| Status Code | Name | Command | Description |
| X | f~a | ra32.exe | Password stealer trojan |
| U | fxredir | fxredir.exe | Canon MultiPASS fax redirector |
| X | fwservice | fwservice | eAcceleration Stop-Sign related - not recommended, see note |
| N | fwrastrc | fwrastrc.exe | Dial-up software for Friendly Technologies/1NationOnLine free ISP |
| X | Fwr Command Module | fwr.exe | Added by the SDBOT-PP WORM! |
| Y | fwenc.exe | fwenc.exe | Check Point SecuRemote VPN client - "dynamic and fixed IP addressing for all ISP services - dial-up, cable modem, or DSL - the ideal solution for telecommuters and mobile workers" |
| X | fukerservice | fukerz.exe | Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM! |
| U | Ftpqueue | Ftpsched.exe | Part of WS_FTP Pro from Ipswitch. Queueing facility for scheduling FTP transfers |
| X | FTPGraber | FTPGraber.exe | Added by the DLOADER-DT TROJAN!
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| U | FTMSFLT(USB) | FTMSFLTU.EXE | Fujitsu's Touch Panel Message Notifier |
| X | FSW | FSW.exe | FreeScratchAndWin parasite |
| U | fsserv | fserv.exe | Farsighter Server - monitors a remote computer invisibly by streaming video to a viewer on your computer. You will know exactly what is happening on the remote computer as you see it in real-time |
| N | FSScrCtl | FSScrCtl.exe | Screen saver control applet used by the "Stardust Screen Saver Toolkit" and "SolidWorks Screen Saver" |
| Y | fspr | FolderShield.exe | Folder Shield - hide personal files and folders |
| ? | fsg_4104.exe | fsg_4104.exe | Installed with Kazaa and believed to be Gator adware? |
| U | fsp | fsp.exe | Folder Shield - hide entire directories and thus prevent access by anyone else to your personal files and documents |
| ? | FSDPSRV | FSDPSRV.exe | ?? |
| N | FSCBoss | FSCBoss.exe | Free Store Club shop online software |
| Y | frxmxins | frxmxins.exe | ATI 3D Studio MAX/VIZ driver |
| X | Frsk | frsk.exe | Unidentified adware downloader trojan |
| Y | FRW_EXE | FRW.EXE | ConSeal Signal9 firewall - now McAfee Personal firewall |
| N | Fromine WinPopup | winpopup.exe | Instant Messenger program |
| U | FRISK FP-Scheduler | F-Sched.exe | Scheduler for F-Prot anitvirus software. Leave enabled unless you scan manually on a regular basis |
| N | FriendlyWebQuick-Launch | SELFCERT.EXE | selfcert.exe is a stand alone program for creating your own digital certificates for macros - the .exe is installed as an extra basically by clicking on MS Office in add/remove programs and selecting remove - also I would do away with the FriendlyWebQuickLaunchBar as well |
| X | FriendlyTypeName | winlogon.exe | Added by the NEVEG.A WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate winlogon.exe process, which should not appear in Msconfig/Startup! |
| X | FriendlyTypeName | services.exe | Added by the NEVEG.B or NEVEG.C WORMS! Note - this is not the legitimate services.exe process, which should not appear in Msconfig/Startup! |
| X | FriendlyType | lsass.exe | Added by the WEBUS.B TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate lsass.exe process, which should not appear in Msconfig/Startup! |
| ? | FridaysInHellInstaller | FridaysInHellInstaller.exe | ?? |
| ? | frguk | shdrkmck.exe | ?? |
| N | freshclam | freshclam.exe | Auto update agent of the open source Clamwin virus scanner
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| U | Fresh Desktop | freshdesktop.exe | Fresh Desktop is a utility that lets you manage vast collections of wallpapers for your desktop with ease. When run on bootup it changes the desktop wallpaper at startup or at specified intervals |
| U | freesurfer | fs20.exe | EMS Free Surfer mk II - pop-up stopper |
| U | FreeRAM XP | FreeRAM XP Pro x.exe | Some users swear by memory management utilities such as FreeRAM XP Pro but others say you don't need them - especially if you have Win98 or WinME. See this article and make up your own mind. "x" indicates the version number |
| X | FreeMP3download | rundll32.exe MSA64CHK.dll, DllMostrar | MatrixDialer related |
| U | FreeMemVn2 | FreeMem.exe | Some users swear by memory management utilities such as FreeMem but others say you don't need them - especially if you have Win98 or WinME. See this article and make up your own mind |
| U | FreeMem Pro | FMEMPRO.EXE | Some users swear by memory management utilities such as FreeMem Pro but others say you don't need them - especially if you have Win98 or WinME. See this article and make up your own mind |
| ? | Free Downloads Monitor | fdcmon.exe | ?? |
| Y | Freedom | Freedom.exe | Zero Knowledge Freedom - Anti-Virus, Personal Firewall and Parental Control, it also blocks ads, safeguards your personal information, encrypts your passwords, and much more |
| N | Free Download Manager | fdm.exe | "Free Download Manager" - see here |
| U | Fraps | fraps.exe | Fraps Real-Time Video Capture software |
| X | France | svchost.exe | Added by the MIMAIL.L WORM!. Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.exe process which should NOT appear in Msconfig/Startup! |
| ? | FPWGMWZD | FPWGMWZD.exe | ?? |
| N | Fpx | mnmsrvc.exe | Remote Desktop Sharing service part of Microsoft's Netmeeting allowing users to share items on their screens across remote locations |
| Y | FP Loader | loadfp.exe | FoolProof Security - PC security software from SmartStuff |
| U | FourthDay | FourthDay.exe | The Fourth Day - "astronomical clock and almanac for your system tray" |
| U | Foul PX | FoulPX.exe | Foul PX, Optusnet usage stat checker |
| N | FotoStation Easy AutoLaunch | FotoStation Easy AutoLaunch.exe | Installed with a Nikon digital camera. Used to collect photos uploaded from camera program NkVwMon.exe. If your camera is not connected (via USB port) you do not need this program loaded either |
| N | Forget Me Not | AGRemind.exe | Calendar reminder part of American Greetings? CreataCard? |
| X | ForceShow | rundll32.exe QaBar.dll, ForceShowBar | AdultLinks/QAbar parasite related |
| Y | FoolProofSweep | ?? | Part of FoolProof Security PC security software from SmartStuff |
| N | Forbes | ForbesAlerts.exe | Forbes Business News Alerts - displays business news headlines in a little window on the screen |
| Y | FoolProof | fpwinldr.exe | FoolProof Security PC security software from SmartStuff |
| X | foobin ml097e | adaware.exe | Variant of the RapidBlaster parasite (in a "foo1" folder in Program Files). It is not recommended you manually uninstall RapidBlaster but use RapidBlaster Killer - see here |
| X | FONTVIEW | FONTVIEW.EXE | Added by the OPASERV.T WORM! |
| X | foobin lptt01 | adaware.exe | Variant of the RapidBlaster parasite (in a "foo1" folder in Program Files). It is not recommended you manually uninstall RapidBlaster but use RapidBlaster Killer - see here |
| X | FontFix | fontfix.exe | Added by an unidentified VIRUS, WORM or TROJAN! |
| N | FoneSyncSystemTray | FoneSyncSystemTray.exe | System Tray icon for Nokia FoneSync utility for the 7160/7190 mobiles. Useful to send data from/to the cell phone and the computer. You can use it to backup data or even to input data through the computer keyboard (which naturally is much more comfortable). Run manually when required |
| N | Folding@home | WINFAH.EXE | Folding@Home is a distributed computing project which studies protein folding, misfolding, aggregation, and related diseases - must be running in order to access the internet to upload to the servers. Available via Start -> Programs |
| X | Folder Service | wssdtu.exe | Added by the MANIFEST TROJAN! |
| ? | Focus | Focus.exe | ISDN configuration wizard? |
| X | FMSZ | fmsz.exe | Added by the FMSZ TROJAN! |
| U | FMStart | Fmstart.exe | GFI FAXmaker - native fax connector for Microsoft Exchange Server or for networks, allows all users to send and receive faxes right from their desktop |
| X | fmnwebassist | fmnwebassist.exe | Adware popup generator |
| U | FmctrlTray | Fmctrl.EXE | Genius SM-Live Control Panel. Enhances audio output through Genius sound cards (makes a big difference and worth the 3MB Ram used) |
| X | FlyswatDesktop | flydesk.exe | Advertising spyware |
| Y | FltProcess | msinet.exe | Part of Cyber Patrol internet filtering software to restrict access to certain types of material on the internet. It can be disabled but do not ask how it's done |
| ? | FLSVCI | FLSVCI.exe | ?? |
| X | flpycntl | flpycntl.exe | Added by the CRYPTER.C TROJAN! |
| X | flps | flps.vbs | Added by the BYRON WORM! |
| ? | Flow Go TV | flogotv.exe | ?? |
| X | FLooDNeT | FLooDeR.exe | Added by of the ENDOOL TROJAN! |
| ? | FLMTRUSTKB | KbdAp32A.exe | Keyboard utility for a Trust brand keyboard. What does it do and is it required? |
| ? | FLMTRUSTMOUSE | mouse32a.exe | Mouse utility for a Trust brand mouse. What does it do and is it required? |
| U | Flexicd | Flexicd.exe | CD player - part of the Win95 Power Toys |
| N | FlashPath Status | FLSHSTAT.EXE | System Tray icon that you can't get rid of - and does not need to run!. Tells you the battery status in the floppy disk adapter for the smartmedia cards. Available via Start -> Programs |
| N | FlashPath Status | SDSTAT.EXE | System Tray icon that you can't get rid of - and does not need to run!. Tells you the battery status in the floppy disk adapter for the smartmedia cards. Available via Start -> Programs |
| N | FlashPath Monitor | FLSHSTAT.EXE | System Tray icon that you can't get rid of - and does not need to run!. Tells you the battery status in the floppy disk adapter for the smartmedia cards. Available via Start -> Programs |
| N | FlashPath Monitor | SDSTAT.EXE | System Tray icon that you can't get rid of - and does not need to run!. Tells you the battery status in the floppy disk adapter for the smartmedia cards. Available via Start -> Programs |
| N | fkSysMon | fksysmon.exe | fkWrae SysMon - system monitor - "displays the current memory consumption, CPU and resource usage, date, time, Windows uptime, IP address and a lot more" |
| ? | FLASH32 | -flash32.exe | ?? |
| Y | Fix-it AV | memcheck.exe | Part of Ontrack's Fix-it Utilities Suite anti-virus. Performs a quick check of memory for signs of any virus. Exits afterward and returns all resources used in one user's experience. Not required but could be left without a drain on resources |
| Y | Fix-it | mxtask.exe | Part of Ontrack's Fix-it Utilities Suite. Loads a System Tray icon that lets you access the full program. Needed if you run the crash guard, intellicluster, anti-virus, or autoupdater. Otherwise not required |
| X | FireWire Driver | samx.exe | Added by the SDBOT.AE WORM!
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| X | First Home Page | http://find.naupoint.com | Naupoint browser hijacker |
| N | FineReader7NewsReaderPro | AbbyyNewsReader.exe | ABBYY FineReader OCR software |
| X | FirewallSvr | FirewallSvr.exe | Added by the NETSKY.X or NETSKY.Y WORMS! |
| Y | Find Virus Launch Program | fvlaunch.exe | Part of Dr. Solomon's Antivirus |
| N | FinePrint Dispatcher vx | FPDISPxA.EXE | FinePrint - virtual printer for use with any printer. Search for "dispatcher" here for more information. If removed, it will re-install when program is run - hence the Y recommendation |
| X | Find Fast | Findfast.exe | Complete utter waste of space! Part of MS Office - searches disk drives for Office file types to make opening them easier |
| U | Filterguard | Filtrgrd.exe | An icon located in the lower left of the screen and looks like a lifesaver. This icon is a ?short-cut? to access the basic features of SOS-Guardian, SOS-KidProof Lite, SOS Best Defense and SOS Pro such as Internet filtering utility. You can access this menu by ?right-clicking? on the icon |
| U | FilterGate | filtergate.exe | Filtergate internet filtering software - filters sounds, popup ads, background sound and other unnecessary website items |
| X | FileSoft | Wscript.exe UpdataFiles.vbs | Added by the SST.B WORM! |
| X | FileManager32 | Wscript.exe ..ChkMgr32.vbs | Added by the NOTUP.A WORM! |
| X | File System Service | wmiprvsc.exe | Added by the AGOBOT-HZ TROJAN! |
| N | FileFreedom_Plugin | wtm.exe | FileFreedom peer-to-peer sharing program |
| ? | file indexing service | msfindfile.exe | New version of MS FindFast and still a resource hog? |
| X | FiendlyType | csrss.exe | Added by the WEBUS TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate csrss.exe process, which should not appear in Msconfig/Startup! |
| U | FieldForms Sync | SyncService.exe | Resco FieldForms. A solution for building of mobile forms that can be viewed or filled in on the run, on a wide range of mobile devices. Supports Microsoft Access databases, and provides for synchronization of other data as well |
| U | Fhtisxk | fhtisxk.exe | XtraKeys - keylogger (monitoring program). Given a "U" recommendation because it depends if you intentionally installed it. If you didn't treat it as "X" and uninstall or remove via Spybot S&D (for example) |
| U | FG1_00 | frntgate.exe | FrontGate MX - e-mail spam blocker |
| X | fGQEGqHOME | gwwgtp.exe | Added by the RANKY.J TROJAN!
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| U | FerrariWallPaper | FerrariWP.exe | Calendar that replaces the default desktop background image. It comes with every Acer Ferrari 3000 laptop. Also downloadable for members of www.ferrari.com |
| U | Fellowes Proxy | R3proxy.exe | Installed with Fellowes EasyPoint mouse software. Not necessary for normal functioning of Fellowes mice but it is necessary to use the extended features of all Fellowes mice |
| X | fegoze | SVCH0ST.EXE | Added by the GRAYBIRD.D TROJAN!
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| ? | FD_SAP | FD.exe | Genicom SAP Printer driver. Is it required? |
| U | FEELitDeviceManager | feelitdm.exe | Associated with Immersion TouchSense devices (Logitech Wingman Force Feedback Mouse and possibly other peripherals) |
| X | fc | runfc.exe | Added by the CAMPURF WORM! |
| ? | FBI | FBISM.exe | Compaq related but what does it do? |
| U | FBDirect | FBDirect.exe | Software that monitors the status of a Visioneer OneTouch scanner button and allows you to scan, fax, copy, print, and easily communicate by simply dragging and dropping scans on your PaperPort Desktop!. The **** represents the model, 5300, 7600, etc. Available via Start -> Programs |
| U | Fatpipe Dialer | fpdialer.exe | Dailler for Fatpipe - software enabling high speed internet browsing (2-4 times faster) and internet connection sharing for up to 5 users |
| U | FatPipe | DHCP | Software enabling high speed internet browsing (2-4 times faster) and internet connection sharing for up to 5 users |
| N | FastUsr | fast.exe | Installs as part of Windows XP PowerToys as an option for very-fast user switching (allowing a keystoke to switch users instead of using the login screen). It is only used for the hot-key switch and yet it hogs 1.5 megs of memory in two separate processes (one run by the user & one by the system). Optional install in PowerToys |
| N | FastTrack Accelerator | SPEED UP.EXE | FastTrack Accelerator - "speedup" utility for programs that use the FastTrack network such as KaZaA Media Desktop, Grokster and Morpheus |
| N | FAST Defrag | FAST2.EXE | FastDefrag defragmenting software |
| U | FastCache | fc.exe | FastCache from AnalogX - speeds up browsing by resolving DNS requests locally |
| N | fast | fast.exe | Installs as part of Windows XP PowerToys as an option for very-fast user switching (allowing a keystoke to switch users instead of using the login screen). It is only used for the hot-key switch and yet it hogs 1.5 megs of memory in two separate processes (one run by the user & one by the system). Optional install in PowerToys |
| X | Fash | Fash.exe | Unidentified adware |
| ? | fapmon | fapmon.exe | Fair Access Policy monitor for DirecPC/DirecWay internet access |
| U | FamilyKeyLogger | cisvc.exe | "Family Keylogger - is your best choice, if you want to know what other users on your machine are typing". Note! - this is not the cisvc.exe service. |
| X | f607 | f607.exe | Added by the URAT.B TROJAN! |
| U | f1Tray.exe | F1TRAY.EXE | System Tray icon for FusionOne?s MightyPhone software. "MightyPhone is a concept for wirelessly synchronizing the data on your mobile phone with your web-based or PC based organizer" |
| Y | F-StopW | F-StopW.exe | F-Prot anti-virus background scanner by F-Risk Software |
| Y | F-Secure TNB | TNBUtil.exe | F-Secure antivirus |
| Y | F-Secure Startup Wizard | FSSW.EXE | F-Secure antivirus |
| Y | F-Secure Manager | FSM32.EXE | F-Secure Antivirus - carry out scheduled virus scans automatically |
| U | F-Secure Management Agent | FSMA32.EXE | F-Secure Antivirus - F-Secure Policy Manager provides tools for administering F-Secure software products |
| U | F-Secure Management Agent | FSMA32.EXE | F-Secure Antivirus - F-Secure Policy Manager provides tools for administering F-Secure software products |
| Y | F-Secure Manager | FSM32.EXE | F-Secure Antivirus - carry out scheduled virus scans automatically |
| Y | F-Secure Startup Wizard | FSSW.EXE | F-Secure antivirus |
| Y | F-Secure TNB | TNBUtil.exe | F-Secure antivirus |
| Y | F-StopW | F-StopW.exe | F-Prot anti-virus background scanner by F-Risk Software |
| U | f1Tray.exe | F1TRAY.EXE | System Tray icon for FusionOne?s MightyPhone software. "MightyPhone is a concept for wirelessly synchronizing the data on your mobile phone with your web-based or PC based organizer" |
| X | f607 | f607.exe | Added by the URAT.B TROJAN! |
| U | FamilyKeyLogger | cisvc.exe | "Family Keylogger - is your best choice, if you want to know what other users on your machine are typing". Note! - this is not the cisvc.exe service. |
| ? | fapmon | fapmon.exe | Fair Access Policy monitor for DirecPC/DirecWay internet access |
| X | Fash | Fash.exe | Unidentified adware |
| N | fast | fast.exe | Installs as part of Windows XP PowerToys as an option for very-fast user switching (allowing a keystoke to switch users instead of using the login screen). It is only used for the hot-key switch and yet it hogs 1.5 megs of memory in two separate processes (one run by the user & one by the system). Optional install in PowerToys |
| N | FAST Defrag | FAST2.EXE | FastDefrag defragmenting software |
| U | FastCache | fc.exe | FastCache from AnalogX - speeds up browsing by resolving DNS requests locally |
| N | FastTrack Accelerator | SPEED UP.EXE | FastTrack Accelerator - "speedup" utility for programs that use the FastTrack network such as KaZaA Media Desktop, Grokster and Morpheus |
| N | FastUsr | fast.exe | Installs as part of Windows XP PowerToys as an option for very-fast user switching (allowing a keystoke to switch users instead of using the login screen). It is only used for the hot-key switch and yet it hogs 1.5 megs of memory in two separate processes (one run by the user & one by the system). Optional install in PowerToys |
| U | FatPipe | DHCP | Software enabling high speed internet browsing (2-4 times faster) and internet connection sharing for up to 5 users |
| U | Fatpipe Dialer | fpdialer.exe | Dailler for Fatpipe - software enabling high speed internet browsing (2-4 times faster) and internet connection sharing for up to 5 users |
| U | FBDirect | FBDirect.exe | Software that monitors the status of a Visioneer OneTouch scanner button and allows you to scan, fax, copy, print, and easily communicate by simply dragging and dropping scans on your PaperPort Desktop!. The **** represents the model, 5300, 7600, etc. Available via Start -> Programs |
| ? | FBI | FBISM.exe | Compaq related but what does it do? |
| X | fc | runfc.exe | Added by the CAMPURF WORM! |
| ? | FD_SAP | FD.exe | Genicom SAP Printer driver. Is it required? |
| U | FEELitDeviceManager | feelitdm.exe | Associated with Immersion TouchSense devices (Logitech Wingman Force Feedback Mouse and possibly other peripherals) |
| X | fegoze | SVCH0ST.EXE | Added by the GRAYBIRD.D TROJAN!
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| U | Fellowes Proxy | R3proxy.exe | Installed with Fellowes EasyPoint mouse software. Not necessary for normal functioning of Fellowes mice but it is necessary to use the extended features of all Fellowes mice |
| U | FerrariWallPaper | FerrariWP.exe | Calendar that replaces the default desktop background image. It comes with every Acer Ferrari 3000 laptop. Also downloadable for members of www.ferrari.com |
| U | FG1_00 | frntgate.exe | FrontGate MX - e-mail spam blocker |
| X | fGQEGqHOME | gwwgtp.exe | Added by the RANKY.J TROJAN!
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| U | Fhtisxk | fhtisxk.exe | XtraKeys - keylogger (monitoring program). Given a "U" recommendation because it depends if you intentionally installed it. If you didn't treat it as "X" and uninstall or remove via Spybot S&D (for example) |
| U | FieldForms Sync | SyncService.exe | Resco FieldForms. A solution for building of mobile forms that can be viewed or filled in on the run, on a wide range of mobile devices. Supports Microsoft Access databases, and provides for synchronization of other data as well |
| X | FiendlyType | csrss.exe | Added by the WEBUS TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate csrss.exe process, which should not appear in Msconfig/Startup! |
| ? | file indexing service | msfindfile.exe | New version of MS FindFast and still a resource hog? |
| X | File System Service | wmiprvsc.exe | Added by the AGOBOT-HZ TROJAN! |
| N | FileFreedom_Plugin | wtm.exe | FileFreedom peer-to-peer sharing program |
| X | FileManager32 | Wscript.exe ..ChkMgr32.vbs | Added by the NOTUP.A WORM! |
| X | FileSoft | Wscript.exe UpdataFiles.vbs | Added by the SST.B WORM! |
| U | FilterGate | filtergate.exe | Filtergate internet filtering software - filters sounds, popup ads, background sound and other unnecessary website items |
| U | Filterguard | Filtrgrd.exe | An icon located in the lower left of the screen and looks like a lifesaver. This icon is a ?short-cut? to access the basic features of SOS-Guardian, SOS-KidProof Lite, SOS Best Defense and SOS Pro such as Internet filtering utility. You can access this menu by ?right-clicking? on the icon |
| X | Find Fast | Findfast.exe | Complete utter waste of space! Part of MS Office - searches disk drives for Office file types to make opening them easier |
| Y | Find Virus Launch Program | fvlaunch.exe | Part of Dr. Solomon's Antivirus |
| N | FinePrint Dispatcher vx | FPDISPxA.EXE | FinePrint - virtual printer for use with any printer. Search for "dispatcher" here for more information. If removed, it will re-install when program is run - hence the Y recommendation |
| N | FineReader7NewsReaderPro | AbbyyNewsReader.exe | ABBYY FineReader OCR software |
| X | FirewallSvr | FirewallSvr.exe | Added by the NETSKY.X or NETSKY.Y WORMS! |
| X | FireWire Driver | samx.exe | Added by the SDBOT.AE WORM!
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| X | First Home Page | http://find.naupoint.com | Naupoint browser hijacker |
| Y | Fix-it | mxtask.exe | Part of Ontrack's Fix-it Utilities Suite. Loads a System Tray icon that lets you access the full program. Needed if you run the crash guard, intellicluster, anti-virus, or autoupdater. Otherwise not required |
| Y | Fix-it AV | memcheck.exe | Part of Ontrack's Fix-it Utilities Suite anti-virus. Performs a quick check of memory for signs of any virus. Exits afterward and returns all resources used in one user's experience. Not required but could be left without a drain on resources |
| N | fkSysMon | fksysmon.exe | fkWrae SysMon - system monitor - "displays the current memory consumption, CPU and resource usage, date, time, Windows uptime, IP address and a lot more" |
| ? | FLASH32 | -flash32.exe | ?? |
| N | FlashPath Monitor | SDSTAT.EXE | System Tray icon that you can't get rid of - and does not need to run!. Tells you the battery status in the floppy disk adapter for the smartmedia cards. Available via Start -> Programs |
| N | FlashPath Monitor | FLSHSTAT.EXE | System Tray icon that you can't get rid of - and does not need to run!. Tells you the battery status in the floppy disk adapter for the smartmedia cards. Available via Start -> Programs |
| N | FlashPath Status | SDSTAT.EXE | System Tray icon that you can't get rid of - and does not need to run!. Tells you the battery status in the floppy disk adapter for the smartmedia cards. Available via Start -> Programs |
| N | FlashPath Status | FLSHSTAT.EXE | System Tray icon that you can't get rid of - and does not need to run!. Tells you the battery status in the floppy disk adapter for the smartmedia cards. Available via Start -> Programs |
| U | Flexicd | Flexicd.exe | CD player - part of the Win95 Power Toys |
| ? | FLMTRUSTKB | KbdAp32A.exe | Keyboard utility for a Trust brand keyboard. What does it do and is it required? |
| ? | FLMTRUSTMOUSE | mouse32a.exe | Mouse utility for a Trust brand mouse. What does it do and is it required? |
| X | FLooDNeT | FLooDeR.exe | Added by of the ENDOOL TROJAN! |
| ? | Flow Go TV | flogotv.exe | ?? |
| X | flps | flps.vbs | Added by the BYRON WORM! |
| X | flpycntl | flpycntl.exe | Added by the CRYPTER.C TROJAN! |
| ? | FLSVCI | FLSVCI.exe | ?? |
| Y | FltProcess | msinet.exe | Part of Cyber Patrol internet filtering software to restrict access to certain types of material on the internet. It can be disabled but do not ask how it's done |
| X | FlyswatDesktop | flydesk.exe | Advertising spyware |
| U | FmctrlTray | Fmctrl.EXE | Genius SM-Live Control Panel. Enhances audio output through Genius sound cards (makes a big difference and worth the 3MB Ram used) |
| X | fmnwebassist | fmnwebassist.exe | Adware popup generator |
| U | FMStart | Fmstart.exe | GFI FAXmaker - native fax connector for Microsoft Exchange Server or for networks, allows all users to send and receive faxes right from their desktop |
| X | FMSZ | fmsz.exe | Added by the FMSZ TROJAN! |
| ? | Focus | Focus.exe | ISDN configuration wizard? |
| X | Folder Service | wssdtu.exe | Added by the MANIFEST TROJAN! |
| N | Folding@home | WINFAH.EXE | Folding@Home is a distributed computing project which studies protein folding, misfolding, aggregation, and related diseases - must be running in order to access the internet to upload to the servers. Available via Start -> Programs |
| N | FoneSyncSystemTray | FoneSyncSystemTray.exe | System Tray icon for Nokia FoneSync utility for the 7160/7190 mobiles. Useful to send data from/to the cell phone and the computer. You can use it to backup data or even to input data through the computer keyboard (which naturally is much more comfortable). Run manually when required |
| X | FontFix | fontfix.exe | Added by an unidentified VIRUS, WORM or TROJAN! |
| X | FONTVIEW | FONTVIEW.EXE | Added by the OPASERV.T WORM! |
| X | foobin lptt01 | adaware.exe | Variant of the RapidBlaster parasite (in a "foo1" folder in Program Files). It is not recommended you manually uninstall RapidBlaster but use RapidBlaster Killer - see here |
| X | foobin ml097e | adaware.exe | Variant of the RapidBlaster parasite (in a "foo1" folder in Program Files). It is not recommended you manually uninstall RapidBlaster but use RapidBlaster Killer - see here |
| Y | FoolProof | fpwinldr.exe | FoolProof Security PC security software from SmartStuff |
| Y | FoolProofSweep | ?? | Part of FoolProof Security PC security software from SmartStuff |
| N | Forbes | ForbesAlerts.exe | Forbes Business News Alerts - displays business news headlines in a little window on the screen |
| X | ForceShow | rundll32.exe QaBar.dll, ForceShowBar | AdultLinks/QAbar parasite related |
| N | Forget Me Not | AGRemind.exe | Calendar reminder part of American Greetings? CreataCard? |
| N | FotoStation Easy AutoLaunch | FotoStation Easy AutoLaunch.exe | Installed with a Nikon digital camera. Used to collect photos uploaded from camera program NkVwMon.exe. If your camera is not connected (via USB port) you do not need this program loaded either |
| U | Foul PX | FoulPX.exe | Foul PX, Optusnet usage stat checker |
| U | FourthDay | FourthDay.exe | The Fourth Day - "astronomical clock and almanac for your system tray" |
| Y | FP Loader | loadfp.exe | FoolProof Security - PC security software from SmartStuff |
| ? | FPWGMWZD | FPWGMWZD.exe | ?? |
| N | Fpx | mnmsrvc.exe | Remote Desktop Sharing service part of Microsoft's Netmeeting allowing users to share items on their screens across remote locations |
| X | France | svchost.exe | Added by the MIMAIL.L WORM!. Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.exe process which should NOT appear in Msconfig/Startup! |
| U | Fraps | fraps.exe | Fraps Real-Time Video Capture software |
| N | Free Download Manager | fdm.exe | "Free Download Manager" - see here |
| ? | Free Downloads Monitor | fdcmon.exe | ?? |
| Y | Freedom | Freedom.exe | Zero Knowledge Freedom - Anti-Virus, Personal Firewall and Parental Control, it also blocks ads, safeguards your personal information, encrypts your passwords, and much more |
| U | FreeMem Pro | FMEMPRO.EXE | Some users swear by memory management utilities such as FreeMem Pro but others say you don't need them - especially if you have Win98 or WinME. See this article and make up your own mind |
| U | FreeMemVn2 | FreeMem.exe | Some users swear by memory management utilities such as FreeMem but others say you don't need them - especially if you have Win98 or WinME. See this article and make up your own mind |
| X | FreeMP3download | rundll32.exe MSA64CHK.dll, DllMostrar | MatrixDialer related |
| U | FreeRAM XP | FreeRAM XP Pro x.exe | Some users swear by memory management utilities such as FreeRAM XP Pro but others say you don't need them - especially if you have Win98 or WinME. See this article and make up your own mind. "x" indicates the version number |
| U | freesurfer | fs20.exe | EMS Free Surfer mk II - pop-up stopper |
| U | Fresh Desktop | freshdesktop.exe | Fresh Desktop is a utility that lets you manage vast collections of wallpapers for your desktop with ease. When run on bootup it changes the desktop wallpaper at startup or at specified intervals |
| N | freshclam | freshclam.exe | Auto update agent of the open source Clamwin virus scanner
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| ? | frguk | shdrkmck.exe | ?? |
| ? | FridaysInHellInstaller | FridaysInHellInstaller.exe | ?? |
| X | FriendlyType | lsass.exe | Added by the WEBUS.B TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate lsass.exe process, which should not appear in Msconfig/Startup! |
| X | FriendlyTypeName | services.exe | Added by the NEVEG.B or NEVEG.C WORMS! Note - this is not the legitimate services.exe process, which should not appear in Msconfig/Startup! |
| X | FriendlyTypeName | winlogon.exe | Added by the NEVEG.A WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate winlogon.exe process, which should not appear in Msconfig/Startup! |
| N | FriendlyWebQuick-Launch | SELFCERT.EXE | selfcert.exe is a stand alone program for creating your own digital certificates for macros - the .exe is installed as an extra basically by clicking on MS Office in add/remove programs and selecting remove - also I would do away with the FriendlyWebQuickLaunchBar as well |
| U | FRISK FP-Scheduler | F-Sched.exe | Scheduler for F-Prot anitvirus software. Leave enabled unless you scan manually on a regular basis |
| N | Fromine WinPopup | winpopup.exe | Instant Messenger program |
| X | Frsk | frsk.exe | Unidentified adware downloader trojan |
| Y | FRW_EXE | FRW.EXE | ConSeal Signal9 firewall - now McAfee Personal firewall |
| Y | frxmxins | frxmxins.exe | ATI 3D Studio MAX/VIZ driver |
| N | FSCBoss | FSCBoss.exe | Free Store Club shop online software |
| ? | FSDPSRV | FSDPSRV.exe | ?? |
| ? | fsg_4104.exe | fsg_4104.exe | Installed with Kazaa and believed to be Gator adware? |
| U | fsp | fsp.exe | Folder Shield - hide entire directories and thus prevent access by anyone else to your personal files and documents |
| Y | fspr | FolderShield.exe | Folder Shield - hide personal files and folders |
| N | FSScrCtl | FSScrCtl.exe | Screen saver control applet used by the "Stardust Screen Saver Toolkit" and "SolidWorks Screen Saver" |
| U | fsserv | fserv.exe | Farsighter Server - monitors a remote computer invisibly by streaming video to a viewer on your computer. You will know exactly what is happening on the remote computer as you see it in real-time |
| X | FSW | FSW.exe | FreeScratchAndWin parasite |
| U | FTMSFLT(USB) | FTMSFLTU.EXE | Fujitsu's Touch Panel Message Notifier |
| X | FTPGraber | FTPGraber.exe | Added by the DLOADER-DT TROJAN!
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| U | Ftpqueue | Ftpsched.exe | Part of WS_FTP Pro from Ipswitch. Queueing facility for scheduling FTP transfers |
| X | fukerservice | fukerz.exe | Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM! |
| Y | fwenc.exe | fwenc.exe | Check Point SecuRemote VPN client - "dynamic and fixed IP addressing for all ISP services - dial-up, cable modem, or DSL - the ideal solution for telecommuters and mobile workers" |
| X | Fwr Command Module | fwr.exe | Added by the SDBOT-PP WORM! |
| N | fwrastrc | fwrastrc.exe | Dial-up software for Friendly Technologies/1NationOnLine free ISP |
| X | fwservice | fwservice | eAcceleration Stop-Sign related - not recommended, see note |
| U | fxredir | fxredir.exe | Canon MultiPASS fax redirector |
| X | f~a | ra32.exe | Password stealer trojan |
