| Status | Autorun name | Command | Description |
| N | DigiGuide | client01.exe | TV guide and reminder |
| U | Digisoft AntiDialer | AntiDialer.exe | Digisoft AntiDialer |
| U | DigiSrv | DigiSrv.exe | Related to camera software from DigitalDreams |
| N | Digital Dashboard | devgulp.exe | For Compaq PC's. Loads Digital Dashboard options |
| N | Digital Line Detect | DLG.exe | Detects whether your are plugged into a digital telephone line and displays the information graphically. Installed by Dell (and maybe others) and is included with all Connexant V.92 and Broadcom modems |
| Y | Digital Patrol Update 5 | update.exe | Digital Patrol - "a powerful anti trojan scanner, which detects and eliminates more than 180'000 Trojan Horses and Spywares. Digital Patrol detects viruses, trojans, worms, spyware, malicious ActiveX controls and Java applets" |
| X | Digital Protection | digprot.exe | Digital Protection rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here |
| N | Digital River eBot | downlo~1.exe | Digital River Systems 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 | DigitalMETER | DIGITA~1.EXE | DigitalMETER widget for the DesktopX desktop utility from Stardock Corporation. Displays free drive space, free memory, CPU usage and system running time on the desktop. Once started, DigitalMETER.exe loads a file called "DXWidget.exe" and exits. This is the XP MSConfig entry where "DigitalMETER.exe" is shown as "DIGITA~1.EXE" |
| U | DigitalMETER | DigitalMETER.exe | DigitalMETER widget for the DesktopX desktop utility from Stardock Corporation. Displays free drive space, free memory, CPU usage and system running time on the desktop. Once started, DigitalMETER.exe loads a file called "DXWidget.exe" and exits |
| X | DigitalNames | DigitalNamesStart.exe | DigitalNames spyware variant |
| N | DigitalWizard | ISWizard.exe | InstallShield's DigitalWizard - free, complete Digital Content Management Solution that makes it easy to experience digital content |
| N | DigitalWizard Monitor | dwMon.exe | InstallShield's DigitalWizard - free, complete Digital Content Management Solution that makes it easy to experience digital content |
| N | DIGServices | DIGServices.exe | Created by Disney but licensed to ESPN for watching videos |
| N | DIGStream | digstream.exe | DIGStream Cache Manager - part of ESPN Motion and Disney Motion that periodically check for new videos and indication they're available in the System Tray. Starting ESPN Motion/Disney Motion starts digstream automatically |
| U | Dimension | Dimension.exe | Dimension - a program which lets you customize MSN messenger such as adding animated and coloured nicknames, personal toast creator, war tools (login flooder), and allows viewing and interacting with the raw MSN protocol |
| U | Dimension4 | d4.exe | Dimension 4 - network time synchronization freeware - starts-up, adjusts the system clock, then shuts down |
| X | Dino3 | dino3.exe | Related to Jurassic Park III and enables a dinosaur to walk across the screen. Also generates adverts and classified as adware as a result |
| X | Dinst | dinst.exe | IMIServer/IEPlugin adware |
| X | Diomacd | fdafbfd.exe | Added by the MULDROP.F TROJAN! |
| X | Dir1 | caKe | Added by the CAKE WORM! |
| X | Direct settings | sdchost.exe | Added by the DAEMONI-I TROJAN! |
| U | Direct Update | DUControl.exe | DirectUpdate dynamic DNS updater |
| X | Direct X | Direct X9.exe | Added by the ZANAYAT.A WORM! |
| X | Direct X Direct3D | dxd3d.exe | Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM! |
| X | Direct X Opengl | dxopengl.exe | Added by a variant of the RBOT-CJ WORM! |
| X | direct3d.exe | direct3d.exe | Added by the CERTIF-F TROJAN! |
| N | DirectCD | DirectCD.exe | DirectCD primarily allows you to drag and drop files onto a suitably formatted CD-RW disc. Unless you use this on a frequent basis it isn't required and is available via Start -> Programs. Start the program before inserting a DirectCD formatted CD-RW in the drive. A re-boot is recommended if you close Adaptec DirectCD before re-opening it again later |
| X | Director Video | btnmgern.exe | Added by the MYTOB-KL WORM! |
| Y | Directory Opus Desktop Dblclk | dopusrt.exe | Directory Opus - an advanced file manager. "Directory Opus goes beyond the simple file manager metaphor, and offers you a complete replacement for Windows Explorer and many other utility programs for handling FTP, ZIP, viewing files and images, running slideshows and more" |
| X | directs.exe | directs.exe | Added by the BEAGLE.O or BEAGLE.R or BEAGLE.S or BEAGLE.T WORMS! |
| U | DIRECTVDSL | Directvdsl.exe | Starts DirectTV DSL modem at boot up. Can also be started manually |
| X | DirectX | ddhelp32.exe | Added by an unidentified VIRUS, WORM or TROJAN! Note - not the DirectX helper which is ddhelp.exe |
| X | directx | Directx.exe | Added by the SDBOT.D TROJAN! |
| X | directx | Sqlexploit.exe | Added by the SDBOT.D TROJAN! |
| X | DirectX | DirectX.exe | Added by the BLAXE or LOGPOLE WORMS! |
| X | directx | NTCmd.exe | Added by the SDBOT.D TROJAN! |
| X | directx | PipeCmd.exe | Added by the SDBOT.D TROJAN! |
| X | DirectX 32 | directx32.exe | Added by a variant of the AGOBOT/GAOBOT WORM! |
| X | DirectX Driver | stdhost.exe | Added by the SDBOT.GVJ BACKDOOR! |
| X | DirectX For Microsoft Windows | dtxservice.exe | Added by the PROGENT TROJAN! |
| X | DirectX for Microsoft Windows | Fservice.exe | Added by the PRORAT TROJAN! |
| X | DirectX for Microsoft Windows | Sservice.exe | Added by the PRORAT TROJAN! |
| X | DirectX For Microsoft® Windows | fservice.exe | Added by the PRORAT-L TROJAN! |
| X | DirectX For Microsoft® Windows | fservice.exe | Added by the PRORAT-P TROJAN! |
| X | DirectX shell driver | [path to trojan] | Added by the MARKTMAN-B TROJAN! |
| X | Directx Startup Drivers | direct.exe | Added by the RBOT.UXL WORM! |
| X | DirectX Video Driver | dxterm5.exe | Added by the WILAB-A TROJAN! |
| X | directx.exe | [path to trojan] | Added by the DELF-FW BACKDOOR! |
| X | DirectX64 | DirectXset.exe | Added by the BROWNEY.A WORM! |
| X | DirectX9 | direct3d.exe | Added by the AGENT.EAK TROJAN! |
| X | DirectX9 | svchost32.exe | Added by the RBOT.AQG WORM! |
| X | DirectX9 Diag | dx9diag.exe | Added by the RBOT-ALT WORM! |
| X | DirecX | DirecX.exe | Added by the AGOBOT-HU BACKDOOR! |
| U | Dirkey | Dirkey.exe | Dirkey - 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 another window to go to any of the 9 bookmarked folders |
| X | DirLock | DirLock.exe | Added by the AUTORUN-APL WORM! |
| X | DirLocker | dirlock.exe | Added by the AUTORUN-AMS WORM! |
| ? | Disable EHCI | nousb20.exe | ?? |
| X | DisableKeybaord | Rundll32.exe Keyboard,Disable | Added by the VB-HE TROJAN! Note that rundll32.exe is a legitimate Microsoft file used to launch DLL file types and shouldn't be deleted |
| X | DisableMouse | Rundll32.exe Mouse,Disable | Added by the VB-HE TROJAN! Note that rundll32.exe is a legitimate Microsoft file used to launch DLL file types and shouldn't be deleted |
| N | Disc Detector | CtNotify.exe | For Creative sound cards. Detects when you insert a CD, DVD, etc |
| ? | disc detector | qnetquestnotifty.exe | ?? |
| ? | discoveg | discoveg.exe | ?? |
| ? | DISCover | DISCover.exe | Related to DISCover Drop from Digital Interactive Systems Corporation. What does it do and is it required? |
| N | DiscoverDeskshop | Deskshop.exe | Discover Deskshop - single use "virtual" credit card |
| N | DiscUpdateManager | DiscUpdMgr.exe | Disc Update Manager for Digital Interactive's DISCover Console. "The company's patented Drop 'n' Play technology provides a simple, console-like experience when playing PC titles allowing for seamless play of CD/DVD-based games while its unique Parental Control system incorporates ESRB ratings to help users limit access to younger players" |
| N | DiscUpdateManager | DiscUpdateMgr.exe | Disc Update Manager for Digital Interactive's DISCover Console. "The company's patented Drop 'n' Play technology provides a simple, console-like experience when playing PC titles allowing for seamless play of CD/DVD-based games while its unique Parental Control system incorporates ESRB ratings to help users limit access to younger players" |
| U | DiscWizardMonitor.exe | DiscWizardMonitor.exe | Seagate DiscWizard - hard disk utility for Seagate's SATA and PATA (IDE) drives |
| X | Disk Check | chkdsk32.exe | Added by the IM TROJAN! |
| U | Disk Cleaner | DiskCleaner.Exe | Hard disk management part of TuneUp Utilities from TuneUp Distribution GmbH |
| X | Disk Defragmentation Loader | pmsvcr.exe | Added by a variant of the IRCBOT TROJAN! |
| X | Disk Essensial Tools | detsvc.exe | Added by a variant of the IRCBOT TROJAN! |
| X | Disk Keeper | [path to trojan] | Added by the SMALL-VE TROJAN! |
| X | Disk Keeper | SECURITY.EXE | Daosearch adware |
| X | Disk Knight | Knight.exe | Added by the AUTORUN-H WORM! |
| X | Disk Manager | diskver.exe | Added by the RBOT.AQT WORM! |
| X | Disk Master | [trojan name] | Added by the DISTER TROJAN! - a spam relayer |
| X | Disk Panel Configuration | dpcsvc.exe | Added by the IRCBOT.BSQ BACKDOOR! |
| X | Disk Panel Setup | npcsvc.exe | Added by a variant of the IRCBOT TROJAN! |
| U | Disk_Monitor | Disk_Monitor.exe | Multi-media, Smartmedia, Compact Flash card reader for reading digital camera cards. Device is recognised as internal USB disk drive. Necessary if camera cards are to be recognised as soon as they are inserted into the reader |
| X | DiskCheck | msdarkend.exe | Added by an unidentified WORM or TROJAN! |
| X | diskchk | diskmon32.exe | Added by the RBOT-BBI WORM! |
| X | DiskCleanMain | DiskClean.exe | DiskClean rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here |
| N | DiskeeperSystray | DkIcon.exe | DisKeeper defragmentation software - can be started manually |
| X | diskinf | diskinf.exe | Added by the CRYPTER.A TROJAN! |
| ? | DISKMON.EXE | DISKMON.EXE | ?? |
| N | Disknag | disknag.exe | Dell program that reminds you to make your backup diskettes |
| X | DiskRetter | SysRep.exe | DiskRetter, German rogue system error and cleaning utility - not recommended. A member of the ErrClean family |
| X | Diskstart | Code.exe | Adult content dialler |
| X | Diskstart | cat.exe | MS-Connect dialler |
| X | Diskstart | hit.exe | Adult content dialler |
| X | Diskstart | Snt.exe | Adult content dialler |
| U | DiskSuite | aDSProcMngr.exe | Part of PC Tools Disk Suite from PC Tools - which "is an all-in-one hard-disk management utility that integrates disk optimization, defragmentation and backup tools in one easy to use package". Proxy (or agent) for the Disk Suite Service. Based upon my experience, if this is disabled it does not appear to adversely affect on-demand or scheduled tasks but has a "U" recommendation as it's function isn't fully known |
| X | disnisa | disnisa.exe | Added by the DORF-AE WORM! |
| X | Dispatcher | dispatcher.exe | Added by the DLOADR-AS TROJAN! |
| X | dispenter | dispenter.exe | Added by the AGENT-MKK TROJAN! |
| U | display | The_Eye.exe | ComSpySysSvr surveillance software. Uninstall this software unless you put it there yourself |
| X | Display | backup.exe | Added by the BRONTOK-CR WORM! |
| X | Display Drivers | cssrs.exe | Added by the AGOBOT.FX WORM! |
| N | Display Settings | hptasks.exe | Allows for the adjustment of the display for LCD screen, CRT Monitor and TV output on HP computers |
