Files beginning with p

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

DiamondCS ProcessGuard security software - stops malicious worms and trojans from being executed silently in the background, as well as a variety of other attacks

PrivateEye surveillance software. Uninstall this software unless you put it there yourself

PowerKey utility for Acer TravelMate notebook PCs. Allows the user to quickly switch between different power schemes by pressing Fn+F3

Used by HP Instant Support

Added by a variant of the IRCBOT TROJAN!

Detected by Kaspersky as the SLAPER.AI TROJAN! See here

Added by the DREF-U VIRUS!

Altnet TopSearch adware

Altnet TopSearch adware

Added by the DLOADER-MW TROJAN!

Ashampoo popup blocker, part of Magical Security (was Privacy Protector Plus)

Popup blocker, part of Asmw Soft PC Optimizer

Utility to fix vCard Export in MS Outlook 2000 - although why are these together?

Added by the MYDOOM.AD WORM!

Added by the MYDOOM.AD WORM!

Dialer for PeoplePC ISP

PrecisionPop adware

Added by the RBOT.BLJ WORM!

Added by a variant of the IRCBOT TROJAN!

Added by the PPDOOR-P TROJAN!

IBM Lotus SmartSuite related. In a LotusOrgReg folder. Unclear what exactly it does?

Adult content dialler

People Near Me Microsoft? Windows? Peer-to-Peer Networking platform for Windows Vista

"Privacy Mantra keeps your computer clean from online and offline tracks"

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

Added by the BIZVES-B TROJAN!

Browser hijacker, redirecting to loadcash.biz

Added by the DLOADER-OI TROJAN!

Added by the DLOADER-RA TROJAN!

Added by a variant of the DLOADER-RA TROJAN!

Reported by Norman Virus Control as W32/Downloader. Creates the files sdfff, fdsf and zxczxc. In the C:WINDOWSSYSTEM32 directory creates the files d.exe, s.exe and r.exe. Note - the "private.exe" file is found in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder

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

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

Added by the KELVIR.AI WORM!

Added by the GRUEL WORM!

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"

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

Added by the SDBOT.D TROJAN!

Added by a variant of the IRCBOT TROJAN!

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

Added by the RBOT.CYA WORM!

??

Added by the MAILBOT-BX TROJAN!

Win32 cabinet self extractor. More info here

PestPatrol real-time protection feature. "Stops spyware before it infects your system"

Sierra Event Planner tray icon

A calendar/alarm program that installs with Br?derbund Printmaster

WinSpyControl spyware remover - not recommended, see here

Gadwin PrintScreen - utility to capture, print or save the current window

Added by the PSW-ED TROJAN!

Boomerang Software's Guardian PC Security Tools - now rebranded as the eXtendia Security Suite

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

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"

Proven Internet Marketing software

IBM Password Manager

Added by the RBOT-AYO WORM!

Added by the SDBOT-AER WORM!

Added by the RBOT-ATF WORM!

McAfee QuickClean 3.0 - removes internet clutter and unwanted programs

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

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

System Tray icon for Intel PRO series ethernet adapters giving access to the diagnostic features

Microsoft Intellipoint software for their Intellimouse series of mice - required if you use non-standard Windows driver features

Added by the IRCFLOOD-O TROJAN!

Part of Spyware Doctor anti-spyware from PC Tools

"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

Added by the LEGMIR-BN TROJAN!

Millenium Multi-Function Keyboard driver

Added by a variant of the IRCBOT BACKDOOR! The file is located in a random subfolder of %ProgramFiles%

KnowledgePanel online survey software

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

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

Looks for Kodak camera connection and media insertion. Available via Start -> Programs

Added by the RBOT.BQD WORM!

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

A utility for configuring certain HP notebook models to enter Standby mode when the lid is closed only when running on battery

Media detector for Picasa's automatic photo organizer

Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!

"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"

Looks for Kodak camera connection and media insertion. Available via Start -> Programs

??

Related to Samsung laptops. Provides ability to program keys to perform specific functions

Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!

Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!

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

McAfee QuickClean 3.0 - removes internet clutter and unwanted programs

Added by the GRUEL WORM!

Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!

Added by the SDBOT.CN WORM!

Added by the RBOT.DWK WORM!

Added by the CHECKOUT WORM! See here

Added by a variant of the IRCBOT TROJAN!

Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!

Added by a variant of the AGOBOT/GAOBOT WORM!

Added by the SDBOT.AFO WORM!

Detected by McAfee as the PUSHBOT.A WORM! See here

Detected by Trend Micro as the KOLABC.CC WORM! See here

Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!

Added by the RBOT-AWV WORM!

Added by the RBOT-GQK WORM!

Added by the SDBOT-ZY WORM!

Added by the SDBOT-AAH WORM!

Added by the SDBOT-ZL WORM!

Added by the RBOT.BZT WORM!

Added by the NIOVADOOR TROJAN!

??

Mouse driver. Appears to cause a behaviour where the desktop suddenly flips back up when playing DirectX associated games

Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!

Added by a variant of the AGENT.AH downloader TROJAN!

Added by the CHOKE.C WORM!

Added by the SDBOT.AKJ or RBOT-VJ WORMS!

Added by a variant of the MASTAK VIRUS!

Added by the IRCBOT-VE WORM!

Added by the RBOT-WV WORM!

Added by the ZOTOB.O WORM!

"Transparent icon background" feature of Ashampoo'sPowerUp XP (WinNT/2K/XP) and PowerUp Deluxe (Win98/Me)

Related to Ashampoo's PowerUp XP

Ashampoo's PowerUp XP is a "tool for fine-tuning your Windows NT4, 2000, 2003 Server and XP configuration"

Related to Ashampoo's Magic Defrag Utility

Added by the SMALL.IQ TROJAN!

Added by the DIALCAR-M DIALER!

Added by the LINEAGE-AT TROJAN!

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"

Adult content pop-up dialler

POP3 E-mail part of Eset's NOD32 virus-scanner

Norton Antivirus related. What does it do and is it required

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

Added by the PUPER-E TROJAN!

NoWayVirus misleading security software - not recommended, see here

Trend Micro antivirus OfficeScan

Trend Micro OfficeScan Antivirus real-time scan monitor

Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!

WinSecureAv spyware remover - not recommended, see here

P2kCommander a filemanager application for Motorola p2k mobile phones

Peer to Peer (P2P) sharing of files on the internet

Peer to Peer (P2P) sharing of files on the internet

Added by the RBOT-ECP WORM!

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 Networking, a component bundled with Kazaa that enables other applications to use Peer-to-Peer functionality. Not required - see here

Added by the ALCAN.A WORM!

Added by the RBOT-AFL WORM!

Added by the GEMA TROJAN!

Added by the CRYPTER.A TROJAN!

PacerD Media/Pacimedia.com adware installer

Toshiba Touch and Launch - offers easy movement and freedom of programs navigation with TouchPad

Added by the AGENT-EOT TROJAN!

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

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

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 - 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.com smiley software - not recommended as the site tries to drop a trojan on you...

Paintingroom.com smiley software - not recommended as the site tries to drop a trojan on you...

Palm Desktop Software for use with Palm handheld devices. Available via Start -> Programs

PalTalk adware - as included in Morpheus

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 is a plug-in or add-on that adds features to Skype peer to peer voice service

AntiSpam software, part of Panda Platinum Internet Security

Panda software related - possibly Panda ActiveScan

Panda Antivirus

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

Added by the RBOT-ATZ WORM!

Added by the NETSKY.R WORM!

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 is free software that lets you send and receive files and folders of any size* with your existing email address"

Added by the SDBOT.AYN WORM!

"PaperPort" software associated with scanners

PaperQuote is a "wallpaper" changer with daily quotes that are either for inspiration or motivation

Added by the SMALL-CJ TROJAN!

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"

"ParetoLogic Anti-Spyware delivers Active Protection in the form of real-time blocking"

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 is a complete password manager helping you to manage and safely store your passwords"

Password Door - password protection software

"Password Tracker Deluxe stores passwords and usernames neatly and securely (encrypted) on your computer"

PasteLister - clipboard extender. Start manually when required

Targetsaver adware variant

Related to Panda Security Software - part of Panda Administrator 3

SystemDoctor misleading security software - not recommended, see here

Added by the NETBUS WORM!

Added by the IRCCONTACT TROJAN!

Appears to be related to Nvidia Gigabyte Video card. Typical file location is the Program FilesGigabyteNvidia folder

PER Antivirus

Panda Antivirus

Panda Antivirus

Panda Antivirus

Panda Antivirus

Panda Antivirus

Panda Antivirus

Added by the STARTPA-YR TROJAN!

Bluebeam PDF software printer support. Prints AutoCAD ".dwg" to PDF

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

Scheduler for CyberLink PowerBackup - archiving/backup utility

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"

PC Doc Pro (now Win Doc Pro) - system health check and fix utility

PC Pitstop Optimize - "an application that will make your PC run faster, make it more stable, and clean up hard drive space"

Ascentive PC SpeedScan Pro registry optimizer - not recommended, see here and here

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

Installed by SpeedItUp without permission, along with Search Defender - which is detected by DrWeb as the STARTPAGE.ORIGIN TROJAN!

PC-Cleaner spyware remover - not recommended, see here

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

PC Bodyguard from Calluna - protects system files and settings from being deleted, modified, etc

PC Bodyguard from Calluna - protects system files and settings from being deleted, modified, etc

PCBoost from PGWARE, LLC increases computer performance by allocating higher portions of CPU power to active applications and games

PC-Cillin 2002 antivirus software

PC-Cillin 2002 antivirus software

PC-Cillin 2000 antivirus software. This is the actual virus-scanner

Trend Micro PC-Cillin Internet Security

Trend Micro PC-Cillin Internet Security

Trend Micro PC-cillin Internet Security

PCEye 2000 - parental control utility

Used by HP Instant Support

This is a "scheduler" and does not turn off PC Health. For more information refer here

Associated with Lucent based Aztech MDP7800-U PCI modems. Is it required?

Pinnacle Systems PCI Performance Enhancer. "This tool helps to increase the PCI Busmaster performance of all Pinnacle PCI boards."

Added by the LEGMIR-BL TROJAN!

PC MightyMax 2007 rogue security software - not recommended, see here

PC MightyMax rogue security software - not recommended, see here

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

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"

"PC PitStop Erase is both a free privacy scanner and paid tracks cleaner"

PC Pitstop Optimize - "an application that will make your PC run faster, make it more stable, and clean up hard drive space"

??

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

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

Delfin Media Viewer or "Promulgate" adware

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

Added by the RBOT-XJ WORM! Note - do not confuse with the Nokia application described here

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

Related to PC TOOLS Antivirus software

PCTotalDefender rogue spyware remover variant

PCThrust from SwiftDog - "increases computer performance by allocating higher portions of CPU power to active applications and games"

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

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 surveillance software. Uninstall this software if you did not install it yourself

Creative Technology Ltd installation plug-in related

Audiotrak Prodigy 7.1 sound card control panel

PdaNet from June Fabrics Technology Inc. Use Windows Mobile Smartphone or PocketPC Phone as wireless modem for your PC

Added by the AGOBOT-QY WORM!

Patchlink Update - "core product of the leading patch and vulnerability management software solution for medium and large enterprise network security"

PerfectDisk from Raxco - disk defragmenter. Only required if you schedule disk defragmenting at re-boot

PowerDesk Pro by PowerDesk Pro by Ontrack. Enhanced desktop and file manager. Available via Start -> Programs

PDF-XChange - create Adobe compatible PDF files from virtually any Windows software such as MS Word, Excel, AutoCAD, MS Publisher etc

IBM Presentation Director software

Related to Utimaco Safeware Easy. "Your electronic safe for protecting confidential data"

Canon PIXMA iP6000D printer memory card utility

Canon PIXMA iP6000D printer memory card utility

Related to Cyberlink PowerCinema. Possibly the driver for a remote control where included?

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

Related to Peachtree accounting software by Sage Software. What does it do and is it required?

Related to Peachtree accounting software by Sage Software. What does it do and is it required?

Adware - see here

In a "Koptimizer" folder in Program Files. What does it do and is it required?

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)

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 Digital Satellite Internet PC Receiver

Added by the ENVID.D WORM!

PER Antivirus

Print engine used by Corel WordPerfect 7 and Presentations 7

Added by the MUTECH-E TROJAN!

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

MarketscoreRelevantKnowledge adware

Kerio or Tiny Personal Firewall

Added by the SDBOT.XY WORM!

Pest-Capture malware remover - not recommended, see here

Pest-Capture malware remover - not recommended, see here

PestPatrol Control Terminal - utility that launched PestPatrol features such as PPMemCheck and CookiePatrol before CA's acquisition

PestPatrol's command line scanner, combines with the Windows Task scheduler and is required in cases where schedules for regular scanning are set

PestTrap spyware remover - not recommended, see here

Personal Firewall related?

Personal Firewall related?

Delfin Promulgate adware variant

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 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

PGP 7.x. Provides icon tray shortcuts to PGP programs from Network Associates. Available via Start -> Programs

Added by the PQN TROJAN!

AdRotator adware variant

Snapshot and Launch button application from Philips belonging to Philips SPC 900NC Camera

Philips Intelligent Agent searches automatically the correct update for your recordable drive in only three simple steps

An Internet telephony application. Complicated registration and ad banners tailored to your profile - see here

Casio's Photo Loader software. Hook up your camera to the USB port, and it pops up and asks you if you want to load your pictures

"PhraseExpress organizes your frequently used text phrases and allows pasting them into any application"

Property Intellect from Wild Rabbit Software Ltd - "is widely used in the residential lettings markets to help landlords, investors and managing agents deal with the day-to-day aspects of looking after property"

Added by the MYTOB.LL WORM!

Picaboo - "Easily create stunning photo books and cards with your digital photos"

Media detector for Picasa's automatic photo organizer

Pick-a-tag - "freeware utility for random selection of your taglines. This utility randomly picks a tagline out of a list of taglines. It will create a signature file which your mailer can use to place under your messages"

System tray access to PicoZip - "an easy to use Zip and UnZip utility that runs on all 32-bit Windows platforms such as Windows 95, 98, ME, NT4, 2000 and XP"

Program for viewing and measuring a variety of 3D CAD data formats

Delfin Promulgate adware

Pidgin IM client - "a multi-protocol Instant Messaging client that allows you to use all of your IM accounts at once"

Part of the Prodigy Internet software - part of the dialer/DUN. Presumably needed for users of that service otherwise you may not be able to connect, although you may try creating your own shortcut and see what happens

Added by a variant of the SMALL.EP TROJAN!

Added by the FILI WORM!

Pinger is the resident program for Toshiba updates. Periodically checks to see if there are any software/driver upgrades for your particular computer model. If it finds any, it posts a notification

Added by the SDBOT-VY WORM!

Pink Calendar & Day Planner

Part of Pinnacle Systems InstantCD/DVD and InstantCopy CD/DVD copying software that verifies drive settings. Once loaded it doesn't use any resources so you can leave it enabled

Property Intellect from Wild Rabbit Software Ltd - "is widely used in the residential lettings markets to help landlords, investors and managing agents deal with the day-to-day aspects of looking after property"

Piolet - peer-to-peer file sharing client

Added by the MYTOB-FF WORM!

Added by the GEMA TROJAN!

Added by the GEMA TROJAN!

Added by the GEMA TROJAN!

Webcam automation software that saves regular photos from webcam and can also act as HTTP server

Added by the GUAPIM WORM!

Added by the FORBOT-BW WORM!

PKR Pal utility from PKR - "helps keep your software updated so in future there will be no lengthy waits for new versions to install. Based on your selected options it will also let you know when your favourite tournaments are starting!"

PKR Pal utility from PKR - "helps keep your software updated so in future there will be no lengthy waits for new versions to install. Based on your selected options it will also let you know when your favourite tournaments are starting!"

PKR Pal utility from PKR - "helps keep your software updated so in future there will be no lengthy waits for new versions to install. Based on your selected options it will also let you know when your favourite tournaments are starting!"

PocketAnything lets you save anything on your computer to your mobile, with one click

Added by the GAMANLOCK TROJAN!

Part of Acer Arcade Deluxe lets you browse pictures, listen to music from a variety of sources, enjoy DVD movies, and create multimedia through one convenient interface

CPU Control Panel for the Powerleap CPU upgrade

McAfee QuickClean 3.0 - removes internet clutter and unwanted programs

Poplite A adware

Paragon Last Minute Bidder - auction assistant software

AffiliateTarget.com alias PLook adware

RSS (XML TAGS) reader program

Pluck Toolbar updater

Sets the spindown timeout and access speeds at startup and displays the "Plextor Manager 2000" splash screen for Plextor CD-RW.

Taskbar utility for a "control panel" for a Plextor CD-RW. Has MVP 2000 (audio CD player), DiscDupe 2000 (self explanatory CD copying program) and AudioCapture 2000 (rips audio CDs into MP3 or WAV files)

Added by the CRYPTER.A TROJAN!

Added by the CRYPTER.A TROJAN!

Added by the DLUCA-V TROJAN!

Related to MediaCenterService from Pinnacle Systems. What does it do and is it required?

Associated with Analog Devices "SoundMAX" audio chipset - often built-in to motherboards. What does it do and is it required?

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

Added by the ZLOB-QK TROJAN!

According to the web site Personal Money Tree is an automatic cash rebate program. Note: Not recommended

MS tool for troubleshooting power management problems

Restores user display preferences Kyro2 based graphics cards. Not required unless you change the default settings - such as gamma

PhatNoise Music Manager - manages WMA, MP3, WAV, etc music files

Added by the FORBOT-FR WORM!

Aztech Labs Sound 3 PnP driver

PopNot - pop-up killer

Added by the LALA.C TROJAN!

Casio Pocket Sheet synchronization software

Added by the DOEP.A WORM!

Microsoft Intellipoint software for their Intellimouse series of mice - required if you use non-standard Windows driver features

Microsoft Intellipoint software for their Intellimouse series of mice - required if you use non-standard Windows driver features

Altnet TopSearch adware

PoivY - free internet telephony utility using the VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol). Call online friends for free and regular phones either for free (limited use) or low rates. One of a number provided by Betamax - the others generally have different rate plans. Similar to the more popular Skype

Added by the SPYBOT.FW WORM!

Added by the AGENT-PE TROJAN!

Added by an unidentified WORM or TROJAN!

PeopleonPage foistware, bundled with Grokster where *** are random digits

Added by the BCKDR-PYV TROJAN!

POP_Peeper from Mortal Universe Software Entertainment "is an email notifier that runs in your Windows task bar and alerts you when you have new email on your POP3, IMAP, etc"

Pop-Up Smasher - pop-up killer

A Tweak-XP component, blocks advertisement pop-up windows in Internet Explorer. Can be enabled/disabled via Tweak-XP -> Internet Tweaks

Panicware popup blocker

MediaMotor adware

PC-Cillin 2000 antivirus software -> E-mail scanner

Added by the LEGMIR-AJ TROJAN!

PopNot - pop-up killer

PopOops - pop-up killer

PopOpen makes your windows spring open with animation effects

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

AproposMedia adware

PopSubtract - pop-up killer

Popup Ad Filter - pop-up killer

Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!

Added by the RBOT.AUH WORM!

Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!

PopUp Buster - free Pop-up blocker

Popup Defender - pop-up killer

French pop-up killer from VSoft

Popup Eliminator - pop-up killer

PopUpKiller - pop-up killer

PopupStopper Companion popup blocker

Panicware's Pop-Up Stopper - free limited features version

Panicware's Pop-Up Stopper - paid for version

Pop-up blocker

PopUpWasher pop-up killer

BPS spyware remover - not recommended, see here

Post-it® Digital Notes from 3M - "a simple to use software that lets you make and organize lists, plan projects step by step, sort your notes by category, personalize messages with photos, even set alarms to remind you of appointments or key dates"

Post-it® Digital Notes from 3M - "a simple to use software that lets you make and organize lists, plan projects step by step, sort your notes by category, personalize messages with photos, even set alarms to remind you of appointments or key dates"

Pop-up "yellow" notes on screen. Available via Start -> Programs

Post-it? Software Notes. "You can use this digital version of the famous canary yellow note to remind you to do something, to capture an idea or to organize all those important phone numbers -- all from your computer desktop"

Pop-up killer

Foistware by Integrated Search Technologies - the people behind ISTBar adware

Power Antivirus 2009 rogue security software - not recommended, see here

Power2GoExpress - all media disc burning software

System Tray access to PowerArchiver from ConeXware, Inc - file compression support tool

Part of Cyberlink's PowerDVD software. Not sure what exactly it does, but not required in startup

"During a power outage, if you're not available to save your files & close down Windows....PowerChute will do that for you. PowerChute will save your application files, close your applications and shut down your computer just like you would...otherwise, the APC UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) unit would go to battery until it wore down, then your computer would shutoff"

Added by the LAZAR-A TROJAN! Note - this is located in the Program FilesAPC_Power directory

Hummingbird PowerDOCS - "delivers powerful enterprise document management functionality via a tightly integrated Microsoft WinNT/98/2K environment"

Launches Cyberlink's PowerDVD software and creates a system tray icon. If enabled, PowerDVD will open automatically when a DVD movie is inserted. Launch manually

"PowerGramo Skype recorder is a perfect Skype recording solution. With it you can easily record skype calls of any kind"

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

Powermarks from Kaylon Technologies - bookmark manager and personal search engine

Power management utility on notebooks/laptops - automatically switches modes when running on battery

CyberPower PowerPanel Personal Edition UPS Monitoring & Control Software - "is included with CyberPower's products. This exclusive software allows control and monitoring of your UPS to provide protection for your computer system, components, peripherals, and most importantly, your data"

Part of the power professional program that loads the floating menu bar. Can be accessed from Start -> Programs, but I'd leave it alone if you use this program

Added by the LOREX.B TROJAN!

From a visitor - "This seems to be installed when you install Power Quest Partition Magic. I think that it implements the changes when you use the magic mover app. If you don't have any mappings set up, it does nothing (except waste bytes and cycles). I disabled it using msconfig.exe with no problems"

PowerREGISTER from Leadertech. Registration reminder as used by Iomega, Hasbro & Microprose - amongst others

PowerREGISTER from Leadertech. Registration reminder as used by Iomega, Hasbro & Microprose - amongst others

PowerREGISTER from Leadertech. Registration reminder as used by Iomega, Hasbro & Microprose - amongst others

Power monitoring?

ProlinkTest for either their AGP graphics card or TV/FM capture card. Is it required?

PowerStrip is a Video Mode Editor to allow special Refresh Rates and Tweaking of Video Settings

PowerStrip is a Video Mode Editor to allow special Refresh Rates and Tweaking of Video Settings

PowerTools - add-on for AOL

"Powertweak is designed to configure your system in the best way. A processor, the core of the system, or a chipset (a set of components that manage the data flows between the different parts of the system) can be configured." This item is added to startup if 'Use predefined settings' is enabled in the programs options

"Powertweak is designed to configure your system in the best way. A processor, the core of the system, or a chipset (a set of components that manage the data flows between the different parts of the system) can be configured." This item is added to startup if 'Configure system at logon' is enabled in the programs options

Profile Prism software that allows monitor calibration and can generate ICC profiles for digital cameras

Protector Plus anti-virus software - instant update program for virus data updates. Not required if you regularly update virus data manually

Protector Plus anti-virus software - real time scanner

Protector Plus anti-virus software - system tray access

PestPatrol Control Terminal - utility that launched PestPatrol features such as PPMemCheck and CookiePatrol before CA's acquisition

Related to PeoplePC ISP software - may display advertising, see here

PenPower Chinese handwriting recognition software

PPMate - free tool for streaming online TV via P2P (peer-to-peer)

PPMemCheck - used to be part of PestPatrol before CA's acquisition

Added by the SPYBOT.KHC WORM!

Part of the power professional program. Loads the System Tray control

Nuance (was ScanSoft) PaperPort Scheduler - what does it do and is it required?

PC Police commercial keystroke logger. Uninstall this software if you did not install it yourself

"PaperPort" software associated with scanners

PPUpdater - updater that used to be part of PestPatrol before CA's acquisition

"PaperPort" software associated with scanners

Searchcentrix hijacker

PractiSearch web search software

Islamic Adhan program (call fpr daily prayers)

Added by a variant of the IRCBOT BACKDOOR!

Prutect malware from e2Give - attempts to shut down or tamper with a number of anti spyware applications, like Ad-Aware and SpyBot S&D. Note - has been seen using alternative file names like prttect.exe, prmtect.exe and so forth!

Genius Wizard Pen Tablet driver related. Is it required?

Precision Time 2.0. Checks your computer clock time against the Naval Observatory or some other source to assure accurate time

PrecisionTime - clock synchronizing software containg spyware by Claria/GAIN. Please note that Claria Corporation no longer support GAIN-Supported software - see here

Millenium Multi-Function Keyboard driver

NetRatings Premeter spyware

PremierOpinion adware

PrestoNotes lets you create virtual notes on your desktop, that can be hidden or shown as needed

Windupdates adware variant

Added by the IRCBOT-TF WORM! Note - this worm is located in the System (Win9x/Me) or System32 (XP/WinNT/2K) directory and is not the PrevX Home intrusion prevention software

Prevx intrusion prevention software

Prutect malware from e2Give - attempts to shut down or tamper with a number of anti spyware applications, like Ad-Aware and SpyBot S&D. Note - has been seen using alternative file names like prttect.exe, prmtect.exe and so forth!

FastFind adware variant

Linksys Wireless CompactFlash Card driver related. Is it required?

Print Master Gold - calander feature that pops up reminders, such as birthdays

Utility allows "Print Scrn" or "Print Screen" key to capture, print or save the current window

WinIFixer spyware remover - not recommended, see here

Screen grabber that intercepts the pressing of the Print Screen (Prn Scrn) key. Start manually when required

PrintNow - a utility that primarily allows "Print Srceen" or "Alt+Print Screen" screenshots to be sent directly to a printer

Lexmark/Compaq printer icon in the System Tray for quick access. Not required - uncheck via Printer configuration rather than MSCONFIG. See also LexmarkPrintray and CompaqPrinTray

Printscreen 95 - utility to capture, print or save the current window

Creates a system tray icon for accessing information about Intersil Prism Wireless Settings. Intersil silicon is used by Trendware/Trendnet for example

Configuration and settings utility for PRISM chipset based wireless modems such as the 2Wire Wireless Gateway (2701HG) and Siemens Gigaset USB Adapter

Configuration and settings utility for PRISM chipset based wireless modems such as the 2Wire Wireless Gateway (2701HG) and Siemens Gigaset USB Adapter

Privacy Eraser Pro - protects your Internet privacy by cleaning up all Internet history tracks and past computer activities

PrivacyKeyboard is a product "that can provide every computer with strong protection against ALL types of keylogging programs and keylogging hardware devices, both known and unknown, currently in use or presently being developed worldwide"

Privacy Champion, a stealth installed 'Privacy Scanner'. It purportedly scans your PC for links to adult content websites, and then offers to "clean" them. Produces loads of False Positives as goad to purchase

Privoxy - web proxy with advanced filtering capabilities for protecting privacy, filtering web page content, managing cookies, controlling access, and removing ads, banners, pop-ups and other obnoxious Internet junk

"PrizeSurfer is the free software that automatically enters you to win cash and prizes just for surfing the web and shopping online!" Stealth installed malware

Prutect malware from e2Give - attempts to shut down or tamper with a number of anti spyware applications, like Ad-Aware and SpyBot S&D. Note - has been seen using alternative file names like prttect.exe, prmtect.exe and so forth!

Prutect malware from e2Give - attempts to shut down or tamper with a number of anti spyware applications, like Ad-Aware and SpyBot S&D. Note - has been seen using alternative file names like prttect.exe, prmtect.exe and so forth!

Prutect malware from e2Give - attempts to shut down or tamper with a number of anti spyware applications, like Ad-Aware and SpyBot S&D. Note - has been seen using alternative file names like prttect.exe, prmtect.exe and so forth!

NetRatings Premeter spyware

Prutect malware from e2Give - attempts to shut down or tamper with a number of anti spyware applications, like Ad-Aware and SpyBot S&D. Note - has been seen using alternative file names like prttect.exe, prmtect.exe and so forth!

Print screen utility bundled with some HP printer software - not required, but your choice if you like that feature

Xerox printer/fax/copier status monitor (PCL = printer control language)

Added by the RBOT-FTP WORM!

??

Added by the BANCOS.P TROJAN!

Core engine for Process Lasso from Bitsum Technologies - "a state-of-the-art, highly optimized, automated Windows process (program) management tool. Through managing the programs running on your computer, Process Lasso increases system responsiveness"

Graphical user interface (GUI) for Process Lasso from Bitsum Technologies - "a state-of-the-art, highly optimized, automated Windows process (program) management tool. Through managing the programs running on your computer, Process Lasso increases system responsiveness"

Mouser's Software Process Tamer "is a tiny (140k) and super efficient utility for Microsoft Windows XP/2K/NT that runs in your system tray and constantly monitors the cpu usage of other processes"

Added by the BIONET.40A TROJAN!

Creative Prodikeys software. "an interactive music entertainment device which not only functions as a full-featured, ergonomic ?QWERTY? keyboard but also comes equipped with 37 touch-sensitive music keys and accessible music controls for endless entertainment at your desktop. Coupled with the Sound Blaster audio card, you can explore a wide array of realistic instrument sounds and have non-stop fun making music right at your desktop"

Intel Pro/DSL 2100 modem connection manager. Available via Start -> Programs

Added by the WHITEHO VIRUS or TRAPPY WORM!

Enables the "Profiler" to be launched from a System Tray icon for Saitek's game controllers. Available via Start -> Programs

Added by the ZAPCHAS-G WORM!

Enables the "Profiler" to be launched from a System Tray icon for Saitek's game controllers. Available via Start -> Programs

Saitek SST (Saitek Smart Technolgy) Profile Launcher - allows System Tray access to the "Profiler" and "Control Panel" for Saitek's game controllers. Start manually via Start -> Programs -> Saitek SD6 Programming Software -> Profiler

Added by the PEEPER TROJAN!

Citrix Program Neighborhood Agent

Added by the DLOADR-BAG TROJAN!

"Project Whois loads the domain names from all open Firefox and Internet Explorer windows into the one-click menu and gives easy access to the whois records from the System Tray"

Roxio Project Selector - can be started manually

System Tray icon for Intel PRO series ethernet adapters giving access to the diagnostic features

Delfin Promulgate adware variant

System Tray icon for Intel PRO series ethernet adapters giving access to the diagnostic features

Intel's Pro 100 Ethernet card manager

Propel Internet Accelerator

Proport is a port monitor/protector. Monitors an infinite amount of ports for trojans and nukes. Some additional features are auto connection-kill, and IP resolving

180Solutions adware related

Added by the DLOADER-TQ TROJAN!

Added by the FEBELNECK-A WORM!

Ultimate SecuritySuite misleading malware remover - not recommended, see here

Added by a variant of the IRCBOT TROJAN!

Added by the RBOT.BRV WORM!

A free, highly flexible, user-configurable, small but very powerful, local HTTP web-filtering proxy - see here

A free, highly flexible, user-configurable, small but very powerful, local HTTP web-filtering proxy - see here

"ProxyCap enables you to tunnel Internet applications through HTTP, SOCKS v4, and SOCKS v5 Proxy Servers"

ProxyWay anonymous proxy surfing software

Intel? SpeedStep? interface. This automatically detects whether a mobile PC is using battery or AC power. When using battery power, SpeedStep scales the processor clock frequency and voltage to reduce the power it needs by 40%

Prutect malware from e2Give - attempts to shut down or tamper with a number of anti spyware applications, like Ad-Aware and SpyBot S&D. Note - has been seen using alternative file names like prttect.exe, prmtect.exe and so forth!

Prutect malware from e2Give - attempts to shut down or tamper with a number of anti spyware applications, like Ad-Aware and SpyBot S&D. Note - has been seen using alternative file names like prttect.exe, prmtect.exe and so forth!

Prutect malware from e2Give - attempts to shut down or tamper with a number of anti spyware applications, like Ad-Aware and SpyBot S&D. Note - has been seen using alternative file names like prttect.exe, prmtect.exe and so forth!

Prutect malware from e2Give - attempts to shut down or tamper with a number of anti spyware applications, like Ad-Aware and SpyBot S&D. Note - has been seen using alternative file names like prttect.exe, prmtect.exe and so forth!

Prutect malware from e2Give - attempts to shut down or tamper with a number of anti spyware applications, like Ad-Aware and SpyBot S&D. Note - has been seen using alternative file names like prttect.exe, prmtect.exe and so forth!

Prutect malware from e2Give - attempts to shut down or tamper with a number of anti spyware applications, like Ad-Aware and SpyBot S&D. Note - has been seen using alternative file names like prttect.exe, prmtect.exe and so forth!

Prutect malware from e2Give - attempts to shut down or tamper with a number of anti spyware applications, like Ad-Aware and SpyBot S&D. Note - has been seen using alternative file names like prttect.exe, prmtect.exe and so forth!

Prutect malware from e2Give - attempts to shut down or tamper with a number of anti spyware applications, like Ad-Aware and SpyBot S&D. Note - has been seen using alternative file names like prttect.exe, prmtect.exe and so forth!

Prutect malware from e2Give - attempts to shut down or tamper with a number of anti spyware applications, like Ad-Aware and SpyBot S&D. Note - has been seen using alternative file names like prttect.exe, prmtect.exe and so forth!

Prutect malware from e2Give - attempts to shut down or tamper with a number of anti spyware applications, like Ad-Aware and SpyBot S&D. Note - has been seen using alternative file names like prttect.exe, prmtect.exe and so forth!

Prutect malware from e2Give - attempts to shut down or tamper with a number of anti spyware applications, like Ad-Aware and SpyBot S&D. Note - has been seen using alternative file names like prttect.exe, prmtect.exe and so forth!

Prutect malware from e2Give - attempts to shut down or tamper with a number of anti spyware applications, like Ad-Aware and SpyBot S&D. Note - has been seen using alternative file names like prttect.exe, prmtect.exe and so forth!

Prutect malware from e2Give - attempts to shut down or tamper with a number of anti spyware applications, like Ad-Aware and SpyBot S&D. Note - has been seen using alternative file names like prttect.exe, prmtect.exe and so forth!

Prutect malware from e2Give - attempts to shut down or tamper with a number of anti spyware applications, like Ad-Aware and SpyBot S&D. Note - has been seen using alternative file names like prttect.exe, prmtect.exe and so forth!

Prutect malware from e2Give - attempts to shut down or tamper with a number of anti spyware applications, like Ad-Aware and SpyBot S&D. Note - has been seen using alternative file names like prttect.exe, prmtect.exe and so forth!

PacerD Media/Pacimedia.com adware

Multimedia Keyboard companion on HP computers. If this is prevented from starting, then some keyboard functionality will be lost.

Added by the RBOT-ADL WORM!

Added by the PSCastor TROJAN!

Added by the OBFUSCATED.EV TROJAN!

Part of Pinnacle Systems InstantCD/DVD and InstantCopy CD/DVD copying software that verifies drive settings. Once loaded it doesn't use any resources so you can leave it enabled

Pop-Up Stopper Free from Panicware. Pop-up blocker integrated into the IE toolbar. Note that the Pro version doesn't load in startup as it is installed as an Internet Explorer toolbar. Can cause problems with IE if you use WinXP and uninstall Service Pack 1. Uninstalling the software leaves it in the startup group

Variant of the SmitFraud alias FAKEALE-C TROJAN!

Variant of the SmitFraud alias FAKEALE-C TROJAN!

SafeSurfing adware variant

Panda Antivirus

Allows connectivity between a PC and a Psion device. Access can be gained from the Desktop or Start -> Programs

PurityScan C adware

Component of the Toshiba Controls. Provides power-saving functions for the PCMCIA slots. Through the Power Save Mode Properties dialogue, the user can select from 3 PCMCIA power options - On, Auto1 and Auto2. Disabling this item has no adverse effects, except disabling the ability to reduce power consumption by powering-down the PCMCIA slots when not in use

Post-it? Software Notes. "You can use this digital version of the famous canary yellow note to remind you to do something, to capture an idea or to organize all those important phone numbers -- all from your computer desktop"

Post-it? Software Notes - Lite. "You can use this digital version of the famous canary yellow note to remind you to do something, to capture an idea or to organize all those important phone numbers -- all from your computer desktop"

Pharos SignUp Vx - "PC reservation and management application that addresses the PC scheduling needs of public libraries and higher education labs and libraries"

PacerD Media/Pacimedia.com adware installer

PacerD Media/Pacimedia.com adware installer

Background Power Saving task found on Toshiba laptops and which handles turning Power Saving ON and OFF on any inserted PC Card (PCMCIA card). Only ever disable if you do not use any power saving or hibernation settings (ie: they are all OFF)

Driver/controller for the Philips SpeechMike 6174. As the Philips FreeSpeech application is no longer supported it can be disabled but the Mike can still be used for certain functions using this driver

??

On a Toshiba laptop. Operates your sound in one of 4 modes, off, on , on only with powerr, same as #3 but longer delay

Part of Windows Services Protected Storage?

"Proxy Switcher offers full featured connection management solution" as different internet connections often require completely different proxy server settings and it's a real pain to change them manually

Detected by Kaspersky as the RBOT.ENI TROJAN! See here

Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!

WinSecureAv spyware remover - not recommended, see here

PTBSync from ElmüSoft - a tool to synchronize your PC time with an an atomic clock via the internet

Push the Freakin' Button - "When a dialog causes irritation, you simply tell PTFB which button should be pressed, and it will handle the dialog in future"

System Tray access to HP ProtectTools Security Manager - "can be configured to prevent unauthorized access using Smart Cards, TPM Embedded security chips, USB tokens and other security technologies"

Parent Tools for AIM

ParentTools surveillance software. Uninstall this software unless you put it there yourself

These descriptions I've come across - all valid as far as I can see :- (1) Program installed with some modems that monitors the COM ports for the modem driver. Not required from what I've read - may need a registry edit to get rid of it (2) Backdoor trojan virus that copies itself as PTSNOOP.EXE -see here for more info(3) Apparently the people who put it out claim it's a driver for a Voice modems (don't know who they are though - Ed) Note: If using AOL and you disable this you may lose your connection or lock up (4) Can also be an older Logitech scanner program. Remove from the Win.ini tab under Load='path'PTSNOOP and the System.ini tab under drivers='path'ptrtkr.drb. Can cause parallel port conflicts big time dragging system resources way down when a conflict exists (5) Allows audio monitoring of modem phone dialling tones and can be useful if you have connection problems (6) Karen Kenworthy's Snooper - "logs the start and stop time of all programs run under Windows"

Added by the WINKO.AO WORM!

Transmeta Crusoe processor related. Reduces application launch times and makes the computer "more responsive"

Sony abCD program, included on the CD Xtreme install CD, used to format CD-RWs for packet writing (similar to DirectCD). Available via Start -> Programs. Note that you must add a /T switch to the command line to get it to load to the taskbar

"Peter's Ultimate Alarm Clock"

"GuardWare iShield blocks pornographic images when you surf the Internet on your computer using a web browser"

Pure Networks Port Magic, as available in the latest version of the AOL? 9.0 Optimized SE software; automatically configures most in-home Internet gateways, improving access and performance for applications such as instant messaging, online gaming, and streaming music and video. See here

PureText by Steve Miller. "Have you ever copied some text from a web page or a document and then wanted to paste it as simple text into another application without getting all the formatting from the original source? PureText makes this simple by adding a new Windows hot-key (default is WINDOWS+V) that allows you to paste text to any application without formatting"

AIM (AOL Instant Messenger) Ad Remover Using Active Memory Edits instead of a patch/crack

Added by the PORGORY-B WORM!

PurgeIE from Assistance & Resources for Computing, Inc. - Internet Explorer browsing history cleaner

Client software from Interwise that MS use for their webcasts

Push the Freakin' Button - "When a dialog causes irritation, you simply tell PTFB which button should be pressed, and it will handle the dialog in future"

Scan button monitor for Relysis Episode MF6599 USB scanner as you can start scanning manually via the scanning software

Added by the OPASERV.L WORM!

Added by the OPASERV.Z WORM!

PCtel HSP V.92 modem configuration utility

Adperform.com/adoptim.com adware, file located in a Program FilesPrintView folder and detected by AntiVir antivirus as TR/Dldr.Agent.alb. NOTE: the 'real' PrintView installs in a C:CBR folder instead!

Pocket Voice Recorder - freeware sound recorder that records from microphone and any other input line available with your sound card

Privacy View - privacy software that ensures that all your private computer files, photos, documents, and websites remain secure from prying eyes

Added by the GEMA TROJAN!

Added by the GEMA TROJAN!

Added by the GEMA TROJAN!

Related to the Avaya IP Softphone

PowerISO - a powerful CD/DVD image file processing tool

Power Manager - background monitor module for IBM ThinkPad laptops. Leave it alone to ensure proper power management functions

Added by the GEMA TROJAN!

Toshiba Power Saver utilities. Required on a laptop if you run of a battery and want to conserve power

??

Ashampoo's PowerUp XP is a "tool for fine-tuning your Windows NT4, 2000, 2003 Server and XP configuration". Boot-up options won't work if disabled

Microsoft's Personal Web Server, an application which allows PCs to behave as web servers (allows you to test your .asp pages on your own PC without having to load them onto the internet). Available via Start -> Programs

Win32 cabinet self extractor. More info here

Ray Process Killer - clicking right mouse button produces popup menu with current active tasks. You can choose any task and click "Ok" to terminate it. Use CTRL+ALT+DEL instead

Incorporated on multifunction digital copiers (such as the MX-3500NM), Sharp's innovative PC fax driver enables users to send fax documents right from their desktop

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

Remote Control background application for Cyberlink's PowerDVD version 8. 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

Replicator from Karen's powertools. "Automatically backup files, directories, even entire drives!"

Thrustmaster Corporation Presets application - a game controller driver, presumably necessary for certain functions to work

POPFile - E-mail spam blocker

pcfix2k splash screen

PhoenixNet BIOS adware. See here

Added by the GRUEL WORM!

PBNext is virtual phone system which offers the same functionality as expensive PBX hardware

Added by the DABBER.B WORM!

Associated with PrimaScan scanners. Is it required?

Added by the SDBOT-WK WORM!

Added by an unidentified WORM or TROJAN!

Part of Presto! Mr.Photo - "an ideal program for creating, sharing, and manag-ing digital images and videos"

Smartalec PC Accelerator - system optimization utility

Smartalec PC Accelerator - system optimization utility

Smiley District adware

Softick PPP is a Microsoft Windows driver that allows to establish PPP session between Palm powered devices and Microsoft Windows desktop computer

Added by the ASSASIN-F TROJAN!

Added by the BIFROSE.E TROJAN!

Saga Super Popup Blocker - pop-up stopper

Stop-the-Pop-Up popup blocker

Symantec LiveUpdate Notice Service

Added by the WEEDBOTZ.14 TROJAN!

Added by the BHARAT.A WORM!

Added by the RANDEX.D WORM or ROXY or ROXY.B TROJANS!

Popup blocker part of Iolo System Mechanic utility suite

Popup stopper part of Iolo System Mechanic utility suite

EliteBar adware - where ** represents the numbers 61 to 79

??

TerminatorX - "offers an easy and effective method of stopping users running predetermined file sharing programs like KaZaA, messenger programs, chat rooms and the like"

Added by the AGOBOT-RT WORM!

Added by a variant of the AGENT.AH downloader TROJAN!

Added by a variant of the AGENT.AH TROJAN!

Removable disk driver for the Muro MP3 player

A free, highly flexible, user-configurable, small but very powerful, local HTTP web-filtering proxy - see here

Tiny Personal Firewall

Adware pop-up generator

Related to Caere Pagekeeper scanning software (now taken over by Scansoft), Disabling is known to cause problems

Pinger is the resident program for Toshiba Upgrades. Periodically checks to see if there are any software/driver upgrades for your particular computer model. If it finds any, it posts a notification

TrojanShield anti-hacker/anti-trojan software

Prolific USB Flash Disk Log On Application

LinkReplacer/FFinder adware

LinkReplacer/FFinder adware

Related to Pinnacle Systems Inc. CoInstaller - you can execute the USB2.0 interface check program (Usb2Check.exe file) to check if your system is a USB2.0 enabled system

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

Added by the RBOT.BRF WORM!

Added by the AGOBOT.AJG WORM!

Added by the RBOT.BRX WORM!

Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!

Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!

IEPlugin adware

Added by the RBOT-AVI WORM!

Added by a variant of the IRCBOT BACKDOOR! The "ProsFix.exe" file is found in %System%

Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!

Added by the HAM TROJAN!

Added by the BLASTER (or MSBLAST.A) WORM!

Added by a variant of the SLAPER TROJAN!

Detected by PCTools as the BUZUS.C TROJAN! See here

Added by the ALLIM.B WORM!

Added by the RBOT.GLX WORM!

Added by the RBOT-GKV WORM!

Added by the MS05-039 variant of the SDBOT WORM!

Detected by Trend Micro as the OBOT.CH WORM! See here

Added by the CHECKOUT WORM! See here

Malware - detected by Kaspersky as the SMALL.RD TROJAN!

Added by an unidentified WORM or TROJAN!

Added by the SMALL.VZ TROJAN!

Adware, detected by DiamondCS TDS-3 anti-trojan as "TrojanDownloader.Win32.Delf.dg"

Added by the ZOTOB.C WORM!

Added by the DOMWIS-E TROJAN!

Added by the SDBOT-ACZ WORM!

Added by the RBOT-ACY WORM!

WinSecureAv spyware remover - not recommended, see here

WinSpyControl spyware remover - not recommended, see here

Added by the RANDEX.G WORM!

Added by the Downloader-JW TROJAN!

Added by the malicious INOR.T SCRIPT!

Related to WireLess Keyboard Multimedia Combo Set by SANSUN Industries

Added by the BOOHOO WORM!

Added by the SDBOT.XA WORM!

ParentXtreme is a surviellance software program that monitors user activity, logs keystrokes, and takes screenshots. It ends the processes of anti-spyware programs. If you didn't install this yourself remove it

Adtomi adware

PurityScan/Clickspring adware. Note - do not confuse with the Microsoft utility of the same name as described here

Wareout - malware masquerading as a spyware and dialer remover

Wareout - malware masquerading as a spyware and dialer remover

Wareout - malware masquerading as a spyware and dialer remover

Wareout - malware masquerading as a spyware and dialer remover

Wareout - malware masquerading as a spyware and dialer remover

Wareout - malware masquerading as a spyware and dialer remover

Wareout - malware masquerading as a spyware and dialer remover

Wareout - malware masquerading as a spyware and dialer remover

Wareout - malware masquerading as a spyware and dialer remover

Wareout - malware masquerading as a spyware and dialer remover

Scheduler for CyberLink PowerBackup - archiving/backup utility