ZenoSearch adware

Added by the DROPPERFL.A TROJAN!

Added by the SOKEVEN TROJAN!

Added by the NARCS WORM!

Added by the SINALA WORM!

Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!

Added by the CASPID WORM!

Added by the PROXYSER-M TROJAN!

Adult content dialler

Added by the JAMBU-A WORM!

Added by the VOTE.D or VOTE.K WORMS!

Advertising spyware. Check here for more info on this particular one

Printer utility which is required in order to make the printer work correctly

Added by the BANCBAN-QB TROJAN!

Enuff Parental Control Software by Akrontech

Related to USB support for Sigmatel MP3 audio palyer (and others such as SanDisk). It's intent is to "put away" the "disk" before you unplug it from the USB port, ostensibly to avoid "losing" data

Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!

Packard Bell net2Plug allows you to network PCs anywhere in your house

WallChanger - wallpaper changer from Blue Tree Software

WallMaster - "The free and easiest way to master your desktop wallpaper!"

Added by the BANKER-GX TROJAN!

Wallpaper Changer - wallpaper manager that can change your background images on every startup

A wallpaper changer and manager utility. There is the Freeware version and the Pro version. The freeware version is completely free. The Pro version is 30-day trialware, and after the 30 days some of the more advanced features will be disabled unless you register it

Wanadoo ISP instant messenger client

Added by the RBOT.HDO WORM!

An AOL component, the Wan miniport (ATW) service. If you delete this and logon, AOL reports a problem with your internet connection, and reinstalling AOL doesn't help

PurityScan/Clickspring adware

War-ftpd - FTP server

War FTP Daemon from JGAA's Internet - FTP client

Added by the ADCLICKER.G TROJAN!

Wareout - malware masquerading as a spyware and dialer remover

Warez P2P client

Also known as "CyberWarner". From G-Tek Technologies and pre-installed on some Packard Bell PCs. Protects critical files

Warnet - system cleanup software

Part of Folder Password Expert by ZQS Software Team - "a software program to restrict access to the folders that contain your sensitive data"

Folder Password Protect - a program that lets you set a password on folders of your choice

Acer warranty registration popup

War FTP Daemon - the original free FTP server for windows

WashAndGo - temp file cleaner

Window Washer from Webroot Software. Useful utility that deletes safe to remove files, cookies, browsing history, etc. Available via from Start -> Programs. Disable within the program options - otherwise it is re-enabled in MSCONFIG

Cookie Washer for Internet Explorer from Webroot Software. Light version of Windows Washer, specific for cleaning the IE cache and cookies. Available via Start -> Programs

Window Washer from Webroot Software. Useful utility that deletes safe to remove files, cookies, browsing history, etc. Available via from Start -> Programs. Disable within the program options - otherwise it is re-enabled in MSCONFIG

Grokster ads updater

Found to be used by a Trust USB scanner for auto starting the scanning software when the lid is lifted

Button press monitor for the Mustek 1200 UB Scanner

For Compaq PC's. Associated with Compaq's internet services. Not required if you don't use services provided by them and may not be required even if you do

Definitely part of the Mustek scanner drivers and software (for 600 III EP Plus and maybe others), launches from the Startup folder in the Start Menu, but not required as they give instructions on removing it on their webpage

Part of Motorola "Mobile Phone Tools" v3 - in a "Mobiile Phone Tools" sub-directory of Program Files

Related to an Intervideo program. What does it do and is it required in startup?

WatchWAN keeps an accurate account of the data that is flowing between your computer and the Internet at any given moment. This readout is presented in both numerical and graphical format, in real time

Added by a variant of the IRCBOT TROJAN!

WaveTop - "Get push content from TV without an Internet connection" - now possibly a defunct system in the US included as an optional part of WebTV in Win98

WaveTop - "Get push content from TV without an Internet connection" - now possibly a defunct system in the US included as an optional part of WebTV in Win98

WaveTop - "Get push content from TV without an Internet connection" - now possibly a defunct system in the US included as an optional part of WebTV in Win98

WaveTop - "Get push content from TV without an Internet connection" - now possibly a defunct system in the US included as an optional part of WebTV in Win98

"HP Wireless Assistant is a user application that provides a method for controlling the enablement of individual wireless devices (such as Bluetooth or WLAN devices) and that shows the state of the radios for these wireless devices"

Appears to be related to Desktop Notifier from Starfield Technologies. What does it do and is it required?

Wbiff! E-mail checker - automatically checks your e-mail and notifies you if any new e-mail has been received

Turns on and off the integrated WiFi on Acer (and other laptops)

Active sync for use with Windows CE based palm PC

Added by the AGOBOT-QZ WORM!

Added by the AGOBOT-QX WORM!

Barok keylogger and password stealer

Web Driver delivery system for WildTangent on-line games. Periodically checks for updates - can be disabled within the programs control panel. Note that WildTanget's privacy policy used to state that they also collect and share individuals information but this is no longer the case

Web Driver delivery system for WildTangent on-line games. Periodically checks for updates - can be disabled within the programs control panel. Note that WildTanget's privacy policy used to state that they also collect and share individuals information but this is no longer the case

Web Driver delivery system for WildTangent on-line games. Periodically checks for updates - can be disabled within the programs control panel. Note that WildTanget's privacy policy used to state that they also collect and share individuals information but this is no longer the case

Makes colours sharper and brighter, but will only work with coloreal capable monitors

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PurityScan/Clickspring adware

PurityScan/Clickspring adware

PurityScan/Clickspring adware

Added by the KEYLOG-AP TROJAN!

WD Backup - customized version of ArcSoft's TotalMedia Backup for Western Digital external drives (see here)

Button manager installed with a western digital external disk drive. Allows you to back up your system with one click

Spindown utility "for use with all Western Digital external hard drives except for the Media Center and the Dual-option Backup drives. It is designed to give greater user control over the spindown of the external drive"

Added by the DWNLDR-FVL TROJAN!

Added by the DLUCA.B TROJAN!

Detected as the BUZUS.DVE TROJAN!

Added by the MYTOB-BY WORM!

Added by the MYTOB-BY WORM!

Added by the MYTOB-BY WORM!

IEPlugin spyware

Added by the DLUCA.E TROJAN!

Western Digital USB disk driver

Weatherbug provides current outdoor temperature in the System Tray, also weather alerts. Available via Start -> Programs

Weather Pulse from Tropic Designs. "Display popular Satellite images and video from around the globe, share images with your friends and family, stay updated on current and expected weather conditions, it's just plain fun!"

Weather reporting in the System Tray. Available via Start -> Programs. Installed via Radlight

WeatherEye - desktop weather from TheWeatherNetwork

Hotbar's Weather Forecast tool for your desktop - adware

Related to Hotbar's Weather Forecast tool for your desktop

WeatherScope - "displays your current local temperature in the system tray of your computer (near the clock) whenever you are online!" Not recommended as it bundles GAIN adware. You can get the adware free version for a whopping $30. Please note that Claria Corporation no longer support GAIN-Supported software - see here

WeatherWatcher - weather reporting in the System Tray

Added by a variant of the EASTO.A TROJAN!

Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!

eZula TopText adware

eZula TopText adware

eZula TopText adware

eZula TopText adware

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Added by the ADMINCASH TROJAN!

Added by the BUBE-F VIRUS!

CoolWebSearch parasite variant, identified by Kaspersky as TrojanDropper.Win32.Small.cw

Web2Pop allows you to retrieve your web-based accounts messages to read them in your favorite e-mail client

PC-Cillin 2000 anti-virus software -> ActiveX filter. Guards against malicious ActiveX programs, etc

Searchcentrix hijacker

Web Army Knife - a suite of web site developer's tools

Adware popup generator

WebBuying adware

Added by the MONAD-A TROJAN! Note - this malware actually changes the default value data of the Registry Run and RunServices keys in order to force Windows to launch it at boot. Name field may be empty

Control software for the portable Creative Webcam Go digital camera/PC web cam. What does it do and is it required?

For Logitech Web Cams. Not required - camera works fine without it

Webcelerator from eAcceleration speeds your Web browsing by both remembering where you have been and anticipating where you will go. Only needed if you find it improves web browsing. Now no longer available and supported and when available was classed as spyware - see here

Added by the CONE.C or CONE.F WORMS!

WebRebates adware

IRC DDoS bot which gives the hacker full control over your system

Related to Web Meetings from WebEx Communications, Inc. Share and present online with anyone, anywhere

System Tray application that starts up Webhancer software. Software that optimizes your web browser and is also advertising spyware that you can find out about here

WebHancertrackware - traffic measurement service that uses a client agent that is stealth installed on user machines, gathering detailed data about sites visited, their performance and, most important, what the user actually does while there

ClipGenie adware downloader

ClipGenie adware downloader

WebKey from JB Utilities. Utility to keep track of login data required when browsing the internet

Softex is a "cost-effective way to provide software updates, technical support or new product information to specific end-users - it can silently provide end-users with software updates, technical support and new product information customized to their specific needs through a persistent link"

Intel WebOutfitter service System Tray icon

Scheduler for Web Position Gold - utility to help optimize the position of web-sites in search engines

WebRebates adware

Webroot Desktop Firewall

Added by the ADWARELOADER TROJAN!

WebSaver Live! is a companion program to Websaver that retrieves information from the Internet on a schedule and displays it on your screen when your computer is idle

Web Savings From Ebates Software, a shopping tool that opens pop-up windows

Web Savings From Ebates Software, a shopping tool that opens pop-up windows

eAcceleration Stop-Sign security software related. Previously not recommended, see here

eAcceleration Stop-Sign security software related. Previously not recommended, see here

From McAfee VirusScan up to version 4.x. Provides functionality for VShield Download Scan and Internet Filter modules. Enables internet scanning. Guards against malicious ActiveX programs, etc

Web Savings From Ebates Software, a shopping tool that opens pop-up windows

WebSecureAlert - "helps to protect your browser security by monitoring for unauthorized tampering with Internet Explorer's security settings, and can help to protect your privacy by deleting your web surfing history on a regular basis". Not recommended as it bundles GAIN adware. You can get the adware free version for a whopping $30. Please note that Claria Corporation no longer support GAIN-Supported software - see here

Related to a Pinnacle sound card. What does it do and is it needed?

Webshots - software that displays photos as your screensaver and wallpaper, and provides tools for sharing your personal photos on the web

Webshots - software that displays photos as your screensaver and wallpaper, and provides tools for sharing your personal photos on the web

Webshots - software that displays photos as your screensaver and wallpaper, and provides tools for sharing your personal photos on the web

Webshots - software that displays photos as your screensaver and wallpaper, and provides tools for sharing your personal photos on the web

Added by the FORBOT-FY WORM!

WebSpecials spyware

Detected by Kaspersky as the STARTPAGE.C TROJAN! See here

Adult content dialler - where ***** are random

Part of PC-Cillin anti-virus software. Checks web-sites for malicious Java and ActiveX elements in a similar way to McAfee WebScanX. A few users find it infuriating

Part of PC-Cillin Anti-Virus software. Checks visited web-sites for malicious Java and ActiveX elements

Free Pop-up/ad/javascript filter program from Siemens. If not running then browsers will not be protected but will still work. Available via Start -> Programs

Added by the WeirdOnTheWeb adware

Launches the Welcome to Windows tutorial on boot up

Cisco Aironet 340 Series PC Card driver. If it can be started manually it shouldn't be required if you don't use the PC card facility regularily - hence the status could be "U". Can anybody confirm this?

Added by the JECT.C TROJAN!

Added by the BAGLEDI-A TROJAN!

Added by a variant of the SLAPER TROJAN!

Added by the QQPASS-L TROJAN!

RoboMagic Wetsock - weather reporting in the System Tray

Wextract Cleanup0 is valid and legal software included or sold to help clean up temporary or cab files created by the installer software for a wide variety of software. It should disapear after a restart of the system. If not fix it

World Weather. "This midlet displays the current weather conditions for major cities around the world. This version is for memory limited mobile phones"

ICQ (messaging/chat program) anti-bomb software. "WFIPS is anti-bomb software for safeguarding ICQ Bomb before the bombing. 'ICQ Defoolder' is a tool for removing ICQ bomb after being exposed." For more information about ICQ bombs see here

From WinFax 10.0 and possibly earlier versions. Appears if you chose to have WinFax appear in the taskbar (System Tray) during installation and displays a yellow fax/telephone icon. Available via Start -> Programs

WinFax 10.0 and maybe earlier versions. The program that opens the port for WinFax and not normally in the start menu. Needed if you want to run WinFax

Related to WinFax. What does it do and is it required?

Configuration utility for the Netgear WG111 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter that "provides wireless access to your desktop or notebook PC through the computer's USB port"

Netgear configuration programme for the 54g wireless lan card - required to monitor and manage the lan card

Added by the IRCBOT-TM WORM!

Added by the LEGMIR-AQH TROJAN!

Added by the ZIPPIE TROJAN!

Part of Flash-Networks NettGain2000 product. NettGain 2000 is a combined hardware/software networking solution, which is designed to improve performance of satellite networks by increasing data transmission speeds and maximizing the existing bandwidth for complete utilization when sending TCP/IP applications over a satellite. It is needed when connecting to the internet via satellite to provide speed faster than 60k or so. It could be started by creating a shortcut, running it only when connecting to the internet. If internet is used often, it's recommended to leave it in startup so it starts with the system

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

System Tray application that starts up Webhancer software. Software that optimizes your web browser and is also advertising spyware that you can find out about here

Added by the BHARAT.A WORM!

WhatPulse keeps track of your keystrokes, allowing you to find out just how much you type a day

Mouse software for "Fellowes" Wheelman mouse. Has caused some users problems but shouldn't be needed if you don't use any enhanced features it may provide

A4Tech wireless mouse driver and utility - required if you use non-standard Windows driver features

Added by the SOCKSPR-D TROJAN!

WhenU.Save adware

WhenU.Save adware

WhenU.Save adware

Added by the WHISTLER-F TROJAN!

Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!

Added by the ZAPCHAS-CS TROJAN!

Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!

Added by the AGENT.AM TROJAN! Note - example names include "XviD", "Winamp Remote", "Windows Media Player" and "Futuremark"

Still Image Class Installer - installed with a webcam

Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!

Unidentified malware

Added by a variant of the IRCBOT TROJAN! See here

Detected by Trend Micro as the IRCBOT.GP TROJAN! See here

Added by the CHECKOUT WORM! See here

Added by the CHECKOUT WORM! See here

Detected by Trend Micro as the SLENFBOT.AC TROJAN! See here

Added by the CHECKOUT WORM! See here

Added by a variant of the IRCBOT TROJAN! See here

Detected by Trend Micro as the IRCBOT.AVG 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 SDBOT WORM!

Added by the Direct-B premium rate adult content dialler

Part of the WildTangent on-line games system. What does it do and is it required?

Web Driver delivery system for WildTangent on-line games. Periodically checks for updates - can be disabled within the programs control panel. Note that WildTanget's privacy policy used to state that they also collect and share individuals information but this is no longer the case

This places a status icon on the taskbar for the DSL WildWire Tiger Modem. This is also a shortcut to the diagnostics utility for the DSL modem

Willow Road Screen Saver

Added by the VBS_SOLOW.AF VIRUS!

Added by the SEEKER.K TROJAN!

Added by the AGOBOT-MV WORM!

Added by the AGOBOT-MV WORM!

Added by the MYTOB-CQ WORM!

Added by the REATLE.C WORM!

Related to the Sentry Parental Controls software

WinChimes - enhancement software for the system clock that runs in the system tray

Added by the WINCOM TROJAN!

Added by the AGOBOT.XQ WORM!

Added by the RBOT-AXL WORM!

Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!

Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM! See here

Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM! See here

Added by a variant of the IRCBOT TROJAN! See here

Added by the IRCBOT.67098 WORM!

Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!

Added by the IRCBOT.67098 WORM!

Added by the SPYBOT.MAR WORM!

Added by the KEYLOGGER.CLONE TROJAN!

Added by the RBOT-FZC WORM!

Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM! Note - this is NOT associated with the popular Winamp media player. The valid file for the Winamp Agent resides in a "Winamp" subdirectory of the Program Files directory

Added by the RBOT-AWE WORM! Note - this trojan file is found in the System (95/98/ME) or System32 (NT/2000/XP) folder

Added by the RBOT-AKX WORM!

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Added by the RBOT.AA WORM!

Added by the SDBOT-GS WORM!

Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!

Added by the RBOT-BIT WORM!

Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!

Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!

Added by the RBOT-AGI WORM!

Added by the RBOT-AQT WORM!

Added by the IMISERV.A TROJAN!

Added by the IMISERV.A TROJAN!

Added by a variant of the IMISERV TROJAN!

IEPlugin adware

Added by the RBOT.BYF WORM!

Added by the MYTOB.L WORM!

Added by the SDBOT.J WORM!

Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!

Added by the AGOBOT-TN WORM!

Added by the AGENT-UY TROJAN!

Added by the RBOT-GDP WORM!

Added by the RBOT.IP WORM!

Added by a variant of the WOOTBOT WORM!

Added by an unidentified WORM of TROJAN!

Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!

Added by the SPYBOT.DNB WORM!

Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!

Added by the VBSILLY-A WORM!

Added by the RBOT.AGF WORM! Note - this is NOT the popular Winamp media player which resides in a "Winamp" subdirectory of the Program Files directory. This file is located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder

WINBO adware

Added by the LOVELETTER (I LOVE YOU) VIRUS!

Added by the BROPIA.N WORM!

Added by the BROPIA.N WORM!

Added by the BROPIA.N WORM!

Added by the PODROP-C TROJAN!

Screenspy captures screenshots silently. If you didn't install this yourself, remove it

Detected by Kaspersky as the BIFROSE.BSJ TROJAN! See here

Added by the WINTOO WORM!

Added by the RATEGA TROJAN!

Added by the MYLIFE.N WORM!

Added by the EVILBOT.B TROJAN!

Added by the ISRAZ.A WORM!

Added by the ADUENT TROJAN! Acts as a hi-jacker redirecting to Surferbar.com and adult content sites

Added by the EVILBOT.B TROJAN!

Added by the SWERUN VIRUS!

Added by the SCAFENE WORM!

Added by the SPAZBOX.A TROJAN!

Added by the BROPIA.J WORM!

Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!

Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!

Added by the MYTOB-HQ TROJAN!

Added by the RBOT-GCE WORM!

Added by the SEMAPI-A WORM!

Added by the SDBOT.TT WORM!

Added by the SDBOT.UL WORM!

Added by the FORBOT-BZ WORM!

Added by the RBIT-GUB WORM!

Added by the KELVIR.F WORM!

Added by a variant of the WOOTBOT WORM!

Added by a variant of the WOOTBOT WORM!

Added by a variant of the AGOBOT/GAOBOT WORM!

Added by the FORBOT-FD WORM!

Added by the FORBOT-FG WORM!

Added by the WOOTBOT.CY WORM!

Added by a variant of the SPYBOT WORM!

StartPa-MN homepage hijacker

Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!

Added by the WOOTBOT TROJAN!

Added by a variant of the FORBOT WORM!

Added by the DELBOT-U WORM!

Added by a variant of the IRCBOT TROJAN!

Added by the RINBOT.Y WORM!

Added by the DELBOT-O WORM!

Added by the DERMON-D TROJAN!

Added by the MOKS VIRUS!

Added by the PROXY-BS TROJAN!

Added by the FORBOT-FJ WORM!

Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!

Added by the RBOT.AMG WORM!

Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!

Added by the WOOTBOT.EU WORM!

Added by a variant of the AGOBOT/GAOBOT WORM!

Added by the RBOT-ADE WORM!

Added by the RBOT-ABF WORM!

Added by a variant of the WOOTBOT.Y WORM!

Added by an unidentified WORM or TROJAN!

Added by the SDBOT.A TROJAN! Note - this is not to be confused with the legitimate rundll32.exe file!

Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!

Added by the RBOT-ETI WORM!

Added by the DELBOT-S WORM!

Added by the AHKER.E WORM!

Added by the SPYBOT-EK WORM!

Added by the RBOT.BKY WORM!

Added by the SDBOT-PV WORM!

Added by the RBOT-SX WORM!

Added by the FORBOT-BH WORM!

Added by the FORBOT-FO WORM!

Added by the SDBOT.KIN WORM!

Added by the DERMON-A TROJAN!

Added by the SDBOT.UK WORM!

Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!

Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!

Added by an unidentified WORM or TROJAN!

Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!

Added by the SDBOT.AA TROJAN!

Added by the FORBOT-BK WORM!

Added by the FORBOT-BE or FORBOT-J WORMS!

Added by the SDBOT-OV WORM!

Added by the FORBOT-BX WORM!

Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!

Added by the SPYBOT.DHV WORM!

Added by the SDBOT.FO WORM!

Added by the FORBOT.J or SDBOT.HU WORM!

Added by the WOOTBOT.X WORM!

Added by the FORBOT-AN WORM!

Added by the FORBOT-AH WORM!

Added by the AGOBOT.YE WORM!

Added by a variant of the FORBOT WORM!

Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!

Added by the FORBOT-EX WORM!

Added by the FORBOT-R WORM!

Added by the IRCBOT.D WORM!

Added by the WOOTBOT.H WORM!

Added by the SPYBOT.DN WORM!

Added by the SDBOT-QF WORM!

Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!

Added by the WOOTBOT.B WORM!

Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!

Added by the STARTPAGE TROJAN!

Added by the AWQ.A TROJAN!

Added by the PAINTER TROJAN!

Added by the PAINTER TROJAN!

Added by the NAVIDAD WORM!

Added by the BANKER-DA TROJAN!

Added by an unidentified VIRUS, WORM or TROJAN!

Added by the GUDEB WORM!

Added by the LOVELETTER (I LOVE YOU) VIRUS!

Added by the BANPAES TROJAN!

Added by Eziin adware

Added by the ESTRELLA TROJAN!

Added by the ESTRELLA TROJAN!

All-In-One-Telcom (adult content dialler) variant

Added by the TURGEN -A TROJAN!

Adult content dialler

Added by the IRC.ALADINZ.C TROJAN!

Added by Eziin adware

Added by the BANLOA-EY TROJAN!

Added by the DELF-EWZ TROJAN!

Added by the ESTRELLA TROJAN!

Added by the AGOBOT-RZ WORM!

iSearch adware

iSearch adware

Part of Dell OpenManage Client Instrumentation - software that allows remote management application programs to access information about, monitor the status of or change the state of the client computer, such as shutting it down remotely. Uses the DMI and/or common information model (CIM) protocols, which are systems management protocols defined by industry standards. Th