"Added by the DELF-UX TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.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 Winnt or Windows folder"
"Added by the RYKNOS TROJAN! Attempts to utilize the Sony Rootkit A.K.A. SecurityRisk.First4DRM security risk to hide itself on the compromised computer"
"Volumouse from Nirsoft. ""Provides you a quick and easy way to control the sound volume on your system - simply by rolling the wheel of your wheel mouse"""
"Added by the WEBUS.F TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate csrss.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.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"
"Part of Acronis True Image - backup software. Co-operates with the ""schedul2.exe"" servuce to perform backup/restore tasks correctly. Required if you want to use TrueImage to do some real backup/restore tasks - not if you only want to explore/mount images"
"ActiveEyes from TFI Technology is a small utility that you can use to liven up your desktop. It follows your mouse around and can tell you how far your cursor has travelled or point out where the cursor is. It's small
Wild Tangent demo games that come with some HP computers. Unchecking it can prevent the games from running occasionally. Note that WildTanget's privacy policy used to state that they also collect and share individuals information but this is no longer the case
"Added by FakeMessage/AdRotator adware. Note - this is not the legitimate services.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 an ""Inetsrv"" subfolder"
"Part of Iomega's Active Disk - allows software applications to be run directly from an Iomega Zip® disk. Required if you wish the applications to launch on insertion of a disk"
"Alto Memory Booster from Alto Software - boost the computers performance via more intelligent and efficient memory management. MS MVPs (Most Valued Professional) recommend not using memory managers with Win98/SE/ME. See this article and make up your own mind"
"Malware - recognized by Kaspersky antivirus as TrojanProxy.Agent.fp - A Proxy Trojan is a backdoor which allows a remote hacker to connect to other systems via the compromised system"
System Tray tool for ASUS video cards. If disabled you lose all the ASUS specific video card options in Control Panel -> Display Properties -> Advanced as well as the System Tray shortcuts toolbar
"AnyDVD - descrambles DVD-Movies automatically in the background and the DVD appears unprotected and region code free. Also removes prohibited operations from the DVD such as skipping adverts - hence the ""U"" recommendation"
"Vital Application Console - part of POS-partner 2000 point-of-sale software from Vital. This is the taskbar icon and is enabled at startup by the "Auto-start when OS starts" option. Required for a connection to be established"
"ASIO (Audio Stream In/Out) drivers for the SoundBlaster Audigy 2 series soundcards - for recording and home project studios. Required if you use this functionality"
"Added by the DLOADER-QI TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate csrss.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 Windows or Winnt folder"
"Related to Creative DLL Module Loader for the Sound Blaster X-Fi (and maybe others). This program is non-essential process to the running of the system
"Added by the DUMARDI-A TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.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 Winnt or Windows folder"
"Added by the CHEUKO-A TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.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 Winnt or Windows folder"
The United Devices Agent can recycle your PC's unused resources and use them to perform valuable scientific and medical research without disturbing your usual computer use - similar to SETI@home but for medical research. Available via Start > Programs
From McAfee VirusScan up to version 4.x and Dr Solomon's VirusScan. Used to schedule regular scans. If you don't have scans scheduled you don't need it