| Status | Autorun name | Command | Description |
| ? | netfxupdate | netfxupdate.exe | Would appear to be a valid Microsoft .NET file (see here) but other sources suggest it could be a trojan |
| ? | NetFxUpdate_v1.0.3705 | netfxupdate.exe | Would appear to be a valid Microsoft .NET file (see here) but other sources suggest it could be a trojan |
| U | NETGEAR WG111T Smart Wizard | wlan111t.exe | Configuration utility for the Netgear WG111T multi-rate Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter that "provides wireless access to your desktop or notebook PC through the computer's USB port" |
| U | NetGuard | NetGuard.exe | FBM Software ZeroSpyware 2004 spyware detector and remover - real time monitor |
| X | nethost.exe | [path to file] | Added by the PERDA-J TROJAN! |
| U | Netlimiter | Netlimiter.exe | Netlimiter - "An internet traffic control tool to monitor applications which access the internet and actively control their internet traffic. Use it o set (download/upload) speed limits for applications or even single connection. NetLimiter also allows you to share your internet connection bandwidth among all applications running on your PC." |
| N | Netline User | netchk.exe | Netline supplies internet related products and services and this program identifies user ID and IP information. Found installed along with the Falcon 4 game, for example |
| X | NetLink | netlink32.exe | Added by the GAOBOT.WO WORM! |
| X | NetLogon | userint.exe | Added by the SDBOT-BC WORM! |
| U | NetManageImport | nmcpdata.exe | NetManage business software related |
| X | NetManagerService | ntss.exe | Added by the BESTPICS.A BACKDOOR! |
| U | NetMeter | NetMeter.exe | "Net Meter is a small, customizable network bandwidth monitoring program for Win9x/Me/NT4/2K/XP. NetMeter is and will always stay freeware. The program has been tested extensively on Win2K/XP, but it should work just as well on all other Win32 operating systems" |
| X | NetMeter | NielsenOnline.exe | NetRatings software by Opistat. "OpiStat measures Internet usage anonymously and surveys participants according to their profiles and online habits". This software has been reported to get downloaded and installed automatically after a Grokster install. It anonymously collects your use of the Internet protocols (sites visited, Web pages, advertisements seen, electronic commerce, streaming). To be avoided! |
| U | NetMeter | HooNetMeter.exe | "Net Meter is a powerful and easy-to-use bandwidth meter. It monitors traffic of all network connections and displays real-time graphical and numerical data transfer rates. Net Meter can display details of multiple network connections at the same time. It records all network traffic and includes extensive logging (daily, weekly and monthly) and traffic events. Net Meter works with virtually all types of network connections including phone modems, DSL, cable modem, LAN, satellite and more." |
| X | NetMon | netmon.exe | Added by the MIMAIL.M WORM! |
| X | netmon | dllcache.exe | Added by the BCKDR-RAA TROJAN! |
| X | Netmonw | Netmonw.exe | Added by the BDOOR-FX BACKDOOR! |
| U | netmsg | netmsg.exe | Net_Message is a small tool to send messages across the network, using the Windows Messenger Service, so there is no client install required to receive the messages. It has a number of other features as well |
| U | NetOnHold | FTNOHMgr.EXE | "FaxTalk NetOnHold 1.5 works with the Modem-On-Hold capabilities found in V.92 modems to provide the ability to place an Internet connection "on hold" and receive incoming calls or place outgoing calls" |
| U | NetPanel | Starter.exe | Gemius surveillance software. Uninstall this software unless you put it there yourself |
| U | NetPatrol | winclient.exe | NetPatrol network monitoring software |
| X | netpc32.exe | netpc32.exe | Malware, probably a CoolWebSearch parasite variant |
| N | NetPerSec | NetPerSec.exe | NetPerSec - measures the real-time speed of your Internet connection |
| X | Netprotocol | netprotocol.exe | Added by the FAKEAV-BNY TROJAN! |
| X | NetPumper | NetPumperIEProxy.exe | NetPumper download manager - bundles Cydoor and SaveNow adware, see here |
| X | NetReach | nrcheck.exe | Added by an unidentified VIRUS, WORM or TROJAN! |
| X | Netropa Internet Receiver | Netropa.exe | Netropa Internet Receiver. Shows a scrolling bar with the news. Major resource hog and flagged as spyware |
| U | NetRun | NetRun.exe | NetRun - will 'RUN' a 'List' of programs only when a internet connection is detected, and close/kill the same 'List' when the connection is lost |
| U | Netscape | InstallService.exe | Related to Netscape installation |
| N | Netscape Messenger | NETSCAPE.EXE | In Netscape 6 (I know for sure with 6.2.1, maybe with 6.0) Netscape.exe is the main executable file for Netscape Navigator, Netscape Mail and News, and Netscape Messenger (the new name for the embedded AIM, no doubt to make it sound like Windows Messenger, the XP version of MSN Messenger). Basically, netscape.exe can be more than just Netscape Messenger, and Messenger can be more then just AIM in disguise, depending on the version of Netscape installed |
| N | Netscp6 | Netscp6.exe | Netscape 6 |
| U | NetScreen-Remote | SafeCfg.exe | NetScreen Remote VPN client software |
| X | NetService | ntsvc.exe | Added by the QQPASS-DU TROJAN! |
| X | netservices | recall.exe | Added by the WOOTBOT.D WORM! |
| X | netservices | svchostn.exe | Added by the SDBOT.GI WORM! |
| X | NETServices | csxrs.exe | Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM! |
| U | NetShow Powerpoint Helper | NSPPTHLP.EXE | If disabled, user created fonts can no longer be seen by other programs |
| X | NetStart | svchost.exe | Added by the MKAR-A VIRUS! Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.exe process which is always located in %System% and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in a "NETSTART" subfolder |
| N | NetStat Live | Nsl.exe | AnalogX NetStat Live - TCP/IP protocol monitor which can be used to see your exact throughput on both incoming and outgoing data |
| X | NetSurfageAssure | GDC.exe | NetSurfageAssure French rogue privacy tool - not recommended. A member of the PCPrivacyTool family |
| X | netsv32 | netsv32.exe | Added by the SDBOT-PX WORM! |
| X | netsv32 | sv.exe | Added by the DELF.CCD TROJAN! |
| U | NetSwitcher Tray Application | NETSWT~1.EXE | "NetSwitcher is a great tool for mobile computer users. If you've ever had to change your network settings every time you sit down at a client's site or fumble with your IP address configuration every time you plug into your home network, NetSwitcher is the tool for you" |
| U | NetSwitcher Tray Application | NetSwTray.exe | "NetSwitcher is a great tool for mobile computer users. If you've ever had to change your network settings every time you sit down at a client's site or fumble with your IP address configuration every time you plug into your home network, NetSwitcher is the tool for you" |
| Y | NettGain2000 | WgwMngr.exe | Part of Flash-Networks NettGain2000 product. NettGain 2000 is a combined hardware/software networking solution, which is designed to improve performance of satellite networks by increasing data transmission speeds and maximizing the existing bandwidth for complete utilization when sending TCP/IP applications over a satellite. It is needed when connecting to the internet via satellite to provide speed faster than 60k or so |
| Y | NettGain2000 Verifier | NettGain2000 Verifier.exe | Part of the Starband satellite client that attempts to optimize your satellite connection to increase speed |
| U | NetTime | NETTIME.EXE | From a visitor - "This is the executable for NetTime. It is started from the registry when you check the box to start at startup. NetTime allows you to synchronize your computers' clock with a server on your local net or the internet using any of several protocols, e.g. NTP." |
| X | Nettordinateur | GDC.exe | Nettordinateur rogue privacy tool - not recommended. A member of the PCPrivacyTool family |
| X | NettoyeurDePC | GDC.exe | NettoyeurDePC French rogue privacy tool - not recommended. A member of the PCPrivacyTool family |
| U | NetTurbo | netturbo.exe | NetTurbo from SharewareOnline.com. "Accelerate Your Internet Connections by up to 600%". If you find it helps your connectivity leave it enabled |
| X | Netunit32 | wunit32.exe | Added by an unidentified WORM or TROJAN! |
| X | netupdate32 | netupdate32.exe | Added by the RBOT-GQZ WORM! |
| U | NetVideoNews | BBsee.exe | BBSee adware |
| X | netview | netview.exe | Added by the BIFROSE.L BACKDOOR! |
| X | NETVISIONAdulti | [random filename] | Trafficadvance dialer |
| X | NETVISIONPasse-partout | Passe-partout.exe | Added by the DIALCAR-M DIALER! |
| X | netw | svw.exe | Detected by Bitdefender as a variant of DROPPER.LDPINCH.Q malware |
| X | NetWatch32 | netwatch.exe | Added by the MIMAIL.C WORM! |
| N | Netword Agent | nwant33.exe | An interesting browser utility that allows you to navigate by typing a single word or phrase (a "NetWord") related to what you're looking for into your browser's location field. It also puts an icon in the system tray icon that is a circle with the letter N in the center to access the menu faster. Available via Start -> Programs |
| X | NetWork | csrs.exe | Added by the AGOBOT.JJ WORM! |
| X | Network | netwin.exe | Added by the SILLYFDC-CG WORM! |
| X | Network | rundll32.exe [path] [dropped DLL] | Added by the CYXORP TROJAN! Note that rundll32.exe is a legitimate Microsoft file used to launch DLL file types and shouldn't be deleted |
| X | Network Access | winssh.exe | Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM! |
| X | Network Administration | NAS.exe | Added by the ANTILAM.20.Q TROJAN! |
| X | Network Administration Service | rsvc32.exe | Added by the RBOT.ABH WORM! |
| U | Network Associates Error Reporting Service | TBMon.exe | Network Associates Error Reporting Tool - tool traps errors and requests submission to NAI for the purpose of betatesting new software |
| X | Network Connections | internat.exe | Added by the VB-ZD TROJAN! |
| X | network device driver | msfirewall.exe | Added by the DELF-LB TROJAN! |
| U | NetWork Device Switch | NetDevSW.exe | Toshiba laptops with built-in Wi-Fi. Allows switching between Wi-Fi and internal ethernet. Only necessary if you have regular need to switch back and forward between these network interfaces. Located in Startup folder so make own shortcut to it and disable if not really necessary |
| X | Network Host Controller | [path to trojan] | Added by the WHISPER TROJAN! |
| X | Network Host Service | msmnart32.exe | Added by the RBOT-CJV WORM! |
| X | Network Host Service | [random]32.exe | Added by the RBOT-BAB WORM! |
| X | Network maneger | svchost.exe | Added by the AGENT.BX BACKDOOR! Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.exe process which is always located in %System% and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! |
| X | Network Protocol Service | wuamgrd.exe | Added by the RBOT.EA WORM! |
| X | Network protocol service | wintcp.exe | Added by a variant of the AGOBOT/GAOBOT WORM! |
| X | Network Provisioning Service | WinNPS.exe | Added by an unidentified WORM/TROJAN! |
| X | Network Security | secsvc.exe | Added by the RBOT-ALX WORM! |
| X | Network Security | NSecurity.exe | Added by the IRCBOT.AAV WORM! |
| X | Network Security Guard | [random].exe | CoolWebSearch parasite variant |
| X | Network Security Guard | [path to trojan] | Added by the COLEM-A TROJAN! |
| X | Network Security XP | nvsvc86.exe | Added by the RBOT-GUI WORM! |
| X | Network Service | svchost.exe | Added by the STARTPA-CC TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.exe process which is always located in %System% and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in %Windir% |
| X | Network Service | svhost.exe | Added by the HACDEF-K TROJAN! |
| X | Network Service | MccTrayApp.exe | Added by an unidentified WORM or TROJAN! |
| X | NETWORK SERVICE | SVÑHOST.exe | Added by the DELF-EW BACKDOOR! |
| X | Network Service Manager | netsvc.exe | Added by a variant of the AGOBOT/GAOBOT WORM! |
| X | Network Services | netsvacs.exe | Added by the GAOBOT.AIS WORM! |
| X | Network Translation System Service | ntss.exe | Added by the UNPDOOR TROJAN! |
| X | NETWORK.EXE | NETWORK.EXE | Added by the DELF-GM TROJAN! |
| X | NetworkAssociates Inc | internet.exe | Added by the LOVGATE.AB WORM! |
| X | NetworkClient | NetworkClient.exe | Added by the LEMUR WORM! |
| X | NetworkControl | nc.exe | NetworkControl ransomware firewall - not recommended, removal instructions here |
| X | Networking Service | alg2.exe | Added by the RBOT-BDT WORM! |
| X | NetworkKey | netkey.exe | Added by the IRCBOT-AJ TROJAN! |
| X | Networks Configurator | NetConfs.exe | Added by the RBOT-OX WORM! |
| X | Networks Controler | Netsis.exe | Added by the RBOT-NG WORM! |
| N | NetworkSetup | dlink.exe | D-Link System Tray icon |
| X | netx | svx.exe | Detected by Bitdefender as a variant of DROPPER.LDPINCH.Q malware |
| X | netzip | svzip.exe | Added by the DELF.ZWL TROJAN! |
| X | Netzip Smart Downloader | npnzdad.exe | Advertising spyware |