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PathProcessDescription
Type
Required?
Threat?
adsmsex.dllKnown trojan file.Malware
Safe
Yes
adlctc.dllKnown trojan file.Malware
Safe
Yes
aluscheduler.exeKnown trojan file.Malware
Safe
Yes
a0012479.exeKnown trojan file.Malware
Safe
Yes
atidua.dllKnown malware file.Malware
Safe
Yes
a64sddd.exeKnown spyware file.Malware
Safe
Yes
a0105539.dllKnown malware file.Malware
Safe
Yes
a0105537.dllKnown malware file.Malware
Safe
Yes
a0105532.dllKnown malware file.Malware
Safe
Yes
a0105531.dllKnown malware file.Malware
Safe
Yes
a0105514.dllKnown malware file.Malware
Safe
Yes
a0105513.dllKnown malware file.Malware
Safe
Yes
a0105511.sysKnown malware file.Malware
Safe
Yes
autochk.dllKnown trojan file.Malware
Safe
Yes
alot.dllEmusic / ALOT toolbar Browser Helper Object (BHO) and known adware file.Malware
Safe
Yes
actcontroller.exeKnown malware file.Malware
Safe
Yes
antiwpa.dllIllegal bypass to Microsoft Windows copy protection that can prevent your computer from properly being updated file.Malware
Safe
Yes
adstatkeep.exeKnown spyware process file.Malware
Safe
Yes
adstatserv.exeWindUpdates AdStatus adware file.Malware
Safe
Yes
adobeacrobat.ocxTrojan.FakeAlert.Malware
Safe
Yes
av2009.exeRogue protection malware program file.Malware
Safe
Yes
alxvdvm.dllMyGeek / CPVFeed adware file.Malware
Safe
Yes
apoxqwfv.exeAdware.Vapsup adware.Malware
Safe
Yes
autoplay.exeAutomatic play often used with CD's and other disc drives to automatically play or execute a program once the disc is inserted into the computer. Because of this commonly used file name this file can also be used to help cloak malware and if located in the Windows or System32 directory it's a good possibility it could be.Malware
Yes
Maybe
loader.exeBackdoor.Prorat / Troj/Zlob-AAV Virus and backdoor that enables attackers to steal private data from your computer. If you have a Hewlett Packard printer this can also be a file associated with their software.Malware
Safe
Yes
auto.exeW32/Semapi-A worm file.Malware
Safe
Yes
admdll.dllFile associated with remotely controlling a computer often used with trojans file.Malware
Safe
Yes
AVEngn.dllavPro2009 Rogue antivirus malware file.Malware
Safe
Yes
avPro2009.exeavPro2009 Rogue antivirus malware file.Malware
Safe
Yes
avPro2009.cfgavPro2009 Rogue antivirus malware file.Malware
Safe
Yes
afisicx.exeCloaked malware file.Malware
Safe
Yes
afinding.exeWin32/Refpron trojan file.Malware
Safe
Yes
autorun.exeProcess used to automatically run discs inserted into the computer. It's also been reported that this file is often associated with malware if not located in the root directory of a disc.Application
Safe
Maybe
autorun.exeProcess used to automatically run discs inserted into the computer. It's also been reported that this file is often associated with malware if not located in the root directory of a disc.Malware
Yes
Maybe
a.exeW32.Ahlem.A@mm worm.Malware
Safe
Yes
alg.exeMicrosoft Windows Application Layer Gateway process that should be located in the C:\Windows\System32 directory.Application
Yes
No
avgfwsrv.exeAVG Firewall file.NetworkSecurity
No
No
activator.exeVanDyke Software Activator file.ApplicationNetwork
Safe
No
apache.exeApache Web server file.ApplicationNetwork
Safe
No
avgemc.exeAVG antivirus e-mail scanner file.Security
No
No
avgupsvc.exeAVG antivirus Update Service file.Security
No
No
avgamsvr.exeAVG antivirus alert manager file.Security
No
No
aawservice.exeLavasoft Ad-Aware file.Security
No
No
avgcc.exeAVG antivirus control center file.Security
No
No
applemobiledeviceser...Apple iTunes Mobile Device service file.Application
Safe
No
acrotray.exeAdobe Acrobat Systray file.Application
Safe
No
acs.exeAtheros Wireless LAN driver file.Hardware
No
No
agent.exeAcresso InstallShield Update file.ApplicationNetwork
Safe
No
ati2evxx.exeATI video card graphics driver file.Hardware
No
No
aim6.exeAOL instant messenger file.Application
Safe
No
aolsoftware.exeAOL library file.ApplicationNetwork
Safe
No
assist.exeBigPond Internet assist file.ApplicationNetwork
Safe
No
agrsmmsg.exeAgere modem driver file.Hardware
No
No
aim.exeAOL instant messenger file.ApplicationNetwork
Safe
No
apntex.exeAlps Electric touchpad driver file.Hardware
No
No
apoint.exeAlps Electric touchpad driver file.Hardware
No
No
alertsvc.exeSymantec Norton antivirus security file.Security
No
No
aluschedulersvc.exeSymantec Norton LiveUpdate file.Security
No
No
aticwd32.exeATI graphics driver file.Hardware
No
No
atitask.exeATI graphics configuration driver file.Hardware
No
No
alcxmntr.exeRealtek AC97 audio file.Hardware
No
No
avgas.exeAVG anti-spyware file.Security
No
No
avgrsx.exeAVG antivirus and resident shield file.Security
No
No
avgtray.exeAVG antivirus systray file.Security
No
No
avgwdsvc.exeAVG watchdog security file.Security
No
No
avgnt.exeAvira Internet security file.Security
No
No
aniwzcsds.exeAlpha networks service file.ApplicationNetwork
Safe
No
avp.exeKaspersky antivirus and firewall Internet security suite file.NetworkSecurity
No
No
advwindowsclientserv...Amazon.com Unbox.Application
Safe
No
advwindowsclientsyst...Amazon.com Unbox systray.Application
Safe
No
airgcfg.exeD-Link Airplus wireless router file.HardwareNetwork
No
No
airpluscfg.exeD-Link Airplus wireless router file.Application
Safe
No
asfagent.exeIntel system management file.Hardware
No
No
avconsol.exeMcAfee VirusScan file.Security
No
No
avsynmgr.exeMcAfee Internet security suite file.Security
No
No
aolacsd.exeAOL Internet connection file.ApplicationNetwork
Safe
No
apdproxy.exeAdobe Photoshop Album file.Application
Safe
No
awaysch.exeLenovo Away Manager file.Application
Safe
No
attcm.exeAT&T communication file.Application
Safe
No
atiptaxx.exeATI graphics driver file.Hardware
No
No
avguard.exeAvira Internet security suite file.Security
No
No
adobelmsvc.exeAdobe Acrobat service file.Application
Safe
No
agrsmsvc.exeAgere Soft Modem call progress service file.Hardware
No
No
acprfmgrsvc.exeLenovo network access connections utility service file.HardwareNetwork
No
No
acsvc.exeLenovo network access connections utility service file.HardwareNetwork
No
No
actray.exeLenovo network access connections utility systray file.HardwareNetwork
No
No
acwlicon.exeLenovo network access connections utility systray file.HardwareNetwork
No
No
alcmtr.exeRealtek AC97 sound card audio monitor file.Hardware
No
No
azmixersel.exeRealtek Azalia mixer selector file.Hardware
No
No
ashdisp.exeAlwil Avast! antivirus Internet security file.Security
No
No
ashmaisv.exeAlwil Avast! antivirus security file.Security
No
No
ashserv.exeAlwil Avast! antivirus security file.Security
No
No
ashwebsv.exeAlwil Avast! antivirus Internet web scanner file.NetworkSecurity
No
No
aswupdsv.exeAlwil Avast! antivirus security service file.Security
No
No
ashupdsv.exeAvast! security update service file.NetworkSecurity
No
No
autohotkey.exeAutohotkey keyboard keystroke macro and script file.Application
Safe
No
asghost.exeCognizance identity and access management security file.Security
No
No
atchk.exeIntel AMT status service file.Application
Safe
No
acroiehelper.dllAdobe Acrobat Internet Explorer helper DLL file.DLL
No
No
avgpp.dllAVG Internet security DLL file.DLLSecurity
No
No
avgssie.dllAVG Internet security DLL file.DLLSecurity
No
No
avgtoo~1.dllAVG toolbar DLL file.DLLSecurity
No
No
avgtoolbar.dllAVG toolbar DLL file.DLLSecurity
No
No
acrord32.exeAdobe Acrobat file.Application
Safe
No
aoldial.exeAOL Internet dialer file.ApplicationNetwork
Safe
No
aoltsmon.exeAOL TopSpeed service, used to help increase dialup connection speeds.ApplicationNetwork
Safe
No
autosizer.exeSouth Bay Software Windows window resize file.Application
Safe
No
amsg.exeLenovo Message Center file.ApplicationNetwork
Safe
No
adsub.exeInterMute AdSubtract popup blocker and advertising remover file.Application
Safe
No
adsubtb.dllInterMute AdSubtract popup blocker and advertising DLL file.DLL
No
No
adult_chat.exeAdult content dialer file.ApplicationNetwork
Safe
No
applesyncnotifier.ex...Apple MobileMe synchronization notifier for iPhone, iTouch, iPod, etc. .Application
Safe
No
avgw.exeAVG antivirus Gateway module file.Security
No
No
a2service.exeEmsi Software A-squared malware scanner file.Security
No
No
acroiehelpershim.dllAdobe Acrobat reader Internet Explorer helper DLL file.DLL
No
No
ad-aware.exeAd-Aware Anti-spyware program file.Application
Safe
No
alerteng.dllSymantec antivirus DLL file.DLLSecurity
No
No
ati2mdxx.exeATI Radeon graphics video card driver file.Hardware
No
No
autotkit.exeHewlett Packard helper file.Application
Safe
No
avgrsstx.dllAVG Internet Security suite DLL file.DLLSecurity
No
No
acroiefavclient.dllAdobe Acrobat Internet Explorer client DLL file.DLL
No
No
ati2sgag.exeATI Smart graphics video card display file.Hardware
No
No
apcsystray.exeAPC PowerCute systray file.Application
Safe
No
answerstoolbaru.dllGuruNet Answers.com toolbar Browser Helper Object (BHO) DLL file.DLL
No
No
adxloader.dllAnt.com toolbar Browser Helper Object (BHO) DLL file.DLL
No
No
alfaclock.exeAlphaSoft AlphaClock Windows systray clock adjustment utility file.Application
Safe
No
acrobat.exeAdobe Acrobat Reader file.Application
Safe
No
acroiehelper.ocxAdobe Acrobat Reader Internet Explorer helper file.OCX
Safe
No
addfiltr.exeHewlett Packard add filter for USB file.Hardware
No
No
acclaim_v8.cabAcclaim Entertainment CAB file.Cab
Safe
No
aoltb.dllAOL AIM toolbar Browser Helper Object (BHO) DLL file.DLL
No
No
acnotify.dllIBM Thinkpad network access file.Hardware
No
No
anywho.exeAT&T client file.ApplicationNetwork
Safe
No
ad-watch.exeLavasoft Adaware application file.Security
No
No
ac3config.exeMicrosoft Windows file that should be located in the C:\Windows\System32 directory.Windows
Yes
No
accwiz.exeMicrosoft Windows file that should be located in the C:\Windows\System32 directory.Windows
Yes
No
actmovie.exeMicrosoft Windows file that should be located in the C:\Windows\System32 directory.Windows
Yes
No
ahui.exeMicrosoft Windows file that should be located in the C:\Windows\System32 directory.Windows
Yes
No
append.exeMicrosoft Windows file that should be located in the C:\Windows\System32 directory.Windows
Yes
No
arp.exeMicrosoft Windows file that should be located in the C:\Windows\System32 directory.Windows
Yes
No
asr_fmt.exeMicrosoft Windows file that should be located in the C:\Windows\System32 directory.Windows
Yes
No
asr_ldm.exeMicrosoft Windows file that should be located in the C:\Windows\System32 directory.Windows
Yes
No
asr_pfu.exeMicrosoft Windows file that should be located in the C:\Windows\System32 directory.Windows
Yes
No
at.exeMicrosoft Windows file that should be located in the C:\Windows\System32 directory.Windows
Yes
No
atmadm.exeMicrosoft Windows file that should be located in the C:\Windows\System32 directory.Windows
Yes
No
attrib.exeMicrosoft Windows file that should be located in the C:\Windows\System32 directory.Windows
Yes
No
auditusr.exeMicrosoft Windows file that should be located in the C:\Windows\System32 directory.Windows
Yes
No
autochk.exeMicrosoft Windows file that should be located in the C:\Windows\System32 directory.Windows
Yes
No
autoconv.exeMicrosoft Windows file that should be located in the C:\Windows\System32 directory.Windows
Yes
No
autofmt.exeMicrosoft Windows file that should be located in the C:\Windows\System32 directory.Windows
Yes
No
autolfn.exeMicrosoft Windows file that should be located in the C:\Windows\System32 directory.Windows
Yes
No
autoexnt.exeVantage WebPoint file that should be located in the C:\Windows\System32 directory.Application
Safe
No
awc.exeIOBit All-in-One Windows Care service file.Application
Safe
No
aolserv.exeAOL spyware proection service file.Application
Safe
No
activedata.cabSymantec ActiveData CAB file.Cab
Safe
No
arrakis3.exeBitDefender Arrakis server file.Application
Safe
No
asinst.cabPanda Software activescan cab CAB file.Cab
Safe
No
asquared.caba-squared ActiveX Malware Scanner (ax.emsisoft.com) CAB file.Cab
Safe
No
activexwebcam.cabWebcamnow.com ActiveX CAB file.Cab
Safe
No
adobeupdatemanager.e...Adobe acrobat reader software update manager file.ApplicationNetwork
Safe
No
avrmtctr.exeSony VAIO Zone Remote commander file.Hardware
No
No
apmsgfwd.exeAlps touchpad driver file.Hardware
No
No
alcwzrd.exeRealTek audio sound card driver file.Hardware
No
No
adobeupdater.exeAdobe update service file.ApplicationNetwork
Safe
No
age3.exeMicrosoft Age of Empires 3 game file.ApplicationNetwork
Safe
No
aolload.exeAOL loader file.Application
Safe
No
age3x.exeMicrosoft Age of Empires 3 game file.ApplicationNetwork
Safe
No
axcmd.exeAlchohol Soft CD/DVD creator program launcher file.Application
Safe
No
atkkbservice.exeASUS keyboard key service file.Hardware
No
No
avgfws8.exeAVG 8 firewall file.NetworkSecurity
No
No
avgam.exeAVG alert manager file.Security
No
No
avgnsx.exeAVG network scanner file.NetworkSecurity
No
No
axcltinstall.dlliLinc Conferencing Suite ActiveX DLL file.DLL
No
No
ati2evxx.dllATI video card external event DLL file.DLL
No
No
abaclient.exeAbacast.com streaming audio plugin.ApplicationNetwork
Safe
No
autosyncforyahoo.exeNokia autosync process for Yahoo! file.Application
Safe
No
act8.exeSage Software Act! file.Application
Safe
No
appsvc32.exeSymantec Application Core Service used in conjunction with Symantec Norton security products file.Security
No
No
avsniff.cabSymantec antivirus cab CAB file.Cab
Safe
No
adgjdet.exeCreative Sound Blaster Live port change detection file.Hardware
No
No
avafind.exeAvaFind find file utility file.Application
Safe
No
ashavast.exeAlwil Avast antivirus file.Security
No
No
autotbar.exeHewlett Packard Internet Explorer AutoView toolbar file.Application
Safe
No
aoltray.exeAOL Internet systray file.Application
Safe
No
advcheck.dllSpybot Search and Destroy (S&D) spyware DLL file.DLLSecurity
No
No
ati2dvaa.dllATI Rage drivers DLL file.DLL
No
No
autoit3.exeAutoit scripting tool application file.Application
Safe
No
activexviewer.cabActiveX viewer CAB file.Cab
Safe
No
avgupd.exeAVG Internet security automatic update service file.NetworkSecurity
No
No
azureus.exeAzureus P2P bittorrent client file.ApplicationNetwork
Safe
No
ati3duag.dllATI Radeon DirectX driver DLL file.DLL
No
No
atidemgx.dllATI Catalyst video card control center file.Hardware
No
No
ati2dvag.dllATI Radeon video card display driver DLL file.DLLHardware
No
No
atioglxx.dllATI video card OpenGL driver DLL file.DLLHardware
No
No
atipdlxx.dllATI video card desktop component DLL file.DLLHardware
No
No
ati2edxx.dllATI video card desktop component DLL file.DLLHardware
No
No
atiddc.dllATI Radeon video card display driver DLL file.DLLHardware
No
No
atiiiexx.dllATI video card display driver DLL file.DLLHardware
No
No
ativvaxx.dllATI Radeon video card acceleration driver DLL file.DLLHardware
No
No
amdpcom32.dllATI Radeon video card driver DLL file.DLLHardware
No
No
atikvmag.dllATI Radeon video card driver DLL file.DLLHardware
No
No
atiadlxx.dllATI video card ADL component DLL file.DLLHardware
No
No
ati2erec.dllATI video card eRecord message resource DLL file.DLLHardware
No
No
atiok3x2.dllATI Rage video card display driver DLL file.DLLHardware
No
No
atitvo32.dllATI Rage Theater and ImpactTV2 video card COM interface DLL file.DLLHardware
No
No
ati2cqag.dllATI Radeon video card central memory manager DLL file.DLLHardware
No
No
avgfwafu.dllAVG firewall and antivirus DLL file.DLL
No
No
atgpcdec.dllWebEx download module DLL file.DLL
No
No
atgpcext.dllWebEx download module plugin DLL file.DLL
No
No
avginet.exeAVG update downloader file.ApplicationNetwork
Safe
No
age2_x1.exeAge of Empires collectors edition game file.ApplicationNetwork
Safe
No
alwaysontopmaker.exeAlways on Top Windows utility file.Application
Safe
No
adslkeepalive.exeADSL keep alive utility to keep connection active file.ApplicationNetwork
Safe
No
advpack.dllMicrosoft Windows INF verification DLL file.DLLWindows
Yes
No
advpack32.dllMicrosoft Windows INF verification DLL file.DLLWindows
Yes
No
aolavupd.exeAOL antivirus update service file.NetworkSecurity
No
No
scheduler.exeLeader PowerReg scheduler or MRU blaster scheduler file.Application
Safe
No
alunotify.exeSymantec antivirus liveupdate file.NetworkSecurity
No
No
avkservice.exeExtendia / G DATA antivirus kit file.Security
No
No
avkwctl.exeExtendia / G DATA antivirus AVK file.Security
No
No
avkpop.exeExtendia / G DATA antivirus AVK file.Security
No
No
acsd.exeAOL connectivity monitor and reconnect service file.ApplicationNetwork
Safe
No
adguard.dllAdGuard popup blocker Browser Helper Object (BHO) DLL file.DLL
No
No
axofupld.cabKodak gallery uploader CAB file.Cab
Safe
No
ace1.exeAcer product registration file.Application
Safe
No
aswboot.exeAlwil Avast! antivirus protection startup service file.Security
No
No
autoplay.exeAutomatic play often used with CD's and other disc drives to automatically play or execute a program once the disc is inserted into the computer. Because of this commonly used file name this file can also be used to help cloak malware and if located in the Windows or System32 directory it's a good possibility it could be.Application
Safe
No
aspnet_state.exeMicrosoft .NET ASP state server framework.Application
Safe
No
atarm.dllWebEX DLL file.DLL
No
No
atas32.dllWebEX application sharing DLL file.DLL
No
No
atasanot.exeWebEX application sharing file.ApplicationNetwork
Safe
No
atasctrl.dllWebEX application sharing DLL file.DLL
No
No
atasnt40.dllWebEX application sharing DLL file.DLL
No
No
atcarmcl.dllWebEX application sharing DLL file.DLL
No
No
atdl2006.dllWebEX application sharing DLL file.DLL
No
No
atjpeg60.dllWebEX application sharing DLL file.DLL
No
No
atkbctl.dllWebEX application sharing DLL file.DLL
No
No
atlchat.dllWebEX application sharing DLL file.DLL
No
No
atmemmgr.dllWebEX application sharing DLL file.DLL
No
No
atnetext.dllWebEX application sharing DLL file.DLL
No
No
atpack.dllWebEX application sharing DLL file.DLL
No
No
atres.dllWebEX application sharing DLL file.DLL
No
No
attp.dllWebEX application sharing DLL file.DLL
No
No
atwbxui5.dllWebEX application sharing DLL file.DLL
No
No
anotify.exeAOL service library file.Application
Safe
No
aestsrv.exeAndrea Electronics ST filters service file.Hardware
No
No
aavgapi.exeAVG antivirus security toolbar file.Security
No
No
adobecollabsync.exeAdobe Acrobat Reader synchronizer file.Application
Safe
No
askbar.dllAsk.com toolbar Browser Helper Object (BHO) DLL file.DLL
No
No
ares.exeAres P2P file sharing application file.ApplicationNetwork
Safe
No
atdialler1.exeWanadoo Micro dialler used to connect to alternate numbers if needed file.ApplicationNetwork
Safe
No
avgserv9.exeAVG antivirus file.NetworkSecurity
No
No
avgcc32.exeAVG antivirus control center file.Security
No
No
aimbar.dllAIM toolbar Browser Helper Object (BHO) DLL file.DLL
No
No
aswmon.sysAlwil Avast! system filter system driver file.SecuritySystem file
No
No
aswmon2.sysAlwil Avast! antivirus system driver file.SecuritySystem file
No
No
aswrdr.sysAlwil Avast! antivirus system driver file.SecuritySystem file
No
No
aswtdi.sysAlwil Avast! Network shield support system driver file.SecuritySystem file
No
No
aavmker4.sysAlwil Avast! Kernel-Mode system driver file.SecuritySystem file
No
No
agentsvr.exeMicrosoft text to speech agent service file.Application
Safe
No
acservice.exeArcSoft Connect file.Application
Safe
No
adskscsrv.exeAutodesk Buzzsaw / 3D Studio Max file.Application
Safe
No
acstart16.exeAutodesk Buzzsaw / 3D Studio Max file.Application
Safe
No
avgui.exeAVG antivirus user interface file.Security
No
No
avgscanx.exeAVG antivirus command line scan file.Security
No
No
avesvc.exeAvira antivirus service file.Security
No
No
atomicalarmclock.exeAtomic Alarm Clock file.ApplicationNetwork
Safe
No
as2stubie.cabPanda ActiveScan CAB file.Cab
Safe
No
alsndmgr.cplRealtek Semiconductor AC97 sound manager control panel file.Control Panel icon
Safe
No
a2srchas.dllAskBar Internet browser toolbar Browser Helper Object (BHO) DLL file.DLL
No
No
asksbar.dllAskBar Internet browser toolbar Browser Helper Object (BHO) DLL file.DLL
No
No
aswsp.sysAvast! antivirus self protection system driver file.SecuritySystem file
No
No
aswfsblk.sysAvast! antivirus system system driver file.System file
No
No
agt0804.dllMicrosoft Agent International DLL file.DLL
No
No
agt0412.dllMicrosoft Agent International DLL file.DLL
No
No
agt0411.dllMicrosoft Agent International DLL file.DLL
No
No
agt040d.dllMicrosoft Agent International DLL file.DLL
No
No
agt0404.dllMicrosoft Agent International DLL file.DLL
No
No
agt0401.dllMicrosoft Agent International DLL file.DLL
No
No
adialhk.dllKaspersky antivirus DLL file.DLLSecurity
No
No
avgldx86.sysAVG antivirus internet security file.Security
No
No
avgtdix.sysAVG antivirus internet security file.Security
No
No
apphlpdm.dllMicrosoft Windows compatibility help DLL file.DLL
Yes
No
axaltocm.dllMicrosoft Windows Gemalto Axalto card module DLL file.DLL
Yes
No
atksgt.sysTages (tagesprotection.com) copy protection system driver file.System file
No
No
acres.dllMicrosoft Windows application compatibility message DLL file.DLL
Yes
No
aclayers.dllMicrosoft Windows compatibility DLL file.DLL
Yes
No
acspecfc.dllMicrosoft Windows compatibility DLL file.DLL
Yes
No
acgenral.dllMicrosoft Windows compatibility DLL file.DLL
Yes
No
acxtrnal.dllMicrosoft Windows compatibility DLL file.DLL
Yes
No
aertsrv.exeAndrea electronics APO access service file.Application
Safe
No
aexnsagent.exeAltiris agent file.Application
Safe
No
admunch.exeAd-Muncher advertisement blocker file.Application
Safe
No
audiodg.exeMicrosoft Windows audio device file.ApplicationHardware
No
No
adcdlicsvc.exeAutodata limited licensing service file.Application
Safe
No
alogserv.exeMcAfee antivirus service file.Security
No
No
asutypefull.exeAs-U-Type application file.Application
Safe
No
arservice.exeMicrosoft Windows XP media center service file.Application
Safe
No
arpwrmsg.exeHewlett Packard power message broadcast file.Hardware
No
No
actskn43.ocxActiveSkin module file.OCX
Safe
No
armhelper.ocxARM helper file.OCX
Safe
No
arcnameservice.exeSmith Micro Software Inc. Stuffit archiver.Application
Safe
No
adblockpro.dllAdblock Pro advertisement blocker Browser Helper Object (BHO) DLL file.DLL
No
No
applemobiledevicehel...Apple iTunes Apple iPhone and other Apple moble device helper file.Application
Safe
No
askservice.exeAsk Toolbar file.Application
Safe
No
askupgrade.exeAsk Toolbar upgrade file.Application
Safe
No
amcap.exeMicrosoft DirectX sample file.Application
Safe
No
aaclient.dllMicrosoft Anywhere access client DLL file.DLL
No
No
asferror.dllMicrosoft ASF error definitions DLL file.DLL
No
No
adv01nt5.dllIntel digital display driver DLL file.DLL
No
No
adv02nt5.dllIntel digital display driver DLL file.DLL
No
No
adv11nt5.dllIntel digital display driver DLL file.DLL
No
No
adv09nt5.dllIntel digital display driver DLL file.DLL
No
No
adv07nt5.dllIntel digital display driver DLL file.DLL
No
No
adv05nt5.dllIntel digital display driver DLL file.DLL
No
No
adv08nt5.dllIntel digital display driver DLL file.DLL
No
No
aolhos~1.exeAOL Host Manager file.Application
Safe
No
aolhostmanager.exeAOL Host Manager file.Application
Safe
No
asycfilt.dllMicrosoft Object Linking and Embeding (OLE) DLL file.DLL
No
No
aegisp.sysWireless network driver system driver file.System file
No
No
antispamservice.exeMicrowave Software Caretaker AntiSpam service file.Security
No
No
as4web.cabTrend Micro spyware scan CAB file.Cab
Safe
No
aksup.sysAladdin eToken driver system driver file.System file
No
No
acrobat_sl.exeAdobe Acrobat Speed Launcher file.Application
Safe
No
avgwlntf.dllAVG antivirus DLL file.DLL
No
No
avgrssvc.exeAVG antivirus service file.NetworkSecurity
No
No
activetoolband.dllAcer toolbar Browser Helper Object (BHO) DLL file.DLL
No
No
avgcsrvx.exeAVG antivirus service file.Security
No
No
launcher.exeHewlett Packard, Toshiba and other OEM computers PCAngel system recovery process and Webshots.Application
Safe
No
icon.exeUnknown - Click here to open Google search for this process.Unknown
Yes
Yes
a2guard.exeA-Squared Anti-malware guard file.Security
No
No
aawtray.exeAd-Aware spyware systray file.Security
No
No
agentsvc.exeNTI backup service file.Application
Safe
No
acaptuser32.dllAdobe 3D capture DLL file.DLL
No
No
agcutils.dllWebshots desktop and browser toolbar DLL file.DLL
No
No
adwarealert.exeAdwareAlert anti-spyware utility file.Security
No
No
amd_dc_opt.exeAMD Dual-Core optimizer file.Application
Safe
No
acclaim_v5.cabAcclaim Gamelauncher CAB file.Cab
Safe
No
apcmain.exeAscentive Performance monitor center file.Application
Safe
No
accelerometerst.exeHewlett Packard mobile data protection file.Application
Safe
No
aircfg.exeD-Link wireless network monitor file.Hardware
No
No
ahqinit.exeCreative SoundBlaster Live! AudioHQ file.Application
Safe
No
astsrv.exeNalpeiron Highend service file.Application
Safe
No
asndis5.sysPCAUSA NDIS 5.0 generic network driver system driver file.System file
No
No
ad-awareadmin.exeLavasoft Ad-aware file.Security
No
No
angel.exeUtopia Angel game calculator file.Application
Safe
No
alertservice.exeIntel Viiv alert service file.Application
Safe
No
amclient.cabAnark client CAB file.Cab
Safe
No
appres.dllNuance PaperPort DLL file.DLL
No
No
atl71.dllWindows Visual Studio .NET ATL module DLL file.DLL
No
No
ar5211.sysAtheros network driver system driver file.System file
No
No
atiide.sysATI IDE driver system driver file.System file
No
No
avgidsagent.exeAVG antivirus identity agent file.Security
No
No
avgidswatcher.exeAVG antivirus identity agent file.Security
No
No
avgidsui.exeAVG antivirus identity agent file.Security
No
No
accrdsub.exeActivCard ActiveIdentity smart employee ID file.Hardware
No
No
acevents.exeActivCard ActiveIdentity smart employee ID event service file.Hardware
No
No
accoca.exeActivCard ActiveIdentity smart employee ID cache server file.Hardware
No
No
apachemonitor.exeApache HTTP web server monitor file.ApplicationNetwork
Safe
No
aoltpspd.exeAOL browser process file.ApplicationNetwork
Safe
No
aolcinst.cabAOL support CAB file.Cab
Safe
No
aec.sysMicrosoft acoustic echo cancel file.Windows
Yes
No
admparse.dllMicrosoft Internet Explorer policy parser DLL file.DLL
Yes
No
apilogen.dllMicrosoft API DLL file.DLL
Yes
No
amxread.dllMicrosoft tracing manifest API DLL file.DLL
Yes
No
aswmonflt.sysAlwil Avast! antivirus system driver file.SecuritySystem file
No
No
apihex86.dllMicrosoft patch API DLL file.DLL
Yes
No
advapi32.dllMicrsooft base API DLL file.DLL
Yes
No
atr1.exeAtari software registration file.Application
Safe
No
alsvc.exeSohos antivirus auto update file.NetworkSecurity
No
No
almon.exeSohos antivirus update monitor file.NetworkSecurity
No
No
activexplugin.cabActiveX plugin CAB file.Cab
Safe
No
analyse.exeMajorGeekTools analyse file.Application
Safe
No
analogclock.exeExcode Analog Clock file.Application
Safe
No
andreavc.exeAndrea Electronics VoiceCenter file.Application
Safe
No
asfipmon.exeBroadcom network IP change monitor file.Application
Safe
No
aoltpsd3.exeAOL TopSpeed file.ApplicationNetwork
Safe
No
aro.exeAdvanced Registry Optimizer file.Application
Safe
No
avmailc.exeAvira mail antivirus module file.Security
No
No
avwebgrd.exeAvira web guard antivirus module file.Security
No
No
ainap.exeASUS motherboard monitor utility file.Application
Safe
No
asushwio.sysASUS driver system driver file.System file
No
No
alcfdrtm.exeRealtek audio module file.Hardware
No
No
avgfrw.exeAVG antivirus run wizard file.Security
No
No
anbmserv.exeAcer notebook power management service file.Hardware
No
No
adeck.exeVIA audio deck file.Hardware
No
No
acdaemon.exeArcSoft Print Creations daemon file.Application
Safe
No
arcurl~1.dllAcrSoft DLL file.DLL
No
No
airncfg.exeD-Link wireless lan configuration file.Hardware
No
No
autoruns.exeSysinternals autorun file.Application
Safe
No
aolsearch.dllAOL search Browser Helper Object (BHO) DLL file.DLL
No
No
alienwarealienfxcont...Alienware/Dell AlienFX controller file.Hardware
No
No
alienfxhook32mngr.ex...Alienware/Dell AlienFX manager file.Hardware
No
No
aertsr64.exeAndrea Electronics RT filter service file.Application
Safe
No
antispywarebot.exeAntiSpywareBot file.Security
No
No
adsknetsrv.exeAutodesk network lincensing service file.ApplicationNetwork
Safe
No
audioadvantagecpl.ex...Turtle Beach adio advantage file.Application
Safe
No
atwtusb.exeUSB Aiptek graphics tablet file.Application
Safe
No
au_.exeNullsoft Install System (NSIS) file.Application
Safe
No
avscan.exeAvira AntiVir antivirus scanner that should be located in the C:\program files\antivir directory.Application
Safe
No
auddrvem.dllCreative audio driver emulator DLL file.DLL
No
No
autoupdate.exeWave Systems / Embassy updater used to update fingerprint scanner software. Also a common name used for updating other software programs.Application
Safe
No
atievxx.exeATI video card utility file.Hardware
No
No
amoumain.exeA4Tech wireless mouse driver file.Hardware
No
No
appservd-wdog.exeSun Java watchdog file.Application
Safe
No
activeshieldservice....Active shield service file.Application
Safe
No
avwsc.exeAvira antivirus workstation client file.Security
No
No
anydvdtray.exeSlySoft AnyDVD systray file.Application
Safe
No
avgntflt.sysAvira AntiVir driver system driver file.System file
No
No
atihdmi.sysATI high definition audio multimedia system driver file.System file
No
No
avgssff.dllAVG antivirus DLL file.DLL
No
No
atiduag.dllATI DirectDraw/Direct3D universal driver DLL file.DLL
No
No
avant.exeAvant Internet browser add-on to Microsoft Internet Explorer file.Application
Safe
No
aces-en_us.cabPogo Aces up game CAB file.Cab
Safe
No
allstarfb-en_us.cabPogo Allstar football game CAB file.Cab
Safe
No
allstarfb2-en_us.cabPogo Allstar football challenge game CAB file.Cab
Safe
No
aolservicehost.exeAOL service libraries file.Application
Safe
No
avgidsmonitor.exeAVG antivirus identity ptorection monitor file.Security
No
No
ashsimpl.exeAlwil Avast antivirus file.Security
No
No
aollaunch.exeAOL launcher utility file.Application
Safe
No
autodect.exeModem connection manager that should be located in the C:\Windows\system32\SupportAppXL directory.Application
Safe
No
atservice.exeTelia Connect AT service file.ApplicationNetwork
Safe
No
affinegyservice.exeVirgin broadband Affinegy Service file.ApplicationNetwork
Safe
No
aspi32.sysASAPI 32-bit disc drive DLL file.DLL
No
No
autoupdatesrv.exeAlice client service file.Application
Safe
No
aztw2320.sysAztech WDM audio driver system driver file.System file
No
No
automap.exeGPC dispatch Automap file.Application
Safe
No
alertthingy.exeHoward Baines AlertThingy utility file.Application
Safe
No
astsvcc.dllVerisoft VPN access management DLL file.DLL
No
No
albd_server.exeRational Software ClearCase Doctor file.Application
Safe
No
apshook.dllApplication protection hook DLL file.DLLSecurity
No
No
aswlnpkg.dllCognizance security authorization DLL file.DLL
No
No
aexagentuihost.exeAltris Agent (Now part of Symantec) file.Application
Safe
No
acer.empowering.fram...Acer shortcut utility file.Application
Safe
No
aexagentactivate.exeAltris Agent file.Application
Safe
No
acstart17.exeAutodesk AutoCAD file.Application
Safe
No
alaunchclient.exeAcer launch tool file.Application
Safe
No
alaunchsvc.exeAcer launch service file.Application
Safe
No
avnotify.exeAvira Antivir antivirus notify file.Security
No
No
awhost32.exeSymantec pcAnywhere file.ApplicationNetwork
Safe
No
ambfilt.sysAmbient filter audio driver system driver file.System file
No
No
asacpi.sysASUS ACPI driver system driver file.System file
No
No
asusvrc.sysAsustek capture system driver file.System file
No
No
adfs.sysAdobe Drive file system driver system driver file.System file
No
No
atkkbnt.sysASUS keyboard help driver system driver file.System file
No
No
asio.sysASUS Audio in/out driver system driver file.System file
No
No
adobe_updater.exeAdobe updater file.ApplicationNetwork
Safe
No
avgagent.exeAVG antivirus agent file.Security
No
No
anydvd.exeSlySoft AnyDVD file.Application
Safe
No
ashshell.dllAlwil Avast! antivirus shell DLL file.DLLSecurity
No
No
agentpsh.dllMicrosoft Agent Property Sheet Handler DLL file.DLL
No
No
acpi.sysMicrosoft Windows ACPI driver file.Windows
Yes
No
afc.sysArcsoft ASPI system driver file.System file
No
No
afd.sysMicrosoft Windows Ancillary function driver for Winsock file.Windows
Yes
No
agp440.sysMicrosoft Windows 440 NT AGP graphics file.Windows
Yes
No
amdagp.sysAMD AGP filter system driver file.System file
No
No
amdk8.sysAMD processor system driver file.System file
No
No
anydvd.sysSlySoft AnyDVD system driver file.System file
No
No
asyncmac.sysMicrosoft Windows serial remote access network file.Windows
Yes
No
atapi.sysMicrosoft Windows IDE/ATAPI file.Windows
Yes
No
atikmdag.sysATI Radeon graphics driver system driver file.System file
No
No
autoback.exeERUNT registry backup utility file.Application
Safe
No
atiacmxx.dllATI context menu DLL file.DLL
No
No
arlaunch.exeeyeQ speed reading program file.Application
Safe
No
activitydisk.exeIomega SmartSoft ActivityDisk file.Application
Safe
No
alu.exeASUS live update file.ApplicationNetwork
Safe
No
adsmsrv.exeASUS data security manager file.Application
Safe
No
asldrsrv.exeATK hotkey utility file.Application
Safe
No
a5srchas.dllASK toolbar Browser Helper Object (BHO) DLL file.DLL
No
No
asktbar.dllASK toolbar Browser Helper Object (BHO) DLL file.DLL
No
No
acehidefree.exeAceHide Free window taskbar hide utility file.Application
Safe
No
avktray.exeG DATA antivirus systray file.Security
No
No
avkwebie.dllG DATA antivirus web filter DLL file.DLLSecurity
No
No
afs2k.sysOak Systems burning system driver file.System file
No
No
avgmfx64.sysAVG antivirus system driver file.System file
No
No
anvir.exeAnVir task manager file.Security
No
No
avpmwrap.exeMicroWorld eScan antivirus file.Security
No
No
adihdaud.sysAnalog Devices high definition audio system driver file.System file
No
No
aeaudio.sysSoundMax audio driver system driver file.System file
No
No
atmarpc.sysMicrosoft Windows IP/ATM ARP client system driver file.System file
Yes
No
audstub.sysMicrosoft Windows AudStub system driver file.System file
Yes
No
alfaff.sysAlfa filter system driver file.System file
No
No
elements.exeUnknown - Click here to open Google search for this process.Unknown
Yes
Yes
acmonitor_x73.exeLexmark printer monitor file.Hardware
No
No
acbtnmgr_x73.exeLexmark printer manager file.Hardware
No
No
aciecontextmenu.dllLenovo AnyComm menu DLL file.DLL
No
No
asp.exeAOL spyware protection file.Security
No
No
atchksrv.exeIntel Active Management Technology file.Application
Safe
No
adp94xx.sysAdaptec SAS/SATA Storport system driver file.System file
No
No
adpahci.sysAdaptec SATA support system driver file.System file
No
No
adpu160m.sysAdaptec Ultra160 SCSI miniport system driver file.System file
No
No
adpu320.sysAdaptec StorPort Ultra320 SCSI system driver file.System file
No
No
aelupsvc.dllMicrosoft Windows Application Expereince DLL file.DLL
Yes
No
agrsm.sysToshiba SoftModem system driver file.System file
No
No
aliide.sysAcer ALi mini IDE system driver file.System file
No
No
amdide.sysSistema IDE AMD system driver file.System file
No
No
amdk7.sysMicrosoft Windows AMD K7 processor system driver file.System file
Yes
No
appinfo.dllMicrosoft Windows Application Information DLL file.DLL
Yes
No
arc.sysAdaptec Storport RAID system driver file.System file
No
No
arcsas.sysAdaptec SAS RAID system driver file.System file
No
No
audiosrv.dllMicrosoft Windows audio service DLL file.DLL
Yes
No
arpproducticon.exeInstallShield file.Application
Safe
No
arcgis.exeArcGIS license manager file.Application
Safe
No
avc.sysIEEE 1394 Audio/Video Control (AVC) driver system driver file.System file
Yes
No
atswpnav.exeAuthenTec fingerprint sensor file.Hardware
No
No
acu.exeAtheros wireless client utility file.Hardware
No
No
acrord32info.exeAdobe Acrobat Reader PDF Information file.Application
Safe
No
a3d.dllSensaura Audio3D DLL file.DLL
No
No


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