Files beginning with p

The table below includes any files beginning with p, 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 p:

File Type File Name Process Name and Information
pathex.exe
Added by the MKMOOSE-A WORM! Note - has a blank entry under the Startup Item/Name field
pgaccount.exe !1_pgaccount
DiamondCS ProcessGuard security software - stops malicious worms and trojans from being executed silently in the background, as well as a variety of other attacks. You will see one instant of pgaccount.exe for every active account on your system, and this is essential for PG to work properly
procguard.exe !1_ProcessGuard_Startup
DiamondCS ProcessGuard security software - stops malicious worms and trojans from being executed silently in the background, as well as a variety of other attacks
pit.exe 0
PrivateEye surveillance software. Uninstall this software unless you put it there yourself
Powerkey.exe AcerPowerkey
PowerKey utility for Acer TravelMate notebook PCs. Allows the user to quickly switch between different power schemes by pressing Fn+F3
pchbutton.exe Acme.PCHButton
Used by HP Instant Support
pkgadd.exe ADDITIONAL Services
Added by a variant of the IRC.BOT TROJAN!
psncc32.exe adlhidp
Detected by Kaspersky as the SLAPER.AI TROJAN! See here
ppl.exe agent
Added by the DREF-U VIRUS!
points manager.exe Altnet
Altnet TopSearch adware
points manager.exe AltnetPointsManager
Altnet TopSearch adware
PYSKY.NET.exe Anskya
Added by the DLOADER-MW TROJAN!
PopUpKiller.exe Ashampoo PopUpBlocker
Ashampoo popup blocker, part of Magical Security (was Privacy Protector Plus)
popups burner.exe Asmw Soft Popups Burner
Popup blocker, part of Asmw Soft PC Optimizer
pssvc.exe AutoShutdown
Utility to fix vCard Export in MS Outlook 2000 - although why are these together?
patch31345.exe AV Client
Added by the MYDOOM.AD WORM!
patch31345.exe AV Industry
Added by the MYDOOM.AD WORM!
PPCOLink.exe Bart Station
Dialer for PeoplePC ISP
ppstub.exe bin32hpu
PrecisionPop adware
PopUpBlocker611.exe Blocker System611 Monitoring
Added by the RBOT.BLJ WORM!
perfinfo.exe CheckWinPerf
Added by a variant of the IRCBOT TROJAN!
photes.exe Client Agent
Added by the PPDOOR-P TROJAN!
prtStart.exe [path] Orgprt.exe Clotusorgreg0
IBM Lotus SmartSuite related. In a LotusOrgReg folder. Unclear what exactly it does?
plugin.exe CLSID
Adult content dialler
p2phost.exe CollaborationHost
People Near Me Microsoft(r) Windows(r) Peer-to-Peer Networking platform for Windows Vista
privacymantra.exe com.codeode.privacymantra
Privacy Mantra keeps your computer clean from online and offline tracks
printray.exe CompaqPrinTray
Puts printer icon in the System Tray. When this option is disabled you will no longer be able to access the Control Program or Printer Driver directly from your desktop
popcorn.exe internat.dll, LoadKeyboardProfile ControlPanel
Added by the BIZVES-B TROJAN!
popcorn64.exe ControlPanel
Browser hijacker, redirecting to loadcash.biz
popcorn64.exe rundll.dll, LoadMouseProfile ControlPanel
Added by the DLOADER-OI TROJAN!
popcorn72.exe rundll.dll, LoadMouseProfile ControlPanel
Added by the DLOADER-RA TROJAN!
popcorn320.exe rundll.dll, LoadMouseProfile ControlPanel
Added by a variant of the DLOADER-RA TROJAN!
pctptt.exe Country Select
Country selection for a PCtel HSP56 based modem. Often found in OEM (Dell,Compaq, HP, etc) systems for their modems included on the motherboard or as a separate card. Once you've set the modem up to the chosen country it's not required
pctptt.exe CountrySelection
Country selection for a PCtel HSP56 based modem. Often found in OEM (Dell,Compaq, HP, etc) systems for their modems included on the motherboard or as a separate card. Once you've set the modem up to the chosen country it's not required
prq8.exe Data Restore Service
Added by the KELVIR.AI WORM!
Proyecto1.exe DevicePath
Added by the GRUEL WORM!
PhoneAnswer.exe Dialgo SDK
Dialgo Wave Modem ActiveX - "Telephone Answering Machine for scripting your own professional call center business scripts using a voice modem. Features Caller-ID, Wave Playback, Wave Recording, Digit Monitoring, POP3 e-mail Manipulation, Speech Recognition and Synthesis"
PDDLGHLP.EXE Dialog Helper
Dialog Helper from PowerDesk Pro by Ontrack. Helps with the standard Open and Save As dialog boxes by showing recently used files and folders. Available via Start -> Programs
PipeCmd.exe directx
Added by the SDBOT.D TROJAN!
pmsvcr.exe Disk Defragmentation Loader
Added by a variant of the IRCBOT TROJAN!
PWATCH.EXE DocuMagix Init
PaperMaster is an application for the PC designed to automate the process of organizing, archiving, and retrieving digital versions of files. Start manually if needed
plscd.exe DRam prosessor
Added by the RBOT.CYA WORM!
ph_finder.exe dregfix
??
plsitctl.exe dstiosys
Added by the MAILBOT-BX TROJAN!
p_981116.exe DXM6Patch_981116
Win32 cabinet self extractor. More info here
PPActiveDetection.exe eTrust PestPatrol Active Protection
PestPatrol real-time protection feature. "Stops spyware before it infects your system"
PLNRnote.exe Event Planner Reminders
Sierra Event Planner tray icon
pmremind.exe Event Reminder
A calendar/alarm program that installs with Brøderbund Printmaster
pgs.exe freinst
WinSpyControl spyware remover - not recommended, see here
PrintScreen.exe Gadwin PrintScreen
Gadwin PrintScreen - utility to capture, print or save the current window
patcher.scr game
Added by the PSW-ED TROJAN!
Pfft.exe Guardian PC Security Tools
Boomerang Software's Guardian PC Security Tools - now rebranded as the eXtendia Security Suite
PORTCT95.EXE gw port controller
From a visitor - "I must keep it active in start up or my Lexmark printer and RCA Cam program cannot discover a working port to work". From the file properties, the file is known as "Smart Thru Fax Drive Spy" and is supplied by Samsung
PresRdy.exe HP Presentation Ready
HP Omnibook related: "Press a dedicated button above the keyboard and the system will instantly load your presentation software and change the screen resolution to match your display device"
ProvenTactics.exe HPU
Proven Internet Marketing software
pwmgr.exe IBM_PWMGR
IBM Password Manager
plscx.exe icrosoft Visual
Added by the RBOT-AYO WORM!
poker3.exe icrosoft Windows DLL Services Configuration
Added by the SDBOT-AER WORM!
porn.pif IE6
Added by the RBOT-ATF WORM!
Plguni.exe Imonitor
McAfee QuickClean 3.0 - removes internet clutter and unwanted programs
PCLETray.exe InstantTray
Pinnacle InstantCD/DVD disc creation software. Tray icon enabling a pop-up menu that lets you call up any of Instant CD/DVD's tools with one click. Can be started manually
pds.exe Intel PDS
Intel Ping Discovery Service (PDS). Part of Intel's LANDesk Management Suite 6 and the Common Base Agent (CBA) - used for communicating between the core server and managed clients. Will start the dial-up if installed and enabled
promon.exe Intel PROSet Tray Icon
System Tray icon for Intel PRO series ethernet adapters giving access to the diagnostic features
point32.exe IntelliPoint
Microsoft Intellipoint software for their Intellimouse series of mice - required if you use non-standard Windows driver features
psycho.exe ISPSERVICE
Added by the IRCFLOOD-O TROJAN!
pctsTray.exe ISTray
Part of Spyware Doctor anti-spyware from PC Tools
PTOAD.exe Karen's Once-A-Day II
Have a job that should be run exactly once each day? Karen's Once-A-Day II is just what you need! Scheduler that lets you specify progams, web pages and files that be run or opened automatically, the first time
ptool32.exe KernelFaultCheck
Added by the LEGMIR-BN TROJAN!
Preload.exe Keyboard Preload Check
Millenium Multi-Function Keyboard driver
PanelApp.exe KN_PanelApp
KnowledgePanel online survey software
pezdow1.exe Kodak Batch Transfer
Part of "Kodak Picture Easy" software for digital cameras. Includes the display of an icon in the System Tray to quickly transfer photos to a PC
PezDownload.exe Kodak Picture Easy *.* Batch Transfer
Part of "Kodak Picture Easy" software for digital cameras. Includes the display of an icon in the System Tray to quickly transfer photos to a PC. *.* represents the version
pts.exe Kodak Picture Transfer Software
Looks for Kodak camera connection and media insertion. Available via Start -> Programs
phqghum.exe KYM Control Settings
Added by the RBOT.BQD WORM!
printray.exe LexmarkPrinTray
Lexmark Printer icon in the System Tray for quick access. Not required - uncheck via Printer configuration rather than MSCONFIG. Can also be listed as PrinTray
pwrschem.exe LidPolicy
A utility for configuring certain HP notebook models to enter Standby mode when the lid is closed only when running on battery
PicasaMediaDetector.exe LifeScape Media Detector
Media detector for Picasa's automatic photo organizer
phqghume.exe LOCAL INTERNET WEB DRIVERS FOR WIN32
Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!
proxy4free.exe LocalProxy
ProxyTools is a package of Perl network utilities designed mainly to assist those whose Internet access is censored, unreliable, or otherwise damaged. Uncensored access is provided to any outside service required (Usenet News, Web browsing, IRC, Socks etc.). Setup requires installation of Perl and some modules
pts.exe Logiciel de transfert d'images KODAK
Looks for Kodak camera connection and media insertion. Available via Start -> Programs
postinstallm.exe M Player Post Installer
??
PreMKBD.exe MagicKeyboard
Related to Samsung laptops. Provides ability to program keys to perform specific functions
pinmart.exe Martini
Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!
popupkill.exe MasterBoot Switch
Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!
PDesk.exe Matrox Powerdesk
For Matrox video cards. Quick access to tweak your card to your liking
Plguni.exe McAfee QuickClean Imonitor
McAfee QuickClean 3.0 - removes internet clutter and unwanted programs
Proyecto1.exe MediaPath
Added by the GRUEL WORM!
pupdate.exe Microoft Timing
Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!
PDSched.exe Microsoft DirectX
Added by the SDBOT.CN WORM!
pevblbvr.exe Microsoft FixUp
Added by the RBOT.DWK WORM!
process32.exe Microsoft Process Manager
Added by the CHECKOUT WORM! See here
profile.exe Microsoft Profile Manager
Added by a variant of the IRCBOT TROJAN!
pstcp32.exe Microsoft PSTCP32 Data
Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!
prowind32.exe Microsoft Update
Added by a variant of the AGOBOT/GAOBOT WORM!
phqghumea.exe Microsoft Update
Added by the SDBOT.AFO WORM!
phqghum.exe Microsoft Update SERVICE
Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!
plscdksxg.exe Microsoft Visual Studio
Added by the RBOT-AWV WORM!
pwjbvphi.exe Microsoft Windows
Added by the RBOT-GQK WORM!
poker.exe Microsoft Windows DLL Services Configuration
Added by the SDBOT-ZY WORM!
poker3.exe Microsoft Windows DLL Services Configuration
Added by the SDBOT-AAH WORM!
proxy.exe Microsoft Windows DLL Services Configuration
Added by the SDBOT-ZL WORM!
pdate.exe MICROSOFT Windows update
Added by the RBOT.BZT WORM!
PIDLex.exe Microsoft(c) PID Lex
Added by the NIOVADOOR TROJAN!
procrun.exe mmusrstp
??
pelmiced.exe Mouse Suite 98 Daemon
Mouse driver. Appears to cause a behaviour where the desktop suddenly flips back up when playing DirectX associated games
pcedit.exe Ms System Config
Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!
proxy.exe msconfig.exe
Added by a variant of the AGENT.AH downloader TROJAN!
PIC1324.exe MSN Messenger
Added by the CHOKE.C WORM!
p6.exe MSNPluginSrvcs
Added by the SDBOT.AKJ or RBOT-VJ WORMS!
pc32.exe MSNSysRestore
Added by a variant of the MASTAK VIRUS!
PET32.EXE MSPetServ
Added by the IRCBOT-VE WORM!
p3.exe MSPluginSrvc
Added by the RBOT-WV WORM!
pnp.exe MSPRO32
Added by the ZOTOB.O WORM!
pupstman.exe mspwr
Transparent icon background feature of Ashampoo'sPowerUp XP (WinNT/2K/XP) and PowerUp Deluxe (Win98/Me)
pupxpman.exe mspwr
Related to Ashampoo's PowerUp XP
pwrupst.exe mspwr
Ashampoo's PowerUp XP is a "tool for fine-tuning your Windows NT4, 2000, 2003 Server and XP configuration"
PuXpMan2.exe mspwr
Related to Ashampoo's Magic Defrag Utility
plugin1.exe mswspl
Added by the SMALL.IQ TROJAN!
Passe-partout.exe NETVISIONPasse-partout
Added by the DIALCAR-M DIALER!
playavi.exe Newman
Added by the LINEAGE-AT TROJAN! Note - This trojan file is found in the Windowsjava or Winntjava folder
PNXSERVR.exe NexusServer
Related to ProCoder 2.0 from Canopus. "ProCoder 2.0 software combines speed and flexibility into a streamlined video conversion tool for professionals. Featuring, extensive input/output options, advanced filtering, batch processing and an easy-to-use interface, ProCoder 2.0 is the ideal solution for high-quality multi-format video creation"
plugin-[random].exe No Credit Card
Adult content pop-up dialler
Pop3scan.exe NOD32POP3
POP3 E-mail part of Eset's NOD32 virus-scanner
Premend.exe Norton AV Preload
Norton Antivirus related. What does it do and is it required
POPROXY.EXE Norton eMail Protect
Proxy E-mail protection from Norton Anti-Virus (prior to 2002). If you have it installed, leave it enabled to automatically check for suspect attachments in E-mails that may contain viruses. It downloads the E-mail into poproxy, which serves as a proxy server on the local machine, before scanning it
popuper.exe notepad2.exe
Added by the PUPER-E TROJAN!
pgs.exe NoWayVirus
NoWayVirus misleading security software - not recommended, see here
pccwin97.exe OfficeScan95
Trend Micro antivirus OfficeScan
pccntmon.exe OfficeScanNT Monitor
Trend Micro OfficeScan Antivirus real-time scan monitor
phqghume.exe Optional Web Drivers For WIN32
Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!
pgs.exe overinstall
WinSecureAv spyware remover - not recommended, see here
P2kAutostart.exe P2kAutostart
P2kCommander a filemanager application for Motorola p2k mobile phones
P2P Networking.exe P2P NETWORKING
Peer to Peer (P2P) sharing of files on the internet
P2P P2P Networking
Peer to Peer (P2P) sharing of files on the internet
p2pnetworking.exe p2p networking
Added by the RBOT-ECP WORM!
P2P Networking2.exe P2P Networking2
P2P Networking2.exe is an advertising program by Joltid. This process monitors your browsing habits and distributes the data back to the author's servers for analysis. This also prompts advertising popups. This program is a registered security risk and should be removed immediately
P2P Networking3.exe P2P Networking3
P2P Networking, a component bundled with Kazaa that enables other applications to use Peer-to-Peer functionality. Not required - see here
p2pnetwork.exe p2pnetwork
Added by the ALCAN.A WORM!
p2pnetworking.exe p2pnetworking
Added by the RBOT-AFL WORM!
P3p4chk.exe P3p4chk
Added by the GEMA TROJAN!
p4mx4.exe p4mx4
Added by the CRYPTER.A TROJAN!
pacis.exe PaciSoft
PacerD Media/Pacimedia.com adware installer
PadExe.exe PadTouch
Toshiba Touch and Launch - offers easy movement and freedom of programs navigation with TouchPad
pag.exe Pag Windows Monitor
Added by the AGENT-EOT TROJAN!
pkjobs.exe Pagekeeper Jobs
PageKeeper Jobs is a separate PageKeeper program that handles the analysis of new documents and keeps track of the location and content of current documents in PageKeeper. Pagekeeper comes bundled with scanners such has HP, Microtek, etc
pkjobs.exe Pagekeeper Lite
PageKeeper Jobs is a separate PageKeeper program that handles the analysis of new documents and keeps track of the location and content of current documents in PageKeeper. Pagekeeper comes bundled with scanners such has HP, Microtek, etc
PAgent.exe PAgent
Scans your hard drive for the popular P2P file-sharing applications BearShare, Grokster, Kazaa, Limewire and Morpheus. After searching the entire local filesystem for any files with those names it connects to the DownloadWare servers and tells it what, if anything, is found
PAGOO.EXE Pagoo
Pagoo - internet call waiting. Intercepts telephone calls like an answering machine and plays the voice message on your PC. Only required when you're on-line and via dial-up modem
paintingroom.exe PaintingRoom evidence monitor
Paintingroom.com smiley software - not recommended as the site tries to drop a trojan on you...
paintingroom.exe PaintingRoom smile monitor
Paintingroom.com smiley software - not recommended as the site tries to drop a trojan on you...
Palm.exe Palm Desktop
Palm Desktop Software for use with Palm handheld devices. Available via Start -> Programs
pnetaware.exe PalNetaware
PalTalk adware - as included in Morpheus
PALNETAW~1.EXE PaltalkNetaware.exe
Voice chat program. This program stores all buddy list info apparently on the server itself so you never lose your buddy list should you need to reinstall the program due for whatever reason or even reformat. Available via Start -> Programs. Delete the shortcut in Start -> Programs -> StartUp as well otherwise it will be reinstated
pamela.exe pamela.exe
Pamela is a plug-in or add-on that adds features to Skype peer to peer voice service
PasSrv.exe Panda Antispam Server Service
AntiSpam software, part of Panda Platinum Internet Security
pavdr.exe Panda Cleaner
Panda software related - possibly Panda ActiveScan
PREVSRV.EXE Panda Preventium+ Service
Panda Antivirus
pavsched.exe Panda Scheduler
Panda Antivirus scan scheduler. Required if this is your virus scanner program and you have scans scheduled on a regular basis. I recommend that you scan manually so you don't need this but if you tend to forget then leave it
panda.pif Panda Software Intrenet
Added by the RBOT-ATZ WORM!
PandaAVEngine.exe PandaAVEngine
Added by the NETSKY.R WORM!
pavsched.exe PandaScheduler
Panda Antivirus scan scheduler. Required if this is your virus scanner program and you have scans scheduled on a regular basis. I recommend that you scan manually so you don't need this but if you tend to forget then leave it
Pando.exe Pando
Pando is free software that lets you send and receive files and folders of any size* with your existing email address
pantera.exe Pantera
Added by the SDBOT.AYN WORM!
pptd40nt.exe PaperPort PTD
PaperPort software associated with scanners
PQTRAY.EXE PaperQuote System Tray Icon
PaperQuote is a "wallpaper" changer with daily quotes that are either for inspiration or motivation
ptask.exe Parallel Tasking
Added by the SMALL-CJ TROJAN!
ParentalControl.Exe ParentalControl
Crawler Parental Control - "Get perfect control of websites your children browse, software they use, and folders they access. Regulate the time when they can use your computer and connect to the Internet. Hide content on your computer that you don't want them to see"
Pareto_AS.exe ParetoLogic Anti-Spyware
ParetoLogic Anti-Spyware delivers Active Protection in the form of real-time blocking
PartSeal.exe PartSeal
System backup for Sony Vaio PCs. Adds a recovery mechanism for users over and above any System Restore features - allowing users to revert a drive back to the state it was when bought form the factory by hitting F10. The user obviously loses any data stored if not backed-up elsewhere
PassLocker.exe PassLocker
PassLocker is a complete password manager helping you to manage and safely store your passwords
PDMonitor.exe Password Door Loader
Password Door - password protection software
PwTrkr.exe Password Tracker Deluxe
Password Tracker Deluxe stores passwords and usernames neatly and securely (encrypted) on your computer
plister.exe PasteLister
PasteLister - clipboard extender. Start manually when required
pasystem.exe PaSystem
Targetsaver adware variant
PASystemTray.exe PASystemTray
Related to Panda Security Software - part of Panda Administrator 3
pasmon.exe pas_check
SystemDoctor is a security risk that may give exaggerated reports of threats on the computer. The program then prompts the user to purchase a registered version of the software in order to remove the reported threats
patch.exe Patch
Added by the NETBUS WORM!
pathname.exe pathname
Added by the IRCCONTACT TROJAN!
patchnvidiaTVout.exe PathNvidiaTV
Appears to be related to Nvidia Gigabyte Video card. Typical file location is the Program FilesGigabyteNvidia folder
PAV.EXE PAV.EXE
PER Antivirus
PavFires.exe PAVFIRES
Panda Antivirus
PavFnSvr.exe PAVFNSVR
Panda Antivirus
pavkre9x.exe Pavkre9x
Panda Antivirus
PavPrS9x.exe PavProc
Panda Antivirus
PavProt.exe PavProt
Panda Antivirus
Pavprot9.exe Pavprot9
Panda Antivirus
paytime.exe PayTime
Added by the STARTPA-YR TROJAN!
PbMngr5.exe PbAdminACAD
Bluebeam PDF software printer support. Prints AutoCAD ".dwg" to PDF
pbagent.exe pbagent
Probot keystroke logger/monitoring program - remove unless you installed it yourself!
PBKScheduler.exe PBKScheduler
Scheduler for CyberLink PowerBackup - archiving/backup utility
pcbooster.exe PC Booster
PC Booster from inKline Global - "easy-to-use computer system optimizer that gives your system the extra speed and stability you want while ensuring that your computer is kept clean and in tip-top condition"
pcdocpro.exe PC Doc Pro - 3.1
PC Doc Pro (now Win Doc Pro) - system health check and fix utility
PCPOptimize.exe PC Pitstop Optimize Scheduler
PC Pitstop Optimize - "an application that will make your PC run faster, make it more stable, and clean up hard drive space"
PCSuite.exe PC Suite Tray
System Tray access to Nokia PC Suite. PC Suite lets you synchronize, edit, and back up many of your phone's files on a compatible PC through a wireless or cable connection. PC Suite can also be launched through Start Menu
PCCheckUp.exe PC-Checkup
Installed by SpeedItUp without permission, along with Search Defender - which is detected by DrWeb as the STARTPAGE.ORIGIN TROJAN!
PC-Cleaner.exe PC-Cleaner
PC-Cleaner spyware remover - not recommended, see here
pcamgt.exe pcAnywhere Agent
Part of pcAnywhere 9.0 or later. This process listens for incoming PC Anywhere connections if your PC is configured as a PC Anywhere host
PCBODYGUARD.EXE PCBG
PC Bodyguard from Calluna - protects system files and settings from being deleted, modified, etc
PCBODYGUARD.EXE PCBODYGUARD
PC Bodyguard from Calluna - protects system files and settings from being deleted, modified, etc
PcBoost.exe PcBoost
PCBoost from PGWARE, LLC increases computer performance by allocating higher portions of CPU power to active applications and games
PCCClient.exe PCCClient.exe
PC-Cillin 2002 antivirus software
pccguide.exe pccguide.exe
PC-Cillin 2002 antivirus software
PCCIOMON.EXE PCCIOMON.EXE
PC-Cillin 2000 antivirus software. This is the actual virus-scanner
PCClient.exe PCClient.exe
Trend Micro PC-Cillin Internet Security
PccPfw.exe PccPfw
Trend Micro PC-Cillin Internet Security
Pcctlcom.exe PcCtlCom
Trend Micro PC-cillin Internet Security
pceye.exe PcEye
PCEye 2000 - parental control utility
PCHbutton.exe PCHbutton
Used by HP Instant Support
pchschd.exe PCHealth
This is a "scheduler" and does not turn off PC Health. For more information refer here
pcimodem.exe PCIMODEM
Associated with Lucent based Aztech MDP7800-U PCI modems. Is it required?
ppe.exe PCLEPCI
Pinnacle Systems PCI Performance Enhancer. "This tool helps to increase the PCI Busmaster performance of all Pinnacle PCI boards."
PClK.exe PClK
Added by the LEGMIR-BL TROJAN!
pcmm2007.exe PCMM2007RT
PC MightyMax misleading security software - not recommended, see here
pcmm.exe PCMMRealtime
PC MightyMax - diagnostic program that identifies and fixes problems. However, some users report it does the opposite and messes up their systems (see here) and they also have problems removing it (see here)
PCMService.exe PCMService
Part of Cyberlink's Power Cinema. Commonly distributed with the Dell MultiMedia software suite. It is used to watch movies, play music and even watch TV in a central location
pcperf.exe PCPerf
PC Accelerator 2007 from DefendGate Inc. "Powerful all-in-one PC performance and Internet acceleration solution designed to help increase your system and online performance and security"
PCPitStopErase.exe PCPitStopEraser
PC PitStop Erase is both a free privacy scanner and paid tracks cleaner
PCPOptimize.exe PCPOptimize
PC Pitstop Optimize - "an application that will make your PC run faster, make it more stable, and clean up hard drive space"
pcqmqgn.exe pcqmqgn.exe
??
PCRecSA.exe PCRecSA
Part of the IBM/XPoint Rapid Restore backup utility. If you choose, you can use it to create a "clean" backup of your hard drive. The process involves the software partitioning your hard drive, making a compressed image of the working drive which will then allow you to revert to that should you need to
Pcm25.exe PCStart
Runs as part of PCMonitor which is a program for monitoring your activity on your system. It makes screen dumps and key logging. It can hang-up your system because the screen dump page gets VERY big
pcsvc.exe Pcsv
Delfin Media Viewer or "Promulgate" adware
PcSync.exe PcSync
If a Nokia phone has been connected, synchronises the phone with MS Outlook or other organiser software. It is installed by the Nokia PC Suite, and the tray icon shows if a phone has been connected. Available via a desktop shortcut or Start -> Programs
PcSync.exe PcSync
Added by the RBOT-XJ WORM! Note - do not confuse with the Nokia application described here
PcSync2.exe PcSync
If a Nokia phone has been connected, synchronises the phone with MS Outlook or other organiser software. It is installed by the Nokia PC Suite, and the tray icon shows if a phone has been connected. Available via a desktop shortcut or Start -> Programs
PCTAV.exe PCTAVApp
Related to PC TOOLS Antivirus software
PcThrust.exe PcThrust
PCThrust from SwiftDog - "increases computer performance by allocating higher portions of CPU power to active applications and games"
pctspk.exe pctspk
Used for modems based upon PC-TEL chipsets. Normally used for some Voice and Speakerphone functions and also for some Power management options. If you remove it you may not be able to use any of those functions
pctvoice.exe PCTVOICE
The program PCTVoice is used by the modem to interface with your computer and also used for some V.80 functions for Video Conferencing. if you uncheck it, it comes back. It's better to leave it
pcwatch.exe PCWatch
PCWatch surveillance software. Uninstall this software if you did not install it yourself
P0620Pin.dll PD0620 STISvc
Creative Technology Ltd installation plug-in related
Pd71Pan.Exe Pd71Pan
Audiotrak Prodigy 7.1 sound card control panel
PdaNetPC.exe PdaNet Desktop
PdaNet from June Fabrics Technology Inc. Use Windows Mobile Smartphone or PocketPC Phone as wireless modem for your PC
pdascan.exe PDASCAN
Added by the AGOBOT-QY WORM!
pddm.exe PDDM
Patchlink Update - "core product of the leading patch and vulnerability management software solution for medium and large enterprise network security"
PDEngine.exe PDEngine
PerfectDisk from Raxco - disk defragmenter. Only required if you schedule disk defragmenting at re-boot
PDEXPLO.EXE pdexplo
PowerDesk Pro by PowerDesk Pro by Ontrack. Enhanced desktop and file manager. Available via Start -> Programs
pdfSaver3.exe pdfSaver3
PDF-XChange - create Adobe compatible PDF files from virtually any Windows software such as MS Word, Excel, AutoCAD, MS Publisher etc
PDirect.exe PDirect
IBM Presentation Director software
pdservice.exe PDService.exe
Related to Utimaco Safeware Easy. "Your electronic safe for protecting confidential data"
PDUiP6000DMon.exe pduip6000dmon
Canon PIXMA iP6000D printer memory card utility
PDUiP6000DTskbr.exe PDUiP6000DTskbr
Canon PIXMA iP6000D printer memory card utility
PDVDDXSrv.exe PDVDDXSrv
Related to Cyberlink PowerCinema. Possibly the driver for a remote control where included?
PDVDServ.exe PDVDServ
Remote Control background application for Cyberlink's PowerDVD version 5 and above. Enables you to use a remote control with your DVD drive if your drive came with one. Not required if you don't have a remote control, or don't wish to use one
PECarlin.exe PECarlin
Adware - see here
PService.exe Peeramid
In a "Koptimizer" folder in Program Files. What does it do and is it required?
PeerGuardian_1.99b_pr14.exe PeerGuardian
PeerGuardian - IP blocker for Windows. Used to protect privacy on P2P networks by blocking IP addresses specified in blocklists. Features support for multiple lists, a list editor, automatic blocklist updates, and blocking all of IPv4 (TCP, UDP, ICMP, etc)
pg2.exe PeerGuardian
PeerGuardian - IP blocker for Windows. Used to protect privacy on P2P networks by blocking IP addresses specified in blocklists. Features support for multiple lists, a list editor, automatic blocklist updates, and blocking all of IPv4 (TCP, UDP, ICMP, etc)
Pent@VALUE.exe Pent@VALUE 3.2
Pent@VALUE Digital Satellite Internet PC Receiver
PEQBL100.exe PeqBL100
Added by the ENVID.D WORM!
pavmail.exe PER Email Protection
PER Antivirus
pfppop70.exe PerfectPrint
Print engine used by Corel WordPerfect 7 and Presentations 7
perfont.exe PerfFont (Performance True Type Font)
Added by the MUTECH-E TROJAN!
perfmon.vbs perfmon
MindStorm AnalyzerPro from Secure Associates. "A security management tool for customers easy to manage report and analyze security events across heterogeneous security devices"
prmrsr.exe PermissionResearch
MarketscoreRelevantKnowledge adware
PersFw.exe PersFw
Kerio or Tiny Personal Firewall
ptmedsrv.exe Personal Firwall
Added by the SDBOT.XY WORM!
PestCapture.exe Pest-Capture
Pest-Capture misleading malware remover - not recommended, see here
PPControl.exe PestPatrol Control Center
PestPatrol Control Terminal - utility that launched PestPatrol features such as PPMemCheck and CookiePatrol before CA's acquisition
PestPatrolCL.exe PestPatrolCL
PestPatrol's command line scanner, combines with the Windows Task scheduler and is required in cases where schedules for regular scanning are set
PestTrap.exe PestTrap
Spyware remover - not recommended, see here
PFWCFG~1.EXE PFW_CfgEngine
Personal Firewall related?
PULL.EXE PFW_PullSrv
Personal Firewall related?
PgMonitr.exe PgMonitr
Delfin Promulgate adware variant
pgpsdkserv.exe PGPSDKSVC
PGPsdkServ.exe is the new SDK service which is responsible for performing all PGP key management and cryptographic functions. This functionality was moved into a service to allow multiple modules simultaneous read/write access to the keyrings, among other things. As you can imagine, it is necessary for PGPsdkServ to be running in order to perform practically any PGP functionality
pgpservice.exe PGPSERVICE
PGPservice.exe has two main purposes: (1) it handles a large part of the PGPnet functionality (along with the PGPnet driver) and (2) it allows efficient access to the PGP preferences database. The individual PGP modules normally access the preferences through PGPservice, but they are capable of a "fall-back" mode where they can handle such access on their own. Thus, if you are not running PGPnet, you may not immediately notice much of a difference if you disable PGPservice. If you are running PGPnet, you will notice a big difference
pgptray.exe PGPtray
PGP 7.x. Provides icon tray shortcuts to PGP programs from Network Associates. Available via Start -> Programs
pgql.exe PGQL
Added by the PQN TROJAN!
pgtaff.exe pgtaff
AdRotator adware variant