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Windows Process - 'cause' |
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4DMAIN.EXE
Mouse software for "Fellowes" Wheelman mouse. Has caused some users problems but shouldn't be needed if you don't use any enhanced features it may provide
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AdMunch.exe
Ad Muncher removes adverts, pop-ups and general annoyances in your browser, file-sharing and messenger programs. Causes conflicts with Outlook, game sites and web-building applications
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ADMUNCH.EXE
Ad Muncher removes adverts, pop-ups and general annoyances in your browser, file-sharing and messenger programs. Causes conflicts with Outlook, game sites and web-building applications
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Alogserv.exe
From McAfee VirusScan for logging scanning activities. In some cases, if left running it can cause CPU % usage to go between 5-95% or go to and stay at 100%. Disabling it impacts on the reported last scan date. It is reported to cause jerky graphics response in many games. As of version 6, this is a critical component of McAfee and disabling it can cause a PC to lock up
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awhost32.exe
Part of Symantec's pcAnywhere remote PC management software. Provides an automatic startup of the client PC in host mode in conjuction with a host-definition file, so system administrators can access the machine. Can cause a 10% reduction in speed and not recommended
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backweb.exe
Automatically detects an internet connection and downloads any available updates. Typical on Compaq and HP PC's but not restricted to those OEM's. Resource hog and often causes malfunctions. Available via Start -> Programs
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BOMB32.EXE
Part of McAfee Nuts & Bolts. Protects your Windows system from application failure and crashes - similar to Norton Crashguard. Your choice - may cause problems
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Care2GTU.exe
Care2 Green Thumbs-Up (from the Care2 site). Every online purchase helps environmental causes; tells you how eco-friendly a company really is, thanks to over 200 company profiles from Coop America. Saves 1 square foot of rainforest every day you use it. If it works and you like it, keep it
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CBWAttn.exe
Required for Bitware to answer incoming faxes, can cause sleep mode problems
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CBWHost.exe
Required for Bitware to answer incoming faxes, can cause sleep mode problems
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ccdoctor.exe
Checks your system to make sure it's configured properly for running IBM Rational ClearCase, a source code management tool. ClearCase is fairly sophisticated so there are a lot of system-related things that can cause it grief. If you run ClearCase you should not disable this as it provides a valuable service, but technically it isn't required to use the ClearCase product
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CCPROXY.EXE
Part of Norton Internet Security, proxy server that is used to support the parental controls. If you turn parental controls off at user level the process is not loaded. Reported to cause excessive CPU usage
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CMAGENT.EXE
Part of CyberMedia's Oil Change program. Not normally required. Note - if you have TextBridge, CyberMedia Agent may attach itself to TextBridge and cause TextBridge to crash everything if this is disabled
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color.exe
Probably on-board graphics related based upon the SiS chipsets. Has been seen on ASUS motherboards with SiS chipsets and known to cause conflicts if you choose another graphics card and disable the on-board
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COMPAQ-RBA.EXE
Applies to the CPQBootPerfDB entry as well. These files generate some kind of server or servlet that attempts to connect with Compaq online. They are like Trojans, but fairly harmless. They send information on the "Compaq Advisor/Compaq Message Screener" application that comes with every Compaq computer and provide feedback on how computer users use the Message Advisor. These messages appear occasionally and instruct and advise users on their computer and its use. They generally attempt to get y..
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ConnectionManager.exe
Used to create and connect your SBC Yahoo DSL connection. This program has been reported to cause problems for some users. If you find that it causes you pc to become slow or unstable you should uninstall it (using Add/Remove programs) and manually connect your DSL connection
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ctfmon.exe
CTFMon is involved with the language/alternative input services in Office XP. Ctfmon.exe will continue to put itself back into MSConfig when you run the Office XP apps as long as the Text Services and Speech applets in the Control Panel are enabled. Not required if you don't need these features. For more info on ctfmon see here. Ctfmon can be disabled from Control Panel, Text & Speech Services. Note - the file will always be located in the System32 folder, if it is located elsewhere it will like..
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ctfmon.exe
CTFMon is involved with the language/alternative input services in Office XP. Ctfmon.exe will continue to put itself back into MSConfig when you run the Office XP apps as long as the Text Services and Speech applets in the Control Panel are enabled. Not required if you don't need these features. For more info on ctfmon see here. Ctfmon can be disabled from Control Panel, Text & Speech Services. Note - the file will always be located in the System32 folder, if it is located elsewhere it will like..
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dadapp.exe
"DadApp is the SW utility that controls the programmable buttons on Dell Laptops. Not required, but should be left in because it can create a hassle and doesn't always restore functionality to those buttons once unchecked and rechecked" - direct from Dell
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dcfssvc.exe
Associated with digital cameras and can cause problems which disappear if disabled. If this program is unchecked in startup, your camera will not cause your computer to open a pop-up window when you connect it. Leave enabled if you can't load pictures from your camera/dock - Kodak's dock is an example
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dcfssvc.exe
Associated with digital cameras and can cause problems which disappear if disabled. If this program is unchecked in startup, your camera will not cause your computer to open a pop-up window when you connect it. Leave enabled if you can't load pictures from your camera/dock - Kodak's dock is an example
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desk95.exe
ATI's HydraVision desktop management software, allowing for multi-monitor support, as included in ATI HydraVision versions 2.5 and earlier. Has been reported to cause problems, such as this one. HydraVision can be uninstalled through Add/Remove Programs
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dpps2.exe
Pop-Up Stopper Companion from Panicware. Pop-up blocker integrated into the IE toolbar. Note that the Pro version doesn't load in startup as it is installed as an Internet Explorer toolbar. Can cause problems with IE if you use WinXP and uninstall Service Pack 1. Uninstalling the software leaves it in the startup group
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dpps2.exe
Pop-Up Stopper Companion from Panicware. Pop-up blocker integrated into the IE toolbar. Note that the Pro version doesn't load in startup as it is installed as an Internet Explorer toolbar. Can cause problems with IE if you use WinXP and uninstall Service Pack 1. Uninstalling the software leaves it in the startup group
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dpps2.exe
Pop-Up Stopper Companion from Panicware. Pop-up blocker integrated into the IE toolbar. Note that the Pro version doesn't load in startup as it is installed as an Internet Explorer toolbar. Can cause problems with IE if you use WinXP and uninstall Service Pack 1. Uninstalling the software leaves it in the startup group
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