM or TROJAN!
	nawadll32.exe	nawadll32 Added by the SDBOT-ZI WORM!
	nawdll32.exe	nawdll32 Added by the SDBOT-ZM WORM!
	NBJ.exe	NBJ Ahead Nero BackItUp - backup program. Only required for if you have scheduled back-ups
	NbkCtrl.exe	NbkCtrl Scheduling engine of NovaSTOR Backup Service. Only required if scheduling is enabled and wanted - see here
	NBKeyScan.exe	NBKeyScan This tool comes with a special version of Nero BackItUp for some external harddisks. Controls two buttons on the drive - one button power off the drive and the other directly calls Nero BackItUp to make a quick backup
	nbustrce1D.exe	nbustrce1D Device driver, possibly CD/DVD - what exactly is it and is it required in startup?
	N/A	NCClient ??
	ncd.exe	NCD Norton Change Directory - from the DOS days that allows the user to change directories on their machine without typing the complete path
	NCLAUNCH.exe	NCLAUNCH Part of SWF Studio from Northcode Inc. - an extension to Flash. Bundled when you create a self-installing screen-saver on Win2K/XP
	NcsW.exe	NCSW Server LockLink access control management software. LockLink 7.0 lets users seamlessly manage both offline and online access control solutions available from IR Security & Safety
	NDDEAGNT.EXE	NDDEAGNT WinNT default process. Network Dynamic Data Exchange (DDE) Agent, handles requests for network DDE services
	ndis.exe	NDIS Adapter Added by the SDBOT.VF WORM!
	nstask32.exe	NDplDeamon Added by the RANDEX.E WORM!
	NDrv.exe	NDrv PurityScan/Clickspring adware
	NDSTray.exe	NDSTray ConfigFree Tray on a Toshiba laptop. Tray utility for their network switching application which permits switching network devices and settings with a click on the tray icon. While it is not required, for people who span multiple networks and want an easy way to go from wired to wireless and change addresses and other network settings, it's a must have
	NDSTray.exe	NDSTray.exe ConfigFree Tray on a Toshiba laptop. Tray utility for their network switching application which permits switching network devices and settings with a click on the tray icon. While it is not required, for people who span multiple networks and want an easy way to go from wired to wireless and change addresses and other network settings, it's a must have
	Ndtstat.exe	Ndtstat Added by a variant of the BANLOAD family of TROJANS!
	Necbar.exe	Necbar Nec Assistant; Ark's Navigator, a graphical interface for NEC computers
	necmfk.exe	NECMFK NEC wireless keyboard driver
	Necutray.exe	Necutray Driver for external USB storage devices (hard drives, flsh disks, etc)
	neqprvfy.exe	neqprvfy.exe Appears to be related to the downloading of some application - possibly verifying updates?
	nerocheck.exe	Nero Checker Added by the PROXY-X TROJAN! Note - this is not related to "Nero Burning Rom" CD writing software
	NeroASM.exe	NeroAutoStartClient Added by the AGOBOT.VG WORM!
	nerocheck.exe	NeroCheck Associated with "Nero Burning Rom" CD writing software. Checks for driver issues
	NeroFil.EXE	NeroFil Added by the RBOT.EAM TROJAN!
	NeroCheck.exe	NeroFilterCheck Associated with "Nero Burning Rom" CD writing software. Checks for driver issues
	NMFirstStart.exe	NeroHomeFirstStart Associated with Nero Scout, added by version 7 of the Nero digital media suite (CD & DVD burning, authoring, etc). Thanks to Help2Go.com, if you feel this is draining more resources that necessary you can disable it by clicking here
	NeroLoader.exe	NeroLoader Added by the BANCBAN-EJ TROJAN!
	NNServiceCtrl.exe	NeroNETTrayIcon System tray access to NeroNET - Ahead Software's network-capable extension of their CD/DVD burning program. NeroNET allows a burner to be shared across a network
	NetAccelerator.exe	Net Accelerator Rizal NetAccelerator - "Optimizing Dial-Up, Lan, Cable, DSL, and Satellite connections do you want to speed up your Internet access up to 200% - 300% ???". Only required if you find it helps improve your performance
	nad.exe	Net Activity Diagram Net Activity Diagram from MetaProducts. Monitors your computer internet activity. Available via Start -> Programs
	ntbstats.exe	NET Bios Stats Added by the SDBOT-ZX WORM!
	nvscvse.exe	Net Command Senter Added by the IRCBOT!DF6280E5 VIRUS!
	ndemon.exe	NET DEMON Added by the AGOBOT-LA WORM!
	netst.exe	NET protection system Added by the RIZO.A TROJAN!
	Net.exe [* = random char]**	Net.exe [* = random char]** CoolWebSearch/HomeSearch adware - for examples, see this log
	Net32.exe [* = random char]**	Net32.exe [* = random char]** CoolWebSearch/HomeSearch adware - for examples, see this log
	NILaunch.exe	Net-It Launcher Net-It - web publishing software
	NetAccel.exe	NetAccelerator NetAccelerator is a "software utility that optimizes your internet access up to 1200% faster!. NetAccelerator speeds all modems allowing you to download faster, browse faster, surf faster!. Only required if you find it helps improve your performance
	NETADM7.EXE	NetAdm7 Added by the BANCOS.F TROJAN!
	Netapi.exe	Netapi Added by the NETDEVIL.14 TROJAN!
	netapi32.exe	netapi32 Added by an unidentified TROJAN!
	netbeans.exe	Netbeans Added by the DELBOT-R WORM!
	nbthlp.exe	Netbios Helper Added by the BANKER.Y TROJAN!
	netconfig.exe	netconfig Added by the NETWARE TROJAN!
	NCDialer.exe	NetCruiser Dialer NetCruiser Dialer from NetCruiser Software. "An Internet dialer and connection monitor with features to launch applications when a connection is detected, dial and hangup at predefined times and automatic redialing of dropped connections"
	netdaemon /v	netdaemon Malware designed to "kill" a number of antispyware applications (SpyBot, Giant, SpyDoctor, SpySweeper, SpyHunter, Anvir, WinPatrol, and more)
	netdll32.exe	netdll32 Added by the CRYPTER.A TROJAN!
	netdllex.Exe	netdllex Added by the CRYPTER.A TROJAN!
	NETFP32.EXE	NETFP32.EXE Added by the AGENT.CD TROJAN!
	netfxupdate.exe	netfxupdate Would appear to be a valid Microsoft .NET file (see here) but other sources suggest it could be a trojan
	netfxupdate.exe	NetFxUpdate_v1.0.3705 Would appear to be a valid Microsoft .NET file (see here) but other sources suggest it could be a trojan
	NetGuard.exe	NetGuard FBM Software ZeroSpyware 2004 spyware detector and remover - real time monitor
	Netlimiter.exe	Netlimiter Netlimiter - "An internet traffic control tool to monitor applications which access the internet and actively control their internet traffic. Use it o set (download/upload) speed limits for applications or even single connection. NetLimiter also allows you to share your internet connection bandwidth among all applications running on your PC."
	netchk.exe	Netline User Netline supplies internet related products and services and this program identifies user ID and IP information. Found installed along with the Falcon 4 game, for example
	netlink32.exe	NetLink Added by the GAOBOT.WO WORM!
	nmcpdata.exe	NetManageImport NetManage business software related
	ntss.exe	NetManagerService Added by the BESTPICS.A TROJAN!
	NetMeter.exe	NetMeter NetRatings software by Opistat. "OpiStat measures Internet usage anonymously and surveys participants according to their profiles and online habits". This software has been reported to get downloaded and installed automatically after a Grokster install. It anonymously collects your use of the Internet protocols (sites visited, Web pages, advertisements seen, electronic commerce, streaming). To be avoided!
	NielsenOnline.exe	NetMeter NetRatings software by Opistat. "OpiStat measures Internet usage anonymously and surveys participants according to their profiles and online habits". This software has been reported to get downloaded and installed automatically after a Grokster install. It anonymously collects your use of the Internet protocols (sites visited, Web pages, advertisements seen, electronic commerce, streaming). To be avoided!
	netmon.exe	NetMon Added by the MIMAIL.M WORM!
	Netmonw.exe	Netmonw Added by the BDOOR-FX TROJAN!
	netmsg.exe	netmsg Net_Message is a small tool to send messages across the network, using the Windows Messenger Service, so there is no client install required to receive the messages. It has a number of other features as well
	netpc32.exe	netpc32.exe Malware, probably a CoolWebSearch parasite variant
	NetPerSec.exe	NetPerSec NetPerSec - measures the real-time speed of your Internet connection
	NetPumperIEProxy.exe	NetPumper NetPumper download manager - bundles Cydoor and SaveNow adware, see here
	nrcheck.exe	NetReach Added by an unidentified VIRUS, WORM or TROJAN!
	Netropa.exe	Netropa Internet Receiver Netropa Internet Receiver. Shows a scrolling bar with the news. Major resource hog and flagged as spyware
	NetRun.exe	NetRun NetRun - will 'RUN' a 'List' of programs only when a internet connection is detected, and close/kill the same 'List' when the connection is lost
	NETSCAPE.EXE	Netscape Messenger In Netscape 6 (I know for sure with 6.2.1, maybe with 6.0) Netscape.exe is the main executable file for Netscape Navigator, Netscape Mail and News, and Netscape Messenger (the new name for the embedded AIM, no doubt to make it sound like Windows Messenger, the XP version of MSN Messenger). Basically, netscape.exe can be more than just Netscape Messenger, and Messenger can be more then just AIM in disguise, depending on the version of Netscape installed
	Netscp6.exe	Netscp6 Netscape 6
	ntsvc.exe	NetService Added by the QQPASS-DU TROJAN!
	NSPPTHLP.EXE	NetShow Powerpoint Helper If disabled, user created fonts can no longer be seen by other programs
	Nsl.exe	NetStat Live AnalogX NetStat Live - TCP/IP protocol monitor which can be used to see your exact throughput on both incoming and outgoing data
	netsv32.exe	netsv32 Added by the SDBOT-PX WORM!
	NettGain2000 Verifier.exe	NettGain2000 Verifier Part of the Starband satellite client that attempts to optimize your satellite connection to increase speed
	NETTIME.EXE	NetTime From a visitor - "This is the executable for NetTime. It is started from the registry when you check the box to start at startup. NetTime allows you to synchronize your computers' clock with a server on your local net or the internet using any of several protocols, e.g. NTP."
	netturbo.exe	NetTurbo NetTurbo from SharewareOnline.com. "Accelerate Your Internet Connections by up to 600%". If you find it helps your connectivity leave it enabled
	netupdate32.exe	netupdate32 Added by the RBOT-GQZ WORM!
	netwatch.exe	NetWatch32 Added by the MIMAIL.C WORM!
	nwant33.exe	Netword Agent An interesting browser utility that allows you to navigate by typing a single word or phrase (a "NetWord") related to what you're looking for into your browser's location field. It also puts an icon in the system tray icon that is a circle with the letter N in the center to access the menu faster. Available via Start -> Programs
	NAS.exe	Network Administration Added by the ANTILAM.20.Q TROJAN!
	NetDevSW.exe	NetWork Device Switch Toshiba laptops with built-in Wi-Fi. Allows switching between Wi-Fi and internal ethernet. Only necessary if you have regular need to switch back and forward between these network interfaces. Located in Startup folder so make own shortcut to it and disable if not really necessary
	NSecurity.exe	Network Security Added by the IRCBOT.AAV WORM!
	nvsvc86.exe	Network Security XP Added by the RBOT-GUI WORM!
	netsvc.exe	Network Service Manager Added by a variant of the AGOBOT/GAOBOT WORM!
	netsvc.exe	Network Service Manager Added by a variant of the GAOBOT/AGOBOT WORM!
	ntss.exe	Network Translation System Service Added by the UNPDOOR TROJAN!
	NetworkClient.exe	NetworkClient Added by the LEMUR WORM!
	netkey.exe	NetworkKey Added by the IRCBOT-AJ TROJAN!
	NetConfs.exe	Networks Configurator Added by the RBOT-OX WORM!
	Netsis.exe	Networks Controler Added by the RBOT-NG WORM!
	npnzdad.exe	Netzip Smart Downloader Advertising spyware
	nzfprop.exe	NetZIPFolders Netzip Classic zip file manager
	NeuroMedia.exe	NeuroMedia(IESpeaker) Part of an older freeware version of IESpeaker - a program that allows you to listen to web pages. NeuroMedia.exe only downloads advertisments. Not included in the paid-for version currently available
	NEWSALRT.EXE	Newsalrt MSNBC News system tray utility to alert you to new news
	newsgroup.exe	Newsgroup lptt01 RapidBlaster variant (in a "newsgroup" folder in Program Files). Recommended you use RapidBlaster Killer to uninstall - see here
	newsgroup.exe	Newsgroup ml097e RapidBlaster variant (in a "newsgroup" folder in Program Files). Recommended you use RapidBlaster Killer to uninstall - see here
	newsupd.exe	NewsUpd For Creative Soundblaster Live! series soundcards. System tray application for News updates. Available via Start -> Programs. Also spyware - see here.
	NewtKnow.exe ...NewtnUpd.dll, runkey	NewtonKnowsUpd NewtonKnows hijacker