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BHODemon.exe
BHODemon "protects you from unknown Browser Helper Objects (BHOs), by letting you enable/disable them individually. When running, it also monitors your Registry and alerts you when a BHO is installed. Best of all, BHODemon knows about the most common BHOs - the good ones, and the not-so-good ones!". If you prefer forgoing resident protection, the application can also be run on demand
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bootldr.exe
Active Keylogger keystroke logger/monitoring program - remove unless you installed it yourself!
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BootWarn.exe
From here: "Norton AntiVirus Boot Warning. This program is installed as a startup item when you install Norton AntiVirus, and also sometimes when you do a LiveUpdate which updates Norton AntiVirus significantly enough that a reboot is needed to complete the installation. We believe its purpose to be to warn the end-user that he must reboot his PC before using Norton AntiVirus in those cases when a reboot did not happen with the result that Norton AntiVirus did not fully complete its installation..
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bpk.exe
Blazing Tools Perfect Keylogger keystroke logger/monitoring program - remove unless you installed it yourself!
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bttray.exe
System tray icon which shows the status of a BlueTooth wireless module. Most systems with such a module installed can enable/disable the module. The system tray icon changes from blue/white to blue/red when the module is turned off. Allows access to explore bluetooth places, setup wizard, advanced configuration, quick connect and shutdown device
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CAGENT.EXE
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
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canary-std.exe
Canary keystroke logger/monitoring program - remove unless you installed it yourself!
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cdf.exe
BroadJump Client Foundation. Broadband troubleshooting software installed by various companies. Not required and you can remove it via Add/Remove programs
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CFD.exe
BroadJump Client Foundation. Broadband troubleshooting software installed by various companies. Not required and you can remove it via Add/Remove programs
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chkfont.exe
Used to check whether the fonts are installed properly on your computer or not for a scanner. If you don't want to execute it, you can uncheck it in the startup menu
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cisvc.exe
Family Keylogger is a program that lets you record to a special file and then view all the keystrokes typed by everyone using your computer. Keystroke logger/monitoring program - remove unless you installed it yourself!
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cli.exe runtime
ATI's CATALYST™ CONTROL CENTER. Required if you want to change graphics settings on a regular basis but you must have internet access and Microsoft's .NET framework installed. Note that this has "runtime" appended to cli.exe in the "Command" column of MSCONFIG. Recommend that start the program manually via Start -> Programs -> ATI Catalyst Control Center -> Advanced -> Restart Runtime as it can casue problems when starting Windows
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cmmpu.exe
MIDI emulator driver for the integrated sound chip by C-Media based on the CMI-8330 chip set normally found in cheap motherboards. Also installed as part of the software for a Guillemot Maxi Muse sound card (PCI)
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CMPDPSRV.EXE
Printer Driver Plus from ViewAhead Technology (formerly DeviceGuys, Inc.). "Printer Driver Plus seamlessly integrates all the necessary components of a printer driver, plus more". Installed with some Compaq and Lexmark printers
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communications_helper.exe
Installed with a Logitech Quickcam Messenger and if disabled the camera will not work - at least not in the quick capture mode
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companion.exe
Part of the AOL Connection Suite and installs an icon on the system tray offering easy access to AOL's additional utilities and functions. This program is a non-essential process, and is installed for ease of use
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consol32.exe
Hijacker - redirects to a p0rn portal, where foistware like ISTBar gets stealth installed
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cpad.exe
Control Pad - installed with Verizon DSL accounts. Tool designed to streamline the online experience
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CPQAlert.exe
Compaq's Insight Manager Agent - a tool that allows for "fault, performance, and configuration management". Recommended for corporate users only. It's best removed if installed but not wanted, rather than disabled at startup. See here for more information
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CPQAlert.exe
Compaq's Insight Manager Agent - a tool that allows for "fault, performance, and configuration management". Recommended for corporate users only. It's best removed if installed but not wanted, rather than disabled at startup. See here for more information
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createAMonster.exe
Kudd.com CreateAMonster. Reportedly stealth installed and Look2Me adware related
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csc.exe
Command line compiler for Microsoft C# it gets installed with the .NET SDK
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cseinst.exe
Fortis Bank Home Banking part. Installed during the installation of the software necessary to run the Home Banking. According to Fortis Bank this will not in any way be harmful to the system or relay system information
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CTEaxSpl.exe
Splash screen with sound on every boot up. Installed with a Sound Blaster Audigy soundcard
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ctfmon.exe
Family Keylogger is a program that lets you record to a special file and then view all the keystrokes typed by everyone using your computer. Keystroke logger/monitoring program - remove unless you installed it yourself! Found in the System\CTF (9x/Me) or System32\CTF (NT/2K/XP) folder
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