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KB891711.exe
Installed by the Windows KB891711 critical update, see this security bulletin - this file reportedly needs to continue running in order to patch the vulnerability, at least until a more practical solution is found. There have however been reports of fatal exception errors in systems running Windows 98, and in such a case Microsoft advises to either uninstall the patch (Add/Remove Programs) or prevent it from running at startup
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license_manager.exe
MediaPipe peer-to-peer file swapping program also reported as a hijacker
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LXBTppls.exe
Reportedly part of Lexmark printer software - what does it do and is it required?
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masqform.exe
PureEdge Viewer 6.0, reportedly associated with viewing and text editing US Air Force electronic forms
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mbssm32.exe
Reported as Micro Bill Systems foistware - but not according to the company themselves, see here
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mpp2pl.exe
MediaPipe peer-to-peer file swapping program also reported as a hijacker
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MSAgentXP.exe
Reported by Ewido Security Suite as TrojanDownloader.Reqlook.c
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msconfigx32.exe
Reported as the MSCONFIGX32 TROJAN! Possible Rbot variant
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NetMeter.exe
NetRatings software by Opistat. "OpiStat measures Internet usage anonymously and surveys participants according to their profiles and online habits". This software has been reported to get downloaded and installed automatically after a Grokster install. It anonymously collects your use of the Internet protocols (sites visited, Web pages, advertisements seen, electronic commerce, streaming). To be avoided!
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NetMeter.exe
NetRatings software by Opistat. "OpiStat measures Internet usage anonymously and surveys participants according to their profiles and online habits". This software has been reported to get downloaded and installed automatically after a Grokster install. It anonymously collects your use of the Internet protocols (sites visited, Web pages, advertisements seen, electronic commerce, streaming). To be avoided!
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NielsenOnline.exe
NetRatings software by Opistat. "OpiStat measures Internet usage anonymously and surveys participants according to their profiles and online habits". This software has been reported to get downloaded and installed automatically after a Grokster install. It anonymously collects your use of the Internet protocols (sites visited, Web pages, advertisements seen, electronic commerce, streaming). To be avoided!
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pasmon.exe
SystemDoctor is a security risk that may give exaggerated reports of threats on the computer. The program then prompts the user to purchase a registered version of the software in order to remove the reported threats
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qkshield.exe
QuikShield popup blocker - reportedly stealth installed, see here
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sd2006.exe
SystemDoctor is a Security Risk that may give exaggerated reports of threats on the computer. The program then prompts the user to purchase a registered version of the software in order to remove the reported threats
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secserv.exe
Reported by Panda as an EasySearch Adware variant. Note - EasySearch modifies the Internet Explorer settings and may download programs onto the infected computer
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startupmon.exe
SystemDoctor is a security risk that may give exaggerated reports of threats on the computer. The program then prompts the user to purchase a registered version of the software in order to remove the reported threats
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Supervisor.exe
Has been reported to be associated with various antitrojan software like ATS and PC Doorguard. If so it's required in Startup - any further information is welcome
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syp.exe
SysProtect is detected as a "potentially unwanted program". It purports to be an system repair/maintenance application, but requires paid registration before any issues found can be fixed. Many of the "invalid" items found appear suspect. This has been reported to be distributed in wild via trojan Vundo. Other incarnations of this software exist with the same model and similar web presences (for example WinFixer). For more information see here
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SysUtil.exe
Software Piracy Alert feature bundled with PGWare software. Cries foul when it detects an 'illegal' version. The alerts are reported to disappear as soon as the software is correctly registered. There are privacy issues though: "The Software includes a feature that assigns a unique order number to GameGain based on purchase information. The Software reports this number to us via the internet either when you run the Software or enter the registration number, or both. The Software may also identif..
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Test.exe
Reportedly part of a webcam surveillance program that's supposed to test SMTP dialling in the event of an alert? Is this correct?
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tgcmd.exe
See also TgAddServer. This part ensures the software is installed correctly (similar to an installation wizard) as reported by Cox Regarded as spyware by some as it has the ability to retrieve user information. Whether it does so depends upon the provider. One Toshiba user reports problems with hibernate on his laptop if disabled - hence the "U" recommendation
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tgcmd.exe
See also TgAddServer. This part ensures the software is installed correctly (similar to an installation wizard) as reported by Cox Regarded as spyware by some as it has the ability to retrieve user information. Whether it does so depends upon the provider. One Toshiba user reports problems with hibernate on his laptop if disabled - hence the "U" recommendation
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