| Status | Autorun name | Command | Description |
| X | Console de Gerenciamento Microsoft | csrss.exe | Added by the BANCBAN-ET TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate csrss.exe process which is always located in %System% and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in a "Central de Segurança" subfolder |
| U | Consumer Input | ConsumerInput.exe | Consumer Input Toolbar. Opt-in market research monitoring you browsing habits - see the FAQ |
| U | Consumer Input Rewarded with MyPoints, Consumer Input | ConsumerInputRewardedwithMyPoints, ConsumerInput.exe | Consumer Input Toolbar. Opt-in market research monitoring you browsing habits - see the FAQ |
| U | Consumer Input Rewarded with MyPoints, Consumer Input Update | ConsumerInputRewardedwithMyPoints, ConsumerInputUa.exe | Consumer Input Toolbar. Opt-in market research monitoring you browsing habits - see the FAQ |
| ? | Contacte | contacte.exe | Some kind of driver? |
| X | Content connector | [random filename].exe | Added by the DIALER-Y TROJAN! Note - uses a random filename and random folders. Usually the folder containing the file is a Temp folder |
| X | Content List Management Subsystem | clmss.exe | Added by the SPYBOT-EL WORM! |
| X | Content Service | winserv[LETTER].exe | PurityScan adware |
| X | ContentDownload | rundll32.exe MSA64CHK.dll,DllMostrar | MatrixDialer/Mostrar parasite. Note that rundll32.exe is a legitimate Microsoft file used to launch DLL file types and shouldn't be deleted. The "MSA64CHK.dll" file is located in %System% |
| X | ContentEraser | GDC.exe | ContentEraser rogue privacy tool - not recommended, removal instructions here. A member of the PCPrivacyTool family |
| X | ContentService | winservn.exe | PurityScan adware |
| U | ContentTransferWMDetector.exe | ContentTransferWMDetector.exe | Part of Sony's Content Transfer Software which "provides an easy way to transfer music, video, photos, and podcasts to the Walkman® player |
| X | ContinueInstall | bpsinstall.exe | BrowserAid/BrowserPal foistware |
| X | Contraviro | Contraviro.exe | Contraviro rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here |
| X | ContraVirus | ContraVirusPro.exe | ContraVirus rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here |
| X | ContraVirus | ContraVirus.exe | ContraVirus rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here |
| X | Control | rundll32.exe ctrlpan.dll, Restore ControlPanel | CoolWebSearch Msconfd parasite variant |
| U | Control Center | Center.exe | Associated with Hawking Technologies, Inc wireless products. Located in %Program Files%\Hawking\WLAN Card Utilities |
| X | Control handler | ***********.exe [* = random char] | CoolWebSearch parasite variant |
| X | Control handler | ahjinst.exe | CoolWebSearch parasite variant |
| X | Control handler | [10 to 14 random char]THD.EXE | Added by the KREPPER-AI TROJAN! |
| N | control panel | smctrlw.exe | System Tray icon for a Silicon Motion LynxEM based PCI Graphics Card |
| X | Control Panel | System.exe | Added by the DANI TROJAN! |
| X | control panel software service | cprs.exe | Added by the RBOT-FPI WORM! |
| X | Controladores | [path to trojan] | Added by the TELEFO-A TROJAN! |
| Y | ControlCenter | ctlcntr.exe | Part of Lenovo's (IBM) ThinkVantage Fingerprint Software - used on laptops and keyboards with integrated fingerprint readers |
| N | ControlCenter2.0 | brctrcen.exe | Brother scanner 'Control Center' application - can be started manually |
| N | ControlCenter3 | brctrcen.exe | Brother scanner 'Control Center' application - can be started manually |
| N | ControlCentreTray | XWCTray.exe | System Tray access for the Xerox ControlCentre 2.0 software for their range of printers, copiers, faxes, etc |
| Y | controlkids | controlkids.exe | Control Kids parental control system |
| X | Controlled Resource System Service | crss.exe | Added by the AGOBOT.GH WORM! |
| N | Controller | WFXCTL32.EXE | From Symantec's TalkWorks Pro and WinFax. Appears if you chose to have the program appear in the taskbar (System Tray) during installation and displays a yellow fax/telephone icon. Available via Start -> Programs |
| X | ControlPanel | rundll32 internat.dll, LoadKeyboardProfile | CoolWebSearch parasite variant |
| X | ControlPanel | host32.exe internat.dll,LoadKeyboardProfile | Added by the DELF.DW TROJAN! |
| X | ControlPanel | cmd32.exe internat.dll,LoadKeyboardProfile | Added by the DLOADER-HF TROJAN. Note - the "cmd32.exe" file is found in %System% |
| X | ControlPanel | systemctrl.exe internet.dll, LoadNetworkProfile | Browser hijacker, also detected as STARTPA-FX |
| X | ControlPanel | [path to executable] internat.dll,LoadKeyboardProfile | Added by the BIZVES-A TROJAN! |
| X | ControlPanel | popcorn.exe internat.dll, LoadKeyboardProfile | Added by the BIZVES-B TROJAN! |
| X | ControlPanel | popcorn64.exe rundll.dll, LoadMouseProfile | Added by the DLOADER-OI TROJAN! |
| X | ControlPanel | popcorn72.exe rundll.dll, LoadMouseProfile | Added by the DLOADER-RA TROJAN! |
| X | ControlPanel | svcc.exe internat.dll,LoadKeyboardProfile | WorldSearch adware - re-directing searches to "world-search.biz". Note - the "private.exe" file is found in %System% |
| X | ControlPanel | popcorn320.exe rundll.dll, LoadMouseProfile | Added by a variant of the DLOADER-RA TROJAN! |
| X | ControlPanel | private.exe internat.dll,LoadMouseCarpetProfile | Added by the CLICKER-AZ TROJAN! Creates the files sdfff, fdsf and zxczxc. In %System% creates the files d.exe, s.exe and r.exe. Note - the "private.exe" file is found in %System% |
| X | ControlPanel | twink64.exe internat.dll,LoadKeyboardProfile | Added by the DLOADER-BW TROJAN. Note - the "twink64.exe" file is found in %System% |
| X | ControlServiceMgr | csmsv.exe | Added by the AGENT-XC TROJAN! |
| U | Cookie Cop 2 | CookieCop.exe | Cookie Cop 2 from PC Magazine - cookie manager. Allows you to decide which internet sites can add "cookies" related to their sites for the next time you return |
| U | Cookie Pal | CPBRWTCH.EXE | Kookaburra Software's Cookie Pal cookie manager. Allows you to decide which internet sites can add "cookies" related to their sites for the next time you return |
| U | CookieJar | Cookiejar.exe | Cookie Jar cookie manager from Jason's Toolbox. Allows you to decide which internet sites can add "cookies" related to their sites for the next time you return. No longer being actively supported |
| Y | CookiePatrol | CookiePatrol.exe | Memory-resident spyware cookie detector - part of the original anti-malware program by PestPatrol, Inc. Acquired by CA where it became eTrust PestPatrol Anti-Spyware and then CA Anti-Spyware - which is now included in CA AntiVirus Plus |
| U | CookieWall | cookie.exe | CookieWall from Analog X. Allows you to decide which internet sites can add "cookies" related to their sites for the next time you return |
| X | cookw | cookw.exe | Part of the ErrClean rogue system error and cleaning utility - not recommended. See here |
| U | Cool Desk | cdesk.exe | Cool Desk is a virtual desktops manager. "Ever you wished to have several screens on your computer? Cool Desk creates up to 9 virtual desktops and offers you to have different windows on each of them". Not required but may be of use to you |
| X | CoolDownloads | rundll32.exe MSA64CHK.dll,DllMostrar | MatrixDialer/Mostrar parasite. Note that rundll32.exe is a legitimate Microsoft file used to launch DLL file types and shouldn't be deleted. The "MSA64CHK.dll" file is located in %System% |
| U | CoolMon | CoolMon.exe | "CoolMon monitors vital system stats and almost anything else you wish to display on the desktop" |
| X | CoolMP3 | rundll32.exe MSA64CHK.dll,DllMostrar | MatrixDialer/Mostrar parasite. Note that rundll32.exe is a legitimate Microsoft file used to launch DLL file types and shouldn't be deleted. The "MSA64CHK.dll" file is located in %System% |
| U | CoolSwitch | taskswitch.exe | ALT+TAB replacement Powertoy for Windows XP - enhances the graphics displayed when you want to switch between programs running full-screen |
| N | Coolwallpaper | cwm_tray.exe | Cool Wallpaper software allows you to manage high quality photos as desktop wallpaper and screen savers |
| X | coolwebprogram | [various filenames] | CoolWebSearch Smartsearch parasite variant. Also detected as the GOWEH.E WORM! Typical filenames include internet.exe, systeem.exe, explore.exe and directx.exe |
| N | Copernic Desktop Search | DesktopSearch.exe | Copernic Desktop Search - "Easily search your entire hard drive in less than a second to pinpoint the right file, e-mail, music or pictures" |
| U | Copernic Desktop Search 2 | DesktopSearchService.exe | Copernic Desktop Search - search agent |
| U | CopernicPerUserTaskMgr | CopernicPerUserTaskMgr.exe | Automatic tasking feature of Copernic Pro multi-search engine tool |
| U | Copperhead | razerhid.exe | Razer Copperhead gaming mouse driver - required if you use the additional features and programmed keys/macros |
| U | Copy handler | Copy Handler.exe | Copy Handler lets you copy between hard disks, floppies, local networks, CDs, and many other storage media. Copy Handler gives you the power to pause, resume, restart, and cancel during the copying and moving processes |
| X | copyex | copyex.exe | Added by the DWNLDR-IUD TROJAN! |
| N | Copyright | mwcpyrt.exe | Displays copyright information on IBM ThinkPads |
| U | Core - To-Do List | Core_ToDoList.exe | Core - To-Do List widget for the DesktopX desktop utility from Stardock Corporation. Adds a "to do" task list on the desktop. Once started, Core_ToDoList.exe loads a file called "DXWidget.exe" and exits |
| U | Core Calendar | Core Calendar.exe | Core Calendar widget for the DesktopX desktop utility from Stardock Corporation. Once started, Core Calendar.exe loads a file called "DXWidget.exe" and exits |
| U | Core Calendar | CORECA~1.EXE | Core Calendar widget for the DesktopX desktop utility from Stardock Corporation. Once started, Core Calendar.exe loads a file called "DXWidget.exe" and exits. This is the XP MSConfig entry where "Core Calendar.exe" is shown as "CORECA~1.EXE" |
| U | Core Clock | Core Clock.exe | Core Clock widget for the DesktopX desktop utility from Stardock Corporation. Once started, Core Clock.exe loads a file called "DXWidget.exe" and exits |
| X | Core Process Aplication | ccapl.exe | Added by the QHOSTS.G TROJAN! |
| X | Core Process Aplication x16 | ccapl16.exe | Added by the SPYBOT.AFT WORM! |
| X | Core Process Aplication x32 | ccapl32.exe | Added by the SRAMLER.E TROJAN! |
| X | Core System Hardware | syscorehd.exe | Added by a variant of the IRCBOT BACKDOOR! See here |
| U | Core Temp | Core Temp.exe | "Core Temp is a compact, no fuss, small footprint program to monitor CPU temperature |
| U | Core Weather | Core Weather.exe | Core Weather widget for the DesktopX desktop utility from Stardock Corporation. Displays the current weather and forecast for up to 5 days from The Weather Channel for the selected location on the desktop. Once started, Core Weather.exe loads a file called "DXWidget.exe" and exits |
| U | Core Weather | COREWE~1.EXE | Core Weather widget for the DesktopX desktop utility from Stardock Corporation. Displays the current weather and forecast for up to 5 days from The Weather Channel for the selected location on the desktop. Once started, Core Weather.exe loads a file called "DXWidget.exe" and exits. This is the XP MSConfig entry where "Core Weather.exe" is shown as "COREWE~1.EXE" |
| U | CoreCenter | CoreCenter.exe | MSI Core Center - motherboard utility for monitoring CPU speed, voltages, temperatures and fans speeds as well as overclocking |
| U | CoreCenter | CORECE~1.EXE | MSI Core Center - motherboard utility for monitoring CPU speed, voltages, temperatures and fans speeds as well as overclocking |
| X | Coreguard Antivirus 2009 | Coreguard 2009.exe | Coreguard Antivirus 2009 rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here |
| N | Corel Colleagues & Contacts Reminders | cffrem.exe | Corel Colleagues & Contracts - all-in-one organizer for scheduling meetings, maintaining addresses, etc. Part of the now defunct Corel Print Office |
| N | Corel Desktop Application Director | dadx.exe | The Desktop Application Director (DAD) gives you easy access to all Corel applications - x represents ther version number. Available via Start -> Programs |
| N | Corel Family & Friends reminders | CFFREM.EXE | Corel Family & Friends - all-in-one calender, address book and list manager. Part of the now defunct Corel Print House Magic |
| N | Corel MEDIA FOLDERS INDEXER 8 | MFindexer.exe | Part of CorelDraw bundles for indexing media files - similar to "fast find" in MS Office |
| N | Corel MEDIA FOLDERS INDEXER 8 | MFINDE~1.EXE | Part of CorelDraw bundles for indexing media files - similar to "fast find" in MS Office |
| N | Corel Photo Downloader | MediaDetect.exe | Related to Corel Photo Album |
| N | Corel Registration | Remind32.exe | If you don't want to register Corel products and be reminded about it every 2 weeks disable it |
| N | Corel Registration Reminder | Remind32.exe | If you don't want to register Corel products and be reminded about it every 2 weeks disable it |
| N | Corel Reminder | NAVBROWSER.EXE | If you don't want to register Corel products and be reminded about it every 2 weeks disable it |
| N | Corel Reminder | NAVBrowser.exe | Registration reminder for CorelDRAW 10 |
| N | CorelCENTRAL 10 | I_26dadCC.exe | CorelCENTRAL 10 - personal information manager (PIM). Supplied as part of Corel WordPerfect Office 2002. Available via Start -> Programs |
| N | CorelDRAW Graphics Suite 11b | Registration.exe | Registration wizard for version 11b of the CorelDRAW® Graphics Suite design software |
| X | CorelDraw Toolbox | CorelDraw.exe | Added by the SDBOT-VZ WORM! |
| X | CoreSrv | coresrv.exe | Some IRC trojans/worms use this - see here for more information |
| ? | CORESYS | coresys.exe | ?? |
| X | Corporate Microsoft Update | uptask.exe | Added by the RBOT-GVB WORM! |
| N | CorrectConnect | CConnect.exe | Broadband ISP diagnostic tool - as used by NTL and Cox Communications. Shortcut available |
| X | cosine | cosine.exe | Added by the RBOT-SW WORM! |
| U | CostAware | niIPCApp.exe | NetInternals CostAware - download quota measuring tool |
| X | Counterstrike Service Agent | czrzns.exe | Added by the MEDBOT.AR WORM! |
| N | Country Select | pctptt.exe | Country selection for a PCtel HSP56 based modem. Often found in OEM (Dell,Compaq, HP, etc) systems for their modems included on the motherboard or as a separate card. Once you've set the modem up to the chosen country it's not required |
