| Type |
Caption |
Section |
File name |
Description |
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Advanced Tools Check |
HKEY_LM\Run |
ADVCHK.EXE |
Norton AntiVirus 8.00.61, Symantec Corporation. Norton AntiVirus Advanced Tools Integrity Checker Read more |
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Avtray |
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Avtray.exe |
Command Antivirus tray icon 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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cfgwiz |
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cfgwiz.exe |
Introduced with Norton Anti-Virus 2002, this is a real resource hog. Many NAV users will find they can live without loading it |
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freshclam |
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freshclam.exe |
Auto update agent of the open source Clamwin virus scanner Read more |
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iRis Active Monitor |
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winmon32.exe |
Iris Antivirus - discontinued, replace with good alternative |
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iRiS AntiVirus Active Monitor |
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WIMMUN32.exe |
Iris Antivirus - discontinued, replace with good alternative |
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MailCleaner |
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MAILCLEANER.EXE |
MailCleaner "protect your computer from viruses sent to your machine via the popular e-Mail reader Incredimail. In addition the program will check all incoming files downloaded by Internet Explorer, Netscape Navigator, ICQ and iMesh" - not recommended as it bundles Gator/Gain/Claria adware |
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myCIO.com Splash |
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Splash.exe |
Splash screen for McAfee VirusScan ASaP on-line scanner Read more |
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NAV CfgWiz |
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cfgwiz.exe |
Introduced with Norton Anti-Virus 2002, this is a real resource hog. Many NAV users will find they can live without loading it |
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NAV CfgWiz |
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Cfgwiz.exe /R |
Norton AntiVirus 9.00.67, Symantec Corporation. Norton AntiVirus Information Wizard |
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Ptsnoop |
|
Ptsnoop.exe |
These descriptions I've come across - all valid as far as I can see :- (1) Program installed with some modems that monitors the COM ports for the modem driver. Not required from what I've read - may need a registry edit to get rid of it (2) Backdoor trojan virus that copies itself as PTSNOOP.EXE -see here for more info(3) Apparently the people who put it out claim it's a driver for a Voice modems (don't know who they are though - Ed) Note: If using AOL and you disable this you may lose your connection or lock up (4) Can also be an older Logitech scanner program. Remove from the Win.ini tab under Load='path'PTSNOOP and the System.ini tab under drivers='path'ptrtkr.drb. Can cause parallel port conflicts big time dragging system resources way down when a conflict exists (5) Allows audio monitoring of modem phone dialling tones and can be useful if you have connection problems (6) Karen Kenworthy's Snooper - "logs the start and stop time of all programs run under Windows" Read more |
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RoxAssist |
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RoxAssist.exe |
Roxio Assistant is designed to correct Engine Initialization errors. If Easy CD & DVD Creator's Engine does not initialize, the applications in Easy CD & DVD Creator will not recognize your recorder. After running this program you should receive the message "Engine initialized successfully with full recorder support". If you do not receive the message, update your Virus software and then check and clean your system for viruses. After the removal of any viruses, uninstall and then reinstall Easy CD & DVD Creator (use "Add Remove Programs" in "Control Panel"). Can be run manually |
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SymTray - Norton SystemWorks |
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SYMTRAY.EXE |
Keeps all System Tray icons for Norton SystemWorks together to reduce clutter. SystemWorks includes Norton Anti-Virus, Norton Utilities and Norton CleanSweep - mentioned elsewhere here. Personally I only have Norton eMail Protect running which doesn't need SymTray |
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UpConfgVer |
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UpgConf.exe |
Panda Antivirus Platinum. Purpose unclear, but according to Panda Software not required for the AV to function |
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VsEcomrEXE |
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VSECOMR.EXE |
From McAfee VirusScan up to version 4.x. This executable is responsible for the periodic "update" prompts |