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


This file is normally safe to leave running.	In most cases, this file is not required to run on startup and can be run manually.	Warning, this file may be a virus, spyware, resource hog and running it is not recommended.	This file may or may not be necessary to load on startup, depending on your circumstances.	No information is available for this item.

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Files beginning with o:

File Type	File Name	Process Name and Information
	outIook.exe	ccAppr Added by the TACTSLAY.A TROJAN!
	outIook.exe	ccRegVfY Added by the TACTSLAY.A TROJAN!
	ONICTASK.EXE	Cleanup Internet Cleanup from Allume Systems (used to be by OnTrack) - cleans up tracks left by browsing the internet
	ODBCJET.exe	Cn911 Added by the BIFROSE-PR TROJAN!
	OneTouch.EXE	CP4HPOT One Touch keyboard driver. Required if you use the additional keys
	OSRSS.exe	ctfnom.exe Added by the DLOADER-UQ TROJAN!
	olesvr.exe	Devices Salfeld Child Control - parental control software
	OSDEx.exe	Dialog Box Assistant Dialog Box Assistant from Duality Software. Helps with the standard Open and Save As dialog boxes by showing recently used files and folders
	oqedrhg.exe	Diam prlaer Added by the SDBOT-DEU WORM!
	OODLed.exe	DriveLED O&O DriveLED - hard disk monitoring and crash prevention
	optimize.exe	DyFuCA Adult content dialler - see here
	oneeyetideone.exe	Eye Tide Launcher Nascar wallpaper
	openglx.exe	Graphic Update Detected by PCTools as the IRCBOT.BIM TROJAN! See here
	OEAddOn.exe	HotbarOE Hotbar adware
	Office.exe...	Installed shell32.dll Added by a variant of the LOVGATE WORM!
	optimize.exe	Internet Optimizer Internet connection optimizer. Leave this enabled if you find it improves your connection
	optimize.exe	Internet Optimizer Internet Optimizer parasite, MoneyTree variant - ActiveX control used to download premium-rate dialers
	OESpamTest.exe	KASP Kaspersky Anti-Spam
	Oplmsb01.exe	LanguageMonitor OKI Printer language support monitor
	OverClk.exe	Launch Ai Booster ASUS Ai Booster is an application that allows you to overclock the CPU either manually or automatically without the hassle of entering the BIOS Setup
	OSDCtrl.exe	LMgrOSD OSD (on-screen-display) utility - part of Acer Launch Manager. Gives you control to customize the monitor to your liking...from sound, brightness, contrast, horizontal and vertical positions, phase, pixel clock, color and language
	OpenGL.exe	Local Area Network Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!
	OneTouch.exe	MaxtorOneTouch Maxtor OneTouch Hard Drives/OneTouch Family hard disk backup software
	outlookrem.exe	memory Added by the NOPIR.C WORM!
	Osa.exe	Microsoft Office Application which launches common MS Office components to help speed up the launch of Office programs. It's somewhat of a resource hog, and some users claim there's no difference with or without it but it usually isn't required. Note - if you make use of the Microsoft Office Shortcut Bar outside an office program this application will need to be enabled for it to show
	Osa9.exe	Microsoft Office Application which launches common MS Office components to help speed up the launch of Office programs. It's somewhat of a resource hog, and some users claim there's no difference with or without it but it usually isn't required. Note - if you make use of the Microsoft Office Shortcut Bar outside an office program this application will need to be enabled for it to show
	ONENOTEM.EXE	Microsoft Office OneNote 2003 Quick Launch ONENOTEM.EXE is a part of the note taking program that ships with Microsoft Office 2003. It's required for the side note windows to work
	Osa.exe	Microsoft Office Startup Application which launches common MS Office components to help speed up the launch of Office programs. It's somewhat of a resource hog, and some users claim there's no difference with or without it but it usually isn't required. Note - if you make use of the Microsoft Office Shortcut Bar outside an office program this application will need to be enabled for it to show
	Osa9.exe	Microsoft Office Startup Application which launches common MS Office components to help speed up the launch of Office programs. It's somewhat of a resource hog, and some users claim there's no difference with or without it but it usually isn't required. Note - if you make use of the Microsoft Office Shortcut Bar outside an office program this application will need to be enabled for it to show
	officeXP.exe	Microsoft OfficeXP Added by the KILLAV.MA WORM!
	odjiwjf.exe	Microsoft Sinsup Added by the RBOT-DN WORM!
	om4r.exe	Microsoft Update 32 Added by the RBOT-AQP WORM!
	OSA9.exe	Microsoft Utility Startup Application which launches common MS Office components to help speed up the launch of Office programs. It's somewhat of a resource hog, and some users claim there's no difference with or without it but it usually isn't required. Note - if you make use of the Microsoft Office Shortcut Bar outside an office program this application will need to be enabled for it to show
	outlookexpressupdate.exe	MS Unix Binary Added by the RBOT-YU WORM!
	outIook.exe	Msupdate Added by the TACTSLAY.A TROJAN!
	O-Maxwcui.exe	My Essentials Wireless USB Utility Belkin My Essentials Wireless USB Utility
	osoa.exe	Ncao PurityScan/Clickspring adware
	OEMonitor.exe	NeuroSpeech OESpeaker Part of OESpeaker - a program that allows you to listen to long E-mails instead of reading them in Outlook Express. OEMonitor.exe checks whether OE is open or not
	oadaemon.exe	oadaemon Background process that establishes connection with a C3-1000 scanner and watch general status of the device and for scanner button presses. Can it be started manually?
	oahstifr.exe	oahstifr Comes with HyperTextStudio. From the supplier - "The Osserver maintains the database for HyperText Studio projects - absolutely vital, it verifies all the links etc in a site. It runs as a service in NT, 2K and XP but needs to start up in Win 9.x so you'll see a DOS box for a short while during boot up."
	OAKSTART.EXE	OAKSTART Sets the spindown timeout and access speeds at startup and displays a splash screen for CD-RW.
	OAKTASK.EXE	OAKTASK Taskbar utility for a "control panel" for a CD-RW
	oasclnt.exe	OASClnt McAfee VirusScan On-Access Scan Client service
	osserver.exe	Object Store Server Comes with HyperTextStudio. From the supplier - "The Osserver maintains the database for HyperText Studio projects - absolutely vital, it verifies all the links etc in a site. It runs as a service in NT, 2K and XP but needs to start up in Win 9.x so you'll see a DOS box for a short while during boot up."
	objtjprx.exe	objtjprx ??
	obsver.exe	obsver Part of LingoWare translating software - what does it do and is it required?
	OCAudioIni.exe	OCAudioIni One-click Audio Converter - allows you to convert files of multiple audio formats right from Windows Explorer
	ocraware.exe	ocraware Optical Character Recognition software as part of OmniPage Limited Edition - supplied with some scanners. Scan directly into most word processor applications, such as Word, WordPerfect, etc. Available via Start -> Programs
	OctoshapeClient.exe	Octoshape Streaming Services Octoshape Live Streaming - "is a revolutionary technology that will reduce your bandwidth cost and improve the quality in sound and picture"
	ocx32.exe	ocx32 Added by the ASTEF or RESPAN WORMS!
	ocxupdt32.exe	OCXUPDT32 Added by the AGOBOT-IF WORM!
	od-matrxx.exe	od-matrxx Adult dialler - xx can be any number
	od-stndxx.exe	od-stndxx Adult dialler - xx can be any number
	od-teenxx.exe	od-teenxx Adult dialler - xx can be any number
	oddworldz.exe	oddworldz.exe Added by the MULTIDR-EG TROJAN!
	Odometer.EXE	Odometer Mouse odometer - tracks how far your pointer/arrow has traveled on the screen. Shortcut available
	ODSPConfig.exe	ODSPConfig DsktopSurveil surveillance software. Uninstall this software if you did not install it yourself
	Oeloader.exe	Oeloader Xupiter OrbitExplorer toolbar related. Drive-by foistware. Use Spybot S&D, Adware or similar to detect and remove and to prevent it re-installing in the future see here
	OEM02Mon.exe	OEM02Mon.exe Creative Live! Cam Console Auto Launcher
	oemreset.exe	OEMCLEANUP Resets OEM installation settings at bootup. Not required unless you're new to PC's
	oemreset.exe	OEMRESET Resets OEM installation settings at bootup. Not required unless you're new to PC's
	oemrun.exe	OEMRUNONCE Windows Millennium file - used by setup when installing the OEM 'express' version of the operating system. Uncheck after setup has finished
	oepsrv.exe	oepsrv Outlook Express Protector is designed for controlling access to Outlook Express and its e-mail and address data bases
	OESpamTest.ExE	OESpamTest Kaspersky Anti-Spam
	oesrv.exe	oe_drop_spam Dropspam adware
	offers.exe	Offer Companion Adware
	offers.exe	Offers Adware
	Office.exe	Office Added by the KRAIMER.12 TROJAN!
	off_mail.exe	Office Mail Office Mail from Burrotech Ltd - "complete email solution for small/medium businesses, homes, schools and colleges. It is a small email server which forms the perfect gateway between your internal and external email"
	om_Alerter.exe	Office Mail Alerter Office Mail Alerter - "alert Office Mail users when they receive new emails" via a System Tray icon
	Osa.exe	Office Startup Application which launches common MS Office components to help speed up the launch of Office programs. It's somewhat of a resource hog, and some users claim there's no difference with or without it but it usually isn't required. Note - if you make use of the Microsoft Office Shortcut Bar outside an office program this application will need to be enabled for it to show
	Osa9.exe	Office Startup Application which launches common MS Office components to help speed up the launch of Office programs. It's somewhat of a resource hog, and some users claim there's no difference with or without it but it usually isn't required. Note - if you make use of the Microsoft Office Shortcut Bar outside an office program this application will need to be enabled for it to show
	osa9.exe	Office SturtUp Added by the CLICKER-EC TROJAN! Note - this trojan is located in the Windows or Winnt folder and should not be confused with the Microsoft office program, located in Program FilesMicrosoft Office...
	outIook.exe	OfficeAgent Added by the TACTSLAY.A TROJAN!
	ogrc.exe	OfficeGuard RegChecker Kaspersky Labs anti-virus
	OfficeHost.vbs	OfficeQuickAccess Added by the PEXMOR WORM!
	Offlce.exe	OfficeWord Monitors Added by the IRCBOT.JZ TROJAN!
	OFFICEXP.exe	OFFICEXP Added by the WOOTBOT.HE WORM!
	ogrc.exe	ogrc Kaspersky Labs anti-virus
	OCTray32.exe	Oil Change From CyberMedia/Network Associates. Checks for updates to software installed on your PC. Available via Start -> Programs
	oim.exe	OIM Related to the O2 (was "genie") mobile phone service. What does it do and is it required?
	okilpr.exe	OKI LPR Utility OKI printer utility
	OKMaster.exe	OKMaster OKToolbar adware
	ole32aut.vbe	OLE Automation Server CoolWebSearch parasite variant
	oleaccrc.exe	oleaccrc Adware - detected by Kaspersky as the AGENT.AM TROJAN!
	olehelp.exe	olehelp Added by the BOOKMARKER.D or BOOKMARKER.G TROJANS!
	ole32.exe	OleLoader Added by the DELF.BR TROJAN!
	olesvr.exe	olesvr Salfeld Child Control - parental control software
	olpr.exe	olpr Added by the DWNLDR-GWQ TROJAN!
	OlpSynch.exe	OLPSYNCH Related to Offline Course Player from Element K Corp. Provider of the Technology, Compliance, Management and Business training content for effective programs
	OMF4.EXE	Omf4 Added by the FREEMEGA TROJAN!
	omgstartup.exe	OmgStartup Sony program called OpenMG Jukebox - player and music organizer
	ohttpd.exe	OmniHTTPd OmniHTTPd web server from Omnicron
	Opware32.exe	OmniPage Part of OmniPage from Nuance (was Scansoft) - "the fastest, easiest way to turn paper documents into digital files you can edit". Links Word, via OLE, with OmniPage. If running, a user can call up OmniPage from inside of Word and ask it to scan something, via "File, Acquire Page". Also some of OmniPage's Options dialog boxes are accessible from within Word. Only required by novices and is Available via Start -> Programs
	OSD.EXE	On Screen Display By Netropa for HP and other brands. Same group as KBD MediaCenter & Touch Manager. Pressing a "hot key" on such a keyboard brings a corresponding panel on the screen for volume, etc. Nice but not required if you don't adjust things regularly - can also freeze
	OneTouchMonitor.exe	One Touch Monitor For Visioneer OneTouch scanners. System tray access to the control panel for the scanner
	ONETOU~2.EXE	One Touch Monitor For Visioneer OneTouch scanners. System tray access to the control panel for the scanner
	ONENOTEM.EXE	OneNote 2007 Screen Clipper and Launcher ONENOTEM.EXE is a part of the note taking program that ships with Microsoft Office 2007. It's required for the side note windows to work
	OneTouchMon.exe	OneTouch Monitor For Visioneer OneTouch scanners. System tray access to the control panel for the scanner
	OneTouchMonitor.exe	OneTouchMonitor For Visioneer OneTouch scanners. System tray access to the control panel for the scanner
	ONETOU~2.EXE	OneTouchMonitor For Visioneer OneTouch scanners. System tray access to the control panel for the scanner
	OneTouchMonitor.exe	ONETOU~2 For Visioneer OneTouch scanners. System tray access to the control panel for the scanner
	ONETOU~2.EXE	ONETOU~2 For Visioneer OneTouch scanners. System tray access to the control panel for the scanner
	onflow.exe	Onflow Onflow is a internet company that offers an online advertising program. Not required - uninstall
	onfserv.exe	OnfolioStorage Onfolio is the complete solution for collecting, organizing and sharing online content
	oaui.exe	OnlineArmor GUI Online_Armor personal firewall
	OnlineGuard.exe	OnlineGuard OnlineGuard misleading security software - not recommended, see here
	onlinetime.exe	OnlineTime OnlineTimer - monitors your Windows dial-up network and logs the time you spend online as well as the resulting costs
	online_party.exe	online_party Adult content dialler
	OnSrvr.exe	OnSrvr OnWebMedia adware
	oodtray.exe	OODefragTray System Tray access to O&O Defrag disk defragmentation software
	OOLHELPT.exe	OOLHELPT ??
	OpAgent.exe	OpAgent Part of Nuance (was Scansoft) OmniPage Pro document conversion software
	opiater.exe	Open Service Drivers Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!
	opnste.exe	Open Site OpenSite adware
	opensite.exe	Open Site OpenSite adware
	openvpn-gui.exe	openvpn-gui OpenVPN is a full-featured SSL VPN solution which can accomodate a wide range of configurations, including remote access, site-to-site VPNs, WiFi security, and enterprise-scale remote access solutions with load balancing, failover, and fine-grained access-controls
	OPISTAT.EXE	OpiStat OpiStat is a European Research Institute whose goal is to understand consumer needs and opinions better
	opr.exe	opr MediaMotor adware
	OpScheduler.exe	OpScheduler Part of Nuance (was Scansoft) OmniPage Pro document conversion software
	opsql.exe	opsql update check Added by the RBOT-ACJ WORM!
	optmouse.exe	OPTMOUSEMOUSE Related to a Samsung optical mouse
	OptusNet Usage Meter.exe	OptusNetUsage Designed specifically for OptusNet users who wish to have their connection monitored on a frequent basis. It can also estimate when you are going to hit your usage limit, and how far over your suggested limit you should be
	Opware12.exe	Opware12 OmniPage from Nuance (was Scansoft) - version 12. If running, a user can call up OmniPage from inside of Word and ask it to scan something, via "File, Acquire Page." Also some of OmniPage's Options dialog boxes are accessible from within Word. Only required by novices and is available via Start -> Programs
	Opware14.exe	Opware14 OmniPage from Nuance (was Scansoft) - version 14. If running, a user can call up OmniPage from inside of Word and ask it to scan something, via "File, Acquire Page." Also some of OmniPage's Options dialog boxes are accessible from within Word. Only required by novices and is available via Start -> Programs
	Opware15.exe	Opware15 OmniPage from Nuance (was Scansoft) - version 15. If running, a user can call up OmniPage from inside of Word and ask it to scan something, via "File, Acquire Page." Also some of OmniPage's Options dialog boxes are accessible from within Word. Only required by novices and is available via Start -> Programs
	OpwareSE2.exe	OpwareSE2 Hardware bundled version of OmniPage from Nuance (was Scansoft). If running, a user can call up OmniPage from inside of Word and ask it to scan something, via "File, Acquire Page." Also some of OmniPage's Options dialog boxes are accessible from within Word. Only required by novices and is available via Start -> Programs
	OpwareSE4.exe	OpwareSE4 Hardware bundled version of OmniPage from Nuance (was Scansoft). If running, a user can call up OmniPage from inside of Word and ask it to scan something, via "File, Acquire Page." Also some of OmniPage's Options dialog boxes are accessible from within Word. Only required by novices and is available via Start -> Programs
	OSharkUpdater.exe	OrangeShark Orange Shark updater - online games for all ages
	OrbTray.exe	Orb Related to Orb Tray from InstallShield Software Corporation now owned by Macrovision
	OrderReminder.exe	OrderReminder The HP Order Reminder utility is installed with the HP LaserJet printer software and allows you to set specific times for reminders to check the current level of toner in the print cartridge - it also contains an Order Now link to a Web page that helps you order supplies online from a reseller of your choice
	order*.exe [ = random char]**	orderShell Added by the DLOADR-UN TROJAN!
	order_smey.exe	order_Shell Added by the BANKSNIF-H TROJAN!
	org5.exe	org5.exe Lotus Organizer 5 application file, Lotus Organizer software. What does it do and is it required?
	OrgyCam.exe	OrgyCam Adult content dialler
	osCheck.exe	osCheck Part of Norton Antivirus. What does it do and is it required?
	OSD.exe	OSD By Netropa for HP and other brands. Same group as KBD MediaCenter & Touch Manager. Pressing a "hot key" on such a keyboard brings a corresponding panel on the screen for volume, etc. Nice but not required if you don't adjust things regularly - can also freeze
	OSD.EXE	OsdMaestroOSD.exe By Netropa for HP and other brands. Same group as KBD MediaCenter & Touch Manager. Pressing a "hot key" on such a keyboard brings a corresponding panel on the screen for volume, etc. Nice but not required if you don't adjust things regularly - can also freeze
	ossproxy.exe	OSS MarketScore parasite - ActiveX control used to download premium-rate dialers
	oss_reinstall.exe	OSSelectorReinstall Related to Acronis Disk Director Suite
	OSSPROXY.EXE	OSSProxy MarketScore parasite - ActiveX control used to download premium-rate dialers
	ostivity.exe	OStivityInvAgt OStivity - "a desktop and server hardware and software asset/inventory solution for small to enterprise sized organizations that need to quickly gain knowledge of 'what's installed' without having to manually touch every computer in the company. The next time the computer logs into the network, a complete inventory (software and hardware) is taken of the system"
	otcxxh.exe	otcx Added by the CAROOL TROJAN!
	OurPictures.exe	OurPictures Related to RitzPix Online Photo Print services
	Outerinfo.exe	Outerinfo PurityScan/Clickspring adware
	OuterinfoUpdate.exe	OuterinfoUpdate PurityScan/Clickspring adware
	outlook.exe	outlook Added by the SDBOT-RU WORM!
	outlook.exe	outlook Added by the ALCRA.F WORM! Note - this is not the valid MS Office program which is found in Program FilesMicrosoft OfficeOffice. This file is found in Program FilesOutlook
	outlook.exe	Outlook Mail Services Added by the RBOT-BKA TROJAN! Note that the valid MS Outlook executeable is located in the Program FilesMicrosoft OfficeOffice directory wheras this one is found in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder
	OutlookDesktop.exe	OutlookOnDesktop Outlook On the Desktop is a program that displays Outlook as a transparent, interactive object embedded in your desktop
	outpost.exe	Outpost Firewall Outpost personal firewall
	outpostupdate.exe	outpostupdate Added by the COSIAM-C TROJAN!
	ovcj.exe	OVCJ ??
	Overnet.exe	Overnet Overnet peer-to-peer (P2P) file sharing program
	ocbtray.exe	OWCCardbusTray Icon in the system tray for safely removing PCMCIA cards. Only required if you have a laptop or desktop which includes a PCMCIA card interface
	OWMngr.exe	OWMngr OnWebMedia/SearchSeekFind advertising foistware
	Oxigen.exe	OxigenClientAdmin Open University Oxigen screensaver admin client. Downloads the latest information from the net to display in the screen saver
	oz2.exe	oz2 Added by the MYDOOM.W WORM!
	orinoco.exe	proxim_orinoco_11abg Proxim ORiNOCO 11a/b/g PCI Card wireless configuration utility
	*ODBC32.exe [* = random char]**	Public Microsoft ODBC Added by the MASLAN.D WORM!
	O2KCHECK.EXE	QH Office 2K Check Quick Heal Anti-Virus MS Office documents virus checker
	OneTouch.exe	QT4HPOT Hewlett Packard One Touch keyboard driver. Required if you use the additional keys
	ocxdll.exe	Run32dll Added by an unidentified VIRUS, WORM or TROJAN!
	outIook.exe	Scheduler Added by the TACTSLAY.A TROJAN!
	odcwinst.exe	Services Start2 Added by the PYSKE-D WORM!
	Open32.exe	Shell Added by the SMALL-DL TROJAN!
	ObjectDock.exe	Stardock ObjectDock Stardock ObjectDock is a program that enables users to organize their shortcuts, programs and running tasks into an attractive and fun animated Dock
	olehelp.exe	svchost Added by the BOOKMARKER.G TROJAN!
	OLFSNT40.EXE	Symantec Fax Starter Edition Port Offers a virtual printer as a fax machine. Can be run via a desktop shortcut
	outlookrem.exe	sysmem Added by the NOPIR-C WORM!
	outlook.exe	system Added by the MIMAIL.Q WORM! Note that the valid MS Outlook executeable is located in the Program FilesMicrosoft OfficeOffice directory wheras this one is found in the Windows or Winnt directory
	OeApi.vbs	System Added by the AGUI WORM!
	osskhbd.exe	tymsetvc Added by the MAILBOT-BW TROJAN!
	oocs.exe	Uate PurityScan/Clickspring adware
	oleupdate.exe	Win Update Added by the AGENT-UY TROJAN!
	odbc32.exe	Win32 Services Added by the SPYBOT-EK WORM!
	osrwin32.exe	windhost.exe Added by the BANKER-CB TROJAN!
	osndyrn.exe	Windows Communicator for NT/XP Added by the SDBOT-CPK WORM! Note - can terminate AV related processes
	olecom32.exe	Windows Explorer Added by an unidentified WORM or TROJAN!
	ole32aut.vbe	Windows OLE Automation Server CoolWebSearch parasite variant
	omniscient.exe	Windows SA BLAZEFIND adware
	os.exe	Windows Security Center Notification Applse Added by a variant of the RBOT-GLR WORM!
	ongsvc.exe	Windows Volume Control Added by a variant of the IRCBOT TROJAN! See here
	oz11111.exe	www.symantec.com Added by the MYDOOM.W WORM
	OEAddOn.exe	ZangoOE NCase adware
	openstre.exe	[various names] Wareout - malware masquerading as a spyware and dialer remover
	omdsregk.exe	{2F-FF-F4-4C-ZN} ZenoSearch adware