| Status | Autorun name | Command | Description |
| Y | SkyBlaster Scheduler | SSFSch.exe | For Gilat Communications internet satellite systems - associated with SkyBlaster modem. Required if you have this system |
| X | skynetave.exe | skynetave.exe | Added by the SASSER.D WORM! |
| X | SkynetRevenge | winlogon.scr | Added by the NETSKY.AA WORM! |
| N | Skype | Skype.exe | Skype is "free calls, video calls and instant messaging over the internet. Plus great value calls to phones anywhere in the world" |
| X | Skype Startup | skyp.exe | Added by the VANBOT-C WORM! |
| N | SkypeMate | SkypeMate.exe | SkypeMate acts as a bridge between networks of VoIP and PSTN |
| X | SkypeStartup | Skype.exe | Added by the PYKSE-A WORM! |
| Y | SkySurfer Management Service | SmaServ.exe | For Gilat Communications internet satellite systems - associated with SkyBlaster modem. Required if you have this system |
| U | Skytel | Skytel.exe | Realtek Voice Manager, installed with the drivers for on-board Realtek HD audio codecs. On an ALC885 based test system it doesn't run after the drivers have been installed and the startup entry is then removed. Disabling it appears to have no ill effects but it's exact purpose is unknown - hence the "U" recommendation |
| X | sl4 rules | rbot32.exe | Added by the SDBOT-QC WORM! |
| X | slack12 | mfcee.exe | Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM! |
| X | Slayhacker734 | slay7383.exe | Added by the SIKBOT-A TROJAN! |
| X | SLDT | rundll32.exe [path] systemdrea.dll | Added by the LATAA-B TROJAN! Note that rundll32.exe is a legitimate Microsoft file used to launch DLL file types and shouldn't be deleted. The "049ead.cpl" file is located in %Temp% |
| N | SleepManager | SleepMgr.exe | This program locates free contiguous disk spaces and allocates them for storing BASE MEMORY, EXTENDED MEMORY, VIDEO MEMORY, and SM RAM. It helps the computer come out of hibernate mode |
| U | Slibe.com | Sliber.EXE | Sliber - freeware screen capturing & online sharing tool |
| U | SlickRun | sr.exe | "SlickRun is a floating command line utility for Windows. It gives you almost instant access to any program or website. SlickRun allows you to create command aliases (known as MagicWords), so C:\Program Files\Outlook Express\msimn.exe becomes MAIL" |
| X | slide | Iexplore.exe | Added by the GASLIDE TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate Internet Explorer (iexplore.exe) which is always located in %ProgramFiles%\Internet Explorer and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! |
| N | slimp3 | SliMP3 Server.exe | Slimp3 Server - "presents an entirely new way of accessing and enjoying your music collection. Instead of storing your music on CDs or memory cards, the SliMP3 uses your home network to access the music stored on your PC" |
| N | Slingshot | SLINGS~1.EXE | Atomica Slingshot - "reference tool with access to dictionary and encyclopedia terms, bios, technical terms, history, geography, and much more". Now superseed by 1-Click Answers |
| Y | slipcore | slipcore.exe | Core module for Slipstream - internet acceleration through compression/decompression techniques, intelligent cacheing on the server side, and real-time conversion of large/high-bandwidth images to less bulky pix. Used by popular ISPs such as IceNet, Wanadoo, Terra, OnSpeed, United Online and AOL Canada. Required if the user's account is locked in to that proxy server |
| Y | slipgui | slipgui.exe | User interface for Slipstream - internet acceleration through compression/decompression techniques, intelligent cacheing on the server side, and real-time conversion of large/high-bandwidth images to less bulky pix. Used by popular ISPs such as IceNet, Wanadoo, Terra, OnSpeed, United Online and AOL Canada. Required if the user's account is locked in to that proxy server |
| Y | SlipStream | slipcore.exe | Core module for Slipstream - internet acceleration through compression/decompression techniques, intelligent cacheing on the server side, and real-time conversion of large/high-bandwidth images to less bulky pix. Used by popular ISPs such as IceNet, Wanadoo, Terra, OnSpeed, United Online and AOL Canada. Required if the user's account is locked in to that proxy server |
| X | slmss | slmss.exe | SecondThought adware |
| X | sload | sload.exe | Win SynchroAd adware, also detected as DLOADER-QG TROJAN! |
| X | sload | sload32.exe | Added by the SDBOT-OY WORM! |
| X | slvchost32 | slvchost32.exe | Added by an unidentified VIRUS, WORM or TROJAN! |
| X | sm | sa_exe.exe | Added by the OLFEB.A TROJAN! |
| X | sm | sf_exe.exe | Added by the OLFEB.A TROJAN! |
| X | sm | sm_exe.exe | Added by the OLFEB.A TROJAN! |
| X | sm | sr_exe.exe | Added by the LUKUSPAM TROJAN! |
| X | SM | iro.bat | Added by the IROFFER.CT BACKDOOR! |
| X | SM[random] | [random].exe | Malware Protector 2008 rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here |
| X | SM_IAN | ian_monitor.exe | AdvancedCleaner rogue security software - not recommended, see here. Removal instructions here |
| N | SM1BG | SM1BG.EXE | USB driver for downloading from within Napster and iTunes to portable MP3 players. Only required at startup if you use it all the time - otherwise start it manually when required |
| N | SM1NINT | SM1NINT.exe | Cypress USB Mass Storage Driver Notification Icon Application - tray notification for Cypress base memory sticks and external storage devices for Win98 |
| N | SM56 Helper Win32 Utility | sm56hlpr.exe | Helper utility for Motorola based SM56 software modems - resides in the System Tray |
| N | Sm56acl | sm56hlpr.exe | Helper utility for Motorola based SM56 software modems - resides in the System Tray |
| U | sma | sma.exe | SmartKeylogger keystroke logger/monitoring program - remove unless you installed it yourself! |
| X | SmallAndSecure | mssecure.exe | Added by the RBOT.CU WORM! |
| X | sman | app***.tmp [* = digit] | Unidentified adware |
| X | SManager | smanager.6.exe | Added by the AGENT.BJO TROJAN! |
| X | SManager | smanager.7.exe | Added by the DWNLDR-GVG TROJAN! |
| X | SmansaApp | winlogon.exe | Added by the ROMARIO-A WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate winlogon.exe process which is always located in %System% and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in %Windir% |
| N | Smapp | Smtray.exe | System Tray icon for Analog Devices SoundMax integrated soundcards. Sound properties can be accessed through the Start Menu or Control Panel |
| X | Smart Antivirus-2009.exe | Smart Antivirus-2009.exe | Smart Antivirus 2009 rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here |
| N | Smart Card Service | ScardSvr.exe | For Smart Card readers. Known to cause problems, especially for Windows 2000 users - see here. Probably not required unless you use such a device regularly |
| U | Smart Connect Monitor | SCMon.exe | Appears on a Sony Vaio. Smart Connect Version 2.1 enables data transfer between Vaios via i.LINK cable. Smart Connect supports File and Printer Sharing for MS networks. You can copy files from your Vaio to another Vaio or print using a printer connected to a remote Vaio |
| U | Smart Connect Setup | SCSetup.exe | Appears on a Sony Vaio. Smart Connect Version 2.1 enables data transfer between Vaios via i.LINK cable. Smart Connect supports File and Printer Sharing for MS networks. You can copy files from your Vaio to another Vaio or print using a printer connected to a remote Vaio |
| X | Smart Defender PRO | smrtdefp.exe | Smart Defender PRO rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here |
| U | Smart Defrag | IObit SmartDefrag.exe | This is the original Smart Defrag disk defragmenter utility from IObit. Required if you use either of the "Auto Defrag" or scheduled options. Smart Defrag 2 runs as a scheduled task - as do both versions on Windows 7/Vista. Note - in November 2009 IObit were accused of stealing database information from Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware and others so review the links on the Wikipedia page and make your own mind up |
| X | Smart Engine | SM[random characters].exe | Smart Engine rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here. The filename is typically in the form "SM***_***.exe" |
| U | Smart Keyboard | Smartkbd.exe | Netropa Smart Keyboard driver |
| N | Smart Label O Server | ssloserv.exe | Part of the printer software for the smart-label printer made by Seiko. Can be disabled safely |
| N | Smart Label RFViewer | SSLFVIEW.EXE | Part of the printer software for the smart-label printer made by Seiko. Can be disabled safely |
| U | Smart Protector Pro | SmartProtector-Pro.exe | Smart Protector Pro internet eraser from SmartSoft - "keeps out prying eyes and protects your private data on all Windows systems" |
| X | Smart Security | SMM[random characters].exe | Smart Security rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here. The filename is typically in the form "SM***_***.exe" |
| N | Smart Start UP | PnPDetect.exe | Part of Presto! Mr.Photo - "an ideal program for creating, sharing, and manag-ing digital images and videos" |
| U | Smart Touch | STouch.exe | Related to Plustek OpticSlim scanner |
| N | Smart Type Assistant | sta.exe | Smart Type Assistant - a complex typing automation tool, intended to make your work faster and safer |
| X | Smart Virus Eliminator | SM[random characters].exe | Smart Virus Eliminator rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here |
| U | Smartalec | pcaccel.exe | Smartalec PC Accelerator - system optimization utility |
| U | SmartAudio | SmartAudio.exe | Conexant SmartAudio PC audio chipset software - typically available on HP notebooks with built-in microphones |
| N | SmartBarXP | SmartBarXP.exe | SmartBarXP is a bar that runs down the side of your screen, and can be configured to display interactive panels known as 'panes'. These panes include media players, slideshow and image viewing panes, a virtual desktop manager, and live news, weather and stock feeds to mention but a few |
| N | sMaRTcaPs | SMARTC~1.EXE | sMaRTcaPs from Phoebus LLC - enables you to configure the time needed to depress Caps Lock, Num Lock & Insert keys |
| ? | SmartCopy | SmartCopy.exe | Related to SmartCopy from Northstar Systems Corp. What does it do and is it required? |
| U | SmartDefrag | IObit SmartDefrag.exe | This is the original Smart Defrag disk defragmenter utility from IObit. Required if you use either of the "Auto Defrag" or scheduled options. Smart Defrag 2 runs as a scheduled task - as do both versions on Windows 7/Vista. Note - in November 2009 IObit were accused of stealing database information from Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware and others so review the links on the Wikipedia page and make your own mind up |
| N | SmartEx | SmartEx.exe | SmartException from Stardock Corporation - "is a utility that can be used to help gather additional information about an application that has crashed". Run manually via the Start menu if you experience problems with an application crashing |
| N | SmartException | SmartEx.exe | SmartException from Stardock Corporation - "is a utility that can be used to help gather additional information about an application that has crashed". Run manually via the Start menu if you experience problems with an application crashing |
| Y | SmartFaceVWatcher | SmartFaceVWatcher.exe | Toshiba's Face Recognition that allows the user login to their laptop hands-free via the built-in webcam on some models |
| X | Smartfixer | SmartFixer.exe | SmartFixer rogue system error and cleaning utility - not recommended |
| U | SmartGuardian | Itesmart.exe | Hardware monitor (voltages, temperatures, fan speeds, etc) for motherboard system IO devices from ITE - included on some SOYO motherboards (and possibly others) |
| U | Smarthruengine | QS.exe | Samsung smarthru software, used with Lexmark Z82 or Samsung multifunction printers |
| X | SmartIndex | [path to worm] | Added by the KELIHOS.SM WORM! |
| ? | SmartLauncher | SmartLauncher.exe | Related to SmartLauncher from Northstar Systems Corp. What does it do and is it required? |
| Y | SmartMenu | SmartMenu.exe | Included on most HP Pavilion desktop and laptop PCs. "Used to launch the MediaSmart application from keyboards and remote controls. Do not disable this program" - see here |
| U | SmartPCXL | pcaccel.exe | Smartalec PC Accelerator - system optimization utility |
| X | smartprotector | smartprotector.exe | Smart Protector rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here |
| U | SmartProtector-Pro | SmartProtector-Pro.exe | Smart Protector Pro internet eraser from SmartSoft - "keeps out prying eyes and protects your private data on all Windows systems" |
| U | SmartRAM | MemCleaner.exe | SmartRAM - the memory management part of the older Advanced WindowsCare V2 optimization utility from IObit - which "monitors you system in the background and frees up memory whenever needed to increase the performance of your computer." Note - in November 2009 IObit were accused of stealing database information from Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware and others so review the links on the Wikipedia page and make your own mind up |
| U | SmartRAM | Sup_SmartRAM.exe | SmartRAM - the memory management part of the Advanced SystemCare 3 optimization utility from IObit - which "monitors you system in the background and frees up memory whenever needed to increase the performance of your computer." Note - in November 2009 IObit were accused of stealing database information from Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware and others so review the links on the Wikipedia page and make your own mind up |
| X | SmartSecurity | SmartSecurity.exe | Smart Security rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here |
| U | SmartSync Pro | SmartSync.exe | Related to CompanionLink Software Inc. Synchronization solutions for ACT!, GoldMine, Lotus Notes and Microsoft Outlook |
| ? | SmAudio | SmAudio.exe | Audio driver for Conexant SmartAudio HD integrated soundcards. System Tray access to the control panel? |
| N | Smax4 | Smax4.exe | System Tray icon for Analog Devices SoundMax integrated soundcards. Sound properties can be accessed through the Start Menu or Control Panel |
| U | SMax4PNP | SMax4PNP.exe | Analog Devices SoundMax integrated soundcard utility. Brings up the SoundMAX Control Panel when it detects if new audio devices (such as microphones, headphones, speakers, etc.) are plugged in - giving the user the option to configure them. Also required if you have custom settings for your sound, such as effects and environments |
| U | SMax4PNP Application | SMax4PNP.exe | Analog Devices SoundMax integrated soundcard utility. Brings up the SoundMAX Control Panel when it detects if new audio devices (such as microphones, headphones, speakers, etc.) are plugged in - giving the user the option to configure them. Also required if you have custom settings for your sound, such as effects and environments |
| ? | smbdpmi | smbdpmi.exe | IBM Netfinity Director and Universal Management Services related. What does it do and is it required? |
| Y | smc | smc.exe | Sygate Firewall |
| Y | smc | spfsmc.exe | Sygate Firewall |
| X | smc | smc.exe | Added by the EBOD TROJAN! Note - this is not the valid (but now discontinued) Sygate Personal Firewall which has the same filename and is normally located in %ProgramFiles%\Sygate\SPF. This one is located in %System% |
| Y | SMC Service | smc.exe | Sygate Firewall |
| Y | SMC Service | spfsmc.exe | Sygate Firewall |
| U | SMC2862W-G 54Mbps WLAN Monitor | WLANUTL.exe | SMC Networks SMC2862W-G Wireless LAN configuration utility |
| X | smcserv | winsrv.exe | Added by the AGOBOT-OU WORM! |
| Y | SmcService | smc.exe | Sygate Firewall |
| Y | SmcServices | smc.exe | Sygate Firewall |
| Y | SmcServices | spfsmc.exe | Sygate Firewall |
| X | smcss | smcss.exe | Added by the SCLOG-AJ TROJAN! |
| ? | Smcsta.exe | Smcsta.exe | SMC Networks wireless PCI card driver. Is it required? |
| X | SmcSVR | SmcSVR.exe | Added by the LEGMIR.JU TROJAN! |