| Status | Autorun name | Command | Description |
| X | DefenseNetSurfage | GDC.exe | DefenseNetSurfage rogue privacy tool - not recommended. A member of the PCPrivacyTool family |
| ? | defergui | defergui.exe | Related to IBM Standard Software Installer. What does it do and is it required? |
| U | DefMgr | DefMgr.exe | Part of MSN Toolbar from version 4.* onwards (renamed "Bing Bar" from version 5.* onwards) which includes the Bing search engine. Via Start → All Programs → Microsoft Default Manager you can elect to keep Bing as the default search engine and set it to notify you of any changes to your browsers default settings. Not required if you choose not to use Bing |
| X | defragm_check | defragment.exe | CoolWebSearch parasite variant |
| X | defragsys | svchost.exe | Added by the BIFROSE-TH TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.exe process which should normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! |
| U | DefragTaskBar | defragTaskBar.exe | System Tray access to Ashampoo® Magical Defrag 2 from Ashampoo GmbH & Co. KG - which "works is similar to a screensaver. Whenever the computer is idle the program cuts in automatically and starts cleaning up your hard disk" |
| U | defragTaskBar.exe | defragTaskBar.exe | System Tray access to Ashampoo® Magical Defrag 2 from Ashampoo GmbH & Co. KG - which "works is similar to a screensaver. Whenever the computer is idle the program cuts in automatically and starts cleaning up your hard disk" |
| X | DefSysdify | Syst.exe | Added by the NAUGHTER.D TROJAN! |
| U | defwatch | defwatch.exe | Detects out-of-date virus definitions for Norton Anti-Virus Corporate Edition and runs the Defwatch Wizard. Only required if you don't update the virus definitions manually on a regular basis |
| U | Deko550 | Deko550.exe | Associated with the Deko550 entry-level SD real-time graphics system from Avid Technology |
| U | Delay | delayrun.exe | On HP PCs this program is used to help prevent conflicts or timing issues on fast computers |
| X | DelayLoad | msprint.exe | Added by a variant of the Win32.Agent.ryo malware - see here |
| U | Delayrun | delayrun.exe | On HP PCs this program is used to help prevent conflicts or timing issues on fast computers |
| N | DelayShred | ShrCL.EXE | McAfee Shredder - not required at startup. You can run it manually via McAfee Security Center |
| ? | delcab | deltreew.exe C:\cabs | ?? |
| X | Delete Me | worm.exe | Added by the DOOMHUNTER WORM! |
| Y | Delete USB Error Key | SPS3_USB_Driver_Setup.exe | Installed with SAMSUNG PC Studio and New PC Studio mobile device management utilities. The exact purpose is unknown at present and it runs only once on the first boot after installation is complete before exiting |
| U | DeleteHistoryFree | dhf.exe | Delete History Free - "Privacy protection software for deleting Internet surfing and other computer activity tracks from your PC" |
| ? | Delivery Center | DeliveryCenter.exe | ?? |
| U | Dell 968 AIO Printer | fm3032.exe | FaxMan integrates complete fax send and receive support into Windows applications without requiring additional fax software. Bundled version for the Dell 968 AIO printer |
| U | Dell 968 AIO Printer Fax Server | fm3032.exe | FaxMan integrates complete fax send and receive support into Windows applications without requiring additional fax software. Bundled version for the Dell 968 AIO printer |
| U | Dell AIO Printer 948 | fm3032.exe | FaxMan integrates complete fax send and receive support into Windows applications without requiring additional fax software. Bundled version for the Dell AIO Printer 948 |
| U | Dell AIO Printer 948 Fax Server | fm3032.exe | FaxMan integrates complete fax send and receive support into Windows applications without requiring additional fax software. Bundled version for the Dell AIO Printer 948 |
| U | Dell AIO Printer A920 | dlbkbmgr.exe | System Tray application for the Dell Photo AIO Printer 920 that enables scan or fax functions to run directly from the printer via the buttons |
| U | Dell AIO Printer A940 | dlbabmgr.exe | System Tray application for the Dell Photo AIO Printer 940 that enables scan or fax functions to run directly from the printer via the buttons |
| U | Dell AIO Printer A960 | dlbfbmgr.exe | System Tray application for the Dell Photo AIO Printer 960 that enables scan or fax functions to run directly from the printer via the buttons |
| U | Dell DataSafe Online | DataSafeOnline.exe | "Dell DataSafe Online helps protect your music, photos and other important files by placing backup copies on a secure storage site using your internet connection. For your security all data is encrypted and compressed before ever leaving your computer." Required for the automatic backups to run |
| U | Dell DataSafe Scheduler | DataSafeOnlineScheduler.exe | Scheduler for Dell DataSafe™ Online which "helps protect your music, photos and other important files by placing backup copies on a secure storage site using your internet connection" |
| U | Dell Dock | DellDock.exe | Dell Dock by Stardock Corporation - "created to bring greater organization, personalization and productivity to Dell customers around the globe". Based upon Stardock's own ObjectDeck which is used to "organize your shortcuts, programs and running tasks into an attractive and fun animated dock" |
| U | Dell Dock First Run | DellDock.exe | Dell Dock by Stardock Corporation - "created to bring greater organization, personalization and productivity to Dell customers around the globe". Based upon Stardock's own ObjectDeck which is used to "organize your shortcuts, programs and running tasks into an attractive and fun animated dock" |
| U | Dell PanelMgr | SSMMgr.exe | Monitors ink levels, paper present and other parameters for some Dell printers |
| U | Dell Photo AIO Printer 922 | dlbtbmgr.exe | System Tray application for the Dell Photo AIO Printer 922 that enables scan or fax functions to run directly from the printer via the buttons |
| U | Dell Photo AIO Printer 942 | dlbubmgr.exe | System Tray application for the Dell Photo AIO Printer 942 that enables scan or fax functions to run directly from the printer via the buttons |
| U | Dell Photo AIO Printer 962 | dlbxmon.exe | DellPhoto AIO Printer 962 Device Monitor |
| N | Dell QuickSet | quickset.exe | Dell taskbar icon allowing you to quickly change settings |
| U | Dell V310-V510 Series | fm3032.exe | FaxMan integrates complete fax send and receive support into Windows applications without requiring additional fax software. Bundled version for the Dell V310-V510 Series AIO printers |
| U | Dell V310-V510 Series FaxServer | fm3032.exe | FaxMan integrates complete fax send and receive support into Windows applications without requiring additional fax software. Bundled version for the Dell V310-V510 Series AIO printers |
| U | Dell V505 | fm3032.exe | FaxMan integrates complete fax send and receive support into Windows applications without requiring additional fax software. Bundled version for the Dell V505 AIO printer |
| U | Dell V505 Fax Server | fm3032.exe | FaxMan integrates complete fax send and receive support into Windows applications without requiring additional fax software. Bundled version for the Dell V505 AIO printer |
| U | Dell V715w Fax Server | fm3032.exe | FaxMan integrates complete fax send and receive support into Windows applications without requiring additional fax software. Bundled version for the Dell V715W AIO printer |
| Y | Dell Webcam Central | WebcamDell.exe | Dell Webcam Central - webcam management software controlling aspects such as picture control, anti-motion blur and face tracking |
| N | DELL Webcam Manager | DellWMgr.exe | Dell Webcam Manager - Webcam management software provided on Dell PCs |
| N | Dell Wireless Manager UI | WLTRAY | System tray access to wireless LAN card configuration options |
| N | Dell|Alert | DAMon.exe | "Dell Alert" utility, that's supposed to make interaction with Support easier |
| Y | DellAutomatedPCTuneUp | PTAgnt.exe | PC TuneUp from Dell - "silently monitors your system, automatically running needed maintenance during idle time to keep you at peak performance" |
| U | DellConnectionManager | Dell.UCM.exe | Part of the Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager which "provides a complete communications management environment for everything from Ethernet to dial-up to GPS". Dell ControlPoint is "designed to simplify and unify the execution of what should be simple system functions" and "integrates best-of-breed software and utility solutions into one helpful solution" |
| U | DellControlPoint | Dell.ControlPoint.exe | Dell ControlPoint is "designed to simplify and unify the execution of what should be simple system functions" and "integrates best-of-breed software and utility solutions into one helpful solution". Includes Power Manager, Security Manager and Connection Manager functions |
| ? | DellDMI | delldmi.exe | Possibly part of Dell OpenManage Client Instrumentation - software that allows remote management application programs to access information about, monitor the status of or change the state of the client computer, such as shutting it down remotely. Uses the DMI and/or common information model (CIM) protocols, which are systems management protocols defined by industry standards? |
| U | DELLMMKB | DELLMMKB.EXE | Multimedia keyboard control for Dell based PCs - only required if you use the multimedia keys |
| U | DellOSD | FastUserSwitching.exe | Allows for fast user switching between user accounts without logging off via a hotkey on some Dell machines |
| N | DellSC | dellsc.exe | Dell Solution Center - web-based troubleshooting tools and educational offerings |
| U | DellSupport | DSAgnt.exe | Dell Support Agent offers additional support and update features for your Dell computer or laptop |
| U | DellSupportCenter | sprtcmd.exe /P DellSupportCenter | Dell Support Center (provided by SupportSoft, Inc) is a free self-help tool for Dell users. Identifies and automatically fixes typical problems that may occur with your high-speed internet service |
| U | DellTouch | MMKeybd.exe | Dell multimedia keyboard manager. Required if you use the additional keys |
| U | DellTouch | DELLMMKB.EXE | Multimedia keyboard control for Dell based PCs - only required if you use the multimedia keys |
| ? | DellTransferAgent | TransferAgent.exe | Found on Dell computers. What does it do and is it required? |
| X | delmsbb | delmsbb.exe | 180Search adware |
| X | delol | hiquooc.exe | Added by the BDOOR-AMP TROJAN! |
| X | delsaap | delsaap.exe | NCase adware |
| ? | delstart | delstart.exe | Reportedly part of BT ISP software - what does it do and is it required in startup? |
| X | delsubmit | rundll32.exe advpack.dll, DelNodeRunDLL32 submit.exe | CoolWebSearch parasite variant |
| U | DeltaIITaskbarApp | DeltaIITray.exe | System Tray access to the Delta Control Panel for the M-Audio Delta series of PCI audio cards |
| ? | DelTmp | DelTemp.exe | Added to the startup list after installing a Creative SoundBlaster Audigy soundcard. Deletes temporary files once an installation is complete? |
| N | DeltTray | deltray.exe | System Tray access to the control panel for the M-Audio Delta 44 PCI Analog Recording Interface. Available via a desktop shortcut, Start -> Programs or Start -> Settings -> Control Panel |
| X | DeluxeCommunications | Dxc.exe | Deluxe Communications adware - successor to SurfSideKick |
| X | DELXP Protocol | delxp.exe | Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM! |
| X | demm386.exe | demm386.exe | Added by the RBOT-EO WORM! |
| ? | demon | demon.exe | Part of the French Wanadoo ADSL extense pack. What does it do and is it required? |
| X | Deneca | Virus salvado | Added by the DELUZ VIRUS! |
| X | Depassx | Xfsa.exe | Added by the SDBOT-SK WORM! |
| U | DepFrez | frzstate.exe | Deep Freeze from Faronics Coporation. "Freezes" the current software configuration so that an a re-boot all changes made refer back to their original settings. Not required for most users - more likely to be used by system administrators, for example |
| X | deryheruxc | keepSafe.exe | Added by the KILLAV.KAX TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate KeepSafe from Stardock Corporation which shares the same filename and is normally located in a %ProgramFiles%\Stardock subfolder. This one is found in %System% |
| X | DescargaBromas | rundll32.exe MSA64CHK.dll,DllMostrar | MatrixDialer/Mostrar parasite. Note that rundll32.exe is a legitimate Microsoft file used to launch DLL file types and shouldn't be deleted. The "MSA64CHK.dll" file is located in %System% |
| ? | Description of Shortcuts | *.exe | * seems to be a sequence of alphanumerics that can be different, i.e., 1960F8A9, 4EBD23F5, etc. Each of these files would appear to be a shortcut, i.e., 4EBD23F5 is actually Works Calender Reminder (found via a registry search) |
| X | Desire | desires.exe | Adult content dialler |
| ? | desk-top-service | desk-top-service.exe | ?? |
| X | DeskAd Service | DeskAdServ.exe | DeskAd.Service adware |
| N | DeskColor | DESKCOLOR.EXE | Provides transparent icon text backgrounds and coloured icon text |
| N | Deskflag | Deskflag.exe | DeskFlag - animated USA flag on the desktop |
| X | DeskMateAutoUpdate | DeskMateAutoUpdate.exe | DeskMates: Virtual scantily clad girls enhance your desktop. BargainBuddy adware related |
| N | deskmech | deskmech.exe | Part of Desktop Maestro from PC Tools - which "combines the features of our award winning products, Registry Mechanic and Privacy Guardian to ensure that you have the range of tools at your fingertips to ensure optimal system performance, stability and user privacy". This entry is created when Desktop Maestro is installed on XP and loads the System Tray icon and runs a registry scan at startup - if either are enabled. Run manually at regular intervals |
| U | desksaver | desksaver.exe | Part of Advanced Desktop Shield, Easy Desktop Keeper, 1st Desktop Guard and Desktop Layout Keeper (and maybe others) - which give you the ability to save, restore, manage and lock your desktop layout that includes files and folders located on your desktop, placement of desktop icons, desired wallpaper and screen saver. Located in %ProgramFiles%\[program name]. For more details please see the 00DSKSVR01 or 00DSKSVR00 entries |
| U | DeskSaver | DeskSaver.exe | DeskSaver from Headway Creative - utility that allows you "to backup and to restore the icons position easily on the Windows desktop". The Pro version also includes a "Taskbar Economizer" which minimizes an open window to the System Tray instead of the taskbar. Located in %ProgramFiles%\Headway Creative\DeskSaver |
| U | DeskSaver Pro | DeskSaver.exe | DeskSaver Pro from Headway Creative - utility that allows you "to backup and to restore the icons position easily on the Windows desktop". Includes a "Taskbar Economizer" which minimizes an open window to the System Tray instead of the taskbar. Located in %ProgramFiles%\Headway Creative\DeskSaver |
| U | desksaver.exe | desksaver.exe | Part of Advanced Desktop Shield, Easy Desktop Keeper, 1st Desktop Guard and Desktop Layout Keeper (and maybe others) - which give you the ability to save, restore, manage and lock your desktop layout that includes files and folders located on your desktop, placement of desktop icons, desired wallpaper and screen saver. Located in %ProgramFiles%\[program name]. For more details please see the 00DSKSVR01 or 00DSKSVR00 entries |
| U | Desksite CMA | cma.exe | DeskSite CMA siftware - "retrieves new content from the DeskSite Data Center" |
| U | DeskSlide | DeskSlide.exe | "DeskSlide is utility for automating wallpaper changes on your desktop" |
| U | DeskSpace | deskspace.exe | DeskSpace desktop management utility from Otaku Software Pty Ltd - which "gives you more space for your windows and icons. You can eliminate desktop clutter by arranging your windows and icons across up to six desktops, all easily reachable by navigating a desktop cube" |
| U | DeskSpace | DESKSP~1.EXE | DeskSpace desktop management utility from Otaku Software Pty Ltd - which "gives you more space for your windows and icons. You can eliminate desktop clutter by arranging your windows and icons across up to six desktops, all easily reachable by navigating a desktop cube" |
| X | Desktop | rundll32.exe msconfd.dll,Restore ControlPanel | Added by the BOOKMARKER TROJAN! Note that rundll32.exe is a legitimate Microsoft file used to launch DLL file types and shouldn't be deleted. The "msconfd.dll" file is found in %System% |
| X | desktop | desktop.exe | Added by the SDBOT.MD WORM! |
| X | Desktop | Desktop.com | Added by the VB-DRN WORM! |
| X | desktop | desktop.ini.vbs | IE-Title malware |
| U | Desktop Adviser | deskadv.exe | ALDESI Desktop Adviser surveillance software. Uninstall this software unless you put it there yourself |
| N | Desktop Architect | DATRAY.EXE | Desktop theme manager available here - for managing the desktop appearance, fonts, sounds, etc |
| Y | Desktop Armor | DesktopArmor.exe | Desktop Armor from Headlight Software - "watches dozens and dozens of important settings on your computer and warns you if any program has changed them" including those made by malware |
| U | Desktop Calendar | Desktop Calendar.exe | Desktop Calendar - "Desktop Calendar is a highly customizable calendar program that turns your desktop into a traditional wall calendar, by rotating the background image on a monthly basis" |
| X | Desktop Defender 2010 | Desktop Defender 2010.exe | Desktop Defender 2010 rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here |
| U | Desktop iCalendar | Calendar.exe | Older version of Desktop iCalendar/Desktop iCalendar Lite by Desksware which include support for Google Calendar and add weather, tasks and appointments to your desktop |
| U | Desktop iCalendar | Desktop iCalendar Lite.exe | Desktop iCalendar Lite by Desksware - "is a free desktop calendar for Windows. It allows you to manage your events, to-do list on desktop. It allows subscribing public Google Calendar, such as holidays, election or NBA. It is full customizable. A build in skin editor makes it easy to set the skin by your own taste" |
