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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(Default)Systrsy.exe"Added by the CDTRAY TROJAN! Note - this malware actually changes the value data of the ""(Default)"" key in HKLM\Run in order to force Windows to launch it at boot. The name field in MSConfig may be blank"
U00THotkey00THotKey.exe"For Toshiba Satellite notebook series to use the front buttons
U00THotkeysystem32THotkey.exe"For Toshiba Satellite notebook series to use the front buttons
U1Win32CfgSpyBuddy.exe"SpyBuddy from ExploreAnywhere
X1WinCfg32WebMailSpy.exe"WebMailSpy spyware"
X6-susilo bsby.exe"Added by the BRONTOK-CR WORM!"
UA4ProxyA4Proxy.exe"Anonymity 4 Proxy - local proxy server that makes you anonymous when visiting web sites"
UAAWTrayAAWTray.exe"System Tray access to Ad-aware from Lavasoft - popular spyware/adware removal tool"
UAccess ConnectionsACTray.exe"System Tray access to the ThinkVantage Access Connections connectivity-assistant program for IBM/Lenovo ThinkPad or 3000 Family notebook computers - ""allowing users to seamlessly switch between wired and wireless environments
UAcer ePower ManagementePowerTray.exe"Acer® PowerSmart Manager power management utility included on some models in the Aspire range of notebooks. Also appears as the Packard Bell PowerSave power management utility included on some of their notebook models - as Packard Bell is now owned by Acer"
UAcerNotebookManageralmxptray.exeSystem Tray access on some Acer Notebooks to give faster access to system settings
UAcerPowerkeyPowerkey.exePowerKey utility for Acer TravelMate notebook PCs. Allows the user to quickly switch between different power schemes by pressing Fn+F3
UAcrobat AssistantAcroTray.exe"Essential for creating PDF files with Adobe Acrobat and Acrobat Distiller. For Win9x/Me systems you can run this file manually beforehand. For WinXP systems this file must run at startup. Hence the ""U"" recommendation"
UAcrobat Assistant 7.0Acrotray.exe"Essential for creating PDF files with Adobe Acrobat and Acrobat Distiller. For Win9x/Me systems you can run this file manually beforehand. For WinXP systems this file must run at startup. Hence the ""U"" recommendation"
UAcrobat Assistant 8.0Acrotray.exe"Essential for creating PDF files with Adobe Acrobat and Acrobat Distiller. For Win9x/Me systems you can run this file manually beforehand. For WinXP systems this file must run at startup. Hence the ""U"" recommendation"
XActive Securityasecurity.exe"Active Security rogue security software - not recommended
UACTrayACTray.exe"System Tray access to the ThinkVantage Access Connections connectivity-assistant program for IBM/Lenovo ThinkPad or 3000 Family notebook computers - ""allowing users to seamlessly switch between wired and wireless environments
?addproxyaddproxy.exeRelated to Adobe Photoshop
?ADMTray.exeadmtray.exe"Part of Acer Empowering Technology. What does it do and is it required?"
XAdobe Acrobat Distiller Applicationacrotray.exe"Added by the RANDEX.DFJ WORM!"
NAdobe Photo Downloaderapdproxy.exe"Part of Adobe's Photoshop Album or Photoshop Elements packages - starts each time you connect an external image device to your PC (see here)"
UAdobe Version Cue CS2VersionCueCS2Tray.exe"File manager that's part of Adobe Creative Suite 2 - ""find files fast
NAdobeVersionCueVersionCueTray.exe"""An exclusive feature of the Adobe® Creative Suite
XAdobe_Readeracrotray.exe"Added by the AGENT-LNS TROJAN! Note that the legitimate Adobe file (if installed) would normally be found in %ProgramFiles%\Adobe%\%ProgramName% (where %ProgramName% is Acrobat 9.0\Acrobat or Acrobat 7.0\Distillr for example) whereas this one is located in %ProgramFiles%\Adobe"
NADQuickAccessAdtray.exeAfter Dark for Windows. Screen saver creation program produced before screen savers became integrated into Win95
YADSMTrayADSMTray.exeASUS Data Security Manager provides password protected data encryption on ASUS notebooks
Uadsnwyadsnwy.exe"Yahoo! Messenger Spy Monitor - ""spyware program that records Yahoo! Instant Messenger information on the computer and saves it to a log file"". Uninstall this software unless you put it there yourself"
XAdware SpyAdwareSpy.exe"AdwareSpy rogue adware remover - not recommended
XAdwareKiller_traytray.exe"EAdwareKiller rogue spyware remover - not recommended
Xaircityaircity.exe"Related to ""Prutect"" malware from e2Give"
XAll Sea screen saverTaskTray.exe"Free screensaver
UAllToTrayALLTOTRAY.EXE"AlltoTray from DNTSoft - minimize any program to your System Tray"
UALUAlertALUNotify.exeNotification reminder for Symantec's LiveUpdate. Leave enabled unless you manually run LiveUpdate on a regular basis
NAmerica Onlineaoltray.exe"Adds the AOL icon in the System Tray (*.* denotes version if present) for versions of AOL up to and including 9.0. Start AOL via the desktop or quick launch shortcuts or via Start → All Programs"
NAmerica Online *.* Tray Iconaoltray.exe"Adds the AOL icon in the System Tray (*.* denotes version if present) for versions of AOL up to and including 9.0. Start AOL via the desktop or quick launch shortcuts or via Start → All Programs"
UAnonymityGatewayAnonymity Gateway.exe"Anonymity Gateway - privacy protection tool that conceals IP address preventing your surfing habits and your internet activity form being tracked by websites or Internet Service Providers"
UAnti-keylogger checkantikey.exe"Anti-keylogger - protects against keylogger programs monitoring your keystrokes"
XAntiTroyAntiTroy.exe"AntiTroy rogue security software - not recommended
XAntiTroy.exeAntiTroy.exe"AntiTroy rogue security software - not recommended
XAntiViruskaspery.exe"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!"
UAnyDVDAnyDVDtray.exe"System Tray access to AnyDVD from SlySoft - which descrambles DVD-Movies automatically in the background and the DVD appears unprotected and region code free. Also removes prohibited operations from the DVD such as skipping adverts"
NAO TrayAOTray.ExeSystem Tray application for AOpen soundcards. Can be run manually via Start -> Settings -> Control Panel
NAOTrayAOTray.ExeSystem Tray application for AOpen soundcards. Can be run manually via Start -> Settings -> Control Panel
YAPC UPS StatusDisplay.exe"APC PowerChute® Personal Edition status icon"
Yapc_trayapc_tray.exePart of the APC UPS software loaded with the BACK-UPS CS 350 unit. Required to monitor the APC unit in case of power failure
XASDPLUGINturkey.exe"AsdPlug premium rate adult content dialer"
Nasp4trayasp4tray.exeSystem Tray application for Aureal Vortex based soundcards. Can be run manually via Start -> Settings -> Control Panel
NasTrayAstray.exe"Voyetra Audio Station - part of Voyetra's Ultimate MP3 & CD Manager. MP3 and digital music jukebox/organizer"
UAsusTrayAsTray.exe"Part of the ACPI driver for the Asus Eee PC range. Watches the sensors of the motherboard such as power and temperature"
XATI DisplayATIDisplay.exe"Added by the BDOOR-AFH BACKDOOR!"
Uatitrayatitray.exeATI Tray Tools - allows quick access to ATI graphics card settings
UAtiTrayToolsatitray.exeATI Tray Tools - allows quick access to ATI graphics card settings
UAtrayAtray.exe"Active Tray is a utility which lets you configure the system tray. You can also create your own tray icons"
UAVG Internet Securityavgtray.exe"System Tray access to and notifications for the range of internet security products from AVG Technologies - including Internet Security
UAVG8_TRAYavgtray.exe"System Tray access to and notifications for the 8.* series of internet security products from AVG Technologies - including Internet Security
UAVG9_TRAYavgtray.exe"System Tray access to and notifications for the 9.* series of internet security products from AVG Technologies - including Internet Security
Uavgtrayavgtray.exe"System Tray access to and notifications for the range of internet security products from AVG Technologies - including Internet Security
YAVKTrayAVKTray.exe"System Tray access to the antivirus part of G Data range of internet security products"
NAvtrayAvtray.exe"Command Antivirus tray icon"
XAVTrayAVTray.exe"Part of the WinAntiVirus Pro 2005 rogue security software when installed in Win98/Me - not recommended
?BackupNotifybackupnotify.exe"HP Digital Imaging related. What does it do and is it required?"
NBacsTrayBacsTray.exeBroadcom Advanced Control Suite - for modems and set top boxes based upon Broadcom chipsets. Not required unless you have networking problems
Xbargainsbargainbuddy.exe"BargainBuddy adware"
NbascstrayBascsTray.exeBroadcom Advanced Control Suite - for modems and set top boxes based upon Broadcom chipsets. Not required unless you have networking problems
NbbSysTraybbSysTray.exe"Philips CD-RW related - ""the 'Blue Button' feature gives users the chance to receive convenient online support for their possible device problems or questions"""
?bcmwltrybcmwltry.exe"Broadcom Corporation Wireless Network Tray Applet. Is it required?"
Ubeidsystemtraybeidsystemtray.exe"Related to Belgium Identity Card card reader"
XBIGbiggy.exe"Added by the DELBOT-AG WORM!"
UBigPond ToolbarbpumTray.exe"Telstra BigPond Toolbar - ""Introducing the free and easy to use BigPond Toolbar that is designed to make your internet experience and managing your Telstra internet account a whole lot easier"""
XBoot Verifybootvfy.exe"Added by a variant of the IRCBOT BACKDOOR! See here"
UBQTray.exeBQTray.exe"System Tray access to BurnQuick CD burning software. Only required if you use the queueing facility
XBrave-SentryBraveSentry.exe"BraveSentry rogue security software - not recommended
XBraveSentryBraveSentry.exe"BraveSentry rogue security software - not recommended
YBrindys BriTrayBRITRAY.EXE"Main process for the following applications: GEDEX
UBroadcom Wireless Manager UIbcmntray.exe"Related to Broadcom Network Adapters for additional configuration options for these devices. Should not be terminated unless suspected to be causing problems"
NBroadcom Wireless Manager UIwltray.exeSystem tray access to wireless LAN card configuration options
?BTSETBOOTKEYBTSetBootKey.exe"Related to a USB Bluetooth adaptor. What does it do and is it required?"
UBTTrayBTTray.exe"System tray icon which shows the status of a Bluetooth wireless module (either integrated or via an adapter). Most systems with such a module installed can enable/disable the module and the icon changes from blue/white to blue/red when the module is turned off. Also allows access to explore bluetooth places
NBurnQuick QueueBQTray.exe"System Tray access to BurnQuick CD burning software. Only required if you use the queueing facility
NButtonKeyButtonKey.exe"CyberView TWAIN driver for the Pacific Image range of 35mm film scanners. Enables the one touch scanning button and places an icon an the System Tray. Use your scanners software or run it manually by creating a shortcut"
Xbxproxybxproxy.exe"Added by the BXPROXY TROJAN!"
YCaAvTrayCAVTray.exe"eTrust™ EZ Antivirus system tray application from Computer Associates"
UccProxyCCPROXY.EXE"Part of Norton Internet Security
XccPrxy.execcPrxy.exe"Added by the SHIPUP-H WORM!"
YccRegVfyccRegVfy.exe"Part of earlier versions of Norton AntiVirus - ""ccRegVfy.exe is responsible for checking the integrity of the NAV registry entries to make sure that the information has not been changed by a malicious threat or a hack"""
Ucctraycctray.exe"Part of CA Internet Security Suite"
NCDTrayCDTray.exe"On HP PCs
UCeEKEYCeEKey.exeHot Key utility included on Toshiba Satellite laptops
UCeEPOWERcepmtray.exe"Toshiba's Power Management Utility - allows the user to setup different profiles for both AC power and Battery Power on laptops. Contols CPU speed
Xcfycfy.exe"Surfenhance.com SearchForIt adware variant"
UCHotKeymhotkey.exe"Enables special keys on Chicony keyboards. Special combinations include Internet
UCHotKeyzHotkey.exe"Enables special keys on Chicony keyboards. Special combinations include Internet
YClamWinClamTray.exe"ClamWin antivirus"
Uclipdiaryclipdiary.exe"Clipdiary from Softvoile - ""Free Clipboard Manager for keeping the clipboard history"""
UCloneCDCloneCDTray.exe"System tray for the now discontinued CloneCD. The only useful option is ""Hide CDR Media"" only available via this tray. Has additional unknown functions in later versions"
UCloneCDTrayCloneCDTray.exe"System tray for the now discontinued CloneCD. The only useful option is ""Hide CDR Media"" only available via this tray. Has additional unknown functions in later versions"
XCMSallycallmesally.exe"Added by the CASAL.A TROJAN!"
?COEMsgDisplayCOEMsgDisplay.exe"Part of HP's PC Common Operating Environment (PC COE) project. Located in %ProgramFiles%\Hewlett-Packard\PC COE. What does it do and is it required?"
XColdlife -icmpSystray.exe"Added by the FLOOD.AV TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate systray.exe process"
YCommon ClientccRegVfy.exe"Part of earlier versions of Norton AntiVirus - ""ccRegVfy.exe is responsible for checking the integrity of the NAV registry entries to make sure that the information has not been changed by a malicious threat or a hack"""
UComodo Launch Pad TrayCLPTray.exe"System Tray access to LaunchPad as bundled with Comodo's freebie offerings such as Comodo Anti-Virus. Some allege that LaunchPad is impossible-to-uninstall adware
NCompaqPrinTrayprintray.exePuts printer icon in the System Tray. When this option is disabled you will no longer be able to access the Control Program or Printer Driver directly from your desktop
UCompuSpyCompuSpy.exe"CompuSpy surveillance software. Uninstall this software unless you put it there yourself"
XComTry Web Searcherwstray.exeComtry MP3 Downloader related - spyware
XConfiguration Loadersystemry.exe"Added by a variant of the AGOBOT/GAOBOT WORM!"
XConfiguration Loadermsgfixy.exe"Added by the SLINBOT.QW BACKDOOR!"
UConfigUtilityConfigUtility.exe"Wireless management utility for the HWC54G Hi-Speed Wireless-G CardBus Card from Hawking Technologies
XConnect2Partyconnect2party.exeAdult content dialler
NControlCentreTrayXWCTray.exe"System Tray access for the Xerox ControlCentre 2.0 software for their range of printers
NCoolwallpapercwm_tray.exe"Cool Wallpaper software allows you to manage high quality photos as desktop wallpaper and screen savers"
NCreative WebCam TrayCamtray.exeCreative WebCam tray control - can be started manually
NCreativeDiscNotifierCTNOTIFY.EXE"For Creative Soundblaster Live! series soundcards. Detects when you insert a CD-ROM
XCrisysTec SentrySentry.exe"CrisysTec Sentry rogue privacy program - not recommended"
NCTAVTrayCTAvTray.exeFor Creative Soundblaster Live! series soundcards. Plays the EAX animation on start-up and adds a System Tray icon for it. Available via AudioHQ
Ucwcptraycwcptray.exe"Related to ContentWatch Parental Control internet filter"
UCyberhawkCHTray.exe"Cyberhawk from Novatix. Protects against viruses
?CYNHKeyCYNHKey.exe"??"
NCyphTrayCyphTray.exe"Cypherus - encryption software"
ND066UUtilityD066UUTY.EXETWAIN driver for the CanoScan D660U flatbed scanner. Start scanning via your scanner management software
UDayTodayDAYTODAY.EXE"DayToday from RoboMagic Software Corp. Displays the date on the taskbar"
XDeadKittyDeadKitty.exe"Added by the DEADCAT-A WORM!"
NDell Wireless Manager UIwltray.exeSystem tray access to wireless LAN card configuration options
UDeltaIITaskbarAppDeltaIITray.exe"System Tray access to the Delta Control Panel for the M-Audio Delta series of PCI audio cards"
NDeltTraydeltray.exe"System Tray access to the control panel for the M-Audio Delta 44 PCI Analog Recording Interface. Available via a desktop shortcut
NDesktop ArchitectDATRAY.EXE"Desktop theme manager available
UDesktop Maestro Vista TrayRMTray.exe"Part of Desktop Maestro from PC Tools - which ""combines the features of our award winning products
UDesktopIconToyDesktopIconToy.exe"""Desktop Icon Toy is an easy to use desktop icon enhancement tool
UDesktopMaestroRMTray.exe"Part of Desktop Maestro from PC Tools - which ""combines the features of our award winning products
UDirkeyDirkey.exe"Dirkey - small utility that allows you to bookmark up to 9 folders by using the Ctrl+Alt+1..9 shortcut keys in an Open/Save File dialog or in Windows Explorer. After this the Ctrl+1..9 shortcut keys can be used in the same or another window to go to any of the 9 bookmarked folders"
NDisc DetectorCtNotify.exe"For Creative sound cards. Detects when you insert a CD
?disc detectorqnetquestnotifty.exe"??"
XDisk KeeperSECURITY.EXE"Daosearch adware"
UDisspydisspy.exe"Disspy spyware detection and removal software"
NDlaTrayDlatray.exe"System Tray access to DLA - Drive letter access to HP's and Veritas' version of DirectCD. Does the same thing as DirectCD. From HP - ""This is a needed file as it controles the readability of the Combo drives. Without this file loading the end user will be able to burn CD's but wont be able to read them. The drive itself will be able to read store bought master Cd's without the file but not burnt ones"""
?dmjaydmjay.exe"??"
Xdpcproxydpcproxy.exe"Added by the GOLDENP-A TROJAN!"
UDpUtilTEDTray.exe"Main executable for TOSHIBA DualPoint Utility Main Module. It is a system tray icon program that provides configuration options for dual pointing device"
XDrAntispyDrAntispy.exe"DrAntiSpy rogue security software - not recommended"
NDSentryDSentry.exe"Anti-spyware from Dell. Seems that after Dell found out certain applications being installed from DVD's would report back information about what customers were watching
UDSKEYDsKey.exe"Part of PC PhoneHome - ""secretly sends an invisible email message to an email address of your choice containing the physical location of your computer every time you get an Internet connection"". Security software from Brigadoon Security Group for tracking down lost/stolen computers"
Ndvd43DVD43_Tray.exe"DVD43 is ""a small tool that integrates into Windows and overrides CSS copy-protection found on DVD movies"""
NDVDSentryDSentry.exe"Anti-spyware from Dell. Seems that after Dell found out certain applications being installed from DVD's would report back information about what customers were watching
NDVDTrayDVDTray.exeHP CD/DVD Tray icon installed with the DVD writer software. Periodically checks for new drive firmware
XDxstyDxsty.exe"Added by the GEMA TROJAN!"
NDynDNS-Updater Traytoolddutray.exe"DynDNS updater tray icon - allows easy configuration of the Dynamic DNSSM service. Can be run manually"
XEac_Cnrycanary.exe"Added by the CANARY TROJAN!"
UEanthologyAppeanthology.exe"eAcceleration Stop-Sign security software related. Previously not recommended
UEasy Keyeasykey.exeFor programming of the built-in functions keys on some laptops (and maybe desktops). Required if these are used
UEasyKeyeasykey.exeFor programming of the built-in functions keys on some laptops (and maybe desktops). Required if these are used
UEasyTuneIVET4Tray.exeTuning (overclocking) utility for Gigabyte motherboards. Shortcut available
UeFax 4.1J2GTray.exe"System Tray access to version 4.1 of eFax Messenger from j2 Global Communications
UeFax 4.2J2GTray.exe"System Tray access to version 4.2 of eFax Messenger from j2 Global Communications
UeFax 4.3J2GTray.exe"System Tray access to version 4.3 of eFax Messenger from j2 Global Communications
UeFax 4.4J2GTray.exe"System Tray access to version 4.4 of eFax Messenger from j2 Global Communications
NeFax Tray MenuHotTray.exe"eFax Messenger Tray Menu system tray icon for eFax Messenger Plus. Available via Start -> Programs. Disabling instructions available here"
UeFax Tray MenuJ2GTray.exe"System Tray access to eFax Messenger from j2 Global Communications
UeFax Tray Menu 3.3J2GTray.exe"System Tray access to version 3.3 of eFax Messenger from j2 Global Communications
UeFax Tray Menu 3.5J2GTray.exe"System Tray access to version 3.5 of eFax Messenger from j2 Global Communications
UeFax Tray Menu 4.0J2GTray.exe"System Tray access to version 4.0 of eFax Messenger from j2 Global Communications
NeFax.com Tray MenuHotTray.exe"eFax Messenger Tray Menu system tray icon for eFax Messenger Plus. Available via Start -> Programs. Disabling instructions available here"
Xegikugunapolecy.exe"Added by the SDBOT.AOE WORM!"
UehTrayehtray.exe"Media Center Tray Applet - part of Windows Media Center on XP MCE
UehTray.exeehTray.exe"Media Center Tray Applet - part of Windows Media Center on XP MCE
XELNKProxysmproxy.exe"Surfmonkey adware"
YEmail Protectionemlproxy.exe"AntiVirus Quick Heal - E-mail protection"
NExtender Resource MonitorRMSysTry.exe"Related to Windows Media Center from Microsoft"
NEZEJTRAYEZEJTRAY.EXE"System Tray access to the EasyEject Utility for IBM/Lenovo Thinkpad notebooks. Quote: ""The IBM ThinkPad EasyEject Utility makes removing multiple devices from your computer faster and easier by enabling you to stop more than one device at once
UF-PROT Antivirus Tray applicationFProtTray.exe"System Tray access to F-PROT Antivirus"
Uf1Tray.exeF1TRAY.EXE"System Tray icon for FusionOne's MightyPhone software. ""MightyPhone is a concept for wirelessly synchronizing the data on your mobile phone with your web-based or PC based organizer"""
XFeCPYfecpy.exe"FlashEnhancer adware"
UFellowes ProxyR3proxy.exeInstalled with Fellowes EasyPoint mouse software. Not necessary for normal functioning of Fellowes mice but it is necessary to use the extended features of all Fellowes mice
XFlaCPYflacpy.exe"FlashEnhancer adware"
XFlashy BotFlashy.exe"Added by the GLUPZY.A WORM!"
XFlenCPYflencpy.exe"FlashEnhancer adware"
XFlnCPYflncpy.exe"FlashEnhancer adware"
NFoneSyncSystemTrayFoneSyncSystemTray.exeSystem Tray icon for Nokia FoneSync utility for the 7160/7190 mobiles. Useful to send data from/to the cell phone and the computer. You can use it to backup data or even to input data through the computer keyboard (which naturally is much more comfortable). Run manually when required
UFourthDayFourthDay.exe"The Fourth Day - ""astronomical clock and almanac for your system tray"""
Xfroodytimoty.exeAdded by an unidentified malware
XFtkCPYftkcpy.exe"FlashEnhancer adware"
UFujitsu Hotkey UtilityIndicatorUty.exe"Fujitsu Hotkey Utility displays icons on the screen when you use hotkeys on a Fujitsu Siemens Lifebook
NFusionHdtvTrayFusionHdtvTray.exe"FusionTrayAgent - main executable for DVICO FusionHDTV software. It adds an icon to system tray that allows you to easily access Fusion HDTV software"
NFusionTrayAgentFusionHdtvTray.exe"FusionTrayAgent - main executable for DVICO FusionHDTV software. It adds an icon to system tray that allows you to easily access Fusion HDTV software"
YFveNotifyfveNotify.exe"Windows Vista - BitLocker Drive Encryption Notification Utility. Available with Enterprise and Ultimate versions of Vista
UG6FTP Server Tray MonitorG6FTPTray.exe"System Tray monitoring tool for Gene6 FTP Server - ""an advanced FTP server software for Windows developed specifically for security and high performance requirements"""
UGBTrayGBTray.exe"System Tray icon access to Roxio's (nee Adaptec) GoBack software which allows you to revert back to a previously working state on you hard drive if you install a new program and your system goes faulty - performing the same functions with extra features as System Restore on WinMe/XP systems. Disable before running Scandisk or Defrag. Not required for WinMe/XP users
YGDFirewallTrayGDFirewallTray.exe"System Tray access to the firewall part of G Data range of internet security products"
UGoBackGBTray.exe"System Tray icon access to Roxio's (nee Adaptec) GoBack software which allows you to revert back to a previously working state on you hard drive if you install a new program and your system goes faulty - performing the same functions with extra features as System Restore on WinMe/XP systems. Disable before running Scandisk or Defrag. Not required for WinMe/XP users
UGoBack Tray IconGBTray.exe"Roxio's (nee Adaptec) GoBack software which allows you to revert back to a previously working state on you hard drive if you install a new program and your system goes faulty - performing the same functions with extra features as System Restore on WinMe/XP systems. Disable before running Scandisk or Defrag. Not required for WinMe/XP users
XGotSmileyGotSmiley.exe"GotSmiley - ad supported program that provides the user with smileys for use in emails. Not recommended. Please note that Claria Corporation no longer support GAIN-Supported software - see here"
Xgouday.exereadme.exe"Added by the BEAGLE.C WORM!"
Xgummygummy.exe"Added by the VANEBOT-AQ WORM!"
?gyygyy.exe"Possibly Gator (and therefore spyware) related?"
Nhcsystrayhc_tray.exe"Kuma Notifier for the Shootout! game from the History Channel. ""It lets you know whenever there's a new episode that's been released or an announcement from the Kuma team. Just click it to get up-to-the-minute game and event information"""
NHDtrayHDtray.exePhilips Edge Series Control Panel Tray Utility - system tray icon for a Philips Edge series soundcards. Available via Start -> Settings -> Control Panel
NHP CD Writerhpcdtray.exeSystem Tray access to a HP CD-Writer's functions. Available via Start -> Programs
NHP CD-DVDhpcdtray.exeSystem Tray access to a HP CD-Writer's functions. Available via Start -> Programs
NHP CD-Writerhpcdtray.exeSystem Tray access to a HP CD-Writer's functions. Available via Start -> Programs
UHP Display Settingshpdisply.exe"Sets default display settings. Unchecking this item has been reported to cure a ""Problem sending command to keyboard"" error message"
NHP Presentation ReadyPresRdy.exeHP Omnibook related: "Press a dedicated button above the keyboard and the system will instantly load your presentation software and change the screen resolution to match your display device"
UHPMVTrayHPMVTray.exe"HP Media Vault Networked Storage Device - System Tray management utility"
NHPPROPTYHPPROPTY.EXE"HP LaserJet Toolbox"
NHP_dladlatray.exe"On HP PCs
Nhqtrayhqtray.exe"VMware Host Network Access Status Tray Application - part of both VMware Player (from version 2.0) and Workstation (until version 6.5) - which allow you to ""run multiple operating systems simultaneously on a single PC."" It's function is uknown at present and it displays no tray icon as the name suggests. Can be disabled without affecting the operation of either product"
XI am not Ranky. I am eTunnel!disney.exeAdded by an unidentified WORM or TROJAN!
NIBM ThinkPad EasyEject Tray UtilityEZEJTRAY.EXE"System Tray access to the EasyEject Utility for IBM/Lenovo Thinkpad notebooks. Quote: ""The IBM ThinkPad EasyEject Utility makes removing multiple devices from your computer faster and easier by enabling you to stop more than one device at once
NIBM ThinkPad Tray UtilityTP98TRAY.EXE"System Tray access to the ThinkPad Configuration utility for IBM/Lenovo ThinkPad notebooks. ""The ThinkPad Configuration utility is a control center to configure your ThinkPad hardware. With this utility
UIBM ThinkPad UtilityNPDTray.exeSystem 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
XIefxTrayIefxTray.exe"Added by the RILER-H TROJAN!"
UIgfxTrayigfxtray.exe"System Tray access to display settings for Intel desktop and mobile motherboard chipsets with integrated graphics. With this enabled
NiM Start CenteriM_Tray.exeInstalled with the Sound Blaster Audigy range of soundcards. A radio tuner installed if the user chooses during installation. Available via Start -> Programs -> iM Networks -> iM Radio Tuner
NImage TransferSonyTray.exeSony Image Transfer software provides direct image transfer from your digital camera to a PC - can be started manually
UIMONTRAYimontray.exe"System tray monitoring of fans
NInControl Desktop ManagerDMHKEY.EXEFor Diamond Multimedia video cards. Allows System Tray access to desktop utilities such as screen resolution. Available via Start -> Programs
UIndexTrayIndexTray.exe"Part of
UIndicatorUtyIndicatorUty.exe"Fujitsu Hotkey Utility displays icons on the screen when you use hotkeys on a Fujitsu Siemens Lifebook
?Infoplay.exeInfoplay.exe"Written by New Media Properties
NInstantTrayPCLETray.exe"Pinnacle InstantCD/DVD disc creation software. Tray icon enabling a pop-up menu that lets you call up any of Instant CD/DVD's tools with one click. Can be started manually"
UIntegardTrayIntegardTray.exe"System Tray access to Integardparental control software from Race River Corp"
UIntel Active Monitorimontray.exe"System tray monitoring of fans
XIntel Audio Studio V2.0fmideploy.exeDetected by VBA32 as the BIFROSE.ADR TROJAN!
UIntel Product Number UtilityIntelProcNumUtility.exe"Intel Processor Serial Number Control Utility allows you to enable and disable the processor serial number capability of an Intel PIII processor. You can find more information here. System Tray icon providing the user with a visual state indication. You can find more information here"
UIntel(R) Common User Interfaceigfxtray.exe"System Tray access to display settings for Intel desktop and mobile motherboard chipsets with integrated graphics. With this enabled
XInternal Memory Filesysintmemory.exe"Added by the RBOT-GKT WORM!"
XInternatsystray.exe"Added by the ALADINZ.P TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate systray.exe process. If you right-click on the real systray.exe the ""Properties"" reveal it to be a Microsoft file"
XInternet Suspentionstory.exe"Added by the WOOTBOT.HV WORM!"
UInternetSpyInternetSpy.exe"Internet Spy - freeware keylogger that tracks all visited websites including the date and exact time these sites were visited. The information is stored in a file that may be accessed by the person who knows where it is saved. Remove unless you installed it yourself!"
UioloDelayModuledelay.exe"Part of Iolo System Mechanic. Used to delay the start of an application which loads automatically as Windows loads"
XipruniPY.exe"iProtectYou spyware"
Niptrayiptray.exe"System Tray access to Intel Desktop Utilities - ""provides you with the means to monitor system temperatures
YISTraypctsTray.exe"System Tray access to both PC Tools Internet Security suite and Spyware Doctor antispyware from PC Tools"
Xivy.exeivy.exe"Added by the AGENT-ENZ TROJAN!"
Nj2 Tray MenuHotTray.exe"eFax Messenger Tray Menu system tray icon for eFax Messenger Plus. Available via Start -> Programs. Disabling instructions available here"
XKasperskyAvkaspersky.exe"Added by the MIMAIL.T WORM! Note - this has nothing to do with the real Kaspersky anti-virus"
XKAVPersonal90wscntfy.exe"Added by the BANKER-FZ TROJAN!"
NKCeasyKCeasy.exe"KCeasy - a Windows peer-to-peer filesharing application which uses giFT as its 'back end' foundation. The networks currently supported are OpenFT and Gnutella"
UKeNotifyKeNotify.exe"Toshiba utility found on their laptops. This program is responsible for the Toshiba LapTop Help 'FlashCards' utility that sits at the top of the screen giving easy access to the 'F keys' alternative functions such as Lock
XKernelbboy.exe"Added by the MUMU.B WORM!"
Xkisspingy.exe"Added by a variant of the IRCBOT BACKDOOR! The file is located in a random subfolder of %ProgramFiles%"
UKLogKeyspy.exe"KeyLoggPro.B keystroke logger/monitoring program - remove unless you installed it yourself!"
UKM9801UMMHotKey.exeMultimedia key handling for the relevant type of Turbo-Media keyboard. Shortcut available. Note that with this running it can crash DirectX8/9 under WinXP when a game switches to full-screen
ULaoKeyLaoKey.exe"Lao Script for Windows (LSWin) is an extension to the Windows operating system to allow Lao language to be used with many different Windows-based applications"
ULED TRAYLEDTRAY.EXEInstalls a USB compact flash card reader or drive on start-up. The device is distributed by Microtech and is made by a company called SnapShot. Required if you want the reader to work
UledpointerCNYHKey.exeChicony Electronics Multimedia Keyboard Hotkey Driver
NLexmarkPrinTrayprintray.exeLexmark Printer icon in the System Tray for quick access. Not required - uncheck via Printer configuration rather than MSCONFIG. Can also be listed as PrinTray
XlgfxTraylgfxTray.exe"Added by the TAKEOBEL WORM! Note - the filename has a lower case ""L"" rather than an upper case ""i"" at the beginning and should not be confused with the valid Intel graphics file ""igfxtray.exe"""
ULifeDrive? ManagerLifeDriveMgrTray.exe"System Tray utility for the Palm LifeDrive Mobile Manager"
Xlinkyuulinkuyy.exe"Added by the DLOADER.MC TROJAN!"
XLiveAntispyLiveAntispy.exe"LiveAntispy rogue security software - not recommended
Yload=hotkey.exeSolo 5300 display driver for Win2K on some Gateway laptops
ULogitech ClickSmartLogiTray.exe"System Tray access to My Logitech Pictures
ULogitech ImageStudioLogiTray.exe"System Tray access to ImageStudio
ULogitech QuickCamLogiTray.exe"System Tray access to My Logitech Pictures
ULogitechImageStudioTrayLogiTray.exe"System Tray access to ImageStudio
ULogitechVideoTrayLogiTray.exe"System Tray access to My Logitech Pictures
ULogiTrayLogiTray.exe"System Tray access to My Logitech Pictures
ULogMeIn GUILogMeInSystray.exe"RemotelyAnywhere is a remote administration and remote control solution for Windows. It allows access to the host computer via the network (the LAN
YLogoffSCTUINotify.exe"Part of Windows SteadyState
XLucky charms CDmylcuky.exe"Added by the SDBOT-SP WORM!"
?lycosInsideLyc_SysTray.exe"Lycos eMail related - what does it do and is it required?"
NM-Audio Delta Taskbar IconDeltTray.exeM-Audio Delta Control Panel for M-Audio brand Delta series audio cards. System Tray access to audio settings - available through Control Panel
UM-Audio Taskbar IconDeltaIITray.exe"System Tray access to the Delta Control Panel for the M-Audio Delta series of PCI audio cards"
NM3Traym3tray.exe"Movielink - internet movie rental System Tray access"
Xmackfy.exemsms.exe"Added by the SDBOT-DID WORM!"
UMACVNTFYMACVNTFY.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
UMAFWTaskbarAppMAFWTray.exeDrivers for the M-Audio Firewire Audiophile - Interface
XMagicantispyMagicantispy.exe"Magicantispy rogue spyware remover - not recommended
UMailbox Verifiermboxvrfy.exe"Mailbox Verifier (MV) is free software that will notify you about new messages arrived to your mailbox. Only works with POP3 mailboxes (not web-mail based systems). You should be able to set your mail system to check all accounts at regular intervals anyway if you prefer (in Outlook for instance)"
UMaster Volume SpyMASTERVOLUMESPY.EXE"Volume control for the Gateway Destination ""DestiVu"" media interface"
UMatadormlfbuddy.exe"MailFrontier - anti-spam application"
XMaxAntiSpyMaxAntiSpy.exe"MaxAntispy Russian rogue spyware remover - not recommended"
YMcAfee Desktop Firewall TrayFireTray.exe"McAfee Desktop Firewall"
UMcAfee Managed Services TrayStartMyagtTry.exeSystem 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
YMcAfeeFireTrayFiretray.exe"McAfee Desktop Firewall"
XMD IE Pluginwiny.exeAdware
XMedia GatewayMediaGateway.exe"WindUpdates MediaPass adware"
UMediafour Mac Volume NotificationsMACVNTFY.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
UMediaKeyMediaKey.exe"Multimedia keyboard manager. Required if you use the multimedia keys"
XMemory Servicefreememory.exeAdded by the RBOT.GEN WORM!
UMessengerDiscoveryMessengerDiscovery.exe"MessengerDiscovery is a MSN Messenger add-on - adding over 70 new features. Now superseded by MessengerDiscovery Live - with support added for Windows Live"
XMeTaLRoCk (irc.musirc.com) has sex with printersmetalrock-is-gay.exe"Added by the RANDEX.Q WORM!"
XMicrosoftwcsntfy.exe"Added by the AGOBOT-AHT WORM!"
UMicrosoft Broadband NetworkingMSBNTray.exeMicrosoft Broadband Networking Tray Application
YMICROSOFT FIREWALL CLIENTISATRAY.EXE"MS Internet Security and Acceleration Server - see here"
UMicrosoft Intellitype Prospeedkey.exeAdditional keyboard shortcuts on MS programmable keyboard
XMicroSoft Legal ServiceSrb0ty.exe"Added by the SPYBOT.HW WORM!"
XMicrosoft Locals466xagwxzy.exe"Added by the SPYBOT.EL WORM!"
UMicrosoft Media Center Tray AppletehTray.exe"Media Center Tray Applet - part of Windows Media Center on XP MCE
XMicrosoft Security Centerwcsntfy.exe"Added by the SDBOT.BYD WORM!"
XMicrosoft Security Monitor Processnitty.exe"Added by the RBOT.AEU BACKDOOR!"
XMicrosoft Security Panagerszzoboony.exe"Added by the RBOT-AOI WORM!"
NMicrosoft Sidewinder Game Controller SoftwareSWTRAY.EXEMS SideWinder game controller system tray icon. Available via Start -> Programs
XMicrosoft Special offerinfoebay.exe"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!"
XMicrosoft task tray monitorctray.exe"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!"
XMicroSoft Toolbarkey.exe"Added by the RBOT-AEW WORM!"
XMicrosoft Update Machineqwerty.exe"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!"
XMicrosoft Update Machinexagwxzy.exe"Added by the RBOT.S WORM!"
XMicrosoft Update Serviceswcsnfty.exe"Added by the RBOT-AGK WORM!"
XMicrosoft Update Serviceswsnfty.exe"Added by the RBOT-AFU WORM!"
XMicrosoft Windows DLL Services Configurationproxy.exe"Added by the SDBOT-ZL WORM!"
XMicrosoft Windows Registry Servicewregistry.exe"Added by the AGOBOT.AKG WORM!"
XMicrosoft Winedows startupWinKey.exe"Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM! See here"
XMicrosoft Winedows UpdateingNinKey.exe"Added by a variant of the SPYBOT WORM! See here"
XMicrosoftCorpregtray.exe"Added by the POISON.AHNW BACKDOOR!"
XMicrosoftNAPCregtray.exe"Added by the POISON.AHNW BACKDOOR!"
XMicrosofts MediaScopewinmedplay.exe"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!"
UMicrosoft® Windows® Operating SystemehTray.exe"Media Center Tray Applet - part of Windows Media Center on XP MCE
XMicsorosft Security Centerwcnsfty.exe"Added by the RBOT-AHU WORM!"
XMircrosoft Technic HelpEditKey.exe"Added by the KOLABC.AS WORM!"
XMircrosoft Technic HelpRegKey.exe"Added by a variant of the SPYBOT WORM! See here"
NmiroVIDEO Tray Toolmisitray.exe"Tool for quickly changing options for miro/Pinnacle capture cards during capture/playback/output. When this program is closed
?misiTRAYmisiTRAY.exe"Miro video driver related. Is it required?"
NMMHotKeyMMHotKey.exeMultimedia key handling for the relevant type of Turbo-Media keyboard. Shortcut available. Note that with this running it can crash DirectX8/9 under WinXP when a game switches to full-screen
NMMTraymm_tray.exe"MusicMatch Jukebox icon in the task tray - digital music player / CD burner and ripper / music organizer / playlist creator"
NMMTrayMMTray.exe"Part of Morgan Multimedia Codecs. Only required when the codecs are used"
UMobipocket Reader Notificationsreadernotify.exe"Part of Mobipocket Reader - ""Store all your eBooks
UModPS2ModPS2Key.exe"Hotkey drivers for Chicony keyboard. Required if you use the hotkeys"
UMoonymoony.exe"Moony - ISDN software that lets you ""always know who is calling or who called when you were away"""
YMPFExeMpfTray.exeMcAfee Personal Firewall
YMPFTrayMpfTray.exeMcAfee Personal Firewall
NMPXTraympxptray.exe"Windows Media Player PowerToy which is run from the taskbar. It can be used to hide Windows Media Player (when in use) and choose various standard buttons (play/pause
Xmsconfig.exeproxy.exeAdded by a variant of the AGENT.AH downloader TROJAN!
XMSN UPDATERSvirtualmemory.exe"Added by the RBOT-JK WORM!"
Xmsvecuritymsvecurity.exe"Added by the DORF-BO WORM!"
UMulti-function keyboardGWHotkey.exe"Software that sets up the Gateway AnyKey keyboard shortcuts (a series of buttons that allow one-click access to e-mail
Umyagttrymyagttry.exeSystem tray notification for the now obsolete McAfee VirusScan ASaP online anti-virus and anti-spyware security tool for small businesses. Not required to be protected but you lose notifications
UmyCIO.com ASaPmyagttry.exeSystem tray notification for the now obsolete McAfee VirusScan ASaP online anti-virus and anti-spyware security tool for small businesses. Not required to be protected but you lose notifications
Xmyhuyhuy.exe"Added by the BLASTER-C WORM!"
UMytekSystrayExePathMyTekSystray.exe"MyTek system tray - web site providing computer tech support in Australia"
NNclTrayNclTray.exe"Part of Nokia PC Suite version 5 - which ""is a free PC software product that allows you to connect your Nokia device to a PC and access mobile content as if the device and the PC were one."" Monitors ports to see if a phone has been connected and provides System Tray access to the Connection Manager (and other PC Suite components if a phone is connected). Available via the Control Panel as ""Nokia Connection Manager"""
UNDSTrayNDSTray.exe"ConfigFree Tray on a Toshiba laptop. Tray utility for their network switching application which permits switching network devices and settings with a click on the tray icon. While it is not required
UNDSTray.exeNDSTray.exe"ConfigFree Tray on a Toshiba laptop. Tray utility for their network switching application which permits switching network devices and settings with a click on the tray icon. While it is not required
UNecutrayNecutray.exe"Driver for external USB storage devices (hard drives
?neqprvfy.exeneqprvfy.exe"Appears to be related to the downloading of some application - possibly verifying updates?"
XNet CoNNAntispy.exe"Added by the AGOBOT.ALK WORM!"
XNetBioy Clientnetbioy.exe"Added by a variant of the IRCBOT BACKDOOR! See here"
NNetPumperNetPumperIEProxy.exe"NetPumper download manager - bundles Cydoor and SaveNow adware
XNetwork SecurityNSecurity.exe"Added by the IRCBOT.AAV WORM!"
XNetworkKeynetkey.exe"Added by the IRCBOT-AJ TROJAN!"
NnForce Tray Optionssstray.exenVidia nForce Taskbar Utility - quick access to the nForce2 "Sound Storm" control panel and related utilitys
UNMPSystrayNMPSystray.exe"System Tray access to NotesMedic from Cassetica Software Inc. - which ""contains a suite of Tools that make life easier when using Lotus Notes"""
NNokia Status MonitorNclTray.exe"Part of Nokia PC Suite version 5 - which ""is a free PC software product that allows you to connect your Nokia device to a PC and access mobile content as if the device and the PC were one."" Monitors ports to see if a phone has been connected and provides System Tray access to the Connection Manager (and other PC Suite components if a phone is connected). Available via the Control Panel as ""Nokia Connection Manager"""
NNokia Tray ApplicationNclTray.exe"Part of Nokia PC Suite version 5 - which ""is a free PC software product that allows you to connect your Nokia device to a PC and access mobile content as if the device and the PC were one."" Monitors ports to see if a phone has been connected and provides System Tray access to the Connection Manager (and other PC Suite components if a phone is connected). Available via the Control Panel as ""Nokia Connection Manager"""
Unomtraynomtray.exe"System Tray access to NetMotion Wireless options - including connectivity status (see here)"
YNorton eMail ProtectPOPROXY.EXE"Proxy E-mail protection from Norton Anti-Virus (prior to 2002). If you have it installed
NNorton Ghost 10.0GhostTray.exe"Norton Ghost tray icon - the application can be launched manually"
NNorton Ghost 9.0GhostTray.exe"Norton Ghost tray icon - the application can be launched manually"
UNPDTrayNPDTray.exeSystem 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
UNSRKeyNSRTray.exe"System Tray access to Norton Save & Restore backup utility"
XNTSF MICROSOFT SYSTEMfufffy.exe"Added by the RBOT-AEL WORM!"
NNVIDIA nForce APU1 UtilitiesNVATray.exe"nVidia's nForce Audio Processing Unit (APU)- ""provides 3D positional audio and DirectX 8.0 compatibility
UNVidia System UtilityNVSystemUtility.exe"NVidia System Utility - older version of the NVIDIA nTune utilty for monitoring and modifying the settings (such as temperatures
NNVMixerTrayNVMixerTray.exeSystem Tray access to audio controls from nVidia's motherboard ForceWare software
?NWERebootdummy.exe"??"
YNWTRAYnwtray.exe"Novell Netware. Displays the red "N" tray icon which can be disabled (by right-click on the icon) but is also needed by the client"
Xodnexyodbnsy.exe"Added by the VESLORUKI.DWJ TROJAN!"
UOmega ASIO Control PanelASIOSysTray.exe"System Tray access to the control panel for the Lexicon Omega ASIO (Audio Streaming I/O) desktop recording studio"
YOneCareUIwinssnotify.exe"System Tray access to and notifications from Windows Live OneCare - now superseded by Microsoft Security Essentials. ""OneCare helps keep your PC safe and secure while making your life easier. From virus scanning and file backups
Xonline_partyonline_party.exeAdult content dialler
UOODefragTrayoodtray.exe"System Tray access to O&O Defrag disk defragmentation software"
UOrbOrbTray.exe"Related to Orb Tray from InstallShield Software Corporation now owned by Macrovision"
Xorder_Shellorder_smey.exe"Added by the BANKSNIF-H TROJAN!"
XOSSossproxy.exe"MarketScore parasite - ActiveX control used to download premium-rate dialers"
XOSSProxyOSSPROXY.EXE"MarketScore parasite - ActiveX control used to download premium-rate dialers"
UOStivityInvAgtostivity.exe"OStivity - "a desktop and server hardware and software asset/inventory solution for small to enterprise sized organizations that need to quickly gain knowledge of 'what's installed' without having to manually touch every computer in the company. The next time the computer logs into the network
UOWCCardbusTrayocbtray.exeIcon in the system tray for safely removing PCMCIA cards. Only required if you have a laptop or desktop which includes a PCMCIA card interface
UOWCWebCamDVwcdvtray.exe"WebCamDV from Orange Micro
NPaperQuote System Tray IconPQTRAY.EXEPaperQuote is a "wallpaper" changer with daily quotes that are either for inspiration or motivation
YPASystemTrayPASystemTray.exe"Related to Panda Security Software - part of Panda Administrator 3"
XPCuserinity.exe"Added by the PROVIS-A TROJAN!"
XPC-AntispyPC-Antispy.exe"PC-Antispy rogue spyware remover - not recommended
YpctsTraypctsTray.exe"System Tray access to both PC Tools Internet Security suite and Spyware Doctor antispyware from PC Tools"
YpctsTray.exepctsTray.exe"System Tray access to both PC Tools Internet Security suite and Spyware Doctor antispyware from PC Tools"
UPDF Completepdfsty.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"""
UPDTrayPDTRAY.EXESystem 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
UPDTRAY.EXEPDTRAY.EXESystem 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
XPersonalSecpsecurity.exe"Personal Security rogue security software - not recommended
XPersonSecuritypsecurity.exe"Personal Security rogue security software - not recommended
XPersSecuritypersonalsecurity.exe"Personal Security rogue security software - not recommended
XPersSecuritypsecurity.exe"Personal Security rogue security software - not recommended
NPGPtraypgptray.exePGP 7.x. Provides icon tray shortcuts to PGP programs from Network Associates. Available via Start -> Programs
NPI NotifyPINotify.exe"Property Intellect from Wild Rabbit Software Ltd - ""is widely used in the residential lettings markets to help landlords
UPicoZipPicoZipTray.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
NpictureBUZZTrayswtray.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"
NPINotifyPINotify.exe"Property Intellect from Wild Rabbit Software Ltd - ""is widely used in the residential lettings markets to help landlords
UPluck TrayPluckTray.exeRSS (XML TAGS) reader program
?PmProxyPmProxy.exe"Associated with Analog Devices ""SoundMAX"" audio chipset - often built-in to motherboards. What does it do and is it required?"
XPnP Driverplayboy.exe"Added by the FORBOT-FR WORM!"
UPocket Sheet SyncPSXLTRAY.EXE"Casio Pocket Sheet synchronization software"
NPoivYPoivY.exe"PoivY - free internet telephony utility using the VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol). Call online friends for free and regular phones either for free (limited use) or low rates. One of a number provided by Betamax - the others generally have different rate plans. Similar to the more popular Skype"
YPoproxyPOPROXY.EXE"Proxy E-mail protection from Norton Anti-Virus (prior to 2002). If you have it installed
UPopUp DestroyPopup-Destroy.exe"French pop-up killer from VSoft"
UPowerKeyPowerKey.exe"Part of Acer Launch Manager - programmable keys on such laptops as the TravelMate 610"
UPowerTools Tray Iconpttray.exe"PowerTools - add-on for AOL"
UppassAntispy.exe"AntiSpy firewall - ""program designed to combat against various types of intrusion and monitoring programs currently in use or presently being developed worldwide"""
NPProTraypprotray.exePart of the power professional program. Loads the System Tray control
NPrinTrayPrintray.exeLexmark/Compaq printer icon in the System Tray for quick access. Not required - uncheck via Printer configuration rather than MSCONFIG. See also LexmarkPrintray and CompaqPrinTray
UPrivoxyprivoxy.exe"Privoxy - web proxy with advanced filtering capabilities for protecting privacy
XProAntispyProAntispy.exe"ProAntispy rogue spyware remover - not recommended
UProcessTamerProcessTamerTray.exe"Mouser's Software Process Tamer ""is a tiny (140k) and super efficient utility for Microsoft Windows XP/2K/NT that runs in your system tray and constantly monitors the cpu usage of other processes"""
XProtectionNorton Internet Security.exe"Added by the ELITPER.E WORM!"
UProxyWayproxyway.exe"ProxyWay anonymous proxy surfing software"
XPsecuritypsecurity.exe"Personal Security rogue security software - not recommended
Upsklkeyspy.exe"KeyboardLogger keystroke logger/monitoring program - remove unless you installed it yourself!"
YPSNotifypsnotify.exe"Pharos SignUp Vx - ""PC reservation and management application that addresses the PC scheduling needs of public libraries and higher education labs and libraries"""
UPV92TRAYPV92Tray.exe"PCtel HSP V.92 modem configuration utility"
UPWS TrayPwsTray.exe"Microsoft's Personal Web Server
XPyroAntiSpyPyroAntiSpy.exe"PyroAntiSpy Russian rogue spyware remover - not recommended
UQCTrayQCTray.exe"System Tray access to IBM Access Connections - forerunner to the current ThinkVantage version. Connectivity-assistant program for IBM/Lenovo ThinkPad or 3000 Family notebook computers - ""allowing users to seamlessly switch between wired and wireless environments
Xqoecuyqoecuy.exe"Added by the VB-ERV TROJAN!"
?QWERTYqwerty.exePossibly adult content related adware
XRavTimeMstray.exe"Added by the WUKILL.A WORM!"
XRBOT v2 with NetAPI exploit traded with billgates I gave my mother Greetz - OG - Bluehell Irc Serverglossary.exe"Added by the VANEBOT-J WORM!"
URCHotKeyRCHotKey.exe"Part of RingCentral Call Controller™ which ""turns your PC into your personal business command center. It brings you real time control of your calls
Xrcimlby.exercimlby.exe"Added by the SDBOT-DHK WORM!"
XRCSystemTrayMaxRCSystemTray.exe"Max Registry Cleaner rogue registry cleaner - not recommended
XReal Internet PlayerReaiplay.exe"Added by a variant of the SPYBOT WORM!"
NRealDownloadRealPlay.exeDownload manager. Available via Start -> Programs
NReality Fusion GameCam SERFTRay.exeReality Fusion GameCam Video Interaction Technology Software that comes with the Logitech QuickCam PC video camera and other USB cameras. It's only an icon that appears on your System Tray. Available via Start -> Programs
NRealJukeboxSystraytsystray.exeSystem Tray icon for RealJukebox
Nrealplayrealplay.exeSystem Tray icon for RealPlayer. If you subsequently start RealPlayer manually it adds itself back to the start-up list. You can stop this from happening by right-clicking on the tray icon and disabling StartCenter via Preferences
Xrealplay lptt01realplay.exe"RapidBlaster variant (in a ""RealPlay"" folder in Program Files). Recommended you use RapidBlaster Killer to uninstall - see here. Note - this is not RealPlayer which can have the same executable name"
Xrealplay ml097erealplay.exe"RapidBlaster variant (in a ""RealPlay"" folder in Program Files). Recommended you use RapidBlaster Killer to uninstall - see here. Note - this is not RealPlayer which can have the same executable name"
NRealPlayerrealplay.exeSystem Tray icon for RealPlayer. If you subsequently start RealPlayer manually it adds itself back to the start-up list. You can stop this from happening by right-clicking on the tray icon and disabling StartCenter via Preferences
XRealplayer Onerealplay.exe"Added by the RBOT-NK WORM!"
XRealplayer VideoRealPlay.exe"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!"
NRealTrayRealPlay.exeSystem Tray icon for RealPlayer. If you subsequently start RealPlayer manually it adds itself back to the start-up list. You can stop this from happening by right-clicking on the tray icon and disabling StartCenter via Preferences
XReg Servicewinsy.exe"Added by a variant of the SPYBOT WORM!"
URegistry Mechanic Vista TrayRMTray.exe"Part of Registry Mechanic from PC Tools - which ""is an advanced registry cleaner for Windows that can safely clean
XRegistry ServicesRegistry.exe"Added by the CILE TROJAN!"
URegistryMechanicRMTray.exe"Part of Registry Mechanic from PC Tools - which ""is an advanced registry cleaner for Windows that can safely clean
URegKillTrayRegKillTray.exe"DVD region killer part of CloneDVD from Elaborate Bytes AG. Copies the main movie
XREGRUNsory.exe"Adware downloader - also detected as a variant of the LOWZONES.BW or AGENT.RD TROJANS!"
URemote Data BackupsCBSysTray.exe"System Tray access to Remote Data Backups online system/data backup utility"
URemote Data Backups TaskBar IconCBSysTray.exe"System Tray access to Remote Data Backups online system/data backup utility"
Xrestoryrestory.exe"Added by the RETSAM TROJAN!"
NRFTrayRFTRay.exeReality Fusion GameCam Video Interaction Technology Software that comes with the Logitech QuickCam PC video camera and other USB cameras. It's only an icon that appears on your System Tray. Available via Start -> Programs
NRHPTrayRHPTray.exe"System tray access to Red Hot Pawn - online chess"
URollbackRollbackTray.exe"Added by the RollBack Rx system restore program"
NRoxWatchTrayRoxWatchTray.exe"System Tray access to managing the ""Watched Folders""
US3Hotkeys3hotkey.exeHotkey system tray icon to enable switching between monitors. Found on laptops with an S3 Twister integrated graphics card
US3TRAYS3Tray.exeS3 display configuration taskbar utility for S3 chipset based graphics cards. Can be run from Start-> Settings -> Control Panel -> Display
USafeHouseSystemTraySDWTRAY.EXE"SafeHouse ""Personal Privacy"" system tray icon - PP protects and hides your private and personal photos
YSafeSpaceSafeSpaceSysTray.exe"Part of SafeSpace (from Artificial Dynamics) which ""protects computers from Internet malware infection without the need for signature updates or regular maintenance"""
USafetyNetipcTray.exe"Safety.Net from Netveda - ""offers Internet security
YSBCSTraySBCSTray.exe"System Tray access to CounterSpy antispyware software"
Uscheduler_proxy Applicationscheduler_proxy.exe"Found on IBM/Lenovo ThinkCentre/ThinkStation desktops and Thinkpad notebooks. Included with versions of ThinkVantage System Update (for software updates)
YScriptSentryScriptsentry.exe"Script Sentry from Jason's Toolbox. Blocks malicious scripts and allows safe scripts to run. Only required if you want it to check the file associations it guards at startup. It will function regardlessly"
YSCTUINotifySCTUINotify.exe"Part of Windows SteadyState
Xsdfgsdfghey.exe"Added by the AGOBOT-OR WORM!"
USDTraysdtray.exe"RSA Keon Web PassPort - software that allows organizations to use digital certificates in a Web-based environment to help ensure that their transactions are authentic
XSearchAndDestroyMFCSearch And Destroy.exe"Search And Destroy rogue security software - not recommended
XSearchAndDestroySchedulerSearchAndDestroy.exe"Search And Destroy rogue security software - see here and here"
XSearchAndDestroyTSearchAndDestroy.exe"Search And Destroy rogue security software - see here and here"
USecond Copy 2000SecCopy.exe"Related to Second Copy? - a files/folders backup utility"
USecondChancesctray.exe"Power Quest Second Chance. Sets checkpoints for saving a backup copy of the registry to a disk so you can restore it if you have a crash"
XSENTRYSENTRY.exe"From IP Insight. Allows website owners ""to instantly determine the precise geographic location
NService Connectionbwtray.exeFor Compaq PC's. Part of Backweb
UServicesNotifyServicesNotify.exe"Defender Pro Antispy"
?ServUTrayIconServUTray.exe"System Tray icon for Serv-U FTP server. Is it required?"
NSetiSpySetiSpy.exe"SETI Spy is a little program to ""spy"" on the progress and performance of the SETI@home client. Called a ""spy"" because it is unobtrusive as possible"
Usgtraysgtray.exe"StorageGuard from Veritas. Free utility that integrates with Backup MyPC (formerly Backup Exec Desktop)
USharpTraySharpTray.exe"Part of the Sharpdesk from Sharp Electronics. ""A desktop-based
XShellray.exeHomepage hijacker re-directing browsers to adult content websites
XShellTray.exeHomepage hijacker re-directing browsers to adult content websites
NShortKeys 99SHORTKEY.EXE"ShortKeys from Insight Software Solutions - allows you to program keys with text strings"
YsHotKeysHotKey.exe"Special function key manager for Chicony keyboards - see here"
NSigmatelSysTrayAppsttray.exeSystem tray program for the Sigmatel Audio sound card. Often found on Dell computers
USiS (R) Compatible Super VGA SiSTray applicationsistray.exeSystem Tray access to display settings for Silicon Integrated Systems (SiS) based graphics chipsets. Located in %System%
USiS Traysistray.exeSystem Tray icon for SiS based graphics. Located in %System%
Xsistraysistray.exe"Added by the PROVA TROJAN! Located in %Windir%\command"
Usistraysistray.exeSystem Tray icon for SiS based graphics. Located in %System%
USiSTraySiSTray.exeSystem Tray icon for SiS based graphics. Located in %ProgramFiles%\SiS VGA Utilities
Xsistrysistry.exe"Added by the CEBE WORM!"
NSmappSmtray.exe"System Tray icon for Analog Devices SoundMax integrated soundcards. Sound properties can be accessed through the Start Menu or Control Panel"
?SmartCopySmartCopy.exe"Related to SmartCopy from Northstar Systems Corp. What does it do and is it required?"
XSmartSecuritySmartSecurity.exe"Smart Security rogue security software - not recommended
NSmileboxTraySmileboxTray.exe"System Tray access to Smilebox photo sharing/printing service"
NSmith Micro trysmiptray.exeSmith Micro shared files. Comes with D-Link web cam
USMSTraySMSTray.exeSystem tray access to Samsung Media Studio
NSMTraySmtray.exe"System Tray icon for Analog Devices SoundMax integrated soundcards. Sound properties can be accessed through the Start Menu or Control Panel"
USoftGridTraySFTTray.exe"System Tray access to SoftGrid from Microsoft - ""the only virtualization solution that delivers applications that are never installed and dynamically delivered
NSoundMAX Integrated Digital AudioSmtray.exe"System Tray icon for Analog Devices SoundMax integrated soundcards. Sound properties can be accessed through the Start Menu or Control Panel"
USpeedkeySPEEDKEY.EXEAdditional keyboard shortcuts on MS programmable keyboard
USpokeSysTraySpokeSysTray.exe"Spoke Software client application. Spoke ""uses data in your e-mail and other enterprise information systems to discover the existing relationships of people in your enterprise. It then builds a private
Xspoolsvswincfy.exe"Added by a variant of the IRCBOT BACKDOOR!"
XSpyAwayspyaway.exe"SpyAway spyware remover - not recommended
USpyEmergencySpyEmergency.exe"SpyEmergency security software from Netgate"
USpykEySpyky.exe"SpyKy keystroke logger/monitoring program - remove unless you installed it yourself!"
XSpyPrySpyPry.exe"SpyPry spyware remover - not recommended
YSRS AppletSrsTray.ExeS3 Sonic Vibes sound card drivers - if disabled you loose sound
NsrxTraysrxTray.exe"Titan FTP Server - FTP server"
Nsstraysstray.exenVidia nForce Taskbar Utility - quick access to the nForce2 "Sound Storm" control panel and related utilitys
NStacSysTrayStacSysTray.exeSystem Tray control panel for SigmaTel C-Major on-board audio - as used on some Dell and Packard Bell PCs
XStopingSpyStopingSpy.exe"StopingSpy rogue security software - not recommended
UStorageGuardsgtray.exe"StorageGuard from Veritas. Free utility that integrates with Backup MyPC (formerly Backup Exec Desktop)
Xsuperproxysuperproxy.exe"Added by the DELBACK-B TROJAN!"
Xsvcexpseny.exe"Added by the PWS-ANG TROJAN!"
NSwTraySWTRAY.EXEMS SideWinder game controller system tray icon. Available via Start -> Programs. May have the version number after it
XSygate Personal Firewallsexy.exe"Added by the RBOT-XY WORM!"
NSymTray - Norton SystemWorksSYMTRAY.EXE"Keeps all System Tray icons for Norton SystemWorks together to reduce clutter. SystemWorks includes Norton Anti-Virus
USysconfigStealth KeySpy.exe"StealthKeySpy - keystroke logger/monitoring program - remove unless you installed it yourself!"
XSyscpySyscpy.exe"Firewall-bypassing
XSystemsystray.exe"Added by the PISABOY-A TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate systray.exe process"
XSystemwsscntfy.exe"Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!"
XSystem Traysystray.exe"Added by the FAN-A WORM! Note - the valid Microsoft systray.exe is normally located in %System% and will only run at startup on Win9x/Me systems. This one is located in %Windir%"
XSystem Tray Monitortray.exe"Added by the RBOT.UXR WORM!"
XSystem Uptime ServerSYSENTRY.EXE"Added by the RBOT.LK WORM!"
Xsystem32lowinplay.exe"Added by the VB.FVJ TROJAN!"
XSystemeysystemey.exe"Added by the SLINBOT.JF BACKDOOR!"
XSystemTraCDPlay.EXE"Added by the LOVGATE.Z WORM!"
USystemTraySysTray.Exe"For Win9x/Me - System Tray Services. Provides the Volume Control
XSystemTraySystemTray.exe"Added by the BIGFOOT TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate systray.exe process"
XSystemTraySysTray.exe"Added by the ALADINZ.P TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate systray.exe process. If you right-click on the real systray.exe the ""Properties"" reveal it to be a Microsoft file"
USystemTraySDSDSystemTray.exe"Spyware Detector - spyware remover. Initially not recommended due to false positives but the later versions have since improved - see here"
USystemTraySRSRSystemTray.exe"Spyware Detector - spyware remover. Initially not recommended due to false positives but the later versions have since improved - see here"
XSystmesySystmesy.exe"Added by the RBOT-KQ WORM!"
XSysTraySysTray.Exe"Added by the BANCBAN-JV TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate systray.exe process from Win9x/Me systems which would appear in the Name/Startup Item field as SystemTray in the registry ""Run"" keys and MSConfig. If you right-click on the real systray.exe the ""Properties"" reveal it to be a Microsoft file"
Usystraysystray.exeDell Mobile Broadband wireless configuration utility - located in %ProgramFiles%\Dell\Dell Mobile Broadband
XSystray driversystray.exe"Added by the MUTEBOT TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate systray.exe process"
NTasktrayCTLTray.exeInstalled with the Sound Blaster Audigy range of soundcards. Allows you to set EAX effects or equalizer settings for the Sound Blaster Audigy from a systray icon. Also allows you to launch the Taskbar via right-click → Show Taskbar. The tasktray can be accessed via Start → Programs → Creative → Sound Blaster Audigy → Taskbar
Ntbctraytbctray.exeProvides quick access via a System Tray icon to the control panel for Turtle Beach's Santa Cruz or VideoLogic's SonicFury soundcards. Available via Start -> Settings -> Control Panel
NTBTraytbtray.exeVLSI/QSound ThunderBird PCI Control Panel. System Tray access to the settings for this and related soundcards. Available via Start -> Settings -> Control Panel
UTCOYFRemindertcoyftray.exe"My ParenTime Fertility Planner Reminder. The calendar provides a quick overview of the status of your fertility"
UTEscKeyTEscKey.exeToshiba Escape Key handler. Enables you to program and use the <FN><Esc> key combination to perform a specific function
XText Tray Servicetstray.exe"Added by the SILLYFDC.BCC WORM!"
UTFncKyTFncky.exeDeals with the <Fn> - <Function> key combinations on a Toshiba laptop
YTFTrayTFTray.exe"System Tray access to ThreatFire no-signature anti-malware from PC Tools - which ""features innovative real-time behavioral technology that provides powerful protection against both known and unknown viruses
UTFunckeyTFuncKey.exeDeals with the <Fn> - <Function> key combinations on a Toshiba laptop
NThinkPad Configuration UtilityTP98TRAY.EXE"System Tray access to the ThinkPad Configuration utility for IBM/Lenovo ThinkPad notebooks. ""The ThinkPad Configuration utility is a control center to configure your ThinkPad hardware. With this utility
NThinkPad EasyEject UtilityEZEJTRAY.EXE"System Tray access to the EasyEject Utility for IBM/Lenovo Thinkpad notebooks. Quote: ""The IBM ThinkPad EasyEject Utility makes removing multiple devices from your computer faster and easier by enabling you to stop more than one device at once
UThinkPad Presentation DirectorNPDTray.exeSystem 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
UThinkVantage Access ConnectionsACTray.exe"System Tray access to the ThinkVantage Access Connections connectivity-assistant program for IBM/Lenovo ThinkPad or 3000 Family notebook computers - ""allowing users to seamlessly switch between wired and wireless environments
UTHOTKEYTHotkey.exe"Associated with the Fn+ keys on Toshiba laptops. When disabled some keys still worked
YThreatFireTFTray.exe"System Tray access to ThreatFire no-signature anti-malware from PC Tools - which ""features innovative real-time behavioral technology that provides powerful protection against both known and unknown viruses
?TivoNotifyTiVoNotify.exe"Part of Tivo Desktop. What does it do and is it required?"
Ytmproxytmproxy.exe"Part of Trend Micro web-security products - Internet Security 2005
UTMRUBottedTrayTMRUBottedTray.exe"RUBotted (from Trend Micro) monitors your computer for suspicious activities and regularly checks with an online service to identify behavior associated with Bots. Upon discovering a potential infection
YToUcamVPropertyVProperty.exe"Philips Web Camera model name pcvc740k
NTP98TRAYTP98TRAY.EXE"System Tray access to the ThinkPad Configuration utility for IBM/Lenovo ThinkPad notebooks. ""The ThinkPad Configuration utility is a control center to configure your ThinkPad hardware. With this utility
UTprtrayTprtray.exeDisplays the Power icon in the System Tray on a Toshiba laptop
NTPTrayTPTray.exeTouchpad configuration tray icon for Toshiba laptops. Available via Start -> Settings -> Control Panel
NTPTRAYTP98TRAY.EXE"System Tray access to the ThinkPad Configuration utility for IBM/Lenovo ThinkPad notebooks. ""The ThinkPad Configuration utility is a control center to configure your ThinkPad hardware. With this utility
YTpwrtrayTPWRTRAY.EXEToshiba laptop's own Advanced Power Management system which disables Windows APM (greyed-out in Control Panel). You can't choose which of the 2 systems to use
NTranscode360Transcode360Tray.exe"Designed for WinXP Media Center Edition 2005 and the Xbox 360
NTraySantaCruztbctray.exeProvides quick access via a System Tray icon to the control panel for Turtle Beach's Santa Cruz or VideoLogic's SonicFury soundcards. Available via Start -> Settings -> Control Panel
?TridTrayTridTray.exe"System Tray access to Trident 4DWave soundcards?"
Xtvctraytvctray.exeAdded by the VB.QJ TROJAN!
NTvsTvsTray.exe"Toshiba Virtual Sound on a notebook. Allows you to change sound settings on the fly - default setting is ""build-in speaker"". You can also select external speaker
UTVT Scheduler Proxyscheduler_proxy.exe"Found on IBM/Lenovo ThinkCentre/ThinkStation desktops and Thinkpad notebooks. Included with versions of ThinkVantage System Update (for software updates)
UTweakMASTERTMTray.exe"TweakMASTER Internet Optimizer"
XUltimateBuddyUltimateBuddy.exe"UltimateBuddy - installs malware
NUninstallAbilityuability.exe"UninstallAbility free uninstaller"
Yuntrayuntray.exe"Command Antivirus related"
UUpdateManagersgtray.exe"StorageGuard from Veritas (this version by Sonic). Free utility that integrates with Backup MyPC (formerly Backup Exec Desktop)
XupdateWinssystrey.exe"Added by the RANDON WORM!"
UUpromise TrayUpromiseTray.exe"System Tray access to the Upromise college savings program"
Xusrgtway.exesyswrun4x.exe"Added by the MITGLIEDER.E TROJAN!"
UUtility Traysistray.exeSystem Tray icon for SiS based graphics. Located in %System%
Uva10keyva10key.exeOnly required if you use the 10 kay bay unit with a Sony Vaio laptop
NVC5PlayVC5Play.exe"Virtual CD drive emulator - version 5. Available via Start -> Programs"
NVC6playVC6Play.exe"Virtual CD drive emulator - version 6. Available via Start -> Programs"
NVC7PlayVC7Play.exe"Virtual CD drive emulator - version 7. Available via Start -> Programs"
NVC7PlayerVC7Play.exe"Virtual CD drive emulator - version 7. Available via Start -> Programs"
UVC9PlayerVC9Play.exe"Virtual CD from H H Software GmbH. ""With Virtual CD
NVCSPlayervcsplay.exe"Virtual CD drive emulator. Available via Start -> Programs"
UVetTrayvettray.exe"Computer Associates "InnoculateIT" and Vet Anti-Virus virus software. System Tray quicklaunch access
XVirusRay 3.7VirusRay.exe"VirusRay rogue security software - not recommended
NVMware hqtrayhqtray.exe"VMware Host Network Access Status Tray Application - part of both VMware Player (from version 2.0) and Workstation (until version 6.5) - which allow you to ""run multiple operating systems simultaneously on a single PC."" It's function is uknown at present and it displays no tray icon as the name suggests. Can be disabled without affecting the operation of either product"
UVMware Workstationvmware-tray.exe"System Tray access to virtual machines (VMs) currently in a ""powered on"" state in VMware Workstation - which ""makes it simple to create and run multiple virtual machines on your desktop or laptop computer"". Can be helpful if VMs are configured to run ""headless"" at Windows startup
NVMware Workstationhqtray.exe"VMware Host Network Access Status Tray Application - part of both VMware Player (from version 2.0) and Workstation (until version 6.5) - which allow you to ""run multiple operating systems simultaneously on a single PC."" It's function is uknown at present and it displays no tray icon as the name suggests. Can be disabled without affecting the operation of either product"
Uvmware-trayvmware-tray.exe"System Tray access to virtual machines (VMs) currently in a ""powered on"" state in VMware Workstation - which ""makes it simple to create and run multiple virtual machines on your desktop or laptop computer"". Can be helpful if VMs are configured to run ""headless"" at Windows startup
NVongo TrayTray.exe"System Tray access the now discontinued Vongo video-on-demand service"
NVortexTrayasp4tray.exeSystem Tray application for Aureal Vortex based soundcards. Can be run manually via Start -> Settings -> Control Panel
NVoyetraTrayvtray.exeThis provides an abbreviated Control Group for the Turtle Beach Montego II sound functions/associated with AudioStation 3 and 32
Uvptrayvptray.exe"System Tray icon for Norton Anti-Virus Corporate Edition. Gives access to the options available and may not be required. Some users may have problems - refer here"
Xvptray analyzingvptray.exe"Added by the RIZO.A TROJAN!"
NWar FTPD Tray Iconwartray.exe"War-ftpd - FTP server"
XWeatherOnTrayWeatherOnTray.exe"Hotbar adware"
XWeatherOnTraySbWeatherOnTray.exe"Hotbar adware"
XwebHancer Survey CompanionwhSurvey.exe"WebHancertrackware - traffic measurement service that uses a client agent that is stealth installed on user machines
NWebKeyWebKey.exe"WebKey from JB Utilities. Utility to keep track of login data required when browsing the internet"
NWebOutfitterTraysttray.exeIntel WebOutfitter service System Tray icon
UWebshotsWebshots Tray.exe"Webshots - software that displays photos as your screensaver and wallpaper
UWebshotsWebshotsTray.exe"Webshots - software that displays photos as your screensaver and wallpaper
Xwin32inisystroy.exe"Added by the IRC.ALADINZ.C TROJAN!"
XWinDLL (tqurity.exe)"rundll32.exe tqurity.exestart"
Xwindowshkey.exe"Added by the GAOBOT.AFW WORM!"
Xwindowssystem copy.exe"Added by the SALGA.A WORM!"
XWindows bypass security SMSS ServiceSbiCvy.exe"Added by the RBOT-GRF WORM!"
XWindows Display Couplerdisplay.exe"Added by the IRCBOT-YS TROJAN!"
XWindows HelpStney.exe"Added by the AGOBOT-VI WORM!"
XWindows Helperwsctnfy.exe"Added by a variant of the IRCBOT BACKDOOR! See here"
YWindows Live OneCarewinssnotify.exe"System Tray access to and notifications from Windows Live OneCare - now superseded by Microsoft Security Essentials. ""OneCare helps keep your PC safe and secure while making your life easier. From virus scanning and file backups
XWindows LoL Layerblvpnmcny.exe"Added by the RBOT-GOR WORM!"
XWindows Messenger Servicekaspersky.exe"Added by the MYTOB.HY WORM!"
XWindows Recovery Consolerecovery.exe"Added by the RANSOM.FD WORM!"
XWindows Security Center Notification Appwscnfty.exe"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!"
XWindows Security Managerwinsecurity.exe"Added by the AGOBOT-KI WORM!"
XWindows Servic2winsy.exe"Added by the RBOT-AIA WORM!"
XWindows Service Supplywinsupply.exe"Added by the SLENFBOT.CZ WORM!"
XWINDOWS SKYsky.exe"Added by the MYTOB.CH WORM!"
XWindows Start Server 2000traficy.exe"Added by the RBOT-AHM WORM!"
YWindows SteadyState - Session Timer Notify (UI)SCTUINotify.exe"Part of Windows SteadyState
XWINDOWS SYSTEMsky.exe"Added by the MYTOB.LB WORM!"
XWindows SYStrysystry.exe"Added by the SDBOT-E WORM!"
XWindows Updateebay.exe"Added by the GAOBOT.BUU WORM!"
XWindows Upgrate Utilitywinulty.exe"Added by the AUTORUN-ASR WORM!"
XWindows USB Printerxqteby.exe"Added by a variant of the SPYBOT WORM! See here"
UWinKeywinkey.exe"Loads Copernic's WinKey. Used to map out Windows key hotkey combinations. Not required for the system
XWinMenssagewinmaxy.exe"Added by the BANCOS TROJAN!"
UWinProxyWinProxy.EXE""WinProxy is the world-first proxy server and a firewall with integrated mail server for Windows 95/98/ME/NT/2000/XP""
XWinproxy PersonalWINPROXY.EXE"Added by the SDBOT.BMF WORM!"
Xwinservicesbootvfy.exeAdded by an unidentified WORM or TROJAN!
Ywinssnotifywinssnotify.exe"System Tray access to and notifications from Windows Live OneCare - now superseded by Microsoft Security Essentials. ""OneCare helps keep your PC safe and secure while making your life easier. From virus scanning and file backups
Xwinterhappy.exe"Added by the SDBOT-YF WORM!"
NWinTidyWinTidy.exe"Desktop icon manager from
XWinTraywintray.exe"Added by the LEGUARDIEN.B TROJAN!"
XWinwebSecurityWinwebSecurity.exe"Winweb Security rogue security software - not recommended
XwinzSystamxly.exe"Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!"
Nwltraywltray.exeSystem tray access to wireless LAN card configuration options
XWorldAntiSpyworldantispy.exe"WorldAntiSpy rogue spyware remover - not recommended
Xwscnftywscnfty.exe"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!"
Xwscntfyswsscntfy.exe"Added by the SDBOT-TN WORM!"
XWUPDiglmtray.exe"Added by the TZET WORM!"
UX1 System TrayX1Systray.exe"Part of X1's Enterprise Desktop Search Resource Center. An enterprise desktop search engine"
XX10WeaxWTHRTRAY.EXE"WeatherCheck - ""bring the latest local weather to your desktop"". Not recommended as it reportedly pops ads
XxhrmyXhrmy.exe"HyperLinker adware"
YXoftSpyXoftSpy.exe"XoftSpy antispyware software by Pareto Logic"
UXplayXPlay.exe"Xplay 3 from Mediafour Corporation - ""expands what you can do with any iPod
UXPlay.exeXPlay.exe"Xplay 3 from Mediafour Corporation - ""expands what you can do with any iPod
Xxpsystemy.exe"CoolWebSearch parasite variant"
UXTNDConnect PC - ErPhn2ErTray.exe"Sony Ericsson IrMC (Infrared Mobile Connectivity) phones and smartphones specific translator for XTNDConnect PC - ""award-winning desktop-sync application that enables you to easily synchronize your contacts
UXTNDConnect PC - MyPalmMPTray.exe"Palm OS specific translator for XTNDConnect PC - ""award-winning desktop-sync application that enables you to easily synchronize your contacts
Xyay.exeasass.exe"Added by the AGOBOT-M WORM!"
Nymetrayymetray.exe"Yahoo! Music system tray icon"
UZboardTrayZboardTray.exe"Ideazon Zboard gaming keyboard driver - allows you to customise keyboard functions"
YZENRC Tray Iconzentray.exe"Part of Novell's ZenWorks - "Complete End-to-End Directory-enabled Network Management". Best left alone"
X[random name]d?dplay.exe"PurityScan adware"
X[random name]dvdplay.exe"PurityScan adware"
X[various names]NsCplTray.exe"Wareout - malware masquerading as a spyware and dialer remover"
X[various names]Preliminary.exe"Wareout - malware masquerading as a spyware and dialer remover"
X[various names]SysEntry.exe"Wareout - malware masquerading as a spyware and dialer remover"
X[various names]dePloy.exe"Wareout - malware masquerading as a spyware and dialer remover"
U{0228e555-4f9c-4e35-a3ec-b109a192b4c2}gnotify.exe"Google Gmail Notifier. Alerts you when you have new Gmail messages"
U{914C5BF8-EEDD-4F3A-A8BE-34EE71CF1B29}XPlay.exe"Xplay 3 from Mediafour Corporation - ""expands what you can do with any iPod
X{DD651081-A909-45ad-BD71-2335B0ADE043}sysnxcphmgy.exe"Added by the FAKEALERT-AH TROJAN!"


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.