virtual

NEW HijackThis automated log analyzer! Get your logs analyzed INSTANTLY!

Page

If you're not finding what you're looking for please go to this forum and submit a new startup entry.

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		dllvirtual.exe	"Added by the DADOBRA-IW TROJAN! Note - has a blank entry under the Startup Item/Name field"
X		dllvirtual.dll	"Added by the DADOBRA-IW TROJAN! Note - has a blank entry under the Startup Item/Name field"
X		dllvirtual.js	"Added by the DADOBRA-IW TROJAN! Note - has a blank entry under the Startup Item/Name field"
Y	Groove Virtual Office	Groove.exe	"""Groove Virtual Office uses a peer-to-peer networking model to connect users in Groove Workspaces. In these workspaces geographically dispersed coworkers can do almost everything they could do in the same office. They can hold online meetings
X	Java Virtual Machine	javaw.exe	"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!"
X	Microsoft Java Virtual Machine	MsConfiG.exe	"Added by the FORBOT-DV WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate msconfig.exe which should only appear in Msconfig/Startup if you leave the warning box unchecked after changing an Msconfig entry and rebooting"
X	Microsoft Java Virtual Machine	msjvm.exe	"Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!"
X	Microsoft Java Virtual Machine	javavm.exe	"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!"
X	Microsoft Java Virtual Machine	msjavarxp.exe	"Added by the FORBOT-DL WORM!"
X	Microsoft Java Virtual Machine	winscr32.exe	"Added by a variant of the WOOTBOT WORM!"
X	Microsoft Virtual Service Manager	vservice32.exe	"Added by the MSNWORM.T WORM!"
X	MS Java virtual machine	javavm.exe	"Added by the RBOT.ABG WORM!"
X	MSN UPDATERS	virtualmemory.exe	"Added by the RBOT-JK WORM!"
X	NT Virtual Machine	[path to file]	"Added by the SCAERBOT-A WORM!"
X	NT-Virtual Device Manager	ntvdmn.exe	"Added by the SDBOT-AAA WORM!"
?	Snappy Fax Printer virtual printer agent	sfpagent.exe	"Related to the Snappy Fax desktop fax program. What does it do and is it required?"
U	Sprint DSL virtual assistant	matcli.exe	"""matcli.exe is a motive Assistant Command line interface that gathers information about your system's identity like your name email address
U	SX Virtual Link	Connect.exe	"SX Virtual Link from Silex Technology America
X	VBouncer	VirtualBouncer.exe	"Virtual Bouncer - malware from Spyware Labs. It is distributed by the same bundling and drive-by download techniques as the parasites it claims to remove
X	virtual	winit.exe	"Added by the MUGLY.A or MUGLY.B WORMS!"
X	virtual	winprotect.exe	"Added by the MUGLY.C WORM!"
X	virtual	wini.exe	"Added by the RBOT-YX WORM!"
U	Virtual Access Scheduler	VASCHD32.EXE	The scheduler for mail and usenet tool
X	Virtual Bouncer	VirtualBouncer.exe	"Virtual Bouncer - malware from Spyware Labs. It is distributed by the same bundling and drive-by download techniques as the parasites it claims to remove
X	Virtual CD v6	grplscd.exe	"Added by the RBOT-AXV WORM!"
X	Virtual CD v6	[random].exe	"Added by the RBOT-AZV WORM!"
X	Virtual CDROM	deamon.exe	"Added by the RBOT.VP WORM!"
U	Virtual Dimension	VirtualDimension.exe	"Virtual Dimension by Typz - ""a free
X	Virtual Protocol	vr32.exe	"Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!"
X	virtual-ie	winlogi.exe	"Added by the RBOT-BJU WORM!"
X	virtual-machine	svchosts.exe	"Added by the RBOT-US WORM!"
X	virtual-machine	winlogin.exe	"Added by the RBOT-VU WORM!"
X	virtual-machine	wini.exe	"Added by the RBOT-WR WORM!"
N	VirtualCloneDrive	VCDDaemon.exe	"Virtual Clone Drive
U	VirtualDimension.exe	VirtualDimension.exe	"Virtual Dimension by Typz - ""a free
N	VirtualDrive	VDTask.exe	"VirtualDrive from Farstone - virtual CD/DVD drive emulator. Available via Start → Programs"
U	VirtualExpander	VirtualExpander.exe	"Micro Vault Virtual Expander from Sony for their range of USB memory sticks. This software will compress your data to virtually store about 3 times as much data"
X	VirtualPCGuard	pgs.exe	"VirtualPCGuard rogue security software - not recommended
X	VirtualVisit	VVisit.exe	"Added by the MDROP-CNC TROJAN!"
X	Windows Virtual Manager	vmnat.exe	"Added by the SILLYFDC.BCB WORM!"
X	Windows Virtual Services	winvirtual.exe	"Added by the SLENFBOT.IE WORM!"
X	Windows Virtual Services	winvirtual32.exe	"Added by the SLENFBOT.IB 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.