| Status | Autorun name | Command | Description |
| U | BellSouthWCC_McciTrayApp | McciTrayApp.exe | System tray access to Motive's broadband configuration and repair utility - for Bell South users |
| U | BelNotify | rundll32.exe [path] NPBelv32.dll, RunDll32_BelNotify | "BelTech from Belarc enables licensees to offer automated, Web-based problem resolution to their end-users. BelTech allows the end-user to simply go to a web page and automatically resolve their problem or point them to the right solution. BelTech Manager allows non-programmers to rapidly and easily deploy and maintain this service" |
| ? | BELORVBI | BELORVBI.exe | ?? |
| ? | Belsta.exe | Belsta.exe | Configuration tool for Belkin wireless network cards. Required to change the card's configuration. Is it required for correct operation once the confuiguration is changed? |
| X | Belt | Belt.exe | VX2.Transponder parasite updater/installer related |
| X | Benadril Alert Tool | benadrilalert.exe | Plug-in for WeatherBug advising when pollen count in your area is high - prompting you to buy Benadril |
| U | BengalsScreenServer | BengalsScreenServer.exe | Screensaver for the Cincinnati Bengals NFL football team - part of Sports Illustrated's MySI desktop download (by MercurySports Network) for streaming information on NFL football teams. No longer supported |
| X | BeschermingsTool | SysRep.exe | BeschermingsTool, Dutch rogue system error and cleaning utility - not recommended. A member of the ErrClean family |
| U | BestCrypt Auto Open | BestCrypt.exe | BestCrypt from Jetico, Inc. "Keeps your confidential data in a strongly encrypted form on your disk and provides you with transparent access" |
| X | BestPopUpKiller | BestPopupKiller.exe | Popup killer by Swanksoft - not recommended, see here |
| X | BestsellerAntivirus | pgs.exe | BestsellerAntivirus rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here. A member of the AVSystemCare family |
| U | BestSync 2008 | BestSyncApp.exe | System Tray access to BestSync® 2008 from Risefly Software - "a professional utility for synchronizing files between your local folders and Network Drives, FTP servers, Removable Media (such as an USB disk)" |
| X | BeSys | BEsys.exe | BeSys adware |
| X | beta | svchost.exe | Added by a variant of the DELF.IT TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.exe process which is always located in %System% and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! The location of this file varies |
| X | BF4P | bf4p.exe | Added by the IRCBOT.GEN WORM! |
| X | bfxtray | [path to trojan] | Added by the AGENT-GEB TROJAN! |
| Y | bg | bullguard.exe | Bullguard antivirus and firewall. The P2P version is free with KaZaA Media Desktop and Grokster |
| U | BGInfo | Bginfo.exe | BGinfo automatically displays relevant information about a Windows computer on the desktop's background, such as the computer name, IP address, service pack version, and more |
| U | BgMonitor_{79662E04-7C6C-4d9f-84C7-88D8A56B10AA} | NMBgMonitor.exe | Looks for new files which can be included in Nero Scout which is "a database program which indexes and catalogs all media files on your computer and makes the database available to all programs in the Nero product package." Included in version 7 of the Nero digital media suites (CD/DVD burning, authoring, etc). Integrated into a number of Nero applications and is of particular significance for the Nero Home media center - for more information see the link. If you have trouble disabling Nero Scout try here |
| Y | BGNewsAgent | bgnewsag.exe | BullGuard antivirus updater |
| X | bgoomain.exe | bgoomain.exe | Baigoo.a malware |
| N | bgsmsnd | bgsmsnd.exe | Printer driver to generate PDF files from any program |
| X | Bharatayuda | GNB.exe | Added by the BHARAT.A WORM! |
| N | BHOCop | BHOCop.exe | PC Magazine's BHO Cop that lets you see what browser helper objects are installed. Useful for detecting spyware |
| U | BHODemon 2.0 | BHODemon.exe | BHODemon "protects you from unknown Browser Helper Objects (BHOs), by letting you enable/disable them individually. When running, it also monitors your Registry and alerts you when a BHO is installed. Best of all, BHODemon knows about the most common BHOs - the good ones, and the not-so-good ones!". If you prefer forgoing resident protection, the application can also be run on demand |
| U | BHR | BHR.exe | Browser Hijack Retaliator - recovers your browser after it has been hijacked by spyware, adware, etc |
| U | BI1HelperStartUp | BI1HEL~1.EXE | ScreenScenes "Beach Islands" screensaver. The freeware version comes with GAIN branded ads (pop-ups and others). ScreenScenes do however offer you the option of doing away with the ads by purchasing the screensaver for a whopping $30. Please note that Claria Corporation no longer support GAIN-Supported software - see here |
| X | BIE | Rundll32.exe [path] BDSrHook.dll,Rundll32 | BDplugin parasite. Note that rundll32.exe is a legitimate Microsoft file used to launch DLL file types and shouldn't be deleted |
| X | BIG | biggy.exe | Added by the DELBOT-AG WORM! |
| N | BigDog303 | VM303_STI.EXE | Vimicro webcam USB utility - allows the webcam to initiate data transfer to a program. Create a shortcut and start it manually when needed |
| N | BigDog305 | VM305_STI.EXE | Vimicro webcam USB utility - allows the webcam to initiate data transfer to a program. Create a shortcut and start it manually when needed |
| ? | BigDogPath | VM_STI.EXE | Bundled with some software for digital cameras that use a USB connection - what does it do and is it required? |
| X | BigfileSearch | BigfileSearch.exe | BigfileSearch adware. File located in %ProgramFiles%\BigfileSearch |
| N | BigFix | bigfix.exe | BigFix can automatically download and read technical support information provided by computer and software manufacturers and other technical support experts (published in the form of Fixlet® Messages) and can automatically check your computer for bugs, configuration conflicts, and security holes. Should only be started manually as it's a resource hog |
| X | biglow | biglow.exe | Added by a variant of the Storm/Nuwar/Zhelatin WORM! See here for an example |
| X | bigoris | bigoris.exe | Added by the DORF-AZ TROJAN! |
| U | BigPond Toolbar | bpumTray.exe | Telstra BigPond Toolbar - "Introducing the free and easy to use BigPond Toolbar that is designed to make your internet experience and managing your Telstra internet account a whole lot easier" |
| N | BigPondCable | bpcable.exe | Telstra Bigpond Cable login software - can be started manually |
| Y | BigPondWirelessBroadbandCM | BigPond_CM.exe | Related to BigPond_Wireless_Broadband Service by Telstra |
| X | bikini | bikini.exe | Added by the LOWZONE-CX TROJAN! |
| N | Bilbulon | Bilbulon.exe | Bilbulon from EcoSoft - swaps text from Hebrew to another language and back. It helps correct typing mistakes which occur if you forget to switch to a different language before starting to type" |
| X | BillGatesLoh.exe | BillGatesLoh.exe | Added by the AGENT-FZO TROJAN! |
| N | Billminder | Billmind.exe | Can be setup in Quicken to remind user of due payments. Available via Start -> Programs |
| X | bin32hpu | ppstub.exe | PrecisionPop adware |
| N | Bing Bar | mswinext.exe | Bing Bar - the latest incarnation of the MSN Toolbar from version 5.* onwards. This entry loads the toolbar into memory at start-up before you open your internet browser. Not required - it will load with the browser and remains in memory after the browser is closed |
| X | bingdian | Bingdian.vbs | Added by the BINGD WORM! |
| ? | Bingo Charm | charms.exe | Some kind of screen icon kind of like desk flag, but it gives you a choice of icons? |
| U | Biomenu | menusw.exe | Related to Sony VAIO - passwords, encryption, and a biometric fingerprint sensor |
| U | Bionix Wallpaper 5 | Bionix Wallpaper 5.exe | BioniX Wallpaper Changer - "the most advanced wallpaper changer/wallpaper manager software in the world" |
| U | BioniXWallpaper | Bionix Wallpaper 5beta.exe | BioniX Wallpaper Changer - "the most advanced wallpaper changer/wallpaper manager software in the world" |
| U | BioniXWallpaper | BioniX Wallper.exe | BioniX Wallpaper Changer - "the most advanced wallpaper changer/wallpaper manager software in the world" |
| U | BioniXWallpaper | BionixWallpaper5.exe | BioniX Wallpaper Changer - "the most advanced wallpaper changer/wallpaper manager software in the world" |
| X | Bios | Bios32.exe | Added by an unidentified VIRUS, WORM or TROJAN! |
| X | bios | bios.exe | Added by the BANCBAN-PW TROJAN! |
| X | BIOS Net Service | BIOSserv.exe | Added by the RBOT-BFL WORM! |
| X | BIOS XP Loader | [random filename] | Added by the RBOT-IC WORM! |
| X | BIOS1 | BIOS1.EXE | Added by the OPASERV.T WORM! |
| ? | BIOVCIP | BIOVCIP.exe | ?? |
| X | bipro | rundll32 mmduch.dll | Added by the MDROP-CVM TROJAN! Note that rundll32.exe is a legitimate Microsoft file used to launch DLL file types and shouldn't be deleted. The "mmduch.dll" file is located in %Windir%\$NtUninstallMTF1011$ |
| X | birelosit | ucilonyc.exe | Added by the SDBOT.AZW WORM! |
| ? | BisonHK | BisonHK.exe | Related to a Bison webcam - which is used on notebooks from a number of manufacturers including Acer, Asus, Lenovo & Samsung. What does it do and is it required? |
| Y | BisonInst0402 | BR040286.exe | Driver for integrated notebook webcams from Bison Electronics Inc - such as the Acer Crystal Eye |
| N | BitComet | BitComet.exe | BitComet P2P client - can be launched from Start -> Programs |
| Y | BitDefender 12 | bdwizreg.exe | Configuration wizard for BitDefender internet security products. Only runs once the product has been installed. Guides you through the steps necessary to configure the BitDefender modules, applies settings to cover your requirements and security needs and takes the first actions to making your computer virus-free |
| Y | BitDefender 2009 | IEShow.exe | Anti-phishing component of BitDefender internet security products. Anti-phishing prevents sensitive data such as usernames, passwords and credit card details being acquired by web-sites and E-mails masquerading as a trustworthy sources. This entry is from the 2009 versions. It can also be licensed by other products such as versions of The Shield Deluxe from PCSecurityShield (see here) - who's reputation is poor |
| Y | BitDefender 2009 | bdagent.exe | BitDefender Agent - for BitDefender internet security products. Maintains settings (for all users) and provides alerts and System Tray access to the main program. Note - for the System Tray icon to be displayed the Terminal Services service must be set to either "Manual" or "Automatic". It can also be licensed by other products such as versions of The Shield Deluxe from PCSecurityShield (see here) - who's reputation is poor |
| Y | BitDefender Antiphishing Helper | IEShow.exe | Anti-phishing component of BitDefender internet security products. Anti-phishing prevents sensitive data such as usernames, passwords and credit card details being acquired by web-sites and E-mails masquerading as a trustworthy sources. It can also be licensed by other products such as versions of The Shield Deluxe from PCSecurityShield (see here) - who's reputation is poor |
| X | BitDefender Antivirus | BITDEFENDERX.EXE | Added by a variant of the SPYBOT WORM! |
| Y | BitDefender Communicator | xcommsvr.exe | BitDefender antivirus |
| U | BitDefender for MSN Messenger | msnmon.exe | Bitdefender anti-virus for MSN Messenger - no longer supported at the BitDefender website |
| U | BitDefender for Yahoo! Messenger | yahmon.exe | Bitdefender anti-virus for Yahoo! Messenger - no longer supported at the BitDefender website |
| Y | BitDefender Live! Init | bdinit.exe | BitDefender antivirus |
| Y | BitDefender Scan Server | bdss.exe | BitDefender antivirus |
| Y | BitDefender Virus Shield | vsserv.exe | BitDefender antivirus |
| U | BitDefender_P2P_Startup | BitDefender_P2P_Startup.exe | Bitdefender anti-virus for P2P clients - no longer supported at the BitDefender website |
| Y | bitdefenderlive | avxlive.exe | Main program of BitDefender virus scanner/firewall |
| X | BITS | [path to trojan] | Added by the DLOAD.COB TROJAN! |
| X | Bittorrent | bittorrent.exe | Added by the RJUMP-D WORM! Note - do not confuse with the legitimate BitTorrent file-sharing client which is normally located in %ProgramFiles%\BitTorrent. This one is located in %Windir% |
| N | BitTorrent | bittorrent.exe | BitTorrent file sharing client - from BitTorrent, Inc. For more information about the protocol see here. As BitTorrent is a peer-to-peer (P2P) file-sharing client used to distribute large amounts of data between multiple users make sure you have good, up-to-date virus protection and check any downloads |
| N | BitTorrent DNA | btdna.exe | "BitTorrent DNA is a FREE content delivery service based on the BitTorrent protocol which brings the power of user-contributed bandwidth to traditional content publishers while leaving publishers in full control of their files". Now a stand-alone product where the user creates the download, DNA used to be included with and used by earlier versions of the main BitTorrent client. As files are downloaded via a file-sharing network make sure you have good, up-to-date virus protection and check any downloads. Start manually via Control Panel → DNA |
| N | bittorrent.exe | bittorrent.exe | BitTorrent file sharing client - from BitTorrent, Inc. For more information about the protocol see here. As BitTorrent is a peer-to-peer (P2P) file-sharing client used to distribute large amounts of data between multiple users make sure you have good, up-to-date virus protection and check any downloads |
| N | BitWare Print Monitor | bwprnmon.exe | FaxServe network fax software |
| N | BJ Printer Status Monitor | Cjstsr.exe | Canon BJ printer status monitor |
| U | BJ Status Monitor 522 | CJSTR3G.EXE | Canon printer status monitor - for monitoring printer status, checking ink levels, etc |
| U | BJ Status Monitor 530 | CJSTR4B.EXE | Canon printer status monitor - for monitoring printer status, checking ink levels, etc |
| U | BJ Status Monitor 550 | CJSTR4Y.EXE | Canon printer status monitor - for monitoring printer status, checking ink levels, etc |
| U | BJ Status Monitor 600 | CJSTR5I.EXE | Canon printer status monitor - for monitoring printer status, checking ink levels, etc |
| U | BJ Status Monitor Canon BJC-2000 | cnmss1u.exe | Canon BJC-2000 printer status monitor - for monitoring printer status, checking ink levels, etc |
| U | BJ Status Monitor Canon BJC-2100 | cnmss2f.exe | Canon BJC-2100 printer status monitor - for monitoring printer status, checking ink levels, etc |
| U | BJ Status Monitor Canon i250 | cnmss Canon i250 (Local).exe | Canon i250 printer status monitor - for monitoring printer status, checking ink levels, etc |
| U | BJ Status Monitor Canon i320 | cnmss Canon i320 (Local).exe | Canon i320 printer status monitor - for monitoring printer status, checking ink levels, etc |
| U | BJ Status Monitor Canon i455 | cnmss Canon i455 (Local).exe | Canon i455 printer status monitor - for monitoring printer status, checking ink levels, etc |
| U | BJ Status Monitor Canon i470D | cnmss Canon i470D (Local).exe | Canon i470D printer status monitor - for monitoring printer status, checking ink levels, etc |
| U | BJ Status Monitor Canon i550 | cnmss Canon i550 (Local).exe | Canon i550 printer status monitor - for monitoring printer status, checking ink levels, etc |
| U | BJ Status Monitor Canon i560 | cnmss Canon i560 (Local).exe | Canon i560 printer status monitor - for monitoring printer status, checking ink levels, etc |
| U | BJ Status Monitor Canon i850 | cnmss Canon i850 (Local).exe | Canon i850 printer status monitor - for monitoring printer status, checking ink levels, etc |
| U | BJ Status Monitor Canon i860 | cnmss Canon i860 (Local).exe | Canon i860 printer status monitor - for monitoring printer status, checking ink levels, etc |
| U | BJ Status Monitor Canon i865 | cnmss Canon i865 (Local).exe | Canon i865 printer status monitor - for monitoring printer status, checking ink levels, etc |
| U | BJ Status Monitor Canon i950 | cnmss Canon i950 (Local).exe | Canon i950 printer status monitor - for monitoring printer status, checking ink levels, etc |
| U | BJ Status Monitor Canon i9900 | cnmss Canon i9900 (Local).exe | Canon i9900 printer status monitor - for monitoring printer status, checking ink levels, etc |
