| Type |
Caption |
Section |
File name |
Description |
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AOL Companion |
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companion.exe |
Part of the AOL Connection Suite and installs an icon on the system tray offering easy access to AOL's additional utilities and functions. This program is a non-essential process, and is installed for ease of use |
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awhost32 |
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awhost32.exe |
Part of Symantec's pcAnywhere remote PC management software. Provides an automatic startup of the client PC in host mode in conjuction with a host-definition file, so system administrators can access the machine. Can cause a 10% reduction in speed and not recommended Read more |
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Batchreg1 |
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N/A |
Part of the Windows System Recovery process. Added to the registry via Msbatch.inf. The existence of this key or process after the last reboot during installation indicates an unsuccessful installation, as that key should be deleted automatically. See here Read more |
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BMail Installation |
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FTP_back.exe |
Part of iMesh - a file sharing system. Reported by Norton AntiVirus as a trojan. Once deleted does not prevent file sharing working. Older versions of iMesh re-instate this but the newer versions do not Read more |
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Daily Planner |
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dayplan.exe |
Daily Planner - discontinued, and now part of KMCS Deluxe System Suite. Tool to plan your days, and check activities off as you complete them Read more |
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DIGStream |
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digstream.exe |
DIGStream Cache Manager - part of ESPN Motion and Disney Motion that periodically check for new videos and indication they're available in the System Tray. Starting ESPN Motion/Disney Motion starts digstream automatically Read more |
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DMILDR |
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dmildr.exe |
Part of Dell OpenManage Client Instrumentation - software that allows remote management application programs to access information about, monitor the status of or change the state of the client computer, such as shutting it down remotely. Uses the DMI and/or common information model (CIM) protocols, which are systems management protocols defined by industry standards. Available via Start -> Programs Read more |
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DPConfig |
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DPConfig.exe |
Compuware DevPartner Studio Configuration Utility, a tool for software developers - system tray access to configure the utility |
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DrgToDsc |
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DrgToDsc.exe |
Part of Roxio EasyCD Creator 6.0 - places the Roxio Drag-to-Disc icon in you system tray. "Easily drag and drop files for burning to CD or DVD. Disc formatting and burning will happen automatically". Not required for Roxio to work properly |
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fast |
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fast.exe |
Installs as part of Windows XP PowerToys as an option for very-fast user switching (allowing a keystoke to switch users instead of using the login screen). It is only used for the hot-key switch and yet it hogs 1.5 megs of memory in two separate processes (one run by the user & one by the system). Optional install in PowerToys |
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fastuser |
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fast.exe |
Installs as part of Windows XP PowerToys as an option for very-fast user switching (allowing a keystoke to switch users instead of using the login screen). It is only used for the hot-key switch and yet it hogs 1.5 megs of memory in two separate processes (one run by the user & one by the system). Optional install in PowerToys |
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kdx |
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KHost.exe |
KonTiki Secure Delivery Plug In related. "The Kontiki Delivery Management System (DMS) is a secure delivery network for distribution of video, software, audio, documents, and other digital media. The Kontiki DMS enables enterprises to efficiently publish, secure, deliver and track digital media to employees, partners, and customers" Read more |
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Kodak Batch Transfer |
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pezdow1.exe |
Part of "Kodak Picture Easy" software for digital cameras. Includes the display of an icon in the System Tray to quickly transfer photos to a PC |
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kodak picture easy *.* batch transfer |
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PezDownload.exe |
Part of "Kodak Picture Easy" software for digital cameras. Includes the display of an icon in the System Tray to quickly transfer photos to a PC. *.* represents the version |
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PCStart |
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Pcm25.exe |
Runs as part of PCMonitor which is a program for monitoring your activity on your system. It makes screen dumps and key logging. It can hang-up your system because the screen dump page gets VERY big Read more |
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PProTray |
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pprotray.exe |
Part of the power professional program. Loads the System Tray control |
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RoxioAudioCentral |
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RxMon.exe |
Part of Roxio EasyCD Creator 6.0 - places the Roxio AudioCentral icon in you system tray. "Includes a player, media manager, ripper, tag and sound editor - integrated in a single application". Not required for Roxio to work properly. |
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Screen Saver Control |
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FSScrCtl.exe |
Installs as part of the Hubble Space Telescope screen saver (and possibly others). Lets you control your installed screensavers from a System Tray icon |
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TgAddServer |
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tgfix.exe |
Software from SupportSoft (aka Support.com) provided to manufacturers (such as Sony (Vaio Support Agent) and Toshiba (Virtual Tech)) and ISPs (such as Comcast, Cox and Charter (Pipeline Support Agent)) that allows them to offer on-line support - to update drivers, fix faults, etc. Can cause a deterioration in a PC's peformance (see here). This part does the protection and "self-healing". Uninstallation is recommended by most people - especially for System Restore users (WinME/XP). If not available via Add/Remove, Charter offer some uninstallation instructions involving a registry patch that you may be able to modify for your proivder or try here Read more |
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vTPass |
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vtpassld.exe |
Part of vTrails - a live media delivery solution. vTPass is the driver enabling the system to work. If unavailable via Start - Programs, create your own shortcut for the "vtpass.exe" file Read more |