System Tray access to F-PROT Antivirus

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

F-Secure Anti-Virus automatic updater

F-Secure antivirus - F-Secure Policy Manager provides tools for administering F-Secure software products

F-Secure antivirus - carry out scheduled virus scans automatically

F-Secure antivirus

F-Secure antivirus

F-Prot anti-virus background scanner by F-Risk Software

System Tray icon for FusionOne's MightyPhone software. "MightyPhone is a concept for wirelessly synchronizing the data on your mobile phone with your web-based or PC based organizer"

Related to the now discontinued ATI Fire GL3 graphics card. What does it do and is it required?

Added by the URAT.B TROJAN!

Associated with mysearchnow.com/searchbar.html

Added by the SMALL.JHZ TROJAN!

Family Keylogger is a program that lets you record to a special file and then view all the keystrokes typed by everyone using your computer. Keystroke logger/monitoring program - remove unless you installed it yourself!

Added by the AGOBOT.US WORM!

Fair Access Policy monitor for DirecPC/DirecWay internet access

VX2.Transponder parasite updater/installer related

Unidentified adware

Added by the LEGMIE-ARE TROJAN!

Installs as part of Windows XP PowerToys as an option for very-fast user switching (allowing a keystoke to switch users instead of using the login screen). It is only used for the hot-key switch and yet it hogs 1.5 megs of memory in two separate processes (one run by the user & one by the system). Optional install in PowerToys

FastDefrag defragmenting software

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

Homepage, Startpage hijacker. Possible variant of Trojan-Downloader.Win32.Delf

Adware - deteced by Kaspersky as the FAVADD.I TROJAN!

Adware - detected by Kaspersky as a variant of the FAVADD TROJAN!

FastCache from AnalogX - speeds up browsing by resolving DNS requests locally

Added by the STARTPAGE.L TROJAN!

Browser hijacker - a variant of the STARTPAGE.L TROJAN!

Browser hijacker - a variant of the STARTPAGE.L TROJAN!

FastTrack Accelerator - "speedup" utility for programs that use the FastTrack network such as KaZaA Media Desktop, Grokster and Morpheus

DialCar-Z premium rate dialer

Part of InterVideo DVD Copy 5 Platinum - "fast DVD copying and file conversion software. In just three steps, you can copy videos to most DVD formats, or convert them for smooth, flawless viewing on your PSP(tm) or iPod(r). With broad format support and unique CopyLater(tm) technology, DVD Copy saves you time and ensures high-quality output like no other copying software"

Installs as part of Windows XP PowerToys as an option for very-fast user switching (allowing a keystoke to switch users instead of using the login screen). It is only used for the hot-key switch and yet it hogs 1.5 megs of memory in two separate processes (one run by the user & one by the system). Optional install in PowerToys

Installs as part of Windows XP PowerToys as an option for very-fast user switching (allowing a keystoke to switch users instead of using the login screen). It is only used for the hot-key switch and yet it hogs 1.5 megs of memory in two separate processes (one run by the user & one by the system). Optional install in PowerToys

Software enabling high speed internet browsing (2-4 times faster) and internet connection sharing for up to 5 users

Dailler for Fatpipe - software enabling high speed internet browsing (2-4 times faster) and internet connection sharing for up to 5 users

SCKeyLog.j keystroke logger/monitoring program - remove unless you installed it yourself!

FavoriteSync keeps the same set of Internet Explorer Favorites on several computers in sync

FaxMan integrates complete fax send and receive support into Windows applications without requiring additional fax software. Incorporated into software by Lexmark, MCI, Lotus, My Software, Broderbund, Traffic Software and many others

FaxMan integrates complete fax send and receive support into Windows applications without requiring additional fax software. Incorporated into software by Lexmark, MCI, Lotus, My Software, Broderbund, Traffic Software and many others

Part of Avaya's Contact Center Express - "a multi-channel, high-volume software solution from Avaya designed specifically for the intelligent routing and computer telephony integration (CTI) needs of medium-sized contact centers"

This allows the software to handle incoming and outgoing communications without requiring the FaxTalk Communicator application to be loaded into memory. Can be started manually

Software that monitors the status of a Visioneer OneTouch scanner button and allows you to scan, fax, copy, print, and easily communicate by simply dragging and dropping scans on your PaperPort Desktop!. The **** represents the model, 5300, 7600, etc. Available via Start -> Programs

Compaq related but what does it do?

Added by the CAMPURF WORM!

CASClient adware

Added by either FCHelp adware or a variant of it

FCHelp adware

Added by the SDBOT.KXO WORM!

Added by the MYTOB-FO WORM!

Added by the SDBOT.WP WORM!

Added by the DELF.WG TROJAN!

Reported to be the autopassword program from the Sony Microvault thumb drive

"Feedreader is a freeware Windows application that reads and displays Internet newsfeeds aka ATOM and RSS feeds based on XML"

Added by the IRCFLOOD-M WORM!

Associated with Immersion TouchSense devices (Logitech Wingman Force Feedback Mouse and possibly other peripherals)

Added by the GRAYBIRD.D VIRUS! Note - the filename has the digit 0 rather then the uppercase "o"

Installed with Fellowes EasyPoint mouse software. Not necessary for normal functioning of Fellowes mice but it is necessary to use the extended features of all Fellowes mice

Added by the RANDEX.CCF WORM!

Calendar that replaces the default desktop background image. It comes with every Acer Ferrari 3000 laptop. Also downloadable for members of www.ferrari.com

iSearch "Desktop Search" hijacker

FrontGate MX - e-mail spam blocker

Related to the now discontinued ATI Fire GL3 graphics card. What does it do and is it required?

Added by the RANKY.J TROJAN!

Added by the DELF-Ks TROJAN!

Added by the DELF-Ks TROJAN!

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

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

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

Added by the KELVIR.DD WORM!

New version of MS FindFast and still a resource hog?

Added by the RBOT.BQJ WORM!

Added by the RBOT.FAN WORM!

Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!

Added by a variant of the TOXBOT/CODBOT WORM!

Added by the RBOT.BWQ WORM!

Added by the AGOBOT-HZ TROJAN!

Added by the DLOADER-OR TROJAN!

Added by the DLOADER-OR TROJAN!

FileFreedom peer-to-peer sharing program

Added by the NOTUP.A WORM!

Added by the SST.B WORM!

Related to FilmLoop - a photocasting network. Share your pictures with your family and friends

Filtergate internet filtering software - filters sounds, popup ads, background sound and other unnecessary website items

An icon located in the lower left of the screen and looks like a lifesaver. This icon is a "short-cut" to access the basic features of SOS-Guardian, SOS-KidProof Lite, SOS Best Defense and SOS Pro such as Internet filtering utility. You can access this menu by "right-clicking" on the icon

Added by the OPANKI WORM!

Complete utter waste of space! Part of MS Office - searches disk drives for Office file types to make opening them easier

Part of Dr. Solomon's Antivirus

Added by the KELVIR-BA TROJAN!

FinePrint Dispatcher - handles the spooling of print jobs to the FinePrint printer. Version 4.x of the software. "FinePrint saves ink, paper, time and money by controlling and enhancing printed output"

FinePrint Dispatcher - handles the spooling of print jobs to the FinePrint printer. Version 4.x of the software. "FinePrint saves ink, paper, time and money by controlling and enhancing printed output"

FinePrint Dispatcher - handles the spooling of print jobs to the FinePrint printer. Version 5.x of the software. "FinePrint saves ink, paper, time and money by controlling and enhancing printed output"

ABBYY FineReader OCR software - version 7

Added by the IRCBOT-QY WORM!

Control panel for the Presonus FireBox firewire based music recording system. Is it required?

Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!

Added by the RBOT-ATP WORM! Note - this is not the popular FireFox web browser and is located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder

Added by the MSNPHOTO.E WORM!

Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!

Added by the RBOT.BYX WORM!

Added by the BANKER-EBO TROJAN! Note - this is not the popular FireFox web browser and is located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder

Added by the ELIPTER.A or ELIPTER.B WORMS!

Added by the ELIPTER.D WORM!

Added by the ELITPER.E WORM!

Added by the YPSAN.G WORM!

Added by the JQ TROJAN!

Added by a TROJAN - see here. Note - this is not the legitimate winlogon.exe process, which should not appear in Msconfig/Startup!

Added by the SDBOT-DGI WORM!

Added by the PIEBOT-A TROJAN!

Added by the Rbot-ABT WORM!

Added by the RBOT-ARU WORM!

Added by the RBOT-AAQ WORM!

Added by the AGENT.AGL WORM!

Added by the BANKER-AQ TROJAN! 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 a "3041" subfolder

Innovative Startup Firewall - "designed to protect your computer from programs that install themselves in the StartUp area of your Windows without asking for your approval. Innovative StartUp Firewall will help you keep your computer clean, fast and in it's best shape"

Added by the NETSKY.X or NETSKY.Y WORMS!

Added by the NETDENY-B TROJAN!

Added by the SDBOT.AE WORM!

Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!

Added by a variant of the SPYBOT WORM!

Naupoint browser hijacker

Added by the GORMLEZ-A WORM!

Part of Ontrack's Fix-it Utilities Suite. Loads a System Tray icon that lets you access the full program. Needed if you run the crash guard, intellicluster, anti-virus, or autoupdater. Otherwise not required

Part of Ontrack's Fix-it Utilities Suite anti-virus. Performs a quick check of memory for signs of any virus. Exits afterward and returns all resources used in one user's experience. Not required but could be left without a drain on resources

Added by the SLAPEW.C TROJAN!

From the "Fujitsu Menu" tray icon you have instant access to the Control Panel, Tablet pc keyboard, Tablet and pen settings, Fujitsu display controls, brightness control, sounds and audio devices, capture screen, capture window, organize favorites, power options, printers and faxes, LCD brightness MIN, LCD brightness MAX, Enable/disable Button Panel and the Fujitsu menu settings, which are customizable

Fujitsu scanner utility

Driver update for a Fujitsu Siemens Lifebook laptop

Added by an unidentified WORM or TROJAN!

fkWrae SysMon - system monitor - "displays the current memory consumption, CPU and resource usage, date, time, Windows uptime, IP address and a lot more"

FlashEnhancer adware variant

Detected by PCTools as the AGENT.CWVT TROJAN! See here

Added by a variant of the IRCBOT TROJAN! See here

Added by a variant of the IRCBOT TROJAN! See here

Detected by Trend Micro as the IRCBOT.AUR TROJAN! See here

Added by a variant of the IRCBOT TROJAN! See here

Added by a variant of the IRCBOT TROJAN! See here

Added by a variant of the IRCBOT TROJAN! See here

Added by a variant of the IRCBOT TROJAN! See here

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!

Added by a variant of the IRCBOT TROJAN! See here

Detected by Trend Micro as the IRCBOT.PD WORM! See here

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Added by the STARTER-F TROJAN!

Supplied with EasyDisk USB pen devices. The utility manages the encryption and compressed folders options. It will create these folders if running on the USB key without permission, which is a pain. No need for it if you do not want these features

FlashGet download manager

Added by the RBOT-AGZ WORM!

"FlashMute is a tool which allows you to mute/unmute Flash Movies loaded in a browser exclusively, or alternatively all sounds produced by the browser"

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

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

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

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

Added by the GLUPZY.A WORM!

Constructor VC2000 malware

FlashEnhancer adware variant

CD player - part of the Win95 Power Toys

Fling - free FTP software from NCH Software

Mouse utility for a Trust brand (and possibly others) mouse. If you disable this entry you will not be able to use any of the non-standard functions of the mouse

Multimedia keyboard manager. Required if you use the additional keys

Keyboard utility for a Medion brand (and possibly others) keyboard. If you disable this entry you will not be able to use any of the keyboard hotkeys or other non-standard functions on the keyboard

Mouse utility for a Labtec brand (and possibly others) mouse. If you disable this entry you will not be able to use any of the non-standard functions of the mouse

Mouse utility for a Medion branded Fellowes mouse

Micro Innovations mouse management

Micro Innovations mouse management

Keyboard utility for a Trust brand keyboard. What does it do and is it required?

Mouse utility for a Trust brand mouse

FlashEnhancer adware variant

Added by the ENDOOL TROJAN!

Added by the ZONIT-F TROJAN!

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Added by the BYRON WORM!

Added by the CRYPTER.C TROJAN!

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Part of Cyber Patrol internet filtering software to restrict access to certain types of material on the internet. It can be disabled but do not ask how it's done

Advertising spyware

Genius SM-Live Control Panel. Enhances audio output through Genius sound cards (makes a big difference and worth the 3MB Ram used)

Adware popup generator

GFI FAXmaker - native fax connector for Microsoft Exchange Server or for networks, allows all users to send and receive faxes right from their desktop

Added by the FMSZ TROJAN!

WinPL adware

ISDN configuration wizard?

Added by the MANIFEST TROJAN!

Folder View enhances the Windows file Explorer by making all folders you need available in a single click

Folderclone backup and synchronization software

Added by the VB.GOZ WORM!

"FolderShare allows you to create a private peer-to-peer network that will help you to synchronize files across multiple devices and access or share files with colleagues and friends"

Folding@Home is a distributed computing project which studies protein folding, misfolding, aggregation, and related diseases - must be running in order to access the internet to upload to the servers. Available via Start -> Programs

System Tray icon for Nokia FoneSync utility for the 7160/7190 mobiles. Useful to send data from/to the cell phone and the computer. You can use it to backup data or even to input data through the computer keyboard (which naturally is much more comfortable). Run manually when required

Added by an unidentified VIRUS, WORM or TROJAN!

Font Navigator from Bitstream Inc. - a font management utility

Unidentified malware

Added by the OPASERV.T WORM!

FooBar - "combines fifteen high-quality productivity tools in a single toolbar that floats on your desktop or runs in the Windows task bar"

RapidBlaster variant (in a "foo1" folder in Program Files). Recommended you use RapidBlaster Killer to uninstall - see here

RapidBlaster variant (in a "foo1" folder in Program Files). Recommended you use RapidBlaster Killer to uninstall - see here

FoolProof Security PC security software from SmartStuff

Part of FoolProof Security PC security software from SmartStuff

Forbes Business News Alerts - displays business news headlines in a little window on the screen

AdultLinks.QBar parasite related

Calendar reminder part of Broderbund's American Greetings(r) CreataCard(r)

Fortinet security systems are the new generation of real time network protection systems

Fortis Bank Home Banking part. Installed during the installation of the software necessary to run the Home Banking. According to Fortis Bank this will not in any way be harmful to the system or relay system information

Installed with a Nikon digital camera. Used to collect photos uploaded from camera program NkVwMon.exe. If your camera is not connected (via USB port) you do not need this program loaded either

Foul PX, Optusnet usage stat checker

The Fourth Day - "astronomical clock and almanac for your system tray"

Added by the WOOTBOT.CR WORM!

Added by the MENGHUAN TROJAN!

Added by the GWGHOST-Q TROJAN!

Added by the GWGHOST-T TROJAN!

Added by the BANCOS-BT TROJAN!

FoolProof Security - PC security software from SmartStuff

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Remote Desktop Sharing service part of Microsoft's Netmeeting allowing users to share items on their screens across remote locations

TargetSaver adware

Added by the RBOT-FMW WORM! Note - can terminate AV related processes

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

Fraps Real-Time Video Capture software

Free Download Manager - see here

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Free Ram Optimizer monitors your memory, and frees up ram if it falls below a certain minimum. MS MVPs (Most Valued Professional) recommend not using memory managers with Win98/ME. See this article and make up your own mind

Freebie Notes by Power Soft - create electronic notes (stickers)

Freedom Internet Security & Privacy - anti-virus, personal firewall and parental control. It also blocks ads, safeguards your personal information, encrypts your passwords, and much more. No longer available for sale

FreeMem Pro - memory optimizer. MS MVPs (Most Valued Professional) recommend not using memory managers with Win98/SE/ME. See this article and make up your own mind

FreeMem - memory optimizer. MS MVPs (Most Valued Professional) recommend not using memory managers with Win98/SE/ME. See this article and make up your own mind

MatrixDialer related

FreeRAM XP Pro - memory optimizer where * represents the version. MS MVPs (Most Valued Professional) recommend not using memory managers with Win98/SE/ME. See this article and make up your own mind

FreeRAM XP Pro - memory optimizer. MS MVPs (Most Valued Professional) recommend not using memory managers with Win98/SE/ME. See this article and make up your own mind

Added by the RBOT-ATH WORM!

EMS Free Surfer mk II - pop-up stopper

Added by the LOXBOT.D WORM!

Added by the LOXBOT.C WORM!

WinSpyControl spyware remover - not recommended, see here

Fresh Desktop is a utility that lets you manage vast collections of wallpapers for your desktop with ease. When run on bootup it changes the desktop wallpaper at startup or at specified intervals

Auto update agent of the open source Clamwin virus scanner

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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

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!

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

Scheduler for F-Prot anitvirus software. Leave enabled unless you scan manually on a regular basis

FRITZ! ISP software "StartCenter" User interface that allows you to manage, tweak and diagnose many aspects of your internet connection - is it required?

Firewall included in FRITZ! ISP DSL software

Instant Messenger program

Added by an unidentified malware

Unidentified adware downloader trojan

Added by an unidentified TROJAN!

ConSeal Signal9 firewall - now McAfee Personal firewall

ATI 3D Studio MAX/VIZ driver

Added by the VOLVER-B TROJAN!

Added by the SOLOW.B WORM!

F-Secure antivirus Authentication Agent - creates and stores private keys used by a client to access servers

Free Store Club shop online software

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Malware, detected by Ewido Security Suite as TrojanDownloader.Delf.ks

Folder Shield - hide entire directories and thus prevent access by anyone else to your personal files and documents

Folder Shield - hide personal files and folders

Screen saver control applet used by the "Stardust Screen Saver Toolkit" and "SolidWorks Screen Saver"

Farsighter Server - monitors a remote computer invisibly by streaming video to a viewer on your computer. You will know exactly what is happening on the remote computer as you see it in real-time

FreeScratchAndWin parasite

Easy File Sharing Web Server is a Windows program that allows you to host a secure peer-to-peer and web-based file sharing system without any additional software or services

FlashEnhancer adware variant

Fujitsu scanner utility

Fujitsu's Touch Panel Message Notifier

Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!

Added by the DLOADER-DT TROJAN!

Robust FTP is a Windows-based file transfer client application that transfers files between a user's local PC and another, remote computer system connected via a modem and telephone lines or by a local-area network (with upload transfer resume and download transfer resume). Can be started manually

Part of WS_FTP Pro from Ipswitch. Queueing facility for scheduling FTP transfers

Part of Sharpdesk from Sharp Electronics Corp. "An easy to use desktop-based, personal document management application that lets users browse, edit, search, compose, process, and forward both scanned and native electronic documents". Is it required?

Related to Promise Technology's FastTrak SX4030/4060 PCI ATA Raid 5 controller (and possibly others)

Added by the Brontok-DI

Added by the CATCHER-A WORM!

Fujitsu Hotkey Utility displays icons on the screen when you use hotkeys on a Fujitsu Siemens Lifebook, eg, when you press the hotkey for muting the sound, a loudspeaker icon with a cross on it is displayed

From the "Fujitsu Menu" tray icon you have instant access to the Control Panel, Tablet pc keyboard, Tablet and pen settings, Fujitsu display controls, brightness control, sounds and audio devices, capture screen, capture window, organize favorites, power options, printers and faxes, LCD brightness MIN, LCD brightness MAX, Enable/disable Button Panel and the Fujitsu menu settings, which are customizable

Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!

PurityScan/Clickspring adware

Added by the COIDUNG-A WORM!

FusionTrayAgent - main executable for DVICO FusionHDTV software. It adds an icon to system tray that allows you to easily access Fusion HDTV software

Remote control manager for DVICO FusionHDTV

Remote control manager for DVICO FusionHDTV

FusionTrayAgent - main executable for DVICO FusionHDTV software. It adds an icon to system tray that allows you to easily access Fusion HDTV software

Added by the DRIVOL-A TROJAN!

Windows Vista - BitLocker Drive Encryption Notification Utility. Available with Enterprise and Ultimate versions of Vista, "BitLocker prevents a thief who boots another operating system or runs a software hacking tool from breaking Windows Vista file and system protections or performing offline viewing of the files stored on the protected drive" - see here

Added by the DELBOT-H WORM!

Added by the PROXY-S TROJAN!

Check Point SecuRemote VPN client - "dynamic and fixed IP addressing for all ISP services - dial-up, cable modem, or DSL - the ideal solution for telecommuters and mobile workers"

Added by the SDBOT-PP WORM!

Dial-up software for Friendly Technologies/1NationOnLine free ISP

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

Added by the SMALL.RR TROJAN!

Canon MultiPASS fax redirector

Added by the DLOADER.BDK TROJAN!

Added by the CAY TROJAN!