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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
X	Driver 32	Scam32.exe	VIRUS! Refer here for more details
X	DSS	dssagent.exe	DSSAgent by Brøderbund - spyware. Loaded on the computer without the users knowledge and is able to send encrypted emails about the system back to the originators of the program. Also a resource hog. See here for more info. Not required
?	DSSSGENS	dssagens.exe	??
N	DU Meter	DUMETER.EXE	Hagel Technologies internet bandwith monitor. Not required
?	dvpapi9x	DVPAPI9X.exe	Part of Command AntiVirus for Windows 95/98/Me. Is it needed?
N	DXM6Patch_981116	p_981116.exe	Win32 cabinet self extractor. More info here. Not required
?	DZKillMe	DZSAVEME.EXE	??

E	Program	Executable	Comments
U	Eac Download	download.exe	Associated with "Webcelerator" (listed under W)
U	EACLEAN	eaclean.exe	For Compaq PC's. Easy Access button support for the keyboard. Not required if you don't use these buttons
N	Eapcisetup	??	Rockwell RipTide soundcard application software. Sound works without it. Not required
N	EarthLink ToolBar 5.0	etoolbar.exe	EarthLink Toolbar is a tool to help you get to all of the resources of the internet. EarthLink 5.0 Setup adds a few basic buttons to the Toolbar, but you can delete these or add more buttons any time. Not required
U	Easy Key	easykey.exe	Possibly one touch keyboard settings for an E-Machine PC
?	Elbycheck	ElbyCheck.exe	From Elaborate Bytes who make CloneCD - monitors the installed filters of CD-ROMs/DVD-ROMs. Is it needed?
N	elm	Elmenv.exe	ViaTech eLicense for securing, distributing and selling music online. Not required
U	EM_EXEC	EM_EXEC.EXE	Logitech Mouseware driver. Needed to support some additional functionality of Logitech mice/trackballs
N	Encarta Dictionary Quickshelf	QSHLFED.EXE	Provides quick access to Encarta's Dictionary features?. Not required
U	Encompass_ENCMONTR	ENCMONTR.EXE	Optional simple browser from Yahoo (Encompass)
N	ENCMONIT0R	monitor.exe	The Encompass Monitor. This program is the Connect Direct Program. It is more trouble than it is worth and few use it. Not required
N	Encoder Agent	WMENCAGT.EXE	Microsoft Windows Media Encoder, which already has a shortcut in the Start Menu if installed
N	EnsoniqMixer	starter.exe	Puts the Ensonic mixer in system tray. Not required and re-instates itself when un-checked. Try one of the solutions on this special page. Similar to Creative PCI Audio Configuration Utility
?	eonemng	eonemng.exe	??
N	EPSON Background Monitor	STMS.EXE	Supposed to keep an Epson printer ready for quick printing. Users report little difference whether it is on or not. Not required
U	EpsonPhotoStarter	EPSON_PhotoStarter.exe	Only needed if you want to make full use of the capabilities of an Epson printer that included this
N	EPSON Status Monitor 3 Environment Check	e_srcv03.exe	According to the Epson info: "Use this utility to automatically check for errors and also check the level of ink remaining." This utility can also be started on demand when about to print as follows: File menu > Print to bring up the print dialog box. Click on the Properties button which will bring up a display with 4 tabs. Click the Utility tab to get a list of utilities that can be executed including the Status Monitor 3 Environment Check. Not required
N	EReg	reg32.exe	EReg is a software registration tool incoporated on products such as those by Brøderbund, Connectix, Hewlett-Packard, The Learning Company, and Sierra. Needless to say you don't need it
N	Essdc	essdc.exe	Related to Ensonic sound cards. Not required
?	ESSOLO	ESSOLO.exe	Sound card driver but what does it do and is it needed?
?	esspk	esspk.exe	??
N	Ethernet	tcaudiag.exe	3Com NIC Installation/Diagnostic MFC application. Not required - diagnostics may be run from the Start -> Programs
N	Etraffic	JavaRun.exe	Marketing software from TopMoxie. Not required
N	Event Reminder	pmremind.exe	A calendar/alarm program that installs with Brøderbund Printmaster. Not required
U	EVENTLISTENER	EvLstnr.exe	It is used with a Nikon digital camera to recognize when the camera is plugged in. If a shortcut isn't available via Start -> Programs try and create your own
N	Excite Platform	Exlaunch.exe	Loads an Icon in the startup tray that allows you to receive service update notices for Excite@Home if you desire (note that since Excite@Home appear to be winding down this becomes irrelevant). May also allow you to kill the Excite Toolbar that automatically loads in Internet Explorer
U	Exif Launcher	Exiflaquickdcr.exe	USB mass storage driver used by some digital cameras such as the Fuji Finepix. Only required if you use it regularily. Try and create your own shortcut to see if you can start it manually
N	ExciteAssistantEXE	ASSISTANT.EXE	With Excite Assistant, you can access a wide variety of online information, including email, news, and stock quotes without having to have a browser window open. Not required
U	Exshow95	EXSHOW95.exe	Support software for some of the Kensington mice. Provides access to extra features like those available with enhanced Logitech and Microsoft devices. Your choice
N	Eye Tide Launcher	oneeyetideone.exe	Nascar wallpaper - not required
X	EZDesk	EZDESK.EXE	Utility that remembers icon locations for each user and resolution. Useful if you switch regularily but not required.
X	eZuluMain	eZuluMain.exe	Comes with "KaZaA" installation. Advertising Spyware. Check here or here for information about Spyware and here for a program that can remove it. Not required but KaZaA won't work

F	Program	Executable	Comments
N	FastUsr	fast.exe	Installs as part of Windows XP PowerToys as an option for very-fast user switching (allowing a keystoke to switch users instead of using the login screen). It is only used for the hot-key switch and yet it hogs 1.5 megs of memory in two separate processes (one run by the user & one by the system). 3 megs of memory for one stinking hot-key. It is an optional install in PowerToys
U	FatPipe	DHCP	Software enabling high speed internet browsing (2-4 times faster) and internet connection sharing for up to 5 users
U	Fatpipe Dialer	fpdialer.exe	See above
U	FEELitDeviceManager	feelitdm.exe	Associated with Immersion TouchSense devices (Logitech Wingman Force Feedback Mouse and possibly other peripherals). Your choice
U	Filterguard	Filtrgrd.exe	A Icon located in the lower left of the screen and looks like a lifesaver. This icon is a “short-cut” to access the basic features of SOS-Guardian, SOS-KidProof Lite, SOS Best Defense and SOS Pro such as Internet filtering utility. You can access this menu by “right-clicking” on the icon. Not required, create your own shortcut
X	Find Fast	Findfast.exe	Complete utter waste of space!. Part of Microsoft Office - searches disk drives for Office file types to make opening them easier. Not required
?	Find Virus Launch Program	fvlaunch.exe	??
N	FinePrint Dispatcher v4	FPDISP4A.EXE	FinePrint is a pseudo printer driver that intercepts normal single sided A4 jobs and turns them into double sided A5 booklets. If unavailable vis Start -> Programs try create your own shortcut
Y	Fix-it	mxtask.exe	Part of Ontrack's Fix-it Utilities Suite. Loads a System Tray icon that lets you access the full program. Needed if you run the crash guard, intellicluster, anti-virus, or autoupdater. Otherwise not required
Y	Fix-it AV	memcheck.exe	Part of Ontrack's Fix-it Utilities Suite anti-virus. Performs a quick check of memory for signs of any virus. Exits afterward and returns all resources used in one users experience. Not required but could be left without a drain on resources
N	FlashPath Status or FlashPath Monitor	SDSTAT.EXE or FLSHSTAT.EXE	Launches a system tray icon that you can't get rid of - and does not need to run!. Tells you what the battery status is in the foppy disk adapter for the smartmedia cards. Available via Start -> Programs - not required
X	FlyswatDesktop	flydesk.exe	Whenever you load a new page, flyswat analyses the entire contents and creates on-the-fly hyperlinks -- called "flycons" -- for words and phrases it recognizes. More information here. Advertising Spyware. Check here or here for information about Spyware and here for a program that can remove it
U	FmctrlTray	Fmctrl.EXE	Genius SM-Live Control Panel. Enhances audio output through Genius sound cards (makes a big difference and worth the 3mb Ram use)
N	FotoStation Easy AutoLaunch	FotoStation Easy AutoLaunch.exe	Installed with a Nikon digital camera. Used to collect photos uploaded from camera program NkVwMon.exe If your camera is not connected (via USB port) you do not need this program loaded either. If a shortcut isn't available via Start -> Programs try and create your own so you can start it manually
N	Fpx	mnmsrvc.exe	Remote Desktop Sharing service part of Microsoft's Netmeeting allowing users to share items on there screens across remote locations. Not required
U	FreeMemVn2	FreeMem.exe	Some users swear by memory management utilities such as FreeMem Pro but others say you don't need them - especially if you have Win98 or WinME. See this article and make up your own mind
U	FreeMem Pro	FMEMPRO.EXE	Some users swear by memory management utilities such as FreeMem Pro but others say you don't need them - especially if you have Win98 or WinME. See this article and make up your own mind
N	FriendlyWebQuick- Launch	SELFCERT.EXE	selfcert.exe is a stand alone program for creating your own digital certificates for macros - the .exe is installed as an extra basically by clicking on Microsoft Office in add/remove programs and selecting remove - also i would do away with the FriendlyWebQuickLaunchBar as well
?	FSDPSRV	FSDPSRV.exe	??
N	fwrastrc	fwrastrc.exe	Dial-up software for Friendly Technologies/1NationOnLine free ISP. Not required as you can create a shortcut on your Desktop from the C:/Dial-up Networking folder

G	Program	Executable	Comments
X	GammaHotKeys	setgamma.exe	??
X	Gator	gator.exe	Advertising Spyware. Check here or here for information about Spyware and here for removal instructions
?	GDrive	GDriver.exe-n	??
N	GetRight Tray Icon	GETRIGHT.EXE	GetRight from Headlight Software - download manager for resuming downloads and choosing multiple download lacations. The freeware version is/was Advertising Spyware. Check here or here for information about Spyware and here for a program that can remove it. The registered version isn't if you don't install the Aureate/Radiate software. Available via Start -> Programs - not required
Y	GilatFTC	ftc.exe	For Gilat Communications internet satellite systems - associated with SkyBlaster modem. Required if you have this system
Y	Gilat SOM Enumerator	dllhost.exe	For Gilat Communications internet satellite systems - associated with SkyBlaster modem. Required if you have this system
Y	GoBack Polling Service	GBPoll.exe	Roxio's (nee Adaptec) GoBack software which allows you to revert back to a prviously working state on you hard drive if you install a new program and your system goes pear shaped. Required if you use such software. More information here
Y	GoBack Tray Icon	GBTray.exe	System Tray icon access to GoBack (above). More information here In version 3.x of GoBack, Gbtray takes on the added function of presenting the File Rescue Window. After completing the revert hard drive option and logging back into Windows, Deluxe Edition users are automatically presented with the File Rescue Window. This window lets you open, review, and rescue any files that were changed or deleted after the time to which you reverted your hard disk Note! - one of the programmers contacted me to let me know the functions GBTray.exe performs in addition to the tray icon (which can be disabled) and if you use GoBack it is needed. Unfortunately I lost this E-mail when I re-istalled Windows so if the person who E-mailed me could do so again it would be much appreciated :)
X	Go!Zilla Monster Downloads	Go.exe	Download manager for resuming downloads and choosing multiple download lacations. Advertising Spyware. Check here or here for information about Spyware and here for a program that can remove it. Not required
N	GRA	gra.exe	Looks at system resources at startup and warns you if they have dropped. Contains links to the Disk Clean Up, Defrag and Start Up Menu. It does have a link to a startup configuration utility. Similiar to msconfig but can keep a list of disabled apps. Not really necessary. Only appears if you load the Gateway Startup Utility
N	GrpConv	grpconv.exe	To facilitate the upgrade from Microsoft® Windows® to Microsoft® Windows® 95/98, an executable file named GRPCONV.EXE is included with Microsoft® Windows® 95/98. This file provides the translation of groups and group items to folders and links. Not required unless you need to access Win 3.1 Group files
U	Gravis Appawareloader	dbserver.exe	Looks like it's associated with Gravis game controllers and the Keyset Manager, allowing the user to programme the buttons for games that don't support them. Only required if you use this feature and if this is the case you could try create a shortcut and run it manually
?	gw port controller	PORTCT95.EXE	??

H	Program	Executable	Comments
U	H/PC Connection Agent	WCESCOMM.EXE	Active sync for use with Windows CE based palm PC
U	Hardware Sensors Monitor	hmonitor.exe	Untility to monitor fan speed and temperatures - similar to Motherboard Monitor. Only required if you're concerned about your system temperature - typically for "overclocked" systems
U	HarkEye	HAWK_95.exe	Control Panel application for the old Number Nine graphics cards to change resolution, colour depth, etc. Available via Start -> Programs - not required
N	HCDetect	HCDetect.exe	MS HomeClick Network - simple home network setup and configuration program included with 3Com HomeConnect home networking products. Runs in the background for network printer notification, detection, and Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) taskbar icon. Not required - network can be set-up manually, also has a known memory leak problem
N	HC Reminder	hc.exe	For Compaq PC's. Help Compiler, crunches help database, will run without being in startup when needed. Not required
U	Hermes Messenger	DGDRHE~1.EXE	A LAN messenger alternative to WinPopUp - Digital Dreams Software
N	Hewlett Packard Recorder	Remind32.exe	HP multifunction registration. Not required
?	HiberMonitor	HCount.exe	??
U	Hibernation	hib32.exe	Reduces the power consumption when the laptop isn't being used to preserve battery power. Similar programs on other laptops reduce the processor clock rate, etc. Required if you run of battery regularily
U	hidserv	hidserv.exe	This is the Human Interface Device Server for Win98SE/2000/Me/XP, it is required only if you are using USB Audio Devices you can disable via Msconfig. See here. Typical examples are USB mulitmedia keyboards with volume control and web-ready keyboards. For example - loaded by default with MS DSS80 Speakers because they have Volume, Mute and Bass controls on the speaker. Some users may experience problems disabling this - if this is the case then re-enable it. Equivalent to MMHid in Win98
N	HistoryKill	histkill.exe	HistoryKill removes your web surfing path by removing the URL drop-list history, detailed history file, cache, and cookies in both IE and Netscape Navigator browsers. Not required - available via Start -> Programs
U	hkserv	HKserv.exe	Keyboard manager program required to use special keys on some laptops such as the Sony PCG R505TS
U	Hotbar	??	Hotbar is an Internet infrastructure utility. It enhances the surfing experience offering a variety of innovative and fresh skins to the browser while providing users worldwide with access to various services of added value and fun. Your choice
?	HotKeysCmds	hkcmd.exe	Related to Intel i8** series graphics chipsets. Any ideas?
U	Hot Key Keybd 9910 Daemon	SK9910DM.exe	For programmable keys on a multi-function keyboard - such as provided by Gateway - for volume, one-button net connection. Required if you use the extra keys
N	HotSync Manager	hotsync.exe	Installed when connecting a Palm HotSync cradle up to a USB port. The Blue and Red Arrow Icon that enables Palm / Handspring Synchronizing. Available via Start -> Programs - not needed
N	hpaiodevice	hpodev07.exe	Driect from HP - "Device Objects Server - detects all device events and handles all ongoing communication on the device. Loads in the Startup group (except when "portable" is chosen during installation)". Related to various HP all-in-one printer/scanner/copier devices. They print and copy fine with those files disabled, and the icon installed on the desktop that points to "hpodir07.exe" works just fine if you need to use the scanner
N	HPAIO_PrintFolderMgr	hpoopm07.exe	Directly from HP : "This process has one purpose - detects if the device moves to a different port, and notifies other processes to look on the new port." For various HP all-in-one printer/scanner/copier devices. They print and copy fine with those files disabled, and the HP icon installed on the desktop that points to "hpodir07.exe" works just fine if you need to use the scanner
N	HP-Aio Flight	Remind32.exe	HP multifunction registration. Not required
N	HP CD Writer	hpcdtray.exe	System Tray access to a HP CD-Writer's functions. Available via Start -> Programs - not required
U	HPDJ Taskbar Utility	hpztsbol.exe or hpztsd02.exe or hpztsb04.exe	(1) Ghostscript device driver for printers understanding Hewlett-Packard's Printer Command Language - see here for more info or (2) Creates 1 or all 3 icons on taskbar. The 1st one has a yellow border around it warning that ink is low on the printer. The second one is HP Device Detection Software and the 3rd one is about a card being inserted into the Hp printer
U	HPHA1MON	HPHA1MON.EXE	Media card reader for some HP series printers allowing them to read digital camera memory cards directly. Only needed if you use this feature and known to cause system crashes in some cases
?	HPHmon03	HPHMON03.EXE	??
?	HP IDScheduler	HPIDSCHD.exe	HP Instant Delivery Scheduler
N	HP Internet Center	??	Loads the HP Internet center surfboard on startup
N	HP JetDiscovery	HPJETDSC.EXE	HP JetAdmin software which monitors printing jobs on a network environment. Not required
?	hpjsiroute	hpjsira.exe	Related to HP laserjet printers and IP addresses
Y	HpLamp	HPLAMP.EXE	HP Scanner Utility that controls your scanner’s light bulb. Needed if it's switched on. If unavailable via Start -> Programs, create your own shortcut. Also refer here for troubleshooting
?	HPLogiFinder	hp_finder.exe	"something to do with a HP finding its Logitech Modem" - 3rd party comments after a visitor went to see HP. Another visitor also says it could be related to HP's detecting Logitech mice (who make HP's mice)
N	hpodlb08	hpodlb08.exe	HP OfficeJet Scan Button Monitor on a multi-function printer/copier/scanner. Not required, start your scanning software manually
N	hpodblia	hpodblia.exe	HP OfficeJet Scan Button Monitor on a multi-function printer/copier/scanner. Not required, start your scanning software manually
?	HP Parallel Port Test	hppt.exe	Associated with a HP Scan Jet scanner. Probably not needed - can someone confirm?
?	hpppta	HPPPTA.exe	Seems to be associated with HP printers/scanners. There is a help (*.HLP) file of the same name if you have this so check for more details in that
N	HP Precision Scan	hpmdlbwx.exe	Same as HP ScanPicture below
U	HPPWRSAV	HPPWRSAV.EXE	Power save related for HP Scanners. Many users have complained of system freezes with it running but it stops the light from remaining on all the time. Try http://www.hp.com/, pick your OS option under the SUPPORT tab, follow the instructions and you will find an updated lamp control patch
N	HP ScanPicture	hpsplmwa.exe	HP multifunction scanner software. Available from HP Office Jet R Toolbox so not required
U	HPSCANMonitor	hpsjvxd.exe	HP scanning software that enables you to scan images from your scanner. Needed if you're using the scanner. If unavailable via Start -> Programs, create your own shortcut
U	HPScanPatch	HPScanFix.exe	HP patch for certain USB scanners. If unavailable via Start -> Programs, create your own shortcut
?	hpsjbmgr	hpsjbmgr.exe	Possibly an XP upgrade patch for HP Scanjet scanners?
N	HPStart	hpstart.wsf	This a script used by HP that runs the first time one of their computers is started. Can't imagine why it would be starting up after the first boot. Not required
U	hpsysdrv	spsysdrv.exe	This item keeps track of how many times the system has been recovered and the times of the first and last recoveries done on the system. Leaving unchecked will sometimes prevent the Keyboard Manager program from detecting that the computer is an HP. Since this program/driver was only made to run on HP, if it cant tell that it is an HP it will not run
N	HP Simple Trax	Hpcron.exe	Supplied with HP CD-RW drives. Available via Start -> Programs or Desktop Icon - not required
?	HREF.OCX	regsvr32.exe ....\HREF.OCX	??
Y	HWinst	N/A	For Gilat Communications internet satellite systems. Gilat rescue (Satellite system restore). Required if you have this system. Can cause a BSOD (blue screen of death) if left out
?	HXDL.EXE	HXDL.EXE	??

I	Program	Executable	Comments
Y	iamapp	iamapp.exe	AtGuard personal firewall engine. Required if you're regualrily connected to the internet and this is your firewall
?	IBMUltraBayHotSwapSound	IBMBAYSN.EXE	Supports hot swapping in Thinkpad UltraBay Option on IBM ThinkPad laptops. Is it needed though - does it just play a sound? Related to the item below
U	IBMUltraBayHotSwapCPLLoader	IBMBAY2N.EXE	Supports hot swapping in Thinkpad UltraBay Option on IBM ThinkPad laptops
?	ICH Synth	eusexe.exe	??
N	ICO	ICO.EXE	Found on a Sony Vaio laptop and seems related to "Mouse Suite 98 Daemon" under M according to the properties. If this is the case "Mouse driver. Appears to cause a behaviour where the desktop suddenly flips back up when playing DirectX associated games. Not required
Y	ICONCLNT	iconclnt.exe	APC PowerChute Tray Icon. Associated with the UPS (ups.exe) listing
N	Iconfig.exe	Iconfig.exe	Icon for LS-120 "Superdisk" - not required
N	Icon Animation	HDE.EXE	Part of McAfee Nuts & Bolts. Provides entertaining animation of your desktop icons. Not required
N	Icon Hearit 95	hearit95.exe	Audio desktop customization utility from Moon Valley Software. Resource hog. Not required
N	Icon Hearit 98	hearit98.exe	Audio desktop customization utility from Moon Valley Software. Resource hog. Not required
Y	ICSMGR	ICSMGR.EXE	Monitors DNS and DHCP requests for ICS (Internet Connection Sharing). Needed if you’re sharing the internet on various computers
N	ID Commander	IDCom.exe	Caller ID utility for identifyin incoming telephone numbers. Not required
N	igfxtray	igfxtray.exe	Quick access to the control panel via a System Tray icon for graphics based upon the Intel chipsests (ie, i810). These chipsets are often included on motherboards. Not required - accessible vis Start -> Settings -> Control Panel
U	IFSplash.exe	IFSplash.exe	I-FORCE driver for force feedback steering wheel
?	IKE Service 95	IKEService.exe	Associated with PGP
Y	Image & Restore	IMAGE32.exe	Part of McAfee Nuts & Bolts. Image/Restore can recover from drives that have been accidentally formatted or completely erased, if Image was recently run
N	Imesh	??	Imesh is a file sharing system. Not required
N	Imesh Auto Update	??	Update check for above. Turn the update off under "options"
?	immcheck.exe	immcheck.exe	Related to I-FORCE driver for force feedback steering wheel?
N	iM Start Center	iM_Tray.exe	Installed with the Sound Blaster Audigy range of soundcards. A radio tuner installed if the user chooses during installation. The radio tuner can be accessed via Start -> Programs -> iM Networks -> iM Radio Tuner
N	InCD	incd.exe	Ahead InCD Packet Writing software. Similar to DirectCD - not required. If there is no desktop icon available create your own shortcut. On my system there isn't one, on another visitors there is
N	InControl Desktop Manager	DMHKEY.EXE	For Diamond Multimedia video cards. Allows System Tray access to desktop utilities such as screen resolution. Available via Start -> Programs - not required
N	Incredimail	incredimail.exe	"IncrediMail is an advanced, feature-rich email program that offers you an unprecedented interactive experience. Unique multimedia features will enable you to tailor your email experience so that it fits your mood and personality. Visual effects will entertain your every sense. Go ahead. Express yourself like never before!". Not required - use it when you need it. If no desktop icon is available then create your own shortcut
U	inetinfo.exe	inetinfo.exe	Executable used by Microsoft Internet Information Server (IIS). If it's running, then so is IIS. Useful in knowing whether you require the patch for the Code Red worm. Comes with PWS (Personal Web Server) or NT4 and handles ASP-,PHP code(+ more)
N	InkWatch	InkWatch.exe	Associated with Canon (and maybe other) printers. Tells you when the ink's running low and asks if you want to by another cartridge on-line. Not required
?	insCOA5	insCOA5.exe	??
N	InstantAccess	INSTAN~1.EXE	From TextBridge Pro 9.0 OCR scanner software. Available via Start -> Programs - not required
?	Instant Update Center	reminder.exe	??
U	Intellitype	type32.exe	For Microsoft programmable keyboards. If you disable Intellitype in Startup, any "Hot Keys" that are changed by the user to perform functions other than default settings, defer back to their default settings. Not needed unless you have changed them
U	Intel File Transfer	xfr.exe	Part of Intel's LANDesk Management Suite 6 and the Common Base Agent (CBA) - used for communicating between the core server and managed clients
U	Intel PDS	pds.exe	Intel Ping Discovery Service (PDS). Part of Intel's LANDesk Management Suite 6 and the Common Base Agent (CBA) - used for communicating between the core server and managed clients. Will start the dial-up if installed and enabled
U	Intel PROSet Tray Icon	promon.exe??	System Tray icon for Intel PRO series ethernet adapters. Only needed if you need to access the diagnostic features
N	internat	internat.exe	Language selection icon in system tray. Not required
U	Internet Answering Machine	IAMNET~1.EXE	From Callwave. It offers a free utility to monitor your incoming phonecalls if you only have a single telephone line for internet access
U	Internet Timer	ITIMER.exe	Shareware dial-up connection call cost calculator from Ratsoft
N	InterTrust Quick Start	it_cpq~1.exe	InterTrust offer something known as Digital Rights Management to control legal software download and other E-commerce related buisness. Not required. If unavailable via Start -> Programs, create your own shortcut
N	Introduction-Registration	??	For Compaq PC's. Should only run first time, PC introduction & Compaq registration. Not required
N	Iomega Backup Scheduler	dtiom98.exe	Used by Iomega drives. Details of it's purpose can be found here. Available via Start -> Programs - not required
N	Iomega Disk Icons	IMGICON.EXE	Used by Iomega drives. Details of it's purpose can be found here. Available via Start -> Programs - not required
?	Iomega QuickSync	??	??
N	Iomega Startup Options	IMGSTART.EXE	Used by Iomega drives. Details of it's purpose can be found here. Available via Start -> Programs - not required
N	Iomega Watch	IOWATCH.EXE	Used by Iomega drives. Available via Start -> Programs - not required
U	Iomon98.exe	Iomon98.exe	PCCILIN 98 real time virus check. Can cause floppy disk accesses to hang. Perform manual scans of downloads to improve system performance. Not required
N	IomegaWare	COMMANDER.EXE	Used by Iomega drives. Details of it's purpose can be found here. Available via Start -> Programs - not required
U	Infra-red Monitor or IrMon	IRMON.EXE	System Tray access to infra-red devices. Not required unless you use infra-red devices
Y	IPinst	N/A	For Gilat Communications internet satellite systems. Gilat rescue (Satellite system restore). Required if you have this system. Can cause a BSOD (blue screen of death) if left out
N	isdbdc	isdbdc.exe	For Compaq PC's. May install properties in dial-up networking when you register with an ISP
?	IZE	N/A	??

L	Program	Executable	Comments
U	Launchboard	lnchbrd.exe	LaunchBoard software from Darwin turns your keyboard into a remote control for the Internet and your computer! With LaunchBoard 2.0, you can customize up to 38 keys on your PC keyboard to instantly launch Web Sites, start applications, perform custom macros, handle Windows shortcuts, store passwords, and perform loads of other customizable functions
N	Launcher	relaunch.exe	Phillips Rhythmic Edge audio applications launcher (the Phillips Rhythmic Edge is the same thing as the Thunderbird PCI soundcard - see TBtray/tbtray.exe). Available via Start -> Programs - not required
Y	LASTinst	N/A	For Gilat Communications internet satellite systems. Gilat rescue (Satellite system restore). Required if you have this system. Can cause a BSOD (blue screen of death) if left out
N	LexmarkPrinTray	printray.exe	Lexmark Printer icon in the System Tray for quick access. Not required - remove via Printer configuration rather than MSCONFIG
N	??	lexpps.exe	For Lexmark printers. From Lexmark: "This enables bidirectional printing over a peer to peer network. If the printer is connected directly to your PC, the file is not used, (or should not be used) at all"
N	LexStart	lexstart.exe	Lexmark printer software may add Lexstart.exe in the startup folder to handle print commands that you send to the printer.This can cause dial-up networking to prompt you to dial your isp. Not required - remove via Printer configuration rather than MSCONFIG
N	LicCrtl	runservice.exe	eLicense, licensing system incorporated with some software and games. Not required
N	LIU	LIU.exe	Logitech Internet Update. Used to update drivers/software for Logitech's Wingman, QuickCam, etc devices. Reports claim it doesn't work very well and you can manually update the files anyway. Not required
N	LMSTATUS	LMSTATUS.EXE	Lexmark Status Monitor. Checks the current status of Lexmark printers (and other devices?). Not required
N	load=	vi_grm.exe	Monitor drivers for Trio2x/3x based video cards - displays control panel for quick access to display settings. Not required
?	load=	WINOSCFG.EXE	Could in be something to do with configuring Windows on a new PC from an OEM supplier?
Y	LoadBlackD	blackd.exe	This is the "intrusion detection system" of the BlackIce Defender firewall which loads independently of the "user interface" (BlackIce Utility - blackice.exe - under B). Required if you regularily connect to the internet and this is your firewall
Y	LoadPowerProfile	powrprof.dll	Power management specifics such as monitor shut-off, system standby, etc. Associated with power management and is listed twice - see here
U	LoadQM	loadqm.exe	Loads the MSN Explorer Query Manager - a waste of resources and bandwidth. Also installed by the latest version of MSN Messenger. Note that disabling this can sometimes prevent internet sharing working on Win2K Pro SP2
?	LOAD WB	LOADWB.EXE	??
N	Logitech Wakeup	lgwakeup.exe	Loads at startup and monitors the scanner. When a document is inserted in the scanner the wakeup program feeds the document at a fraction of a inch into the scanner and then it launches the control center software. From the control center you can select whether to fax or copy or print the scanned documents. If you remove the logitech wakeup software from the startup it no longer launches the control center or feeds the document a fraction of an inch. You can manually launch the control center software the Start ->Programs and still able to scan images. Not required
?	LogWatch	logwat95.exe	??
N	Lotus Organizer Easy Clip	??	The Easy Clip icon automates the collection of information from sources such as e-mail to create an Organizer address, appointment, task or Notepad page. Available via Start -> Programs - not required
N	Lotus QuickStart	??	Lotus also has a central application, called SmartCenter, which runs on the Windows desktop. The SmartCenter toolbar stretches across the top or, optionally, the bottom of the screen and uses the metaphor of a filing cabinet to provide quick access to SmartSuite's applications, reference materials or Internet-supplied news and information. It takes a lot of resources. Available via Start -> Programs - not required
Y	Lotus Suite Start	??	Suite Start Icons appear on the taskbar when you start Windows. It’s required or you’ll get error messages like Unable to load Organizer APl file: orgapi32.dll. It is very important to leave this in the startup group.
N	LS120 Superdisk	??	Supposed to accelerate transfer rate on LS-120, contributes to system lockups. Not required
Y	LT DAEMON	ltdaemon.exe	Acts as a data spooler for the DSL modem (similar to a cache). Do not remove if the DSL modem is being used
N	LTSMMSG	LTSMMSG.exe	Lucent Tech. Soft Modem Messaging application - may be found on Fujitsu Lifebook and Acer notebooks, maybe others too
Y	LTWinModem1	ltmsg.exe	One of the "popular" WinModem series. WinModems use software rather than hardware - hence putting a load on the CPU. Needed if you have it for loading the drivers. See here for more WinModem information
N	LVComs	lvcoms.exe	Lvcomm server. Related to Logitech Quick Cam - works fine without it. Not required
N	Lwinst Run Profiler	lwtest.exe	Logitech Wingman Profiler for the Logitech joysticks. Available via Start -> Programs - not required
N	LXSUPMON	LXSUPMON.EXE	Lexmark Printer. The printer should work fine without it. Not required

M	Program	Executable	Comments
N	Machine Debug Manager	mdm.exe	Used by developers for debugging. Those who have encountered it have unchecked it with no degradation in performance. Not required
N	MadExe	launchra.exe	Dell Resolution Assistant. Not required
Y	MAD.EXE	MAD.EXE	MAD.exe is the MS Exchange 5.5 System Attendant and can also consume a large amount of resources - resolved by the latest Exchange 5.5 Service Pack. Also part of Exchange 2000 Server but does it have the same problems?. Apparantly you need to leave this running but is it needed at start-up?
N	MagicDsk	MAGICDSK.EXE	Magic DeskTop is a small and novel utility which will allow you the option of hiding or showing your desktop icons. Not required
?	Main Executable (HP)	HP05T0R5.exe	HP (Hewlett-Packard) related. Now - what does it do?
N	Matrox Color Control	hgcctl95.exe	For Matrox video cards. Quick access to changing colors. Not required
N	Matrox Control Center	mgactrl.exe	For Matrox video cards. Quick access to settings. Not required
N	Matrox Diagnostic	mgadiag.exe	For Matrox video cards. Quick access to diagnostics. Not required
N	Matrox Powerdesk	??	For Matrox video cards. Quick access to tweak your card to your liking. Not required
N	Matrox QuickDesk	??	For Matrox video cards. Quick access to tweak your card to your liking. Not required
?	MemoKit	MK.EXE	??
U	Memory+	tfimemsr.exe	MS professionals recommend not using memory managers with Win98/SE/ME. See here
U	MBM 4	MBM4.exe	Motherboard Monitor 4. Only needed if you overclock your system and wanto to keep a check on system temperatures/voltages/etc.
U	MBM 5	MBM5.exe	As above but for version 5
Y	McAfeeVirusScanService	Avsynmgr.exe	From McAfee VirusScan version 5.x. Runs VirusScan System Tray (Vsstat.exe), WebScanX (Webscanx.exe), VirusScan System Scan (Vshwin32.exe) and VirusScan Consol (Avconsol.exe) under one application. Scanning can be enabled via Start -> Programs if required
Y	McAfeeWebscanX	WebScanX.exe	From McAfee VirusScan up to version 4.x. Provides functionality for VShield Download Scan and Internet Filter modules. Enables internet scanning. If you normally have scanning disabled, use Start -> Programs to start it and enable the Internet options prior to connecting. Guards against malicious ActiveX programs, etc
Y	McAfee Firewall or CPD_EXE	CPD.EXE	Firewall bundled with McAfee VirusScan 6.*. I you're connected to the net via cable/ASDL/LAN or connect for long periods of time I recommend you leave it enabled if this is your firewall software
N	McAfee Guardian	CMGRDIAN.EXE	McAfee's QuickClean, an offline version of the one in their online Clinic. Normally run offline and not needed. Incidentally, incorporates more cleanup programs than the likes of WinOptimizer and System Mechanic. Not required - if it isn't available via Start -> Programs try create your own shortcut
N	McAfee Winguage	??	Part of McAfee Nuts & Bolts. WinGauge is a dynamic reporting tool that constantly monitors your use of Windows and your applications, to alert you to potential problems before they become serious. Resource hog. Available via Start -> Programs - not required
?	McAgentExe	mcagent.exe	From McAfee VirusScan On-line. The Agent is a red M icon that appears in the Windows system tray or Notification Area (if you're running Windows XP). If you don't see the agent icon, VirusScan Online may not be installed. You can perform several activities through the Agent Icon, such as manually checking for updates or setting automatic update options, running a scan or creating a rescue disk
?	McUpdateExe	mcupdate.exe	From McAfee VirusScan On-line. Automatically updates you virus definitions. You don't need this if you regularily update these definitions
N	MChanger	MChanger.exe	Media Changer - utility that allows you to change wallpapers, sounds, themes, etc. Not required
N	mdac_runonce	runonce.exe	Associated with Microsoft Data Access Components (MDAC). Sometimes left over after installation - not required. NOTE :- don't delete "runonce.exe".
N	MediaMonitor	Mediam~1.exe	Installed by Smartdisk MVP CD burning software. Software will work fine without it. Not required
N	MediaRing Talk	mrtalk.exe	Media Ring Talk, voice recognition software, takes a lot of resources. Available via Start -> Programs - not required
N	Memory Stick Monitor	MSTAT.exe	Used with the Sony floppy disk adapter for memory sticks, showing if there is a stick in the computer. Not required
N	MessengerPlus	MsgPlus.exe	Third party MSN Messenger extension that hides banner ads and adds archiving and other useful features. Appears not to work unless checked, but may be activated after startup
N	MGA Quickdesk	MGAQDESK.EXE	For Matrox video cards. Quick access to tweak your card to your liking. Not required
Y	mgavrtclexe	mgavrtcl.exe & mgavrte.exe	McAfee's Virus Scan Online. I recommend you leave it enabled if you regularily use the internet, especially with the number of viruses being released everyday
N	MHINIT	MHINIT.EXE	Part of the Cybermedia Clean Sweep package. Not needed
N	Microangelo Desktop	Muamgr.exe	Quick access to MicroAngelo 5.0. Available via Start -> Programs - not required
N	microAttuneDownload	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
N	Microsoft Announcement Listener	Annclist.exe	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
X	Microsoft Find Fast	Findfast.exe	Complete utter waste of space!. Part of Microsoft Office - searches disk drives for Office file types to make opening them easier. Not required
N	Microsoft Greetings Reminder	MHPRMINF.EXE	You really want to be reminded about somebody's birthday at the expense of resources?. Not required
N	Microsoft Greetings Workshop Reminder	Gwremind.exe	You really want to be reminded about somebody's birthday at the expense of resources?. Not required
U	Microsoft Intellitype Pro	speedkey.exe	Additional keyboard shortcuts on MS programmable keyboard. Not required - unless you use them
N	Microsoft Office Shortcut Bar	Msoffice.exe	Alternative shortcuts to the Start -> Programs way of running applications installed as part of Microsoft Office. Some people prefer it but a better way is to create Desktop Shortcuts if you want access these programs quickly
N	Microsoft Office Startup	Osa.exe & Osa9.exe	Resource hog that launches common Microsoft Office components to help speed up the launch of Office programs. Osa9.exe is the Office 2000 equivalent. Some users claim there's no difference with our without it but it isn't required anyway
N	Microsoft Sidewinder Game Controller Software	SWTRAY.EXE	Pre-loads profiles for games. Not required - can be run manulally via Start -> Programs
N	Microsoft Sound Volume Tool	mssvol.exe	This is a Blue version of the yellow speaker icon on the system tray and is used to edit advanced Sound Features that the MS DSS80 Speakers add. Should be accessible via Start -> Settings -> Control Panel
U	Microsoft Webserver	??	Personal web server program which enables you to create and host a web server from your computer. Not required for most people
N	Microsoft Works Calender Reminders	wkcalrem.exe	Produces a pop-up reminder of events scheduled using the MS Works Calendar. Not required
N	Microsoft Works Portfolio	WksSb.exe	The Works Portfolio tool lets you collect and organize text and pictures from the Web or your favorite program. The Works Portfolio provides a location where you can store items you want to later put into a document or other file. Not required
N	Microsoft Works Update Detection	wkdetect.exe	Checks for updates to MS Works. Not required
U	minilog	MINILOG.EXE	If you don't have ZoneAlarm or ZoneAlarm Pro running you don't need this
N	MINIFERT.EXE	MINIFERT.EXE	Part of Backweb. Not required
N	Mirabilis ICQ	NDetect.exe or icq.exe -minimize	If connected to the internet, automatically runs up ICQ. Convenience more than anything. ICQ can be started from Start -> Programs
N	Mixghost	mixghost.exe	Management software for Altec Lansing speakers. If a change is needed, the user can launch it from the Start menu
U	MMhid	mmhid.dll	This is the Human Interface Device Server for Win98, it is required only if you are using USB Audio Devices you can disable via Msconfig. See here. Typical examples are USB mulitmedia keyboards with volume control and web-ready keyboards. For example - loaded by default with MS DSS80 Speakers because they have Volume, Mute and Bass controls on the speaker. Some users may experience problems disabling this - if this is the case then re-enable it. Equivalent to Hidserv in Win98SE/2000/Me/XP
?	MMHK	mmhk.exe	A driver found on a Compaq Presario 800T notebook. Possibly something to do with multimedia hot keys?
Y	MMTASK	mmtask.tsk	A check on the files properties reveals "Multimedia background task support module". MMTASK is a very simple 16-bit program used by certain multimedia drivers (which are still 16-bit on Win9x) to perform background processing. Some soundcards need this to support MIDI, etc
?	MMRun	mmrun.exe	May be related to Musicmatch Jukebox as below?
N	MMtray	mm_tray.exe	Musicmatch Jukebox icon in the task tray. Often supplied with HP CD-RW drives. The program works fine without it. Not required
N	MOD	muamger.exe	MicroAngelo On Display from Impact Software lets you customize Windows icons. With a few exceptions, you can customize icons by right-clicking on them. Not needed
N	Morpheus	morpheus.exe	MusicCity Networks' Morpheus - another peer-to-peer client based on Kazaa. Noteable in that this one doesn't seem to install the adware that clog the kazaa download. They claim they are adware free, and I have seen no instance of any since using it.
N	MoneyAgent	money express.exe	Part of Microsoft Money. Not required
X	mosearch	mosearch.exe	Fast Search in Office XP - similar to the new revision of the Find Fast feature in Office 2000. Fast Search uses the Indexing Services in Office XP to create a catalog of Office files on your computer's hard disk. As with Find Fast - a waste of resources. If it can't be disabled via MSCONFIG try here
U	MotiveMonitor	motmon.exe	Watches for errors and attempts to assist in resolution through the internet and email. Can cause some users problems with IE and Netscape by disabling this - in this case leave it to run. For most users it's not required
U	Mount Safe & Sound	Fbmount.exe	From McAfee VirusScan version 5.x. Creates back-up sets of critical files in a separate area of a hard drive. If you make regular back-ups it's not needed and can be painful during system start
N	Mouse Suite 98 Daemon	pelmiced.exe	Mouse driver. Appears to cause a behaviour where the desktop suddenly flips back up when playing DirectX associated games. Not needed
U	??	MODEMBTR.EXE	Modem Booster from inKline Global to improve ISP connections. Not required
Y	MPFExe	mpf.exe	McAfee Personal Firewall. I you're connected to the net via cable/ASDL/LAN or connect for long periods of time I recommend you leave it enabled if this is your firewall software. Personally I prefer ZoneAlarm which is available as freeware
Y	MPREXE.exe	mprexe.exe	WIN32 Network Service Interface Process. MPREXE.exe enables the computer to have multiple clients/protocols for networks. There are some problems with it sometimes though. Note - why some people have it listed in start-up programs I don't know but I was asked to include it here. It automatically runs in the background. NOTE : sometimes it will appear in start-ups if you have a virus
?	MPTBox	MPTBOX.EXE	Related to Cannon Multi-Pass
?	MP_STATUS_MONITOR	monitr32.exe	Related to Cannon Multi-Pass
X	MSBB	msbb.exe	Advertising Spyware. Check here or here for information about Spyware and here for a program that can remove it. Not required
N	MSConfigReminder	msconfig.exe	This is an entry that appears when you uncheck an item in the Startup group, and will disappear if on the next reboot you select the option to not be reminded that you are running in Selective Startup mode
N	MSDTC	msdtcw.exe	Microsoft Distributed Transaction Coordinator. Auto dials on startup - more info. Not required
Y	MSGSRV32.exe	msgsrv32.exe	Windows 32-bit VxD Message Server. For more information on it's function and why it's needed, see here. Note - why some people have it listed in start-up programs I don't know but I was asked to include it here. It automatically runs in the background
N	MSN Internet Access	trayclnt.exe	Quick way to connect to MSN internet service - replaces "MSN Quick View" from V5.6 onwards
N	MSN Quick View	Msndc.exe	Quick way to connect to MSN internet service
N	MSMSGS	msmsgs.exe	MSN Messenger utility starts up automatically every time you start Windows. If you don't use MSN Messenger, this can be annoying. Available via Start -> Programs - not required. Need to delete a registy key relating to msmmsge.exe if you disable it
U	MSwheel	mswheel.exe	Microsoft Intellipoint software for their Intellimouse series of mice. Only needed if an application isn't supported directly as Win98/ME includes support for wheels in MS & Logitech mice with no additional drivers. Earlier versions known to cause problems when installing software
U	Multi-function keyboard	GWHotkey.exe	Software that sets up the Gateway AnyKey keyboard shortcuts (a series of buttons that allow one-click access to e-mail, browser, volume and CD/DVD controls, etc). Your choice
U	myNetWatchman	nwclient.exe	Sends your firewall alerts to a website, which then filters them and forwards details of suspicious activities to the host ISP they originated from. Only needs to be running when your firewall is running. Your choice

N	Program	Executable	Comments
?	N2PTray	Net2fone.exe	Part of Netscape 6. What does it do and is it needed?
N	NADaemon	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 detremental affect - not required
Y	NAV Agent	navapw32.exe	Introduced with Norton Anti-Virus 2002 to replace Norton Auto-Protect and Norton eMail Protect. With the amount of E-mail borne viruses and those around the web you need it if you're connected. Leaving "Auto-Protect", "E-mail Scanning" and "Script Blocking" enabled doesn't seem to slow the system down.
N	NAV Configuration Wizard	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
U	NAV DefAlert	DefAlert.exe	Norton Anti-Virus Definitions Alert. Warns you if virus definitions are out of date. You should update definitions on at least a weekly basis anyway if you use the internet regularly
U	Naviscope	naviscope.exe	Naviscope is a multipurpose browser enhancement that can speed up Web searches, lock out cookies, examine HTML send/receive headers, provide single-click network diagnostics, and much more
N	NB Common Dialog Enhancements	COMDLGEX.EXE	Part of McAfee Nuts & Bolts. With Common Dialog Enhancements, you can add MRU list box to open dialogs. Not required
N	NB Start Menu	STARTM.EXE	Part of McAfee Nuts & Bolts. Provides the same control as MSCONFIG and can be used instead if you have N&B
N	NB Windows Patterns	WINDBKGND.EXE	Part of McAfee Nuts & Bolts. With Background Patterns, you can change background patterns of wizard and dialog windows. Not required
N	NCS_SS	Csinsm32.exe	Same as CleanSweep Smart Sweep-Internet Sweep
?	?	NDDEAGNT.EXE	??
U	NDPS	DPMW32.EXE	Novell Distributed Printer Services - part of Novell's Netware Client and Groupwise products. Not needed if you don't use this feature
N	NeroCheck	nerocheck.exe	Associated with "NeroBurn" CD writing software. Works fine without it
N	Netline User	netchk.exe	Netline supply internet related products and services and this program identifies user ID and IP information. Found installed along with the Falcon 4 game, for example. If a shortcut isn't available on the desktop create your own if you use it
N	Netscape Messanger	NETSCAPE.EXE	In Netscape 6 (I know for sure with 6.2.1, maybe with 6.0) Netscape.exe is the main executable file for Netscape Navigator, Netscape Mail and News, and Netscape Messenger (the new name for the embedded AIM, no doubt to make it sound like Windows Messenger, the XP version of MSN MEssenger). Basically, netscape.exe can be more than just Netscape Messenger, and Messenger can be more then just AIM in disguise, depending on the version of Netscape installed
?	NetShow Powerpoint Helper	NSPPTHLP.EXE	??
U	NetTime	NETTIME.EXE	From a visitor - "This is the executable for NetTime. It is started from the registery 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."
N	Netword Agent	nwant33.exe	An interesting browser utility that allows you to navigate by typing a single word or phrase (a "NetWord") related to what you're looking for into your browser's location field. It also puts an icon in system tray icon that is a circle with the letter N in the center to access the menu faster. Available via Start -> Programs - not required
U	NetWork Device Switch	NetDevSW.exe	Toshiba laptops with built-in Wi-Fi. Allows switching between Wi-Fi and internal ethernet. Only necessary if you have regular need to switch back and forward between these network interfaces. Located in Startup folder so make own shortcut to it and disable if not really necessary
X	Netzip Smart Downloader	npnzdad.exe	Advertising Spyware. Check here or here for information about Spyware and here for a program that can remove it. Not required
X	New.net	rundll32.exe NewDotNetStartup	Advertising Spyware, see here for details on how to remove as dsiabling in MSCONFIG reportedly doesn't work. Not required
N	Newsalrt	NEWSALRT.EXE	MSNBC News system tray utility to alert you to new news. Not required
N	NewsUpd	newsupd.exe	For Creative Soundblaster Live! series soundcards. System tray application for News updates. Available via Start -> Programs - not required. Also Advertising Spyware - see here.
N	NInit	NInit.exe	Norton Uninstall Deluxe. Monitors programs being installed and logs them for removing later. Available via Start -> Programs for manual logging - not required
Y	nisserv	NISSERV.EXE	From Norton Internet Security 2002. Required if you use this for your personal firewall
N	NkVwMon.exe	NkVwMon.exe	Installed with a Nikon digital camera. Used to uploaded photos from the camera. If your camera is not connected (via USB port) you do not need this program loaded. If a shortcut isn't available via Start -> Programs try and create your own so you can start it manually
N	NomdCheck	nomdchek.exe	Part of Intel's Native Audio. Not required
Y	Norton Auto-Protect	navapw32.exe	Norton Anti-Virus's background scanning process. Can be inconvenient because it scans files when Run/Opened or Downloaded/Created and you can scan files manually via right-click after downloading/copying. However, in light of some of the viruses around these days it's probably best to put up with the inconvenience
N	Norton Crashguard Monitor	cgmenu.exe	Troublesome program that doesn't actually work with WinME so Norton removed it from SystemWorks 2001
N	Norton Disk Doctor	Ndd32.exe	Norton Disk Doctor from Norton Utilities. Automatically runs at start-up, checking for disk errors. Better than ScanDisk but can be started manually via Start -> Programs. Remove the shortcut in the Start -> Programs -> Startup folder as well
Y	Norton eMail Protect	POPROXY.EXE	Proxy E-mail protection from Norton Anti-Virus (prior to 2002). If you have it installed, leave it enabled to automatically check for suspect attachments in E-mails that may contain viruses. It downloads the E-mail into poproxy, which serves as a proxy server on the local machine, before scanning it
N	Norton Navigator Loader	nnloader.exe	An older Norton utility for file management under Windows 95. More information here. Not required
U	Norton Program Scheduler	nsched32.exe or NPSsvc.exe	Installed on a Windows system where the Windows Task Scheduler isn't used as part of the OS (Win95, WinNT(?), Win2K(?)) to schedule automatic tasks such as Norton Anti-Virus scans
X	Norton System Doctor	Sysdoc32.exe	Norton Disk Doctor from Norton Utilities. Automatically runs at start-up, major resource hog and best started manually form Start -> Programs. Remove the shortcut in the Start -> Programs -> Startup folder as well
U	NPROTECT	nprotect.exe	Norton Protected Recycle Bin from Norton Utilities. Adds an extra layer of safety before you remove deleted files from the Recycled Bin
?	NPS Event Checker or Norton Program Scheduler Event Checker	npscheck.exe	Part of Norton Anti-Virus. What does it do? Apparantly it can safely be disabled without causing problems
?	NovaPortal Single User Service	NPSU.exe	??
U	NovastorSchedulerd	SCHENGD.EXE	NovaStor NovaBACKUP Scheduler - back-up utility. If you don't have regularly scheduled back-ups you don't need it
N	NSCheck	NSCHECK.EXE	Netsetter (or MarketScore) web accelerator program that claims to increase you browsing speed at the expensive of collecting marketing information about the user. Many claim problems - not needed
?	??	NTVDM.EXE	From a Win2k Pro machine. Some sort of NVidia graphics card program. It loads from startup registry key - was first seen after installing the latest Riva Detonator Drivers 21.83 WHQL Certified
?	NvColorInit	rundll32.exe NvQtwk.dll, NvColorInit	Associated with Nvidia based graphics cards
?	NvCplDaemon	rundll32.exe NvQtwk.dll, NvCplDaemon	Associated with Nvidia based graphics cards
U	NvidiaQuickTweak	rundll32.exe NvQtwk.dll, NvTaskbarInit	This loads displays the System Tray icon used to change display settings, change the clock rate and memory speed for nVidia based graphics cards. May be needed if you overclock your card
U	NvInitialize	rundll32.exe NvQtwk.dll, NvXTInit	Allows the Clock Frequency page on the Advanced section of the nVidia control panel, or enforces changes on that page, or both. If you've changed the clock frequency of the graphics card, keep this
Y	NWTRAY	nwtray.exe	Novell Netware. Displays the red "N" tray icon which can be disabled (by right-click on the icon) but is also needed by the client

P	Program	Executable	Comments
U	Pagekeeper Jobs or Pagekeeper Lite	pkjobs.exe	PageKeeper Jobs is a separate PageKeeper program that handles the analysis of new documents and keeps track of the location and content of current documents in PageKeeper. Pagekeeper comes bundled with scanners such has HP, Microtek, etc
?	pagmstart	client.exe	Possibly related to this?
N	Paperport	runppdrv.exe	Loads the drivers associated with monitoring scanner status associated with "Paper Port" software. Can be a resource hog - see here. Not required. Try and create your own shortcut and see if it can be started on demand before disabling
?	PaperQuote System Tray Icon	PQTRAY.EXE	??
N	PaltalkNetaware.exe	PALNETAW~1.EXE	Voice chat program. This program stores all buddy list info apparently on the server itself so you never lose your buddy list should you need to reinstall the program due for whatever reason or even reformat. Available via Start -> Programs - not required
?	Panda Scheduler	pavsched.exe	??
Y	PCCIOMON.EXE	PCCIOMON.EXE	PC-Cillin 2000 antiivirus software. This is the actual virus-scanner. With the number of virii around these days it's a good idea to leave this enabled if this is your chosen AV software
N	PCHealth	pchschd.exe	WinME. This is a "scheduler" and does not turn off PC Health
U	PCTVOICE	pctvoice.exe	The program PCTVoice is used by the modem to interface with your computer and also used for some V.80 functions for Video Conferencing. if you remove it, it comes back. It’s better to leave it
N	PDirect	PDirect.exe	IBM Presentation Director software. Not required
U	pdp Server	ctpdpsrvr.exe	Included and setup with the drivers for my Compaq A3000 all-in-one printer/scanner - maybe for networking. Works fine without it - but maybe needed when used over a network
N	Pe2ckfnt SE	chkfont.exe	Used to check whether the fonts are installed properly on your computer or not for a scanner. If you don't want to execute it, you can remove it in the startup menu. Not required
Y	PersFw	persw.exe	Tiny Personal Firewall - required if it's your firewall and your connected to the net. I'd personally recommend ZoneAlarm
Y	PGPSDKSVC	pgpsdkserv.exe	PGPsdkServ.exe is the new SDK service which is responsible for performing all PGP key management and cryptographic functions. This functionality was moved into a service to allow multiple modules simultaneous read/write access to the keyrings, among other things. As you can imagine, it is necessary for PGPsdkServ to be running in order to perform practically any PGP functionality
U	PGPSERVICE	pgpservice.exe	PGPservice.exe has two main purposes: (1) it handles a large part of the PGPnet functionality (along with the PGPnet driver) and (2) it allows efficient access to the PGP preferences database. The individual PGP modules normally access the preferences through PGPservice, but they are capable of a "fall-back" mode where they can handle such access on their own. Thus, if you are not running PGPnet, you may not immediately notice much of a difference if you disable PGPservice. If you are running PGPnet, you will notice a big difference
N	PGPtray	pgptray.exe	PGP 7.x. Provides icon tray shortcuts to PGP programs from Network Associates. Available via Start -> Programs - not required
?	PhoneFree version 6.2	PHONEF??.EXE	??
N	Photo Express Calender Checker SE	??	If you create multiple Weekly/Monthly/Yearly calendars to use as your wallpaper, Photo Express will replace the wallpaper automatically. Photo Express 2.0 has a calendar checker which checks the date on your system and updates your wallpaper accordingly. Not required
N	Photo Loader supervisory	Plauto.exe	Casio's Photo Loader software. Hook up your camera to the USB port, and it pops up and asks you if you want to load your pictures. Not required
U	PiDunHK	PIDUNHK.EXE	Part of the Prodigy Internet software - part of the dialer/DUN. Presumeably needed for users of that service otherwise you may not be able to connect, although you may try creating your own shortcut and see what happens
?	Pinger	pinger.exe	??
?	PLXSTART	PLXSTART.EXE	Associated with Plextor CD-RW drives
?	PLXTASK	PLXTASK.EXE	Associated with Plextor CD-RW drives
?	PMXInit	pmxinit.exe	Loads up some sort of driver for a Hercules 3D Prophet 4500, a Kyro 2 based graphics card. Is it needed?
N	PMTSHOOT	pmtshoot.exe	Microsoft tool for troubleshooting power managment problems. Not required
U	POINTER	point32.exe	Microsoft Intellipoint software for their Intellimouse series of mice. Only needed if enable any of the advanced features as Win98/Me supports the basic features by default
Y	pop3trap	pop3trap.exe	PC-Cillin 2000 antiivirus software -> E-mail scanner
U	pop up killer	popupkiller.exe	Automatically closes pop-up windows in you browser - optional
N	Post-It(r) Software	Psnotes.exe	Pop-up "yellow" notes on screen. Available via Start -> Programs - not required
Y	PowerChute	Pwrchute.exe	During a power outage, if you're not available to save your files & close down Windows....PowerChute will do that for you. PowerChute will save your application files, close your applications and shut down your computer just like you would...otherwise, the APC UPS (Uniterruptable Power Supply) unit would go to battery until it wore down, then your computer would shutoff.
Y	PowerPanel	POWPANEL.EXE	Associated with UPS monitoring and needed if you have this
U	PowerPro	powerpro.exe	Part of the power professional program that loads the floating menu bar. Can be accessed from Start -> Programs, but I'd leave it alone if you use this program
N	PowerQuest Startup Utility	PQINIT.EXE	From a visitor - "This seems to be installed when you install Power Quest Partition Magic. I think that it implements the changes when you use the magic mover app. If you don't have any mappings setup, it does nothing (except waste bytes and cycles). I disabled it using msconfig.exe with no problems."
N	Power Reg SchedulerV2	PowerReg SchedulerV2	Displays reminders to register software. Not required
N	PowerStrip	PSTRIP.EXE	PowerStrip is a Video Mode Editor to allow special Refresh Rates and Tweaking of Video Settings
Y	PP2000 Taskbar Control	PPTbc.exe	Protector Plus anti-virus software - system tray access. If you know which one of these is correct please let me know - all 3 can't be the same?
Y	PP2000 Real Time Scan	PPTbc.exe	Protector Plus anti-virus software - real time scanner. If you know which one of these is correct please let me know - all 3 can't be the same?
U	PP2000 Instaupdate	PPTbc.exe	Protector Plus anti-virus software - instant update program for virus data updates. Not needed if you regularily update virus data manually. If you know which one of these is correct please let me know - all 3 can't be the same?
N	PP****usb	FBDirect.exe	"Paper Port" software that monitors the status of a Visioneer OneTouch scanner. The **** represents the model, 5300, 7600, etc. Available via Start -> Programs - not required
U	PPK Setup(Server)	SEServe.exe	Programmable Power Key on Sony Vaio laptops. "Using the Programmable Power Key (PPK) button, collect your e-mail automatically with one key stroke. You can also program your PPK to turn on your SuperSlim Notebook at a predetermined time and perform simple tasks—completely unattended"
N	PProTray	pprotray.exe	Part of the power professional program. Loads the System Tray control. Not required
N	pptd40nt	pptd40nt.exe	"Paper Port" software associated with scanners. Not required
N	PPWWebCap	PPWebCap.exe	"Paper Port" software associated with scanners. Not required
U	Primax 3D Mouse	??	Enables the scroll button on the Primax 3-D Scroll mouse
N	Print Screen Deluxe	psdeluxe.exe	Utility allows "Print Scrn" or "Print Screen" key to capture, print or save the current window. Create your own shortcut if one doesn't exist
N	ProDsl	ProDsl.exe	Intel Pro/DSL 2100 modem connection manager. Available via Start -> Programs - not required
N	Promon.exe	promon.exe	Intel Pro100 + network card icon in the system tray by the clock. The tools typically display the LEDs on the NIC, and information about the link status, duplex mode, etc. None of the functionality of such agents is necessary or required.
U	PRPCMonitor	PRPCUI.exe	Intel® SpeedStep™ interface. This technology automatically detects whether a mobile PC is using battery or AC power. When using battery power, SpeedStep scales the processor clock frequency and voltage to reduce the power it needs by 40%
?	Ps2	ps2.exe	Possibly a BIOS configuration program for IBM Thinkpad laptops. Is it and is it needed?
?	PsMFCard	PsMFCard.exe	Found on a Toshiba laptop - any ideas?
?	PsSound	PsSound.exe	Found on a Toshiba laptop - any ideas?
?	?	PSTORES.EXE	Part of Windows Services Protected Storage?
N	Ptsnoop	Ptsnoop.exe	These descriptions I've come across - all valid as far as I can see :- (1) Program installed with some modems that monitors the COM ports for the modem driver. Not needed from what I've read - may need a registry edit to get rid of it (2) Backdoor trojan virus that copies itself as PTSNOOP.EXE -see here for more info (3) Apparantly the people who put it out claim it's a driver for a Voice modems (don't know who they are though - Ed) Note: If using AOL and you disable this you may lose your connection or lock up (4) Can aslo be an older Logitech scanner program. Remove from the Win.ini tab under Load='path'\PTSNOOP and the System.ini tab under drivers='path'\ptrtkr.drb. Can cause parallel port conflicts big time dragging system resources way down when a conflict exists
N	PtUDFApp	PtUDFApp.exe	Appears to be a program associated to the Sony CD Extreme which is part of the software that comes with their new Hard Drives. Could be a UDF reader for drag-and-drop file copying to CD-RW discs like InCD and DirectCD. If so it isn't needed
U	Purgative	PURGATIVE100.EXE	AIM (AOL Instant Messanger) Ad Remover Using Active Memory Edits instead of a patch/crack
N	PUSH6599	PUSH6599.EXE	Scan button monitor for Relysis Episode MF6599 USB scanner. Not required as you can start scanning manually via the scanning software
N	Push The Freakin' Button	pftb.exe	A little program from here that will answer repetitious dialog boxes for you by pushing the button you instruct him to push. He has to be up to intercept the dialogs and answer them. Not required
U	PWS Tray	PwsTray.exe	Microsoft's Personal Web Server, an application which allows PCs to behave as web servers (allows you to test your .asp pages on your own PC without having to load them onto the internet). Available via Start -> Programs - not required

R	Program	Executable	Comments
U	RamIdle	ramidle.exe	RAM Idle - "A smart memory management program that will keep your computer running better, faster, and longer. RAM Idle works by freeing up physical RAM wasted by Windows and other applications. As addition, RAM Idle also includes Cache and startup manager program that will give you more power to optimize your Windows." Some users swear by programs such as this but I suggest you read this article and make up your own mind
U	RAMpage	RAMpage.exe	Small Windows utility that displays the amount of available memory in an icon in the System Tray. It can also free memory; by double clicking the tray icon, or by setting a threshold that activates the program automatically, or by having it run automatically when an application exits. RAMpage is free, and open source
N	RealDownload	RealPlay.exe	RealDownload download manager. Not required - can be started manually via Start -> Programs
X	RealDownload Express	npnzdad.exe	Advertising Spyware. Check here or here for information about Spyware and here for a program that can remove it. Not required
N	Reality Fusion GameCam SE	RFTRay.exe	System Tray access for Logitech's Reality Fusion GameCam. For more details see here. Available via Start -> Programs - not required. Alternatively, move the shortcut from C:\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\StartUp if there is one to the desktop for quick access
N	RealJukeboxSystray	tsystray.exe	System Tray icon for RealJukebox. Not required
N	RealTray	RealPlay.exe	System Tray icon for RealPlayer. Not required. If you subsequently start RealPlayer manually it adds itself back to the start-up list. You can stop this from happening by right-clicking on the tray icon and disabling SmartCenter via Preferences
?	Recguard	recguard.exe	Some kind of recovery software maybe?
?	Recover	N/A	Some kind of recovery software maybe?
U	Referee	referee.exe	MediaComm's monitor for file association changes. Stop rogue programs from screwing your settings either on installation or whenever they run
N	Refresh	??	Related to an Iomega drive. Not required
U	RegisterDropHandler	REGIST~1.EXE	Program that works with Still Image Monitor software for USB Cameras and Scanners. It’s a drag & drop utility for imaging devices
N	Register MediaRing Talk	register.exe	If you don't want to register MediaRing and be reminded about it every bootup disable it. Not required
N	RegShave	regshave.exe	Part of the USB driver set for the Fuji Finepix series or digital cameras. Not required as it works fine without it as mentioned here
?	regtmlp	N/A	??
U	ReleaseRAM	RRAM.exe	"Release RAM allows your computer to run faster and uses your computer's RAM more efficiently". Some users swear by programs such as this but I suggest you read this article and make up your own mind
N	Reminder	reminder.exe	From Microsoft Money. Reminds you of your bills. Not required
N	Reminder-cpqXXXXX	remind32.exe	Compaq printer Registration. Not required
N	Reminder-hpcXXXXX	remind32.exe	HP CD-Writer Registration. Not required
N	reminder-ScanSoft Product Registration	remind32.exe	Registration reminder for ScanSoft products such as PaperPort. Not required
N	RemoteControl	rmctrl.exe	Added via the installation of PowerDVD 4 software. Function unknown but not required
?	RemStart	remstart.exe	??
N	Resolution Assistant	matcli.exe	Dell Resolution Assistant. Not required
N	Resource Meter	rsrcmtr.exe	Windows Resource Meter. Not required - can be started manually from Start -> Programs
U	ResumeFixClocks	resumefix.exe	Part of the "radeontweaker" utility for overclocking ATI Radeon video cards
X	RFTray	??	Reality Fusion GameCam Video Interaction Technology Software that comes with the Logitech QuickCam PC Video Camera and other Usb Cameras. It is only a icon that appears on your System Tray. Available via Start -> Programs - not required
N	RFX_auto_upgrade	rundll32.exe .....npvpg005.dll	A browser plugin called the RichFX player that. Here is the link to RichFX's solution to removing the auto upgrade. Not needed
U	Ring Central Fax	??	Only needed if you want a PC to answer faxes automatically
U	RNBOStart	sentstrt.exe	Program used to initialize the VxD virtual driver for Sentinnel drivers associated with Rainbow H/W keys that plug-in to the parallel port. These are usually supplied with workplace design tools and restrict the use of the sofware only to the machine to which the H/W key is connected. Required if you have such tools
?	roketpipe	rpclient.exe	??
?	ROUTD	ROUTD.exe	??
Y	RPCSS.exe	rpcss.exe	Remote Proceedure Call. Required by windows for programs to communicate with each other on networks/different machines. Orignally for NT only but now installed with Win98/98se. Under Win98/98se, a program may need it to communicate with other components of itself. You could delete the program but if any abnormalties occur soon after then reinstall. Under NT, deleting this critical system component will disable the OS. For a more detailed explaination see here
?	RSRCMTZ	RSRCMTZ.exe	??
N	??	rt7eng.exe	The remote client service for Norton Ghost on Win2k Pro. This is not normally needed to Auto-load as you can manually start the client service if you connect to a remote host. Loads in SERVICES
?	RTStartMute	N/A	??
Y	rtvscn95	RTVSCN95.EXE	Real-time virus scanner component of Norton Anti-Virus Corporate Edition
N	run=	cmmpu.exe	MIDI emulator driver for the integrated sound chip by C-Media based on the CMI-8330 chip set normally found in cheap motherboards
N	run=	hpfsched	HPFSCHED is a small TSR that will remind you to clean the cartridges in your DeskJet from time to time in order to keep print quality high. It can be removed from the run line in win.ini if you do not want that feature. Not required
?	run=	QEWUOT.exe	??
U	Run StartupMonitor	StartupMonitor.exe	Mike Lin's Start Up Monitor, throws up an alert and asks your permission every time any change is made to your start-up configuration, either in the registry or start menu
U	??	RUNONCE.EXE	Part of Microsoft Data Access Components - only required if you use these
N	RxMon	rxmon9x.exe	Dell Resolution Assistant. Not required

S	Program	Executable	Comments
?	S3TRAY	S3Tray.exe	??
N	Sa3dsrv	??	3D sound extension for Windows. Not required
N	SandIcon	SandIcon.exe	SanDisk ImageMate CompactFlash card reader SDDR-31 (USB). Very little use except to place the Sandisk icon beside its drive designation in Windows Explorer. The reader itself will work fine without it. The simplest thing is to just unplug the reader when you're not using it. It may slow the startup by a few nanoseconds, but once the software sees there's no reader, you get back the resources
N	SafeOFF	SafeOff.exe	Provides protection that if user accidently presses the power switch a dialog will pop up for confirmation. Not required
N	SAgent2ExePath	SAgent2.exe	Seiko Epson printer status agent. Disable if printer is not used often
X	SaveNow	SaveNow.exe	Advertising Spyware. Check here or here for information about Spyware and here for a program that can remove it. Not required
U	Say The Time 5.0	SAYTIME.EXE	This program has audio cues for the system clock in male and female voices, customizes the appearance of the system clock, and can syncronize it to a time server regularly
?	SBMX	sbmx.exe	??
X	SB Watchdog	SBWatchdog.exe	Spyware utility installed by the manufacturers of some laptops (Sony) used to monitor browsing habits and send them back to whoever installed it - released by SoftBank. See here for more information. Check here or here for information about Spyware
?	ScanInicio	Inicio.exe	Part of Panda Anti-Virus. What is this part and is it needed?
Y	ScanRegistry	Scanregw.exe	Scans the system registry and makes back-ups at start-up. Important should the registry become corrupt
N	SCardSvr	scardsvr.exe	Related to SmarCard readers and sometimes uses lots of system resources. Try starting it manually if you need it and if it works okay then create your own shortcut
N	SchedulingAgent	mstask.exe mstinit.exe	Microsoft Scheduling Agent displayed as a box with a stopwatch in the System Tray that is only needed if you have regular scheduled disk defragmenting, ScanDisk, etc. I'd recommend you run these at regular intervals manually as they can interrupt other programs
?	Scotia OnLine Recovery	etdirrcv.exe	Something to do with Nova Scotia Bank?
N	Screen Saver Control	FSScrCtl.exe	Installs as part of the Hubble Space Telescope screen saver (and possibly others). Let's you control your installed screensavers from a System Tray icon. Not required - create your own shortcut if you need it
?	script	script.bat	Maybe associated with DOS on a Win9x machine
Y	ScriptBlocking	SBServ.exe	Update to Norton AntiVirus 2001. Detects certain types of script-based viruses without the need for specific virus definitions - such as JavaScript and VBScript. This will help protect you from these viruses even before virus definitions are available. Note - some users complain of problems once the update is installed - refer here for more information
N	SDetect.exe or Scanner Detector	SDetect.exe	Part of ScanWizard - supplied with Microtek scanners. Waits until you press the "GO" button and seems to serve no other purpose. Automatically installed without prompting. Not required if you can start your scanning application before pressing the "GO" button
?	SecondChance	sctray.exe	Power Quest Second Chance?
Y	??	SECWIZ98.EXE	Security Wizard 98 by Chris Farmer. Offers you a variety of ways to restrict access to many of the programs and settings on your PC. Availble here
?	SelfHostUtil	slefhost.exe	??
N	Service Connection	sccenter.exe &/or bwtray.exe	For Compaq PC's. Part of Backweb. Not required
?	Serv-U	serv-u32.exe	FTP
?	setFTPBack	createsw.exe	Installed as part of iMesh - a file sharing system. What does this do and is it needed?
N	seticlient or SETI@home	SETI@home.exe	SETI@home is a scientific experiment that uses Internet-connected computers in the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI). You can participate by running a free program that downloads and analyzes radio telescope data. Not required
N	SetiQueue	Setiqu~1.exe	Provides work unit buffering for Seti@Home clients - see here for more details. Not required
N	SetupICWDesktop	icwconn1.exe	Appears to be the "Internet Connection Wizard" from Internet Explorer being set-up as a desktop shortcut. Appears under the RunOnce registry key but is available under Start -> Programs -> Accessories -> Communication (or similar) anyway
?	Share-to-Web Namespace Daemon	hpgs2wnd.exe	??
N	SharkEject	AEJCT32.exe	Allows you to eject a disk from the Avatar Shark drive from the system tray. When loaded, there is a desktop icon so this isn't required
?	SHPC32	??	"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	SideWinderTrayV4	SWTrayV4.exe	Microsoft SideWinder Game Controller Software version 4.0 - Pre-loads profiles for games. Not required - can be run manulally via Start -> Programs
U	siscolor	color.exe	Probably on-board graphics related based upon the SiS chipsets. Has been seen on ASUS motherboards with SiS chipsets and known to cause conflicts if you choose another grpahics card and disable the on-board
N	SiSKHooker	khooker.exe	SiS Keyboard Daemon. System Tray utility which gets installed by the drivers of the latter day SiS VGA cards. "The utility itself is not of much use in our opinion and may occasionally be contributing to Windows startup problems, although we have not been able to establish this for certain"
N	SleepManager	SleepMgr.exe	This program locates free contiguous disk spaces and allocates them for storing BASE MEMORY, EXTENDED MEMORY, VIDEO MEMORY, and SM RAM. It helps the computer come out of hibernate mode. Not required
N	Smart Card Service	ScardSvr.exe	For Smart Card readers. Known to cause problems, especially for Windows 2000 users - see here. Probably not required unless you use such a device regularily. If unavailable via Start -> Programs, create your own shortcut
U	Smart Connect Monitor	SCMon.exe	Appears on a Sony Vaio. Smart Connect Version 2.1 enables data transfer between VAIOs via i.LINK cable. Smart Connect supports File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft networks. You can copy files from your VAIO to another VAIO or print using a printer connected to a remote VAIO
U	Smart Connect Setup	SCSetup.exe	Appears on a Sony Vaio. Smart Connect Version 2.1 enables data transfer between VAIOs via i.LINK cable. Smart Connect supports File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft networks. You can copy files from your VAIO to another VAIO or print using a printer connected to a remote VAIO
N	Smart Label O Server	ssloserv.exe	Part of the printer software for the smart-label printer made by Seiko. Can be disabled safely. If unavailable via Start -> Programs, create your own shortcut
N	Smart Label RFViewer	SSLFVIEW.EXE	Part of the printer software for the smart-label printer made by Seiko. Can be disabled safely. If unavailable via Start -> Programs, create your own shortcut
?	smclean	srmclean.exe	Maybe Compaq related - found in the cpqs/Scom directory ??
Y	SMC Service or SmcServices	smc.exe spfsmc.exe	Sygate Firewall. I you're connected to the net via cable/ASDL/LAN or connect for long periods of time I recommend you leave it enabled if this is your firewall software
N	Smith Micro try	smiptray.exe	Smith Micro shared files. Comes with D-Link web cam. Not required
Y	SkyBlaster Scheduler	SSFSch.exe	For Gilat Communications internet satellite systems - associated with SkyBlaster modem. Required if you have this system
Y	SkySurfer Management Service	SmaServ.exe	For Gilat Communications internet satellite systems - associated with SkyBlaster modem. Required if you have this system
N	Sm56acl	??	SM56 Software Modems System Tray icon. Not required
U	SMS Client Service	??	When the SMS Client service starts on a domain controller, the Client service modifies the SMSCliToknAcct & user account group membership, user rights, and account comment. The Client service then waits for the synchronization of the comment to verify that the account and user rights are properly set for this account. This account is used to obtain a token to start the SMS Client processes, such as the Software Inventory and Software Distribution agents (Microsoft systems Management Server)
U	SMS Win9x Message Agent	??	This program assigns a user to a Systems Management Server site
N	SNSICON	snsicon.exe	Screen saver that is distributed by Second Nature, commercial screen-saver/wallpaper sold in support of the Nature Conservancy. It has to be loaded if you want the slideshow screensaver, or the timed wallpaper switcher. Not required
?	SO5 Integrator Pass One	sointgr.exe	StarOffice 5. See here for more details
?	SO5 Integrator Pass Two	sointgr.exe	StarOffice 5. See here for more details
Y	SOFTinst	N/A	For Gilat Communications internet satellite systems. Gilat rescue (Satellite system restore). Required if you have this system. Can cause a BSOD (blue screen of death) if left out
N	Sonic A3D Control	??	Sound related options. Not required
N	SoniqueQuickStart	sqstart.exe	Quickstart for Sonique audio player. Available via Start -> Programs - not required
?	SoundFusion	rundll32 cwcprops.cpl	Control panel item for the Terratec DMX Xfire 1024 soundcard (Start -> Settings -> Control Panel). Whether it needs to run at start-up every time I don't know
U	Speedkey	SPEEDKEY.EXE	Provides additional keyboard shortcuts
N	SpeedRacer	CTSRReg.exe	Software for a Creative sound card. Not required
?	Speedtouch USB Disgnostics	Dragdiag.exe	For an external Alcatel ADSL high-speed modem Presumably diagnostic tools and not required?
N	Spinner Plus	spinner.exe	Spinner Plus lets you listen to over 100 channels of music broadcast from Spinner.com. Spinner Plus uses RealNetwork's G2 technology to provide high-quality online audio. The technology adjusts the audio streaming to match your Internet connection speed, which helps eliminate sound distortion or choppiness. Available via Start -> Programs - not required
X	"sp" or "sps"	regedit-s .... sp.dll	Malicious javascript annoyance that changes the default search engine in IE to one of many including "topsearcher". See here for more and a fix
?	SPP	run.exe	??
N	SSDPSRV	ssdpsrv.exe	WinME. For future Plug and Play devices only. Provides Simple Service Discovery Protocol (SSDP) and General Event Notification Architecture (GENA) services for Universal Plug and Play functionality. You can uninstall it by going to Add Remove programs in Control Panel -> Windows Setup -> Communications. Starts up a web server on port 5000
Y	*StateMgr	statemgr.exe	WinME. Windows default for System Restore. Do NOT disable!
N	Start Getright	getright.exe	See Getright Tray Icon
N	Start Wingman Profiler	lwtest.exe lwemon.exe	Logitech Wingman software required to operate Logitech joysticks and gamepads. Unless you're a hard-core gamer, it's best to leave it unchecked, then create your own shortcut (for lwemon.exe) to launch the software when needed
N	Startup	??	Related to an Iomega drive. Not required
N	StayAlive	sa.exe	Keeps your internet connection alive by "pinging" servers when not active. Not required - can be started manually from Start -> Programs
?	Status Monitor XE	ENGSS.EXE	Associated with a Xerox application/hardware - possibly a monitoring program in which case it wouldn't be required
N	Stay Connected!	StayCon.exe	More than just a pinger, actually simulates online activity. Supports AOL, NetZero, MSN, ATT WorldNet, CompuServe and many other ISPs as well. Available via Start -> Programs - not required
N	StickyNote	StickyNote.exe	Utility that allows you to put yellow "Post-It" type messages on your desktop. Available via Start -> Programs - not required
N	StillImageMonitor	Stimon.exe	If your scanner does not have a button to initiate scanning you kill stimon. Even if it does have a button, you can still manually launch the scanning application. If unavailable via Start -> Programs, create your own shortcut
?	STPMGR	STPMGR.EXE	Part of SafeTP which is transparent FTP security software. Does it need to be running permanently or can it be started manually via Start -> Programs
N	Subtract the Ads	AdSub.exe	Removes adverts from web pages. Although useful - not required
U	SurfChoice	SCMan.exe	SCMan is a utility that can control services on WinNT from the command line. This utility can create, start, pause, stop, delete services. Furthermore it can retrieve a service's current state, get the displayname for a service and vice versa
U	SurfSecret	ss2-full.exe	House-cleaning utility that enables you to keep your computer usage to yourself. Runs quietly from the system tray, eliminating tell-tale files at a regular interval of your choosing. You can set it to clear your Internet cache files, cookies, history, temp folder, etc. It can also clear the history of your Run and Find menus, in addition to the American Online cache. Your choice
X	SVA Player	SVAplayer.exe	Possibly Advertising Spyware. Check here or here for information about Spyware and here for a program that can remove it. Not required. Ties up system resources, uninstall locks system. Requires registry editing and manual deletion of application and settings. Not required
?	SVM Pop	svmpop.exe	??
N	Swap Nut	javaw.exe	SwapNut is a peer-to-peer file sharing and searching utility developed and marketed by File Metrics, Inc. Users can search for and find almost any type of digital file (audio, video, photos etc.) through a secure peer-to-peer network. Not needed
?	SXGDSENU	sxgdsenu.exe	Yamaha SXG soundcard driver
U	SyGateService	sgserv95.exe	SyGate is a useful little program that lets you share an internet connection over an intranet Is it needed - it saves a lot of headache to just let SyGate load at startup. Available via Start -> Programs
N	SymTray - Norton SystemWorks	SYMTRAY.EXE	Keeps all System Tray icons for Norton SystemWorks together to reduce clutter. SystemWorks includes Norton Anti-Virus, Norton Utilities and Norton CleanSweep - mentioned elsewhere here. Personally I only have Norton eMail Protect running which doesn't need SymTray
N	Synchronization Manager	MOBSYNC.EXE	Find more information about it's use here. Not required
Y	SynTPEnh	syntpenh.exe	On Laptops – Required for touchpad features to work
Y	SynTPLpr	syntplpr.exe	On Laptops – Required for touchpad features to work
?	sysres	N/A	??
N	SystemTray	SysTray.Exe	SYSTRAY.EXE - System Tray Services. Provides the Volume Control, PC Card Status and Power Management icons that reside in the System Tray. SYSTRAY.EXE may be disabled if none of these services are required. It will launch as and when required if you later enable the icons. If you need these items they're available via Start -> Settings -> Control Panel
N	System DLF	cpqdiaga.exe	Compaq Diagnostic record system utility which allow you to view information about your computer's hardware and software configuration. Available via Start -> Programs - not required
U	SystemWizard Sniffer	??	From SystemSoft that solves hardware and software problems on your PC
U	SYSWB6	SYSWB6.exe	??

T	Program	Executable	Comments
N	Tablet	Tablet.exe	Loads the tablet drivers for the Wacom Graphics Tablet. This can be unchecked in msconfig without problems if you don't need the tablet functional all the time. Create your own shortcut if you need to run it ad hoc. If you forget to run it before running Paint Shop Pro & Adobe Photo Shop) you may find the following: (1) Paint Shop Pro (version 7.04) - (a) Browse function will NOT work (program freezes) (b) On program exit, PSP does not terminate (you have to CTRL+ALT+DEL to close it) (2) Photo Shop (version 6.01) - (a) Program functions slowdown (d) On program exit it takes noticeably longer to shut down (like 30-45 seconds)
N	Taskbar	CTLTask.exe	Installed with the Sound Blaster Audigy range of soundcards. Allows you to set EAX effects and equalizer settings for the Sound Blaster Audigy from a taskbar that sits at the top of the screen. Right-click on the blue-on-black "A" in the systray, and choose "Show Taskbar". If there is no such icon, then the Tasktray can be accessed via Start -> Programs -> Creative -> Sound Blaster Audigy -> Taskbar
?	Task BarSvr	TaskBarSvr.exe	Part of the Starband satellite always on internet service. What does it do and is it needed?
?	Task BarClient	TaskBarClient.exe	Part of the Starband satellite always on internet service. What does it do and is it needed?
N	Taskbar Display Controls	Rundll32.exe	Only appears in MSCONFIG if you have a Display Settings icon in the System Tray allowing resolution changes on the fly. Can also be disabled under Start -> Settings -> Control Panel -> Display -> Settings -> Advanced -> General
U	TaskMonitor	taskmon.exe	The Task Monitor the disk-access patterns of programs when they are started and stores this information in log files in the Applog folder. Task Monitor also records the number of times you use a program. The Disk Defragmenter tool uses this information to optimize your hard disk so that programs that you use frequently are loaded faster. Not required - but can be useful. Note: for Norton Anti-Virus 2002 users, loading TaskMonitor will typically solve many, if not most, of those annoying IE scripting errors (per Symantec's Knowledgebase)
N	TaskPlus	TASKPLUS0.EXE	Task and callender management software available as freeware or as a "Professional" version for sharing over a LAN, Not required
?	taskswitch	taskswitch.exe	??
N	Tasktray	CTLTray.exe	Installed with the Sound Blaster Audigy range of soundcards. Allows you to set EAX effects or equalizer settings for the Sound Blaster Audigy from a systray icon. Also allows you to launch the Taskbar via right-click -> Show Taskbar. The tasktray can be accessed via Start -> Programs -> Creative -> Sound Blaster Audigy -> Taskbar
N	TBTray	tbtray.exe	VLSI/QSound ThunderBird PCI Control Panel. System Tray access to the settings for this and related soundcards. Not required - available via Start -> Settings -> Control Panel
N	TCASUTIEXE	tcaudiag.exe	Associated with the 3COM diagnostic module (3COM NIC Doctor). No further information is available. Not required
?	TCDPlay	TCDPlay.drv	Found on a Toshiba laptop - sounds like the driver for the CD-ROM but why doesn't it use the standard Windows drivers - an comments?
U	??	TCLOCK.EXE	Kazubon TClock. Utility that amongst other things synchronizes your system clock with Internet time servers. Available via Start -> Programs - not required
N	TClockEx	TCLOCKEX.EXE	Puts a configurable time/date display in the tray (and other features). Freeware by Dale Nurden and is popular on cover disks. Not required
?	TDspOff	Tdspoff.exe	??
U	TFunckey or maybe TFncKey	TFunckey.exe	Found on a Toshiba laptop - most likely configuration for special function keys that will be needed if you use these but not required if you don't
X	TgAddServer	tgfix.exe	Part of a program called Tioga from Support.com. It's included on @Home service installation disc. It's original installation was so you could get your @Home service updated automatically without having to go to their pages and downloading the newest patches, however.. it's also spyware (info here) the company distributes on it's installation disc and uses to collect information on your computer, where you've been, what you've downloaded, etc. It's not only safe to disable, I'd highly recommend it unless you like other people looking inside your computer. Removal procedure here
X	Tgcmd	tgcmd.exe	As above
N	TGCMG	??	Related to Rogers@Home, causes errors in WinSock32.dll. Not required for connection to work
?	TheMainStart	N/A	??
?	THOTKEY	THotkey.exe	Associated with Toshiba laptops - most likely associated with programmable keys?
N	Timemanager.exe	Timemanager.exe	An easy to use program for recording how you spend your time, designed to help you in billing multiple clients. Not required
N	??	TIMEONLINE.EXE	Lightman Groups's TimeOnline monitor. For dial-up users to monitor time spent on the net. Available via Start -> Programs - not required
X	TimeSink Add Client	TSADBOT.EXE	Advertising Spyware. Check here or here for information about Spyware and here for a program that can remove it. Not required
N	Tips	mousetips.exe	Suggests tips on using your mouse. Not required
?	Tivoli	LCFEP.EXE	Tivoli provide IT solutions. What this does and whether it's needed is unknown at present
X	TimeSink Add Client	TSADBOT.EXE	Advertising Spyware. Check here or here for information about Spyware and here for a program that can remove it. Not required
N	TkBellExe	evntsvc.exe -osboot	Application Scheduler installed along with RealOne Player. Once installed, it runs independently of RealOne Player. See here for full description. Not required
U	TMA distribution	cfinst.exe	Part of Intel's LANDesk Management Suite 6 and the Common Base Agent (CBA) - used for communicating between the core server and managed clients
U	TNTClk	TNTCLK.exe	Overclocking program for TNT, TNT2, and other GPU cards. This program can overclock the graphics card manually after startup when needed, especially before starting a gaming session. However, for simplicity, it can be left checked to let it run once at startup to automatically overclock the graphics card. In this case, it doesn't even run in the background after doing its job. Your choice
U	TOSHIBSU	Toshibsu.exe	Reduces the power consumption when the laptop isn't being used to preserve battery power. Similar programs on other laptops reduce the processor clock rate, etc. Required if you run off battery regularily
N	Tour	wincool.exe	Component of WinME that's annoying as hell. Pop's up a prompt to play the C:\WINDOWS\Application Data\Microsoft\INTRO\CONTENT.HTA that plays a full screen version of the WinME product preview Windows Media video file that cannot be stopped to my knowledge until it finishes. That prompt will keep popping up after an install/reinstall of WinME until you give in and watch the thing. It also puts a task scheduler entry to run that annoying thing every 30 minutes, and don't bother deleting that entry, Windows puts it right back. Not only should you disable it from running, you should delete the thing altogether, as it, somehow can re-enable itself. Apparently you can try setting the file to read only
U	tp4serv	tp4serv.exe	IBM Thinkpad trackpoint related
N	TP98UTIL	TP98.EXE	IBM Thinkpad feature setup & configuration utility. Create your own shortcut if you need to run it ad hoc
U	TpHotKey	TPHKMGR.EXE	Activates "ThinkPad Help" when the "Thinkpad key" is pressed on an IBM ThinkPad laptop
U	TPWRTRAY	Tpwrtray.exe	Toshiba laptop's own Advanced Power Management system. When using it, it conflicts with Windows APM
U	TrackpointSrv	daemon.exe	Supports the "pointer stick" on Thinkpads in lieu of a mouse on an IBM ThinkPad laptop
U	Trashgrd	TRASHGRD.EXE	Part of McAfee Nuts & Bolts. Protects all the files you delete, even files deleted in DOS or in 16-bit Windows applications, by sending them to the Recycle Bin
U	TrayManager	Trayman.exe	TrayManager hides system tray icons (FreeCell won't work when TrayMan is loaded)
N	TraySantaCruz	tbctray.exe	Provides quick access via a System Tray icon to the control panel for Turtle Beach's Santa Cruz or VideoLogic's SonicFury soundcards. Not required as available via Start -> Settings -> Control Panel
N	Tray Temperature	Wheatherbug.exe	Wheatherbug provides current outdoor temperature in the System Tray, also wheather alerts. Available via Start -> Programs - not required
Y	TrendMicro Antivirus	Aveagent.exe	Virus scanner
X	Trickler	fsg.exe	Advertising Spyware. Check here or here for information about Spyware and here for a program that can remove it. Not required
?	TridTray	TridTray.exe	System Tray acces to Trident 4DWave soundcards?
Y	TrueVector	VSMON.EXE	Even if you don't have ZoneAlarm or ZoneAlarm Pro run at start-up you do need this
?	TSBxLogon	TMESBS2.EXE	??
?	TMExLogon	TMESRV.EXE	??
?	TSService	NSSERVICE.EXE	??
U	TurboExplorer	TE.exe	Web accelerator - "TurboExplorer® 2.x is a real-time web surfing accelerator specifically designed for Internet Explorer® 4/5 to achieve a faster and more effective approach to the internet". Only needed if you find it improves web browsing
N	Turbo Notes	tbnote.exe	Post-It's on your desktop. Not required - available via Start -> Programs
N	TVWakeup	tvwakeup.exe	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	TWarnMsg	twarnmsg.exe	??
?	TWBrowse	TWBrowse.drv	Found on a Toshiba laptop - this one has me stumped - anyone?
U	TweakDUN	??	Utility to optimize your Internet Browser Software. TweakDUN promotes faster Internet data transfer rates and faster downloads by eliminating fragmentation of data packets. Your choice
U	Tweak UI	rundll32.exe tweakui.cpl,tweakmeup	Restores settings that can't be retained if you have Tweak UI installed
U	Tweak UI	rundll32.exe tweakui.cpl,tweaklogon	Automatically logs you on if you have Tweak UI installed

V	Program	Executable	Comments
?	V128IID	Rundll32.exe .... v128iitw.dll,STB_InitTweak	Probably relates to loading drivers for an STB Velocity/Lightspeed 128 graphics card. If you have it tell me if it's needed
?	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?
U	VAIO Action Setup (Server)	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
N	VCDPlayer	VCDPlayer	Virtual CD drive emulator. Available via Start -> Programs - not required
?	VDI Manager (HP)	HPO0VDX05.exe	HP (Hewlett-Packard) related. Now - what does it do?
Y	Vet Alert	vetmsg9x.exe	Computer Associates "InnoculateIT" and Vet Anti-Virus virus software
Y	Vet Start Up	vet98.exe or vet32.exe	Computer Associates "InnoculateIT" and Vet Anti-Virus virus software. This option will slow down your system, if set too aggressively. There is no need to scan every file when opened, closed, etc. Check in InoculateIT PE options
U	VetTray	vettray.exe	Computer Associates "InnoculateIT" and Vet Anti-Virus virus software. System Tray quicklaunch access, not really necessary but only occupies 36k resources
N	VidSvr	vidsvr.exe	Microsoft 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
U	Virtual Access Scheduler	VASCHD32.EXE	The scheduler for mail and usenet tool
N	Vistascan	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. Not required
U	VoodooBanshee	rundll32.exe 3DBBps.dll, BansheeLoadSettings	Loads the configuration settings for a 3dfx Voodoo Banshee chipset based graphics card. If you change some of the settings from default you probably need this - otherwise maybe not
N	VortexTray	au30setp.exe	System Tray application for Aureal Vortex based soundcards. Can be run manually via Start -> Settings -> Control Panel
N	VoyetraTray	vtray.exe	This provides an abbreviated Control Group for the Turtle Beach Montego II sound functions/associated with AudioStation 3 and 32
U	vptray	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
N	VsEcomrEXE	VSECOMR.EXE	From McAfee VirusScan up to version 4.x. This executable is responsible for the periodic "update" prompts. Not required
Y	Vshwin32EXE	VSHWIN32.EXE	From McAfee VirusScan up to version 4.x. Communicates between VSSTAT.EXE and the VShield System Scan module. Can be started automatically or available via Start -> Programs. Personally, I disable "System Scan" via the Vshield icon leaving only "E-mail", "Download" and "Internet filter" enabled. System Scan checks for on Run, Copy, Create and Rename which slows things dramatically.
Y	VsStatEXE	VSSTAT.EXE	From McAfee VirusScan up to version 4.x. Handles program communication among VShield components, displays VShield icon. Can be started automatically or available via Start -> Programs. Personally, I disable "System Scan" via the Vshield icon leaving only "E-mail", "Download" and "Internet filter" enabled. System Scan checks for on Run, Copy, Create and Rename which slows things dramatically.

W	Program	Executable	Comments
X	W3KNetwork	rundll32.exe w3knet.dll,dllinitrun	Advertising Spyware. Check here or here for information about Spyware and here for a program that can remove it. Not required. Check here for more info on this particular one
N	Washer	washer.exe	Windows Washer from Webroot Software. Useful utility that deletes safe to remove files. Not required - can be started manually from Start -> Programs
N	washindex	washidx.exe	Windows Washer from Webroot Software. Useful utility that deletes safe to remove files. Re-instates itself in MSCONFIG every time you run it :(
N	Watch	watch.exe	Found to be used by a Trust USB scanner for auto starting the scanning software when the lid is lifted. Not needed
?	Watch	1200UBWATCH.EXE	Another variant on the above item perhaps?
N	Watchdog	Watchdog.exe	Definitely part of the Mustek scanner drivers and software (for 600 III EP Plus and maybe others), launches from the Startup folder in the Start Menu, but not required as they give instructions on removing it on their webpage
N	Watch Dog Program	watchdog.exe	For Compaq PC's. Associated with Compaq's internet services. Not required if you don't use services provided by them and may not be required even if you do
N	WaveTop Launcher	WaveTop.exe	WaveTop - "Get push content from television without an Internet connection" - now possibly a defunct system in the US included as an optional part of WebTV in Win98
N	WaveTop Receiver 1	N/A	See above
N	WaveTop Receiver 2	N/A	See above
N	WaveTop Upload Manager	N/A	See above
N	wcmdmgr.exe	wcmdmgr.exe	It will periodically contact WildTangent servers to see if an update is available for your system and allows us to make the product exceptionally reliable. You can control its behavior, or disable it completely, inside your Windows Control Panel. Not required
N	WCOLOREAL	coloreal.exe	Makes colours sharper and brighter, but will only work with colorreal capable monitors (which most are not these days still since its a pretty new technology) so it can be disabled. Not required
N	WEATHER	WEATHER.EXE	Wheatherbug provides current outdoor temperature in the System Tray, also wheather alerts. Available via Start -> Programs - not required
Y	web3trap	web3trap.exe	PC-Cillin 2000 anti-virus software -> ActiveX filter. Guards against malicious ActiveX programs, etc
N	WebcamRT.exe	WEBCAMRT.exe	For Logitech Web Cams. Not required - camera works fine without it
U	Webcelerator	webcel.exe	Webcelerator speeds your Web browsing by both remembering where you have been and anticipating where you will go. It gathers web pages which are linked to your current page so they are ready quickly when you want them. It stores all pages it has gathered in a local cache so you can revisit a previous page with nearly instant result. Only needed if you find it improves web browsing
X	WebHancer Agent	whagent.exe	System Tray application that starts up Webhancer software. Software that optimizes your web browser and is also advertising spyware that you can find out about in the Ad Nauseum section here. You can get a program that can remove it here. Not required
?	webinstall2	insf270.temp/r/a	??
N	Webshots	Webshots Tray.exe websho~1.exe	Screensaver program that automatically downloads from the webshots web site. Not required
Y	Webtrap	webtrap.exe	Part of PCCILLIN antivirus software. Checks web-sites for malicious Java and ActiveX elements in a similar way to McAfee WebScanX. A few users find it infuriating. Personally I recommend uninstalling and run McAfee or Norton Anti-Virus or a good freeware scanner
N	Welcome	??	This launches the Welcome to Windows tutorial on boot up. Not required
U	WgwlocalManager	WgwlocalManager.exe	Part of Flash-Networks NettGain2000 product. NettGain 2000 is a combined hardware/software networking solution, which is designed to improve performance of satellite networks by increasing data transmission speeds and maximizing the existing bandwidth for complete utilization when sending TCP/IP applications over a satellite. It is needed when connecting to the internet via satellite to provide speed faster than 60k or so. It could be started by creating a shortcut, running it only when connecting to the internet. If internet is used often, it's recommended to leave it in startup so it starts with the system
U	WheelMouse	4DMAIN.EXE	Mouse software for "Fellowes" Wheelman mouse. Has caused some users problems but shouldn't be needed if you don't use any enhanced features it may provide. For instance, I have a wheel-based mouse that works fine with default drivers
N	Wildwire Monitor	??	This places a status icon on the taskbar for the DSL WildWire Tiger Modem. This is also a shortcut to the diagnostics utility for the DSL modem. Not required
N	Willow Road	WillowRoad.exe	Willow Road Screen Saver
?	Win32BaseServiceMOD	N/A	??
N	WIN32SL	Win32sl.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	WinampAgent	WINAMPa.exe	System Tray application that starts up WinAmp media player. Not required - can be started manually from Start -> Programs
U	WINDLL	WSYS.EXE	STARR key logger. It logs almost everything that goes through the box. It logs all key strokes, all passwords transacted even if they weren't keyed in, all web sites visited, every program launched including the path to that program, and more
N	Windows Eyes	??	For blind people, gives a voice description of items on the screen. Windows application which gives you total control over what you hear, when you hear it, and how you hear it. Not needed. Can be run manually
?	Windows Guardian	thehel1iawgrd32.exe	??
?	Windows Media Powerpoint Helper	NSPPTHLP.EXE	??
X	Windows Startup	winsta~1.exe	Added by browser enhancement some people find annoying called "Go Hip". See here for details of what "Go Hip" is and the page also includes a link for removing it.
N	Windows Version Check	ver_chk.exe	Version checker for CyberAudioLibrary ("A new way to exchange information through the Internet"). Not required
?	WinDVRCtrl	WinDVRCtrl.exe	??
U	Winfast_2K	WF2k.exe	System Tray application that starts up the Winfox utility for Leadtek Winfast video card to restore settings. Can be started manually from Start -> Settings -> Control Panel Display. Only needed if you wish to run things like the hardware monitor or overclock your card
U	Winfast2KLoadDefault	Rundll32.exe Wf2kcpl.dll	Loads deault settings for Leadtek Winfast video cards.
?	WinFaxAppPortStarter	wfxsnt40.exe	WinFax 10.0 and maybe earlier versions. What does it do and is it needed?
U	WinKey	winkey.exe	Loads Copernic's WinKey. Used to map out Windows key hotkey combinations. Not required for the system, but is necessary for this to be running if you use these hotkey combos
N	Winmgmt.exe	Winmgmt.exe	Used for Enterprise Management. If you are not an IT Administrator you don't need it to be running
N	??	winroute.exe	Win-Route 4.27. WinRoute Tray Icon for starting and stopping the WrCtrl.exe process, also to log in to the console to view logs and change settings. Can be removed/killed and engine still runs and functions normally. (Can then use provided shortcuts for administration of the program). Loaded in SERVICES on Windows 2k
Y	winmodem	wmexe.exe	Software for software based modems. Required if you have one of these
Y	WinMySQLadmin Tool	winmysqladmin.exe	Starts the MySQL database admin tool. Websites hosted on the computer (using IIS, PWS, Apache, etc) cannot connect to MySQL databases unless this tool is running. Required if hosting websites with MySQL databases
N	WinPoet	WinPPPoverEthernet.exe	WinPoET is the industry's first Windows-based PPP over Ethernet client. Developed by iVasion, WinPoET is attractive to equipment providers, modem suppliers, RBOCs and ISPs. For more info read here. It uses dial-up networking for new high-speed internet customers who are more familiar with analogue modems. If uchecked in MSCONFIG it reports Error 360 - Hardware Error in dial-up networking. You can start it manually via Start -> Programs however
N	WinPopup	WINPOPUP.EXE	Intranet chat software provided by windows for chat on small networks. Handy little LAN messaging util. Has been included in Windows since 95, and maybe in WFWG 3.11. Normally it won't set itself up to run unless the user specifically adds it to startup
?	win name	stat.exe	??
N	Wintime Wtxpload	Wxpload.exe Wintime	Part of the software to support a Dexxa USB graphics tablet. From a visitor - "This gets started anyway when you plug in the USB connector for the graphics tablet, if it is not already running. It then starts an application which manages the tablet messages. Since I leave the tablet unplugged unless I need to use it, I don't need this running at startup. I suspect that this program monitor a number of windows messages, so that when it is loaded, my regular mouse slows down - it acts like it "sticks" entering and leaving windows. Certainly my performance returned to what I expected when I removed this item using msconfig.exe."
N	WinZip Quick Pick	WZQKPICK.EXE	Added with WinZip version 8.1. "The new WinZip Quick Pick taskbar tray icon gives you instant access to WinZip and your Zip files. Just left click the icon to open WinZip, or right click it to instantly reopen recently used Zip files, access your Favorite Zip Folders, open WinZip Help, or start WinZip itself.". You can right-click and close it - choosing to not re-load it at start-up
N	WMBoot	N/A	Associated with Logitech Wingman game controllers. Not require but what does it do?
U	WMIEXE.exe	wmiexe.exe	Wmiexe.exe is an NT component, used by Windows Millenium to detect Plug and Play-compliant IEEE 1394 devices during the startup process. Since this is important for the computer to work properly if you have these, Windows Millenium protects wmiexe.exe and will restore the file even if it's deleted or renamed. Check here for some details on what to do to stop it loading
?	WM_LOGIN	MSGLOGIN.EXE	Part of McAfee Firewall. What is it for and is it needed?
X	WNAD	WNAD.EXE	Spyware added as a result of running a program called "Yo Mama Osama" (osama.exe). See here for more and how to get rid of it. There are other ways this can show up on your system, and it will manifest itself by periodcally opening a new browser window with advertising for copy DVD software and the like
N	WorksFUD	wkfud.exe	A marketing program for Microsoft Works. Not required.
N	??	WrCtrl.exe	Win-Route 4.27 NAT engine on Win2k Pro for connection sharing and security using Win-Route by Tiny Software. A connection sharing/Firewall Application. If service is disabled the program does not work, but you can manually start/stop the service with a shortcut the program installs at any time
Y	wstimeb	wstimeb.exe	Used with NEC printers. You can disable it before printing but it re-loads itself when printing so you may as well leave it
Y	wswpd	wswpd.exe	Used with NEC printers. Older drivers known to have a "memory leak". Needed for printing to work

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

J	Program	Executable	Comments
N	Jet Detection	ADGJDet.exe	Added as the result of installing an SB Audigy soundcard. Loads the splash screen - not required
Y	JetAdmin Discovery Indicator	HPJETDSC.EXE	HP JetAdmin software for HP JetDirect Print Servers. HPJETDSC.EXE is the file necessary for the JetAdmin Discovery Indicator (paper airplane in the taskbar). It gets launched automatically through the registry, and remains active to control the Discovery Indicator
U	Jog Serve	JogServ2.exe	"Jog Dial" on a Sony Vaio laptop. The dial can select various functions such as control audio. Needed if you use it's features

K	Program	Executable	Comments
N	K6CPU.EXE	K6CPU.EXE	Authenticates CPU as K6 in system properties. Not required
N	KAZAA	kazaa.exe	KAZAA in a "Napster" MP3 sharing clone which unfortuantely being add-based includes "Cy-door" advertising spyware. Check here or here for information about Spyware and here for a program that can remove it. Not required.
?	KBD MediaCenter	MEDIACTR.EXE	Same group as OnScreen Display & Touch Manager. Multimedia keyboard software?
U	Keyboard Manager or MULTIMEDIA KEYBOARD	MMKeybd.exe	One-touch Multimedia Keyboard for HP systems. Defines the destination of the shortcut buttons. When you connect to the net it contacts HP at network startup. You have to disable it if you don't want this to happen but that will prevent ALL extra buttons from working though. See also "USBMMKBD" (usbmmkbd.exe)
?	keymap	keymap.exe	??
N	Kodak Batch Transfer	pezdow1.exe	Part of "Kodak Picture Easy" software for digital cameras. Includes the display of an icon in the System Tray to quickly transfer photos to a PC. Not required - should be available via Start -> Programs, if not then try create your own shortcut
N	Kodak Picture Transfer Software	pts.exe	Looks for Kodak camera connection and media insertion. Not required - available via Start -> Programs

O	Program	Executable	Comments
N	ocraware	ocraware.exe	Optical Character Recognition software as part of OmniPage Limited Edition - supplied with most scanners. Scan directly into most word processor applications, such as Word, WordPerfect, etc. Available via Start -> Programs - not required
N	OEMCLEANUP	oemreset.exe	Resets OEM installation settings at bootup. Not required unless you're new to PC's
?	OEMRUNONCE	oemrun.exe	Part of an OEM mahcine set-up?. OEM machines are those pre-configured for the consumer - typical OEM's are Dell, HP, Gateway, Compaq, etc. Probably not required.
X	Offers	offers.exe	Advertising Spyware. Check here or here for information about Spyware and here for a program that can remove it. Not required
X	Office Startup	Osa.exe & Osa9.exe	Resource hog that launches common Microsoft Office components to help speed up the launch of Office programs. Osa9.exe is the Office 2000 equivalent. Some users claim there's no difference with our without it but it isn't required anyway
N	Oil Change	OCTray32.exe	From CyberMedia/Network Associates. Checks for updates to software installed on your PC. Available via Start -> Programs - not required
N	OmgStartup	omgstartup.exe	Sony program called OpenMG Jukebox - player and music organizer. Not required
N	OmniPage	Opware32.exe	Omni Page Pro 10. Available via Start -> Programs - not required
N	OneTouchMonitor	OneTouchMonitor.exe	For Visioneer OneTouch scanners. System tray access to the control panel for the scanner. If unavailable via Start -> Programs, create your own shortcut
N	Onflow	onflow.exe	Onflow is a Internet company that offers a online advertising program. Not required - uninstall
X	OnScreen Display	OSD.EXE	By Netropa for HP and other brands. Same group as KBD MediaCenter & Touch Manager. Pressing a "hot key" on such a keyboard brings a corresponding panel on the screen for volume, etc. Nice but not required if you don't adjust things regularily - can also freeze
X	OPQFile	regedit.exe /s .......\rad03FA6.tmp	Unsavoury program that resets your homepage every time you restart - uncheck in MSCONFIG and remove it via a registry edit
N	OSSProxy	OSSPROXY.EXE	OSSPROXY is the system tray icon for the "Marketscore Internet Accelerator". Not required - an has no install/uninstall program
N	Operator	??	Media Pilot operator, in Win.ini. Locks port open. Not required
U	0rigRagel28Tweaker	RAGE128TWEAK.EXE	Third party tweaker for ATI Rage 128 Video cards from http://www.rageunderground.com/