Windows proecsses starting with c

Path	Process	Description	Type	Required?	Threat?
	contest.dll	Known rogue performance utility file.
	cdas90.exe	CyberDefender Antispyware known to have malware related properties, suggest uninstalling.
	command.exe	Known malware file.
	cdaengine0400.dll	WildTagent known adware file.
	crypts.dll	Known trojan file.
	chkdisk.dll	Known malware file.
	cdproxyserv.exe	Sony DRM rootkit file.
	cdmyidd.dll	MyIdentityDefender Browser Helper Object (BHO) and known rogue security program, suggest removing file.
	ca3666a5.sys	Known malware related file.
	csmile~1.dll	Crawler smileys adware, uninstall crawler through Add/Remove programs.
	csmile~1.exe	Crawler smileys adware, uninstall crawler through Add/Remove programs.
	csmileysim.exe	Crawler smileys adware, uninstall crawler through Add/Remove programs.
	ctbr.dll	Crawler Toolbar adware, uninstall crawler through Add/Remove programs.
	catchme.sys	Although can be used for legit programs this file is also used with malicious programs such as rootkits and keyloggers and should be a concern file.
	csrssc.exe	Known trojan and malware file.
	cmd.com	Bogus cmd executable found in the Windows directory to help prevent users from running this command.
	cwebpage.dll	Known adware associated Browser Helper Object (BHO) file.
	cgg.dll	Known backdoor and associated malware file.
	csetup_xp.cab	Oppinion / survey installation adware file.
	loader.exe	Backdoor.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.
	cmesys.exe	Gator Claria adware file.
	ckvo.exe	Known trojan file.
	ckvo1.dll	Worm file.
	capture.exe	Webpage Capture program that should be located in the C:\Program Files\Webpage Capture directory. Otherwise if running in the Windows or System32 directory it's likely Troj/Theef-B keylogging Trojan.
	cproc.exe	TR/Dldr.MSIL.Agent.C malware.
	csrsc.exe	W32.Spybot.CF virus.
	ctfmon.exe	Microsoft Office text input process that should be located in the C:\Windows\System32 or C:\Windows directory.
	csrss.exe	Microsoft Client Server Runtime process that should be located in the C:\Windows\System32 directory.
	cmd.exe	Microsoft Windows MS-DOS command line window that should be located in the C:\Windows\System32 directory.
	ctsvccda.exe	Creative disc drive process that should be located in the C:\Windows\System32 directory.
	cavtray.exe	Yahoo! toolbar - Computer Associates eTrust antivirus file.
	cavrid.exe	Yahoo! toolbar - Computer Associates eTrust antivirus file.
	cfp.exe	Comodo Firewall Pro file.
	cmdagent.exe	Comodo Firewall file.
	ccapp.exe	Symantec Norton antivirus scanner file.
	ccevtmgr.exe	Symantec Norton antivirus event log file.
	ccsetmgr.exe	Symantec Norton antivirus Internet security file.
	ceekey.exe	Toshiba E-Key special keyboard key driver file.
	ceepwrsvc.exe	Toshiba power management driver file.
	cepmtray.exe	Toshiba advanced power management driver file.
	cfsvcs.exe	Toshiba wireless network driver file.
	cvpnd.exe	Cisco VPN file.
	cthelper.exe	Creative Labs audio process that should be located in the C:\Windows\System32 directory.
	ctnotify.exe	Creative Labs audio file.
	createcd.exe	Adaptec Easy CD/DVD creator file.
	ctrlvol.exe	Acer computer volume control file.
	ccproxy.exe	Symantec Internet security file.
	cidial.exe	AldenSoft Dial-Up network reconnect file.
	ccc.exe	ATI Catalyst Control Centre driver file.
	ctcmsgou.exe	Creative Labs MediaSource Go! audio file.
	ctdetect.exe	Creative Labs disc alerter file.
	cidaemon.exe	Microsoft Windows file index process that should be located in the C:\Windows\System32 directory.
	cisvc.exe	Microsoft Windows file index process that should be located in the C:\Windows\System32 directory.
	catsysdemon.exe	Dassault CATIA CAD file.
	crypserv.exe	Kenonic CrypKey software licensing file.
	calmain.exe	Canon digital camera file.
	cdac11ba.exe	Macrovision copy protection file.
	chkadmin.exe	Hewlett Packard network management file.
	cpqalert.exe	Hewlett Packard Insight Manager agent file.
	cpqdfwag.exe	Hewlett Packard diagnostics file.
	cpqdmi.exe	Hewlett Packard desktop management file.
	ctaudsvc.exe	Creative Labs Audio driver file.
	ctxfihlp.exe	Creative Labs Audio helper driver process that should be located in the C:\Windows\System32 directory.
	ctxfispi.exe	Creative Labs Audio driver process that should be located in the C:\Windows\System32 directory.
	ccsvchst.exe	Symantec GUI service framework process used with many Norton products to help with displaying the visual interface.
	cssurf.exe	COMODO SafeSurf file.
	cli.exe	ATI Catalyst graphics video card drivers file.
	cappswk.exe	Canon advantage printing file.
	caprpcsk.exe	Canon advantage printing file.
	cctray.exe	Computer Associates Security file.
	curseclient.exe	Curse.com game client.
	cledx.exe	Syncrosoft system security file.
	corupd.exe	Corel product update file.
	clipx.exe	Clipboard history manager developed by Francis Gastellu file.
	conkeepm.exe	Gammadyne Internet connection keeper process to help prevent lost Internet connection.
	cntaosmgr.exe	Trend Micro OfficeScan manager file.
	coh32.exe	Symantec Security Center file.
	communications_helpe...	Logitech communication manager file.
	cfswmgr.exe	Toshiba ConfigFree network switch manager file.
	carpserv.exe	Conexant and Zoltrix modem service file.
	ctlcmgr.exe	Creative Live! Cam Manager file.
	cookiepatrol.exe	PestPatrol Internet cookie patrol file.
	cssauth.exe	Lenovo ThinkVantage client security file.
	camfrog_video_chat.e...	CamFrog video chat file.
	ctsysvol.exe	Creative sound card Volume Manager file.
	calc.exe	Microsoft Windows Calculator that should be located in the C:\Windows\System32 directory.
	ccpwdsvc.exe	Symantec Internet Security Suite service file.
	comhost.exe	Symantec Firewall service file.
	ctregrun.exe	Creative Soundblaster Live process to remind you to register your product file.
	capture.exe	Webpage Capture program that should be located in the C:\Program Files\Webpage Capture directory. Otherwise if running in the Windows or System32 directory it's likely Troj/Theef-B keylogging Trojan.
	clickclean.exe	Click&Clean Windows cleaner utility file.
	ccleaner.exe	CCleaner application file.
	cpqset.exe	Hewlett Packard multimedia configuration editor file.
	chat.cab	Yahoo! Chat CAB file.
	cocimanager.exe	Logitech camera control manager application file.
	cortvrml.cab	Cortona VRML plugin CAB file.
	csmbho.dll	AT&T client DLL file.
	cacls.exe	Microsoft Windows file that should be located in the C:\Windows\System32 directory.
	charmap.exe	Microsoft Windows file that should be located in the C:\Windows\System32 directory.
	chkdsk.exe	Microsoft Windows file that should be located in the C:\Windows\System32 directory.
	chkntfs.exe	Microsoft Windows file that should be located in the C:\Windows\System32 directory.
	cipher.exe	Microsoft Windows file that should be located in the C:\Windows\System32 directory.
	ckcnv.exe	Microsoft Windows file that should be located in the C:\Windows\System32 directory.
	cleanmgr.exe	Microsoft Windows file that should be located in the C:\Windows\System32 directory.
	cliconfg.exe	Microsoft Windows file that should be located in the C:\Windows\System32 directory.
	clipbrd.exe	Microsoft Windows Clipboard that should be located in the C:\Windows\System32 directory.
	clipsrv.exe	Microsoft Windows file that should be located in the C:\Windows\System32 directory.
	cmdl32.exe	Microsoft Windows file that should be located in the C:\Windows\System32 directory.
	cmmon32.exe	Microsoft Windows file that should be located in the C:\Windows\System32 directory.
	cmstp.exe	Microsoft Windows file that should be located in the C:\Windows\System32 directory.
	comp.exe	Microsoft Windows file that should be located in the C:\Windows\System32 directory.
	compact.exe	Microsoft Windows file that should be located in the C:\Windows\System32 directory.
	comsdupd.exe	Microsoft Windows file that should be located in the C:\Windows\System32 directory.
	conime.exe	Microsoft Windows file that should be located in the C:\Windows\System32 directory.
	control.exe	Microsoft Windows file that should be located in the C:\Windows\System32 directory.
	convert.exe	Microsoft Windows file that should be located in the C:\Windows\System32 directory.
	cscript.exe	Microsoft Windows file that should be located in the C:\Windows\System32 directory.
	ctsvcctl.exe	Microsoft Windows file that should be located in the C:\Windows\System32 directory.
	ctxfireg.exe	Microsoft Windows file that should be located in the C:\Windows\System32 directory.
	cookieauth.dll	Microsoft QuickStarts Tutorial DLL file.
	cabsa.cab	Symantec RuFSI utility CAB file.
	cpf.exe	COMODO firewall file.
	cdm.dll	Microsoft Windows Download Manager DLL file.
	choice.exe	Microsoft Windows file that should be located in the C:\Windows\System32 directory for users running Microsoft Windows Vista.
	ctpid.cab	Creative Software AutoUpdate software package CAB file.
	ctsueng.cab	Creative Software Autoupdate CAB file.
	cfx4032.ocx	SoftwareFX ChartFX related file located in the C:\Windows\System32 directory.
	combofix.exe	ComboFix application file.
	combofix[1].exe	ComboFix application file.
	clistart.exe	ATI Catalyst control center video card file.
	crazytalk4native.dll	Reallusion.com CrazyTalk DLL file.
	ctdomemhelper.dll	Reallusion.com CrazyTalk DLL file.
	ctframeplayerobject....	Reallusion.com CrazyTalk DLL file.
	ctplayerobject.dll	Reallusion.com CrazyTalk DLL file.
	conf.exe	Microsoft Netmeeting file.
	crsninfo.cab	Crsdata.net Courthouse Retrieval System information CAB file.
	ctdvddet.exe	Creative sound card DVD audio detection service file.
	calcheck.exe	ULead Photo Express desktop calendar update file.
	chkfont.exe	ULead Photo Express font checker file.
	cmsregow.exe	Creative MediaSource player file.
	crusher.cab	Creative Toolbox CAB file.
	cedt.exe	Crimson text editor file.
	companion.exe	AOL companion file.
	contributeieplugin.d...	Adobe Contribute Browser Helper Object (BHO) DLL file.
	core.exe	Electronic Arts game desktop and downloader client that should be located in the C:\Program Files\electronic arts directory.
	clamtray.exe	ClamWin antivirus systray file.
	cnyhkey.exe	Chicony / Creative multimedia keyboard key file.
	cfd.exe	Motive client process used with broadband Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to help update users computers file.
	ccregvfy.exe	Symantec Norton Windows registry verification file.
	contentauditcontrol....	Contentwatch.com ContentAuditX CAB file.
	couponbar.cab	Coupons.com toolbar CAB file.
	capfax.exe	BVRP Software Capfax fax software file.
	cintsetp.exe	Microsoft Windows Multilingual language file.
	cplexe.exe	Microsoft Windows IME character and symbol service. Used to help recognize Japanse characters.
	cmdlineext.dll	Sony SECUREROM CD/DVD copy protection often installed with computer games DLL file.
	crysis.exe	Electronic Arts Crytek Crysis game file.
	crysisdedicatedserve...	Electronic Arts Crytek Crysis multiplayer game file.
	connectorlauncher.ca...	Keynote / Vividence Connector Launcher CAB file.
	cscmv5x.cab	Smartsource.com Coupon Manager CAB file.
	cpbrkpie.cab	Coupons Inc installer CAB file.
	consumerinputrewarde...	ConsumerInput.com toolbar.
	consumerinputrewarde...	ConsumerInput.com toolbar.
	capfsem.exe	Computer Associates eTrust personal firewall file.
	capfasem.exe	Computer Associates eTrust personal firewall file.
	ccprovsp.exe	Computer Associates antivirus Internet security suite file.
	cappactiveprotection...	Computer Associates anti-spyware protection file.
	callingidie.dll	Computer Associates website inspector Browser Helper Object (BHO) DLL file.
	cafw.exe	Computer Associates eTrust personal firewall file.
	capfupgrade.exe	Computer Associates eTrust personal firewall file.
	cloaker.exe	Hewlett Packard / Compaq Cloaker found in the C:\Hewlett Packard\bin directory.
	cmpdpsrv.exe	ViewAhead technology Lexmark / Compaq printer driver plus file.
	cpcscanner.cab	Crucial.com system scanner tool CAB file.
	caglobal.exe	Computer Associates website inspector file.
	cagloballight.exe	Computer Associates website inspector file.
	cssdll32.dll	Comodo security update DLL file.
	ccpm_0237.cab	Chaincast VMR proxy client CAB file.
	cmmgr32.exe	Microsoft Windows connection manager file.
	cidlinkadvisor.dll	CallingID.com LinkAdvisor DLL file.
	caantispyware.exe	Computer Associates anti-spyware file.
	cacheck.dll	Computer Associates eTrust PestPatrol file.
	cahook.dll	Computer Associates eTrust PestPatrol file.
	cpuz_x32.sys	CPU-Z system driver file.
	copysafe.cab	Copysafe.net Internet copyright protection CAB file.
	chatserver.exe	Ares Galaxies P2P file sharing program file.
	coieplg.dll	Symantec Norton Confidential DLL file.
	cachemanxp.exe	CachemanXP system performance utility file.
	cpshelprunner.exe	Roxio PhotoSuite file.
	chdaudpropshortcut.e...	Hewlett Packard audio properties shortcut file.
	cfxieax.cab	Chartfix Internet CAB file.
	crviewer.dll	Crystal Report viewer DLL file.
	chcfg.exe	Realtek Semiconductor sound card configuration file.
	downloader.exe	Unknown - Click here to open Google search for this process.
	comsvcs.dll	Microsoft Windows COM Services DLL file.
	cdintf.dll	Alpha Software PDF interface or Amyuni driver interface DLL file.
	custsat.dll	Microsoft Windows MSN communication system DLL file.
	cscui.dll	Microsoft Windows Client Side Caching UI DLL file.
	comres.dll	Microsoft Windows COM+ Resources DLL file.
	ci.dll	Microsoft Windows code integrity module or Google updater core DLL file.
	connect.dll	Microsoft Windows connection wizard DLL file.
	civilization4.exe	Sid Meier's Civilization 4 game file.
	civ4warlords.exe	Sid Meier's Civilization 4 game file.
	civ4beyondsword.exe	Sid Meier's Civilization 4 game file.
	com4qlb.exe	Hewlett Packard Quick Launch Buttons file.
	config.exe	Configuration utility included with D-Link, Belkin, SpeedStream, and other wireless routers file.
	ctsyncu.exe	Creative music sync manager file.
	ctpdpsrv.exe	Printer service file.
	cpqa3000.exe	Compaq A3000 settings file.
	coffplgn.dll	Symantec CoFirefox Plugin DLL file.
	convertxtodvd.exe	VSO software DVD conversion application file.
	ccenter.exe	Rising antivirus with Firewall file.
	connections.exe	Unknown - Click here to open Google search for this process.
	coh_mon.sys	Symantec Confidence online utility driver system driver file.
	capm5lak.exe	Canon Advanced Printing PSW launcher file.
	capm5swk.exe	Canon Advanced Printing file.
	cs4servicemanager.ex...	Adobe CS4 service manager file.
	copywhqldriver.exe	Netgear Wireless USB file.
	comcat.dll	Microsoft Component Category Manager DLL file.
	caretakerproxy.exe	Microwave Software Caretaker file.
	caretakerservice.exe	Microwave Software Caretaker file.
	caretakerupdater.exe	Microwave Software Caretaker file.
	camerafixer.exe	USB web camera driver and utility to fix issues with USB speeds file.
	capuserv.exe	Acer eSettings service file.
	chamclock.exe	Windows Chameleon clock file.
	clsomamonitorservice...	Cyberlink live monitor file.
	clpushupdateservice....	Cyberlink updater file.
	clsomaservice.exe	Cyberlink service file.
	clpushupdate.exe	CyberLink updater file.
	clhomemediaserver.ex...	Cyberlink media server file.
	ctsvolfe.exe	Creative volume control file.
	creativelicensing.ex...	Creative Labs licencing service file.
	comcas~1.dll	Comcast toolbar Browser Helper Object (BHO) DLL file.
	cnvres_eng.dll	Nuance Scansoft PDF DLL file.
	cmicnfg.cpl	C-Media sound card control panel file.
	clonecdtray.exe	CloneCD systray file.
	cmudax.sys	C-Media audio driver system driver file.
	temp.exe	Unknown - Click here to open Google search for this process.
	cult.cab	Cult3D ActiveX player CAB file.
	closeacu.exe	Askey computer CloseACU file.
	cec_main.exe	Digital camera utility file.
	conappssvc.exe	PCTEL service file.
	cc.cab	Cute and Single chat CAB file.
	cmbatt.sys	Microsoft Control battery driver system driver file.
	ccaagent.exe	Cisco Clean Access agent file.
	cdantsrv.exe	Autodesk Inventor / 3D Studio max license and copy protection service file.
	ctoolbar.exe	Crawler browser toolbar and known adware, uninstall crawler through Add/Remove programs.
	cdaudio.sys	Microsoft CD-ROM audio filter file.
	crypt32.dll	Microsoft Crypto API DLL file.
	colbact.dll	Microsoft COM services DLL file.
	cnotes.exe	Crawler toolbar notes file.
	chrome.exe	Google Chrome file.
	cpmonitor.exe	Sonic Roxio Creator monitor file.
	ctmbha.dll	Creative MediaSource DLL file.
	ctapr2.exe	Creative Sound blaster audio playback file.
	cooliris.dll	Cooliris Browser Helper Object (BHO) plugin DLL file.
	calendar.exe	Merak Calendar / Desktop iCalendar file.
	cesg502.sys	Casio USB driver system driver file.
	ctlsb16.sys	Creative sound blaster driver system driver file.
	camdrv21.sys	Philips camera driver system driver file.
	cintlcfg.exe	Microsoft Changjie IME file.
	cctvupdateinstall.dl...	CCTV Browser Helper Object (BHO) DLL file.
	comcasttoolbar.dll	Comcast Internet toolbar Browser Helper Object (BHO) DLL file.
	ctskmstr.exe	Pharos com task master file.
	cclaw.exe	Norman antivirus control hooking file.
	ccptb.dll	Calorie Count Plus Toolbar Browser Helper Object (BHO) DLL file.
	ctcmsgo.exe	Creative MediaSource Go file.
	cffrem.exe	Corel Family and friends reminder file.
	ctaelicensing.exe	Creative sound card licensing file.
	citiucs.exe	Citibank virtual account number credit card number generator, issued by Citibank file.
	ctdetctu.exe	Creatiave MediaSource detector file.
	cdi.exe	CD Interceptor file.
	clcapsvc.exe	Cyberlink PowerCinema file.
	clmlserver.exe	Cyberlink media library server file.
	clsched.exe	Cyberlink PowerCinema file.
	cwbrxd.exe	IBM TCP/IP remote command server file.
	client32.exe	NetSupport / Ranger remote control client file.
	cwbsvstr.exe	IBM AS/400 client access file.
	configurator.exe	Kings Isle Wizard101 game config file.
	contactx.dll	Facebook contact extractor DLL file.
	chess.cab31267.cab	MSN Messenger Chess CAB file.
	chess.cab57176.cab	MSN Messenger Chess CAB file.
	commagent.exe	Webroot Spy Sweeper agent / CommAgent file.
	cctank-en_us.cab	Pogo Armored attack game CAB file.
	cascade-en_us.cab	Pogo Blooop game CAB file.
	canasta-en_us.cab	Pogo Canasta game CAB file.
	checkers-en_us.cab	Pogo Checkers game CAB file.
	chess2-en_us.cab	Pogo Chess game CAB file.
	ccstrike-en_us.cab	Pogo Command and Conquer Commanche game CAB file.
	cribbage-en_us.cab	Pogo Cribbage game CAB file.
	checkeredflag-en_us....	Pogo Dice Derby game CAB file.
	cmicnfg3.cpl	C-Media sound card control panel file.
	cap3lak.exe	Canon printer advanced printing file.
	cap3swk.exe	Canon printer advanced printing file.
	cap3onn.exe	Canon printer driver file.
	configservice.exe	SPAMfighter config service file.
	cap4rsk.exe	Canon printer advanced printing file.
	cap4lak.exe	Canon printer advanced printing file.
	cap4swk.exe	Canon printer advanced printing file.
	cinetray.exe	Sonic CinePlayer file.
	ctasio.dll	Sound Blaster audio stream in/out driver DLL file.
	cmdhlp.sys	Comodo firewall driver system driver file.
	cmdguard.sys	Comodo firewall guard driver system driver file.
	cssaver.exe	Crawler screen saver file.
	cohrence.exe	Parallels Coherence virtual machine tool file.
	center.exe	ASUS Control Center that should be located in the C:\program files directory.
	cccredmgr.exe	Rational Clearcase file.
	ccdoctor.exe	Rational Software ClearCase Doctor file.
	corpol.dll	Microsoft Windows COM runtime DLL file.
	clmsserver.exe	Acer HomeMedia Connect file.
	ccdcmbo.sys	Nokia phone driver system driver file.
	ccdcmb.sys	Nokia phone driver system driver file.
	ccdecode.sys	Microsoft Windows WDM closed caption VBI codec file.
	cfgwiz.exe	Symantec Norton antivirus configuration wizard file.
	capabilitymanager.ex...	Sony Ericsson phone manager file.
	clipmate.exe	ClipMate clipboard extender file.
	clipmatedeskband.dll	Thornsoft ClipMate Clip Bar DLL file.
	cracktcpip.sys	Known rootkit system driver file.
	crcdisk.sys	Microsoft Windows CRC disk drive file.
	crss.exe	Microsoft Windows client runtime server subsystem that should be located in the C:\windows\system32 directory.
	coreliomonitor.exe	Corel file share monitor file.
	coolirisiehelperobje...	CoolIris DLL file.
	coolirispreferences....	CoolIris preferences file.
	clmlsvc.exe	Cyberlink Media Library service file.
	cffncenabler.exe	Toshiba Service Station enabler file.
	cnmsm6y.exe	Canon printer driver file.
	cdrom.sys	Microsoft Windows SCSI CD-ROM system driver file.
	codec.dll	Sony Ericsson PC suite codec DLL file.
	ctcheck.exe	Creative media explorer detector file.
	commandservice.exe	LeapFrog connect service file.
	ctsched.exe	Crative scheduler file.
	ccu_trayicon.exe	Intel Viiv systray file.
	ccu_engine.exe	Intel Viiv engine file.
	ccmexec.exe	Microsoft Windows SMS file.
	cdfs.sys	Microsoft Windows CD-ROM file system system driver file.
	certprop.dll	Microsoft Windows Smartcard certificate propagation DLL file.
	circlass.sys	Microsoft Windows consumer IR class system driver file.
	clfs.sys	Microsoft Windows common log file system system driver file.
	cmdide.sys	Microsoft Windows CMD Technology PCI IDE bus system driver file.
	compbatt.sys	Microsoft Windows composite battery system driver file.
	crusoe.sys	Microsoft Windows processor system driver file.
	cryptsvc.dll	Cryptographic service DLL file.
	cmisrv.exe	Verizon DSL broadband service file.
	chikkalauncher.exe	Chikka text message Messenger file.
	ctburst.dll	Creative Audigy sound DLL file.
	ctpcmcia.dll	Creative Audigy sound DLL file.
	ctspkhlp.dll	Creative Audigy sound DLL file.
	ctxfibtn.dll	Creative Audigy sound DLL file.
	ctxfispk.dll	Creative Audigy sound DLL file.
	commdlg.dll	Microsoft Windows common dialogs DLL file.