Startup program entry details:

PestPatrol Control Center (PPControl.exe)

This page expands upon the information already available for this entry in the Pacman's Portal Windows start-up programs database.

Normally leave to run at start-up - typically required for the program to function properly or for security/safety reasons

For further information on how to identify and disable startup programs please visit the Introduction page.

Description:

PestPatrol Control Terminal - core program with System Tray access that launches PestPatrol features such as PPMemCheck and CookiePatrol. Part of the original anti-malware program by PestPatrol, Inc. Acquired by CA where it became eTrust PestPatrol Anti-Spyware and then CA Anti-Spyware - which is now included in CA AntiVirus Plus

Startup information:

Registry (Start → Run → regedit)

• Key(s): HKLM\Run
• Name: PestPatrol Control Center
• Data: C:\Program Files\PestPatrol\PPControl.exe

MSConfig (Start → Run → msconfig → Startup)

• Startup Item (XP): PPControl
• Startup Item (Vista/7): N/A
• Command: C:\Program Files\PestPatrol\PPControl.exe

Windows Defender (Start → All Programs → Windows Defender → Tools → Software Explorer)

• Name: PPControl.exe
• Startup Value: C:\Program Files\PestPatrol\PPControl.exe

HijackThis (HJT) log examples:

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [PestPatrol Control Center] C:\Program Files\PestPatrol\PPControl.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [PestPatrol Control Center] C:\PROGRA~1\PESTPA~1\PPControl.exe

Other information:

• File location: %ProgramFiles%\PestPatrol
• File properties "Description": PPControl
• Purpose: Anti-malware
• Program disable option: Options → Automatic Scans → PPControl → deselect "Invoke on Boot"
• Shortcut(s) available: Start Menu
• Vendor/Publisher: PestPatrol, Inc
• Product(s): PestPatrol
• Tested: Yes

Note:

• %ProgramFiles% - refers to the Program Files folder; typically the path is C:\Program Files
• HKLM refers to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE

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