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The table below includes any process titles beginning with m, 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 m:

File Type	Process Name and Information
	M Player Post Installer ??
	M S DVD DirectX Dll Drivers Added by the SDBOT-BJN WORM!
	M-Audio Delta Taskbar Icon M-Audio Delta Control Panel for M-Audio brand Delta series audio cards. System Tray access to audio settings - available through Control Panel
	M-Audio MobilePre Control Panel Launcher Control Panel Launcher for MobilePre USB bus-powered preamp and audio interface from M-Audio
	M-soft Office HTA file which creates an executable on the hard drive which subsequently proceeds to download files from a malware site!
	M1cr0s0ft S3rcurity Added by the RBOT.BKB WORM!
	M1cr0s0ft Upd4t4zS Added by the RBOT-MI WORM!
	m32info Added by the CRYPTER.A TROJAN!
	M3Development_WhenUSave_Installer WhenU.Save adware
	M3Tray Movielink - internet movie rental System Tray access
	MAAgent Related to MarkAny - a solution to prevent is unauthorized distribution of information through Floppy, CD, email, etc
	Macfee Security Patch Added by the RBOT-NP WORM!
	Machine Debug Manager Used by developers for debugging. Those who have encountered it have unchecked it with no degradation in performance. May cause your computer to "hang" if you have MS Visual Studio installed and this disabled because it appears to take over error handling - hence the U recommendatioon. Can also be listed as MDM7. See here to disable
	Machine Debug Manager Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!
	Machine Update Soft Added by an unidfentified WORM!
	machine-debugger Added by the AGOBOT.U WORM!
	mackfy.exe Added by the SDBOT-DID WORM!
	MacLic Part of Conversions Plus from DataViz - allowing PC and MAC owners to share disks
	MacLicense Part of Conversions Plus from DataViz - allowing PC and MAC owners to share disks
	MacName Part of Conversions Plus from DataViz - allowing PC and MAC owners to share disks
	Macromedia 8 Added by the JAMBU-A WORM!
	Macromedia Critical Updater Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!
	Macromedia Dreamweaver XM Added by the AGOBOT-RI WORM!
	Macromedia Drive Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!
	Macromedia Flash Update Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!
	MAD.EXE MAD.exe is the MS Exchange 5.5 System Attendant and can also consume a large amount of resources - resolved by the latest Exchange 5.5 Service Pack. Also part of Exchange 2000 Server but does it have the same problems?. Apparently you need to leave this running but is it needed at start-up?
	MadExe Part of Dell Resolution Assistant - "a diagnostic program that allows you to contact Dell. When factory-installed by Dell, it allowed you to perform hardware and software diagnostics that provided alerts to potential problems and enabled real-time communication with Dell RA techs. You can now use RA only to contact Dell by e-mail"
	MAFWTaskbarApp Drivers for the M-Audio Firewire Audiophile - Interface
	MagicDsk Magic DeskTop is a small and novel utility which will allow you the option of hiding or showing your desktop icons
	MagicKeyboard Related to Samsung laptops. Provides ability to program keys to perform specific functions
	MagicLinker3 ThaiSoftware Thai Dictionary
	Magitime Magitime - connection tracking utility which monitors online time, expense, data transfer
	Mail.com Mail.com - free web-mail service. Does mcalert.exe notify you when new mail has arrived?
	MailBell MailBell e-mail notification tool that will notify you about new messages arrived to your mailbox. Works with both POP3 mailboxes and web-mail based systems. You should be able to set your mail system to check all accounts at regular intervals anyway if you prefer (in Outlook for instance)
	Mailbox Verifier Mailbox Verifier (MV) is free software that will notify you about new messages arrived to your mailbox. Only works with POP3 mailboxes (not web-mail based systems). You should be able to set your mail system to check all accounts at regular intervals anyway if you prefer (in Outlook for instance)
	MailCleaner MailCleaner "protect your computer from viruses sent to your machine via the popular e-Mail reader Incredimail. In addition the program will check all incoming files downloaded by Internet Explorer, Netscape Navigator, ICQ and iMesh". Not recommended as it bundles GAIN adware. Please note that Claria Corporation no longer support GAIN-Supported software - see here
	mailman.exe Added by the CERTIF-E TROJAN!
	MailScan Dispatcher MicroWorld MailScan Dispatcher splits each e-mail message into various components such as the header, body and attachment. Compressed formats (ZIP, ARJ, etc.) are scanned for viruses and cleaned
	Mail_Check Added by the PANOIL.C WORM!
	MAIN SpyCop surveillance software detection - checks to see when your machine was last scanned and if it was more than a week asks if you want to scan
	Main Executable (HP) HP (Hewlett-Packard) related. Maybe related to printers. Now - what does it do?
	main16 Added by the CRYPTER.A TROJAN!
	main32 Added by the CRYPTER.A TROJAN!
	MainStart Added by the STINX-A TROJAN!
	mainviewex Added by the GEMA.D TROJAN!
	main_module Added by the DILA TROJAN!
	Major Microsoft Windows Driver Boot loader Added by the MYTOB.AJ WORM!
	Malware Sweeper Malware Sweeper - "Protects the user from malicious malware and monitors the sanity of the running programs"
	Malware-Wipe Malware remover - not recommended, see here
	Malware-Wiped Malware remover - not recommended, see here
	MalwareAlarm MalwareAlarm misleading malware remover - not recommended, see here
	MalwareBot MalwareBot spyware remover - not recommended, see here
	MalwareCrush MalwareCrush spyware remover - not recommended, see here
	MalwareStopper MalwareStopper misleading malware remover - not recommended, see here
	MalwareWipe Spyware remover - not recommended, see here
	MalwareWiped Malware remover - not recommended, see here
	MalwareWiper Malware remover - not recommended, see here
	ManageDesk Lite ManageDesk Lite from Managebytes Desktop management software. Each desktop is a separate working space for you to use
	ManageProtocolCtrl Added by the LOOKSKY.B TROJAN!
	manager Detected by Kaspersky as the SMALL.CVT TROJAN!
	Manager Monitor MindStorm AnalyzerPro from Secure Associates. "A security management tool for customers easy to manage report and analyze security events across heterogeneous security devices"
	Managment Service Added by the RBOT.BIS TROJAN!
	Mania Win Restore Pinball Mania for Windows from 21st Century Entertainment LTD (1995). Runs briefly at start-up then terminates. Available via Start -> Programs
	manrotce Added by unidentified malware
	Mantis Added by the MANTIBE VIRUS!
	MapEDC Added by the WaveRevenue-McBoo TROJAN!
	MapiDrv Added by the MIPSIV TROJAN!
	mapisvc32 Added by the KX VIRUS and also recognised by Symantec as FPAI adware
	mark the service Added by the SDBOT.APP WORM!
	Martini Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!
	Mascro soft SDK updates2 Added by the SDBOT.BXM WORM!
	maskrider Added by the SOLOW-G WORM!
	masqform.exe PureEdge Viewer 6.0, reportedly associated with viewing and text editing US Air Force electronic forms
	masqform.exe PureEdge Viewer - provides automation framework to manage and deploy XML forms-based processes for e-business and e-government systems. PureEdge was taken over by IBM (see here) and the product became Workplace Forms
	Mass storage check registry Used with a USB based smartmedia card reader
	Master Added by the IRCBOT.RB TROJAN!
	Master Card Updaate 32 Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!
	Master Volume Spy Volume control for the Gateway Destination "DestiVu" media interface
	MasterBoot Switch Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!
	Matador MailFrontier - anti-spam application
	Matador MailFrontier Desktop (Matador) email spam blocker software
	Matrix Screen Locker Matrix Screen Locker is a system tray application that allows for quick and secure PC lock when you wish. The screen does a "matrix style" scrolling characters effect when the lock is running
	MatrixScreen Added by the MATRIXSCREEN TROJAN!
	MatrixScreenSaver Malware, see here
	Matrox Color Control For Matrox video cards. Quick access to changing colors
	Matrox Control Center For Matrox video cards. Quick access to settings
	Matrox Diagnostic For Matrox video cards. Quick access to diagnostics
	Matrox Powerdesk For Matrox video cards. Quick access to tweak your card to your liking
	Matrox PowerDesk 8 For Matrox video cards. Quick access to tweak your card to your liking
	Matrox PowerDesk 8 "Matrox PowerDesk software provides extra multi-display desktop management controls"
	Matrox QuickDesk For Matrox video cards. Quick access to tweak your card to your liking
	MAV_check WinAntiVirus Pro 2007 virus software - not recommended, see here
	MaxAlerts Bonzi MaxALERT - spyware
	MaxBackSchedule Backup scheduler for the Maxtor (now Seagate) range of external hard drives - part of Maxtor Quick Start
	MaxBlastMonitor Maxblast hard drive utility for Maxtor (Seagate) drives
	MaxtorCombo Required to be able to use the Maxtor OneTouch button on your external Maxtor harddrive. It is used to start up backup software (Retrospect)
	MaxtorOneTouch Maxtor OneTouch Hard Drives/OneTouch Family hard disk backup software
	MaxtorReg Part of SYSagent - small utility for retrieving all the hardware and software information required by anyone administering a machine and/or the network it's a part of
	MayaPan Audiotrak Maya soundcard driver
	mb2np Added by the IRCBOT.TJ WORM!
	MBkLogOnHook Related to McAfee Backup from Network Associates
	MBM 4 Motherboard Monitor 4 - only needed if you overclock your system and want to keep a check on system temperatures/voltages/etc. Available via Start -> Programs
	MBM 5 Motherboard Monitor 5 - only needed if you overclock your system and want to keep a check on system temperatures/voltages/etc. Available via Start -> Programs
	MBMon Creative Filter AudioControlMB Module - related to the Creative Audigy line of sound cards. What does it do and is it required?
	MBNet MBNet (Portugal) Credit Card Processing software
	MBProbe MBProbe - only needed if you overclock your system and want to keep a check on system temperatures/voltages/etc. Available via Start -> Programs
	mbssm32 Reported as Micro Bill Systems foistware - but not according to the company themselves, see here
	mbssm32 Detected by AVG Antispyware as the AGENT.CNM TROJAN!
	MC Added by the WINTRIM TROJAN!
	MC Added by the MAGICON.A TROJAN!
	MC Added by the SIMCSS TROJAN!
	MC Added by the WINTRIM_A TROJAN!
	McAfee Added by the NETSKY.AL WORM!
	mcafee Added by the CATCHER-B WORM!
	Mcafee Anti Scan Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!
	McAfee Antivirus Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!
	Mcafee Antivirus Monitoring System326 Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!
	Mcafee Antivirus Monitoring System32mn Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!
	McAfee Antivirus Protection Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!
	Mcafee Auto Protect Added by the RBOT-UH WORM!
	McAfee Backup McAfee Backup from Networks Associates
	McAfee Desktop Firewall Tray McAfee Desktop Firewall
	McAfee Firewall Firewall bundled with McAfee VirusScan 6.*. Can also be listed as CPD_EXE
	McAfee Guardian McAfee's QuickClean, an offline version of the one in their online Clinic. Normally run offline and not needed. Incidentally, incorporates more cleanup programs than the likes of WinOptimizer and System Mechanic
	McAfee Online virus Scanner Added by the RBOT-GCV WORM! Not to be confused with AOL's Active Virus Shield (by Kaspersky)
	McAfee Online Virus Scanner Detected by Trend Micro as the IRCBOT.XV TROJAN! See here
	McAfee QuickClean Imonitor McAfee QuickClean 3.0 - removes internet clutter and unwanted programs
	mcafee Software Intrenet Added by the RBOT-ATR WORM! Note - this is not a valid McAfee program
	McAfee Windows Protection Added by a variant of the SPYBOT WORM!
	McAfee Winguage Part of McAfee Nuts & Bolts. "WinGuage is a dynamic reporting tool that constantly monitors your use of Windows and your applications, to alert you to potential problems before they become serious". Resource hog. Available via Start -> Programs
	McAfee.InstantUpdate.Monitor Instant Updater for McAfee's VirusScan, Internet Security, Quick Clean, Uninstaller and Firewall products. In the case of VirusScan leave it enabled unless you update manually on a regular basis
	McAfeeFireTray McAfee Desktop Firewall
	McAfeeScanPlus Added by the MEPCOD TROJAN! This trojan file does not belong to any McAfee Antivirus Software and is found in the Windows or Winnt folder
	McAfeeUpdaterUI Associated with McAfee Enterprise 7.0.0. - background process
	McAfeeVirusScanService From McAfee VirusScan version 5.x. Runs VirusScan System Tray (Vsstat.exe), WebScanX (Webscanx.exe), VirusScan System Scan (Vshwin32.exe) and VirusScan Console (Avconsol.exe) under one application
	McAfeeWebscanX From McAfee VirusScan up to version 4.x. Provides functionality for VShield Download Scan and Internet Filter modules. Enables internet scanning. Guards against malicious ActiveX programs, etc
	Mcaffe Antivirus Added by a variant of the SPYBOT WORM!
	Mcaffee Added by the RBOT-FDP WORM!
	McAgentExe From McAfee VirusScan On-line. The Agent is a red M icon that appears in the Windows system tray or Notification Area (if you're running Windows XP). If you don't see the agent icon, VirusScan Online may not be installed
	Mcappins.exe Used by McAfee Virusscan to perform product updates. When updates are available the program will download and install them automatically. Recommended to leave enabled
	MChanger Media Changer - utility that allows you to change wallpapers, sounds, themes, etc
	MCI USB Icon MCI USB software used for managing a USB card reader
	McLogLch_exe Related to McAfee security suite. This is a non-essential program, but should not be disabled unless suspected to be causing problems
	MCM3 ShopAtHome/SAHagent adware variant
	McRegWiz McAfee antivirus related. What does it do and is it required?
	Mcrosoftr Update Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!
	McShld9x Part of McAfee's Virusscan Online. Must be enabled for scanning to work
	MCTskShd Part of McAfee SecurityCenter. Runs in the background controlling critcal updates and control antivirus related actions. This program is important for the stable and secure running of your computer
	McUpdateExe From McAfee VirusScan On-line. Automatically updates your virus definitions. Leave enabled unless you regularly update these definitions
	McVsRte Part of McAfee's SecurityCenter. Must remain checked but one user reports Windows glitches with no response from McAfee as to why
	mcvsshld McAfee VirusScan On-line. See also the McAgentExe entry
	MCX Update Added by the RBOT-AQH WORM!
	MCX Updte Added by the RBOT-ARP WORM!
	MD IE Plugin Marketdart spyware
	MD IE Plugin Adware
	mdac_runonce Associated with MS Data Access Components (MDAC). Sometimes left over after installation - not required. NOTE :- don't delete "runonce.exe".
	MDDiskProtect.exe MediaFour MacDrive for Windows - easily open, edit and save files from Mac-formatted disks, format Mac disks and burn Mac CDs and DVDs!
	mdetect Added by the SPABOT TROJAN!
	Mdm Added by the WHITEHO VIRUS or TRAPPY WORM!
	mdm Added by the LYDRA-F TROJAN! Note - this is not the valid Machine Debug Manager which shares the same filename
	MDM7 Used by developers for debugging. Those who have encountered it have unchecked it with no degradation in performance. May cause your computer to "hang" if you have MS Visual Studio installed and this disabled because it appears to take over error handling - hence the U recommendatioon. Can also be listed as Machine Debug Manager. See here to disable
	Mdmdll Added by the CRYPTER TROJAN!
	Mdmdll32 Added by a variant of the CRYPTER.C TROJAN!
	MDN Added by the SPYBOT.JPB WORM!
	MDN Added by the RBOT.AQD WORM!
	MDN Added by the RBOT.AOA WORM!
	MDNS Detected by Symantec as a variant of the Mirar adware
	mds.exe Added by the MADS-A TROJAN!
	MDSA Sentinel X Added by SentinelX spyware. Note - SentinelX is spyware that logs keystrokes. It also monitors and records Web sites visited and applications used. The risk can capture periodic screen shots and may be configured so as to block access to specific Web sites and chat rooms, must be manually installed. 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 a "MDSA Software" subfolder of the Program Files folder
	mdwmdmsp Adware - detected by Kaspersky as the AGENT.AM TROJAN!
	MECA Meca cross-platform communications technology, branded messengers will connect with AOL, MSN, Yahoo!, and ICQ users
	MedGS PacerD_Media/Pacimedia.com adware
	Media Access Windupdates MEDIAPAS.A adware
	Media Access Added by the PODROP-C TROJAN!
	Media Adapter Added by the HANSAH-A WORM!
	Media Card Companion Monitor Monitor for Media Card Companion from ArcSoft. "Automates the tedious processes associated with downloading and sharing files from digital cameras, card readers, and other removable media"
	Media Codec Update Service Windows Essentials Codec Pack 1.0 is a collection of the most commonly needed video and audio codecs. This program allows keeps these codecs updated
	Media Gateway 180Solutions adware related
	Media Load Added by a unidentified WORM or TROJAN!
	Media Manager Indexer Part of MS Visual InterDev, Media Manager is an easy media file management system that works in conjunction with Windows Explorer. The Media Manager Indexer is a program that indexes all the information about your media files and puts it into a database
	Media Pass MediaPass adware
	Media Pass WindUpdates MediaPass adware
	Media Player Added by the FLDMEDIA-A TROJAN!
	Media Player Added by the AGOBOT-BM WORM!
	Media Player Added by the BANKER-BR TROJAN!
	Media Player Added by the BANKER.MW WORM!
	Media Player Update Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!
	Media Plug x.1.2 Added by the MULDROP.352 VIRUS!
	Media Server Added by a variant of the IRCBOT TROJAN!
	Media Service Added by the SPYBOT.EV WORM!
	Media service Added by the SDBOT.TF WORM!
	Media service Added by the RBOT.QV WORM!
	Media service Added by a variant of the AGOBOT/GAOBOT WORM!
	Media Software UPdater Added by the RBOT-ABE WORM!
	Media Transfer Protocals Added by a variant of the IRCBOT TROJAN!
	Media X Services Added by the RBOT.AUL WORM!
	Media-XP-Service-Pack3 Added by the SDBOT-ACW WORM!
	MEDIA32 Added by the PURSCAN-Z TROJAN!
	MediaFace Integration Fellowes Neato(tm) cd label design software. "Launch NEATO's MediaFACE II label making software directly from the productname toolbar"
	Mediafour Mac Volume Notifications Mediafour Xplay - allows you to use an Apple iPod digital music player with a PC running Windows. If not used regularily start manually before connecting the iPod
	Mediafour XPlay Tray Notification Icon Mediafour Xplay - allows you to use an Apple iPod digital music player with a PC running Windows. If not used regularily start manually before connecting the iPod
	MediaKey Multimedia keyboard manager. Required if you use the multimedia keys
	MediaLifeService Related to MediaPlay Cordless Mouse from Logitech
	MediaLoads Medialoads adware
	MediaLoads Installer Medialoads adware
	MediaMonitor Installed by Smartdisk MVP CD burning software. Software will work fine without it
	mediamotor.exe Added by the AGENT-BY TROJAN!
	MediaPath Added by the GRUEL WORM!
	MediaPath Added by the GRUEL WORM!
	MediaPipe P2P Loader MediaPipe peer-to-peer file swapping program also reported as a hijacker
	mediapluscash.exe MediaGateway adware
	MediaRing Talk Media Ring Talk, voice recognition software, Resource hog. Available via Start -> Programs
	MediaXPServicePack Added by the SDBOT.CDT WORM!
	media_driver Added by the TUPEG VIRUS! Note - this malware actually changes the default value data of the Registry "Run" key in order to force Windows to launch it at boot. Name field may be empty
	media_manager Mini-Player, IMESH related foistware, see here
	media_stub Mini-Player, IMESH related foistware, see here
	MEDIC Self-help support tool for an unidentified high-speed internet provider (provided by SupportSoft, Inc). Identifies and automatically fixes typical problems that may occur with your high-speed internet service
	Medichi Added by the VIRANTIX.B TROJAN!
	Medichi2 Added by the VIRANTIX.B TROJAN!
	MedionVFD Related to Medion Display Information. What does it do and is it required?
	Meeting Connection Added by the PPDOOR-E TROJAN!
	Meeting Connection Added by the PPDOOR-D TROJAN!
	Meeting Connection Looks like a variant of the PPDOOR-E TROJAN!
	MegaPanel Homescan Internet Transporter - part of ACNielson Homescan. Recognizes when the ACNielsen Homescan Scanner is attached to the computer and allows it to transmit scanner information to ACNielsen
	meidntpa ??
	melg34 Added by an unidentified WORM or TROJAN - see here
	melg3445 Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!
	mem32 Added by the AGENT-FWF WORM!
	Members area Premium rate adult content dialer
	MemConfig Added by the TAPLAK WORM!
	Memento Memento - simple app to keep text notes on your desktop
	MemMonster MemMonster - 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
	MemoKit Memory optimizer. It loads from startup group and it goes off as soon as the program (memokit.exe) is loaded in the System Tray. Mk.exe does not run while the memokit.exe is running. Probably loads a flash screen at startup and shutdown that stays on screen less than 5 seconds and gives you a button to push to purchase the full version. MS MVPs (Most Valued Professional) recommend not using memory managers with Win98/SE/ME. See this article and make up your own mind
	memory Added by the NOPIR.C WORM!
	Memory Allocation Host Detected by Avast as a variant of the IRCBOT-CHZ WORM!
	Memory Allocation Server Added by an unidentified malware
	Memory Allocation Services Detected by Trend Micro as the IRCBOT.FC TROJAN! See here
	Memory Check Added by the KILLAV.C TROJAN!
	Memory manager Added by the MANCSYN TROJAN!
	Memory Manager Added by the DELF-JJ TROJAN!
	Memory relocation service Added by the RELFEERWORM!
	Memory Service Added by the RBOT.GEN WORM!
	Memory Stick Monitor Used with the Sony floppy disk adapter for memory sticks, showing if there is a stick in the computer
	Memory Stick Monitor Sony/SmartDisk memorystick-floppydisk-adapter software - allows you to read memorysticks in a normal floppydrive
	Memory Watcher MemoryWatcher spyware
	Memory+ 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
	MemoryBoost MemoryBoost - memory optimizing program made by Tenebril Inc. MS MVPs (Most Valued Professional) recommend not using memory managers with Win98/ME. See this article and make up your own mind
	MemoryCardManager Memory Card Manager - for removable memory cards found on Dell or Lexmark photo printers
	MemoryManager Virtumondo adware related
	MemoryMeter Autoinstalling spyware by Total Velocity
	MemoryZipperPlus Memory Zipper Plus - "optimizes the memory management of your system and boost-up its performance amazingly!"
	memreader.exe Added by the AGOBOT-TY WORM!
	MEMreaload Added by the LAZAR TROJAN!
	MemScanner Part of Enigma SpyHunter - not recommended, see note
	MemTurbo MemTurbo 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
	MenuSnap MenuSnap from Rietta Solutions. Utility that re-orders your Start Menu items alphabetically. You may not want this utility if you're able to do this manually by selecting Start -> Programs and right-clicking and choosing "Sort by Name" if availabe
	Mercora Mercora MusicSearch "Search, find and listen to music on the world's largest jukebox, built by people just like you". Note - if you subscribe make sure you read the Privacy Policy
	Message Queuing Added by the FREEFORS TROJAN!
	MessagerStarter Freeserve Freeserve Messenger
	Message_Blocker Message Blocker - "prevents Outlook Express from loading images or other content from the internet without confirmation, as well as executing scripts when displaying a formatted email message"
	Messanger Added by the RBOT.CKI WORM!
	Messanger Added by the TACTSLAY.C TROJAN!
	Messanger Added by the TACTSLAY.C TROJAN!
	Messanger Added by the TACTSLAY.C TROJAN!
	Messanger Added by the TACTSLAY.C TROJAN!
	Messenger Added by the KUTEX TROJAN!
	Messenger Added by the SDBOT.BGE WORM!
	Messenger Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!
	Messenger AntiVirus Quick Heal - virus protection
	Messenger Block Added by the PATOO WORM!
	Messenger Journel Detected by Trend Micro as the RBOT.FKT WORM! See here
	Messenger Protocol Added by the SDBOT-ACC WORM!
	Messenger Service Added by the SDBOT-ZB WORM!
	Messenger Service Added by the JLOK-A WORM!
	Messenger Service Updater Added by the MYTOB.GC WORM!
	Messenger Sharing Control Added by a variant of the IRCBOT TROJAN! See here
	Messenger start-up Added by the GRAMOS WORM!
	Messenger6 Added by the INZAE.B WORM!
	MessengerDiscovery MessengerDiscovery is a MSN Messenger add-on - adding over 70 new features. Now superseeded by MessengerDiscovery Live - with support added for Windows Live
	MessengerPlus MessengerPlus - third party MSN Messenger extension that adds a number of useful features. Bundles the hard to remove C2Media LOP adware. The software does offer you a choice during setup - make sure to install MessengerPlus WITHOUT that "sponsor program"!
	MessengerPlus2 MessengerPlus - third party MSN Messenger extension that adds a number of useful features. Bundles the hard to remove C2Media LOP adware. The software does offer you a choice during setup - make sure to install MessengerPlus WITHOUT that "sponsor program"!
	MessengerPlus3 MessengerPlus - third party MSN Messenger extension that adds a number of useful features. Bundles the hard to remove C2Media LOP adware. The software does offer you a choice during setup - make sure to install MessengerPlus WITHOUT that "sponsor program"!
	messengerskinner Messenger Skinner malware - uses a rootkit to hide executable files
	messnger Added by the DELODER WORM!
	messnger Added by the DELODER.A WORM!
	Metacafe Metacafe - video sharing on the web. Note - if you subscribe make sure you read the Privacy Policy
	MeTaLRoCk (irc.musirc.com) has sex with printers Added by the RANDEX.Q WORM!
	MeuPrograma Added by the RULAND.A WORM!
	Mfc.exe [* = random char]** CoolWebSearch/HomeSearch adware - for examples, see this log
	Mfc32.exe [* = random char]** CoolWebSearch/HomeSearch adware - for examples, see this log
	mfgboot ??
	mFilter Added by the CLICKER-AG TROJAN!
	mfin32 MyFreeInternetUpdate - adware downloader
	MFP Server Agent Multi Function Printer (MFP) Server Agent for Belkin's Wirless G All-in-One Print Server and ZyXEL's NPS-520
	MGA Hook MATROX Graphics card related. What does it do and is it required?
	MGA Quickdesk For Matrox video cards. Quick access to tweak your card to your liking
	Mgabg Matrox BIOS Guard - monitors a Matrox card's BIOS, and will reflash it when needed. Cards like the G400 have a nasty habit of losing their BIOS, especially on poor power supplies. If you make an emergency BIOS disk with the utility in their BIOS package, you can disable Mgabg.exe and just use the crash disk if/when needed
	mgavctrl McAfee's Virus Scan Online
	mgavctrl McAfee's Virus Scan Online
	mgavrtclexe McAfee's Virus Scan Online
	mgavrtclexe McAfee's Virus Scan Online
	MGA_CD_Install Matrox Millennium video driver. Not required once drivers installed
	mgmtapi Unidentified malware
	MHDOGStart Added by an unidentified VIRUS, WORM or TROJAN! A possibility is a trojan known as PENIS
	MHINIT Part of the Cybermedia Clean Sweep package
	mhs3 Added by the PWS-ALZ TROJAN!
	Mi7sft sdce Added by the RBOT.CWG WORM!
	Mi7sft sdce Added by the RBOT.DMU WORM!
	Mi7sft sdce Added by the RBOT.ELC WORM!
	Mickey Mouse Cereal Added by the RANKY.Q TROJAN!
	Micosoft Data Core Added by the IRCBOT.BK WORM!
	Micosoft Data Core stuff Added by the RBOT.FZA WORM!
	Micr Update Added by the SDBOT.NP WORM!
	Micr Update System Added by the SDBOT.YS WORM!
	Micr0s0ft Ms D0s Added by the RBOT-AON WORM!
	Micr0s0ft Upd4t4z Added by the RBOT.ALF WORM!
	Micrcoft Exploerer Added by the RBOT-AKK WORM!
	Micrcoft Exploerer Added by the RBOT-ASL WORM!
	Micrcoft Updat Added by the RBOT-AIB WORM!
	Micrcoft Updat Added by the RBOT-AJM WORM!
	Micrcoft Updat Added by the RBOT-ANA WORM!
	Micrcsoft Certificate Services Added by the RBOT-FWV WORM!
	Micro CRC Protocol Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!
	Micro Office Added by the BANCBAN-QC TROJAN!
	Micro Process Added by an unidentified WORM or TROJAN!
	Micro Update Added by the RBOT-ER WORM!
	Microangelo Desktop Using MicroAngelo On Display, you can easily select the icon images that you prefer rather than the default icons displayed by Windows. On Display provides a consistent and elegant method to customize the icon display for almost every icon on your system
	microAttuneDownload Application Launcher, MS Office application. USR (US Robotics) modem auto updater. May be a sub-set of Attune
	MicroBrew Related to Bluebeam PDF printer support. Prints AutoCAD .dwgs to PDF's
	MicroCQ0 Added by the LINEAGE-AK 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! This one is located in the Program Files folder
	MicroDialler Part of the Freeserve Connection Kit - changes the dial-up for Freeserve AnyTime if access problems are encountered
	MicroedSoft Toolbar Added by the RBOT-ALN WORM!
	Microfinder lptt01 RapidBlaster variant (in a "mcf" folder in Program Files). Recommended you use RapidBlaster Killer to uninstall - see here
	Microfinder ml097e RapidBlaster variant (in a "mcf" folder in Program Files). Recommended you use RapidBlaster Killer to uninstall - see here
	Microfot Update Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!
	Microft Exploerer Added by the RBOT-AMD WORM!
	Microft Update 32 Added by the RBOT-AQS WORM!
	MicroLoad Added by the DARBY WORM!
	Micromedia Flash Update Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!
	Micromedia Flash Update Added by the RBOT-GAB WORM!
	Microoft Timing Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!
	MICROSFT ANTIVIRUS UPDATE SUPPORT Added by the RBOT-AQA WORM!
	MICROSFT ANTIVIRUS UPDATE SUPPORT Added by the RBOT-APZ WORM!
	Microsft Conf 32 Added by the RBOT.EYA WORM!
	Microsft Confige 32 Added by the RBOT.CLC WORM!
	Microsft Corporation Version 2001.12.4414 Added by the RBOT.CJB WORM!
	Microsft Corporation Version 2002.12.2414 Added by the RBOT.AXS WORM!
	MICROSFT MX UPDATE SUPPORT Added by the RBOT-AUZ WORM!
	MICROSFT MX UPDATE SUPPORT Added by the IRCBOT-FD WORM!
	MICROSFT RAMA UPDATE SUPPORT Added by the RBOT-ASM or RBOT-AUW WORMS!
	MICROSFT RAMA UPDATE SUPPORT Added by the RBOT-AWJ WORM!
	MICROSFT RAMA UPDATE SUPPORT Added by the RBOT-AUJ WORM!
	Microsft Security Monitor Process Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!
	Microsft Security Monitor Process Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!
	Microsft Security Monitor Process Added by a variant of the RBOT-FUB WORM!
	Microsft Updtes Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!
	Microsft Upgraed Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!
	Microsft Windows Adapter 5.1.3013 Detected by Kaspersky as the SMALL.HIT TROJAN! See here
	microsft windows updates Added by a variant of the TOXBOT/CODBOT WORM!
	Microsof Value Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!
	Microsof Windows Host Added by the RBOT.ADY WORM!
	Microsof Winlog Host Added by the RBOT.XC WORM!
	Microsofot x386 System Monitor Added by the WOOTBOT.M WORM!
	microsoft Added by the ASTEF or RESPAN WORMS! Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.exe process which should NOT appear in Msconfig/Startup!
	microsoft HTA file which creates an executable on the hard drive which subsequently proceeds to download files from a malware site!