U.S.Robotics LAN Adapter - wireless LAN (WLAN) configuration utility

Advanced Cleaner misleading security program - not recommended, see here

Advanced Cleaner misleading security program - not recommended, see here

PurityScan/Clickspring adware

Uber Icon by Punk Labs. Creates a more customizable atmosphere on your desktop by extending Windows to perform new effects when you launch your icons and folders

UBS (United Bank of Switzerland) banking software

Added by the SDBOT-AZA WORM!

UCmore toolbar - search accelerator

Misleading security software such as WinPCDoctor, StorageProtector and ErrClean - not recommended

Part of IBM Update connector on IBM PCs for updating drivers on a new installation. Once you manually run the IBM Update connector program (shortcut) this entry is removed

Auto updater feature for IBM machines that tries to connect to IBM to see if there are any new drivers, patches and etc

The United Devices Agent can recycle your PC's unused resources and use them to perform valuable scientific and medical research without disturbing your usual computer use - similar to SETI@home but for medical research. Available via Start > Programs

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

Added by a premium rate adult material dialer!

Added by the SILLYFDC-AH WORM!

Added by the SDBOT-CUS WORM!

Part of Norton Utilities - most likely associated with the Unerase Wizard in older versions

Part of USB Flashdisk software - what does it do and is it required?

Part of USB Flashdisk software - what does it do and is it required?

Part of Trend Micro Internet Security

AVSystemCare misleading security software - not recommended, see here

WinSecureAv spyware remover - not recommended, see here

WinSpyControl, NoWayVirus, AVSystemCare, SpyGuardPro and other misleading security software - not recommended

PCPrivacyTool misleading security program - not recommended, see here

Misleading security software such as ErrClean and and SystemErrorFixer - not recommended

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Added by the BUSKY-G TROJAN!

Uniloc Titlewave Browser used with some shareware

Ashampoo's Uninstaller Suite - installation watcher. Available via Start -> Programs

Stranget keystroke logger/monitoring program - remove unless you installed it yourself! Found in an "fyt" subfolder of the Windows or Winnt folder

Adult content dialler

Related to Ulead Systems Inc. programs. What does it do and is it required?

Related to Ulead Systems Inc.. What does it do and is it required?

Ulead Calendar Checker - part of Ulead Photo Express - automatically replaces your calendar desktop wallpaper on a weekly/monthly/yearly basis if you've created them. Not required - change them manually

Ulead Memory Card Detector - "Automatically starts datadownload when your card is inserted into a memory card reader"

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

Ulead Calendar Checker - part of Ulead Photo Express, where "x" represents the version number. Automatically replaces your calendar desktop wallpaper on a weekly/monthly/yearly basis if you've created them. Not required - change them manually

Ultimate Cleaner spyware remover - not recommended, see here

Ultimate Defender spyware remover - not recommended, see here

UltimateBuddy - installs malware, or is bundled with malware

UltimateZip - file compression utility

Zabaware Ultra Hal Assistant - artificial intelligence conversation simulator. It is capable of being your digital secretary and companion

UltraDVD DVD player software - is it required?

Ulubione adware

VistaAccess gives you quick and easy access to scanning functions right from your desktop

Alerts when USB device is plugged in

Tiny Personal Firewall V4 - main engine

User mode executive module DLL loader - part of Tiny Personal Firewall V4

Tiny Personal Firewall (pre V4)

Added by the CRYPTER.A TROJAN!

Added by the KILLAV.LW TROJAN!

Added by the SDBOT.BOO WORM!

UnHackMe allows you to detect and remove a new generation of 'invisible' Trojan programs called "rootkits"

Quick Access application from UniBlue Systems Ltd - "helps you account for all processes on your computer by providing an additional plug-in for the Windows task manager"

Uniblue "Registry Booster is the safest and most trusted solution to clean and optimise your system, free it from registry errors and fragmented entries"

SpyEraser from Uniblue. Spyware detection program

CoolWebSearch parasite variant

Adult content based screen saver where **** can be any number

UninstallAbility free uninstaller

LinkReplacer/FFinder adware

LinkReplacer/FFinder adware

WebSearch Toolbar - HuntBar hijacker, toolbar installer variant

Drivers for Uniprint, a printing help for Terminal Services and Citrix which recieves downloaded files from a Uniprint enabled server and prints them locally allowing for truly universal printing through Terminal Services or Citrix

McAfee UnInstaller

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Added by an unidentified WORM/TROJAN!

Added by the KELVIR.R WORM!

Added by the RBOT-ZN WORM!

Added by a variant of the CRYPTER.C TROJAN!

Added by a variant of the CRYPTER.C TROJAN!

Related to Unlocker utility to unlock files when the OS reports the file is being used by an other person or program

Spyware remover - not recommended, see here

Command Antivirus related

Netzero free ISP software - not required

Added by the RBOT-ARI WORM!

Panda Antivirus Platinum. Purpose unclear, but according to Panda Software not required for the AV to function

Added by the LYNDEGG WORM!

Carpe Diem adult premium rate dialler related

Added by the SLACKBOT VIRUS!

Associated with B3d Projector foistware - see here

Browser hijacker - redirecting to buldog-search.com

Added by the MIDFIN WORM!

Added by the RBOT-VD WORM!

Added by the RBOT-ACO WORM!

Added by the GORMLEZ-A WORM!

Added by the DLOADER-UL TROJAN!

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

Added by the MEHEERWAR TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate csrss.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 a "winupdate" subfolder

Added by the ADCLICK-AG 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 Winnt or Windows folder

Added by the ADCLICK-AG 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

QuickButton adware

Added by a variant of the RBOT-GLJ WORM!

Added by the IRCBOT-TJ TROJAN!

Added by the AGENT-DSF TROJAN!

Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!

Added by the LERPA-A WORM! Note - the file name will be one of the following common.exe, common.pif, common.scr, Sexo.exe, Sexo.jpg.pif, ini_file__.pif, load_me__.tmp, msfile.pif, system_load_.pif or zipped.rar.pif

Maybe related to later versions of MS Works?

Automatically updates the Grokster file sharing software. Beware of adware and spyware when using this type of program, for instance, Grokster contains CyDoor

Added by the GAOBOT.AO WORM!

Running on a Compaq desktop. Any ideas?

Searches for updates for the Rogers Yahoo! Browser - can be run manually

Added by the RBOT.CNH WORM!

Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!

Added by the RBOT.TY WORM!

Loaded by Handybits programs such as EasyCrypto. Re-instates itself every time the program is run so best to leave it enabled. Prevent it dialling out via a firewall

Added by the RBOT-MG WORM!

Added by the RBOT-MG WORM!

Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!

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Added by the SWAP-C WORM!

Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!

Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!

Added by the QQPASS-P TROJAN!

Hijacker, also detected as the QURL-2 TROJAN!

Added by the SPYBOT-CY WORM!

Added by the SPYBOT.GEN VIRUS!

Appears to be firmware update software for a Network Associates ATMbook OC-3 SMF Interface Module?

??

CoolWebSearch parasite variant - redirecting to lalasearch.com

StorageGuard from Veritas (this version by Sonic). Free utility that integrates with Backup MyPC (formerly Backup Exec Desktop), Simple Backup and MS Backup. Provides system tray access and background monitoring - warning you of files that haven't recently been backed up. Required unless you backup manually on a regular basis or have scheduled backups

Added by the ANYHOMB.F TROJAN!

MediaUpdate foistware

Added by the SouthBeachTel premium rate adult content dialer

Automatic updates for the Adobe Reader file viewer

Once a month, your EarthLink 5.0 Update Manager contacts EarthLink's servers to check for software updates. If an update is available for your EarthLink software, Update Manager will inform you and, with your permission, download and install the update. Can go to http://www.earthlink.net and download the updates manually

Added by an unidentified WORM or TROJAN!

eUniverse/KeenValue adware

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AdServerNow adware

Added by the ORSE-A TROJAN!

Added by the AGOBOT.TY WORM!

Added by the CULT.M WORM!

Chinese originated adware

CoolWebSearch parasite variant

See here - "messaging service that automatically sends you support information, tips, ideas, and special offers from HP and our partners, especially designed for HP and Compaq desktop computer owners". * can be any digit

Automatically detects an internet connection and downloads any available updates

ZenoSearch adware

Added by the DREF-K WORM!

Statblaster adware

SeekSeek search hijacker related - see here

Ultra-networks.com software updater/downloader

Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!

Detected by Kaspersky as the IRCBOT.AZW TROJAN! See here

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Added by the IRCBOT.NY TROJAN!

Once a month, your EarthLink 5.0 Update Manager contacts EarthLink's servers to check for software updates. If an update is available for your EarthLink software, Update Manager will inform you and, with your permission, download and install the update. Can go to http://www.earthlink.net and download the updates manually

Added by the RBOT-MS WORM!

eUniverse/KeenValue adware

eUniverse/KeenValue adware

Added by the NAFBOT-A TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate services.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is located in a "TEMPER" subfolder of the Windows or Winnt folder

Reminder to register Creative Labs SoundBlaster Live! cards

Added by the BJ TROJAN!

Added by the RBOT-AYU WORM!

Added by the BACKDOOR.GEN TROJAN!

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Added by a variant of the TOFGER-I TROJAN!

Added by the TOFGER-I TROJAN!

Added by the TOFGER-U TROJAN!

Added by the MUGLY.F WORM!

Added by the MUGLY.I WORM!

Added by the DLOADR-YT WORM!

Added by a variant of the AGOBOT WORM!

Added by the AGOBOT.UN WORM!

Upromise college savings program

Part of the Upromise saving scheme but associated with Ebates MoneyMaker adware so the choice is yours

PrivacyProtector misleading security software - not recommended, see here

PowerChute v5.02 - UPS Monitoring Module (which loads iconclnt - the tray icon)

Added by the FEMOT.O WORM!

Used with Belkin UPS (Uninterruptable Power Supply) for support in the event of a power-loss

Used with Belkin UPS (Uninterruptable Power Supply) for support in the event of a power-loss

UPSMON Power Management software

CoolWebSearch parasite variant

Uptimer4 is an appbar which displays time, date, uptime, free ram, free pagefile, cpu usage, disk free space, battery power, IP addresses, TCP throughput, list of running processes, netstat and several more things

Added by the RBOT-AKB WORM!

BrowserAid/BrowserPal foistware

Added by a variant of the BIFROSE TROJAN!

Added by the AGENT.NCC TROJAN!

Added by the JD-A TROJAN!

Added by the SDBOT.BIX WORM!

Part of Norton Internet Security. From Symantec - "UrlLstCk.exe is a necessary file that will be present in C:Program FilesNorton Internet Security. It is a URL Checklist. It should not be disabled"

Installed by MS Money, and runs whenever you start IE. All it does is bring up an annoying sidebar (kind of like the search window) with 'financial links' when the web page supports it

Cisco Secure URT is a virtual LAN (VLAN) assignment service that enhances LAN security by actively identifying and authenticating users and then associating them only to their specific network services and resources

Added by the ROMARIO-A WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate winlogon.exe process, which should not appear in Msconfig/Startup and is always located in the System32 folder. This file is placed in the Windows or Winnt folder

Ultimate Spyware Adware Remover - not recommended, see here

HP related - not sure whether it's required

Added by the FUNSTA-A TROJAN!

Added by the AGOBOT-RJ WORM!

Added by the AGOBOT-QM WORM!

Added by the AGOBOT-QP WORM!

Added by the AGOBOT-QS WORM!

Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!

SvcMM backdoor parasite downloader

Added by the WOOTBOT.CB WORM!

Added by the FORBOT-BQ WORM!

Added by a variant of the IRCBOT TROJAN!

Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!

Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!

Added by the SDBOT-XQ WORM!

Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!

Added by the RBOT-ABV TROJAN!

Added by the RBOT-NN WORM!

Added by a variant of the SPYBOT WORM!

Added by the RBOT-UU WORM!

Added by the RBOT-GG WORM!

USB HUB Update

Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!

ButterflyMedia USB Flash drive related - required for the password security feature to work

Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!

Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!

Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!

Related to Pinnacle Systems Inc. CoInstaller - you can execute the USB2.0 interface check program (Usb2Check.exe file) to check if your system is a USB2.0 enabled system

Added by the AGOBOT-SV WORM!

Adware - detected by Kaspersky as the AGENT.CJ TROJAN!

Added by the AGENT.IB TROJAN!

Added by the CIDRA-A TROJAN!

Added by the CIDRA-F TROJAN!

USBDetector sets up an icon in the System Tray for a USB card which is intended to be used to eject or unplug hardware

USB tray icon/detection for external Belkin (and maybe other makes) under Win98

Added by the RBOT-ABP WORM!

Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!

Added by a variant of the LOWZONE-I TROJAN!

Added by a variant of the LOWZONE-I TROJAN!

Added by a variant of the LOWZONE-I TROJAN!

Added by the LOWZONE-I TROJAN!

Added by the LOWZONE-I TROJAN!

Added by the LOWZONE-I TROJAN!

USB multimedia keyboard for HP systems. Allows the use of special function keys on USB keyboards. The latest version no longer pings a server when on-line wheras the older version did but did not transmit any user information

Monitors USB ports for insertion of Sandisk USB flashdrives

Adult content dialer - detected by Kaspersky as the SMALL.AFA TROJAN!

Added by the HOGIL-C TROJAN!

USBPhoneForSkype uses Skype to dial out from a generic USB phone

SiPix digital camera Twain USB driver

System Tray access for the BeWAN Gazel 128 USB ISDN adapter

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

SystemDoctor misleading malware remover - not recommended, see here

Added by the STARTPA-HH TROJAN!

Added by the BINGHE TROJAN!

Added by the PUNYA-B WORM!

Added by a variant of the SPYBOT WORM! See here

Added by a variant of the IRCBOT TROJAN! See here

Detected by Trend Micro as the IRCBOT.SN WORM! See here

Added by the MANCSYN.AK TROJAN!

UserLogger is a commercial surveillance software program. It logs keystrokes, programs used and computer ID information. It also captures screenshots, can hide its presence on the computer and can be disguised in the Windows Task list

Added by the PAHATIA-A WORM!

Added by the PAHATIA.A WORM!

Added by the ZAGABAN-B TROJAN!

Added by a variant of the IRCBOT TROJAN! See here

Added by a variant of the IRCBOT TROJAN! See here

Added by a variant of the IRCBOT TROJAN! See here

Added by a variant of the IRCBOT TROJAN! See here

Added by the REVCUSS.A TROJAN!

Added by the IRCBOT.SN WORM!

Added by a variant of the IRCBOT TROJAN! See here

Added by a variant of the IRCBOT TROJAN! See here

Added by a variant of the IRCBOT TROJAN! See here

Added by a variant of the KOBOT-C WORM!

Detected by Trend Micro as the IRCBOT.GS WORM! See here

This is a trojan trying to disguise itself as User32.dll

Added by the NETTRASH TROJAN!

Added by the OUTLAW-A WORM!

Used in connection with memory dumps - you can disable these by - right clicking on My Computer, selecting Properties and then the Advanced tab. Click on the Settings button in 'Startup and Recovery'. In the bottom pane - under 'Write debugging information' - click on the down arrow and then select 'None' - OK your way out

Added by a variant of the IRCBOT TROJAN! See here

Added by a variant of the IRCBOT TROJAN!

Added by a variant of the DLOADER-TP 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 Program FilesCommon Files folder

Added by the DLOADER-TP TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate winlogon.exe process, which should not appear in Msconfig/Startup and is always located in the System32 folder. This file is placed in the Windows or Winnt folder

Added by a variant of the VIRAN-A 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 Program FilesCommon FilesSystem folder

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

Added by the PEED.16896 TROJAN!

Added by the AGENT-ECU TROJAN!

Added by the DROPPER.DJO TROJAN!

Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!

Added by the HAXDOOR-DP TROJAN!

Added by an unidentified TROJAN via an Instant Message that says, "This was cool, check it out here." Also contains Aurora popups

Added by the MYTOB.HS WORM!

Added by the MYTOB-DK WORM!

ISTBar adware

CoolWebSearch Smartsearch parasite variant. Also detected as the SEARCH-A TROJAN!

Obtained from an MP3 search list site. Also generates random processes on reboot

Added by Ulead DVD Moviefactory. This program monitors your DVD or CD drives and alerts when you eject the media or have no media present

Detected by Trend Micro as the SPYBOT.AMD WORM! See here

Added by the MITGLIEDER.E TROJAN!

USRobotics Wireless Network Utility - used to configure security settings for connecting to WEP encrypted Access Point through the USR Wireless adapter. You must uncheck "Use Windows to configure my wireless settings" for the program to work properly. Has Site Survey capabilities, and reports link quality and signal strength. Not required for proper operation of the device as the features given are accessible in the network connection properties

Pop-up reminding customers to register their products online at US Robotics

Modem driver files from US Robotics

PurityScan/Clickspring adware

PurityScan/Clickspring adware

Wireless Card controller. What does it do and is it required?

Wireless Card controller. What does it do and is it required?

Registration reminder for Ulead SmartSaver Pro - compacts large graphics for web designers

U-Storage is application software running under Microsoft Windows, it provides functions and utility to manage STF flash drive (USB drive) for security, partition, boot-ability and recovery. See note

Maintenance tool (enable security functions) for a USB drive from Pretec

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IE search toolbars as supplied by people such as Yellow Internet and SearchBoss and written by Rawhide Search Solutions

For Gilat Communications internet satellite systems. Gilat rescue (Satellite system restore). Required if you have this system. Can cause a BSOD (blue screen of death) if left out

Calculator for the online Utopia game

Added by the DLOADR-AWF TROJAN!

Added by the SMALL.CUL TROJAN!

Related to Ulead VideoStudio video editing and DVD authoring software

WinAntiVirus Pro 2007 virus software - not recommended, see here

WinAntiSpyware misleading spyware remover - not recommended, see here

Added by the PHEL.A TROJAN!

Added by the SDBOT.BGB WORM!