| Status | Autorun name | Command | Description |
| X | AdobeReaderPros | sysmsn.exe | Added by the RBOT-BGH WORM! |
| X | Adobes Updates | ddosw.exe | Added by the BACKDR-DC BACKDOOR! |
| X | AdobeUpdate | Wininet.exe | Added by the DROPPER.WTH TROJAN! |
| N | AdobeUpdateManager | AdobeUpdateManager.exe | Automatic updates for earlier versions of Adobe products such as Adobe Reader (PDF file viewer) and Adobe Acrobat (PDF file creation/editing) |
| N | AdobeUpdater | AdobeUpdater.exe | Automatic updates for earlier versions of Adobe products such as Adobe Reader (PDF file viewer) and Adobe Acrobat (PDF file creation/editing) |
| N | AdobeUpdater6 | Adobe_Updater.exe | Automatic updates for earlier versions of Adobe products such as Adobe Reader (PDF file viewer) and Adobe Acrobat (PDF file creation/editing) |
| X | AdobeUpdaterInstallMgrAdobeUpdater | adobeupdaterinstallmgrupdater.exe | Added by an unidentified VIRUS, WORM or TROJAN! Note - the file is located in %ProgramFiles%\Common Files\Adobe\Updater6 which is a valid directory for common Adobe files but this is not a valid file |
| X | AdobeUpdaterUpdater | adobeupdaterinstallmgrupdater.exe | Added by an unidentified VIRUS, WORM or TROJAN! Note - the file is located in %ProgramFiles%\Common Files\Adobe\Updater6 which is a valid directory for common Adobe files but this is not a valid file |
| U | AdobeVersionCue | VersionCueTray.exe | Exclusive feature of the Adobe Creative Suite until CS4, Version Cue™ helps you "find files fast, track versions across applications, link files together, and share them in creative collaboration without fear of overwriting someone else's work" |
| X | adodemaster | adodemaster.exe | Downloader of Korean origin, detected as ADOD.28672 |
| X | Adope File Manager | lsasv.exe | Added by an unidentified WORM or TROJAN! |
| X | adp | adp.exe | Spyware installed by Net2Phone, Limewire, Cydoor, Grokster, KaZaa, etc |
| X | AdPopup | dcf5678.exe | Added by the AGENT-FZ TROJAN! |
| X | adprot | adprot.exe | AdBlaster adware |
| N | ADQuickAccess | Adtray.exe | After Dark for Windows. Screen saver creation program produced before screen savers became integrated into Win95 |
| X | ADriver | windrv.exe | Added by the DELF.WG TROJAN! |
| X | AdRoarUpdate | ARUpdate.exe | AdRoar adware updater |
| X | AdRotator.Application | [path to csrss.exe] | Added by the SMALL-AQ TROJAN! Note - this worm replaces the legitimate csrss.exe process which is always located in %System% and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! |
| X | AdRotator.Application | services.exe | FakeMessage/AdRotator adware. Note - this is not the legitimate services.exe process which is always located in %System% and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in an "Inetsrv" subfolder |
| X | ADS Adware Remover | ADS Adware Remover.exe | ADS Adware Remover, rogue adware remover - not recommended, removal instructions here |
| X | AdsAlert | AdsAlert.exe | AdsAlert rogue security software - not recommended |
| X | AdsBlocker | stopAds.exe | AdsBlocker - detected by Eset's NOD32 antivirus as DIALER.DW! |
| U | AdsCleaner | AdsCleaner.exe | "AdsCleaner is a powerful ad blocking software designed to stop ads (block banners ad, kill popup), guard your online privacy" |
| U | ADService | ADService.exe | Part of Active Disk from Iomega - allows software applications to be run directly from an Iomega Zip® disk. Required if you wish the applications to launch on insertion of a disk. Appears as a service in XP/Vista and under the "RunServices" registry key in Win98/ME |
| U | AdsGone | Adsgone.exe | AdsGone - pop-up stopper |
| U | AdsGone 2003 | Adsgone.exe | AdsGone - pop-up stopper |
| U | AdsGone 2004 | Adsgone.exe | AdsGone - pop-up stopper |
| U | AdsGone 2005 | Adsgone.exe | AdsGone - pop-up stopper |
| U | AdsGone 2006 | Adsgone.exe | AdsGone - pop-up stopper |
| N | ADSL Diagnostic Tools | mapiicon.exe | System tray access to ADSL modem diagnostic tools. Available via Start -> Programs |
| ? | ADSL_A2 | A2Installed | Associated with an Integrated Telecom Express (ITeX) ADSL driver installation. What does it do and is it required? |
| ? | ADSLSYSTEMTRAY | SystemtrayV100B.exe | Apparently Annex A ADSL modem related. What does it do and is it required? |
| Y | AdslTaskBar | rundll32.exe stmctrl.dll, TaskBar | ISP software, initializes DSL modem |
| X | AdslTaskBars | taskmng.exe | Added by the RBOT-AXZ WORM! |
| Y | ADSMTray | ADSMTray.exe | ASUS Data Security Manager provides password protected data encryption on ASUS notebooks |
| U | adsnwe | adsnwe.exe | EmailSpyMonitor E-mail surveillance software. Uninstall this software unless you put it there yourself |
| U | adsnwk | adsnwk.exe | Keylogger Spy Monitor keystroke logger/monitoring program - remove unless you installed it yourself! |
| U | adsnws | adsnws.exe | ScreenSpyMonitor surveillance software. Uninstall this software unless you put it there yourself |
| U | adsnwy | adsnwy.exe | Yahoo! Messenger Spy Monitor - "spyware program that records Yahoo! Instant Messenger information on the computer and saves it to a log file". Uninstall this software unless you put it there yourself |
| U | aDSProcMngr | 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 | ADSS | ADSS.exe | ADSS is part of Access Denied security and privacy software (Access Denied Security Server) that monitors power status and provides some other services for Screen Guard. Important to keep its running while using Access Denied |
| X | adstartup | automove.exe | Adlogix adware variant |
| X | Adstartup | Adstartup.exe | Adlogix adware |
| X | AdStatus Service | AdStatServ.exe | WindUpdates AdStatus Service adware |
| U | AdSubtract | adsub.exe | AdSubtract blocks ads, cookies, pop-up windows, animations, music, and more. Can be disabled from within AdSubtract. Available via the Start menu. Superseded by Trend Micro AntiSpyware which was subsequently discontinued |
| X | adtech2005 | adtech2005.exe | Detected by Kaspersky as the STARTPAGE.AW TROJAN! |
| X | adtech2006 | adtech2006.exe | Detected by Kaspersky as the VB.KC WORM! |
| X | Adtools Service | AdTools.exe | Adtools adware |
| ? | ADU | adu.exe | Related to Cisco Aironet wireless products. What does it do and is it required? |
| X | Adult_Chat | Adult_Chat.exe | RawAsn-B adult content dialler |
| X | Adult_Chat1 | Adult_Chat1.exe | Adult content dialler |
| X | AdultX | AdultX.exe | Adult content dialler and hijacker |
| X | AdUpdater | sysupudt.exe | Unidentified adware downloader/updater |
| U | ADUserMon | ADUserMon.exe | Part of Active Disk from Iomega - allows software applications to be run directly from an Iomega Zip® disk. Required if you wish the applications to launch on insertion of a disk |
| X | Advanced DHTML Enable | exo32.exe | Added by the RANCK-FI TROJAN! |
| X | Advanced DHTML Enable | [path to trojan] | Added by the AGENT.GLQ TROJAN! |
| X | Advanced Internet Protocol | cerf.exe | Added by a variant of the SPYBOT WORM! |
| X | Advanced Protection System | advpsys.exe | Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM! |
| X | Advanced Spyware Remover | Asr.exe | Advanced Spyware Remover rogue spyware remover - not recommended, see here |
| X | Advanced Spyware Remover Pro | Asr.exe | Advanced Spyware Remover rogue spyware remover - not recommended, see here |
| U | Advanced SystemCare 3 | AWC.exe | Advanced SystemCare 3 optimization utility from IObit - "helps protect, optimize, clean, and repair your computer and Registry". The PRO version adds automation, scheduling, registry deep clean and performance tune-ups. Note - runs via the Task Scheduler on Vista for all versions and on Windows 7 for later versions. Note - in November 2009 IObit were accused of stealing database information from Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware and others so review the links on the Wikipedia page and make your own mind up |
| X | Advanced Tool Checks | advchks.exe | Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM! |
| N | Advanced Tools Check | ADVCHK.EXE | Checks when you install a new version of a Norton product that you have uninstalled all previous versions. Serves as a reminder if you forget |
| U | Advanced Uninstaller PRO Installation Monitor | monitor.exe | Innovative Solutions Advanced Uninstaller PRO - "easy-to-use suite for uninstalling applications and keeping your computer fast, clean, and in its best shape" |
| X | Advanced Virus Remover | AVR.exe | Advanced Virus Remover rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here |
| U | Advanced WindowsCare V2 Personal | Awcl.exe | Advanced WindowsCare V2 optimization utility from IObit - "helps protect, optimize, clean, and repair your computer and Registry". The PRO version adds automation, scheduling, registry deep clean and performance tune-ups. Note - runs via the Task Scheduler on Vista/7. Note - in November 2009 IObit were accused of stealing database information from Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware and others so review the links on the Wikipedia page and make your own mind up |
| X | AdvancedCleaner Free | UADC.exe | AdvancedCleaner rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here |
| X | advanceddefender | advanceddefender.exe | Advanced Defender rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here |
| X | AdvancedPrivacyGuard | apg.exe | AdvancedPrivacyGuard rogue privacy program - not recommended, removal instructions here |
| X | AdvancedPrivacySuite | APS.exe | AdvancedPrivacySuite rogue privacy program - not recommended, removal instructions here |
| X | AdVantage | AdVantage.exe | MeMedia.AdVantage adware |
| X | AdVantage Setup | AdVantageSetup.exe | MeMedia.Advantage adware - optionally installed with older versions of the DAEMON Tools Lite CD emulation tool (if you don't uncheck the "DAEMON Tools sponsor ad module" option during install) and possibly others |
| X | advap32 | [path to trojan] | Added by the MUTANT.AT TROJAN! |
| X | Advapi | Advapi.exe | Added by the NETDEVIL.12 BACKDOOR! |
| N | ADVCHK | ADVCHK.EXE | Checks when you install a new version of a Norton product that you have uninstalled all previous versions. Serves as a reminder if you forget |
| U | Advertising Killer | Akiller.exe | Advertising Killer - popup stopper |
| X | advmon32 | advmon32.exe | Added by a variant of the CRYPTER.C TROJAN! |
| X | AdvSecTool | asectool.exe | Advanced Security Tool 2010 rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here |
| U | Adware Agent | adware agent.exe | Adware Agent popup blocker |
| X | Adware Punisher | AdwarePunisher.exe | Adware Punisher rogue spyware remover - not recommended, removal instructions here |
| X | Adware Punisher Monitor | AdwarePunisher_monitor.exe | Adware Punisher rogue spyware remover - not recommended, removal instructions here |
| X | Adware Spy | AdwareSpy.exe | AdwareSpy rogue adware remover - not recommended, removal instructions here |
| X | Adware_ProNET | Adware_Pro.exe | Adware Pro rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here |
| U | AdwareAlert | AdwareAlert.Exe | Adware program, previously not recommended (see here). It has now been delisted, so make sure you have the latest version |
| X | AdwareDelete | adwaredelete.exe | AdwareDelete rogue adware remover - not recommended, removal instructions here |
| X | AdwareKiller_schedules | schedules.exe | EAdwareKiller rogue spyware remover - not recommended |
| X | AdwareKiller_tray | tray.exe | EAdwareKiller rogue spyware remover - not recommended |
| X | AdwareProMFC | Ad-Ware Pro.exe | Ad-Ware Pro rogue security software - not recommended |
| X | AdwareProMFC | AntiTrojan Pro.exe | AntiTrojan Pro rogue security software - not recommended. Variant of Ad-Ware Pro |
| X | AdwareProtector | AdwareProtector.exe | Part of rogue security tools, including SystemDoctor, ErrorSafe and WinFixer |
| X | AdwareRemover2007 | AdwareRemover2007.exe | AdwareRemover2007 rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here |
| X | AdwareSpy | AdwareSpy4.exe | AdwareSpy rogue adware remover - not recommended, removal instructions here |
| X | Adwarz Spy Remover | ADWARZ.EXE | Added by the SPYBOT-EV WORM! |
| U | AEFltrs Application | AESTFltr.exe | Part of the XP installation of the AudioCommander user interface for Andrea USB devices - including features such as noise cancellation, graphic equalizer, echo Cancellation and beam forming. The exact purpose of this entry is unknown at present - hence the "U" recommendation |
| ? | Aeiwlsta.exe | Aeiwlsta.exe | IBM High Rate Wireless LAN Adapter driver. Is it required? |
| N | AELaunch | AELaunch.exe | Audio Applications Launcher for the Philips Acoustic Edge soundcard |
| U | Aero Gmail | Aero Gmail.exe | Aero Gmail widget for the DesktopX desktop utility from Stardock Corporation. Checks for new E-mail on Google via their Atom feed. Once started, Aero Gmail.exe loads a file called "DXWidget.exe" and exits |
| U | Aero Gmail | AEROGM~1.EXE | Aero Gmail widget for the DesktopX desktop utility from Stardock Corporation. Checks for new E-mail on Google via their Atom feed. Once started, Aero Gmail.exe loads a file called "DXWidget.exe" and exits. This is the XP MSConfig entry where "Aero Gmail.exe" is shown as "AEROGM~1.EXE" |
| U | Aero Midnight Clock | Aero Midnight Clock.exe | Clock gadget included with the Aero Midnight MyColors theme supplied with Theme Manager from Stardock Corporation |
| U | Aero Midnight Clock | AEROMI~1.EXE | Clock gadget included with the Aero Midnight MyColors theme supplied with Theme Manager from Stardock Corporation |
