| Status | Autorun name | Command | Description |
| 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 regularly |
| 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 MS 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 MS networks. You can copy files from your Vaio to another Vaio or print using a printer connected to a remote Vaio |
| X | Smart Defender PRO | smrtdefp.exe | Smart Defender PRO rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here |
| U | Smart Defrag | IObit SmartDefrag.exe | This is the original Smart Defrag disk defragmenter utility from IObit. Required if you use either of the "Auto Defrag" or scheduled options. Smart Defrag 2 runs as a scheduled task - as do both versions on Windows 7/Vista. Note - in November 2009 IObit were accused of stealing database information from Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware and others so review the links on the Wikipedia page and make your own mind up |
| X | Smart Engine | SM[random characters].exe | Smart Engine rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here. The filename is typically in the form "SM***_***.exe" |
| U | Smart Keyboard | Smartkbd.exe | Netropa Smart Keyboard driver |
| N | Smart Label O Server | ssloserv.exe | Part of the printer software for the smart-label printer made by Seiko. Can be disabled safely |
| N | Smart Label RFViewer | SSLFVIEW.EXE | Part of the printer software for the smart-label printer made by Seiko. Can be disabled safely |
| U | Smart Protector Pro | SmartProtector-Pro.exe | Smart Protector Pro internet eraser from SmartSoft - "keeps out prying eyes and protects your private data on all Windows systems" |
| X | Smart Security | SMM[random characters].exe | Smart Security rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here. The filename is typically in the form "SM***_***.exe" |
| N | Smart Start UP | PnPDetect.exe | Part of Presto! Mr.Photo - "an ideal program for creating, sharing, and manag-ing digital images and videos" |
| U | Smart Touch | STouch.exe | Related to Plustek OpticSlim scanner |
| N | Smart Type Assistant | sta.exe | Smart Type Assistant - a complex typing automation tool, intended to make your work faster and safer |
| X | Smart Virus Eliminator | SM[random characters].exe | Smart Virus Eliminator rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here |
| U | Smartalec | pcaccel.exe | Smartalec PC Accelerator - system optimization utility |
| U | SmartAudio | SmartAudio.exe | Conexant SmartAudio PC audio chipset software - typically available on HP notebooks with built-in microphones |
| N | SmartBarXP | SmartBarXP.exe | SmartBarXP is a bar that runs down the side of your screen, and can be configured to display interactive panels known as 'panes'. These panes include media players, slideshow and image viewing panes, a virtual desktop manager, and live news, weather and stock feeds to mention but a few |
| N | sMaRTcaPs | SMARTC~1.EXE | sMaRTcaPs from Phoebus LLC - enables you to configure the time needed to depress Caps Lock, Num Lock & Insert keys |
| ? | SmartCopy | SmartCopy.exe | Related to SmartCopy from Northstar Systems Corp. What does it do and is it required? |
| U | SmartDefrag | IObit SmartDefrag.exe | This is the original Smart Defrag disk defragmenter utility from IObit. Required if you use either of the "Auto Defrag" or scheduled options. Smart Defrag 2 runs as a scheduled task - as do both versions on Windows 7/Vista. Note - in November 2009 IObit were accused of stealing database information from Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware and others so review the links on the Wikipedia page and make your own mind up |
| N | SmartEx | SmartEx.exe | SmartException from Stardock Corporation - "is a utility that can be used to help gather additional information about an application that has crashed". Run manually via the Start menu if you experience problems with an application crashing |
| N | SmartException | SmartEx.exe | SmartException from Stardock Corporation - "is a utility that can be used to help gather additional information about an application that has crashed". Run manually via the Start menu if you experience problems with an application crashing |
| Y | SmartFaceVWatcher | SmartFaceVWatcher.exe | Toshiba's Face Recognition that allows the user login to their laptop hands-free via the built-in webcam on some models |
| X | Smartfixer | SmartFixer.exe | SmartFixer rogue system error and cleaning utility - not recommended |
| U | SmartGuardian | Itesmart.exe | Hardware monitor (voltages, temperatures, fan speeds, etc) for motherboard system IO devices from ITE - included on some SOYO motherboards (and possibly others) |
| U | Smarthruengine | QS.exe | Samsung smarthru software, used with Lexmark Z82 or Samsung multifunction printers |
| X | SmartIndex | [path to worm] | Added by the KELIHOS.SM WORM! |
| ? | SmartLauncher | SmartLauncher.exe | Related to SmartLauncher from Northstar Systems Corp. What does it do and is it required? |
| Y | SmartMenu | SmartMenu.exe | Included on most HP Pavilion desktop and laptop PCs. "Used to launch the MediaSmart application from keyboards and remote controls. Do not disable this program" - see here |
| U | SmartPCXL | pcaccel.exe | Smartalec PC Accelerator - system optimization utility |
| X | smartprotector | smartprotector.exe | Smart Protector rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here |
| U | SmartProtector-Pro | SmartProtector-Pro.exe | Smart Protector Pro internet eraser from SmartSoft - "keeps out prying eyes and protects your private data on all Windows systems" |
| U | SmartRAM | MemCleaner.exe | SmartRAM - the memory management part of the older Advanced WindowsCare V2 optimization utility from IObit - which "monitors you system in the background and frees up memory whenever needed to increase the performance of your computer." Note - in November 2009 IObit were accused of stealing database information from Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware and others so review the links on the Wikipedia page and make your own mind up |
| U | SmartRAM | Sup_SmartRAM.exe | SmartRAM - the memory management part of the Advanced SystemCare 3 optimization utility from IObit - which "monitors you system in the background and frees up memory whenever needed to increase the performance of your computer." Note - in November 2009 IObit were accused of stealing database information from Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware and others so review the links on the Wikipedia page and make your own mind up |
| X | SmartSecurity | SmartSecurity.exe | Smart Security rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here |
| U | SmartSync Pro | SmartSync.exe | Related to CompanionLink Software Inc. Synchronization solutions for ACT!, GoldMine, Lotus Notes and Microsoft Outlook |
| ? | SmAudio | SmAudio.exe | Audio driver for Conexant SmartAudio HD integrated soundcards. System Tray access to the control panel? |
| N | Smax4 | Smax4.exe | System Tray icon for Analog Devices SoundMax integrated soundcards. Sound properties can be accessed through the Start Menu or Control Panel |
| U | SMax4PNP | SMax4PNP.exe | Analog Devices SoundMax integrated soundcard utility. Brings up the SoundMAX Control Panel when it detects if new audio devices (such as microphones, headphones, speakers, etc.) are plugged in - giving the user the option to configure them. Also required if you have custom settings for your sound, such as effects and environments |
| U | SMax4PNP Application | SMax4PNP.exe | Analog Devices SoundMax integrated soundcard utility. Brings up the SoundMAX Control Panel when it detects if new audio devices (such as microphones, headphones, speakers, etc.) are plugged in - giving the user the option to configure them. Also required if you have custom settings for your sound, such as effects and environments |
| ? | smbdpmi | smbdpmi.exe | IBM Netfinity Director and Universal Management Services related. What does it do and is it required? |
| Y | smc | smc.exe | Sygate Firewall |
| Y | smc | spfsmc.exe | Sygate Firewall |
| X | smc | smc.exe | Added by the EBOD TROJAN! Note - this is not the valid (but now discontinued) Sygate Personal Firewall which has the same filename and is normally located in %ProgramFiles%\Sygate\SPF. This one is located in %System% |
| Y | SMC Service | smc.exe | Sygate Firewall |
| Y | SMC Service | spfsmc.exe | Sygate Firewall |
| U | SMC2862W-G 54Mbps WLAN Monitor | WLANUTL.exe | SMC Networks SMC2862W-G Wireless LAN configuration utility |
| X | smcserv | winsrv.exe | Added by the AGOBOT-OU WORM! |
| Y | SmcService | smc.exe | Sygate Firewall |
| Y | SmcServices | smc.exe | Sygate Firewall |
| Y | SmcServices | spfsmc.exe | Sygate Firewall |
| X | smcss | smcss.exe | Added by the SCLOG-AJ TROJAN! |
| ? | Smcsta.exe | Smcsta.exe | SMC Networks wireless PCI card driver. Is it required? |
| X | SmcSVR | SmcSVR.exe | Added by the LEGMIR.JU TROJAN! |
| X | smgr | mgrs.exe | Covert Sys Exec malware variant |
| X | smgr | smgr.exe | Added by an unidentified WORM or TROJAN! |
| X | smile | wcs.exe | Added by the ZLOB.MEDIA-CODEC TROJAN! This purports to be a Windows Media Player upgrade (with names such as "iCodecPack", "X Password Manager" and "Media-Codec") to allow the user to view adult oriented videos on certain websites - but actually downloads and installs additional malware on the user's machine. Various directories and filenames are used - see the link for details |
| N | SmileboxTray | SmileboxTray.exe | System Tray access to Smilebox photo sharing/printing service |
| X | Smiley District | plugin.exe | Smiley District adware |
| X | SmileyApp | stbapp.exe | DoubleD adware |
| N | Smileycons | smileycons.exe | Smileycons - free smileys, emoticons and animations package |
| N | Smith Micro try | smiptray.exe | Smith Micro shared files. Comes with D-Link web cam |
| U | smodul | smodule.exe | UserMonitor from Neuber. Teachers can broadcast screen to other screens, see students screens in a network and detect unauthorized software |
| N | SmoothView | SmoothView.exe | TOSHIBA Zooming Utility - allows "automatic" zoom feature in some appications, like IE, MS-Office, WMPlayer, Adobe Reader and also desktop icons |
| U | SMPAutoStart | smpdemo.exe | Smart Phone Recorder demo from KenGolf.com. Answering Machine, Caller ID, Call Recording |
| U | SmpcSys | SmpSys.exe | "Set Up My PC" utility supplied with some Packard Bell computers |
| U | smr | cvshost.exe | Silent Monitoring surveillance software. Uninstall this software unless you put it there yourself |
| X | smres | smres.exe | Added by the AGOBOT-UA WORM! |
| X | smrss | smrss.exe | Added by the BANPAES-B TROJAN! |
| X | smrtdrv | runtime.exe | Added by the AGOBOT.MT WORM! |
| X | smrtprt | smrtprt.exe | Smart Protector rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here |
| X | SMS | iro.bat | Added by the IROFFER.CT BACKDOOR! |
| U | SMS Application Launcher | LAUNCH32.EXE | Microsoft Systems Management Server - used to manage computers on a network remotely |
| U | SMS Client Service | clisvc95.exe | 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 (MS Systems Management Server) |
| X | Sms System32 | SmsSystem32.exe | Unidentified malware |
| U | SMS Win9x Message Agent | SMSMsg.exe | This program assigns a user to a Systems Management Server site |
| X | sms_msn | sms_msn.exe | Added by an unknown WORM or TROJAN! |
| X | sms_msn40 | sms_msn40.exe | Added by an unknown WORM or TROJAN infection |
| N | SmsDiscount | SmsDiscount.exe | SmsDiscount - free internet telephony utility using the VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol). Call online friends for free and regular phones either for free (limited use) or low rates. One of a number provided by Betamax - the others generally have different rate plans. Similar to the more popular Skype |
| N | Smserial | sm56hlpr.exe | Helper utility for Motorola based SM56 software modems - resides in the System Tray |
| X | SMSERIALSTARTER | win32st.exe | Added by the FAKEALERT-AH TROJAN! Installed with the SpyBurner spyware remover - which is not recommended, see here |
| X | SMSERIALWORKERSTART | shellexcon.exe | Added by the FAKEALERT-AH TROJAN! Installed with the SpyBurner spyware remover - which is not recommended, see here |
| X | SMSERIALWORKERSTARTER | winstrse.exe | Added by the RENOS.IC TROJAN! Installed with the SpyBurner spyware remover - which is not recommended, see here |
| X | SMSERIALWORKSTARTER | comsysobj.exe | Added by the FAKEALERT-AH TROJAN! Installed with the SpyBurner spyware remover - which is not recommended, see here |
| X | smsger | Win.exe | Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM! |
| N | SMSI Loader | SMLoader.exe | Smith Micro HotFax - fax software |
| X | smsm | smsm.exe | Added by the BANKER-CO TROJAN! |
| X | smsrv | smsrv.exe | Added by the AGOBOT-SX WORM! |
| X | SMSS | smss.exe | Added by the FLOOD.F BACKDOOR! Note - this is not the legitimate smss.exe process which is always located in %System% and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in a "Catroot" subfolder |
| X | smss | [path to smss.exe] | Added by the ALADINZ.F TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate smss.exe process which should NOT appear in Msconfig/Startup! |
| X | smss | smss.exe | Added by the AGENT-TR TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate smss.exe process which is always located in %System% and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in %Windir% |
| X | smss | smss.exe | Added by the BOROBOT-J TROJAN and variants! Note - this is not the legitimate smss.exe process which should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! |
| X | Smss | ssms.exe | Added by the RBOT.OP WORM! |
| X | Smss Host | smhost.exe | Added by the IRCBOT-ACC TROJAN! |
| X | smss.exe | csrss.exe | Added by the DALBUG WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate csrss.exe process which is always located in %System% and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in %Windir% |
| X | Smss.exe driver | winupd32.exe | Added by the SDBOT.MI BACKDOOR! |
| X | smss32.exe | smss32.exe | Added by the FAKEAV-ATH TROJAN! |
| X | smssLevel4 | smss.exe | Unidentified malware! ! Note - this is not the legitimate smss.exe process which is always located in %System% and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in %ProgramFiles%\Windows Media Player\Skins\WindowsMediaSkin\Data\Level4 |
| X | SMSSS | smsss.exe | Added by the SDBOT.ZD WORM! |
