| Status | Autorun name | Command | Description |
| N | Q152404 | wsript.exe Q152404.VBS | Appears to run Scandisk at bootup on NEC PCs |
| X | q36i36O | lms2cenu.exe | Added by the SECONDTHOUGHT VIRUS! |
| N | QAGENT | qagent.exe | Quicken program is controlled by a separate utility program called the Quicken Download Manager (also known as Qagent). When Quicken Download Manager option is enabled, background downloading takes advantage of unused bandwidth to download current financial information anytime your computer is connected to the Internet |
| X | qappsrvc32.exe | qappsrvc32.exe | Detected by Kaspersky as the WEBBER.M TROJAN! |
| X | qaswww | jdsuml.exe | Added by the BUZUS.CQMU TROJAN! |
| N | QBCD autorun | autorun.exe | Quick Books CD |
| X | qbkupdbs | mqbkup.exe | Added by the OPASERV.K WORM! |
| X | qbotd | [random filename] | Added by the BOTTEN TROJAN! |
| N | QBReminderFlash | QBReminder.exe | Upgrade reminder for Intuit's QuickBooks |
| ? | qBrowse | qbrowse.exe | ?? |
| X | QBRSR | QuickBrowser.exe | top-banners.com adware |
| Y | QCDriverInstaller | Lqdsw.exe | Launches the camera driver setup wizard on the first reboot after installing Logitech's ClickSmart, ImageStudio and QuickCam (older versions) webcam software |
| U | Qchex Tray Icon | Qchex.exe | Related to G7 Productivity Systems Check Software |
| U | QCTray | QCTray.exe | System Tray access to IBM Access Connections - forerunner to the current ThinkVantage version. Connectivity-assistant program for IBM/Lenovo ThinkPad or 3000 Family notebook computers - "allowing users to seamlessly switch between wired and wireless environments, managing security settings, printers, home page and other location-specific settings automatically" |
| U | QCWLICON | QCWLICON.EXE | Part of IBM Access Connections - forerunner to the current ThinkVantage verison. Connectivity-assistant program for IBM/Lenovo ThinkPad or 3000 Family notebook computers - "allowing users to seamlessly switch between wired and wireless environments, managing security settings, printers, home page and other location-specific settings automatically." This is the System Tray icon giving notifications of and access to the Wireless Connection Status |
| N | QD FastAndSafe | QDCSFS.exe | Automatically runs the "Fast & Safe Cleanup" option from the now discontinued Norton Cleansweep uninstaller/file cleaning utility. Deletes safe to remove files such as Temporary Internet Files (cache) at startup. It's recommended you run it manually on a regular basis |
| N | QDCSFS | QDCSFS.exe | Automatically runs the "Fast & Safe Cleanup" option from the now discontinued Norton Cleansweep uninstaller/file cleaning utility. Deletes safe to remove files such as Temporary Internet Files (cache) at startup. It's recommended you run it manually on a regular basis |
| U | QDM | QdmStart.exe | QDM (QDI Desktop Manager) - part of QDI ManageEasy for QDI's series of motherboards for monitoring PSU, temperatures, BIOS information, etc. Only required if you overclock system components and need to monitor temperatures, etc |
| U | QDMStart | QdmStart.exe | QDM (QDI Desktop Manager) - part of QDI ManageEasy for QDI's series of motherboards for monitoring PSU, temperatures, BIOS information, etc. Only required if you overclock system components and need to monitor temperatures, etc |
| X | QdrModule10 | QdrModule10.exe | Internet Speed Monitor adware |
| X | QdrModule11 | QdrModule11.exe | Internet Speed Monitor adware related - see example here |
| X | QdrModule12 | QdrModule12.exe | Internet Speed Monitor adware related - see example here |
| X | QdrModule13 | QdrModule13.exe | Internet Speed Monitor adware related - see example here |
| X | QdrModule15 | QdrModule15.exe | Internet Speed Monitor I adware |
| X | QdrModule16 | QdrModule16.exe | Internet Speed Monitor adware related - see example here |
| X | QdrModule17 | QdrModule17.exe | Internet Speed Monitor I adware |
| X | QdrModule9 | QdrModule9.exe | Internet Speed Monitor H adware |
| X | QdrPack10 | QdrPack10.exe | Internet Speed Monitor H adware |
| X | QdrPack11 | QdrPack11.exe | Internet Speed Monitor adware related - see example here |
| X | QdrPack12 | QdrPack12.exe | Internet Speed Monitor adware related - see example here |
| X | QdrPack13 | QdrPack13.exe | Internet Speed Monitor adware related - see example here |
| X | QdrPack14 | QdrPack14.exe | Internet Speed Monitor adware related - see example here |
| X | QdrPack15 | QdrPack15.exe | Internet Speed Monitor adware related - see example here |
| X | QdrPack16 | QdrPack16.exe | Internet Speed Monitor adware related - see example here |
| X | QdrPack17 | QdrPack17.exe | Internet Speed Monitor adware related - see example here |
| X | QdrPack9 | QdrPack9.exe | Internet Speed Monitor adware |
| ? | Qdsafe | ?? | ?? |
| ? | Qexplo | Qexplo.exe | ?? |
| ? | QFan Help | QFanHelp.exe | Part of the AI Suite system management utility included with some performance ASUS motherboards. "Asus Fan Xpert (aka QFan3) intelligently allows you to adjust bot the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to different ambient temperatures caused by different climate conditions in different geographic regions and your PC's system loading". Can user's with a supported motherboard (such as the Maximus II Formula and P7P55D-E Premium) confirm whether this is required for correct operation? |
| ? | QFanHelp | QFanHelp.exe | Part of the AI Suite system management utility included with some performance ASUS motherboards. "Asus Fan Xpert (aka QFan3) intelligently allows you to adjust bot the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to different ambient temperatures caused by different climate conditions in different geographic regions and your PC's system loading". Can user's with a supported motherboard (such as the Maximus II Formula and P7P55D-E Premium) confirm whether this is required for correct operation? |
| ? | QFanHelp.exe | QFanHelp.exe | Part of the AI Suite system management utility included with some performance ASUS motherboards. "Asus Fan Xpert (aka QFan3) intelligently allows you to adjust bot the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to different ambient temperatures caused by different climate conditions in different geographic regions and your PC's system loading". Can user's with a supported motherboard (such as the Maximus II Formula and P7P55D-E Premium) confirm whether this is required for correct operation? |
| X | Qffecdas | vvzxx.exe | Added by the MULTIDRP.AA TROJAN! |
| X | qfqqza | fzqw.exe | Added by the SDBOT-EL WORM! |
| X | qgqqft | [path to Trojan] | Added by the RANKY.T TROJAN! |
| Y | QH Live Update Scheduler | UPSCHD.EXE | Automatic update scheduler for older versions of the range of internet security products from Quick Heal - including Total Security, Internet Security and AntiVirus |
| Y | QH Office 2K Check | O2KCHECK.EXE | Part of older versions of the range of internet security products from Quick Heal - including Total Security, Internet Security and AntiVirus. MS Office 2000 documents virus scanner |
| Y | qhfw | qhfw.exe | System Tray access to and notifications for an older version of Quick Heal Firewall. Based upon the Outpost Firewall by Agnitum Ltd |
| U | QIP Internet Guardian | QipGuard.exe | Start page guard related to the QIP (Quiet Internet Pager) Infium multiprotocol instant messaging client. Translate this Russian page if you want to know more |
| X | qkoszvd.dll | rundll32.exe qkoszvd.dll,jwezubg | Added by the DLOADR-AVD TROJAN! Note that rundll32.exe is a legitimate Microsoft file used to launch DLL file types and shouldn't be deleted. The "qkoszvd.dll" file is located in %System% |
| X | qktier | qktier.exe | Added by the VBNA.ISU WORM! |
| U | QlbCtrl | QlbCtrl.exe | HP Quick Launch Buttons control center on their laptops |
| ? | QMusic | QMAgent.exe | ?? |
| U | Qnext | qnext.exe | "Qnext is the world's most advanced communication and sharing suite" |
| N | QNPlus | QNPlus.exe | Quick Notes Plus by Conceptworld - sticky notes tool |
| X | QnX | qnx.exe | Added by the ACKANTTA WORM! |
| X | qoecuy | qoecuy.exe | Added by the VB-ERV TROJAN! |
| U | QOELOADER | QOELoader.exe | Installed with older versions of CA anti-spam tools - both as a stand-alone product or as part of a security suite. Scans and filters your E-mail for spam. Now incorporated into CA Internet Security Suite Plus. Formerly Qurb until their acquisition by CA |
| U | QOELoader Application | QOELoader.exe | Installed with older versions of CA anti-spam tools - both as a stand-alone product or as part of a security suite. Scans and filters your E-mail for spam. Now incorporated into CA Internet Security Suite Plus. Formerly Qurb until their acquisition by CA |
| U | QPService | QPService.exe | HP QuickPlay - "brings your favorite music and movies to life with the touch of a button" |
| X | QQ | sendmess.exe | Added by the SEMES TROJAN! |
| X | QQ.exe | QQ.exe | Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM! Note - this is not the Tencent QQ Asian instant messanger program and resides in the Windows folder |
| X | QQKAV | scvhsot.exe | Added by the QQROB.ARQ WORM! |
| X | QQServer | QQ.exe | Added by the DOWNLDR-AN TROJAN! |
| X | Qscan | QScan.exe | Qscan rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here |
| X | qservices | qservice.exe | Added by the PROGENT-A TROJAN! |
| N | QSort2000 | QSORT.EXE | Utility that sorts your Start menu and Favourites in alphanumerical order. Not required - at any time you can right-click on these lists and choose "Sort by Name" |
| U | QT4HPOT | OneTouch.EXE | Supports the additional multimedia keys on HP/Compaq laptops which give single button press access to standard functions such as Mail, Search, Internet, Quick Lock and Help and Support or user programmed alternatives. Required if you use these additional keys |
| U | QT4StBtn | SwiftBtn.EXE | SwiftBtn - installed alongside the system drivers on Fujitsu Siemens notebooks and allows extra keyboard support |
| U | QTaskStartup | qtask.exe | Feature of Quicken.com Brokerage to customize and display Desktop Alerts and icon. It is not required for the Quicken Program to run correctly, it is only required for the Desktop Alerts feature |
| X | QTime | nrchk.exe | Premium rate adult content dialler |
| N | QTSTUB.EXE | Qtstub.exe | Part of an old version of the Quick Tax application. It enables Quick Tax Calendar Popup to show tax calendar reminders |
| X | QTSvc | msocfg.exe | Premium rate adult content dialler |
| X | QTSvc | navchk.exe | Premium rate adult content dialler |
| X | QTSvc | shman.exe | Premium rate adult content dialler |
| X | QTSvc | ssvr.exe | Premium rate adult content dialler |
| N | QTTask | QTTask.exe | System Tray access to Apple's QuickTime Player media player from version 5 onwards. Disabling this entry via the programs preferences leaves the entry in place but it no longer runs |
| U | QtVprMtx | QTVPRMTX.EXE | Multimedia keyboard driver from Dritek System Inc |
| U | QtZgAcer | QtZgAcer.EXE | Acer Launch Manager - on Acer laptops it supports the dedicated multimedia buttons and allows users to configure their function. If the optional WLAN module and Bluetooth radio are installed the associated buttons can set their operating state |
| U | QtZpAcer | QtZpAcer.exe | Acer Launch Manager - on Acer laptops it supports the dedicated multimedia buttons and allows users to configure their function. If the optional WLAN module and Bluetooth radio are installed the associated buttons can set their operating state |
| X | Quantifier Security | qsecue.exe | Added by the SPYBOT.UOL WORM! |
| X | quartz | quartz.exe | Malware installed by different rogue security software including SpyKillerPro |
| ? | QUBCity | qtp.exe | ?? |
| ? | Queensla | Queensla.exe | ?? |
| X | Quernt | wntfy.exe | Added by the AUTORUN-PF WORM! |
| U | Quest Calendar | Quest Calendar.exe | Calendar gadget included with the Quest theme for MyColors from Stardock Corporation |
| U | Quest Clock | Quest Clock.exe | Clock gadget included with the Quest theme for MyColors from Stardock Corporation |
| U | Quick Controls | Astrotoolbar.exe | Gateway Astro Screen and Sound Controls tray icon |
| Y | Quick Heal AntiVirus | acappaa.exe | Part of older versions of the range of internet security products from Quick Heal - including Total Security, Internet Security and AntiVirus. The exact purpose of this entry is unknown at present but it appears to be associated with incomplete upgrade/update downloads. Also included by vendors who use the Quick Heal engine such as Omniquad and iQon |
| Y | Quick Heal AntiVirus | CATEYE.EXE | Part of older versions of the range of internet security products from Quick Heal - including Total Security, Internet Security and AntiVirus. "Prevents your system from virus attack by continuously monitoring the system and prevents virus infection from e-mail attachments, Internet Downloads, network, ftp, floppy, Data storage devices, CD-DVD ROM file executables and during suspected file copying." Also included by vendors who use the Quick Heal engine such as Omniquad and iQon |
| Y | Quick Heal AntiVirus | EMLPROUI.EXE | Part of older versions of the range of internet security products from Quick Heal - including Total Security, Internet Security and AntiVirus. Scans incoming and outgoing E-mails for viruses and other malware in conjunction with the associated service (EMLPROXY.EXE). Also included by vendors who use the Quick Heal engine such as Omniquad and iQon |
| U | Quick Heal AntiVirus | SCANMSG.EXE | Part of older versions of the range of internet security products from Quick Heal - including Total Security, Internet Security and AntiVirus. Enables the "Quick Heal messenger service which provides important information about latest threats, updates and other information related to Quick Heal." Also included by vendors who use the Quick Heal engine such as Omniquad and iQon |
| Y | Quick Heal AntiVirus | sensor.exe | Part of older versions of the range of internet security products from Quick Heal - including Total Security, Internet Security and AntiVirus. Optionally scans the system boot area for programs trying to automatically execute before Windows loads and keeps a watch on some system files which are commonly patched (or replaced) by malware. Feature not supported on Windows 7/Vista systems. Also included by vendors who use the Quick Heal engine such as Omniquad and iQon |
| Y | Quick Heal AntiVirus | strtupap.exe | Launcher for the range of internet security products from Quick Heal - including Total Security, Internet Security and AntiVirus. Replaces the individual startup entries from older versions - such as Email Protection (EMLPROUI.EXE), Update Scheduler (UPSCHD.EXE), On-Line Protection (CATEYE.EXE) and Messenger (SCANMSG.EXE) |
| Y | Quick Heal AntiVirus | UPSCHD.EXE | Automatic update scheduler for older versions of the range of internet security products from Quick Heal - including Total Security, Internet Security and AntiVirus |
| Y | Quick Heal Core UI | strtupap.exe | Launcher for the range of internet security products from Quick Heal - including Total Security, Internet Security and AntiVirus. Replaces the individual startup entries from older versions - such as Email Protection (EMLPROUI.EXE), Update Scheduler (UPSCHD.EXE), On-Line Protection (CATEYE.EXE) and Messenger (SCANMSG.EXE) |
| Y | Quick Heal e-mail Protection | MailSvr.exe | Part of older versions of the range of internet security products from Quick Heal - including Total Security, Internet Security and AntiVirus. Anti-malware protection for mail servers |
| Y | Quick Heal Firewall Pro | qhfw.exe | System Tray access to and notifications for an older version of Quick Heal Firewall. Based upon the Outpost Firewall by Agnitum Ltd |
| Y | Quick Heal Firewall Pro | op_mon.exe | System Tray access to and notifications for Quick Heal Firewall. Based upon the Outpost Firewall by Agnitum Ltd |
| U | Quick Heal Messenger | QHM32.EXE | Part of older versions of the range of internet security products from Quick Heal - including Total Security, Internet Security and AntiVirus. Enables the "Quick Heal messenger service which provides important information about latest threats, updates and other information related to Quick Heal" |
| Y | Quick Heal Monitor | op_mon.exe | System Tray access to and notifications for Quick Heal Firewall. Based upon the Outpost Firewall by Agnitum Ltd |