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Note that there is a strange symbol in the command field. HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Current Version\Run\ShowLOMControl Reg_DWORD 0x00000001 (1) LOM = LAN on Motherboard.It mean Show "LAN on Motherboard" Control.On systems where you can install an external LAN interface, it will warn you that you already have a built-in LAN interface. Appears to be a feature on certain Dell systems
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ACNUpdater.exe
Appears to be related to software from Accenture.com
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ahqinit.exe
Part of AudioHQ for the Soundblaster Live!. Appears as though it makes the AudioHW toolbar drop down from the top of the desktop and isn't required
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AnyDVD.exe
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
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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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CNBABE.EXE
Appears to be spyware added by KAZAA (and maybe others) that displays pop-up ads whilst you're browsing
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CTxfiReg.exe
Creative Labs sound card driver related. It appears that it isn't required and maybe registration related
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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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Exlaunch.exe
Loads an Icon in the startup tray that allows you to receive service update notices for Excite@Home if you desire (note that since Excite@Home appears to be winding down this becomes irrelevant). May also allow you to kill the Excite Toolbar that automatically loads in Internet Explorer
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ezsmart.exe
EZ-S.M.A.R.T. hard drive monitoring software from StorageSoft - appears to be no longer supported
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fwdload.exe
Appears to be firmware update software for a Network Associates ATMbook OC-3 SMF Interface Module?
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gra.exe
Looks at system resources at startup and warns you if they have dropped. Contains links to the Disk Clean Up, Defrag and Start Up Menu. It does have a link to a startup configuration utility. Similar to msconfig but can keep a list of disabled apps. Not really necessary. Only appears if you load the Gateway Startup Utility
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I81SHELL.exe
Appears to be related to drivers for an Intel 810 graphics chipset on an ASUS motherboard
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ICO.EXE
Found on Sony Vaio and IBM Thinkpad (and possibly other) laptops and seems to be related to Mouse Suite 98 Daemon according to the properties. Appears to cause a behaviour where the desktop suddenly flips back up when playing DirectX associated games
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ICO.EXE
Found on Sony Vaio and IBM Thinkpad (and possibly other) laptops and seems to be related to Mouse Suite 98 Daemon according to the properties. Appears to cause a behaviour where the desktop suddenly flips back up when playing DirectX associated games
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icwconn1.exe
Appears to be the "Internet Connection Wizard" from Internet Explorer being set-up as a desktop shortcut. Appears under the RunOnce registry key but is available under Start -> Programs -> Accessories -> Communication (or similar) anyway
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ivpsvmgr.exe
Toshiba IVP Service Manager application which appears as a red satellite dish icon in the System Tray. This is Toshiba's equivalent to the Windows Automatic Update feature as, whenever you are connected to the Internet, it will check for Windows updates and Toshiba updates
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mcagent.exe
From McAfee VirusScan On-line. The Agent is a red M icon that appears in the Windows system tray or Notification Area (if you're running Windows XP). If you don't see the agent icon, VirusScan Online may not be installed
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mdm.exe
Used by developers for debugging. Those who have encountered it have unchecked it with no degradation in performance. May cause your computer to "hang" if you have MS Visual Studio installed and this disabled because it appears to take over error handling - hence the U recommendatioon. Can also be listed as MDM7. See here to disable
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mdm.exe
Used by developers for debugging. Those who have encountered it have unchecked it with no degradation in performance. May cause your computer to "hang" if you have MS Visual Studio installed and this disabled because it appears to take over error handling - hence the U recommendatioon. Can also be listed as Machine Debug Manager. See here to disable
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msconfig.exe
Entry that appears when you uncheck an item in the MSConfig Startup group, and will disappear if on the next reboot you select the option to not be reminded that you are running in Selective Startup mode
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msconfig.exe
Entry that appears when you uncheck an item in the MSConfig Startup group, and will disappear if on the next reboot you select the option to not be reminded that you are running in Selective Startup mode
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Added during the installation of Comcast High Speed Internet software. During installation the system reboots and if the disk is removed a screen appears asking for the disk to be re-inserted to complete installation. Not required once installion is complete
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