| Status | Autorun name | Command | Description |
| ? | v | WMPVer.EXE | Dritek System Inc. 3D Mouse related. Is it required? |
| U | V.92 Modem On Hold | Ltmoh.exe | Modem On Hold utility - manages incoming/outgoing voice calls on a single phone line while being connected to the internet |
| U | V0220Mon.exe | V0220Mon.exe | Creative Live! Cam Console Auto Launcher |
| U | V0230Mon.exe | V0230Mon.exe | Creative Live! Cam Console Auto Launcher |
| Y | V0250Mon.exe | V0250Mon.exe | Part of Creative Webcam Launcher |
| Y | V128IID | Rundll32.exe v128iitw.dll, STB_InitTweak | Loads drivers for some STB graphics cards such as the STB nVIDIA TNT 16MB. Required if you don't want to experience lock-ups or error messages |
| ? | V128IITV | ?? | Loads drivers for some STB graphics cards. May be related to such a card with a TV out option? |
| ? | V66SHELL | V66SHELL.EXE | It looks to be part of the display driver set for ASUS V3800, V6600 and V6800 display adapters. Probably a system tray quick access control? |
| U | va10key | va10key.exe | Only required if you use the 10 kay bay unit with a Sony Vaio laptop |
| X | VaccineTreeMain | VaccineTree.exe | VaccineTree rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here |
| X | VaCtrls | v7 | Downloader, detected as a variant of the ALPHABET TROJAN! |
| Y | Vade Retro Outlook Express | Vaderetro_oe.exe | Vade Retro anti-spam software for Outlook Express from GOTO software products |
| X | Vaganza-XPloit-[User Name]" | [user name].exe | Added by the GAVGENT.A WORM! |
| Y | VAGCtrl | VAGCTRL.EXE | Vexira Antivirus - virus scanner from Central Command |
| X | Vagiconline | vadaSq.exe | Added by the SDBOT-TD WORM! |
| Y | VAGuard | VAGNT.exe | Vexira Antivirus - virus scanner from Central Command |
| U | VAIO Action Setup (Server) | VAServ.exe | Sony Vaio utility that auto-launches selected applications when you plug in a digital video camera, digital still camera, etc. via iLink (FireWire) or USB |
| U | VAIO Recovery | PartSeal.exe | System backup for Sony Vaio PCs. Adds a recovery mechanism for users over and above any System Restore features - allowing users to revert a drive back to the state it was when bought form the factory by hitting F10. The user obviously loses any data stored if not backed-up elsewhere |
| U | VAIO Update 2 | VAIOUpdt.exe | Related to Sony Vaio Update service |
| X | ValidData | [path to trojan] | Added by the RANKY.H TROJAN! |
| X | valuename | svchosts.exe | Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM! |
| X | ValueS0ft | [random filename] | Added by a variant of the SPYBOT WORM! See here |
| X | ValueX | [random filename] | Added by the IRCBOT.EE TROJAN! |
| X | ValuSet | MaJde.exe | Added by the SDBOT-OU WORM! |
| X | VasddwDg | zxXZwd.exe | Added by the SDBOT-SN WORM! |
| X | VB_run | comctl_32.exe | Dubious downloader from densmail.com |
| X | vb6 | vb6.exe | Added by the MUGLY.D WORM! |
| X | vbcdtm | [random filename] | Added by a variant of the SLAPER TROJAN! |
| X | vbe | [random name].vbe | Added by the UISGON-A WORM! |
| X | vbe | win.vbe | Added by the LOSESLP-A WORM! |
| X | VBouncer | VirtualBouncer.exe | Virtual Bouncer - malware from Spyware Labs. It is distributed by the same bundling and drive-by download techniques as the parasites it claims to remove, so definitely qualifies as unsolicited commercial software in itself. It also has an update feature that can download and execute arbitrary code. Warning - choose "custom" uninstall as "automatic" may remove other programs - see here |
| X | VbouncerDL | VbouncerInner****.exe [* = random char] | Virtual Bouncer - malware from Spyware Labs. It is distributed by the same bundling and drive-by download techniques as the parasites it claims to remove, so definitely qualifies as unsolicited commercial software in itself. It also has an update feature that can download and execute arbitrary code. Warning - choose "custom" uninstall as "automatic" may remove other programs - see here |
| X | VbouncerDL | VBouncerInner.exe | Virtual Bouncer - malware from Spyware Labs. It is distributed by the same bundling and drive-by download techniques as the parasites it claims to remove, so definitely qualifies as unsolicited commercial software in itself. It also has an update feature that can download and execute arbitrary code. Warning - choose "custom" uninstall as "automatic" may remove other programs - see here |
| X | VBS.Ipnuker@mm | [worm filename].vbs | Added by the NUKIP WORM! |
| X | VBS_AUTO_UPDATE | 0548656X.vbs | Added by the GORMLEZ-A WORM! |
| X | VBundleOuterDL | BundleOuter.EXE | Virtual Bouncer - malware from Spyware Labs. It is distributed by the same bundling and drive-by download techniques as the parasites it claims to remove, so definitely qualifies as unsolicited commercial software in itself. It also has an update feature that can download and execute arbitrary code. Warning - choose "custom" uninstall as "automatic" may remove other programs - see here |
| X | vbwg cute | aaa.exe | Added by the VB-DZG TROJAN! |
| X | vbwq cute | winnt.exe | Added by the MADAG.A WORM! |
| U | VC_Log | keylog.exe | PaqKeylog is a surveillance software program that logs keystrokes and can run in stealth mode. Uninstall this software unless you put it there yourself |
| X | VC5MediaPlayer | [path to file] | Added by the DEDLER-D TROJAN! The most common filenames seen are "csmss.exe" and "csmrs.exe", located in %System% |
| N | VC5Play | VC5Play.exe | Virtual CD drive emulator - version 5. Available via Start -> Programs |
| N | VC6play | VC6Play.exe | Virtual CD drive emulator - version 6. Available via Start -> Programs |
| N | VC7Play | VC7Play.exe | Virtual CD drive emulator - version 7. Available via Start -> Programs |
| N | VC7Player | VC7Play.exe | Virtual CD drive emulator - version 7. Available via Start -> Programs |
| U | VC9Player | VC9Play.exe | Virtual CD from H H Software GmbH. "With Virtual CD, all your favorite CDs and DVDs are immediately accessible without constantly inserting and ejecting media" |
| X | VCatch | Vcatch.exe | CommonSearch Vcatch - "antivirus" software which actually bundles spy/adware itself! |
| X | VCatch Premium | VCatchpre.exe | VCatch antivirus. Considered spyware itself - see here |
| X | vcbbjf | keepSafe.exe | Added by the KILLAV.KAX TROJAN! |
| X | vccacA | sdaxzl.exe | Added by the SDBOT-RP WORM! |
| N | VCDPlayer | VCDPlayer.exe | Virtual CD drive emulator. Available via Start -> Programs |
| N | vcdplayx | vcdplayx.exe | CD emulation part of GameDrive&VirtualDrive from Farstone. Not required as starting these programs load this automatically |
| U | VCDTower | VCDTower.exe | Goldensoft CD Ghost related - turns a computer into a 200X-speed CD-ROM tower. Working from the hard drive, users can simultaneously access as many as 23 virtual CD-ROM drives at a speed of 200X for true multitasking |
| ? | VCDWATCH | VCDWATCH.EXE | Confirmed as Voyetra CD Watcher as it was found in a Compaq/Voyetra/AS2 directory but what does it do? |
| X | vcmicrec | msccsed.exe | Added by the MAILBOT-CE TROJAN! |
| X | VCMnet11 | VCMnet11.exe | Windows AFA Internet Enhancement - a browser hijacker, redirecting to adsourcecorp.com. See here |
| X | VCS Host | vcshost.exe | Added by the RBOT-FKT WORM! |
| N | VCSPlayer | vcsplay.exe | Virtual CD drive emulator. Available via Start -> Programs |
| X | VCXD Settings | phqg.EXE | Added by the RBOT.BRF WORM! |
| X | Vdat Update | lalaa.exe | Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM! |
| ? | VDI Manager (HP) | HPO0VDX05.exe | HP (Hewlett-Packard) related. Now - what does it do? |
| X | Vdoctor | vdoctors.exe | VDoctor rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here |
| U | VDrive2 | WebLifeDisk.exe | EarthLink WebLife Disk - "Consumers can quickly save files from their desktop into WebLife Disk, and then easily access them from any Internet connection without taking a laptop on the road or keeping up with a USB key" |
| N | vdtask | vdtask.exe | Program part of GameDrive&VirtualDrive virtual CD/DVD drive emulators from Farstone. Not required as starting these programs load this automatically |
| N | Vegas Palms - Launcher | Launcher.exe | Vegas Palms on-line cassino |
| X | VeiligheidAgent | pgs.exe | VeiligheidAgent, Dutch rogue security software - not recommended. A member of the AVSystemCare family |
| X | veja_fotos.exe | veja_fotos.exe | Added by the MDROP-F TROJAN! |
| X | Vekio Startups | Pnksvc32.exe | Added by the AGOBOT.AJG WORM! |
| X | VelocidadSimple | scrmain.exe | VelocidadSimple rogue optimization utility - not recommended |
| U | VentaDrv | vfdrv32.exe | Related to VentaFax Voice - send and receive black-and-white or color faxes, and turns your PC's fax modem into a versatile answering machine |
| U | Venturi Configurator | ventcfg.exe | Venturi Wireless mobile broadband configuration utility |
| U | Veo Velocity Connect | stim11.exe | Support software for the Veo Velocity Connect webcam |
| U | Veoh | VeohClient.exe | Veoh lets you share your video with other internet users |
| N | VeohPlugin | veohwebplayer.exe | Web player plug-in for the Veoh social content sharing site |
| U | VERBATIM STORE 'N' G | verbatim store 'n' go.exe | Loads the driver for the Verbatim Store'n'Go PRO USB Flash Drive - reportedly required only on systems running Windows 98 and Millennium |
| X | Verif | vxst.exe | Added by the NOPIR.B WORM! |
| X | Verificador do sistema | cssrs.exe | Added by the MOCON WORM! |
| X | Veritas Patch | veritas.exe | Added by the RBOT-XT WORM! |
| N | Verizon Control Pad | cpad.exe | Control Pad - installed with Verizon DSL accounts. Tool designed to streamline the online experience |
| ? | Verizon Custom Uninstall Tracking | InstallHelper.exe | Verizon related installation tracker. What does it do and is it required? |
| U | Verizon Online Support Center | matcli.exe | "matcli.exe is a motive Assistant Command line interface that gathers information about your system's identity like your name email address, city, state, etc and gets written to a log file". Verizon Online Support Center is required to run with the Help and Support program. If you uncheck Verizon Online Support Center and and then run help and Support it will add another Verizon Online Support Center in the startup menu. If you remove the Verizon Online Support Center in the add/remove program some help menus in help and support will not be available. You decide |
| U | VerizonServicepoint.exe | VerizonServicepoint.exe | Part of Verizon Online Support Manager |
| X | vern16.dll | regsvr32.exe vernn16.dll | DailyWinner adware. Note that regsvr32.exe is a legitimate Microsoft file used to register and unregister OLE controls and shouldn't be deleted. The "vernn16.dll" file is found in %System% |
| U | versato | versato.exe | "Hot" button (such as volume and browser control) management and a CD player as supplied with QTronix (as possibly Micro Innovations) keyboards |
| X | verse | verse.exe | Added by the STAP-C WORM! |
| X | Version | Version.exe | JRAUN adware variant |
| X | Version | manage.exe | JRAUN adware variant |
| X | version | [random].exe | DealHelper adware |
| Y | Vet Alert | vetmsg9x.exe | Computer Associates "InnoculateIT" and Vet Anti-Virus virus software |
| Y | Vet Alert | VETMSG.EXE | Computer Associates Vet Anti-Virus software |
| Y | Vet Start Up | vet98.exe | Computer Associates "InnoculateIT" and Vet Anti-Virus virus software. This option will slow down your system, if set too aggressively. There is no need to scan every file when opened, closed, etc. Check in InoculateIT PE options |
| Y | Vet Start Up | vet32.exe | Computer Associates "InnoculateIT" and Vet Anti-Virus virus software. This option will slow down your system, if set too aggressively. There is no need to scan every file when opened, closed, etc. Check in InoculateIT PE options |
| Y | VetAlert | VETMSG.EXE | Computer Associates Vet Anti-Virus software |
| U | VetTray | vettray.exe | Computer Associates "InnoculateIT" and Vet Anti-Virus virus software. System Tray quicklaunch access, not really necessary but only occupies 36k resources |
| X | VFW Encoder/Decoder Settings | RUNDLL32.exe MSSIGN30.DLL ondll_reg | Added by the LOVGATE-W WORM! Note that rundll32.exe is a legitimate Microsoft file used to launch DLL file types and shouldn't be deleted |
| X | VGA Startup | vgacard.exe | Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM! |
| X | VgaDriver | RsrVga32.exe | Added by the KEYLOG-AH TROJAN! |
| X | VGATune | VGATune.exe | Added by the RBOT-AWM WORM! |
| U | VGAUtil | G-VGA.exe | Gigabyte VGA Utility - access card options (application needs to be run at startup, but is not system critical) |
| X | vhost | host.exe | Peppi adware |
| X | Vhosts Protection | vhosts.exe | Added by an unidentified WORM or TROJAN! |