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

File Type	Process Name and Information
	oadaemon Background process that establishes connection with a C3-1000 scanner and watch general status of the device and for scanner button presses. Can it be started manually?
	oahstifr Comes with HyperTextStudio. From the supplier - "The Osserver maintains the database for HyperText Studio projects - absolutely vital, it verifies all the links etc in a site. It runs as a service in NT, 2K and XP but needs to start up in Win 9.x so you'll see a DOS box for a short while during boot up."
	OAKSTART Sets the spindown timeout and access speeds at startup and displays a splash screen for CD-RW.
	OAKTASK Taskbar utility for a "control panel" for a CD-RW
	OASClnt McAfee VirusScan On-Access Scan Client service
	Object Store Server Comes with HyperTextStudio. From the supplier - "The Osserver maintains the database for HyperText Studio projects - absolutely vital, it verifies all the links etc in a site. It runs as a service in NT, 2K and XP but needs to start up in Win 9.x so you'll see a DOS box for a short while during boot up."
	objtjprx ??
	obsver Part of LingoWare translating software - what does it do and is it required?
	OCAudioIni One-click Audio Converter - allows you to convert files of multiple audio formats right from Windows Explorer
	ocraware Optical Character Recognition software as part of OmniPage Limited Edition - supplied with some scanners. Scan directly into most word processor applications, such as Word, WordPerfect, etc. Available via Start -> Programs
	Octoshape Streaming Services Octoshape Live Streaming - "is a revolutionary technology that will reduce your bandwidth cost and improve the quality in sound and picture"
	ocx32 Added by the ASTEF or RESPAN WORMS!
	OCXUPDT32 Added by the AGOBOT-IF WORM!
	OD HotVideo dialler
	od-matrxx Adult dialler - xx can be any number
	od-stndxx Adult dialler - xx can be any number
	od-teenxx Adult dialler - xx can be any number
	ODBC BackUp G Data "PC Spion". PC monitoring and surveilling software, captures all users activity on the PC, see here. Disable/remove if you didn't install it yourself!
	oddworldz.exe Added by the MULTIDR-EG TROJAN!
	Odometer Mouse odometer - tracks how far your pointer/arrow has traveled on the screen. Shortcut available
	ODSPConfig DsktopSurveil surveillance software. Uninstall this software if you did not install it yourself
	Oeloader Xupiter OrbitExplorer toolbar related. Drive-by foistware. Use Spybot S&D, Adware or similar to detect and remove and to prevent it re-installing in the future see here
	OEM Tools 32 Added by the RBOT.QB WORM!
	OEM02Mon.exe Creative Live! Cam Console Auto Launcher
	OEM32 Tools Added by a variant of the SPYBOT WORM!
	OEMCLEANUP Resets OEM installation settings at bootup. Not required unless you're new to PC's
	OEMRESET Resets OEM installation settings at bootup. Not required unless you're new to PC's
	OEMRUNONCE Windows Millennium file - used by setup when installing the OEM 'express' version of the operating system. Uncheck after setup has finished
	oeplugin noHTML for Outlook Express is an add-on that protects Outlook Express from email viruses and email scripts by converting incoming email messages from HTML format to simple text
	OEPowerPlugs ??
	oepsrv Outlook Express Protector is designed for controlling access to Outlook Express and its e-mail and address data bases
	OESET Added by the WAREZDL.28672 TROJAN!
	OESpamTest Kaspersky Anti-Spam
	OEXCheck Express Assist from AJSystems.com. Utility for use with Outlook Express to backup, restore, synchronize amongst others
	oe_drop_spam Dropspam adware
	OE_OEM Related to Trend Micro PC-cillin - Internet Security 12
	Offer Companion Adware
	Offers Adware
	Offica Monitor Secura Systeme Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!
	Office Added by the KRAIMER.12 TROJAN!
	Office Mail Office Mail from Burrotech Ltd - "complete email solution for small/medium businesses, homes, schools and colleges. It is a small email server which forms the perfect gateway between your internal and external email"
	Office Mail Alerter Office Mail Alerter - "alert Office Mail users when they receive new emails" via a System Tray icon
	Office Monitor Added by the SDBOT-CWO WORM!
	Office Monitor Added by the RBOT-GMM WORM!
	Office Monitor Secure Systema Added by the RBOT.FPW WORM!
	Office Monitor Word Exel R Added by the DWNLDR-GWW TROJAN!
	Office Monitor Word Exel R Added by the SDBOT-DEE WORM!
	Office Monitors Added by the RBOT-GKZ WORM! Note - this is not the updater for the popular Google tools
	Office Monitorse Added by the SDBOT-CZX WORM!
	Office Startup Application which launches common MS Office components to help speed up the launch of Office programs. It's somewhat of a resource hog, and some users claim there's no difference with or without it but it usually isn't required. Note - if you make use of the Microsoft Office Shortcut Bar outside an office program this application will need to be enabled for it to show
	Office Startup Added by the GAOBOT.BV WORM! Note the different filename to the valid MS Office entries
	Office Startup Application which launches common MS Office components to help speed up the launch of Office programs. It's somewhat of a resource hog, and some users claim there's no difference with or without it but it usually isn't required. Note - if you make use of the Microsoft Office Shortcut Bar outside an office program this application will need to be enabled for it to show
	Office SturtUp Added by the CLICKER-EC TROJAN! Note - this trojan is located in the Windows or Winnt folder and should not be confused with the Microsoft office program, located in Program FilesMicrosoft Office...
	OfficeAgent Added by the TACTSLAY.A TROJAN!
	OfficeAgent Added by the TACTSLAY.A TROJAN!
	OfficeAgent Added by the TACTSLAY.A TROJAN!
	OfficeAgent Added by the TACTSLAY.A TROJAN!
	OfficeDeamon Added by a variant of the TACTSLAY TROJAN!
	OfficeGuard RegChecker Kaspersky Labs anti-virus
	OfficeGuardUI Added by the DEDLER-C TROJAN!
	officejet 6100 Associated with a HP PSC2110 (and maybe others) all-in-one machine
	OFFICEKB Micro Innovations keyboard management
	OfficeQuickAccess Added by the PEXMOR WORM!
	Offices Added by the FORBOT-DV WORM!
	Offices Monitors Added by the RBOT-GKO WORM!
	Offices Monitorse Added by the RBOT-GKO WORM!
	Offices Monitorse Added by the RBOT-GDD WORM!
	OfficeScan95 Trend Micro antivirus OfficeScan
	OfficeScanNT Monitor Trend Micro OfficeScan Antivirus real-time scan monitor
	OfficeWord Monitor Added by the RBOT-GUE WORM!
	OfficeWord Monitors Added by the IRCBOT.JZ TROJAN!
	OFFICEXP Added by the WOOTBOT.HE WORM!
	Office_app Added by a variant of the VBBANC-A TROJAN!
	office_update Added by the DLOADER-ZB TROJAN!
	OfotoNow USB Detection Autodetects when a digital camera is attached to a USB port and launches OfotoNow image software. Available via Start -> Programs
	ogrc Kaspersky Labs anti-virus
	Oil Change From CyberMedia/Network Associates. Checks for updates to software installed on your PC. Available via Start -> Programs
	OIM Related to the O2 (was "genie") mobile phone service. What does it do and is it required?
	OKGO Added by the BANKER-EHZ TROJAN!
	OKI LPR Utility OKI printer utility
	OKMaster OKToolbar adware
	OLE Added by the STAWIN or TARNO.D TROJANS!
	OLE Automation Server CoolWebSearch parasite variant
	oleaccrc Adware - detected by Kaspersky as the AGENT.AM TROJAN!
	OLEDb Service Added by a variant of the SPYRE.B TROJAN!
	olehelp Added by the BOOKMARKER.D or BOOKMARKER.G TROJANS!
	OleLoader Added by the DELF.BR TROJAN!
	olesvr Salfeld Child Control - parental control software
	Olive System Added by the MERCURYCAS.A TROJAN!
	olpr Added by the DWNLDR-GWQ TROJAN!
	OLPSYNCH Related to Offline Course Player from Element K Corp. Provider of the Technology, Compliance, Management and Business training content for effective programs
	Olympic Adult content premium rate dialer - also detected as SMALL.CZ
	Omf4 Added by the FREEMEGA TROJAN!
	OmgStartup Sony program called OpenMG Jukebox - player and music organizer
	OmniHTTPd OmniHTTPd web server from Omnicron
	OmniPage Part of OmniPage from Nuance (was Scansoft) - "the fastest, easiest way to turn paper documents into digital files you can edit". Links Word, via OLE, with OmniPage. If running, a user can call up OmniPage from inside of Word and ask it to scan something, via "File, Acquire Page". Also some of OmniPage's Options dialog boxes are accessible from within Word. Only required by novices and is Available via Start -> Programs
	OmniPass OmniPass from Softex Inc. - secure password management software
	OM_Monitor Olympus Master - digital camera management tools
	OM_Monitor Olympus Master - digital camera management tools
	On Screen Display By Netropa for HP and other brands. Same group as KBD MediaCenter & Touch Manager. Pressing a "hot key" on such a keyboard brings a corresponding panel on the screen for volume, etc. Nice but not required if you don't adjust things regularly - can also freeze
	once Identified as the DELF.LF by Ewido Security Suite
	One Touch Monitor For Visioneer OneTouch scanners. System tray access to the control panel for the scanner
	One Touch Monitor For Visioneer OneTouch scanners. System tray access to the control panel for the scanner
	One Touch Monitor For Visioneer OneTouch scanners. System tray access to the control panel for the scanner
	OneCareUI Related to Windows OneCare Live from Microsoft
	OneNote 2007 Screen Clipper and Launcher ONENOTEM.EXE is a part of the note taking program that ships with Microsoft Office 2007. It's required for the side note windows to work
	OneTouch Monitor For Visioneer OneTouch scanners. System tray access to the control panel for the scanner
	OneTouchMonitor For Visioneer OneTouch scanners. System tray access to the control panel for the scanner
	OneTouchMonitor For Visioneer OneTouch scanners. System tray access to the control panel for the scanner
	OneTouchMonitor For Visioneer OneTouch scanners. System tray access to the control panel for the scanner
	ONETOU~2 For Visioneer OneTouch scanners. System tray access to the control panel for the scanner
	ONETOU~2 For Visioneer OneTouch scanners. System tray access to the control panel for the scanner
	ONETOU~2 For Visioneer OneTouch scanners. System tray access to the control panel for the scanner
	Onflow Onflow is a internet company that offers an online advertising program. Not required - uninstall
	OnfolioStorage Onfolio is the complete solution for collecting, organizing and sharing online content
	online cdrom ??
	Online Service Added by the HOSTIDEL.B or HOSTIDEL.C or TARNO.B TROJANS! Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.exe process which should NOT appear in Msconfig/Startup!
	OnlineArmor GUI Online_Armor personal firewall
	OnlineGuard OnlineGuard misleading security software - not recommended, see here
	OnlineHelpmate OnlineHelpmate misleading security software - not recommended
	OnlinePCfix SmoothSurfer Smooth-Surfer - blocks banners, ads, popups, and cleans MRU and Recent file lists
	OnlineTime OnlineTimer - monitors your Windows dial-up network and logs the time you spend online as well as the resulting costs
	online_party Adult content dialler
	Onluna Sarvice Added by the TOFGER-AA TROJAN!
	Onlune Sarvice Added by the DAEMONI-J TROJAN!
	only23 Added by the PUQ TROJAN!
	OnSrvr OnWebMedia adware
	oo4 BookedSpace parasite
	OODefragTray System Tray access to O&O Defrag disk defragmentation software
	OOLHELPT ??
	OP12 Reminder Registration reminder for OmniPage from Nuance (was Scansoft)
	OpAgent Part of Nuance (was Scansoft) OmniPage Pro document conversion software
	Open Service Drivers Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!
	Open Site OpenSite adware
	Open Site OpenSite adware
	Open2Enter Adult content dialler
	Open2Enter Adult content dialler
	OpenApizs Added by the AGENT.RLH TROJAN!
	OpenGL Drivers Added by the YIMP-A WORM!
	OpenMstart Switch adult content dialler
	OpenMstart Switch adult content dialler
	OpenMstart Switch premium rate adult content dialler
	OpenOffice.org ..* OpenOffice.org office suite quick start (where "..*" is the version number)
	OpenOffice.org x Displays OpenOffice quick start applet in System tray. Right clicking on the icon allows rapid starting up of components of the OpenOffice suite. Available via Start -> Programs. Will automatically be started when any OpenOffice component is started from Start -> Programs. A resource hog (takes > 16 MB of memory). "x" represents the version number
	openvpn-gui OpenVPN is a full-featured SSL VPN solution which can accomodate a wide range of configurations, including remote access, site-to-site VPNs, WiFi security, and enterprise-scale remote access solutions with load balancing, failover, and fine-grained access-controls
	Openwares LiveUpdate Web-update utility as used by various types of software - see here
	Operations Typhoon Rising Registration Joint Operations registration reminder
	Operator Media Pilot operator, in Win.ini. Locks port open
	Operator Fax/Phone answering facility for Extreem Machine - as supplied with the old Diamond SupraExpress modems. No longer supported
	OpiStat OpiStat is a European Research Institute whose goal is to understand consumer needs and opinions better
	OPQFile Unsavoury program that resets your homepage every time you restart - uncheck in MSCONFIG and delete it via a registry edit
	opr MediaMotor adware
	OpScheduler Part of Nuance (was Scansoft) OmniPage Pro document conversion software
	OPSE reminder Registration reminder for OmniPage SE document converter from Nuance (was Scansoft)
	opsql update check Added by the RBOT-ACJ WORM!
	OPTIMIZER Added by the EVEVINC TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate Internet Explorer iexplore.exe process which is always located in the Program FilesInternet Explorer folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder
	Optimum Online OptimumOnline ISP software related spyware - displays advertising popups and collects information about user activity
	Optional Web Drivers For WIN32 Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!
	OPTMOUSEMOUSE Related to a Samsung optical mouse
	Optus Cable Data Monitor Allows Optus customers to monitor their actual data usage against Optus' "data allowance limits"
	OptusNet Desktop Service Centre OptusNet DSL or Dial-Up connection software
	OptusNetUsage Designed specifically for OptusNet users who wish to have their connection monitored on a frequent basis. It can also estimate when you are going to hit your usage limit, and how far over your suggested limit you should be
	Opware12 OmniPage from Nuance (was Scansoft) - version 12. If running, a user can call up OmniPage from inside of Word and ask it to scan something, via "File, Acquire Page." Also some of OmniPage's Options dialog boxes are accessible from within Word. Only required by novices and is available via Start -> Programs
	Opware14 OmniPage from Nuance (was Scansoft) - version 14. If running, a user can call up OmniPage from inside of Word and ask it to scan something, via "File, Acquire Page." Also some of OmniPage's Options dialog boxes are accessible from within Word. Only required by novices and is available via Start -> Programs
	Opware15 OmniPage from Nuance (was Scansoft) - version 15. If running, a user can call up OmniPage from inside of Word and ask it to scan something, via "File, Acquire Page." Also some of OmniPage's Options dialog boxes are accessible from within Word. Only required by novices and is available via Start -> Programs
	OpwareSE2 Hardware bundled version of OmniPage from Nuance (was Scansoft). If running, a user can call up OmniPage from inside of Word and ask it to scan something, via "File, Acquire Page." Also some of OmniPage's Options dialog boxes are accessible from within Word. Only required by novices and is available via Start -> Programs
	OpwareSE4 Hardware bundled version of OmniPage from Nuance (was Scansoft). If running, a user can call up OmniPage from inside of Word and ask it to scan something, via "File, Acquire Page." Also some of OmniPage's Options dialog boxes are accessible from within Word. Only required by novices and is available via Start -> Programs
	Oracle Web-to-Go Oracle Web-to-go, a component of Oracle9i Lite, consists of a collection of modules and services that facilitate development, deployment, and management of mobile Web applications
	OrangeShark Orange Shark updater - online games for all ages
	Orb Related to Orb Tray from InstallShield Software Corporation now owned by Macrovision
	OrbitUpdate Xupiter OrbitExplorer toolbar related. Drive-by foistware. Use Spybot S&D, Adware or similar to detect and remove and to prevent it re-installing in the future see here
	OrbitView Xupiter OrbitExplorer toolbar related. Drive-by foistware. Use Spybot S&D, Adware or similar to detect and remove and to prevent it re-installing in the future see here
	OrderReminder The HP Order Reminder utility is installed with the HP LaserJet printer software and allows you to set specific times for reminders to check the current level of toner in the print cartridge - it also contains an Order Now link to a Web page that helps you order supplies online from a reseller of your choice
	orderShell Added by the DLOADR-UN TROJAN!
	order_Shell Added by the BANKSNIF-H TROJAN!
	org5.exe Lotus Organizer 5 application file, Lotus Organizer software. What does it do and is it required?
	OrgyCam Adult content dialler
	OrigRage128Tweaker Third party tweaker for ATI Rage 128 Video cards from http://www.rageunderground.com
	ORiNOCO Client Manager software for a Proxim ORiNOCO 11a/b/g wireless LAN PCI card
	OS Boot Configuration Added by the IRCBOT.HJ WORM!
	OS Boot Configuration! CoolWebSearch BootConf adware
	OS Boot Load Added by a variant of the IRCBOT TROJAN!
	OS Security Added by the RBOT-ASU WORM!
	OSA Added by the KANGAROO-A TROJAN!
	Osa32 Added by the ANIG WORM!
	osCheck Part of Norton Antivirus. What does it do and is it required?
	OSD By Netropa for HP and other brands. Same group as KBD MediaCenter & Touch Manager. Pressing a "hot key" on such a keyboard brings a corresponding panel on the screen for volume, etc. Nice but not required if you don't adjust things regularly - can also freeze
	OSD Added by the STARTPAGE-ID TROJAN!
	OsdMaestroOSD.exe By Netropa for HP and other brands. Same group as KBD MediaCenter & Touch Manager. Pressing a "hot key" on such a keyboard brings a corresponding panel on the screen for volume, etc. Nice but not required if you don't adjust things regularly - can also freeze
	OSS MarketScore parasite - ActiveX control used to download premium-rate dialers
	OSS MarketScore parasite - ActiveX control used to download premium-rate dialers
	OSS MarketScore parasite - ActiveX control used to download premium-rate dialers
	OSSelectorReinstall Related to Acronis Disk Director Suite
	OSSProxy MarketScore parasite - ActiveX control used to download premium-rate dialers
	OStivityInvAgt OStivity - "a desktop and server hardware and software asset/inventory solution for small to enterprise sized organizations that need to quickly gain knowledge of 'what's installed' without having to manually touch every computer in the company. The next time the computer logs into the network, a complete inventory (software and hardware) is taken of the system"
	Osus PurityScan/Clickspring adware
	Osus PurityScan/Clickspring adware. The executable is located in the user's "Application Data" folder or the Program Fileshtwu folder
	otcx Added by the CAROOL TROJAN!
	OurPictures Related to RitzPix Online Photo Print services
	Outerinfo PurityScan/Clickspring adware
	OuterinfoUpdate PurityScan/Clickspring adware
	outlook Added by the SDBOT-RU WORM!
	outlook Added by the ALCRA.F WORM! Note - this is not the valid MS Office program which is found in Program FilesMicrosoft OfficeOffice. This file is found in Program FilesOutlook
	Outlook Express Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!
	Outlook Express Config Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!
	Outlook Express Protocol Added by the RBOT-ACS WORM!
	Outlook Mail Services Added by the RBOT.CJN WORM!
	Outlook Mail Services Added by the RBOT-BKA TROJAN! Note that the valid MS Outlook executeable is located in the Program FilesMicrosoft OfficeOffice directory wheras this one is found in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder
	OutlookOnDesktop Outlook On the Desktop is a program that displays Outlook as a transparent, interactive object embedded in your desktop
	OutLooks Added by the SWOOP TROJAN!
	Outpost Firewall Outpost personal firewall
	OutpostFeedBack Part of Outpost firewall by Agnitum. The feedback service is for reporting issues directly to Agnitum from within OP
	outpostupdate Added by the COSIAM-C TROJAN!
	Outwar Outwar adware downloader
	OVCJ ??
	overinstall WinSecureAv spyware remover - not recommended, see here
	Overnet Overnet peer-to-peer (P2P) file sharing program
	ovyriwi Added by the SDBOT.BVS WORM!
	OWCCardbusTray Icon in the system tray for safely removing PCMCIA cards. Only required if you have a laptop or desktop which includes a PCMCIA card interface
	OWCWebCamDV WebCamDV from Orange Micro, Inc - enables the user to use a DV camera connected via Firewire as a Webcam
	OWMngr OnWebMedia/SearchSeekFind advertising foistware
	oxbvpen Added by the SILLYFDC-AH WORM!
	OxigenClientAdmin Open University Oxigen screensaver admin client. Downloads the latest information from the net to display in the screen saver
	oz2 Added by the MYDOOM.W WORM!