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inetinfo.exe
Executable used by MS Internet Information Server (IIS). If it's running, then so is IIS. Useful in knowing whether you require the patch for the Code Red worm. Comes with PWS (Personal Web Server) or NT4 and handles ASP-, PHP code (+ more)
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ISATRAY.EXE
MS Internet Security and Acceleration Server - see here
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keyacc32.exe
KeyServer KeyAccess client software - "when the KeyServer program is launched, the KeyServer process becomes active so license requests from client computers can be serviced. Without KeyAccess, a keyed program cannot run, so license control is very secure"
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LAUNCH32.EXE
Microsoft Systems Management Server - used to manage computers on a network remotely
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lexpps.exe
For Lexmark printers. From Lexmark: "This enables bi-directional printing over a peer to peer network. If the printer is connected directly to your PC, the file is not used, (or should not be used) at all". It is known that firewalls can however alert you to "lexpps.exe" requesting server privileges
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lfsndmng.exe
LightningFAX Enterprise Fax Server - "puts faxing at the fingertips of networked enterprise users. It enables rapid, secure sending and Direct-To-Desktop Delivery of mission-critical documents"
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lmpdpsrv.exe
Related to a Lexmark printer/scanner. Printer sharing server? Is it required?
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lvcoms.exe
Lvcomm server. Related to Logitech Quick Cam - works fine without it but it is needed for the Logitech ImageStudio software to connect to the camera
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MAD.EXE
MAD.exe is the MS Exchange 5.5 System Attendant and can also consume a large amount of resources - resolved by the latest Exchange 5.5 Service Pack. Also part of Exchange 2000 Server but does it have the same problems?. Apparently you need to leave this running but is it needed at start-up?
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mcpserver.exe
Master Control Program for Stardock apps, in development. People should leave it running if they're using any of the Stardock applications
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mm_server.exe
Part of MusicMatch Jukebox - digital music player / CD burner and ripper / music organizer / playlist creator
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mmhid.dll
This is the Human Interface Device Server for Win98, it is required only if you are using USB Audio Devices you can disable via Msconfig. See here. Typical examples are USB multimedia keyboards with volume control and web-ready keyboards. For example - loaded by default with MS DSS80 Speakers because they have Volume, Mute and Bass controls on the speaker. Some users may experience problems disabling this - if this is the case then re-enable it. Equivalent to Hidserv in Win98SE/2000/Me/XP
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Monserv.exe
Alps Electric USB Server - required according to this article
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msdtc.exe
MS Distributed Transaction Coordinator - handles transactions across multiple servers and is installed by MS Personal Web Server and MS SQL Server
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msg32.exe
Conexant (older versions are Brooktree) Wavestream Message Server - associated with Conexant based audio devices
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msgsrv32.exe
Windows 32-bit VxD Message Server. For more information on its function and why it's needed, see here. Note - why some people have it listed in start-up programs I don't know but I was asked to include it here. It automatically runs in the background
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MWSBAR.DLL
MyWay - an IE Browser Helper Object used by adware WebSearch to add an IE toolbar to provide search features, and hijack browser search requests to its controlling servers run by MyWay
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naimag32.exe
Workstation background program for Network Associates McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator - a network management tool for enforcing antivirus protection of the workstations using system policies. Works with both McAfee and Norton AntiVirus. NAIMAG32 and NAIMAS32 communicate with the ePolicy Orchestrator processes on the network fileserver to check for virus updates or for the need to perform a virus scan
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NETTIME.EXE
From a visitor - "This is the executable for NetTime. It is started from the registry when you check the box to start at startup. NetTime allows you to synchronize your computers' clock with a server on your local net or the internet using any of several protocols, e.g. NTP."
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ngctw32.exe
Symantec Ghost Server software - needed for a "a Ghost multicast" (transfer images to multiple machines). Can be launched manually
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