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If you're frustrated with the time it takes your Windows 7/Vista/XP PC to boot and then it seems to be running slowly you may have too many programs running at start-up - and you have come to the right place to identify them. This is the original start-up programs (as opposed to processes/tasks) list - one of the most accurate and comprehensive. Services are not included - see below. For further information on this and how to identify and disable start-up programs please visit the Introduction page.
See here for further information on random entries - which are typically added by viruses and other malware or unwanted programs.
Last database update :- 31st May, 2013
32700 items listed
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| Startup Item or Name | Status | Command or Data | Description | Tested |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V0220Mon.exe | U | V0220Mon.exe | Creative Live! Cam Console Auto Launcher | No |
| V0230Mon.exe | U | V0230Mon.exe | Creative Live! Cam Console Auto Launcher | No |
| V0250Mon.exe | U | V0250Mon.exe | Creative Live! Cam Console Auto Launcher | No |
| V0270Mon.exe | U | V0270Mon.exe | Creative Live! Cam Console Auto Launcher | No |
| V0330Mon.exe | U | V0330Mon.exe | Creative Live! Cam Console Auto Launcher | No |
| V0350Mon.exe | U | V0350Mon.exe | Creative Live! Cam Console Auto Launcher | No |
| V0380Mon.exe | U | V0380Mon.exe | Creative Live! Cam Console Auto Launcher | No |
| V0400Mon.exe | U | V0400Mon.exe | Creative Live! Cam Console Auto Launcher | No |
| V0410Mon.exe | U | V0410Mon.exe | Creative Live! Cam Console Auto Launcher | No |
| V0420Mon.exe | U | V0420Mon.exe | Creative Live! Cam Console Auto Launcher | No |
| V0470Mon.exe | U | V0470Mon.exe | Creative Live! Cam Console Auto Launcher | No |
| V0490Mon.exe | U | V0490Mon.exe | Creative Live! Cam Console Auto Launcher | No |
| V0500Mon.exe | U | V0500Mon.exe | Creative Live! Cam Console Auto Launcher | No |
| V0510Mon.exe | U | V0510Mon.exe | Creative Live! Cam Console Auto Launcher | No |
| V0530Mon.exe | U | V0530Mon.exe | Creative Live! Cam Console Auto Launcher | No |
| V0540Mon.exe | U | V0540Mon.exe | Creative Live! Cam Console Auto Launcher | No |
| kJgY89Y96e | X | V0YQN9N9LB.exe | Detected by Malwarebytes Anti-Malware as Trojan.Agent. The file is located in %AppData% | No |
| v1 | X | v1.exe | Detected by Dr.Web as Trojan.DownLoader8.32039 and by Malwarebytes Anti-Malware as Trojan.Downloader | No |
| ACTX1 | X | v1201.exe | Added by the VB.IS TROJAN! | No |
| SvcHosto | X | v1rg1n.exe | Added by the AGOBOT-TK WORM! | No |
| V2011 | X | V2011.exe | Detected by McAfee as RDN/Generic BackDoor!be and by Malwarebytes Anti-Malware as Trojan.Dropper | No |
| V2accine2010 | X | V2accine2010Launch.exe | Vaccine2010 rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here | No |
| ASUSKey | N | V38SHELL.EXE | System tray Icon for quickly changing video modes | No |
| MyOwnSuperhero Browser Plugin Loader | U | v3brmon.exe | MyOwnSuperhero toolbar - powered by the MyWebSearch toolbar by Mindspark Interactive Network, Inc. Originally considered as adware until Mindspark took over (see here) and put in place a clearly defined EULA, with the toolbar now being installed by choice and easily removed. Recommended "U" status as it depends upon the version and whether you use it | No |
| CallCenter Main Application | U | V3calmcp.exe | "V3 Inc. CallCenter is a free 32-bit, integrated fax, voicemail and data communications application with a simple to use interface providing fax send and receive functionality, basic (single mailbox) answering machine capability, and sophistcated data communications." Main application | No |
| CallCenter Printer Interface | U | V3faxecp.exe | "V3 Inc. CallCenter is a free 32-bit, integrated fax, voicemail and data communications application with a simple to use interface providing fax send and receive functionality, basic (single mailbox) answering machine capability, and sophistcated data communications." Fax printer | No |
| AhnLab V3Lite Update Process | X | V3LiveRun.exe | Detected by Trend Micro as TROJ_DLOADER.UQY and by Malwarebytes Anti-Malware as Trojan.Onlinegames. Note - this is not a legitimate AhnLab V3 entry | No |
| V3 Session Process | Y | V3SP.exe | System Tray access to and notifications for AhnLab V3 Internet Security from Korean company AhnLab Inc | No |
| MyOwnSuperhero Search Scope Monitor | U | v3srchmn.exe | MyOwnSuperhero toolbar - powered by the MyWebSearch toolbar by Mindspark Interactive Network, Inc. Originally considered as adware until Mindspark took over (see here) and put in place a clearly defined EULA, with the toolbar now being installed by choice and easily removed. Recommended "U" status as it depends upon the version and whether you use it | No |
| v41JG | X | v41JG.exe | Detected by Malwarebytes Anti-Malware as Trojan.Zapchast. Note - the file is located in %UserStartup% and its presence there ensures it runs when Windows starts | No |
| Windows Update | X | v41JG.exe | Detected by Malwarebytes Anti-Malware as Trojan.Zapchast. The file is located in %AppData% | No |
| DictionaryBoss Browser Plugin Loader | U | v4brmon.exe | DictionaryBoss toolbar - powered by the MyWebSearch toolbar by Mindspark Interactive Network, Inc. Originally considered as adware until Mindspark took over (see here) and put in place a clearly defined EULA, with the toolbar now being installed by choice and easily removed. Recommended "U" status as it depends upon the version and whether you use it | No |
| DictionaryBoss Search Scope Monitor | U | v4srchmn.exe | DictionaryBoss toolbar - powered by the MyWebSearch toolbar by Mindspark Interactive Network, Inc. Originally considered as adware until Mindspark took over (see here) and put in place a clearly defined EULA, with the toolbar now being installed by choice and easily removed. Recommended "U" status as it depends upon the version and whether you use it | No |
| syswin | X | v6.exe | Detected by Sophos as Troj/Agent-ECM and by Malwarebytes Anti-Malware as Trojan.Agent.SW | No |
| V66SHELL | ? | V66SHELL.EXE | It looks to be part of the display driver set for ASUS V3800, V6600 and V6800 display adapters. Probably a system tray quick access control? | No |
| MSN6.1 Auto-Updater | X | v6msn.exe | Added by the AUTORUN-MM WORM! | No |
| VaCtrls | X | v7 | Downloader, detected as a variant of the ALPHABET TROJAN! | No |
| Windows Defender | X | V7YWUP8SMC.exe | Detected by McAfee as Generic.dx!bgbb and by Malwarebytes Anti-Malware as Trojan.Agent.Gen | No |
| va10key | U | va10key.exe | Only required if you use the 10 kay bay unit with a Sony Vaio laptop | No |
| vaames | X | vaames.exe | Detected by Kaspersky as Trojan.Win32.VBKrypt.ahma | No |
| vaawa | X | vaawa.exe | Detected by Malwarebytes Anti-Malware as Worm.VB. The file is located in %UserProfile% | No |
| wscript.exe | X | vabian.vbs | Added by the VABI VIRUS! | No |
| vabzechurwyx | X | vabzechurwyx.exe | Detected by McAfee as RDN/Generic BackDoor!h and by Malwarebytes Anti-Malware as Backdoor.Agent | No |
| Vaccine365 | X | Vaccine365.exe | Vaccine-365 rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here | No |
| VaccineSeven | X | Vaccine7.exe | Vaccine7 rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here | No |
| vaccinecheckerstart.exe | X | vaccinecheckerstart.exe | VaccineChecker rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here | No |
| vaccineclassstart.exe | X | vaccineclassstart.exe | Detected by Malwarebytes Anti-Malware as Rogue.VaccineClass. The file is located in %ProgramFiles%\vaccineclass | No |
| VaccineCleanMain | X | VaccineClean.exe | VaccineClean rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here | No |
| vaccinecomstart.exe | X | vaccinecomstart.exe | VaccineCom rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here | No |
| VaccineCom Main | X | vaccinecomu.exe | VaccineCom rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here | No |
| VaccineCoreMain | X | VaccineCore.exe | VaccineCore rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here | No |
| VaccineDataMain | X | VaccineData.exe | VaccineData rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here | No |
| VaccineForce | X | VaccineForce.exe | VaccineForce rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here | No |
| vaccinehelperstart.exe | X | vaccinehelperstart.exe | Detected by Malwarebytes Anti-Malware as Rogue.K.VaccineHelper. The file is located in %ProgramFiles%\vaccinehelper | No |
| VaccineLabMain | X | VaccineLab.exe | VaccineLab rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here | No |
| VaccineLabMain | X | VaccineLabPlus.exe | VaccineLabPlus rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here | No |
| vaccinepcstart.exe | X | vaccinepcstart.exe | Detected by Malwarebytes Anti-Malware as Rogue.VaccinePC - not recommended. The file is located in %ProgramFiles%\vaccinepc | No |
| vaccinepowerstart.exe | X | vaccinepowerstart.exe | VaccinePower rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here | No |
| vaccineprogram | X | vaccineprogramu.exe | VaccineProgram rogue security software - not recommended. One of the OneScan family of rogue scanner programs | No |
| VaccineScanMain | X | VaccineScan.exe | VaccineScan rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here | No |
| VaccineSecureMain | X | VaccineSecure.exe | VaccineSecure rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here | No |
| vaccinespeedstart.exe | X | vaccinespeedstart.exe | Vaccine Speed rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here | No |
| VaccineStarMain | X | VaccineStar.exe | VaccineStar rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here | No |
| VaccineTek | X | VaccineTek.exe | VaccineTek rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here | No |
| VaccineTools | X | VaccineTools.exe | Detected by Malwarebytes Anti-Malware as VaccineTools. The file is located in %ProgramFiles%\VaccineTools | No |
| VaccineTreeMain | X | VaccineTree.exe | VaccineTree rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here | No |
| vaccineu | X | vaccineu.exe | VaccineU rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here | No |
| vaccinewebstart.exe | X | vaccinewebstart.exe | Detected by Malwarebytes Anti-Malware as Rogue.VaccineWeb. The file is located in %ProgramFiles%\vaccineweb | No |
| Microsoft Driver Update 3 | X | VAD33.exe | Detected by Kaspersky as Trojan.Win32.Swisyn.akvy | No |
| MSDatabla | X | vadasq.exe | Added by the LIOTEN.IK WORM! | No |
| Vagiconline | X | vadaSq.exe | Added by the SDBOT-TD WORM! | No |
| Vade Retro Outlook Express | Y | Vaderetro_oe.exe | Vade Retro anti-spam software for Outlook Express from GOTO software products | No |
| VAGCtrl | Y | VAGCTRL.EXE | Vexira Antivirus - virus scanner from Central Command | No |
| Vagex | U | Vagex.exe | "Vagex is a view exchange site which will expose your video to thousands of members in order to increase the view count" | No |
| VAGuard | Y | VAGNT.exe | Vexira Antivirus - virus scanner from Central Command | No |
| xterm | X | vagqsqs.exe | Added by the SDBOT-TV WORM! | No |
| mt | X | vaillo.exe | Detected by Sophos as Troj/Mdrop-DQY. The file is located in %Root% | No |
| VAIO Update 2 | U | VAIOUpdt.exe | Related to Sony Vaio Update service | No |
| CPA | U | VALA.exe | Part of Comodo Group's Cloud Scanner online malware service and their GeekBuddy remote support tool - which is available as a separate product and is installed (but not licensed) with their free and retail security products such as Internet Security, Antivirus and Firewall | No |
| Virus Alarm | X | VAlarm.exe | Virus Alarm rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here | No |
| EleFunAnimatedWallpaper | U | Valentines Day.exe | Valentines Day animated wallpaper from | No |
| Validator | X | Validator.exe | Detected by Malwarebytes Anti-Malware as Trojan.Inject.VD. The file is located in %AppData%\[folder]\{GUID} | No |
| vamsoft | X | vamsoft.exe | Detected by Trend Micro as WORM_AUTORUN.BKK | No |
| http://www.lienvandekelder.be | X | Van de Kelder Lien.exe | Added by the MYTOB-BF WORM! | No |
| CCLWNER | X | van.exe | Detected by Malwarebytes Anti-Malware as Backdoor.Agent.DC. The file is located in %System%\MSFRGHT | No |
| Appcon | U | vAppCon.exe | Vital Application Console - part of POS-partner 2000 point-of-sale software that enables merchants in multiple industries to accept and process payments. Originally developed by Vital Processing Services. Taskbar icon enabled at startup by the "Auto-start when OS starts" option. Required for a connection to be established | No |
| SVCHOST | X | var.txt.exe | Added by the LDPINCH.C TROJAN! | No |
| Microsoft Visual Studio VSA | X | varpc32.exe | Added by a variant of the SPYBOT WORM! | No |
| Virtual Access Scheduler | U | VASCHD32.EXE | The scheduler for mail and usenet tool | No |
| Chinagnq | X | vasdd.exe | Added by the SDBOT-SE WORM! | No |
| VAIO Action Setup (Server) | U | VAServ.exe | Sony Vaio utility that auto-launches selected applications when you plug in a digital video camera, digital still camera, etc. via iLink (FireWire) or USB | No |
| Antivirus | X | vav.exe | Vista Antivirus 2008 rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here | No |
| vavezagorpid | X | vavezagorpid.exe | Detected by McAfee as RDN/Generic BackDoor!ep and by Malwarebytes Anti-Malware as Backdoor.Bot | No |
| vazepotygicc | X | vazepotygicc.exe | Detected by McAfee as BackDoor-FAGP!472F3B00A52A and by Malwarebytes Anti-Malware as Trojan.Agent.US | No |
| vb6 | X | vb6.exe | Added by the MUGLY.D WORM! | No |
| VersionBackupRun | U | VBackRun.exe | VersionBackup - backup and archiving utility | No |
| vbc | X | Vbc.exe | Detected by Malwarebytes Anti-Malware as Trojan.MSIL. Note - this is not the legitimate Visual Basic Compiler (vbc.exe) process which is typically located in %Windir%\Microsoft.NET\[various] or %Windir%\winsxs\[various]. This one is located in %AppData% | No |
| vbc | X | vbc.exe | Detected by Malwarebytes Anti-Malware as Trojan.MSIL. Note - this is not the legitimate Visual Basic Compiler (vbc.exe) process which is typically located in %Windir%\Microsoft.NET\[various] or %Windir%\winsxs\[various]. This one is located in %AppData%\vbc | No |
| WIN_TKR | X | vbc.exe | Detected by Malwarebytes Anti-Malware as Backdoor.Messa. The file is located in %AppData% | No |
| Windows Firewall | X | vbc.exe | Detected by McAfee as RDN/Generic BackDoor!o and by Malwarebytes Anti-Malware as Malware.Packer.VBRA | No |
| winrar | X | vbc.exe | Detected by Malwarebytes Anti-Malware as Trojan.Agent. Note - this is not a valid WinRAR entry and it is not the legitimate Visual Basic Compiler (vbc.exe) process which is typically located in %Windir%\Microsoft.NET\[various] or %Windir%\winsxs\[various]. This one is located in %AppData% | No |
| Microsoft Updater | X | vbcjlg.exe | Added by a variant of the SPYBOT WORM! See here | No |
| Volume Shadow Manager | X | vbcsvc.exe | Added by a variant of the IRCBOT TROJAN! See here | No |
| sdchosts32 | X | vbdd.exe | Added by the RANKY.AG TROJAN! | No |
| WebServer | ? | VBI_SE~1.EXE | Related to a Pinnacle sound card. What does it do and is it needed? | No |
| Volume Shadow Configuration | X | vbmsvc.exe | Added by the SLENFBOT.DH WORM! | No |
| VbouncerDL | X | VBouncerInner.exe | Virtual Bouncer - malware from Spyware Labs. It is distributed by the same bundling and drive-by download techniques as the parasites it claims to remove, so definitely qualifies as unsolicited commercial software in itself. It also has an update feature that can download and execute arbitrary code. Warning - choose "custom" uninstall as "automatic" may remove other programs - see here | No |
| VbouncerDL | X | VbouncerInner[random digits].exe | Virtual Bouncer - malware from Spyware Labs. It is distributed by the same bundling and drive-by download techniques as the parasites it claims to remove, so definitely qualifies as unsolicited commercial software in itself. It also has an update feature that can download and execute arbitrary code. Warning - choose "custom" uninstall as "automatic" may remove other programs - see here | No |
| VBoxTray | Y | VBoxTray.exe | Part of the VirtualBox virtual machine software from Oracle. Required for the guest services to work properly | No |
| RestoreIT! | Y | VBPTASK.EXE | RestoreIT! from FarStone - "automatically backs up all files on your computer to a protected partition on your hard drive" | No |
| winconn | X | vbrun6nt.exe | Added by the AGOBOT-AEI BACKDOOR! | No |
| wincom | X | vbrun6win.exe | Added by the AGOBOT-AFK WORM! | No |
| imxecs | X | vbrun70sp4.exe | Detected by Trend Micro as WORM_AGOBOT.ALA | No |
| Windows Service Agent | X | vbsxkhk.exe | Added by the IRCBOT.AHX WORM! | No |
| windows | X | VBSyS.vbs | Added by the ROCK-D WORM! | No |
| winupdate2846 | X | vbsystem35.exe msvbrun.exe | Added by the MUTIN-C TROJAN! | No |
| winphonics7536 | X | vbsystem35.exe setups.exe vb.vb | Added by the MUTIN-C TROJAN! | No |
| winreg_32 | X | Vc030405.exe | Added by the BANCOS-CT TROJAN! | No |
| VC10Play | N | VC10Play.exe | Virtual CD from H+H Software GmbH (was Microtest) - "creates images of your optical media, so you can use them at any time without having the physical medium on hand. You get maximum availability of your data, while lost, damaged and stolen media become a thing of the past." Version 10 | No |
| VC10Player | N | VC10Play.exe | Virtual CD from H+H Software GmbH (was Microtest) - "creates images of your optical media, so you can use them at any time without having the physical medium on hand. You get maximum availability of your data, while lost, damaged and stolen media become a thing of the past." Version 10 | No |
| VC5Play | N | VC5Play.exe | Virtual CD from H+H Software GmbH (was Microtest) - "creates images of your optical media, so you can use them at any time without having the physical medium on hand. You get maximum availability of your data, while lost, damaged and stolen media become a thing of the past." Version 5 | No |
| VC5Player | N | VC5Play.exe | Virtual CD from H+H Software GmbH (was Microtest) - "creates images of your optical media, so you can use them at any time without having the physical medium on hand. You get maximum availability of your data, while lost, damaged and stolen media become a thing of the past." Version 5 | No |
| VC6play | N | VC6Play.exe | Virtual CD from H+H Software GmbH (was Microtest) - "creates images of your optical media, so you can use them at any time without having the physical medium on hand. You get maximum availability of your data, while lost, damaged and stolen media become a thing of the past." Version 6 | No |
| VC6player | N | VC6Play.exe | Virtual CD from H+H Software GmbH (was Microtest) - "creates images of your optical media, so you can use them at any time without having the physical medium on hand. You get maximum availability of your data, while lost, damaged and stolen media become a thing of the past." Version 6 | No |
| VC7Play | N | VC7Play.exe | Virtual CD from H+H Software GmbH (was Microtest) - "creates images of your optical media, so you can use them at any time without having the physical medium on hand. You get maximum availability of your data, while lost, damaged and stolen media become a thing of the past." Version 7 | No |
| VC7Player | N | VC7Play.exe | Virtual CD from H+H Software GmbH (was Microtest) - "creates images of your optical media, so you can use them at any time without having the physical medium on hand. You get maximum availability of your data, while lost, damaged and stolen media become a thing of the past." Version 7 | No |
| VC8Play | N | VC8Play.exe | Virtual CD from H+H Software GmbH (was Microtest) - "creates images of your optical media, so you can use them at any time without having the physical medium on hand. You get maximum availability of your data, while lost, damaged and stolen media become a thing of the past." Version 8 | No |
| VC8Player | N | VC8Play.exe | Virtual CD from H+H Software GmbH (was Microtest) - "creates images of your optical media, so you can use them at any time without having the physical medium on hand. You get maximum availability of your data, while lost, damaged and stolen media become a thing of the past." Version 8 | No |
| VC9Play | N | VC9Play.exe | Virtual CD from H+H Software GmbH (was Microtest) - "creates images of your optical media, so you can use them at any time without having the physical medium on hand. You get maximum availability of your data, while lost, damaged and stolen media become a thing of the past." Version 9 | No |
| VC9Player | N | VC9Play.exe | Virtual CD from H+H Software GmbH (was Microtest) - "creates images of your optical media, so you can use them at any time without having the physical medium on hand. You get maximum availability of your data, while lost, damaged and stolen media become a thing of the past." Version 9 | No |
| VCatch | X | Vcatch.exe | VCatch - antivirus product that displays pop-up advertisements | No |
| VCatch Premium | X | VCatchpre.exe | VCatch - antivirus product that displays pop-up advertisements | No |
| viruscatch | X | VCatchUp.exe | VirusCatch rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here | No |
| vcc70dep2r.exe | X | vcc70dep2r.exe | Zentom System Guard rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here | No |
| Zentom System Guard | X | vcc70dep2r.exe | Zentom System Guard rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here | No |
| CU1 | X | VCClient.exe | Associated with the Surf Sidekick adware and should be removed | No |
| MonTest | X | vccxzq.exe | Added by the SDBOT-EA WORM! | No |
| VCDDaemon | N | VCDDaemon.exe | Virtual CloneDrive from Elaborate Bytes AG - "works and behaves just like a physical CD/DVD drive, however it exists only virtually. Image files generated with CloneDVD or CloneCD can be mounted onto a virtual drive from your hard-disk or from a network drive and used in the same manner as inserting them into a normal CD/DVD drive." Loading times are significantly reduced as the virtual drive is much faster | Yes |
| Virtual CloneDrive | N | VCDDaemon.exe | Virtual CloneDrive from Elaborate Bytes AG - "works and behaves just like a physical CD/DVD drive, however it exists only virtually. Image files generated with CloneDVD or CloneCD can be mounted onto a virtual drive from your hard-disk or from a network drive and used in the same manner as inserting them into a normal CD/DVD drive." Loading times are significantly reduced as the virtual drive is much faster | Yes |
| VirtualCloneDrive | N | VCDDaemon.exe | Virtual CloneDrive from Elaborate Bytes AG - "works and behaves just like a physical CD/DVD drive, however it exists only virtually. Image files generated with CloneDVD or CloneCD can be mounted onto a virtual drive from your hard-disk or from a network drive and used in the same manner as inserting them into a normal CD/DVD drive." Loading times are significantly reduced as the virtual drive is much faster | Yes |
| DLF_00000400 | N | Vcdlf.exe | Known to cause problems with "Out of memory" errors. Otherwise, it's purpose is unknown | No |
| DLF_00001000 | N | Vcdlf.exe | Known to cause problems with "Out of memory" errors. Otherwise, it's purpose is unknown | No |
| VCDPlayer | N | VCDPlay.exe | Virtual CD from H+H Software GmbH (was Microtest) - "creates images of your optical media, so you can use them at any time without having the physical medium on hand. You get maximum availability of your data, while lost, damaged and stolen media become a thing of the past." Version 4 | No |
| VCDPlayer | N | VCDPlayer.exe | Virtual CD from H+H Software GmbH (was Microtest) - "creates images of your optical media, so you can use them at any time without having the physical medium on hand. You get maximum availability of your data, while lost, damaged and stolen media become a thing of the past" | No |
| vcdplayx | N | vcdplayx.exe | CD emulation part of VirtualDrive from Farstone. Not required as starting VirtualDrive loads this automatically | No |
| VCDTower | U | VCDTower.exe | Goldensoft CD Ghost related - turns a computer into a 200X-speed CD-ROM tower. Working from the hard drive, users can simultaneously access as many as 23 virtual CD-ROM drives at a speed of 200X for true multitasking | No |
| VCDWATCH | ? | VCDWATCH.EXE | Confirmed as Voyetra CD Watcher as it was found in a Compaq/Voyetra/AS2 directory but what does it do? | No |
| CSAV_CheckViruses | Y | VCHK.EXE | Part of Commtouch Command Antivirus (was Authentium) | No |
| vcl | X | vcl32.exe | Detected by McAfee as BackDoor-DSA | No |
| VClearMain | X | VClear.exe | VClear rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here | No |
| CU2 | X | VCMain.exe | Associated with the Surf Sidekick adware and should be removed | No |
| vcmanagerstart.exe | X | vcmanagerstart.exe | Detected by Malwarebytes Anti-Malware as Rogue.K.VCmanager. The file is located in %ProgramFiles%\\vcmanager | No |
| C:\WINDOWS\VCMnet11.exe | X | VCMnet11.exe | Windows AFA Internet Enhancement - browser hijacker redirecting to adsourcecorp.com. Removal instructions here | No |
| VCMnet11.exe | X | VCMnet11.exe | Windows AFA Internet Enhancement - browser hijacker redirecting to adsourcecorp.com. Removal instructions here | No |
| cmsound | X | vcpdll.exe | Added by the TCXMEDI-D downloader TROJAN! | No |
| VCS Host | X | vcshost.exe | Added by the RBOT-FKT WORM! | No |
| VCSPlayer | N | vcsplay.exe | Virtual CD drive emulator. Available via Start → Programs | No |
| cmsound | X | vcsystem.exe | Added by the TCXMEDI-D downloader TROJAN! | No |
| vcure | X | vcureU.exe | VaccineCure rogue security software - not recommended. One of the OneScan family of rogue scanner programs | No |
| VAIOCameraUtility | U | VCUServe.exe | Sony VAIO Camera Utility for the built-in webcam on their VAIO range of laptops. Required if you want to use the utility but not if you use the webcam in other programs | No |
| Windows Update | X | vcvhost.exe | Detected by Sophos as W32/Agobot-PD and by Malwarebytes Anti-Malware as Backdoor.IRCBot | No |
| ffeqOME | X | vcvsav.exe | Added by the RANKY.AB TROJAN! | No |
| Microsoft OfficeXP | X | vcvsdf.exe | Added by the SDBOT-SF WORM! | No |
| Fixnice | X | vcvw.exe | Added by the SDBOT BACKDOOR! | No |
| Mfqneqfeb | X | vdddwq.exe | Added by the RANDEX.AP WORM! | No |
| HDAudDeck | U | VDeck.exe | Via HD Audio Deck - audio control panel for motherboards with supported on-board VIA HD audio chipsets | No |
| Data File | X | vdehost.exe | Added by the SDBOT-DOS TROJAN! | No |
| Download Manager | U | vdesk.exe | Sneaky Virtual Desktop by Bussell Network Development - 'allows users to have up to 32 desktops on their machine at once. Sneaky provides quick "hotkey" access between each, and will perfectly camouflage almost any application.' No longer supported | No |
| Sneaky | U | vdesk.exe | Sneaky Virtual Desktop by Bussell Network Development - 'allows users to have up to 32 desktops on their machine at once. Sneaky provides quick "hotkey" access between each, and will perfectly camouflage almost any application.' No longer supported | No |
| Video Display | X | VDISP.EXE | Added by the AGOBOT-KE WORM! | No |
| printerdrv | X | vdms.exe | Detected by Trend Micro as TROJ_OPTIXKIL.30 | No |
| Vdoctor | X | vdoctorp.exe | VDoctor rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here | No |
| Virus Doctor | X | Vdoc[random].exe | Virus Doctor rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here | No |
| VDTask | N | VDTask.exe | VirtualDrive from Farstone - virtual CD/DVD drive emulator. Available via Start → Programs | No |
| VirtualDrive | N | VDTask.exe | VirtualDrive from Farstone - virtual CD/DVD drive emulator. Available via Start → Programs | No |
| veamedeqafqy | X | veamedeqafqy.exe | Detected by Malwarebytes Anti-Malware as Trojan.Agent.US. The file is located in %UserProfile% | No |
| mxcll | X | vec.exe | Eco Antivirus rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here | No |
| veja_fotos.exe | X | veja_fotos.exe | Added by the MDROP-F TROJAN! | No |
| eMailEncryption | U | VELOZSYS.EXE | eAcceleration Stop-Sign security software related - previously not recommended (see here). It has now been delisted, so make sure you have the latest version - hence the "U" recommendation | No |
| Vengine | Y | VEngine.exe | System Tray access to and notifications for the now discontinued Comodo Verification Engine from Comodo Group, Inc - which helps separate real web sites from fake to ensure that the site you're accessing is not trying to scam you or infect your PC | No |
| Venturi Configurator | U | ventcfg.exe | Venturi Wireless mobile broadband configuration utility | No |
| Veoh | U | VeohClient.exe | Veoh lets you share your video with other internet users | No |
| VeohPlugin | N | veohwebplayer.exe | Web player plug-in for the Veoh social content sharing site | No |
| [random name] | X | ver.exe | Added by the VERTEXBOT BACKDOOR! | No |
| VERBATIM STORE 'N' G | U | verbatim store 'n' go.exe | Loads the driver for the Verbatim Store'n'Go PRO USB Flash Drive - reportedly required only on systems running Windows 98 and Millennium | No |
| wmplayer | X | vergon1885.exe | Added by the BRONTOK-DG WORM! | No |
| wuserver.exe | X | verifgae.exe | Detected by Dr.Web as Trojan.DownLoader8.24079 and by Malwarebytes Anti-Malware as Trojan.Banker.Gen | No |
| Veritas Patch | X | veritas.exe | Added by the RBOT-XT WORM! | No |
| Verizon Online | ? | Verizon Online.exe | Related to the Verzion Online ISP service | No |
| VerizonServicepoint.exe | Y | VerizonServicepoint.exe | Verizon Internet Security Suite tool installed when you choose to install their internet security suite - sourced by Radialpoint. Apart from downloading the suite installation files, the exact purpose is unknown at this time but it may be used to source critical updates and alerts so should therefore be left enabled | No |
| A Verizon App | U | VERIZO~1.EXE | Part of Verizon Online Support Manager | No |
| Versato | U | Versato.exe | "Hot" button (such as volume and browser control) management and a CD player as supplied with QTronix (as possibly Micro Innovations) keyboards | No |
| verse | X | verse.exe | Added by the STAP-C WORM! | No |
| Version | X | Version.exe | Detected by Symantec as Adware.Jraun | No |
| VersionBackup | U | VersionBackup.exe | VersionBackup - backup and archiving utility | No |
| Adobe Version Cue CS2 | U | VersionCueCS2Tray.exe | Exclusive feature of the Adobe Creative Suite until CS4, Version Cue™ helps you "find files fast, track versions across applications, link files together, and share them in creative collaboration without fear of overwriting someone else's work" | No |
| Adobe_ID0EYTHM | U | VersionCueCS3Tray.exe | Exclusive feature of the Adobe Creative Suite until CS4, Version Cue™ helps you "find files fast, track versions across applications, link files together, and share them in creative collaboration without fear of overwriting someone else's work" | No |
| Adobe_ID0ENQBO | U | VersionCueCS4Tray.exe | Exclusive feature of the Adobe Creative Suite until CS4, Version Cue™ helps you "find files fast, track versions across applications, link files together, and share them in creative collaboration without fear of overwriting someone else's work" | No |
| AdobeVersionCue | U | VersionCueTray.exe | Exclusive feature of the Adobe Creative Suite until CS4, Version Cue™ helps you "find files fast, track versions across applications, link files together, and share them in creative collaboration without fear of overwriting someone else's work" | No |
| Adobe_ID0ENQBO | U | VERSIO~2.EXE | Exclusive feature of the Adobe Creative Suite until CS4, Version Cue™ helps you "find files fast, track versions across applications, link files together, and share them in creative collaboration without fear of overwriting someone else's work" | No |
| Adobe_ID0EYTHM | U | VERSIO~2.EXE | Exclusive feature of the Adobe Creative Suite until CS4, Version Cue™ helps you "find files fast, track versions across applications, link files together, and share them in creative collaboration without fear of overwriting someone else's work" | No |
| Windows Version Check | N | ver_chk.exe | Version checker for CyberAudioLibrary - "a new way to exchange information through the Internet" | No |
| Vet Start Up | Y | vet32.exe | Part of Vet Antivirus and eTrust EZ Antivirus - earlier versions of the CA antivirus products. If set too aggressively this will slow down your system. There is no need to scan every file when accessed - check the scanning options | No |
| Vet Start Up | Y | vet98.exe | Part of Vet Antivirus, eTrust EZ Antivirus and InoculateIT - earlier versions of the CA antivirus products. If set too aggressively this will slow down your system. There is no need to scan every file when accessed - check the scanning options | No |
| Vet Alert | Y | VETMSG.EXE | Part of Vet Antivirus and eTrust EZ Antivirus - earlier versions of the CA antivirus products. Displays on-screen notification messages when ever a virus is found. Runs as the VETMSGNT (VetMsg.exe) service in later product versions | No |
| VetAlert | Y | VETMSG.EXE | Part of EZ Antivirus - part of the eTrust range of security products formerly available from CA but now discontinued. Available as a stand-alone product or as part of the EZ Armor suite. Displays on-screen notification messages when ever a virus is found. Runs as the VETMSGNT (VetMsg.exe) service in later product versions | No |
| VetStart | Y | vetmsg.exe | Part of earlier versions of CA Anti-Virus and EZ Antivirus from CA. Displays on-screen notification messages when ever a virus is found. Runs as the VETMSGNT (VetMsg.exe) service in later product versions | No |
| Vet Alert | Y | vetmsg9x.exe | Part of Vet Antivirus - an earlier version of the CA antivirus products. Displays on-screen notification messages when ever a virus is found | No |
| VetoMail | U | VetoMail.exe | "VetoMail completely protects your Outlook and Outlook Express in-boxes from incoming spam in under three minutes." No longer supported or available from the author | No |
| VIRTEAR | N | vetray.exe | Sensaura "Virtual Ear" software (which was available as an upgrade to users with supported sound cards - such as the Hercules Fortissimo II and Turtle Beach Santa Cruz) took user's through a series of listening tests and generated a custom HRTF library that replaced the standard normal library supplied with the sound card. No longer available once Sensaura were aquired by Creative Technology Ltd | No |
| VetTray | U | vettray.exe | System Tray access to Vet Antivirus, eTrust EZ Antivirus and InoculateIT - earlier versions of the CA antivirus products | No |
| veuix | X | veuix.exe | Added by the VBNA.AITT WORM! | No |
| VentaDrv | U | vfdrv32.exe | Related to VentaFax Voice - send and receive black-and-white or color faxes, and turns your PC's fax modem into a versatile answering machine | No |
| EspTu | X | VFgt.exe | Detected by McAfee as PWS-Banker.dldr!s and by Malwarebytes Anti-Malware as Trojan.Banker | No |
| MSService_v1.0 | X | vfp02.exe | NewWeb adware | No |
| VFXDSys Compatibility Synchronisation | X | vfxdsys.exe | Added by the JNANABOT TROJAN! | No |
| VirtuaGirl | U | Vg.exe | VirtuaGirl is a shareware program featuring scantily dressed girls on your desktop. They say hi in the morning, remind you of your appointments and dance for you on request... | No |
| VGA Startup | X | vgacard.exe | Added by a variant of Win32/Rbot. The file is located in %System% | No |
| VGA6 Startup | X | vgacard6.exe | Detected by Trend Micro as WORM_RBOT.AUS | No |
| ASUS SmartDoctor | U | VGAProbe.exe | "ASUS SmartDoctor is a group of special tools to help users make the most of their ASUS graphics cards. It monitors the Fan RPM, AGP Power Level, GPU and RAM temperature, and has a slide bar for easy manual overclocking" | No |
| VGATune | X | VGATune.exe | Added by the RBOT-AWM WORM! | No |
| userinit | X | vgkxvn.exe | Detected by McAfee as Generic.bfr and by Malwarebytes Anti-Malware as Trojan.Agent | No |
| GoogleUpdater.exe | X | vGoogleUpdater.exe | Detected by Malwarebytes Anti-Malware as Trojan.FakeGoogle. The file is located in %AppData%\GoogleUpdater | No |
| vgTR0Y2sRLDW4z | X | vgTR0Y2sRLDW4z.exe | Added by the FAKEAV-IK MALWARE! | No |
| Guard Pro | X | VH339.exe | Guard Pro rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here | No |
| Default System Research | X | vhchost.exe | Added by the TARNO.I TROJAN! | No |
| VHNaldsGWx.exe | X | VHNaldsGWx.exe | Detected by Malwarebytes Anti-Malware as Trojan.FakeAlert.3CH. The file is located in %AppData% | No |
| Vhosts Protection | X | vhosts.exe | Added by an unidentified WORM or TROJAN! | No |
| smsys | X | vi.exe | Adult content dialler | No |
| VIANHIEKWHNY | X | VIANHIEKWHNY.exe | Detected by Malwarebytes Anti-Malware as Trojan.Agent. The file is located in %AppData%\VIANHIEKWHNY | No |
| vihunter | X | viAssist.exe | VIHunter rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here | No |
| d93cea3f9c93f407bf84abee820b565c | X | victime.exe | Detected by McAfee as RDN/Generic PWS.y!lt and by Malwarebytes Anti-Malware as Backdoor.Agent.TRJ | No |
| Logitech Vid | N | Vid.exe | "Logitech Vid™ is the fast, free and easy way to make a video call." Available as part of the Logitech Webcam Software or as a separate download. Run it manually when required unless you use it all the time | Yes |
| vid | N | Vid.exe | "Logitech Vid™ is the fast, free and easy way to make a video call." Available as part of the Logitech Webcam Software or as a separate download. Run it manually when required unless you use it all the time | Yes |
| Vid32cntl | X | vid32cntl.exe | Added by the CRYPTER.A TROJAN! | No |
| Vidalia | N | Vidalia.exe | Vidalia is a cross-platform GUI controller for the Tor anonymity package. Using Vidalia, you can start and stop Tor, view the status of Tor at a glance, and monitor Tor's bandwidth usage | No |
| Vidcntl | X | vidcntl.exe | Added by the CRYPTER.A TROJAN! | No |
| Vidcompat | X | Vidcompat.exe | Added by the GEMA TROJAN! | No |
| vidctrl | X | vidctrl.exe | Delfin PromulGate adware variant | No |
| Vide0Driver | X | Vide0.exe | Added by a variant of the VBKRYPT-AD TROJAN! | No |
| Video Driver | X | Backdoor.Agent.DC | Detected by Malwarebytes Anti-Malware as Backdoor.Agent.DC. The file is located in %Temp%\SysWOW64 | No |
| boomba | X | video.exe | Detected by Dr.Web as Trojan.StartPage.51862 and by Malwarebytes Anti-Malware as Trojan.Boomba | No |
| Windows Service | X | video.exe | Added by unidentified malware. The file is located in %System% | No |
| 3c15a1fdbfe6a89904fb79b43c81b9f8 | X | Video2.exe | Detected by McAfee as RDN/Generic.tfr!t and by Malwarebytes Anti-Malware as Backdoor.Agent.TRJ | No |
| Windows Service | X | video2.exe | Added by the DOWNLOADER.SMALL.MY TROJAN! | No |
| SpeedBitVideoAccelerator | N | VideoAccelerator.exe | "SpeedBit Video Accelerator makes videos from YouTube and over 150 sites stream faster and play smoother by reducing buffering problems and video interruptions or hiccups" | No |
| VideoCall | N | VideoCall.exe | Logitech VideoCall for Broadband - "a way for friends and family around the world to communicate over the Internet using fully integrated live video and audio. With a webcam, a broadband Internet connection, and the Logitech VideoCall for broadband software and service, people can not only talk to one another, but also see each other and share pictures" | No |
| Videocntl | X | Videocntl.exe | Added by the GEMA TROJAN! | No |
| Video Driver | X | VideoDriver.exe | Added by a variant of the VBKRYPT-AD TROJAN! | No |
| videodrivermanager | X | videodrivermanager.exe | Detected by Malwarebytes Anti-Malware as Backdoor.Messa. The file is located in %AppData% | No |
| Windows Video Monitor Drivers | X | videodrivers.exe | Added by the SLENFBOT.ABP WORM! | No |
| Microsoft Video Driver | X | videodrv.exe | Added by the SDBOT-AGP WORM! | No |
| VideoDriver | X | videodrv.exe | Added by the MIMAIL.A WORM! | No |
| Videool32 | X | VIDEOL32.EXE | Detected by Trend Micro as WORM_AGOBOT.EC | No |
| Video Lan Player | X | VideoLanPlayer.exe | Added by the RBOT-MY WORM! | No |
| Video Services | X | videol_32.exe | Added by the AGOBOT-DM WORM! | No |
| Video Manager | X | videomgr.exe | Added by the PANDEM.C WORM! | No |
| Windows Video Drivers | X | VIDEONS3.EXE | Added by the AGOBOT-KZ BACKDOOR! | No |
| Windows Video Drivers | X | videons32.exe | Added by the GAOBOT.AZT WORM! | No |
| videopci | X | videopci.exe | Added by the AGENT-W TROJAN! | No |
| videoporno.exe | X | videoporno.exe | Premium rate adult content dialer | No |
| Videora | Y | Videora.exe | Video Holding personal video downloading program | No |
| VideoraiPodConverter | N | VideoraiPodConverter.exe | Videora iPod Converter by Red Kawa - "is a free iPod video converter that converts video files, YouTube videos, movies and DVD's so you can play them on your iPod" | No |
| Win32 Configuration | X | videosd32.exe | Detected by Trend Micro as WORM_SDBOT.TT | No |
| MSVSync | X | videosync.exe | Added by a variant of the SPYBOT WORM! | No |
| VideotronSA.exe | Y | VideotronSA.exe | Vidéotron Service Agent tool installed when you choose to install their internet security suite - sourced by Radialpoint. Apart from downloading the suite installation files, the exact purpose is unknown at this time but it may be used to source critical updates and alerts so should therefore be left enabled | No |
| videotwisterSA | X | videotwisterSA.exe | Detected by Malwarebytes Anti-Malware as Adware.HotBar.CP. The file is located in %AppData%\videotwisterSA\bin\[version] | No |
| videovideodanet93847 | X | videovideodanet93847.exe | Detected by Malwarebytes Anti-Malware as Backdoor.Bot. Note - the file is located in %UserStartup% and its presence there ensures it runs when Windows starts | No |
| VideoWebCamera | U | VideoWebCamera.exe | Webcam support for models from either Chicony or Suyin. Possibly used on Acer laptops | No |
| NVIDIA Video drivers | X | video_32D.exe | Added by the AGOBOT.KV WORM! | No |
| NVIDIA Video drivers | X | video_32sD.exe | Added by the RBOT-BB WORM! | No |
| Windows video | X | vide_32.exe | Added by the AGOBOT.IC BACKDOOR! | No |
| vidmon | X | vidmon.exe | PromulGate adware | No |
| vidshakeSA | X | vidshakeSA.exe | Detected by Malwarebytes Anti-Malware as Adware.HotBar.CP. The file is located in %LocalAppData%\vidshakeSA\bin\[version] | No |
| VidSvr | N | vidsvr.exe | MS WebTV for Windows Channel Guide. Used to display TV on your PC via a compatible video card with in-built tuner (such as ATI All-In-Wonder). If you don't use it - uninstall it | No |
| vietato.exe | X | vietato.exe | Adult content dialler | No |
| HOT FIX | X | View.exe | Added by the WOOTBOT.BN WORM! | No |
| OrbitView | X | view.exe | Xupiter OrbitExplorer toolbar related. Drive-by foistware. Use Malwarebytes, Spybot S&D, Ad-Aware or similar to detect and remove and to prevent it re-installing in the future | No |
| Viewbar | U | Viewbar.exe | Agloco Viewbar is a small toolbar that rests on the bottom of your screen or browser window while you surf the Internet. The Viewbar software is what enables AGLOCO to collect the money you are earning while browsing the Internet". Get paid for browsing but you must consent to them collecting your personal information | No |
| runreper | X | viewer.exe | Added by the REPER.A VIRUS! | No |
| ViewMgr | N | ViewMgr.exe | Viewpoint Manager - automatic updates for ViewPoint products such as ViewPoint Media Player (as bundled with AOL, AOL Instant Messenger, Compuserve, etc). Can be run manually via Start → Settings → Control Panel by enabling auto-updates temporarily, re-booting and then disabling again. Not recommended as Viewpoint Manager is considered as foistware instead of malware since it is installed without users approval but doesn't spy or do anything "bad". This may have changed - read this article | No |
| Microsoft Viewer Monitor Manager | X | viewmon.exe | Added by the XPAK.A TROJAN! | No |
| HydraVisionViewport | U | viewport.exe | ATI/Appian HydraVision Desktop Manager software - monitors and regulates window and dialog box placement according to user preferences when using a multi monitor setup | No |
| Restart_VS | ? | Viewsonic.exe | Could be a left-over from the installation of a Viewsonic flat panel display | No |
| MSConfig | X | vifpwpdi.exe | Detected by Sophos as Troj/Agent-ZXW and by Malwarebytes Anti-Malware as Trojan.Agent | No |
| ViGlance | U | ViGlance.exe | ViGlance (Windows 7 SuperBar for XP) adds a Windows 7 style SuperBar for Windows XP users and can be loaded at boot time or started manually | Yes |
| VIHUNTERMain | X | VIHunter.exe | VIHunter rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here | No |
| ViivMonitor | U | ViivMonitor.exe | Related to Intel Media Share Software. "Stream or download media files from your Intel® Core®2 Processor with Viiv® technology-based PC" | No |
| VikingsScreenServer | U | VikingsScreenServer.exe | Screensaver for the Minnesota Vikings NFL football team - part of Sports Illustrated's MySI desktop download (by MercurySports Network) for streaming information on NFL football teams. No longer supported | No |
| ViOrb | U | ViOrb.exe | ViOrb (Vista Start Button for XP) adds a Vista style Start Button for Windows XP users and can be loaded at boot time or started manually | Yes |
| Vioxovwinktqugkr.exe | X | Vioxovwinktqugkr.exe | Detected by Malwarebytes Anti-Malware as Trojan.MSIL. The file is located in %AppData% | No |
| VIP Organizer.exe | U | VIP Organizer.exe | VIP Organizer by VIP Quality Software, Ltd - "is a personal time and task management software to organize your home and office. It is a powerful organizer tool which helps you to organize everything in a to-do list and track progress of your personal and business tasks" | No |
| VIP Simple To Do List | U | VIP Simple To Do List.exe | VIP Simple To Do List by VIP Quality Software, Ltd - "is an easy tool for planning of your daily life. The program lets everyone who wants to stop wasting time and bring life in order quickly manage everyday tasks with help of prioritized to-do list" | No |
| VIP Task Manager Professional | U | VIP Task Manager Professional.exe | VIP Task Manager by VIP Quality Software, Ltd - "is a client/server software for workgroup collaboration and task management by multiple users with simultaneous access to the common database through Local Network (LAN) and Low Speed Network. It allows authorized users to plan, schedule, share, track and report tasks, appointments, projects, and any company activities" | No |
| VIP Team To Do List.exe | U | VIP Team To Do List.exe | VIP Team To Do List by VIP Quality Software, Ltd - "is a professional time and task management software for small and midsize business. It enables team leaders to create, manage and send to do lists to team members by e-mail. It is a best tool for planning and tracking progress of team tasks" | No |
| f68bb2fe791053c77a8cc04020ab7b9c | X | VIP.exe | Detected by Dr.Web as Trojan.DownLoader9.10919 and by Malwarebytes Anti-Malware as Backdoor.Agent.TRJ | No |
| vipantispyware | X | vipantispyware.exe | VipAntiSpyware rogue spyware remover - not recommended | No |
| TrayPlay | X | Viper7 | Detected by McAfee as RDN/Generic.tfr!bv and by Malwarebytes Anti-Malware as Trojan.Banker | No |
| Virgin Media HUB | Y | VirginMediaHUB.exe | Virgin Media HUB tool installed when you choose to install their Virgin Media internet security suite - sourced by Radialpoint. Apart from downloading the suite installation files, the exact purpose is unknown at this time but it may be used to source critical updates and alerts so should therefore be left enabled | Yes |
| VirginMediaHUB | Y | VirginMediaHUB.exe | Virgin Media HUB tool installed when you choose to install their Virgin Media internet security suite - sourced by Radialpoint. Apart from downloading the suite installation files, the exact purpose is unknown at this time but it may be used to source critical updates and alerts so should therefore be left enabled | Yes |
| VirginMediaHUB.exe | Y | VirginMediaHUB.exe | Virgin Media HUB tool installed when you choose to install their Virgin Media internet security suite - sourced by Radialpoint. Apart from downloading the suite installation files, the exact purpose is unknown at this time but it may be used to source critical updates and alerts so should therefore be left enabled | Yes |
| AntiVirus Process | X | virprot.exe | Added by a variant of the SDBOT BACKDOOR! | No |
| VirRL2009 | X | VirRL2009.exe | VirusResponse Lab 2009 rogue security software - not recommended | No |
| Virus Scan | X | virscana.exe | Added by an unidentified VIRUS, WORM or TROJAN! | No |
| ViRsLab | X | ViRsLab.exe | VirusResponse Lab 2009 rogue security software - not recommended | No |
| Virt.exe | X | Virt.exe | Added by the REMADM-C TROJAN! | No |
| LenovoAutoScrollUtility | U | virtscrl.exe | Utility found on some Lenovo notebooks which pushes partially off-screen windows back on-screen if you push the cursor against the edge where the window is situated | No |
| VirtuaGirl2 | U | VirtuaGirl2 | VirtuaGirl is a shareware program featuring scantily dressed girls on your desktop. They say hi in the morning, remind you of your appointments and dance for you on request... | No |
| VBouncer | X | VirtualBouncer.exe | Virtual Bouncer - malware from Spyware Labs. It is distributed by the same bundling and drive-by download techniques as the parasites it claims to remove, so definitely qualifies as unsolicited commercial software in itself. It also has an update feature that can download and execute arbitrary code. Warning - choose "custom" uninstall as "automatic" may remove other programs - see here | No |
| Virtual Bouncer | X | VirtualBouncer.exe | Virtual Bouncer - malware from Spyware Labs. It is distributed by the same bundling and drive-by download techniques as the parasites it claims to remove, so definitely qualifies as unsolicited commercial software in itself. It also has an update feature that can download and execute arbitrary code. Warning - choose "custom" uninstall as "automatic" may remove other programs - see here | No |
| Virtual Dimension | U | VirtualDimension.exe | Virtual Dimension by Typz - "a free, fast, and feature-full virtual desktop manager for Windows platform" | Yes |
| VirtualDimension.exe | U | VirtualDimension.exe | Virtual Dimension by Typz - "a free, fast, and feature-full virtual desktop manager for Windows platform" | Yes |
| VirtualExpander | U | VirtualExpander.exe | Micro Vault Virtual Expander from Sony for their range of USB memory sticks. This software will compress your data to virtually store about 3 times as much data | No |
| MSN UPDATERS | X | virtualmemory.exe | Added by the RBOT-JK WORM! | No |
| VirtualStoreUpdate | X | VirtualStoreupdt32.exe | Detected by Malwarebytes Anti-Malware as Trojan.SHarpro.Pgen. The file is found in %LocalAppData%\VirtualStore\VirtualStoreUpdate | No |
| VirtualVaccine | X | VirtualVaccine.exe | VirtualVaccine rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here | No |
| VirtuaReminder | U | VirtuaReminder.exe | VirtuaReminder by Nopo Software - "is a small and convenient tool allowing the user to create reminders for such things as important appointments, birthdays, and so on" | No |
| LoadService | X | Virus | Added by the CAGER.A WORM! | No |
| RavTimeXP | X | Virus | Added by the CAGER.A WORM! | No |
| System4224411 | X | Virus | Added by the CAGER.A WORM! | No |
| Deneca | X | Virus salvado | Added by the DELUZ VIRUS! | No |
| Virus-Burst | X | Virus-Burst.exe | VirusBurst rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here | No |
| Virus-Bursters | X | virus-bursters.exe | VirusBursters rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here | No |
| 3ef8d15018bcaf9d5ac99375cb687614 | X | virus.exe | Detected by McAfee as RDN/Generic.grp!ef and by Malwarebytes Anti-Malware as Trojan.MSIL | No |
| Sistray32 | X | virus.exe | Added by the TOMETA-C TROJAN! | No |
| Virus2Bye | X | Virus2ByeLaunch.exe | VirusBye rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here | No |
| VirusBlast | X | VirusBlast.exe | VirusBlast rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here | No |
| VirusBurst | X | VirusBurst.exe | VirusBurst rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here | No |
| VirusBurster | X | VirusBurster.exe | VirusBursters rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here | No |
| VirusBursters | X | virusbursters.exe | VirusBursters rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here | No |
| virusbye | X | virusbyeUpdater.exe | VirusBye rogue security software - not recommended | No |
| VirusCureMain | X | VirusCure.exe | VirusCure rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here | No |
| VirusHeal 3.7 | X | VirusHeal 3.7.exe | VirusHeal rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here | No |
| VirusHeal 3.8 | X | VirusHeal 3.8.exe | VirusHeal rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here | No |
| VirusHeal 3.9 | X | VirusHeal 3.9.exe | VirusHeal rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here | No |
| VirusHeal 4.1 | X | VirusHeal 4.1.exe | VirusHeal rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here | No |
| VirusHeat 3.9 | X | VirusHeat 3.9.exe | VirusHeat rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here | No |
| VirusHeat 4.3 | X | VirusHeat 4.3.exe | VirusHeat rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here | No |
| VirusHeat 4.4 | X | VirusHeat 4.4.exe | VirusHeat rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here | No |
| VirusIsolator | X | VirusIsolator | VirusIsolator rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here | No |
| VirusIsolator.exe | X | VirusIsolator.exe | VirusIsolator rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here | No |
| VirusKeeper | U | VirusKeeper.exe | VirusKeeper uses a powerful real-time threat detection engine | No |
| NVirusKorea | X | VirusKoreaLaunch.exe | VirusKorea rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here | No |
| VirusLockMain | X | VirusLock.exe | VirusLock rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here | No |
| VirusLocker | X | VirusLocker.exe | VirusLocker rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here | No |
| VirusProtect 3.8 | X | VirusProtect 3.8.exe | VirusProtect Pro rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here | No |
| VirusProtect 3.9 | X | VirusProtect 3.9.exe | VirusProtect Pro rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here | No |
| VirusProtectPro 3.3 | X | VirusProtectPro 3.3.exe | VirusProtect Pro rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here | No |
| VirusProtectPro 3.4 | X | VirusProtectPro 3.4.exe | VirusProtect Pro rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here | No |
| VirusProtectPro 3.5 | X | VirusProtectPro 3.5.exe | VirusProtect Pro rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here | No |
| VirusProtectPro 3.6 | X | VirusProtectPro 3.6.exe | VirusProtect Pro rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here | No |
| VirusProtectPro 3.7 | X | VirusProtectPro 3.7.exe | VirusProtect Pro rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here | No |
| VirusRanger | X | VirusRanger.exe | VirusRanger rogue security software - not recommended | No |
| VirusRay 3.8 | X | VirusRay 3.8.exe | VirusRay rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here | No |
| VirusRay 3.7 | X | VirusRay.exe | VirusRay rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here | No |
| Virus Remover Profesional | X | virusremover.exe | Virus Remover Profesional rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here | No |
| VirusRescue | X | VirusRescue.exe | VirusRescue rogue security software - not recommended | No |
| VirusResponseLab2009 | X | VirusResponseLab2009.exe | VirusResponse Lab 2009 rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here | No |
| VirusRL2009 | X | VirusRL2009.exe | VirusResponse Lab 2009 rogue security software - not recommended | No |
| VirusScan | X | virusscanp.exe | VirusScan rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here | No |
| VirusSecurityMain | X | VirusSecurity.exe | VirusSecurity rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here | No |
| VirusTriggerBin | X | VirusTriggerBin.exe | Virus Trigger rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here | No |
| Virus_Scanner | X | Virus_Cleaner.exe | Added by the PANOL WORM! | No |
| Anti-phishing Domain Advisor | Y | visicom_antiphishing.exe | Anti-phishing Domain Advisor by Visicom Media (and powered by Panda Security) - 'ensures you navigate the Web safely by protecting you from "phishing sites" (copycats of legitimate sites that steal your personal info) or "malware sites" designed to harm your computer' | No |
| visin | X | visin.exe | Lmir.1DB8!pws spyware | No |
| MicrosoftVision | X | vision.exe | Detected by McAfee as Generic BackDoor!fqq and by Malwarebytes Anti-Malware as Backdoor.Agent.DC | No |
| visionGS | N | VISIONGS.EXE | visionGS webcam software | No |
| ViSplore | U | ViSplore.exe | ViSplore (Glass Browser for XP) adds a Vista style file browser for Windows XP users | No |
| vista | X | vista.exe | Detected by Panda as Banetmex.A | No |
| VistaUpgrade | X | vista.exe | Added by the AUTORUN-KQ WORM! | No |
| LoveHebeA | X | vistaAA.exe | Added by the LOZAVITA TROJAN! | No |
| VistaDrive | X | VistaDrive.exe | VistaDrive malware | No |
| VistaIcon | Y | VistaDrv.exe | Vista Drive Icon - 'changes the drive icons shown in Windows "My Computer", to a nearly Vista drive icon, showing the drive's free space with a smooth colored horizontal bar' | No |
| VistaFirewallControl | Y | VistaFirewallControl.exe | Vista Firewall Control from Sphinx Software (forerunner to Windows 7 Firewall Control) - "Protects your applications from undesirable network incoming and outgoing activity, controls applications internet access. Allows you to control personal information leakage via controlling application network traffic" | No |
| LogoVista | X | Vistalogo[7.0.jpg].exe | Added by the AUTORUN-IG WORM! | No |
| ViStart | U | ViStart.exe | ViStart (Vista Start Menu for XP) adds a Vista style Start Menu for Windows XP users and can be loaded at boot time or started manually | Yes |
| ViStart - The Vista Start Menu | U | ViStart.exe | ViStart (Vista Start Menu for XP) adds a Vista style Start Menu for Windows XP users and can be loaded at boot time or started manually | Yes |
| Vistascan | N | vistascan.exe | Included in VistaScan are VistaAccess and VistaShuttle. VistaAccess gives you quick and easy access to scanning functions right from your desktop. For Windows users, you'll see a scanner icon in the Windows Tray of the Taskbar. Click this icon and a menu opens | No |
| Vista Start menu | U | VistaStartMenu.exe | "Vista Start Menu is the convenient alternative to the plain Start menu you find in Windows XP and Windows Vista". You have the option to either replace standard Start Menu or run it independently and can load at boot time or run it manually | Yes |
| VistaStartMenu | U | VistaStartMenu.exe | "Vista Start Menu is the convenient alternative to the plain Start menu you find in Windows XP and Windows Vista". You have the option to either replace standard Start Menu or run it independently and can load at boot time or run it manually | Yes |
| VistaUpgrade | X | vistaupgrade.exe | Added by the STRATION-AX WORM! | No |
| Visual Basic Compiler | X | Visual Basic Compiler.exe | Detected by McAfee as Generic.dx and by Malwarebytes Anti-Malware as Trojan.MSIL. Note - the file is located in %UserStartup% and its presence there ensures it runs when Windows starts | No |
| MyPlayer | X | visual.exe | Detected by Malwarebytes Anti-Malware as Trojan.Agent. The file is located in %ProgramFiles%\MyPlayer | No |
| NetDy | X | VisualGuard.exe | Added by the NETSKY.N or NETSKY.W WORMS! | No |
| HKCU | X | visualizador de fotos do windows.exe | Detected by Malwarebytes Anti-Malware as Backdoor.HMCPol.Gen. The file is located in %System%\microsoft | No |
| HKLM | X | visualizador de fotos do windows.exe | Detected by Malwarebytes Anti-Malware as Backdoor.HMCPol.Gen. The file is located in %System%\microsoft | No |
| Policies | X | visualizador de fotos do windows.exe | Detected by Malwarebytes Anti-Malware as Backdoor.Agent.PGen. The file is located in %System%\microsoft | No |
| VisualTaskTips | U | VisualTaskTips.exe | "Visual Task Tips by Sergey - "is a lightweight shell enhancement utility. It provides thumbnail preview image for each task in the Windows Taskbar" | No |
| VisualTooltip | U | VisualToolTip.exe | Visual Tooltip from Chris'n'Soft - "makes it possible to show a thumbnail of a window by putting the mouse cursor over a button of the taskbar" | No |
| VitaVaccine | X | VitaVaccine.exe | VitaVaccine rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here | No |
| viueq | X | viueq.exe | Added by the VOBFUS.CF WORM! | No |
| VividGalut | X | VividGalut.exe | Adult content related web downloader | No |
| Viwkwf | X | Viwkwf.exe | Detected by Malwarebytes Anti-Malware as Worm.Dorkbot.ai. The file is located in %AppData% | No |
| Windows Video Input | X | viwsvc.exe | Added by the SLENFBOT.GS WORM! | No |
| load= | N | vi_grm.exe | Monitor drivers for Trio2x/3x based video cards - displays control panel for quick access to display settings | No |
| djdsdvqwa | X | vjdhdg.exe | Added by the SDBOT-EF BACKDOOR! | No |
| Mozilla Firefox Check 8.0.1 | X | vk1hlun.exe | Detected by McAfee as Generic Downloader.x!ggs and by Malwarebytes Anti-Malware as Backdoor.WPM | No |
| Virtuele Katja | U | VKatja.exe | Virtuele Katja - have an attractive moviestar parade on your Desktop and help you search the Dutch "Gouden Gids" business directory too... | No |
| VkontakteDJ | N | VKontakteDJ.exe | Vkontakte.DJ - music and video download utility for the Vkontakte social network | No |
| VKSaver | N | VKSaver.exe | VKSaver is a small application that allows you to download media files (audio and video) from the Russian social network service VKontakte | No |
| vl32 | X | vl32.exe | Detected by Dr.Web as Trojan.DownLoader9.10878 | No |
| vlc | X | vlc.exe | Detected as the BUZUS.DVE TROJAN! | No |
| li-rcash00001 | X | vldial.exe | Added by the Vl TROJAN! | No |
| ComSpec | X | VLOBPULQ.exe | Added by the AGENT-NZO TROJAN! | No |
| SYSTEMVIDEOUPDATER | X | vlp.exe | Detected by McAfee as Generic BackDoor!fq3 and by Malwarebytes Anti-Malware as Backdoor.Agent | No |
| Protocol Smart Copy Driver | X | vlpqwsxhvzva.exe | Detected by McAfee as Generic.bfr!eg | No |
| Web Offer | X | vl_ezstub.exe | eZula adware | No |
| BigDog303 | N | VM303_STI.EXE | Vimicro webcam USB utility - allows the webcam to initiate data transfer to a program. Create a shortcut and start it manually when needed | No |
| BigDog305 | N | VM305_STI.EXE | Vimicro webcam USB utility - allows the webcam to initiate data transfer to a program. Create a shortcut and start it manually when needed | No |
| 331BigDog | N | VM331_STI.EXE | Vimicro webcam USB utility - allows the webcam to initiate data transfer to a program. Create a shortcut and start it manually when needed | No |
| ASER | U | vmaser.exe | MailRedirector surveillance software. Uninstall this software unless you put it there yourself | No |
| VMConsole.exe | ? | VMConsole.exe | Sony VAIO Media Console - installed on the VAIO Media Integrated Server PCs. What does it do and is it required? | No |
| VMDFW | Y | vmdfw.exe | VirusMD Personal Firewall. Vendor's Note: "VirusMD Personal Firewall is a micro-firewall and should not be use as your primary virus scanner or as your primary firewall. It does not pan-block incoming or outgoing data. Rather, is a diagnostic and therapeutic utility designed to help professionals save time and effort in eradicating Trojan horses" | No |
| VideoDriverHook | X | vmdriver.exe | Added by the BCKDR-PSS BACKDOOR! | No |
| VMIntel386 | X | VMIntel386.exe | Detected by McAfee as W32/Xiquitir.ow!p2p and by Malwarebytes Anti-Malware as Worm.AutoRun | No |
| vmlib | X | vmlib.exe | Malware installed by different rogue security software including SpyKillerPro. Also detected as the LOWZONE-AQ TROJAN! | No |
| vmlib | X | vmlib.exe | Added by the LOWZONE-AQ TROJAN! | No |
| Opera addon | X | vmm.exe | Added by the AGENT-IBD WORM! | No |
| Printer | X | vmmon32.exe | Detected by Sophos as W32/Rbot-CSB | No |
| Vmmon32 | X | vmmon32.exe | Browser hijacker | No |
| Epsilon Squared | X | vmmreg32.exe | Added by the AGENT.MVC TROJAN! | No |
| hotdlll | X | vmmreg32.exe | Detected by Trend Micro as TSPY_BANKER.DX | No |
| Windows Media Player | X | vmmreg32.exe | Added by the AGENT.AQO TROJAN! | No |
| Windows Virtual Manager | X | vmnat.exe | Added by the SILLYFDC.BCB WORM! | No |
| vmnetdhcp | X | vmnetdhcp.exe | Added by the DWNLDR-GTC TROJAN! | No |
| Microsoft Routing Utilities | X | vmnethcp.exe | Detected by Malwarebytes Anti-Malware as Trojan.Agent. The file is located in %Templates% - see here | No |
| VMount drive | X | vmount.exe | Added by a variant of Backdoor.Rizo.A. The file is located in %System%\Com | No |
| d973e8a782eff0845471ef9c381b842c | X | vmover.exe | Detected by Kaspersky as Trojan-Dropper.Win32.Dorifel.hni and by Malwarebytes Anti-Malware as Trojan.MSIL. This file is located in %UserProfile% | No |
| vmplayer | X | vmplayer.exe | Detected by Malwarebytes Anti-Malware as Trojan.Agent.Inject. The file is located in %AppData% | No |
| vmware remotemks | X | vmremotems.exe | Detected by Trend Micro as BKDR_POISON.BMO and by Malwarebytes Anti-Malware as Trojan.Agent | No |
| VMSnap3 | N | VMSnap3.EXE | Vimicro based webcam driver - as used by both internal (laptop) and external webcams from Vimicro themselves, A4tech, Canon and others | No |
| vmsnGraber | X | VMSNGRABER.EXE | Added by the ENVID.B WORM! | No |
| vmss | X | vmss.exe | Detected by McAfee as Adware-PromulGate | No |
| VPCUserServices | U | VMUSrvc.exe | Part of "DOS Virtual Machine Additions" for Microsoft Virtual PC, software virtualization software that allows you to run multiple PC-based operating systems simultaneously on one workstation. This process provides additional functionalities such as Shared Folders | No |
| Vido Pes | X | vmwa32.exe | Added by the AGOBOT-GU WORM! | No |
| VMware, Inc. | X | VMware, Inc..exe | Detected by Malwarebytes Anti-Malware as Backdoor.Agent. The file is located in %AppData%\VMware, Inc. Note - this is not a valid VMware entry | No |
| VMware Workstation | U | vmware-tray.exe | System Tray access to virtual machines (VMs) currently in a "powered on" state in VMware Workstation - which "makes it simple to create and run multiple virtual machines on your desktop or laptop computer". Can be helpful if VMs are configured to run "headless" at Windows startup, in which case it can help you interact with the headless VMs. In that case, VMs could be powered on headless without ever starting up Workstation. If VMs aren't configured to run headless it isn't really required | Yes |
| vmware-tray | U | vmware-tray.exe | System Tray access to virtual machines (VMs) currently in a "powered on" state in VMware Workstation - which "makes it simple to create and run multiple virtual machines on your desktop or laptop computer". Can be helpful if VMs are configured to run "headless" at Windows startup, in which case it can help you interact with the headless VMs. In that case, VMs could be powered on headless without ever starting up Workstation. If VMs aren't configured to run headless it isn't really required | Yes |
| VMware Workstation | X | vmware.exe | Added by the KOLABC-A WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate VMware Player/Workstation file with the same name which is located in a %ProgramFiles%\VMware directory. This one is located in %System% | No |
| Workstation Ver 5.0 | X | vmware.exe | Added by the RBOT-AHB WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate VMware Player/Workstation file with the same name which is located in a %ProgramFiles%\VMware directory. This one is located in %System% | No |
| BigDogPath | ? | VM_STI.EXE | Bundled with some software for digital cameras that use a USB connection - what does it do and is it required? | No |
| mswspl | X | vnmispoisn downloader.exe | SearchBarCash adware variant | No |
| searchbar | X | vnmispoisn downloader.exe | SearchBarCash adware variant | No |
| vnmispoisn downloader | X | vnmispoisn downloader.exe | SearchBarCash adware variant | No |
| VnrBlock20 | X | VnrBlock20.exe | Internet Speed Monitor adware - see example here | No |
| VnrBlock21 | X | VnrBlock21.exe | Internet Speed Monitor adware - see example here | No |
| VnrPack15 | X | VnrPack15.exe | Internet Speed Monitor adware - see example here | No |
| VnrPack16 | X | VnrPack16.exe | Internet Speed Monitor adware - see example here | No |
| VnrPack17 | X | VnrPack17.exe | Internet Speed Monitor adware - see example here | No |
| VnrPack20 | X | VnrPack20.exe | Internet Speed Monitor adware - see example here | No |
| VnrPack22 | X | VnrPack22.exe | Internet Speed Monitor adware variant | No |
| VnrPack23 | X | VnrPack23.exe | Internet Speed Monitor adware variant - see example here | No |
| VnrPack24 | X | VnrPack24.exe | Internet Speed Monitor adware variant | No |
| VnrPack25 | X | VnrPack25.exe | Internet Speed Monitor adware variant | No |
| VnrPack26 | X | VnrPack26.exe | Internet Speed Monitor adware variant - see example here | No |
| VnrPack27 | X | VnrPack27.exe | Internet Speed Monitor adware variant - see example here | No |
| VnrPack28 | X | VnrPack28.exe | Internet Speed Monitor adware variant - see example here | No |
| VnrPack29 | X | VnrPack29.exe | Internet Speed Monitor adware variant | No |
| VOBRegCheck | Y | VOBRegCheck.exe | Part of Pinnacle Instant CD/DVD burning and authoring software and InstantCopy burning software from Pinnacle Systems (formerly VOB Computersysteme GmbH, now part of Avid Technology, Inc). Verifies drive settings, once loaded it doesn't use any resources so you can leave it enabled | No |
| Voice 220 | N | Voice 220.exe | Magicbox Voice 220 Skype phone | No |
| Voice 320 | N | Voice 320.exe | Magicbox Voice 320 Skype phone | No |
| voip phone | U | voip phone.exe | Related to Acer Bluetooth VoIP phone - as optionally supplied with some of their notebooks such as the TravelMate 8200 | No |
| VoipBuster | N | VoipBuster.exe | VoipBuster - 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 | Yes |
| VoipBusterPro | N | VoipBusterPro.exe | VoipBusterPro - 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 | Yes |
| VoipCheap | N | VoipCheap.exe | VoipCheap - 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 | Yes |
| VoipCheapCom | N | VoipCheapCom.exe | VoipCheapCom - 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 | Yes |
| VoipDiscount | N | VoipDiscount.exe | VoipDiscount - 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 | Yes |
| VoipHit | N | VoipHit.exe | VoipHit - 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 | Yes |
| VoipRaider | N | VoipRaider.exe | VoipRaider - 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 | Yes |
| VoipStunt | N | VoipStunt.exe | VoipStunt - 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 | Yes |
| Voipwise | N | Voipwise.exe | Voipwise - 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 | Yes |
| VoipZoom | N | VoipZoom.exe | VoipZoom - 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 | Yes |
| VolVic | X | volbi.exe | Detected by Dr.Web as Trojan.Siggen5.19138 and by Malwarebytes Anti-Malware as Backdoor.Agent.DC | No |
| TOSHIBA Volume Indicator | U | VolControl.exe | On-screen volume indicator for Toshiba notebooks | No |
| volmgr | X | volmgr.exe | Added by the AGENT-TPO TROJAN! | No |
| VolPanel | U | VolPanel.exe | Creative Volume Panel application for the Sound Blaster range of internal and external soundcards | No |
| VolPanel | U | VolPanlu.exe | Creative Volume Panel application for the Sound Blaster range of internal and external soundcards | No |
| System Startup | X | Voltio.exe | Added by the RBOT.NJ WORM! | No |
| Sygate Personal Port Blocker | X | volume.exe | Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM! | No |
| Volume Controller | X | VolumeControl.exe | Added by the SDBOT.AYI WORM! | No |
| $Volumouse$ | U | volumouse.exe | Volumouse from Nirsoft. "Provides you a quick and easy way to control the sound volume on your system - simply by rolling the wheel of your wheel mouse" | No |
| Vomba | X | vomba.exe | Vomba adware | No |
| vonmynoxenoz | X | vonmynoxenoz.exe | Detected by McAfee as RDN/Generic.tfr!a and by Malwarebytes Anti-Malware as Trojan.Agent.US | No |
| VOR | N | VOR.exe | Sony Vaio Online Registration reminder | No |
| vovokiwitrej | X | vovokiwitrej.exe | Detected by Malwarebytes Anti-Malware as Trojan.Agent.US. The file is located in %UserProfile% - see here | No |
| Microsoft Update | X | vpc32.exe | Added by the AGOBOT.XM WORM! | No |
| Microsoft Visual Application | X | vpcrtf.exe | Added by the IRCBOT-XJ TROJAN! | No |
| a_vpd | ? | vpd.exe | Located in an IBMTOOLS\VPD sub-directory. What does it do and is it required? | No |
| VP-EYE | U | vpeyev4.exe | VP-EYE Web Cam control panel software | No |
| phc700 | U | vphc700.exe | Related to the Philips SPC700NC web camera | No |
| ICQ Plus | N | vplus.exe | ICQ Plus is a freeware utility makes your ICQ skinnable (change the look). Available via Start → Programs | No |
| Anti-Virus | X | vpms.exe | Added by a variant of the SLAPER TROJAN! | No |
| 3653bd0c8ca450d9ae4edbdb2c99397a | X | vpn.exe | Detected by Dr.Web as Trojan.DownLoader7.25074 and by Malwarebytes Anti-Malware as Trojan.MSIL | No |
| Cisco Systems VPN Client | U | vpngui.exe | Sets up IPSec communications for Cisco's VPN Client | No |
| vpnmon | X | vpnmon.exe | Added by the WOMCODI-A WORM! | No |
| Raptor Mobile | Y | vpnservices.exe | Symantec VPN Client used to connect to corporate networks. If unchecked, must be uninstalled using Add/Remove Programs as it tightly integrates into networking | No |
| Vpop3 Mail Server | U | vpop3.exe | Mail server from Paul Smith Computer Services. Runs in system tray to collect mail. Can be run from a shortcut and if it isn't running then it won't get your email! | No |
| ToUcamVProperty | U | VProperty.exe | Configuration tray icon for the Philips ToUcam USB PC video camera (model number PCVC740K) | No |
| vProt | U | vprot.exe | Supports the AVG Secure Search box feature added on new browser tabs which is powered by Yahoo!. Added with the latest versions of AVG security software | No |
| Norton Ghost | U | VProTray.exe | System Tray access to and notifications for versions 12.0 to 15.0 of Symantec's Norton Ghost backup software | Yes |
| Norton Ghost 12.0 | U | VProTray.exe | System Tray access to and notifications for version 12.0 of Symantec's Norton Ghost backup software | Yes |
| Norton Ghost 14.0 | U | VProTray.exe | System Tray access to and notifications for version 14.0 of Symantec's Norton Ghost backup software | Yes |
| Norton Ghost 15.0 | U | VProTray.exe | System Tray access to and notifications for version 15.0 of Symantec's Norton Ghost backup software | Yes |
| Norton Save & Restore | U | VProTray.exe | System Tray access to and notifications for Symantec's Norton Save and Restore 2.0 backup software (either as a standalone product or as part of Norton SystemWorks 2009 Premier) - which is a renamed version of Norton Ghost | Yes |
| Norton Save and Restore 2.0 | U | VProTray.exe | System Tray access to and notifications for Symantec's Norton Save and Restore 2.0 backup software (either as a standalone product or as part of Norton SystemWorks 2009 Premier) - which is a renamed version of Norton Ghost | Yes |
| VProTray | U | VProTray.exe | System Tray access to and notifications for versions 12.0 to 15.0 of Symantec's Norton Ghost backup software and Norton Save and Restore 2.0 backup software (either as a standalone product or as part of Norton SystemWorks 2009 Premier) - which is a renamed version of Norton Ghost | Yes |
| SymantecLiveUpdate | X | VPTray.exe | Detected by Symantec as Backdoor.Moudoor. Note - this is not a legitimate Symantec entry | No |
| SymantecUpdate | X | vptray.exe | Detected by Dr.Web as Trojan.DownLoader6.25682 and by Malwarebytes Anti-Malware as Trojan.Backdoor. Note - this is not a legitimate Symantec entry | No |
| vptray | U | vptray.exe | System Tray icon for Norton Anti-Virus Corporate Edition. Gives access to the options available and may not be required. Some users may have problems - refer here | No |
| vptray analyzing | X | vptray.exe | Added by a variant of Backdoor.Rizo.A. The file is located in %System%\Com | No |
| vptraya analyzing | X | vptraya.exe | Added by a variant of Backdoor.Rizo.A. The file is located in %System%\Com | No |
| meidntpa | ? | vqgdpfrs.exe | ?? | No |
| vqrqrppflac | X | vqrqrppflac.exe | Added by the AGENT-GOH WORM! | No |
| vqxuud | X | vqxuud.exe | Added by the VB-FQS TROJAN! | No |
| Virtual Protocol | X | vr32.exe | Added by a variant of W32/Sdbot.worm. The file is located in %System% | No |
| VrBootScan | Y | VRBScan.exe | Boot scan feature of the HAURI ViRobot series of internet security products. HAURI's ViRobot engine is included in those used by VirusTotal, but it can also be licensed by other products such as versions of The Shield from PCSecurityShield (see here) - who's reputation is poor | No |
| VResLab | X | VResLab.exe | VirusResponse Lab 2009 rogue security software - not recommended | No |
| VRKill | X | VrkillDmn.exe | Virus-Kill rogue antivirus software - not recommended | No |
| vrl32 | X | vrl32.exe | VirusResponse Lab 2009 rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here | No |
| VirusRemover2008 | X | VRM2008.exe | VirusRemover2008 rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here | No |
| VirusRemover2009 | X | VRM2009.exe | VirusRemover2009 rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here | No |
| Vrmon | Y | vrmonnt.exe | Part of the HAURI ViRobot series of internet security products. HAURI's ViRobot engine is included in those used by VirusTotal, but it can also be licensed by other products such as versions of The Shield from PCSecurityShield (see here) - who's reputation is poor | No |
| VrProxyc | Y | vrproxyc.exe | Part of the HAURI ViRobot series of internet security products. HAURI's ViRobot engine is included in those used by VirusTotal, but it can also be licensed by other products such as versions of The Shield from PCSecurityShield (see here) - who's reputation is poor | No |
| VrProxyd | Y | vrproxyd.exe | Part of the HAURI ViRobot series of internet security products. HAURI's ViRobot engine is included in those used by VirusTotal, but it can also be licensed by other products such as versions of The Shield from PCSecurityShield (see here) - who's reputation is poor | No |
| VrSchedule | Y | Vrres.exe | Part of the HAURI ViRobot series of internet security products. HAURI's ViRobot engine is included in those used by VirusTotal, but it can also be licensed by other products such as versions of The Shield from PCSecurityShield (see here) - who's reputation is poor | No |
| Virus Protect | X | vrsprtc.exe | Added by the RBOT-APR WORM! | No |
| VRT1 | X | VRT1.EXE | Added by the VIRUT.CE VIRUS! | No |
| Sonic A3D Control | N | vrtxctrl.exe | Sound related options | No |
| UMAX VistaAccess | N | vsaccess.exe | VistaAccess gives you quick and easy access to scanning functions right from your desktop | No |
| Microsoft Service Drivers | X | VSADNIM.exe | Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM! | No |
| 12CFG214-K641-12SF-N85P | X | vsbntlo.exe | Detected by Microsoft as Trojan:Win32/Lethic.C and by Malwarebytes Anti-Malware as Worm.AutoRun.Gen | No |
| MSDCHCp | X | vschosnt.exe | Detected by Dr.Web as Trojan.KillProc.22773 and by Malwarebytes Anti-Malware as Trojan.Agent.APLGen | No |
| vschost | X | vschost.exe | Added by the AGENT.QK BACKDOOR! | No |
| vschost | X | vschosts.exe | Added by the VIPSY-A TROJAN! | No |
| Vistadrv | ? | vsdrv.exe | Vista Drive - part of ArabLionZ XP Tools. What does it do and is it required? | No |
| 12CFG914-K641-26SF-N32P | X | vse432.exe | Detected by Microsoft as Trojan:Win32/Lethic.C and by Malwarebytes Anti-Malware as Worm.AutoRun.Gen | No |
| VsEcomrEXE | N | VSECOMR.EXE | From McAfee VirusScan up to version 4.x. This executable is responsible for the periodic "update" prompts | No |
| SystemFTP | X | VSENMB.exe | Malware (ie, malicious software). Also changes the system.ini Shell line to read Shell=Explorer.exe VSENMB.exe, and it hacks the Winstart.bat as well | No |
| Microsoft Virtual Service Manager | X | vservice32.exe | Added by the MSNWORM.T WORM! | No |
| 12CFG914-K641-26SF-N31P | X | vsexy1.exe | Detected by Malwarebytes Anti-Malware as Worm.AutoRun.Gen. The file is located in %Recycled%\S-1-5-21-0243336031-1052116379-181863308-1851 | No |
| Virus Shield 2009 | X | VShield.exe | Virus Shield 2009 rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here | No |
| Vshwin32EXE | Y | VSHWIN32.EXE | From McAfee VirusScan up to version 4.x and Dr Solomon's VirusScan. Communicates between VSSTAT.EXE and the VShield System Scan module. Can be started automatically or available via Start → Programs | No |
| 12CFG515-K641-55SF-N55P | X | vslmq.exe | Detected by McAfee as W32/Spybot.worm.gen and by Malwarebytes Anti-Malware as Worm.AutoRun.Gen | No |
| TrueVector | Y | VSMON.EXE | Part of ZoneAlarm security products when running on Windows Me/98 which monitors internet traffic and generates alerts for disallowed access. Runs as a service on Windows XP and later | No |
| Zone Alarm | X | vsmon.exe | Added by the RBOT.BO WORM! If this was the ZoneAlarm firewall the name column would be TrueVector | No |
| System Security Updaters | X | vsmons.exe | Added by the RBOT-OW WORM! | No |
| VSN | N | VSN.exe | Software to share photographs across the internet | No |
| SNCT511 | ? | vsnct511.exe | Unidentified "Snapshot Viewer"- what does it do and is it required? | No |
| sndmi13 | U | vsndmi13.exe | Driver for DualCam cameras - that combine the best features of a digital still camera and a webcam | No |
| Voice Sticky Notes | N | vsnotes.exe | Voice Sticky Notes by Vioio Software Inc - is an "easy to use little program for any version of Windows, it lets you create colorful notes on your desktop, record a voice memo, set an alarm that play audio and video files as the alarm sound, and send them to others" | No |
| snp2std | N | vsnp2std.exe | Digital camera related | No |
| snp2uvc | ? | vsnp2uvc.exe | Related to a CameraMonitor Application from Sonix. What does it do and is it required? | No |
| snpstd | ? | vsnpstd.exe | Sonix PC Camera Monitor MFC Application. What does it do and is it required? | No |
| SNPSTD2 | ? | vsnpstd2.exe | CameraMonitor MFC Application. Appears to be related to a USB connection to a digital camera -is it required? | No |
| snpstd3 | ? | vsnpstd3.exe | Sonix PC Camera Monitor MFC Application. What does it do and is it required? | No |
| vsnpstd3 | ? | vsnpstd3.exe | Sonix PC Camera Monitor MFC Application. What does it do and is it required? | No |
| 12CFG214-K641-24SF-N85P | X | vsofat.exe | Detected by Kaspersky as Trojan.Win32.Agent2.hxw and Malwarebytes Anti-Malware as Worm.AutoRun.Gen | No |
| VSP32 Controls | X | vsp32.exe | Added by the RBOT-VA WORM! | No |
| vspdfprsrv.exe | N | vspdfprsrv.exe | Visage PDF Printer | No |
| vspell | X | vspell.exe | Added by a variant of the SMALL.PI TROJAN! | No |
| TIBBO VSP Monitor | U | vspmon.exe | Virtual Serial Port monitor - part of the Tibbo Device Server Toolkit - "logs the activity of Virtual Serial Ports and remains an indispensable tool in troubleshooting communications problems in systems involving Virtual Serial Ports" | No |
| vsrv32 | X | vsrv32.exe | Detected by Trend Micro as WORM_AGOBOT.AIF | No |
| 12CFG914-K641-26SF-N32P | X | vss132.exe | Detected by Microsoft as Trojan:Win32/Lethic.F and by Malwarebytes Anti-Malware as Worm.AutoRun.Gen | No |
| 12CFG914-K641-26SF-N31P | X | vsse32.exe | Detected by Trend Micro as WORM_SILLY.LC and by Malwarebytes Anti-Malware as Worm.AutoRun.Gen | No |
| 13CFG914-K641-26SF-N31P | X | vsse33.exe | Detected by Microsoft as Trojan:Win32/Lethic.C and by Malwarebytes Anti-Malware as Worm.AutoRun.Gen | No |
| BitDefender Virus Shield | Y | vsserv.exe | Real-time monitor for older versions of BitDefender anti-malware products which scans media for viruses and other security threats | No |
| Java Application | X | vssmf32.exe | Added by the SPIGOT BACKDOOR! | No |
| Windowsfw | X | vssmf32.exe | Added by the SPIGOT BACKDOOR! | No |
| SYSTEM | X | VSSMON.exe | Added by the RBOT-AWW TROJAN! | No |
| vssms32 | X | vssms32.exe | Added by the BCKDR-LBF BACKDOOR! | No |
| VirusScanMSC | ? | VsStat.exe | Part of McAfee VirusScan. System Tray application as with previous versions (were also VsStat.exe), McAfee SecurityCenter integration or something else? Is it required? | No |
| VsStatEXE | Y | VSSTAT.EXE | From McAfee VirusScan up to version 4.x and Dr Solomon's VirusScan. Communicates between VSSTAT.EXE and the VShield System Scan module. Can be started automatically or available via Start → Programs | No |
| Mcafee Antivirus Monitoring System32mn | X | VSStatmn32.exe | Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM! | No |
| Mcafee Antivirus Monitoring System326 | X | VSStatmn326.exe | Added by a variant of W32/Sdbot.worm | No |
| Updaterui | X | VsTckMgr.exe | Added by the MDROP-DJX TROJAN! | No |
| vst | X | vstkmgr.exe | Detected by Trend Micro as WORM_AGOBOT.SK | No |
| WinWorks | X | vstmgr.exe | Detected by Trend Micro as WORM_AGOBOT.ACJ | No |
| VStudio Manager | X | vstudio.exe | Added by a variant of Backdoor.Rizo.A. The file is located in %System%\Com | No |
| Skype Update | X | vsvchost.exe | Detected by Malwarebytes Anti-Malware as Trojan.FakeSkype. Note - this is not a legitimate entry for the popular Skype VOIP software and the file is located in %AppData%\svchost | No |
| Virus Sweeper | X | VSweep.exe | Virus Sweeper rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here | No |
| Volcano Security Suite | X | VS[random].exe | Volcano Security Suite rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here | No |
| NoteBurner | N | VTBurnerGUI.exe | NoteBurner from NoteBurner Inc. - "a versatile music converter that can be used as MP3 music converter, AAC audio converter, WAV to MP3 converter, M4A to MP3 converter, and RM to MP3 converter" | No |
| secboot | X | vtd 16.exe | Added by the HAXDOOR-AE TROJAN! | No |
| MyVitalAgent | U | VtlAgent.exe | MyVitalAgent from Lucent Technologies. Replacement for Net.Medic, monitoring all popular internet transactions and alerting the user of the location of connection problems. Available via Start → Programs | No |
| vTPass | N | vtpassld.exe | Part of vTrails - a live media delivery solution. vTPass is the driver enabling the system to work. If unavailable via Start → Programs, create your own shortcut for the "vtpass.exe" file | No |
| VTPreset | U | VTPreset.exe | Savage Pro S3 graphics software | No |
| VoyetraTray | N | vtray.exe | This provides an abbreviated Control Group for the Turtle Beach Montego II sound functions/associated with AudioStation 3 and 32 | No |
| cmds | X | vtsqn.dll | Added by a variant of the VUNDO TROJAN! | No |
| VTTimer | U | VTTimer.exe | Driver file for the on-board VIA/S3G KM400/KN400 graphics which enables TV in/out communication | No |
| VTTrayp | N | VTtrayp.exe | System Tray access to S3 Screen Toys - installed with some S3 graphics controllers | No |
| vTunerStartUp | N | vTuner.exe | vTuner - "an easy way to find and listen to radio and TV broadcasts over the Internet" | No |
| reg1.reg | X | vuamgard.exe | Added by a variant of the IRCBOT TROJAN! | No |
| VundoFixTool | X | VundoFixTool.exe | VundoFixTool rogue security software - not recommended. Note - do not confuse with the free VundoFix removal tool by Atribune | No |
| VVCap | N | VVCap.exe | VVCap screen-capture utility 'designed to do a single-click screen capture to web. It is that easy. You can use VVCap for: instant messaging, email, twitter, any other social networking site, when you need to do a "quick-post" of what you see on your screen' | No |
| VirtualVisit | X | VVisit.exe | Added by the MDROP-CNC TROJAN! | No |
| JUpdate 1.1.0 | X | vvjowfl.exe | Detected by Dr.Web as Trojan.DownLoader5.48310 | No |
| VVSN | X | VVSN.exe | PurityScan.C adware | No |
| VX1000 | ? | vVX1000.exe | Associated with Microsoft's VX-1000 LifeCam webcams. What does it do and is it required? | No |
| VX3000 | ? | vVX3000.exe | Associated with Microsoft's VX-3000 LifeCam webcams. What does it do and is it required? | No |
| VX6000 | ? | vVX6000.exe | Associated with Microsoft's VX-6000 LifeCam webcams. What does it do and is it required? | No |
| Qffecdas | X | vvzxx.exe | Added by the MULTIDRP.AA TROJAN! | No |
| Startup | X | vwin-proz.exe | Detected by Malwarebytes Anti-Malware as Trojan.Agent. The file is located in %AppData%\win-proz | No |
| Startup | X | vwinint.exe | Detected by Malwarebytes Anti-Malware as Trojan.Agent.STU. The file is located in %AppData%\winint | No |
| WinUpdate | X | VX-BioKernel32.exe | Added by the PTWEAK WORM! | No |
| VX Audio | X | vxaudio.exe | Added by the VANEBOT-AI WORM! | No |
| [various names] | X | vxdman.exe | Fake startup entry created by the Wareout rogue spyware and dialer remover - not recommended, removal instructions here. Archived version of Andrew Clover's original page | No |
| sVideo2 | X | vxdrun6.exe | Make125 - Switch dialer and hijacker variant, see here. Also detected as the SWITCH-D TROJAN! | No |
| DRIVEINIT | X | vxdscan16.exe | Detected by Malwarebytes Anti-Malware as Backdoor.IRCBot | No |
| vxgame | X | vxgame.exe | Detected by Microsoft as Trojan:Win32/VB. The file is located in %UserStartup% and its presence there ensures it runs when Windows starts | No |
| Framework Files Acquisition Store Modules | X | vxnygveet.exe | Detected by McAfee as Downloader.a!dch and by Malwarebytes Anti-Malware as Trojan.Agent | No |
| Verif | X | vxst.exe | Detected by Trend Micro as WORM_NOPIR.B | No |
| Wind River Systems | X | vxworks.exe | Added by the ACKANTTA WORM! Note that this is not related to the VxWorks platform from Wind River | No |
| vybigqiqewah | X | vybigqiqewah.exe | Detected by Sophos as Troj~Pushd-Fam and by Malwarebytes Anti-Malware as Trojan.Agent.US | No |
| Vypress Chat StartUp | N | VyChat.exe | Vypress Chat by VyPRESS Research, LLC - "is a user-friendly application for real-time chatting in small office or home office (SOHO) local networks. This unique chat software features an easy-to-understand format for text-based conferences and discussions" | No |
| vyfalperyfir | X | vyfalperyfir.exe | Detected by McAfee as Cutwail.gen.s and by Malwarebytes Anti-Malware as Trojan.Agent | No |
| vyphuldoxops | X | vyphuldoxops.exe | Detected by Sophos as Troj/Agent-ZOF and by Malwarebytes Anti-Malware as Trojan.Agent.US | No |
| VZAccess Manager | U | VZAccess Manager.exe | Verizon Access manager for enterprises | No |
| Vzgcspugxskeqzgq.exe | X | Vzgcspugxskeqzgq.exe | Detected by Malwarebytes Anti-Malware as Trojan.PWS.IRCBot. The file is located in %AppData% | No |
| SFP | N | vzSFPWin.EXE | Verizon Online Support Center - prompts for online updates | No |
| SGxBAr | X | VzWJrY.exe | Detected by McAfee as RDN/Generic PWS.y!lt and by Malwarebytes Anti-Malware as Trojan.Keylogger | No |
| xv_ctrl | U | v_ctrl.exe | 3dfx Underground Tools - "Gives direct hardware control to your video graphics adapter" | No |
| V Stuff Backup | U | v_stuff_backup.exe | V Stuff Backup online storage and backup for Virgin Media broadband users | No |
If you can help identify new entries and verify/identify those entries with a "?" status (especially hardware specific - such as laptops and motherboards) then please E-mail us (startups_at_pacs-portal_dot_co_dot_uk).
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DISCLAIMER: It is assumed that users are familiar with the operating system they are using and comfortable with making the suggested changes. We will not be held responsible if changes you make cause a system failure.
WARNING: This is NOT a database of tasks/processes taken from Task Manager or the Close Program window (CTRL+ALT+DEL) but a database of start-up applications, although you will find some of them listed via this method. Pressing CTRL+ALT+DEL identifies programs that are currently running - not necessarily at start-up. For a list of tasks/processes you should try the Process Library from Uniblue, the list at PC Pitstop or one of the many others now available. Therefore, before ending a task/process via CTRL+ALT+DEL just because it has an "X" recommendation, please check whether it's in MSConfig or the registry first. An example would be "svchost.exe" - which doesn't appear in either under normal conditions but does via CTRL+ALT+DEL. If in doubt, don't do anything.
To avoid the database becoming too large, all malware entries are only shown using the registry version which is common to all Windows versions. Otherwise there would be multiple entries for popular filenames that viruses often use - such as "svchost.exe" above for example. Multiple malware can also use the same start-up entries, in this case only those with significant differences (such as file location) are repeated in this database.
As more than 15K entries in this database related to malware you should use a quality internet security package. Which ever you choose, keep it updated and get the latest version at least every two years.
There are a number of virus and malware entried listed in this database where specific removal instructions haven't been given. If this is the case then you could try ComboFix, a program written by sUBs that can remove many different types of Trojans and Worms. See here for a tutorial on how to use the program
NOTE: A number of entries are repeated due to the way that different operating systems display startup items. For example, WinMe lists "POPROXY.EXE" as "Norton eMail Protect" in both MSCONFIG and the registry whereas WinXP lists it as "Poproxy" in MSCONFIG and "Norton eMail Protect" in the registry.
SERVICES: "Services" from the NT/2K/XP/Vista/7 operating systems are not included. We fully understand that some programs with these OS's use "Services" as an alternative to load their component parts at startup but these are handled in a different way. We recommend you try BlackViper for information on services for the relevant operating systems.
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