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The table below includes any files beginning with q, from which further information can be found by clicking on the process title. The icon beside the information can be used to quickly determine if this is a safe file in combination with the key below:
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Files beginning with q:
| File Type | File Name | Process Name and Information |
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qumk.exe |
AntiVirusProtection
?? |
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qualityx.exe |
auto repair system
Added by an unidentified WORM or TROJAN - probably a SPYBOT variant |
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quickset.exe |
Dell QuickSet
Dell taskbar icon allowing you to quickly change settings |
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qnetquestnotifty.exe |
disc detector
?? |
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QSHLFED.EXE |
Encarta Dictionary Quickshelf
Provides quick access to Encarta's Dictionary features? |
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QuickDCF.exe |
Exif Launcher
USB mass storage driver used by some digital cameras such as the Fuji Finepix. Only required if you use it regularly |
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Quicksync.exe |
Iomega QuickSync
?? |
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QtZgAcer.EXE |
LManager
Acer Launch Manager - on Acer laptops it allows users to configure shortcut keys and to set the operating state of the WLAN module and the (optional) Bluetooth radio |
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QtZpAcer.exe |
LManager
Acer Launch Manager - on Acer laptops it allows users to configure shortcut keys and to set the operating state of the WLAN module and the (optional) Bluetooth radio |
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QtaET2S.EXE |
LManager
Acer Launch Manager - on Acer laptops, provides configurability for the special keys on their range of multimedia keyboards |
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QuickTouch.exe |
LoadFujitsuQuickTouch
Maps the keys on a Fujitsu Siemens Lifebook application panel to various programs and functions |
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quickcam10.exe |
LogitechQuickCamRibbon
Installed with a Logitech Quickcam Messenger. Camera's software which is non-essential. When you open it, it allows you to open the quick capture, camera settings, etc |
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Q8See.exe |
Microsoft Server Applacations
Added by the SPYBOT.GEN3 TROJAN! |
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qwerty.exe |
Microsoft Update Machine
Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM! |
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qservice.exe |
MSOfficeCfg
Premium rate adult content dialer |
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quickstart.exe |
OpenOffice.org *.*.*
OpenOffice.org office suite quick start (where "*.*.*" is the version number) |
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QUICKS~1.EXE |
OpenOffice.org x
Displays OpenOffice quick start applet in System tray. Right clicking on the icon allows rapid starting up of components of the OpenOffice suite. Available via Start -> Programs. Will automatically be started when any OpenOffice component is started from Start -> Programs. A resource hog (takes > 16 MB of memory). "x" represents the version number |
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quicklnk.exe |
PhotoWise QuickLink
Agfa PhotoWise - "PhotoWise QuickLinkTM lets you drag and drop photos right from the camera into your document (applications must be OLE-compliant). Use PhotoWise to print contact sheets and photographic prints. Create slide shows, screen savers, wallpaper and more." |
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qagent.exe |
QAGENT
Quicken program is controlled by a separate utility program called the Quicken Download Manager (also known as Qagent). When Quicken Download Manager option is enabled, background downloading takes advantage of unused bandwidth to download current financial information anytime your computer is connected to the Internet |
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qappsrvc32.exe |
qappsrvc32.exe
Detected by Kaspersky as the WEBBER.M TROJAN! |
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QBReminder.exe |
QBReminderFlash
Upgrade reminder for Intuit's QuickBooks |
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qbrowse.exe |
qBrowse
?? |
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QuickBrowser.exe |
QBRSR
top-banners.com adware |
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Qchex.exe |
Qchex Tray Icon
Related to G7 Productivity Systems Check Software |
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Qctray.exe |
QCTRAY
System Tray icon providing access to the "IBM Access Connections" wizard on ThinkPad laptops and also allows to change the network environment. Not the same as QCWLIcon, which is pertinent only to the Wireless LAN |
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Qcwlicon.exe |
QCWLICON
Used by IBM Thinkpad laptops with built-in wireless card (802.11). System Tray icon that provides a shortcut to "Wireless Connection Status" and allows to turn WL on and off |
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QDCSFS.exe |
QD FastAndSafe
Automatically runs Fast & Safe clean-up from Norton/Quarterdeck Cleansweep. Deletes safe to remove files such as Temporary Internet Files (cache). Recommended you run it manually |
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QdmStart.exe |
QDM
QDM (QDI Desktop Manager) - part of QDI ManageEasy for QDI's series of motherboards for monitoring PSU, temperatures, BIOS information, etc. Only required if you overclock system components and need to monitor temperatures, etc |
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QdmStart.exe |
QDMStart
QDM (QDI Desktop Manager) - part of QDI ManageEasy for QDI's series of motherboards for monitoring PSU, temperatures, BIOS information, etc. Only required if you overclock system components and need to monitor temperatures, etc |
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QdrModule11.exe |
QdrModule11
Hyperlinks Rotator (aka ISMonitor) adware |
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QdrModule12.exe |
QdrModule12
Hyperlinks Rotator (aka ISMonitor) adware |
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QdrModule13.exe |
QdrModule13
Hyperlinks Rotator (aka ISMonitor) adware |
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QdrModule9.exe |
QdrModule9
Hyperlinks Rotator (aka ISMonitor) adware |
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QdrPack11.exe |
QdrPack11
Hyperlinks Rotator (aka ISMonitor) adware |
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QdrPack12.exe |
QdrPack12
Hyperlinks Rotator (aka ISMonitor) adware |
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QdrPack13.exe |
QdrPack13
Hyperlinks Rotator (aka ISMonitor) adware |
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QdrPack14.exe |
QdrPack14
Hyperlinks Rotator (aka ISMonitor) adware |
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QdrPack9.exe |
QdrPack9
Hyperlinks Rotator (aka ISMonitor) adware |
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Qexplo.exe |
Qexplo
?? |
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QlbCtrl.exe |
QlbCtrl
HP Quick Launch Buttons control center on their laptops |
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QMAgent.exe |
QMusic
?? |
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qnext.exe |
Qnext
"Qnext is the world’s most advanced communication and sharing suite" |
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QNPlus.exe |
QNPlus
Quick Notes Plus by Conceptworld - sticky notes tool |
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Qoeloader.exe |
Qoeloader
Qurb 2.0 anti-spam tool for Outlook/Outlook Express. Required when supporting OE but not for Outlook. Shortcut available via Start -> Programs |
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QPService.exe |
QPService
HP QuickPlay - "brings your favorite music and movies to life with the touch of a button" |
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QQ.exe |
QQ.exe
Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM! Note - this is not the Tencent QQ Asian instant messanger program and resides in the Windows folder |
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QQ.exe |
QQServer
Added by the DOWNLDR-AN TROJAN! |
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qservice.exe |
qservices
Added by the PROGENT-A TROJAN! |
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QSORT.EXE |
QSort2000
Utility that sorts your Start menu and Favourites in alphanumerical order. Not required - at any time you can right-click on these lists and choose "Sort by Name" |
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qtask.exe |
QTaskStartup
Feature of Quicken.com Brokerage to customize and display Desktop Alerts and icon. It is not required for the Quicken Program to run correctly, it is only required for the Desktop Alerts feature |
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Qtstub.exe |
QTSTUB.EXE
Part of an old version of the Quick Tax application. It enables Quick Tax Calendar Popup to show tax calendar reminders |
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Qttask.exe |
qttask
System Tray access to Apple's "Quick Time" viewer from version 5 onwards |
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QTVPRMTX.EXE |
QtVprMtx
Multimedia keyboard driver from Dritek System Inc |
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qsecue.exe |
Quantifier Security
Added by the SPYBOT.UOL WORM! |
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qtp.exe |
QUBCity
?? |
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Queensla.exe |
Queensla
?? |
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qhfw.exe |
Quick Heal Firewall Pro
Quick Heal Firewall Pro |
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QHM32.EXE |
Quick Heal Messenger
Quick Heal Anti-Virus Messenger - keeps you informed about the latest threats, hoaxes etc |
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QHSTRT32.EXE |
Quick Heal Startup Scan
Quick Heal - virus scanner |
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qushelfxx.exe |
Quick Shelf xx
Places an icon in the system tray for launching MS Bookshelf. Available via Start -> Programs"xx" represents the version number - ie, 98, 99 |
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qttask.exe |
Quick Time Task
System Tray access to Apple's "Quick Time" viewer from version 5 onwards |
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QVP32.EXE |
Quick View Plus
Quick View Plus from Inso Corporation. Multiple file type viewer. Available via Start -> Programs |
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QBDAGENT.EXE |
QuickBooks Delivery Agent
As far QAGENT but for QuickBooks. Can also have the version number in the name |
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qbupdate.exe |
Quickbooks Update Agent
Associated with Intuit's Quickbooks but not required. Possibly to do with the payroll update service but you're prompted to check for updates when appropriate whether this is running or not |
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QuickCamPro.exe |
QuickCamPro
System Tray for Picture Capture utility that can run unattended. Pictures every 30 seconds for example, auto FTP Upload, etc |
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QuickDVB-T.exe |
QuickDVBT
AVerTV_DVB-T connects Digital TV with your PC or Notebook and allows you to watch free-to-air digital terrestrial television channels with no subscription to pay |
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quicken.exe |
quicken
CoolWebSearch Therealsearch parasite variant |
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QWDLLS.EXE |
Quicken Startup
Quicken option to load DLLs at startup |
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Qsemsg.exe |
QuickenSEMessage
Quicken option |
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QFSCHD100.exe |
QuickFinder Scheduler
Used in Corel 2002 & Corel Suite 7 - finds files faster by indexing your files (similar to Microsoft's Find Fast or Fast Search for its Office products) |
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QFSched.exe |
QuickFinder Scheduler
Used in Corel 2002 & Corel Suite 7 - finds files faster by indexing your files (similar to Microsoft's Find Fast or Fast Search for its Office products) |
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QFSCHD110.EXE |
QuickFinder Scheduler
Used in Corel WordPerfect Office 11 - finds files faster by indexing your files (similar to Microsoft's Find Fast or Fast Search for its Office products). See here |
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QFSCHD130.EXE |
QuickFinder Scheduler
Used in Corel WordPerfect Office X3 - finds files faster by indexing your files (similar to Microsoft's Find Fast or Fast Search for its Office products). See here |
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QuickLaunchEr.Exe |
QuickLaunchEr
QuickLaunchEr - allows you to quickly launch programs from an icon in the system tray |
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QL.EXE |
Quicklink III
HP fax program and only needs to be in the start-up group if you allow your phone to automatically answer your phone in fax mode, that is, to receive faxes after a certain number of rings. Available via Start -> Programs |
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quicknote.exe |
Quicknote
JC&MB Quicknote Virtual Scrapbook |
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QUICKRES.EXE |
QuickRes
Utility to quickly change desktop resolution - left over from Win95 Power Toys. In Win98 and above incorporated via Control Panel -> Display. Not required unless you have to change resolutions on a regular basis |
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quickset.exe |
quickset
Dell taskbar icon allowing you to quickly change settings |
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qttasks.exe |
Quicktime
Added by the ADCLICK-AK TROJAN! |
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Qttask.exe |
QuickTime Task
System Tray access to Apple's "Quick Time" viewer from version 5 onwards |
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qttasks.exe |
QuickTime Task
CoolWebSearch parasite variant |
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quicktimeupdatehelper.exe |
QuickTime Update Completion x
Different numbers caused by number of launches. So if 3 updates are made separately, 3 would appear (in theory) |
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QUICKTIMEMNGR.EXE |
QuicktimeMngr
Added by the WOOTBOT.AW WORM! |
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QuickUpdate.exe |
QuickTimeUpdate
Added by the BIFROSE-CW TROJAN! |
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QuickTV.exe |
QuickTV
Infra-red remote control driver for the AVerTV Studio TV tuner/personal video recoder from AVerMedia. Required if you use the remote control |
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qkshield.exe |
QuikShield
QuikShield popup blocker - reportedly stealth installed, see here |
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QUIKSYNC.EXE |
QuikSync
Used by Iomega drives. Available via Start -> Programs |
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qwe.exe |
qwe
Added by the LINEAGE-F TROJAN! |
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qwerty.exe |
QWERTY
Possibly adult content related adware |
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qwertybot.exe |
qwertybot.exe
Added by the AGENT.ALF TROJAN! |
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qualityz.exe |
service updaer
Added by an unidentified VIRUS, WORM or TROJAN! - probably a SPYBOT variant |
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QS.exe |
Smarthruengine
Samsung smarthru software, used with Lexmark Z82 or Samsung multifunction printers |
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Quick95.exe |
Start
For a Nisis G6 USB Graphics Tablet. Re-enables itself if disabled therefore best left alone |
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qqfx.exe |
SysDeskqqfx
Added by the QQPASS.H TROJAN! |
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QQGame.exe |
system32
Added by the QQPASS-AC TROJAN! |
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qservice.exe |
SystemService
Premium rate adult content dialler |
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qaccess.exe |
Uniblue Quick Access
Quick Access application from UniBlue Systems Ltd - "helps you account for all processes on your computer by providing an additional plug-in for the Windows task manager" |
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qmedia.exe |
Winamp Media
Added by the DIAZMON-A TROJAN! |
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qtask.exe |
Windows Update
Added by the RBOT-AKU WORM! Note - do not confuse with the Quicken file of the same name as described here |
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qssstiej.exe |
zcproo
Possible homepage hijacker installing a toolbar: http://tdko.com/ ,Lop.com in disguise |
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qtsks.exe |
[various filenames]
Added by the WEBDOR.Y TROJAN |
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qwe.exe |
[various names]
Wareout - malware masquerading as a spyware and dialer remover |





