| Type |
Caption |
Section |
File name |
Description |
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wcmdmgr |
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wcmdmgrl.exe |
Web Driver delivery system for WildTangent on-line games. Periodically checks for updates - can be disabled within the programs control panel. Note that WildTanget's privacy policy used to state that they also collect and share individuals information but this is no longer the case Read more |
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wcmdmgr.exe |
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wcmdmgr.exe |
Web Driver delivery system for WildTangent on-line games. Periodically checks for updates - can be disabled within the programs control panel. Note that WildTanget's privacy policy used to state that they also collect and share individuals information but this is no longer the case Read more |
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wcmdmgrl |
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wcmdmgrl.exe |
Web Driver delivery system for WildTangent on-line games. Periodically checks for updates - can be disabled within the programs control panel. Note that WildTanget's privacy policy used to state that they also collect and share individuals information but this is no longer the case Read more |
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WEATHER |
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WEATHER.EXE |
Weatherbug provides current outdoor temperature in the System Tray, also weather alerts. Available via Start - Programs |
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WeatherCast |
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Weather.exe |
Weather reporting in the System Tray. Available via Start - Programs. Installed via Radlight |
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WFXCTL32.EXE |
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WFXCTL32.EXE |
From WinFax 10.0 and possibly earlier versions. Appears if you chose to have WinFax appear in the taskbar (System Tray) during installation and displays a yellow fax/telephone icon. Available via Start - Programs |
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WIN32SL |
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Win32sl.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. The specific function of this is to load MIF's in order for Dell OpenManage Client to work Read more |
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Winampa |
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WINAMPa.exe |
Loads the System Tray icon for the WinAmp media player. Can be used to mantain file associations so programs like QuickTime and RealPlayer don't take over as default player for various media types. Available via Start - Programs |
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WinampAgent |
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WINAMPa.exe |
Loads the System Tray icon for the WinAmp media player. Can be used to mantain file associations so programs like QuickTime and RealPlayer don't take over as default player for various media types. Available via Start - Programs |
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winapplog |
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svchost.exe |
StingKeyLogger keystroke logger/monitoring program - remove unless you installed it yourself! - NOTE - this file is placed in a C:\Program Files\StingWare folder, and should NOT be confused with the legitimate Windows svchost.exe process, always located in the Winnt\System32 or Windows\System32 folder, and which moreover should NOT figure in Msconfig/Startup! Read more |
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WinBar |
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WinBar.exe |
WinBar is a free and compact program that lets you monitor your system and provides easy access to frequently used controls Read more |
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WinFax PRO Controller |
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WFXCTL32.EXE |
From WinFax 10.0 and possibly earlier versions. Appears if you chose to have WinFax appear in the taskbar (System Tray) during installation and displays a yellow fax/telephone icon. Available via Start - Programs |
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winfixer helper |
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wfxcwr.exe |
WinFixer web installer - Winfixer is "Foistware", pretending to be system optimization, protection and recovery software - stealth installed, generally found in the Program Files\WinFixer folder. For more information click on this_link |
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WinMem |
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WinMem.exe |
WinMem Cleaner - part of Ultra WinCleaner Utility Suite. Makes more memory available for your programs and the Operating System. It also defragments your system Read more |
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WNAD |
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WNAD.EXE |
Spyware added as a result of running a program called "Yo Mama Osama" (osama.exe). See here for more and how to get rid of it. There are other ways this can show up on your system, and it will manifest itself by periodically opening a new browser window with advertising for copy DVD software and the like |