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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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atrack.exe
New feature of Norton Internet Security (NIS) and Norton Personal Firewall (NPF) 3.0 is the Alert Tracker, an instant notification feature. The Alert Tracker displays information about events as they happen. This way, when a rule has been triggered or an access to the Internet made, you know about it immediately rather than finding out about it when you check your logs or notice that the NIS icon indicates a security alert
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BlockTracker.exe
If present on a HP machine it tracks all the processes and logs them to a blocklog.txt file
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Chatango.exe
Chatango - "allows people to be connected in real time through their Web browsers. Include your Chatango contact link or button when you create eBay auctions, blogs, personal websites, Friendster profiles, and your visitors will be able to contact you instantly, without downloading anything, or registering. Alo use it to send email to your friends, allowing them to respond to you in real time!." The 'MessageCatcher' icon in the System Tray notifies you when you get a message. When you get a mess..
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class0117[random].exe
Blackbox captures emails and chat logs, and monitors Internet activity - remove if you didn't intentionally install it
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COMDLGEX.EXE
Part of McAfee Nuts & Bolts. With Common Dialog Enhancements, you can add MRU list box to open dialogs
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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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Hello.exe
Hello is an application that allows Blogger users to post digital photos and captions directly to their personal weblogs, or blogs
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help.exe
ISpy is a security risk that logs keystrokes and captures screenshots. If you didn't install this yourself uninstall it
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keylog.exe
PaqKeylog is a surveillance software program that logs keystrokes and can run in stealth mode. Uninstall this software unless you put it there yourself
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logger.exe
HSLABLogger logs user activity and Internet activity. The gathered information can be sent to a predetermined email address. If you didn't install this yourself uninstall it
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mmemdrv.exe
Added by SecondSight spyware. Note - SecondSight is spyware that captures keystrokes and screen shots, and logs user activity on the compromised computer. The risk can then send the logged information to a remote attacker via email, must be manually installed
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NInit.exe
Norton Uninstall Deluxe. Monitors programs being installed and logs them for removing later. Available via Start -> Programs for manual logging - not required
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onlinetime.exe
OnlineTimer - monitors your Windows dial-up network and logs the time you spend online as well as the resulting costs
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ostivity.exe
OStivity - "a desktop and server hardware and software asset/inventory solution for small to enterprise sized organizations that need to quickly gain knowledge of 'what's installed' without having to manually touch every computer in the company. The next time the computer logs into the network, a complete inventory (software and hardware) is taken of the system"
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pcx.exe
ParentXtreme is a surviellance software program that monitors user activity, logs keystrokes, and takes screenshots. It ends the processes of anti-spyware programs. If you didn't install this yourself remove it
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Ptsnoop.exe
These descriptions I've come across - all valid as far as I can see :- (1) Program installed with some modems that monitors the COM ports for the modem driver. Not required from what I've read - may need a registry edit to get rid of it (2) Backdoor trojan virus that copies itself as PTSNOOP.EXE -see here for more info(3) Apparently the people who put it out claim it's a driver for a Voice modems (don't know who they are though - Ed) Note: If using AOL and you disable this you may lose your conn..
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rundll32 [path] BatLogEx.DLL, StartBattLog
IBM Thinkpad battery management utility that logs changes in battery conditions such as charging, discharging, etc
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rundll32.exe tweakui.cpl, tweaklogon
Automatically logs you on if you have Microsoft's Tweak UI "powertoy" installed
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SKS32P~1.EXE
SpyKeySpy logs keystrokes and sends the stolen information to a configurable email address
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smss.exe
Added by SentinelX spyware. Note - SentinelX is spyware that logs keystrokes. It also monitors and records Web sites visited and applications used. The risk can capture periodic screen shots and may be configured so as to block access to specific Web sites and chat rooms, must be manually installed. Note - this is not the legitimate smss.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 located..
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ssmgr.exe
007 Spy Software - "stealthy monitoring program which allows you to secretly track all activities of computer users and automatically deliver logs to you via Email or FTP"
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STMonitor.exe
Track4Win is a surveillance software program that takes screenshots and logs user activity such as URLs and currently running processes. It uploads the logs and screenshots to a preconfigured server. Uninstall this software unless you put it there yourself
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svchost.exe
InlookExpress logs keystrokes and captures screenshots. If you didn't install this yourself remove it. Note - this should not be confused with the svchost.exe system process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder! This file is located in a "sds20" folder
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