Processes beginning with p

Added by the MM TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.exe process which is always located in %System% and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in %Windir%

ASIO (Audio Stream In/Out) drivers for the SoundBlaster Audigy 2 series soundcards - for recording and home project studios. Required if you use this functionality

Related to Creative audio products. What does it do and is it required?

P2kCommander a filemanager application for Motorola p2k mobile phones

Peer to Peer (P2P) sharing of files on the internet

Peer to Peer (P2P) sharing of files on the internet

Added by the RBOT-ECP WORM!

P2P Networking2.exe is an advertising program by Joltid. This process monitors your browsing habits and distributes the data back to the author's servers for analysis. This also prompts advertising popups. This program is a registered security risk and should be removed immediately

P2P Networking, a component bundled with Kazaa that enables other applications to use Peer-to-Peer functionality. Not required - see here

Added by the ALCAN.A WORM!

Added by the RBOT-AFL WORM!

Added by the SPAMTOO-AL TROJAN!

Dell Laser MFP 1600N network application for scanning files to the PC

Added by the GEMA TROJAN!

Added by the CRYPTER.A TROJAN!

Related to PixArt CMOS image sensors from PixArt Imaging Inc

PacerD Media/Pacimedia.com adware installer

Packard Bell EverSafe software. What does it do, and is it required?

Toshiba Touch and Launch - offers easy movement and freedom of programs navigation with TouchPad

Added by the AGENT-EOT TROJAN!

PageKeeper Jobs is a separate PageKeeper program that handles the analysis of new documents and keeps track of the location and content of current documents in PageKeeper. Pagekeeper comes bundled with scanners such has HP, Microtek, etc

PageKeeper Jobs is a separate PageKeeper program that handles the analysis of new documents and keeps track of the location and content of current documents in PageKeeper. Pagekeeper comes bundled with scanners such has HP, Microtek, etc

Scans your hard drive for the popular P2P file-sharing applications BearShare, Grokster, Kazaa, Limewire and Morpheus. After searching the entire local filesystem for any files with those names it connects to the DownloadWare servers and tells it what, if anything, is found

Scheduler for the Pagis scanning suite from Scansoft (now Nuance)

Scheduler for the Pagis scanning suite from Scansoft (now Nuance)

??

Pagoo - internet call waiting. Intercepts telephone calls like an answering machine and plays the voice message on your PC. Only required when you're on-line and via dial-up modem

Added by the PUPER-A TROJAN!

Paintingroom.com smiley software - not recommended as the site tries to drop a trojan on you...

Paintingroom.com smiley software - not recommended as the site tries to drop a trojan on you...

PAL Evidence Eliminator - cover the tracks of your browsing habits and E-mails if you think you need to. Run manually on a regular basis

Palm Desktop Software for use with Palm handheld devices. Available via Start -> Programs

MultiUser configuration for a Palm PDA device?. Is it required?

Registration reminder for Palm products

PalTalk adware - as included in Morpheus

Voice chat program. This program stores all buddy list info apparently on the server itself so you never lose your buddy list should you need to reinstall the program due for whatever reason or even reformat. Available via Start → Programs. Delete the shortcut in Start → Programs → StartUp as well otherwise it will be reinstated

Pamela is a plug-in or add-on that adds features to Skype peer to peer voice service

Port manager for Panasonic Panafax fax_machines

HotKey management for Panasonic rugged mobile PCs

AntiSpam software, part of Panda Platinum Internet Security

Panda software related - possibly Panda ActiveScan

Panda Antivirus

Panda Antivirus scan scheduler. Required if this is your virus scanner program and you have scans scheduled on a regular basis. I recommend that you scan manually so you don't need this but if you tend to forget then leave it

Added by the RBOT-ATZ WORM!

Added by the NETSKY.R WORM!

Panda Antivirus scan scheduler. Required if this is your virus scanner program and you have scans scheduled on a regular basis. I recommend that you scan manually so you don't need this but if you tend to forget then leave it

"Pando is free software that lets you send and receive files and folders of any size* with your existing email address"

Added by the SDBOT.AYN WORM!

Loads the drivers associated with monitoring scanner status associated with PaperPort software. Can be a resource hog - see here

"PaperPort" software associated with scanners

PaperQuote is a "wallpaper" changer with daily quotes that are either for inspiration or motivation

Added by the SMALL-CJ TROJAN!

Crawler Parental Control - "Get perfect control of websites your children browse, software they use, and folders they access. Regulate the time when they can use your computer and connect to the Internet. Hide content on your computer that you don't want them to see"

"ParetoLogic Anti-Spyware delivers Active Protection in the form of real-time blocking"

System backup for Sony Vaio PCs. Adds a recovery mechanism for users over and above any System Restore features - allowing users to revert a drive back to the state it was when bought form the factory by hitting F10. The user obviously loses any data stored if not backed-up elsewhere

Added by a variant of the SLAPER TROJAN!

"PassLocker is a complete password manager helping you to manage and safely store your passwords"

Password Door - password protection software

"Password Tracker Deluxe stores passwords and usernames neatly and securely (encrypted) on your computer"

PasteLister - clipboard extender. Start manually when required

Targetsaver adware variant

Related to Panda Security Software - part of Panda Administrator 3

DriveCleaner rogue security software - not recommended, see here

SystemDoctor misleading security software - not recommended, see here

Added by the PAHATIA-A WORM!

Added by the PAHATIA.A WORM!

Added by the NETBUS WORM!

Added by the SDBOT.BR WORM!

??

Added by the IRCCONTACT TROJAN!

Appears to be related to Nvidia Gigabyte Video card. Typical file location is the Program FilesGigabyteNvidia folder

Added by the KITRO.D (or ARGEN.A) WORM! %Number% can be any number

PER Antivirus

Panda Antivirus

Panda Antivirus

Panda Antivirus

Panda Antivirus

Panda Antivirus

Panda Antivirus

Added by the STARTPA-YR TROJAN!

Bluebeam PDF software printer support. Prints AutoCAD ".dwg" to PDF

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

Scheduler for CyberLink PowerBackup - archiving/backup utility

MSI PC Alert III - allows you to view your system and cpu temperature, fan rpm and more. Only required if you overclock

PC Booster from inKline Global - "easy-to-use computer system optimizer that gives your system the extra speed and stability you want while ensuring that your computer is kept clean and in tip-top condition"

PC Doc Pro (now Win Doc Pro) - system health check and fix utility

SafeHouse "Personal Privacy" protects and hides your private and personal photos, videos, files and folders by making them "invisible" and encrypted

Registration reminder for the PC Pitstop Optimize 2.0 system optimizatoon utility by CA. Located in %ProgramFiles%\PCPitstop\Optimize2

PC Pitstop Optimize - "an application that will make your PC run faster, make it more stable, and clean up hard drive space"

Ascentive PC SpeedScan Pro registry optimizer - not recommended, see here and here

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

System Tray access to Nokia PC Suite. PC Suite lets you synchronize, edit, and back up many of your phone's files on a compatible PC through a wireless or cable connection. PC Suite can also be launched through Start Menu

Installed by SpeedItUp without permission, along with Search Defender - which is detected by DrWeb as the STARTPAGE.ORIGIN TROJAN!

PC-Cleaner spyware remover - not recommended, see here

Added by the CORONEX.A WORM!

Added by the DWNLDR-FZZ TROJAN!

Part of pcAnywhere 9.0 or later. This process listens for incoming PC Anywhere connections if your PC is configured as a PC Anywhere host

PC Bodyguard from Calluna - protects system files and settings from being deleted, modified, etc

PC Bodyguard from Calluna - protects system files and settings from being deleted, modified, etc

PCBoost from PGWARE, LLC increases computer performance by allocating higher portions of CPU power to active applications and games

PC-Cillin 2002 antivirus software

PC-Cillin 2002 antivirus software

PC-Cillin 2000 antivirus software. This is the actual virus-scanner

SysCleaner spyware remover - not recommended, see here

Trend Micro PC-Cillin Internet Security

Trend Micro PC-Cillin Internet Security

Trend Micro PC-cillin Internet Security

Apparently the monitoring device for PC Doctor Online. It provides a "free" examination on system files (i.e. registry), reports the number of errors it finds, and invites you to "order" the fee-based fixes from its web site

Part of PC Doctor software installed for some machines. Disabling or enabling it is down to your preference

Added by the RBOT.RH WORM!

PCEye 2000 - parental control utility

Used by HP Instant Support

This is a "scheduler" and does not turn off PC Health. For more information refer here

PCH EasySearch bar

Associated with Lucent based Aztech MDP7800-U PCI modems. Is it required?

Pinnacle Systems PCI Performance Enhancer. "This tool helps to increase the PCI Busmaster performance of all Pinnacle PCI boards."

Added by the LEGMIR-BL TROJAN!

NVIDIA nForce P2P Driver. What does it do and is it required?

PC MightyMax 2007 rogue security software - not recommended, see here

PC MightyMax rogue security software - not recommended, see here

Part of Cyberlink's Power Cinema. Commonly distributed with the Dell MultiMedia software suite. It is used to watch movies, play music and even watch TV in a central location

PC Accelerator 2007 from DefendGate Inc. "Powerful all-in-one PC performance and Internet acceleration solution designed to help increase your system and online performance and security"

"PC PitStop Erase is both a free privacy scanner and paid tracks cleaner"

PC Pitstop Optimize - "an application that will make your PC run faster, make it more stable, and clean up hard drive space"

PCPrivacyTool misleading security program - not recommended, see here

Added by an unidentified WORM!

??

Part of the IBM/XPoint Rapid Restore backup utility. If you choose, you can use it to create a "clean" backup of your hard drive. The process involves the software partitioning your hard drive, making a compressed image of the working drive which will then allow you to revert to that should you need to

Ssppyy spyware

SafeguardProtect/Veevo hijacker. Note that regsvr32.exe is a legitimate Microsoft file used to register and unregister OLE controls and shouldn't be deleted. The random DLL file is found in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder

Runs as part of PCMonitor which is a program for monitoring your activity on your system. It makes screen dumps and key logging. It can hang-up your system because the screen dump page gets VERY big

System Tray icon for Nokia PC Suite. PC Suite lets you synchronize, edit, and back up many of your phone's files on a compatible PC through a wireless or cable connection. PC Suite can also be launched through Start Menu

System Tray icon for Nokia PC Suite. PC Suite lets you synchronize, edit, and back up many of your phone's files on a compatible PC through a wireless or cable connection. PC Suite can also be launched through Start Menu

Delfin Media Viewer or "Promulgate" adware

If a Nokia phone has been connected, synchronises the phone with MS Outlook or other organiser software. It is installed by the Nokia PC Suite, and the tray icon shows if a phone has been connected. Available via a desktop shortcut or Start -> Programs

Added by the RBOT-XJ WORM! Note - do not confuse with the Nokia application described here

If a Nokia phone has been connected, synchronises the phone with MS Outlook or other organiser software. It is installed by the Nokia PC Suite, and the tray icon shows if a phone has been connected. Available via a desktop shortcut or Start -> Programs

Related to PC TOOLS Antivirus software

PCTotalDefender rogue spyware remover variant

PCThrust from SwiftDog - "increases computer performance by allocating higher portions of CPU power to active applications and games"

Used for modems based upon PC-TEL chipsets. Normally used for some Voice and Speakerphone functions and also for some Power management options. If you remove it you may not be able to use any of those functions

The program PCTVoice is used by the modem to interface with your computer and also used for some V.80 functions for Video Conferencing. if you uncheck it, it comes back. It's better to leave it

Controls the remote control on some Pinnacle TV tuners

PCWatch surveillance software. Uninstall this software if you did not install it yourself

Creative Technology Ltd installation plug-in related

Audiotrak Prodigy 7.1 sound card control panel

Added by the AGOBOT-TX WORM!

PdaNet from June Fabrics Technology Inc. Use Windows Mobile Smartphone or PocketPC Phone as wireless modem for your PC

Added by the AGOBOT-QY WORM!

Patchlink Update - "core product of the leading patch and vulnerability management software solution for medium and large enterprise network security"

PerfectDisk from Raxco - disk defragmenter. Only required if you schedule disk defragmenting at re-boot

PowerDesk Pro by PowerDesk Pro by Ontrack. Enhanced desktop and file manager. Available via Start -> Programs

Nuance (was Scansoft) PDF Converter Registry Controller related - what does it do and is it required?

FinePrint pdfFactory Dispatcher - background task which handles the creation of PDF files when you print to the FinePrint pdfFactory printer. Version 1.x of the software. "pdfFactory products offer a unique approach to PDF creation that is simpler, more effective and less expensive than that offered by other programs"

FinePrint pdfFactory Dispatcher - background task which handles the creation of PDF files when you print to the FinePrint pdfFactory printer. Version 2.x of the software. "pdfFactory products offer a unique approach to PDF creation that is simpler, more effective and less expensive than that offered by other programs"

FinePrint pdfFactory Pro Dispatcher - background task which handles the creation of PDF files when you print to the FinePrint pdfFactory PRO printer. Version 1.x of the software. "pdfFactory products offer a unique approach to PDF creation that is simpler, more effective and less expensive than that offered by other programs"

FinePrint pdfFactory Pro Dispatcher - background task which handles the creation of PDF files when you print to the FinePrint pdfFactory Pro printer. Version 3.x of the software. "pdfFactory products offer a unique approach to PDF creation that is simpler, more effective and less expensive than that offered by other programs"

pdfMachine Windows print driver

PDF-XChange - create Adobe compatible PDF files from virtually any Windows software such as MS Word, Excel, AutoCAD, MS Publisher etc

IBM Presentation Director software

Included and setup with the drivers for my Compaq A3000 all-in-one printer/scanner - maybe for networking. Works fine without it - but may be needed when used over a network

Related to Utimaco Safeware Easy. "Your electronic safe for protecting confidential data"

Canon PIXMA iP6000D printer memory card utility

Canon PIXMA iP6000D printer memory card utility

Part of Cyberlink's PowerDVD version 8. Language settings?

Related to Cyberlink PowerCinema. Possibly the driver for a remote control where included?

Remote Control background application for Cyberlink's PowerDVD version 5 and above. Enables you to use a remote control with your DVD drive if your drive came with one. Not required if you don't have a remote control, or don't wish to use one

Used to check whether the fonts are installed properly on your computer or not for a scanner. If you don't want to execute it, you can uncheck it in the startup menu

Related to Peachtree accounting software by Sage Software. What does it do and is it required?

Related to Peachtree accounting software by Sage Software. What does it do and is it required?

Adware - see here

In a "Koptimizer" folder in Program Files. What does it do and is it required?

PeerGuardian - IP blocker for Windows. Used to protect privacy on P2P networks by blocking IP addresses specified in blocklists. Features support for multiple lists, a list editor, automatic blocklist updates, and blocking all of IPv4 (TCP, UDP, ICMP, etc)

PeerGuardian - IP blocker for Windows. Used to protect privacy on P2P networks by blocking IP addresses specified in blocklists. Features support for multiple lists, a list editor, automatic blocklist updates, and blocking all of IPv4 (TCP, UDP, ICMP, etc)

Pent@VALUE Digital Satellite Internet PC Receiver

Added by the ENVID.D WORM!

PER Antivirus

Print engine used by Corel WordPerfect 7 and Presentations 7

Added by the MUTECH-E TROJAN!

MindStorm AnalyzerPro from Secure Associates. "A security management tool for customers easy to manage report and analyze security events across heterogeneous security devices"

Added by the LAMUD-A WORM!

Added by the TOFGER-AP 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 found in the Winnt or Windows folder

Added by the PESIN-D WORM!

Ascentive Performance Center - not recommended, see here and here

Added by the RBOT-GMI WORM!

MarketscoreRelevantKnowledge adware

Kerio or Tiny Personal Firewall

Part of Intels Common User Interface for chipsets with integrated graphics controllers - which allows user to change different driver properties through Windows User Interface. Not known exactly what it does but apparently it isn't required

Added by the RBOT-AJE WORM!

Added by the SDBOT.XY WORM!

Added by the FAKEALERT TROJAN!

Database Service Manager for Pervasive SQL 2000 Workgroup edition. Required if you use Pervasive SQL but it's recommended you start it manually before using it as it has a tendancy to crash/freeze if loaded with other applications at startup

Pest-Capture malware remover - not recommended, see here

Pest-Capture malware remover - not recommended, see here

PestPatrol Control Terminal - utility that launched PestPatrol features such as PPMemCheck and CookiePatrol before CA's acquisition

PestPatrol's command line scanner, combines with the Windows Task scheduler and is required in cases where schedules for regular scanning are set

PestTrap spyware remover - not recommended, see here

Popup dictionary tool

Added by the TRODE-A WORM!

Added by the TRODE-A WORM!

Personal Firewall related?

Personal Firewall related?

Delfin Promulgate adware variant

PGPsdkServ.exe is the new SDK service which is responsible for performing all PGP key management and cryptographic functions. This functionality was moved into a service to allow multiple modules simultaneous read/write access to the keyrings, among other things. As you can imagine, it is necessary for PGPsdkServ to be running in order to perform practically any PGP functionality

PGPservice.exe has two main purposes: (1) it handles a large part of the PGPnet functionality (along with the PGPnet driver) and (2) it allows efficient access to the PGP preferences database. The individual PGP modules normally access the preferences through PGPservice, but they are capable of a "fall-back" mode where they can handle such access on their own. Thus, if you are not running PGPnet, you may not immediately notice much of a difference if you disable PGPservice. If you are running PGPnet, you will notice a big difference

PGP 7.x. Provides icon tray shortcuts to PGP programs from Network Associates. Available via Start -> Programs

Added by the PQN TROJAN!

Unidentified adware

AdRotator adware variant

Phase One Media Reader Capture images

Related to the Philips SPC700NC web camera

Snapshot and Launch button application from Philips belonging to Philips SPC 900NC Camera

Philips Intelligent Agent searches automatically the correct update for your recordable drive in only three simple steps

Device manager for Philips portable media players such as the GoGear

Associated with some Philips portable media players such as the GoGear. What does it do and is it required?

Part of Microsoft's Input Message Editor (IME) for translating Japanese/Chinese text in IE, Outlook and Word

Part of Microsoft's Input Message Editor (IME) for translating Japanese/Chinese text in IE, Outlook and Word

Added by the DLOADR-AMV TROJAN!

Added by the DBDOOR-B TROJAN!

An Internet telephony application. Complicated registration and ad banners tailored to your profile - see here

If you create multiple Weekly/Monthly/Yearly calendars to use as your wallpaper, Photo Express will replace the wallpaper automatically. Photo Express 2.0 has a calendar checker which checks the date on your system and updates your wallpaper accordingly

Casio's Photo Loader software. Hook up your camera to the USB port, and it pops up and asks you if you want to load your pictures

Calendar management feature of Nova Development's Photo Explosion

Added by the CDOPEN-E 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 "Program Files" folder

Simple Star PhotoShow Deluxe photo editing and organizing software, makes it easy to send and share digital photos. Bundled with software from Nero, ComCast, SnapFish, MacroMedia and others

Agfa PhotoWise - "PhotoWise QuickLinkTM lets you drag and drop photos right from the camera into your document (applications must be OLE-compliant). Use PhotoWise to print contact sheets and photographic prints. Create slide shows, screen savers, wallpaper and more."

"PhraseExpress organizes your frequently used text phrases and allows pasting them into any application"

Property Intellect from Wild Rabbit Software Ltd - "is widely used in the residential lettings markets to help landlords, investors and managing agents deal with the day-to-day aspects of looking after property"

Added by the MYTOB.LL WORM!

Picaboo - "Easily create stunning photo books and cards with your digital photos"

Media detector for Picasa's automatic photo organizer

Hello is an application that allows Blogger users to post digital photos and captions directly to their personal weblogs, or blogs

Pick-a-tag - "freeware utility for random selection of your taglines. This utility randomly picks a tagline out of a list of taglines. It will create a signature file which your mailer can use to place under your messages"

System tray access to PicoZip - "an easy to use Zip and UnZip utility that runs on all 32-bit Windows platforms such as Windows 95, 98, ME, NT4, 2000 and XP"

Program for viewing and measuring a variety of 3D CAD data formats

Delfin Promulgate adware

Part of the Sony Picture Uility software supplied with Sony camera/camcorder products. What does it do and is it required?

Sony Picture Package software for their range of Digital Handycam video cameras. Used to connect the camcorder via USB and allows the user to burn the content directly to a CD

System Tray access to PictureBUZZ on-line printing software from Streetwise Software. If you use the software set the page you use as a favourite in your browser and run it manually

Pidgin IM client - "a multi-protocol Instant Messaging client that allows you to use all of your IM accounts at once"

Part of the Prodigy Internet software - part of the dialer/DUN. Presumably needed for users of that service otherwise you may not be able to connect, although you may try creating your own shortcut and see what happens

Added by a variant of the SMALL.EP TROJAN!

Spam Inspector (nee Postal Inspector) from The Giant Company or iHateSpam from Sunbelt Software - spam filter add-ons for OE

Added by the FILI WORM!

Pinger is the resident program for Toshiba updates. Periodically checks to see if there are any software/driver upgrades for your particular computer model. If it finds any, it posts a notification

Added by the SDBOT-VY WORM!

Added by the SDBOT.BMH WORM!

Pink Calendar & Day Planner

Part of Pinnacle Systems InstantCD/DVD and InstantCopy CD/DVD copying software that verifies drive settings. Once loaded it doesn't use any resources so you can leave it enabled

Property Intellect from Wild Rabbit Software Ltd - "is widely used in the residential lettings markets to help landlords, investors and managing agents deal with the day-to-day aspects of looking after property"

Piolet - peer-to-peer file sharing client

Added by the MYTOB-FF WORM!

Software Piracy Alert feature bundled with PGWare software. Cries foul when it detects an 'illegal' version. The alerts are reported to disappear as soon as the software is correctly registered. There are privacy issues though: "The Software includes a feature that assigns a unique order number to GameGain based on purchase information. The Software reports this number to us via the internet either when you run the Software or enter the registration number, or both. The Software may also identify and report to us your IP address, date and time of installation, registration and/or use. We use this information strictly to count the number of installations, detect unauthorized access or piracy of the Software, and develop rough statistical data regarding the geographic location of our users"

Registration reminder for the PC Pitstop Optimize 2.0 system optimizatoon utility by CA. Located in %ProgramFiles%\PCPitstop\Optimize2

PivotPro from Portrait Studios - allows a screen to be rotated to match rotated LCD screens, for example). Shortcut available via Display Properties

Added by the GEMA TROJAN!

Added by the GEMA TROJAN!

Added by the GEMA TROJAN!

Webcam automation software that saves regular photos from webcam and can also act as HTTP server

Added by the GUAPIM WORM!

Added by the FORBOT-BW WORM!

PKR Pal utility from PKR - "helps keep your software updated so in future there will be no lengthy waits for new versions to install. Based on your selected options it will also let you know when your favourite tournaments are starting!"

PKR Pal utility from PKR - "helps keep your software updated so in future there will be no lengthy waits for new versions to install. Based on your selected options it will also let you know when your favourite tournaments are starting!"

PKR Pal utility from PKR - "helps keep your software updated so in future there will be no lengthy waits for new versions to install. Based on your selected options it will also let you know when your favourite tournaments are starting!"

PocketAnything lets you save anything on your computer to your mobile, with one click

Windows Task Scheduler (on Danish language versions of Windows) - displayed as a box with a stopwatch in the System Tray. Required if you have regularly scheduled tasks like defragmenting, ScanDisk, weekly virus scans and so on

Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!

Added by and unidentified WORM or TROJAN!

Added by the GAMANLOCK TROJAN!

Part of Acer Arcade Deluxe lets you browse pictures, listen to music from a variety of sources, enjoy DVD movies, and create multimedia through one convenient interface

CPU Control Panel for the Powerleap CPU upgrade

Prolific Technology Inc. USB Flash Disk driver - is it required in startup?

McAfee QuickClean 3.0 - removes internet clutter and unwanted programs

Poplite A adware

Paragon Last Minute Bidder - auction assistant software

USB Mass Storage Disk related tray icon. Is it required?

Added by the OPTIXPRO.12 TROJAN!

AffiliateTarget.com alias PLook adware

RSS (XML TAGS) reader program

Pluck Toolbar updater

Added by the RBOT-ID WORM!

Added by the REDPLUT VIRUS!

Sets the spindown timeout and access speeds at startup and displays the "Plextor Manager 2000" splash screen for Plextor CD-RW.

Taskbar utility for a "control panel" for a Plextor CD-RW. Has MVP 2000 (audio CD player), DiscDupe 2000 (self explanatory CD copying program) and AudioCapture 2000 (rips audio CDs into MP3 or WAV files)

Added by the CRYPTER.A TROJAN!

Added by the CRYPTER.A TROJAN!

Adult content dialler

Added by the DLUCA-V TROJAN!

Related to MediaCenterService from Pinnacle Systems. What does it do and is it required?

Internet marketing sofware from Permissioned Media Inc as used in E-Card FriendGreetings foistware - see here. Treated by Trend as the FRIENDGRT.B WORM!

Associated with Analog Devices "SoundMAX" audio chipset - often built-in to motherboards. What does it do and is it required?

PowerStrip foistware. Note - this is not the same as the video tweaking utility of the same name here

Added by the ZLOB-QK TROJAN!

According to the web site Personal Money Tree is an automatic cash rebate program. Note: Not recommended

MS tool for troubleshooting power management problems

Restores user display preferences Kyro2 based graphics cards. Not required unless you change the default settings - such as gamma

PhatNoise Music Manager - manages WMA, MP3, WAV, etc music files

Added by the LILBRE-A WORM!

Added by the FORBOT-FR WORM!

Added by the RBOT-AKQ WORM!

Aztech Labs Sound 3 PnP driver

Browser hijacker

Browser hijacker

PopNot - pop-up killer

Added by the LALA.C TROJAN!

Added by the QQPASS.48436 TROJAN!

Casio Pocket Sheet synchronization software

Added by the DOEP.A WORM!

Added by the RANDEX.Z WORM!

Microsoft Intellipoint software for their Intellimouse series of mice - required if you use non-standard Windows driver features

Microsoft Intellipoint software for their Intellimouse series of mice - required if you use non-standard Windows driver features

Altnet TopSearch adware

PoivY - free internet telephony utility using the VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol). Call online friends for free and regular phones either for free (limited use) or low rates. One of a number provided by Betamax - the others generally have different rate plans. Similar to the more popular Skype

Added by the SPYBOT.FW WORM!

Added by the AGENT-PE TROJAN!

Added by an unidentified WORM or TROJAN!

PeopleonPage foistware, bundled with Grokster where *** are random digits

Added by the BCKDR-PYV TROJAN!

POP_Peeper from Mortal Universe Software Entertainment "is an email notifier that runs in your Windows task bar and alerts you when you have new email on your POP3, IMAP, etc"

Pop-Up Smasher - pop-up killer

Pop-Up Stopper Companion from Panicware. Pop-up blocker integrated into the IE toolbar. Note that the Pro version doesn't load in startup as it is installed as an Internet Explorer toolbar. Can cause problems with IE if you use WinXP and uninstall Service Pack 1. Uninstalling the software leaves it in the startup group

A Tweak-XP component, blocks advertisement pop-up windows in Internet Explorer. Can be enabled/disabled via Tweak-XP -> Internet Tweaks

Panicware popup blocker

MediaMotor adware

ZenoSearch adware

Part of HTML2POP3 - "Convert Webmail to POP3.Is also included a SMTP/POP3 tunneling system that allow send and receive email in a private network HTTP PROXY based. All connection are plugin based. Over 250 email server supported and tested"

PC-Cillin 2000 antivirus software -> E-mail scanner

Added by the LEGMIR-AJ TROJAN!

"Pop Marketing" adware

PopNot - pop-up killer

PopOops - pop-up killer

PopOpen makes your windows spring open with animation effects

Proxy E-mail protection from Norton Anti-Virus (prior to 2002). If you have it installed, leave it enabled to automatically check for suspect attachments in E-mails that may contain viruses. It downloads the E-mail into poproxy, which serves as a proxy server on the local machine, before scanning it

AproposMedia adware

PopSubtract - pop-up killer

Popup Ad Filter - pop-up killer

Added by the RBOT-DDH WORM!

Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!

Added by the RBOT.AUH WORM!

Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!

SafeguardProtect/Veevo hijacker. Note that regsvr32.exe is a legitimate Microsoft file used to register and unregister OLE controls and shouldn't be deleted. The random DLL file is found in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder

PopUp Buster - free Pop-up blocker

SafeguardProtect/Veevo hijacker. Note that regsvr32.exe is a legitimate Microsoft file used to register and unregister OLE controls and shouldn't be deleted. The "pdfupd.dll" file is found in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder

Popup Defender - pop-up killer

French pop-up killer from VSoft

Popup Terminator - pop-up killer

Popup Eliminator - pop-up killer

PopUpKiller - pop-up killer

Medload adware

Popuppers adware, also detected as the LOWZONE-AA TROJAN!

Medload adware

PopupStopper Companion popup blocker

Panicware's Pop-Up Stopper - free limited features version

Panicware's Pop-Up Stopper - paid for version

Pop-up blocker

PopUpWasher pop-up killer

BPS spyware remover - not recommended, see here

VISA credit card batch processing related to Appcon. Is it needed or can it be started manually via Start -> Programs or a manually created shortcut?

Post-it® Digital Notes from 3M - "a simple to use software that lets you make and organize lists, plan projects step by step, sort your notes by category, personalize messages with photos, even set alarms to remind you of appointments or key dates"

Post-it® Digital Notes from 3M - "a simple to use software that lets you make and organize lists, plan projects step by step, sort your notes by category, personalize messages with photos, even set alarms to remind you of appointments or key dates"

Pop-up "yellow" notes on screen. Available via Start -> Programs

Post-it? Software Notes. "You can use this digital version of the famous canary yellow note to remind you to do something, to capture an idea or to organize all those important phone numbers -- all from your computer desktop"

Added by and unidentified WORM or TROJAN!

AdRotator adware. Note that rundll32.exe is a legitimate Microsoft file used to launch DLL file types and shouldn't be deleted. The "atgban.dll" file is found in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder

AdRotator adware. Note that rundll32.exe is a legitimate Microsoft file used to launch DLL file types and shouldn't be deleted. The "gzmrt.dll" file is found in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder

Pop-up killer

Foistware by Integrated Search Technologies - the people behind ISTBar adware

Power Antivirus 2009 rogue security software - not recommended, see here

Power2GoExpress - all media disc burning software

System Tray access to PowerArchiver from ConeXware, Inc - file compression support tool

Part of Cyberlink's PowerDVD software. Not sure what exactly it does, but not required in startup

"During a power outage, if you're not available to save your files & close down Windows....PowerChute will do that for you. PowerChute will save your application files, close your applications and shut down your computer just like you would...otherwise, the APC UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) unit would go to battery until it wore down, then your computer would shutoff"

Added by the LAZAR-A TROJAN! Note - this is located in the Program FilesAPC_Power directory

Hummingbird PowerDOCS - "delivers powerful enterprise document management functionality via a tightly integrated Microsoft WinNT/98/2K environment"

Launches Cyberlink's PowerDVD software and creates a system tray icon. If enabled, PowerDVD will open automatically when a DVD movie is inserted. Launch manually

"PowerGramo Skype recorder is a perfect Skype recording solution. With it you can easily record skype calls of any kind"

Part of Acer Launch Manager - programmable keys on such laptops as the TravelMate 610

Added by the SURDUX TROJAN!

Added by the JEEFO 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 found in the Winnt or Windows folder

Powermarks from Kaylon Technologies - bookmark manager and personal search engine

Power management utility on notebooks/laptops - automatically switches modes when running on battery

CyberPower PowerPanel Personal Edition UPS Monitoring & Control Software - "is included with CyberPower's products. This exclusive software allows control and monitoring of your UPS to provide protection for your computer system, components, peripherals, and most importantly, your data"

Added by the INMOTA WORM!

Part of the power professional program that loads the floating menu bar. Can be accessed from Start -> Programs, but I'd leave it alone if you use this program

Added by the LOREX.B TROJAN!

Added by the RINDAS-A TROJAN!

From a visitor - "This seems to be installed when you install Power Quest Partition Magic. I think that it implements the changes when you use the magic mover app. If you don't have any mappings set up, it does nothing (except waste bytes and cycles). I disabled it using msconfig.exe with no problems"

PowerREGISTER from Leadertech. Registration reminder as used by Iomega, Hasbro & Microprose - amongst others

PowerREGISTER from Leadertech. Registration reminder as used by Iomega, Hasbro & Microprose - amongst others

PowerREGISTER from Leadertech. Registration reminder as used by Iomega, Hasbro & Microprose - amongst others

Power monitoring?

ProlinkTest for either their AGP graphics card or TV/FM capture card. Is it required?

Appears to be Toshiba power management related

PowerStrip is a Video Mode Editor to allow special Refresh Rates and Tweaking of Video Settings

PowerStrip is a Video Mode Editor to allow special Refresh Rates and Tweaking of Video Settings

PowerTools - add-on for AOL

"Powertweak is designed to configure your system in the best way. A processor, the core of the system, or a chipset (a set of components that manage the data flows between the different parts of the system) can be configured." This item is added to startup if 'Use predefined settings' is enabled in the programs options

"Powertweak is designed to configure your system in the best way. A processor, the core of the system, or a chipset (a set of components that manage the data flows between the different parts of the system) can be configured." This item is added to startup if 'Configure system at logon' is enabled in the programs options

Power management for all Asus notebook. Useful but not critical

Profile Prism software that allows monitor calibration and can generate ICC profiles for digital cameras

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

Protector Plus anti-virus software - instant update program for virus data updates. Not required if you regularly update virus data manually

Protector Plus anti-virus software - real time scanner

Protector Plus anti-virus software - system tray access

Twain driver for the Visioneer PaperPort 3100b scanner that allows you to scan, fax, copy, print, and easily communicate by simply dragging and dropping scans on your PaperPort Desktop

AntiSpy firewall - "program designed to combat against various types of intrusion and monitoring programs currently in use or presently being developed worldwide"

PestPatrol Control Terminal - utility that launched PestPatrol features such as PPMemCheck and CookiePatrol before CA's acquisition

Related to PeoplePC ISP software - may display advertising, see here

PenPower Chinese handwriting recognition software

Programmable Power Key on Sony Vaio laptops. "Using the Programmable Power Key (PPK) button, collect your e-mail automatically with one key stroke. You can also program your PPK to turn on your SuperSlim Notebook at a predetermined time and perform simple tasks - completely unattended"

PPMate - free tool for streaming online TV via P2P (peer-to-peer)

PPMemCheck - used to be part of PestPatrol before CA's acquisition

Added by the SPYBOT.KHC WORM!

Part of the power professional program. Loads the System Tray control

Nuance (was ScanSoft) PaperPort Scheduler - what does it do and is it required?

PC Police surveillance software that logs keystrokes, files looked at, applications used, and chats on either MSN, Yahoo, ICQ or AOL. This information can then be transmitted to a remote user. Uninstall this software if you did not install it yourself

PC Police commercial keystroke logger. Uninstall this software if you did not install it yourself

"PaperPort" software associated with scanners

PPUpdater - updater that used to be part of PestPatrol before CA's acquisition

"PaperPort" software associated with scanners

Searchcentrix hijacker

PractiSearch web search software

Praize IM Christian chat instant messenger

Islamic Adhan program (call fpr daily prayers)

Added by a variant of the IRCBOT BACKDOOR!

Prutect malware from e2Give - attempts to shut down or tamper with a number of anti spyware applications, like Ad-Aware and SpyBot S&D. Note - has been seen using alternative file names like prttect.exe, prmtect.exe and so forth!

Genius Wizard Pen Tablet driver related. Is it required?

Precision Time 2.0. Checks your computer clock time against the Naval Observatory or some other source to assure accurate time

PrecisionTime - clock synchronizing software containg spyware by Claria/GAIN. Please note that Claria Corporation no longer support GAIN-Supported software - see here

PrecisionPop adware

Unidentified adware

Millenium Multi-Function Keyboard driver

Software found on Acer computers from Wistron. Information suggests it maps keyboard buttons to operating system functions

HP PhotoSmart printers related. What does it do and is it required?

NetRatings Premeter spyware

NetRatings Premeter spyware

PremierOpinion adware

Added by the RUBBLE-C WORM!

PrestoNotes lets you create virtual notes on your desktop, that can be hidden or shown as needed

Windupdates adware variant

Added by the IRCBOT-TF WORM! Note - this worm is located in the System (Win9x/Me) or System32 (XP/WinNT/2K) directory and is not the PrevX Home intrusion prevention software

PrevX Home intrusion prevention software

Prevx intrusion prevention software

PrevX Home intrusion prevention software

Prutect malware from e2Give - attempts to shut down or tamper with a number of anti spyware applications, like Ad-Aware and SpyBot S&D. Note - has been seen using alternative file names like prttect.exe, prmtect.exe and so forth!

FastFind adware variant

Price Patrol by Half.com - internet shopping companion for finding the best on-line prices

Associated with PrimaScan scanners. Is it required?

Enables the scroll button on the Primax 3-D Scroll mouse

Linksys Wireless CompactFlash Card driver related. Is it required?

Added by the AGENT-BC TROJAN!

Added by the RBOT-GWE WORM!

Print Master Gold - calander feature that pops up reminders, such as birthdays

Added by a variant of the KOBOT-C WORM!

Utility allows "Print Scrn" or "Print Screen" key to capture, print or save the current window

Added by the RBOT.ZP WORM!

Added by the ZCREW TROJAN!

Added by the ZCREW.B BACKDOOR! Note - the legitimate Windows Explorer (explorer.exe) is located in %Windir% and would not normally appear in Msconfig/Startup unless you added it manually!

Added by the CIADOOR.B TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate spoolsv.exe which is always located in %System%. This one is located in %Windir%

Added by the SDBOT.BB TROJAN!

Added by the RBOT-LD WORM!

Added by the IS TROJAN!

Added by the RBOT.SW WORM!

SpyAssault spyware remover - not recommended, see here

Added by the LOWTAPER TROJAN!

Added by a variant of the FBSR TROJAN!

SpyAssault spyware remover - not recommended, see here

Added by the RBOT-CSB WORM!

WinIFixer spyware remover - not recommended, see here

Added by the SMALL.ZY TROJAN!

Added by the IRCBOT-Z TROJAN!

Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!

Added by the RBOT-ACP WORM!

Added by the DELF-LB TROJAN!

Added by the DELF-JJ TROJAN!

Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM! - Note - this is NOT the legitimate Windows spoolss.exe process, located in the Winnt/System32 or WindowsSystem32 folder, and which should NOT figure in Msconfig/Startup!

Maybe a registration reminder or automatically updates drivers or application software for a printer?

Added by the OPTIXKIL.30 TROJAN!

Added by the ALADINZ.K TROJAN!

Added by the RBOT.JH WORM!

Screen grabber that intercepts the pressing of the Print Screen (Prn Scrn) key. Start manually when required

Added by an unidentified TROJAN!

PrintNow - a utility that primarily allows "Print Srceen" or "Alt+Print Screen" screenshots to be sent directly to a printer

Lexmark/Compaq printer icon in the System Tray for quick access. Not required - uncheck via Printer configuration rather than MSCONFIG. See also LexmarkPrintray and CompaqPrinTray

Gadwin PrintScreen - utility to capture, print or save the current window

Printscreen 95 - utility to capture, print or save the current window

Win-Spy keyboard logger/monitoring software - remove unless you installed it yourself

Added by the BDOOR-S TROJAN!

Creates a system tray icon for accessing information about Intersil Prism Wireless Settings. Intersil silicon is used by Trendware/Trendnet for example

Configuration and settings utility for PRISM chipset based wireless modems such as the 2Wire Wireless Gateway (2701HG) and Siemens Gigaset USB Adapter

Configuration and settings utility for PRISM chipset based wireless modems such as the 2Wire Wireless Gateway (2701HG) and Siemens Gigaset USB Adapter

Privacy Eraser Pro - protects your Internet privacy by cleaning up all Internet history tracks and past computer activities

PrivacyKeyboard is a product "that can provide every computer with strong protection against ALL types of keylogging programs and keylogging hardware devices, both known and unknown, currently in use or presently being developed worldwide"

PrivacyProtector misleading security software - not recommended, see here

Privacy Champion, a stealth installed 'Privacy Scanner'. It purportedly scans your PC for links to adult content websites, and then offers to "clean" them. Produces loads of False Positives as goad to purchase

Premium rate adult content dialler

Privoxy - web proxy with advanced filtering capabilities for protecting privacy, filtering web page content, managing cookies, controlling access, and removing ads, banners, pop-ups and other obnoxious Internet junk

"PrizeSurfer is the free software that automatically enters you to win cash and prizes just for surfing the web and shopping online!" Stealth installed malware

Prutect malware from e2Give - attempts to shut down or tamper with a number of anti spyware applications, like Ad-Aware and SpyBot S&D. Note - has been seen using alternative file names like prttect.exe, prmtect.exe and so forth!

Prutect malware from e2Give - attempts to shut down or tamper with a number of anti spyware applications, like Ad-Aware and SpyBot S&D. Note - has been seen using alternative file names like prttect.exe, prmtect.exe and so forth!

Prutect malware from e2Give - attempts to shut down or tamper with a number of anti spyware applications, like Ad-Aware and SpyBot S&D. Note - has been seen using alternative file names like prttect.exe, prmtect.exe and so forth!

NetRatings Premeter spyware

Prutect malware from e2Give - attempts to shut down or tamper with a number of anti spyware applications, like Ad-Aware and SpyBot S&D. Note - has been seen using alternative file names like prttect.exe, prmtect.exe and so forth!

Print screen utility bundled with some HP printer software - not required, but your choice if you like that feature

Added by the SPYWAD-F TROJAN!

Added by the SPYWAD-I TROJAN!

Xerox printer/fax/copier status monitor (PCL = printer control language)

Added by the RBOT-FTP WORM!

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Added by the MOVINGMOUSE.475811 TROJAN!

Added by the IXBOT-C WORM!

Added by the IXBOT-D WORM!

Added by the BANCOS.P TROJAN!

Core engine for Process Lasso from Bitsum Technologies - "a state-of-the-art, highly optimized, automated Windows process (program) management tool. Through managing the programs running on your computer, Process Lasso increases system responsiveness"

Graphical user interface (GUI) for Process Lasso from Bitsum Technologies - "a state-of-the-art, highly optimized, automated Windows process (program) management tool. Through managing the programs running on your computer, Process Lasso increases system responsiveness"

Mouser's Software Process Tamer "is a tiny (140k) and super efficient utility for Microsoft Windows XP/2K/NT that runs in your system tray and constantly monitors the cpu usage of other processes"

Added by the BIONET.40A TROJAN!

Prodigy EnterNet DUN PPPoE Client - is it required?

Creative Prodikeys software. "an interactive music entertainment device which not only functions as a full-featured, ergonomic ?QWERTY? keyboard but also comes equipped with 37 touch-sensitive music keys and accessible music controls for endless entertainment at your desktop. Coupled with the Sound Blaster audio card, you can explore a wide array of realistic instrument sounds and have non-stop fun making music right at your desktop"

Intel Pro/DSL 2100 modem connection manager. Available via Start -> Programs

Added by the WHITEHO VIRUS or TRAPPY WORM!

Enables the "Profiler" to be launched from a System Tray icon for Saitek's game controllers. Available via Start -> Programs

Added by the ZAPCHAS-G WORM!

Added by the ZAPCHAS-G WORM!

Enables the "Profiler" to be launched from a System Tray icon for Saitek's game controllers. Available via Start -> Programs

Saitek SST (Saitek Smart Technolgy) Profile Launcher - allows System Tray access to the "Profiler" and "Control Panel" for Saitek's game controllers. Start manually via Start -> Programs -> Saitek SD6 Programming Software -> Profiler

Added by the WEBUS TROJAN! Note - this worm replaces the legitimate csrss.exe process which is always located in %System% and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup!

Added by the WEBUS.B TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate lsass.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is located in the System folder

Detected by Trend Micro as the RBOT.GJJ WORM! See here

Added by the PEEPER TROJAN!

Added by the LOVGATE.AB WORM!

Citrix Program Neighborhood Agent

Added by the DLOADR-BAG TROJAN!

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"Project Whois loads the domain names from all open Firefox and Internet Explorer windows into the one-click menu and gives easy access to the whois records from the System Tray"

Roxio Project Selector - can be started manually

System Tray icon for Intel PRO series ethernet adapters giving access to the diagnostic features

Added by a variant of the AGENT.DOM TROJAN!

Added by the SDBOT.AMF WORM!

Delfin Promulgate adware variant

System Tray icon for Intel PRO series ethernet adapters giving access to the diagnostic features

Intel's Pro 100 Ethernet card manager

Propel Internet Accelerator

Proport is a port monitor/protector. Monitors an infinite amount of ports for trojans and nukes. Some additional features are auto connection-kill, and IP resolving

Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!

180Solutions adware related

Added by the BANCBAN-FB TROJAN!

PC Angel takes a 5-second snapshot of the current system registry each time the PC boots up. In the event of a crash, PC ANGEL will retrieve everything up to the minute before the crash or the last known stable registry

Added by the DLOADER-TQ TROJAN!

Added by the LOVGATE-W WORM! Note that rundll32.exe is a legitimate Microsoft file used to launch DLL file types and shouldn't be deleted

Added by a variant of the AGENT.3.AU TROJAN!

Added by the FEBELNECK-A WORM!

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

Added by the ELIPTER.D WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate Internet Explorer (iexplore.exe) process as there is a space before the ".exe"

Added by the ELITPER.E WORM!

Ultimate SecuritySuite misleading malware remover - not recommended, see here

Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!

Added by the ML TROJAN!

Added by the STINX-Y TROJAN!

Added by the STINX-N TROJAN!

Added by a variant of the IRCBOT TROJAN!

Added by the RBOT.BRV WORM!

Proxim ORiNOCO 11a/b/g PCI Card wireless configuration utility

A free, highly flexible, user-configurable, small but very powerful, local HTTP web-filtering proxy - see here

A free, highly flexible, user-configurable, small but very powerful, local HTTP web-filtering proxy - see here

"ProxyCap enables you to tunnel Internet applications through HTTP, SOCKS v4, and SOCKS v5 Proxy Servers"

ProxyWay anonymous proxy surfing software

Intel? SpeedStep? interface. This automatically detects whether a mobile PC is using battery or AC power. When using battery power, SpeedStep scales the processor clock frequency and voltage to reduce the power it needs by 40%

Prutect malware from e2Give - attempts to shut down or tamper with a number of anti spyware applications, like Ad-Aware and SpyBot S&D. Note - has been seen using alternative file names like prttect.exe, prmtect.exe and so forth!

Prutect malware from e2Give - attempts to shut down or tamper with a number of anti spyware applications, like Ad-Aware and SpyBot S&D. Note - has been seen using alternative file names like prttect.exe, prmtect.exe and so forth!

Prutect malware from e2Give - attempts to shut down or tamper with a number of anti spyware applications, like Ad-Aware and SpyBot S&D. Note - has been seen using alternative file names like prttect.exe, prmtect.exe and so forth!

Prutect malware from e2Give - attempts to shut down or tamper with a number of anti spyware applications, like Ad-Aware and SpyBot S&D. Note - has been seen using alternative file names like prttect.exe, prmtect.exe and so forth!

Prutect malware from e2Give - attempts to shut down or tamper with a number of anti spyware applications, like Ad-Aware and SpyBot S&D. Note - has been seen using alternative file names like prttect.exe, prmtect.exe and so forth!

Added by the IRCBOT-UG WORM!

Prutect malware from e2Give - attempts to shut down or tamper with a number of anti spyware applications, like Ad-Aware and SpyBot S&D. Note - has been seen using alternative file names like prttect.exe, prmtect.exe and so forth!

Prutect malware from e2Give - attempts to shut down or tamper with a number of anti spyware applications, like Ad-Aware and SpyBot S&D. Note - has been seen using alternative file names like prttect.exe, prmtect.exe and so forth!

Prutect malware from e2Give - attempts to shut down or tamper with a number of anti spyware applications, like Ad-Aware and SpyBot S&D. Note - has been seen using alternative file names like prttect.exe, prmtect.exe and so forth!

Prutect malware from e2Give - attempts to shut down or tamper with a number of anti spyware applications, like Ad-Aware and SpyBot S&D. Note - has been seen using alternative file names like prttect.exe, prmtect.exe and so forth!

Prutect malware from e2Give - attempts to shut down or tamper with a number of anti spyware applications, like Ad-Aware and SpyBot S&D. Note - has been seen using alternative file names like prttect.exe, prmtect.exe and so forth!

Prutect malware from e2Give - attempts to shut down or tamper with a number of anti spyware applications, like Ad-Aware and SpyBot S&D. Note - has been seen using alternative file names like prttect.exe, prmtect.exe and so forth!

Prutect malware from e2Give - attempts to shut down or tamper with a number of anti spyware applications, like Ad-Aware and SpyBot S&D. Note - has been seen using alternative file names like prttect.exe, prmtect.exe and so forth!

Prutect malware from e2Give - attempts to shut down or tamper with a number of anti spyware applications, like Ad-Aware and SpyBot S&D. Note - has been seen using alternative file names like prttect.exe, prmtect.exe and so forth!

Prutect malware from e2Give - attempts to shut down or tamper with a number of anti spyware applications, like Ad-Aware and SpyBot S&D. Note - has been seen using alternative file names like prttect.exe, prmtect.exe and so forth!

Prutect malware from e2Give - attempts to shut down or tamper with a number of anti spyware applications, like Ad-Aware and SpyBot S&D. Note - has been seen using alternative file names like prttect.exe, prmtect.exe and so forth!

PacerD Media/Pacimedia.com adware

Multimedia Keyboard companion on HP computers. If this is prevented from starting, then some keyboard functionality will be lost.

Added by the RBOT-ADL WORM!

Added by the OBFUSCATED.EV TROJAN!

Added by the PSCastor TROJAN!

Added by the OBFUSCATED.EV TROJAN!

BuddyLinks adware

Part of Pinnacle Systems InstantCD/DVD and InstantCopy CD/DVD copying software that verifies drive settings. Once loaded it doesn't use any resources so you can leave it enabled

Added by the SPYBOT-DJ TROJAN!

Pop-Up Stopper Free from Panicware. Pop-up blocker integrated into the IE toolbar. Note that the Pro version doesn't load in startup as it is installed as an Internet Explorer toolbar. Can cause problems with IE if you use WinXP and uninstall Service Pack 1. Uninstalling the software leaves it in the startup group

Variant of the SmitFraud alias FAKEALE-C TROJAN!

Variant of the SmitFraud alias FAKEALE-C TROJAN!

SafeSurfing adware variant

Panda Antivirus

Allows connectivity between a PC and a Psion device. Access can be gained from the Desktop or Start -> Programs

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

PurityScan C adware

Component of the Toshiba Controls. Provides power-saving functions for the PCMCIA slots. Through the Power Save Mode Properties dialogue, the user can select from 3 PCMCIA power options - On, Auto1 and Auto2. Disabling this item has no adverse effects, except disabling the ability to reduce power consumption by powering-down the PCMCIA slots when not in use

Post-it? Software Notes. "You can use this digital version of the famous canary yellow note to remind you to do something, to capture an idea or to organize all those important phone numbers -- all from your computer desktop"

Post-it? Software Notes - Lite. "You can use this digital version of the famous canary yellow note to remind you to do something, to capture an idea or to organize all those important phone numbers -- all from your computer desktop"

Pharos SignUp Vx - "PC reservation and management application that addresses the PC scheduling needs of public libraries and higher education labs and libraries"

PacerD Media/Pacimedia.com adware installer

PacerD Media/Pacimedia.com adware installer

Background Power Saving task found on Toshiba laptops and which handles turning Power Saving ON and OFF on any inserted PC Card (PCMCIA card). Only ever disable if you do not use any power saving or hibernation settings (ie: they are all OFF)

Driver/controller for the Philips SpeechMike 6174. As the Philips FreeSpeech application is no longer supported it can be disabled but the Mike can still be used for certain functions using this driver

??

IBM ThinkVantage Fingerprint Software

On a Toshiba laptop. Operates your sound in one of 4 modes, off, on , on only with powerr, same as #3 but longer delay

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

Part of Windows Services Protected Storage?

"Proxy Switcher offers full featured connection management solution" as different internet connections often require completely different proxy server settings and it's a real pain to change them manually

Detected by Kaspersky as the RBOT.ENI TROJAN! See here

Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!

WinSecureAv spyware remover - not recommended, see here

PTBSync from ElmüSoft - a tool to synchronize your PC time with an an atomic clock via the internet

Push the Freakin' Button - "When a dialog causes irritation, you simply tell PTFB which button should be pressed, and it will handle the dialog in future"

System Tray access to HP ProtectTools Security Manager - "can be configured to prevent unauthorized access using Smart Cards, TPM Embedded security chips, USB tokens and other security technologies"

Installed with the miniport drivers for Promise hard drive controllers in both RAID and non-RAID installations. May be necessary in order to maintain preferences applied to the RAID array connected to the Promise controller

Installed with the miniport drivers for Promise hard drive controllers in both RAID and non-RAID installations. Tells the drivers that the connected Drives should use the "Write Back" Caching. You can disable this if you don't want to use "Write Back" Caching or if you have not connected any driver to your Promise Controller

Added by an unidentified TROJAN, WORM or other malware! Note that rundll32.exe is a legitimate Microsoft file used to launch DLL file types and shouldn't be deleted

Parent Tools for AIM

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

These descriptions I've come across - all valid as far as I can see :- (1) Program installed with some modems that monitors the COM ports for the modem driver. Not required from what I've read - may need a registry edit to get rid of it (2) Backdoor trojan virus that copies itself as PTSNOOP.EXE -see here for more info(3) Apparently the people who put it out claim it's a driver for a Voice modems (don't know who they are though - Ed) Note: If using AOL and you disable this you may lose your connection or lock up (4) Can also be an older Logitech scanner program. Remove from the Win.ini tab under Load='path'PTSNOOP and the System.ini tab under drivers='path'ptrtkr.drb. Can cause parallel port conflicts big time dragging system resources way down when a conflict exists (5) Allows audio monitoring of modem phone dialling tones and can be useful if you have connection problems (6) Karen Kenworthy's Snooper - "logs the start and stop time of all programs run under Windows"

Added by the WINKO.AO WORM!

Transmeta Crusoe processor related. Reduces application launch times and makes the computer "more responsive"

Sony abCD program, included on the CD Xtreme install CD, used to format CD-RWs for packet writing (similar to DirectCD). Available via Start -> Programs. Note that you must add a /T switch to the command line to get it to load to the taskbar

"Peter's Ultimate Alarm Clock"

Added by the MASLAN.D WORM!

"GuardWare iShield blocks pornographic images when you surf the Internet on your computer using a web browser"

Pure Networks Port Magic, as available in the latest version of the AOL? 9.0 Optimized SE software; automatically configures most in-home Internet gateways, improving access and performance for applications such as instant messaging, online gaming, and streaming music and video. See here

PureText by Steve Miller. "Have you ever copied some text from a web page or a document and then wanted to paste it as simple text into another application without getting all the formatting from the original source? PureText makes this simple by adding a new Windows hot-key (default is WINDOWS+V) that allows you to paste text to any application without formatting"

AIM (AOL Instant Messenger) Ad Remover Using Active Memory Edits instead of a patch/crack

Added by the PORGORY-B WORM!

PurgeIE from Assistance & Resources for Computing, Inc. - Internet Explorer browsing history cleaner

Client software from Interwise that MS use for their webcasts

Push the Freakin' Button - "When a dialog causes irritation, you simply tell PTFB which button should be pressed, and it will handle the dialog in future"

Scan button monitor for Relysis Episode MF6599 USB scanner as you can start scanning manually via the scanning software

Added by a variant of the PUSBOT WORM! A family of worms that spread using MSN Messenger

Added by a variant of the PUSBOT WORM! A family of worms that spread using MSN Messenger

Added by the OPASERV.L WORM!

Added by the OPASERV.Z WORM!

Added by the LDPINCH TROJAN!

PCtel HSP V.92 modem configuration utility

Adperform.com/adoptim.com adware, file located in a Program FilesPrintView folder and detected by AntiVir antivirus as TR/Dldr.Agent.alb. NOTE: the 'real' PrintView installs in a C:CBR folder instead!

Pocket Voice Recorder - freeware sound recorder that records from microphone and any other input line available with your sound card

Privacy View - privacy software that ensures that all your private computer files, photos, documents, and websites remain secure from prying eyes

Added by the GEMA TROJAN!

Added by the GEMA TROJAN!

Added by the GEMA TROJAN!

Related to the Avaya IP Softphone

PowerISO - a powerful CD/DVD image file processing tool

Power Manager - background monitor module for IBM ThinkPad laptops. Leave it alone to ensure proper power management functions

IBM's proprietary 'battery maximiser' and power monitoring software for laptops

Added by the GEMA TROJAN!

Toshiba Power Saver utilities. Required on a laptop if you run of a battery and want to conserve power

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Ashampoo's PowerUp XP is a "tool for fine-tuning your Windows NT4, 2000, 2003 Server and XP configuration". Boot-up options won't work if disabled

Microsoft's Personal Web Server, an application which allows PCs to behave as web servers (allows you to test your .asp pages on your own PC without having to load them onto the internet). Available via Start -> Programs

ActivePrint from Pocket Watch LLC - "Windows Mobile users are given the invaluable capability of printing from their mobile devices to any Windows 2000/XP/2003/Vista compatible printer without the necessity of wireless hardware"

Win32 cabinet self extractor. More info here