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A	Program	Executable	Comments
U	A1000 Settings Utility	cpqa1000.exe	Compaq A1000 Print Fax All-in-One copy scan printer software. Required in the Startup in order to scan, print, copy and fax. Only needed if you use these features. If unavailable via Start -> Programs, create your own shortcut
N	AAATraySaver	TraySaver.exe	System tray management utility from Mike Lin which allows you to: hide and show system tray icons; restore icons that are lost in an Explorer crash; automatically remove dead tray icons; minimize any window to the system tray. Not required
N	ABBYY Community Agent	CAGENT.EXE	This program is installed with the Optical Character Recognition (OCR) software that comes bundled a Compaq A3000 all-in-one printer scanner. It's function appears to be to link you to the internet in an attempt to buy the 5.0 version of the software. The computer and OCR both work fine with this EXE disabled at start up
N	Access Ramp Monitor	armon32.exe	Used to monitor your progress on the internet hang-ups, connection speeds, internet congestion, and traffic flow. It prevents some games from running also. To disable the Access Ramp Monitor (1) Open Windows Explorer (2) Open the Program Files folder (3) Open the MindSpring folder (4) Open the AccessRamp folder (5) Double-click on the ARMCfg32.exe file (6) Uncheck Enable Dialup Monitor and click OK (7) Restart the computer and try again. Not required
N	AccessRamp Monitor01	ARMon32a.exe	From a visitor "Just wanted to provide you with some info on Access Ramp software installed w/Verizon DSL accounts in those areas that use the Winpoet PPPoE software. The Access Ramp TSRs are installed as part of IP Insight software (can't remember the software maker) - You can decline to install IP Insight during Winpoet setup, or go into Add/Remove programs uninstall IP Insight by hand if it's already installed. It really doesn't do a darn thing for you. It was intended to help DSL techs monitor QoS, but the backend part was never implemented (at least as of earlier this year). This will not affect the user's ability or inability to access their DSL service."
N	AccessRampLAN01	ARUpld32.exe	Version of the above for LAN connections Part of a Verizon DSL account
?	acoustic	acoustic.exe	??
Y	Acrobat Assitant	ACROTRAY.EXE	Required if you want to create PDF files from other applications via Acrobat Distiller
N	ActiveEyes	ActiveEyes.exe	ActiveEyes from TFI Technology is a small utility that you can use to liven up your desktop. It follows your mouse around and can tell you how far your cursor has travelled or point out where the cursor is. It's small, it's free and comes with a range of options and animations. Not needed - if unavailable via Start -> Programs, create your own shortcut
?	Ad Online Guide	adonlineguide.exe	??
N	Adaptec DirectCD	Directcd.exe	DirectCD allows you (amongst other things) to drag and drop files onto a suitably formated CD-RW disc. Unless you use this on a frequent basis it isn't required an is available via Start -> Programs. Start the program before inserting a DirectCD formatted CD-RW in the drive. Also covered under "DirectCD"
N	Adaware Bootup	ad-aware.exe	Ad-aware from Lavasoft. Checks your PC for "Spyware" which reports back your internet activities to "base". Check here or here for information about Spyware. Available via Start -> Programs - not required
U	Adobe Gamma Loader	Adobe Gamma Loader.exe	Adjusts monitor colours across all programs, including Photoshop. It is needed by some graphics professionals who want their monitor calibrated. Most home users will not need it. In my case I can verify this as Photoshop loads fine
X	adp	adp.exe	This is advertising spyware installed by Net2Phone, Limewire, Cydoor, Grokster, KaZaa, and who knows what all else. DEFINITELY not needed. More on this here
U	AdSubtract	adsub.exe	AdSubtract filters advertisment and cookie content from web pages and prevents cookie information from going out to web servers, freeing you from many of the annoyances, intrusions on your privacy, and security risks systemic on the modern web. Filtered content is most often removed from web pages before they reach your browser, thus saving time and resources necessary to download unwanted content
U	AEZBProc	aptezbp.exe	IBM Aptiva keyboard customizer - enables certain special buttons on keyboard for cd operation, volume control, and few quickstart buttons. Keyboard will work without it but you lose the special functions
N	AGSatellite	AGSatellite.exe	A Program from AudioGalaxy that lets you download some Mp3’s from their server. Available via Start -> Programs - not required
?	AHQInit	ahqinit.exe	Possible addition to/replacement for AudioHQ for later versions of Soundblaster Live! Liveware software?
N	AIM	aim.exe	AOL Instant Messager. If connected to the internet, automatically runs up AIM. Convenience more than anything. AIM can be started from Start -> Programs
X	AIM reminder	AIM reminder.exe	Added as a result of a VIRUS! See here
N	Album Fast Start	ABMTSR.EXE	Scanner software, not required for scanner to work. If unavailable via Start -> Programs, create your own shortcut
N	Alexa	Alexa.exe?	The Alexa Toolbar is a downloadable toolbar that helps you navigate the Internet as you surf, by instantly providing you with related information about the site you're viewing. Available via Start -> Programs - not required
N	Alogserv	Alogserv.exe	From McAfee VirusScan for logging scanning activities. It is reported to cause jerky graphics response in many games. Not required
U	AlpsPoint	Apoint.exe	Touchpad software for laptop PC's. For instance it is found on the Panasonic machines and allows part of the touchpad to be used for document or Web-page scrolling. Required for proper functioning of the pointing software but not required for the laptop to work
N	America Online . Tray Icon	aoltray.exe	Puts AOL icon in System Tray (. denotes version if present). Not required. You can connect to AOL without using this via a desktop shortcut or Start -> Programs
U	anvshell	anvshell.exe	System Tray tool for ASUS video cards. If disabled you lose all the ASUS specific video card options in Control Panel -> Display Properties -> Advanced as well as the systray shortcuts toolbar
N	AolFix	AolFix.exe	This is a program that is run on Gateway Astra computers, and maybe a few others. It was designed to repair a bad registry key in Gateway computers that would not allow AOL to run correctly. Not seen much anymore and should only run once
Y	apc_tray	apc_tray.exe	Part of the APC UPS software loaded with the BACK-UPS CS 350 unit. Required to monitor the APC unit in case of power failure.
?	Apvxd	APVXDWIN.EXE	Part of Panda Anti-Virus. What is this part and is it needed?
?	Apvxdwin	APVXDWIN.EXE	Part of Panda Anti-Virus. What is this part and is it needed?
N	ARCSolo Recovery	N/A	Backup software by Computer Assocaites - no longer being supported. Not required
?	Astro	Atro.exe	Quicken option
N	ASUSKey	V38SHELL.EXE	System Tray Icon for quickly changing video modes. Not required
U	ASUS SmartDoctor	VGAProbe.exe	ASUS video card fan/thermal monitor
U	ASUS TweakEnable	astart.exe	Restores manually changed settings for ASUS based video cards such as overclocking. Only required if you use non-standard settings
?	Ati2cwxx	Ati2cwxx.exe	For some ATI video cards. Probably used to access features and may not be required - for example the ATI Radeon works fine without it
?	AtiCwd	AtiCwd32.exe or AtiCwd.exe	Part of a driver enhancement for ATI video cards. May not be needed, try it and see
N	AtiKey	AtiKey32.exe	Provides System Tray access and key-combo shortcuts to common display functions on ATI video cards. Can be run from Start-> Settings -> Control Panel -> Display. Not required
?	ATIPOLAB	ati2evxx.exe	For some ATI video cards. Probably used to access features and may not be required - for example the ATI Radeon works fine without it
U	AtiQiPcl	AtiQiPcl.exe	Used for hardware DVD decoding on ATI video cards supporting this feature. Not required unless you regularily play DVD's
U	AtiPTA	Ati2ptxx.exe Atiptaxx.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 - not required. Some users may need it if they have optimized their settings
N	ATI GART Set-up Utility	Atigart.exe	Program that checks the motherboard CHIPSET and determines which GART driver bundle to install on ATI video cards. If you have one, once installed it shouldn't be needed
U	ATI Lauchpad	launchpd.exe	ATI LaunchPad provides a convenient way to start all your Multimedia Center applications (DVD player, Video CD, CD Audio, File Player). Just click the feature you want. When you start your computer, LaunchPad opens automatically, or you can right-click LaunchPad, and uncheck Load on Startup in the menu. Not required
N	ATI Scheduler	Atisched.exe	Component that remains resident in memory and automatically launches the ATI VIDEO PLAYER at a user selected time and date. Delete the shortcut in the Start -> Programs -> Startup folder as well. Functions could re-enable the program to load at start-up and re-introduce the shortcut. Try it and see
N	ATI Task Application (Atikey)	Atitask.exe	Provides System Tray access and key-combo shortcuts to common display functions on ATI video cards. Can be run from Start-> Settings -> Control Panel -> Display. Not required
N	ATI Task Application	Atitkad.exe	System tray access to common display functions on ATI video cards. As above
N	ATnotes	atnotes.exe	Loads the atnotes program for virtual sticky notes for your desktop. Available via Start -> Programs - not required
N	Atomica	atomica.exe	Atomica is a program that runs out of the System Tray and allows the user to find out more about a word or phrase (such as definition) on any screen by pointing at it with the mouse and clicking button one while holding down the Alt key. Not required
U	Atrack	atrack.exe	New feature of Norton Internet Security (NIS) and Norton Personal Firewall (NPF) 3.0 is the Alert Tracker, an instant notification feature. The Alert Tracker displays information about events as they happen. This way, when a rule has been triggered or an access to the Internet made, you know about it immediately rather than finding out about it hours or even days later when you happen to check your logs or notice that the NIS icon indicates a security alert
U	ATTRedUpdate	AutoUpdate.exe	Additional item added to start-ups after AT&T took over the now bankrupt Excite@home high-speed internet service. It's included for automatically downloading and installing updates. Leave it unless you plan to regularily run it to check for updates. If it can't be run manually via Start -> Programs try and create your own shortcut
N	AttuneClientEngine	attune_ce.exe	Attune is a revolutionary service that provides you with targeted Intelligram messages to help you avoid common computer problems. Attune may also let you know when you need a specific product, service, or upgrade to optimize the use of your computer. Not required.
N	AttuneContentUpdater	attune_cu.exe	Related to the above. All needed for the program to do it's job properly
N	AttuneDiscovery	attune_di.exe	Related to the above. All needed for the program to do it's job properly
N	AttuneSystray	attune_st.exe	Related to the above. All needed for the program to do it's job properly
N	AudioHQ	Ahqtb.exe	For Creative Soundblaster Live! series soundcards. System tray application for SB Live! functions. Available via Start -> Programs - not required
N	AutoEA	Ahqrun.exe	For Creative Soundblaster Live! series soundcards. Specify for any audio application what audio preset to automatically associate with currently active speaker output. Available via AudioHQ - not required
Y	Aureal A3D Interactive Audio	sa3dsrv.exe	For Aureal based 3D soundcards. A3D sound features won't work with this disabled
Y	Aureal A3D Interactive Audio Init	A3dInit.exe	For Aureal based 3D soundcards. A3D sound features won't work with this disabled
N	AUTOPROP	REGPROP.EXE WMPADDIN.DLL	Both the files are in the MS Office/Bots/FP_WMP directory. Apparently, it registers the FrontPage WiMP extension, although why they have to do it in such a clumsy manner is anyone's guess
?	AutoShutdown	pssvc.exe	Utility to fix vCard Export in Microsoft Outlook 2000 - although why are these together?
U	AvconsoleEXE	Avconsol.exe	From McAfee VirusScan up to version 4.x. Used to schedule regular scans. If you don't have scans scheduled you don't need it
?	AveoAttune	atmdlusr.exe	USR (US Robotics) modem auto updater?. May be a sub-set of "Attune" (listed under A). Should be able to create your own shortcut and run it manually
Y	AVG_CC	avgcc32.exe /startup	AVG anti-virus control center. Loads a System Tray icon that let's you access the antivirus program. Also enables the E-mail pluggin
Y	Avgserv9.exe	Avgserv9.exe	Background monitoring program for AVG anti-virus. Required if that is your anti-virus program

B	Program	Executable	Comments
N	Babylon Translator	Babylon.exe	Babylon-Pro is a powerful online information tool with offline capabilities and special features that brings you information customized to meet your specific needs. Babylon-Pro instantly provides relevant information about any word or value that you click on. Get information and translations from top glossaries. Experience our converter conversion feature, text-to-speech feature, and explore the Web using our many search engines. Not required
N	BackWeb	backweb.exe	Automatically detects internet connection and downloads any available updates. Typical on Compaq and HP PC's but not restricted to those OEM's. Resource hog and often causes malfunctions. Available via Start -> Programs - not required
X	bargains	bargains.exe	BARGAINS.EXE (Bargain Buddy) - appears to be advertising spyware installed with Net2Phone & LimeWire amongst others. No further information at this time. Check here or here for information about Spyware
?	Batchreg1	N/A	??
?	Battery Scope	batmgr.exe	Possibly associated with UPS battery management from these people
U	BayMgr	DockApp.exe	Hot-swappable drive management on laptops which allows you to swap battery, DVD, CD, etc without closing down Windows. Only required if you frequently swap bay devices
U	Bayswap	bayswap.exe	Hot-swappable drive on Compaq Notebooks which can be a Floppy or a CD/CDRW/DVD. It allows you to swap the drive without shutting down Windows. Only required if you frequently swap bay devices
U	Bayswap2	TbUpdate.exe	Also to do with hot-swappable drives on Compaq Notebooks. Only required if you frequently swap bay devices
U	BCDetect	bcdetect.exe	Bcdetect.exe searches the system to make sure Creative drivers are installed for the video card. It loads the BlasterControl when the drivers are detected. Your choice - try it and see
U	BCMHal	bcmhal9x.dll,bcinit	BlasterControl for Creative video cards. An easy-to-use utility that delivers comprehensive controls for desktop settings, monitor configuration, color adjustments and performance tuning as well as useful information about your adapter. May be needed to retain settings
Y	BCMDMMSG	bcmdmmsg.exe	For BCM V.90 56k modems - "modem messaging applet". Required for dial-up if you have one of these modems
U	BCTweak	bctweak.exe	BlasterControl for Creative video cards. An easy-to-use utility that delivers comprehensive controls for desktop settings, monitor configuration, color adjustments and performance tuning as well as useful information about your adapter. May be needed to retain settings
N	BHOCop	BHOCop.exe	ZDNet's BHO Cop that let's you see what browser helper objects are installed. Useful for detecting spyware. Not required
?	bigfix	BIGFIX.EXE	??
N	Billminder	Billmind.exe	Can be setup in Quicken to remind user of due payments. Available via Start -> Programs - not required
N	bjcfd	cdf.exe	Loaded from the install disk along with tgcmd.exe when Charter Communications changed over from @Home to their own Pipeline high speed cable service. A visitor states "In an e-mail to Charter asking what it did, I was told it's a troubleshooting tool that was not fully developed yet. It had asked for server rights through my fire wall". Disabled without causing a problem
N	BJ Status Monitor 500	CJSTR2V.EXE	Canon printer status monitor. Not required as you can check the printer status via My Computer -> Printers
N	BlackIce Utility	blackice.exe	Loads the user interface for the BlackIce Defender firewall program. From the parent site - '(the user interface) starts in the "Startup" menu and adds itself to the taskbar. The user interface is independent from the rest of the system and only displays the output or reconfigures the system. It does not need to be running for the rest of the system to run.' See also LoadBlackD under L
N	BLSTAPP	blstapp.exe	Puts access to Creative's BlasterControl in the System Tray
?	BMail Installation	FTP_back.exe	Installed as part of iMesh - a file sharing system. What does this do and is it needed?
U	BMO MasterCard Wallet	EWALLET.EXE	The wallet conveniently stores billing, shipping and payment information on your PC
U	bombshel	BOMB32.EXE	Part of McAfee Nuts & Bolts. Protects your Windows system from application failure and crashes - similar to Norton Crashguard. Your choice - may cause problems
N	Bonzi Buddy	??	Uses MS Agents, software can read emails, tell jokes. Available via Start -> Programs - not required. Also reported as being Spyware. Check here or here for information about Spyware and here for removal instructions
N	BookmarkCentral	BMLauncher.exe	Bookmark Express - offers a more flexible way to manage Web site bookmarks, regardless of which browser you use. Not required
U	BootStatus	BOOTST~1.EXE	A small visual basic program that pups up a small window on startup telling you how many times the machine has been booted that day. Once you exit it, it has no more effect on resources
N	Bose Wave/PC Monitor	wavepcmonitor.exe	Puts an icon in the System Tray for this system (more info on the system here). Available via Start -> Programs - not required
U	bpcpost.exe	bpcpost.exe	Microsoft TV Viewer Post Setup Program. Part of Microsoft WebTV for Windows. 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
N	Broadband Wizard	bbwiz.exe	Starts the Broadband Wizard so it runs in the System Tray. This application tests and optimizes your Cable or DSL connection. Available via Start -> Programs - not required
N	BrowserWebCheck	loadwc.exe	Checks to make sure that IE is still your default browser. Not required
X	Bymer.Scanner	??	VIRUS! - See here for more info

C	Program	Executable	Comments
U	C2K	CYB2K.EXE	CYBERsitter 2000 or 2001 - anti-porn filter prmarily. Required if you want the sites you visit filtered without having to load the software everytime you launch your browser
N	Cacheman	Cacheman.exe	Popular freeware disk cache tweaker from http://www.outertech.com/. Should only be run once and not loaded at start-up
X	cAgOu	<filename>.hta	Virus!. See here for more info
N	CallControl	ftctrl32.exe	FaxTalk Messenger Pro is a Windows TAPI based 32-bit application. When installed, the software automatically loads FaxTalk CallControl when you start Windows. When FaxTalk CallControl is running, any TAPI compliant application can request to use the modem from Windows. Not required
N	Camio Viewer 3.2	ixapplet.exe	Image viewing program that comes with digital cameras. Shows pictures that are in the camera before downloading them. Not required - if unavailable via Start -> Programs, create your own shortcut
N	Cal Reminder Shortcut	calrem.exe	Produces a pop-up reminder of events scheduled using the MS Office Calendar. Not required
U	CBWAttn	cbwattn.exe	For Compaq PC's. Required for Bitware to answer incoming faxes, can cause sleep mode problems
U	CBWHost	cbwhost.exe	For Compaq PC's. Required for Bitware to answer incoming faxes, can cause sleep mode problems
X	CC2KUI	comet.exe	Comet Cursor - displays different mouse pointers dependent upon the site your visiting. Also reported as being Advertising Spyware. Check here or here for information about Spyware and here for removal instructions. Not required
?	CCDoctorLogonTesting	ccdoctor.exe /LogonStartup	From Rational Clear Case - what does it do and is it needed?
N	??	CDANTSRV.exe	C-Dilla License Management software Win2k. This is used for any program that uses C-dilla Protection, example: 3D Studio Max 4.x. It loads as a service automatically but is not needed unless you run said program. That and Flexlm are both secure licensing engines that consume resources but are never accessed unless running the specific programs. Can be started and stopped manually
N	CDInterceptor	cdi.exe	CD indexer for measuring the speed of cd players - not needed
?	ChangeLines	chngline.exe	??
?	CheckMsgPlus	MsgPlusH.dll, VerifyInstallation	Added by MSN Messenger Plus, a third party extension to MSN Messenger. Not sure if it's required or not
X	Choke	Choke.exe-blahh	Virus!. See here for more info
U	CHotKey	mhotkey.exe	Enables special keys on Chicony keyboards. Special combinations includes Internet, email, vol+, vol-, mute, etc. Only required for extended features
N	Christmas Music Player	TTEST6.EXE	"Christmas Music Player brings the music of the Christmas Holiday to your desktop. 40 different holiday music favorites play in the background as you continue to work on other tasks. You can chose between random or sequential playback. Christmas Music Player is a fantastic way to enjoy the music of the holiday season." Not required
?	ChromeMark	keysh.exe	Related to this. Don't know what keysh.exe does though and if it's required
N	CIJ3P2PSERVER	CIJ3P2PS.EXE	Compaq printer utility which is required in the startup menu in order to make the printer work correctly. Not required. If unavailable via Start -> Programs, create your own shortcut
?	ClSrvr Program	ClrSrvr.exe	May be related to a HP printer?
U	CleanSweep Smart Sweep- Internet Sweep	Csinsm32.exe	Automatic logging of installs from Norton CleanSweep - available via Start -> Programs
N	CleanSweep Useage Watch	CSUSEM32.EXE	Quaterdeck/Norton CleanSweep component that tracks how often you use files and alerts you to files that have not been used for a specified period of time. Not required
?	Click Radio Tuner	clickr~1.exe	??
?	Click Status Monitor	toolsclickstat.exe	??
N	Clickoff	Clickoff.exe	A program that automatically dismisses annoying dialog boxes. Not required
N	CLICKTHEBUTTON	N/A	A so-called "essential utility" by the people who supply it - here. It can't be that essential if I've only just found out about it. Personally I think it's not needed but you may if you do a lot of on-line shopping
?	Client Access Check Version	cwbckver.exe LOGIN	Part of IBM AS/400 Client Access - what does it do and is it needed?
?	Client Access Help Update	cwbinhlp.exe	Part of IBM AS/400 Client Access - what does it do and is it needed?
?	Client Access Service	CwbSvStr.Exe	Part of IBM AS/400 Client Access - what does it do and is it needed?
?	CLMFrontPanel	N/A	??
N	ClipMate5x	ClipMt5x.exe	Clip Mate 5.x by Thornsoft. Utility that allows you to store more than one item in the clipboard. More information here. Available via Start -> Programs - not required
N	CloneCD	CloneCDTray.exe	System tray for CloneCD - the only useful option is "Hide CDR Media" only available via this tray. Not required - available via Start -> Programs (or create your own shortcut)
?	ClSrvr Program	CLSRVR.EXE	Found on a Compaq PC and related to the internet. What does it do and is it needed?
?	CMESys	CMESysy.exe	??
X	N/A	CNBABE.EXE	Appears to be spyware added by KAZAA (and maybe others) that displays pop-up ads whilst your browsing. Try here for a program called Adaw that may be able to remove it. Not required
N	Colorific Control Panel	Hgcctl95.exe	From E_Color. Colorific delivers accurate gamma and color temperature across your entire system - monitor to printer and digital camera to monitor. Not needed
N	COM-IP	COMIP.EXE	COM-IP Virtual Modem Driver (COM-IP Creates a Fake Serial Port that allows you to use older DOS Based Communications Programs over Telnet. Type atdt host.domain.com instead of atdt 5551212)
X	Comcast Support	tgkill.exe \/cleaneahtiaga/start	Comcast (the cable folks who are replacing @home in some parts of the USA) have struck a deal with Tioga to provide an "enhanced" support and self-repairing tool. This is "beta" at present and was made available to download by mistake at present. Remove via Start -> Settings -> Add/Remove Programs
N	Compaq Internet Setup	inetwizard.exe	For Compaq PC's. Runs Compaq internet setup wizard and offers you to signup from ISP list. Not required
U	Compaq Knowledge Center	silent.exe & matcli.exe	For Compaq PC's. matcli.exe is a motive Assisant Command line interface that gathers information about your system's identity like your name email address, city, state, etc and gets written to a log file while silent.exe executes matcli.exe quietly in the background. Compaq Knowledge Center is required to run with the Help and Support program. If you remove the checkmark on Compaq Knowledge Center and and then run help and Support it will add another Compaq Knowledge Center in the startup menu. If you remove the Compaq Knowledge Center in the add/remove program some help menus in help and support will not be available like Fix my Presario, Preference, and Contact Technical Support. You decide.
U	Compaq PK Daemon	cpqkl.exe	For Compaq laptops for programming user configurable keys. Not required unless you use them
N	Compaq Video CD Watcher	??	For Compaq PC's. MPEG viewer. Not required
N	CompaqPrinTray	printray.exe	Puts printer icon in the System Tray. When this option is disabled you will no longer be able to access the Control Program or Printer Driver directly from your desktop but if unavailable via Start -> Programs, create your own shortcut
N	Compaq Message Server	COMPAQ-RBA.EXE	Applies to CPQBootPerfDB below as well. These files generate some kind of server or servlet that attempts to connect with Compaq online. They are like Trojans, but fairly harmless. They send information on the "Compaq Advisor/Compaq Message Screener" application that comes with every Compaq computer and provide feedback on how computer users use the Message Advisor. These messages appear occassionally and instruct and advise users on their computer and its use. They generally attempt to get you (these messages) to connect to Compaq's website. They may be safely disabled via (1) MSCONFIG or (2) Start -> Programs -> Compaq Advisor -> Advisor Settings under the "advanced" tab. Not required and can cause problems
N	CompaqSystray	cpqpscp.exe	Compaq System Tray icon. Not required
N	COMSMDEXE	comsmd.exe	3Com tray icon. Not required
U	ConfigSafe	CFGSAFE.EXE or AUTOCHK.EXE	Lets you identify changes to the registry, INI files, System asset files, system hardware, network connections, and operating system versions -- provides a restore function. Your choice
N	ConfigServices	??	Part of initial setup. Not required
U	ConMgr.exe	conmgr.exe	Starts WinFax Pro at startup. Required for Winfax to answer incoming faxes. You decide.
U	Controller	WFXCTL32.EXE	Incoming and outgoing fax and answering machine controller for Symantec's TalkWorks Pro and WinFax 9. It sets up a yellow fax machine icon in the system tray
Y	Cookie Pal	CPBRWTCH.EXE	Cookie interceptor and manager. Not essential to the computer but you may not want to go on-line without it! Allows you to decide which internet sites can add "cookies" related to their sites for the next time you return
U	Cool Desk	cdesk.exe	Cool Desk is a virtual desktops manager. Ever you wished to have several screens on your computer? Cool Desk creates up to 9 virtual desktops and offers you to have different windows on each of them. Not needed but may be of use to you
?	CoolSwitch	taskswitch.exe	ALT+TAB replacement Powertoy for Windows XP - enhances the graphics displayed when you want to switch between programs running full-screen. Not required
N	Corel Desktop Application Director	dad.exe??	The Desktop Application Director (DAD) gives you easy access to all Corel applications. Available via Start -> Programs - not required.
N	Corel Registration	Remind32.exe	If you don't want to register Corel products and be reminded about it every 2 weeks disable it
N	Corel Registration Reminder	Remind32.exe	If you don't want to register Corel products and be reminded about it every 2 weeks disable it
?	CorelMedia FoldersIndexer8	MFINDE~1.EXE	??
N	CountrySelection	pctptt.exe	Country selection for a PCtel HSP56 based modem. Often found in OEM (Dell,Compaq, HP, etc) systems for their modems included on the motherboard or as a seperate card. Once you've set the modem up to the chosen country it's not required
U	CP32NOT	CP32BTN.EXE	This is the daemon for the programmable "one-touch" buttons on HP laptops (and others?). Safe to disable if you don't use these buttons. Your choice!
?	CPortPatch	cppatch.exe	CPortPatch is a utility is required for Dell laptops that are using a docking station. Is it needed though?
?	CPQAlert	CPQAlert.exe	Compaq's network management software. Don't know whether you need it if your networked I'm afraid
N	CPQBootPerfDB	CPQBootPerfDB.EXE	See Compaq Message Server above
N	CPQDFWAG	CpqDfwAg.exe	For Compaq PC's. Runs Compaq diags on every boot. Not required
U	CPQEASYACC	cpqeadm.exe	For Compaq PC's. Keyboard button support. Not required if you don't use these buttons
U	cpqeaui	cpqeaui.exe	For Compaq PC's. Keyboard button support. Not required if you don't use these buttons
U	CPQInet Runtime Service	CpqInet.exe	For Compaq PC's. Allows AOL and Compuserve to use the Easy Access buttons for the internet. May not be required if you don't use the ISP providers
N	CPQINKAGENT	cpqinkag.exe	That is the Compaq Ink Agent for some IJ printers, it lets EU's know when their ink cartridges are getting close to empty (by how many pages they have printed). Not required in startup
Y	CPQSTUTFIX	stutfix.exe	For Compaq PC's. Cures problems with sound stutter
U	CPUcool	Cpucool.exe	Program to keep the processor cool when idle in "overclocked" systems. Also available via Start -> Settings -> Control Panel
?	CQSCP2P SERVER	??	"Compaq printer utility which is required in the startup menu in order to make the printer work correctly". Personally I doubt whether it is actually needed. If unavailable via Start -> Programs, create your own shortcut
?	CQSCP2PS	??	"Compaq printer utility which is required in the startup menu in order to make the printer work correctly". Personally I doubt whether it is actually needed. If unavailable via Start -> Programs, create your own shortcut
N	CreateCD	Createcd.exe	Adaptec Easy CD Creator system tray application (pre version 5). Available via Start -> Programs - not required
N	CreateCD50	Createcd50.exe	Adaptec Easy CD Creator version 5 system tray application. Available via Start -> Programs - not required
N	Creative AGP Wizard	agpwiz.exe	Part of Creative's BlasterControl
N	CreativeDiscNotifier	CTNOTIFY.EXE	For Creative Soundblaster Live! series soundcards. Detects when you insert a CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, etc. Available via Start -> Settings -> Control Panel - not required
U	CreativeMixer	CTMIX32.EXE	Creative soundcard System Tray access to, for example, volume slider controls as normally provided by the "speaker" icon. Not required unless you adjust any settings otherwise available via the standard icon
N	Creative Launcher	CTLauncher.exe	For Creative Soundblaster Live! series soundcards. Adds a quick-launch bar to the top of the display and a System Tray icon. Available via Start -> Programs - not required
N	Creative PCI Audio Configuration Utility	starter.exe	Puts the an icon in system tray to configure a Creative Soundblaster PCI soundcard. Not required and re-instates itself when un-checked. Try one of the solutions on this special page. Similar to EnsoniqMixer
N	CrticalUpdate	Wucrtupd.exe	Microsoft Windows Critical Update Notification. If you want to keep Windows 98 up-to-date, check the Windows Update site - not required
U	CSINJECT.EXE	CSINJECT.EXE	Part of Quarterdeck/Norton CleanSweep. For a full description see here. An excerpt - "Csinject must be loaded in order for Smart Sweep to automatically monitor installations and properly track registry changes."
N	CTAVTray	CTAvTray.exe	For Creative Soundblaster Live! series soundcards. Plays the EAX animation on start-up and adds a System Tray icon for it. Available via AudioHQ - not required
U	ctfmon	ctfmon.exe	CTFMon is involved with the language/alternative input services in Office XP. CTFMON.exe will continue to put itself back into MSConfig when you run the Office XP apps as long as the Text Services and Speech applets in the Control Panel are enabled. Not required if you don't need these features. For more info on ctfmon see here
N	CTRegRun	CTRegRun.exe	For Creative Soundblaster Live! series soundcards. Reminds you to register your card with Creative. Not required
U	CTsysVol	CTSYSVOL.exe	Associated with a Creative sound card, and adds volume controls to the Windows volume controls. Not required
N	CuteMX	CuteMX.EXE	Another Napster clone for sharing MP3 and other files - does not need anything to be loaded at start up to run properly
?	CXMon	Hpi_Monitor.exe	Related to HP PhotoSmart Photo Imaging but what does it do and is it needed?
?	Cyber	belkincyberchk.exe	??
N	CyberMedia Agent	CMAGENT.EXE	Part of CyberMedia's Oil Change program. Not normally required. Note - if you have TextBridge, CyberMedia Agent may attach itself to TextBridge and cause TextBridge to crash everything if this is disabled
X	CyDoor	CT_Load.exe	Advertising Spyware. Check here or here for information about Spyware and here for a program that can remove it. Not required

D	Program	Executable	Comments
N	D066U Utility	D066UUTY	TWAIN driver for the CanoScan D660U flatbed scanner. Not required, if a shortcut doesn't exist via Start -> Programs create your own shortcut to start it manually or start scanning via your scanner management software
Y	DadApp	dadapp.exe	"DadApp is the SW utility that controls the programmable buttons on Dell Laptops. Not Required, but should be left in because it can create a hassle and doesn't always restore functionality to those buttons once unchecked and rechecked" - direct from Dell
N	DACONFIGEXE	daconfig.exe	3Com NIC Diagnostics. Available via Start -> Programs - not required
N	Daemon	DAEMON32.EXE	Pre-loads game profiles for MS Sidewinder game controllers prior to release 2.0 of the software. Recommend upgrade. Available via Start -> Programs - not required
?	DashIE	N/A	??
?	DataCaching	FlashKsk.exe	Related to SmartMedia Card management. This program appeared with the installation of a SanDisk reader for a camera's SmartMedia card. What does it do and is it required?
N	Data LifeGuard	BACKWE~1.EXE	Data LifeGuard diagnostic tools for Western Digital's series of hard drives. Not required
?	Datechecker	N/A	??
?	DAW9532.exe	DAW9532.EXE	??
N	??	dbserv.exe	Database Server for Norton Ghost on Win2k Pro. Ghost works fine when it is disabled
N	DCfssvc	dcfssvc.exe	Associated with digital cameras and known to cause problems which disappear if disabled. If this program is removed from startup, your camera will not cause your computer to open a pop-up window when you connect it. It is even money if you will be able to read the files off the camera without this - if necessary create your own shortcut
U	ddeproc	ddeproc.exe	Associated with "Webcelerator" (listed under W)
U	defwatch	defwatch.exe	Detects out-of-date virus definitions for Norton Anti-Virus Corporate Editionand runs the Defwatch Wizard. Only required if you don't update the virus definitions manually on a regular basis
N	Delay	delayrun.exe	HP "phone-home" application. Not required
N	??	DESKCOLOR.EXE	Provides transparent icon text backrounds and coloured icon text. Not required
U	DesktopX	DESKTOPX.EXE	A program that replaces the regular Desktop and Taskbar, and can be changed to the user's liking
?	detect	trubodetect.exe	??
N	Detector	detector.exe	USB port detector for LG scanners. It sits in the system tray, and when it detect the scanner thorugh the USB port, you can run the scanner software from the tray. It is not required at all, since you can use the scan software from almost any photo editing software
U	devldr16	devldr16.exe	Associated with Creative Labs sound cards. Provides audio support for DOS applications. Not needed if you don't have those. Apparantly difficult to remove but try this way from my Message Board responses. Apparantly needed if you use "Sound Play Control" and "Sound Recorder"
N	DigiGuide	CLIENT.EXE or client01.exe	TV guide and reminder. Not required
N	Digital Dashboard	devgulp.exe	For Compaq PC's. Loads Digital Dashboard options. Not required
N	Digital River eBot	downlo~1.exe	Digital River Systems promotes a little program called EBOT for downloading software from their site. In some cases, if you purchase software online for a download from a software manufacturer, you will be sent to this online company's site for the download after the purchase is complete. Read more here
U	Dimension4	d4.exe	Atomic clock synchronisation freeware - starts-up, adjusts the system clock, then shuts down. Your choice
N	DirectCD	DirectCD.exe	DirectCD allows you (amongst other things) to drag and drop files onto a suitably formated CD-RW disc. Unless you use this on a frequent basis it isn't required an is available via Start -> Programs. Start the program before inserting a DirectCD formatted CD-RW in the drive. Also covered under "Adaptec DirectCD"
U	Dirkey	Dirkey.exe	Dirkey is a small utility that allows you to bookmark up to 9 folders by using the Ctrl+Alt+1..9 shortcut keys in an Open/Save File dialog or in Windows Explorer. After this the Ctrl+1..9 shortcut keys can be used in the same or an other window to go to any of the 9 bookmarked folders
N	Disknag	disknag.exe??	Program that reminds you to make your backup diskettes. Not required
N	Disc Detector	CtNotify.exe	For Creative sound cards. Detects when you insert a CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, etc. Not required
?	disc detector	qnetquestnotifty.exe	??
?	discoveg	discoveg.exe	??
N	DJREGFIX	regedit /s c:\hp\djregfix.reg	DJRegFix showed up first in WinME as a "clever" way to ensure that all Hewlett-Packard DeskJet printers actually worked with WinME - since most were having major problems. This "utility" adds the functionality and compatibility HP forgot to add in its WinME drivers. Not needed
U	DkService	DkService.exe	From Excutive Software's Diskeeper defragmenting utility - a replacement for Windows ScanDisk. Used to schedule defragmenting on a regular basis and not required if you do so manually on a regular basis
N	dla	tfswctrl.exe	Drive letter access to HP's and Veritas' version of Direct CD. Does the same thing as Direct CD. You'll need to start this before inserting a suitably formatted CD. Try and create your own shortcut to see if you can start it manually if one doesn't already exist
X	dlder	dlder.exe	Advertising Spyware. Check here or here for information about Spyware and here for a program that may remove it. Not required. Considered to be the worst so far - even creating a fake "explorer.exe" file. Considered by various anti-virus organisations to be a Trojan virus - see here for example. Installed by "Grokster" and "LimeWire" file sharing software
?	DLForcerExe	DLForcerEXE.exe	??
N	DMILDR	dmildr.exe	Part of Dell OpenManage Client Instrumentation - software that allows remote management application programs to access information about the client computer, monitor the status of the client computer, or change the state of the computer, such as shutting it down remotely. Dell OpenManage Client Instrumentation uses the desktop management interface (DMI) and/or common information model (CIM) protocols, which are systems management protocols defined by industry standards. Available via Start -> Programs - not required
N	DMISL	??	DMI (Desktop Management Software) for Intel TokenExpress network card software. DMI support for the Intel network card managed through the Desktop Management Interface. Not required
N	DMISLAPP	DMISLAPP.exe	DMI (Desktop Management Software) similar to above
Y	DNE Binding Watchdog	rundll dnes.dll, DnDneCheckBindings	Deterministic NDIS Extender (DNE). DNE is an NDIS-compliant module which appears to be a network device driver to all protocol stacks and a protocol driver to all network device drivers. Part of Gilat Communications internet satellite systems. Required if you have this system. Also installed by Winproxy - a proxy program for sharing internet connections through one commputer. Required if you want it to work
Y	DNE DUN Watchdog	rundll dnes.dll, DnDneCheckDUN13	Deterministic NDIS Extender (DNE). DNE is an NDIS-compliant module which appears to be a network device driver to all protocol stacks and a protocol driver to all network device drivers. Part of Gilat Communications internet satellite systems. Required if you have this system. Also installed by Winproxy - a proxy program for sharing internet connections through one commputer. Required if you want it to work
?	DNS2GoClient	dns2goclient.exe	deerfield.com DNSGO
?	Don't Panic	dontpanicdemodp.exe	Anti-crash software. Is it needed?
?	dregfix	ph_finder.exe	??
?	dRMON SmartAgent	SmartAgt.exe	3Com networking software

Y	betyder att programmet ska lämnas kvar orört och aktiveras vid startup
N	betyder att programmet inte behöver startas automatiskt. Kan startas manuellt efter egna önskemål genom att skapa genväg till det.
U	betyder att det är upp till användaren om det ska finnas med eller inte.
X	betyder att programmet definitivt inte behövs under autostart. Det är ett typiskt tecken på att här har vi att göra med virus, spyware, adware och andra systemresurskrävande parasiter som ska plockas bort ur datorn.
?	Tveksamma applikationer utan känt ursprung eller funktion. Plocka bort dem!

	Program	Executable	Comments
N	1A:MacVisionTrayMonitor	TrayMonitor.exe	Comes with the MacVision program for monitoring tray icons (Note : program is by Stardock). Not required
N	1A:Stardock TrayMonitor	trayserver.exe	For monitoring tray icons - not required
?	3cdminic	3CDMINIC.EXE	3Com DMI (DynanamicAccess Desktop Management Interface) Agent associated with 3Com network cards. Probably required if you have one of these
?	3CM Link	3cmcnkw.exe	Same as below?
Y	3Cmlink	3CmlinkW.exe	For a USR (US Robotics) winmodem, providing the link to Windows as the CPU doe the processing on winmodmems - won't work without it
U	3Deep Control Panel	3DeepCTL.EXE	From E-Color. 3Deep® software can be the difference between life and death for gamers. It corrects lighting, shading and color for all your 2D and 3D games
N	3D Text	3D Text.scr	3D Text screensaver - not required
Y	3dfxv2ps.dll	3dfxv2ps.dll	Updates the registry with information that can't be held for 3dfx Voodoo 2 video cards. Important for owners of these cards
Y	3dfx Tools	3dfxCmn.dll	Updates the registry with information that can't be held for later 3dfx Voodoo video cards, ie Voodoo 3/4/5. Important for owners of these cards
N	3dfx Task Manager	3dfxMan.exe	System tray application for 3dfx Voodoo 3/4/5 functions. Available via Start -> Programs - not required
?	3DLabsHelperDemon	3dldemon.exe	Associated with 3D Labs video cards
U	3dqtl.exe	3dqtl.exe	Provided with Terratec 128i PCI and similar sound cards. This loads a sound profile at bootup, restoring volume and other audio settings to a pre-determined default. Similar to Creative Lab's AudioHQ