| Name | Status | Filename | Description |
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| ATI Task Application (Atikey) | N | Atitask.exe | System Tray access and key-combo shortcuts to common display functions on ATI video cards. Can be run from Start -> Settings -> Control Panel -> Display |
| Aluria's Spyware Eliminator | N | ASE.exe | Aluria Software's spyware removal tool - we can't really recommend this product as Aluria have recently partnered with WhenU, the well known adware company, see here and here |
| aupd | X | sywsvcs.exe | Added by the Troj/Orse-M
TROJAN!
Note: This trojan file is found in the System (95/98/ME) or System32 (NT/2000/XP) folder.
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| Activboard | U | MMKeybd.exe | Packard Bell ActiveBoard keyboard - multimedia keyboard manager. Required if you use the additional keys and want to see the status of the Num Lock, Caps Lock, Scroll Lock keys |
| AolAcsDaemon1 | Y | AOLACSD.EXE | AOLacsd.exe is a part of the AOL Internet Software and relates to the connection driver, essential to Internet connection. This program is a non-essential system process, but should not be terminated unless suspected to be causing problems |
| AlfaCleaner | X | AlfaCleaner.exe | AlphaCleaner is now a stealth install using exploits on unpatched systems. Seen alongside RazeSpyware |
| Alarm Manager | U | Alarm.app.exe | Palm alarm event reminder that coordinates what is on your Palm with settings on your desktop |
| ATnotes | N | atnotes.exe | Loads the ATnotes program for virtual sticky notes for your desktop. Available via Start -> Programs |
| Advanced Protection System | X | advpsys.exe | Added by a variant of the WIN32.RBOT WORM!
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| Anti-Virus | X | vpms.exe | Added by an unidentified TROJAN! of the Sdbot family. Note: This worm\trojan is located in C:\Windows\System (Win9x/Me), C:\%WINDIR%\System32 (XP/WinNT/2K |
| Add**32.exe (* = random char) | X | Add**32.exe (*,= random char) | CoolWebSearch/HomeSearch adware component - for examples, see this log.
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| AceGain LiveUpdate | N | LiveUpdate.exe | AceGain_LiveUpdate . "AceGain LiveUpdate provides a fully managed and customizable LiveUpdate platform that seamlessly integrates with a game. As soon as an update is made available, AceGain manages the alert, download and installation as well as version control and user network preferences." |
| ADQuickAccess | N | Adtray.exe | After Dark for Windows. Screen saver creation program produced before screen savers became integrated into Win95 |
| AdobeReaderPro | X | msnxpsp.exe | Added by the W32/Rbot-ASK or W32/Rbot-AUS WORM! Note: This worm\trojan file is found in the System (95/98/ME) or System32 (NT/2000/XP) folder |
| AttuneContentUpdater | X | attune_cu.exe | Added by helpdesk_software called Aveo Attune. This consists of programs that are misleading, harmful, or undesirable. Note: Located in C:\Program Files\AVEO\ATTUNE\Bin\ |
| Aim Plugin | X | aimplugin.exe | Added by the W32/Guap-F
WORM!
Note: This worm file is found in the System (95/98/ME) or System32 (NT/2000/XP) folder. |
| Atl**.exe (* = random char) | X | Atl**.exe (* =,random char) | CoolWebSearch/HomeSearch adware component - for examples, see this log |
| AeXAgentLogon | N | AeXAgentActivate.exe | Altiris Agent transmits information about your machine for the purpose of asset management and deployment |
| APIMon | X | winapix.exe | Added by a variant of the TIBSER.A downloader TROJAN! |
| akgkagaksad9 | X | fsakfask9.exe | Added by the Troj/OnLineG-M Trojan |
| Antivirus | X | av.exe | Added by the SINKIN VIRUS! Resets IE start page to realphx.com |
| AOL Instant Messenger | ? | AlM.EXE | That is an L between the A and M, the start up location is wrong for AIM. what does this relate to? |
| Actual Window Minimizer | U | ActualWindowMinimizerCenter.exe | Related to Actual_Window_Minimizer allows minimizing any window to task tray notification area or to the edge of the screen. Note: located in C:\Program Files\Actual Window Minimizer\ |
| AnyTime Organizer | U | AtDem.exe | Related to AnyTime_Organizer from Individual Software Inc. Oorganize, your calendar, to-do list, and address book etc... Note: Located in \%Program Files%\AnyTime Deluxe\ |
| AMP WinOFF | U | winoff.exe | WinOFF is " a utility designed to shut down Windows computers automatically, in a fully configurable way." |
| AolCon | X | config.com | Added by the TAPLAK VIRUS! |
| AlcxMonitor | X | Alcxmntr.exe | Realtek AC97 Audio - Event Monitor. "Slyware" file used surreptitiously monitor one's actions. It is not a sinister one, like remote control programs, but it is being used by Realtek to gather data about customers |
| AtiPTA | U | Atiptaab.exe | Control panel for the ATI series of video cards allowing access to such features as display resolution, colour depth, etc. Available via Start -> Settings -> Control Panel -> Display. Some users may need it if they have optimised their settings |
| afskfask8 | X | fsfjasj8.exe | Added by the Troj/OnLineG-L Trojan |
| Ad-Muncher | U | ADMUNCH.EXE | Ad Muncher removes adverts, pop-ups and general annoyances in your browser, file-sharing and messenger programs. Causes conflicts with Outlook, game sites and web-building applications |
| ab EazyScheduler | ? | ezsched.exe | ?? |
| AGSatellite | N | AGSatellite.exe | Program from AudioGalaxy that lets you download some MP3s from their server. Available via Start -> Programs |
| AntiVir | X | scvhost.exe | Added by the TROJ/AGENT-DSF TROJAN! |
| AnonymityGateway | U | Anonymity,Gateway.exe | Related to Anonymity_Gateway a privacy protection tool that conceals IP address preventing your surfing habits and your internet activity form being tracked by websites or Internet Service Providers. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\Anonymity Gateway\ |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader CFG | X | [random file,name] | Added by a variant of the WIN32.RBOT WORM!
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| ARMOR2NET | N | Armor2net.exe | Related to Armor2net personal firewall (possibly contains or is related to an anti-spyware product known as ArmorWall, which is considered a rogue anti-spyware app, not recommended see here |
| AntiSpywareMaster | X | asm.exe | Added by AntiSpywareMaster A rogue "security software" using false positives as goad to purchase. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\AntiSpywareMaster\ Note: Use SDFix under supervision. |
| AUXXTRAY | N | au30setp.exe | System Tray application for Aureal Vortex based soundcards. Can be run manually via Start -> Settings -> Control Panel |
| antispy | X | ANTIVIRUS.exe | Added by the IEAntiVirus Rogue antispyware program |
| ActiveDesktop | X | systray32.exe | Added by the DABOOM VIRUS! |
| accwizz.exe | X | accwizz.exe | Added by the W32.Ruland.A
WORM!
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| AVKTray | U | AVKTray.exe | Related to AntiVirenKit from G DATA Software AG. Tray control for the Virus software. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\G DATA AntiVirenKit\ |
| ASDPLUGIN | X | fullgames.exe | AsdPlug premium rate adult content dialer variant |
| AntiVirus | X | AntiVirus.exe | Troj/Banker-EHB Read the link, steals information |
| AllToTray | U | ALLTOTRAY.EXE | Related to AlltoTray from DNTSoft. Minimize ANY program to your System Tray. |
| Aqujyjax | X | aqujyjax.exe | Added by the W32/SDBOT-YC WORM! |
| API32 | X | api32.exe | Added by the IRCBOT-B TROJAN! |
| Adobe Photoshop 7.0 | X | AdobePhotoshop.exe | Added by a variant of the W32/SDBOT WORM! - NOTE: Do NOT confuse with the Adobe photo editing software of the same name! |
| AudioDeck | N | ADeck.exe | ADeck.exe is a system tray application for VIA's sound cards which offers quick access to a number of sound card related items. |
| AAW | N | Ad-Aware.exe | Related to Ad-Aware_SE from Lavasoft. AdAware removal tool. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\Lavasoft\Ad-Aware SE Professional\Ad-Aware.exe |
| APD123 | X | APD123.exe | PacerD_Media/Pacimedia.com adware component |
| autoupd | N | autoupd.exe | Raxco Software Auto Update utility."Used to keep your software up-to-date" |
| adprot | X | adprot.exe | AdBlaster adware variant |
| Antivirus-2008.exe | X | Antivirus-2008.exe | Identified as a variant of the FraudTool/FakeAV malware. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\ Note: Use SDFix under supervision. |
| Acecad.Wtxpload | Y | Wtxpload.exe,Acecad | driver for an AceCad USB Graphics Tablet |