| Status | Autorun name | Command | Description |
| N | CPQBootPerfDB | CPQBootPerfDB.EXE | See the entry for Compaq Message Server |
| Y | CPQCalib | CPQCalib.exe | Compaq PowerCon power management software for laptops |
| N | CPQDFWAG | CpqDfwAg.exe | For Compaq PC's. Runs Compaq diagnostics on every boot |
| U | CPQEASYACC | cpqeadm.exe | For Compaq PC's. Allows the use of programmable keys on multimedia keyboards. Required if you use the additional keys |
| U | CPQEASYACC | StartEAK.exe | Easy Access Button Support for Compaq PCs. Allows the use of programmable keys on multimedia keyboards. Required if you use the additional keys |
| U | CPQEASYACC | STARTDRV.exe | For Compaq PC's. Allows the use of programmable keys on multimedia keyboards. Required if you use the additional keys |
| U | CPQEASYACC | Cpqeaui.exe | For Compaq PC's. Allows the use of programmable keys on multimedia keyboards. Required if you use the additional keys |
| U | Cpqeaui | Cpqeaui.exe | For Compaq PC's. Allows the use of programmable keys on multimedia keyboards. Required if you use the additional keys |
| U | cpqek | kcpqek.exe | For Compaq PC's. Easy Access button support for the keyboard |
| X | CPQHotKeys | hotkeysvc.exe | Added by the RBOT-XA WORM! |
| U | CPQInet Runtime Service | CpqInet.exe | For Compaq PC's. Allows AOL and Compuserve to use the Easy Access buttons for the internet. Is not required if you don't use the ISP providers |
| N | CPQINKAGENT | cpqinkag.exe | That is the Compaq Ink Agent for some inkjet printers, it lets users know when their ink cartridges are getting close to empty (by how many pages they have printed) |
| U | cpqns | cpqnpcss.exe | Related to Compaq.Net - not required if you don't use that |
| N | Cpqset | Cpqset.exe | Default settings software in Hewlett Packard notebook |
| Y | CPQSTUTFIX | stutfix.exe | For Compaq PC's. Fixes audio stutter problems for ESS Maestro soundcards. You can download it here. This is a Compaq originated file and has been verified as free from viruses by McAfree/Norton |
| U | CPQTEAM | cpqteam.exe | This program is bundled with HP servers. When loaded a system tray icon will be available that launches the HP Network Configuration Tool |
| X | cpr | cpr | Adroar.com adware downloader |
| X | cprocsvc | cproc.exe | Added by MSIL.AGENT.C TROJAN! |
| X | CPU Idle | cpuidlexp.exe | Added by the AGOBOT-BW WORM! |
| ? | Cpu Level Up help | CpuLevelUpHelp.exe | Overclocking utility - part of the AI Suite system management utility included with some performance ASUS motherboards. "The CPU Level Up application allows you to overclock immediately with OC Profile presets in Windows environment wihtout the hassle of entering the BIOS". Can user's with a supported motherboard (see here) confirm whether this is required for correct operation? |
| X | CPU Manager | cpumgr.exe | Added by the PANDEM.B WORM! |
| U | CPU Power Monitor | CpuPowerMonitor.exe | Part of the AI Suite system management utility included with some ASUS motherboards. This entry is part of AI Gear 3 - "a utility designed to configure and support all ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) features. This easy-to-use utility provides four system performance profiles that adjusts the processor frequency and vCore voltage for different computing needs." Monitors power levels and provides a System Tray icon to indicate current power saving mode which also displays a balloon giving a brief report about the current power used from the system |
| X | CPU Temp Control | wuitgurd.exe | Added by the RBOT-AHV WORM! |
| X | CPU Watcher | rundll32.exe cpu.dll,load | Added by the DLOADER-LO TROJAN! Note that rundll32.exe is a legitimate Microsoft file used to launch DLL file types and shouldn't be deleted. The "cpu.dll" file is located in %Windir% |
| X | CPU Windows Status | cpustats.exe | Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM! |
| U | CPUCooL | CPUCooL.exe | CPUCooL - a program to keep the processor cool when idle in "overclocked" systems. Also available via Start → Settings → Control Panel |
| ? | CpuLevelUpHelp | CpuLevelUpHelp.exe | Overclocking utility - part of the AI Suite system management utility included with some performance ASUS motherboards. "The CPU Level Up application allows you to overclock immediately with OC Profile presets in Windows environment wihtout the hassle of entering the BIOS". Can user's with a supported motherboard (see here) confirm whether this is required for correct operation? |
| ? | CpuLevelUpHelp.exe | CpuLevelUpHelp.exe | Overclocking utility - part of the AI Suite system management utility included with some performance ASUS motherboards. "The CPU Level Up application allows you to overclock immediately with OC Profile presets in Windows environment wihtout the hassle of entering the BIOS". Can user's with a supported motherboard (see here) confirm whether this is required for correct operation? |
| N | CPUMon | CPUMon.exe | "CPUMon continuously displays the updated system statistics in a floating window as well as in system tray area" |
| U | CpuPowerMonitor | CpuPowerMonitor.exe | Part of the AI Suite system management utility included with some ASUS motherboards. This entry is part of AI Gear 3 - "a utility designed to configure and support all ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) features. This easy-to-use utility provides four system performance profiles that adjusts the processor frequency and vCore voltage for different computing needs." Monitors power levels and provides a System Tray icon to indicate current power saving mode which also displays a balloon giving a brief report about the current power used from the system |
| U | CpuPowerMonitor.exe | CpuPowerMonitor.exe | Part of the AI Suite system management utility included with some ASUS motherboards. This entry is part of AI Gear 3 - "a utility designed to configure and support all ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) features. This easy-to-use utility provides four system performance profiles that adjusts the processor frequency and vCore voltage for different computing needs." Monitors power levels and provides a System Tray icon to indicate current power saving mode which also displays a balloon giving a brief report about the current power used from the system |
| X | Cpusave | Cpusave.exe | Added by the GEMA TROJAN! |
| X | Cpusave32 | Cpusave32.exe | Added by the GEMA TROJAN! |
| X | CPVHOST Settings | cpvhost.exe | Added by a variant of the SDBOT TROJAN! |
| X | cpyt | hidep.exe | Added by the MIRJACK-A TROJAN! |
| X | cqlyg | world_cup_.bat | Added by the WCUP.A WORM! |
| ? | CQSCP2PS | CQSCP2PS.EXE | "Compaq printer utility which is required in the startup menu in order to make the printer work correctly". Is it actually required? |
| ? | CQSCP2PSERVER | CQSCP2PS.EXE | "Compaq printer utility which is required in the startup menu in order to make the printer work correctly". Is it actually required? |
| X | Cr**.exe [* = random char] | Cr**.exe [* = random char] | CoolWebSearch/HomeSearch adware - for examples, see this log |
| X | Cr**32.exe [* = random char] | Cr**32.exe [* = random char] | CoolWebSearch/HomeSearch adware - for examples, see this log |
| U | cracked_windows1 | cracked_windows1.exe | Cracked Windows popup killer |
| X | crash0001 | restorecrashwin32.bat | Added by the AGENT-ZC TROJAN! |
| X | CrashDump | [path to trojan] | Added by the DROPPER.EAT TROJAN! |
| N | CrazyTalk Serve | rundll32.exe CrazyTalk.dll,DIIServeMediaFile | CrazyTalk from Reallusion - "the worlds only facial animation tool that gives you the power to create talking animated images from a single photograph, complete with emotions." Can apparently be installed without your knowledge as well as being a legitimate download in it's own right from sites such as TUCOWS |
| U | CRBroadCasting | CRBroadCasting.exe | CardReader2 from On Track Inovations Ltd. USB Card Reader |
| X | CRC Value Verifier | crsss32.exe | Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM! |
| X | CRC Value Verifier | Crsss64.exe | Added by the RBOT-NY WORM! |
| X | CRC Value Verifier | svchost32.exe | Added by the RBOT-OA WORM! |
| X | CRC Value Verifier | crsss.exe | Added by the SPYBOT.UK WORM! |
| X | Crc32stats Dependencies | Crc32stats.exe | Added by the MYTOB.GT WORM! |
| X | CRCSS | crcss.exe | Added by the IRCBOT-TH WORM! |
| U | Creata Mail | JMSrvr.exe | Creata_Mail. Smileys, stationary and more for you email. Required if you want to access the program from Outlook or Outlook Express |
| X | Create A Monster | createAMonster.exe | Kudd.com CreateAMonster. Reportedly stealth installed and Look2Me adware related |
| N | CreateCD | Createcd.exe | Adaptec Easy CD Creator system tray application (pre version 5). Available via Start -> Programs |
| N | CreateCD_Reminder | reminder.exe | Reminder to create system recovery CD/DVDs on a Sony Vaio laptop or desktop |
| N | CreateCD50 | Createcd50.exe | Adaptec Easy CD Creator version 5 system tray application. Available via Start -> Programs |
| X | Creates stractures for system management | stacture.exe | Added by the SDBOT-DHS WORM! |
| N | Creative AGP Wizard | agpwiz.exe | Part of Creative's BlasterControl |
| X | Creative Audio Drivers | creative.exe | Added by the RBOT-FKR WORM! |
| N | Creative Detector | CTDetect.exe | Auto-detect and play a DVD when using a Creative Soundblaster Audigy2 soundcard. Uses about 2.2 MB of memory. Disable it by heading to the MediaSource DVD Audio Player, selecting Tools, then uncheck the Auto Start box. It should not start up automatically again |
| N | Creative Launcher | CTLauncher.exe | For Creative Soundblaster Live! series soundcards. Adds a quick-launch bar to the top of the display and a System Tray icon. Available via Start -> Programs |
| U | Creative Live! Cam Manager | CTLCMgr.exe | Creative Live! Cam Manager |
| U | Creative MediaSource Go | CTCMSGo.exe | Creative MediaSource Go! is a combination of a short-cut bar and launcher for the Creative MediaSource™ player/organizer - which "enables you to manage your entire digital music collection on both your computer and your Creative portable music player effortlessly" |
| U | Creative MediaSource Go | CTCMSGoU.exe | Creative MediaSource Go! is a combination of a short-cut bar and launcher for the Creative MediaSource™ player/organizer - which "enables you to manage your entire digital music collection on both your computer and your Creative portable music player effortlessly" |
| N | Creative PCI Audio Configuration Utility | starter.exe | System Tray icon to configure a Creative Soundblaster PCI soundcard. Not required and re-instates itself when un-checked. Try one of the solutions on this special page. Similar to EnsoniqMixer |
| N | Creative Software Update | AutoUpdate.exe | Auto-updater for Creative Labs software |
| N | Creative WebCam Tray | Camtray.exe | Creative WebCam tray control - can be started manually |
| X | Creative.exe | Creative.exe | Added by the PROLIN WORM! |
| N | CreativeDiscNotifier | CTNOTIFY.EXE | For Creative Soundblaster Live! series soundcards. Detects when you insert a CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, etc. Available via Start -> Settings -> Control Panel |
| U | CreativeMixer | CTMIX32.EXE | Creative soundcard System Tray access to, for example, volume slider controls as normally provided by the "speaker" icon. Not required unless you adjust any settings otherwise available via the standard icon |
| ? | CreativeTaskScheduler | CTSched.exe | Creative Task Scheduler. What does it do and is it required? |
| X | CreditCop | CreditCopUp.exe | CreditCop rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here |
| X | CreditCop2 | CreditCop2Up.exe | CreditCop rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here |
| X | CrisysTec Sentry | Sentry.exe | CrisysTec Sentry rogue privacy program - not recommended |
| X | Critical Error Safe32 | GetWaylayer32.exe | Added by the RBOT.IAL WORM! |
| X | Critical Update Check | battlenet.exe | Added by the DELF-LB TROJAN! |
| N | CriticalUpdate | Wucrtupd.exe | MS Windows Critical Update Notification. If you want to keep Windows up-to-date, check the Windows Update site |
| X | CriticalUpdate | wucrtupd.exe | Added by the NOALA.B WORM! Note - this file is located in %Windir%, and must not be confused with the legitimate Windows process of the same name as described here |
| X | crmssrlt | [random filename] | Added by a variant of the SLAPER TROJAN! |
| X | Crnsava | scrnsave.pif | Added by the SDBOT-ZV WORM! |
| X | Crnsavsund | scrnsund.pif | Added by the SDBOT-AJQ WORM! |
| X | cronos | MARCO!.SCR | Added by the OPASERV.G WORM! |
| U | CrossMenu | CrossMenu.exe | Toshiba CrossMenu Utility - allows the user to create their own menus |
| X | CRP386 Networking | crp386.exe | Added by the IRCBOT.N TROJAN! |
| X | crs | crs.exe | Added by the AGOBOT-TJ WORM! |
| X | crsmons | iomssls.exe | Added by the BACKDR-AU TROJAN! |
| X | CRSS | CRSS.exe | Added by the AGOBOT-RM WORM! |
| X | CRSS | lssas.exe | Added by an unidentified WORM or TROJAN! |
| X | crsss | crsss.exe | Added by the AUTORUN.FM WORM! |
| X | CRSSXP SysInfo | crssxp.exe | Added by a variant of the SDBOT TROJAN! |
| X | Crtlink | winpack.exe | Added by the AGENT-PVR TROJAN! |
| X | Crusty | dmcpl.exe | Added by the RUSTY WORM! |
| X | cryptdlg | cryptdlg.exe | Added by an unidentified TROJAN! |
| N | CryptLoad | RouterClient.exe | CryptLoad download manager |
| U | cryptoexpert | cexpert.exe | CryptoExpert from SecureAction Research. Advanced on the fly encryption system |
| ? | CryptoExTrayV3 | CexTray.exe | Part of the CryptoEx Client Suite from Glück & Kanja Technology AG. What does it do and is it required? |
| ? | CryptoExVolumeAutoMount | CexVolume.exe | Part of the CryptoEx Client Suite from Glück & Kanja Technology AG. What does it do and is it required? |
| X | Cryptographic Service | ******.exe [* = random char] | Added by the KORGO.W or KORGO.X or KORGO.AB WORMS! |
| ? | Crystal 3D Audio Control | CWD3DSND.EXE | Crystal 3D Audio sound driver. Is it required? |
| X | CS | tsc.exe | Cyber Security rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here |