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Atisched.exe
Component that remains resident in memory and automatically launches the ATI VIDEO PLAYER at a user selected time and date. Delete the shortcut in the Start -> Programs -> Startup folder as well. Functions could re-enable the program to load at start-up and re-introduce the shortcut. Try it and see
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DkService.exe
From Executive Software's Diskeeper defragmenting utility - a replacement for Windows Disk Defragmenter. It's recommended to leave this enabled, otherwise you could have problems starting it manually.
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dvt.exe
Installation could be a crack/hack to NOD32 here. Seen and removed in many logs. Investigate it further and if this file is present C:\d_v_t.reg then it should be fixed. Not to be confused with the DICOM entry here. Both files are located in the Windows/Windir directory
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explorer.exe
Starts Windows Explorer. Unless this has been manually added to startups or added by another program it could be a virus such as PE_BISTRO or DVLDR or MYDOOM.C. Note that it is also not the explorer.exe task/service you'll see when via CTRL+ALT+DEL
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memcheck.exe
Part of Ontrack's Fix-it Utilities Suite anti-virus. Performs a quick check of memory for signs of any virus. Exits afterward and returns all resources used in one user's experience. Not required but could be left without a drain on resources
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netfxupdate.exe
Would appear to be a valid Microsoft .NET file (see Would appear to be a valid Microsoft .NET file (see here) but other sources suggest it could be a trojan
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netfxupdate.exe
Would appear to be a valid Microsoft .NET file (see Would appear to be a valid Microsoft .NET file (see here) but other sources suggest it could be a trojan
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rpcss.exe
Remote Procedure Call. Required by windows for programs to communicate with each other on networks/different machines. Originally for NT only but now installed with Win98/98se. Under Win98/98se, a program may need it to communicate with other components of itself. You could delete the program but if any abnormalities occur soon after then reinstall. Under NT, deleting this critical system component will disable the OS. For a more detailed explanation see here
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SETUP.EXE
Could be related to Network Associates Inc who own the McAfee VirusScan product amongst others. This was found in a directory called "VSC". Could it be an installation that failed and "SETUP.EXE" was left to run at startup as an error?
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SmReminder.exe
"Shockmachine is a stand-alone application that lets users collect Macromedia Shockwave and Flash titles and play them offline". Could be a registration reminder for the trial version
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talknow.exe
Could it be related to Could it be related to this or something similar?
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thpsrv.exe
Toshiba Hard Drive Protection Utility - moves the Hard Drive head to a safe position in case of shock or vibration to reduce the risk of damage that could be caused by head-to-disk contact
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Viewsonic.exe
Could be a left-over from the installation of a Viewsonic flat panel display
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Wepstat.exe
Cisco Aironet 340 Series PC Card driver. If it can be started manually it shouldn't be required if you don't use the PC card facility regularily - hence the status could be "U". Can anybody confirm this?
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WGWLocalManager.exe
Part of Flash-Networks NettGain2000 product. NettGain 2000 is a combined hardware/software networking solution, which is designed to improve performance of satellite networks by increasing data transmission speeds and maximizing the existing bandwidth for complete utilization when sending TCP/IP applications over a satellite. It is needed when connecting to the internet via satellite to provide speed faster than 60k or so. It could be started by creating a shortcut, running it only when connecti..
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WINOSCFG.EXE
Could it be something to do with configuring Windows on a new PC from an OEM supplier?
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