| Status | Autorun name | Command | Description |
| Y | Spyware Doctor | spydoctor.exe | Older version of Spyware Doctor antispyware from PC Tools |
| Y | Spyware Doctor | swdoctor.exe | Older version of Spyware Doctor antispyware from PC Tools |
| U | Spyware Guard Control Panel | spywareguardcp.exe | "SpywareGuard provides a real-time protection solution against spyware" |
| U | Spyware Nuker | swn2.exe | Spyware remover by TrekBlue. Previously not recommended but the latest version was delisted here |
| U | Spyware Nuker Installer | SpywareNukerInstaller.exe | Spyware remover by TrekBlue. Previously not recommended but the latest version was delisted here |
| X | Spyware Protection | defender.exe | Spyware Protection rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here |
| X | Spyware Quake | SpywareQuake.exe | SpywareQuake 2.0 rogue spyware remover - not recommended, removal instructions here |
| X | Spyware remover | Remove_spyware.exe | Unidentified, but not known to belong to any known spyware remover, and strongly suspected to be adware related! |
| N | Spyware Scanner | AseScanner.exe | Aluria Software's spyware removal tool - we can't really recommend this product as Aluria have recently partnered with WhenU, the well known adware company, see here and here |
| U | SpyWare Shield | Shield.exe | Acronis Privacy Expert Spyware Shield prevents spyware and other suspicious programs from being installed on PCs |
| X | Spyware Slayer | SpywareSlayer.Exe | Spyware Slayer spyware remover - not recommended, see here |
| X | Spyware Soft Stop | Spyware Soft Stop.exe | SoftStop rogue security software - not recommended |
| X | Spyware Stormer | SpywareStormer.Exe | Spyware Stormer rogue spyware remover - not recommended |
| X | Spyware Striker Pro | SpywareStriker.exe | Ascentive Spyware Striker Pro rogue spyware remover - not recommended, see here |
| X | Spyware Sweeper | SpywareSweeper.exe | SpywareSweeper rogue spyware remover - not recommended |
| U | Spyware Vanisher | FreeScanner.exe | Spyware Vanisher - spyware remover. Previously not recommended, see here |
| U | Spyware Vanisher | SpywareVanisher.exe | Spyware Vanisher - spyware remover. Previously not recommended, see here |
| Y | Spyware X-terminator | SpywareX.exe | Spyware X-terminator antispyware from StompSoft, Inc - no longer available since StompSoft were acquired by Migo Software Inc |
| X | Spyware-Cop | Spyware-Cop.exe | Spyware-Cop spyware remover - not recommended, see here |
| X | Spyware-Secure | Spyware-Secure_trial.exe | Spyware-Secure rogue spyware remover - not recommended, removal instructions here |
| X | SpywareBomb | SpywareBomb.exe | SpywareBomb rogue spyware remover - not recommended |
| X | SpywareBot | SpywareBot.exe | SpywareBot spyware remover - not recommended, see here |
| N | SpywareCease.exe | SpywareCease.exe | Spyware Cease spyware remover. Previous versions were regarded as a rogue (see here) because it reported false or exaggerated system security threats but the latest version tested (6.5.1) has a new interface and produces no exaggerated threats on a clean system. Not recommended due to the past history |
| U | spywarefighterguard | spfprc.exe | Spyware Fighter - anti spyware program |
| Y | SpywareGuard | sgmain.exe | "SpywareGuard provides a real-time protection solution against spyware" |
| X | SpywareGuard | winproc32.exe | Added by the STARTPA-DL TROJAN! |
| X | SpywareGuard | deinst_qfe001.exe | Added by a variant of the Win32.Small TROJAN! - Do NOT confuse with the legitimate SpywareGuard application |
| X | spywareguard | spywareguard.exe | Spyware Guard 2008 rogue spyware remover - not recommended, removal instructions here. Note - do not confuse with the legitimate SpywareGuard application |
| X | Spywareguard lptt01 | Spywareguard.exe | RapidBlaster variant (in a "Spyguard" folder in Program Files). A dedicated "RapidBlaster Killer" removal tool used to be available but quality anti-malware tools will now remove it |
| X | Spywareguard ml097e | Spywareguard.exe | RapidBlaster variant (in a "Spyguard" folder in Program Files). A dedicated "RapidBlaster Killer" removal tool used to be available but quality anti-malware tools will now remove it |
| X | SpywareGuardPlus | winmm64.exe | StartPage.ht homepage hijacker |
| X | SpywareHeal | SpywareHeal.exe | SpyHeal rogue spyware remover - not recommended |
| X | SpywareHeal | SpyHealer.exe | SpyHeal rogue spyware remover - not recommended |
| X | spywareisolator | spywareisolator.exe | SpywareIsolator rogue spyware remover - not recommended, removal instructions here |
| X | SpywareKilla | SpywareKilla.exe | SpywareKilla spyware remover - not recommended, see here |
| X | spywareknight | spywareknight.exe | SpywareKnight rogue spyware remover - not recommended, removal instructions here |
| X | SpywareLocked | SpywareLocked.exe | Spylocked rogue spyware remover - not recommended, removal instructions here |
| X | SpywareLocked 3.3 | SpywareLocked 3.3.exe | Spylocked rogue spyware remover - not recommended, removal instructions here |
| X | SpywareLocked 3.4 | SpywareLocked 3.4.exe | Spylocked rogue spyware remover - not recommended, removal instructions here |
| X | SpywareLocked 3.5 | SpywareLocked 3.5.exe | Spylocked rogue spyware remover - not recommended, removal instructions here |
| X | SpywareLocker | SpywareLocker.exe | SpywareLocker rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here |
| X | SpywareNo | SpywareNo.exe | SpywareNo spyware remover - not recommended, see here |
| X | SpywareProMFC | SpywarePro.exe | SpywarePro rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here |
| X | SpywareQuake | SpywareQuake.exe | SpywareQuake 2.0 rogue spyware remover - not recommended, removal instructions here |
| X | SpywareQuake.com | Spyware-Quake.exe | SpywareQuake 2.0 rogue spyware remover - not recommended, removal instructions here |
| X | SpywareQuaked | SpywareQuaked.exe | SpywareQuake 2.4 rogue spyware remover - not recommended, removal instructions here |
| X | SpywareRemover | SpywareRemover.exe | SpywareRemover rogue spyware remover - not recommended, removal instructions here |
| X | SpywareRemover2009 | SR.exe | SpywareRemover 2009 rogue spyware remover - not recommended, removal instructions here |
| X | spywarescanner | spywarescanner.exe | Spyware Scanner 2008 rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here |
| X | SpywareSoftStop | SpywareSoftStop.exe | SoftStop rogue security software - not recommended |
| X | SpywareStop | SpywareStop.exe | SpywareStop rogue spyware remover - not recommended, see here |
| X | SpywareStrike | SpywareStrike.exe | SpywareStrike rogue spyware remover - not recommended, removal instructions here |
| X | SpywareSweeper | SpywareSweeper.exe | SpywareSweeper rogue spyware remover - not recommended |
| X | SpywareSweeperProMFC | Spyware Sweeper Pro.exe | Spyware Sweeper Pro rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here |
| Y | SpywareTerminator | SpywareTerminatorShield.exe | Spyware Terminator's real-time protection. Initially not recommended due to false positives but the later versions have since improved - see here |
| Y | SpywareTerminatorUpdate | SpywareTerminatorUpdate.exe | Automatic updates for Spyware Terminator. Initially not recommended due to false positives but the later versions have since improved - see here |
| X | SPYWATCH | SpyWatch.exe | BPS Spyware Remover rogue spyware remover - not recommended, removal instructions here |
| X | SpyWatchE | SpyWatchE.exe | SpyWatchE rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here |
| X | SQConfigChecker | cc.exe | Xupiter SQWire toolbar related. Use Spybot S&D, Adware or similar to detect and remove and to prevent it re-installing in the future see here |
| X | SQInstaller | SQInstaller.exe | Xupiter SQWire toolbar related. Use Spybot S&D, Adware or similar to detect and remove and to prevent it re-installing in the future see here |
| X | SQL | server.exe | Added by the PUNYA-B WORM! |
| N | SQL Server | scm.exe | SQL Server Service Control Manager. Available via Start -> Programs |
| X | SQL Server Service | sql.exe | Added by the RBOT-ADF |
| X | sqlpdro | providd.exe | Added by the AGENT-LXF TROJAN! |
| X | sqservices | wins32.exe | Added by the PROGENT-B TROJAN! |
| X | SQUpdatesChecker | uc.exe | Xupiter SQWire toolbar related. Use Spybot S&D, Adware or similar to detect and remove and to prevent it re-installing in the future see here |
| X | sqvynikp | sqvynikp.exe | Free_Scratch_Cards foistware |
| X | SQYJBiKnjSxs | SQYJBiKnjSxs.exe | Added by the DWNLDR-IYI TROJAN! |
| Y | SR Agent | AGENTSVC.EXE | Related to Secure Resolutions - desktop virus protection |
| Y | Sr Agent | SrLogon.exe | Related to Secure Resolutions - desktop virus protection |
| ? | sr1exe | updtSup3.exe | Found on a Dell computer in Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\DellAlert2 |
| X | sr64 | [path to trojan] | Added by the AGENT.X TROJAN! |
| X | SrchfstUpdate | srchupdt.exe | SearchFast adware downloader |
| X | sre | rundll32.exe sre.dll, Register | CoolWebSearch parasite variant - also detected by Kaspersky as the AGENT.FC TROJAN! |
| ? | srePostpone | rundll32.exe [path] srescan.dll, DoSpecialAction | Related to ZoneAlarm. What does it do and is it required? |
| ? | SRFirstRun | rundll32 srclient.dll, CreateFirstRunRp | Created by execution of the Windows XP sr.inf file, which installs the Windows XP System Restore feature, needed for example when installing System Restore into Windows Server 2003. Does this indeed need to run at every bootup? |
| U | Srmclean | srmclean.exe | Srmclean helps in the installation and execution of the SoundMax SoftPaq for Compaq/ADI SoundMax Integrated Digital Audio. According to Compaq - "If you disable the entry from loading into startup, then you will not be able to use the features of the sound card" |
| X | SRNG | srng.exe | ShopNavSearch.Srng search hijacker |
| U | SRP Startup | srrpro.exe | System Restore Remover Pro allows you to safely and easily remove System Restore and various other Windows Millennium "features". This is enabled if you tick the "Remove unnecessary System Restore information on startup" box. Available via Start -> Settings -> Control Panel |
| Y | SRS Applet | SrsTray.Exe | S3 Sonic Vibes sound card drivers - if disabled you loose sound |
| U | SRS Audio Sandbox | SRSSSC.exe | SRS Audio Sandbox "provide amazing audio immersion and maximum thump for a personalized audio experience!" |
| U | SRS Premium Sound | SRSPremiumSoundBig_Small.exe | Part of SRS Premium Sound technology by SRS Labs, Inc - which "delivers a superior audio experience for music, video and games on your PC regardless of audio environment - small internal notebook speakers, external desktop PC speakers or headphones" |
| X | srshost.exe | srshost.exe | Added by a variant of the RBOT-ASW WORM! |
| X | srtserv | [worm filename].exe | Added by the VERST.B WORM! |
| U | SRUUninstall | msiexec.exe | Symantec Network Driver Update - part of LiveUpdate |
| X | srv | winlogon.exe | Added by the SILLYFDC.BCA WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate winlogon.exe process which is always located in %System% and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in %UserProfile%\Local Settings\Application Data |
| X | Srv Host | srvhost.exe | Added by a variant of the IRCBOT BACKDOOR! See here |
| X | Srv RPCrom | NClienti386.exe | Added by the WATSOON.A TROJAN! |
| X | Srv32 | Srv32.exe | Added by the OPASERV.J WORM! |
| X | Srv32 spool service | runsrv32.exe | Topantispyware adware |
| X | Srv32 spool service | spoolsrv32.exe | Added by the SPYRE-B TROJAN! |
| X | Srv32 spool service | [path to trojan] | Added by the DLOADER-LB TROJAN! |
| X | Srv325 | Srv325.exe | Added by the AGOBOT-PR WORM! |
| X | Srv32Old | [worm filename].PIF | Added by the OPASERV.J WORM! |
| U | Srv32Win | SpyAgent4.exe | SpyAgent - monitoring software that creates records of everything people do on a computer, ie, spying or monitoring depending upon how you call it |
| U | Srv32Win | Svchost.exe | Realtime-Spy keystroke logger/monitoring program - remove unless you installed it yourself! |
| U | Srv32Win | sysdiag.exe | SpyAgent surveillance software. Uninstall this software unless you put it there yourself |
| U | srv32win | win16dll.exe | Screenspy captures screenshots silently. If you didn't install this yourself remove it |
| X | Srv32Win | KeyCaptor.exe | KeyCaptor surveillance software. Uninstall this software unless you put it there yourself |
| X | Srvce Pack Updte | svcpack.exe | Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM! |