| Name | Status | Filename | Description |
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| Nsvdr | X | nsvdr.exe | Adult content dialler |
| Norton Service Driver | X | wsul.exe | Added by the W32/RBOT-ABI WORM! |
| NAV Auto Protect | X | msfwe1.exe | Added by a variant of the WIN32.RBOT WORM! |
| NVHotkey | U | nvHotkey.dll | Related to related to nVIDIA_ForceWare Hotkey Service |
| NI.UWFX5T | X | UWFX5TNetInstaller.exe | Added by the Troj/DownLdr-BO
TROJAN!
Note: This trojan file is found in the Windows\Downloaded Program Files or Winnt\Downloaded Program Files folder.
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| Netmonw | X | Netmonw.exe | Added by the TROJ/BDOOR-FX TROJAN! |
| NVIEW | U | rundll32.exe,nview.dll, nViewLoadHook | This is a DLL to enable multiple display monitors on a single computer. It can be a cause of numerous problems on some computers |
| Nielsen NetRatings | N | insight.exe | Nielsen NetRatings - "Provides real-time research and analysis about Internet users, delivering the timely, actionable data you need to make critical business decisions on your competition, your Web site’s audience and your customers". Is it required? |
| NAV CfgWiz or NAV Configuration Wizard | N | cfgwiz.exe | Introduced with Norton Anti-Virus 2002, this is a real resource hog. Many NAV users will find they can live without loading it |
| NotebookManager | ? | nbm.exe | Associated with Acer notebook PCs. What does it do and is it required? |
| NSCheck | X | NSCHECK.EXE | NetSetter/Marketscore foistware |
| ntuser | X | ctfmun.exe | Added by a variant TSPY_AGENT.ACEZ by Trend Micro Note: Located in \%WINDIR%\System32\drivers\ Note: Use SDFix under supervision. |
| NVRT | N | nvrt.exe | NVRefreshTool is a utility that will automatically detect the maximum refresh rate at each resolution that your monitor supports |
| Norton Personal Firewall | Y | IntroWiz.exe | Part of Norton Personal Firewall or Norton Internet Security |
| Notebook Maximizer | U | maximizer_startup.exe | Toshiba Notebook Maximizer software; adjust settings to save battery power and increase efficiency |
| Newsgroup ml097e | X | newsgroup.exe | RapidBlaster Variant
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| Nod32CC | U | nod32cc.exe | Control Center part of Eset's NOD32 virus-scanner. Leave this enabled if you want to update your virus data files via the click of a button
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| News Service | ? | ispnews.exe | F-Secure antivirus related. However, is this particular item required?? |
| ntsmod | X | ntsmod.exe | adware downloader/installer, probably VX2/Look2Me related - also detected as the WIN32.VB.RL TROJAN! |
| NeroCheck | X | regedit.exe | Added by the DOOMJUICE.B VIRUS! Note - this is not the valid Ahead Nero CD burning program. Also it is not the valid Windows registry editor which resides in C:\Windows or C:\Winnt wheras this version resides in C:\Windows\System (Win9x/Me), C:\Winnt\System32 (WinNT/2K) or C:\Windows\System32 (WinXP) |
| NewtonKnowsUpd | X | NewtKnow.exe,...NewtnUpd.dll, runkey | NewtonKnow hijacker |
| NetTime | U | NETTIME.EXE | From a visitor - "This is the executable for NetTime. It is started from the registry when you check the box to start at startup. NetTime allows you to synchronize your computers' clock with a server on your local net or the internet using any of several protocols, e.g. NTP." |
| nvscv32 | X | nvscv32.exe | Added by a variant of the W32/SDBOT WORM! Note: Located in C:\%WINDIR%\System32\drivers\ (XP/WinNT/2K) |
| Norton Auto-Protect | X | SERVICES.exe | Added by the W32.Ahker.B WORM! |
| ntx32 | X | ntx32.exe | Added by an unidentified Trojan/Backdoor TROJAN! Note: This worm\trojan is located in C:\Windows\System (Win9x/Me), C:\%WINDIR%\System32 (XP/WinNT/2K) |
| Ntcheck | X | mapserver.exe | Added by the TROJ/TOMPAI-B WORM! |
| NOD32 FiX.lnk | X | regedt32.exe | NodFix
is a is a potentially unwanted application. This application was given an (X) status because CastleCops does not and will not support Cracks or Warez. Do not delete the regedt32.exe as it is the legitimate Windows application. NodFix interferes with the default settings of the NOD32 AV application allowing to bypass its free using period as well as changes the default update server to that eval signatures thus allowing to update NOD32 without password. Note: To avoid interfering with the NOD32 application original settings no full cleanup can be provided. |
| nVidia Display Drivers (x86) | X | nvsys86.exe | Added by a variant of the IRCBOT Note: Located in \%WINDIR%\System32\ Note: Use SDFix under supervision. |
| Norton Update | X | ccUpdate.exe | Added by a variant of the GAOBOT/AGOBOT WORM! |
| NvCpl | X | rundl32.exe | Added by the W32/Agobot-TO
WORM!
Note: This (rundl32.exe) is not the legitimate Windows process rundll32.exe (Notice the difference in the spelling.) This worm\trojan file is found in the System (95/98/ME) or System32 (NT/2000/XP) folder.
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| Network Security Guard | X | **********.exe,(* = random,char) | CoolWebSearch parasite related. |
| Nortons AVS Systems | X | arse.exe | Added by the RBOT.AWY WORM!
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| NiroFile Updated | X | NiroFile.exe | Added by a variant of the BACKDOOR.IRC.BOT Note: This trojan is located in \%WINDIR%\System32\ Read the link, allows remote access |
| Nvidia32 | X | nvidia32.exe | CoolWebSearch parasite related. |
| Net Accelerator | U | NetAccelerator.exe | Rizal NetAccelerator - "Optimizing Dial-Up, Lan, Cable, DSL, and Satellite connections do you want to speed up your Internet access up to 200% - 300% ???". Only required if you find it helps improve your performance |
| netupdate32 | X | netupdate32.exe | Added by the W32/Rbot-GQZ Worm |
| Norton Crashguard Monitor | N | cgmenu.exe | Troublesome program that doesn't actually work with WinME so Norton removed it from SystemWorks 2001 |
| NADaemon | N | NADAEMON.EXE | Program by NetActive which appears to be piggybacked onto some Nvidia graphics cards software. They seem to look after "digital rights management". One user reports disabling it has no detrimental affect - not required |
| ntldr | X | ntldr.exe | Browser hijacker to search-control.com (TrojanDropper.Win32.Small.ig). In addition to Registry changes found by HijackThis, also creates the following system files:
* Creates file C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\ntldr.exe.
* Creates file C:\m.exe.
* Creates file C:\WINDOWS\Search-For-You.url.
* Creates file C:\n.bat.
* Deletes file c:\q.exe.
* Creates file C:\q.exe.
* Creates file C:\r.bat |
| NVIDIA Video drivers | X | video_32D.exe | Added by the AGOBOT.KV WORM! |
| nvchost | X | winlogon.exe | Added by the Troj/Klone-J TROJAN! Note: This worm\trojan is located in C:\%WINDIR%\ folder |
| Network Protocol Service | X | wuamgrd.exe | WORM_RBOT.EA
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| Norton AntiVirus Sys | X | NAVsys32.exe | Added by a variant of the W32/WOOTBOT WORM!
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| NOTEPAD | X | NOTEPAD.exe | Added as the result of the RUSTY VIRUS! Note - not to be confused with the valid Windows "NOTEPAD" text editor! - This malware actually changes the default value data of the Registry "Run" key in order to force Windows to launch it at boot. Name field may be empty.
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| Norton Program Scheduler Event Checker | ? | npscheck.exe | Part of Norton Anti-Virus. What does it do? Apparently it can safely be disabled without causing problems. Can also be listed as NPS Event Checker |
| Norton System Doctor | N | Sysdoc32.exe | Norton Disk Doctor from Norton Utilities. Automatically runs at start-up, major resource hog and best started manually form Start -> Programs. Delete the shortcut in the Start -> Programs -> Startup folder as well |
| NB Start Menu | N | STARTM.EXE | Part of McAfee Nuts & Bolts. Provides the same control as MSCONFIG and can be used instead if you have N&B |
| Network Host Controller | X | (path to,trojan) | Added by the WHISPER VIRUS! |
| Notn | X | Eber.exe | PurityScan/Clickspring Adware |
| NDSTray.exe | N | NDSTray.exe | Related to ConfigFree_Traybar utility on Toshiba laptops. It allows you switch between network devices by clicking on the traybar icon. Note: Located in C:\Program Files\TOSHIBA\ConfigFree\NDSTray.exe |
| NodeMnger | ? | Nodemngr.exe | Part of the Dell OpenManage Client installation - to allow Dell representatives to remote logon? |
| NetShow Powerpoint Helper | U | NSPPTHLP.EXE | If disabled, user created fonts can no longer be seen by other programs |
| NTdhcp | X | NTdhcp.exe | Added by the Troj/QQRob-O or Troj/QQRob-K TROJAN! Note: This trojan file is found in the System (95/98/ME) or System32 (NT/2000/XP) folder |
| NBJ | U | NBJ.exe | Ahead Nero BackItUp backup program. Only required for if you have scheduled back-ups |
| NTSF MICROSOFT SYSTEM | X | sysman.exe | Added by the WORM_RBOT.EDP WORM! Note: This worm\trojan is located in C:\Windows\System (Win9x/Me), C:\%WINDIR%\System32 (XP/WinNT/2K) steal information and terminate anti-virus applications |
