| Status | Autorun name | Command | Description |
| 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" |
| U | Desktop iCalendar | Desktop iCalendar.exe | Desktop iCalendar by Desksware - "is a handy desktop calendar for Windows. It stays on your desktop and shows the days of the current month. It can sync with your Google Calendar, share calendars with your family and friends. It also uses high-quality fonts, looks pretty, and has lots of skins" |
| U | Desktop iCalendar Lite | 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" |
| U | Desktop iCalendar Lite.exe | 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" |
| U | Desktop iCalendar.exe | Desktop iCalendar.exe | Desktop iCalendar by Desksware - "is a handy desktop calendar for Windows. It stays on your desktop and shows the days of the current month. It can sync with your Google Calendar, share calendars with your family and friends. It also uses high-quality fonts, looks pretty, and has lots of skins" |
| N | Desktop Maestro | 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 |
| N | Desktop Maestro Vista Tray | RMTray.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 Vista and loads the System Tray icon (deskmech.exe) on runs a registry scan at startup - if either are enabled. Run manually at regular intervals |
| N | Desktop Manager | DesktopMgr.exe | Synchronisation manager for the cradles for the Research In Motion range of wireless handhelds, including the "Blackberry" |
| N | Desktop Plant | AZARE10S.PLT | Vritual plant from here - this version is an Azalea, there are others so the filename may be different |
| X | Desktop Search | desktop.exe | iSearch adware |
| X | Desktop Security 2010 | Desktop Security 2010.exe | Desktop Security 2010 rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here |
| N | Desktop Service Centre | DSC.exe | OptusNet DSL or Dial-Up connection software |
| N | Desktop Weather | THE WEATHER CHANNEL.exe | Desktop Weather by The Weather Channel - provides current temperature, conditions, alerts, etc |
| N | Desktop Weather 3 | THE WEATHER CHANNEL.exe | Desktop Weather 3 by The Weather Channel - provides current temperature, conditions, alerts, etc |
| N | Desktop Weather 3 | THEWEA~1.EXE | Desktop Weather 3 by The Weather Channel - provides current temperature, conditions, alerts, etc |
| Y | DesktopArmor | 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 | DesktopIconToy | DesktopIconToy.exe | "Desktop Icon Toy is an easy to use desktop icon enhancement tool, which allows you to make many funny but useful patterns out of your windows desktop icons" |
| N | DesktopMaestro | 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 |
| N | DesktopMaestro | RMTray.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 Vista and loads the System Tray icon (deskmech.exe) on runs a registry scan at startup - if either are enabled. Run manually at regular intervals |
| X | DesktopSecurityGuard | wscntfy.exe | Added by the NOKPUDA WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate Windows Security (wscntfy.exe) file which is located in %System%. This one is located in %Windir% |
| X | DesktopUpdate | 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% |
| N | DesktopX | DesktopX.exe | System Tray access to DesktopX from Stardock Corporation - "is a desktop utility designed to enable users to build their own desktops, widgets, and gadgets." Note - if this entry is disabled and DesktopX has been configured to load any desktops, objects or widgets they will still load, along with DesktopX. Also part of the Object Desktop suite |
| Y | DesktopX | IconX.exe | IconX from Stardock Corporation - "a program that enhances your Windows desktop icons so that they can be any size, zoom on mouse over, have shadows underneath them and generally make them more attractive and usable." Required if you want to use the features and themes provided. No longer supported - it was formally part of the Object Desktop suite and also available as a separate download |
| U | DesktopX Welcome | Welcome.exe | DesktopX Welcome widget included with the DesktopX desktop utility from Stardock Corporation. Used to load/create widgets, objects and different desktops. Once started, Welcome.exe loads a file called "DXWidget.exe" and exits |
| U | DesktopX Widget | Arcade.exe | 80's Arcade widget included with the DesktopX desktop utility from Stardock Corporation. Allows you to play classic 1980's arcade games such as Pacman and Space Invaders on the desktop. Once started, Arcade.exe loads a file called "DXWidget.exe" and exits |
| U | DesktopX Widget | Fishy.exe | Fishy widget included with the DesktopX desktop utility from Stardock Corporation. Displays a fish swimming on the desktop. Once started, Fishy.exe loads a file called "DXWidget.exe" and exits |
| U | DesktopX Widget | SI2992~1.exe | Silica Volume Control widget included with the DesktopX desktop utility from Stardock Corporation. Displays a slider to control the speaker volume on the desktop. Once started, Silica Volume Control.exe loads a file called "DXWidget.exe" and exits. This is the Vista/7 MSConfig entry where "Silica Volume Control.exe" is shown as "SI2992~1.exe" |
| U | DesktopX Widget | SI39E3~1.exe | Silica Weather widget included with the DesktopX desktop utility from Stardock Corporation. Displays the current weather and forecast for up to 5 days for the selected location on the desktop. Once started, Silica Weather.exe loads a file called "DXWidget.exe" and exits. This is the Vista/7 MSConfig entry where "Silica Weather.exe" is shown as "SI39E3~1.exe" |
| U | DesktopX Widget | SI90AE~1.exe | Silica To-Do List widget included with the DesktopX desktop utility from Stardock Corporation. Adds a "to do" task list on the desktop. Once started, Silica To-Do List.exe loads a file called "DXWidget.exe" and exits. This is the Vista/7 MSConfig entry where "Silica To-Do List.exe" is shown as "SI90AE~1.exe" |
| U | DesktopX Widget | SI985F~1.exe | Silica Word of the Day widget included with the DesktopX desktop utility from Stardock Corporation. Displays the "Word of the Day" from Wordsmith.org on the desktop. Once started, Silica Word of the Day.exe loads a file called "DXWidget.exe" and exits. This is the Vista/7 MSConfig entry where "Silica Word of the Day.exe" is shown as "SI985F~1.exe" |
| U | DesktopX Widget | SIF08B~1.exe | Silica Unit Converter widget included with the DesktopX desktop utility from Stardock Corporation. Provides a unit conversion utility on the desktop. Once started, Silica Unit Converter.exe loads a file called "DXWidget.exe" and exits. This is the Vista/7 entry where "Silica Unit Converter.exe" is shown as "SIF08B~1.exe" |
| U | DesktopX Widget | Silica Calendar.exe | Silica Calender widget included with the DesktopX desktop utility from Stardock Corporation. Displays a calendar on the desktop. Once started, Silica Calendar.exe loads a file called "DXWidget.exe" and exits. This is the Windows Defender entry |
| U | DesktopX Widget | Silica Clock.exe | Silica Clock widget included with the DesktopX desktop utility from Stardock Corporation. Displays a clock on the desktop. Once started, Silica Clock.exe loads a file called "DXWidget.exe" and exits. This is the Windows Defender entry |
| U | DesktopX Widget | Silica Picture Frame.exe | Silica Picture Frame widget included with the DesktopX desktop utility from Stardock Corporation. Displays either a static user selected picture or slide show in a resizable picture frame on the desktop. Once started, Silica Picture Frame.exe loads a file called "DXWidget.exe" and exits. This is the Windows Defender entry |
| U | DesktopX Widget | Silica Search.exe | Silica Search widget included with the DesktopX desktop utility from Stardock Corporation. Provides a search box powered by Google on the desktop. Once started, Silica Search.exe loads a file called "DXWidget.exe" and exits. This is the Windows Defender entry |
