Added by the MM 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

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)

??

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 is a security assesment tool which gives exaggerated reports of security and privacy risks on a computer. The program then prompts the user to purchase a registered version of the software in order to remove the reported risks

SystemDoctor is a 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

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

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

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 misleading security software - not recommended, see here

PC MightyMax - diagnostic program that identifies and fixes problems. However, some users report it does the opposite and messes up their systems (see here) and they also have problems removing it (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

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

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

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

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!

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 misleading 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

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

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

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"

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!

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!

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

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

PopUp Buster - free Pop-up blocker

SafeguardProtect/Veevo hijacker

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?

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

Post-it(r) 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 "atgban.dll" file is found in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder

Pop-up killer