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*.exe
* seems to be a sequence of alphanumerics that can be different, i.e., 1960F8A9, 4EBD23F5, etc. Each of these files would appear to be a shortcut, i.e., 4EBD23F5 is actually Works Calender Reminder (found via a registry search)
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[random filename].exe
Added by the NUCLEAR TROJAN! Note - this trojan file is found in the Windows\NR or Winnt\NR folder
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[random].tmp
Found with Trojan.Win32.StartPage.aw. Possibly a variant of the AGENT-WQ TROJAN!
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[worm filename]
Added by the CQG WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate services.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 found in the Common Files folder
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Apoint.exe
Touchpad software for laptop PC's. For instance it is found on the Panasonic and Sony Vaio machines and allows part of the touchpad to be used for document or Web-page scrolling. Required for proper functioning of the pointing software but not required for the laptop to work
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Apoint.exe
Touchpad software for laptop PC's. For instance it is found on the Panasonic and Sony Vaio machines and allows part of the touchpad to be used for document or Web-page scrolling. Required for proper functioning of the pointing software but not required for the laptop to work
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autoupd.exe
Added by an unidentified VIRUS, WORM or TROJAN! - found in a folder of the same name
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AutoUpdate.exe
Updates for Wave Systems Corp. Embassy Trust Suite - "delivers advanced levels of security to the client PC using the TPM security chip found on most enterprise PCs today"
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bttnserv.exe
Found on a Compaq PC, for the extra buttons on the keyboard for the speaker volume, media player, sleep and internet buttons. If the buttons aren't used on the keyboard or your's doesn't have them, then it isn't required
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cdf.exe
BroadJump Client Foundation. Broadband troubleshooting software installed by various companies. Not required and you can remove it via Add/Remove programs
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CFD.exe
BroadJump Client Foundation. Broadband troubleshooting software installed by various companies. Not required and you can remove it via Add/Remove programs
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cftmon.exe
Added by the DELIVE-A TROJAN! Note - this file is found in C:\Windows or C:\Winnt and is not the valid MS Office file of the same name (see here)
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cmmpu.exe
MIDI emulator driver for the integrated sound chip by C-Media based on the CMI-8330 chip set normally found in cheap motherboards. Also installed as part of the software for a Guillemot Maxi Muse sound card (PCI)
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COMMANDER.EXE
Used by Iomega drives. Details of its purpose can be found here. Available via Start -> Programs
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csrss.exe
Added by the MEHEERWAR TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate csrss.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 found in a "winupdate" subfolder
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ct.exe
Found in the HPSelectFrontend directory on a HP machine. What is it's purpose and is it required?
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ctfmon.exe
Family Keylogger is a program that lets you record to a special file and then view all the keystrokes typed by everyone using your computer. Keystroke logger/monitoring program - remove unless you installed it yourself! Found in the System\CTF (9x/Me) or System32\CTF (NT/2K/XP) folder
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DesktopLtoManager.exe
Related to Global Positioning System (GPS) found on HP iPAQ hw6500 unit and others
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dit.exe
"Drive Icon and Label Utility" - assigns drive icons and names to flash memory cards. Required, otherwise the drives aren't found
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DSentry.exe
Anti-spyware from Dell. Seems that after Dell found out certain applications being installed from DVD's would report back information about what customers were watching, they decided to implement an anti-spyware service. Run manually before installation starts
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DSentry.exe
Anti-spyware from Dell. Seems that after Dell found out certain applications being installed from DVD's would report back information about what customers were watching, they decided to implement an anti-spyware service. Run manually before installation starts
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dtiom98.exe
Used by Iomega drives. Details of its purpose can be found here. Available via Start -> Programs
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DVD43.exe
DVD43 is a small tool that overrides CSS copy-protection found on DVD movies
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DVD43_Tray.exe
DVD43 is "a small tool that integrates into Windows and overrides CSS copy-protection found on DVD movies"
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