| Status | Autorun name | Command | Description |
| U | PbAdminACAD | PbMngr5.exe | Bluebeam PDF software printer support. Prints AutoCAD ".dwg" to PDF |
| U | pbagent | pbagent.exe | Probot keystroke logger/monitoring program - remove unless you installed it yourself! |
| U | PBKScheduler | PBKScheduler.exe | Part of the PowerBackup archiving/backup utility from CyberLink. The entry is present if you have any backup jobs scheduled |
| X | PBSystem | launcher.exe PBSystem.exe | PCBoan rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here. Both files are located in %ProgramFiles%\PBSystem |
| X | PC | userinity.exe | Added by the PROVIS-A TROJAN! |
| U | PC Alert III | alert.exe | MSI PC Alert III - allows you to view your system and cpu temperature, fan rpm and more. Only required if you overclock |
| X | PC Antispyware 2010 | PC_Antispyware2010.exe | PC Antispyware 2010 rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here |
| U | PC Booster | pcbooster.exe | PC Booster from inKline Global - "easy-to-use computer system optimizer that gives your system the extra speed and stability you want while ensuring that your computer is kept clean and in tip-top condition" |
| U | PC Doc Pro - 3.1 | pcdocpro.exe | PC Doc Pro (now Win Doc Pro) - system health check and fix utility |
| X | PC Drive Tool | GDC.exe | PC Drive Tool rogue privacy tool - not recommended. A member of the PCPrivacyTool family |
| U | PC Dynamics SdwMon32 | sdwmon32.exe | SafeHouse "Personal Privacy" protects and hides your private and personal photos, videos, files and folders by making them "invisible" and encrypted |
| X | PC Live Guard | PC[random characters].exe | PC Live Guard rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here |
| N | PC Matic | Reminder-PCMatic.exe | Registration reminder for the PC Matic utility suite from PC Pitstop LLC |
| ? | PC MaticRT | PCMaticRT.exe | Part of an older version of the PC Matic application suite from PC Pitstop, LLC. What does it do and is it required? |
| N | PC Pitstop Disk MD | Reminder.exe | Registration reminder for Disk MD 2.0 - a disk defragmenter utility from PC Pitstop LLC. Now superseded by Disk MD 3.0. This is the Vista/7 MSConfig and Windows Defender entry |
| N | PC Pitstop Diskmd3 Reminder | Reminder-Diskmd3.exe | Registration reminder for Disk MD 3.0 - a disk defragmenter utility from PC Pitstop LLC |
| U | PC Pitstop Erase | PCPitstopErase.exe | Scheduler for an earlier release of Erase from PC Pitstop LLC - which "protects your privacy by removing personal information stored on your computer. Safely and easily removes traces of your computing and Internet activities" |
| U | PC Pitstop Erase Scheduler | PCPitstopErase.exe | Scheduler for an earlier release of Erase from PC Pitstop LLC - which "protects your privacy by removing personal information stored on your computer. Safely and easily removes traces of your computing and Internet activities" |
| N | PC Pitstop Optimize Reminder | Reminder.exe | Registration reminder for Optimize 2.0 - a system optimization utility from PC Pitstop LLC. Now superseded by Optimize 3.0 |
| N | PC Pitstop Optimize Reminder | Reminder-Optimize3.exe | Registration reminder for Optimize 3.0 - a system optimization utility from PC Pitstop LLC |
| U | PC Pitstop Optimize Scheduler | PCPOptimize.exe | Scheduler for an older version of the Optimize system optimization utility from PC Pitstop LLC |
| N | PC Pitstop PC Matic Reminder | Reminder-PCMatic.exe | Registration reminder for the PC Matic utility suite from PC Pitstop LLC |
| X | PC Privacy2 | PcPrivacy2Up.exe | PCPrivacy rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here |
| X | PC Protection Center | PcProtection.exe | PC Protection Center 2008 rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here |
| X | PC Scout | pcscout.exe | PC Scout rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here |
| X | PC Security 2009 | PC_Security2009.exe | PC Security 2009 rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here |
| N | PC SpeedScan Pro | PCSpeedScan.exe | Ascentive PC SpeedScan Pro registry optimizer - not recommended, see here and here |
| U | PC Spy Keylogger | ToolKeylogger.exe | PCSpyKeyLogger keystroke logger/monitoring program - remove unless you installed it yourself! |
| N | PC Studio | LaunchApplication.exe | System Tray access to SAMSUNG PC Studio (by Nokia) - with which "you can use easily to manage personal data and multimedia file by connecting a Samsung Electronics Mobile hone(GSM/GPRS/UMTS) to your PC". This allows you (amongst other options) to backup your devices contents to your PC, use it to connect to the internet, transfer files and synchronize contacts, etc. Available from the start menu |
| N | PC Suite | PCSuite.exe | System Tray access to Nokia PC Suite - which "is a free PC software product that allows you to connect your Nokia device to a PC and access mobile content as if the device and the PC were one." This allows you (amongst other options) to backup your devices contents to your PC, use it to connect to the internet, transfer files and synchronize contacts, etc. Available from the start menu |
| N | PC Suite | LaunchApplication.exe | System Tray access to Nokia PC Suite - which "is a free PC software product that allows you to connect your Nokia device to a PC and access mobile content as if the device and the PC were one." This allows you (amongst other options) to backup your devices contents to your PC, use it to connect to the internet, transfer files and synchronize contacts, etc. Available from the start menu |
| N | PC Suite for Smartphones | Application Launcher.exe | System Tray access to the Sony Ericsson PC Suite mobile phone management utility for some models, including the P1i and M600i. Run manually via the Start Menu (or optional desktop shortcut) before connecting the phone |
| N | PC Suite Tray | PCSuite.exe | System Tray access to Nokia PC Suite - which "is a free PC software product that allows you to connect your Nokia device to a PC and access mobile content as if the device and the PC were one." This allows you (amongst other options) to backup your devices contents to your PC, use it to connect to the internet, transfer files and synchronize contacts, etc. Available from the start menu |
| N | PC Sync | PCSync2.exe | System Tray access to PC Sync for both Nokia and Samsung - which allow you to synchronise contacts, calendar/to-do items, notes, and e-mails between your mobile device and your PC Personal Information Manager (PIM). Available via the main Nokia PC Suite or SAMSUNG PC Studio interfaces |
| Y | PC Tools AntiVirus Client | PCTAV.exe | System Tray access to PC Tools AntiVirus from PC Tools - which "provides world-leading protection against viruses, worms and Trojans with rapid updates and IntelliGuard™ technology" |
| U | PC Tools Disk Suite | 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 |
| Y | PC Tools Firewall Plus | FirewallGUI.exe | System Tray access to PC Tools Firewall Plus from PC Tools - which "is a powerful personal firewall for Windows that protects your computer from intruders and controls the network traffic in and out of your PC" |
| U | PC Tools Privacy Guardian | pg.exe | Privacy Guardian from PC Tools - which "is a safe and easy-to-use privacy protection tool that securely deletes online Internet tracks and program activity records that are stored in your browser and other hidden files on your computer". Also included in PC Tools Desktop Maestro (which incorporates Privacy Guardian) |
| X | PC-Antispy | PC-Antispy.exe | PC-Antispy rogue spyware remover - not recommended, removal instructions here |
| X | PC-Antispyware | PC-Antispyware.exe | PC-AntiSpyware rogue spyware remover - not recommended |
| X | pc-care3 | launcher.exe pccare3up.exe | PcCare3 rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here. Both files are located in %ProgramFiles%\pc-care3 |
| X | PC-Checkup | PCCheckUp.exe | Installed by SpeedItUp without permission, along with Search Defender - which is detected by DrWeb as the STARTPAGE.ORIGIN TROJAN! |
| X | PC-Cleaner | PC-Cleaner.exe | PC-Cleaner rogue security software - not recommended |
| X | PC-Config32 | corona.exe | Added by the CORONEX.A WORM! |
| X | PC2011 | PC2011.exe | PC Security 2011 rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here |
| X | PC2X | initial.bat | Added by the DWNLDR-FZZ TROJAN! |
| X | PCAntiMalware | pcam.exe | PCAntiMalware rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here |
| X | PCAntiVirusPro | pgs.exe | PCAntiVirusPro rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here. A member of the AVSystemCare family |
| U | pcAnywhere Agent | pcamgt.exe | Part of pcAnywhere 9.0 or later. This process listens for incoming PC Anywhere connections if your PC is configured as a PC Anywhere host |
| Y | PCBG | PCBODYGUARD.EXE | PC Bodyguard from Calluna - protects system files and settings from being deleted, modified, etc |
| X | PcBoanN | launcher.exe PcBoanNUp.exe | PcBoanN rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here. Both files are located in %ProgramFiles%\PcBoanN |
| Y | PCBODYGUARD | PCBODYGUARD.EXE | PC Bodyguard from Calluna - protects system files and settings from being deleted, modified, etc |
| U | PcBoost | PcBoost.exe | PCBoost from PGWARE, LLC increases computer performance by allocating higher portions of CPU power to active applications and games |
| X | pcc | explcrer.exe | Added by the AGENT-FW BACKDOOR! |
| Y | PCCClient.exe | PCCClient.exe | Part of Trend Micro web-security products - PC-cillin 2002-2003 and Virus Buster 2001-2003 |
| Y | pccguide.exe | pccguide.exe | Part of Trend Micro web-security products - Internet Security 2005-2007, PC-cillin 2002-2004 and Virus Buster 2001-2007 |
| Y | PCCIOMON.exe | PCCIOMON.exe | Part of Trend Micro web-security products - PC-cillin 2000, 2002-2003 and Virus Buster 2001-2004. This is the virus scanner |
| X | PCCleaner | SysCleaner.exe | PCCleaner rogue cleaning utility - not recommended, removal instructions here |
| Y | PCClient.exe | PCClient.exe | Part of Trend Micro web-security products - PC-cillin 2004 and Virus Buster 2004 |
| Y | PccPfw | PccPfw.exe | Part of Trend Micro web-security products - PC-cillin 2002-2003 and Virus Buster 2002-2004. This is the firewall |
| Y | PcCtlCom | PCCTLCOM.EXE | Part of Trend Micro web-security products - Internet Security 2005-2006 and Virus Buster 2005-2006 |
| X | pcdoumi2010 | launcher.exe pcdoumi2010Up.exe | PCdoumi2010 rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here. Both files are located in %ProgramFiles%\pcdoumi2010 |
| N | PCDRealtime | realtime.exe | Apparently the monitoring device for PC Doctor Online. It provides a "free" examination on system files (i.e. registry), reports the number of errors it finds, and invites you to "order" the fee-based fixes from its web site |
| U | PCDrProfiler | RunProfiler.exe | Part of PC Doctor software installed for some machines. Disabling or enabling it is down to your preference |
| X | PcEXPLODE | specialfile.exe | Added by the RBOT.RH WORM! |
| U | PcEye | pceye.exe | PCEye 2000 - parental control utility |
| Y | Pcguard | Rps.exe | Main program for the PC Guard internet security package for Virgin Media ISP customers - sourced by Radialpoint. Now superseded by Virgin Media Security - which is also sourced by Radialpoint |
| N | PCHbutton | PCHbutton.exe | Used by HP Instant Support |
| X | PCHDPlayer | PCHDPlayer.exe | StripDance.c adult content tool |
| N | PCHealth | pchschd.exe | This is a "scheduler" and does not turn off PC Health. For more information refer here |
| X | PCHEasySearch | STUpdate.exe | PCH EasySearch bar |
| ? | PCIMODEM | pcimodem.exe | Associated with Lucent based Aztech MDP7800-U PCI modems. Is it required? |
| U | PCLEPCI | ppe.exe | Pinnacle Systems PCI Performance Enhancer. "This tool helps to increase the PCI Busmaster performance of all Pinnacle PCI boards." |
| X | PClK | PClK.exe | Added by the LEGMIR-BL TROJAN! |
| X | PCLock | PCLockUpdate.exe | Added by the MDROP-CYT TROJAN! |
| N | PCMAgent | PCMAgent.exe | Preloads parts of CyberLink's PowerCinema digital home entertainment software to speed up the launch of the main program. Only required on slower/older systems and if disabled it loads when required via an instance of svchost.exe. Also included with versions of PowerCinema bundled (and re-branded) with systems from Acer, Dell, ASUS and others |
| U | PCMagInstaback2 | InstaBack.exe | InstaBack 2 from PC Magazine - instant and automated backup utility |
| ? | PCMCIA Resource Monitor | nvp2pmon.exe | NVIDIA nForce P2P Driver. What does it do and is it required? |
| X | PCMedic | PCMedic.exe | PCMedic rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here |
| X | PCMM2007RT | pcmm2007.exe | PC MightyMax 2007 rogue security software - not recommended, see here |
| ? | PCMMediaSharing | PCMMediaSharing.exe | Part of Acer HomeMedia Connect, which is part of Acer Arcade Live. What does it do and is it required? |
| X | PCMMRealtime | pcmm.exe | PC MightyMax rogue security software - not recommended, see here |
| U | pcmn891.exe | pcmn891.exe | FreeKeyLogger surveillance software. Uninstall this software unless you put it there yourself |
| N | PCMService | PCMService.exe | Part of Cyberlink's PowerCinema - which can be used to watch movies, play music and even watch TV in a central location. Commonly, PC manufacturers will base their own multimedia player/organizer on PowerCinema (such as Dell's Media Experience and Acer's Arcade Deluxe). Disabling this entry will not prevent PowerCinema working and doing so can prevent problems such as the screensaver not starting or a laptop not entering standby/hibernation/sleep-mode |
| U | PCPerf | pcperf.exe | PC Accelerator 2007 from DefendGate Inc. "Powerful all-in-one PC performance and Internet acceleration solution designed to help increase your system and online performance and security" |
| N | PCPitstop Disk MD Registration Reminder | Reminder.exe | Registration reminder for Disk MD 2.0 - a disk defragmenter utility from PC Pitstop LLC. Now superseded by Disk MD 3.0 |
| N | PCPitstop Registration Reminder | Reminder.exe | Registration reminder for the Exterminate antimalware package from PC Pitstop |
| U | PCPitstopErase | PCPitstopErase.exe | Scheduler for an earlier release of Erase from PC Pitstop LLC - which "protects your privacy by removing personal information stored on your computer. Safely and easily removes traces of your computing and Internet activities" |
| U | PCPitStopEraser | PCPitStopErase.exe | Scheduler for an earlier release of Erase from PC Pitstop LLC - which "protects your privacy by removing personal information stored on your computer. Safely and easily removes traces of your computing and Internet activities" |
| U | PCPOptimize | PCPOptimize.exe | Scheduler for an older version of the Optimize system optimization utility from PC Pitstop LLC |
| X | PCPrivacyCleaner | pcpc.exe | PCPrivacyCleaner rogue privacy tool - not recommended |
| X | PCPrivacyDefender Freeware | UPSPDAP.exe | PCPrivacyDefender rogue privacy program - not recommended, removal instructions here |
| X | PCPrivacyTool | GDC.exe | PCPrivacyTool rogue privacy tool - not recommended. There are number of variants in this family sharing the same filename and user interface - see here |
| X | PCprot | crcss.exe | Added by an unidentified WORM! |
| X | PCprotectar.exe | PCprotectar.exe | PCprotectar rogue security software - not recommended. A member of the AntiAID family |
| ? | pcqmqgn.exe | pcqmqgn.exe | ?? |
| X | PcRaiser | main.exe | PcRaiser rogue optimization utility - not recommended |
| U | PCRecSA | PCRecSA.exe | Part of the IBM/XPoint Rapid Restore backup utility. If you choose, you can use it to create a "clean" backup of your hard drive. The process involves the software partitioning your hard drive, making a compressed image of the working drive which will then allow you to revert to that should you need to |
| X | PcSecureNet | PcSecureNet.exe | PcSecureNet rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here. A member of the AntiAID family |
| X | PCSecureSystem | pgs.exe | PCSecureSystem rogue security software - not recommended. A member of the AVSystemCare family |
