"DiamondCS ProcessGuard security software - stops malicious worms and trojans from being executed silently in the background as well as a variety of other attacks. You will see one instant of pgaccount.exe for every active account on your system and this is essential for PG to work properly"
"DiamondCS ProcessGuard security software - stops malicious worms and trojans from being executed silently in the background as well as a variety of other attacks"
"IMSufSentinel is a spy program which can record IM conversations log keystrokes record URLs visited and take screenshots. If you didn't install this yourself remove it"
"Added by the RBOT-EZ WORM! 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! This one is located in %System%"
"Added by the TUPEG VIRUS! Note - this malware actually changes the value data of the ""(Default)"" key in HKLM\Run in order to force Windows to launch it at boot. The name field in MSConfig may be blank"
"Added by the SHANIA BACKDOOR! Note - this malware actually changes the value data of the ""(Default)"" key in HKLM\Run in order to force Windows to launch it at boot. The name field in MSConfig may be blank"
"Added by the RUSTY WORM! Note - not to be confused with the valid Windows ""NOTEPAD"" text editor! Note - this malware actually changes the value data of the ""(Default)"" key in HKLM\Run in order to force Windows to launch it at boot. The name field in MSConfig may be blank"
"Added by the BLACKMAL WORM! Note - this malware actually changes the value data of the ""(Default)"" key in HKLM\Run and HKLM\RunServices in order to force Windows to launch it at boot. The name field in MSConfig may be blank"
"Added by the BLACKMAL.C WORM! Note - this malware actually changes the value data of the ""(Default)"" key in HKLM\Run in order to force Windows to launch it at boot. The name field in MSConfig may be blank"
"Added by the BLACKMAL.C WORM! Note - this malware actually changes the value data of the ""(Default)"" key in HKLM\Run in order to force Windows to launch it at boot. The name field in MSConfig may be blank"
"Added by the EVILSOCK.10 TROJAN! Note - this malware actually changes the value data of the ""(Default)"" key in HKLM\Run in order to force Windows to launch it at boot. The name field in MSConfig may be blank"
"Adware CoolWebSearch parasite related - detected by Kaspersky as the VB.DU TROJAN! Note - this malware actually changes the value data of the ""(Default)"" key in HKLM\Run in order to force Windows to launch it at boot. The name field in MSConfig may be blank"
"Added by the CDTRAY TROJAN! Note - this malware actually changes the value data of the ""(Default)"" key in HKLM\Run in order to force Windows to launch it at boot. The name field in MSConfig may be blank"
"Added by the PROXY-GG TROJAN! Note - this malware actually changes the value data of the ""(Default)"" key in HKLM\Run in order to force Windows to launch it at boot. The name field in MSConfig may be blank"
"Added by the DREMN-B TROJAN! Note - this malware actually changes the value data of the ""(Default)"" key in HKCU\Run in order to force Windows to launch it at boot. The name field in MSConfig may be blank"
"Unidentified adware. Note - this malware actually changes the value data of the ""(Default)"" key in HKLM\Run and HKLM\RunServices in order to force Windows to launch it at boot. The name field in MSConfig may be blank"
"Added by the HESIVE.B TROJAN! Note that rundll32.exe is a legitimate Microsoft file used to launch DLL file types and shouldn't be deleted. Note - this malware actually changes the value data of the ""(Default)"" key in HKCU\Run HKLM\Run and HKLM\RunServices in order to force Windows to launch it at boot. The name field in MSConfig may be blank"
"Added by the RBOT-GAI WORM! Note - this malware actually changes the value data of the ""(Default)"" key in HKCU\Run HKLM\Run and HKLM\RunServices in order to force Windows to launch it at boot. The name field in MSConfig may be blank"
"Added by the DOWNLD-ABF TROJAN! Note - this malware actually changes the value data of the ""(Default)"" key in HKCU\Run HKLM\Run and HKLM\RunServices in order to force Windows to launch it at boot. The name field in MSConfig may be blank"
"Detected by Trend Micro as the VB.HEI TROJAN! See here. Note - this malware actually changes the value data of the ""(Default)"" key in HKLM\Run and HKLM\RunServices in order to force Windows to launch it at boot. The name field in MSConfig may be blank"
"Detected by Kaspersky as the AGENT.AY TROJAN! See here. Note - this is not a valid McAfee program and is located in %System%. This malware actually changes the value data of the ""(Default)"" key in HKLM\Run and HKLM\RunServices in order to force Windows to launch it at boot. The name field in MSConfig may be blank"
"Added by the QUADRULE.A WORM! Note - this malware actually changes the value data of the ""(Default)"" key in HKLM\Run in order to force Windows to launch it at boot. The name field in MSConfig may be blank"
"Part of Windows Error Reporting technology (WER) for Vista. WER captures software crash and hang data from end-users who agree to report it - see here"
"Added by a variant of the RBOT-UG WORM! Note - * in the filename represents a random char; variants spotted: wxmct.exe wtmsv.exe wxmst.exe wmsvc.exe and so on..."
"Added by the WEBUS.B TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate lsass.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is located in the System folder"
"Added by the WEBUS TROJAN! Note - this worm replaces the legitimate csrss.exe process which is always located in %System% and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup!"
"Added by the WEBUS.B TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate lsass.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is located in the System folder"
Related to the Dell OEM version of the Sound Blaster Audigy 2 sound card. If this item is listed and checked in startup the System32 Folder will appear on every startup. A patch is available - filename R75304.EXE - that fixes the issue. You can find that file at support.dell.com by typing that name in the 'Search' box available there. It addresses the root of the problem in Creative's software and corrects it. Unfortunately there is no direct link to the file but it's easily available using the search function
"PC Tools Firewall Plus - ""powerful free personal firewall for Windows that protects your computer by preventing unauthorized users from gaining access to your computer through the Internet or a network"""
Directly from the programs author "It is a tiny program that is installed by the Permedia2/3 and probably other Oxygen-series cards. Normally it sits in the background doing nothing at all (sleeping on a semaphore) so it should take zero CPU time and virtually zero memory since it will all be paged out to the hard drive." In most cases it can be safely disabled
"Related to wireless card (802.11) adapter/standard. System Tray icon that provides a shortcut to ""Wireless Connection Status"" and allows to turn WL on and off. Supplier unknown. Adapter is miss-spelled"
"WinPoET is the industry's first Windows-based PPP over Ethernet client. Developed by iVasion WinPoET is attractive to equipment providers modem suppliers RBOCs and ISPs. For more info read here. It uses dial-up networking for new high-speed internet customers who are more familiar with analogue modems. If unchecked in MSCONFIG it reports Error 360 - Hardware Error in dial-up networking"
Compaq A1000 Print Fax All-in-One copy scan printer software. Required in the Startup in order to scan print copy and fax. Only required if you use these features
"System Tray management utility from Mike Lin which allows you to hide show restore icons that are lost in an Explorer crash remove dead tray icons minimize any window to the System Tray"
Installed with the Optical Character Recognition (OCR) software that comes bundled with a Compaq A3000 all-in-one printer/scanner. Its function appears to be to link you to the internet in an attempt to buy the 5.0 version of the software
"ABIT ?Guru - on motherboards incorporating the ?Guru processor this provides quick access to ""hardware monitoring overclocking BIOS flashing and audio tweakin"
"""Lexmark Scan & Copy Control Program"" for the Lexmark X63 all-in-one multifunction printer/copier/scanner. Button manager for features such as scan scan to E-mail copy etc"
"""Lexmark Scan & Copy Control Program"" for the Lexmark X63 all-in-one multifunction printer/copier/scanner. Button manager for features such as scan scan to E-mail copy etc"
"""Lexmark Scan & Copy Control Program"" for the Lexmark X73 all-in-one multifunction printer/copier/scanner. Button manager for features such as scan scan to E-mail copy etc"
"""Lexmark Scan & Copy Control Program"" for the Lexmark X83 all-in-one multifunction printer/copier/scanner. Button manager for features such as scan scan to E-mail copy etc"
"""Lexmark Scan & Copy Control Program"" for the Lexmark X84-X85 all-in-one multifunction printer/copier/scanner. Button manager for features such as scan scan to E-mail copy etc"
Webroot Accelerate - allows you to optimize Windows network registry settings in order to boost surfing speeds. Leave this enabled if you find it improves your connection
Monitors your progress on the internet; hang-ups connection speeds internet congestion and traffic flow. It prevents some games from running also. To disable the Access Ramp Monitor (1) Open Windows Explorer (2) Open the Program Files folder (3) Open the MindSpring folder (4) Open the AccessRamp folder (5) Double-click on the ARMCfg32.exe file (6) Uncheck Enable Dialup Monitor and click OK (7) Restart the computer and try again
"Part of SmartPipes SecureSite software. ""SecureSite enables rapid turnup and enhanced administration of VPNs. It automates and simplifies tasks for VPN design and policy management access control management and key management"""
From a visitor "Just wanted to provide you with some info on Access Ramp software installed with Verizon DSL accounts in those areas that use the Winpoet PPPoE software. The Access Ramp TSRs are installed as part of IP Insight software (can't remember the software maker). You can decline to install IP Insight during Winpoet setup or go into Add/Remove programs uninstall IP Insight by hand if it's already installed. It really doesn't do a darn thing for you. It was intended to help DSL techs monitor QoS but the backend part was never implemented (at least as of earlier this year). This will not affect the user's ability or inability to access their DSL service."
Version of the AccessRamp Monitor01 entry for LAN connections - a history uploader. The key in turning it off is a file named ARUCfg32.exe. This file (ARUCfg32.exe) does not show up in the startup process. If you have this file you can execute it and remove all the monitoring activities it does. Removing all the checks in all the boxes (both tabs) still calls ARUpld32.exe to start when you start the dial up. You can block it from sending info if you have Zone Alarm installed. Renaming the extension of ARUCfg32.exe to ARUCfg32.exe1 works. The ARUpld32.exe is not loaded when launching the dial up client. Written by IP Insight and also included with Earthlink Total Access 2003
"Norton? Password Manager - part of Norton SystemWorks 2004 - stores passwords and other personal information and retrieves the data needed for email logins shopping orders banking and other online activities - all from the safety of your own PC"
