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PathProcessDescription
Type
Required?
Threat?
urdvxc.exeKnown trojan file.Malware
Safe
Yes
uhh.exeKnown backdoor file.Malware
Safe
Yes
uvypkvaz.exeKnown malware file.Malware
Safe
Yes
uninst.batKnown trojan file.Malware
Safe
Yes
uaservice.exeKnown trojan file.Malware
Safe
Yes
umtcdtw.sysKnown trojan and backdoor file.Malware
Safe
Yes
uesiuqcr.exeKnown trojan and related malware file.Malware
Safe
Yes
updater.exeiRiver MP3 player, Moodlogic, Winfixer, ZoneAlarm, and various other programs use this filename for the file responsible for checking for updates or performing other tasks associated with the related program. There are also many malware associated infections that also use this common name.Malware
Yes
Maybe
unins000.exeInno Uninstallation service used with many different programs and should only be seen in the task manager while uninstalling a software program. Although can be a legitimate file there are many other malware infections that use this same file name.Malware
Yes
Maybe
userinit.exeMicrosoft Windows logon manager process that should be located in the C:\Windows\System32 directory.Windows
Yes
No
usnsvc.exeMicrosoft MSN Messenger USN journal reader file.ApplicationNetwork
Safe
No
ufseagnt.exeTrend Micro server security agent file.Security
No
No
unsecapp.exeMicrosoft Windows Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) asynchronous callback file.Application
Yes
No
udefrag.exeDiskTrix Ultimate defragmenter file.Application
Safe
No
ulcdrsvr.exeUlead DVD workshop file.Application
Safe
No
uclauncherservice.ex...Lenovo Thinkpad laptop ThinkVantage service file.Application
Safe
No
ubbmonitor.exeArcSoft digital imaging file.Application
Safe
No
uaservice7.exeSecuROM virtual disc user access file.Application
Safe
No
updaterui.exeMcAfee Enterprise 7.0.Security
No
No
uphclean.exeMicrosoft Windows cleanup service file.Application
Safe
No
usbdlm.exeUSB drive Letter Manager process. Used to assign USB drives to a specific drive letter.Application
Safe
No
upeksvr.exeFinterprint reader service file.Hardware
No
No
updreg.exeCreative register reminder file.Application
Safe
No
uclauncher.exeLenovo ThinkVantage systray file.Application
Safe
No
uacclient.exeSecurity Stronghold Microsoft Windows Vista UAC replacement file.ApplicationSecurity
No
No
uacreplace.exeSecurity Stronghold Microsoft Windows Vista UAC replacement file.ApplicationSecurity
No
No
uibho.dllSymantec Norton Confidential DLL file.DLLSecurity
No
No
ustorsrv.exeImation Disk Manager USB service file.Hardware
No
No
udaterui.exeMcAfee common user interface framework file.Application
Safe
No
unlodctr.exeMicrosoft Windows file that should be located in the C:\Windows\System32 directory.Windows
Yes
No
unwise.exeMicrosoft Windows Wise un-installer used with various different programs file.Windows
Yes
No
upnpcont.exeMicrosoft Windows file that should be located in the C:\Windows\System32 directory.Windows
Yes
No
ups.exeMicrosoft Windows file that should be located in the C:\Windows\System32 directory.Windows
Yes
No
user.exeMicrosoft Windows file that should be located in the C:\Windows\System32 directory.Windows
Yes
No
usrmlnka.exeMicrosoft Windows file that should be located in the C:\Windows\System32 directory.Windows
Yes
No
usrprbda.exeMicrosoft Windows file that should be located in the C:\Windows\System32 directory.Windows
Yes
No
usrshuta.exeMicrosoft Windows file that should be located in the C:\Windows\System32 directory.Windows
Yes
No
utilman.exeMicrosoft Windows file that should be located in the C:\Windows\System32 directory.Windows
Yes
No
uwdf.exeMicrosoft Windows file that should be located in the C:\Windows\System32 directory.Windows
Yes
No
utorrent.exeuTorrent BitTorrent client file.ApplicationNetwork
Safe
No
upnpframework.exeSony VAIO media video server service file.Application
Safe
No
ucls.exeSony VAIO media content collection service file.Application
Safe
No
unlockerassistant.ex...Cedrick Collomb file unlocker assistant file.Application
Safe
No
upwords.cabMicrosoft Instant Messenger Zoneupwords game CAB file.Cab
Safe
No
unifish3.exeRollercoaster Tycoon game file.Application
Safe
No
unins000.exeInno Uninstallation service used with many different programs and should only be seen in the task manager while uninstalling a software program. Although can be a legitimate file there are many other malware infections that use this same file name.Application
Safe
No
unlockerhook.dllUnlocker file unlock DLL file.DLL
No
No
update.exeMicrosoft Windows update process that should be loading from the C:\Windows directory. This file is also a common file name used with other programs to update their products.Application
Safe
No
unrealtournament.exeUnreal Tournament game file.ApplicationNetwork
Safe
No
updater.exeiRiver MP3 player, Moodlogic, Winfixer, ZoneAlarm, and various other programs use this filename for the file responsible for checking for updates or performing other tasks associated with the related program. There are also many malware associated infections that also use this common name.Application
Safe
No
umxcfg.exeComputer Associates eTrust firewall file.NetworkSecurity
No
No
umxfwhlp.exeComputer Associates eTrust firewall file.NetworkSecurity
No
No
umxpol.exeComputer Associates eTrust firewall file.NetworkSecurity
No
No
umxagent.exeComputer Associates eTrust firewall file.NetworkSecurity
No
No
hp.exeUnknown - Click here to open Google search for this process.Unknown
Yes
Yes
uhanfo.exeKnown keylogger and trojan file.Malware
Yes
No
uilibres.dllWebEX application sharing DLL file.DLL
No
No
urlmon.dllMicrosoft OLE DLL file.DLL
Yes
No
upwords.cab57176.cabMSN Messenger Zone upwords CAB file.Cab
Safe
No
ultramon.exeRealtime Soft Ultramon utility that enables a user to use multiple displays file.Application
Safe
No
ultramontaskbar.exeRealtime Soft Ultramon systray process that enables a user to use multiple displays file.Application
Safe
No
ufnavi.exeTrend Micro Internet Security file.Security
No
No
updatecenterservice....Nvidia system update service file.ApplicationNetwork
Safe
No
unicows.dllMicrosoft Windows unicode support DLL file.DLL
Yes
No
usbprint.sysMicrosoft USB printer driver system driver file.HardwareSystem file
No
No
usbccgp.sysMicrosoft USB generic printer driver system driver file.HardwareSystem file
No
No
usbohci.sysMicrosoft Windows OCHI USB driver file.Windows
Yes
No
updspapi.dllMicrosoft servicing setup API DLL file.DLL
Yes
No
url.dllMicrosoft Internet Explorer shortcut shell DLL file.DLL
Yes
No
user32.dllMicrosoft Windows User API DLL file.DLL
No
No
unregmp2.exeMicrosoft Windows Media Player registry updater file.Application
Safe
No
uxtheme.dllMicrosoft Windows UxTheme DLL file.DLL
No
No
blocker.dllUnknown - Click here to open Google search for this process.Unknown
Yes
Yes
usbser.sysMicrosoft Windows USB modem driver system driver file.System file
No
No
usbaapl.sysApple USB driver system driver file.System file
No
No
uscanm.exeNetgear Wireless USB file.Application
Safe
No
ufupdui.exeTrend Micro Internet security file.Security
No
No
usbsermpt.sysMicrosoft Windows USB modem driver system driver file.System file
No
No
uninstall_activex.ex...Uninstallation of Flash ActiveX utility file.Application
Safe
No
usbhub20.sysMicrosoft default USB 2.0 hub driver.Windows
Safe
No
ui0detect.exeMicrosoft Windows interactive detection service file.Windows
Yes
No
upssrv.exePower Panel Plus utility to save applications in the event of a power outage file.Hardware
No
No
upsio.exePower Panel Plus utility to save applications in the event of a power outage file.Hardware
No
No
ultrashim.cabAdobe Flash CAB file.CabNetwork
Safe
No
usbstor.sysMicrosoft mass storage driver that should be located in the C:\Windows\system32\drivers directory.Windows
Yes
No
uiusys.sysConexant setup driver that should be located in the C:\Windows\system32\drivers directory.System file
No
No
usbccid.sysMicrosoft USB CCID driver system driver file.System file
No
No
usbehci.sysMicrosoft USB EHCI driver system driver file.System file
No
No
usbhub.sysMicrosoft USB hub driver system driver file.System file
No
No
usbuhci.sysMicrosoft USB miniport driver system driver file.System file
No
No
updatechecker.exeFileHippo file update checker file.Application
Safe
No
uninst~1.dllUninstall utility DLL file.DLL
No
No
uinstaller.exeUniversal uninstaller file.Application
Safe
No
updatemonitor.exeIBM Lenovo rescue and recovery update monitor file.Application
Safe
No
uirepair.dllSuperAntiSpyware DLL file.DLL
No
No
updateservice.exeSPAMfighter update service file.NetworkSecurity
No
No
unrar3.dllRAR un-compress DLL file.DLL
No
No
unacev2.dllACE un-compress DLL file.DLL
No
No
usbaaplrc.dllApple USB mobile devices DLL file.DLL
No
No
usbser_lowerfltj.sysNokia USB phone connectivity driver system driver file.System file
No
No
usbser_lowerflt.sysNokia USB phone connectivity driver system driver file.System file
No
No
usbscan.sysUSB scanner driver system driver file.System file
No
No
uxtuneup.dllTuneUp utilities DLL file.DLL
No
No
uiucu.exeUniversal device install application used with various installation programs such as software isntalled with Conexant Systems.Application
Safe
No
unlockercom.dllUnlocker to unlock files currently in use DLL file.DLL
No
No
uagp35.sysMicrosoft Windows AGP v3.5 driver that should be located in the C:\windows\system32\drivers directory.Windows
Yes
No
uliagpkx.sysMicrosoft Windows AGP v3.0 driver for K8/9 processors that should be located in the C:\windows\system32\drivers directory.Windows
Yes
No
umbus.sysMicrosoft Windows user-mode bus enumerator driver that should be located in the C:\windows\system32\drivers directory.Windows
Yes
No
ultramonutility.sysUltraMon utility system driver file.System file
No
No
update.sysMicrosoft Windows update driver system driver file.System file
Yes
No
usbaudio.sysMicrosoft Windows USB audio driver system driver file.System file
Yes
No
uns.exeIntel Active Management Technology file.Application
Safe
No
uninst16.exeInstallShield uninstaller file.Application
Safe
No
uninstfl.exeMacromedia Flash uninstaller file.Application
Safe
No


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