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The table below includes any process titles beginning with k, from which further information can be found by clicking on the process title. The icon beside the information can be used to quickly determine if this is a safe file in combination with the key below:


This file is normally safe to leave running.	In most cases, this file is not required to run on startup and can be run manually.	Warning, this file may be a virus, spyware, resource hog and running it is not recommended.	This file may or may not be necessary to load on startup, depending on your circumstances.	No information is available for this item.

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Processes beginning with k:

File Type	Process Name and Information
	K2ps_full.task Added by the JUNTADOR.K TROJAN!
	K6CPU.EXE Authenticates CPU as K6 in system properties
	Kadoc Added by the STAPREW TROJAN!
	KADxMain System Tray access to IntelliSonic Speech Enhancement - by Knowles Acoustics. Designed to render speech from a user selectable direction, while canceling interfering speech from other directions, thus minimizing the effects of environmental noise and eliminating acoustic echo feedback. Found on some Dell and Fujitsu Seimens laptops
	kak Added by the KAKWORM WORM!
	Kalibump Used with the now unsupported Kali software for on-line gaming. This is used to automatically bump up the priority of WinProxy to GREATLY improve game speed when using a SOCKS proxy
	kalvsys EliteBar adware
	kalvsys EliteBar adware
	Kana Reminder Kana Reminder is a program which can be used to set a reminder to be triggered at a specified time
	Karen's Once-A-Day II Have a job that should be run exactly once each day? Karen's Once-A-Day II is just what you need! Scheduler that lets you specify progams, web pages and files that be run or opened automatically, the first time
	KASP Kaspersky Anti-Spam
	Kasper Antivirus Added by a variant of the SPYBOT WORM!
	Kaspersky Anti-Hacker Kaspersky Anti-Hacker firewall
	Kaspersky Antivirus Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!
	kaspersky32 Added by the RBOT-GOT WORM!
	KasperskyAv Added by the MIMAIL.T WORM! Note - this has nothing to do with the real Kaspersky AntiVirus
	KasperskyAVEng Added by the NETSKY.V WORM!
	KAT Added by the SOAD-D WORM!
	KatMouse KatMouse - utility to enhance the functionality of mice with a scroll wheel, offering 'universal' scrolling, etc
	kav AOL's Active Virus Shield
	kava Added by the LINEAG-GLG TROJAN!
	KAVFOX Added by GWGHOST-M TROJAN!
	kavir Detected by Kaspersky as the ZHELATIN.XV WORM! See here
	KAVPersonal Added by the LINEAGE-V TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is located in the Winnt or Windows folder
	KAVPersonal50 Kaspersky Anti-Virus Personal 5.0
	KAVPersonal90 Added by the BANKER-FZ TROJAN!
	KavPFW KingSoft Personal Firewall
	KavRuns Added by the TRYNOMA TROJAN!
	KavStart KingSoft Personal Firewall
	kavsvc Kaspersky antivirus
	kavsvc Qoologic downloader trojan variant using random file names (examples: nzkklz.exe, rzazzi.exe, ivpaan.exe) - do not confuse with the Kaspersky antivirus startup item, as described here
	KavSvc Added by the QOOLOGIC TROJAN!
	kavsvc Added by the QOOLOGIC TROJAN! Uses random file names (examples: nzkklz.exe, rzazzi.exe, ivpaan.exe)
	KAVutil Added by the WINTOO.B WORM!
	KAZAA KAZAA is a file-sharing program which unfortunately being ad-based includes "Cy-door" adware. Check here for information about "Cy-door" and here for a program that can remove it
	Kazaa Download Accelerator Updater (required) SafeguardProtect/Veevo hijacker
	Kazaa lptt01 RapidBlaster variant (in a "kazaa" folder in Program Files). Recommended you use RapidBlaster Killer to uninstall - see here. Note - this is not the valid KaZaA file sharing program which has the same executable name
	Kazaa ml097e RapidBlaster variant (in a "kazaa" folder in Program Files). Recommended you use RapidBlaster Killer to uninstall - see here. Note - this is not the valid KaZaA file sharing program which has the same executable name
	KAZAACuf Added by the KITRO.D (or ARGEN.A) WORM!
	kazaalite Kazaalite is a file sharing client - not to be confused with the original Kazaa program. Unlike the original, this one does not contain any advertising or tracking mechanisms
	KaZooM KaZoom from Blue Haven Media - "add-on application that automatically speeds up the download process and finds the files you want with far more power than regular KaZaA searches"
	kb Added by the BRONTK-CV WORM!
	KB891711 Installed by the Windows KB891711 critical update, see this security bulletin - this file reportedly needs to continue running in order to patch the vulnerability, at least until a more practical solution is found. There have however been reports of fatal exception errors in systems running Windows 98, and in such a case Microsoft advises to either uninstall the patch (Add/Remove Programs) or prevent it from running at startup
	KB918547 Bug-fix for a Microsoft graphics rendering engine vulnerability - see here. Windows 98/Me only
	KB926239 Microsoft KB926239 fix. Windows Media Player 10 may close unexpectedly on a Windows XP-based computer
	KBD Multimedia keyboard manager. Required if you use the multimedia keys
	KBD Key Watcher from HP - watches for Multimedia Keys on HP keyboards
	KBD MediaCenter Multimedia keyboard manager. Required if you use the multimedia keys
	kbddrv32 Added by the CRYPTER.A TROJAN!
	kbddrvinf Added by the CRYPTER.A TROJAN!
	KCeasy KCeasy - a Windows peer-to-peer filesharing application which uses giFT as its 'back end' foundation. The networks currently supported are OpenFT and Gnutella
	KClient KClient Kerberos client software for Win32 systems. It provides the libraries and utilities needed to use Kerberos-based PC applications developed by Computing Services such as KWeb and NiftyTelnet
	kdx Verisign Kontiki Delivery Management System - Windows-based client software that enables secure delivery of content to users' desktops
	KE9801 KE9801 multimedia keyboard driver - required if you use the multimedia keys
	Keenvalue eUniverse/KeenValue adware
	KEMailKb Controls the buttons at the top of the Micro Innovations 650i Internet Access Keyboard. If you disable it you cannot use the buttons - like volume control or shut down
	Kemet ??
	KeNotify Toshiba utility found on their laptops. This program is responsible for the Toshiba LapTop Help 'FlashCards' utility that sits at the top of the screen giving easy access to the 'F keys' alternative functions such as Lock,Power Mode,Sleep etc
	Kerio VPN Client Kerio VPN Client
	kern64dll Added by the TARNO.J TROJAN!
	Kernal Fault Check Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!
	kernctl32 Added by the AGENT.AT TROJAN!
	Kerne0223 Added by the LEGMIR-ZA TROJAN!
	Kernel Added by the MUMU.B WORM!
	Kernel Added by the FOOZ-A TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate services.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is located in the Windows or Winnt folder
	kernel Added by the MATCASH.CF TROJAN!
	KERNEL 32 Added by the SEMAPI-A WORM
	Kernel and Hardware Abstraction Layer Part of the Logitech Setpoint software for their wired and wireless mice and trackballs. Sets the Windows mouse sensitivity to minimum. The idea is that you will use the SetPoint Control Panel to adjust your mouse sensitivity. This setting is maintained separately from the Windows setting, but is combined with the Windows setting to determine the final sensitivity. For this reason, KHALMNPR sets the Windows setting to 0 so it doesn't alter the one you set in SetPoint
	Kernel Faults Added by the RBOT.BHU WORM!
	Kernel Loader Added by the CERVIVEC.A WORM!
	Kernel Manager Added by the JUNY.A TROJAN!
	Kernel Safe Mode Added by the 78CRACK-A TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate smss.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is located in the Winnt or Windows folder
	Kernel Services Added by the PRX-B TROJAN!
	kernel system daemon Added by the RANDEX.AW WORM!
	kernel12.exe Added by an unidentified WORM or TROJAN!
	kernel32 Added by the BADTRANS.A WORM!
	Kernel32 Added by a number of VIRUSES, WORMS and TROJANS!
	kernel32 Added by the NETDEVIL.B TROJAN!
	Kernel32 Added by the REDLOF.M VIRUS!
	kernel32 Added by the NETDEVIL.15 TROJAN!
	Kernel32 Added by the EPON WORM!
	Kernel32 Added by the GAGGLE.D or GAGGLE.E WORMS!
	Kernel32 Added by the SDBOT-PU TROJAN!
	kernel32 Added by the WEKODE-A WORM!
	Kernel32 Added by an unidentified WORM or TROJAN!
	kernel32dll Added by the FORBOT-CU WORM!
	kernel44.dll Added by the VBS.LIDO WORM!
	KernelCheck Added by an unidentified TROJAN!
	KernelCheck Added by the TSPY_LMIR.SL TROJAN!
	kernelfaultcheck Used in connection with memory dumps - you can disable these by - right clicking on My Computer, selecting Properties and then the Advanced tab. Click on the Settings button in 'Startup and Recovery'. In the bottom pane - under 'Write debugging information' - click on the down arrow and then select 'None' - OK your way out
	kernelfaultcheck Used in connection with memory dumps - you can disable these by - right clicking on My Computer, selecting Properties and then the Advanced tab. Click on the Settings button in 'Startup and Recovery'. In the bottom pane - under 'Write debugging information' - click on the down arrow and then select 'None' - OK your way out
	KernelFaultCheck Added by the LEGMIR-BN TROJAN!
	KernelFaultChk Added by the DEADHAT WORM! Do not confuse with the valid "kernelfaultcheck" which runs "dumprep 0 -k" or "dumprep 0 -u"
	Kernell Added by the TARNO.C TROJAN!
	Kernell32 Added by the DESTINY.A TROJAN!
	KernellApps Added by the BANCBAN-AC TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate csrss.exe process, which should not appear in Msconfig/Startup!
	KernellApps Added by the BANCBAN-BS TROJAN! Note - the executable is spelt with a lower case "L" rather than an lower or upper case "i" which is the case with Internet Explorer
	KernellApps32 Added by the BANCBAN-AN TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate smss.exe process which should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup!
	KernelRuntime Added by the MYTOB-JO WORM!
	KernelRuntime Added by the MYTOB-JO WORM!
	Kernelw Added by the INDOR.E WORM!
	Kernel_check Added by the SONEBOT-B WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate wmiprvse.exe process which is always located in the System32wbem folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup!
	key Added by the BEAGLE.AB WORM!
	key Added by the BEAGLE.AC WORM!
	key Added by the BEAGLE.AG WORM!
	Key Logger Added by the BUCHON.A 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 root folder - normally C:
	Key Text Key Text 2000 from MJMSoft Design - utility to automate repetitive keyboard tasks. Available via Start -> Programs
	Key1 Added by the LIXY TROJAN!
	Key2 ??
	key2 Added by the BAGLEDI-AL TROJAN!
	KeyAccess KeyServer KeyAccess client software - "when the KeyServer program is launched, the KeyServer process becomes active so license requests from client computers can be serviced. Without KeyAccess, a keyed program cannot run, so license control is very secure"
	Keybdcntl Added by a variant of the CRYPTER.C TROJAN!
	KeyBoard Labtec keyboard utility
	keyboard Detected by Kaspersky as the VB.ZG TROJAN!
	keyboard DollarRevenue adware
	keyboard Added by the DLOADR-AOZ TROJAN!
	Keyboard Manager Multimedia keyboard manager. Required if you use the additional keys
	Keyboard Preload Check Millenium Multi-Function Keyboard driver
	keyboard_enum Added by the GP TROJAN!
	KeyMaestro Multimedia keyboard manager. Required if you use the multimedia keys
	keymap System Tray utility and background task used by games produced by Kesmai (published by Interactive Magic) and which enables you to program keys to do specific actions during the game
	keymgrldr CoolWebSearch Oemsyspnp parasite variant
	KeyPatrol KeyPatrol - key logger detector using both behavioral and pattern-matching algorithms that used to be part of PestPatrol before CA's aquisition
	keyserv KeyThief spyware
	Keyspan Digital Media Remote Remote control driver for Keyspan Digital Media Remote devices
	keystroke QuickLaunch surveillance software. Uninstall this software unless you put it there yourself
	KeyWallet KeyWallet is a useful and convenient desktop utility that spares you the trouble of filling in your logins, passwords and other personal data manually
	kfienq Added by the KIFER TROJAN!
	Kgjg Added by the QuickLinks/Forethought adware
	KHATARNAK Loader Added by the AUTORUN.ACO WORM!
	khooker SiS Keyboard Daemon. System Tray utility which gets installed by the drivers of the latter day SiS VGA cards. Can cause errors at startup and isn't required
	Kiamat Sudah Dekat_16_04 Added by the PAHATIA.B WORM!
	KICKMON.EXE KeepItClean - utility that deletes safe to remove files, cookies, browsing history, etc. This is the scheduler - if you don't schedule clean-ups it isn't required
	Kill Popup KillPopup - pop-up stopper
	KillAndClean Spyware remover - not recommended, see here
	kimochiz.exe Added by the MDROP-BB TROJAN!
	Kinberlink Kinberlink network messaging. Available via Start -> Programs
	KIT3 Added by the ADCLICK-DS TROJAN!
	KK Loader KeyKey XP Professional from KeyKey.com. "Monitor Instant Messages, Chats, Emails, Web Site URLs, Passwords, Computer Programs, Start Up and Shut Down time and much more completely undetected to the user."
	KKM Service Added by the NANPY-I WORM!
	KL AntiFunLove Added by the FUNLOVE.4099 WORM!
	KLog KeyLoggPro.B keystroke logger/monitoring program - remove unless you installed it yourself!
	klop Added by the AGENT-WQ TROJAN!
	klop Found with Trojan.Win32.StartPage.aw. Possibly a variant of the AGENT-WQ TROJAN!
	klp PAL PC Spy - key recorder and screen capture utility which controls and monitors everything that happens on your pc and online
	klp ComSurveilSys keystroke logger/monitoring program - remove unless you installed it yourself! 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! This one is found in a SystemPALCSS subfolder
	KM9801U Multimedia key handling for the relevant type of Turbo-Media keyboard. Shortcut available. Note that with this running it can crash DirectX8/9 under WinXP when a game switches to full-screen
	kmw_run.exe Kensington MouseWorks - mouse/trackball software. Not required unles you use any special features
	kmw_show.exe Kensington MouseWorks - mouse/trackball software. Not required unles you use any special features
	KnowledgeBase GUI Added by the RBOT-GRZ WORM!
	KN_PanelApp KnowledgePanel online survey software
	Kodak Batch Transfer Part of "Kodak Picture Easy" software for digital cameras. Includes the display of an icon in the System Tray to quickly transfer photos to a PC
	Kodak EasyShare software Software bundled with Kodak digital cameras to manage the connection between the PC and the Camera. Can be started manually
	*Kodak Picture Easy .* Batch Transfer** Part of "Kodak Picture Easy" software for digital cameras. Includes the display of an icon in the System Tray to quickly transfer photos to a PC. . represents the version
	Kodak Picture Transfer Software Looks for Kodak camera connection and media insertion. Available via Start -> Programs
	Kodak Software Updater Software updater for Kodak Easyshare digital cameras
	KODAK Software Updater Software updater for Kodak Easyshare digital cameras
	KodakCCS Kodak DC File System Driver
	Komunikator Tlen - a Polish language instant messaging client
	KONICA MINOLTA magicolor 2400W STD Konica Minolta Magicolor 2400W colour printer monitor
	Konni Symbol Autostart Gives configuration access to RagTime Solo professional business publishing software. RagTime Solo is the private user version of RagTime 5
	kontiki Kontiki Delivery Manager - Windows-based client software that enables secure delivery of content to users' desktops
	KPDrv4XP MediaKey USB Keypad Driver
	KPFW32.EXE KingSoft Personal Firewall
	KPFWSvc.EXE KingSoft Personal Firewall
	krag Added by the AGENT-FOW WORM!
	Kraidman Toshiba RAID Support is a Toshiba EasyGuard feature that uses RAID Level 1 technology to minimise downtime by protecting against data loss and ensuring quick data recovery - for Toshiba laptops
	Krait Razer Krait mouse driver
	KREC32 StarrCommander Pro Keystroke logging software
	KRNL Added by the ZOMBY.B TROJAN!
	Krnlcheck Added by the BOTNACHALA 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 the Windows or Winnt folder
	Krnlmod Keystroke logger/monitoring program - remove unless you installed it yourself!
	Kryptel Component Start Kryptel encryption software
	ksrlnhm Added by the DLOADER-LI TROJAN!
	Ksrv32 Added by the AGOBOT-PI WORM!
	KTAX Auto Loader Added by the SDBOT-MZ WORM!
	ktchnsnk HP program found with the Office Jet 500/600/700 series which initializes the Office Jet manager each time the computer is booted up or rebooted
	KTPWare Related to KTP Ware TSR Enhancements from ELANTECH
	KV2005 Added by the IW TROJAN!
	kv3000 Added by the ZSYANG.B WORM!
	kvern16.dll DailyWinner adware
	Kvsc3 Added by the PWS-ANM TROJAN!
	KV_HOST Added by the LEGMIR-BB TROJAN!
	kw3eef76 LZIO.com adware downloader
	kX Mixer Provides Mixer and Control functionality to KxProject Audio driver for EMU10k based soundcards
	KX509 Kerberos Secure Authentication for Windows
	KYE_Showicon Card reader for memory cards from digital cameras. Is it required?
	KYK Control Settings Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!
	KYM Control Settings Added by the RBOT.BQD WORM!