| Status | Autorun name | Command | Description |
| X | Microsoftkeysds | lass32.exe | Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM! |
| X | MicrosoftKs | Drivers.bat | Added by the SHUTDOWN-F TROJAN! |
| X | microsoftm eegs cuntrol | loor.pif | Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM! |
| X | MicrosoftMessenger | msnserv.exe | Added by the DARKER.M WORM! |
| X | Microsoftmsn32.exe | microsoftmsn32.exe | Added by the CERTIF-C TROJAN! |
| X | MicrosoftMultimediaTask | Mmtask.exe | Adware downloader. Note - this is not the legitimate MusicMatch Jukebox file which has the same filename and is normally located in %ProgramFiles%\Musicmatch\Musicmatch Jukebox. This one is located in %System% |
| X | MicrosoftNAPC | flashsplayer.exe | Added by a variant of the IRCBOT BACKDOOR! See here |
| X | MicrosoftNAPC | javaw.exe | Added by the BUZUS.BULO TROJAN! |
| X | MicrosoftNAPC | msnrmgs.exe | Added by a variant of the IRCBOT BACKDOOR! See here |
| X | MicrosoftNAPC | regtray.exe | Added by the POISON.AHNW BACKDOOR! |
| X | MicrosoftNAPC | securebind.exe | Added by the INJECT TROJAN! |
| X | MicrosoftNAPC | sysdiag64.exe | Added by the AUTOINF-AB WORM! |
| X | MicrosoftNAPC | traymgr.exe | Added by a variant of the IRCBOT BACKDOOR! |
| X | MicrosoftNAPC | update.exe | Added by the AUTORUN-ASG WORM! |
| X | MicrosoftNAPC | wupdate.exe | Added by the AGENT-LAY TROJAN! |
| X | MicrosoftNAPC | systems.exe | Added by the BUZUS.CRVA TROJAN! |
| X | MicrosoftNetwork Daemon for Win32 | NETD32.EXE | Added by the RANDEX.F WORM! |
| X | MicrosoftOEM | smvss.exe | Added by the DEDLER-G TROJAN! |
| X | MicrosoftOfficeTools | Winece.exe | Added by the DOCSCAR-A TROJAN! |
| X | MicrosoftPersonalFirewall | spoolsrv.exe | Added by the WOOTBOT.DO BACKDOOR! |
| X | MicrosoftROMDriverService | cdrss.exe | Added by the IRCBOT.BLF BACKDOOR! |
| X | MicroSoftRun | MSCOMM.dll | Added by the AGENT-DJG TROJAN! |
| X | Microsofts Help Services | msnmngr.exe | Added by the SDBOT-PJ WORM! |
| X | Microsofts media | winmplayd.exe | Added by an unidentified WORM or TROJAN! |
| X | Microsofts media | wingtp.exe | Added by the RBOT-VO WORM! |
| X | Microsofts MediaScope | winmep.exe | Added by the RBOT-WB WORM! |
| X | Microsofts MediaScope | winmedplay.exe | Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM! |
| X | Microsofts Security Manager | ****.exe [**** = random char] | Added by the RBOT-WH TROJAN! |
| X | Microsofts Service | lcsrv16.exe | Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM! |
| X | Microsofts Updates | lsasss.exe | Added by the RBOT-AEX WORM! |
| X | Microsofts Updatez | cmsssr.exe | Added by an unidentified VIRUS, WORM or TROJAN! |
| X | Microsofts Updatez | exploirez.exe | Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM! |
| X | MicrosoftServiceManager | mstask32.exe | Added by the YAHA.P WORM! |
| X | MicrosoftServiceManager | Wintsk32.exe | Added by the YAHA.U WORM! |
| X | MicrosoftServiceManager | EXPLORERE.EXE | Added by the YAHA.AB WORM! |
| X | MicrosoftServiceManager | msupdat.exe | Added by the YAHA.AA WORM! |
| X | MicrosoftShell | Shellcomm.exe | Added by the BANCBAN-QG TROJAN! |
| X | MicrosoftSourceSafe | lsass.exe | Added by the WEBUS.B TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate lsass.exe process which should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! |
| X | MicrosoftSys | SPOOLSYS.exe | Added by the TARNO.N TROJAN! |
| X | MicrosoftUpdate | syshelper.exe | Added by the WOOTBOT.AC WORM! |
| X | MicrosoftUpdate | WinUp32.exe | Added by an unidentified VIRUS, WORM or TROJAN! |
| X | MicrosoftUpdate | MicrosoftUpdate.exe | Added by the BANKER-EHC TROJAN! |
| X | MicrosoftUpdate | windll.exe | Added by the RBOT-IH WORM! |
| X | MicrosoftUpdate | RBuilder.exe | Added by the DLOADR-BMV TROJAN! |
| X | MicrosoftUpdate | svhest.exe | Added by the RBOT-ES WORM! |
| X | MicrosoftUpdate | downnew.exe | Added by the TANTO-D TROJAN! |
| X | MicrosoftUpdates | [path to trojan] | Added by the DELF-LO TROJAN! |
| X | MicrosoftUpdates | syshelped.exe | Added by the FORBOT-AZ WORM! |
| X | MicrosoftValue | syscnfg.exe | Added by an unidentified VIRUS, WORM or TROJAN! "syscnfg.exe" is found in %Windir%\fonts\font2 where no *.exe files should reside |
| X | Microsoftvirus | sysoverload.exe | Added by the FORBOT-AL WORM! |
| X | MicrosoftWindows | [various filenames] | MagicSearch - a CoolWebSearch parasite variant |
| X | MicrosoftWindows | a@26m.exe | Added by the KILLPAR-B TROJAN! |
| X | MicrosoftWindows | windows32.exe | Added by the PWS-BOQ TROJAN! |
| X | MicrosoftXP Service Pack 2 | servicepack2.exe | Added by the RBOT.EMC BACKDOOR! |
| X | Microsoftz turn Control | aexl.exe | Added by the SDBOT.BCO WORM! |
| X | Microsoftz turn Control | read.pif | Added by the RBOT-AFS WORM! |
| X | Microsong | svchosts11.exe | Added by the SDBOT-EV WORM! |
| X | Microsot NT Support | [random filename].exe | Added by the RBOT-CTI WORM! |
| X | Microsotufed Update 32 | windinit.exe | Added by the RBOT-CTJ WORM! |
| X | Microst dds service | wsrss.exe | Added by an unidentified WORM or TROJAN! |
| X | microsystem | snddrv.exe | Added by the VB.AXG TROJAN! |
| X | Microszoft Update Mach1nezs | svchst.exe | Added by the RBOT-ED WORM! |
| U | Microtek Scanner Finder | ScannerFinder.exe | Monitors whether a scanner is present. Provided with Microtek scanners |
| X | Microzoft_Ofiz | KdzEregli.exe | Added by the AMUS.A WORM! |
| X | Micrsft Updese | xagwxz.exe | Added by a variant of the IRCBOT BACKDOOR! |
| X | Micrsoft CFG 32 | lrbzus32.exe | Added by a variant of the AGOBOT/GAOBOT WORM! |
| X | Micrsoft DerSystem | uqieelpb.exe | Added by the RBOT-GRI WORM! |
| X | Micrsoft Driver | windrive.exe | Added by the SDBOT.AF TROJAN! |
| X | Micrsoft Driver | msdriver.exe | Added by the SDBOT-XD WORM! |
| X | Micrsoft Driver | windrive32.exe | Added by the SLINBOT.TT BACKDOOR! |
| X | Micrsoft Internet Explorer | IEXPL0RE.EXE | Added by the RBOT-AQV WORM! Note the number "0" in the filename |
| X | Micsoft-Published-Software | explrer.exe | Added by the RBOT-GFL WORM! |
| X | Micsorosft Security Center | wcnsfty.exe | Added by the RBOT-AHU WORM! |
| X | mig2 | mig2.exe | Added by the BRONTOK-BW WORM! |
| N | MightyFAX Controller | MFNTCTL.EXE | Mighty FAX from RKS Software - "installs a printer driver so that you can fax directly from Windows software" |
| X | Mightymagoo | mightymagoo32.exe | Mighty Magoo adware |
| ? | MigrationVendorSetupCaller | rundll32.exe migrate.dll, CallVendorSetupDlls | ?? |
| X | Military Net Killer | MNK.exe | Added by the MILLNET-A WORM! |
| U | MilShieldSlave | ShieldWorker.exe | Mil Shield from Mil Incorporated. It protects your privacy by removing all tracks from your online or offline computer activities |
| N | MimBoot | mimboot.exe | Starts the MusicMatch Jukebox digital music player/CD burner and ripper/music organizer/playlist creator at bootup. Both MusicMatch Jukebox and it's successor (Yahoo! Music Jukebox) are no longer available after being bought by Rhapsody |
| X | Mincer | Mincer.exe | Added by the MINCEME-A VIRUS! |
| U | Mindful | Mindful.exe | Mindful from Felitec inc. "Event reminder software with date and time tools in a simple to use system tray application" |
| U | Mini-XP | Mini-XP.exe | Minimizer-XP from Totalidea Software - adds an additional button in the top right-corner of any application window to allow you to quickly minimize it to the System Tray. No longer available from the author but still available from download sites such as Download.com |
| X | MINIBUG | MINIBUG.EXE | Displays ads inside Weatherbug - see here |
| N | MiniEYE-MiniREAD Launch | ARLaunch.exe | eyeQ - improve your reading speed |
| N | MINIFERT.EXE | MINIFERT.EXE | Part of Backweb |
| U | minilog | MINILOG.EXE | If you don't have ZoneAlarm or ZoneAlarm Pro running you don't need this. This must be enabled if programs such as VisualZone Report utility or ZoneLog Analyzer are in use |
| N | MiniMavis | MiniMavis.exe | Mavis Beacon typing tutor |
| X | minimo | [path to file] | Added by the MOSUCK-X TROJAN! |
| N | MiniNote | MININOTE.EXE | Mini NoteTab was the first in the family of "NoteTab" text and HTML editors from Fookes Software |
| N | Miniphone | glophone.exe | VoiceGlo Glophone - "an affordable and convenient way to call friends and family throughout the world using a dial-up or broadband Internet connection on your computer" using the VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol). No longer available |
| X | miniport | usb2chk.exe | Added by the LAZAR-A TROJAN! |
| X | MiniPortRt | miniport_mp.exe | Malware - see here |
| U | MiniReminder | MiniReminder.exe | "MiniReminder is a small, fast, and simple program for Microsoft Windows to remind yourself of important yearly events, like birthdays, anniversaries, renewals, etc" |
| X | MiniServer.exe | MiniServer.exe | Added by the LITTLEW-E TROJAN! |
| X | minix32 | minix32.exe | Added by the AGENT.CKQX TROJAN! |
| U | MinMaxExtender | Mmext.exe | MinMaxExtender - window handling tool |
| X | Mioft Wiws Seice ent | [worm filename].exe | Added by the RBOT-GIJ WORM! |
| X | Miosf Update | wimsqaad.exe | Added by the SDBOT.AG TROJAN! |
| U | MioSync | mioSync.exe | Related to Mio GPS navigation devices |