| Type |
Caption |
Section |
File name |
Description |
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1A:Stardock MCP |
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mcpserver.exe |
Master Control Program for Stardock apps, in development. People should leave it running if they're using any of the Stardock applications |
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3dfx Task Manager |
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3dfxMan.exe |
System Tray application for 3dfx Voodoo 3/4/5 functions. Available via Start - Programs |
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Ad Muncher |
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ADMUNCH.EXE |
Ad Muncher removes adverts, pop-ups and general annoyances in your browser, file-sharing and messenger programs. Causes conflicts with Outlook, game sites and web-building applications Read more |
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AntiCrash |
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AntiCrash.exe |
Programs that stays resident in memory and attempts to stop your applications from crashing. |
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AudioHQ |
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Ahqtb.exe |
For Creative Soundblaster Live! series soundcards. System tray application for SB Live! functions. Available via Start -> Programs |
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Broadband Wizard |
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bbwiz.exe |
Starts Broadband Wizard so it runs in the System Tray. This application tests and optimizes your Cable or DSL connection. Available via Start - Programs Read more |
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Compaq Message Server |
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COMPAQ-RBA.EXE |
Applies to the CPQBootPerfDB entry as well. These files generate some kind of server or servlet that attempts to connect with Compaq online. They are like Trojans, but fairly harmless. They send information on the "Compaq Advisor/Compaq Message Screener" application that comes with every Compaq computer and provide feedback on how computer users use the Message Advisor. These messages appear occasionally and instruct and advise users on their computer and its use. They generally attempt to get you (these messages) to connect to Compaq's website. They may be safely disabled via (1) MSCONFIG or (2) Start - Programs - Compaq Advisor - Advisor Settings under the "advanced" tab. Not required and can cause problems |
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Corel Desktop Application Director |
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dadx.exe |
The Desktop Application Director (DAD) gives you easy access to all Corel applications - x represents ther version number. Available via Start - Programs |
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CreateCD |
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Createcd.exe |
Adaptec Easy CD Creator system tray application (pre version 5). Available via Start - Programs |
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CreateCD50 |
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Createcd50.exe |
Adaptec Easy CD Creator version 5 system tray application. Available via Start - Programs |
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DellDMI |
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delldmi.exe |
Possibly 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? |
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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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eDonkey2000 |
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eDonkey2000.exe |
A peer to peer application for sharing files over the Internet. The free version of this application should be avoided as it installs, without permission, New.Net, Webhancer, WebSearch Toolbar, and WinTools. Located in c:\program files\eDonkey2000\eDonkey2000.exe |
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ElsaCapiCtl |
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Rcapi.exe |
Assumed to stand for Remote Common Application Programming Interface (RCAPI), this was installed with an Elsa Microlink ISDN modem. If it is not there you can not bring up the dialog box which is sometimes needed to reset the modem |
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EnsoniqMixer |
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starter.exe |
starter 5.00.05, Creative Technology, Ltd.. This program launches the mixer application. |
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Ethernet |
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tcaudiag.exe |
3Com NIC Installation/Diagnostic MFC application. Diagnostics may be run from the Start - Programs |
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Firewall |
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SP2 UPDATE.exe |
Added by the W32/Elitper-E WORM, and it will exploit P2P applications. Many additional files are created in varios folders found in Documents and Settings and Program Files locations. Read more |
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HawkEye |
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HAWK_95.EXE |
Control Panel application for the old Number Nine graphics cards to change resolution, colour depth, etc. Available via Start -> Programs |
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HawkEye IV Control Panel |
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HAWK_32.EXE |
Control Panel application for the old Number Nine graphics cards to change resolution, colour depth, etc. Available via Start -> Programs |
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hpsysdrv |
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hpsysdrv.exe |
This item keeps track of how many times the system has been recovered and the times of the first and last recoveries done on the system. Leaving unchecked will sometimes prevent the Keyboard Manager program from detecting that the computer is an HP. Since this program/driver was only made to run on HP, if it can't tell that it is an HP it will not run. If unchecked, it can prevent the running of the Application Recovery CDs, the use of the multimedia keys, and the HP Instant Support. Also seen that without it running, the Riptide Sound card that was installed on some older HP computers stops working |