Volumouse from Nirsoft. "Provides you a quick and easy way to control the sound volume on your system - simply by rolling the wheel of your wheel mouse"

Part of Verizon Online Support Manager

Added by the VB.IS TROJAN!

File manager that's part of Adobe Creative Suite 2 - "find files fast, track versions across applications, link files together, and share them in creative collaboration without fear of overwriting someone else's work"

An exclusive feature of the Adobe(r) Creative Suite, Version Cue(tm) helps you find files fast, track multiple versions of your files, and share your files for creative collaboration

Added by the SDBOT.GV WORM!

Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!

Vital Application Console - part of POS-partner 2000 point-of-sale software from Vital. This is the taskbar icon and is enabled at startup by the "Auto-start when OS starts" option. Required for a connection to be established

ASUS video card fan/thermal monitor

System tray Icon for quickly changing video modes

Located in the IBMTOOLSVPD sub-directory. What does it do and is it required?

Related to VIMICRO USB for PC Camera

Vmicro webcam USB utility - allows the webcam to initiate data transfer to a program. Create a shortcut and start it manually when needed

Bundled with some software for digital cameras that use a USB connection - what does it do and is it required?

BitDefender antivirus

V3 Inc. CallCenter is a free 32-bit, integrated fax, voicemail and data communications application with a simple to use interface providing fax send and receive functionality, basic (single mailbox) answering machine capability, and sophistcated data communications. Main application

V3 Inc. CallCenter is a free 32-bit, integrated fax, voicemail and data communications application with a simple to use interface providing fax send and receive functionality, basic (single mailbox) answering machine capability, and sophistcated data communications. Fax printer

Sets up IPSec communications for Cisco's VPN Client

Added by a variant of the VUNDO TROJAN!

Added by the TCXMEDI-D downloader TROJAN!

Added by the TCXMEDI-D downloader TROJAN!

Command Antivirus related

Associated with the Surf Sidekick adware and should be removed

Associated with the Surf Sidekick adware and should be removed

Added by the TARNO.I TROJAN!

Added by the DELUZ VIRUS!

Known to cause problems with "Out of memory" errors (see here). Otherwise, it's purpose is unknown

Added by the MYTOB-BF WORM!

ATI/Appian HydraVision Desktop Manager software - monitors and regulates window and dialog box placement according to user preferences when using a multi monitor setup

ICQ Plus is a freeware utility makes your ICQ skinnable (change the look). Available via Start -> Programs

Added by the Vl TROJAN!

Monitor drivers for Trio2x/3x based video cards - displays control panel for quick access to display settings

Added by the CAGER.A WORM!

Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!

Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!

Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!

Added by the AGOBOT.XM WORM!

Added by a variant of the SPYBOT WORM! See here

Detected by Trend Micro as the XPAK.A TROJAN! See here

Detected by Trend Micro as the MSNWORM.T WORM! See here

Added by the IRCBOT-XJ TROJAN!

Added by a variant of the SPYBOT WORM!

Added by the SDBOT-EA WORM!

Added by the RBOT-JK WORM!

NewWeb adware

Added by a variant of the SPYBOT WORM!

SearchBarCash adware variant

MyVitalAgent from Lucent Technologies. Replacement for Net.Medic, monitoring all popular internet transactions and alerting the user of the location of connection problems. Available via Start -> Programs

Added by the NETSKY.N or NETSKY.W WORMS!

Added by the AGOBOT.KV WORM!

Added by the RBOT-BB WORM!

Xupiter OrbitExplorer toolbar related. Drive-by foistware. Use Spybot S&D, Adware or similar to detect and remove and to prevent it re-installing in the future see here

Related to the Philips SPC700NC web camera

Added by the RBOT-CSB WORM!

Added by the OPTIXKIL.30 TROJAN!

Symantec VPN Client used to connect to corporate networks. If unchecked, must be uninstalled using Add/Remove Programs as it tightly integrates into networking

Added by the CAGER.A WORM!

Added by a variant of the IRC.BOT TROJAN!

Could be a left-over from the installation of a Viewsonic flat panel display

RestoreIT! from FarStone "allows you to recover instantly your files, system configuration, and even your operating system, to any point in time prior to the data loss or system failure"

Added by the REPER.A VIRUS!

Added by the RANKY.AG TROJAN!

SearchBarCash adware variant

Added by the HAXDOOR-AE TROJAN!

Verizon Online Support Center - prompts for online updates

Added by the TOMETA-C TROJAN!

Adult content dialler

Unidentified "Snapshot Viewer"- what does it do and is it required?

Driver for DualCam cameras - that combine the best features of a digital still camera and a webcam

Digital camera related

Sonix PC Camera Monitor MFC Application. What does it do and is it required?

CameraMonitor MFC Application. Appears to be related to a USB connection to a digital camera -is it required?

Sonix Inc. Camera Monitor MFC Application

Sound related options

Added by the LDPINCH.C TROJAN!

Added by the AGOBOT-TK WORM!

Switch premium rate adult content dialler

Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!

Added by the RBOT-AWW TROJAN!

Added by the RBOT.NJ WORM!

Added by the CAGER.A WORM!

Malware (ie, malicious software). Also changes the system.ini Shell line to read Shell=Explorer.exe VSENMB.exe, and it hacks the Winstart.bat as well

Added by the AGENT-ECM TROJAN!

Philips Web Camera model name pcvc740k, ToUcam driver configuration tray icon

Even if you don't have ZoneAlarm or ZoneAlarm Pro run at start-up you do need this

Part of S3 Graphics Controllers - S3 Screentoys Helper

VistaAccess gives you quick and easy access to scanning functions right from your desktop

Creative Live! Cam Console Auto Launcher

Creative Live! Cam Console Auto Launcher

Part of Creative Webcam Launcher

It looks to be part of the display driver set for ASUS V3800, V6600 and V6800 display adapters. Probably a system tray quick access control?

Only required if you use the 10 kay bay unit with a Sony Vaio laptop

Added by an unidentified WORM or TROJAN!

Downloader, detected as a variant of the ALPHABET TROJAN!

Vade Retro anti-spam software for Outlook Express from GOTO software products

Vexira Antivirus - virus scanner from Central Command

Vexira Antivirus - virus scanner from Central Command

Sony Vaio utility that auto-launches selected applications when you plug in a digital video camera, digital still camera, etc. via iLink (FireWire) or USB

Related to Sony Vaio Update service. This program is non-essential process to the running of the program, but should not be terminated unless suspected to be causing problems

Added by the MUGLY.D WORM!

Virtual Bouncer - malware from Spyware Labs. It is distributed by the same bundling and drive-by download techniques as the parasites it claims to remove, so definitely qualifies as unsolicited commercial software in itself. It also has an update feature that can download and execute arbitrary code. Warning - choose "custom" uninstall as "automatic" may remove other programs - see here

Virtual Bouncer - malware from Spyware Labs. It is distributed by the same bundling and drive-by download techniques as the parasites it claims to remove, so definitely qualifies as unsolicited commercial software in itself. It also has an update feature that can download and execute arbitrary code. Warning - choose "custom" uninstall as "automatic" may remove other programs - see here

Virtual Bouncer - malware from Spyware Labs. It is distributed by the same bundling and drive-by download techniques as the parasites it claims to remove, so definitely qualifies as unsolicited commercial software in itself. It also has an update feature that can download and execute arbitrary code. Warning - choose "custom" uninstall as "automatic" may remove other programs - see here

Virtual CD drive emulator - version 5. Available via Start -> Programs

Virtual CD drive emulator - version 6. Available via Start -> Programs

Virtual CD drive emulator - version 7. Available via Start -> Programs

Virtual CD drive emulator - version 7. Available via Start -> Programs

Virtual CD from H H Software GmbH. "With Virtual CD, all your favorite CDs and DVDs are immediately accessible without constantly inserting and ejecting media"

CommonSearch Vcatch - "antivirus" software which actually bundles spy/adware itself!

VCatch antivirus. Considered spyware itself - see here

Virtual CD drive emulator. Available via Start -> Programs

CD emulation part of GameDrive & VirtualDrive from Farstone. Not required as starting these programs load this automatically

Goldensoft CD Ghost related - turns a computer into a 200X-speed CD-ROM tower. Working from the hard drive, users can simultaneously access as many as 23 virtual CD-ROM drives at a speed of 200X for true multitasking

Confirmed as Voyetra CD Watcher as it was found in a Compaq/Voyetra/AS2 directory but what does it do?

Windows AFA Internet Enhancement - a browser hijacker, redirecting to adsourcecorp.com. See here

Added by the RBOT-FKT WORM!

Virtual CD drive emulator. Available via Start -> Programs

Program part of GameDrive & VirtualDrive from Farstone. Not required as starting these programs load this automatically

Added by the MDROP-F TROJAN!

Related to VentaFax Voice - send and receive black-and-white or color faxes, and turns your PC's fax modem into a versatile answering machine

Veoh lets you share your video with other internet users

Loads the driver for the Verbatim Store'n'Go PRO USB Flash Drive - reportedly required only on systems running Windows 98 and Millennium

Added by the NOPIR.B WORM!

Part of Verizon Online Support Manager

Hot button (such as volume and browser control) management and a CD player as supplied with QTronix (as possibly Micro Innovations) keyboards

Added by the STAP-C WORM!

JRAUN adware variant

Computer Associates "InnoculateIT" and Vet Anti-Virus virus software

Computer Associates Vet Anti-Virus software

Computer Associates "InnoculateIT" and Vet Anti-Virus virus software. This option will slow down your system, if set too aggressively. There is no need to scan every file when opened, closed, etc. Check in InoculateIT PE options

Computer Associates "InnoculateIT" and Vet Anti-Virus virus software. This option will slow down your system, if set too aggressively. There is no need to scan every file when opened, closed, etc. Check in InoculateIT PE options

Computer Associates Vet Anti-Virus software

Computer Associates "InnoculateIT" and Vet Anti-Virus virus software. System Tray quicklaunch access, not really necessary but only occupies 36k resources

Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!

Added by the RBOT-AWM WORM!

Added by an unidentified WORM or TROJAN!

Added by the CRYPTER.A TROJAN!

Vidalia is a cross-platform controller GUI for CRYPTER.A TROJAN!

Added by the GEMA TROJAN!

Delfin Promulgate adware variant

Added by the RBOT-MY WORM!

Added by the PANDEM.C WORM!

Added by the AGOBOT-DM WORM!

Added by a variant of the GEMA.D TROJAN!

Added by the MIMAIL.A WORM!

Added by the PSS TROJAN!

Added by the AGOBOT.EC WORM!

Premium rate adult content dialer

Video Holding personal video downloading program

Delfin Media Viewer adware related

MS WebTV for Windows Channel Guide. Used to display TV on your PC via a compatible video card with in-built tuner (such as ATI All-In-Wonder). If you don't use it - uninstall it

Adult content dialler

Agloco "Viewbar is a small toolbar that rests on the bottom of your screen or browser window while you surf the Internet. The Viewbar(tm) software is what enables AGLOCO to collect the money you are earning while browsing the Internet". Get paid for browsing but you you must consent to them collecting your personal information

Viewpoint Manager - automatic updates for ViewPoint products such as ViewPoint Media Player (as bundled with AOL, AOL Instant Messenger, Compuserve, etc). Can be run manually via Start -> Settings -> Control Panel by enabling auto-updates temporarily, re-booting and then disabling again. Not recommended as Viewpoint Manager is considered as foistware instead of malware since it is installed without users approval but doesn't spy or do anything "bad". This may change in 2006 - read this article

Related to Intel Media Share Software. "Stream or download media files from your Intel® Core™2 Processor with Viiv™ technology-based PC"

Added by the REMADM-C TROJAN!

VirtuaGirl is a shareware program featuring scantily dressed girls on your desktop. They say hi in the morning, remind you of your appointments and dance for you on request...

VirtuaGirl is a shareware program featuring scantily dressed girls on your desktop. They say hi in the morning, remind you of your appointments and dance for you on request...

The scheduler for mail and usenet tool

Virtual Bouncer - malware from Spyware Labs. It is distributed by the same bundling and drive-by download techniques as the parasites it claims to remove, so definitely qualifies as unsolicited commercial software in itself. It also has an update feature that can download and execute arbitrary code. Warning - choose "custom" uninstall as "automatic" may remove other programs - see here

Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!

Virtual Clone Drive, part of CloneCD CD/DVD copying sofware. Discontinued

VirtualDrive from Farstone - virtual CD drive emulator. Available via Start -> Programs

Micro Vault Virtual Expander from Sony for their range of USB memory sticks. This software will compress your data to virtually store about 3 times as much data

VirtuaReminder is a tool allowing the user to create reminders for such things as important appointments, birthdays, etc

Virtuele Katja - have an attractive moviestar parade on your Desktop and help you search the Dutch "Gouden Gids" business directory too...

Added by the RBOT-APR WORM!

Added by an unidentified VIRUS, WORM or TROJAN!

Spyware remover - not recommended, see here

Spyware remover - not recommended, see here

VirusHeat misleading security program - not recommended, see here

VirusIsolator misleading security software - not recommended, see here

VirusKeeper uses a powerful real-time threat detection engine

VirusProtect misleading antivirus program (where * represents the version number) - not recommend, see here

VirusProtect Pro misleading antivirus program - not recommend, see here

VirusRay spyware remover - not recommended, see here

Virus program - not recommended, see here

Part of McAfee VirusScan. System Tray application as with previous versions (were also VsStat.exe), McAfee SecurityCenter integration or something else? Is it required?

Added by the PANOL WORM!

Lmir.1DB8!pws spyware

visionGS webcam software

Included in VistaScan are VistaAccess and VistaShuttle. VistaAccess gives you quick and easy access to scanning functions right from your desktop. For Windows users, you'll see a scanner icon in the Windows Tray of the Taskbar. Click this icon and a menu opens

Visual Task Tips is a lightweight shell enhancement utility. It provides thumbnail preview image for each task in the Windows Taskbar

Related to VisualTooltip. Shows a thumbnail of a window by placing the mouse cursor over a button on the taskbar

Adult content related web downloader

Detected as the BUZUS.DVE TROJAN!

Sony VAIO Media Console - installed on the VAIO Media Integrated Server PCs. What does it do and is it required?

VirusMD Personal Firewall. Vendor's Note: "VirusMD Personal Firewall is a micro-firewall and should not be use as your primary virus scanner or as your primary firewall. It does not pan-block incoming or outgoing data. Rather, is a diagnostic and therapeutic utility designed to help professionals save time and effort in eradicating Trojan horses"

Added by the LOWZONE-AQ TROJAN!

Browser hijacker

Added by the DWNLDR-GTC TROJAN!

Added by the RIZO.A TROJAN!

Added by the ENVID.B WORM!

Delfin Media Viewer or "Promulgate" adware variant

VMWare VMware Tray Process. Vmware "allows multiple virtual machines, with heterogeneous operating systems to run in isolation, side-by-side on the same physical machine"

SearchBarCash adware variant

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

Related to Acer Bluetooth VoIP phone - as optionally supplied with some of their notebooks such as the TravelMate 8200

VoipBuster - voice over the internet service. If you are calling a land line in one of their free destinations listed, the call will be placed at no costs at all. For all other calls, you will be asked to buy credits first

VoipBusterPro Skype services. "VoipBuster Pro is a free program that uses the latest technology to bring free and high-quality voice communications to people all over the world"

VoipCheap - "a program that uses the latest technology to bring free and high-quality voice communications to people all over the world"

Related to Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi

Added by the SDBOT.AYI WORM!

Detected by Kaspersky as the IRCBOT.AMU TROJAN! See here

Added by a variant of the IRCBOT TROJAN! See here

This provides an abbreviated Control Group for the Turtle Beach Montego II sound functions/associated with AudioStation 3 and 32

VP-EYE Web Cam control panel software

Part of "DOS Virtual Machine Additions" for Microsoft Virtual PC, software virtualization software that allows you to run multiple PC-based operating systems simultaneously on one workstation. This process provides additional functionalities such as Shared Folders

Mail server from Paul Smith Computer Services. Runs in system tray to collect mail. Can be run from a shortcut and if it isn't running then it won't get your email!

System Tray icon for Norton Anti-Virus Corporate Edition. Gives access to the options available and may not be required. Some users may have problems - refer here

Added by the RIZO.A TROJAN!

Added by the RIZO.A TROJAN!

HAURI Anti-Virus

The Shield Antivirus. Located in a Program FilesPCSecurityShieldShieldAntivirus. Not recommended by some because one of their other products (Privacy Defender) was adware based and used false positives (see here). McAfee SiteAdvisor seems to blacklist the whole domain. Hence the "U" recommendation

HAURI Anti-Virus

Added by the VIPSY-A TROJAN!

From McAfee VirusScan up to version 4.x. This executable is responsible for the periodic "update" prompts

From McAfee VirusScan up to version 4.x and Dr Solomon's VirusScan. Communicates between VSSTAT.EXE and the VShield System Scan module. Can be started automatically or available via Start -> Programs

Software to share photographs across the internet

Sonix Inc. Camera Monitor MFC Application

Added by the RBOT-VA WORM!

Visage PDF Printer

Added by a variant of the SMALL.PI TROJAN!

Added by the AGOBOT.AIF WORM!

Added by the BCKDR-LBF TROJAN!

From McAfee VirusScan up to version 4.x and Dr Solomon's VirusScan. Communicates between VSSTAT.EXE and the VShield System Scan module. Can be started automatically or available via Start -> Programs

Added by the AGOBOT.SK WORM!

Added by the RIZO.A TROJAN!

Part of vTrails - a live media delivery solution. vTPass is the driver enabling the system to work. If unavailable via Start -> Programs, create your own shortcut for the "vtpass.exe" file

Savage Pro S3 graphics software

Driver file for the on-board VIA/S3G KM400/KN400 graphics which enables TV in/out communication

vTuner - "an easy way to find and listen to radio and TV broadcasts over the Internet"

WhenU.Save adware

Added by the VANEBOT-AI WORM!

Associated with Microsoft's VX-1000 LifeCam webcams. What does it do and is it required?

Associated with Microsoft's VX-1000 LifeCam webcams. What does it do and is it required?

Associated with Microsoft's VX-1000 LifeCam webcams. What does it do and is it required?

Verizon Access manager for enterprises

eZula TopText adware

Related to a Pinnacle sound card. What does it do and is it needed?

Added by the SDBOT.TT WORM!

Added by an unidentified TROJAN!

Added by the DOWNLOADER.SMALL.MY TROJAN!

Version checker for CyberAudioLibrary - "a new way to exchange information through the Internet"

Added by a variant of the AGOBOT/GAOBOT WORM!

Added by the GAOBOT.AZT WORM!

Detected by Kaspersky as the SUURCH.CG TROJAN! See here

Added by a variant of the MUTIN-C TROJAN!

Added by the BANCOS-CT TROJAN!

Added by a variant of the MUTIN-C TROJAN!

Added by the AGOBOT.ACJ WORM!

Added by the RBOT-AHB WORM!

Added by the VABI VIRUS!

3dfx Underground Tools - "Gives direct hardware control to your video graphics adapter"

Added by the RBOT.BO WORM! If this was the ZoneAlarm firewall the name column would be TrueVector

Wareout - malware masquerading as a spyware and dialer remover