| Status | Autorun name | Command | Description |
| 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? |
| X | V3smx4pnp | rundll32.exe [path] V3smx4pnp.dll | Added by the SMAXIN TROJAN! Note that rundll32.exe is a legitimate Microsoft file used to launch DLL file types and shouldn't be deleted. The "V3smx4pnp.dll" file is found in C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Microsoft |
| ? | 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 | VaccineDataMain | VaccineData.exe | VaccineData rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here |
| X | VaccineLabMain | VaccineLab.exe | VaccineLab rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here |
| X | VaccineLabMain | VaccineLabPlus.exe | VaccineLabPlus rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here |
| 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 | vadseinst | [path to trojan] | Added by the RANCK-CM TROJAN! |
| 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 |
| U | VAIOCameraUtility | VCUServe.exe | Sony VAIO Camera Utility for the built-in webcam on their VAIO range of laptops. Required if you want to use the utility but not if you use the webcam in other programs |
| 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 | Vanyzim | axepis.exe | Added by the SDBOT.AXJ 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 |
| Y | VBoxTray | VBoxTray.exe | Part of the VirtualBox virtual machine software from Oracle. Required for the guest services to work properly |
| 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% |