| Status | Autorun name | Command | Description |
| X | svcshare | nvscv32.exe | Added by the FUJACKS-Z WORM! |
| X | svcshost | svcshost.exe | Added by the AGENT-GLN TROJAN! |
| X | SvcSys | [path to file] | Added by the BANCOS.Z TROJAN! |
| X | Svcsys Registry Manager | svcsysreg.exe | Detected by Kaspersky as the AGENT.CV TROJAN! |
| X | svcsys32 | svcsys32.exe | Added by the AGOBOT-LL WORM! |
| X | svctask | svctask.exe | Added by the CHUCKYB-A TROJAN! |
| X | svcwinprocess32 | [path to worm] | Added by the UPERING WORM! |
| X | SVGA Adapter | svghost.exe | Added by a variant of the SPYBOT WORM! See here |
| X | svhcost | svhcost.exe | OpenSearch adware |
| X | svhoost | checksys.exe | Added by a downloader TROJAN of Chinese origin! |
| X | SVHOST | svhost.exe | Added by the MYDOOM.I WORM! The file is located in %System% |
| X | SVHOST | SVHOST.EXE | Added by the ZORI.A VIRUS! The file is located in %System%\SVCHOSTV |
| X | Svhost | Svhost.exe | Added by the VB-ASG WORM! This file is located in a "Hwnd" sub-directory of the Root folder (C:\), (D:\), etc |
| X | Svhost Loader | svshost.exe | Added by the AGOBOT.G WORM! |
| X | Svhost Service Server | svhostser.exe | Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM! See here |
| X | svhost updates | Svhost.exe | Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM! |
| X | svhost windows services | svhost8.exe | Added by the RBOT-WQ WORM! |
| X | svhost.exe | svhost.exe | Added by the SILLYFDC-AY WORM! |
| X | svhost1 | mdsn.exe | Added by the VB-EPK TROJAN! |
| X | svhost32 | svhost32.exe | Added by the AUTORUN-AWY WORM! |
| ? | SVIDC32M | SVIDC32M.exe | ?? |
| X | sVideo2 | vxdrun6.exe | Switch-D premium rate adult content dialler. The filename and path can be random but the most frequent example is "vxdrun6.exe" which is located in %System% |
| X | sviload32 | sviload32.exe | Added by the RBOT-AAS WORM! |
| ? | SVM Pop | svmpop.exe | ?? |
| X | svnlitup32 | svnlitup32.exe | Added by the RBOT.CBJ WORM! |
| X | svnloader | svnload32.exe | Added by the RBOT-ACU WORM! |
| X | SVOHST | svohst.exe | Added by the IRCBOT-AEI WORM! |
| X | Svost Loader | svost.exe | Added by the SDBOT.G BACKDOOR! |
| X | svphost.exe | svphost.exe | Added by the AGENT.CS TROJAN! |
| U | SVPWUTIL | SVPWUTIL.exe SVPwUTIL | Part of Toshiba Hardware Setup |
| X | Svr32 spool service | spoolsrv32.exe | Topantispyware adware |
| X | svrhost | Svrhost.exe | Satbo adware |
| X | svrrun | svrrun.exe | Adware hailing from Deskwizz.com |
| X | svsekin | svsekt.exe | Added by the QQPASS.G TROJAN! |
| X | svshost | svshost.exe | Added by the CHODE-H WORM! |
| X | svshost | messenger.exe | Added by the LOONY-G TROJAN! |
| X | Svshost Update Service | svcbind.exe | Added by the MYTOB.LH WORM! |
| X | svshost32 | msgrsv32.exe | Added by the RANKY.AJ TROJAN! |
| X | svshost32 | svshost32.exe | Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM! |
| X | svshostdriver | svshost.exe | Added by the SDBOT-HN TROJAN! |
| X | svshostdriver | msnmessengerupdate.exe | Added by the SDBOT-BI BACKDOOR! |
| X | svtcin | n20050308.a.Stub.EXE | Added by the N20050308 TROJAN! |
| X | svwin32 | unninst32.exe | Added by the AGOBOT-NF WORM! |
| X | SVX Control Service | svxhost.exe | Added by the FORBOT-K WORM! |
| X | svxhost | svxhost.exe | Added by the MEXBANK.A spyware |
| X | SW | SpyOnThis.exe | SpyOnThis rogue spyware remover - not recommended |
| U | SW CfgWiz | cfgwiz.exe | Configuration wizard for Symantec's now discontinued Norton SystemWorks security product. On the first run after installation or a significant software update via LiveUpdate this entry looks after registration, subscription and post-installation tasks (such as LiveUpdate, full scan and scheduling) and confirms the default configuration settings |
| U | SW20 | sw20.exe | Related to MSI's Dynamic Overclocking Technology |
| U | SW24 | sw24.exe | Related to MSI's Dynamic Overclocking Technology |
| Y | swAgentexe | SWAGENT.EXE | Part of the now obsolete McAfee Managed VirusScan anti-virus and anti-spyware security tool for small businesses |
| N | Swap Nut | javaw.exe | javaw.exe can be loaded by other programs at startup but in this instance it's SwapNut, a peer-to-peer file sharing and searching utility developed and marketed by File Metrics, Inc. Users can search for and find almost any type of digital file (audio, video, photos etc.) through a secure peer-to-peer network |
| X | SWCaller | SWcaller.exe | Swporta homepage hijacker |
| X | SWCaller | Swcaller2.exe | Swporta homepage hijacker |
| X | Swchost | Swhost.exe | Added by the BDOOR-MP BACKDOOR! |
| U | SWClient | swsys.exe | ActivMonAgent keyboard logger/monitoring program - remove unless you installed it yourself |
| U | SWClient | swclient.exe | Stealth Watcher surveillance software. Uninstall this software unless you put it there yourself |
| X | swcroot | swcroot.exe | Added by the SOLENO-A TROJAN! |
| U | SWd | winwd.exe | PC Security™ from Tropical Software - "is the ultimate in computer security, offering multiple locking systems for the windows environment and internet. Lock files, monitor programs activities, even detect intruders!" |
| Y | Sweep95 | ICLOAD95.EXE | Part of an older version of Sophos anti-virus software |
| Y | Sweep95 | SETUP.EXE | Part of an older version of Sophos anti-virus software |
| N | SweetIM | SweetIM.exe | vSweetIM - send fancier smiley-faces and IM graphics to friends who are using MSN Messenger. They are only able to see these advanced smiley-faces if they also have SweetIM installed |
| X | Swf32 | AVupdate.exe | Added by the MERKUR.E WORM! |
| X | Swf32 | _backup.exe | Added by the SYMTEN WORM! |
| U | swg | GoogleToolbarNotifier.exe | Part of Google Toolbar (from version 4 onwards) for IE. "Google Toolbar Notifier allows you to set Google as your default search engine and prevents your search settings from being changed without your consent. An icon in your system tray blinks if the Notifier identifies an attempt to change your default search engine. You can click the icon to get more details and allow the change". There was a bug in earlier versions where disabling the option resulted in the entry still running at startup but this has now been resolved |
| X | SwiftCleaner | SwiftCleanerScanner.exe | SwiftCleaner rogue cleaning utility - not recommended, removal instructions here |
| X | SwimSuitNetwork | SwimSuitNetwork.exe | Advertising spyware |
| X | swingsys | SWINGSYS.EXE | Added by the BANCOS-CX TROJAN! |
| U | Switch Off | swoff.exe | Switch Off - tray-based system utility that can automatically perform various frequently used operations like shutdown or restart your computer, disconnect your current dialup connection, lock workstation, etc |
| N | SwitchBoard | SwitchBoard.exe | Part of both stand-alone Adobe CS5 products (such as Photoshop) and suites. "SwitchBoard makes it possible for AIR stand-alone applications to work with Creative Suite applications. Whilst testing, it would appear that this entry can be safely disabled as it will be loaded when required but if you experience problems try re-enabling it. There is also a Switchboard service using the same file which forwards messages between AIR and CS applications |
| N | Switchboard.com Toolbar | AtHoc.exe | Toolbar for the on-line version of Yellow Pages in the US - Switchboard.com |
| U | SwitchDesk | SwitchDesk.exe | PowerUp SwitchDesk - virtual desktop manager which allows "you have the possibility to launch games, working and development applications, office and entertainment software on multiple desktops to bring order to your system". Part of Ashampoo® PowerUp XP Platinum 2 from Ashampoo GmbH & Co. KG |
| U | Switcher | Switcher.exe | "On a Sony laptop with built in wireless it allows the user to select which wireless services they want to run (i.e. Wireless LAN, Bluetooth, both) when turning the wireless switch on if disabled)" |
| X | switp | switpa.exe | OfferAgent adware |
| U | SWL | rundll32.exe [path] SWL.dll rdl | StealthWeblog surveillance software. Uninstall this software unless you put it there yourself! Note that rundll32.exe is a legitimate Microsoft file used to launch DLL file types and shouldn't be deleted |
| U | SWN2 | swnxt.exe | Spyware remover by TrekBlue. Previously not recommended but the latest version was delisted here |
| X | sws.exe | [random filename] | Haldex type adult content dialler |
| X | sws.exe | gd-dial.exe | Globaldialer adult content premium rate dialer |
| N | SwTray | SWTRAY.EXE | MS SideWinder game controller system tray icon. Available via Start -> Programs. May have the version number after it |
| N | SWTrayV4 | SWTrayV4.exe | MS SideWinder game controller system tray icon. This is specific to version 4 of the software. Available via Start -> Programs |
| U | SwyxIt! | SwyxIt!.exe | PC Based soft phone from Swyx - see here for more details |
| U | SX Virtual Link | Connect.exe | SX Virtual Link from Silex Technology America, Inc. Utility to connect USB devices |
| N | sXe Injected | sXe Injected.exe | sXe Injected anti-cheat system client/server for Half-Life server based games that prevents cheat programs being loaded |
| U | sXe Injected | sXe Injected.exe | Anti-cheat system for servers and clients running the Half Life series of games (such as Counter Strike and Day of Defeat) which prevents any cheat programs being loaded |
| ? | SXGDSENU | sxgdsenu.exe | Yamaha SXG soundcard driver |
| N | SxgTkBar | sxgtkbar.exe | Yamaha SXG soundcard utility - gives quick and easy access via the system tray bar to diagnostics and configuration |
| ? | Sxplog | sxpstub.exe | Part of CA Unicenter Software Delivery - manage software across various systems, from desktops and servers to PDAs and mobile phones, in a controlled and standardized way - is it required at startup? |
| X | sxrrv | sxrrv.pif | Added by the VAX-A TROJAN! |
| X | sy | s2.exe | Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM! |
| U | SybaseCentral43 | scjview.exe | Related to SQL Anywhere from Sybase. A comprehensive package providing data management and data exchange technologies |
| X | SyBot v2.1 By Sky-Dancer | HPSV.exe | Added by the ZOTOB.I WORM! |
| X | SYDNEY | [file path] | Added by the SYNEY WORM! |
| X | syelimS-esreveR-troppuS | [filename] | Added by the LITBOT.C BACKDOOR! |
| X | Syesm | Syesm.exe | Added by the BUZUS WORM! |
| X | Syga432te Pe432rsonal Firewall | MrNo4236.exe | Added by the RBOT-AQY WORM! |
| X | Sygaete Personal Firewall | SyGate.exe | Added by the RBOT-GLX WORM! |
| X | Sygate Peral Firewall | Syga.exe | Added by the RBOT-AQK WORM! |
| X | Sygate Personal 3 | svrv.exe | Added by the RBOT-XD WORM! |
| X | Sygate Personal Block | Studio.exe | Added by the RBOT-TW WORM! |
| X | Sygate Personal Firewall | Win32x.exe | Added by the RBOT-KZ WORM! |
| X | Sygate Personal Firewall | system32.exe | Added by the RBOT.VI WORM! |
