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Key: "Y" - Normally leave to run at start-up "N" - Not required - typically infrequently used tasks that can be started manually if necessary "U" - User's choice - depends whether a user deems it necessary "X" - Definitely not required - typically viruses, spyware, adware and "resource hogs" "?" - Unknown

	Startup Name	Process Name	Details
X	MalwareWiped	MalwareWiped.exe	"MalwareWipe rogue security software variant - not recommended
X	MalwareWiped 5.5	MalwareWiped 5.5.exe	"MalwareWipe rogue security software variant - not recommended
X	MalwareWiped 5.6	MalwareWiped 5.6.exe	"MalwareWipe rogue security software variant - not recommended
X	MalwareWiped 5.7	MalwareWiped 5.7.exe	"MalwareWipe rogue security software variant - not recommended
X	MalwareWiped 5.8	MalwareWiped 5.8.exe	"MalwareWipe rogue security software variant - not recommended
X	MalwareWiped 6.1	MalwareWiped 6.1.exe	"MalwareWipe rogue security software variant - not recommended
X	MalwareWiped 6.2	MalwareWiped 6.2.exe	"MalwareWipe rogue security software variant - not recommended
X	MalwareWiped 6.3	MalwareWiped 6.3.exe	"MalwareWipe rogue security software variant - not recommended
X	MalwareWiped 6.4	MalwareWiped 6.4.exe	"MalwareWipe rogue security software variant - not recommended
X	MalwareWiped 6.9	MalwareWiped 6.9.exe	"MalwareWipe rogue security software variant - not recommended
X	MalwareWipeds	MalwareWipeds.exe	"MalwareWipe rogue security software variant - not recommended
X	MalwareWipePro	MalwareWipePro.exe	"MalwareWipe rogue security software variant - not recommended
X	MalwareWiper	MalwareWiper.exe	"MalwareWipe rogue security software variant - not recommended
X	MalWarrior	MalWarrior.exe	"MalWarrior rogue security software - not recommended
Y	Mamutu	mamutu.exe	"Background Guard feature of Mamutu from Emsi Software GmbH - which provides behaviour rather than signature based protection that ""recognizes new and unknown Trojans
Y	Mamutu Guard	mamutu.exe	"Background Guard feature of Mamutu from Emsi Software GmbH - which provides behaviour rather than signature based protection that ""recognizes new and unknown Trojans
U	ManageDesk Lite	ManageDesk Lite.exe	"ManageDesk Lite from Managebytes Desktop management software. Each desktop is a separate working space for you to use"
X	ManageProtocolCtrl	csmsv.exe	"Added by the LOOKSKY.B TROJAN!"
X	manager	manager.exe	"Detected by Kaspersky as the SMALL.CVT TROJAN!"
U	Manager Monitor	monitor.exe	"MindStorm AnalyzerPro from Secure Associates. ""A security management tool for customers easy to manage report and analyze security events across heterogeneous security devices"""
X	Managment Service	[random filename]	Added by the RBOT.BIS TROJAN!
N	Mania Win Restore	RESWIN.EXE	Pinball Mania for Windows from 21st Century Entertainment LTD (1995). Runs briefly at start-up then terminates. Available via Start -> Programs
N	ManifestEngine	ManifestEngine.exe	"Automatic updater for versions of Logitech QuickCam webcam software. Check for updates via the System Tray icon - see the LogitechVideoTray entry"
X	manrotce	manrotce.exe	Added by unidentified malware
X	Mantis	[filename]	"Added by the MANTIBE VIRUS!"
X	MapEDC	MapEDC.exe	"Added by the WaveRevenue-McBoo TROJAN!"
X	MapiDrv	mpisvc.exe	"Added by the MIPSIV TROJAN!"
X	mapisvc32	mapisvc32.exe	"Added by the KX VIRUS and also recognised by Symantec as FPAI adware"
X	Mapiyasha	Mapiyasha.exe	"Added by the SILLYFDC-DM WORM!"
U	Maple_S2P	Scan2pc.exe	Scan to PC application for the scanning function of the Samsung CLX-216x Series multifunction printers
X	mark the service	xxtra32.exe	"Added by the SDBOT.APP WORM!"
X	Martini	pinmart.exe	"Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!"
X	Mascro soft SDK updates2	SDKrepair2.exe	"Added by the SDBOT.BXM WORM!"
X	maskrider	maskrider2001.vbs	"Added by the SOLOW-G WORM!"
U	masqform.exe	masqform.exe	"PureEdge Viewer - provides automation framework to manage and deploy XML forms-based processes for e-business and e-government systems. PureEdge was taken over by IBM (see here) and the product became Workplace Forms"
N	Mass storage check registry	"rundll32.exe MSDServ.dll	check registry"
X	Master	svcghost.exe	"Added by the IRCBOT.RB TROJAN!"
X	Master Card Updaate 32	Mastercard32.exe	"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!"
U	Master Volume Spy	MASTERVOLUMESPY.EXE	"Volume control for the Gateway Destination ""DestiVu"" media interface"
X	MasterBoot Switch	popupkill.exe	"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!"
U	Matador	mlfbuddy.exe	"MailFrontier - anti-spam application"
U	Matador	mantispm.exe	"MailFrontier Desktop (Matador) email spam blocker software"
U	Matrix Screen Locker	matrix.exe	"Matrix Screen Locker is a system tray application that allows for quick and secure PC lock when you wish. The screen does a ""matrix style"" scrolling characters effect when the lock is running"
X	MatrixScreen	[filename]	"Added by the MATRIXSCREEN TROJAN!"
X	MatrixScreenSaver	mss.exe	Unidentified malware
N	Matrox Color Control	hgcctl95.exe	For Matrox video cards. Quick access to changing colors
N	Matrox Control Center	mgactrl.exe	For Matrox video cards. Quick access to settings
N	Matrox Diagnostic	mgadiag.exe	For Matrox video cards. Quick access to diagnostics
N	Matrox Powerdesk	PDesk.exe	"""Matrox PowerDesk software provides extra multi-display desktop management controls"""
N	Matrox PowerDesk 8	matrox.powerdesk.exe	"""Matrox PowerDesk software provides extra multi-display desktop management controls"""
N	Matrox PowerDesk SE	Matrox.PowerDesk SE.exe	"Matrox PowerDesk SE - multi-display desktop management controls"
N	Matrox QuickDesk	mgaqdesk.exe	For Matrox video cards. Quick access to tweak your card to your liking
X	MAV_check	mav_startupmon.exe	"Part of the WinAntiVirus Pro 2007 rogue security software - not recommended
X	mav_startupmon	mav_startupmon.exe	"Part of the WinAntiVirus Pro 2007 rogue security software - not recommended
X	MaxAlerts	max.exe	Bonzi MaxALERT - spyware
X	MaxAntiSpy	MaxAntiSpy.exe	"MaxAntispy Russian rogue spyware remover - not recommended"
U	MaxBackSchedule	maxbackservice.exe	Backup scheduler for the Maxtor (now Seagate) range of external hard drives - part of Maxtor Quick Start
U	MaxBlastMonitor	MaxBlastMonitor.exe	"Maxblast hard drive utility for Maxtor (Seagate) drives"
X	Maxsized	gqasqs.exe	"Added by the LIOTEN.IR WORM!"
Y	MaxtorCombo	ComboButton.exe	Required to be able to use the Maxtor OneTouch button on your external Maxtor harddrive. It is used to start up backup software (Retrospect)
U	MaxtorOneTouch	OneTouch.exe	"Maxtor OneTouch Hard Drives/OneTouch Family hard disk backup software"
U	MaxtorReg	AUTOREG.EXE	Part of SYSagent - small utility for retrieving all the hardware and software information required by anyone administering a machine and/or the network it's a part of
Y	MayaPan	MayaPan.Exe	"Audiotrak Maya soundcard driver"
X	mb2np	[random filename]	Added by the IRCBOT.TJ WORM!
Y	mbamgui	mbamgui.exe	"System tray access to and realtime protection agent for the registered version of MalwareBytes' Anti-Malware - which is ""considered to be the next step in the detection and removal of malware. In our product we have compiled a number of new technologies that are designed to quickly detect
X	MbarInstall	[random filename]	"Mirar adware"
U	MBkLogOnHook	LogOnHook.exe	"Part of McAfee Data Backup (now Online Backup) - which ""takes the hassle out of manually backing up all of your valuable digital files - from Microsoft Outlook email and contacts to treasured family photos"". Available as a stand-alone product or included in Internet Security and Total Protection. The exact purpose of this entry is unknown at present but it unloads after startup"
U	MBM 4	MBM4.exe	Motherboard Monitor 4 - only needed if you overclock your system and want to keep a check on system temperatures/voltages/etc. Available via Start -> Programs
U	MBM 5	MBM5.exe	"Motherboard Monitor 5 - only needed if you overclock your system and want to keep a check on system temperatures/voltages/etc. Available via Start -> Programs"
U	MBMon	"Rundll32 CTMBHA.DLL	MBMon"
U	MBNet	mbnet.exe	MBNet (Portugal) Credit Card Processing software
U	MBProbe	mbrpobe.exe	"MBProbe - only needed if you overclock your system and want to keep a check on system temperatures/voltages/etc. Available via Start -> Programs"
X	mbsmon32	mbsmon32.exe	"Micro Bill Systems Billing Software - ""is a potentially unwanted application that uses aggressive billing and collection service techniques to demand payment for Web site access after a three-day trial period has elapsed. It has been reported that these techniques may even result in a user no longer being able to browse the Internet"""
X	mbssm32	mbssm32.exe	"Micro Bill Systems Billing Software - ""is a potentially unwanted application that uses aggressive billing and collection service techniques to demand payment for Web site access after a three-day trial period has elapsed. It has been reported that these techniques may even result in a user no longer being able to browse the Internet"""
X	mbssm32	monstu.exe	"Detected by AVG as the AGENT.CNM TROJAN - see here"
X	MC	wintrims.exe	"Added by the WINTRIM TROJAN!"
X	MC	MAGICON.EXE	"Added by the MAGICON.A TROJAN!"
X	MC	N/A	"Added by the SIMCSS TROJAN!"
X	MC	WINTRIM.EXE	"Added by the WINTRIM.A TROJAN!"
X	McAfee	McAffeAv.exe	"Added by the NETSKY.AL WORM!"
X	mcafee	Win32.dll.vbs	"Added by the CATCHER-B WORM!"
X	Mcafee Anti Scan	NortonScn.exe	"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!"
X	McAfee Antivirus	McAfeeAV.exe	"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!"
X	McAfee Antivirus 32	MCAFEEAV32.EXE	"Added by the SPYBOT-EH WORM!"
X	Mcafee Antivirus Monitoring System326	VSStatmn326.exe	"Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!"
X	Mcafee Antivirus Monitoring System32mn	VSStatmn32.exe	"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!"
X	McAfee Antivirus Protection	mcafeeAV.exe	"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!"
Y	McAfee Application Installer	mcappins.exe	Used by older versions of McAfee internet security related products to clean up installation files that are no longer required once the product is installed. This entry will normally only appear once the product has been installed before the system is rebooted
X	Mcafee Auto Protect	mcafeshield.exe	"Added by the RBOT-UH WORM!"
U	McAfee Backup	McAfeeDataBackup.exe	"McAfee Online Backup (formerly Data Backup) - ""takes the hassle out of manually backing up all of your valuable digital files - from Microsoft Outlook email and contacts to treasured family photos"". Available as a stand-alone product or included in Internet Security and Total Protection"
U	McAfee Backup and Restore	McAfeeDataBackup.exe	"McAfee Online Backup (formerly Data Backup) - ""takes the hassle out of manually backing up all of your valuable digital files - from Microsoft Outlook email and contacts to treasured family photos"". Available as a stand-alone product or included in Internet Security and Total Protection"
U	McAfee Data Backup	LogOnHook.exe	"Part of McAfee Data Backup (now Online Backup) - which ""takes the hassle out of manually backing up all of your valuable digital files - from Microsoft Outlook email and contacts to treasured family photos"". Available as a stand-alone product or included in Internet Security and Total Protection. The exact purpose of this entry is unknown at present but it unloads after startup"
U	McAfee Data Backup	McAfeeDataBackup.exe	"McAfee Data Backup (now Online Backup) - ""takes the hassle out of manually backing up all of your valuable digital files - from Microsoft Outlook email and contacts to treasured family photos"". Available as a stand-alone product or included in Internet Security and Total Protection"
Y	McAfee Desktop Firewall Tray	FireTray.exe	"McAfee Desktop Firewall"
Y	McAfee Family Protection	mfp.exe	"McAfee Family Protection - which 'is easy-to-use and built to empower parents to say ""yes"" to their children's online interests while protecting them as they learn and explore' and ""protects children of all ages from exposure to inappropriate content
Y	McAfee Firewall	CPD.EXE	Firewall bundled with McAfee VirusScan 6.*. Can also be listed as CPD_EXE
U	McAfee Guardian	CMGrdian.exe	"McAfee Guardian shortcut menu on the System Tray (looks like a castle) given access to Internet Security
Y	McAfee Managed Desktop Agent	MYAGTSVC.EXE	"Part of the now obsolete McAfee Managed VirusScan anti-virus and anti-spyware security tool for small businesses. Starts via a registry ""RunServices"" key on Windows 98/Me and as a service on Windows NT/2K/XP"
U	McAfee Managed Services Tray	StartMyagtTry.exe	System tray notification for the now obsolete McAfee Managed VirusScan anti-virus and anti-spyware security tool for small businesses. Not required to be protected but you lose notifications
U	McAfee Online Backup	MOBKstat.exe	"System Tray access to McAfee Online Backup (formerly Data Backup) - ""takes the hassle out of manually backing up all of your valuable digital files - from Microsoft Outlook email and contacts to treasured family photos"". Available as a stand-alone product or included in Internet Security and Total Protection"
U	McAfee Online Backup Status	MOBKstat.exe	"System Tray access to McAfee Online Backup (formerly Data Backup) - ""takes the hassle out of manually backing up all of your valuable digital files - from Microsoft Outlook email and contacts to treasured family photos"". Available as a stand-alone product or included in Internet Security and Total Protection"
X	McAfee Online virus Scanner	avp.exe	"Added by the RBOT-GCV WORM! Not to be confused with Kaspersky anti-virus and AOL's Active Virus Shield (by Kaspersky) - found in either a Kaspersky or AOL sub-directory"
X	McAfee Online Virus Scanner	nzm.exe	"Added by the IRCBOT.XV WORM!"
U	McAfee QuickClean Imonitor	Plguni.exe	"Part of McAfee's QuickClean - which removes internet clutter and unwanted programs. This entry monitor changes made to the registry so that they can be undone later using QuickClean - such as removing programs. QuickClean is now integrated into their Total Protection
Y	McAfee SecurityCenter	mcagent.exe	"McAfee SecurityCenter is the main support center for McAfee's range of internet security products such as Total Protection
Y	McAfee SecurityCenter	McUpdate.exe	Automatic virus definition and software updates/upgrades for older versions of McAfee VirusScan and the now obsolete McAfee VirusScan Online
X	mcafee Software Intrenet	mcafee.exe	"Added by the RBOT-ATR WORM! Note - this is not a valid McAfee program"
U	McAfee SpamKiller	MskAgent.exe	"McAfee SpamKiller - rule-based and list-based spam filter. Available as a stand-alone product or included in older versions of Internet Security and Total Protection"
Y	McAfee VirusScan	mcmnhdlr.exe	"Part of older versions of McAfee VirusScan and the now obsolete McAfee VirusScan Online. When Windows boots it checks whether a virus scan is necessary before you do anything with your PC. Typically
Y	McAfee VirusScan	mcvsshld.exe	"ActiveShield - background scanner for older versions of McAfee VirusScan and the now obsolete McAfee VirusScan Online which scans files in the background as and when they are accessed
Y	McAfee VirusScan	oasclnt.exe	"On-access real-time scanner for older versions of McAfee VirusScan and the now obsolete McAfee VirusScan Online which scans files for malware as you access
X	Mcafee VirusScan Manager	mvcsvm.exe	"Added by the SILLYFDC.BBV TROJAN!"
X	McAfee Windows Protection	mcafee32.exe	"Added by a variant of the SPYBOT WORM!"
N	McAfee Winguage	??	"Part of McAfee Nuts & Bolts. ""WinGuage is a dynamic reporting tool that constantly monitors your use of Windows and your applications
U	McAfee.InstantUpdate.Monitor	RuLaunch.exe	"Instant Updater for McAfee's VirusScan
U	McAfeeDataBackup	McAfeeDataBackup.exe	"McAfee Online Backup (formerly Data Backup) - ""takes the hassle out of manually backing up all of your valuable digital files - from Microsoft Outlook email and contacts to treasured family photos"". Available as a stand-alone product or included in Internet Security and Total Protection"
Y	McAfeeFireTray	Firetray.exe	"McAfee Desktop Firewall"
X	MCAFEEIPS	setup.exe	"Added by the WHITEWELL TROJAN!"
X	McAfeeScanPlus	McAfeeScanPlus.exe	"Added by the MEPCOD TROJAN! This trojan file does not belong to any McAfee Antivirus Software and is found in the Windows or Winnt folder"
Y	McAfeeUpdaterUI	UpdaterUI.exe	McAfee common updater user interface
Y	McAfeeUpdaterUI	UdaterUI.exe	Updater user interface for McAfee's VirusScan Enterprise corporate anti-virus and anti-spyware security tool
Y	McAfeeVirusScanService	Avsynmgr.exe	"From McAfee VirusScan version 5.x. Runs VirusScan System Tray (Vsstat.exe)
Y	McAfeeWebscanX	WebScanX.exe	"From McAfee VirusScan up to version 4.x. Provides functionality for VShield Download Scan and Internet Filter modules. Enables internet scanning. Guards against malicious ActiveX programs
X	Mcaffe Antivirus	Mcafeescn.exe	"Added by a variant of the SPYBOT WORM!"
X	MCAFFE FLD LOADER	MCAFFEFLD.EXE	"Added by the RBOT-PY WORM!"
X	Mcaffee	mcsheild.exe	"Added by the RBOT-FDP WORM!"
Y	mcagent	mcagent.exe	"McAfee SecurityCenter is the main support center for McAfee's range of internet security products such as Total Protection
Y	MCAgentExe	mcagent.exe	"McAfee SecurityCenter is the main support center for McAfee's range of internet security products such as Total Protection
Y	mcagent_exe	mcagent.exe	"McAfee SecurityCenter is the main support center for McAfee's range of internet security products such as Total Protection
Y	mcappins	mcappins.exe	Used by older versions of McAfee internet security related products to clean up installation files that are no longer required once the product is installed. This entry will normally only appear once the product has been installed before the system is rebooted
X	mceipww	[8 random letters].exe	"Added by the ZHELATIN.EQ WORM!"
N	McENUI	McENUI.exe	"McAfee's EasyNetwork user interface - ""enables secure file sharing
N	MChanger	MChanger.exe	"Media Changer - utility that allows you to change wallpapers
U	MCI USB Icon	USBIcon.exe	MCI USB software used for managing a USB card reader
N	McLogLch_exe	McLogLch.exe	"Related to McAfee security suite. This is a non-essential program
X	MCM3	mcm3.exe	"ShopAtHome/SAHagent adware variant"
Y	mcmnhdlr	mcmnhdlr.exe	"Part of older versions of McAfee VirusScan and the now obsolete McAfee VirusScan Online. When Windows boots it checks whether a virus scan is necessary before you do anything with your PC. Typically
N	MCPLaunch	MCPLaunch.exe	"Launcher for Message Center Plus ""which alerts you when conditions arise on your computer that require your attention"" on IBM/Lenovo ThinkCentre desktops
N	McRegWiz	mcregwiz.exe	Product registration wizard for McAfee's range of internet security tools
X	Mcrosoftr Update	Mcrosoftr.exe	"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!"
Y	McShld9x	mcshld9x.exe	"Window 9x/Me on-access scanner for older McAfee's internet security products such as VirusScan and VirusScan Online which scans files in real-time for malware as you access
X	Mcsoft	gfeqzvq.exe	"Added by the SDBOT-NV WORM!"
Y	MCTskShd	mctskshd.exe	"Part of older versions of McAfee's internet security products such as VirusScan and VirusScan Online and used to schedule tasks such as automatic updates
Y	mcui_exe	mcagent.exe	"McAfee SecurityCenter is the main support center for McAfee's range of internet security products such as Total Protection
Y	McUpdate	McUpdate.exe	Automatic virus definition and software updates/upgrades for older versions of McAfee VirusScan and the now obsolete McAfee VirusScan Online
Y	MCUpdateExe	McUpdate.exe	Automatic virus definition and software updates/upgrades for older versions of McAfee VirusScan and the now obsolete McAfee VirusScan Online
Y	McVsRte	mcvsrte.exe	"Part of older versions of McAfee's internet security products such as VirusScan and VirusScan Online. Starts via a registry ""RunServices"" key on Windows 98/Me and as a service on Windows 2K/XP/Vista"
Y	mcvsshld	mcvsshld.exe	"ActiveShield - background scanner for older versions of McAfee VirusScan and the now obsolete McAfee VirusScan Online which scans files in the background as and when they are accessed
X	MCX Update	wisp.exe	"Added by the RBOT-AQH WORM!"
X	MCX Updte	scorti.exe	"Added by the RBOT-ARP WORM!"
X	MD IE Plugin	md.exe	"Marketdart spyware"
X	MD IE Plugin	winy.exe	Adware
N	mdac_runonce	runonce.exe	Associated with MS Data Access Components (MDAC). Sometimes left over after installation - not required. NOTE :- don't delete "runonce.exe".
U	MDDiskProtect	MDDiskProtect.exe	"Part of MacDrive 6 CrossStripe Edition from Mediafour Corporation - ""a perfect way to share files between Mac OS and Windows."" Unlike the standard version of MacDrive 7
U	MDDiskProtect.exe	MDDiskProtect.exe	"Part of MacDrive 6 CrossStripe Edition from Mediafour Corporation - ""a perfect way to share files between Mac OS and Windows."" Unlike the standard version of MacDrive 7
X	mdetect	[path to trojan]	"Added by the SPABOT TROJAN!"
U	MDGetStarted	MDGetStarted.exe	"MacDrive 7 from Mediafour Corporation - ""enables anyone using Windows Vista
U	MDGetStarted.exe	MDGetStarted.exe	"MacDrive 7 from Mediafour Corporation - ""enables anyone using Windows Vista
X	Mdm	Mdm.vbs	"Added by the WHITEHO VIRUS or TRAPPY WORM!"
X	mdm	mdm.exe	"Added by the LYDRA-F TROJAN! ! Note - this is not the legitimate Machine Debug Manager (mdm.exe) process which is located in %ProgramFiles%\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\VS7Debug (98/Me/XP/Vista) or C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM (Me only). This one is located in %Windir%"
X	MDM Rock 4	[8 random letters].exe	"Added by the SDBOT.CHG BACKDOOR!"
U	MDM7	MDM.EXE	"Used by developers for debugging and is a component of several MS products including Office and Visual Studio. Those who have encountered it have unchecked it with no degradation in performance. It may cause your computer to ""hang"" if you have Visual Studio installed and this disabled because it appears to take over error handling - hence the U recommendation. For this entry it loads under the ""RunServices"" key in 98/Me. It also loads as a service in XP/Vista. In both cases it's located in %ProgramFiles%\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\VS7Debug"
X	Mdmdll	mdmdll.exe	"Added by the CRYPTER TROJAN!"
X	Mdmdll32	mdmdll32.exe	"Added by a variant of the CRYPTER.C TROJAN!"
X	MDN	MDNS.exe	"Added by the SPYBOT.JPB WORM!"
X	MDN	MDNZ.exe	"Added by the RBOT.AQD WORM!"
X	MDN	MDN.exe	"Added by the RBOT.AOA WORM!"
X	MDNS	service.exe	"Mirar adware variant"
X	mds.exe	mds.exe	"Added by the MADS-A TROJAN!"
U	MDSA Sentinel X	smss.exe	"SentinelX surveillance software. Uninstall this software unless you put it there yourself. Note - this is not the same file as the smss.exe process which is always located in %System%. This one is located in %ProgramFiles%\MDSA Software"
X	mdwmdmsp	mdwmdmsp.exe	"Adware - detected by Kaspersky as the AGENT.AM TROJAN!"
N	MECA	Meca.exe	"Meca cross-platform communications technology
X	MedGS	MEDGS1.exe	"PacerD_Media/Pacimedia.com adware"
X	Media Access	MediaAccK.exe	"WindUpdates MediaPass adware"
X	Media Adapter	bitblt.exe	"Added by the HANSAH-A WORM!"
U	Media Card Companion Monitor	MCC Monitor.exe	"Monitor for Media Card Companion from ArcSoft. ""Automates the tedious processes associated with downloading and sharing files from digital cameras
U	Media Codec Update Service	update.exe	"Windows Essentials Codec Pack 1.0 is a collection of the most commonly needed video and audio codecs. This program allows keeps these codecs updated"
X	Media Gateway	MediaGateway.exe	"WindUpdates MediaPass adware"
X	Media Load	msn32.exe	Added by a unidentified WORM or TROJAN!
U	Media Manager Indexer	AIRSVCU.EXE	"Part of MS Visual InterDev
X	Media Pass	MediaPassK.exe	"WindUpdates MediaPass adware"
X	Media Pass	MediaPass.exe	"WindUpdates MediaPass adware"
X	Media Player	media.exe	"Added by the FLDMEDIA-A TROJAN!"
X	Media Player	wmplayer.exe	"Added by a variant of the AGOBOT.BM WORM! Note - this is not the valid Windows Media Player as the file is located in %System% rather than %ProgramFiles%\Windows Media Player"
X	Media Player	Sysdll.exe	"Added by the BANKER-BR TROJAN!"
X	Media Player	Sysnet.exe	"BANKER.MW spyware"
X	Media Player Update	xpsp1mfh.exe	"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!"
X	Media Plug x.1.2	msdm.exe	Added by the MULDROP.352 VIRUS!
X	Media Server	msdts.exe	"Added by a variant of the IRCBOT TROJAN!"
X	Media Service	msn64.exe	"Added by the SPYBOT.EV WORM!"
X	Media service	msnmsgxr.exe	"Added by the SDBOT.TF WORM!"
X	Media service	SYSTEM64.EXE	"Added by the RBOT.QV WORM!"
X	Media service	notpad.exe	"Added by a variant of the AGOBOT/GAOBOT WORM!"
X	Media Services	[filename].exe	"Added by the AGENT-BA BACKDOOR!"
X	Media Software UPdater	sscs.exe	"Added by the RBOT-ABE WORM!"
X	Media Transfer Protocals	msstc.exe	"Added by a variant of the IRCBOT TROJAN!"
X	Media X Services	MSNGRx.exe	"Added by the RBOT.AUL WORM!"
X	Media-XP-Service-Pack3	msnzx.exe	"Added by the SDBOT-ACW WORM!"
X	MEDIA32	[path to trojan]	"Added by the PURSCAN-Z TROJAN!"
U	MediaButtons	MediaButtons.exe	"Supports the eject button on the front on the Dell Studio Hybrid desktop. If disabled
X	mediacodec.exe	mediacodec.exe	"Added by the VSCODEC PRO TROJAN!"
N	MediaFace Integration	Sethook.exe	"Fellowes Neato® cd label design software. ""Launch NEATO's MediaFACE II label making software directly from the productname toolbar"""
U	Mediafour Mac Volume Notifications	MACVNTFY.EXE	"Part of MacDrive 6 CrossStripe Edition from Mediafour Corporation - ""a perfect way to share files between Mac OS and Windows."" Unlike the standard version of MacDrive 7
U	Mediafour MacDrive	MacDrive.exe	"MacDrive 7 & MacDrive 6 CrossStripe Edition from Mediafour Corporation - ""a perfect way to share files between Mac OS and Windows."" Version 6 is not Vista compatible but doesn ""include support for striped Mac arrays created with ATTO ExpressStripe software."""
U	Mediafour MacDrive	MDDiskProtect.exe	"Part of MacDrive 6 CrossStripe Edition from Mediafour Corporation - ""a perfect way to share files between Mac OS and Windows."" Unlike the standard version of MacDrive 7
U	Mediafour MacDrive	MDGetStarted.exe	"MacDrive 7 from Mediafour Corporation - ""enables anyone using Windows Vista
U	Mediafour XPlay Tray Notification Icon	Xptryicn.exe	"Mediafour Xplay - allows you to use an Apple iPod digital music player with a PC running Windows. If not used regularily start manually before connecting the iPod"
U	Mediafour XPlay Tray Notification Icon	Xptryicn.exe	"Xplay 2 from Mediafour Corporation - ""expands what you can do with any iPod
U	MediafourGettingStartedWithMacDrive6	MacDrive.exe	"MacDrive 6 CrossStripe Edition from Mediafour Corporation - ""a perfect way to share files between Mac OS and Windows."" Unlike the standard version of MacDrive 7
U	MediaKey	MediaKey.exe	"Multimedia keyboard manager. Required if you use the multimedia keys"
U	MediaLifeService	MediaLifeService.exe	"Related to MediaPlay Cordless Mouse from Logitech"
X	MediaLoads	dw.exe	"Medialoads adware"
X	MediaLoads Installer	dw.exe	"Medialoads adware"
N	MediaMonitor	Mediam~1.exe	Installed by Smartdisk MVP CD burning software. Software will work fine without it
X	mediamotor.exe	mmups.exe	"Added by the AGENT-BY TROJAN!"
X	MediaPath	Proyecto1.exe	"Added by the GRUEL WORM!"

DISCLAIMER: It is assumed that users are familiar with the operating system they are using and comfortable with making the suggested changes. I will not be held responsible if changes you make cause a system failure.

This is NOT a list of tasks/processes taken from Task Manager or the Close Program window (CTRL+ALT+DEL) but a list of startup applications, although you will find some of them listed via this method. Pressing CTRL+ALT+DEL identifies programs that are currently running - not necessarily at startup. For a list of tasks/processes you should try WinTasks 5 Standard/Professional from LIUtilities or the list at AnswersThatWork. Therefore, before ending a task/process via CTRL+ALT+DEL just because it has an "X" recommendation, please check whether it's in MSCONFIG or the registry first. An example would be "svchost.exe" - which doesn't appear in either under normal conditions but does via CTRL+ALT+DEL. If in doubt, don't do anything.

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