Added by the YODI WORM!

Sets the colour of your monitor when running games that recognise E-Color so that you get 'what the game designer intended' when you see the game. Also allows monitor callibration through a program called 3-Deep. If you play a lot of games it can be useful. Can be disabled from starting up from within the program

Added by the Energyplus TRACKWARE! Tracks internet activity including websites visited and queries made at popular search engines. This information along with some system information is sent to a remote site

Added by ESurveiller spyware. Note - ESurveiller is spyware that monitors and records keystrokes and mouse clicks, instant message conversations, Internet activity and applications used, must be manually installed

Related to Microsoft Encarta dictionary functions

Earthlink Task Panel - part of Earthlink TotalAccess 2003 internet access software. Quick access to internet, E-mail and web-space

Electronic Arts EA Link software - "gives you a secure yet simple way to download EA PC games and patches, as well as other exclusive content"

Easy Access Buttons control panel on Compaq laptops. Only required if you use the extra keys

Webcelerator from eAcceleration speeds your Web browsing by both remembering where you have been and anticipating where you will go. Only needed if you find it improves web browsing. Now no longer available and supported and when available was classed as spyware - see here

For Compaq PC's. Easy Access button support for the keyboard

Added by the CANARY TROJAN!

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eAcceleration Stop-Sign security software related. Previously not recommended, see here

eAcceleration Stop-Sign security software related. Previously not recommended, see here

eAcceleration Stop-Sign security software related. Previously not recommended, see here

eAcceleration Stop-Sign security software related. Previously not recommended, see here

eAcceleration Stop-Sign security software related. Previously not recommended, see here

Rockwell RipTide soundcard application software. Sound works without it

Part of the Creative Sounblaster PIC Installation Wizard. Probably left as a result of a failed installation

EarthLink Protection Control Center - "powerful, integrated security program makes it easier than ever to protect yourself against viruses, spyware, and hackers-all from one convenient location"

EarthLink Toolbar is a tool to help you get to all of the resources of the internet. EarthLink 5.0 Setup adds a few basic buttons to the Toolbar, but you can delete these or add more buttons any time

For programming of the built-in functions keys on some laptops (and maybe desktops). Required if these are used

Provides functionality on certain laptops that have additional keys. Not required unless you use the extra keys

A utility to launch the applications that are bundled with a Canon bubblejet printer

Added by the NETSKY.S or NETSKY.T WORMS!

Premium rate adult content dialler

"Edate-A" premium rate adult content dialler

Adult content dialler

For programming of the built-in functions keys on some laptops (and maybe desktops). Required if these are used

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

Linksys EasyLink Advisor - "the free application that provides and easy way to setup, view, manage, and repair your network"

Easy Messenger, instant messenger for MSN, AOL, ICQ, and Yahoo. See here

EasySearchBar adware downloader

Added by the EASYSERV TROJAN!

EasySpywareCleaner spyware remover - not recommended, see here

EasySync Pro is a Lotus (now owned by IBM) program for synchronizing a PDA with Lotus Notes

Tuning (overclocking) utility for Gigabyte motherboards. Shortcut available

Tuning (overclocking) utility for Gigabyte motherboards. Shortcut available

Tuning (overclocking) utility for Gigabyte motherboards. Shortcut available

Added by an unidentified VIRUS, WORM or TROJAN!

Acer eAudio Management provides centralized control over notebook audio, and specialized audio modes for movies, music and games

Ebates adware

Ebates adware

eBay Toolbar - reportes as spyware as it "phones home"

eBay toolabar related - also contains eBay account Guard which monitors for fraudulent eBay sites

Ebates adware

eMachines multimedia keyboard manager. Required if you use the extra keys

eBot from Digital River - "helps ensure your computer always has the latest technology, fixes, add-ons, upgrades and 'cool stuff'." Can optionally be installed with software such as Net Nanny internet filtering software. Available via Start -> Programs

Related to EC21. "EC21 is the world's largest B2B marketplace to facilitate online trades between exporters and importers from all around the world"

Dell E-Center/Google Toolbar related

End User License Agreement (EULA) launcher - related to Dell E-Center/Google Toolbar

Added by the DLOADR-AQJ TROJAN!

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Part of Acer Empowering Technology. "Acer eDataSecurity Management is a handy file encryption utility that protects files from being accessed by unauthorized persons, using passwords and advanced encryption algorithms"

eDexter supplements internet filtering by substituting local images for filtered images in order to prevent browser stalls and other annoyances. Can be activated manually when starting the browser

Added by the CONSPER-B TROJAN!

Effective Desktop from MiniStars Software - desktop management software no longer being supported

File sharing network - not recommended as the free version of this application should be avoided as it installs, without permission, New.Net, Webhancer, WebSearch Toolbar and WinTools

Set Point from Easy Desk Software - "small utility that automatically sets System Restore points for WinME/XP"

Added by the RBOT-LZ WORM!

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"

Added by the VB-NIA WORM!

Added by the RBOT.CMA WORM!

Part of the Epson Creativity Suite supplied with their multi-function printer/scanners, Event Manager launches File Manager or PageManager for EPSON automatically when you press the B&W Start or Color Start button on the control panel in Scan mode

Added by the FLUKAN-D WORM!

eFax Messenger fax software

eFax Messenger fax software

eFax Messenger Tray Menu system tray icon for eFax Messenger Plus. Available via Start -> Programs. Disabling instructions available here

eFax Messenger fax software tray menu

eFax Messenger Tray Menu system tray icon for eFax Messenger Plus. Available via Start -> Programs. Disabling instructions available here

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

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

"EFI Hot Folders improves productivity by simplifying the printing of PostScript and PDF files into a select, drag, and drop process. Once users create Hot Folders with different printing and finishing parameters, files are printed without opening an application or print driver menu." Part of EFI's high-end printing solutions

Ricoh Imagio Printer/Scanner driver status monitor

Easy File & Folder Protector. Deny access to certain files and folders, or to hide them securely from viewing and searching

User interface for ESET NOD32 Antivirus and Smart Security

Added by the SDBOT-DHF WORM!

Microsoft Media Center Tray Icon gives easy access to the digital media manager for Windows Vista Home Premium and Media Center Edition

Added by the AGOBOT-NK WORM!

Associated with an Eicon Networks ISDN or ADSL modem. Watch protocols your connection with numbers and duration. You need callvu.exe (from Start Menu) to see your connection statistics. You can manually start watch.exe before you go online. Needs diinfo.exe (started by DiTask) to work correctly which can be started manually

Associated with an Eicon Networks ISDN or ADSL modem. Watch protocols your connection with numbers and duration. You need callvu.exe (from Start Menu) to see your connection statistics. You can manually start watch.exe before you go online. Needs diinfo.exe (started by DiTask) to work correctly which can be started manually

Added by the WCUP.A WORM!

From Elaborate Bytes who make CloneCD - monitors the installed filters of CD-ROMs/DVD-ROMs. Note - under Win2K removing this from startup causes the CD drive in the computer to not be recognized in the OS and after rechecking it prompts that the driver has been corrupted and asks you to restart the computer to fix it

Electron Microscope or EM - is a program used to track Stanford's distributed computing program client called Folding at Home, FAH. It will monitor up to 50 clients and give you the details about each client's progress as the FAH client runs. EM will also show you what each change in the protein looks like as the process continues

Added by the ELEM TROJAN!

Added by a variant of the RANDON.AN WORM!

Added by the LOWZONE-BB TROJAN! Also known as Elitebar/EliteToolbar/EliteSidebar adware

ViaTech eLicense for securing, distributing and selling music online

Surfmonkey adware

Allows you to totally customize your ELSA graphics card settings, including overclocking the GPU

Assumed to stand for Remote Common Application Programming Interface (RCAPI), this was installed with an Elsa Microlink ISDN modem. If it is not there you can not bring up the dialog box which is sometimes needed to reset the modem

ChipGuard for ELSA graphics cards - monitoring solution which monitors both the GPU temperature and fan speed, and will halt the system if either are at dangerous levels and restore the default clock speeds upon reboot. Leave enabled if overclocking

EarthLink SpamBlocker

Time management system which helps you to manage your time and appointments

eMachines multimedia keyboard manager. Required if you use the extra keys

AntiVirus Quick Heal - E-mail protection

Related to McAfee AntiVirus suite - used to automatically scan incoming e-mails

Switch premium rate adult content dialler variant

Switch premium rate adult content dialer variant

Updates for Wave Systems Corp. Embassy Trust Suite - "delivers advanced levels of security to the client PC using the TPM security chip found on most enterprise PCs today"

Added by the RBOT-AWI WORM!

Express Meter provides detailed information about how your software assets are being used. With Express Meter you can monitor application usage, identify software usage patterns, and control application launches-all of which can help you make better decisions about your IT investments

Added by the AGOBOT-AGE WORM!

emoze pcConnector - "Push your personal & business emails, contacts & calendar directly to your mobile device!"

Delfin Media Viewer adware related

Delfin Media Viewer adware related

Empowering Technology Launcher, installed on Acer computer

Attune HelpExpress - spyware. Disable and uninstall - see here

Added by the RBOT-ALZ WORM!

eMule peer-to-peer file sharing client. Located in an eMule subdirectory of the Program Files directory

eMusic MP3 download software

Logitech Mouseware driver. Needed to support some additional functionality of Logitech mice/trackballs such as "SmartMove". If you disable it and find you don't need it leave it disabled

Comes with Efficient Networks DSL Modems. Little red/green/yellow flashing icon in system tray

WINBO adware

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Provides quick access to Encarta's Dictionary features?

The Encompass Monitor. This program is the Connect Direct Program. It is more trouble than it is worth and few use it

MS Windows Media Encoder, which already has a shortcut in the Start Menu if installed

Optional simple browser from Yahoo (Encompass)

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Energizer FileSaver - UPS back-up utility for Energizer UPS products. From their Tech Support staff this is known to have a memory leak since it's release - with no fix planned! It will grab 2-5 handles per second and crash the average system in less than 3 days - therefore not recommended

EnergyPlugin adware variant

Cyber Sentinel - internet filtering software

Part of Roxio EasyCD Creator 6.0 - corrects any modification made to the Roxio Engine, it exits after checking

Adware - detected by Kaspersky as the ONECLICKNETSEARCH.H TROJAN!

Added by the CRYPTER.A TROJAN!

Part of Enigma SpyHunter - not recommended, see note

Intel AnyPoint Wireless II Home Network related. Now discontinued. What does it do and is it required?

Sound card driver. Is it required?

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

Related to Window-Switcher (now Reflex Vision) - it allows you to see previews of all your open applications via a single keystroke in a manner similar to Apple's Exposé, for Windows 2K/XP

Icon Keeper - "tool to save and restore icon positions on the desktop"

Added by the MANIFEST TROJAN!

VIA Envy24 PCI Audio Controller driver

eOne Manager, provides access to the buttons on the keyboard and on the front of the console for the eMachines eOne PC

Intel ProSET Wireless related - provides additional configuration options for these devices

Intel ProSET Wireless related - provides additional configuration options for these devices

Device Manager - 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"

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"

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"

EPoX Universal Serial Data Monitor - a diagnostics tool that shows Temps, Fan Speeds, Voltages...etc

LEADTOOLS ePrint file conversion software - "convert any file to and from over 150 document and image formats including searchable PDF, DOC, HTML, TXT, Multi-page TIFF, JPG, GIF, PNG and many more!" Can be started manually

A component of the "LEADTOOLS ePrint File Conversion Software - Convert ANY file to and from over 150 document and image formats including searchable PDF, DOC, HTML, TXT , Multi-page TIFF, JPG, GIF, PNG and many more!" Can be started manually

ePrompter - E-mail notification software

According to the Epson info: "Use this utility to automatically check for errors and also check the level of ink remaining." This utility can also be started on demand when about to print as follows: File menu > Print to bring up the print dialog box. Click on the Properties button which will bring up a display with 4 tabs. Click the Utility tab to get a list of utilities that can be executed including the Status Monitor 3 Environment Check

According to the Epson info: "Use this utility to automatically check for errors and also check the level of ink remaining." This utility can also be started on demand when about to print as follows: File menu > Print to bring up the print dialog box. Click on the Properties button which will bring up a display with 4 tabs. Click the Utility tab to get a list of utilities that can be executed including the Status Monitor 3 Environment Check

Supposed to keep an Epson printer ready for quick printing. Users report little difference whether it is on or not

Monitors the PCMCIA memory card slot on EPSON cameras and printers and launches PhotoStarter or PhotoPrint

According to the Epson info: "Use this utility to automatically check for errors and also check the level of ink remaining." This utility can also be started on demand when about to print as follows: File menu > Print to bring up the print dialog box. Click on the Properties button which will bring up a display with 4 tabs. Click the Utility tab to get a list of utilities that can be executed including the Status Monitor 3 Environment Check

According to the Epson info: "Use this utility to automatically check for errors and also check the level of ink remaining." This utility can also be started on demand when about to print as follows: File menu > Print to bring up the print dialog box. Click on the Properties button which will bring up a display with 4 tabs. Click the Utility tab to get a list of utilities that can be executed including the Status Monitor 3 Environment Check

According to the Epson info: "Use this utility to automatically check for errors and also check the level of ink remaining." This utility can also be started on demand when about to print as follows: File menu > Print to bring up the print dialog box. Click on the Properties button which will bring up a display with 4 tabs. Click the Utility tab to get a list of utilities that can be executed including the Status Monitor 3 Environment Check

According to the Epson info: "Use this utility to automatically check for errors and also check the level of ink remaining." This utility can also be started on demand when about to print as follows: File menu > Print to bring up the print dialog box. Click on the Properties button which will bring up a display with 4 tabs. Click the Utility tab to get a list of utilities that can be executed including the Status Monitor 3 Environment Check

Epson Status Monitor 3 for the Stylus C40 Series printer - for monitoring printer status, checking ink levels, etc

Epson Status Monitor 3 for the Stylus C41 Series printer - for monitoring printer status, checking ink levels, etc

Epson Status Monitor 3 for the Stylus C42 Series printer - for monitoring printer status, checking ink levels, etc

Epson Status Monitor 3 for the Stylus C43 Series printer - for monitoring printer status, checking ink levels, etc

Epson Status Monitor 3 for the Stylus C43 Series printer - for monitoring printer status, checking ink levels, etc

Epson Stylus C44 Series printer monitor - for checking ink levels, etc

Epson Status Monitor 3 for the Stylus C45 Series printer - for monitoring printer status, checking ink levels, etc

Epson Stylus C46 Series printer monitor - for checking ink levels, etc

Epson Status Monitor 3 for the Stylus C60 Series printer - for monitoring printer status, checking ink levels, etc

Epson Status Monitor 3 for the Stylus C61 Series printer - for monitoring printer status, checking ink levels, etc

Required for an interface to some versions of MS Word to ensure that some fonts are printed correctly. Start it manually if required

Epson Status Monitor 3 for the Stylus C62 Series printer - for monitoring printer status, checking ink levels, etc

Epson Status Monitor 3 for the Stylus C63 Series printer - for monitoring printer status, checking ink levels, etc

Epson Status Monitor 3 for the Stylus C64 Series printer - for monitoring printer status, checking ink levels, etc

Epson Status Monitor 3 for the Stylus C66 Series printer - for monitoring printer status, checking ink levels, etc

Epson Status Monitor 3 for the Stylus C67 Series printer - for monitoring printer status, checking ink levels, etc

Required for an interface to some versions of MS Word to ensure that some fonts are printed correctly. Start it manually if required

Epson Status Monitor 3 for the Stylus C82 Series printer - for monitoring printer status, checking ink levels, etc

Epson Status Monitor 3 for the Stylus C84 Series printer - for monitoring printer status, checking ink levels, etc

Epson Status Monitor 3 for the Stylus C84 Series printer - for monitoring printer status, checking ink levels, etc

Epson Status Monitor 3 for the Stylus C87 Series printer - for monitoring printer status, checking ink levels, etc

Epson Status Monitor 3 for the Stylus CX2900 Series printer - for monitoring printer status, checking ink levels, etc

Epson Status Monitor 3 for the Stylus CX4500 Series printer - for monitoring printer status, checking ink levels, etc

Epson Status Monitor 3 for the Stylus CX3600 Series printer - for monitoring printer status, checking ink levels, etc

Epson Status Monitor 3 for the Stylus CX3800 Series printer - for monitoring printer status, checking ink levels, etc

Epson Stylus CX4200 Series printer monitor - for checking ink levels, etc

Epson Status Monitor 3 for the Stylus CX4500 Series printer - for monitoring printer status, checking ink levels, etc

Epson Status Monitor 3 for the Stylus CX5400 printer - for monitoring printer status, checking ink levels, etc

Epson Status Monitor 3 for the Stylus CX6000 Series printer - for monitoring printer status, checking ink levels, etc

Epson Stylus CX6500 Series printer monitor - for checking ink levels, etc

Epson Status Monitor 3 for the Stylus CX6600 Series printer - for monitoring printer status, checking ink levels, etc

Epson Status Monitor 3 for the Stylus CX7000F Series printer - for monitoring printer status, checking ink levels, etc

Epson Status Monitor 3 for the Stylus CX7800 Series printer - for monitoring printer status, checking ink levels, etc

Epson Status Monitor 3 for the Stylus CX8400 Series printer - for monitoring printer status, checking ink levels, etc

Epson Status Monitor 3 for the Stylus D68 Series printer - for monitoring printer status, checking ink levels, etc

Epson Status Monitor 3 for the Stylus CX4500 Series printer - for monitoring printer status, checking ink levels, etc

Epson Status Monitor 3 for the Stylus D88 Series printer - for monitoring printer status, checking ink levels, etc

Epson Status Monitor 3 for the Stylus DX3800 Series printer - for monitoring printer status, checking ink levels, etc

Epson Status Monitor 3 for the Stylus DX4000 Series printer - for monitoring printer status, checking ink levels, etc

Epson Status Monitor 3 for the Stylus DX4400 Series printer - for monitoring printer status, checking ink levels, etc

Related to Epson Stylus DX4800 Series printer - what does it do and is it required in startup?

Epson Status Monitor 3 for the Stylus DX5000 Series printer - for monitoring printer status, checking ink levels, etc

Epson Status Monitor 3 for the Stylus DX6000 Series printer - for monitoring printer status, checking ink levels, etc

Epson Status Monitor 3 for the Stylus DX8400 Series printer - for monitoring printer status, checking ink levels, etc

Epson Status Monitor 3 for the Stylus Photo 2200 printer - for monitoring printer status, checking ink levels, etc

Epson Status Monitor 3 for the Stylus Photo 825 printer - for monitoring printer status, checking ink levels, etc

Epson Status Monitor 3 for the Stylus Photo 925 printer - for monitoring printer status, checking ink levels, etc

Epson Status Monitor 3 for the Stylus Photo R1800 printer - for monitoring printer status, checking ink levels, etc, etc

Epson Status Monitor 3 for the Stylus Photo R200 Series printer - for monitoring printer status, checking ink levels, etc

Epson Status Monitor 3 for the Stylus Photo R220 Series printer - for monitoring printer status, checking ink levels, etc

Epson Status Monitor 3 for the Stylus Photo R220 Series printer - for monitoring printer status, checking ink levels, etc

Epson Stylus Photo R240 Series printer monitor - for checking ink levels, etc

Epson Status Monitor 3 for the Stylus Photo R260 Series printer - for monitoring printer status, checking ink levels, etc

Epson Status Monitor 3 for the Epson Stylus Photo R300 (and probably others) printers - monitors the status of ink levels, a print job spooled to that printer, etc

Epson Status Monitor 3 for the Stylus Photo R300 Series printer - for monitoring printer status, checking ink levels, etc

Epson Status Monitor 3 for the Stylus CX4500 Series printer - for monitoring printer status, checking ink levels, etc

Epson Status Monitor 3 for the Stylus Photo R380 Series printer - for monitoring printer status, checking ink levels, etc

Related to the EPSON Stylus Photo RX420 Series printer/scanner/copier

Epson Status Monitor 3 for the Stylus Photo R320 Series printer - for monitoring printer status, checking ink levels, etc

Epson Status Monitor 3 for the Stylus Photo RX500 Series printer - for monitoring printer status, checking ink levels, etc

Epson Stylus Photo RX600 Series printer monitor - for checking ink levels, etc

Epson Status Monitor 3 for the Stylus Pro 4000 printer - for monitoring printer status, checking ink levels, etc

Epson Status Monitor 3 for the Stylus Pro 7600 printer - for monitoring printer status, checking ink levels, etc

Only needed if you want to make full use of the capabilities of an Epson printer that included this

Added by an unidentified WORM or TROJAN!

Added by NewAds1 ADAWARE!

EQArticle adware

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Eraser allows for complete removal of data from your hard drive

Acer Notebook related. Acer eRecovery allows the user to restore the operating system or backup the current system profile, thus ensuring system integrity

Part of Acer Empowering Technology. "Acer eRecovery Management is a powerful utility that does away with the need for recovery disks provided by the manufacturer, and also acts as a versatile standalone backup and recovery manager"

Acer's eRecovery Management program. This program allows you to create and restore backups of your computer

EReg is a software registration tool incorporated on products such as those by Brøderbund, Connectix, Hewlett-Packard, The Learning Company, and Sierra. Needless to say you don't need it

Added by the BEAGLE.CQ WORM!

Added by the BEAGLE.BG WORM!

Added by the BEAGLE.BG or BEAGLE.BH or BEAGLE.BI or BEAGLE.BJ WORMS!

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Adult content dailler

ErrClean misleading security software - not recommended, see here

ErrorNuker registry cleaner - only required if you want the application to run a scan at startup. The program can be launched manually if required

ErrorSafe security risk that may give exaggerated reports of threats on the computer. The program then prompts the user to purchase a registered version of the software in order to remove the reported threats

Detected by Kaspersky as the DELF.CC TROJAN! See here

Spyware remover - not recommended, see here

Added by ErrorHandler ADAWARE!

ErrorSafe security risk that may give exaggerated reports of threats on the computer. The program then prompts the user to purchase a registered version of the software in order to remove the reported threats

ErrorSafe security risk that may give exaggerated reports of threats on the computer. The program then prompts the user to purchase a registered version of the software in order to remove the reported threats

ErrorSafe security risk that may give exaggerated reports of threats on the computer. The program then prompts the user to purchase a registered version of the software in order to remove the reported threats

Added by the BEAGLE.CG WORM!

Added by the BEAGLE.AO or BEAGLE.AQ WORMS!

Added by the BEAGLE.BN or BEAGLE.BP WORM!

Added by the BAGLE.CG WORM!

IBM Warranty Notification - presumably it's a reminder to either register or that warranty is about to expire?

ERUNT backup utility - when added to the user's startup folder automatically backs up the registry each time the system boots, resulting in numerous backups that can be restored

Added by the SMALL.CUL TROJAN!

eSafe from Aladdin - internet security for gateway and E-mail servers

Easy Start Button - provides functionality on certain laptops that have additional keys. Not required unless you use the extra keys

MicroWorld eScan antivirus

MicroWorld eScan antivirus scheduler

MicroWorld eScan antivirus updater - allows users to automatically download updates and set the auto time interval for downloads

Part of eScorcher anti-virus software - responsible for performing virus checks and deletions. Used to collect information about the user and therefore treated as spyware - now the web-site is dead

ESftp - FTP client for transfering files between a local PC and another remote computer

eSnips Client Gateway from eSnips

Added by the AGOBOT.FF WORM!

Added by the DELUZ VIRUS!

ESPN BottomLine. "You can dock the BottomLine to the top or bottom of your screen or drag it around on your desktop, without even worrying about a browser. As long you keep the BottomLine running, you will continue to receive live scores and breaking news, and by clicking on any score or news item, you will be taken directly to the corresponding page on ESPN.com for a full break down."

Related to an ESS based soundacard. Is it required?

ESS Solo soundcard driver. Is it required?

Related to an ESS Solo soundcard. Seems as though it's required

Related to an ESS based soundacard. Is it required?

Sound card driver that re-instates itself every time it's removed

ESS Technology modem speaker driver file. Required to get on-line with this modem

ESS Technologies Call waiting, which gets installed by the drivers for V92 modems based on ESS Technologies chipsets

Related to SupportSoft (aka Support.com) "Real-Time Service Management software". What does it do and is it required?

Added by the RBOT-ABR WORM!

EliteBar adware

eToken Certificate Manager from Aladdin Knowledge Systems, Inc. A USB-based authentication, providing strong user authentication and password management solutions

3Com NIC Installation/Diagnostic MFC application. Diagnostics may be run from the Start -> Programs

Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!

Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!

Added by the SDBOT.BXJ WORM!

Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!

Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!

Added by the RBOT-AAK WORM!

Added by the GAOBOT.CEZ WORM!

Added by a variant of the IRCBOT TROJAN!

TopMoxie adware

eTrust EZ Firewall

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

Added by the LAZAR.B TROJAN!

eTrust EZ Deskshield from Computer Associates. Protects against malicious email attachments and unauthorized use of email by detecting and blocking unusual behavior

Added by an unidentified TROJAN!

Eudora from Qualcomm allows you to receive and send Internet e-mails

Added by the DELBOT-Q WORM!

Euroglot - "multilanguage translating system, available in the languages Dutch, English, French, German, Spanish and Italian"

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Sierra Event Planner tray icon

A calendar/alarm program that installs with Brøderbund Printmaster

Added by the IRCBOT-AO TROJAN!

Used with a Nikon digital camera to recognize when the camera is plugged in

Used with a Microtek scanner. Manages the scanner's button events. Available via Start -> Programs

Added by the COSIAM_G TROJAN!

Related to the Cyberlink software supplied with JVC's Everio camcorders. What does it do and is it required?

Evidence Cleaner cleans up tracks left by your PC and Internet activities

Evidence Eliminator - cover the tracks of your browsing habits and E-mails if you think you need to. Run manually on a regular basis

Added by the MYTOB.JM WORM!

Application Scheduler installed along with RealOne Player. Once installed, it runs independently of RealOne Player. See here for more information, including how to disable it. Also see evntsvc and Realsched. Note that eventsvc.exe no longer appears to be in a newer version. To disable "tkbell.exe" in the new version (1) Start RealOne Player (2) Tools -> Preferences (3) Automatic services in the Categories pane (4) Uncheck all options and then OK

Evolo Status Monitor for wireless network cards. Allows a user to enter a specific access-point mode SSID, peer-to-peer mode channel, link speed, WEP encryption options, and has enable/disable and rescan buttons. It is not needed if using Windows XP or higher, as they have this built-in to the control panel. Also, if the user is very sure that there is ONLY ONE network available to connect to, then they can remove this. If it is not in startup, and the user needs to run it, they can simply type EVOLOSTA in the Start -> Run dialog to run it

Mouse manager for Evoluent VertcialMouse

Premium rate adult content dialler

Conexant (older versions are Brooktree) Wavestream Message Server - associated with Conexant based audio devices

eWare iWare task bar. Not required

EasyWebSearch adware updater

Added by the NUCLEAR TROJAN! Note - this trojan file is found in the WindowsNR or WinntNR folder

Loads an Icon in the startup tray that allows you to receive service update notices for Excite@Home if you desire (note that since Excite@Home appears to be winding down this becomes irrelevant). May also allow you to kill the Excite Toolbar that automatically loads in Internet Explorer

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With Excite Assistant, you can access a wide variety of online information, including email, news, and stock quotes without having to have a browser window open

BargainBuddy foistware

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

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

Added by the ELECTRON WORM!

Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!

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Added by the SCOLD WORM!

CNNIC Update pest

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USB mass storage driver used by some digital cameras such as the Fuji Finepix. Only required if you use it regularly

USB mass storage driver used by some digital cameras such as the Fuji Finepix. Only required if you use it regularly

Exit Killer - automatically closes pop-up windows in your browser

Some kind of hp digital camera maybe or a photo smart connection probe?

Added by the IRCBOT.RJ WORM!

Added by a variant of the SLAPER TROJAN!

ExpertAntiVirus misleading antivirus program - not recommended, see here"

Added by the POPNO-A TROJAN! Note that the filename is spelled using the digit "0" instead of the uppercase letter "o"

Added by the RBOT-AQR WORM!

Added by the QQPASS-N TROJAN!

Keywords hijacker

Added by the DLOADR-AYW TROJAN!

Added by any number of VIRUSES, WORMS or TROJANS!

Added by the IRC.FLOOD.G TROJAN! Note - the legitimate Windows Explorer (explorer.exe) is located in the Windows or Winnt folder and would not normally appear in Msconfig/Startup unless you added it manually!