An Internet telephony application. Needed only if you have an account at Net2Phone, Inc

Program by NetActive which appears to be piggybacked onto some Nvidia graphics cards software. They seem to look after "digital rights management". One user reports disabling it has no detrimental affect - not required

Packard Bell Free Internet Signup screen

Networked version of McAfee VirusScan. Installs, configures and updates the software and DAT (virus definition) files on local computers from a network server. A resource hog but required for DAT updates and if disabled can also cause random freezes and error messages

Workstation background program for Network Associates McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator - a network management tool for enforcing antivirus protection of the workstations using system policies. Works with both McAfee and Norton AntiVirus. NAIMAG32 and NAIMAS32 communicate with the ePolicy Orchestrator processes on the network fileserver to check for virus updates or for the need to perform a virus scan

Workstation background program for Network Associates McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator - a network management tool for enforcing antivirus protection of the workstations using system policies. Works with both McAfee and Norton AntiVirus. NAIMAG32 and NAIMAS32 communicate with the ePolicy Orchestrator processes on the network fileserver to check for virus updates or for the need to perform a virus scan

Added by the THREADSYS TROJAN!

Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!

Added by the MYTOB-FH TROJAN!

Added by the NANO-A 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

Premium rate adult content dialler

Added by the QOOLOGIC TROJAN!

Associated with the Narrator accessibility feature on Windows XP. It is used to convert text to speech

Added by the OPASERV.AE WORM!

Added by the MAPSON.D WORM!

Norton Anti-Virus's background scanning process

Added by the RIOSYS MACRO! Note the lower-case "n" and "v" in the name as this is not the valid Norton AntiVirus entry of the same name - indeed it closes Norton AV processes

Added by the TARNO.C TROJAN! Note - this is not the valid Norton Antivirus entry of the same name

Added by the ANPES WORM!

Added by the VB-XU TROJAN!

Added by the RBOT.ZAC WORM!

Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!

Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!

Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!

Added by a variant of the SPYBOT WORM!

Added by a variant of the SPYBOT WORM!

Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!

Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!

Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!

Added by the RBOT-UN WORM!

Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!

Introduced with Norton Anti-Virus 2002, this is a real resource hog. Many NAV users will find they can live without loading it

Introduced with Norton Anti-Virus 2002, this is a real resource hog. Many NAV users will find they can live without loading it

Norton Anti-Virus Definitions Alert. Warns you if virus definitions are out of date. Leave enabled unless you manually update virus definitions on a regular basis

Added by the DEBORMS.C WORM! Note - this is not a valid Norton Anti-Virus (NAV) function from Symantec

Added by the SDBOT.VG WORM!

Added by the FEMOT.D WORM!

Added by the MOFEI.B WORM!

NavExcel adware variant

Norton Anti-Virus's background scanning process

Premium rate adult content dialer

Premium rate adult content dialer

Related to Naver_Anti-virus Realtime Monitor From NHNCorp

Naviscope is a multipurpose browser enhancement that can speed up Web searches, lock out cookies, examine HTML send/receive headers, provide single-click network diagnostics, and much more

NaviSearch, eXact Advertising variant

Registration reminder for CorelDRAW 10

Hijacker, possibly a CoolWebSearch parasite variant

Added by Symantec for updating the MicroDefs for their AV products - is it required?

Added by the WINKO.AO WORM!

Unidentified adware

Added by the AGOBOT-OE WORM!

Free system for gaining access to and downloading from adult content web-sites

Added by the OBSORB TROJAN!

Added by the SDBOT-DO WORM!

Added by the RBOT.QC WORM!

Added by the NAVU TROJAN!

VX2.Transponder parasite updater/installer related

Unidentified WORM or TROJAN!

Added by the SDBOT-ZI WORM!

Added by the SDBOT-ZM WORM!

Part of McAfee Nuts & Bolts. With Common Dialog Enhancements, you can add MRU list box to open dialogs

Part of McAfee Nuts & Bolts. Provides the same control as MSCONFIG and can be used instead if you have N&B

Part of McAfee Nuts & Bolts. With Background Patterns, you can change background patterns of wizard and dialog windows

Added by the MIRAR_D TROJAN!

Ahead Nero BackItUp - backup program. Only required for if you have scheduled back-ups

Scheduling engine of NovaSTOR Backup Service. Only required if scheduling is enabled and wanted - see here

This tool comes with a special version of Nero BackItUp for some external harddisks. Controls two buttons on the drive - one button power off the drive and the other directly calls Nero BackItUp to make a quick backup

Added by a variant of the RANDON.AN WORM!

Device driver, possibly CD/DVD - what exactly is it and is it required in startup?

Added by the NEWLEY-A WORM!

PurityScan/Clickspring adware

PurityScan/Clickspring adware

??

Norton Change Directory - from the DOS days that allows the user to change directories on their machine without typing the complete path

Part of SWF Studio from Northcode Inc. - an extension to Flash. Bundled when you create a self-installing screen-saver on Win2K/XP

Added by the DELBOT-AL WORM!

LockLink access control management software. LockLink 7.0 lets users seamlessly manage both offline and online access control solutions available from IR Security & Safety

Same as CleanSweep Smart Sweep-Internet Sweep

Added by the SERFLOG.C WORM!

Added by the SERFLOG.C WORM!

WinNT default process. Network Dynamic Data Exchange (DDE) Agent, handles requests for network DDE services

Added by the SDBOT.VF WORM!

Added by the FORBOT-BR WORM!

Added by the WOOTBOT.CW WORM!

Added by the FORBOT-GP WORM!

Added by the SPYBOT.LY WORM!

Added by the WOOTBOT.AN WORM!

Added by the WOOTBOT.AG WORM!

Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!

Added by the RPCSDBOT-A TROJAN!

Added by the RANDEX.E WORM!

Added by the RANDEX.E WORM!

Novell Distributed Printer Services - part of Novell's Netware Client and Groupwise products. Not required if you don't use this feature

PurityScan/Clickspring adware

ConfigFree Tray on a Toshiba laptop. Tray utility for their network switching application which permits switching network devices and settings with a click on the tray icon. While it is not required, for people who span multiple networks and want an easy way to go from wired to wireless and change addresses and other network settings, it's a must have

ConfigFree Tray on a Toshiba laptop. Tray utility for their network switching application which permits switching network devices and settings with a click on the tray icon. While it is not required, for people who span multiple networks and want an easy way to go from wired to wireless and change addresses and other network settings, it's a must have

Added by a variant of the BANLOAD family of TROJANS!

Nec Assistant; Ark's Navigator, a graphical interface for NEC computers

NEC wireless keyboard driver

Driver for external USB storage devices (hard drives, flsh disks, etc)

Appears to be related to the downloading of some application - possibly verifying updates?

Added by a variant of the EB TROJAN!

Added by the PROXY-X TROJAN! Note - this is not related to "Nero Burning Rom" CD writing software

Ahead Nero DriveSpeed - set the CD reading speed of a CD/DVD drive on-the-fly to reduce the noise on high-speed drives

Nero rebranded version of Simple Star's PhotoShow photo editing and organizing software, makes it easy to send and share digital photos

Added by the AGOBOT-AAG WORM!

Added by the JONBARR.D WORM!

Added by the AGOBOT.VG WORM!

Associated with "Nero Burning Rom" CD writing software. Checks for driver issues

Added by the DOOMJUICE.B WORM! Note - this is not the valid Ahead Nero CD/DVD burning program. Also, it is not the valid Windows registry editor which resides in Windows or Winnt and will not figure in Msconfig/Startup! This version resides in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder

Added by the RBOT.EAM TROJAN!

Associated with "Nero Burning Rom" CD writing software. Checks for driver issues

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

Added by the BANCBAN-EJ TROJAN!

System tray access to NeroNET - Ahead Software's network-capable extension of their CD/DVD burning program. NeroNET allows a burner to be shared across a network

Added by the AGOBOT.AMK WORM!

Added by the ASSASIN.D TROJAN!

Rizal NetAccelerator - "Optimizing Dial-Up, Lan, Cable, DSL, and Satellite connections do you want to speed up your Internet access up to 200% - 300% ???". Only required if you find it helps improve your performance

Net Activity Diagram from MetaProducts. Monitors your computer internet activity. Available via Start -> Programs

Added by the SDBOT-ZX WORM!

Added by the IRCBOT!DF6280E5 VIRUS!

Added by the AGOBOT-LA WORM!

With the Net_iD program, you can easily and securely logon with a smart card into a domain, a virtual private network (VPN) or in Citrix and Terminal Server environments

Added by the RIZO.A TROJAN!

CoolWebSearch/HomeSearch adware - for examples, see this log

CoolWebSearch/HomeSearch adware - for examples, see this log

Net-It - web publishing software

Added by a variant of the Trojan.Clicker family

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

NetAccelerator is a "software utility that optimizes your internet access up to 1200% faster!. NetAccelerator speeds all modems allowing you to download faster, browse faster, surf faster!. Only required if you find it helps improve your performance

Added by the BANCOS.F TROJAN!

Added by the NETDEVIL.14 TROJAN!

Added by an unidentified TROJAN!

Added by the SHADOWTHIEF TROJAN!

Added by the DELBOT-R WORM!

Added by the BANKER.Y TROJAN!

Added by the SDBOT-COL WORM!

Detected by Bitdefender as DROPPER.LDPINCH.Q malware

Added by the NETWARE TROJAN!

NetCruiser Dialer from NetCruiser Software. "An Internet dialer and connection monitor with features to launch applications when a connection is detected, dial and hangup at predefined times and automatic redialing of dropped connections"

Malware designed to "kill" a number of antispyware applications (SpyBot, Giant, SpyDoctor, SpySweeper, SpyHunter, Anvir, WinPatrol, and more)

Added by the CRYPTER.A TROJAN!

Added by the CRYPTER.A TROJAN!

Added by the NETSKY.N or NETSKY.W WORMS!

Added by the AGENT.CD TROJAN!

Would appear to be a valid Microsoft .NET file (see here) but other sources suggest it could be a trojan

Would appear to be a valid Microsoft .NET file (see here) but other sources suggest it could be a trojan

Configuration utility for the Netgear WG111T multi-rate Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter that "provides wireless access to your desktop or notebook PC through the computer's USB port"

FBM Software ZeroSpyware 2004 spyware detector and remover - real time monitor

Added by the PERDA-J TROJAN!

Netlimiter - "An internet traffic control tool to monitor applications which access the internet and actively control their internet traffic. Use it o set (download/upload) speed limits for applications or even single connection. NetLimiter also allows you to share your internet connection bandwidth among all applications running on your PC."

Netline supplies internet related products and services and this program identifies user ID and IP information. Found installed along with the Falcon 4 game, for example

Added by the GAOBOT.WO WORM!

Added by the SDBOT-BC WORM!

NetManage business software related

Added by the BESTPICS.A TROJAN!

NetRatings software by Opistat. "OpiStat measures Internet usage anonymously and surveys participants according to their profiles and online habits". This software has been reported to get downloaded and installed automatically after a Grokster install. It anonymously collects your use of the Internet protocols (sites visited, Web pages, advertisements seen, electronic commerce, streaming). To be avoided!

NetRatings software by Opistat. "OpiStat measures Internet usage anonymously and surveys participants according to their profiles and online habits". This software has been reported to get downloaded and installed automatically after a Grokster install. It anonymously collects your use of the Internet protocols (sites visited, Web pages, advertisements seen, electronic commerce, streaming). To be avoided!

"Net Meter is a powerful and easy-to-use bandwidth meter. It monitors traffic of all network connections and displays real-time graphical and numerical data transfer rates. Net Meter can display details of multiple network connections at the same time. It records all network traffic and includes extensive logging (daily, weekly and monthly) and traffic events. Net Meter works with virtually all types of network connections including phone modems, DSL, cable modem, LAN, satellite and more."

Added by the MIMAIL.M WORM!

Added by the BDOOR-FX TROJAN!

Net_Message is a small tool to send messages across the network, using the Windows Messenger Service, so there is no client install required to receive the messages. It has a number of other features as well

FaxTalk NetOnHold 1.5 works with the Modem-On-Hold capabilities found in V.92 modems to provide the ability to place an Internet connection on hold" and receive incoming calls or place outgoing calls"

Gemius surveillance software. Uninstall this software unless you put it there yourself

NetPatrol network monitoring software

Malware, probably a CoolWebSearch parasite variant

NetPerSec - measures the real-time speed of your Internet connection

NetPumper download manager - bundles Cydoor and SaveNow adware, see here

Added by an unidentified VIRUS, WORM or TROJAN!

Netropa Internet Receiver. Shows a scrolling bar with the news. Major resource hog and flagged as spyware

NetRun - will 'RUN' a 'List' of programs only when a internet connection is detected, and close/kill the same 'List' when the connection is lost

Related to Netscape installation

In Netscape 6 (I know for sure with 6.2.1, maybe with 6.0) Netscape.exe is the main executable file for Netscape Navigator, Netscape Mail and News, and Netscape Messenger (the new name for the embedded AIM, no doubt to make it sound like Windows Messenger, the XP version of MSN Messenger). Basically, netscape.exe can be more than just Netscape Messenger, and Messenger can be more then just AIM in disguise, depending on the version of Netscape installed

Netscape 6

NetScreen Remote VPN client software

Added by the QQPASS-DU TROJAN!

Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!

Added by the SDBOT.GI WORM!

Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!

If disabled, user created fonts can no longer be seen by other programs

Added by the MKAR-A VIRUS! 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 a NETSTART subfolder

AnalogX NetStat Live - TCP/IP protocol monitor which can be used to see your exact throughput on both incoming and outgoing data

Added by the SDBOT-PX WORM!

Detected by PCTools as the DELF.CCD TROJAN! See here

Part of Flash-Networks NettGain2000 product. NettGain 2000 is a combined hardware/software networking solution, which is designed to improve performance of satellite networks by increasing data transmission speeds and maximizing the existing bandwidth for complete utilization when sending TCP/IP applications over a satellite. It is needed when connecting to the internet via satellite to provide speed faster than 60k or so

Part of the Starband satellite client that attempts to optimize your satellite connection to increase speed

From a visitor - "This is the executable for NetTime. It is started from the registry when you check the box to start at startup. NetTime allows you to synchronize your computers' clock with a server on your local net or the internet using any of several protocols, e.g. NTP."

NetTurbo from SharewareOnline.com. "Accelerate Your Internet Connections by up to 600%". If you find it helps your connectivity leave it enabled

Added by an unidentified WORM or TROJAN!

Added by the RBOT-GQZ WORM!

Trafficadvance dialer

Added by the DIALCAR-M DIALER!

Detected by Bitdefender as a variant of DROPPER.LDPINCH.Q malware

Added by the MIMAIL.C WORM!

An interesting browser utility that allows you to navigate by typing a single word or phrase (a "NetWord") related to what you're looking for into your browser's location field. It also puts an icon in the system tray icon that is a circle with the letter N in the center to access the menu faster. Available via Start -> Programs

Added by the AGOBOT.JJ WORM!

Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!

Added by the ANTILAM.20.Q TROJAN!

Added by the RBOT.ABH WORM!

Network Associates Error Reporting Tool - tool traps errors and requests submission to NAI for the purpose of betatesting new software

Added by the ZD TROJAN!

Added by the DELF-LB TROJAN!

Toshiba laptops with built-in Wi-Fi. Allows switching between Wi-Fi and internal ethernet. Only necessary if you have regular need to switch back and forward between these network interfaces. Located in Startup folder so make own shortcut to it and disable if not really necessary

Added by the WHISPER TROJAN!

Added by the RBOT-CJV WORM!

Added by the RBOT-BAB WORM!

Added by the RBOT.EA WORM!

Added by a variant of the AGOBOT/GAOBOT WORM!

Added by an unidentified WORM/TROJAN!

Added by the RBOT-ALX WORM!

Added by the IRCBOT.AAV WORM!

CoolWebSearch parasite variant

Added by the COLEM-A TROJAN!

Added by the RBOT-GUI WORM!

Added by the STARTPA-CC 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

Added by the HACDEF-K TROJAN!

Added by an unidentified WORM or TROJAN!

Added by a variant of the AGOBOT/GAOBOT WORM!

Added by a variant of the GAOBOT/AGOBOT WORM!

Added by the UNPDOOR TROJAN!

Added by the LOVGATE WORM!

Added by the LEMUR WORM!

Added by the IRCBOT-AJ TROJAN!

Added by the RBOT-OX WORM!

Added by the RBOT-NG WORM!

D-Link System Tray icon

Detected by Bitdefender as a variant of DROPPER.LDPINCH.Q malware

Detected by PCTools as the DELF.ZWL TROJAN! See here

Advertising spyware

Netzip Classic zip file manager

Part of an older freeware version of IESpeaker - a program that allows you to listen to web pages. NeuroMedia.exe only downloads advertisments. Not included in the paid-for version currently available

Part of OESpeaker - a program that allows you to listen to long E-mails instead of reading them in Outlook Express. OEMonitor.exe checks whether OE is open or not

Added by the SDBOT.BZS WORM!

NewDotNet foistware

NewDotNet foistware

NewDotNet foistware. Note that rundll32.exe is a legitimate Microsoft file used to launch DLL file types and shouldn't be deleted

NewDotNet foistware

Added by the LINEAGE-AT TROJAN! Note - This trojan file is found in the Windowsjava or Winntjava folder

Added by the DRSMARTL-S TROJAN!

F-Secure antivirus related. However, is this particular item required?

MSNBC News system tray utility to alert you to new news

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

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

For Creative Soundblaster Live! series soundcards. System tray application for News updates. Available via Start -> Programs. Also spyware - see here.

NewtonKnows hijacker

Added by the AGENT-FPQ TROJAN!

Related to ProCoder 2.0 from Canopus. "ProCoder 2.0 software combines speed and flexibility into a streamlined video conversion tool for professionals. Featuring, extensive input/output options, advanced filtering, batch processing and an easy-to-use interface, ProCoder 2.0 is the ideal solution for high-quality multi-format video creation"

Appears in startup if you have chosen to participate in on survey by NPD Online Research. Required for the survey to work correctly. Otherwise not required

Delfin Media Viewer adware related

nVidia nForce Taskbar Utility - quick access to the nForce2 "Sound Storm" control panel and related utilitys

Symantec Ghost Server software - needed for a "a Ghost multicast" (transfer images to multiple machines). Can be launched manually

AdBlaster adware variant

Symantec/Norton Ghost Console service

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

MyContentAssistant security program, not recommend - see here

MyContentAssistant security program, not recommend - see here

Added by an unidentified misleading security program - not recommended

WinAntiVirus Pro 2006 misleading virus software - not recommended, see here

WinAntiVirus Pro 2006 misleading virus software - not recommended, see here

WinAntiVirus Pro 2006 virus software - not recommended, see here

WinAntiVirus Pro 2006 virus software - not recommended, see here

WinAntiVirus Pro 2007 virus software - not recommended, see here

WinFixer web installer. Winfixer is "Foistware", pretending to be system optimization, protection and recovery software - stealth installed, see here

WinFixer web installer. Winfixer is "Foistware", pretending to be system optimization, protection and recovery software - stealth installed, see here

WinFixer web installer. Winfixer is "Foistware", pretending to be system optimization, protection and recovery software - stealth installed, see here

Added by the DOWNLDR-BO TROJAN!

WinFixer web installer. Winfixer is "Foistware", pretending to be system optimization, protection and recovery software - stealth installed, see here. Example filenames are UWFX5LP_0001_0802NetInstaller.exe, UWFX5V_0001_0802NetInstaller.exe, UWFX5_0001_N66M1101NETINSTALLER.EXE, 1D7C.tmp, WinFixerScannerInstall[1].exe

WinFixer web installer. Winfixer is "Foistware", pretending to be system optimization, protection and recovery software - stealth installed, see here

MatrixDialer related

MatrixDialer related. Note that rundll32.exe is a legitimate Microsoft file used to launch DLL file types and shouldn't be deleted. The "MSA64CHK.dll" file is located in the Winnt or Windows folder

NetRatings Premeter spyware

"Switch-F" premium rate adult content dialler

A managed web based internet security service that provides comprehensive & total protection for laptops/desktops - regardless of how, when or where they connect to the Internet. Made by Netintelligence Ltd

Added by the NIKLAS WORM!

Monitors for a Nikon CoolPix camera being connected via USB port. As soon as it detects a CoolPix camera it executes the Nikon View software to enable the user to transfer images from the camera to the PC

Norton Uninstall Deluxe. Monitors programs being installed and logs them for removing later. Available via Start -> Programs for manual logging - not required

Added by a variant of the IRC.BOT TROJAN!

Norton Personal Firewall

Norton Personal Firewall

Related to National Instruments Corp. LabView

Added by the BANCOS.D TROJAN!

Part of Nikon PictureProject - image management for Nikon digital cameras

Nikon View 5 - for transferring pictures from Nikon digital cameras

Nikon View - for transferring pictures from Nikon digital cameras

Netpia NLIA System - "In the existing Internet address system, the Domain Name System (DNS) layer runs on the IP address layer. In the NLIA system, however, the upper layer is implemented on DNS"

Added by a variant of the SPYBOT WORM!

Added by the SPYBOT.T TROJAN!

Added by the RBOT-AXJ WORM!

Pure Networks "Network Magic eliminates common frustrations and saves time by simplifying and automating set up, management and repair of home networks, and makes printer and file sharing effortless"

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

Related to Pure Networks comprehensive home and small business networking software that simplifies network configuration

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

Added by the Adware.FFToolBar adware toolbar

Network monitor for Intel(r) Hub Connect Technology

NIC Management Service - diagnostics program for Intel Pro family network cards

Covenant Eyes - surveillance software that creates records of everything people do on a computer, ie, spying or monitoring depending upon how you call it. Disabling it means loss of internet connection until renabled - therefore required if you use it

Taskbar control for ISDN NetMod modem. What does it do and is it required?

Net Nanny internet filter

The Abi Network adware

Net Nanny internet filter

Adult content pop-up dialler

Part of http://www.no-ip.com provided service. Keeps No-IP's dynamic nameserver (DNS) updated if and when your computer's (network's) dynamic IP-address changes so that you can run servers on computers with dynamic IP. Shortcut available

Blocks advertisement banners in Internet Explorer

NoAdware - spyware remover. This version is not recommended - see here

NoAdware - spyware remover. Initially not recommended due to false positives and aggressive advertising but the later versions have since improved - see here

NoAdware - spyware remover. Initially not recommended due to false positives and aggressive advertising but the later versions have since improved - see here

Added by the ANACON-B WORM!

Added by the RBOT-GMK WORM!

Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!

NodFix is a is a potentially unwanted application. This application is given an (X) status because we does not and will not support Cracks or Warez. Do not delete the regedt32.exe as it is the legitimate Windows application. NodFix interferes with the default settings of the NOD32 AV application allowing to bypass its free using period as well as changes the default update server to that eval signatures thus allowing to update NOD32 without password. Note - to avoid interfering with the NOD32 application original settings no full cleanup can be provided

Added by the RBOT-AAO WORM! Note - not the popular free NOD32 antivirus software, which shares the same filename

Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!

Added by the RBOT.DHN WORM!

Added by the SDBOT-DJG WORM!

Control Center part of Eset's NOD32 virus-scanner. Leave this enabled if you want to update your virus data files via the click of a button

NOD32 antivirus

NOD32 antivirus

POP3 E-mail part of Eset's NOD32 virus-scanner

Added by the RBOT-ABQ WORM!

Part of the Dell OpenManage Client installation - to allow Dell representatives to remote logon?

Detected by Kaspersky as the AGENT.KHA TROJAN! See here

Added by a variant of the SPYBOT WORM!

Added by the HAXDOOR-DP TROJAN!

PurityScan/Clickspring adware

Added by the WORM_RBOT.CDC WORM!

Monitors the infrared port, the serial ports and the Bluetooth for a Nokia phone connection. It is installed by the Nokia PC Suite (and Nokia PC Connectivity SDK), and the tray icon shows if a phone has been connected. If you have a conflict with another program, such as TV tuner card remote control monitor, you can disable it, and run only when needed. Available via a desktop shortcut or Start -> Programs - not required

Nokia PC Suite 5 - "A collection of powerful tools that you can use to manage your phone features and data." Synchronize the phone with, for example Outlook. You can also use it to browse your phone, edit the phone list and so on

Detects the Creative NOMAD jukebox/MP3 player at the time it is attached to USB and starts the needed application (Creative PlayCentre 2) that you use to copy MP3 files to and from it. This is required if you want PlayCentre 2 to take control of the NOMAD once connected

Part of Intel's Native Audio

System Tray access to NetMotion Wireless options - including connectivity status (see here)

Added by the ALNUH WORM!

Added by the DREF-S WORM!

System Tray icon for Norman Antivirus

Added by the RBOT.BQQ WORM!

Added by the RBOT-AFF WORM!

Added by the RBOT-AWA WORM!

Added by the DELBOT-K WORM!

Added by the RBOT-AYE TROJAN! Note - this is not the real Norton AV!

Added by the SPYBOT-DY WORM! Note - this is not the real Norton AV!

Added by the PERDA-B or RANCK-CT TROJANS!

Added by the NETSKY.P WORM! Note - this is not the popular AV software!

Added by a variant of the WOOTBOT WORM!

Added by the DELBOT-T WORM! Note - this is not the real Norton AV!

Added by an unidentified WORM or TROJAN!

Added by the SDBOT.ATF WORM!

Norton Anti-Virus's background scanning process

Added by the AKHER.D WORM! Note - for the valid Norton AV entry the filename is "navapexe". This is also not the valid Norton AV file with the same filename

Added by the Ahker.B WORM! 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. Also, this is not part of Norton AV

Norton Antivirus related. What does it do and is it required

Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!

Troublesome program that doesn't actually work with WinME so Norton removed it from SystemWorks 2001

Norton Disk Doctor from Norton Utilities. Automatically runs at start-up, checking for disk errors. Better than ScanDisk but can be started manually via Start -> Programs. Delete the shortcut in the Start -> Programs -> Startup folder as well

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