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evntsc.exe
Application Scheduler installed along with RealOne Player. Once installed, it runs independently of RealOne Player. See here for more information, including how to disable it. Also see evntsvc and Realsched. Note that eventsvc.exe no longer appears to be in a newer version. To disable "tkbell.exe" in the new version (1) Start RealOne Player (2) Tools -> Preferences (3) Automatic services in the Categories pane (4) Uncheck all options and then OK
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evntsvc.exe
Application Scheduler installed along with RealOne Player. Once installed, it runs independently of RealOne Player. See here for more information, including how to disable it. Also see evntsvc and Realsched. Note that eventsvc.exe no longer appears to be in a newer version. To disable "tkbell.exe" in the new version (1) Start RealOne Player (2) Tools -> Preferences (3) Automatic services in the Categories pane (4) Uncheck all options and then OK
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evntsvc.exe
Application Scheduler installed along with RealOne Player. Once installed, it runs independently of RealOne Player. See here for more information, including how to disable it. Also see evntsvc and Realsched. Note that eventsvc.exe no longer appears to be in a newer version. To disable "tkbell.exe" in the new version (1) Start RealOne Player (2) Tools -> Preferences (3) Automatic services in the Categories pane (4) Uncheck all options and then OK
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explorer.exe
ComSurveilSys keystroke logger/monitoring program - remove unless you installed it yourself! Note - the legitimate Windows Explorer (explorer.exe) is located in the Windows or Winnt folder and would not normally appear in Msconfig/Startup unless you added it manually! This one is found in a System\PAL\CSS subfolder
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fatrecov.exe
SCKeyLog.j keystroke logger/monitoring program - remove unless you installed it yourself!
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fhtisxk.exe
XtraKeys keystroke logger/monitoring program - remove unless you installed it yourself!
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FotomatDeviceConnect.exe
Related to Viewpoint which is considered as foistware instead of malware since it is installed without users approval but doesn't spy or do anything "bad". This will change from what we know in 2006 according to this article. You can remove it via Start -> Settings -> Control Panel -> Add/Remove Programs list...
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FotoStation Easy AutoLaunch.exe
Installed with a Nikon digital camera. Used to collect photos uploaded from camera program NkVwMon.exe. If your camera is not connected (via USB port) you do not need this program loaded either
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FSScrCtl.exe
Installs as part of the Hubble Space Telescope screen saver (and possibly others). Lets you control your installed screensavers from a System Tray icon
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ftctrl32.exe
FaxTalk Messenger Pro is a Windows TAPI based 32-bit application. When installed, the software automatically loads FaxTalk CallControl when you start Windows. When FaxTalk CallControl is running, any TAPI compliant application can request to use the modem from Windows
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gearsec.exe
Installed by Apple Quicktime package - iPod/iTunes CDRW support. Can be disabled if you only require Quicktime player
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GoogleDCC.exe
Google Compute Client - only present if you installed the Google Toolbar with "Google Compute" client active. Does complex calculations in the background when idle. If you want to turn it off go to your browser, click on the little double-helix on the Google Toolbar, and click "Stop Computing". No longer supported
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gwum.exe
Gigabyte utility manager. Loads if you have a Gigabyte motherboard and got a full bundle of utilities installed. Monitors CPU, fans, BIOS etc. Only used by system "tweakers"
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hcenter.exe
Bellsouth help center. See also TgAddServer. This part ensures the software is installed correctly (similar to an installation wizard) as reported by Cox. Regarded as spyware by some as it has the ability to retrieve user information. Whether it does so depends upon the provider. One Toshiba user reports problems with hibernate on his laptop if disabled - hence the "U" recommendation
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hk.exe
KeyLoggerExp keystroke logger/monitoring program - remove unless you installed it yourself!
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hotsync.exe
Installed when connecting a Palm HotSync cradle up to a USB port. The Blue and Red Arrow Icon that enables Palm / Handspring Synchronizing. Available via Start -> Programs
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hpobrt07.exe
Installed with a Hewlett Packard 900 series colour printer, scanner, fax, photo card slot printer, copier. Assumed to perform an identical function to the hpaiodevice entry
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hpodev07.exe
Direct from HP - "Device Objects Server - detects all device events and handles all ongoing communication on the device. Loads in the Startup group (except when "portable" is chosen during installation)". Related to various HP all-in-one printer/scanner/copier devices. They print and copy fine with those files disabled, and the icon installed on the desktop that points to "hpodir07.exe" works just fine if you need to use the scanner
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hpoopm07.exe
Directly from HP: "This process has one purpose - detects if the device moves to a different port, and notifies other processes to look on the new port." For various HP all-in-one printer/scanner/copier devices. They print and copy fine with those files disabled, and the HP icon installed on the desktop that points to "hpodir07.exe" works just fine if you need to use the scanner
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hppautoindexer.exe
Installed by HP multi-function printer driver software, related to PC faxing. If you are not using the PC faxing feature you can go ahead and disable these services from the startup
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hppschedindexer.exe
Installed by HP multi-function printer driver software, related to PC faxing. If you are not using the PC faxing feature you can go ahead and disable these services from the startup
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hpsysdrv.exe
This item keeps track of how many times the system has been recovered and the times of the first and last recoveries done on the system. Leaving unchecked will sometimes prevent the Keyboard Manager program from detecting that the computer is an HP. Since this program/driver was only made to run on HP, if it can't tell that it is an HP it will not run. If unchecked, it can prevent the running of the Application Recovery CDs, the use of the multimedia keys, and the HP Instant Support. Also seen t..
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ias.exe
InvisibleASpy keystroke logger/monitoring program - remove unless you installed it yourself!
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IEDriver.exe
Installed as part of adware (Cydoor) based peer-to-peer file sharing software called URLBlaze
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iM_Tray.exe
Installed with the Sound Blaster Audigy range of soundcards. A radio tuner installed if the user chooses during installation. Available via Start -> Programs -> iM Networks -> iM Radio Tuner
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