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Alcmtr.exe
Installed with hardware drivers for a Realtek AC97 audio device. It's believed that Realtek uses this file in order to data about the customer. Some users report problems with their on-board sound if this is disabled - hence the "U" recommendation
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ALCWZRD.EXE
RealTek High Definition audio driver related - detects new devices when plugged in, then pops up a dialog box. If everything works as expected you should be able to disable this one
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Alcxmntr.exe
Installed with hardware drivers for a Realtek AC97 audio device. It's believed that Realtek uses this file in order to gather data about the customer. Some users report problems with their on-board sound if this is disabled - hence the "U" recommendation
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apdproxy.exe
Part of Adobe's Photoshop Album or Photoshop Elements packages - starts each time you connect an external image device to your PC (see here)
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bayswap.exe
Hot-swappable drive management on Compaq Notebooks which allows you to swap drives without closing down Windows. Only required if you frequently swap bay devices
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bbSysTray.exe
Philips CD-RW related - "the 'Blue Button' feature gives users the chance to receive convenient online support for their possible device problems or questions"
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bcmntray.exe
Related to Broadcom Network Adapters for additional configuration options for these devices. Should not be terminated unless suspected to be causing problems
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bttray.exe
System tray icon which shows the status of a BlueTooth wireless module. Most systems with such a module installed can enable/disable the module. The system tray icon changes from blue/white to blue/red when the module is turned off. Allows access to explore bluetooth places, setup wizard, advanced configuration, quick connect and shutdown device
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CAMDET~*.EXE
ACDSee Auto Device Detector detects when a device is connected to your PC and gives you the option to acquire images from it automatically
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Camdetect.exe
ACDSee Auto Device Detector detects when a device is connected to your PC and gives you the option to acquire images from it automatically
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CameraAssistant.exe
Related to Logitech QuickCams and provides additional configuration options for these devices
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CdzSvc.exe
Cadenza mNotes for Palm and Pocket PC enables users to access Lotus Notes on their mobile devices
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CFSServ.exe
Belongs to Toshiba's configfree utility and searches for Wireless Devices
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CMPDPSRV.EXE
Printer Driver Plus from ViewAhead Technology (formerly DeviceGuys, Inc.). "Printer Driver Plus seamlessly integrates all the necessary components of a printer driver, plus more". Installed with some Compaq and Lexmark printers
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Configtool.exe
MultiUser configuration for a Palm PDA device?. Is it required?
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DDS.EXE
Project Labs Century CD manager for their CD/DVD storage device
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DEVDET~*.EXE
ACDSee Auto Device Detector detects when a device is connected to your PC and gives you the option to acquire images from it automatically
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DevDetect.exe
ACDSee Auto Device Detector detects when a device is connected to your PC and gives you the option to acquire images from it automatically
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DevDtct2.exe
Installed by various Olympus products, this program detects the active connection of a speech device (voice recorder, etc) to a USB port then runs specific client software used to access that device. The DevDtct2 process has a "high" priority level which can negatively impact system resources
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DeviceManager.exe
Device manager for Philips portable media players such as the GoGear
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devldr16.exe
Associated with some Creative Labs sound cards. Provides audio support for DOS applications. Not needed if you don't have those. Required if you use "Sound Play Control" and "Sound Recorder". To disable: (1) Disable via MSCONFIG (2) Start -> Settings -> Control Panel -> System -> Device Manager then disable "Creative SB16 Emulation" under Creative Miscellaneous Devices
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devldr16.exe
Associated with some Creative Labs sound cards. Provides audio support for DOS applications. Not needed if you don't have those. Required if you use "Sound Play Control" and "Sound Recorder". To disable: (1) Disable via MSCONFIG (2) Start -> Settings -> Control Panel -> System -> Device Manager then disable "Creative SB16 Emulation" under Creative Miscellaneous Devices
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Disk_Monitor.exe
Multi-media, Smartmedia, Compact Flash card reader for reading digital camera cards. Device is recognised as internal USB disk drive. Necessary if camera cards are to be recognised as soon as they are inserted into the reader
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dlbcserv.exe
Related to Dell Photo Printers and provides additional configuration options for these devices
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