"MacDrive 7 & MacDrive 6 CrossStripe Edition from Mediafour Corporation - ""a perfect way to share files between Mac OS and Windows."" Version 6 is not Vista compatible but doesn ""include support for striped Mac arrays created with ATTO ExpressStripe software."""
"MacDrive 7 from Mediafour Corporation - ""enables anyone using Windows Vista XP and 2003 Server to seamlessly access Mac disks (HFS/HFS+) of all types including CDs DVDs hard drives floppy Zip Jaz and more!"""
"Part of MacDrive 7 from Mediafour Corporation - ""enables anyone using Windows Vista XP and 2003 Server to seamlessly access Mac disks (HFS/HFS+) of all types including CDs DVDs hard drives floppy Zip Jaz and more!"" Interim patch for an older version? Is it no longer required?"
"Used by developers for debugging. Those who have encountered it have unchecked it with no degradation in performance. May cause your computer to ""hang"" if you have MS Visual Studio installed and this disabled because it appears to take over error handling - hence the U recommendatioon. Can also be listed as MDM7. See here to disable"
"Part of MacDrive 6 CrossStripe Edition from Mediafour Corporation - ""a perfect way to share files between Mac OS and Windows."" Unlike the standard version of MacDrive 7 this version is not Vista compatible but does ""include support for striped Mac arrays created with ATTO ExpressStripe software."""
MAD.exe is the MS Exchange 5.5 System Attendant and can also consume a large amount of resources - resolved by the latest Exchange 5.5 Service Pack. Also part of Exchange 2000 Server but does it have the same problems?. Apparently you need to leave this running but is it needed at start-up?
"Part of Dell Resolution Assistant - ""a diagnostic program that allows you to contact Dell. When factory-installed by Dell it allowed you to perform hardware and software diagnostics that provided alerts to potential problems and enabled real-time communication with Dell RA techs. You can now use RA only to contact Dell by e-mail"""
"MailBell e-mail notification tool that will notify you about new messages arrived to your mailbox. Works with both POP3 mailboxes and web-mail based systems. You should be able to set your mail system to check all accounts at regular intervals anyway if you prefer (in Outlook for instance)"
"Mailbox Verifier (MV) is free software that will notify you about new messages arrived to your mailbox. Only works with POP3 mailboxes (not web-mail based systems). You should be able to set your mail system to check all accounts at regular intervals anyway if you prefer (in Outlook for instance)"
"MailCleaner ""protect your computer from viruses sent to your machine via the popular e-Mail reader Incredimail. In addition the program will check all incoming files downloaded by Internet Explorer Netscape Navigator ICQ and iMesh"". Not recommended as it bundles GAIN adware. Please note that Claria Corporation no longer support GAIN-Supported software - see here"
"MicroWorld MailScan Dispatcher splits each e-mail message into various components such as the header body and attachment. Compressed formats (ZIP ARJ etc.) are scanned for viruses and cleaned"
"Mamutu from Emsi Software - behaviour based protection that ""recognizes new and unknown Trojans Worms and Viruses (Zero-Day attacks) without daily updates"""
"MindStorm AnalyzerPro from Secure Associates. ""A security management tool for customers easy to manage report and analyze security events across heterogeneous security devices"""
"PureEdge Viewer - provides automation framework to manage and deploy XML forms-based processes for e-business and e-government systems. PureEdge was taken over by IBM (see here) and the product became Workplace Forms"
"Matrix Screen Locker is a system tray application that allows for quick and secure PC lock when you wish. The screen does a ""matrix style"" scrolling characters effect when the lock is running"
Part of SYSagent - small utility for retrieving all the hardware and software information required by anyone administering a machine and/or the network it's a part of
Motherboard Monitor 4 - only needed if you overclock your system and want to keep a check on system temperatures/voltages/etc. Available via Start -> Programs
"Motherboard Monitor 5 - only needed if you overclock your system and want to keep a check on system temperatures/voltages/etc. Available via Start -> Programs"
McAfee's QuickClean an offline version of the one in their online Clinic. Normally run offline and not needed. Incidentally incorporates more cleanup programs than the likes of WinOptimizer and System Mechanic
"Added by the RBOT-GCV WORM! Not to be confused with Kaspersky anti-virus and AOL's Active Virus Shield (by Kaspersky) - found in either a Kaspersky or AOL sub-directory"
Part of McAfee Nuts & Bolts. "WinGuage is a dynamic reporting tool that constantly monitors your use of Windows and your applications to alert you to potential problems before they become serious". Resource hog. Available via Start -> Programs
Instant Updater for McAfee's VirusScan Internet Security Quick Clean Uninstaller and Firewall products. In the case of VirusScan leave it enabled unless you update manually on a regular basis
From McAfee VirusScan version 5.x. Runs VirusScan System Tray (Vsstat.exe) WebScanX (Webscanx.exe) VirusScan System Scan (Vshwin32.exe) and VirusScan Console (Avconsol.exe) under one application
From McAfee VirusScan up to version 4.x. Provides functionality for VShield Download Scan and Internet Filter modules. Enables internet scanning. Guards against malicious ActiveX programs etc
From McAfee VirusScan On-line. The Agent is a red M icon that appears in the Windows system tray or Notification Area (if you're running Windows XP). If you don't see the agent icon VirusScan Online may not be installed
Used by McAfee Virusscan to perform product updates. When updates are available the program will download and install them automatically. Recommended to leave enabled
"Part of McAfee SecurityCenter. Runs in the background controlling critcal updates and control antivirus related actions. This program is important for the stable and secure running of your computer"
"Part of MacDrive 6 CrossStripe Edition from Mediafour Corporation - ""a perfect way to share files between Mac OS and Windows."" Unlike the standard version of MacDrive 7 this version is not Vista compatible but does ""include support for striped Mac arrays created with ATTO ExpressStripe software."""
"Part of MacDrive 6 CrossStripe Edition from Mediafour Corporation - ""a perfect way to share files between Mac OS and Windows."" Unlike the standard version of MacDrive 7 this version is not Vista compatible but does ""include support for striped Mac arrays created with ATTO ExpressStripe software."""
"MacDrive 7 from Mediafour Corporation - ""enables anyone using Windows Vista XP and 2003 Server to seamlessly access Mac disks (HFS/HFS+) of all types including CDs DVDs hard drives floppy Zip Jaz and more!"""
"MacDrive 7 from Mediafour Corporation - ""enables anyone using Windows Vista XP and 2003 Server to seamlessly access Mac disks (HFS/HFS+) of all types including CDs DVDs hard drives floppy Zip Jaz and more!"""
"Added by the LYDRA-F TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate Machine Debug Manager (mdm.exe) process which is always located in %ProgramFiles%\Microsoft Shared. This one is located in %Windir%"
DISCLAIMER: It is assumed that users are familiar with the operating
system they are using and comfortable with making the suggested changes. I will
not be held responsible if changes you make cause a system failure.
This is NOT a list of tasks/processes taken from Task Manager
or the Close Program window (CTRL+ALT+DEL) but a list of startup
applications, although you will find some of them listed via this method.
Pressing CTRL+ALT+DEL identifies programs that are currently running - not
necessarily at startup. For a list of tasks/processes you should try
WinTasks 5 Standard/Professional from LIUtilities or the list at
AnswersThatWork. Therefore, before ending a task/process via CTRL+ALT+DEL
just because it has an "X" recommendation, please check whether it's in MSCONFIG
or the registry first. An example would be "svchost.exe" - which doesn't appear
in either under normal conditions but does via CTRL+ALT+DEL. If in doubt, don't
do anything.