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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
U	PDEngine	PDEngine.exe	"PerfectDisk from Raxco - disk defragmenter. Only required if you schedule disk defragmenting at re-boot"
N	pdexplo	PDEXPLO.EXE	"PowerDesk Pro by PowerDesk Pro by Ontrack. Enhanced desktop and file manager. Available via Start -> Programs"
U	PDF Complete	pdfsty.exe	"""PDF Complete is a high-quality PDF document creation tool that operates much like the Acrobat® PDF Writer solution. Almost any document can be converted to a pdf file by simply printing the document to the PDF Complete printer"""
?	PDF Converter Registry Controller	RegistryController.exe	"Part of PDF Converter Professional version 2 from Scansoft (now Nuance). what does it do and is it required?"
?	PDF4 Registry Controller	RegistryController.exe	"Part of PDF Converter Professional version 4 from Scansoft (now Nuance). what does it do and is it required?"
?	PDF5 Registry Controller	RegistryController.exe	"Part of PDF Converter Professional and PDF Create (both version 5) - from Nuance. what does it do and is it required?"
?	PDF6 Registry Controller	RegistryController.exe	"Part of PDF Converter Professional version 6 from Nuance. what does it do and is it required?"
U	pdfFactory Dispatcher v1	fppdis1a.exe	"FinePrint pdfFactory Dispatcher - background task which handles the creation of PDF files when you print to the FinePrint pdfFactory printer. Version 1.x of the software. ""pdfFactory products offer a unique approach to PDF creation that is simpler
U	pdfFactory Dispatcher v2	fppdis2a.exe	"FinePrint pdfFactory Dispatcher - background task which handles the creation of PDF files when you print to the FinePrint pdfFactory printer. Version 2.x of the software. ""pdfFactory products offer a unique approach to PDF creation that is simpler
U	pdfFactory Pro Dispatcher v1	fppdis1.exe	"FinePrint pdfFactory Pro Dispatcher - background task which handles the creation of PDF files when you print to the FinePrint pdfFactory PRO printer. Version 1.x of the software. ""pdfFactory products offer a unique approach to PDF creation that is simpler
U	pdfFactory Pro Dispatcher v3	fppdis3a.exe	"FinePrint pdfFactory Pro Dispatcher - background task which handles the creation of PDF files when you print to the FinePrint pdfFactory Pro printer. Version 3.x of the software. ""pdfFactory products offer a unique approach to PDF creation that is simpler
U	PDFHook	pdfcreate5hook.exe	"Prevents the ""Trial Version www.Nuance.com"" watermark appearing in PDF documents created by PDF Create version 5 (from Nuance) when the product has been installed but not activated properly. See here for more information"
U	PDFHook	pdfpro5hook.exe	"Prevents the ""Trial Version www.Nuance.com"" watermark appearing in PDF documents created by PDF Converter Professional version 5 (from Nuance) when the product has been installed but not activated properly. See here for more information"
U	PDFHook	pdfpro6hook.exe	"Prevents the ""Trial Version www.Nuance.com"" watermark appearing in PDF documents created by PDF Converter Professional version 6 (from Nuance) when the product has been installed but not activated properly. See here for more information"
U	pdfMachine dispatcher	mapisnd.exe	"pdfMachine Windows print driver"
N	pdfSaver3	pdfSaver3.exe	"PDF-XChange - create Adobe compatible PDF files from virtually any Windows software such as MS Word
N	pdibm	pdibm.exe	"Part of the IBM customized version of SafeGuard PrivateDisk from Utimaco - which provides secure area of hard disk where files and folders are encrypted. This entry loads the associated IBM wizard to create the initial secure area once the program has been installed and will no longer be loaded (but remains as a startup entry) once it is completed"
N	PDIBM Application	pdibm.exe	"Part of the IBM customized version of SafeGuard PrivateDisk from Utimaco - which provides secure area of hard disk where files and folders are encrypted. This entry loads the associated IBM wizard to create the initial secure area once the program has been installed and will no longer be loaded (but remains as a startup entry) once it is completed"
N	PDIBM.exe	pdibm.exe	"Part of the IBM customized version of SafeGuard PrivateDisk from Utimaco - which provides secure area of hard disk where files and folders are encrypted. This entry loads the associated IBM wizard to create the initial secure area once the program has been installed and will no longer be loaded (but remains as a startup entry) once it is completed"
N	PDirect	PDirect.exe	IBM Presentation Director software
U	pdp Server	ctpdpsrvr.exe	Included and setup with the drivers for my Compaq A3000 all-in-one printer/scanner - maybe for networking. Works fine without it - but may be needed when used over a network
N	pdservice	pdservice.exe	"Part of SafeGuard PrivateDisk from Utimaco - which ""securely and transparently protects sensitive files on notebooks and desktop computers
N	PDService.exe	pdservice.exe	"Part of SafeGuard PrivateDisk from Utimaco - which ""securely and transparently protects sensitive files on notebooks and desktop computers
U	PDTray	PDTRAY.EXE	System Tray access to Presentation Director for IBM/Lenovo Thinkpad notebooks - which allows you to create and quickly select between various single and mulitple display options. Scheme selection and settings are also available via Fn+F7 key combination on some models
U	PDTRAY.EXE	PDTRAY.EXE	System Tray access to Presentation Director for IBM/Lenovo Thinkpad notebooks - which allows you to create and quickly select between various single and mulitple display options. Scheme selection and settings are also available via Fn+F7 key combination on some models
U	PDUiP6000DMon	PDUiP6000DMon.exe	"Memory Card Utility for the Canon PIXMA iP6000D photo printer - which allows ""your computer to access the memory card reader feature of your printer"""
U	PDUiP6000DTskbr	PDUiP6000DTskbr.exe	"Memory Card Utility for the Canon PIXMA iP6000D photo printer - which allows ""your computer to access the memory card reader feature of your printer"""
U	PDUiP6210DMon	PDUiP6210DMon.exe	"Memory Card Utility for the Canon PIXMA iP6210D photo printer - which allows ""your computer to access the memory card reader feature of your printer"""
U	PDUiP6220DMon	PDUiP6220DMon.exe	"Memory Card Utility for the Canon PIXMA iP6220D photo printer - which allows ""your computer to access the memory card reader feature of your printer"""
U	PDUiP6600DMon	PDUiP6600DMon.exe	"Memory Card Utility for the Canon PIXMA iP6600D photo printer - which allows ""your computer to access the memory card reader feature of your printer"""
U	PDUiP6700DMon	PDUiP6700DMon.exe	"Memory Card Utility for the Canon PIXMA iP6600D photo printer - which allows ""your computer to access the memory card reader feature of your printer"""
?	PDVD8LanguageShortcut	Language.exe	"Part of Cyberlink's PowerDVD version 8. Language settings?"
U	PDVDDXSrv	PDVDDXSrv.exe	"Remote Control background application for Cyberlink's PowerDVD DX - a Dell specific version of their standard PowerDVD product. Enables you to use a remote control with your DVD drive if your drive came with one. Not required if you don't have a remote control
U	PDVDServ	PDVDServ.exe	"Remote Control background application for Cyberlink's PowerDVD version 5 and above. Enables you to use a remote control with your DVD drive if your drive came with one. Not required if you don't have a remote control
N	Pe2ckfnt SE	chkfont.exe	"Used to check whether the fonts are installed properly on your computer or not for a scanner. If you don't want to execute it
?	PeachtreePrefetcher	PeachtreePrefetcher.exe	"Related to Peachtree accounting software by Sage Software. What does it do and is it required?"
?	PeachtreePrefetcher.exe	PeachtreePrefetcher.exe	"Related to Peachtree accounting software by Sage Software. What does it do and is it required?"
X	PECarlin	PECarlin.exe	"Adware - see here"
?	Peeramid	PService.exe	"In a ""Koptimizer"" folder in Program Files. What does it do and is it required?"
U	PeerGuardian	PeerGuardian_1.99b_pr14.exe	"PeerGuardian - IP blocker for Windows. Used to protect privacy on P2P networks by blocking IP addresses specified in blocklists. Features support for multiple lists
U	PeerGuardian	pg2.exe	"PeerGuardian - IP blocker for Windows. Used to protect privacy on P2P networks by blocking IP addresses specified in blocklists. Features support for multiple lists
U	Pent@VALUE 3.2	Pent@VALUE.exe	Pent@VALUE Digital Satellite Internet PC Receiver
X	PeqBL100	PEQBL100.exe	"Added by the ENVID.D WORM!"
Y	PER Email Protection	pavmail.exe	"PER Antivirus"
X	Perfect Defender 2009	pdfndr.exe	"Perfect Defender 2009 rogue security software - not recommended
N	PerfectPrint	pfppop70.exe	Print engine used by Corel WordPerfect 7 and Presentations 7
U	PerfectSuite	dthtml.exe	"PerfectSuite™ from ViewSonic. Rebranded version of Display Tune from Portrait Displays
X	PerfFont (Performance True Type Font)	perfont.exe	"Added by the MUTECH-E TROJAN!"
U	perfmon	perfmon.vbs	"MindStorm AnalyzerPro from Secure Associates. ""A security management tool for customers easy to manage report and analyze security events across heterogeneous security devices"""
X	Perfomance Monitor	davcsync.exe	"Added by the LAMUD-A WORM!"
X	Perfomance Settings	svchost.exe	"Added by the TOFGER-AP TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.exe process which is always located in %System% and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in %Windir%"
X	Performance	MyHeart.exe	"Added by the PESIN-D WORM!"
N	Performance Center	ApcMain.exe	"Ascentive Performance Center - not recommended
X	Performs peer to peer connection	WinPTTP.exe	"Added by the RBOT-GMI WORM!"
X	PermissionResearch	prmrsr.exe	"Marketscore/RelevantKnowledge adware"
Y	PersFw	PersFw.exe	"Kerio or Tiny Personal Firewall"
U	Persistence	igfxpers.exe	"Installed with the graphics drivers for Intel desktop and mobile motherboard chipsets with integrated graphics. It's purpose or function isn't known at present but testing with it disabled would appear to indicate it isn't required - hence the recommended ""U"" status"
X	Personal Anti Malware	PAM.exe	"Unregistered version of Personal Anti Malware rogue security software - not recommended
X	Personal Anti Malware Center	AMC.exe	"Registered version of Personal Anti Malware rogue security software - not recommended
X	Personal Antivirus	PerAvir.exe	"Personal Antivirus rogue security software - not recommended
X	Personal Computer	scvhost.exe	"Added by the RBOT-AJE WORM!"
X	Personal Defender 2009	pdefendr.exe	"Personal Defender 2009 rogue security software - not recommended
X	Personal Firewall V9	Firewall-UpdateV9.exe	"Added by the RBOT-BJR WORM!"
X	Personal Firwall	ptmedsrv.exe	"Added by the SDBOT.XY WORM!"
X	Personal Security Center Monitor	isc_ui.exe	"Added by the FAKEALERT TROJAN!"
X	PersonalAntiSpy Free	pas.exe	"PersonalAntiSpy rogue spyware remover - not recommended
X	PersonalAV	pav.exe	"PersonalAV rogue security software - not recommended. Detected as the FAKEAV.FT TROJAN by Trend. Located in %ProgramFiles%\PersonalAV"
X	personalguard	personalguard.exe	"Personal Guard 2009 rogue security software - not recommended
X	personalprotector	personalprotector.exe	"Personal Protector rogue security software - not recommended
X	PersonalSec	psecurity.exe	"Personal Security rogue security software - not recommended
X	PersonSecurity	psecurity.exe	"Personal Security rogue security software - not recommended
X	PersSecurity	personalsecurity.exe	"Personal Security rogue security software - not recommended
X	PersSecurity	psecurity.exe	"Personal Security rogue security software - not recommended
U	Pervasive.SQL Workgroup Engine	W3dbsmgr.exe	Database Service Manager for Pervasive SQL 2000 Workgroup edition. Required if you use Pervasive SQL but it's recommended you start it manually before using it as it has a tendancy to crash/freeze if loaded with other applications at startup
X	Pest-Capture	PestCapture.exe	"PestCapture rogue security software - not recommended
X	Pest-Patrol	Pest-Patrol.exe	"Pest-Patrol rogue security software - not recommended
X	Pest-Patrol 2.1.0	Pest-Patrol.exe	"Pest-Patrol rogue security software - not recommended
X	PestCapture	PestCapture.exe	"PestCapture rogue security software - not recommended
U	PestPatrol Control Center	PPControl.exe	"PestPatrol Control Terminal - utility that launched PestPatrol features such as PPMemCheck and CookiePatrol before CA's acquisition"
?	PestPatrolCL	PestPatrolCL.exe	"PestPatrol's command line scanner
X	pestsweeper	pestsweeper.exe	"PestSweeper rogue security software - not recommended
X	PestTrap	PestTrap.exe	"PestTrap rogue spyware remover - not recommended
U	Petit Larousse 2001	HIPL2000Popup.exe	Popup dictionary tool
X	Pex Sound Driver	Today's Results.vbs	"Added by the TRODE-A WORM!"
X	pex Sound driver 2	Today's Results.vbs	"Added by the TRODE-A WORM!"
U	PFM3.0	PFM30.exe	"Management software for the Philips 8FF3WMI/27 digital PhotoFrame. Used to configure the device
U	PFM30	PFM30.exe	"Management software for the Philips 8FF3WMI/27 digital PhotoFrame. Used to configure the device
?	PFW_CfgEngine	PFWCFG~1.EXE	"Personal Firewall related?"
?	PFW_PullSrv	PULL.EXE	"Personal Firewall related?"
U	pg	pg.exe	"Part of Privacy Guardian from PC Tools - which ""is a safe and easy-to-use privacy protection tool that securely deletes online Internet tracks and program activity records that are stored in your browser and other hidden files on your computer"". This startup entry runs only on the next reboot if the ""Cache
Y	Pghist	PgHist.exe	"Part of Privacy Guardian from PC Tools - which ""is a safe and easy-to-use privacy protection tool that securely deletes online Internet tracks and program activity records that are stored in your browser and other hidden files on your computer"". This startup entry runs only on the next reboot if the ""Cache
Y	PgHist.exe	PgHist.exe	"Part of Privacy Guardian from PC Tools - which ""is a safe and easy-to-use privacy protection tool that securely deletes online Internet tracks and program activity records that are stored in your browser and other hidden files on your computer"". This startup entry runs only on the next reboot if the ""Cache
Y	PgIndex	PgIndex.exe	"Part of Privacy Guardian from PC Tools - which ""is a safe and easy-to-use privacy protection tool that securely deletes online Internet tracks and program activity records that are stored in your browser and other hidden files on your computer"". This startup entry runs only on the next reboot if the ""Index.dat"" option is selected for IE under ""Browsers"" when the users selects ""Clean Your Computer"". Index.dat files keep a track of pages
X	PgMonitr	PgMonitr.exe	"Delfin Promulgate adware variant"
Y	PGPSDKSVC	pgpsdkserv.exe	"PGPsdkServ.exe is the new SDK service which is responsible for performing all PGP key management and cryptographic functions. This functionality was moved into a service to allow multiple modules simultaneous read/write access to the keyrings
U	PGPSERVICE	pgpservice.exe	"PGPservice.exe has two main purposes: (1) it handles a large part of the PGPnet functionality (along with the PGPnet driver) and (2) it allows efficient access to the PGP preferences database. The individual PGP modules normally access the preferences through PGPservice
N	PGPtray	pgptray.exe	PGP 7.x. Provides icon tray shortcuts to PGP programs from Network Associates. Available via Start -> Programs
X	PGQL	pgql.exe	"Added by the BCKDR-PQN BACKDOOR!"
X	PGStub.exe	[various filenames]	Unidentified adware
X	pgtaff	pgtaff.exe	AdRotator adware variant
U	Phase One Media Reader	DCIMImp.exe	"Phase One Media Reader Capture images"
U	phc700	vphc700.exe	"Related to the Philips SPC700NC web camera"
Y	PhiBtn	PhiBtn.exe	Snapshot and Launch button application from Philips belonging to Philips SPC 900NC Camera
U	Philips Intelligent Agent	Philips Intelligent Agent.exe	"Philips Intelligent Agent searches automatically the correct update for your recordable drive in only three simple steps"
U	Philips PhotoFrame Manager	PFM30.exe	"Management software for the Philips 8FF3WMI/27 digital PhotoFrame. Used to configure the device
N	PhilipsDM	DeviceManager.exe	Device manager for Philips portable media players such as the GoGear
?	PhilipsLime	LimeAlive.exe	"Associated with some Philips portable media players such as the GoGear. What does it do and is it required?"
U	PhilipsRemote	PhilipsRemote.exe	"Remote control support for MusicMatch Jukebox on Philips audio players such as the AZ2555 Sound Machine - see
U	PHIME2002A	TINTSETP.EXE	"Microsoft's Input Method Editor for Asian languages which is used to both display and enable the input of characters in e-mails
U	PHIME2002ASync	TINTSETP.EXE	"Microsoft's Input Method Editor for Asian languages which is used to both display and enable the input of characters in e-mails
X	PHIME2004C	CTFMDN.exe	"Added by the DLOADR-AMV TROJAN!"
X	PHIME2OO2ASyst	[path to trojan]	"Added by the DBDOOR-B TROJAN!"
U	Phone Connection Monitor	audevicemgr.exe	"Connection monitor part of the Sony Ericsson PC Suite mobile phone management utility for some models
U	PhoneFree version 6.2	PHONEF??.EXE	"An Internet telephony application. Complicated registration and ad banners tailored to your profile - see here"
N	Photo Express Calendar Checker SE	CALCHECK.EXE	"If you create multiple Weekly/Monthly/Yearly calendars to use as your wallpaper
N	Photo Loader supervisory	Plauto.exe	"Casio's Photo Loader software. Hook up your camera to the USB port
N	PhotoCAL Startup	PhotoCAL.exe	"PhotoCAL wizard driven monitor calibration software from ColorVision for beginners and photo enthusiasts"
U	PhotoExplosionCalCheck	calcheck.exe	"Calendar management feature of Nova Development's Photo Explosion"
U	PhotoManager	PhotoManager.exe	"Management software for Philips digital PhotoFrame range. Used to edit photos and transfer them directly from a PC via a USB cable. Start manually when you connect the device"
X	Photoshop	svchost.exe	"Added by the CDOPEN-E TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.exe process which is always located in %System% and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in %ProgramFiles%"
N	PhotoShow Deluxe Media Manager	mssysmgr.exe	"Simple Star PhotoShow Deluxe photo editing and organizing software
N	PhotoWise QuickLink	quicklnk.exe	"Agfa PhotoWise - "PhotoWise QuickLinkTM lets you drag and drop photos right from the camera into your document (applications must be OLE-compliant). Use PhotoWise to print contact sheets and photographic prints. Create slide shows
X	photo_id	photo_id.exe	"Added by the AGENT-LTF TROJAN! The file is located in %System%"
U	PhraseExpress	phrase.exe	"""PhraseExpress organizes your frequently used text phrases and allows pasting them into any application"""
N	PI Notify	PINotify.exe	"Property Intellect from Wild Rabbit Software Ltd - ""is widely used in the residential lettings markets to help landlords
X	PIC SYSTEM	picx.exe	"Added by the MYTOB.LL WORM!"
N	Picaboo	PicabooMain.exe	"Picaboo - ""Easily create stunning photo books and cards with your digital photos"""
N	Picasa Media Detector	PicasaMediaDetector.exe	"Media detector for Picasa's automatic photo organizer"
N	PicasaNet	Hello.exe	"Hello is an application that allows Blogger users to post digital photos and captions directly to their personal weblogs
N	Pickatag	pickatag.exe	"Pick-a-tag - ""freeware utility for random selection of your taglines. This utility randomly picks a tagline out of a list of taglines. It will create a signature file which your mailer can use to place under your messages"""
U	PicoZip	PicoZipTray.exe	"System tray access to PicoZip - ""an easy to use Zip and UnZip utility that runs on all 32-bit Windows platforms such as Windows 95
N	PICPRTR	PICPRTR.EXE	Program for viewing and measuring a variety of 3D CAD data formats
X	picsvr	picsvr.exe	"Delfin Promulgate adware"
N	Picture Motion Browser Media Check Tool	SPUVolumeWatcher.exe	"Part of the Sony Picture Uility software supplied with Sony camera/camcorder products. Automatically invokes an import process if the camera/camcorder is connected and has media on it"
U	Picture Package VCD Maker	Residence.exe	"Sony Picture Package software for their range of Digital Handycam video cameras. Used to connect the camcorder via USB and allows the user to burn the content directly to a CD"
N	pictureBUZZTray	swtray.exe	"System Tray access to PictureBUZZ on-line printing software from Streetwise Software. If you use the software set the page you use as a favourite in your browser and run it manually"
X	picview	picview.exe	"Added by the DWNLDR-FPH TROJAN!"
X	picview	msnmsgr.exe	"Added by the BANLOA-AF TROJAN! Note - this is not the valid MSN Messenger (now Windows Live Messenger) utility which is located in either %ProgramFiles%\MSN Messenger or %ProgramFiles%\Windows Live\Messenger. This one is located in %Windir%"
U	Pidgin	pidgin.exe	"Pidgin IM client - ""a multi-protocol Instant Messaging client that allows you to use all of your IM accounts at once"""
U	PiDunHK	PIDUNHK.EXE	"Part of the Prodigy Internet software - part of the dialer/DUN. Presumably needed for users of that service otherwise you may not be able to connect
X	pigglett	pigglett.exe	"Added by a variant of the SMALL.EP TROJAN!"
U	piiserviceOE	N/A	"Spam Inspector (nee Postal Inspector) from The Giant Company or iHateSpam from Sunbelt Software - spam filter add-ons for OE"
X	pilif	pilif.exe	"Added by the FILI WORM!"
N	Pinger	pinger.exe	"Pinger is the resident program for Toshiba updates. Periodically checks to see if there are any software/driver upgrades for your particular computer model. If it finds any
X	PingTimeout Institution	pingchek.exe	"Added by the SDBOT-VY WORM!"
X	PingTimeout Institution	internal.exe	"Added by the SDBOT.BMH WORM!"
U	Pink Calendar	PinkCal.exe	"Pink Calendar & Day Planner"
Y	PinnacleDriverCheck	PSDrvCheck.exe	"Part of Pinnacle Systems InstantCD/DVD and InstantCopy CD/DVD copying software that verifies drive settings. Once loaded it doesn't use any resources so you can leave it enabled"
N	PINotify	PINotify.exe	"Property Intellect from Wild Rabbit Software Ltd - ""is widely used in the residential lettings markets to help landlords
N	Piolet	piolet.exe	"Piolet - peer-to-peer file sharing client"
X	PIPE SYSTEM	pipe.exe	"Added by the MYTOB-FF WORM!"
N	Piracy	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
N	PitFrame Module	Reminder.exe	"Registration reminder for the PC Pitstop Optimize 2.0 system optimizatoon utility by CA. Located in %ProgramFiles%\PCPitstop\Optimize2"
N	PivotSoftware	wpctrl.exe	"PivotPro from Portrait Studios - allows a screen to be rotated to match rotated LCD screens
X	Pixel32	Pixel32.exe	"Added by the GEMA TROJAN!"
X	Pixelpwr32	Pixelpwr32.exe	"Added by the GEMA TROJAN!"
X	Pixelsvr	Pixelsvr.exe	"Added by the GEMA TROJAN!"
U	pjWebCam	pjWebCam.exe	Webcam automation software that saves regular photos from webcam and can also act as HTTP server
X	PK Guard	pkguard32.exe	"Added by the GUAPIM WORM!"
X	PK Services	pksvc.exe	"Added by the FORBOT-BW WORM!"
N	PKR Pal	pkrpal.exe	"PKR Pal utility from PKR - ""helps keep your software updated so in future there will be no lengthy waits for new versions to install. Based on your selected options it will also let you know when your favourite tournaments are starting!"""
N	pkrpal	pkrpal.exe	"PKR Pal utility from PKR - ""helps keep your software updated so in future there will be no lengthy waits for new versions to install. Based on your selected options it will also let you know when your favourite tournaments are starting!"""
N	pkrpal.exe	pkrpal.exe	"PKR Pal utility from PKR - ""helps keep your software updated so in future there will be no lengthy waits for new versions to install. Based on your selected options it will also let you know when your favourite tournaments are starting!"""
U	PktAnything	PocketCompanion.exe	"PocketAnything lets you save anything on your computer to your mobile
U	PlainSight Desktop Calendar	Calendar.exe	"PlainSight Desktop Calendar by Desksware - ""It can display Microsoft® Outlook® data
U	Planlægningsagent	mstask.exe	"Windows Task Scheduler (on Danish language versions of Windows) - displayed as a box with a stopwatch in the System Tray. Required if you have regularly scheduled tasks like defragmenting
X	Plasdll service	[random filename]	"Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!"
X	play ooze	user grim.exe	Added by and unidentified WORM or TROJAN!
X	Playboy	playavi.exe	"Added by the GAMANLOCK TROJAN!"
N	PlayMovie	PMVService.exe	"Part of Acer Arcade Deluxe lets you browse pictures
U	PLEAPCPUCPL	pleapu.exe	"CPU Control Panel for the Powerleap CPU upgrade"
?	PLFFAP	HotfixQ0306270.exe	"Prolific Technology Inc. USB Flash Disk driver - is it required in startup?"
U	Plguni	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
X	plite731	plite731.exe	"Poplite A adware"
U	plmg.exe	plmg.exe	Paragon Last Minute Bidder - auction assistant software
N	PLNRNote	PLNRNote.exe	Part of Sierra/Hallmark Card Studio - System Tray notification of events such as birthdays and anniversaries that you've scheduled with the customizable Event Planner
?	PLoader	umsd.exe	"USB Mass Storage Disk related tray icon. Is it required?"
X	Plob	kernel.com	"Added by the OPTIXPRO.12 TROJAN!"
X	Plook	plook.exe	"AffiliateTarget.com alias PLook adware"
U	Pluck Tray	PluckTray.exe	RSS (XML TAGS) reader program
N	PluckSvr	PluckUpdater.exe	"Pluck Toolbar updater"
X	Plug And Play	msnmsg.exe	"Added by the RBOT-ID WORM!"
U	Plus! Alarm Clock	AlarmClock.exe	Alarm Clock function of Microsoft Plus! Digital Media Edition (which is no longer available)
X	Pluto! Pager	srvhandle.exe	"Added by the REDPLUT VIRUS!"
U	PLXSTART	PLXSTART.EXE	Sets the spindown timeout and access speeds at startup and displays the "Plextor Manager 2000" splash screen for Plextor CD-RW.
N	PLXTASK	PLXTASK.EXE	"Taskbar utility for a "control panel" for a Plextor CD-RW. Has MVP 2000 (audio CD player)
X	pm32ctrl	pwr32crtl.exe	"Added by the CRYPTER.A TROJAN!"
X	pm32info	pm32info.exe	"Added by the CRYPTER.A TROJAN!"
X	pmc	764.exe	Adult content dialler
X	pmcqt	pmcqt.exe	"Added by the DLUCA-V TROJAN!"
?	PMCS	PMC.Service.Main.exe	"Related to MediaCenterService from Pinnacle Systems. What does it do and is it required?"
X	Pmedia	winsrvc.exe	"Internet marketing sofware from Permissioned Media Inc as used in E-Card FriendGreetings foistware - see here. Treated by Trend as the FRIENDGRT.B WORM!"
?	PMHandler	PMHandler.exe	"Related to IBM/Lenovo Thinkpad notebooks - possibly related to power management features? What does it do and is it required?"
?	PmProxy	PmProxy.exe	"Associated with Analog Devices ""SoundMAX"" audio chipset - often built-in to motherboards. What does it do and is it required?"
X	pmr	pmr.exe	"PowerStrip foistware. Note - this is not the same as the video tweaking utility of the same name here"
X	pmsngr.exe	pmsngr.exe	"Added by the ZLOB.MEDIA-CODEC TROJAN! This purports to be a Windows Media Player upgrade (with names such as ""iCodecPack""
U	PMT	personalmoneytree.exe	"According to the web site Personal Money Tree is an automatic cash rebate program. Note: Not recommended"
N	PMTSHOOT	pmtshoot.exe	MS tool for troubleshooting power management problems
U	PMXInit	pmxinit.exe	Restores user display preferences Kyro2 based graphics cards. Not required unless you change the default settings - such as gamma
N	PNAgent	PNAgent.exe	"PhatNoise Music Manager - manages WMA
X	PNP	wuaaclt.exe	"Added by the LILBRE-A WORM!"
X	PnP Driver	playboy.exe	"Added by the FORBOT-FR WORM!"
X	PNP FIX	[worm filename]	"Added by the RBOT-AKQ WORM!"
U	Pnpchk	Pnpchk.exe	"Aztech Labs Sound 3 PnP driver"
X	pnpsvc_lock	******.exe [* = random digit]	Browser hijacker
X	pnpsvc_lock	startsvs.exe	Browser hijacker
U	PNSetup	PNSetup.exe	"PopNot - pop-up killer"
X	PNtask Services	pntask.exe	"Added by the LALA.C TROJAN!"
X	pnvifj	jusodl.exe	"Added by the QQPASS.48436 TROJAN!"
U	Pocket Sheet Sync	PSXLTRAY.EXE	"Casio Pocket Sheet synchronization software"
N	PocketCam 3Mega Monitor	ICON.exe	Installed with the Aiptek PocketCam 3Mega digital camera. Automatically invokes an import process if the camera is connected and has media on it
X	Poet	Poet.exe	"Added by the DOEP.A WORM!"
X	Pofatch	nstrue.exe	"Added by the RANDEX.Z WORM!"
U	point32	point32.exe	"Microsoft IntelliPoint utility (up to version 5.4) - required to support the programmable buttons and additional features on Microsoft's range of mice
U	POINTER	point32.exe	"Microsoft IntelliPoint utility (up to version 5.4) - required to support the programmable buttons and additional features on Microsoft's range of mice
X	pointmania	pointmania.exe	"PointMania adware. File located in %Program Files%\pointmania"

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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