Added by the GRAYBIRD.Q TROJAN!

Added by the BUGBROS WORM!

Added by the GORMLEZ-A WORM!

Malware downloader - detected by Kaspersky as the VB.UX TROJAN!

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Related to a Gemplus product. What does it do and is it required?

Added by the ONLINEG-N TROJAN!

Polish language Instant Messaging client

Gadwin PrintScreen - utility to capture, print or save the current window

Added by the PENTA-A TROJAN!

ShopAtHome/SAHagent adware

Gaim is an instant messenger client with capability to connect to AIM, ICQ, MSN Messenger, Yahoo, IRC, Jabber, Gadu-Gadu and Zephyr networks

Configuration utility for Gainward graphics cards. Not required unless you use non-default settings. Available via Start -> Settings -> Control Panel

Added by the Netclap Gold backdoor TROJAN!

Added by the PSW-ED TROJAN!

Genius game controller profile activator

Added by the DELF-DRA WORM!

GameDrive Virtual Driver from FarStone Technology, Inc. Run PC games without the disc

EasySearch adware

Added by the SMUTSRCH-A TROJAN!

Added by the DLOADR-AWD TROJAN!

Topconverting.com180Search "Games Toolbar" adware

Kontiki Delivery Manager - Windows-based client software that enables secure delivery of content to users' desktops

Part of Redline RegTweak as supplied with Sapphire ATI graphics cards. You can configure different overlclocking settings on a per game basis and this sets those conditions following a re-boot

Part of the RadeonTweaker program for adjusting ATI Radeon graphics cards. Allows you to adjust the gamma (or brightness) when playing a full-screen game without switching back to the desktop

Print monitor for certain Canon printers

Adware downloader, identified by Panda antivirus as Trojan.Downloader.ALQ

Adware downloader, identified by Panda antivirus as Trojan.Downloader.ALQ

Added by the RBOT.ADC WORM

Gateway Extended Warranty reminder

Gator eWallet adware. Please note that Claria Corporation no longer support GAIN-Supported software - see here

Gator eWallet adware. Please note that Claria Corporation no longer support GAIN-Supported software - see here

Premium rate adult content dialler (where * is a random char)

BT Digital Access USB - Gazel ISDN installation System Tray icon

Genie Backup Manager Home 7 - backup software

Genie Backup Manager Lite 7 - backup software

Genie Backup Manager Pro 7 - backup software

GreenBorder - secure your browsing activities on the internet

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, recommended for Win9x/NT/2K users

Added by the TACTSLAY.U TROJAN!

Added by an unidentified WORM or TROJAN. Note - this is not related to Microsoft Antispyware which has a process bearing the same name which doesn't appear as a startup

Giant Antipsyware - now superseeded by Microsoft Windows AntiSpyware

Added by a variant of the TACTSLAY.A TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate RealOne Player (realsched.exe) application of the same name

Associated with AcraMax Greeting Card Creator. Is it a registration reminder?

GrabClipSave screen capture tool

Added by the RANKY.K TROJAN!

Added by the SINGU-P TROJAN!

MPB-D dialer. Note - provides an uninstall option which can be accessed via the Add or Remove Programs dialog in the Windows Control Panel. The software is listed as "gdimx"

GuardMon is a commercial surveillance software program designed to monitor all forms of user activity on a computer

Found on IBM systems. All it does is set the CDROM drive letter to G:. Set your drive letter manually via Start -> Settings -> Control Panel -> System -> Device Manager

NTL's Gearbox software for configuring internet connections with their NTLWorld software - does a similar job to the Internet Connection Wizard which can be used instead using the dial-up details available here

Installed by Apple Quicktime package - iPod/iTunes CDRW support. Can be disabled if you only require Quicktime player

Added by the GEMEL WORM!

For a GemPlus smart card reader. If it doesn't start automatically when you insert the smart card, start it manually

Monitors USB ports for insertion of Sandisk USB flashdrives

RapidBlaster variant (in a "General" folder in Program Files). Recommended you use RapidBlaster Killer to uninstall - see here

RapidBlaster variant (in a "General" folder in Program Files). Recommended you use RapidBlaster Killer to uninstall - see here

Added by the SPYBOT-GQ WORM!

Added by the RBOT-NC WORM!

Added by the DLOADER-NX TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is located in the Winnt or Windows folder

Detected by AVG Anti-Spyware as the CIADOOR.13 TROJAN!

Added by the WOOTBOT.EX WORM!

Added by the SPYBOT.NC WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is located in the Winnt or Windows folder

Added by the SDBOT.S TROJAN!

Added by the DINFOR.D WORM!

Added by the SDBOT-O WORM!

Added by the AHKER.E WORM!

Added by the SDBOT-P WORM!

Added by the MUMU.C WORM!

Added by the SDBOT.DA WORM!

Added by the AGOBOT.ALH WORM!

Added by the DLOADER.AK TROJAN!

Added by the RBOT-BAH WORM!

Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!

Added by the RBOT.LU WORM!

Added by the GAOBOT.UJ or GAOBOT.UL WORMS!

Added by the AGOBOT-JK WORM!

Added by the AGOBOT.BY WORM! Note - this is not the valid NVIDIA Driver Helper Service and is located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder

Added by the GAOBOT.SY WORM!

Added by the BDOOR-ACX TROJAN!

Port monitor for an external USB hard drive. Required to enable access to the drive

Added by the NEWLEY-A WORM!

Added by the DLOADER-WG TROJAN!

Added by the BAGLEDl-AE TROJAN!

Added by the BAGLE-AS TROJAN!

Added by the TOADER-A TROJAN!

Puts smilie faces in your E-mail. Run manually when required

Monitor for a Belkin USB Wireless adapter

GetRight from Headlight Software - download manager for resuming downloads and choosing multiple download locations. The freeware version is/was spyware. The registered version isn't if you don't install the Aureate/Radiate software. Available via Start -> Programs

MatrixDialer related

Added by the BANKER-HS TROJAN!

Ghost Security Suite - protect the registry from unauthorized reading and modification and other tools

Required to run the Windows based wizard in Norton Ghost - added from the 2003 version. Will start automatically when you run the wizard

System Tray access to Norton Ghost - added from the 2003 version

SpyCatcher spyware remover related. What does it do and is it required?

Part of SpyCatcher spyware remover from Tenebril. Prevents rogue programs from sending personal information to a remote user via the Internet. If you use SpyCatcher with real time scanning, you'll want to leave this file in place

Added by the BEAGLE.U WORM!

Added by the SHODI.B VIRUS!

For Gilat Communications internet satellite systems - associated with SkyBlaster modem. Required if you have this system

For Gilat Communications internet satellite systems - associated with SkyBlaster modem. Required if you have this system

Added by the DLOADR-LN TROJAN!

GimmySmileys adware

Added by the ANIG.A WORM!

BT Digital Access USB

Glass2k is a small little program that allows Win2K/XP users to make any window transparent

Added by the RBOT-AGY WORM!

Cirque touchpad driver

Detected by Kaspersky as the VB.Q WORM!

Added by the RBOT-AYM WORM!

Added by the OPTIX PRO TROJAN!

Added by a variant of the OPTIX PRO TROJAN!

Added by the OPTIX-D TROJAN!

In a gluon/bin sub-directory

Added by the DLOADER-NG TROJAN!

Malware downloader - detected by Kaspersky as the VB.UX TROJAN!

Malware downloader - detected by Kaspersky as the VB.UX TROJAN!

Amouse mouse driver - required if you use non-standard Windows driver features

Genius NetScroll+ mouse driver - required if you use non-standard Windows driver features

Genius mouse driver - required if you use non-standard Windows driver features

Added by the ZAPCHAS TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.exe process which should NOT appear in Msconfig/Startup!

Added by the ZAPCHAS-R TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.exe process which should NOT appear in Msconfig/Startup and is always located in the System32 folder. This worm file is found in the System folder

Added by the ZAPCHAS-AA TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one replaces svchost.exe in the System32 folder with a copy of Mirc on (NT/2K/XP) systems and just adds svchost.exe to the System folder on (9x/Me) systems

??

Added by the SILOV-A WORM!

Download manager for resuming downloads and choosing multiple download locations. Advertising spyware

Download manager for resuming downloads and choosing multiple download locations. Advertising spyware

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, recommended for Win9x/NT/2K users

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, recommended for Win9x/NT/2K users

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, recommended for Win9x/NT/2K users

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, recommended for Win9x/NT/2K users

Added by the PHILIS.B VIRUS!

Goidr adware

Goldensoft CD Ghost related - turns a computer into a 200X-speed CD-ROM tower. Working from the hard drive, users can simultaneously access as many as 23 virtual CD-ROM drives at a speed of 200X for true multitasking

Added by the GOLUM.A TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate services.exe process, which should not appear in Msconfig/Startup!

Added by the DLOADER-ET TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate services.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is located in a "golumm" subfolder

Added by the SILOV-B WORM!

Added by the RBOT-AMW WORM!

Google Desktop Search - "a desktop search application that provides full text search over your email, computer files, chats, and the web pages you've viewed. By making your computer searchable, Google Desktop Search puts your information easily within your reach and frees you from having to manually organize your files, emails, and bookmarks"

Google Desktop Search - "a desktop search application that provides full text search over your email, computer files, chats, and the web pages you've viewed. By making your computer searchable, Google Desktop Search puts your information easily within your reach and frees you from having to manually organize your files, emails, and bookmarks"

Added by the RBOT-AXK TROJAN!

Google Earth "combines satellite imagery, maps and the power of Google Search to put the world's geographic information at your fingertips"

Google Pinyin Input Method Editor (IME) - allows a user to input Chinese characters by entering the pinyin of a Chinese character (with or without tone, depending on the system) and then presenting the user with a list of possible characters with that pronunciation

Added by the RBOT-ARA WORM!

Added by the IRCBOT-RJ WORM!

Added by the AGOBOT-RR WORM!

Downloads and installs updates for Google applications (Google Earth, Google Desktop, etc.)

Downloads and installs updates for Google applications (Google Earth, Google Desktop, etc.)

Google Compute Client - only present if you installed the Google Toolbar with "Google Compute" client active. Does complex calculations in the background when idle. If you want to turn it off go to your browser, click on the little double-helix on the Google Toolbar, and click "Stop Computing". No longer supported

Google Talk "enables you to call or send instant messages to your friends for free-anytime, anywhere in the world". Can be launched manually

ExpertCity GoToMyPc logon - web-based remote-access solution that allows individuals and companies to register their computers online and then securely access those computers from any web browser

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

Added by the BEAGLE.C WORM!

Vundo adware

Looks at system resources at startup and warns you if they have dropped. Contains links to the Disk Clean Up, Defrag and Start Up Menu. It does have a link to a startup configuration utility. Similar to msconfig but can keep a list of disabled apps. Not really necessary. Only appears if you load the Gateway Startup Utility

??

Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!

Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!

Added by the AUTOSKY WORM!

Looks like it's associated with Gravis game controllers and the Keyset Manager, allowing the user to program the buttons for games that don't support them

Driver for Gravis game controllers such as the Eliminator Aftershock. Must be loaded if you run the supplied application software for the controller to be recognized. Start it manually via a shortcut if not used

X-Stream ISP software. Offers free Net access funded by on-screen ads. Is it required or can you create your own dial-up networking connection to use on demand?

You really want to be reminded about somebody's birthday at the expense of resources?

Added by the GPREMIER WORM!

Added by the DOOMJUICE WORM!

Grokster Peer-To-Peer File Sharing program

Microsoft Office Groove 2007 - Groove Folder Sharing synchronization (GFS). If you kill it, your GFS workspaces may not synchronize properly (particularly around unread-marks), and you might experience some nagging discomfort

Microsoft Windows Program Group Converter - used by installers (ONLY in the RunOnce keys) - provides the translation of groups and group items to folders and links. Also see this MS Knowledge Base article

PacerD_Media/Pacimedia.com adware

??

Homepage hi-jacker

ADSL modem monitor from Eicon Networks (as used by BT for its Broadband internet service for example). Can safely be disabled without affecting the connection - all this does is give an indication of connectivity and access to the diagnostic facilities

USB DSL modem related - [what does it do and is it required in startup?

BT Voyager ADSL modem related - what does it do and is it required?

GoldenSection Organizer (now WinOrganizer - personal information manager

Searchcentrix hijacker

gStart GPS software from Garmin

Gator spyware component - see here. Please note that Claria Corporation no longer support GAIN-Supported software - see here

Added by the ROBAL 1.0 backdoor TROJAN!

Added by the SDBOT-AJ WORM!

Part of Got All Media - control your TV tuner and other utilities from your PC

Part of Got All Media - control your TV tuner and other utilities from your PC

Associated with a Mustec scanner and not required

Added by the CLAGGER-BB TROJAN!

Added by the DWNLDR-GTK TROJAN!

Added by the DLOADR-AZK TROJAN!

Related to Phoenix Technologies Core Managed Environment (cME) Integration and Certification program

McAfee's QuickClean, an offline version of the one in their online Clinic. Normally run offline and not needed. Incidentally, incorporates more cleanup programs than the likes of WinOptimizer and System Mechanic

Boomerang Software's Guardian PC Security Tools - now rebranded as the eXtendia Security Suite

Adlogix adware

Added by the VANEBOT-AQ WORM!

GURLWatcher spyware

GuruNet lets you click on any word on your screen to get the relevant information you want

Added by the OPASERV.H WORM!

Unidentified adware, spyware or virus

From a visitor - "I must keep it active in start up or my Lexmark printer and RCA Cam program cannot discover a working port to work". From the file properties, the file is known as "Smart Thru Fax Drive Spy" and is supplied by Samsung

Gateway ink monitor - makes an annoying popup that says your printer may be running out of ink, do you want to buy some!

Added by the NITWIZ.A TROJAN!

Detected by F-Prot as W32/Downloader-Sml-based

Used with internal modems on Gateway and vprMatrix PCs. This is the "GTW modem messaging applet" and is not required for the modem to work correctly

Used with internal modems on Gateway PCs such as the 450SX Notebook. Required for audio settings to be maintained and does not remain in memory once run. See here for more information

Gigabyte utility manager. Loads if you have a Gigabyte motherboard and got a full bundle of utilities installed. Monitors CPU, fans, BIOS etc. Only used by system "tweakers"

Possibly Gator (and therefore spyware) related?

Added by the FEUTEL-C TROJAN!

Added by the GRAYBIRD-Z TROJAN!