Windows Vista Tips


Files beginning with s

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

File Type File Name Process Name and Information
Shania.vbs (Default)
Added by the SHANIA BACKDOOR! Note - this malware actually changes the value data of the "(Default)" key in HKLM\Run in order to force Windows to launch it at boot. The name field in MSConfig may be blank
spolsvr2.exe (Default)
Added by the EVILSOCK.10 TROJAN! Note - this malware actually changes the value data of the "(Default)" key in HKLM\Run in order to force Windows to launch it at boot. The name field in MSConfig may be blank
Systrsy.exe (Default)
Added by the CDTRAY TROJAN! Note - this malware actually changes the value data of the "(Default)" key in HKLM\Run in order to force Windows to launch it at boot. The name field in MSConfig may be blank
syspol.exe (Default)
Added by the DREMN-B TROJAN! Note - this malware actually changes the value data of the "(Default)" key in HKCU\Run in order to force Windows to launch it at boot. The name field in MSConfig may be blank
SP00Lsv32.pif (L4r1$$4) (4nt1) (V1ruz)
Added by the ASSIRAL.B WORM!
secctr.exe *Security Center
Added by the SDBOT.BRO WORM!
statemgr.exe *StateMgr
Windows ME default for System Restore. Do NOT disable!
systemupd.exe *WindowsAudio
Added by the AGENT-TH WORM!
svhost.exe .mscsbl
Added by the CMQ TROJAN!
sysmon32.exe .NET config
??
smss.exe .nvsvc
Added by the IRCBOT-FP TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate smss.exe process which should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup!
smssb.exe .nvsvcb
Added by the BOXED.CG TROJAN!
services.exe .Prog
Added by the NEVEG.B or NEVEG.C WORMS! Note - this is not the legitimate services.exe process, which should not appear in Msconfig/Startup!
system32THotkey.exe 00THotkey
For Toshiba Satellite notebook series to use the front buttons, play, stop, next, prev
svchost.scr 1
Added by the BANCOS.X TROJAN!
sysockeu.exe 1029BB4B-16A9-4E77-AA3D-96930BD68EEC
Detected by McAfee as the FAKEALERT-AH TROJAN! See here
sxgnsvuxct.exe 1234klsjdc uiar924c af
Detected by McAfee as the FAKEALERT-AM TROJAN! See here
sysvtypkbjx.exe 1234klsjdc uiar924c af
Detected by McAfee as the FAKEALERT-AM TROJAN! See here
stubinstaller****.exe [* = digit] 180ClientStubInstall
180Solutions adware related
SpyAgent4.exe 1Srv32
SpyTech SpyAgent monitoring software. "Spy software that allows you to monitor EVERYTHING users do on your PC."
SpyBuddy.exe 1Win32Cfg
SpyBuddy keystroke logger/monitoring program - remove unless you installed it yourself!
sysokuaw.exe 2177F056-0AA6-4D6C-A944-13F71F341C29
Detected by McAfee as the FAKEALERT-AH TROJAN! See here
slsorve.exe 27
Added by the SLSORVE-A TROJAN!
svchost.exe 333
Added by the JD-A TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in a "Syswm1i" directory
Ska.exe 666
Added by the PIPES TROJAN!
sysoghcx.exe 756349DC-6D9E-4F2A-9B24-269661F073C3
Detected by McAfee as the FAKEALERT-AH TROJAN! See here
sysodkcs.exe 852EBF20-A95D-4F1F-B9C2-B2CD24350F3E
Detected by McAfee as the FAKEALERT-AH TROJAN! See here
sys.exe AAMSFree702
Added by the BACKDOOR-CPC TROJAN!
snddrv.exe Ac97Sound
Detected by Sophos as the SILLYFDC-A TROJAN!
schedhlp.exe Acronis Scheduler Helper
Part of Acronis True Image backup software. Co-operates with the "schedul2.exe" service to perform backup/restore tasks correctly. Required if you want to use True Image to do some real backup/restore tasks - not if you only want to explore/mount images
schedhlp.exe Acronis Scheduler2 Service
Part of Acronis True Image - backup software. Co-operates with the "schedul2.exe" service to perform backup/restore tasks correctly. Required if you want to use True Image to do some real backup/restore tasks - not if you only want to explore/mount images
systray32.exe ActiveDesktop
Added by the DABOOM WORM!
svcss.exe ActiveXUpdate
Added by a variant of the DEDLER.C TROJAN!
svchost.scr Administrator
Added by the NOVACAL TROJAN!
sysfile.vbs AdminSoft
Added by the STARGRUB-A WORM!
sysconfig.exe Adobe
Added by an unidentified WORM or TROJAN!
sysbat32.exe Adobe
Added by the LOWZONES.T TROJAN!
sysmsn.exe AdobeReaderPros
Added by the RBOT-BGH WORM!
services.exe AdRotator.Application
FakeMessage/AdRotator adware. Note - this is not the legitimate services.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is located in an "Inetsrv" subfolder
stopAds.exe AdsBlocker
Reported as DILAER.DW by NOD32
SystemtrayV100B.exe ADSLSYSTEMTRAY
Apparently Annex A ADSL modem related. What does it do and is it required?
sysupudt.exe AdUpdater
Unidentified adware downloader/updater
schedules.exe AdwareKiller_schedules
EAdwareKiller spyware remover - not recommended, see here
scchost.exe Alive SYstem
Added by the TOFDROP-B TROJAN!
scchostc.exe Alive SYstem
Added by the TOFDROP-B TROJAN!
stswin.exe All Aboard Status
All Aboard! Internet Connection Sharing status icon
svchost.exe alpha
Added by a variant of the DELF.IT TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.exe process which is always located in %System% and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup!
SecurityCenter.exe Aluria Security Center
Aluria Software's spyware removal tool - we can't really recommend this product as Aluria have recently partnered with WhenU, the well known adware company, see here
SpyWareKiller.exe ANONYMIZER_SPYWAREKILLER
Anonymizer Spyware Killer - now Anti-Spyware
spamsvc.exe Anti Spam Service
Added by the MYTOB-BK WORM!
SVCHST32.EXE AntiClicker
Added by the CBH TROJAN!
scan.exe antispy
IE AntiVirus rogue security software - not recommended, see here
svchst.exe Antivir
Added by the RAGRUK-A TROJAN!
scvhost.exe AntiVir
Added by the AGENT-DSF TROJAN!
sysrtmvs.exe aouei
Chivio dialer
smsbvl32.exe ApplicationProtocolRun
Added by the IRCBOT-CX TROJAN!
simenu.exe apyginapygin
Added by the SDBOT.BTR WORM!
SocksA.exe ASocksrv
Added by the VB.CBW WORM!
servicos..exe ASP.NET State Service
Added by the DADOBRA-I TROJAN!
SAUpdate.exe ATTBroadbandUpdate
Big Brother from Quest Software. System and network monitor
SOUND.exe AUDIO
Added by the PLOYB-A TROJAN!
symcsvc.exe aupd
Added by the ABWIZ.D TROJAN!
sysvcs.exe aupd
Added by the ABWIZ.C TROJAN!
sywsvcs.exe aupd
Added by the ORSE-M TROJAN!
sa3dsrv.exe Aureal A3D Interactive Audio
For Aureal based 3D soundcards. A3D sound features won't work with this disabled
startauth.exe Auth Starter Ident
Added by the RBOT-WP WORM!
scricon.exe Auto File System Conversion Utility
Added by the SDBOT.EYB WORM!
svchost.exe Auto Update
Added by the DUMARDI-A TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is located in the Winnt or Windows folder
svchost.exe Auto Updates
Added by the CHEUKO-A TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is located in the Winnt or Windows folder
SERVICES.EXE AutoAdministrator
Added by the PUNYA-A WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate services.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup!
spooll.exe autoload
Detected by Symantec as the SILLYFDC WORM! See here
suchost.exe Automatic Microsoft Windows Updater
Added by the RBOT-EQ WORM!
sxs.exe autorun
Added by the SMALLVBS-A WORM!
smss.exe AutoUpdate
Added by a variant of the WINSPY.AA TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate smss.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is located in a "debug64" subfolder of the Winnt or Windows folder
StartFX.exe AVFX Engine
Advanced Video FX - supported by a number of Creative Web Cameras. "Have more fun by adding a wide range of special effects and backgrounds to your video chat with Advanced Video FX"
svchost323.exe AvG
Added by the RBOT-ZA WORM!
serbw.exe avnort
Added by the SERFLOG.A WORM!
SCHSC9X.EXE AVSchedScan
Command Antivirus related
svosm.exe AvSer
Added by the SERFLOG.B WORM!
sysup.exe AvSer
Added by the SERFLOG.B WORM!
svchst32.exe bab
Added by the AGENT.Q TROJAN!
SYSMONMS.EXE bal
Added by the FAKEALERT TROJAN!
station.sbrt Bart Station
Related to PeoplePC ISP. May be a dialler for dial-up accounts?
secure2.bat Bat
Added by the ZCREW.C TROJAN!
skinkers.exe BBC News alerts
BBC News Desktop Alerts service - see here. Desktop alert and breaking news e-mail services let you find out about all the latest news as it happens
saqevre.exe Beawver
Added by a variant of the RANKY TROJAN!
svchost.exe beta
Added by a variant of the DELF.IT TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup!
smnp.exe blah service
Added by the RBOT.IZ WORM!
syser.exe boler.exe
Added by the RBOT-AYS WORM!
syncit.exe BookMarkSink
Bookmark synchronization utility
syncit.exe BookMarkSync
Sync2IT BookMarkSync - "real-time automatic synchronization service that allows you to access your bookmarks, favorites and favorite files from any computer or any browser". Only installed with the users explicit permission and generally only remains running if the user decides to subscribe to the service. If it is no longer required it should be uninstalled to prevent a large number of clients 'checking in' to the server that have no chance of synchronizing
sync2it.exe BookMarkSync2It
Sync2IT BookMarkSync - "real-time automatic synchronization service that allows you to access your bookmarks, favorites and favorite files from any computer or any browser". Only installed with the users explicit permission and generally only remains running if the user decides to subscribe to the service. If it is no longer required it should be uninstalled to prevent a large number of clients 'checking in' to the server that have no chance of synchronizing
svchostt.exe Bot Loader
Added by the GAOBOT.ALV WORM!
servicecenter.exe Bredbandsbolaget
Related to the Brebband Swedish Broadband provider
sempalong.exe Bron-Spizaetus
Added by the BRONTOK-E WORM!
s_menu.exe browser
Added by the TACTSLAY.C TROJAN!
SVCH0ST.EXE BSVCHOST
Added by the VOXOM TROJAN!
services.exe BuildLab
Added by the NEVEG.B or NEVEG.C WORMS! Note - this is not the legitimate services.exe process, which should not appear in Msconfig/Startup!
SetupCmd.exe C:WINDOWSsystem32SetupCmd.exe
Detected by Kaspersky as the AGENT.AAW TROJAN!
sddriver.exe Call Function System32
Added by a variant of the SDBOT TROJAN!
svchost.exe CashToolbar
BrowserAid/CashToolbar adware! Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.exe process which should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup!
svcrhost.exe ccAppr
Added by the TACTSLAY.A TROJAN!
svcshost.exe ccAppr
Added by the TACTSLAY.A TROJAN!
services.exe ccApps
Added by the NEVEG.B or NEVEG.C WORMS! Note - this is not the legitimate services.exe process, which should not appear in Msconfig/Startup!
svcrhost.exe ccRegVfY
Added by the TACTSLAY.A TROJAN!
svcshost.exe ccRegVfY
Added by the TACTSLAY.A TROJAN!
stealth.exe CCWC7s
Moleculesoft Cache, Cookie & Windows Cleaner. No longer supported but available for free
svchost.exe CDriver
Added by a variant of the DELF.IT TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup!
SafeSignCertReg.exe CertificateRegistration
SafeSign Certificate Registration Utility for Microsoft Crypto applications
server.exe CesarFTP FTP Server
CesarFTPd - FTP server
sfcmonit.exe cftmon
Added by a variant of the AGENT.ERG TROJAN!
SPMSMON.EXE ChangeICON
Card reader related program. Note - may cause problems with My Computer loading at startup. Disabling through MsConfig seems to solve the problem
sokscmpn.exe CHIPDRIVEPinManager
ChipDrive Smartcard software
SCMgr.exe CHIPDRIVESmartcardManager
ChipDrive Smartcard software
srv.exe Classes
"Switch" premium rate adult content dialler variant
srv2.exe Classes
"Switch" premium rate adult content dialler variant
service.exe Clean up
Added by the AGENT-FPY TROJAN!
smmss.exe Client Server Runtime Process
Backdoor TROJAN! Possible SDBOT-GEN variant
Sync.exe ClockSync
ClockSync - synchronizes your system clock with an internet time server. It's by WhenU, the makers of the Save Now spyware, and they're usually seen in tandem, so it's advised to replace it with one of may spyware free alternatives available
sed.exe CLSID
Adult content dialler
SmWizard.exe CM-SmWizard
SmartWizard MFC Application - associated with C-Media who produce audio chipsets commonly used for on-board sound on motherboards. What does it do and is it required?
startupmon.exe cmonitor
SystemDoctor misleading security software - not recommended, see here
system.exe cmss
Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!
Systray.exe Coldlife -icmp
Added by the FLOOD.AV TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate systray.exe process
suchost.exe COM++ System
Added by the LOVGATE-F WORM!
svchost.exe... COM++ System
Added by a variant of the LOVGATE WORM!
svdhost.exe COMDRV32
Orvell Monitoring 2003 surveillance software. Uninstall this software unless you put it there yourself. Note - asks for permission to contact the IP address of http://www.protectcom.com/
system.exe Command
Added by the GATECRASH.A or GATECRASH.B TROJANS!
SCCENTER.EXE Compaq Computer Corp SCCenter Module
For Compaq PC's. Part of Backweb
silent.exe & matcli.exe Compaq Knowledge Center
"matcli.exe is a motive Assistant Command line interface that gathers information about your system's identity like your name email address, city, state, etc and gets written to a log file while silent.exe executes matcli.exe quietly in the background. Compaq Knowledge Center is required to run with the Help and Support program. If you uncheck Compaq Knowledge Center and and then run help and Support it will add another Compaq Knowledge Center in the startup menu. If you remove the Compaq Knowledge Center in the add/remove program some help menus in help and support will not be available like Fix my Presario, Preference, and Contact Technical Support". You decide
systeminfos.exe Compaq Service Drivers
Added by the SDBOT-XC WORM!
sounddr.exe Compaq Sound Drivers For WINDOWS
Added by the SDBOT-XG WORM!
SRP.exe ConfidentUser
ConfidentUser misleading security software - the site's "online scanner" detected by Kaspersky antivirus as WinFixer.ba
service.exe Config
Added by the ISRAZ.B WORM!
svchosl.exe Config Loader
Added by the GAOBOT.P WORM!
sysldr32.exe Config Loader
Added by the GAOBOT WORM!
scvhost.exe Config Loader
Added by the GAOBOT.AE or GAOBOT.AO WORMS!
svhost.exe Config Loader
Added by a variant of the AGOBOT/GAOBOT WORM!
syscfg32.exe Configuration Loader
Added by the SDBOT.B TROJAN!
service5.exe Configuration Loader
Added by the GAOBOT.AF WORM!
sycfg34.exe Configuration Loader
Added by the GAOBOT.AN WORM!
Service.exe Configuration Loader
Added by the GAOBOT.AO WORM!
Servicess.exe Configuration Loader
Added by the GAOBOT.AO WORM!
sw32.exe Configuration Loader
Added by the AGOBOT.BQ WORM!
System.exe Configuration Loader
Added by the GAOBOT.AO WORM!
sysinfo.exe Configuration Loader
Added by the GAOBOT.FQ WORM!
svhst.exe Configuration Loader
Added by the GAOBOT.YC WORM!
systemry.exe Configuration Loader
Added by a variant of the AGOBOT/GAOBOT WORM!
smss32.exe Configuration Loader
Added by the AGOBOT.MB WORM!
seru32.exe Configuration Loader
Added by the SDBOT-VR WORM!
smsai.exe Configuration Loader
Added by the SDBOT-YE WORM!
svupdate.exe Configuration Loader
Added by the RANDEX.DXP WORM!
scvhost.exe Configuration Loader
Added by the AGOBOT-AAE and SDBOT.AR WORMS!
svchost.exe Configuration Loader
Added by the PARADROP-A WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.exe process which should NOT appear in Msconfig/Startup!
svchost2.exe Configuration Loader
Added by the AGOBOT.JR WORM!
svchost.exe Configuration Loader
Added by the PARADROP-AI WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.exe process which should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup!
svschost.exe Configuration Loader
Added by the SDBOT-NS WORM!
svchos1.exe Configuration Loading
Added by the GAOBOT.DK WORM!
sewins.exe Configuration Servecie
Added by the SDBOT-COH WORM!
suchost.exe Configuration Service
Added by the TREB TROJAN!
sysconf16.exe ConfLoader
Added by the SDBOT-FB TROJAN!
SYS.EXE Connector
Nunci premium rate dialer
sms.EXE Connector
Added by the ExDial-B premium rate adult content dialer
smctrlw.exe control panel
System Tray icon for a Silicon Motion LynxEM based PCI Graphics Card
System.exe Control Panel
Added by the DANI TROJAN!
systemctrl.exe internet.dll, LoadNetworkProfile ControlPanel
Browser hijacker, also detected as STARTPA-FX
svcc.exe ControlPanel
WorldSearch adware - re-directing searches to "world-search.biz"
syscorehd.exe Core System Hardware
Added by a variant of the IRCBOT BACKDOOR! See here
s_menu.exe cpl
Added by the TACTSLAY.C TROJAN!
simcss.exe cpntmgc
Added by the MAGICON.A TROJAN!
StartEAK.exe CPQEASYACC
Easy Access Button Support for Compaq PCs. Allows the use of programmable keys on multimedia keyboards. Required if you use the additional keys
STARTDRV.exe CPQEASYACC
For Compaq PC's. Allows the use of programmable keys on mulimedia keyboards. Required if you use the additional keys
stutfix.exe CPQSTUTFIX
For Compaq PC's. Fixes audio stutter problems for ESS Maestro soundcards. You can download it here. This is a Compaq originated file and has been verified as free from viruses by McAfree/Norton
svchost32.exe CRC Value Verifier
Added by the RBOT-OA WORM!
stacture.exe Creates stractures for system management
Added by the SDBOT-DHS WORM!
starter.exe Creative PCI Audio Configuration Utility
System Tray icon to configure a Creative Soundblaster PCI soundcard. Not required and re-instates itself when un-checked. Try one of the solutions on this special page. Similar to EnsoniqMixer
scrnsave.pif Crnsava
Added by the SDBOT-ZV WORM!
spqmdmui.exe csaRem
Compaq modem country selection
softok.exe csoftok
Added by the QQPASS.G TROJAN!
ssms.exe csrss
Added by an unidentified malware
SCHWIZEX.EXE CSScheduleCheck
Part of ConfigSafe - lets you identify changes to the registry, INI files, System asset files, system hardware, network connections, and operating system versions - provides a restore function. This part takes a snapshot of your system following a healthy re-boot
SVOHOST.exe ctfnom.exe
Added by the DIGIDOR-A TROJAN!
Screendragon_VS_Taskbar.exe cursor
ScreenDragon video player
sdservss.exe cvmsyslpd
Added by the MAILBOT-BY TROJAN!
showmode.exe Cyber Trio
From G-Tek Technologies. Allows you to set the PC in one of three modes, Standard, Enhanced and Kiddo. Standard is full function, Enhanced prevents accidental damage and Kiddo is a play environment for kids. Pre-installed on some Packard Bell PCs
SPUVolumeWatcher.exe Cyber-shot Viewer Media Check Tool
Part of the Sony Picture Uility software supplied with Sony Cybershot digital cameras. What does it do and is it required?
System.dat.vbs Data
Added by the BISCUIT.A WORM!
starter.exe dbar_starter
Deskbar adware - adds a search bar to your Windows taskbar which performs searches on www.w-w-w-dot-com.com
SVIQ.EXE dc2k5
Added by the COIDUNG-A WORM!
sprtcmd.exe /P ddoctorv2 ddoctorv2
Comcast Desktop Doctor (provided by SupportSoft, Inc) is a free self-help tool for Comcast broadband users. Identifies and automatically fixes typical problems that may occur with your high-speed internet service
svchost.exe DDriver
Added by a variant of the DELF.IT TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup!
shell32.exe default
Added by the BINGHE TROJAN!
svchost.exe defragsys
Added by the BIFROSE-TH TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is located in the Winnt or Windows folder
ShrCL.EXE DelayShred
McAfee Delay Shreder - not required at startup. You can use QuickClean manually via McAfee Security Center and run it from there
sprtcmd.exe /P DellSupportCenter DellSupportCenter
Dell Support Center (provided by SupportSoft, Inc) is a free self-help tool for Dell users. Identifies and automatically fixes typical problems that may occur with your high-speed internet service
smvss.exe devenv
Added by the DEDLER-G TROJAN!
smss.exe DHCP
Added by the WINSPY.AG TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate smss.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup!
services.exe DHCP32
Added by the WINSPY.AG TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate services.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup!
sdchost.exe Direct settings
Added by the DAEMONI-I TROJAN!
Sqlexploit.exe directx
Added by the SDBOT.D TROJAN!
stdhost.exe DirectX Driver
Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM! See here
stdhost.exe DirectX Driver
Added by a variant of the IRCBOT BACKDOOR! See here
Sservice.exe DirectX for Microsoft Windows
Added by the PRORAT TROJAN!
SECURITY.EXE Disk Keeper
Daosearch adware
Snt.exe Diskstart
Adult content dialler
svchoist.exe Dll Link
Added by the AUTOSKY WORM!
svchost.exe Dll Link
Added by the AUTOSKY WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is located in the Documents and Settings\Favourites folder
server.exe dreams
Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!
SysDrefIWv2.exe DrefIW
Added by the DREF-C WORM!
SysDref.exe DrefIW
Added by the DREF-D WORM!
Scam32.exe Driver32
Added by the SIRCAM WORM!
svchost.exe DriverCheck
Added by the DELF-KR TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is located in a C:DriverLoad folder
svcmdx32.exe DriverDB
Added by the BERPI TROJAN!
svchost.exe DriverLoad
Added by the DELF-KR TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is located in a C:DriverLoad folder
system32.exe DriverPath
Added by the PRORAT-S TROJAN!
SmartAgt.exe dRMON SmartAgent
Part of the network monitoring program group for 3Com NIC cards. See here for more info
stmhosts.exe drmsrv32
Added by the AGENT.AGWU TROJAN!
spdstrm.exe DSL Monitor
Comes with Efficient Networks DSL Modems. Little red/green/yellow flashing icon in system tray
svosm.exe DsmSer
Added by the SERFLOG.B WORM!
sysup.exe DsmSer
Added by the SERFLOG.B WORM!
StartUpDualCoreCenter.exe DualCoreCenter
Unified control center for overclocking both the graphics card and the CPU, but for the program to have its full functionality you must have an MSI mainboard with a CoreCell chip
spoolc.exe dumprep
Detected by Kaspersky as a variant of the AGENT.CXF TROJAN!
support.exe DwlClient
Download manager for Dell support alerts
sys*.exe [* = random number] Dx
Added by the DEXTER.A WORM!
sys_alert.exe eanth_critical_update_alert
eAcceleration Stop-Sign security software related. Previously not recommended, see here
sys_alert.exe eanth_system_patcher
eAcceleration Stop-Sign security software related. Previously not recommended, see here
sbsetup.exe Eapcisetup
Rockwell RipTide soundcard application software. Sound works without it
Server.exe easyServ
Added by the EASYSERV TROJAN!
smproxy.exe ELNKProxy
Surfmonkey adware
surfboard.exe ENCSurf
??
starter.exe EnsoniqMixer
Puts the Ensoniq mixer in system tray. From Ensoniq Technologies "Our mixer is a critical part of the soundcard as it fixes sound problems and replaces the MS mixer which can no longer be used". If you find you don't need it - try one of the solutions on this special page. Similar to Creative PCI Audio Configuration Utility
STMS.EXE EPSON Background Monitor
Supposed to keep an Epson printer ready for quick printing. Users report little difference whether it is on or not
SysRep.exe ErrClean
ErrClean misleading security software - not recommended, see here
svc.exe erthgdr
Added by the BEAGLE.BN or BEAGLE.BP WORM!
svc23.exe erthgdr2
Added by the BAGLE.CG WORM!
smrrs.exe Ethernet Drivers
Added by the RBOT-AAK WORM!
smschk.exe EventApplicationCmd
Added by the IRCBOT-AO TROJAN!
shellexpl.exe Explorer
Added by the SHELDOR TROJAN!
shellexp.exe Explorer
Added by a variant of the SHELDOR TROJAN!
sys.exe EXPLORER
Added by the SILLYFDC-A TROJAN!
svchost.exe F-Secure 2005
Added by the BIFROSE-CH TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is located in the Winnt or Windows folder
svcnvt.exe Fast Home
Detected by Kaspersky as the DELF.KS TROJAN! This file may be found in the System folder on 9x machines, however as of this writing it has only been seen in the System32 folder
svcnv.exe Fast Search
Homepage, Startpage hijacker. Possible variant of Trojan-Downloader.Win32.Delf
svcnt.exe Fast start
Adware - detected by Kaspersky as a variant of the FAVADD TROJAN!
svcnut.exe FastStart
Browser hijacker - a variant of the STARTPAGE.L TROJAN!
svcnut32.exe FastStart
Browser hijacker - a variant of the STARTPAGE.L TROJAN!
SPEED UP.EXE FastTrack Accelerator
FastTrack Accelerator - "speedup" utility for programs that use the FastTrack network such as KaZaA Media Desktop, Grokster and Morpheus
sp2.exe Fdr Command Module
Added by the SDBOT.WP WORM!
SVCH0ST.EXE fegoze
Added by the GRAYBIRD.D VIRUS! Note - the filename has the digit 0 rather then the uppercase "o"
shdochp.exe FHPage
Added by the WINHOUND TROJAN!
shdocsvc.exe FHStart
Added by the WINHOUND TROJAN!
SyncService.exe FieldForms Sync
Resco FieldForms. A solution for building of mobile forms that can be viewed or filled in on the run, on a wide range of mobile devices. Supports Microsoft Access databases, and provides for synchronization of other data as well
shwizard.exe File-Sharing Wizard
Added by a variant of the IRCBOT BACKDOOR! See here
ssmss.exe FireFox Service Drivers
Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!
SP2 UPDATE.exe Firewall
Added by the ELITPER.E WORM!
sys32.exe Firewall Controls
Added by the SDBOT-DGI WORM!
sys32Conf.exe Firewall Sp2 system
Added by the RBOT-ABT WORM!
samx.exe FireWire Driver
Added by the SDBOT.AE WORM!
services.exe Flash Media
Added by a variant of the IRCBOT TROJAN! See here. Note - this is not the legitimate services.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup!
SDSTAT.EXE FlashPath Monitor
System Tray icon that you can't get rid of - and does not need to run!. Tells you the battery status in the floppy disk adapter for the smartmedia cards. Available via Start -> Programs
SDSTAT.EXE FlashPath Status
System Tray icon that you can't get rid of - and does not need to run!. Tells you the battery status in the floppy disk adapter for the smartmedia cards. Available via Start -> Programs
service.exe foxwudy9912
Added by the BANCOS-BT TROJAN!
stub_113_4_0_4_0.exe fqor
TargetSaver adware
svchost.exe France
Added by the MIMAIL.L WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is located in the Winnt or Windows folder
shdrkmck.exe frguk
??
services.exe FriendlyTypeName
Added by the NEVEG.B or NEVEG.C WORMS! Note - this is not the legitimate services.exe process, which should not appear in Msconfig/Startup!
SELFCERT.EXE FriendlyWebQuick-Launch
selfcert.exe is a stand alone program for creating your own digital certificates for macros - the .exe is installed as an extra basically by clicking on MS Office in add/remove programs and selecting remove - also I would do away with the FriendlyWebQuickLaunchBar as well
StCenter.exe FRITZ!DSL Startcenter
FRITZ! ISP software "StartCenter" User interface that allows you to manage, tweak and diagnose many aspects of your internet connection - is it required?
svcnva.exe FSH
Malware, detected by Ewido Security Suite as TrojanDownloader.Delf.ks
svhost32.exe fzg
Added by the DLOADER.BDK TROJAN!
shit.exe game
Added by the Netclap Gold backdoor TROJAN!
svshost.exe Games Acceleration
EasySearch adware
svshost1.exe Games Acceleration
Added by the DLOADR-AWD TROJAN!
svchost.exe gamma
Added by a variant of the DELF.IT TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup!
setgamma.exe GammaHotKeys
Part of the RadeonTweaker program for adjusting ATI Radeon graphics cards. Allows you to adjust the gamma (or brightness) when playing a full-screen game without switching back to the desktop
Systpl.exe Gate Personal Firewall
Added by the RBOT.ADC WORM
SpaceMan.exe GBSpaceMan
GreenBorder - secure your browsing activities on the internet
SVCHOSTS.EXE Generic host proccess for windows
Added by the SPYBOT-GQ WORM!
SCHOST.EXE Generic Host Process
Added by the RBOT-NC WORM!
svchost.exe Generic Host Process
Added by the DLOADER-NX TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is located in the Winnt or Windows folder
svlhost.exe Generic Host Process for Win32 Service
Added by the WOOTBOT.EX WORM!
svchost.exe Generic Host Process for Win32 Service
Added by the SPYBOT.NC WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is located in the Winnt or Windows folder
SPSVC.EXE Generic Host Process for Win32 Services
Added by the SDBOT.DA WORM!
svchost32.exe Generic Host Process for Win32 Services
Added by the AGOBOT.ALH WORM!
sv?h?st.exe Generic Host Process for Win32 Services
Added by the DLOADER.AK TROJAN!
scvhost2.exe Generic Host Process2 System Backup
Added by the RBOT-BAH WORM!
scvhost326a.exe Generic Host Process326a System Backup
Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!
serv1ces.exe Generic Service Process
Added by the AGOBOT-JK WORM!
svghost.exe Genius Mose Driver
Added by a variant of the SPYBOT WORM! See here
sysoobe.exe Gestionnaire de disques universel
Added by the TOADER-A TROJAN!
smsiexec.exe GLSetT32
Added by the OPTIX-D TROJAN!
svchost.exe GNP Generic Host Process
Added by the ZAPCHAS TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.exe process which should NOT appear in Msconfig/Startup!
svchost.exe GNP Generic Host Process
Added by the ZAPCHAS-R TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.exe process which should NOT appear in Msconfig/Startup and is always located in the System32 folder. This worm file is found in the System folder
svchost.exe GNP Generic Host Process
Added by the ZAPCHAS-AA TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one replaces svchost.exe in the System32 folder with a copy of Mirc on (NT/2K/XP) systems and just adds svchost.exe to the System folder on (9x/Me) systems
services.exe Golum
Added by the GOLUM.A TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate services.exe process, which should not appear in Msconfig/Startup!
services.exe golumm
Added by the DLOADER-ET TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate services.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is located in a "golumm" subfolder
smss32.exe Graphic Driver
Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!
skinkers.exe HalifaxHowardCluster
"Howard the Weatherman" desktop client from Halifax by Skinkers - marketing/messaging tool. Leave enabled if you want to receive messages
svchots.exe hdlfoe df98ndf
Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!
svchost.exe hellfire
Added by the LEOX.D TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is located in the Winnt or Windows folder
shost.exe hellodolly
Added by the YODO WORM!
sweden.exe HELPER
AsdPlug premium rate adult content dialer variant
spoler.exe helpmanager
Added by the RANDEX.J WORM!
softhost.exe hErcUnes
Added by the GARROCH WORM!
SetupClickHere.EXE Highspeeddownloader
Homepage hijacker, redirecting to "turbo-search101.com" - see here
srhelper.exe Hitman Pro SurfRight Helper
Hitman Pro - a utility to start a number of Security Protection software. They can be started individualy
slvhosts.exe Hollaback
Added by the SDBOT.BMO WORM!
SchSvr.exe Home Theater SchSvr
WinScheduler is installed with Home Theater Remote Control for WinDVD from Intervideo. If you want to schedule recordings from your TV tuner card, you will need it. Available via Start -> Programs
svchost.exe Host Process
Detected by Kaspersky as the AGENT.DGO TROJAN! See here. Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! The file is located in the Fonts directory
sachostx.exe HostSrv
Added by the LOOKSKY.H WORM! Drops multiple files in the System (9x/ME) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folders
sachostx.exe HostSrv
Added by the LOOKSKY.A or LOOKSKY.F or LOOKSKY.G WORMS!
sachostx.exe... HostSrv
Added by the LOOKSKY.E WORM!
SK9910DM.exe Hot Key Kbd 2690 Daemon
Multimedia keyboard manager - required if you use any special keys
SK9910DM.exe Hot Key Keybd 9910 Daemon
Multimedia keyboard manager - required if you use any special keys
svdhost32.exe Hotfix Updat
Added by the GAOBOT.ZW WORM!
ShadowBar.exe hp center UI
User Interface for HP Center - see here
SURFBRD.EXE HP Internet Center
Loads the HP Internet center surfboard on startup. HP Internet Center allows you to customize the multimedia keys on the fly without having to go the Control Panel --> Keyboards to change them
SetConfig.exe HPLJ Config
Connects system to networked HP printer.
scannerfb.exe hpScannerFirstBoot
HP scanner related
sexgame.exe hsim
Unidentified malware
s_menu.exe httpd
Added by the TACTSLAY.C TROJAN!
system_wc.exe Hwp
Eziin adware
svchost.exe I just want to say I love Milko and I need a drink
Added by the CHIKO WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is located in the Documents and SettingsAdministratorLocal SettingsApplication Data folder
svcnet.exe I/O Controllers
Added by the TIBIK-B TROJAN!
scvhost.exe icq lite
Added by the AGENT-DSF TROJAN!
Service32.exe ICU-Sucker
Added by the ILLNOTIFIER.D TROJAN!
spvic.exe IC_KEY_3
Instant Chess related
ssmss.exe IE6
Added by the GAOBOT.DXO WORM!
surfya.exe IEACCESS
IEAccess premium rate adult content dialer variant
syslaunch.exe Iehelper
Outwar adware downloader
svshosts.exe IExploer
Added by the IRCBOT.BT TROJAN!
systems.exe IISADMINS
Added by the AGOBOT.U WORM!
Systemwiper.exe iIWiper
System Wiper from iI Software - allows you to clear the history of your activites from you computer. Run manually on a regular basis
sysvn.exe Image Remote Players
Added by a variant of the IRCBOT BACKDOOR!
SonyTray.exe Image Transfer
Sony Image Transfer software provides direct image transfer from your digital camera to a PC - can be started manually
Svhosl.exe IMClass
Added by an unidentified WORM or TROJAN!
svchosts.exe ine
Added by the RBOT.BNL WORM!
sifxinst.exe Install Pending Files
Uninstall program for Lanovation's Prism Deploy and Prism Pack adminstrators software deployement tools. For specific information see here. Is it required?
SETUP.EXE InstallNAIProduct
Could be related to Network Associates Inc who own the McAfee VirusScan product amongst others. This was found in a directory called "VSC". Could it be an installation that failed and "SETUP.EXE" was left to run at startup as an error?
svehost.exe Intel system tool
Added by the AGENT-EBT TROJAN!
smss.exe InteliSys
Advertisingvision adware! Note - this is not the legitimate smss.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is located in the Winnt or Windows folder
sysintmemory.exe Internal Memory File
Added by the RBOT-GKT WORM!
systray.exe Internat
Added by the ALADINZ.P TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate systray.exe process. If you right-click on the real systray.exe the "Properties" reveal it to be a Microsoft file
smss.exe internet
Added by the MIFENG-K TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate smss.exe process which should NOT appear in Msconfig/Startup!
svchosts.exe Internet Config
Added by the SDBOT TROJAN!
stisvsq.exe Internet Connection Wizard
EasySearch adware
stisvsq1.exe Internet Connection Wizard
Added by the DLOADR-AWD TROJAN!
syscfg32.exe internet service
Added by the RBOT-QS WORM!
ssvhost.exe internet service
Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!
svho0st98.exe internet service
Added by the RBOT.EAT WORM!
systemdev.exe Internet Services
Added by the SDBOT-PW WORM!
story.exe Internet Suspention
Added by the WOOTBOT.HV WORM!
Sweeper.exe Internet Sweeper
Internet Sweeper - removes unnecessart left over files after browsing the internet
SchSvr.exe Intervideo WinScheduler
WinScheduler is installed with WinDVD Remote Control for WinDVD from Intervideo. If you want to schedule recordings from your TV tuner card, you will need it. Available via Start -> Programs
SYS32CFG.EXE intranet
Added by the SPYBOT-DW WORM!
schost.exe Intranet
Detected by Kaspersky as the RBOT.SV BACKDOOR! See here
SPLASHA.EXE Introducing Media Manager
MS Media Manager tour. Not required
SMUtilityBar.exe iolo Utility Bar
Iolo System Mechanic Utility Bar - can be launched manually
system32.exe ioroxxo microsoft sux
Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!
svcxnv32.exe IPConfig
Added by the HACARMY.E TROJAN!
svcxnw32.exe IPConfig
Added by a variant of the HACARMY.E TROJAN!
sessionmgr.exe irc session
Added by the SDBOT-ACE WORM!
slipgui.exe ISP.COM High Speed
User interface for Slipstream - internet acceleration through compression/decompression techniques, intelligent cacheing on the server side, and real-time conversion of large/high-bandwidth images to less bulky pix. Used by popular ISPs such as IceNet, Wanadoo, Terra, OnSpeed, United Online and AOL Canada. Required if the user's account is locked in to that proxy server
system.exe java
Added by a variant of the IRCBOT BACKDOOR!
svchqs.exe jiahus
Added by the WOWPWS-AL TROJAN!
srvd.exe johkjh
Added by a variant of the SLAPER TROJAN!
srrvc.exe john315
Added by a variant of the MAILBOT-BI TROJAN!
srvc.exe johnj315
Added by variant of the MAILBOT-BI TROJAN!
srvcc.exe johnj3155
Added by variant of the MAILBOT-BI TROJAN!
srvdc.exe johnj3cd
Added by a variant of the SLAPER TROJAN!
svhost.exe Jufualt
Added by the SDBOT-ADJ WORM!
severe.exe jusodl
Added by the QQPASS.48436 TROJAN!
svchost.exe KAVPersonal
Added by the LINEAGE-V TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is located in the Winnt or Windows folder
services.exe Kernel
Added by the FOOZ-A TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate services.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is located in the Windows or Winnt folder
SKERNEL32.com KERNEL 32
Added by the SEMAPI-A WORM
smss.exe Kernel Safe Mode
Added by the 78CRACK-A TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate smss.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is located in the Winnt or Windows folder
service32.exe Kernel Services
Added by the PRX-B TROJAN!
svchosts.exe Kernel32
Added by an unidentified WORM or TROJAN!
sys****.exe [* = digit] KernelCheck
Added by an unidentified TROJAN!
sms.exe KernelFaultChk
Added by the DEADHAT WORM! Do not confuse with the valid "kernelfaultcheck" which runs "dumprep 0 -k" or "dumprep 0 -u"
systems.exe Kernell
Added by the TARNO.C TROJAN!
smss.exe KernellApps32
Added by the BANCBAN-AN TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate smss.exe process which should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup!
sysxp.exe key
Added by the BEAGLE.AB WORM!
sys_xp.exe key
Added by the BEAGLE.AC WORM!
serve.exe Key2
??
shwicon.exe KYE_Showicon
Card reader for memory cards from digital cameras. Is it required?
srvany32.exe Live update monitor
Added by the AGOBOT.AFM WORM!
smss.exe LiveUpdate
Added by the VB.BAU TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate smss.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is located in a "isas" subfolder of the Winnt or Windows folder
services.exe LiveUpdate32
Added by the VB.BAU TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate services.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is located in a "isas" subfolder of the Winnt or Windows folder
svhost32.exe load
Added by the WOWCRAFT TROJAN!
svchsot.exe load
Added by the GWGHOST-O TROJAN!
SvHost.exe Load Service
Added by the PESIN-D WORM!
swchost.exe load32
Added by the TURTA.A WORM!
shambl3r.exe load=
Added by the REMABL WORM!
Spoolsv.exe load=
Added by the CIADOOR.B TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate spoolsv.exe which is always located in %System%. This one is located in %Windir%
svhost32.exe load=
Added by the LINEAGE-AB TROJAN!
sys*****.exe [***** = random digit] loader32
Added by the DOMCOM TROJAN!
smss32.exe loadMefs
Added by the FLOOD-EL TROJAN!
suploads.exe loads.exe
Added by the AGENT-BZ TROJAN!
srvc32.exe Local runole service
Added by the SMALL-DP TROJAN!
services.exe Local Service
Added by the P2PWORM-T WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate services.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is located in a "Cursors" subfolder of the Windows or Winnt folder
svchost.exe LocalSystem
EHU adware. Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.exe process which should NOT appear in Msconfig/Startup!
Soundcane.exe Logitech Camera
Added by the SDBOT.MUC WORM!
Setpoint.exe Logitech SetPoint
Logitech SetPoint Event Manager for their range of mice and keyboards. Required if you want to use the advanced features of these devices and is located in the LogitechSetpoint sub-folder of Program Files
smartctr.exe Lotus QuickStart
Lotus central application, called SmartCenter, which runs on the Windows desktop. SmartCenter toolbar stretches across the top or, optionally, the bottom of the screen. Uses a lot of resources. Available via Start -> Programs
suitest.exe Lotus SuiteStart
Puts the individual Lotus components in the system tray taskbar when you start Windows. Can be disabled via MSCONFIG -> Startup as "Lotus SuiteStart 97 Edition". All individual components available via Start -> Programs
start.bat lsass
Added by the ZCREW TROJAN!
Sygate.exe LsasS
Added by the SDBOT.BCA WORM!
SVCHOST32.exe LTM2
Added by the LITMUS.203B TROJAN!
SVCHOST?.exe LTM2
Added by the DROPPERFL.A TROJAN!
Shell32.exe LTSMSG
Added by the LEMIR.B TROJAN!
serbw.exe ltwob
Added by the SERFLOG.A WORM!
systemconfig.exe M1cr0s0ft S3rcurity
Added by the RBOT.BKB WORM!
scvhost.exe Macromedia Flash Update
Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!
svcmfte32.exe MainStart
Added by the STINX-A TROJAN!
SDKrepair2.exe Mascro soft SDK updates2
Added by the SDBOT.BXM WORM!
svcghost.exe Master
Added by the IRCBOT.RB TROJAN!
scorti.exe MCX Updte
Added by the RBOT-ARP WORM!
service.exe MDNS
Detected by Symantec as a variant of the Mirar adware
smss.exe MDSA Sentinel X
SentinelX spyware. Note - SentinelX is spyware that logs keystrokes. It also monitors and records Web sites visited and applications used. The risk can capture periodic screen shots and may be configured so as to block access to specific Web sites and chat rooms, must be manually installed. Note - this is not the legitimate smss.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is located in a "MDSA Software" subfolder of the Program Files folder
Sysdll.exe Media Player
Added by the BANKER-BR TROJAN!
Sysnet.exe Media Player
Added by the BANKER.MW WORM!
SYSTEM64.EXE Media service
Added by the RBOT.QV WORM!
sscs.exe Media Software UPdater
Added by the RBOT-ABE WORM!
Sethook.exe MediaFace Integration
Fellowes Neato? cd label design software. "Launch NEATO's MediaFACE II label making software directly from the productname toolbar"
stub.exe media_stub
Mini-Player, IMESH related foistware
sprtcmd.exe /P MEDIC MEDIC
Self-help support tool for an unidentified high-speed internet provider (provided by SupportSoft, Inc). Identifies and automatically fixes typical problems that may occur with your high-speed internet service
SetupIE.com MemConfig
Added by the TAPLAK WORM!
StartMessager.exe MessagerStarter Freeserve
Freeserve Messenger
s_menu.exe Messanger
Added by the TACTSLAY.C TROJAN!
SCANMSG.EXE Messenger
AntiVirus Quick Heal - virus protection
svshost.exe Messenger Service Updater
Added by the MYTOB.GC WORM!
scorti.exe Mi7sft sdce
Added by the RBOT.ELC WORM!
svshosts.exe Micosoft Data Core stuff
Added by the RBOT.FZA WORM!
soundblaster.exe Micr Update
Added by the SDBOT.NP WORM!
svchost32.exe Micr0s0ft Upd4t4z
Added by the RBOT.ALF WORM!
spoolsal.exe Micrcoft Exploerer
Added by the RBOT-AKK WORM!
svchose.exe Micrcoft Exploerer
Added by the RBOT-ASL WORM!
spoolsae.exe Micrcoft Updat
Added by the RBOT-AIB WORM!
spoolsaex.exe Micrcoft Updat
Added by the RBOT-AJM WORM!
scrc32.exe Micro CRC Protocol
Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!
Smoked.exe MicroedSoft Toolbar
Added by the RBOT-ALN WORM!
spoolsac.exe Microft Exploerer
Added by the RBOT-AMD WORM!
sarvice.exe Microsft Updtes
Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!
svhost32.exe Microsof Windows Host
Added by the RBOT.ADY WORM!
system32.exe Microsofot x386 System Monitor
Added by the WOOTBOT.M WORM!
schost.exe Microsoft
Detected by Kaspersky as the RBOT.FEH BACKDOOR! See here
soundvol32.exe Microsoft
Detected by Kaspersky as the RBOT.CIJ BACKDOOR! See here
sqlservice.exe Microsoft
Added by a variant of the IRCBOT BACKDOOR! See here
svhost.exe Microsoft
Added by a variant of the IRCBOT BACKDOOR!
svchost.exe microsoft
Added by the ASTEF or RESPAN WORMS! Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.exe process which should NOT appear in Msconfig/Startup!
svchost.exe Microsoft
Added by the ADUYO-A TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is located in the Winnt or Windows folder
ssmss.exe Microsoft
Added by the RBOT-FZF WORM!
svchost.exe Microsoft (R) Windows Configuration Backup Service
Added by the RANKY.X TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is located in either a "config", "mapping" or "security" subfolder of the Winnt or Windows folder
sp2vc.exe Microsoft (R) Windows Network Latency Controller
Added by a generic password stealer TROJAN - see here
services.exe Microsoft (R) Windows Protected Content Restoration Service
Added by the AGENT.AGV TROJAN!
services.exe Microsoft (R) Windows TCP/IP Socket Layer
Added by the RBOT.ARM WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate services.exe process which is always located in %System% and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in %Windir%\winsock
svch0st.exe Microsoft Agent
Added by the VB-DRO WORM!
svhost.exe Microsoft AutoUpdater
Added by the RBOT.QG WORM!
spoolsrv.exe Microsoft Client Pc
Added by the RBOT-AQM WORM!
sysconf.exe Microsoft Conf Ldr
Added by a variant of the SDBOT TROJAN!
sqlcer.exe Microsoft Corp SQL Certificates
Added by the ZYBOT-C WORM!
sqlhandler.exe Microsoft Corporaticn SQL Handler
Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!
svhhost.exe Microsoft Critical Services
Added by the AGOBOT-AJA WORM!
svcswin.exe Microsoft Device Manager
Added by the IRCBOT-YH TROJAN!
Spoolserv.exe Microsoft DirectX
Added by the DINFOR WORM!
scansdisk.exe Microsoft Disk Scanner
Added by the WOOTBOT.DT WORM!
SystemDll.exe Microsoft DLL Extensions
Added by the RBOT-ADV WORM!
svcdllhst.exe Microsoft DLL Host Service
Added by the AGENT.EAK TROJAN!
svchost.exe Microsoft dll Host Service
Detected by Kaspersky as the RBOT.BMS WORM! See here. Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup!
servicedll.exe Microsoft DLL Service
Detected by Trend Micro as the RCBOT.OX TROJAN! See here
svcdll.exe Microsoft DLL Service
Added by a variant of the SPYBOT WORM!
svapache.exe Microsoft Explorer
Added by the RBOT-VR WORM!
system.exe Microsoft Explorer2
Added by the IRCBOT.BS TROJAN!
svchost.exe Microsoft Genetic Procress
Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!
svchost.exe Microsoft Genuine Logon
Added by the SDBOT.EXT WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is located in the Winnt or Windows folder
svh0st.exe Microsoft Help
Added by a variant of the SPYBOT WORM!
svhost.exe Microsoft Host Protocol
Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!
syshost.exe Microsoft IIS
Added by the FRANCETTE WORM!
speedkey.exe Microsoft Intellitype Pro
Additional keyboard shortcuts on MS programmable keyboard
smbvhost.exe Microsoft Internel Corporat
Added by a variant of the IRCBOT BACKDOOR!
svzhost.exe Microsoft Internet Explorer
Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!
sysini.exe Microsoft Internet Explorer
Added by the DELF-LN TROJAN!
svchost.exe Microsoft Internet Explorer
Added by the IRCBOT-AK TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is located in a "drivers" subfolder
Smss32.exe Microsoft Internet Services
Added by the RBOT.MS WORM!
Soundsyst.exe Microsoft Intrenet Explorer
Added by the RBOT-AQU WORM!
system.exe Microsoft IPC
Added by the NULLBOT TROJAN!
svshost.exe Microsoft IPC
Added by an unidentified VIRUS, WORM or TROJAN!
svchsst.exe Microsoft IT Update
Added by the RBOT-DH WORM!
Syst3m32.exe MicroSoft Legal Syst3m32
Detected by PCTools as the RBOT.UYL WORM! See here
scvhost32.exe Microsoft LSASS386 Protocol
Added by a variant of the SPYBOT WORM!
svchost.exe Microsoft machine
Detected by Kaspersky as the RBOT.AEU TROJAN! See here. Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup!
sychost.exe Microsoft Manage Services
Detected by Trend Micro as the SLENFBOT.AD WORM! See here
schost.exe Microsoft Manage Services
Detected by PCTools as the SLENFBOT.B WORM! See here
SpoolSvc.exe Microsoft MSUPDATE
Added by the SXTB-A TROJAN!
svc0host.exe Microsoft Network Host
Added by the SDBOT-AEN WORM!
svxhost.exe Microsoft Office
Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!
scvhvst.exe Microsoft Office Studio
Added by the RANDEX.CST WORM!
svchst.exe Microsoft Outlook Express Protocol
Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!
sfrcdlg32.exe Microsoft PC Health Remote Assistance File Open & Save controls
Added by the RBOT-AVY WORM!
sysconf32.exe Microsoft RDLL
Added by a variant of the SDBOT TROJAN!
systen.exe Microsoft Redirect
Added by the BANCOS-FO TROJAN!
svchostt.exe Microsoft Registro
Added by the BANCOS-DH TROJAN!
scrgrd.exe Microsoft Restore
Added by the SPYBOT.BR WORM!
safemode.exe Microsoft Safe Mode Manager
Detected by Trend Micro as the IRCBOT.HM TROJAN! See here
scvhost32.exe Microsoft SCVHOST32 Protocol
Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!
sdktemp.exe Microsoft sdk temp
Added by the RBOT-ANP WORM!
securitychk.exe Microsoft Secure Messenger.NET Service
Added by the SDBOT.VT WORM!
savservices.exe Microsoft Security Center
Added by the RBOT-ANU WORM!
sp2fix.exe Microsoft Security Management
Added by the RBOT.UB WORM!
service.exe Microsoft Security Monitor Process
Detected by PCTools as the DELF.BERW BACKDOOR! See here
svcchost.exe Microsoft Security Monitor Process
Added by a variant of the IRCBOT BACKDOOR! See here
security32.exe Microsoft Security Update
Added by the DELF-JJ TROJAN!
Sound.exe Microsoft Server Application
Added by the RBOT-NE WORM!
svhst32.exe Microsoft Server Process
Added by the BCKDR-QHR TROJAN!
sysddm32.exe Microsoft Service 32
Detected by Kaspersky as the SDBOT.AKC TROJAN! See here
sboot.exe Microsoft Service Boot
Added by a variant of the IRCBOT TROJAN!
services.exe Microsoft Service Controller
Added by the KALEL-D WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate services.exe process, which should not appear in Msconfig/Startup!
System.exe Microsoft Service Drivers
Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!
svchost.exe Microsoft Service Host Process
Added by the KRYNOS.B WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is located in a "Help" subfolder of the Winnt or Windows folder
service32.exe Microsoft Service Manager
Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM! See here
svchost2.exe Microsoft Service Pack2.1
Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!
services.exe Microsoft Services
Added by the ALETS TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate services.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is located in the Windows or Winnt folder
svshost.exe Microsoft Services
Added by the ALETS.B TROJAN!
Smss32.exe Microsoft Services
Added by the RBOT-AD WORM!
svssshost.exe Microsoft Services
Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!
servicemgrz.exe Microsoft Servicez Manager
Added by the RBOT-ASN WORM!
smss.exe Microsoft Session Manager Subsystem
Added by the KALEL-D WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate smss.exe process which should NOT appear in Msconfig/Startup!
SWTRAY.EXE Microsoft Sidewinder Game Controller Software
MS SideWinder game controller system tray icon. Available via Start -> Programs
sysinfo33.exe Microsoft Software
Added by the RBOT.LS WORM!
sound32.exe Microsoft Sound Driver
Added by a variant of the SPYBOT WORM!
soundman.exe Microsoft Sounds
Added by the RBOT-GCI WORM!
spool**.exe Microsoft Spool ** Service
Added by a variant of the IRCBOT TROJAN - where ** represents a 2 digit number
spoolsrv.exe Microsoft Spool Server for Win32
Added by the RANDEX.H WORM!
spoolsvc32.exe Microsoft Spool Svc
Added by a variant of the IRCBOT BACKDOOR!
Spoolsv.exe Microsoft Spooler Services
Added by a variant of the SPYBOT WORM! See here
SADASDA.exe MicroSoft ssas3s1
Detected by PCTools as the RBOT.URF WORM! See here
ssisvri.exe Microsoft SSISVRI32 Protocol
Added by a variant of the SPYBOT WORM!
sum32.exe Microsoft Sum32
Added by the RBOT-YW WORM!
sys32ms.exe Microsoft Support
Added by the RBOT-AHI WORM!
svchostt.exe microsoft support
Added by the AGOBOT.AWN WORM!
slhost.exe Microsoft Synchronization Manager
Added by the SDBOT.YH WORM!
svhost.exe Microsoft Synchronization Manager
Added by the SDBOT-PY WORM!
svchosts.exe Microsoft Synchronization Manager
Added by the SDBOT-LM WORM!
svxhost.exe Microsoft Synchronization Manager
Added by the SDBOT-ZU WORM!
screen.exe Microsoft Synchronization Manager
Added by the SDBOT-ACO WORM!
sysmsgr32.exe MicroSoft sys32
Added by a variant of the SPYBOT WORM! See here
sys.exe Microsoft System
Added by the RBOT.AKI WORM!
system.exe Microsoft System Administration
Added by a variant of the IRCBOT BACKDOOR!
sysmgr.exe Microsoft System Checkup
Added by the SDBOT-OO TROJAN!
services32.exe Microsoft System Debug
Added by the RBOT.AKH WORM!
svchots.exe Microsoft System File
Added by the RBOT.BYU WORM!
system.exe Microsoft System Monitor
Detected by PCTools as the IRCBOT.AUT TROJAN! See here
svhost.exe Microsoft System NT
Added by the SDBOT.COU WORM!
sysupdate.exe Microsoft System Update
Added by the SDBOT.DG WORM!
sys57.exe Microsoft system Value
Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!
svchost32.exe Microsoft TCP/IP Connection Monitor
Added by the RBOT.KS WORM!
svcchost.exe Microsoft Telecoms Center
Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!
Smss32.exe Microsoft Update
Added by the RBOT.CB WORM!
sys32cfg.exe Microsoft Update
Added by the RBOT.DR WORM!
systemi32.exe Microsoft Update
Added by a variant of the SPYBOT WORM!
snlogsvc.exe Microsoft Update
Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!
svhost.exe Microsoft Update
Added by the RBOT-PI WORM!
sghost.exe Microsoft Update
Added by the SDBOT.AKV WORM!
scvhost.exe Microsoft Update
Added by the RBOT-AEM WORM!
svghost.exe Microsoft Update
Added by the RBOT.BUJ WORM!
sys.exe Microsoft Update
Added by the RBOT-AJ WORM!
svzhost.exe Microsoft Update
Added by the RBOT.OX WORM!
system32.exe Microsoft Update
Added by the RBOT.IS WORM!
Sygate.exe Microsoft Update
Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!
spool.exe Microsoft Update
Added by the AGENT-GJC TROJAN!
SetPoints.exe Microsoft Update
Added by a variant of the IRCBOT BACKDOOR!
system.exe Microsoft Update
Detected by Kaspersky as a variant of the RBOT BACKDOOR! See here
service.exe Microsoft Update
Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM! See here
spoolvs.exe Microsoft Update 23
Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!
servic.exe Microsoft Update 32
Added by the RBOT-AXN WORM!
schvost.exe Microsoft Update 64 BIT
Added by the RBOT.CAU WORM!
system03.exe Microsoft Update Machine
Added by the RBOT-NM WORM!
systemll.exe Microsoft Update Machine
Added by the RBOT-JT WORM!
svshost.exe Microsoft Update Machine
Added by the RBOT.AK WORM!
scvhost.exe Microsoft Update Machine
Added by the RBOT-GS WORM!
servicez.exe Microsoft Update Machine
Added by the SPYBOT.BI WORM!
spoolserv.exe Microsoft Update Machine
Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!
Systemnt.exe Microsoft Update Machine
Added by the RBOT.DA WORM!
systemse.exe Microsoft Update Machine
Added by the RBOT-BD WORM!
system.exe Microsoft Update Machine
Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!
serviz.exe Microsoft Update Machine
Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!
syadpo.exe Microsoft Update Machine
Detected by Kaspersky as the CIADOOR.GN BACKDOOR! See here
systemi.exe Microsoft Update Machine
Detected by McAfee as the PUSHBOT.A WORM! See here
servicz.exe Microsoft Update Machine
Added by the RBOT-HU WORM!
SP2.exe Microsoft Update Machine
Added by the SPYBOT.FP WORM!
svshost.exe Microsoft Update Manager
Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!
scvhost.exe Microsoft Update Manager
Added by the AGOBOT.AXJ WORM!
scvideo.exe Microsoft Update Manager
Added by the SDBOT-CVP TROJAN!
systemm.exe Microsoft update service
Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!
svhost.exe Microsoft Updater
Detected by Kaspersky as the AGENT.CDF TROJAN! See here
sysconfigs.exe Microsoft Updaters
Added by the RBOT-DF TROJAN!
systemc32.exe Microsoft Updates
Added by the RBOT-GR WORM!
svehost.exe Microsoft Updates
Added by the RBOT-GRW WORM!
svshost.exe Microsoft Updates
Added by the AGOBOT-AIW WORM!
svdhost.exe Microsoft Updates
Added by the RBOT-GVH WORM!
service.exe Microsoft Updates
Detected by Kaspersky as the POISON.HPT BACKDOOR! See here
sp3fixer.exe Microsoft Updates 5 USB
Added by the RBOT-ADS WORM!
syswr.exe Microsoft Updating
Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!
sysc0de.exe Microsoft Updating Machine
Added by the RBOT.RB WORM!
sysuptime.exe Microsoft uptime Service
Added by the RBOT-ACG WORM!
sycuptime.exe Microsoft uptime Service
Added by the RBOT-AHY WORM!
sms.exe Microsoft Virual Machine
Added by the RBOT-SP WORM!
services.exe Microsoft Visual SourceSafe
Added by the NEVEG.B or NEVEG.C WORMS! Note - this is not the legitimate services.exe process, which should not appear in Msconfig/Startup!
svctrl.exe Microsoft Webserver
Personal web server program which enables you to create and host a web server from your computer. Not required for most people
system12.exe Microsoft Windows 128bit Subsystem
Added by the RANCK-CZ TROJAN!
spvsper.exe Microsoft Windows Security
Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!
ssvvcchhoosst.exe Microsoft Windows Services Edt
Added by the RBOT-FYF TROJAN!
smss.exe Microsoft Windows Session Manager Subsystem
Added by the PROXYSER-R TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate smss.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is located in the Winnt or Windows folder
svghost.exe Microsoft Windows Sound
Added by a variant of the SPYBOT WORM! See here
svshost.exe Microsoft Windows Sound
Detected by Kaspersky as the RBOT.ME BACKDOOR! See here
svuhost.exe Microsoft Windows Sound
Detected by PCTools as the KOLAB.XC WORM! See here
srwhost.exe Microsoft Windows System
Added by a variant of the RBOT-ASW WORM!
syshost.exe Microsoft Windows System
Added by the RBOT-ASW WORM!
scvhost.exe Microsoft Windows Updata
Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!
spools.exe Microsoft Windows Update
Added by the SDBOT.TD WORM!
svchos.exe Microsoft Windows Update
Added by the SDBOT.AC WORM!
svcshost.exe Microsoft Windows Update
Added by the FORBOT-CF WORM!
svmhost.exe Microsoft Windows Update
Added by the FORBOT-CH WORM!
svshost.exe Microsoft Windows Update
Added by the WOOTBOT.CJ WORM!
scvvhost.exe Microsoft Windows Update
Added by the FORBOT-DH WORM!
swwhost.exe Microsoft Windows Update
Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!
svzhost.exe Microsoft Windows Update
Added by the FORBOT-EV WORM!
sccvhost.exe Microsoft Windows Update
Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!
scrhost.exe Microsoft Windows Update
Added by the RBOT-AOW WORM!
srshost.exe Microsoft Windows Update
Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!
spoolvs.exe Microsoft Windows Updater
Added by the RBOT.ACQ WORM!
suvhost.exe Microsoft Windows Updater
Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!
svh0st.exe Microsoft WinUpdate
Added by the SPYBOT.DL WORM!
syslx32.exe Microsoft WinUpdate
Added by an unidentified VIRUS, WORM or TROJAN!
syswin32.exe Microsoft WinUpdate
Added by the RBOT-HO WORM!
spfix.exe Microsoft WinUpdate
Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!
serm32.exe Microsoft WinUpdates
Added by the RBOT.GE WORM!
svchost.exe Microsoft WPCEmail
Added by the SNIFFER-N TROJAN!
Syswu32.exe Microsoft Wxdate
Added by the SPYBOT.HZ WORM!
Sysmodule.exe Microsoft's System Module
Added by the FJ TROJAN!
sysmgr.exe Microsoft(R) System Manager
Added by the AGENT.QTR TROJAN!
sxvhost.exe Microsoft--Updates
Added by the RBOT-FH WORM!
svxhost.exe Microsoft-Updates
Added by the RBOT-CT WORM!
setdebugnt.exe Microsoft? ActiveX Debugger NT
Added by the BANCOS-CZ TROJAN!
SysMap.exe Microsoft? System Mapper
Added by the MAPSY TROJAN!
soff.pif Microsoftf DDEs Control
Added by the RBOT-AKH WORM!
systemproc.exe Microsoftkeysd
Added by the FORBOT-BI WORM!
systemwin32s.exe Microsoftkeysd
Added by the WOOTBOT.CO WORM!
smvss.exe MicrosoftOEM
Added by the DEDLER-G TROJAN!
Shellcomm.exe MicrosoftShell
Added by the BANCBAN-QG TROJAN!
SPOOLSYS.exe MicrosoftSys
Added by the TARNO.N TROJAN!
syshelper.exe MicrosoftUpdate
Added by the WOOTBOT.AC WORM!
syscnfg.exe MicrosoftValue
Added by an unidentified VIRUS, WORM or TROJAN! "syscnfg.exe" is found in C:windowsfonts (or C:winntfonts) directory where no *.exe files should reside
sysoverload.exe Microsoftvirus
Added by the FORBOT-AL WORM!
servicepack2.exe MicrosoftXP Service Pack 2
Added by the RBOT.EMC WORM!
svchosts11.exe Microsong
Added by the SDBOT-EV WORM!
snddrv.exe microsystem
Detected by Kaspersky as the VB.AXG TROJAN!
svchst.exe Microszoft Update Mach1nezs
Added by the RBOT-ED WORM!
ScannerFinder.exe Microtek Scanner Finder
Monitors whether a scanner is present. Provided with Microtek scanners
ShieldWorker.exe MilShieldSlave
Mil Shield from Mil Incorporated. It protects your privacy by removing all tracks from your online or offline computer activities
svchost.exe Mircosoft DNS Service
Added by the IRCBOT-AK TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is located in a "drivers" subfolder
svchost32.exe Mircrosoft Svchost32
Added by the RBOT-AZW WORM!
setup.exe MM Install
Possibly Money Manager from Moneysoft?
syscnfg.exe ModularConfig
Added by an unidentified VIRUS, WORM or TROJAN! "syscnfg.exe" is found in C:windowsfonts (or C:winntfonts) directory where no *.exe files should reside
syschost.exe Modulo 00FE0F01 Host Internet
Added by the DELF-KW TROJAN!
SD Monitor.exe Monitor
"Transfer data quickly between your memory card and your computer with SanDisk's Readers, Writers and Adapters"
svchost.exe Monitoring Service
Added by the CONE.C WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is located in a "tasks" subfolder of the Winnt or Windows folder
SDMonitor.exe MonitorSD
Spyware Detector - spyware remover. Initially not recommended due to false positives but the later versions have since improved - see here
Sounds.exe MotherBoard Sounds
Added by the RBOT-AAP WORM!
Search.exe MoveSearch
PigSearch adware
Sysdata.EXE Mp3 Loader
Added by the AVETTE-A VIRUS!
scheduler.exe MRU-Blaster Scheduler
Scheduler for MRU-Blaster - "a program made to do one large task - detect and clean MRU (most recently used) lists on your computer"
svhost32.exe ms
Added by the LEGMIR-AQO TROJAN!
svchos1.exe MS Config Loader
Added by the AGOBOT.R WORM!
svcrhost.exe MS Config Loader
Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!
scrsave.scr MS Screen Saver
Added by the RBOT-AGT WORM!
systm.pif MS Security
Added by the RBOT-AQN WORM!
service5.exe MS Security Hotfix
Added by the GAOBOT.AG WORM!
sndcfg16.exe MS Sound Config 16bit
Added by the SDBOT.MB TROJAN!
sysrestore.exe MS SyS Restore
Added by the RBOT.XM WORM!
syshost.exe MS Update
Added by the EVAMAN-F WORM!
syshosts.exe MS Updates
Added by the MYDOOM.Y WORM!
Svhots.exe Ms Valud Loader
Added by the AGOBOT-SP WORM!
scguard.exe MS Windows Update
Added by the RBOT-YZ WORM!
suge.exe MSChoExE
Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!
scvhost.exe msconfig
Added by the AGENT-DSF TROJAN!
syscnfg.exe MSCORE
Added by an unidentified VIRUS, WORM or TROJAN! "syscnfg.exe" is found in C:windowsfonts (or C:winntfonts) directory where no *.exe files should reside
syscnfg.exe MSDLL
Added by an unidentified VIRUS, WORM or TROJAN! "syscnfg.exe" is found in C:windowsfonts (or C:winntfonts) directory where no *.exe files should reside
Syss.exe msgserv_
Added by the FANTA TROJAN!
sys16.exe Msgtray
Added by an unknown VIRUS!
smvss.exe MSInstall
Added by the DEDLER-G TROJAN!
System.exe 4820 MSkernel32
Added by the TUXDER TROJAN!
spamkiller.exe MSKExe
McAfee Spamkiller
system32.exe msn
Added by the KITRO.A WORM!
scvhost.exe MSN
Added by the IRCBOT-ZW WORM!
systems.exe MSN
Identified as a variant of the Backdoor.PosionIvy keylogging malware
service.exe MSN BETA
Added by the RBOT.AUU WORM!
son.exe msn.exe
Added by the STARTPA-GS TROJAN!
svchostt.exe msnager32
Added by the WOMANIZ.E TROJAN!
SHCH.EXE MsnExplorer
Added by the EB TROJAN!
SVCHST.EXE MsnExplorer
Added by the EB TROJAN!
sdhch.exe MsnExplorer
Added by the TACTSLAY.B TROJAN!
sssasasb32.exe msnmsgq32
Added by the TACTSLAY.F TROJAN!
swef.bat MSNMSGRE
IRC backdoor TROJAN or WORM!
swin.bat MSNMSGRR
IRC backdoor TROJAN or WORM!
swe.bat MSNMSGRS
IRC worm or backdoor trojan!
swiss.bat MSNMSGRS
IRC worm or backdoor trojan!
swed.bat MSNMSGRS1
IRC backdoor TROJAN or WORM!
sagate.exe MSNPluginSrvcs
Added by the SDBOT.AKJ WORM!
services.exe MSOffice
Added by the DLOADER-EU TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate services.exe process which is always located in %System% and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in an "MSOffice" subfolder
shman.exe MSOfficeCfg
Premium rate adult content dialer
ssvr.exe MSOfficeCfg
Premium rate adult content dialer
slssystem.exe msoft-updater23
Added by the RBOT-ASR WORM!
SGP.exe MSRegScan
SpyGator surveillance software. Uninstall this software unless you put it there yourself
SSDemo.exe MSRegScan
Supremespy spyware
sfool.exe mssfos
Added by the RANDEX.EUS WORM!
SCVHOST.EXE MSStartOptimizer
Added by the DASMIN-E TROJAN!
svcsys.exe MSSVC
Added by the FATOOS-C TROJAN!
svcsys.exe MSSYSTEM
Added by the FATOOS-C TROJAN!
svchost.exe MStask
Added by the LDPINCH-BV TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.exe process which is always located in %System% and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in %Windir%
svchosthlp.exe MSUpdate
Added by the BLASTER.T WORM!
svchosts.exe Msupdate
Added by a variant of the TACTSLAY TROJAN!
svcrhost.exe Msupdate
Added by the TACTSLAY.A TROJAN!
svcshost.exe Msupdate
Added by the TACTSLAY.A TROJAN!
sys32dll.exe MsVBdll
Added by the AIMDES.B or AIMDES.C WORMS!
svcchost.exe msvcc25
Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!
salvage.exe msvcc25
Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!
svcchost.exe msvcc25
Added by the SDBOT-CSE WORM!
svcchosst.exe msvccc66
Added by the RBOT-GLS WORM!
sysmsvc.exe MsWindows SysDate
Added by the SPYBOT.FCD WORM!
Systern.exe MSWindowsUpdate
Added by the RBOT-AFD WORM!
SynCor.exe MSWinlogon
Added by the AGENT-FZL TROJAN!
searchbarcash.exe mswspl
SearchBarCash adware
Sys32Smm.exe MutexServiceEx
Webroot Sofware's discontinued "Privacy Master"
SMSSvc.exe My App
Added by the NEGASMS.A TROJAN!
S4BAREQ.EXE My Search Bar Eq
MySearch parasite
service.exe Myapp
Homepage hijacker
Splash.exe myCIO.com Splash
Splash screen for McAfee VirusScan ASaP on-line scanner
SysNT.exe MyVBApp
ReferAd adware
setup.exe MyVBApp
Detected by Kaspersky as the VB.KB TROJAN! File location is in the Root folder (C:), (D:), etc
svchost.exe nano
Added by the NANO-A TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.exe process which is always located in %System% and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in %Windir%
systems.exe NAV Agent
Added by the TARNO.C TROJAN! Note - this is not the valid Norton Antivirus entry of the same name
slserves.exe NAV Auto Updates
Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!
SCardSvr32.Exe NavAgent32
Added by the MOFEI.B WORM!
shman.exe NAVCheck
Premium rate adult content dialer
sysnav32.exe navman_20
Hijacker, possibly a CoolWebSearch parasite variant
STARTM.EXE NB Start Menu
Part of McAfee Nuts & Bolts. Provides the same control as MSCONFIG and can be used instead if you have N&B
svhost.exe NDAv
Added by the SERFLOG.C WORM!
servenxpp.exe NDIS Adapter
Added by the FORBOT-GP WORM!
Servenxp.exe NDIS Adapter
Added by the SPYBOT.LY WORM!
svchosttt.exe NDIS Adapter
Added by the WOOTBOT.AN WORM!
shch.exe Nero
Added by a variant of the EB TROJAN!
svhost.exe net32
Added by a variant of the Trojan.Clicker family
svhoster.exe net64
Detected by PCTools as the AGENT.JVF TROJAN! See here
svc.exe netc
Detected by Bitdefender as DROPPER.LDPINCH.Q malware
Starter.exe NetPanel
Gemius surveillance software. Uninstall this software unless you put it there yourself
SafeCfg.exe NetScreen-Remote
NetScreen Remote VPN client software
svchostn.exe netservices
Added by the SDBOT.GI WORM!
svchost.exe NetStart
Added by the MKAR-A VIRUS! Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.exe process which is always located in %System% and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in a "NETSTART" subfolder
sv.exe netsv32
Detected by PCTools as the DELF.CCD TROJAN! See here
svw.exe netw
Detected by Bitdefender as a variant of DROPPER.LDPINCH.Q malware
svchost.exe Network maneger
Detected by Trend Micro as the AGENT.BX BACKDOOR! See here. Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.exe process which is always located in %System% and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup!
secsvc.exe Network Security
Added by the RBOT-ALX WORM!
svchost.exe Network Service
Added by the STARTPA-CC TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.exe process which is always located in %System% and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in %Windir%
svhost.exe Network Service
Added by the HACDEF-K TROJAN!
svx.exe netx
Detected by Bitdefender as a variant of DROPPER.LDPINCH.Q malware
svzip.exe netzip
Detected by PCTools as the DELF.ZWL TROJAN! See here
sstray.exe nForce Tray Options
nVidia nForce Taskbar Utility - quick access to the nForce2 "Sound Storm" control panel and related utilitys
setup_en.exe NI.UGES_0001_N108M2006
MyContentAssistant security program, not recommend - see here
sysregi.exe Nod32 Runtime
Added by a variant of the IRCBOT BACKDOOR! See here
sys.exe NoooH
Added by the ALNUH WORM!
SYMANTECAV2.EXE Norton Antivirus 2004
Added by the SPYBOT-DY WORM! Note - this is not the real Norton AV!
SERVICES.exe Norton Auto-Protect
Added by the Ahker.B WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate services.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is located in the Windows or Winnt folder. Also, this is not part of Norton AV
Sochost.exe Norton Live Updater
Added by the GAOBOT.AO WORM!
Sysdoc32.exe Norton System Doctor
Norton Disk Doctor from Norton Utilities. Automatically runs at start-up, major resource hog and best started manually form Start -> Programs. Delete the shortcut in the Start -> Programs -> Startup folder as well
scvchost.exe Nortons AV SYSTEM
Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!
svchost.exe NortonVPlus
Added by the ROAMER-A TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.exe process which is always located in %System% and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup!
SCHENGD.EXE NovastorSchedulerd
NovaStor NovaBACKUP Scheduler - back-up utility. If you don't have regularly scheduled back-ups you don't need it
Symmon.exe NSystemMonitor
Norton Uninstall Deluxe - monitors programs being installed and logs them for removing later. Available via Start -> Programs for manual logging
Syslog32.exe NT Logging Service
Added by the DONK.B WORM and variants!
services.exe NTSet32
Added by the WINSPY-C TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate services.exe process which is always located in %System% and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in %Windir%\dll32
scvhost.exe NTSF MICROSOFT SYSTEM
Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!
sysman.exe NTSF MICROSOFT SYSTEM
Added by the RBOT.EDP WORM!
spool.exe ntuser
Detected by Symantec as the SILLYFDC WORM! See here
spools.exe ntuser
Detected by Symantec as the SILLYFDC WORM! See here
svchost.exe ntuser
Added by a variant of the WORM_SOCKS.D WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is located in a "driver" sub-folder
svchost.exe NvClipRsv
Added by the DUMARU-K WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.exe process which is always located in %System% and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in %Windir%
swchost.exe NvClipRsv
Added by the DUMARU-AK WORM!
Sp0.exe nwss
SpyOutside surveillance software. Uninstall this software unless you put it there yourself
sprtcmd.exe /P nxpclient nxpclient
NetExpert - "India's first ever automated Broadband care technology." Identifies and automatically fixes typical problems that may occur with your high-speed internet service
SYSCNTR.EXE OD
HotVideo dialler
sres32.exe OEM32 Tools
Added by a variant of the SPYBOT WORM!
setup60.exe OESET
Added by the WAREZDL.28672 TROJAN!
svch.exe Office Monitor Word Exel R
Added by the DWNLDR-GWW TROJAN!
svcrhost.exe OfficeAgent
Added by the TACTSLAY.A TROJAN!
svcshost.exe OfficeAgent
Added by the TACTSLAY.A TROJAN!
svcss.exe OfficeGuardUI
Added by the DEDLER-C TROJAN!
Szchost.exe Olive System
Added by the MERCURYCAS.A TROJAN!
scureapp.exe OmniPass
OmniPass from Softex Inc. - secure password management software
svchost.exe Online Service
Added by the HOSTIDEL.B or HOSTIDEL.C or TARNO.B TROJANS! Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.exe process which should NOT appear in Msconfig/Startup!
SS.exe OnlinePCfix SmoothSurfer
Smooth-Surfer - blocks banners, ads, popups, and cleans MRU and Recent file lists
sachost.exe Onluna Sarvice
Added by the TOFGER-AA TROJAN!
sachost.exe Onlune Sarvice
Added by the DAEMONI-J TROJAN!
SCVHOST.exe only23
Added by the PUQ TROJAN!
syslaunch.exe Outwar
Outwar adware downloader
svchost.exe P0w3rF1Y
Added by the MM TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.exe process which is always located in %System% and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in %Windir%
ScanToPc.exe P3000x_S2P
Dell Laser MFP 1600N network application for scanning files to the PC
shnlog.exe paint.exe
Added by the PUPER-A TROJAN!
sdwmon32.exe PC Dynamics SdwMon32
SafeHouse "Personal Privacy" protects and hides your private and personal photos, videos, files and folders by making them "invisible" and encrypted
SysCleaner.exe PCCleaner
SysCleaner spyware remover - not recommended, see here
specialfile.exe PcEXPLODE
Added by the RBOT.RH WORM!
STUpdate.exe PCHEasySearch
PCH EasySearch bar
server.exe pcServer
Ssppyy spyware
stisvc32.exe PDA Commander
Added by the AGOBOT-TX WORM!
svchost.exe Perfomance Settings
Added by the TOFGER-AP TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is found in the Winnt or Windows folder
scvhost.exe Personal Computer
Added by the RBOT-AJE WORM!
svchost.exe Photoshop
Added by the CDOPEN-E TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is located in the "Program Files" folder
SPUVolumeWatcher.exe Picture Motion Browser Media Check Tool
Part of the Sony Picture Uility software supplied with Sony camera/camcorder products. What does it do and is it required?
swtray.exe pictureBUZZTray
System Tray access to PictureBUZZ on-line printing software from Streetwise Software. If you use the software set the page you use as a favourite in your browser and run it manually
SysUtil.exe Piracy
Software Piracy Alert feature bundled with PGWare software. Cries foul when it detects an 'illegal' version. The alerts are reported to disappear as soon as the software is correctly registered. There are privacy issues though: "The Software includes a feature that assigns a unique order number to GameGain based on purchase information. The Software reports this number to us via the internet either when you run the Software or enter the registration number, or both. The Software may also identify and report to us your IP address, date and time of installation, registration and/or use. We use this information strictly to count the number of installations, detect unauthorized access or piracy of the Software, and develop rough statistical data regarding the geographic location of our users"
srvhandle.exe Pluto! Pager
Added by the REDPLUT VIRUS!
startsvs.exe pnpsvc_lock
Browser hijacker
Svchost.exe PowerManager
Added by the JEEFO VIRUS! Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is found in the Winnt or Windows folder
SEServe.exe PPK Setup(Server)
Programmable Power Key on Sony Vaio laptops. "Using the Programmable Power Key (PPK) button, collect your e-mail automatically with one key stroke. You can also program your PPK to turn on your SuperSlim Notebook at a predetermined time and perform simple tasks - completely unattended"
starter.exe precpop2
PrecisionPop adware
SAGUI.exe PrevxHome
PrevX Home intrusion prevention software
SAGUI.exe PrevxPro
PrevX Home intrusion prevention software
spolserv32.exe Print Services
Added by the RBOT.ZP WORM!
start.bat print sharing
Added by the ZCREW TROJAN!
Spoolsv.exe Print Spooler
Added by the CIADOOR.B TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate spoolsv.exe which is always located in %System%. This one is located in %Windir%
spoolsvc32.exe Print Spooler
Added by the SDBOT.BB TROJAN!
spools.exe Print Spooler
Added by the RBOT-LD WORM!
spool.exe Print Spooler
Added by the IS TROJAN!
spoolsv32.exe Print Spooler
Added by the RBOT.SW WORM!
Spyassault.exe Printer
SpyAssault spyware remover - not recommended, see here
SpyAssaultScanner.exe printer
SpyAssault spyware remover - not recommended, see here
sysprinter.exe printer
Added by the SMALL.ZY TROJAN!
spool.exe Printer spool Service
Added by the RBOT-ACP WORM!
spooler.exe Printer Spooler
Added by the DELF-JJ TROJAN!
spoolss.exe Printer Spooler Subsystem
Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM! - Note - this is NOT the legitimate Windows spoolss.exe process, located in the Winnt/System32 or WindowsSystem32 folder, and which should NOT figure in Msconfig/Startup!
system.exe PrintMngr
Added by an unidentified TROJAN!
System.exe PrintSpoolSv
Added by the BDOOR-S TROJAN!
SpySheriff.exe pro
Added by the SPYWAD-I TROJAN!
ssmaze.scr Prote??o de tela
Added by the BANCBAN-FB TROJAN!
SHVRTF.EXE Protect
PC Angel takes a 5-second snapshot of the current system registry each time the PC boots up. In the event of a crash, PC ANGEL will retrieve everything up to the minute before the crash or the last known stable registry
ssrms.exe ProtocolDiskChk
Added by the ML TROJAN!
svcvlw32.exe ProtocolDiskChk
Added by the STINX-Y TROJAN!
sttool32.exe PSC main
Added by the OBFUSCATED.EV TROJAN!
svcnow32.exe PService
Added by the SPYBOT-DJ TROJAN!
service5.exe pushbot
Added by a variant of the PUSBOT WORM! A family of worms that spread using MSN Messenger
service52.exe pushbot
Added by a variant of the PUSBOT WORM! A family of worms that spread using MSN Messenger
sendmess.exe QQ
Added by the SEMES TROJAN!
scvhsot.exe QQKAV
Added by the QQROB.ARQ WORM!
SwiftBtn.EXE QT4StBtn
SwiftBtn - installed alongside the system drivers on Fujitsu Siemens notebooks and allows extra keyboard support
shman.exe QTSvc
Premium rate adult content dialler
ssvr.exe QTSvc
Premium rate adult content dialler
sprtcmd.exe /P QUICKCARE QUICKCARE
Qwest Broadband QuickCare (provided by SupportSoft, Inc) is a free self-help tool for Qwest DSL users. Identifies and automatically fixes typical problems that may occur with your high-speed internet service
shch.exe Quicktime
Added by a variant of the EB TROJAN!
sessions.exe QWS3270 Sessions
QWS3270 Secure terminal emulation software
Slave.exe RA Server
Added by the RA TROJAN!
svch0st.exe Ravshell
Added by the NSPM.PU TROJAN!
svch0st.exe ravtask
Added by the LINEAG-AIN TROJAN!
scrigz.exe RAX SYSTEM
Added by the MYTOB.KR WORM!
svchast.exe Recoveru system
Added by a variant of the LINEAGE-AV TROJAN!
svchost.exe Recoveru systems
Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! ! This file is located in the "temp" folder
system.exe Recycle Bin Handler 2005
Added by the HO TROJAN!
Systen.exe reg run
Added by the BANCOS-BS TROJAN!
SVCH0ST.EXE reg2.0
eSpyNow surveillance software. Uninstall this software unless you put it there yourself. Note - the filename has the digit 0 rather then the uppercase "o"
SYSio32.exe RegCleaner
Added by an unidentified VIRUS, WORM or TROJAN! Note - do not confuse this with the popular RegCleaner registry cleaner freeware
services.exe RegDone
Added by the NEVEG.B or NEVEG.C WORMS! Note - this is not the legitimate services.exe process, which should not appear in Msconfig/Startup!
svchost.exe ccRegVfy regedit
Added by the HOTWORD.B TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.exe process which should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup!
spoolserv.exe reggsdg
Added by the SDBOT-MS WORM!
svchosts.exe RegHelp
SpyGraphica spy software - "Stealth monitoring of ALL PC or Network Activity with DVD-like playback. EVERY keystroke can be e-mailed in a detailed activity report every 15 minutes...anywhere in the world."
SystemReg16.exe Registry System16 Checkup Monitor
Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!
SystemReg166.exe Registry System166 Checkup Monitor
Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!
service.exe Registry Value Name
Added by the RBOT-AHT WORM!
syswinxp.exe Registry Value Name
Added by the RBOT.BTZWORM!
sysfade.exe RegistryMonitor
Added by the SYSFADE TROJAN!
sory.exe REGRUN
Adware downloader - also detected as a variant of the LOWZONES.BW or AGENT.RD TROJANS!
scvhost.exe regsrv
Added by the AGOBOT.E WORM!
scanreg32.com Reg_WFT
Added by the SENNASPY-F TROJAN!
Synchost.exe Remote Access Slave
Added by the RIPJAC TROJAN!
svchost.exe renascimento
Detected by Kaspersky as the BANKER.GAX TROJAN! See here. Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is located in the "Help" sub-folder of the Winnt or Windows folder
svchost.exe reseurce
Added by the LINEAGE-FV TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is located in the Winnt or Windows folder
svchots.exe Restore Operation
Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!
SHS.exe RHSI SHS
Rogers Hi-Speed Internet software. "Should you ever lose access to your Rogers Hi-Speed Internet connection or e-mail, the Self-Healing Software (SHS.exe) will automatically repair your settings to get you up and running in a flash"
setup.exe RjLyraInstaller
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sentstrt.exe RNBOStart
Program used to initialise the VxD virtual driver for Sentinel drivers associated with Rainbow H/W keys that plug-in to the parallel port. These are usually supplied with workplace design tools and restrict the use of the software only to the machine to which the H/W key is connected. Required if you have such tools
seman.exe Roflcopteur
Added by an unidentified WORM or TROJAN!
svosm.exe rollbk
Added by the SERFLOG.B WORM!
sysup.exe rollbk
Added by the SERFLOG.B WORM!
shost32.exe rpc Win32
Added by the RBOT-ABL WORM!
spoolscv.exe rpc Win32
Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!
smhost.exe RPCall_[ComputerName]
Added by the REDPLUT-B TROJAN!
services.exe RPCser32g
Added by the RITDOOR-C WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate services.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is located in the Windows or Winnt folder
services.exe RPCser32g1
Added by the PREXOT.D TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate services.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is located in the Windows or Winnt folder
services.exe RPCser32g3
Added by the PREXOT.D TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate services.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is located in the Windows or Winnt folder
services.exe RPCser32g4
Added by the PREXOT.E TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate services.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is located in the Windows or Winnt folder
services.exe RPCserv32
Added by the MYDOOM.AL WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate services.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is located in the Windows or Winnt folder
services.exe RPCserv32g
Added by the BOBAX.AA WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate services.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is located in the Windows or Winnt folder
system32.exe ruin
Added by the DELF-JM TROJAN!
spoolsvc.exe Run Services as Application
Added by the DLOADER-NY TROJAN!
svcadmin.exe Run Services as Application
Added by the DLOADER-NY TROJAN!
svcman.exe Run Services as Application
Added by the DLOADER-NY TROJAN!
svcrun.exe Run Services as Application
Added by the DLOADER-NY TROJAN!
StartupMonitor.exe Run StartupMonitor
Mike Lin's StartupMonitor, throws up an alert and asks your permission every time any change is made to your start-up configuration, either in the registry or start menu
servic.bat run windows
Added by the REBOOT-AP TROJAN!
svcinit.exe run=
CoolWebSearch parasite variant
smsrun16.exe run=
Microsoft Systems Management Server (SMS) related - program that reads SMSRUN16.INI on clients running Win 3.1, Windows for Workgroups, Win95, or OS/2 to create program groups on the client and then launch SMS client programs
sec5dec.exe run=
Added by the ATAK.G WORM!
svhost.exe run=
Added by the ADMINCASH.B TROJAN!
services.exe run=
Added by the KREPPER-N TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate services.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is located in a "inet10066" subfolder of the Windows or Winnt folder
svchost.exe Runner
Added by the ADCLICK-AG TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is located in the Winnt or Windows folder
sms.exe RunOnceEx
Identified as the DELF.LF by Ewido Security Suite
Server.exe RunProg
Added by the OPTIX.04.A TROJAN!
services.exe runservices
Identified as a variant of the SMALL.QO TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate services.exe process which is always located in %System% and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in %Windir%
syscnfg.exe Run[0]
Added by an unidentified VIRUS, WORM or TROJAN! "syscnfg.exe" is found in C:windowsfonts (or C:winntfonts) directory where no *.exe files should reside
servidevice.exe ryan1918
Added by the RBOT-GVR WORM!
service.exe r_server
Added by the MULTIDR-CP TROJAN!
svhost.exe S
Added by the AGOBOT-LN WORM!
svch0st.exe S0undMan
Added by the LOVGATE.AB WORM! Note - the filename has the digit 0 rather then the uppercase "o"
S24EvMon.exe S24EvMon
Event Monitor - supports driver extensions to NIC Driver for wireless adapters. Is it required?
s3serv.exe S3 Internal Chip
Added by the AGOBOT-DD WORM!
S3apphk.exe S3apphk
A tool installed alongside the drivers for your S3 video output device. It is not necessary but should be allowed to run unless it is causing problems
s3hotkey.exe S3Hotkey
Hotkey system tray icon to enable switching between monitors. Found on laptops with an S3 Twister integrated graphics card
S3Mon.exe S3Mon
S3DuoVue multi-monitor taskbar helper by S3 Graphics. What does it do and is it required?
S3Tray.exe S3TRAY
S3 display configuration taskbar utility for S3 chipset based graphics cards. Can be run from Start-> Settings -> Control Panel -> Display
s3tray2.exe s3tray2
Same as the s3tray entry in this table?
S3trayhp.exe S3TRAYHP
S3 Video driver related. What does it do and is it required?
S3trayp.exe S3Trayp
S3 display configuration taskbar utility for S3 chipset based graphics cards. Can be run from Start-> Settings -> Control Panel -> Display
S4F.exe S4F
FilterPak from S4F, Inc - internet filtering software
s4helper.exe s4helper
Searchcentrix hijacker
Sa3.exe SA
Logitech QuickCam driver. Is it required?
SAservice.exe SA Service
Associated with Cyber Trio and Warner troubleshooting software from G-Tek Technologies and pre-installed on some Packard Bell and NEC PCs. What function does this perform and is it required?
Sa3dsrv.exe Sa3dsrv
3D sound extension for Windows
saap.exe saap
NCase adware
SABSERV.EXE Sabreserver
Airline reservation software from Sabre. Available via Start -> Programs
sac.exe sac
NCase adware
sacc.exe SACC
SurfAccuracy adware
smcntlwio.exe sacmemds
Added by the MAILBOT-BZ TROJAN!
SafeWin.exe Safe
Added by the FOCOSENHA TROJAN!
SDWTRAY.EXE SafeHouseSystemTray
SafeHouse "Personal Privacy" system tray icon - PP protects and hides your private and personal photos, videos, files and folders by making them "invisible" and encrypted
SAFEIN~1.EXE SafeInstall.exe
Monitors a download and ensures an newer version of a file isn't replaced by an older one
SafeOff.exe SafeOFF
Provides protection that if user accidentally presses the power switch a dialog will pop up for confirmation
safesearch.exe SafeSearch
SafeSearch.A adware
SafeSpaceSysTray.exe SafeSpace
Part of SafeSpace (from Artificial Dynamics) which "protects computers from Internet malware infection without the need for signature updates or regular maintenance"
SafeStrip.exe SafeStrip
SafeStrip spyware remover - not recommended, see here
SafeStripReminder.exe SafeStripReminder
SafeStrip spyware remover - not recommended, see here
SSUpdate.exe SafeSurfingUpdate
MoneyTree parasite - ActiveX control used to download premium-rate dialers
sagate.exe Sagate Security Firewall
Added by the GAOBOT.BOW WORM!
SAgent2.exe SAgent2ExePath
Seiko Epson printer status agent. Disable if printer is not used often
Sagent.exe SAGENTSERVICE
TinySpyAgent commercial keystroke logger. Uninstall this software if you did not install it yourself
sagnt.exe sagnt
Adware web downloader
Sahagent.exe SAHagent
ShopAtHomeSelect parasite
shop1003.exe SAHBundle
ShopAtHomeSelect parasite
saie.exe saie
NCase adware
SaiMfd.exe SaiMfd
Saitek MFD File System Driver - associated with the Saitek SST (Saitek Smart Technolgy) configuration software for their game controllers. Create a shortcut and run manually when required
SaiMon.exe SAIMON
Saitek joystick driver
sain.exe sain
NCase adware
sais.exe sais
NCase adware
SaiSmart.exe SaiSmart
"Smart Button Special Sauce" - included with the latest software for Saitek game controllers. Related to the "S", "Shift" or "Smart" button and gives gamers extra features on the buttons. Only required if you use this feature
saicnfig.exe SaitekAutoConfigure
Configuration for Saitek game controllers
simenu.exe Sakemsneql
Added by the SDBOT.BTO WORM!
Sakora.exe Sakora
Detected by Microsoft as the GOWELES.A TROJAN! See here
SalaatTime.exe SalaatTime
"Salaat Time is a FREE multi-function Islamic application that calculates the prescribed five daily Muslim prayer times as well as Qiblah direction for anywhere in the world"
stm.exe Salestart
WinAnonymous spyware remover - not recommended, see here
strpmon.exe Salestart
Misleading security software such as WinPCDoctor, StorageProtector, ErrClean and SystemErrorFixer - not recommended
salm.exe salm
NCase adware
saly*****.exe saly
Added by a variant of the AW.AWK TROJAN!
Sam-sung.exe Sam-sung
Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!
SAMcal.exe SAMcal
SamCal - calendar/reminder program
Samsong.exe Samsong
Added by the SDBOT.BNE WORM!
Samsungs.exe Samsung
Added by an IRC TROJAN variant!
SbieCtrl.exe SandboxieControl
"SandBoxie runs your programs in an isolated space which prevents them from making permanent changes to other programs and data in your computer"
SandIcon.exe SandIcon
SanDisk ImageMate CompactFlash card reader SDDR-31 (USB). Very little use except to place the Sandisk icon beside its drive designation in Windows Explorer. The reader itself will work fine without it. The simplest thing is to just unplug the reader when you're not using it. It may slow the startup by a few nanoseconds, but once the software sees there's no reader, you get back the resources
sansv.exe SANS Service
Added by the VANEBOT-AH WORM!
SansaDispatch.exe SansaDispatch
Sansa Updater - "The Sansa Updater is an application that checks for the latest firmware updates then downloads and installs the firmware to your Sansa device"
SANTAS.BITCH.txt Santa Bastards Bitch
Added by the ATNAS.A WORM!
sapp.exe sapp
NCase adware
sasktelgui.exe SaskTel Accelerated Dial-up
"Experience faster surfing, downloading and e-mail by adding SaskTel Accelerated Dial-up Internet"
SATARaid.exe SATARaid
RAID driver for serial ATA disks on some motherboards such as the DFI Lanparty range. Only loaded if one is using RAID support on SATA drives
satmat.exe satmat
VX2.Transponder parasite updater/installer related
sau.exe sau
180Solutions adware related
SAUpdate.exe SAUpdate
Big Brother from Quest Software. System and network monitor
SAutoLaunchExe.exe SAutoLaunchExe
Sharp Zaurus PDA related, needed to synchronize information with a Desktop or Notebook
SAVAgent.exe SAVAgent
Part of Sophos anti-virus software. Required for centrally administered Sophos updates to work correctly, e.g. automatically updating PCs used by dial-in home or out-of-office users
Save.exe Save
WhenU.Save adware
SaveStartDate.Exe SaveDate
Unidentified adware
SaveNow.exe Savenow
WhenU.Save adware
savenow.exe Savenow
Added by the SPREDA.B VIRUS!
saw.exe SAW
SmartAdware adware
SAYTIME.EXE Say The Time 5.0
This program has audio cues for the system clock in male and female voices, customizes the appearance of the system clock, and can synchronize it to a time server regularly
SB.exe SB
Acer Soft Button on Acer Tablet PCs
SpywareBomber.exe SB
SpywareBomber spyware remover - not recommended, see here
SBWatchdog.exe SB Watchdog
Spyware utility installed by the manufacturers of some laptops (Sony) used to monitor browsing habits and send them back to whoever installed it - released by SoftBank
sbautoupdate.exe SBAutoUpdate
SpywareBlaster auto-updater
SBCFL.exe SBC RoamingClient
Part of AT&T FreedomLink Wi-Fi connection software
SBCSTray.exe SBCSTray
System Tray access to CounterSpy anti-spyware from Sunbelt Software
SBDrv.exe SBDrvDet
Detects the "Easy Front-Panel Audio Connectivity Drive Internal Drive Bay" on the Sound Blaster Audigy 2 Platinium eX. Can be disabled if you don't have one
sbdrvdet.exe sbdrvdet
Checks to see if Creative sound card driver should be updated
sbhc.exe SBHC
SuperBar parasite - uninstall available here
SBMPop.exe SBMPOP
SearchByMedia adware
sbmx.exe SBMX
SoundMAX MPU401 MIDI device emulator for x86 VM DOS games/apps (for Win9x only)
sbss.exe sbss Launcher
SideBySide adware
scrubxp.exe sc
ScrubXP - utility that deletes safe to remove files, cookies, browsing history, etc
sc.exe sc
Watchdog 2.0 Software - monitoring program
scprot4.exe SC2
Added by the AGENT.APP TROJAN!
sc23exec.exe sc23exec
Possibly related to a digital camera
SC3300CC.exe SC3300CC
SiPix digital camera Twain device driver
s030109.Stub.exe scain
Delfin Media Viewer adware related
SVOHOST.exe ScamDisk
Added by the LEWOR.D WORM!
ssms.exe Scan Register
Added by the RBOT-AT WORM!
satan.exe ScanDisc
Added by the GREGSTAR TROJAN!
ScanDisk.exe ScanDisk
Added by the GANDA.A WORM! Note - this is not the valid "ScanDisk" Win9x/Me standard disk error checker
scands32.exe scands32.exe
Added by a variant of the ADCLICKER TROJAN!
scandsk2.exe Scandsk2
Added by the AGOBOT-PK WORM!
scandskx.exe scandskx.exe
Added by the DLOADR-ARM TROJAN!
SDetect.exe Scanner Detector
ScanSuite Scanner Detector - part of ScanWizard, supplied with Microtek scanners. Waits until you press the "GO" button and seems to serve no other purpose. Automatically installed without prompting. Not required if you can start your scanning application before pressing the "GO" button
ScanPanel.exe ScanPanel
Trust Easy Webscan scanner related - what does it do and is it required?
scanregv.exe ScanRegistry
Added by the MASTERLOCK TROJAN!. Not to be confused with the real ScanRegistry - which is a vital Windows file. This version has the executable as scanregv.exe not scanregw.exe
Scanregw.exe ScanRegistry
Scans the system registry and makes back-ups at start-up. Important should the registry become corrupt. The executable "Scanregw.exe" is located in %windir% (where %windir% is the Windows directory - C:Windows or C:Winnt)
Scanregw.exe ScanRegistry
Added by the STATOR WORM! Note - this is not legitimate ScanRegistry entry - which is a vital Windows file. The executable "Scanregw.exe" is located in %System%. Runs from the registry RunServices key as opposed to the Run key
scanregw.exe ScanRegistry
Added by the NYXEM-D WORM! Note - do not confuse this with the legitimate Windows process scanregw.exe which is always found in the Windows folder on Win9x/ME machines. This worm file is found in the System (9x/ME) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder
Scanner.exe ScanSpyware v *
ScanSpyware spyware remover (where * = the version number) - not recommended, see here
scApp.exe scApp
Added by the STANDO-E WORM!
suchost.exe scApp
Added by the ACNATT.A WORM!
scardsvr.exe SCardSvr
Related to SmartCard readers and sometimes uses lots of system resources
SCardSvr32.Exe SCardSvr
Added by the MOFEI.B WORM!
SCDEmuApp.exe SCDEmuApp.exe
Related to PowerISO - CD/DVD image file processing tool
scheck45.exe scheck45
Related to unknown malware - hidden installer associated with it
schedl.exe schedl
Added by the VB-DVW WORM!
schedm.exe schedm
Part of Antivir PersonalEdition Classic anti-virus
shch.exe ScheduIr
Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!
svchst.exe ScheduIr
Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!
Schedule.exe Schedule
Scheduler for Mercury Ez View TV Tuner Card
Scheduled_Maintenance.exe Scheduled Maintenance
Scheduler for Iolo System Mechanic tweaking utility. It can cleans your registry and deletes temporary files at defined intervals. Available via Start -> Programs
svcrhost.exe Scheduler
Added by the TACTSLAY.A TROJAN!
svcshost.exe Scheduler
Added by the TACTSLAY.A TROJAN!
Scheduler daemon.exe Scheduler
Tenebril GhostSurf or SpyCatcher related scheduler - you can schedule daily, weekly, monthly or one-time only cleanings
sdhch.exe Scheduler
Added by the TACTSLAY.B TROJAN!
svchst.exe Scheduler
Added by the TACTSLAY.B TROJAN!
Scheduler.exe Scheduling Agent
Added by the SUBWOOFER TROJAN! Note - this is not the real MS Scheduling agent as the executable is incorrect
Schmaili.exe Schmaili
Schmaili - insert animated smilies into your e-mail
SchSvr.exe SchSvr
WinScheduler is installed with Home Theater or WinDVD Remote Control for WinDVD from Intervideo. If you want to schedule recordings from your TV tuner card, you will need it. Available via Start -> Programs
SCHWIZEX.EXE SCHWIZEX
Part of ConfigSafe - lets you identify changes to the registry, INI files, System asset files, system hardware, network connections, and operating system versions - provides a restore function. This part takes a snapshot of your system following a healthy re-boot
sclick.exe sclick
Added by the FAKEALERT TROJAN!
scman.exe ScManager
Added by the FORBOT-CW WORM!
scopedll.exe scopedll
Added by a variant of the CRYPTER.C TROJAN!
scr.scr Scr
Added by the OPASERV.T WORM!
Scrappad.exe ScrapPad
ScrapPad allows you to quickly and easily record notes, thoughts, messages, and just about anything you want. Use it like you use scrap paper
scrcal.exe Screen Calendar
Screen Calendar allows you to create custom desktop wallpapers with built in active calendar and scheduler
sgms.exe Screen Guard Message Scan
Part of Access Denied security and privacy software
scrnsaver.scr Screen Saver
Added by the RBOT-AGP WORM!
ScreenHunter.exe ScreenHunter 4.0 Free
"ScreenHunter 4.0 Free is a completely free screen capture software for you to easily take screenshots"
ScreenPrint32.exe ScreenPrint32
ScreenPrint32 screen capture software - can be launched manually
scruser2k.exe screxe
??
script.bat script
Maybe associated with DOS on a Win9x machine
SBServ.exe ScriptBlocking
Update to Norton AntiVirus 2001. Detects certain types of script-based viruses without the need for specific virus definitions - such as JavaScript and VBScript. This will help protect you from these viruses even before virus definitions are available. Note - some users complain of problems once the update is installed - refer here for more information
Scriptsentry.exe ScriptSentry
Script Sentry from Jason's Toolbox. Blocks malicious scripts and allows safe scripts to run. Only required if you want it to check the file associations it guards at startup. It will function regardlessly
SCROLL.EXE Scroll-In-Mouse V2.0
Toolkit for the Lynx-3D Net scroll mouse from QTronix. Required if you use the special features
scrss.exe scrss
Added by the HACDEF-R TROJAN!
scrsvc.exe scrsvc
Added by the AGENT-DS TROJAN!
ScrSvr.exe ScrSvr
Added by the OPASERV WORM!
Scsi.exe Scsi
SCSI Miniport driver
sescmgr.exe sctrlmgr
Added by a variant of the DWNLDR-GAH TROJAN!
svzhost.exe scvhost
Added by a variant of the SPYBOT WORM!
scvhost.exe scvhost
Wiretap surveillance software. Uninstall this software unless you put it there yourself
scvhost.exe scvhost.exe
Added by the LOHAV-N TROJAN!
sd32info.exe sd32info
Added by the CRYPTER.A TROJAN!
sdaemon.exe SDaemon
PC Security from Tropical Software. 'PC Security? 5.1 is the ultimate in computer security, offering multiple locking systems for the Windows environment and internet. Lock files, monitor programs' activities, even detect intruders! PC Security? offers flexible and complete password protection, "Drag and Drop" support, plus many other handy features'
svhost.exe SDAv
Added by the SERFLOG.C WORM!
sdclientmonitor.exe SDClientMonitor
Related to LANDesk Management Suite from LANDesk Software Ltd. What does it do and is it required?
SDetect.exe SDetect
ScanSuite Scanner Detector - part of ScanWizard, supplied with Microtek scanners. Waits until you press the "GO" button and seems to serve no other purpose. Automatically installed without prompting. Not required if you can start your scanning application before pressing the "GO" button
sp2update.exe sdfsdfsdf
Added by a variant of the SPYBOT WORM!
sdin.exe SDIN Adapter
Added by the FORBOT-AP WORM!
sdkimddprovment2.exe SDK Codre Function22
Added by the SDBOT-YJ WORM!
sdkcore.exe SDK Core Component
Added by the SDBOT-WC WORM!
sdkimprovment.exe SDK Core Function
Added by the RBOT.BHL WORM!
sdkimprovment2.exe SDK Core Function2
Added by the SPYBOT.OGX WORM!
Sdk**.exe [* = random char] Sdk**.exe [* = random char]
CoolWebSearch/HomeSearch adware - for examples, see this log
Sdk**32.exe [* = random char] Sdk**32.exe [* = random char]
CoolWebSearch/HomeSearch adware - for examples, see this log
SDKC0R3.exe SDKcore Update Components2
Added by the RBOT-ABA WORM!
SDK0mCORE.exe sdkupdate22
Added by the FORBOT-DT WORM!
SDPhotoBar.exe SDPhotoBar.exe
SmartDraw Photo (now FotoFinsh) - "organize, enhance, print, and share your photos. It's also a powerful graphic editor for creating images and web graphics"
sdrss.exe sdrss
Added by the SDBOT-SQ WORM!
svchost.exe sds20
InlookExpress logs keystrokes and captures screenshots. If you didn't install this yourself remove it. Note - this should not be confused with the svchost.exe system process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder! This file is located in a "sds20" folder
sdtray.exe SDTray
RSA Keon Web PassPort - software that allows organizations to use digital certificates in a Web-based environment to help ensure that their transactions are authentic, confidential and digitally signed
SDTrayApp.exe SDTray
Spyware Doctor spyware remover - system tray access
sdxsys32.exe sdxsys32
Added by the BROGGER-A TROJAN!
sealmon.exe sealmon
SealedMedia enables you to combine document protection and control with your existing applications - such as Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint and Email
SearchDefender.exe Search Defender
Installed by SpeedItUp without permission, along with PC-Checker. Detected by DrWeb as the STARTPAGE.ORIGIN TROJAN!
srchhook.exe Search Hook
??
SE.exe Search-Exe
Search-Exe hijacker
Search And Destroy.exe SearchAndDestroyMFC
Search And Destroy rogue security software - not recommended, see here
SearchAndDestroy.exe SearchAndDestroyScheduler
Search And Destroy rogue security software - not recommended, see here
SearchAndDestroy.exe SearchAndDestroyT
Search And Destroy rogue security software - not recommended, see here
scbar.exe SearchEnhancement
SCBar foistware
searchnav.exe searchnav
SearchNav adware - IEFeatures/Popnav variant
searchnavversion.exe SearchNavVersion
SearchNav adware - IEFeatures/Popnav variant
ServeUp.exe SearchNet_Up
SearchNet adware
searchsetter[1].exe SearchSetter
Browser hijacker - redirecting to FindWhateverNow.com
SearchSettings.exe SearchSettings
Vendio "Search Settings" foistware - reportedly installed without notice, see here and here
SearchSpy.exe SearchSpy
SearchSpy spyware remover - not recommended, see here
SearchSquire[number].exe SearchSquire[number]
SearchSquire adware
SearchUpgrader.exe SearchUpgrader
Hijacker
secdrive.exe secdrive.exe
Added by a variant of the SPYBOT WORM! See here
SecCopy.exe Second Copy 2000
Related to Second Copy? - a files/folders backup utility
sctray.exe SecondChance
Power Quest Second Chance. Sets checkpoints for saving a backup copy of the registry to a disk so you can restore it if you have a crash
Secret.exe Secret
Added by the DELF-LW TROJAN!
start.exe Secret-Crush
Hijacker that may reset your browser's home page and/or search settings to point to undesired sites
secretmaker.exe SECRETMAKER
Secretmaker is a combination of eight privacy-defending programs, including Spam Fighter Pro, Worm Hunter, Pop-Up Killer, Banner Blocker, Cookie Eraser, Privacy Protector, History Cleaner, and Garbage Cleaner
ss.exe SecretSmileys
"Secret Smileys is an add-on for AIM that provides users access to 1000's of new Smileys that can be viewed by anyone using a current version of AIM. Secret Smileys also adds other features such as logging of IM conversations, and it gets rid of that annoying advertisement on your buddy list window"
secserv.exe secserv.exe
Reported by Panda as an EasySearch Adware variant. Note - EasySearch modifies the Internet Explorer settings and may download programs onto the infected computer
secsvcnt.exe secsvc32
Added by the GLOBAL PATROL TROJAN!
Secsys.exe Secsys
UltraSoft Key Interceptor surveillance software - uninstall this unless you put it there yourself!
secure.exe secure
DealHelper adware
svshost.exe secure
Added by the RBOT-AFO WORM!
sslcert.exe Secure Socket Layer Certification
Added by the VANEBOT-AN WORM!
Shell32.com Secure32
Detected by Symantec as the SILLYFDC WORM! See here
scregmanager4.exe SecureClean4RegManager
WhiteCanyon SecureClean 4 disk cleaner - clean hard drive data, MRUs, temp files and more. Can be started manually
sctray4.exe SecureClean4Tray
WhiteCanyon SecureClean 4 disk cleaner - clean hard drive data, MRUs, temp files and more. Can be started manually
SecureCleaner.exe SecureCleaner
SecureCleaner spyware remover - not recommended, see here
SCIEClean.exe SecureCleanIEClean
SecureClean - scans your system for hidden temporary files, deleted email messages, Internet histories and caches
Secureitpro470p.exe SecureItPro
SecureIt Pro - lock your computer when you're not there, to stop malicious users from accessing your desktop
SOAN.exe SecureOnlineAccountNumbers
Related to Secure Online Account Numbers by Discover(R) Card from Orbiscom Ltd. Secure and innovative payment solutions
samsm.exe Security Accounts Manager SM
Added by the SPYBOT.JE WORM!
securag.exe Security Agent
Added by the BANCBAN-F TROJAN!
securesec.exe Security Center Distribution
Added by a variant of the IRCBOT BACKDOOR! See here
Security iGuard.exe Security iGuard
Security iGuard spyware remover - not recommended, see here
SecurityManager.exe Security Manager
A ComCast Internet software suite that provides a variety of features (firewall, popup blocker, parental controls etcetera) to help ensure your computer is secure, and your information is kept private
securemon.exe Security Monitor
Detected by Kaspersky as the AUTORUN.LPF WORM! See here
scmss.exe Security Patch
Added by the RBOT-ZW WORM!
secserver.exe Security Server DB
Added by a variant of the IRCBOT BACKDOOR! See here
syss.exe security service
Added by an unidentified WORM or TROJAN!
secsvc.exe Security Service
Added by the RBOT-GGF WORM!
secservice.exe Security Service DB
Added by a variant of the IRCBOT BACKDOOR! See here
svhost.exe Security Service Process
Added by the AGOBOT-LC WORM!
securesys.exe Security System
Added by a variant of the IRCBOT BACKDOOR! See here
SECWIZ98.EXE SECWIZ98
Security Wizard 98 by Chris Farmer. Offers you a variety of ways to restrict access to many of the programs and settings on your PC. Available here
seekmo.exe seekmo
Seekmo Search, a 180Solutions adware variant - also see here
SeekmoSA.exe SeekmoSA
180Solutions.Zango adware
seeve.exe seeve
Medload adware
slcsvr.exe Select server
Added by the DLOADER-WD TROJAN!
slefhost.exe SelfHostUtil
??
SemanticInsight.exe SemanticInsight
RXToolbar adware. Software that displays pop-up/pop-under advertisements when the primary user interface is not visible
SeMS.exe SeMS
PCsms - tool that enables you to send sms text messages from your PC to any UK mobile phone
Sensiva.exe Sensiva
Symbol Commander makes the use of your PC, laptop, Tablet PC, and Pocket PC much easier and much faster. It recognizes your handwriting with unparalled performance and executes commands in a snap. Just by using your mouse, pen, or touchpad, simply draw symbols to execute actions instantly
SENTRY.exe SENTRY
From IP Insight. Allows website owners "to instantly determine the precise geographic location, connection speed and detailed demographics of every visitor to your website". Will be detected by most firewalls and the majority of home users should disable it
sepate.exe Sepate Security Firewall
Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!
septpop06apsept.exe septpop06apsept
MediaMotor.Popupwithcast adware
serials.exe Serials
Any one of a variety of worms and trojans
servicez.exe Serices Hostin
Detected by Trend Micro as the IRCBOT.AUA BACKDOOR! See here
serbw.exe serpe
Added by the SERFLOG.A WORM!
serrdctl.exe serrdctl.exe
"Shared Modem Service Client Event Viewer" - used when a number of PCs have access to a number of modems. Required to be running on each PC for access to the modems
serrv.exe serrv
Added by the WAREZOV.DC WORM!
serv-u32.exe Serv-U
FTP server
server.exe server
Added by the DELTAD.A WORM!
system.exe server
Added by the METHS-A TROJAN!
server.exe server
Added by the SINGU-Q TROJAN!
ServoApp.exe Server Application for MFP Server
Multi Function Printer (MFP) Server Agent for Belkin's Wirless G All-in-One Print Server and ZyXEL's NPS-520
server05.exe Server Backbone
Added by the RBOT-ZM WORM!
sdhost.exe Server Daemon Host Manager
Added by the RBOT-GWC WORM!
SERVER.EXE SERVER.EXE
Added by the BUSHTRO122 or SMOKODOOR TROJANS!
Server.txt.vbs serverex
Added by the DELTAD.A WORM!
Serverx.exe Serverx
Added by the MADANGEL VIRUS!
service.exe Service
Added by the ALADINZ.H TROJAN!
services.exe Service
Added by the NETSKY or NETSKY.B WORMS! Note - this is not the legitimate services.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is located in the Windows or Winnt folder
SYSNT.exe Service
Added by the CHA TROJAN!
Service.pif Service
Added by the ASSIRAL-C WORM!
sccenter.exe Service Connection
For Compaq PC's. Part of Backweb
service.exe Service Controller
Added by the PREVERT TROJAN!
svchost.exe Service Host
Added by the TORVEL WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is found in the Winnt or Windows folder
spoolxx.exe Service Host
Added by the TORVEL WORM!
svchost.exe Service Host
Added by the DAOSER-A TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is located in a Services{C922CCC4-CF61-4589-A0D1-828160704853} subfolder
svchost.exe Service Host
Added by the DAOSER-C TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is located in a Services[random] subfolder
svchost.exe Service Host Driver
Added by the HITON TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is found in the Winnt or Windows folder
spoolsvc.exe Service Host Process
Added by the GAOBOT.GEN!POLY WORM!
sqlmangr.exe Service Manager
SQL Server Service Manager - provides tray access to SQL server, the server agent and MSDTC. Available via Start → Programs
SERVICEMGR.EXE Service Manager
Added by the PASSMAIL-D VIRUS!
service.exe service manager
Added by the DONBOMB.A TROJAN!
spdll32.exe Service Pack DLL Runtime
Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!
SVCHOST.EXE Service Process
Added by the DARKER WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is found in the Winnt or Windows folder
service.exe Service Process
Added by the DCMBOT-C TROJAN!
smss.exe Service Process
Added by the DCMBOT-E TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate smss.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is located in a "config" subfolder
svchost.exe Service Process
Added by the DCMBOT-A TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is located in a "config" subfolder
scheduler.exe Service Scheduler
Added by the AGOBOT-PH WORM!
svcupdcli.exe Service Update Client
Added by an unidentified WORM or TROJAN! See here
Service.exe Service.exe
"servedby.advertising" popup generator
Service2.exe Service2
Identified as a variant of the Win32.Iroffer malware. Located in %Windir%\Drivers\Intel
service32.exe service32
Added by the AGOBOT-ST WORM!
serviceconnect.exe serviceconnect
Added by the AGOBOT.AIR WORM!
services.exe Servicee
Detected by Trend Micro as the AGENT.DEI TROJAN! See here. Note - this is not the legitimate services.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is located in the Windows or Winnt folder
ServiceLayer.exe ServiceLayer
Nokia Connectivity Library support task that is needed by NCLTRAY and by the Nokia Connection Manager for either to work properly
service.exe servicemng
Added by the TAME-C WORM!
servcr.exe Servicer
Added by the SDBOT.BAH TROJAN!
start.bat services
Added by the ZCREW TROJAN!
services.exe Services
Added by a number of VIRUSES, WORMS and TROJANS! Note - this is not the legitimate services.exe process which should NOT appear in Msconfig/Startup!
Svchosts.exe services
Added by the SDBOT.N WORM!
scks32.exe Services
Added by a Proxy Trojan variant
sockys32.exe Services
Added by the RANKY.L TROJAN!
sys.exe Services
Added by a Proxy Trojan variant
socks.exe services
Added by the WIN32.SMALL.N TROJAN!
services.exe Services
Added by the ZINCITE.A TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate services.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is located in the Windows or Winnt folder
svchost.exe Services
Added by the REPER-B WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is located in the Winnt or Windows folder
sysamp.exe Services
Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!
sample.exe services
Added by a variant of the RANKY TROJAN!
spoolsvc.exe Services Administrator
Added by the DLOADER-NY TROJAN!
svcadmin.exe Services Administrator
Added by the DLOADER-NY TROJAN!
svcman.exe Services Administrator
Added by the DLOADER-NY TROJAN!
svcrun.exe Services Administrator
Added by the DLOADER-NY TROJAN!
services.exe Services Controller
Added by the CIADOOR-F TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate services.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is located in the Windows or Winnt folder
srvdll.exe Services DLL Loader
Detected by Trend Micro as the IRCBOT.AYN BACKDOOR! See here
Scchost.exe Services Host
Added by the DONK WORM!
svchost32.exe Services Host
Added by the AGOBOT-TG WORM!
services.exe Services Logon
Added by the CROWT.A WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate services.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! By default this file is located in Documents and Settings[user name]Templates
servc.exe Services Management Clients
Added by the RIZO.A TROJAN!
servcs.exe Services Managements
Added by the RBOT-GUC WORM!
svsmanager.exe Services Manager
Added by an unidentified TROJAN! See here
svmanager.exe Services Manager!
Detected by Trend Micro as the IRCBOT.ATZ TROJAN! See here
svcmanager.exe Services Managers
Added by a variant of the IRCBOT TROJAN! See here
services.exe Services Process
Spyware - detected by Kaspersky as the SMALL.X TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate services.exe process, which should not appear in Msconfig/Startup!
smss.exe Services Process
Added by the SMALL-EK TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate smss.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is located in a "config" subfolder
services.exe Services Startup
Added by the CROWT.A WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate services.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! By default this file is located in Documents and Settings[user name]Templates
svhost33.exe Services Startup
Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!
smss.exe Services.dll
Added by the SOBER-L WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate smss.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is located in a msagentsystem subfolder of the Winnt or Windows folder
services.exe Services.EXE
Added by the KAZPING WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate services.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is located in the Windows or Winnt folder
Services.exe services.exe
Added by the CIADOOR-F TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate services.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is located in the Windows or Winnt folder
servicess.exe services.exe
Added by the MSNSPY-B TROJAN!
SERVICES.EXE ServicesAdministrator
Added by the PUNYA-B WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate services.exe process, which should not appear in Msconfig/Startup!
ServicesNotify.exe ServicesNotify
Defender Pro Antispy
servicestub.exe servicestub.exe
Detected by Trend Micro as the RBOT.CN TROJAN! See here
svhost.exe Servicio Local
Added by the SPYBOT.BGX WORM!
System.exe Servicos
Added by the BANCOS-BCM TROJAN!
servics.exe servics
Added by the SINGU-J TROJAN!
SERVlCE.EXE SERVlCE
Added by the AGOBOT-UB WORM!
ServUTray.exe ServUTrayIcon
System Tray icon for Serv-U FTP server. Is it required?
sesvc.exe SES Service
Added by the SDBOT-CZU WORM!
sescli.exe Session Client
SurfSpy keystroke logger/monitoring program - remove unless you installed it yourself!
smssa.exe Session Manager Subsystem
Added by the RBOT-AGS WORM!
sed.exe SESync
DownloadWare adware
setdefprt.exe setdefprt
Used to set a Brother MFC printer/copier/scanner as the default printer after installation
SetHook.exe SetHook
Fellowes Neato CD label design software. "Launch NEATO's MediaFACE II label making software directly from the productname toolbar"
SETI@home.exe SETI@home
SETI@home is a scientific experiment that uses Internet-connected computers in the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI). You can participate by running a free program that downloads and analyzes radio telescope data
SETI@home.exe seticlient
SETI@home is a scientific experiment that uses Internet-connected computers in the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI). You can participate by running a free program that downloads and analyzes radio telescope data
SetIcon.exe SetIcon
Installed by a 6-in-1 (4 Media Card slots, a floppy drive and a USB connection) device. Constantly updates the icons for the four Media Card slots that it has and is a resource hog
Setiqu~1.exe SetiQueue
Provides work unit buffering for Seti@Home clients - see here for more details
SetiSpy.exe SetiSpy
SETI Spy is a little program to "spy" on the progress and performance of the SETI@home client. Called a "spy" because it is unobtrusive as possible
SetPoint.exe SetPoint
Added by the RBOT-BWI WORM! Note - this is not the valid Logitech Setpoint mouse and keyboard entry that uses the same filename and is located in the LogitechSetpoint sub-folder of Program Files. This file is located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP/Vista) folder
Setpoint.exe SetPoint
Logitech SetPoint Event Manager for their range of mice and keyboards. Required if you want to use the advanced features of these devices and is located in the LogitechSetpoint sub-folder of Program Files
SetRefresh.exe SetRefresh
Video refresh rate utility found on some HP and Compaq PCs. Recommended for CRTs but not LCDs
sysweb.exe Setting
Added by the SDBOT.GEN TROJAN!
svchost.exe Setup experation
Added by the TOFGER-AW TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is found in the Winnt or Windows folder
setuzp.exe setuzp
??
setvrc.exe SetVrc
Added by the HUNTOCX WORM!
st01b.exe Sex Teris
Added by the REPAD WORM!
Sexnow.exe Sexnow
Added by the SENOW-B premium rate adult content dialler
Sexy_Blondes.exe Sexy_Blondes
Added by the Sexy DIALER! Related also to Hot Tarts DIALER!
Sexy_sg.exe Sexy_sg
Premium rate adult content dialler
sf.exe sf
SurfEnhance adware component
SFIGUI.EXE SFIGUI
Sonic Focus - "enhances music, movie and game sound by analyzing compressed audio streams in realtime, then restoring and enriching audio back to its original performance qualities"
sfita.exe sfita
Added by the FAVADD-H TROJAN! Also known as SurfEnhance adware
sfpc.exe sfpc
Spy4PC surveillance software. Uninstall this software unless you put it there yourself
sfWinStartupInfo.exe SfWinStartInfo
SFIRM32 Online Banking software
Sgecrypt.exe Sgecrypt
SafeGuard Easy - "provides total company-wide protection for sensitive information on laptops and workstations. Boot protection, pre-boot user authentication and hard disk encryption using powerful algorithms guarantee against unauthorized access and hacker attacks"
sginst.exe sginst
eAcceleration Stop-Sign security software related. Previously not recommended, see here
SGTBox.exe SGTBox
Canon scanner driver. Is it required?
sgtray.exe sgtray
StorageGuard from Veritas. Free utility that integrates with Backup MyPC (formerly Backup Exec Desktop), Simple Backup and MS Backup. Provides system tray access and background monitoring - warning you of files that haven't recently been backed up. Required unless you backup manually on a regular basis or have scheduled backups
Shadow.exe Shadow
"NTI Shadow 3 is an award-winning easy-to-use backup application that automatically protects your photo, music, video, and various data files. It makes data restoration as easy as dragging and dropping files from one place to another"
ShadowUser.exe ShadowUser Pro Edition
"StorageCraft? ShadowUser? provides easy to use desktop security and protection for Windows operating systems. ShadowUser is the best way to prevent unwanted changes to PCs and laptops"
shambl3r.exe shambl3r*
Added by the REMABL WORM! where * is 2 to 11
SHAProc.exe SHAProc
Added by the WINKO.AO WORM!
Shareaza.exe Shareaza
Shareaza P2P client
sharedprem.exe sharedprem
Added by the MAKECALL TROJAN!
SharpTray.exe SharpTray
Part of Sharpdesk from Sharp Electronics. "A desktop-based, personal document management application that lets users browse, edit, search, compose, process, and forward both scanned and native electronic documents"
shdef.exe shdef
Added by the VB-DVS TROJAN!
svchst.exe SheduIer
Premium rate adult content dialler
shch.exe SheduIer
Added by the EB TROJAN!
svchost.exe Shell
Added by the GOLDSPY-B TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is located in the Winnt or Windows folder
Shell32.exe Shell
Added by the BADSECTOR TROJAN!
svcnet.exe Shell API32
Added by the TIBICK.C WORM!
spollsv.exe Shell Extension
Added by the LOVGATE.Z WORM!
ShellTraywnd.exe Shell Tray Window
Added by the STULTDOR-A TROJAN!
shellexec.exe shell update
Added by the AGOBOT-TH WORM!
Shell.exe Shell.exe
Added by the EMERLEOX.S WORM!
Shell32.vbs Shell32
Added by the SCAFENE WORM!
SHELLMSN.EXE ShellApi
Added by the NETDEV.B TROJAN!
Shellapi32.exe Shellapi32
Added by the NETDEVIL (or NERTE) TROJAN!
Shelldaemon.exe Shelldaemon
Added by a variant of the AGENT.ALN TROJAN!
ShellEx.exe ShellEx
Added by the ANAKHA TROJAN!
spools.exe Shellspl
Added by the PROXAGE-A TROJAN!
shellsystem.exe shellsystem
Added by the UPCHAN TROJAN!
shhost.exe shhost
Added by the AGENT.CE TROJAN!
shicoxp.exe shicoxp
Installed with the drivers for multi card readers of various brands. To differentiate between the various card slots on multi slot readers the shicoxp.exe file assigns and loads unique drive icons for the various card slots that are displayed in Windows Explorer
shield.exe Shield Security
Added by the RIZO.A TROJAN!
shield32.exe Shield32 Security
Added by the RIZO.A TROJAN!
Shine.exe Shine
Added by the HAPPYLOW (or NISHE-A) VIRUS!
shinitv.exe SHINITV
??
SmReminder.exe ShockmachineReminder
"Shockmachine is a stand-alone application that lets users collect Macromedia Shockwave and Flash titles and play them offline". Could be a registration reminder for the trial version
SWINIT.EXE Shockwave Init
Part of Macromedia Shockwave. Controls the Shockwave Remote Control Panel. The Remote Control can be activated manually from the Start Menu by locating and selecting Shockwave and then Shockwave Remote under Programs
ShopSafe.exe ShopSafe
Created by Orbiscom for MNBA (now Bank of America) - ShopSafe creates a temporary card number each time you make an online purchase
SHORTKEY.EXE ShortKeys 99
ShortKeys from Insight Software Solutions - allows you to program keys with text strings
shklite.exe ShortKeys Lite
ShortKeys Lite from Insight Software Solutions, Inc. A macro utility to automate a task that you perform repeatedly or on a regular basis
sHotKey.exe sHotKey
Special function key manager for Chicony keyboards - see here
SHOWBEHIND.EXE Showbehind
Advertisement display which can be stopped here
ShowFF.exe ShowFF
FFToolBar adware toolbar
shwicon.exe ShowIcon_Justrams_USB Product Driver v2.12r012
Related to Just Rams USB product driver. Is it required?
shwicon.exe ShowIcon_PNY_PNY Attach
PNY Attach? USB flash memory stick System Tray icon - shows when the device is plugged in
shwicon.exe ShowIcon_SmartDisk Corporation_USB Card Reader v1.14e051
Card reader for memory cards from digital cameras. Is it required?
ShowWnd.exe ShowWnd
Found on Gateway computers (and maybe others) - see here. "Showwnd is included with the Chicony keyboard software and is used by the software to stop the keyboard driver's taskbar entry from reappearing. It is not necessary to remove the keyboard software, however if you wish it can be removed through Add or Remove Programs"
SHPC32.exe SHPC32
Port monitor for Lexmark printers on a USB connection. Ties in with the Printer Control Program. Features like cancelling a print are unavailable if disabled
SHSTAT.EXE ShStatEXE
From McAfee VirusScan NT 4.x. Handles program communication among VShield components, displays VShield icon. Can be started automatically or available via Start -> Programs
shutdownaware.exe Shutdownaware
Loaded by the SWEEX 6-in-1 Media Card Reader to properly manage the reader while it is connected to your system
ShutDownPro.exe ShutDownPro
ShutDownPro - shutdown, reboot, logoff your System with one mouse click
SIMETER.EXE Si Meter
Si Meter - keep track of things like CPU activity, network activity and speed, hard-drive activity, hard-drive space, system memory, running processes, or just date and time
SIA2006.exe SIA2006
Part of Steganos Internet Anonym privacy software
sia.exe SIAPRO6
Steganos Internet Anonym privacy software
Sicom.exe Sicom
Added by the NETLIP WORM!
SideACT.exe SideACT
SideACT organizer software
Sidebar.exe Sidebar
Windows Sidebar is a pane on the side of the Microsoft Windows Vista desktop where you can keep your gadgets organized and always available. But on other versions of Windows it can be a part of the Searchcentrix hijacker
SWTrayV4.exe SideWinderTrayV4
MS SideWinder game controller system tray icon. This is specific to version 4 of the software. Available via Start -> Programs
SightSpeed.exe SightSpeed
SightSpeed Video Chat - "lets you connect with all your friends and family easily. Make video calls, phone calls, and send video mails and text messages to everyone in your network, anywhere in the world"
setup.exe SigmaTel Audio
Sigmatel audio driver
stsystra.exe SigmatelSysTrayApp
System tray program for the Sigmatel Audio sound card. Often found on Dell computers
sttray.exe SigmatelSysTrayApp
System tray program for the Sigmatel Audio sound card. Often found on Dell computers
sigx.exe SigX
??
SigX.exe SigXC
SigX is a "dynamic signature image generated based on whatever data your computer sends it though our SigX program. It can display your current Mp3, current OS, Free Ram, your current time and more"
SimcastAlerts.exe Simcast
Simcast is a free service that allows you to subscribe to information on a large variety of topics. Alerts will appear on your desktop when a channel that you have subscribed to has something to say
SimplifyMedia.exe Simplify Media
Simplify Media media manager - "enjoy songs from home while at work or from any WiFi location. Explore friends' music while they are online"
SimpLite-MSN.exe SimpLite-MSN
Required if you use the SimpLite add-on to MSN Messenger (SimpLite adds encryption to the instant messaging service)
singapore.exe Singapore
Adds a blue crescent to the taskbar and when double-clicked displays an adult-content web-site. Also known to drop your internet connection and dial an international telephone number. See here for more information. Must be disabled in MSCONFIG before un-installing or it re-instates itself
SipDiscount.exe SipDiscount
FreeCall - 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
SIPPSSIPPS.exe SIPPS
Web.de Internet phone utility
sistray.exe SiS Tray
System Tray icon for SiS based graphics. Note - this resides in C:WindowsSystem
SiSAudUt.exe SiS7012Utility
SiS Corporation sound card driver
SISAM10M.exe SISAM10M
??
siService.exe siService.exe
Spam Inspector - anti email spam software
SRaid.exe SiSRaid
Related to the SIS Raid system from Silicon Integrated Systems
SiSSetCDfmt.exe SiSSetCDfmt
Related to a Silicon Integrated Systems Corp (SiS) product?
Soundman.exe SISSoundman
Related to a Silicon Integrated Systems Corp (SiS) product?
sisswled.exe SiSSWLED
System Tray utility for SiS 900 network cards
sistrai.exe sistrai.exe
Added by the PROVA TROJAN!
sistray.exe sistray
Added by the PROVA TROJAN!
sistray.exe sistray
System Tray icon for SiS based graphics. Note - this resides in C:WindowsSystem
sistry.exe sistry
Added by the CEBE WORM!
SiSUSBrg.exe SiSUSBRG
SiS USB Registry Patch File - fixes the undetectable problem with SiS USB controller on Windows XP
SiteAdv.exe SiteAdvisor
SiteAdvisor from McAfee warns you before you interact with a dangerous Web site
sscc.exe sixer566
Added by an unidentified WORM or TROJAN!
sixtypopsix.exe sixtysix
Medload adware
SK51.EXE SK51
SaveKeys keystroke logger/monitoring program - remove unless you installed it yourself!
SK60.EXE SK60
SaveKeys keystroke logger/monitoring program - remove unless you installed it yourself!
SK9910DM.EXE SK9910DM
Multi-function keyboard driver. Allows the use of programmable keys on mulimedia keyboards. Required if you use the additional keys
SKDAEMON.EXE SKDAEMON
Multi-function keyboard driver. Allows the use of programmable keys on mulimedia keyboards. Required if you use the additional keys
skinkers.exe skinkers
Selection of desktop messaging/marketing tools with celebrity tie-ins including MTV's "Desktop Ozzy" and Arsenal's "Desktop Wenger" - see here. Leave enabled if you want to receive messages
Skra.exe Skra
Identified as a variant of the TrojanDownloader.Matcash malware
SKS32P~1.EXE sks-32
SpyKeySpy logs keystrokes and sends the stolen information to a configurable email address
Skunk.exe Skunk
Added by the SUNK-A WORM! Note - this file is found in the root folder (C:), (D:), etc
SSFSch.exe SkyBlaster Scheduler
For Gilat Communications internet satellite systems - associated with SkyBlaster modem. Required if you have this system
skynetave.exe skynetave.exe
Added by the SASSER.D WORM!
Skype.exe Skype
"Skype is free and simple software that will enable you to make free calls anywhere in the world in minutes"
skyp.exe Skype Startup
Added by the VANBOT-C WORM!
SkypeMate.exe SkypeMate
SkypeMate acts as a bridge between networks of VoIP and PSTN
Skype.exe SkypeStartup
Added by the PYKSE-A WORM!
SmaServ.exe SkySurfer Management Service
For Gilat Communications internet satellite systems - associated with SkyBlaster modem. Required if you have this system
SkyTel.exe SkyTel
Process associated with Realtek Voice Manager for some of their audio chipsets
slay7383.exe Slayhacker734
Added by the SIKBOT-A TROJAN!
SleepMgr.exe SleepManager
This program locates free contiguous disk spaces and allocates them for storing BASE MEMORY, EXTENDED MEMORY, VIDEO MEMORY, and SM RAM. It helps the computer come out of hibernate mode
Sliber.EXE Slibe.com
Sliber - freeware screen capturing & online sharing tool
sr.exe SlickRun
"SlickRun is a floating command line utility for Windows. It gives you almost instant access to any program or website. SlickRun allows you to create command aliases (known as MagicWords), so C:Program FilesOutlook Expressmsimn.exe becomes MAIL"
SliMP3 Server.exe slimp3
Slimp3 Server - "presents an entirely new way of accessing and enjoying your music collection. Instead of storing your music on CDs or memory cards, the SliMP3 uses your home network to access the music stored on your PC"
SLINGS~1.EXE Slingshot
Atomica Slingshot - "reference tool with access to dictionary and encyclopedia terms, bios, technical terms, history, geography, and much more". Now superseed by 1-Click Answers
slipcore.exe slipcore
Core module for Slipstream - internet acceleration through compression/decompression techniques, intelligent cacheing on the server side, and real-time conversion of large/high-bandwidth images to less bulky pix. Used by popular ISPs such as IceNet, Wanadoo, Terra, OnSpeed, United Online and AOL Canada. Required if the user's account is locked in to that proxy server
slipgui.exe slipgui
User interface for Slipstream - internet acceleration through compression/decompression techniques, intelligent cacheing on the server side, and real-time conversion of large/high-bandwidth images to less bulky pix. Used by popular ISPs such as IceNet, Wanadoo, Terra, OnSpeed, United Online and AOL Canada. Required if the user's account is locked in to that proxy server
slipcore.exe SlipStream
Core module for Slipstream - internet acceleration through compression/decompression techniques, intelligent cacheing on the server side, and real-time conversion of large/high-bandwidth images to less bulky pix. Used by popular ISPs such as IceNet, Wanadoo, Terra, OnSpeed, United Online and AOL Canada. Required if the user's account is locked in to that proxy server
slmss.exe slmss
SeekSeek search hijacker related - see here
sload.exe sload
Win SynchroAd adware, also detected as DLOADER-QG TROJAN!
slvchost32.exe slvchost32
Added by an unidentified VIRUS, WORM or TROJAN!
sa_exe.exe sm
Added by the OLFEB.A TROJAN!
sf_exe.exe sm
Added by the OLFEB.A TROJAN!
sm_exe.exe sm
Added by the OLFEB.A TROJAN!
sr_exe.exe sm
Added by the LUKUSPAM TROJAN!
SM1BG.EXE SM1BG
USB driver for downloading from within Napster and iTunes to portable MP3 players. Only required at startup if you use it all the time - otherwise start it manually when required
SM1NINT.exe SM1NINT
Cypress USB Mass Storage Driver Notification Icon Application - tray notification for Cypress base memory sticks and external storage devices for Win98
sm56hlpr.exe SM56 Helper Win32 Utility
Helper utility for Motorola based SM56 software modems - resides in the System Tray
sm56hlpr.exe Sm56acl
Helper utility for Motorola based SM56 software modems - resides in the System Tray
smanager.*.exe [* = digit] SManager
Added by the AGENT.BJO TROJAN!
smanager.7.exe SManager
Added by the DWNLDR-GVG TROJAN!
smtray.exe Smapp
System Tray access for the Compaq/ADI SoundMAX integrated digital audio controller
ScardSvr.exe Smart Card Service
For Smart Card readers. Known to cause problems, especially for Windows 2000 users - see here. Probably not required unless you use such a device regularly
SCMon.exe Smart Connect Monitor
Appears on a Sony Vaio. Smart Connect Version 2.1 enables data transfer between Vaios via i.LINK cable. Smart Connect supports File and Printer Sharing for MS networks. You can copy files from your Vaio to another Vaio or print using a printer connected to a remote Vaio
SCSetup.exe Smart Connect Setup
Appears on a Sony Vaio. Smart Connect Version 2.1 enables data transfer between Vaios via i.LINK cable. Smart Connect supports File and Printer Sharing for MS networks. You can copy files from your Vaio to another Vaio or print using a printer connected to a remote Vaio
Smartkbd.exe Smart Keyboard
Netropa Smart Keyboard driver
ssloserv.exe Smart Label O Server
Part of the printer software for the smart-label printer made by Seiko. Can be disabled safely
SSLFVIEW.EXE Smart Label RFViewer
Part of the printer software for the smart-label printer made by Seiko. Can be disabled safely
STouch.exe Smart Touch
Related to Plustek OpticSlim scanner
sta.exe Smart Type Assistant
Smart Type Assistant - a complex typing automation tool, intended to make your work faster and safer
SmartAudio.exe SmartAudio
Conexant SmartAudio PC audio chipset software - typically available on HP notebooks with built-in microphones
SmartBarXP.exe SmartBarXP
SmartBarXP is a bar that runs down the side of your screen, and can be configured to display interactive panels known as 'panes'. These panes include media players, slideshow and image viewing panes, a virtual desktop manager, and live news, weather and stock feeds to mention but a few
SMARTC~1.EXE sMaRTcaPs
sMaRTcaPs from Phoebus LLC - enables you to configure the time needed to depress Caps Lock, Num Lock & Insert keys
SmartSync.exe SmartSync Pro
Related to CompanionLink Software Inc. Synchronization solutions for ACT!, GoldMine, Lotus Notes and Microsoft Outlook
SMax4.exe SMax4
System Tray icon for SoundMax integrated sound. Sound properties can be accessed through the Start Menu or Control Panel
SMax4PNP.exe SMax4PNP
SoundMax integrated sound. Required if you have custom settings for your sound, such as effects and environments
smbdpmi.exe smbdpmi
IBM Netfinity Director and Universal Management Services related. What does it do and is it required?
smc.exe smc
Sygate Firewall
spfsmc.exe smc
Sygate Firewall
smc.exe SMC Service
Sygate Firewall
spfsmc.exe SMC Service
Sygate Firewall
smc.exe SmcService
Sygate Firewall
smc.exe SmcServices
Sygate Firewall
spfsmc.exe SmcServices
Sygate Firewall
smcss.exe smcss
Added by the SCLOG-AJ TROJAN!
Smcsta.exe Smcsta.exe
SMC Networks wireless PCI card driver. Is it required?
SmcSVR.exe SmcSVR
Added by the LEGMIR.JU TROJAN!
smgr.exe smgr
Added by an unidentified WORM or TROJAN!
SmileboxTray.exe SmileboxTray
System Tray access to Smilebox photo sharing/printing service
smiptray.exe Smith Micro try
Smith Micro shared files. Comes with D-Link web cam
smodule.exe smodul
UserMonitor from Neuber. Teachers can broadcast screen to other screens, see students screens in a network and detect unauthorized software
SmoothView.exe SmoothView
TOSHIBA Zooming Utility - allows "automatic" zoom feature in some appications, like IE, MS-Office, WMPlayer, Adobe Reader and also desktop icons
smpdemo.exe SMPAutoStart
Smart Phone Recorder demo from KenGolf.com. Answering Machine, Caller ID, Call Recording
SmpSys.exe SmpcSys
"Set Up My PC" utility supplied with some Packard Bell computers
smres.exe smres
Added by the AGOBOT-UA WORM!
SmsSystem32.exe Sms System32
Unidentified malware
SMSMsg.exe SMS Win9x Message Agent
This program assigns a user to a Systems Management Server site
SmsDiscount.exe SmsDiscount
SmsDiscount - 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
sm56hlpr.exe Smserial
Helper utility for Motorola based SM56 software modems - resides in the System Tray
shellexcon.exe SMSERIALWORKERSTART
Detected by McAfee as the FAKEALERT-AH TROJAN! See here. Installed with the SpyBurner spyware remover - which is not recommended, see here
SMLoader.exe SMSI Loader
Smith Micro HotFax - fax software
smsm.exe smsm
Added by the BANKER-CO TROJAN!
smsrv.exe smsrv
Added by the AGOBOT-SX WORM!
smss.exe SMSS
Added by the FLOOD.F TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate smss.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is located in a "Catroot" subfolder
smss.exe smss
Added by the AGENT-TR TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate smss.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is located in the Winnt or Windows folder
smss.exe smss
Added by the BOROBOT-J TROJAN and variants! Note - this is not the legitimate smss.exe process which should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup!
ssms.exe Smss
Added by the RBOT.OP WORM!
smhost.exe Smss Host
Added by the IRCBOT-ACC TROJAN!
smss.exe smssLevel4
Unidentified malware! Note - this is not the legitimate smss.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is located in Program FilesWindows Media PlayerSkinsWindowsMediaSkinDataLevel4 folder
smsss.exe SMSSS
Added by the SDBOT.ZD WORM!
smsss.exe SMSSS Loader
Added by the AGOBOT.MQ WORM!
SMSSU.EXE SMSSU
Hijacker, detected by Norton antivirus as Trojan.StartPage.O
SMSystemAnalyzer.exe SMSystemAnalyzer
Part of the Iolo System Mechanic optimization tool
sms_msn.exe sms_msn
Added by an unknown WORM or TROJAN!
sms_msn40.exe sms_msn40
Added by an unknown WORM or TROJAN infection
SMT.exe Smt
Win-Spy keyboard logger/monitoring software - remove unless you installed it yourself
SMToolbar.exe SMToolbar
StartMake.com toolbar
smtp32.exe SMTP32 Mailing Protocol
Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!
SmWizard.exe SmWizard
SmartWizard MFC Application - associated with C-Media who produce audio chipsets commonly used for on-board sound on motherboards. What does it do and is it required?
SnagIt32.exe SnagIt 8
"SnagIt lets you capture, edit, and share exactly what you see on your screen - fast"
SnapfishMediaDetector.exe Snapfish Media Detector
Snapfish Media Detector - "Upload your photos to Snapfish, where you can store and share your photos for free on line"
SnapfishMediaDetector.exe SnapfishMediaDetector
Snapfish Media Detector - "Upload your photos to Snapfish, where you can store and share your photos for free on line"
snapple.exe snapple
Added by the FORBOT-EG WORM!
snbr.exe snbr
??
snbupt.exe snbupt
UpSpiralBar adware
sncntr.exe sncntr
Added by the DLUCA-I TROJAN!
sndvolumes.exe SND Volumes
Added by a variant of the IRCBOT BACKDOOR! See here
snd332.exe snd332
Added by the B1LD0 AIM WORM!
Sndcompat.exe Sndcompat
Added by the GEMA TROJAN!
SNDMon.exe SNDMon
Part of Symantec's LiveUpate (eg, Norton). Not required if you run manual updates but probably require if you leave them to run automatically. Also, if one runs a small office network and SNDMon is disabled on one of the computers ? then other computers disappear from the network for this computer, including shared devices like printers and scanners. Hence the "U" recommendation
Sndsaver.exe Sndsaver
Added by the GEMA TROJAN!
SNDSRVC.EXE sndsrvc
Part of Norton Personal Firewall and Norton Internet Security - what does it do and is it required?
SnippingTool.exe Snippet
The Snipping Tool (part of the Experience Pack for Tablet PC) allows you to easily "cut out" anything on screen and share it with other people. The whole screen becomes an "inkable" surface that you can add comments to and mark up however you like. You can then save that annotated image to use later, or send it to someone else in an E-mail message
SNM.exe SNM
SpyNoMore anti-spyware
SnoopFreeUI.exe SnoopFreeUI
Anti-keylogging software made by SnoopFree Software
svchost.exe SNP Generic Host Process
Added by the ZAPCHAS-O TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.exe process which should NOT appear in Msconfig/Startup!
Snsicon.exe Snsicon
Launches a screensaver program from Second Nature
SNSS.EXE SNSS.EXE
Added by the Nunci premium rate dialer
snvc.exe snvc
Added by an unidentified WORM or TROJAN!
sointgr.exe SO5 Integrator Pass One
StarOffice 5. See here for more details
sointgr.exe SO5 Integrator Pass Two
StarOffice 5. See here for more details
sock32.exe Sock32
Added by the SDBOT TROJAN!
svchostz.exe Socket Utility
Added by the DAEMONI-E TROJAN!
socket.exe Socket Utility
Added by the DAEMONI-E TROJAN!
SodaStartup.exe SoDA Startup
Used by the IBM Rational SoDA project management tool. Unsure of it's actual purpose but it's recommended you leave it enabled if you use the software
SOFFICE.EXE soffice
Displays StarOffice quick start applet in System tray. Right clicking on the icon allows rapid starting up of components of the StarOffice 6.0 suite. Available via Start -> Programs. Automatically started when any StarOffice 6.0 component is started from the Start -> Programs. A resource hog (it eats > 16 MB of memory).
SFTTray.exe SoftGridTray
System Tray access to SoftGrid from Microsoft - "the only virtualization solution that delivers applications that are never installed and dynamically delivered, on demand"
softstrt.exe SoftStuff Wallpaper Changer
AzureBay wallpaper changer
software.exe Software
Added by the CRABTON-B TROJAN!
Spyware Soft Stop.exe Software Soft Stop
SoftStop misleading security software - not recommended, see here
station.exe SoftwareStation
eAcceleration Stop-Sign security software related. Previously not recommended, see here
swBOEngine.exe SolidWorks Task Scheduler Engine
Task scheduler for SolidWorks 3D CAD software
Solosent.exe Solo Sentry
Solo Antivirus
Solocfg.exe SoloSchedule
Scheduler for Solo Antivirus. Leave enabled unless you scan manually on a regular basis
Syscheck.exe SoloSysCheck
Solo antivirus System Integrity Check - Monitors system registry, system.ini, win.ini and startup to protect you from new Internet Worms and Backdoors
somatic.exe somatic
Searchcentrix hijacker
scit.exe some
Netproject malware
smsc.exe Sonic RecordNow!
Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!
SFIGUI.EXE SonicFocus
Sonic Focus - "enhances music, movie and game sound by analyzing compressed audio streams in realtime, then restoring and enriching audio back to its original performance qualities"
sqstart.exe SoniqueQuickStart
Quickstart for the discontinued Sonique audio player. Available via Start -> Programs
SonnReg.exe SonnReg
Now superseeded by ColorWizzard - 3Deep corrected lighting, shading and color for all your 2D and 3D games. Possibly a registration reminder?
SonudMan.exe SonudMan
Added by the STARTPAGE.Q TROJAN!
SonudMon.exe SonudMon
Added by the LEWOR-J TROJAN!
SPMgr.exe SonyPowerCfg
Related to Sony VAIO Power Management Module installed on laptops and provides additional configuration options for these devices. This program is non-essential process to the running of the system, but should not be terminated unless suspected to be causing problems
sophagnt.exe sophagnt
Possibly related to Sophocles Screenwriting Software?
SOS.exe SOS
Added by the PHILIS VIRUS!
SoSyncMonitor.exe SoSyncMonitor
SuperOffice related. What does it do and is it required?
sndloader.exe Sound Loader
Added by the AGOBOT-BV WORM!
SOUND32.EXE Sound services
Added by the AGOBOT.GG WORM!
svchosI.exe Sound Volume
Added by a variant of the IRCBOT TROJAN! See here
soundcontrl.exe soundcontrl
Added by the GAOBOT.AFJ WORM!
sndbdrv3104.exe sounddrv
CoolWebSearch parasite variant
SVOHOST.exe SoundMam
Added by the QQROB-AAL TROJAN!
soundman.exe soundman
System Tray icon for the Realtek AC97 Audio Sound Manager for AC97 onboard audio. Available via Start -> Settings-> Control Panel
soundman.exe SoundMan
Added by the AGOBOT.HM WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate SiS or Realtek file of the same name that is located in the Windows or WINNT directory
soun.pif SOUNDMAN Microsoft Help
Added by the RBOT-AIU WORM!
SMax4.exe SoundMAX
System Tray icon for SoundMax integrated sound. Sound properties can be accessed through the Start Menu or Control Panel
SoundMAX.exe SoundMAX
Added by the RIZON-A WORM! Note - this file is placed in the Startup folder itself, and has NO relation to SoundMax sound cards!
SndMAX.exe SoundMax Audio Drivers
Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!
SMax4PNP.exe SoundMAXPnP
SoundMax integrated sound. Required if you have custom settings for your sound, such as effects and environments
soundmix.exe soundmix
Added by the AGENT.PGV WORM!
smvss.exe SoundMixer
Added by the DEDLER-G TROJAN!
Soundmx.exe Soundmx
CoolWebSearch Tapicfg parasite variant
soundtask.exe soundtask
Added by the AGOBOT-MD WORM!
soundtasks.exe soundtasks
Added by a variant of the CRYPTER.C TROJAN!
soundtctrls.exe soundtctrls
Added by the AGOBOT-ZV WORM!
sounofts.exe sounofts
Added by the AGOBOT-ND WORM!
sountaskmgr sountskmanager
Added by an unidentified WORM or TROJAN!
sp.reg sp
IE search hijacker - changes the default search to http://www.gocybersearch.com/
se.dll, DllInstall sp
Added by the Startpage.M hijacker
SP TimeSync.exe SP TimeSync
SP TimeSync lets you synchronize your computer's clock with any Internet atomic clock (time server)
Sp00lsv.exe SP00LSV
Added by the GRAYBIRD.E TROJAN!
SP2ConnPatcher.exe SP2 Connection Patcher
Changes limit of concurrent TCP connections of Windows Service Pack 2
sp2chk.exe sp2chk.exe
Added by the ALUROOT.A TROJAN!
sp2ctr.exe sp2ctr
Added by the DLUCA-M TROJAN!
sp2fwxp.exe sp2fwxp
Added by the SMALL.ABW TROJAN!
sp2svc.exe sp2svc
Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!
sp2update.exe sp2update
SP2Update adware! Tracks URLs visited and search terms entered into Internet Explorer
SBInst.exe Spam Blocker for Outlook Express
Hotbar adware
SpamSleuth.exe Spam Sleuth
Spam Sleuth E-mail spam detection program
SbOEAddOn.exe SpamBlocker
Hotbar adware
SFAgent.exe SPAMfighter Agent
SPAMfighter anti email spam filter
spamihilator.exe spamihilator
Spamihilator - spam filter
spampal.exe SpamPal
SpamPal - anti-spam tool
SpamSubtract.exe SpamSubtract
Intermute SpamSubtract - junk email detection and removal program
SpamSub.exe spamsubtract
InterMute™ SpamSubtract - junk email detection and removal program. InterMute™ is now part of Trend Micro and their products are no longer supported
SpareBackup.exe Spare Backup
Spare Backup - "Once Spare Backup is installed, backups are automatic. With Spare Backup it's easy, you don't even have to select files for backup, Spare Backup does it for you"
Spark.exe Spark
Spark instant messaging client
SparVoip.exe SparVoip
SparVoip - 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
Spdstart.exe Spdstart
Norton Utilities Speed Start. "This feature optimizes the start up speed of launching applications, such as Word and Excel."
SpClDlx.exe Speaking Clock Deluxe
Speaking Clock Deluxe - turns your computer into a speaking clock with several languages. It can also keep track of up to 50 alarms that can be set to a time and a date, and be repeated daily, weekly, monthly and yearly
SpecialOffers*.exe [* = digit] SpecialOffers
SpecialOffers adware
SpecialOffers.exe SpecialOffers
SpecialOffers adware
specixic.exe specific
Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!
speedtec.exe Speed Tec
Accel SpeedTec from Montana Software speeds up your modem. SpeedTec modifies the Internet Protocol settings in the Windows registry to speed downloads on all modems. If you find this improves your connectivity and download speeds leave this enabled
SPEEDITUP.EXE SpeedItUp
Speed It Up - "all in one Speed Booster designed to significantly increase the speed of your computer and boost your PC available memory"
SPEEDITUP.EXE SpeedItUp
Installs PC-Checkup and Search Defender (which is detected by DrWeb as the STARTPAGE.ORIGIN TROJAN) without permission
SpeedItUpEx.exe SpeedItUpEX
"Speed-It-Up Extreme is designed to speed of your computer up to 3 times faster and boost your PC available memory"
SPEEDKEY.EXE Speedkey
Additional keyboard shortcuts on MS programmable keyboard
SpeedMeter.exe SpeedMeter
Application measuring upload and download speed
spo.exe SpeedOptimizer
SpeedOptimizer is designed to optimize and speed-up your Internet data transmission including browsing, streaming, downloading, uploading and e-mail communication
SpeedRunner.exe SpeedRunner
Identified as a variant of the TrojanDownloader.Matcash malware
SpeedswitchXP.exe SpeedswitchXP
SpeedswitchXP is a CPU frequency control for notebooks running Windows XP
speedupmypc.exe SpeedUpMyPC
Older version of SpeedUpMyPC from Uniblue - which "lets you monitor and control all your PC resources with easy, one click instructions. System settings, internet usage, disk clutter, RAM and CPU are all automatically scanned, cleaned and optimized for peak performance"
speedy.scr Spees1
Added by the OPASERV.Y WORM!
Speedy.bat Spees2
Added by the OPASERV.AD WORM!
SPEEDY.PIF Spees3
Added by the OPASERV.AD WORM!
sa.exe Spellex Anywhere
Spellex-Anywhere - adds spell checking functionality to almost any Window program. Create a shortcut and run manually before it's to be used
spicetray_silent.exe Spiceworks
System Tray access to Spiceworks - which "combines everything you need to manage IT in one easy-to-use application"
spiderml.exe SpIDerMail
DrWeb antivirus Spider Mail e-mail scanner
spinner.exe Spinner Plus
"Spinner Plus lets you listen to over 100 channels of music broadcast from Spinner.com. Spinner Plus uses RealNetwork's G2 technology to provide high-quality online audio. The technology adjusts the audio streaming to match your Internet connection speed, which helps eliminate sound distortion or choppiness". Available via Start -> Programs
SPnt.exe SPnt
Premium rate adult content dialler
SpokeSysTray.exe SpokeSysTray
Spoke Software client application. Spoke "uses data in your e-mail and other enterprise information systems to discover the existing relationships of people in your enterprise. It then builds a private, secure relationship network for each user without any additional manual data entry"
spoo1sv.exe spoo1sv
Added by the SOULJET TROJAN!
spoolsvc.exe SPOOL Configuration
Added by the SDBOT-KD WORM!
spool.exe Spool Loader
Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!
spoolv.exe Spool LoadKIt
Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!
spool.exe Spool lptt01
RapidBlaster variant (in a "spool" folder in Program Files). Recommended you use RapidBlaster Killer to uninstall - see here
spoolsrv.exe Spool Manager
Added by the BANKER-FR TROJAN!
spool.exe Spool ml097e
RapidBlaster variant (in a "spool" folder in Program Files). Recommended you use RapidBlaster Killer to uninstall - see here
smhost.exe Spooler Host
Detected by PCTools as the IRCBOT.BSQ TROJAN! See here
Spoolsrv.exe Spooler Service
Added by the JOINER.C1 TROJAN!
spoolsub.exe Spooler Subsystem
Added by the SDBOT-ABG TROJAN!
spoolsvc.exe Spooler SubSystem App
Added by the POEBOT-J WORM!
spooIsv.exe Spooler SubSystem App
Added by the LINKBOT.M WORM!
spoolsvc.exe Spooler SubSystem Application
Added by the DLOADER-NY TROJAN!
svcadmin.exe Spooler SubSystem Application
Added by the DLOADER-NY TROJAN!
svcman.exe Spooler SubSystem Application
Added by the DLOADER-NY TROJAN!
svcrun.exe Spooler SubSystem Application
Added by the DLOADER-NY TROJAN!
spoolsvc.exe Spooler Subsytem App
Added by the SDBOT-MM WORM!
SpooI32.exe SpoolerSubSystemProcess
Added by the EHKS.21 keylogger! Note - the "I" between "o" and "3" is a capital "i" not a lower case "L"
spoolms.exe spoolms
Added by the LEGMIR-ARO TROJAN!
spools.exe Spools Service Controller
Added by the KASSBOT-C WORM!
spoolserv.exe spoolserv
Added by the SDBOT-PN WORM!
spolsv.exe SpoolService
Added by the AGOBOT-CS WORM!
spoolsrv.exe spoolsrv.exe
Added by an unidentified WORM or TROJAN! Located in %System%
Spoolsv.exe Spoolsv
Added by the CIADOOR.121 VIRUS! Note - this is not the legitimate spoolsv.exe which is always located in %System%. This one is located in %Windir%
scvhosts.exe spoolsv
Added by the SMALL-AW TROJAN!
svchost.exe spoolsv
Added by the DLOADER-FI TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is located in a "HELP" subfolder of the Winnt or Windows folder
spoclsv.exe spoolsv
Added by the FUJACKS-M WORM!
spoolsv.exe spoolsv
Added by the ZAPCHAS-EE TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate spoolsv.exe which is always located in %System%. This one is located in %Windir%\Temp\spoolsv
spoolvs.exe spoolsv
Identified by Kaspersky antivirus as a variant of the QHOST.AES TROJAN!
SpoolMgr.exe spoolsv manager
Added by the ASSIRAL WORM!
spoolsv32.exe spoolsv service
Added by the RBOT-AHP WORM!
SPOOLSV32.EXE SPOOLSV32
Added by the CWS-I or HAZIF-B TROJANS!
spoolsvc.exe spoolsvc
Added by the DROPPER-AT TROJAN!
spoolsvs.exe spoolsvs.exe
Added by the DLOADER-RK TROJAN!
SPOOLSVU.EXE SPOOLSVU
Added by the STARTPAGE.K hijacker
spoolsvv.exe spoolsvv
Searchcentrix hijacker
spoolvs.exe Spoolvs
Added by the SDBOT.AUS WORM!
Scmhlpr.vbs Spore.b
Added by the SPORE.B WORM!
sppbridge.exe sppbridge
Associated with an Anycom bluetooth wireless card on laptops - used for printing to portable printers for example. Is it required or can it be started manually?
SprintPortA.exe SprintPort
Novatel wireless modem related. What does it do and is it required?
SpriteService.exe SpriteService
Sprite Backup is a backup application for Windows Mobile Pocket PC or Smartphone
sproc32.exe Sproc32
Added by the SPROCIT TROJAN!
sprof.exe sprof
Detected by Kaspersky as the FRAUDLOAD.VATF TROJAN! See here
sprtcmd.exe sprtcmd
Self-help support tool for a number of high-speed internet providers and computer suppliers such as Comcast, Qwest and Dell. Identifies and automatically fixes typical problems that may occur with your high-speed internet service. Provided by SupportSoft, Inc
Spruce.exe Spruce - Auto Update
Rabio "Search Enhancer" adware variant
SmartProtectorPro.exe SPSTEALT
Smart Protector Pro - internet privacy tool that erases tracks, MRU lists, etc
storesp.exe spstore
Softprobe - program designed to provide managers with an analysis of an individuals computer use who are under their supervision. This program is NOT related to Winpup
spyblocker.exe Spy Blocker
SpyBlocker blocks the communications of spyware installed on a PC so spyware runs but can't exchange data with the server to which it should report. Ensuring spyware can't communicate is important, as you may find after using Ad-Aware that some applications containing spyware subsystems may not run correctly or at all
SpyProtector.exe Spy Protector
Included in the full version of Security Task Manager, Spy Protector prevents keyboard and mouse monitoring, warns when the registry is changed and eliminates internet activity and work traces
Spy-Control.exe Spy-Control
Spy-Control spyware remover - not recommended, see here
skl.exe Spy-Keylogger
SpyKeylogger keystroke logger/monitoring program - remove unless you installed it yourself!
spyaway.exe SpyAway
SpyAway spyware remover - not recommended, see here
spyaxe.exe SpyAxe
SpyAxe spyware remover - not recommended, see here. For removal instructions see here
SpyBan.exe SpyBan
SpyBan spyware remover - not recommended, see here
SpyBlast.exe SpyBlast
Spyware killer that is in effect autoinstalled foistware, targeted by SpyBot, among others
spyblocker.exe SpyBlocker
SpyBlocker blocks the communications of spyware installed on a PC so spyware runs but can't exchange data with the server to which it should report. Ensuring spyware can't communicate is important, as you may find after using Ad-Aware that some applications containing spyware subsystems may not run correctly or at all
SpyBlocs.exe SpyBlocs
SpyBlocs spyware remover - not recommended, see here
SpyBlocs3.0.exe SpyBlocs3.0
SpyBlocs spyware remover - not recommended, see herea>
Spybotsd.exe SpyBotSnD
Spybot - Search & Destroy - free multi-spyware removal tool from Safer Networking Ltd.
spybott.exe Spybott lptt01
RapidBlaster variant (in a "Spybott" folder in Program Files). Recommended you use RapidBlaster Killer to uninstall - see here
spybott.exe Spybott ml097e
RapidBlaster variant (in a "Spybott" folder in Program Files). Recommended you use RapidBlaster Killer to uninstall - see here
SpyBurner.exe SpyBurner
SpyBurner spyware remover - not recommended, see here
SpyClean.exe SpyClean
SpyClean spyware remover - not recommended, see here
SpyEmergency.exe SpyEmergency
SpyEmergency security software from Netgate
SpyFighter.exe SpyFighterMonitor
SpyFighter spyware remover - not recommended, see here
spyguarder.exe SpyGuarder
SpyGuarder spyware remover - not recommended, see here
SpyHealer.exe SpyHealer
Spyware remover - not recommended, see here
SpyHeals.exe SpyHeals
Smitfraud variant
SpyHunter.exe SpyHunter
Enigma SpyHunter - not recommended, see note
Spykiller.exe Spykiller
Spyware remover - older versions are not recommended, see here
SpyLax.exe SpyLax
SpyLax spyware remover - not recommended, see here
SpyLocked.exe SpyLocked
SpyLocked spyware remover - not recommended, see here
SpyLocked 4.3.exe SpyLocked 4.3
SpyLocked spyware remover - not recommended, see here
SpyMaxx.exe SpyMaxx
SpyMaxx spyware remover - not recommended, see here
SpyMedic.exe SpyMedic
SpyMedic spyware remover - not recommended, see here
Spynuker.exe SpyNuker
A "spyware removal program" by TrekBlue, which is being heavily advertised through junk e-mail from its affiliates and misleading fake-dialogue-box web advertising. This is the same company as E-mail marketers 'TrekData' and 'Blue Haven Media', who distribute spyware through ActiveX drive-by-download on web pages
SpyOnThisMonitor.exe SpyOnThis Monitor
SpyOnThis Monitor spyware remover - not recommended, see here
spydetector.exe spyprodetector
Spyware Process Detector misleading security software - not recommended
SpyPry.exe SpyPry
SpyPry spyware remover - not recommended, see here
Spy-Quake2.exe SpyQuake2.com
SpyQuake2 spyware remover - not recommended, see here
Spy-Rid.exe SpyRid
SpyRid spyware remover - not recommended, see here
SpySheriff.exe SpySheriff
SpySheriff malware
SpyShredder.exe SpyShredder
SpyShredder spyware remover - not recommended, see here
SpySpotter.exe SpySpotter
SpySpotter spyware remover - not recommended, see here
spystopper.exe SpyStopper
SpyStopper - blocks intrusive spyware, Web bugs, worms, scripts, advertisements, and cookies. Protects you from being profiled and tracked
SpySub.exe SpySubtract
SpySubtract - multi spyware removal tool
SpySweeper.exe SpySweeper
Spy Sweeper - detects and removes spyware
SpySweeperUI.exe SpySweeper
Spy Sweeper - detects and removes spyware
SpySweeperUI.exe SpySweeperEnterprise
User interface for Spy Sweeper Enterprise edition - "a centrally managed, scalable enterprise solution that provides best of breed protection against all types of malicious spyware, adware, and other harmful intruders"
SpyTrooper.exe SpyTrooper
SpyTrooper - malware posing as a spyware remover, see here
Spyware.exe Spyware
BPS spyware remover - not recommended, see here
SpywareBeGone.exe Spyware Begone
Spyware BeGone - spyware removal utility. Previously not recommended, see here
spydoctor.exe Spyware Doctor
Spyware Doctor spyware remover
swdoctor.exe Spyware Doctor
Spyware Doctor spyware remover
spywar~1.exe Spyware Guard Control Panel
"SpywareGuard provides a real-time protection solution against spyware"
swn2.exe Spyware Nuker
Spyware removal program by TrekBlue. Previously not recommended but the latest version was delisted here
SpywareNukerInstaller.exe Spyware Nuker Installer
Spyware removal program by TrekBlue. Previously not recommended but the latest version was delisted here
Shield.exe SpyWare Shield
Acronis Privacy Expert Spyware Shield prevents spyware and other suspicious programs from being installed on PCs
SpywareSlayer.Exe Spyware Slayer
Spyware Slayer spyware remover - not recommended, see here
Spyware Soft Stop.exe Spyware Soft Stop
SoftStop misleading security software - not recommended, see here
SpywareStormer.Exe Spyware Stormer
Spyware Stormer spyware remover - not recommended, see here
SpywareStriker.exe Spyware Striker Pro
Ascentive Spyware Striker Pro rogue spyware remover - not recommended, see here
SpywareSweeper.exe Spyware Sweeper
SpywareSweeper spyware remover - not recommended, see here
SpywareX.exe Spyware X-terminator
Spyware X-terminator - spyware remover
Spyware-Cop.exe Spyware-Cop
Spyware-Cop spyware remover - not recommended, see here
SpywareBomb.exe SpywareBomb
SpywareBomb spyware remover - not recommended, see here
SpywareBot.exe SpywareBot
SpywareBot spyware remover - not recommended, see here
spfprc.exe spywarefighterguard
Spyware Fighter - anti spyware program
sgmain.exe SpywareGuard
"SpywareGuard provides a real-time protection solution against spyware"
Spywareguard.exe Spywareguard lptt01
RapidBlaster variant (in a "Spyguard" folder in Program Files). Recommended you use RapidBlaster Killer to uninstall - see here
Spywareguard.exe Spywareguard ml097e
RapidBlaster variant (in a "Spyguard" folder in Program Files). Recommended you use RapidBlaster Killer to uninstall - see here
spywareisolator.exe spywareisolator
SpywareIsolator spyware remover - not recommended, see here
SpywareKilla.exe SpywareKilla
SpywareKilla spyware remover - not recommended, see here
SpywareLocked.exe SpywareLocked
SpywareLocked spyware remover - not recommended, see here
SpywareLocked 3.5.exe SpywareLocked 3.5
SpywareLocked spyware remover - not recommended, see here
SpywareNo.exe SpywareNo
SpywareNo spyware remover - not recommended, see here
SpywareQuake.exe SpywareQuake
SpywareQuake spyware remover - not recommended, see here
SpywareRemover.exe SpywareRemover
SpywareRemover spyware remover - not recommended, see here
SpywareStrike.exe SpywareStrike
SpywareStrike spyware remover - not recommended, see here
SpywareSweeper.exe SpywareSweeper
SpywareSweeper spyware remover - not recommended, see here
SpywareTerminatorShield.exe SpywareTerminator
Spyware Terminator - spyware remover. Initially not recommended due to false positives but the later versions have since improved - see here
SpyWatch.exe SPYWATCH
BPS spyware remover - not recommended, see here
SpyWatchE.exe SpyWatchE
SpyWatchE spyware remover - not recommended, see here
SQInstaller.exe SQInstaller
Xupiter SQWire toolbar related. Use Spybot S&D, Adware or similar to detect and remove and to prevent it re-installing in the future see here
server.exe SQL
Added by the PUNYA-B WORM!
scm.exe SQL Server
SQL Server Service Control Manager. Available via Start -> Programs
sql.exe SQL Server Service
Added by the RBOT-ADF
sqvynikp.exe sqvynikp
Free_Scratch_Cards foistware
SrLogon.exe Sr Agent
Related to Secure Resolutions - desktop virus protection
srchupdt.exe SrchfstUpdate
SearchFast adware downloader
srmclean.exe Srmclean
Srmclean helps in the installation and execution of the SoundMax SoftPaq for Compaq/ADI SoundMax Integrated Digital Audio. According to Compaq - "If you disable the entry from loading into startup, then you will not be able to use the features of the sound card"
srng.exe SRNG
ShopNavSearch.Srng search hijacker
srrpro.exe SRP Startup
System Restore Remover Pro allows you to safely and easily remove System Restore and various other Windows Millennium "features". This is enabled if you tick the "Remove unnecessary System Restore information on startup" box. Available via Start -> Settings -> Control Panel
SrsTray.Exe SRS Applet
S3 Sonic Vibes sound card drivers - if disabled you loose sound
SRSSSC.exe SRS Audio Sandbox
SRS Audio Sandbox "provide amazing audio immersion and maximum thump for a personalized audio experience!"
srshost.exe srshost.exe
Added by a variant of the RBOT-ASW WORM!
srvhost.exe Srv Host
Added by a variant of the IRCBOT BACKDOOR! See here
Srv32.exe Srv32
Added by the OPASERV.J WORM!
Srv32.exe Srv32
Added by the OPASERV.S WORM!
spoolsrv32.exe Srv32 spool service
Added by the SPYRE.B TROJAN!
Srv325.exe Srv325
Added by the AGOBOT-PR WORM!
SpyAgent4.exe Srv32Win
SpyAgent - monitoring software that creates records of everything people do on a computer, ie, spying or monitoring depending upon how you call it
Svchost.exe Srv32Win
Realtime-Spy keystroke logger/monitoring program - remove unless you installed it yourself! Note - this is not the svchost.exe process that normally doesn't appear in Msconfig/Startup!
sysdiag.exe Srv32Win
SpyAgent surveillance software. Uninstall this software unless you put it there yourself
svcpack.exe Srvce Pack Updte
Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!
srvexc.exe srvexc.exe
Added by the SERVSAX TROJAN!
srvprc.exe srvprc
ActMon surveillance software. Uninstall this software unless you put it there yourself
srxTray.exe srxTray
Titan FTP Server - FTP server
SsAAD.exe SsAAD.exe
Sony's SonicStage digital music manager for their range of MP3 players. It monitors your HDD for newly added music tracks and automatically offers to add them to your playlist when you connect your player
SSBkgdupdate.exe SSBkgdUpdate
ScanSoft OmniPage auto updater. Can be disabled using the main program's options. Note - if you have a Soundblaster Audigy2 ZS soundcard installed on your computer and the volume of your soundsystem is turned on extremely high disabling this will solve the problem
ssc_serv.exe SSC Service Utility
SSC Service Utility is a printer utility for refilled Epson cartridges
SSCFBTN.EXE SSCFBTN.EXE
Samsung smarthru software,used with Lexmark Z82 or Samsung multifunction printers
SSCRun.exe sscRun
AOL's firewall
Std.exe Ssd
Stealthdisk - file and folder hiding/locking utility
ssdiag.exe ssdiag
Equinox (now Avocent) "Configuration and DOS Diagnostic for DOS and Windows platforms"
ssdpsrv.exe SSDPSRV
Simple Service Discovery Protocol (SSDP) and General Event Notification Architecture (GENA) services for network plug and play functionality. Starts up a web server on port 5000. Used by Universal Plug and Play (for network device discovery). To remove this program, open Add/Remove Programs, select either Communications (Me) or Networking Services (XP), and remove the checkmark next to Universal Plug and Play
system.exe ssgrate.exe
Added by the MITGLIEDER.C TROJAN!
sysdoor.exe ssgrate.exe
Added by the MITGLIEDER.N TROJAN!
SSh32.exe SSh32
2Spy keystroke logger/monitoring program - remove unless you installed it yourself!
svchost.exe SSL
Added by an unidentified VIRUS, WORM or TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.exe process which should NOT appear in Msconfig/Startup!
SSLDyn.exE SSLDyn
FRETHOG.MM spyware
ssmmgr.exe ssmmgr
Samsung printer monitor - for checking ink levels, etc.
SSMS.EXE ssms.exe
Added by the GISMOR WORM!
SSYTEM.EXE SSPY
SurfingSpy keystroke logger/monitoring program - remove unless you installed it yourself!
SSS7.exe SSS7
Steganos Security Suite 7 - "A comprehensive collection of methods to prevent your data falling into the wrong hands, and highly recommended if you have anything you feel you need to hide"
sssasasb32.exe sssasasb32
Added by the TACTSLAY.F TROJAN!
SStb.exe SStb.exe
Adpowerzone.com "ServerSide" keyword hijacker
sstray.exe sstray
nVidia nForce Taskbar Utility - quick access to the nForce2 "Sound Storm" control panel and related utilitys
SSUpdate.exe SSUpdate
MoneyTree parasite - ActiveX control used to download premium-rate dialers
ssvchost.exe ssvchost
Added by the HELIOS.B TROJAN!
Stacmon.exe Stacmon
Installed with the drivers for a SigmaTel C-Major Audio card (on a Dell Inspiron 600m PC for example). Appears as though it can be disabled with no ill effects
StacSysTray.exe StacSysTray
System Tray control panel for SigmaTel C-Major on-board audio - as used on some Dell and Packard Bell PCs
standalone.exe standalone.exe
Added by the AGOBOT-ADS WORM!
starskin.exe StarSkin
StarSkin allows you to change the view and appearance of your Windows XP box with the use of publically available themes
start.exe start
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sdcc.exe start
Added by the AGENT.CSX TROJAN!
sbmntr.exe start
Netproject malware
spoolvse.exe start extracting
Added by the RBOT-XF WORM!
spoolvs.exe start extracting
Added by the RBOT.BAN WORM!
svchosets.exe Start It Upping
Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!
sdFTP.exe Start Network Scanner Tool
Part of Sharpdesk from Sharp Electronics. "A desktop-based, personal document management application that lets users browse, edit, search, compose, process, and forward both scanned and native electronic documents"
svcnt32.exe Start Page
Homepage hijacker, also detected as Trojan-Downloader.Win32.Delf.ks
startcop.exe Start Up Cop
StartUp Cop - startup manager
smsss.exe start uploading
Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!
SVCHOSTES.EXE Start Upping
Added by the RBOT-NB WORM!
spoolnt.exe Start Upping
Added by the RBOT-TM WORM!
svcchosts.exe Start Uppings
Added by the SDBOT.VY WORM!
startacc.exe Startacc
Launches Webroot's Accelerate 2000 software that "speeds up your Internet connection by up to 300%". Leave enabled if you find it improves internet connection
startdrv.exe startdrv
Added by the DROPRK-A TROJAN!
StartEAK.exe StartEAK
Easy Access Button Support for Compaq PCs. Allows the use of programmable keys on multimedia keyboards. Required if you use the additional keys
scvhosting.exe Starter
Added by the SDBOT.RU WORM!
scvhostingg.exe starter
Added by the FORBOT-FB WORM!
StartFoxie.exe StartFoxie
Foxie Suite from Softonic International. "This suite of free tools comes in the form of an Internet Explorer add-on and includes a mix of powerful security enhancements"
svcmgr.exe startkey
Added by the HIPPER-B TROJAN!
scvhost.exe startkey
Added by the BIFROSE-PM TROJAN!
server.exe startkey
Added by the BIFROSE-DB TROJAN!
svchost32.exe startkey
Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!
svchost.exe startkey
Added by the AGENT-FPL TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is located in the Winnt or Windows folder
startl.exe startl.exe
Lingocom LingoWare - translates any application into your language
s_menu.exe StartMenu
Added by the TACTSLAY.C TROJAN!
startpage.exe startpage
Browser hijacker - redirecting to pages2start.com
start1.exe STARTPAGE
NoSpy.org - prevents spyware from changing your startpage and other browser properties. The start1.exe file is located in a NOSPY.ORG folder
SDPin.exe StartSecurDoc
SecurDoc from WinMagic Inc - "Provides full disk encryption to protect sensitive information stored on laptops, desktops and PDAs"
STARTSTOP.EXE StartStop
StartStop from TFI Technology - startup manager
STARTS.exe StartSurfing
Start Surfing allows you to protect your privacy while surfing and searching the Internet by acting as a "filter" between you and the website you are visiting. Startsurfing acts as your shield from Pop Up Windows, Mouse Traps, Window Resizing, and scripts that attempt to record your personal information. Available via Start -> Programs
StartupMonitor.exe Startup Manager Scanner
Startup-Mechanic Startup monitor - offers boot protection of your PC from harmful trojans, adult-dialers, and other scumware
Sensor.EXE Startup Scan
AntiVirus Quick Heal - scheduling agent
StartupMonitor.exe StartupMonitor
Mike Lin's StartupMonitor, throws up an alert and asks your permission every time any change is made to your start-up configuration, either in the registry or start menu
startwin.exe startwin
Added by the ANTIMAN.A WORM!
StatnPerf.exe Stat 'n' Perf
Stat 'n' Perf monitors your internet connection and displays information about sent and received bytes
STATBAR.exe StatBar
StatBar (system status bar) allows you to quickly get an overview of your system's condition (memory, CPU, uptime, and much more). Due to the sheer number of resources (over 60%) consumed by this program, it is unsuitable for Windows 9x/Me
SPLStudio.exe StationPlaylistStudio
StationPlaylist Studio - "simple to use on-air broadcast playback software for the studio and/or DJ" for small to medium sized radio broadcasters, and internet webcasters
statslist.exe Statistics
Added by the OPANKI-S WORM!
StatusClient.exe StatusClient
Part of Hewlett Packard network printer drivers
StatusClient.exe StatusClient 2.6
Part of Hewlett Packard network printer drivers
StatusView.exe StatusView
Status View intra-office messaging
StayCon.exe Stay Connected!
More than just a pinger, actually simulates online activity. Supports AOL, NetZero, MSN, ATT WorldNet, CompuServe and many other ISPs as well. Available via Start -> Programs
StayAlive.Exe StayAlive
Part of RealSPEED - tweaking utility to speed-up your internet connection. Stay connected even after a period of inactivity on the net
sa.exe StayAlive
StayAlive from TFI Technology. "This top-notch tool intercepts crashes when they happen, keeping your programs running so you can save your work."
STBVisn.exe STBVision
Related to the STB Velocity graphics card. What does it do and is it required?
STBWEBTV.EXE STBWEBTV
Used to display TV on your PC
stcloader.exe stcloader
Popup adware by 2ndThought software
STCLOA~1.exe stcloader
Popup adware by 2ndThought software
stcloader.exe STCLOA~1
Popup adware by 2ndThought software
STCLOA~1.exe STCLOA~1
Popup adware by 2ndThought software
STCPO.exe STCPO
Sophos Sweep antivirus software
stdafx.exe StdAFX
Added by the DELBOT-AF WORM!
STDSB.exe STDSB
Scrollbar driver for notebooks. If taken out of the Startup, it will not provide scrolling
stealth25.exe Stealth Anonymizer 2.5
Now named Stealther - proxy server agent that lets you travel the Internet with maximum possible privacy
stealth.dcom.exe stealth.dcom.exe
Added by the THEALS.A WORM!
stealth.ddos.exe stealth.ddos.exe
Added by the THEALS.A WORM!
stealth.exe stealth.exe
Added by the THEALS.A WORM!
stealth.injector.exe stealth.injector.exe
Added by the THEALS.A WORM!
stealth.stat.exe stealth.stat.exe
Added by the THEALS.A WORM!
stealth.wm.exe stealth.wm.exe
Added by the THEALS.A WORM!
stealth.worm.exe stealth.worm.exe
Added by the THEALS.A WORM!
steam.exe Steam
Valve Software's STEAM broadband game client. Steam is Valve's new way of getting games into your hands ASAP. Games like Half-Life, Counter-Strike, and Counter-Strike: Condition Zero are all being made available through Steam. Steam games are automatically kept up-to-date with the latest content and revisions. Steam also includes an instant-message client which even works while you're in-game
steam.exe steam
Added by the RBOT-AJT WORM! Note - the file steam.exe will be found in the WindowsSystem folder and is not associated with Valve Software's game client
SteFanie.vbs SteFanie
Added by the STEFAN WORM! Note - make sure you check the hyperlink as this one copies it's self to numerous dirves and folders
Stickies.exe Stickies
Stickies - "lets you put yellow sticky notes on your Windows desktop, much like the popular Mac OS application. It is very simple, very customizable, and completely free!". Available via Start → Programs
stikynot.exe Sticky Notes
Microsoft Sticky Notes - virtual sticky notes tool
StickyPad.exe Sticky Pad
Sticky Pad from Green Eclipse. Place sticky notes on your desktop
StickyNote.exe StickyNote
Utility that allows you to put yellow "Post-It" type messages on your desktop. Available via Start -> Programs
Stimon.exe StillImageMonitor
Stimon.exe enables a USB still-image device (such as a scanner) to initiate data transfer to a program. For example, if your scanning device has a scan button, it may start a program and begin scanning when you press it. Create a shortcut and start it manually when needed if your scanner otherwise fails to scan. May be required for your USB scanner to work - including all HP scanners and some of their SCSI scanners
stisrv.exe stisrv
Added by the RBOT.BQF WORM!
stonedrv.exe stonedrv
Added by the COSIMA-K TROJAN!
sstsmon.dll, VerifyStatus StopSignSsTsMon
eAcceleration Stop-Sign security software related. Previously not recommended, see here
stopsinfo.dll StopSignStatus
eAcceleration Stop-Sign security software related. Previously not recommended, see here
Stopzilla.exe STOPzilla
StopZilla! - pop-up killer
SZNTSVC.EXE STOPzilla Service
StopZilla! - pop-up killer
sgtray.exe StorageGuard
StorageGuard from Veritas. Free utility that integrates with Backup MyPC (formerly Backup Exec Desktop), Simple Backup and MS Backup. Provides system tray access and background monitoring - warning you of files that haven't recently been backed up. Required unless you backup manually on a regular basis or have scheduled backups
SysRep.exe StorageProtector
StorageProtector misleading security software - not recommended, see here
StormSet.exe StormCodec_Helper
Storm Codec is a codec pack for Windows
STPMGR.EXE STPMGR
Part of SafeTP which is transparent FTP security software. Does it need to be running permanently or can it be started manually via Start -> Programs
SlDB.exe Streamload Downloader
Downloader for MediaMax (was Streamload) - "gives you a private and secure place to upload, store, access, and share your personal videos, photos, movies, music, and files"
StreamMgr.exe Streamload Uploader
Uploader for MediaMax (was Streamload) - "gives you a private and secure place to upload, store, access, and share your personal videos, photos, movies, music, and files"
StrgSync.exe StrgSync.exe
SimpleTech Inc's StorageSync backup software - backs up an entire PC, or selected files and folders
sdflkj3.exe strkjhk
Added by an unidentified WORM or TROJAN - see here
strngbox.exe Strng32
Added by the STRANO WORM!
strokeit.exe StrokeIt
StrokeIt is an "advanced mouse gesture recognition engine and command processor"
strto.exe strto
Added by the KILLPROC-F TROJAN!
Stubbish.exe Stubbish
Added by the STUBBOT-A WORM!
Sservice.exe StubPath
Added by the PRORAT TROJAN!
StupAssist.exe StupAssist
Associated with Nikon digital cameras
StyleXP.exe StyleXP
StyleXP allows you customize the way WinXP looks. If disabled via msconfig it re-instates itself at reboot, therefore uninstall it if you don't want it
SubAH.exe SubAH
Added by the SUBAH TROJAN!
Subliminal.exe Subliminal Power
Subliminal Power - displays subliminal messages of your choice on your computer screen
Suitcase.exe Suitcase Startup
Suitcase - system font manager start up utility. Used for dynamic managment of fonts on your system
SuiteOffices.exe Suite
Added by the LAZAR TROJAN!
SULFNBJ.EXE SULFNBJ.EXE
Added by the PE_MAGISTR.DAM VIRUS!
Sunasdtserv.exe Sunasdtserv
CounterSpy by Sunbelt Software - adware/spyware protection
sunasServ.exe sunasServ
CounterSpy by Sunbelt Software - adware/spyware protection
smvss.exe SunJavaUpdate
Added by the DEDLER-G TROJAN!
scvhost.exe SunJavaUpdateSched
Added by the SDBOT-AVX WORM!
shwicon98.exe Sunkist
Card reader for memory cards from digital cameras, etc
shwicon2k.exe Sunkist2k
Card reader for memory cards from digital cameras, etc
shwiconem.exe SunKistEM
Used by your computer to communicate with your Alcor Micro Multimedia Card Reader - necessary if you're using this software
suatshut.exe SuNotification
ShadowSurfer - "provides a safe computing environment by creating a virtual twin of your PC. Restore the pre-ShadowMode system state no matter what changes have occurred to your PC"
SunProtectionServer.exe SunProtectionServer
CounterSpy antispyware software
SunServer.exe SunServer
CounterSpy antispyware software
SupaDial.exe SupaDial
SupaNet.com modem driver related - is it required?
status.exe Supastatus
Supanet ISP software
supdate.exe supdate
Added by the MALWARE.D TROJAN!
super.exe super
Added by the AGOBOT-QT WORM!
SXDesk.exe Super X Desktop Version 3.4
Super X Desktop - virtual desktop manager
SAdBlock.exe SuperAdBlocker
SuperAdBlocker
SUPERAntiSpyware.exe SUPERAntiSpyware
"SUPERAntiSpyware is the most thorough scanner on the market. Our Multi-Dimensional Scanning and Process Interrogation Technology will detect spyware that other products miss! SUPERAntiSpyware will remove ALL the Spyware, NOT just the easy ones!"
services.exe SuperBar.Component
FakeMessage/AdRotator adware. Note - this is not the legitimate services.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is located in an "Inetsrv" subfolder
Supercleaner.exe Supercleaner
Supercleaner - all in one disk cleaner for your computer
SuperHeissSex.exe SuperHeissSex
Added by the HeissSex premium rate adult content dialer!
superproxy.exe superproxy
Added by the DELBACK-B TROJAN!
SuperRam.exe SuperRam
SuperRam memory manager. MS MVPs (Most Valued Professional) recommend not using memory managers with Win98/SE/ME. See SuperRam article and make up your own mind
Ssk.exe SuperSpamKiller Pro
SuperSpamKiller Pro email spam blocker
Supervisor.exe Supervisor.exe
Has been reported to be associated with various antitrojan software like ATS and PC Doorguard. If so it's required in Startup - any further information is welcome
supporter5.exe supporter5
Part of eScorcher anti-virus software- responsible for updates of new virus bases each time you logon to the web. Used to collect information about the user and therefore treated as spyware - now the web-site is dead
SRClean.exe SureCleanProfessional
SureClean PC and Internet tracks cleaner
Stopthepop.exe Sureshotpopupkiller
Stop-the-Pop-Up popup blocker
sacc.exe SurfAccuracy
SurfAccuracy adware
SCMan.exe SurfChoice
SCMan is a utility that can control services on WinNT from the command line. This utility can create, start, pause, stop, delete services. Furthermore it can retrieve a service's current state, get the displayname for a service and vice versa
surfer.exe Surfer lptt01
RapidBlaster variant (in a "mssurfer" folder in Program Files). Recommended you use RapidBlaster Killer to uninstall - see here
surfer.exe Surfer ml097e
RapidBlaster variant (in a "mssurfer" folder in Program Files). Recommended you use RapidBlaster Killer to uninstall - see here
SurfHelp.exe SurfHelper
Related to SurfHelper - a free tool to remove popup windows, clear history, control window properties of IE, and more
ss2-full.exe SurfSecret
"House-cleaning utility that enables you to keep your computer usage to yourself. Runs quietly from the system tray, eliminating tell-tale files at a regular interval of your choosing. You can set it to clear your Internet cache files, cookies, history, temp folder, etc. It can also clear the history of your Run and Find menus, in addition to the AOL cache"
Ssk.exe SurfSideKick 2
SurfSideKick adware
Ssk.exe SurfSideKick 3
SurfSideKick adware
SurfStream.exe SurfStream
Conceiva "SurfStream lets you surf the Web faster. It contains a fully featured proxy server that lets you surf the Web significantly faster. It also blocks all pop-up windows and banner ads from Web pages. An intelligent tune-up tool automatically analyzes and optimizes your computer's Internet connection and TCP/IP settings"
surveysa.exe Surveysa
Found on Sony laptops, it brings up a prompt to take a survey. It goes away if you fill out the survey or you choose "never prompt me again" but keeps popping if you either exit out of it or select "take survey later"
Susp.exe Susp
VX2.Transponder parasite updater/installer related
SV00LSV.EXE SV00LSV
Added by the GRAYBIRD-C TROJAN!
SVAplayer.exe SVA Player
QuickFlicks Streaming Player malware
svc.exe Svc
ClientMan parasite variant
svchost.exe SVC
ElfSpy keystroke logger/monitoring program - remove unless you installed it yourself! Note - this is not the svchost.exe process that normally doesn't appear in Msconfig/Startup!
svcinit.exe SVC Service
Added by the SINIT TROJAN!
svcinit.exe SVC Service
CoolWebSearch parasite variant
svcpack.exe SVC Service
CoolWebSearch Svcinit parasite variant
svc32.pif SVC Service
Added by the RBOT-ASC WORM!
svc32.exe svc32
Identified as a variant of the Banker-EQC/DLoader.GPJI malware
Svced.exe Svced
Added by the DELF.F TROJAN!
SHCH.EXE SvcH0st
Added by the EB TROJAN!
SVCHST.EXE SvcH0st
Added by the EB TROJAN!
spoo1sv.exe SVCH0ST
Added by the HF TROJAN!
SVCH0ST.EXE SVCH0ST
Added by the IK TROJAN! Note - the filename has the digit 0 rather then the uppercase "o"
sdhch.exe SvcH0st
Added by the TACTSLAY.B TROJAN!
sp00lvs.exe SVCH0TS
Added by the LINEAGE-AZ TROJAN!
svchast.exe svchast
Added by the LINEAGE-AV TROJAN!
svchctrl.exe svchctrl
Added by the COBFINN TROJAN!
svchos.exe svchos
Added by the EZIBOT-B TROJAN!
SVCHOSI.EXE SVCHOSI
Added by the VBBOT-AA WORM!
svchost.exe SVCHOST
System1060 homepage hi-jacker. Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is located in a "System1060" subfolder of the Winnt or Windows folder
svchost.exe svchost
Added by many TROJANS amd WORMS, such as MORB or TARNO. Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.exe process which should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup!
Svch0st.exe svchost
Added by the GRAYBIRD and GRAYBIRD.B TROJANS! Note - the filename has the digit 0 rather then the uppercase "o"
svchost.exe Svchost
Added by the MOZE-A WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is found in the Winnt or Windows folder
svchosl.pif Svchost
Added by the INZAE.A or INZAE.B WORMS!
scvhost.exe SVCHOST
Added by the MYTOB.E or MYTOB.G WORMS!
SPOOLSV.EXE SVCHOST
Added by the BAITAP-A WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate spoolsv.exe which is always located in %System%. This one is located in %Windir%
svchost32.exe SvcHost
Added by the AGOBOT-TM WORM!
svchost.exe svchost
Added by the BANCBAN-HL TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is located in a "config" subfolder of the Winnt or Windows folder
svchost.exe Svchost
Added by the ADCLICK-AX TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is located in the Program FilesInternet Explorer folder
svchost.exe svchost
Added by the ES TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is located in a "Microsoft" subfolder
svchost.exe svchost
Added by the DLOADER-EV TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is located in a "Arquivos de programas" folder
svchots.exe Svchost
Added by the RBOT.ADK WORM!
svchost64.exe SVCHOST
Added by the STARTP-G TROJAN!
svchost32.exe svchost connection monitor
Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!
svchost.exe SVCHOST Generic application
Added by the DAEMONI-K TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is found in the Winnt or Windows folder
svchost.exe svchost Netware Manager
Added by the EXVID.A WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is located in the Winnt or Windows folder
scvhost32.exe SVCHost Protocol32
Added by a variant of the IRCBOT TROJAN!
svchost.exe Svchost Service
Added by the VB-DVQ WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is located in the Help subfolder of the Winnt or Windows folder
svhost.exe Svchost Windows Remote Services
Added by the IRCBOT-IV WORM!
svchost32.exe svchost.exe
CoolWebSearch Svchost32 parasite variant
SVCHOST.EXE SVCHOST.EXE
Added by the WRMSCAN-A TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is found in the Winnt or Windows folder
svchost.exe svchost.exe
Added by the ZAPCHAS-V TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is located in a "drivers" subfolder
swchost.exe svchost.exe
Added by the SADELPHI-A TROJAN!
svchost1.exe svchost1
Added by the AGOBOT.ZZ WORM!
svchost32.exe SvcHost32
Added by the MIMAIL.I or MIMAIL.J WORMS!
svchost32.exe svchost32.exe
Added by the ASSASIN.20B BACKDOOR!
svchost64.exe svchost64
Added by the SDBOTER.G VIRUS!
svchosta.exe svchosta
Added by the SNIFFER-I TROJAN!
svchostb.exe svchostb
Added by the SNIFFER-J TROJAN!
svchost32.exe SvcHostDHCP
Added by the ASSASIN.20B BACKDOOR!
svchostdll.scr svchostdll.scr
Added by the BANCBAN-FM TROJAN!
svchostr.exe svchostr
Added by an unidentified WORM or TROJAN!
svchosts.exe svchosts
Added by the BANCBAN-DC or BANKER-ED TROJANS!
svchosts.exe svchosts.exe
Added by the AGOBOT-JN WORM!
svchosts.scr svchosts.scr
Added by the BANCBAN-DQ TROJAN and variants!
SVCHOT.exe SVCHOT
Added by the QQROB-U TROJAN!
svchst.exe svchst
Added by the KBROY-C TROJAN!
svcinfo.exe svcinfo
Added by the CRYPTER.A TROJAN!
svcchost.exe Svclhost
Added by an unidentified WORM or TROJAN!
spoolvs3.exe SvcManager
Added by an unidentified WORM or TROJAN!
svcmon.exe svcmon
PersonInspect surveillance software. Uninstall this software unless you put it there yourself
Svconr.exe Svconr
WaveRevenue-lBann adware
svcroot.exe svcroot
Added by the KEYLOG-AC TROJAN!
spoclsv.exe svcshare
Added by the FUJACKS-A VIRUS!
svcsysreg.exe Svcsys Registry Manager
Detected by Kaspersky as the AGENT.CV TROJAN!
svcsys32.exe svcsys32
Added by the AGOBOT-LL WORM!
svctask.exe svctask
Added by the CHUCKYB-A TROJAN!
svghost.exe SVGA Adapter
Added by a variant of the SPYBOT WORM! See here
svhcost.exe svhcost
OpenSearch adware
svhost.exe SVHOST
Added by the MYDOOM.I WORM!
SVHOST.EXE SVHOST
Added by the ZORI.A VIRUS!
svshost.exe Svhost Loader
Added by the AGOBOT.G WORM!
Svhost.exe svhost updates
Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!
svhost8.exe svhost windows services
Added by the RBOT-WQ WORM!
SVIDC32M.exe SVIDC32M
??
sviload32.exe sviload32
Added by the RBOT-AAS WORM!
svmpop.exe SVM Pop
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svnlitup32.exe svnlitup32
Added by the RBOT.CBJ WORM!
svnload32.exe svnloader
Added by the RBOT-ACU WORM!
svphost.exe svphost.exe
Added by the AGENT.CS TROJAN!
SVPWUTIL.exe SVPwUTIL SVPWUTIL
Part of Toshiba Hardware Setup
svrrun.exe svrrun
Adware hailing from Deskwizz.com
svsekt.exe svsekin
Added by the QQPASS.G TROJAN!
svshost.exe svshost
Added by the CHODE-H WORM!
svcbind.exe Svshost Update Service
Added by the MYTOB.LH WORM!
svshost32.exe svshost32
Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!
svshost.exe svshostdriver
Added by the SDBOT-HN TROJAN!
svxhost.exe SVX Control Service
Added by the FORBOT-K WORM!
sw20.exe SW20
Related to MSI's Dynamic Overclocking Technology
sw24.exe SW24
Related to MSI's Dynamic Overclocking Technology
SWcaller.exe SWCaller
Swporta homepage hijacker
Swcaller2.exe SWCaller
Swporta homepage hijacker
Swhost.exe Swchost
Added by the MP TROJAN!
swsys.exe SWClient
ActivMonAgent keyboard logger/monitoring program - remove unless you installed it yourself
swcroot.exe swcroot
Added by the SOLENO-A TROJAN!
SweetIM.exe SweetIM
vSweetIM - send fancier smiley-faces and IM graphics to friends who are using MSN Messenger. They are only able to see these advanced smiley-faces if they also have SweetIM installed
SwimSuitNetwork.exe SwimSuitNetwork
Advertising spyware
SWINGSYS.EXE swingsys
Added by the BANCOS-CX TROJAN!
swoff.exe Switch Off
Switch Off - tray-based system utility that can automatically perform various frequently used operations like shutdown or restart your computer, disconnect your current dialup connection, lock workstation, etc
Switcher.exe Switcher
"On a Sony laptop with built in wireless it allows the user to select which wireless services they want to run (i.e. Wireless LAN, Bluetooth, both) when turning the wireless switch on if disabled)"
switpa.exe switp
OfferAgent adware component
swnxt.exe SWN2
Spyware removal program by TrekBlue. Previously not recommended but the latest version was delisted here
SWTRAY.EXE SwTray
MS SideWinder game controller system tray icon. Available via Start -> Programs. May have the version number after it
SWTrayV4.exe SWTrayV4
MS SideWinder game controller system tray icon. This is specific to version 4 of the software. Available via Start -> Programs
SwyxIt!.exe SwyxIt!
PC Based soft phone from Swyx - see here for more details
sxgdsenu.exe SXGDSENU
Yamaha SXG soundcard driver
sxgtkbar.exe SxgTkBar
Yamaha SXG soundcard utility - gives quick and easy access via the system tray bar to diagnostics and configuration
sxpstub.exe Sxplog
Part of CA Unicenter Software Delivery - manage software across various systems, from desktops and servers to PDAs and mobile phones, in a controlled and standardized way - is it required at startup?
sxrrv.pif sxrrv
Added by the VAX-A TROJAN!
s2.exe sy
Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!
scjview.exe SybaseCentral43
Related to SQL Anywhere from Sybase. A comprehensive package providing data management and data exchange technologies
SyGate.exe Sygaete Personal Firewall
Added by the RBOT-GLX WORM!
Syga.exe Sygate Peral Firewall
Added by the RBOT-AQK WORM!
svrv.exe Sygate Personal 3
Added by the RBOT-XD WORM!
Studio.exe Sygate Personal Block
Added by the RBOT-TW WORM!
system32.exe Sygate Personal Firewall
Added by the RBOT.VI WORM!
sysgut.exe Sygate Personal Firewall
Added by the SDBOT.WM WORM!
Sygate.exe Sygate Personal Firewall
Added by the RBOT-PN WORM!
Sygate32.exe Sygate Personal Firewall
Added by the RBOT.ATW WORM!
service.exe Sygate Personal Firewall
Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!
sexy.exe Sygate Personal Firewall
Added by the RBOT-XY WORM!
sys.exe Sygate Personal Firewall
Added by the RBOT-ZC WORM!
syserror.exe Sygate Personal Firewall
Added by the RBOT.UC WORM!
Sygat.exe Sygate Personal Firewall
Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!
Syga.exe Sygate Personal Firewall
Added by the RBOT-AQD WORM!
svchots.exe Sygate Personal Firewall
Added by the RBOT.ABT WORM!
services32.exe Sygate Personal Firewall Start
Added by the RBOT-MB WORM!
servic.exe Sygate Personal Firewall Start
Added by the RBOT-RY WORM!
sgserv95.exe SyGateService
SyGate is a useful little program that lets you share an internet connection over an intranet. Is it needed - it saves a lot of headache to just let SyGate load at startup. Available via Start -> Programs
symantec32.exe Symantec Anti Virus
Added by a variant of the WOOTBOT WORM!
Symantex.exe Symantec Antivirus professional
Added by a variant of the FORBOT WORM!
symclient.exe Symantec Client Security
Added by a variant of the IRCBOT BACKDOOR! See here
symlcsvc.exe Symantec Core LC
Part of Norton AntiVirus 2004. What does it do?
symdebugs.exe Symantec Debug Client
Added by the IRCBOT-ACM TROJAN!
SNDMon.exe Symantec NetDriver Monitor
Part of Symantec's LiveUpate (eg, Norton). Not required if you run manual updates but probably require if you leave them to run automatically. Also, if one runs a small office network and SNDMon is disabled on one of the computers ? then other computers disappear from the network for this computer, including shared devices like printers and scanners. Hence the "U" recommendation
SNDWarn.exe Symantec NetDriver Warning
Part of Symantec Live Update - displays the warning when you need to update the firewall database
svrhost.exe Symantec Secure Server
Added by the IRCBOT-UB TROJAN!
symantec32.exe Symantec Security
Added by the RANDEX.PR or RANDEX.YR WORMS!
svhost.exe SymantecFilterCheck
Added by the BANKER-EEO TROJAN!
SymAV.exe SymAV
Added by the NETSKY.U WORM!
symmec.exe Symmetrical Network
Added by the DELBOT-N WORM!
SYMTRAY.EXE SymTray - Norton SystemWorks
Keeps all System Tray icons for Norton SystemWorks together to reduce clutter. SystemWorks includes Norton Anti-Virus, Norton Utilities and Norton CleanSweep - mentioned elsewhere here. Personally I only have Norton eMail Protect running which doesn't need SymTray
SynTPEnh.exe Synaptics Pointing Device Driver
Synaptics touchpad tray icon. Displays status and provides quick launch to touchpad features such as scrolling and tap zones. Required on IBM Thinkpads with UnltraNav (pointstick and touchpad combo) if you don't want to loose the advanced pointstick features such as scroll
Syncit.exe Sync-It
Sync-It - synchronizes the system clock with time servers on the internet
syncagent.exe SyncAgent
Ghost Keylogger keystroke logger/monitoring program - remove unless you installed it yourself!
SynTP.tmp RunOnce.exe SynSetup
Probably associated Synaptics touchpads on laptops as for the SynTPEnh and SynTPLpr entries but what does it do and is it required?
systacq.exe Syntax Script
Added by the SDBOT.AI WORM!
syntpenh.exe SynTPEnh
Synaptics touchpad tray icon. Displays status and provides quick launch to touchpad features such as scrolling and tap zones. Required on IBM Thinkpads with UnltraNav (pointstick and touchpad combo) if you don't want to loose the advanced pointstick features such as scroll
syntplpr.exe SynTPLpr
Synaptics touchpad driver helper. Required for touchpad features to work
SynTPStart.exe SynTPStart
Synaptics Pointing Device starter belonging to Synaptics Pointing Device Driver
SysRen.exe Sys Ren
Part of FlashEnhancer adware
sys*************.exe [* = random digit] sys************* [* = random digit]
WINBO adware
Sys**.exe [* = random char] Sys**.exe [* = random char]
CoolWebSearch/HomeSearch adware - for examples, see this log
Sys**32.exe [* = random char] Sys**32.exe [* = random char]
CoolWebSearch/HomeSearch adware - for examples, see this log
sys008.exe sys008
Hijacker, also detected as the STARTPA-GK TROJAN!
sys009.exe sys009
Added by the STARTPA-ZB TROJAN!
sys209.exe sys201
Added by the STARTPA-ZY TROJAN!
sys32.exe sys32
Added by the FLUX.E TROJAN!
sysx32.exe sys32
Added by the KVEX-A VIRUS!
sys32win.exe sys32cmd
Active Keylogger keystroke logger/monitoring program - remove unless you installed it yourself!
sys32dll.exe sys32dll
Added by the AIMDES.B WORM!
sys32win.exe sys32sql
Active Keylogger keystroke logger/monitoring program - remove unless you installed it yourself!
sys33.exe sys33
Added by the AGOBOT-WJ WORM!
SysAgent.exe SysAgent
SYSagent - small utility for retrieving all the hardware and software information required by anyone administering a machine and/or the network it's a part of
SysAI.exe SysAI
AproposMedia adware
sysatw.exe SysATW
Added by the VANEBOT-AM WORM!
sysbot.exe Sysbot
Spector - spying (or monitoring) software to record internet activity
syscfg32.exe syscfg
Added by the KWBOT.S WORM!
syscfg34.exe syscfg34.exe
Added by the ELECTRON WORM!
Syscm.exe syscm
Vanish adware
syscon.exe syscon
Added by the APRILCONE.A WORM!
syscon.exe syscon lptt01
RapidBlaster variant (in a "Syscon" folder in Program Files). Recommended you use RapidBlaster Killer to uninstall - see here
syscon.exe syscon ml097e
RapidBlaster variant (in a "Syscon" folder in Program Files). Recommended you use RapidBlaster Killer to uninstall - see here
syscfg35.exe SysConfig
Added by the KAZMOR.C WORM!
Stealth KeySpy.exe Sysconfig
StealthKeySpy - keystroke logger/monitoring program - remove unless you installed it yourself!
Syscpy.exe Syscpy
Firewall-bypassing, proxied spam relayer. Detected by Symantec as the HOGLE TROJAN!
sysctl.exe SysCtl
Added by the AOK TROJAN!
Sysctrls.exe Sysctrls
Detected by Kaspersky as the AGENT.AWZ TROJAN! See here
sevchost.exe Sysctrls32
Detected by Kaspersky as the RBOT.ADF BACKDOOR! See here
SysCVMS.exe SysCVMS.exe
Added by the SMALL.CBA TROJAN!
sysdat.dll.exe sysdat.dll
Added by the NISHICA 1.1 TROJAN!
sysdpt.exe Sysdpt
CRYPT trojan downloader
sysdxvid.exe sysdxvid
Added by the DLUCA-S TROJAN!
sysem.exe sysemls
Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!
svclgx32.exe SysEQ
Added by the IRCBOT-AC TROJAN!
sysfiler.exe sysfiler
Added by the RETSAM TROJAN!
SYSfit.exe SYSfit
AdShooter adware variant
sysflg32.exe sysflg32
Added by a variant of the CRYPTER.C TROJAN!
sysformat.exe sysformat
Added by the BAGLE-BK WORM!
sysfrcx.exe sysfrcx
Added by the KEYLOG-SCLOG TROJAN!
syst3ms.exe Sysgate Personal Firewall
Added by a variant of the IRCBOT TROJAN!
syshelp.exe syshelp
Added by the LOVGATE.C WORM!
syshost.exe syshost
Added by the VB-DVZ TROJAN!
sysinfo.exe sysinfo
Added by the BEDRILL TROJAN!
sysinfo.exe sysinfo.exe
Added by the BEAGLE.V WORM!
svchost.exe SysInit
Added by the STARTPA-BD TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is located in the Program Files/Common Files folder
services.exe sysinit
Added by the NEWLFRM-A TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate services.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is located in an "golumm" subfolder
sysint16.exe sysint16
Added by the CRYPTER.A TROJAN!
sysinit.exe Syskey
Added by the BEAGLE.AX WORM!
Syslib.exe Syslib
Adult content related downloader trojan
Syslog.exe Syslog lptt01
RapidBlaster variant (in a "Syslog" folder in Program Files). Recommended you use RapidBlaster Killer to uninstall - see here
Syslog.exe Syslog ml097e
RapidBlaster variant (in a "Syslog" folder in Program Files). Recommended you use RapidBlaster Killer to uninstall - see here
syslogin.exe syslogin.exe
Added by the BAGZ-B WORM!
Sysman.exe Sysman
KeyTrap is a surveillance software program that records all keyboard activities. Uninstall this software unless you put it there yourself
sysme.exe sysme
Added by the PSW_STEALER_C TROJAN!
SysMetrix.exe SysMetrix
SysMetrix - skinnable clock and metering application. It monitors and reports on a great number of statistics
sysmini.exe sysmini
Added by the ADLOAD.DD TROJAN!
sys64mnger.exe sysmngr32
Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!
sysmntrc.exe sysmntrc
Added by the BANCOS-FX TROJAN!
sysmod.exe sysmod
Added by the SPYBOT-DU WORM!
sysmon.exe sysmon
Added by the BIZEX WORM!
sysmon44.exe sysmon
Added by a variant of the BACKDOOR-CBA TROJAN!
SystemMonitor.exe Sysmon
Added by the NUJAMA-A WORM!
sysmonnt.exe sysmonnt
SearchPounder sends keywords typed into HTML forms and popular Internet search engines to a remote server
SysMonXP.exe SysMonXP
Added by the NETSKY.Q WORM!
SysTdSvr.dll Sysmppcvppp
Generic2.PQG adware
sysems.exe sysmss
Added by a variant of the SLAPER TROJAN!
sysnate.exe sysnate
Added by the MEDIAS TROJAN!
snuninst.exe Sysnet
Unidentified adware
sysnet.exe sysnet
CasClient adware - also detected as the CMAPP TROJAN!
sysobj.exe sysobj.exe
Wareout - malware masquerading as a spyware and dialer remover
SysOps SysOps
Added by the MSNCORRUPT TROJAN!
syspare.exe syspare
Added by the BIFROSE-AN TROJAN!
system.exe sysPersonalFirewall
Added by the WOOTBOT.FH WORM!
System.exe SysProtect
Added by the NETSPY TROJAN!
syp.exe SysProtect
SysProtect is detected as a "potentially unwanted program". It purports to be an system repair/maintenance application, but requires paid registration before any issues found can be fixed. Many of the "invalid" items found appear suspect. This has been reported to be distributed in wild via trojan Vundo. Other incarnations of this software exist with the same model and similar web presences (for example WinFixer). For more information see here
syspw32.exe syspw32.exe
Added by the APPFLET.A WORM!
sysmd.exe SysR
Ulubione adult content dialer
SysReg.exe SysReg
Added by the CHEKIN TROJAN!
SysReg.exe SysReg
SearchSeekFind textual marketing foistware
Sysres.exe Sysres
Added by the LOGMOD.A TROJAN!
sysrest32.exe sysrest32.exe
Added by the AGENT-GIN TROJAN!
sysrestore32.exe sysrestore32.exe
Unknown malware detected by McAfee. See here
SysSense.exe SysSense
"SysSense is your personal desktop Google AdSense monitor. It keeps your current Google AdSense information in the Windows system tray". Google AdSense account required
SysService.exe SysService
Added by the DELF family of TROJANS!
SERVICES.EXE SysService
NSKeyLogger keystroke logger/monitoring program - remove unless you installed it yourself!
SysService32.exe SysService32
Added by the KINDAL VIRUS!
systask32l.exe SysService32l
Added by the THEUG WORM!
SYSsfitb.exe SYSsfitb
Searchforit browser hijacker
sysl.exe SySSL
Added by the RBOT-CKH WORM!
systemc.exe SysStrt
Added by the AGOBOT-QA TROJAN!
syst.exe syst
Added by the DUMB.A "Joke" virus
serwin.exe System
Added by the LDPINCH-BN TROJAN!
svch?st.exe System
Added by the LDPINCH-BF TROJAN!
system.exe (74295303) System
Added by the IU WORM!
SPOOLSU.EXE System
Added by the BANKER-FC TROJAN!
system23.exe System
Added by the LEBREAT-D WORM!
services.exe system
Added by the DELF-LQ TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate services.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is located in a "HELP" subfolder of the Windows or Winnt folder
smss.exe System
Added by the AGENT.AEP TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate smss.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup!
svcr.exe system
Added by the SPYONE TROJAN!
SystemFile.exe SYSTEM
Added by a variant of the IRCBOT BACKDOOR! See here
system.exe System
Added by various WORMS and TROJANS!
systemsearch.hta system
Jetseeker.com hijacker
sysctrl.exe System
Added by WinGuardian. Note - this commercial keylogger is no longer made or sold by Webroot but older copies may still be in existance, those copies will be identified as spyware
svchost.exe System
Added by the LDPINCH-AU TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is found in the Winnt or Windows folder
systray.exe System
Added by the PISABOY-A TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate systray.exe process
sys64dvr.exe System 64 Driver for Games
Added by the SDBOT TROJAN!
sap.exe System Applications Profile
Added by the RBOT-QF WORM!
sysload3.exe System Boot Check
Added by the FUBALCA WORM!
SysCache.exe System Cache
Added by an unidentified VIRUS, WORM or TROJAN!
syscgmgr.exe System CGI Manager
Added by an unidentified WORM or TROJAN! See here
sysloadcnf.exe System Config
Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM! See here
syscgboot.exe System Config Boot
Detected by Kaspersky as the AGENT.VWU TROJAN! See here
smssl.exe System Config Manager
Added by the AGOBOT-ZJ WORM!
syscfg32.exe System Configuration
Added by the MYTOB.EA WORM!
svchost.exe system configure
Added by the LINEAGE-C TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.exe process which should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup!
syscoremem.exe System Core Memory
Added by a variant of the IRCBOT BACKDOOR! See here
scrtkfg.exe System CSRSS Patch
Added by the RBOT-ADA WORM!
systemDA.exe System Database administration
Added by the DERDERO.B WORM!
sysdasp.exe System Database Administration Support Process
Added by the DERDERO.C WORM!
sysdbroot.exe System DataBase Root
Added by the QHOST-W TROJAN!
sysdbmg.exe System DB Manager
Added by an unidentified WORM or TROJAN! See here
sysdiag32.exe System Diagnostics
Added by the SDBOT.GEN TROJAN!
sysdll.exe System DLL Resources
SnapKey is a surveillance software program that records all keyboard activities. Uninstall this software unless you put it there yourself
SysMgr.exe System Download Manager
Added by the RBOT.CIG WORM!
svchostx.exe System Efficiency Monitor
Added by the KWBOT.E WORM!
secsvc.exe System Event Manager
Added by the RBOT.BMY WORM!
sys32.exe System File Startup
Detected by PCTools as the RBOT.OTL WORM! See here
System Files Updater.exe System Files Updater
System Files Updater from Flyakiteosx "will transform the look of an ordinary Windows XP system to resemble the look of Mac OS X"
srvhandle.exe system handler
Added by the REDPLUT VIRUS!
scvhost.exe System Host
Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!
syshost.exe System Host Manager
Added by the BANWORM-C WORM!
svchost.exe System Host Service
Added by the CONE.F WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is located in a "tasks" subfolder of the Winnt or Windows folder
syspass.exe System Information Manager
Added by the SDBOT-MO WORM!
systeminit.exe System Init
Added by a variant of the IRCBOT BACKDOOR! See here
systemip.exe System IP
Added by a variant of the IRCBOT BACKDOOR! See here
system.exe System Kernal Support
Added by the SDBOT.BWV WORM!
Slsched.exe System LifeGuard Scheduler
System LifeGuard scheduler
smsc.exe System Management Service
Added by the RBOT-ANN WORM!
svchost.exe System Manager
Added by the BANKER-AE TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is found in the Winnt or Windows folder
System.exe system manager
Added by the FORBOT-BO WORM!
sysmng.exe System Manager
Added by the TAME-C WORM!
sysmngr.exe System Manager
Added by a variant of the IRCBOT TROJAN! See here
SysMech4.exe /REREG: [path] Incinerator.dll System Mechanic Professional Update [Incinerator.dll]
Iolo System Mechanic "Incinerator" feature securely deletes files and folders from your PC so they can never be recovered again
StartupGuard.exe System Mechanic Startup Guard
System Mechanic Startup Guard protects the Window's startup locations from being modified by viruses, spyware, malware and other annoying programs
SMCSS.EXE System Messaging Queue
Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!
SYSMSG32.EXE System Messenger
Added by the SPYBOT-DK WORM!
systgmgr32.exe System Messenger32
Added by the SDBOT.DF WORM!
smc.exe System Microsoft Core
Added by the RIZO.A TROJAN!
SYSMON.EXE System Monitor
Comes with some Aopen motherboards. Monitors CPU temp, voltage and fan speed. Warns if any become abnormal
Sysmon16.exe System Monitor
Added by the SDBOT TROJAN!
sys32.exe System Net
Added by the FORBOT-FX WORM!
sysnd.exe System Net Database
Added by the RBOT-AAW WORM!
sysnet.exe System Networking
Added by the RBOT.API WORM!
svcnost.exe System Power Managment
Added by the DREF-I WORM!
svchost.exe System Process
Added by the ADCLICK-AG TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is found in the Winnt or Windows folder
sysproc.exe System Process Analization
Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!
system.exe System Process Analization Thread
Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!
sysbho.exe System Redirect
Downloader trojan, "Melkosoft" adware related
sysrgmgr.exe System Registry Manager
Added by an unidentified WORM or TROJAN! See here
svcnet.exe System Restore
Added by the TIBICK WORM!
ssc.exe System Security Checker
Added by the IRCBOT-WI TROJAN!
spoolcrv.cpl system service
Added by the INSPIR.11 TROJAN!
systems.exe System Service
Added by the AGOBOT.VZ WORM!
servicent.exe System Service
Added by the RBOT-AJI WORM!
system.exe System service
Added by the BANCOS.AA TROJAN!
servicez.exe System Service
Added by the RBOT-AOY WORM!
serious.exe System Service
Added by the RBOT-FMV WORM! Note - deactivates the Microsoft Internet Connection Firewall (ICF)
svchelper.exe SYSTEM service helper
Added by the MONKBD-A WORM!
syshelp.exe SYSTEM service helper
Added by a variant of the MONKBD-A WORM!
svcsenes.exe System Services
Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!
svcsenes32a.exe System Services
Added by the RBOT-AFG WORM!
ssms.exe System Services
Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!
server.exe System Services Monitor
Bifrost malware
smss.exe System Session Manager
Added by the KALEL-E WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate smss.exe process which should NOT appear in Msconfig/Startup!
soap.exe System Soap Pro
System Soap Pro internet cleaning software. Bundles foistware like Httper and Zipclix - best avoided
syspools.exe system spool
Added by the DREF-T WORM/VIRUS!
sys.exe System Startup
Added by a variant of the IRCBOT TROJAN!
smcss.exe System Startup Manager
Added by the RBOT.AMD WORM!
SystemStats.exe System Stats
Added by a variant of the WOOTBOT WORM!
syscfg.exe System Support
Added by the RBOT-AGQ WORM!
system32.exe System Support
Added by the RBOT-AHA WORM!
syssql.exe System Support
Added by the RBOT-AUH WORM!
SYSTEM2.EXE System Terminal
Added by the SPYBOT-BZ TROJAN!
Systools.exe System Toolkit
Added by the RONOPER-G WORM!
systray.exe System Tray
Added by the FAN-A WORM!
spooles32.exe System Tray Services
Added by the AGOBOT.ZH WORM!
SysTray32.exe System Tray32
Added by the REPAD WORM!
syscfg32.exe System Unix
Added by the RBOT-ZD WORM!
system.pif System Update Service
Added by the RBOT-ALL WORM!
services.exe System Update2
Added by the AUTOTROJ-C TROJAN!Note - this is not the legitimate services.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup!
svchost.exe System Update2
Added by the AUTOTROJ-C TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.exe process which should NOT appear in Msconfig/Startup!
system.exe System Update2
Added by the AUTOTROJ-C TROJAN!
system.exe System Updater Machine
Detected by Kaspersky as the CIADOOR.GN BACKDOOR! See here
szwi.exe System Updates
Added by the RBOT-AXE WORM!
SYSENTRY.EXE System Uptime Server
Added by the RBOT.LK WORM!
SYSENTRY32.EXE System Uptime Server
Added by the RBOT.LK WORM!
systats.exe System-Stat
Added by the SDBOT.RA WORM!
system..exe system.
Added by the OPTIXPRO.13.C TROJAN!
system...exe system...
Added by the OPTIXPRO.13.C TROJAN!
System.exe System.exe
Added by various WORMS and TROJANS!
system.exe system.exe
Added by the JAMPORK.E WORM!
system.exe system.exe
Added by a variant of the IRCBOT BACKDOOR! Located in %WINDIR%\pchealth\helpctr\binaries
system.exe System32
Added by the BUSHTRO122 TROJAN!
System32.exe System32
Added by any number of WORMS or TROJANS!
sysdiag.exe System32
SpyAgent surveillance software. Uninstall this software unless you put it there yourself
system32,1.exe System32
Added by an unidentified VIRUS, WORM or TROJAN!
syspci32.exe System32 PCI Manager
Added by the RBOT-AFR WORM!
sysrs.exe System32 Runtime StartUp
Added by the AGOBOT.ANW WORM!
systcpm.exe System32 TCP Manager
Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!
systerm.exe System32 TCP Manager
Added by the RBOT.AFD WORM!
systmp.exe System32 Temp Service
Added by the RBOT-AET WORM!
systeminit.exe system32.dll
CoolWebSearch parasite variant - re-directing to your-search.info
sysdll32.exe system32.dll
CoolWebSearch parasite variant. Redirecting to wholeworldmarket.com, most likely other domains as well
services32.exe system32.exe
Added by a variant of the IRCBOT TROJAN!
system32.exe system32.exe
Added by the GRAYBIRD.P TROJAN!
System32BLSJ.exe System32BLSJ Agent
Added by the MDROP-BPT TROJAN!
System32Ex.exe System32Ex
Added by the IRCCONTACT TROJAN!
sysdiag.exe System32kfvw
SpyAgent surveillance software. Uninstall this software unless you put it there yourself
system32WXBP.exe system32WXBP Agent
Detected by Trend Micro as TSPY_ARDAMAX.HR spyware. See here
system34.exe system34.exe
Added by the DWNLDR-FXY TROJAN!
Systemdll.exe System4224411
Added by the YUSUFALI-B WORM!
system43.exe system43.exe
Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!
Sage.exe SystemAgent
"Microsoft Plus! System Agent automatically tunes your system, performing tasks such as disk optimization and error correction. It can also run any application at prescheduled times"
systemb.exe systemb
Added by a variant of the IRCBOT TROJAN!
services.exe SystemBoot
Added by the SOBER-Q TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate services.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is located in a HelpHelp subfolder of the Windows or Winnt folder
Systemcheck.exe SystemCheck
Added by the LAVITS WORM!
services.exe SystemCheck
Added by the SOBER-M WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate services.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is located in a Configsystem subfolder of the Windows or Winnt folder
svchost.exe SystemCheck
Added by the DELF-KR TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is located in a C:DriverLoad folder
SysCheckBop32.exe SystemCheck
WINBO adware
Syschk.exe SystemChecker
Added by the GALIL.F WORM!
SystemCONF98i.exe SystemCONF98i
Added by the GLITCH TROJAN!
Sysdeb32.exe SystemDebug
Added by the SYSBUG TROJAN!
SystemDefender.exe SystemDefender
SystemDefender spyware remover - not recommended, see here
SystemDll.exe SystemDll
Added by the LOXOSCAM TROJAN!
systemdll32.exe systemdll32.exe
Added by the FEUTEL-F TROJAN!
sd2006.exe SystemDoctor 2006 Free
SystemDoctor misleading security software - not recommended, see here
svchost.exe SystemDriverCheck
Added by the DELF-KR TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is located in a C:DriverLoad folder
svchost.exe SystemDriverLoad
Added by the DELF-KR TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is located in a C:DriverLoad folder
SysRep.exe SystemErrorFixer
SystemErrorFixer spyware remover - not recommended, see here
SystemFile.exe SystemFile
Added by the DULLDOOR-A TROJAN!
SystemGuardAlerter.exe SystemGuardAlerter
Part of the Iolo System Mechanic maintenance software. What does it do?
systeminit.exe systeminit
Added by the SILLYFDC-AN WORM!
Systemiom.exe Systemiom Updater
Added by the SPYBOT.TY WORM!
sysload32.exe SystemLoad32
Added by the MIMAIL.E WORM!
sysldr32.exe SystemLoader
Added by the DOWNLDR-NS TROJAN!
Sysman32.exe SystemManager
Added by the DOWNLOADER-BW.B TROJAN!
Sysmon32.exe SystemMonitor
Added by the AIDID.A WORM!
sysnet.exe SystemNetwork
Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!
SystemNT.exe SystemNT
Added by the PWSVB-EG TROJAN!
scrtvc32.exe SystemOPsv
Added by a variant of the SPYBOT WORM!
svchost.exe SystemReg
Added by the DEWIN.E TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is found in the Winnt or Windows folder
scchost.exe Systems
Added by the DAEMOZ.A TROJAN!
svch0st.exe Systems
Added by the MYDOOM.BI WORM!
Systems.exe Systems
Added by the BANKBOA-A TROJAN!
sescmgr.exe Systems
Added by the DWNLDR-GAH TROJAN!
spoolsvc.exe Systems
Added by the DLOADR-SW TROJAN!
sysmon.exe Systems
Added by the VIXUP-BI WORM!
slchost.exe Systems Restart
Added by the MULTIDROP.C TROJAN!
spchost.exe Systems Restart
Added by an unidentified WORM or TROJAN!
Systems.exe Systems.exe
Keyboard Spectator - monitoring software that creates records of everything people do on a computer, ie, spying or monitoring depending upon how you call it
systems.exe systems.exe
KGBSpy is a commercial surveillance software program. It logs keystrokes, Web sites visited, and clipboard activity. It also has a screen capture logger and can be run automatically in a silent, undetectable mode
Syssafe.exe SystemSafe
System Safety Monitor - system monitoring tool with additional application firewalling
System32.exe SystemSAS
Added by the KWBOT.C WORM!
systembin.exe systemscroot
Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!
shman.exe SystemService
Premium rate adult content dialler
sexypicz.exe SystemTasks
Adult content dialler
Systra.exe Systemtra
Added by the LOVGATE-W WORM!
SysTray.Exe SystemTray
SYSTRAY.EXE - System Tray Services. Provides the Volume Control, PC Card Status, Power Management and other icons that reside in the System Tray (see here). SYSTRAY.EXE may be disabled if none of these services are required. It will launch as and when required if you later enable the icons. If you need these items they're available via Start -> Settings -> Control Panel
SystemTray.exe SystemTray
Added by the BIGFOOT TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate systray.exe process
SysTray.exe SystemTray
Added by the ALADINZ.P TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate systray.exe process. If you right-click on the real systray.exe the "Properties" reveal it to be a Microsoft file
SysTraymon.exe SystemTray Monitor
Added by a variant of the SPYBOT WORM! See here
SDSystemTray.exe SystemTraySD
Spyware Detector - spyware remover. Initially not recommended due to false positives but the later versions have since improved - see here
SRSystemTray.exe SystemTraySR
Spyware Detector - spyware remover. Initially not recommended due to false positives but the later versions have since improved - see here
SystemUpd.exe SystemUpd
Updater for Swapoo.com, a kind of Napster for games
systemw32.exe systemw32
Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!
Sniffer.exe SystemWizard Sniffer
SystemWizard for Win98/ME from SystemSoft - diagnoses and solves hardware and software problems on a PC
systemx32.exe systemx32
Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!
systemyom.exe systemyom Updater
Added by a variant of the IRCBOT TROJAN!
SYSZ.exe SYSTEMZ Patch
Added by the ALADINZ.P TROJAN!
systen32.exe systen32.exe
Added by the AQP TROJAN!
systesms.exe Systesms.exe
Added by the RBOT-HI WORM!
Systest.exe Systest
Clean Space internet evidence eliminator
systime.exe SysTime
CoolWebSearch parasite variant - also detected as the STARTPA-FL TROJAN!
Systmesy.exe Systmesy
Added by the RBOT-KQ WORM!
systoan.exe Systoan32
Added by an unidentified VIRUS, WORM or TROJAN!
SYSERVER.exe systr
Added by the VB-DQY WORM!
SERVICE.exe systr2
Added by the VB-DQY WORM!
systr32.exe systr32
??
systrax.exe systrax
??
Systray_.Exe Systray
Added by the KERGEZ.A WORM!
SysTray.Exe SysTray
SYSTRAY.EXE - System Tray Services. Provides the Volume Control, PC Card Status, Power Management and other icons that reside in the System Tray (see here). SYSTRAY.EXE may be disabled if none of these services are required. It will launch as and when required if you later enable the icons. If you need these items they're available via Start -> Settings -> Control Panel
Snnpapi.exe SysTray
Added by an unidentified TROJAN!
SteFanie.vbs Systray
Added by the STEFAN WORM! Note - make sure you check the hyperlink as this one copies it's self to numerous dirves and folders
svhost.exe SysTray
Added by the RAJILO-A WORM!
system.exe SysTray
Added by the DELF.E TROJAN!
systray.exe Systray driver
Added by the MUTEBOT TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate systray.exe process
SysTrayX.EXE SYSTRAYX
"SystrayX helps you hide some of the less used icons from the system tray (the hidden icons can still be seen and used in the special SysTrayX menu but will no longer permanently take precious space from your system tray)"
systree systree
Added by the BANCOS.L TROJAN!
spoolsvr.exe SYStry
Added by the SDBOT.GN WORM!
sysu.exe sysu
Dynamic Desktop Media adware - see here
sysug32.exe sysug32.exe
Added by an unidentified TROJAN or WORM!
Sysupd.exe SysUpd
VirtuMonde adware
Sysvupex.exe Sysvupex
Added by the MEDIAS TROJAN!
sysvx_.exe sysvx
Added by the LOOSKY-BX TROJAN!
SYSWB6.exe SYSWB6
Part of We-Blocker - gives parents the opportunity to monitor their children's Internet access and provide them with age-appropriate content, while filtering out sites that contain adult content. Works in conjunction with Winkb6 and both files are needed to run We-Blocker
SysWin.exe SysWin
Added by the IRCCONTACT TROJAN!
syswin32.exe syswin32
Added by a variant of the SPYBOT WORM!
Syswindow.exe Syswindow
Added by the COW TROJAN!
sys22.exe sysX3
Added by the RANTS.C WORM!
syscxd32.exe sysygm32
Added by the IRCBOT-PC TROJAN!
Service.exe SYS_CLEAN
Added by the FLOPCOPY WORM!
svchostsys.exe sys_up1
Added by the MULTIDR-FL TROJAN!
SZMsgSvc.exe SZMsgSvc.exe
StopZilla! - pop-up killer
speedmgr.exe T-DSL SpeedMgr
T-Online ISP SpeedManager - shows upload and download speed. Also checks for updates automatically
stte.exe Taba
PurityScan/Clickspring adware
SPLSHWRP.EXE TabletWizard
Microsoft Tablet PC Component
sprtcmd.exe /P TalkTalk TalkTalk
Self-help support tool for TalkTalk Broadband users (provided by SupportSoft, Inc). Identifies and automatically fixes typical problems that may occur with your high-speed internet service
Setup.exe Tango
Tango Broadband access software. Is it required?
sysdll.exe Task Debugger
Added by the RBOT-CQ WORM!
svchost.exe Task Manager
Added by the SOHANA-P WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.exe process which should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup!
svhost32.exe Task Manager
Added by the TERMX.A WORM!
svchost.exe Task Monitoring Service
Added by the CONE.D WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is located in a "tasks" subfolder of the Winnt or Windows folder
schedsvc32.exe Task Scheduler Engine
Added by the RBOT-ASJ WORM!
system.exe Taskmgr
Added by the PAKES.G TROJAN!
spoolsvc.exe Tcp Application Manager
Added by the DLOADER-NY TROJAN!
svcadmin.exe Tcp Application Manager
Added by the DLOADER-NY TROJAN!
svcman.exe Tcp Application Manager
Added by the DLOADER-NY TROJAN!
svcrun.exe Tcp Application Manager
Added by the DLOADER-NY TROJAN!
services.exe TEXTCONV
Added by the NEVEG.B or NEVEG.C WORMS! Note - this is not the legitimate services.exe process, which should not appear in Msconfig/Startup!
spyguard.exe The Spy Guard
The SpyGuard spyware remover - not recommended, see here
spyguard_monitor.exe The Spy Guard Monitor
The SpyGuard spyware remover - not recommended, see here
Shine.exe Tiger
Added by the HAPPYLOW (or NISHE-A) VIRUS!
sample.exe tmp_up
QuickBar adware
smss.exe Tok-Cirrhatus
Added by the BRONTOK-A WORM and variants! Note - this is not the legitimate smss.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is located in the "Documents and Settings[User]Local SettingsApplication Data"" folder
sv711224030r.exe Tok-Cirrhatus-1959sarc
Added by the BRONTOK-R WORM!
smss.exe Tok-Cirrhatus-2784
Added by the BRONTOK-S WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate smss.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is located in the "Documents and Settings[User]Local SettingsApplication Data"" folder
smss.exe Torjan Program
Added by the WOWCRAFT.B TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate smss.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is located in the Winnt or Windows folder
system32.exe Torrent Management Service
Added by a variant of the IRCBOT TROJAN! See here
STMonitor.exe Track4WinMonitor
Track4Win is a surveillance software program that takes screenshots and logs user activity such as URLs and currently running processes. It uploads the logs and screenshots to a preconfigured server. Uninstall this software unless you put it there yourself
stdhost.exe Transaction Tasker
Added by a variant of the IRCBOT BACKDOOR! See here
spower.drv TSPower
Found on a Toshiba laptop. Related to power management?
scvc.exe ttool
Added by the OWM TROJAN!
System.Trubo.vbs TurBo
Added by the AUTOM-C WORM!
sps32.exe TURXP Protocol
Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!
Schedule.exe TvrSchedule
Scheduler for Mercury Ez View TV Tuner Card
scheduler_proxy.exe TVT Scheduler Proxy
Part of IBM ThinkPads SystemUpdate software. Is it required?
SCardS32.Exe TwkSCardSrv
Used with Towitoko SmartCard Readers for card recognition
SpyRem.exe TZ Spyware Remover
TZ Spyware Remover spyware remover - not recommended, see here
sybqnub.exe udjudwq
Added by the SILLYFDC-AH WORM!
sys****.exe Ulubione
Ulubione adware
SpeedUpMyPC.exe Uniblue SpeedUpMyPC
Older version of SpeedUpMyPC from Uniblue - which "lets you monitor and control all your PC resources with easy, one click instructions. System settings, internet usage, disk clutter, RAM and CPU are all automatically scanned, cleaned and optimized for peak performance"
spyeraser.exe Uniblue SpyEraser
SpyEraser from Uniblue. Spyware detection program
SetDfltSettings.exe UniPrint
Drivers for Uniprint, a printing help for Terminal Services and Citrix which recieves downloaded files from a Uniprint enabled server and prints them locally allowing for truly universal printing through Terminal Services or Citrix
svchost32.exe Universal USB Service
Added by the KELVIR.R WORM!
Sysupd.exe Update
Added by the SLACKBOT VIRUS!
svchost.exe Update
Added by the ADCLICK-AG TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is located in the Winnt or Windows folder
scvhost.exe Update Checker
Added by the AGENT-DSF TROJAN!
Schost.exe Update Install
Added by the GAOBOT.AO WORM!
SetCPQLC.exe Update local
Running on a Compaq desktop. Any ideas?
svxhost.exe update service
Added by the RBOT-MG WORM!
Swap.exe Update ver 1.0
Added by the SWAP-C WORM!
sgtray.exe UpdateManager
StorageGuard from Veritas (this version by Sonic). Free utility that integrates with Backup MyPC (formerly Backup Exec Desktop), Simple Backup and MS Backup. Provides system tray access and background monitoring - warning you of files that haven't recently been backed up. Required unless you backup manually on a regular basis or have scheduled backups
svhost.exe UPDATEMSN
Added by an unidentified WORM or TROJAN!
svhost32.exe Updater Service Process
Added by the AGOBOT.TY WORM!
services.exe upDpacketo
Added by the NAFBOT-A TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate services.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is located in a "TEMPER" subfolder of the Windows or Winnt folder
sxchost.exe Upgrade Sarvice
Added by a variant of the TOFGER-I TROJAN!
sxchost.exe Upgrade Service
Added by the TOFGER-I TROJAN!
SASS.EXE usb
Added by the FUNSTA-A TROJAN!
Svcmm32.exe USB controller
SvcMM backdoor parasite downloader
servicelog.exe USB Device
Added by the WOOTBOT.CB WORM!
SKBPATCH.EXE USB Hub Keyboard Patch
USB HUB Update
smss32.exe UsbD
Adware - detected by Kaspersky as the AGENT.CJ TROJAN!
svhost32.exe UsbD
Added by the AGENT.IB TROJAN!
servicetask.exe usbdrv
Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!
sst4.exe USBHWDRV
Added by a variant of the LOWZONE-I TROJAN!
sst6.exe USBHWINFO
Added by the LOWZONE-I TROJAN!
svchst.exe useful-soft
Added by the STARTPA-HH TROJAN!
systems.com userd
Added by the OUTLAW-A WORM!
smss.exe userinit
Added by the DLOADR-B TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate smss.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This trojan file is found in the Windows or Winnt folder
srv32.exe Userinterface Reporter
ISTBar adware
sscbltqu.exe ushli
Obtained from an MP3 search list site. Also generates random processes on reboot
syswrun4x.exe usrgtway.exe
Added by the MITGLIEDER.E TROJAN!
svchosts.exe valuename
Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!
stim11.exe Veo Velocity Connect
Support software for the Veo Velocity Connect webcam
svchost.exe Video Driver
Added by an unidentified WORM or TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup!
sysconf.exe Video Process
Added by the GAOBOT.GEN!POLY or GAOBOT.UM or GAOBOT.ADX WORMS!
sys32.exe Video Services
Added by the AGOBOT.PS WORM!
svchosts.exe virtual-machine
Added by the RBOT-US WORM!
Spoolsvr.exe Vital Load Process
Added by the RBOT.AIF WORM!
smrs.exe vsadmin
Added by the AGOBOT-RC WORM!
spooll32.exe vscanner
Added by the OPTIXPRO.10 TROJAN!
Scran.exe W32.Scran
Added by the NARCS WORM!
syslaunch.exe Wardo
Added by the ADCLICKER.G TROJAN!
spoolsb.exe WCESMngr
Added by the AGOBOT-QZ WORM!
skybotx.exe WDNS SYSTEM
Added by the MYTOB-BY WORM!
SbWeatherOnTray.exe WeatherOnTray
Hotbar adware
sm.exe Web Service
Added by the BUBE-F VIRUS!
sttray.exe WebOutfitterTray
Intel WebOutfitter service System Tray icon
stopsignav.exe webscan
eAcceleration Stop-Sign security software related. Previously not recommended, see here
Save.exe WhenUSave
WhenU.Save adware
Search.exe WhenUSearch
WhenU.Save adware
ssvsol.exe whxpin service
Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!
sysin.pif Win CPU
Added by the RBOT-AXL WORM!
stat.exe win name
??
SysUpdate.exe Win Update
Added by the AGOBOT-TN WORM!
Shakira_1997_Part_1_.Mpeg_.scr win32
Added by the MYLIFE.N WORM!
Setup_32.exe win32
Added by the EVILBOT.B TROJAN!
system32.vbs Win32
Added by the SWERUN VIRUS!
sysmon.exe Win32
Added by the MYTOB-HQ TROJAN!
svchosts.exe Win32 Driver
Added by the FORBOT-FD WORM!
secure32.exe Win32 Security Protocol
Added by the RBOT-ETI WORM!
svchosts.exe Win32 Svchosts Driver
Added by the FORBOT-FO WORM!
spoolsvc.exe Win32 System Spool
Added by the SDBOT.UK WORM!
svchosts.exe Win32 Update
Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!
svchostt.exe win32 update service
Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!
svhosint32.exe Win32 Usb Driver
Added by the FORBOT-BE or FORBOT-J WORMS!
smsc.exe Win32 USB2 Driver
Added by the SDBOT.FO WORM!
svchosting.exe Win32 USB2 Driver
Added by the FORBOT.J or SDBOT.HU WORM!
sys32.exe Win32 USB2 Driver
Added by the WOOTBOT.X WORM!
sys32snd.exe Win32 USB2 Driver
Added by the FORBOT-AN WORM!
syscfg32.exe Win32 USB2 Driver
Added by the FORBOT-R WORM!
service.exe Win32 USB2.0 Driver
Added by the SDBOT-QF WORM!
Scandisk.com Win32G
Added by the ESTRELLA TROJAN!
systroy.exe win32ini
Added by the IRC.ALADINZ.C TROJAN!
Server.com Win32R
Added by the ESTRELLA TROJAN!
ssrs.exe win32usbd
Added by the RBOT-RA WORM!
system_wc.exe WIN32WN
Eziin adware
sp32.dll Win386
Homepage hijacker. Not a dll but a regfile in disguise
Shch.exe WinAmpAgent
Added by the EB TROJAN! Note - this is NOT the popular Winamp media player which has a different filename
svchst.exe WinAmpAgent
Added by the EB TROJAN! Note - this is NOT the popular Winamp media player which has a different filename
sdhch.exe WinAmpAgent
Added by the TACTSLAY.B TROJAN!
svchost.exe WinAppLog
StingKeyLogger keystroke logger/monitoring program - remove unless you installed it yourself! Note - this is not the svchost.exe process that normally doesn't appear in Msconfig/Startup!
swchost.exe Winbin
Added by the RBOT.CLS WORM!
services.exe WinCheck
Added by the SOBER-S WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate services.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is located in a "ConnectionStatusMicrosoft" subfolder of the Windows or Winnt folder
services.exe WinCheck
Added by the SOBER.S WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate services.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is located in a "ConnectionStatusMicrosoft" subfolder of the Windows or Winnt folder
servicelogd.exe Wind Logd File
Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!
ssprotecter.exe Wind0ws Sharing
Added by the RBOT-AHW WORM!
services.exe WinData
Added by the SOBER.AA WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate services.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is located in a "PoolData" subfolder of the Windows or Winnt folder
service.exe WinDLL (service.exe)
Detected by Kaspersky as the AGENT.BX WORM! See here. The "service.exe" file is found in %System%
ssvchost.exe window2
Added by the IRCBOT.H TROJAN!
services.exe Windows
Added by the SOBER.X WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate services.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is located in a "WinSecurity" subfolder of the Windows or Winnt folder
system copy.exe windows
Added by the SALGA.A WORM!
system.exe Windows
Added by the SPYBOT.OBB WORM!
services.exe Windows
Added by the SOBER-Z WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate services.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! ! This file is located in a "WinSecurity" subfolder of the Windows or Winnt folder
services.exe Windows
Added by the DLOADR-GW TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate services.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is located in a "Windows" subfolder
smss.exe Windows
Added by the BANCBAN-QF TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate smss.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is located in the Winnt or Windows folder
svchost.exe windows
Added by the SLOMIRC-A WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is located in the Winnt or Windows folder
spoovlss.exe Windows
Added by an unidentified WORM or TROJAN! See here
spoolsvc.exe Windows .Net Manager
Added by the DLOADER-NY TROJAN!
svcadmin.exe Windows .Net Manager
Added by the DLOADER-NY TROJAN!
svcman.exe Windows .Net Manager
Added by the DLOADER-NY TROJAN!
svcrun.exe Windows .Net Manager
Added by the DLOADER-NY TROJAN!
setup.exe Windows Accelerators
KeySpy keystroke logger/monitoring program - remove unless you installed it yourself!
syssv.exe Windows Activate System
Added by a variant of the SPYBOT WORM!
sistem.exe Windows Ba?lang?? Dosyas?
Added by the MUZK WORM!
systemss.exe Windows backup
Added by a variant of the SPYBOT WORM!
Systemwks32.exe Windows Bootup
Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!
SbiCvy.exe Windows bypass security SMSS Service
Added by the RBOT-GRF WORM!
SSYS.EXE Windows Config
Added by the SPYBOT-DA WORM!
svchost.exe Windows Default Configuration
Added by the DLOADER-U TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.exe process which should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup!
SYSCFG16.EXE Windows DLL Loader
Added by the DOMWIS-N WORM!
svchost.exe Windows DLL Services
Added by the AGENT.H spyware! Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.exe process which should NOT appear in Msconfig/Startup!
system.exe Windows DLL Services
AGENT.H spyware
spoolsrv.exe Windows DLL Tracker
Added by a variant of the WOOTBOT WORM!
System32Driver32.exe Windows Drive Compatibility
Added by the SUPOVA.Z WORM!
svchost.exe Windows Driver Adapter
Added by the ANTINNY-K WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is found in a "drivers" subfolder
ssms.exe Windows Drivers
Added by the RBOT-AT WORM!
sntsvc.exe Windows Event Section
Added by a variant of the IRCBOT TROJAN! See here
svchostie.exe Windows Executer
Detected by Kaspersky as the EGGDROP.V BACKDOOR! See here
system32.exe Windows Explorer
Added by the RBOT-AJH WORM!
svchost.exe Windows Firewall
Added by the PROXY-HT TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is located in the Winnt or Windows folder
scvhost.exe Windows Firewalll
Added by the RBOT-EK WORM!
sphost.exe Windows Firewalll
Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!
svvhost.exe Windows Firewalll
Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!
svghost.exe Windows Genuine
Added by a variant of the SPYBOT WORM! See here
svchost32.exe Windows Help Manager
Added by the RBOT-OZ WORM!
scvhosts.exe Windows Host Service
Added by the SPYBOT.NLI WORM!
svchoste.exe Windows Host Service
Added by the KELVIR.BF WORM!
svchosts32.exe Windows Host Service
Added by the KELVIR.AW WORM!
Sysconf32.exe Windows HTML file reader
Added by the NOOMY.A WORM!
sysays.exe Windows Identify
Added by a variant of the SPYBOT WORM! See here
svchost.exe Windows Internet Manager
Added by a variant of the IRCBOT TROJAN! See here. Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is located in the Winnt or Windows folder
SysUpdate.exe Windows Loader
Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!
spoolsvc.exe Windows Local Services
Added by the DLOADER-NY TROJAN!
svcadmin.exe Windows Local Services
Added by the DLOADER-NY TROJAN!
svcman.exe Windows Local Services
Added by the DLOADER-NY TROJAN!
svcrun.exe Windows Local Services
Added by the DLOADER-NY TROJAN!
services.exe Windows Logon Application
Added by the CIADOOR-L TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate services.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is located in the Windows or Winnt folder
Svchoste.exe Windows Logon Procedure
Added by a variant of the SPYBOT WORM!
Svchosta.exe Windows Logon Procedure
Added by a variant of the SPYBOT WORM!
Sygate32.exe Windows media service
Added by the RBOT.ADE WORM!
svchosl.exe Windows Messanger Control Center
Added by a variant of the IRCBOT BACKDOOR! See here
svhost.exe Windows Messanger Control Center
Added by a variant of the IRCBOT BACKDOOR! See here
sucker.exe Windows MS Update 32
Added by the FORBOT-GJ WORM!
swchost.exe Windows MSN2 XP
Detected by Trend Micro as the KOLAB.AA WORM! See here
service.exe Windows Net Cfg
Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!
sysMGT.exe Windows Nivedia Driver
Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!
sess.exe Windows NT Session Manager
Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!
SCVHOSTS.EXE Windows Print Spooler
Suspicious due to the similarity to the valid "svchost.exe" file
SVEHOST.EXE Windows Print Spooler
Added by the SPYBOT.H WORM!
ssservice.exe Windows Reg Services
Added by the PRORAT-D TROJAN!
svmhost.exe Windows Register Settings
Added by a variant of the FORBOT WORM!
svhchosts.exe Windows Registery Center
Added by a variant of the IRCBOT BACKDOOR! See here
svcdll.exe Windows Registry Scan
Added by the RBOT-TP WORM!
swchost.exe Windows report
Added by the SMALL-BD TROJAN!
system.exe windows run
Added by the ICPASS-A WORM!
scheduler.exe Windows Scheduler!
Added by a variant of the IRCBOT TROJAN! See here
Service.exe Windows Screensaver
Added by the KELVIR.P WORM!
ssaver.scr WINDOWS SCREENSAVER
Added by the SDBOT-YZ WORM!
setver32.exe Windows secure
Added by the SPYBOT.EP WORM!
ssms.exe Windows Secure Services
Added by the RBOT-GAR WORM!
sxe.exe Windows Security Center Notification Appls
Added by the RBOT-GKX WORM!
sxes.exe Windows Security Center Notification Applse
Added by the RBOT-GLR WORM!
sysecurex.exe Windows Security Center Notification Applsee
Added by a variant of the RBOT-GKX WORM!
svchost.exe Windows Security Manager
Added by the ANTINNY.AX WORM!! Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is located in a "Microsoft" subfolder
svchosl.exe Windows Security Survy
Added by a variant of the IRCBOT BACKDOOR! See here
security32.exe Windows Security Update
Affilred adware
syssrv.exe Windows Server Drivers
Added by a variant of the IRCBOT TROJAN! See here
servinfo.exe Windows Server Information
Added by the FORBOT-EN WORM!
svvhost.exe Windows Service
Added by the AGOBOT-HL WORM!
services.exe Windows Service
Added by the KALEL-A WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate services.exe process, which should not appear in Msconfig/Startup!
services.exe Windows Service Controller
Added by the KALEL-B WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate services.exe process, which should not appear in Msconfig/Startup!
scvhost.exe Windows Service Host
Added by the SDBOT.N TROJAN!
svchost.exe Windows Service Host
Added by the CONE.B WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is found in the Winnt or Windows folder
svchost.exe Windows Service Host
Added by the KALEL-C WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.exe process which should NOT appear in Msconfig/Startup!
schost.exe Windows Service Host
Added by the GAOBOT.AO WORM!
spoolsvc.exe Windows Service Manager
Added by the DLOADER-NY TROJAN!
svcadmin.exe Windows Service Manager
Added by the DLOADER-NY TROJAN!
svcman.exe Windows Service Manager
Added by the DLOADER-NY TROJAN!
svcmgr32.exe Windows Service Manager
Added by the OSCABOT-D WORM!
svcrun.exe Windows Service Manager
Added by the DLOADER-NY TROJAN!
svchhost.exe Windows Service Pack2
Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!
SVSS32.EXE Windows Service Support Call
Added by the RBOT-XQ WORM!
sv32.exe Windows Service SV
Added by a variant of the IRCBOT TROJAN!
svcthreading.exe Windows Service Threads
Added by a variant of the IRCBOT TROJAN! See here
svcthreads.exe Windows Service Threads
Added by a variant of the IRCBOT TROJAN! See here
service.exe Windows Services
Added by the RANDEX.R WORM!
svchosts.exe Windows Services
Added by the AGOBOT-KL TROJAN!
scmsg.exe Windows Services
Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!
scvhoste.exe Windows Services
Added by the SPYBOT.OBZ WORM!
smsc.exe Windows Services
Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!
spoolsvc.exe Windows Services
Added by the SDBOT.CPZ WORM!
servicez.exe Windows Services
Added by a variant of the IRCBOT BACKDOOR! See here
svcbrun.exe Windows Services B-Runner
Added by a variant of the IRCBOT TROJAN! See here
svcbrunner.exe Windows Services B-Runner
Added by a variant of the IRCBOT TROJAN! See here
svccert.exe Windows Services Certification
Added by a variant of the IRCBOT TROJAN! See here
svcguide.exe Windows Services Guide
Detected by Symantec as the SILLYIM WORM! See here
svcguides.exe Windows Services Guide
Added by the CHECKOUT WORM! See here
svchost.exe Windows Services Host
Added by the CONE or CONE.E WORMS! Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.exe process which should NOT appear in Msconfig/Startup!
svhosts.exe Windows Services Hosts
Added by the SDBOT-YH TROJAN!
svcjog.exe Windows Services Jog
Added by a variant of the IRCBOT TROJAN! See here
svcjogg.exe Windows Services Jog
Detected by Trend Micro as the AGENT.QAF WORM! See here
svcjoger.exe Windows Services Joger
Added by a variant of the IRCBOT TROJAN! See here
svcjogging.exe Windows Services Jogging
Added by a variant of the IRCBOT TROJAN! See here
svcjoging.exe Windows Services Joging
Detected by Trend Micro as the IRCBOT.AVI TROJAN! See here
sslms.exe Windows Services Layer
Added by the RBOT-GAH WORM!
svctowers.exe Windows Services Tower
Detected by Trend Micro as the IRCBOT.AGJ TROJAN! See here
svctowing.exe Windows Services Tower
Added by a variant of the IRCBOT TROJAN! See here
svch0st.exe Windows Services Update
Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM! Note - the filename has the digit 0 rather then the uppercase "o"
serviser.exe Windows Servser
Added by a variant of the IRCBOT BACKDOOR! See here
smss32.exe Windows Session Manager
Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!
smss.exe Windows Session Manager Subsystem
Added by the KALEL-B WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate smss.exe process which should NOT appear in Msconfig/Startup!
shell.exe Windows Shell
Added by the MYTOB-CA WORM!
sky.exe WINDOWS SKY
Added by the MYTOB.CH WORM!
smart.exe Windows Smart Manager
Added by the RBOT-SL WORM!
service.exe Windows smss service
Added by the AGENT-FPY TROJAN!
svdhost.exe Windows Sound
Detected by PCTools as the RBOT.ABCC WORM! See here
SndMon32.exe Windows Sound Driver
Added by a variant of the SPYBOT WORM!
snd32_win.exe Windows Sound Emulator
Added by the ATNAS.A WORM!
SndMon32.exe Windows Sound Manager
Added by the FORBOT-BU WORM!
SndMon16.exe Windows Sound Manager
Added by a variant of the FORBOT WORM!
Sp2update.exe Windows SP2 Update
Added by the WOOTBOT.BS WORM!
spoolsrv.exe Windows Spool Server
Added by the SDBOT-ACT WORM!
spoolasrv.exe Windows SpoolaPrint Service
Added by the SDBOT-AYD WORM!
SPOOLSRV.EXE Windows Spooler
Added by the SPYBOT.P WORM!
spoolsv32.exe Windows Spooler
Added by an unidentified WORM or TROJAN!
spool.exe Windows Spooler Services
Added by the AGOBOT-AMO WORM!
spoolersrv.exe Windows SpoolPrint Service
Added by the SDBOT-ZT WORM!
spoolservr.exe Windows spoolservr Service
Added by the SDBOT-AAN WORM!
spoolsre.exe Windows Spoolsre Service
Added by the SDBOT-AAE WORM!
spoolmsv.exe Windows Spoolsrv Service
Added by the SDBOT-ZS WORM!
spoolssv.exe windows spoolsrv service
Added by the SDBOT-AWV WORM!
spoolsurf.exe Windows Spoolsurf Service
Added by the SDBOT-ZZ WORM!
spooltsrv.exe Windows SpooltPrint Service
Added by the SDBOT-AYE WORM!
spoolvvv.exe Windows Spoolvvv Service
Added by the SDBOT-AAW WORM!
scvhost.exe Windows SQL management 1.33
Added by the SPYBOT-OB WORM!
SSL32Dr.exe Windows SSL Secondary Drivers
Added by the SDBOT.ASQ WORM!
Sounddrv.exe Windows Stand Sound Drivers
Added by the SDBOT-XF WORM!
services21.exe Windows Startup
Added by the AGOBOT-MX WORM!
sysrun32.exe Windows Startup 32 Bits
Added by a variant of the DARKSUN TROJAN!
svchost.exe Windows Stortup
Added by the TOGER-V TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is located in the Winnt or Windows folder
service.exe Windows svchost
Detected by Kaspersky as the SDBOT BACKDOOR! See here
serviceaaa.exe Windows svchost
Detected by Trend Micro as the LAMER.AA BACKDOOR! See here
servicean.exe Windows svchost
Added by a variant of the IRCBOT BACKDOOR! See here
svchost.exe Windows svchost
Added by the IRCBOT-ZQ WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.exe process which is always located in %System% and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in %Windir%
slsass.exe Windows Svchost Authority
Added by the RBOT-UA WORM!
svcsshost32.exe Windows Svshost Service Update 32
Added by the FORBOT-GD WORM!
SyncroAd.exe Windows SyncroAd
Windupdates adware variant
skybot.exe WINDOWS SYSTEM
Added by the MYTOB-CX WORM!
skybotx.exe WINDOWS SYSTEM
Added by the MYTOB-BY WORM!
smoc.exe WINDOWS SYSTEM
Added by the MYTOB.FU WORM!
smsc.exe WINDOWS SYSTEM
Added by the MYTOB-BR WORM!
skybot.exe WINDOWS SYSTEM
Added by the MYTOB.JU WORM!
servce.exe WINDOWS SYSTEM
Added by the MYTOB-EI WORM!
servises.exe WINDOWS SYSTEM
Added by the ZOTOB-I WORM!
sky.exe WINDOWS SYSTEM
Added by the MYTOB.LB WORM!
SysBackup.exe Windows System Backup
Unidentified malware
SYSCFG16.EXE Windows System Configuration
Added by the WISDOOR.Z TROJAN!
sysretain.exe Windows System Drivers
Added by a variant of the IRCBOT TROJAN! See here
SPOOLER.EXE Windows System Gateway
Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!
sysconf.exe Windows System Manager
Added by the MYTOB.AL WORM!
smsc.exe Windows System Manager
Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!
spoolsvc.exe WINDOWS SYSTEM MANAGER
Added by the MYTOB-LY WORM!
smsls.exe Windows System Manager Loader
Added by the AGOBOT.TF WORM!
Sblhost.exe Windows System Restore Configuration
Added by a variant of the SPYBOT WORM!
SystemRestorer.exe Windows System Restorer
Added by the DULOAD.C WORM!
scalpe91.exe WINDOWS SYSTEM SCALPE
Added by the MYTOB_HI WORM!
sys32.pif Windows System Security
Added by the RBOT-AOL WORM!
swhost.exe Windows System Tray
Added by an unidentified VIRUS, WORM or TROJAN!
System32.exe Windows System32
Added by the SDBOT-ALI WORM!
system32.exe Windows System32 Kernel
Added by the SDBOT-AAT WORM!
servicces.exe WINDOWS SYSTEMn
Added by the MYTOB-EL WORM!
stagmr.exe Windows Systemnmg
Added by the MYTOB.S WORM!
service.exe Windows Taskmanager
Added by a variant of the IRCBOT BACKDOOR! See here
svchost.exe Windows Taskmanager
Added by the IMBOT.AC WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.exe process which is always located in %System% and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in %Windir%
SVPHOST.exe Windows TM
Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!
scvhost.exe Windows UDP Control Center
Added by a variant of the IRCBOT BACKDOOR!
sychost.exe windows update
Added by the LEOX.B WORM!
svchosts.exe Windows Update
Added by the FRUCTA TROJAN!
scvhost.exe Windows Update
Added by the SDBOT-XT WORM!
Sqltob.exe Windows Update
Added by the DASHER.A WORM!
SecretStub.exe Windows Update
Added by the SRAMLER.C WORM!
scrigz.exe Windows Update
Added by a variant of the IRCBOT BACKDOOR!
slsys.exe Windows Update 32
Added by a variant of the FORBOT WORM!
shupd64.exe Windows Update 63
Added by the FORBOT-GA WORM!
svthx.exe Windows Update Center
Added by the STUBBOT.A WORM!
syslodr.exe Windows Update Check
Added by the SMALL.LU TROJAN!
svhost.exe Windows update config
Added by the SDBOT-PF WORM!
svghost.exe windows update configurator
Added by a variant of the SPYBOT WORM!
smcg.exe Windows Update Service
Added by the SDBOT.QY WORM!
SP00ISS.exe Windows Update Service
Added by the SDBOT-ZH WORM!
systemupdate.exe Windows Update Service 2004/2005
Added by the RBOT-JE WORM!
system.exe Windows Update Software
Added by the TOFGER.BX TROJAN!
svhostcs32.exe Windows Update System Shell
Added by the RBOT-AAZ WORM!
spoolsae.exe Windows Updated
Added by the RBOT-APM WORM!
svigost.exe Windows Updater
Added by the RBOT-VS WORM!
sdsys.exe Windows Updater
Added by the FORBOT-JG WORM!
servupdate.exe Windows USB Monitor
Detected by Trend Micro as the IRCBRUTE.AQ TROJAN! See here
sysvers.exe Windows Version Service
Added by a variant of the IRCBOT TROJAN! See here
spoolsvc.exe Windows Web Services
Added by the DLOADER-NY TROJAN!
svcadmin.exe Windows Web Services
Added by the DLOADER-NY TROJAN!
svcman.exe Windows Web Services
Added by the DLOADER-NY TROJAN!
svcrun.exe Windows Web Services
Added by the DLOADER-NY TROJAN!
svchost.exe Windows Xp Service Pack 2
Added by the XPLOS-A TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.exe process which should NOT appear in Msconfig/Startup!
System32.exe Windows-System
Added by the LOGPOLE.C WORM!
system.exe Windows32
Unknown malware
sysexhook.exe WindowsAgent
Added by the GOP keyboard logger/TROJAN!
Server5.exe WindowsAPI.DLL
Added by the "Fear and Hope" TROJAN!
systemupd.exe WindowsAudio
Added by the AGENT-TH WORM!
s1.exe WindowsD
Added by the MSNDIABLO.A WORM!
svcsvh32.exe WindowsDiskEvt
Added by the NANINF.D TROJAN!
sqldata1.exe WINDOWSflashbrg
Added by a variant of the AGENT-IC TROJAN!
svchoosts.exe WindowsRegKey update
Added by the RBOT.ADB WORM!
svchostc.exe WindowsRegKey update
Added by the RBOT.IF WORM!
sp2.exe WindowsSp2
Added by the POSSE WORM!
svchosts.exe WindowsSystem32
Added by the AGENT-EDA TROJAN!
svchost.exe WindowsUpdate
Added by the ASTEF or RESPAN WORMS or AGENT-V TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.exe process which should NOT appear in Msconfig/Startup!
svchost.exe WindowsUpdate
Added by the IK TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.exe process which should NOT appear in Msconfig/Startup!
svchostw.exe WindowsUpdate
Added by the COBFINN_B TROJAN!
Strad.exe WindowsUpdate
Added by the CULLER-D WORM!
svchost.exe WindowsUpdatem2
Added by an unidentified WORM or TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup!
svwhost.exe WindowsUpdateNT
Added by the SHELLOT-B TROJAN!
spool.exe WindowsXp Security
Added by the RBOT-GRK WORM!
svcnxp32.exe WindowsXPserv
Addee by the NANINF-A TROJAN!
SERVICE.exe Windows_Serivce
Added by the WOOTBOT.AH WORM!
svthost.exe Windows_Updates
Added by a variant of the SPYBOT WORM!
SchSvr.exe WinDVR SchSvr
WinScheduler is installed with WinDVD Remote Control for WinDVD from Intervideo. If you want to schedule recordings from your TV tuner card, you will need it. Available via Start -> Programs
services.exe WinINet
Added by the SOBER-P WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate services.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is located in a "ConnectionStatus" subfolder of the Windows or Winnt folder
steam.exe Winlogin.exe
Added by a variant of the AGENT.AH TROJAN!
system.exe winlogon
Added by a variant of the DELF.CNS TROJAN!
servicec.exe WinLsass
Added by the SCANE WORM!
schost.exe WinManager
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syshost.exe WinMessenger
Added by the OPANKI-E WORM!
scvhost.exe Winmgr.exe
Added by the AGOBOT.AFG WORM!
SysRep.exe WinPCDoctor
WinPCDoctor misleading security software - not recommended, see here
sndcfg16.exe WinProfile
Added by the SNDC.A WORM!
server.exe WinProt
Added by the CHUPACABRA TROJAN!
svchosst.exe winreg_32
Added by the BANCOS-CE TROJAN!
sysdll.exe winreg_32
Added by the DLOADER-IJ TROJAN!
svchost32.exe WINRUN
Added by the MYTOB-AI WORM!
services32.exe Wins Update 32
Added by the FORBOT-FN WORM!
Secureantivirus.exe Winsecure Antivirus
Added by a variant of the SPYBOT WORM!
ssmr.exe WinSecured32
Added by a variant of the FORBOT WORM!
Server.txt.vbs winserver
Added by the DELTAD.A WORM!
svchost.exe winservice
Added by the CVK TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is located in the Winnt or Windows folder
ssmgr.exe WinService32
007 Spy Software - "stealthy monitoring program which allows you to secretly track all activities of computer users and automatically deliver logs to you via Email or FTP"
svchost.exe WinService32
007 Spy Software - "stealthy monitoring program which allows you to secretly track all activities of computer users and automatically deliver logs to you via Email or FTP"
svch0st.exe winsock
Added by the SAGE-A WORM! Note - the filename has the digit 0 rather then the uppercase "o"
scvhost.exe Winsock Driver
Detected by Kaspersky as the RBOT.AEU BACKDOOR! See here
SDJOIJE.EXE Winsock2 driver
Added by the SPYBOT.DR TROJAN!
SPOLSV.EXE Winsock2 driver
Added by the SPYBOT-CM WORM!
sysreq.exe Winsock2 driver
Added by the SPYBOT-CC WORM!
svchorsst.exe Winsock2 driver
Added by the SPYBOT-EE WORM!
SYSTEM32.EXE Winsock2 driver
Added by the SPYBOT-EG WORM!
Sdjoije.exe Winsock32 driver
Added by the SPYBOT.B WORM!
system32.exe Winsock32 driver
Added by the IRCBOT-VT TROJAN!
sp2XPupdate.exe Winsock32driver
Added by the HACKARMY.S TROJAN!
svchhost.exe Winsock32driver
Added by the HACKARMY.I TROJAN!
spoolsvr.exe Winspool
Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!
SHIZZLE.EXE WinSrv
Added by the HOBBIT.C WORM!
services.exe winsrv3
Added by the NAFBOT-A TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate services.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is located in the Windows or Winnt folder
syssmss.exe WinsSystem
Added by the DELF.IG TROJAN!
services.exe WinStart
Added by the SOBER.O WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate services.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is located in a Connection WizardStatus subfolder of the Windows or Winnt folder
syschost.exe winsys
Added by an unidentified TROJAN!
smss.exe winsystem.sys
Added by the SOBER.K TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate smss.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is located in a msagentwin32 subfolder of the Winnt or Windows folder
sys32.exe WINTASK
Added by the MYTOB.K WORM!
smsrss.exe WINTASK DLL32
Added by the MYTOB.BS WORM!
svchost.exe WinUp
Added by the SILLY.BR WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is located in a "4350" sub-folder
svhost.exe WinUpdate
Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!
svchots.exe WinUpdate
Added by the SMALL.GXJ TROJAN!
system.exe Win_api_driver
Added by the REVIRD TROJAN!
shchostv.exe WIN_DRIVR32
Added by a TROJAN - see here
Switcher.exe Wireless Switching Setting Utility
On a Sony laptop with built in wireless it allows the user to select which wireless services they want to run (i.e. Wireless LAN, Bluetooth, both) when turning the wireless switch on if disabled)
svchost.exe wlinles
Added by the LIJI-A WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is located in the "spool" sub-folder
services.exe WMAudio
Added by the NEVEG.B or NEVEG.C WORMS! Note - this is not the legitimate services.exe process, which should not appear in Msconfig/Startup!
scrcons32.exe WMI Standard Event Consumer - Scripting
Added by the RBOT-GRD WORM!
svchost.exe wnddrv
Added by an unidentified TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is found in the Winnt or Windows folder
spvspool.exe wnxpupdate
Added by the DABORA.B WORM!
Shell.exe appLaunchClientZone.shl WOOKIT
Related to the Wanadoo broadband ISP (now rebranded as Orange). What does it do and is it required?
syswork.exe Working System Analyzer
Added by the FORBOT-FZ WORM!
saimon.exe Write DVD-R!
Saimon's WriteDVD! "gives total support for DVD-RAM drives. It provides many functions such as setting partitions on DVD-RAM disks and FixDVD! can diagnose and repair UDF formatted disks"
svchst.exe ws2 32
Added by the VOKEN-A TROJAN!
svchostt.exe WSAConfiguration
Added by the AGOBOT.ZT WORM!
svchost.exe wsock32
Added by the HORST-A WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is found in the Winnt or Windows folder
SERVICES.EXE WSVCS
WSLogger keystroke logger/monitoring program - remove unless you installed it yourself!
SchedInd.exe WTIndicator
WinTask - software that automates a variety of routine tasks quickly and simply
symcsvc.exe wupd
Added by the ABWIZ.C TROJAN!
sswizard.exe X-Grabber
ScreenShot Wizard
slcskxsdl7.exe xcxdsaa7
Added by the ONLINEG-K TROJAN!
Scheduler.exe XemiComputers Scheduler
Smooth Program Scheduler from XemiComputers "will start any program you want at a scheduled time"
SrchAsst.exe XNSearchAssistant
iWon Search Assistant - spyware
svchost.exe xor
Added by the XORDOOR TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is found in a "xor" subfolder
svshost.exe xor
Added by the AGENT.DC TROJAN!
systemxp.exe XP System
Added by a variant of the IRCBOT BACKDOOR! See here
SERVICES.EXE Xpsystem
Added by the DAEMOZ.A TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate services.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is located in an "SERVICES" subfolder
services.exe xpsystem
CoolWebSearch parasite variant. Note - this is not the legitimate services.exe process, which should not appear in Msconfig/Startup!
services.exe xp_system
Added by the KREPPER-N TROJAN and variants! Note - this is not the legitimate services.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! The file is located in a "inet*****" subfolder of the Windows or Winnt folder - where ***** varies dependent upon the variant, examples are 20088, 20001, 10066
sys.exe xxcm
Added by the KRISWORM-A WORM!
svhost32.exe xy
Added by the DELF.FAI TROJAN!
svchost32.exe Yahoo Messenger
Added by the SOHANA-P WORM!
SVICHHOST.exe Yahoo Messengger
Added by the TIOTUA-C TROJAN!
SSVICHOSST.exe Yahoo Messengger
Added by the SOHANA-R WORM!
SCVHOST.exe Yahoo Messengger
Added by the SOHANA-V WORM!
SCVHSOT.exe Yahoo Messengger
Added by the HAKAG-A WORM!
SCVVHSOT.exe Yahoo Messengger
Added by the SILLYFDC-AE WORM!
SSCVIHOST.exe Yahoo Messengger
Added by the SOHANA-W WORM!
SSCVIIHOST.exe Yahoo Messengger
Added by the SOHANA-Y WORM!
sysmon.exe yemarvd
Added by the AGENT-CH TROJAN!
SamsungMediaStudioAgent.exe YeppStudioAgent
Samsung Media Studio MP3 player file management software - see here for an example
SearchProtection.exe YSearchProtection
Yahoo Search protection will alert you if an attempt is made to change your default browser search engine from Yahoo!
svchost.exe Zone Labs Client Ex
Added by the NETSKY.F WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is found in the Winnt or Windows folder
szchost.exe Zone system
Added by the MULTIDR-AC TROJAN!
szsvc.exe zSecurity Service
Added by the SDBOT-DAB WORM!
smss.exe zsms
Added by the BANCOS-CK TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate smss.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is located in the Winnt or Windows folder
smss.exe zsmss
Added by the BANCOS-DD TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate smss.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is located in the Winnt or Windows folder
Spguard.exe zSPGuard
"StartPage Guard (SPG) protects your PC from cyberscam, by detecting and preventing any unauthorized changes to your internet browser's Start and Search pages. It is also capable of removing automatically most of known 'invaders'."
server.vbs ZtgServerSwitch
ZTGServerswitch is part of Sony's Vaio support agent - designed by Support.com. Not required if the user does not wish to use the Vaio support agent and regarded as spyware
svchost.exe zztp
Added by the TANNICK.B TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.exe process which should NOT appear in Msconfig/Startup!
setup.exe 46*** zzzCamlnSuitelll
??
setup.exe zzzhpsetup
??
System.exe [Entry name]
Added by the NETHIEF-N TROJAN!
svchost.scr [filename]
Added by the BANKER-CC TROJAN!
svchost.scr [original filename]
Added by the BANCBAN-CX TROJAN!
securewinload32x.exe [random characters]
Added by the OPTIXP-N TROJAN! Note - this trojan file is found in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder. The file system32dir2a.exe will also be found in the same folder and should be deleted
slk8x2peu.exe [random filename]
QuickLinks adware
Svchosts.exe [random name]
Added by the SDBOT.N TROJAN!
se?vices.exe [random name]
PurityScan/Clickspring adware
spoolsv.exe [random name]
PurityScan/Clickspring adware. Do not confuse with the legitimate Microsoft Printer Spooler Service (spoolsv.exe)
scanregw.exe [random name]
PurityScan/Clickspring adware
svchost.exe [random name]
Added by the BANCBAN-JC TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is located in a "config" subfolder of the Winnt or Windows folder
Servere.exe [random name]
Added by the LEGMIR-AQM TROJAN!
stup_tmp.#32 [random name]
Detected by Panda as the SDSCAN.A TROJAN!
svchost.scr [random]
Added by the BANCBAN-CY TROJAN!
svchost.exe [trojan name]
Added by the BANCBAN-CL TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.exe process which should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup!
svchostss.exe [various names]
Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!
shch.exe [various names]
Premium rate adult content dialler
sitebar.exe [various names]
Added by an unidentified TROJAN!
SAPSTR.exe [various names]
Wareout - malware masquerading as a spyware and dialer remover
sbin.exe [various names]
Wareout - malware masquerading as a spyware and dialer remover
scanSYS.exe [various names]
Wareout - malware masquerading as a spyware and dialer remover
Serviceprocess.exe [various names]
Wareout - malware masquerading as a spyware and dialer remover
SetupExeDll.exe [various names]
Wareout - malware masquerading as a spyware and dialer remover
Shaitan1678.exe [various names]
Wareout - malware masquerading as a spyware and dialer remover
slamm.exe [various names]
Wareout - malware masquerading as a spyware and dialer remover
sound64.exe [various names]
Wareout - malware masquerading as a spyware and dialer remover
SpyElim.exe [various names]
Wareout - malware masquerading as a spyware and dialer remover
srbho.exe [various names]
Wareout - malware masquerading as a spyware and dialer remover
ssweeper.exe [various names]
Wareout - malware masquerading as a spyware and dialer remover
StartCpl.exe [various names]
Wareout - malware masquerading as a spyware and dialer remover
startman.exe [various names]
Wareout - malware masquerading as a spyware and dialer remover
StatusCheck.exe [various names]
Wareout - malware masquerading as a spyware and dialer remover
stuffmon.exe [various names]
Wareout - malware masquerading as a spyware and dialer remover
sysconf16.exe [various names]
Wareout - malware masquerading as a spyware and dialer remover
SysEntry.exe [various names]
Wareout - malware masquerading as a spyware and dialer remover
sysmon12.exe [various names]
Wareout - malware masquerading as a spyware and dialer remover
syspanel.exe [various names]
Wareout - malware masquerading as a spyware and dialer remover
SysSupport.exe [various names]
Wareout - malware masquerading as a spyware and dialer remover
SYSTRAV.exe [various names]
Wareout - malware masquerading as a spyware and dialer remover
seli.exe [various names]
MediaMotor adware
Setv.com _Setv
Added by the BESAM WORM!
svchost.com _svchost.con
Added by the ERKEZ.C WORM!
services.exe _SystemBoot
Added by the SOBER-Q TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate services.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is located in a HelpHelp subfolder of the Windows or Winnt folder
services.exe _WinCheck
Added by the SOBER.V WORM!
services.exe _WinData
Added by the SOBER.AA WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate services.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is located in a "PoolData" subfolder of the Windows or Winnt folder
services.exe _Windows
Added by the SOBER.X WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate services.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is located in a "WinSecurity" subfolder of the Windows or Winnt folder
services.exe _WinStart
Added by the SOBER.O WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate services.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is located in a Connection WizardStatus subfolder of the Windows or Winnt folder
smss.exe _winsystem.sys
Added by the SOBER.K TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate lsass.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is located in a msagentwin32 subfolder of the Winnt or Windows folder
sysqyzwud.exe {05CD0D77-4947-4a56-94FA-0DF0DC644D7B}
Detected by McAfee as the FAKEALERT-AH TROJAN! See here
sysqkmwfedz.exe {157627A6-2A10-4aa1-B97F-90B8DC6F24AC}
Detected by McAfee as the FAKEALERT-AH TROJAN! See here
sxpgknrwva.exe {2C70168B-97CE-4f31-B85D-1FEC5002721D}
Detected by McAfee as the FAKEALERT-AH TROJAN! See here
sysavxjgdu.exe {2C70168B-97CE-4f31-B85D-1FEC5002721D}
Detected by McAfee as the FAKEALERT-AM TROJAN! See here
sysawpbkvnq.exe {2C70168B-97CE-4f31-B85D-1FEC5002721D}
Detected by McAfee as the FAKEALERT-AH TROJAN! See here
sysxhtcwbse.exe {2C70168B-97CE-4f31-B85D-1FEC5002721D}
Detected by McAfee as the FAKEALERT-AM TROJAN! See here
services.exe {357AA41A-B7A8-4632-A27D-5B980B25CF43}
FakeMessage/AdRotator adware. Note - this is not the legitimate services.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is located in an "Inetsrv" subfolder
sysrswva.exe {42562052-EE17-4197-82C7-91CB2E4B0666}
Detected by McAfee as the FAKEALERT-AH TROJAN! See here
sxjecknqhu.exe {78B578D7-BCE1-4d83-9CD4-195BC34D8CB3}
Detected by McAfee as the FAKEALERT-AM TROJAN! See here
syspyukrazv.exe {78B578D7-BCE1-4d83-9CD4-195BC34D8CB3}
Detected by McAfee as the FAKEALERT-AH TROJAN! See here
syssfzvakqg.exe {78B578D7-BCE1-4d83-9CD4-195BC34D8CB3}
Detected by McAfee as the FAKEALERT-AM TROJAN! See here
sysahbecjh.exe {7DD4A7AC-A3F1-4495-884A-7947C5B89108}
Detected by McAfee as the FAKEALERT-AM TROJAN! See here
syszweuas.exe {9754B85A-3B34-4969-BE1F-CD03227E9470}
Detected by McAfee as the FAKEALERT-AH TROJAN! See here
sysatjsicj.exe {9754B85A-3B34-4969-BE1F-CD03227E9470}
Detected by McAfee as the FAKEALERT-AM TROJAN! See here
sxnwhbvrzc.exe {A4C928E8-0ABA-4fd3-83DF-23BE54ADF9A4}
Detected by McAfee as the FAKEALERT-AM TROJAN! See here
sysqrnxstju.exe {A4C928E8-0ABA-4fd3-83DF-23BE54ADF9A4}
Detected by McAfee as the FAKEALERT-AM TROJAN! See here
syssngbeh.exe {B081DB1F-4EE6-4021-9DD4-8B300F0D636D}
Detected by McAfee as the FAKEALERT-AH TROJAN! See here
sysjcyrq.exe {B3B48B54-C0EC-4705-8EE8-1981AEF656A7}
Detected by McAfee as the FAKEALERT-AH TROJAN! See here
sysawechod.exe {BAAA759D-56F0-428c-B8DA-827EA3B08C2C}
Detected by McAfee as the FAKEALERT-AH TROJAN! See here
sysfbdgv.exe {C2220120-1C24-4a79-BA7A-DDCBFC209DB3}
Detected by Trend Micro as the CLICKER,AGS TROJAN! See here
sysfdyev.exe {C599792D-C6D9-461d-93CA-B48BFF8E37B1}
Detected by Trend Micro as the CLICKER,AGT TROJAN! See here
sysutrnez.exe {DD651081-A909-45ad-BD71-2335B0ADE043}
Detected by McAfee as the FAKEALERT-AH TROJAN! See here
sysabmpmfr.exe {DD651081-A909-45ad-BD71-2335B0ADE043}
Detected by McAfee as the FAKEALERT-AH TROJAN! See here
sysnxcphmgy.exe {DD651081-A909-45ad-BD71-2335B0ADE043}
Detected by McAfee as the FAKEALERT-AH TROJAN! See here
sysrxmfdksp.exe {E4785213-3EFE-4c26-A9B4-332440E31F6F}
Detected by McAfee as the FAKEALERT-AH TROJAN! See here
sxpjbwvahn.exe {F758F78B-0885-490e-AA3C-4A38D28B0240}
Detected by McAfee as the FAKEALERT-AM TROJAN! See here
sysyeabdgfp.exe {F758F78B-0885-490e-AA3C-4A38D28B0240}
Detected by McAfee as the FAKEALERT-AM TROJAN! See here
 



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