CD recording utility that comes with a lot of CDR/CDRW drives and isn't required

Added by the SDBOT.BND WORM!

Birthday Reminder 5.0 - as the name implies

B3d Projector foistware - periodically trys to access the internet. (1) Uninstall it via Start -> Settings -> Control Panel -> Add/Remove Programs. (2) Remove the BDEsecureinstall.exe if still present in the "System" directory. (3) Disable and ideally delete it from the registry. (4) Remove the "BDE" directory and all its contents

Associated with B3d Projector foistware - see here

FireTrust Benign - allows you to receive e-mail which is safe from viruses, worms, scripts, web bugs, privacy threats and other security risks, without affecting your e-mail. "Benign neutralizes or strips out the code that makes viruses, worms, scripts and other potentially harmful things run"

ClientMan parasite variant

Added by the AGENT.Q TROJAN!

CommonName Toolbar spyware. To uninstall see here

Babylon-Pro is a powerful information tool that instantly provides relevant information, translations & conversions for any word or value you click on"

Babylon-Pro is a powerful information tool that instantly provides relevant information, translations & conversions for any word or value you click on

Added by the YPSAN.D WORM!

Back2zip is a simple and elegant backup solution which uses the industry's most powerful ZIP and ZIP-64 technologies to constantly monitor your documents and make sure that they are always properly backed up

Added by the AGENT-DP TROJAN!

Added by the VB-ZD TROJAN! Note - this file is located in the C:Windowshelp folder, and is not to be confused with the legitimate rundll32.exe file!

Originally included with Microsoft's XP PowerToys (but now withdrawn - see here, Background Switcher allows your desktop background to periodically change

John’s Background Switcher (or JBS for short) periodically changes the background image on your computer (like every hour or every day) to something interesting

Backpack UDF packet writing software for Microssolutions' Back Pack external CD-RW drive. Similar to DirectCD. Run manually before insert an appropriately formatted CD-RW disk

Added by the AGOBOT-H WORM!

Unidentified adware

Backup4all is an award-winning data backup software for Windows. This backup utility was designed to protect your valuable data from partial or total loss by automating backup tasks, password protecting and compressing it to save storage space

Veritas "Back Up My PC" software

HP Digital Imaging related. What does it do and is it required?

Automatically detects an internet connection and downloads any available updates. Typical on Compaq and HP PC's but not restricted to those OEM's. Resource hog and often causes malfunctions. Available via Start -> Programs

Backwork trojan detector

Known as "PowerKey" - a minimalistic keyboard driver that allows power management keys on BTC keyboards to function properly in older OS's (i.e. Win95/98/NT4). Also adds an icon to the system tray

Broadcom Advanced Control Suite - for modems and set top boxes based upon Broadcom chipsets. Not required unless you have networking problems

Added by an unidentified VIRUS, WORM or TROJAN!

Added by the NETSKY.AB WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate csrss.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

Added by the MULTIDR-AH TROJAN!

Added by the FAKEALERT TROJAN!

Added by the RANKY.O TROJAN!

Rokario Bandwidth Monitor

Added by the EXEMAS-B TROJAN!

Bandwidth Monitor Pro - utililty to track your current download/upload limit that may be set by your ISP

Banpopup - popup killer

Detected as the VB.PO TROJAN!

Added by the RBOT-RP WORM!

BargainBuddy foistware

BargainBuddy foistware

Related to PeoplePC ISP. May be a dialler for dial-up accounts?

Dialer for PeoplePC ISP

Added by the AGOBOT-UG WORM!

Broadcom Advanced Control Suite - for modems and set top boxes based upon Broadcom chipsets. Not required unless you have networking problems

Added by the ZCREW.C TROJAN!

Part of the Windows System Recovery process. Added to the registry via Msbatch.inf. The existence of this key or process after the last reboot during installation indicates an unsuccessful installation, as that key should be deleted automatically. See here

Displays battery status information on an IBM Thinkpad

Detected by Kaspersky as the LOCKSY.M WORM!

Monitors battery levels on a notebook/laptop PC

BatteryBar - displays battery usage, and the current percentage of battery power left

Added by the BACKZAT WORM!

Boston Acoustics Audio, USB driver

Added by the BEAGLE.AR or BEAGLE.AU WORMS!

Hot-swappable drive management on laptops allowing you to change drives without closing down Windows. Only required if you frequently swap bay devices

Hot-swappable drive management on Compaq Notebooks which allows you to swap drives without closing down Windows. Only required if you frequently swap bay devices

Hot-swappable drive management on Compaq Notebooks which allows you to swap drives without closing down Windows. Only required if you frequently swap bay devices

BBC Alerts - "You can now have all the latest news and sports headlines delivered straight to your desktop with the new BBC Alerts service"

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

Part of BT Broandband - is it required?

BounceBack Professional - back-up software

Philips CD-RW related - "the 'Blue Button' feature gives users the chance to receive convenient online support for their possible device problems or questions"

AOL DSL status monitor displaying a red/green icon indicating if you have a connection

BeClean Agent - registry, history, temp files, etc cleaner

Bcdetect.exe searches the system to make sure Creative drivers are installed for the video card. It loads the BlasterControl when the drivers are detected. Your choice - try it and see

BCM voicemodem driver. Required for dial-up if you have one of these modems

BlasterControl for Creative video cards - controls for desktop settings, monitor configuration, colour adjustments and performance tuning. May be needed to retain settings

BCM voicemodem driver. Required for dial-up if you have one of these modems

Broadcom Corporation Wireless Network Tray Applet. Is it required?

AWS Weatherbug related. What does it do?

BroadcastPC adware variant

BroadcastPC adware variant

BlasterControl for Creative video cards - controls for desktop settings, monitor configuration, colour adjustments and performance tuning. May be needed to retain settings

Added by the GAOBOT.BQJ WORM!

Added by the AGOBOT.AKB WORM!

Added by the AGOBOT.AKH WORM!

BCWipe Task Manager - scheduler for BCWipe so that it runs at convenient times. You can set a time for running the task, as well as special options for the task. Run manually when needed

Added by the RASDOOR-A TROJAN!

BitDefender antivirus

BitDefender antivirus

BitDefender antivirus - updater

Bitdefender 8 antivirus and firewall

Bitdefender 8 antivirus and firewall

BearFlix is optimized for the fast download of video files

BearShare file sharing client. Versions known to include spyware - see here

BeatNik Internet Clock is a Windows clock add-on that supports 'skins'. It can also synchronize your computer's clock with an atomic clock

Added by the RANKY.AGA TROJAN!

Added by the SDBOT-ADK WORM!

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BeFaster internet connection optimization tool

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Related to Belgium Identity Card card reader

Belkin USB Network Adapter Management utility - can be started manually

Wireles configuration utility for some Belkin cards such as the Wireless G Desktop Card

Related to BellSouth Alert Manager

BelTech from Belarc enables licensees to offer automated, Web-based problem resolution to their end-users. BelTech allows the end-user to simply go to a web page and automatically resolve their problem or point them to the right solution. BelTech Manager allows non-programmers to rapidly and easily deploy and maintain this service

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Configuration tool for Belkin wireless network cards. Required to change the card's configuration. Is it required for correct operation once the confuiguration is changed?

VX2.Transponder parasite updater/installer related

Plug-in for WeatherBug advising when pollen count in your area is high - prompting you to buy Benadril

BestCrypt from Jetico, Inc. "Keeps your confidential data in a strongly encrypted form on your disk and provides you with transparent access"

Popup killer by Swanksoft - not recommended, see here

BeSys adware

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!

Added by the IRCBOT.GEN WORM!

Bullguard antivirus and firewall. The P2P version is free with KaZaA Media Desktop and Grokster

BGinfo automatically displays relevant information about a Windows computer on the desktop's background, such as the computer name, IP address, service pack version, and more

Associated with Nero Scout, added by version 7 of the Nero digital media suite (CD & DVD burning, authoring, etc). Thanks to Help2Go.com, if you feel this is draining more resources that necessary you can disable it by clicking here

BullGuard antivirus updater

Printer driver to generate PDF files from any program

Added by the BHARAT.A WORM!

PC Magazine's BHO Cop that lets you see what browser helper objects are installed. Useful for detecting spyware

BHODemon "protects you from unknown Browser Helper Objects (BHOs), by letting you enable/disable them individually. When running, it also monitors your Registry and alerts you when a BHO is installed. Best of all, BHODemon knows about the most common BHOs - the good ones, and the not-so-good ones!". If you prefer forgoing resident protection, the application can also be run on demand

Browser Hijack Retaliator - recovers your browser after it has been hijacked by spyware, adware, etc

ScreenScenes "Beach Islands" screensaver. The freeware version comes with GAIN branded ads (pop-ups and others). ScreenScenes do however offer you the option of doing away with the ads by purchasing the screensaver for a whopping $30. Please note that Claria Corporation no longer support GAIN-Supported software - see here

BDplugin parasite

Added by the DELBOT-AG WORM!

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?

BigFix can automatically download and read technical support information provided by computer and software manufacturers and other technical support experts (published in the form of Fixlet(r) Messages) and can automatically check your computer for bugs, configuration conflicts, and security holes. Should only be started manually as it's a resource hog

Added by the DORF-AZ TROJAN!

Telstra BigPond Toolbar - "Introducing the free and easy to use BigPond Toolbar that is designed to make your internet experience and managing your Telstra internet account a whole lot easier"

Telstra Bigpond Cable login software - can be started manually

Related to BigPond_Wireless_Broadband Service by Telstra

Added by the LOWZONE-CX TROJAN!

Added by the AGENT-FZO TROJAN!

Can be setup in Quicken to remind user of due payments. Available via Start -> Programs

PrecisionPop adware

Added by the BINGD WORM!

Some kind of screen icon kind of like desk flag, but it gives you a choice of icons?

Related to Sony VAIO - passwords, encryption, and a biometric fingerprint sensor

Added by an unidentified VIRUS, WORM or TROJAN!

Added by the BANCBAN-PW TROJAN!

Added by the RBOT-IC WORM!

Added by the OPASERV.T WORM!

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BitComet P2P client - can be launched from Start -> Programs

Antiphishing component of BitDefender 2008 products

Added by a variant of the SPYBOT WORM!

BitDefender antivirus

Bitdefender anti-virus for MSN Messenger - no longer supported at the BitDefender website

Bitdefender anti-virus for Yahoo! Messenger - no longer supported at the BitDefender website

BitDefender antivirus

BitDefender antivirus

BitDefender antivirus

Main program of BitDefender virus scanner/firewall

Bitdefender anti-virus for P2P clients - no longer supported at the BitDefender website

"BitTorrent DNAis a content delivery service that uses a secure, private, managed peer network to power faster, more reliable, more efficient delivery of richer content"

FaxServe network fax software

Canon BJ printer status monitor

Canon printer status monitor - where "xx" is different depending upon the version. Not required as you can check the printer status via My Computer -> Printers

BroadJump Client Foundation. Broadband troubleshooting software installed by various companies. Not required and you can remove it via Add/Remove programs

Related to Canon Photo viewer

Loads the user interface for the BlackICE PC Protection (was Defender) firewall program. From the parent site - '(the user interface) starts in the "Startup" menu and adds itself to the taskbar. The user interface is independent from the rest of the system and only displays the output or reconfigures the system. It does not need to be running for the rest of the system to run.' See also LoadBlackD

Loads the user interface for the BlackICE PC Protection (was Defender) firewall program. From the parent site - '(the user interface) starts in the "Startup" menu and adds itself to the taskbar. The user interface is independent from the rest of the system and only displays the output or reconfigures the system. It does not need to be running for the rest of the system to run.' See also LoadBlackD

A Tweak-XP component, blocks advertisement banners in Internet Explorer. Can be enabled/disabled via Tweak-XP / Internet Tweaks

Added by the GAOBOT.BIA WORM!

Added by the RBOT-KI WORM!

Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!

Added by the RBOT.IZ WORM!

Added by the RBOT.PZ WORM!

Added by the RBOT.UA WORM!

Added by the RBOT-AES WORM!

Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!

Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!

Added by the RBOT-AXO WORM!

Added by the RBOT.TV WORM!

Added by the RBOT-GMP WORM!

Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!

Added by the SDBOT.AML WORM!

Detected by Symantec as the SILLYFDC WORM! See here

Ember graphic file viewer, manager, and touch-up system

Part of Dell Alerts which provides customers with an update on latest updates for his/her system

Added by the DELBOT-M WORM!

Blinkx Desktop "Smart Folders" software

Blitzz Technology BWI715 Wireless PC modem connection monitor

BuddyLinks adware

A Tweak-XP component, blocks advertisement banners in Internet Explorer. Can be enabled/disabled via Tweak-XP / Internet Tweaks

BlockChecker adware

Added by the RBOT.BLJ WORM!

If present on a HP machine it tracks all the processes and logs them to a blocklog.txt file

IBM Thinkpad battery management utility that logs changes in battery conditions such as charging, discharging, etc

BellSouth ISP Internet Tools

Added by the BLARUL TROJAN!

Puts access to Creative's BlasterControl in the System Tray

Related to Blubster Music sharing service

Blue Frog by Blue Security Inc. - actively fights spam by posting complaints on the sites advertised by the spam you receive

Added by the BANCOS-BCW TROJAN!

Related to BlueLight Internet. What does it do and is it required?

BlueSoleil Bluetooth wireless manager from IVT Corporation

BlueSpace NE is a utility program used to run the Bluetooth function on VAIO computers that support the Bluetooth function or on VAIO computers connected to the Bluetooth USB adapter. Shortcut available via Start -> Programs

Added by the SDBOT-DFN WORM!

Associated with BlueTooth software, designed to allow bluetooth mobile devices to authenticate to the computer, when connecting a PDA to your computer - necessary for the computer and the PDA to communicate. Should you get the error message, "Rundll irprops.cpl missing entry Bluetooth authentication agent", click here for more information. In case you no longer have BlueTooth support installed, and don't need it, simply uncheck the entry in Msconfig > Startup

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. Blueyonder Instant Support is required to run with the Help and Support program. If you uncheck it and and then run Help and Support it will add another Blueyonder Instant Support in the startup menu. If you remove Blueyonder Instant Support in add/remove programs some help menus in help and support will not be available. You decide

Part of iMesh - a file sharing system. Reported by Norton AntiVirus as a trojan. Once deleted does not prevent file sharing working. Older versions of iMesh re-instate this but the newer versions do not

Abcsearch.com/DealHelper adware variant

Displays a battery gauge icon in the Taskbar (not the System Tray). Provides shortcuts to IBM's proprietary power saving settings and to a battery information window

Battery Manager for IBM ThinkPad laptops

Battery power management utility for Lenovo (IBM) ThinkPad laptops

The wallet conveniently stores billing, shipping and payment information on your PC

Related to the BookmarkCentral entry. Typically added after downloading drivers for Visioneer scanners for example, and you install the driver self-install

NCase adware

Added by the LACON WORM!

Added by the KITRO.D (or ARGEN.A) WORM!

ScreenScenes "Butterfly Oasis" screensaver. The freeware version comes with GAIN branded ads (pop-ups and others). ScreenScenes do however offer you the option of doing away with the ads by purchasing the screensaver for a whopping $30. Please note that Claria Corporation no longer support GAIN-Supported software - see here

ScreenScenes "Butterfly Oasis" screensaver. The freeware version comes with GAIN branded ads (pop-ups and others). ScreenScenes do however offer you the option of doing away with the ads by purchasing the screensaver for a whopping $30. Please note that Claria Corporation no longer support GAIN-Supported software - see here

Added by a variant of the RANDON.AN WORM!

Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!

Added by the BANCBAN-PC TROJAN!

NSClean BOClean (now Comodo) anti-malware software - "Protect yourself from online identity theft. The greatest threat on the Internet today is having your personal information hijacked remotely". Version 4.23

NSClean BOClean (now Comodo) anti-malware software - "Protect yourself from online identity theft. The greatest threat on the Internet today is having your personal information hijacked remotely". Version 4.24

Comodo BOClean anti-malware software - "Protect yourself from online identity theft. The greatest threat on the Internet today is having your personal information hijacked remotely". Version 4.25

Version 4.12 of NSClean's BOClean anti-trojan software

NSClean's BOClean anti-trojan software

BOINC manager - "controls the use of your computer's disk, network, and processor resources"

Starts the Boingo Wireless utility, used to detect and login into Boingo wireless hotspots. The filename may be autogenerated when installing, two different variations along the lines listed here, where # is a number and X is a letter. Shortcut available via Start -> Programs

Added by the WANTVI.BF TROJAN!

Added by the ELDYCOW.O TROJAN!

Added by the RBOT-AYS WORM!

Part of McAfee Nuts & Bolts. Protects your Windows system from application failure and crashes - similar to Norton Crashguard. Your choice - may cause problems

Bonzi Buddy adware - see here for removal instructions

Adware downloader - detected by Kaspersky as the FAVADD.O TROJAN!

BookedSpace parasite

Bookmark Express - "offers a more flexible way to manage Web site bookmarks, regardless of which browser you use"

Bookmark synchronization utility

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 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

Boost XP from Systweak - WinXP tweaking utility

Added by the PUPPET-A TROJAN! Located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder

Part of Acer Empowering Technology. "Acer ePower Management is a straightforward interface that allows users to select from pre-configured power usage profiles, or to create their own customized profiles". Located in the "AcerEmpowering TechnologyePower" directory

Added by the DELBOT-AB WORM!

Added by the FLOOD-EV TROJAN!

Added by the KILO TROJAN!

Added by a variant of the SPYBOT WORM!

Added by the YPSAN.D WORM!

Added by an unidentified WORM or TROJAN!

Added by the WATERWORKS WORM!

Added by the AGENT-DT TROJAN!

Added by the KUULLIO WORM!

Added by the SPILTRON WORM!

Added by the SPILTRON WORM!

Added by the YPSAN.E WORM!

Visual Basic program that pops up a small window on startup telling you how many times the machine has been booted that day. Once you exit it, it has no more effect on resources

From here: "Norton AntiVirus Boot Warning. This program is installed as a startup item when you install Norton AntiVirus, and also sometimes when you do a LiveUpdate which updates Norton AntiVirus significantly enough that a reboot is needed to complete the installation. We believe its purpose to be to warn the end-user that he must reboot his PC before using Norton AntiVirus in those cases when a reboot did not happen with the result that Norton AntiVirus did not fully complete its installation or software updating. Recommendation : Start Norton AntiVirus from "Start Programs Norton AntiVirus". If Norton AntiVirus comes up without problems, then fix this entry from the Msconfig Startup tab - it was left behind by mistake and is no longer needed now that Norton AntiVirus is fully installed and opens without error messages"

Added by the BANCBAN-CA TROJAN!

System Tray access for this system (more info on the system here). Available via Start -> Programs

Added by the LINEAGE-I TROJAN!

Part of the Boston Acoustics USB speaker systems. What does it do and is it required?

Added by the GAOBOT.ALV 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

Added by the MYTOB.LY WORM!

MS TV Viewer Post Setup Program. Part of MS WebTV for Windows. 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

BroadcastPC adware variant

Blazing Tools Perfect Keylogger keystroke logger/monitoring program - remove unless you installed it yourself!

BulletProof FTP Server

System Tray access to BurnQuick CD burning software. Only required if you use the queueing facility, hence the U recommendation. Create your own desktop shortcut to start manually

Added by the OPASERV.E WORM!

Added by the OPASERV.E WORM!

Added by the OPASERV.P WORM!

Spyware remover - not recommended, see here

Added by an unidentified malware

Detected by Kaspersky as the PURITYSCAN.Y TROJAN!

Break Reminder - Remind yourself to take breaks to prevent computer related injuries. See here

Related to the Brebband Swedish Broadband provider

BroadcastPC adware variant

BroadcastPC adware variant

BroadcastPC adware variant

Flingstone.com browser hijacker

Main process for the following applications: GEDEX, SICARIO, BRINOTES, BRIRESPA, SICURE, TRASGO, UNDOCS, FRESH & BRIFAME (all of them from Brindys Software). Performs the following tasks [un]installation, web software autoupdate, notification windows, interprocess communication, tray bar icons & menus, alarms (brinotes), and common web launching from the mentioned applications. Can be stopped safely once run if so desired

Brother resource manager - needed for a Brother MFC printer/copiert/scanner and PC to properly communicate

"matcli.exe is a motive Assistant Command line interface that gathers information about your system's identity like your name email address, city, county, etc and gets written to a log file". ntlroadband Help is required to run with the Help and Support program. If you uncheck ntlroadband Help and and then run Help and Support it will add another ntlroadband Help in the startup menu. If you remove the ntlroadband Help in the add/remove program some help menus in help and support will not be available. You decide

Starts Broadband Wizard so it runs in the System Tray. This application tests and optimizes your Cable or DSL connection. Available via Start -> Programs

BroadCam is an easy to use video streamer designed to broadcast live video using a webcam (or other camera) and microphone

Related to Broadcom Network Adapters for additional configuration options for these devices. Should not be terminated unless suspected to be causing problems

System tray access to wireless LAN card configuration options

Added by the RONTOKBRO WORM!

Added by the RONTOKBRO.B WORM!

Added by the BRONTOK-F WORM!

Added by the RONTOKBRO.C WORM!

Added by the RONTOKBRO.J WORM!

Added by the RONTOKBRO.D WORM!

Added by the BRONTOK-E WORM!

Added by the BRONTOK-J or BRONTOK-L WORMS!

Added by the BRONTOK-R WORM!

Added by the BRONTOK-M WORM!

Added by the BRONTOK-N WORM!

Actual Names (AdvSearch) Internet Keywords parasite

Added by the TACTSLAY.C TROJAN!

Added by the TACTSLAY.C TROJAN!

Added by the TACTSLAY.C TROJAN!

Added by the TACTSLAY.C TROJAN!

Added by the TACTSLAY.C TROJAN!

BrowserAid/BrowserPal foistware

Added by the RBOT-AVQ WORM!

Browser Hijack Blaster - protects your system from browser hijackers and spyware that alters your IE settings. Now replaced by SpywareGuard

Logitech internet keyboard "Commander" software - loads the software for the shortcut keys on the keyboard. Not required unless you want to use the short cut keys

BrowserAid/BrowserPal foistware

Browser Sentinel - notifies you if a program wants to penetrate into Internet explorer, add itself to the Windows auto-run list or change your home page

ZenoSearch adware

Checks to make sure that IE is still your default browser

Added by the SILLYFDC-D WORM!

Added by the STRATIO-BN WORM!

BSplayer - A video player used to play avi, mpg, wmv and other multimedia files

CD recording utility that comes with a lot of CDR/CDRW drives and isn't required

RapidBlaster variant (in a "BelmontSoft" folder in Program Files). Recommended you use RapidBlaster Killer to uninstall - see here

BSplayer - a video player used to play avi, mpg, wmv and other multimedia files

Added by the VB.CBW WORM!

Added by the VOXOM TROJAN!

BookedSpace parasite

Added by the LITEBOT-B TROJAN!

"matcli.exe is a motive Assistant Command line interface that gathers information about your system's identity like your name email address, city, county, etc and gets written to a log file". BT Broadband Help is required to run with the Help and Support program. If you uncheck BT Broadband Help and and then run Help and Support it will add another BT Broadband Help in the startup menu. If you remove the BT Broadband Help in the add/remove program some help menus in help and support will not be available. You decide

matcli.exe is a motive Assistant Command line interface that gathers information about your system's identity like your name email address, city, county, etc and gets written to a log file. BT Broadband Help is required to run with the Help and Support program. If you uncheck BT Broadband Help and and then run Help and Support it will add another BT Broadband Help in the startup menu. If you remove the BT Broadband Help in the add/remove program some help menus in help and support will not be available. You decide

Added by the VB-VT TROJAN where * = 5,6 or 7!

Added by the VB-VT TROJAN where * = 2,3 or 4!

System tray access to Motive's Broadband 2.0 configuration and repair utility

Associated with an Anycom bluetooth wireless card. What does it do and is it required?

BT Privacy Online modem protection software, see here

BT Yahoo! internet connection manager

Related to a USB Bluetooth adaptor. What does it do and is it required?

Broadcom (formerly WIDCOMM) Bluetooth Connectivity Software

System tray icon which shows the status of a BlueTooth wireless module. Most systems with such a module installed can enable/disable the module. The system tray icon changes from blue/white to blue/red when the module is turned off. Allows access to explore bluetooth places, setup wizard, advanced configuration, quick connect and shutdown device

Used with a Mitsumi USB Bluetooth adaptor (and maybe others)

Used with a Mitsumi USB Bluetooth adaptor (and maybe others)

BroadcastPC adware variant

Added by Windows SteadyState which "helps make it easy for you to keep your computers running the way you want them to, no matter who uses them." Bubble allows notification messages to appear on a computer managed by Windows SteadyState

Part of the AIMster Peer to Peer (P2P) file sharing application that runs over the AOL Instant Messenger network

Power Save utility for Buffalo backup hard discs

Bug Eliminator - "performs a complete health check on your computer safely, securely, and silently!"

Bugtoaster is a service that sends reports on system/program crashes (certain types) back to Bugtoaster. They relay information to program authors and provide, if available, any known solutions to the crashes. It doesn't take up any room in memory, just activates in the event of certain program failures

Part of Dell Alerts which provides customers with an update on latest updates for his/her system

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!

Added by the NEVEG.A WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate winlogon.exe process, which should not appear in Msconfig/Startup!

Added by the WEBUS TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate csrss.exe process, which should not appear in Msconfig/Startup!

Added by the WEBUS.B 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 the System folder

Belkin's Bulldog Plus control software which runs under Windows 95 or later and monitors the UPS (Uninterrupted Power Supply) via a serial or USB link

BulletProof FTP Server

Part of Bullguard antivirus

Part of BullGuard antivirus

Part of Bullguard antivirus. Leave enabled unless you manually update virus definitions

Part of Bullguard antivirus

Part of Bullguard antivirus

Part of Bullguard antivirus

BargainBuddy adware

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Bullseye - intelligent research assistant

Added by the LEBREAT-E WORM!