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ProcessTamerTray.exe
Mouser's Software Process Tamer "is a tiny (140k) and super efficient utility for Microsoft Windows XP/2K/NT that runs in your system tray and constantly monitors the cpu usage of other processes"
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ProPort.exe
Proport is a port monitor/protector. Monitors an infinite amount of ports for trojans and nukes. Some additional features are auto connection-kill, and IP resolving
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Ptsnoop.exe
These descriptions I've come across - all valid as far as I can see :- (1) Program installed with some modems that monitors the COM ports for the modem driver. Not required from what I've read - may need a registry edit to get rid of it (2) Backdoor trojan virus that copies itself as PTSNOOP.EXE -see here for more info(3) Apparently the people who put it out claim it's a driver for a Voice modems (don't know who they are though - Ed) Note: If using AOL and you disable this you may lose your conn..
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ramdef.exe
Ram Def Xtreme - monitors and defragments your system RAM to improve reliability and speed. MS MVPs (Most Valued Professional) recommend not using memory managers with Win98/SE/ME. See this article and make up your own mind
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RegCon.exe
AT&T or ComCast BBClient - monitors system and network-delivered services for availability. Your current network status is displayed on a color-coded web page in near-real time. When problems are detected, you're immediately notified by e-mail, pager, or text messaging
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run32dll.exe
PAL PC Spy - key recorder and screen capture utility which controls and monitors everything that happens on your pc and online
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rundll32 shell32.dll, ShellExec_RunDLL [path] soproc.exe
Advertising by SoftwareOnline - monitors your browsing habits and distributes the data back to the author's servers for analysis
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rundll32.exe nview.dll, nViewLoadHook
This is a DLL to enable multiple display monitors on a single computer. It can be a cause of numerous problems on some computers
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s3hotkey.exe
Hotkey system tray icon to enable switching between monitors. Found on laptops with an S3 Twister integrated graphics card
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SAFEIN~1.EXE
Monitors a download and ensures an newer version of a file isn't replaced by an older one
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ScannerFinder.exe
Monitors whether a scanner is present. Provided with Microtek scanners
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smss.exe
Added by SentinelX spyware. Note - SentinelX is spyware that logs keystrokes. It also monitors and records Web sites visited and applications used. The risk can capture periodic screen shots and may be configured so as to block access to specific Web sites and chat rooms, must be manually installed. Note - this is not the legitimate smss.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..
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SsAAD.exe
Added during the installation of Sony's Digital Music Manager software that comes with Sony MP3 players. It monitors your HDD for newly added music tracks and automatically offers to add them to your playlist when you connect your MP3 player
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StatnPerf.exe
Stat 'n' Perf monitors your internet connection and displays information about sent and received bytes
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Symmon.exe
Norton Uninstall Deluxe - monitors programs being installed and logs them for removing later. Available via Start -> Programs for manual logging
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Syscheck.exe
Solo antivirus System Integrity Check - Monitors system registry, system.ini, win.ini and startup to protect you from new Internet Worms and Backdoors
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SysMetrix.exe
SysMetrix - skinnable clock and metering application. It monitors and reports on a great number of statistics
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SYSMON.EXE
Comes with some Aopen motherboards. Monitors CPU temp, voltage and fan speed. Warns if any become abnormal
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TeaTimer.exe
TeaTimer is a permanent process and registry monitor of the Spybot S&D system protector which perpetually monitors the processes called/initiated. Detects processes wanting to start and gives you options on how to deal with this process in the future
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tinyspell.exe
Tinyspell - "allows you to easily and quickly check the spelling of words in any Windows application. Monitors your typing on the fly, alerts you whenever it detects a misspelled word, and checks the spelling of every word you copy to the clipboard"
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upsd.exe
Belkin's Bulldog Plus control software which runs under Windows 95 or later and monitors the UPS (Uninterrupted Power Supply) via a serial or USB link
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USBMonit.exe
Monitors USB ports for insertion of Sandisk USB flashdrives
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USBMonit.exe
Monitors USB ports for insertion of Sandisk USB flashdrives
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USISrv.exe
Added by Ulead DVD Moviefactory. This program monitors your DVD or CD drives and alerts when you eject the media or have no media present
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viewport.exe
ATI/Appian HydraVision Desktop Manager software - monitors and regulates window and dialog box placement according to user preferences when using a multi monitor setup
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