| Status | Autorun name | Command | Description |
| 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 | VCatch - antivirus product that displays pop-up advertisements |
| X | VCatch Premium | VCatchpre.exe | VCatch antivirus. Considered spyware itself - see here |
| X | vcbbjf | keepSafe.exe | Added by the KILLAV.KAX TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate KeepSafe from Stardock Corporation which shares the same filename and is normally located in a %ProgramFiles%\Stardock subfolder. This one is found in %System% |
| 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.exe | VCMnet11.exe | Windows AFA Internet Enhancement - browser hijacker redirecting to adsourcecorp.com. Removal instructions 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" |
| X | vdsadasw | anukem.exe | Added by the MULTIDR-CU TROJAN! |
| X | vdsadasw | meka.exe | Added by the MULTIDR-CW TROJAN! |
| X | vdsoarsv | qstviuhsjmo.exe | Antivirus .NET rogue security software - not recommended |
| 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 |
| X | velqirsp | uswipa.exe | Added by the CKBFACE WORM! |
| 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! |
| Y | VeriFaceManager | PManage.exe | Lenovo VeriFace™ face-recognition software that "controls access to your notebook by using your face as your logon password and recording the faces of others who try to log on or leave you a message" |
| Y | VeriFacePassManager | PManage.exe | Lenovo VeriFace™ face-recognition software that "controls access to your notebook by using your face as your logon password and recording the faces of others who try to log on or leave you a message" |
| N | Verificador de Calendário Ulead Photo Express | CalCheck.exe | Ulead Photo Express 4.0 SE (now Corel) includes the option to create multiple Weekly/Monthly/Yearly calendars to use as your wallpaper and this entry automatically replaces them at the specified intervals. Not required - change them manually. Portuguese version |
| 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? |
| Y | Verizon Internet Security Suite | Rps.exe | Main program for the Verizon Internet Security Suite for Verizon ISP customers - sourced by Radialpoint |
| 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 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 | Verizon_McciTrayApp | McciTrayApp.exe | System tray access to Motive's broadband configuration and repair utility - for Verizon users |
| Y | VerizonServicepoint.exe | VerizonServicepoint.exe | Verizon Internet Security Suite tool installed when you choose to install their internet security suite - sourced by Radialpoint. Apart from downloading the suite installation files, the exact purpose is unknown at this time but it may be used to source critical updates and alerts so should therefore be left enabled |
| U | Verknüpfung mit der High Definition Audio-Eigenschaftenseite | HDAudPropShortcut.exe | Realtek audio card related. Probably adds the odd feature to one of the "Sounds" Control Panel applet tabs - doesn't appear to be required. German version |
| N | Verknüpfung mit der High Definition Audio-Eigenschaftenseite | HDAShCut.exe | High definition audio page shortcut for Realtek audio devices - not required. German version |
| 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 | Part of Vet Antivirus - an earlier version of the CA antivirus products. Displays on-screen notification messages when ever a virus is found |
| Y | Vet Alert | VETMSG.EXE | Part of Vet Antivirus and eTrust EZ Antivirus - earlier versions of the CA antivirus products. Displays on-screen notification messages when ever a virus is found. Runs as the VETMSGNT (VetMsg.exe) service in later product versions |
| Y | Vet Start Up | vet98.exe | Part of Vet Antivirus, eTrust EZ Antivirus and InoculateIT - earlier versions of the CA antivirus products. If set too aggressively this will slow down your system. There is no need to scan every file when accessed - check the scanning options |
| Y | Vet Start Up | vet32.exe | Part of Vet Antivirus and eTrust EZ Antivirus - earlier versions of the CA antivirus products. If set too aggressively this will slow down your system. There is no need to scan every file when accessed - check the scanning options |
| Y | VetAlert | VETMSG.EXE | Part of EZ Antivirus - part of the eTrust range of security products formerly available from CA but now discontinued. Available as a stand-alone product or as part of the EZ Armor suite. Displays on-screen notification messages when ever a virus is found. Runs as the VETMSGNT (VetMsg.exe) service in later product versions |
| Y | VetStart | vetmsg.exe | Part of earlier versions of CA Anti-Virus and EZ Antivirus from CA. Displays on-screen notification messages when ever a virus is found. Runs as the VETMSGNT (VetMsg.exe) service in later product versions |
| U | VetTray | vettray.exe | System Tray access to Vet Antivirus, eTrust EZ Antivirus and InoculateIT - earlier versions of the CA antivirus products |
| ? | VF0060 STISvc | RunDLL32.exe V0060Pin.dll,RunDLL32EP 513 | Related to the Creative WebCam Live! Ultra. The "V0060Pin.dll" file description is "Installation Plug-In". What does it do and is it required? |
| ? | VF0070 STISvc | RunDLL32.exe V0070Pin.dll,RunDLL32EP 513 | Related to the Creative WebCam Live! Ultra for Notebooks. The "V0070Pin.dll" file description is "Installation Plug-In". What does it do and is it required? |
| 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 | VFXDSys Compatibility Synchronisation | vfxdsys.exe | Added by the JNANABOT TROJAN! |
| 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 | vgTR0Y2sRLDW4z | vgTR0Y2sRLDW4z.exe | Added by the FAKEAV-IK MALWARE! |
| X | vhost | host.exe | Peppi adware |
| X | Vhosts Protection | vhosts.exe | Added by an unidentified WORM or TROJAN! |
| X | vi me2 | Explorer.exe | Added by the AUTORUN-EG WORM! Note - the legitimate Windows Explorer (same filename) is located in %Windir% and would not normally appear in Msconfig/Startup unless you added it manually! |
| N | vid | Vid.exe | "Logitech Vid™ is the fast, free and easy way to make a video call." Available as part of the Logitech Webcam Software or as a separate download. Run it manually when required unless you use it all the time |
| X | vid32cntl | vid32cntl.Exe | Added by the CRYPTER.A TROJAN! |
| N | Vidalia | Vidalia.exe | Vidalia is a cross-platform GUI controller for the Tor anonymityn package. Using Vidalia, you can start and stop Tor, view the status of Tor at a glance, and monitor Tor's bandwidth usage |
| X | vidcntl | vidcntl.Exe | Added by the CRYPTER.A TROJAN! |
| X | Vidcompat | Vidcompat.exe | Added by the GEMA TROJAN! |
| X | vidctrl | vidctrl.exe | Delfin PromulGate adware variant |
| X | Video | explored.exe | Added by the GAOBOT.RF WORM! |
| X | Video | winamp32.exe | Added by the AGOBOT-NG WORM! |
| X | Video Camera Frog | wcamfrog.exe | Added by a variant of the IRCBOT TROJAN! See here |
| X | Video Card Driver (do not remove) | tsasi.exe | Added by the SPYBOT-EF WORM! |
| X | Video Display | VDISP.EXE | Added by the AGOBOT-KE WORM! |
| X | Video Driver | svchost.exe | Added by an unidentified WORM or TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.exe process which is always located in %System% and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! |
| X | Video Driver | Msregdrv32.exe | Added by the SPIGOT BACKDOOR! |
| X | Video Lan Player | VideoLanPlayer.exe | Added by the RBOT-MY WORM! |
| X | Video Manager | videomgr.exe | Added by the PANDEM.C WORM! |
| X | Video Multimedia Driver | ndrives32.exe | Added by the RBOT-DK WORM! |
