| Status Code | Name | Command | Description |
| X | Hyper Start | instantmsgrs.exe | Added by the RBOT-NH WORM!
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| U | HydraVisionViewport | viewport.exe | ATI/Appian HydraVision Desktop Manager software - monitors and regulates window and dialog box placement according to user preferences when using a multi monitor setup |
| U | HydraVisionDesktopManager | desk98.exe | ATI/Appian HydraVision Desktop Manager software - monitors and regulates window and dialog box placement according to user preferences when using a multi monitor setup |
| X | HXIUL.EXE | HXIUL.EXE | Attune HelpExpress - spyware. Disable and uninstall - see here |
| X | HXDL.EXE | HXDL.EXE | Attune HelpExpress - spyware. Disable and uninstall - see here |
| Y | HWinst | N/A | For Gilat Communications internet satellite systems. Gilat rescue (Satellite system restore). Required if you have this system. Can cause a BSOD (blue screen of death) if left out |
| X | HWINFO* | HWINFO* | Added by the PUROL WORM! where * is a random character |
| X | Hvid | Hvid.exe | Added by the GEMA TROJAN! |
| ? | huhdir | huhdir.exe | ?? |
| X | huigezi | HgzServer.exe | Added by the GRAYBIRD.C TROJAN!
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| X | https-ssl | https.exe | Added by the MOEGA.D WORM! |
| X | httpd | c_pan.exe | Added by a variant of the DELF-A TROJAN! |
| X | HtProtect | AVprotect.exe | Added by the NETSKY.L WORM! |
| U | HTpatch | htpatch.exe | HTpatch.exe is part of the SiS AGP patch - BUT unless your processor (and motherboard) supports HyperThreading (HT) and this feature is enabled it will actually SLOW your graphics card by around 6% |
| X | hsim | sexgame.exe | Unidentified malware |
| X | hsim | toolbar.exe | Unidentified malware |
| U | Hti | npdor.exe | Appears in startup if you have chosen to participate in on survey by NPD Online Research. Required for the survey to work correctly. Otherwise not required |
| X | hsim | isearch.exe | Unidentified malware |
| U | HREF.OCX | regsvr32.exe ....HREF.OCX | HREF.OCX is an ActiveX control developed by xFX JumpStart and used to provide HTML-alike clickable links on Windows-based programs such as PopUpKiller |
| N | HPU | ProvenTactics.exe | Proven Internet Marketing software |
| N | HPZTS04 | hpzts04.exe | Hewlett Packard printer toolbox shortcut that resides in the system tray |
| N | HP_dla | dlatray.exe | On HP PCs, tray icon for dla - which provides drive letter access to HP's and Veritas' version of DirectCD |
| U | hpsysdrv | hpsysdrv.exe | This item keeps track of how many times the system has been recovered and the times of the first and last recoveries done on the system. Leaving unchecked will sometimes prevent the Keyboard Manager program from detecting that the computer is an HP. Since this program/driver was only made to run on HP, if it can't tell that it is an HP it will not run. If unchecked, it can prevent the running of the Application Recovery CDs, the use of the multimedia keys, and the HP Instant Support. Also seen that without it running, the Riptide Sound card that was installed on some older HP computers stops working |
| X | hpsysconf1 | [random filename] | Added by a variant of the VIVIA.A TROJAN! |
| N | HPStart | hpstart.wsf | This a script used by HP that runs the first time one of their computers is started. Can't imagine why it would be starting up after the first boot |
| N | hpsjbmgr | hpsjbmgr.exe | HP ScanJet Button Manager. It allows users of the HPScanJet scanners to indicate what the buttons on the scanner will do automatically if pushed. Not required at startup, unless the scanner is used every day, such as in a business environment |
| ? | hpScannerFirstBoot | scannerfb.exe | HP scanner related |
| U | HPSCANMonitor | hpsjvxd.exe | HP scanning software that enables you to scan images from your scanner. Needed if you're using the scanner |
| ? | hpqcmon | hpqcmon.exe | From HP and related to digital imaging |
| U | HPPWRSAV | HPPWRSAV.EXE | Power save related for HP Scanners. Many users have complained of system freezes with it running but it stops the light from remaining on all the time. Try www.hp.com, pick your OS option under the SUPPORT tab, follow the instructions and you will find an updated lamp control patch |
| N | HPPROPTY | HPPROPTY.EXE | HP LaserJet Toolbox |
| Y | hpotdd01.exe | hpotdd01.exe | Detection of new imaging, printing and other peripherals on HP machines such as USB printers, cameras and Bluetooth products. "This program is a non-essential process, but should not be terminated unless suspected to be causing problems" |
| Y | hpppta | HPPPTA.exe | HP parallel port driver for certain hardware |
| N | hpodlb08 | hpodlb08.exe | HP OfficeJet Scan Button Monitor on a multi-function printer/copier/scanner. Start your scanning software manually |
| N | hpoddt01.exe | N/A | Installed by the "HP Photo and Imaging Director" software. If you ask for the imaging software, this program will be started |
| U | HpMmKbd | HpMmKbd.exe | HP?s multimedia keyboard driver which enables the end-user to use the automation features of the HP multimedia keyboard |
| N | hpodblia | hpodblia.exe | HP OfficeJet Scan Button Monitor on a multi-function printer/copier/scanner. Start your scanning software manually |
| U | HPLogiFinder | hp_finder.exe | HP LogiFinder helps detect and allows the use of the centre button for the Logitech mouse. Can be disabled if not used |
| U | hplampc | hplampc.exe | HP Scanner Lamp Utility - fixes an issue with the scanner lamp not going off |
| Y | HPLJ Config | SetConfig.exe | Connects system to networked HP printer. |
| Y | HpLamp | HPLAMP.EXE | HP Scanner Utility that controls your scanner?s light bulb. Needed if it's switched on. Also refer here for troubleshooting |
| ? | hpjsiroute | hpjsira.exe | Related to HP laserjet printers and IP addresses. An IP address is appended to the name field - ie "hpjsiroute192.168.1.2" |
| ? | HPHUPD05 | hphupd05.exe | ?? |
| N | HPHUPD** | hphupd**.exe | HP software update checker and wizard launcher. ** represents the version number. Available via Start -> Programs |
| ? | HPHmon05 | hphmon05.exe | ?? |
| X | Hphome | hphome.js | Homepage hijacker |
| U | HPHmon04 | hphmon04.exe | Media card reader for some HP series printers allowing them to read digital camera memory cards directly. Only needed if you use this feature |
| U | HPHmon** | HPHMON**.EXE | Monitors the status of the memory card reader slot on a HP printers and displays a tray icon if a memory card isn't inserted. Also creates a virtual drive and assigns it the first available drive letter - which can lead to problems with drive management. ** represents the version number. Disable if you don't use the reader |
| U | HPHAxMON | HPHAxMON.EXE | Media card reader for some HP series printers allowing them to read digital camera memory cards directly. Only needed if you use this feature and known to cause system crashes in some cases. "x" can be 1, 2 or 3 and depends upon driver version. Replaced by HPHmon** (where ** is the version number) from version 4 onwards |
| N | hpgs2wnd | hpgs2wnd.exe | "HP's exclusive Share-to-Web software makes it easy to share content with others through our affiliate Internet websites." Available via Start -> Programs |
| U | HPGamesActiveMenu | ActiveMenu.exe | WildTangent games that come with some HP computers. Unchecking it can prevent the games from running occasionally. Note that WildTanget's privacy policy used to state that they also collect and share individuals information but this is no longer the case |
| N | hpfsched | hpfsched.exe | HPFSCHED is a small TSR that will remind you to clean the cartridges in your DeskJet from time to time in order to keep print quality high. It can be removed from the run line in win.ini if you do not want that feature |
| U | HPDJ Taskbar Utility | hpztsb05.exe | (1) Ghostscript device driver for printers understanding Hewlett-Packard's Printer Command Language - see here for more info or (2) Creates 1 or all 3 icons on taskbar. The 1st one has a yellow border around it warning that ink is low on the printer. The 2nd one is HP Device Detection Software and the 3rd one is about a card being inserted into the Hp printer |
| U | HPDJ Taskbar Utility | hpztsb04.exe | (1) Ghostscript device driver for printers understanding Hewlett-Packard's Printer Command Language - see here for more info or (2) Creates 1 or all 3 icons on taskbar. The 1st one has a yellow border around it warning that ink is low on the printer. The 2nd one is HP Device Detection Software and the 3rd one is about a card being inserted into the Hp printer |
| U | HPDJ Taskbar Utility | hpztsd02.exe | (1) Ghostscript device driver for printers understanding Hewlett-Packard's Printer Command Language - see here for more info or (2) Creates 1 or all 3 icons on taskbar. The 1st one has a yellow border around it warning that ink is low on the printer. The 2nd one is HP Device Detection Software and the 3rd one is about a card being inserted into the Hp printer |
| U | HPDJ Taskbar Utility | hpztsbol.exe | (1) Ghostscript device driver for printers understanding Hewlett-Packard's Printer Command Language - see here for more info or (2) Creates 1 or all 3 icons on taskbar. The 1st one has a yellow border around it warning that ink is low on the printer. The 2nd one is HP Device Detection Software and the 3rd one is about a card being inserted into the Hp printer |
| ? | hpcmpmgr | hpcmpmgr.exe | ?? |
| N | HPAIO_PrintFolderMgr | hpoopm07.exe | Directly from HP: "This process has one purpose - detects if the device moves to a different port, and notifies other processes to look on the new port." For various HP all-in-one printer/scanner/copier devices. They print and copy fine with those files disabled, and the HP icon installed on the desktop that points to "hpodir07.exe" works just fine if you need to use the scanner |
| N | HPAiODevice(hp psc 900 series) -1 | hpobrt07.exe | Installed with a Hewlett Packard 900 series colour printer, scanner, fax, photo card slot printer, copier. Assumed to perform an identical function to the hpaiodevice entry |
| N | hpaiodevice | hpodev07.exe | Direct from HP - "Device Objects Server - detects all device events and handles all ongoing communication on the device. Loads in the Startup group (except when "portable" is chosen during installation)". Related to various HP all-in-one printer/scanner/copier devices. They print and copy fine with those files disabled, and the icon installed on the desktop that points to "hpodir07.exe" works just fine if you need to use the scanner |
| N | HP-Aio Flight | Remind32.exe | HP multifunction registration |
| ? | HP Visualize Init | HpVisIni.exe | HP Visualize software related. What does it do and is it required? |
| ? | HP Status Server | hpboid.exe | ?? |
| N | HP Updates | ?? | On HP PCs, allows the computer to automatically receive notifications from HP over the Internet. Associated with BackWeb |
| N | HP software update | HPWuSchd2.exe | HP software updates. If a shortcut doesn't exist create your own and run it manually |
| N | HP Simple Trax | Hpcron.exe | Supplied with HP CD-RW drives - stores information about CD contents on your hard drive. Available via Start -> Programs or Desktop Icon |
| ? | hp Silent Service | HpSrvUI.exe | HP related |
| U | HP SchedIndexer | hppschedindexer.exe | Installed by HP multi-function printer driver software, related to PC faxing. If you are not using the PC faxing feature you can go ahead and disable these services from the startup |
| N | HP ScanPicture | hpsplmwa.exe | HP multifunction scanner software. Available from HP Office Jet R Toolbox so not required |
| U | HP ScanPatch | HPScanFix.exe | Program that starts up and automatically fixes earlier versions of the Scanjet 5100c software. If a Scanjet 5100C scanner is not going to be used, then it is safe to remove or prevent from starting |
| U | hp psc 2000 Series | hpobnz08.exe | System Tray icon indicating when the printer is ready. Can be started manually with HP Director but takes time to start |
| U | HP RecordNow | ?? | From HP "Software for the CD writer. Do not prevent from starting unless the CD writer is never going to be used." |
| N | HP Presentation Ready | PresRdy.exe | HP Omnibook related: "Press a dedicated button above the keyboard and the system will instantly load your presentation software and change the screen resolution to match your display device" |
| ? | HP Port Resolver | hpbpro.exe | ?? |
| N | HP Precision Scan | hpmdlbwx.exe | HP multifunction scanner software. Available from HP Office Jet R Toolbox so not required |
| N | HP Parallel Port Test | hppt.exe | Associated with a HP ScanJet scanner |
| ? | HP OfficeJet Series xxx Startup | HPOstr05.exe | xxx represents the series number - such as 700. What does it do and it it required? |
| ? | HP OfficeJet Series xxx Startup | HPOSTR03.EXE | xxx represents the series number - such as 700. What does it do and it it required? |
| ? | HP Network Registry Agent | hpnra.exe | ?? |
| U | HP Laser Jet Director | hppdirector.exe | System Tray icon that opens various functions such as copy, fax, email, scan, copy plus, etc. Right-click on it and you see a few options such as the preceding bar plus About, Help, ToolBox, Exit, etc |
| N | HP JetSpeed Autostart | AUTOSTART.EXE | Autostart executable for the old multiplayer game HP Jetspeed |
| N | HP JetDiscovery | HPJETDSC.EXE | HP JetAdmin software which monitors printing jobs on a network environment |
| N | HP Internet Center | SURFBRD.EXE | Loads the HP Internet center surfboard on startup. HP Internet Center allows you to customize the multimedia keys on the fly without having to go the Control Panel --> Keyboards to change them |
| U | HP Instant Support | matcli.exe | "matcli.exe is a motive Assistant Command line interface that gathers information about your system's identity like your name email address, city, state, etc and gets written to a log file". HP Instant Support is required to run with the Help and Support program. If you uncheck HP Instant Support and and then run Help and Support it will add another HP Instant Support in the startup menu. If you remove the HP Instant Support in the add/remove program some help menus in help and support will not be available. You decide |
| N | HP Info Express | ?? | On HP PCs, allows the computer to automatically receive notifications from HP over the Internet. Associated with BackWeb |
| ? | HP IDScheduler | HPIDSCHD.exe | HP Instant Delivery Scheduler |
| N | HP Display Settings | hpdisply.exe | Sets default display settings. Unchecking this item has been reported to cure a "Problem sending command to keyboard" error message |
| X | hp center UI | ShadowBar.exe | User Interface for HP Center |
| N | HP Component Manager | hpcmpmgr.exe | Checks the internet for updated drivers/utilities for your HP product - update manually. Disabling will remove the error "Windows can't shutdown the computer because hpcmpmgr.exe can't be ended" |
| N | HP CD-DVD | hpcdtray.exe | System Tray access to a HP CD-Writer's functions. Available via Start -> Programs |
| X | hp center | BACKWEB-137903.exe | Based upon HP's own description from here - "With the My HP Center, consumers have access directly from the desktop to Internet sites featuring special offers for HP customers ranging from personal finance and shopping to digital imaging and music" I have classified this as adware. The number may change - if yours is different let me know |
| N | HP CD Writer | hpcdtray.exe | System Tray access to a HP CD-Writer's functions. Available via Start -> Programs |
| ? | hp 1000 firmware | fwdl.exe | HP LaserJet 1000 related. Is it a driver or automatic firmware update (based upon the filename)? |
| U | HP AutoIndexer | hppautoindexer.exe | Installed by HP multi-function printer driver software, related to PC faxing. If you are not using the PC faxing feature you can go ahead and disable these services from the startup |
| X | Hot_Tarts_** | Hot_Tarts_**.exe | Premium rate adult content dialer (where * is a random char) |
| U | HoverDesk | HoverDesk.exe | HoverDesk - desktop replacement software |
| X | Hot_Kiss | Hot_Kiss.exe | Adult content dialler |
| X | Hot_Tarts | Hot_Tarts.exe | Adult content dialler |
| X | hotwetlove | hotwetlove.exe | Adult content dialler. Will not uninstall - components have to be manually deleted |
| N | HotSync Manager | hotsync.exe | Installed when connecting a Palm HotSync cradle up to a USB port. The Blue and Red Arrow Icon that enables Palm / Handspring Synchronizing. Available via Start -> Programs |
| X | HotPix | hotpix.exe | Adult content dialler |
| X | hotplug | hotplug.exe | Added by the SILLYDL TROJAN! |
| U | HotKeysCmds | hkcmd.exe | Installed by the Intel 810 and 815 chipset graphic drivers. If you want the Ctrl+Alt+F12 or similar keypresses to access Intel's customised graphics properties, you need it, otherwise not. Can be disabled via Control Panel -> Display Properties |
| U | HotkeyApp | HotkeyApp.exe | Part of Acer Launch Manager - programmable keys on such laptops as the TravelMate 610 |
| X | Hotfix Updat | svdhost32.exe | Added by the GAOBOT.ZW WORM! |
| U | HotIDE | hotide.exe | HotIDE allows Acer TravelMate owners to hot-swap external drives without switching of their notebooks |
| X | Hotbar | Hbinst.exe | Hotbar enhances the surfing experience offering a variety of innovative and fresh skins to the browser while providing users worldwide with access to various services of added value and fun. Also regarded as adware/spyware due to it's adds and browsing habits information gathering - see here |
| ? | Hot Party 22 | hotpart22.exe | ?? |
| U | Hot Key Keybd 9910 Daemon | SK9910DM.exe | Multimedia keyboard manager - required if you use any special keys |
| U | Hot Key Kbd 2690 Daemon | SK9910DM.exe | Multimedia keyboard manager - required if you use any special keys |
| ? | HostManager | AOLHostManager.exe | In a Program FilesCommon FilesAOL folder. What does it do, and is it required? |
| U | Hot Corners | Hotc.exe | Hot Corners - "lets you quickly activate or disable your screen saver by moving the mouse into a given corner of the screen" |
| X | Host | N/A | Added by the POPDIS or STARTPAGE.F TROJANS! |
| Y | HorngTech4D | bally4d.exe | HorngTech 4D mouse driver |
| U | HookSys | HookSys.exe | SurfinGuard Pro - protects against all malicious code delivered through executables, scripting files, ActiveX and Java |
| U | Hook99startup | hk2re.exe | "Hook99 enables the user to customize the start button. You can change or remove the text and replace the Windows flag on button with icon of your choice. Supports Windows icons, bitmaps and can extract icons from executables and libraries. Hook99 can also make the background of desktop icons captions transparent" |
| ? | Honor | honor.exe | ?? |
| ? | HomeCentre WakeUp | LGWAKEUP.EXE | Associated with the no longer supported Xerox HomeCentre printer/scanner |
| U | HomeAlarm | HomeAlarm.exe | Chameleon Clock - system tray clock replacement |
| N | Holiday Lights | Holiday Lights.exe | Holiday Lights from Tiger Technologies. Festive desktop enhancement that adds lights. Available via Start -> Programs |
| U | Hmonitor | Hmonitor.exe | Hardware sensor monitoring program. Only required if you overclock your system and want to check on the status |
| U | hkss | hkss.exe | Compaq HotKey Support - multimedia keyboard support |
| U | hkserv | HKserv.exe | Keyboard manager program required to use programmable power and function keys on some laptops such as the Sony PCG R505TS |
| X | HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionRun | windowsupdate.exe | Added by the FORBOT-BJ WORM! |
| U | hkcmd | hkcmd.exe | Installed by the Intel 810 and 815 chipset graphic drivers. If you want the Ctrl+Alt+F12 or similar keypresses to access Intel's customised graphics properties, you need it, otherwise not. Can be disabled via the Display Properties in Control Panel |
| X | HIV | HIV.exe | Added by the HIVA TROJAN! |
| U | HitwarePKLite | HITWAR~1.EXE | Hitware Popup Killer Lite |
| N | HistoryKill | histkill.exe | HistoryKill removes your web surfing path by removing the URL drop-list history, detailed history file, cache, and cookies in both IE and Netscape Navigator browsers. Available via Start -> Programs |
| U | hidserv | hidserv.exe | This is the Human Interface Device Server for Win98SE/2000/Me/XP, it is required only if you are using USB Audio Devices you can disable via Msconfig. See here. Typical examples are USB multimedia keyboards with volume control and web-ready keyboards. For example - loaded by default with MS DSS80 Speakers because they have Volume, Mute and Bass controls on the speaker. Some users may experience problems disabling this - if this is the case then re-enable it. Equivalent to MMHid in Win98. On HP Computers, HIDSERV is the controller for the keyboard sound controls on the USB and PS/2 keyboards |
| X | HideStyle | Ante Browse Trust.exe | IE toolbar taking you to Lop.com. If the exe is running, end it and remove the "Stupidmore" directory from C:Program Files |
| X | HideRun.exe | Hiderun.exe and svhost.exe and pro.gif | Added by the BOOHOO WORM! |
| X | Hid.exe | hid.exe | Added by the RATSOU.B TROJAN! |
| U | Hibernation | hib32.exe | Reduces the power consumption when the laptop isn't being used to preserve battery power. Similar programs on other laptops reduce the processor clock rate, etc. Required if you run of battery regularly |
| ? | HiberMonitor | HCount.exe | ?? |
| U | hfxp | hfxp.exe | Hide Folders XP - hide your folders so only you can view them |
| N | HGTXPEI | FirstReboot.exe | Herucles Audio tool for the Hercules Game Theater XP soundcard. Available via Start -> Settings -> Control Panel |
| U | Hf | Hf.exe | Hide Folders - hide your folders so only you can view them |
| N | Hewlett Packard Recorder | Remind32.exe | HP multifunction registration |
| U | Hermes Messenger | DGDRHE~1.EXE | A LAN messenger alternative to WinPopUp - Digital Dreams Software |
| X | hen | [filename].exe | Added by the TARNO.G TROJAN! |
| X | hErcUnes | softhost.exe | Added by the GARROCH WORM! |
| X | helpw | helpw.exe | Adware downloader
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| X | helpmanager | spoler.exe | Added by the RANDEX.J WORM! |
| X | HelpExp.exe | HelpExp.exe | Attune HelpExpress - spyware. Disable and uninstall - see here |
| X | helper.dll | helper.dll, Rundll32 | CnsMin "Chinese Keywords" hijacker related |
| X | Helper | eschlp.exe | Added by the BLASTER.T WORM! |
| X | helpctl.exe | helpctl.exe | Added by the GASLIDE TROJAN! |
| ? | Help | helpext.exe | ?? |
| X | hellodolly | shost.exe | Added by the YODO WORM! |
| X | he3e3fc4 | rundll32.exe [path] he3e3fc4.dll, EnableRunDLL32 | LZIO.com adware downloader |
| N | HDtray | HDtray.exe | Philips Edge Series Control Panel Tray Utility - system tray icon for a Philips Edge series soundcards. Available via Start -> Settings -> Control Panel |
| ? | HDhelp | tbhdhelp.exe | Associated with Philips Edge series soundcards. Is it required? |
| U | HDDHealth | hddhealth.exe | HDD Health is a "full-featured failure-prediction agent for machines using Windows 95, 98, NT, Me, 2000 and XP. Sitting in the system tray, it monitors hard disks and alerts you to impending failure" |
| U | Hcontrol | hcontrol.exe | Hotkeys on an ASUS Notebook. Only required if you use the additional keys |
| N | HC Reminder | hc.exe | For Compaq PC's. Help Compiler, crunches help database, will run without being in startup when needed |
| N | HCDetect | HCDetect.exe | MS HomeClick Network - simple home network setup and configuration program included with 3Com HomeConnect home networking products. Runs in the background for network printer notification, detection, and Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) taskbar icon. Not required - network can be set-up manually, also has a known memory leak problem |
| X | Hbinst | Hbinst.exe | Hotbar enhances the surfing experience offering a variety of innovative and fresh skins to the browser while providing users worldwide with access to various services of added value and fun. Also regarded as adware/spyware due to it's adds and browsing habits information gathering - see here |
| U | HawkEye | HAWK_95.EXE | Control Panel application for the old Number Nine graphics cards to change resolution, colour depth, etc. Available via Start -> Programs |
| U | HawkEye IV Control Panel | HAWK_32.EXE | Control Panel application for the old Number Nine graphics cards to change resolution, colour depth, etc. Available via Start -> Programs |
| U | Hare | hare.exe | Hare - improve and optimize performance of desktop/laptop PCs |
| U | Hardware Sensors Monitor | hmonitor.exe | Utility to monitor fan speed and temperatures - similar to Motherboard Monitor. Only required if you're concerned about your system temperature - typically for "overclocked" systems |
| X | Hardware Profile | hxdef.exe... | Added by a variant of the LOVGATE WORM! |
| X | Hardware Profile | hxdef.exe | Added by a variant of the LOVGATE WORM! |
| U | Hardware Doctor | Hwdoctor.exe | Winbond Hardware Doctor - as included on some motherboard using Winbond's hardware monitoring chips. Displays fan speeds, voltages, temperatures. Only required if you're concerned about your system temperature - typically for "overclocked" systems |
| U | Handy Backup 3.9 | hbagent.exe | Handy Backup - automatic backup of your critical data to virtually any type of storage media including CD-RW devices and remote FTP servers |
| U | HaMFrontPanel | hampanel.exe | Displays a panel simulating modem lights for the Intel HaM internal modem. The lights are useful as a reminder to disconnect from the net if you are likely to forget, but otherwise pointless |
| U | H/PC Connection Agent | WCESCOMM.EXE | Active sync for use with Windows CE based palm PC |
| U | HalifaxHowardCluster | skinkers.exe | Howard the Weatherman desktop client from Halifax by Skinkers - marketing/messaging tool. Leave enabled if you want to receive messages |
| U | H/PC Connection Agent | WCESCOMM.EXE | Active sync for use with Windows CE based palm PC |
| U | HalifaxHowardCluster | skinkers.exe | Howard the Weatherman desktop client from Halifax by Skinkers - marketing/messaging tool. Leave enabled if you want to receive messages |
| U | HaMFrontPanel | hampanel.exe | Displays a panel simulating modem lights for the Intel HaM internal modem. The lights are useful as a reminder to disconnect from the net if you are likely to forget, but otherwise pointless |
| U | Handy Backup 3.9 | hbagent.exe | Handy Backup - automatic backup of your critical data to virtually any type of storage media including CD-RW devices and remote FTP servers |
| U | Hardware Doctor | Hwdoctor.exe | Winbond Hardware Doctor - as included on some motherboard using Winbond's hardware monitoring chips. Displays fan speeds, voltages, temperatures. Only required if you're concerned about your system temperature - typically for "overclocked" systems |
| X | Hardware Profile | hxdef.exe | Added by a variant of the LOVGATE WORM! |
| X | Hardware Profile | hxdef.exe... | Added by a variant of the LOVGATE WORM! |
| U | Hardware Sensors Monitor | hmonitor.exe | Utility to monitor fan speed and temperatures - similar to Motherboard Monitor. Only required if you're concerned about your system temperature - typically for "overclocked" systems |
| U | Hare | hare.exe | Hare - improve and optimize performance of desktop/laptop PCs |
| U | HawkEye | HAWK_95.EXE | Control Panel application for the old Number Nine graphics cards to change resolution, colour depth, etc. Available via Start -> Programs |
| U | HawkEye IV Control Panel | HAWK_32.EXE | Control Panel application for the old Number Nine graphics cards to change resolution, colour depth, etc. Available via Start -> Programs |
| X | Hbinst | Hbinst.exe | Hotbar enhances the surfing experience offering a variety of innovative and fresh skins to the browser while providing users worldwide with access to various services of added value and fun. Also regarded as adware/spyware due to it's adds and browsing habits information gathering - see here |
| N | HC Reminder | hc.exe | For Compaq PC's. Help Compiler, crunches help database, will run without being in startup when needed |
| N | HCDetect | HCDetect.exe | MS HomeClick Network - simple home network setup and configuration program included with 3Com HomeConnect home networking products. Runs in the background for network printer notification, detection, and Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) taskbar icon. Not required - network can be set-up manually, also has a known memory leak problem |
| U | Hcontrol | hcontrol.exe | Hotkeys on an ASUS Notebook. Only required if you use the additional keys |
| U | HDDHealth | hddhealth.exe | HDD Health is a "full-featured failure-prediction agent for machines using Windows 95, 98, NT, Me, 2000 and XP. Sitting in the system tray, it monitors hard disks and alerts you to impending failure" |
| ? | HDhelp | tbhdhelp.exe | Associated with Philips Edge series soundcards. Is it required? |
| N | HDtray | HDtray.exe | Philips Edge Series Control Panel Tray Utility - system tray icon for a Philips Edge series soundcards. Available via Start -> Settings -> Control Panel |
| X | he3e3fc4 | rundll32.exe [path] he3e3fc4.dll, EnableRunDLL32 | LZIO.com adware downloader |
| X | hellodolly | shost.exe | Added by the YODO WORM! |
| ? | Help | helpext.exe | ?? |
| X | helpctl.exe | helpctl.exe | Added by the GASLIDE TROJAN! |
| X | Helper | eschlp.exe | Added by the BLASTER.T WORM! |
| X | helper.dll | helper.dll, Rundll32 | CnsMin "Chinese Keywords" hijacker related |
| X | HelpExp.exe | HelpExp.exe | Attune HelpExpress - spyware. Disable and uninstall - see here |
| X | helpmanager | spoler.exe | Added by the RANDEX.J WORM! |
| X | helpw | helpw.exe | Adware downloader
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| X | hen | [filename].exe | Added by the TARNO.G TROJAN! |
| X | hErcUnes | softhost.exe | Added by the GARROCH WORM! |
| U | Hermes Messenger | DGDRHE~1.EXE | A LAN messenger alternative to WinPopUp - Digital Dreams Software |
| N | Hewlett Packard Recorder | Remind32.exe | HP multifunction registration |
| U | Hf | Hf.exe | Hide Folders - hide your folders so only you can view them |
| U | hfxp | hfxp.exe | Hide Folders XP - hide your folders so only you can view them |
| N | HGTXPEI | FirstReboot.exe | Herucles Audio tool for the Hercules Game Theater XP soundcard. Available via Start -> Settings -> Control Panel |
| ? | HiberMonitor | HCount.exe | ?? |
| U | Hibernation | hib32.exe | Reduces the power consumption when the laptop isn't being used to preserve battery power. Similar programs on other laptops reduce the processor clock rate, etc. Required if you run of battery regularly |
| X | Hid.exe | hid.exe | Added by the RATSOU.B TROJAN! |
| X | HideRun.exe | Hiderun.exe and svhost.exe and pro.gif | Added by the BOOHOO WORM! |
| X | HideStyle | Ante Browse Trust.exe | IE toolbar taking you to Lop.com. If the exe is running, end it and remove the "Stupidmore" directory from C:Program Files |
| U | hidserv | hidserv.exe | This is the Human Interface Device Server for Win98SE/2000/Me/XP, it is required only if you are using USB Audio Devices you can disable via Msconfig. See here. Typical examples are USB multimedia keyboards with volume control and web-ready keyboards. For example - loaded by default with MS DSS80 Speakers because they have Volume, Mute and Bass controls on the speaker. Some users may experience problems disabling this - if this is the case then re-enable it. Equivalent to MMHid in Win98. On HP Computers, HIDSERV is the controller for the keyboard sound controls on the USB and PS/2 keyboards |
| N | HistoryKill | histkill.exe | HistoryKill removes your web surfing path by removing the URL drop-list history, detailed history file, cache, and cookies in both IE and Netscape Navigator browsers. Available via Start -> Programs |
| U | HitwarePKLite | HITWAR~1.EXE | Hitware Popup Killer Lite |
| X | HIV | HIV.exe | Added by the HIVA TROJAN! |
| U | hkcmd | hkcmd.exe | Installed by the Intel 810 and 815 chipset graphic drivers. If you want the Ctrl+Alt+F12 or similar keypresses to access Intel's customised graphics properties, you need it, otherwise not. Can be disabled via the Display Properties in Control Panel |
| X | HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionRun | windowsupdate.exe | Added by the FORBOT-BJ WORM! |
| U | hkserv | HKserv.exe | Keyboard manager program required to use programmable power and function keys on some laptops such as the Sony PCG R505TS |
| U | hkss | hkss.exe | Compaq HotKey Support - multimedia keyboard support |
| U | Hmonitor | Hmonitor.exe | Hardware sensor monitoring program. Only required if you overclock your system and want to check on the status |
| N | Holiday Lights | Holiday Lights.exe | Holiday Lights from Tiger Technologies. Festive desktop enhancement that adds lights. Available via Start -> Programs |
| U | HomeAlarm | HomeAlarm.exe | Chameleon Clock - system tray clock replacement |
| ? | HomeCentre WakeUp | LGWAKEUP.EXE | Associated with the no longer supported Xerox HomeCentre printer/scanner |
| ? | Honor | honor.exe | ?? |
| U | Hook99startup | hk2re.exe | "Hook99 enables the user to customize the start button. You can change or remove the text and replace the Windows flag on button with icon of your choice. Supports Windows icons, bitmaps and can extract icons from executables and libraries. Hook99 can also make the background of desktop icons captions transparent" |
| U | HookSys | HookSys.exe | SurfinGuard Pro - protects against all malicious code delivered through executables, scripting files, ActiveX and Java |
| Y | HorngTech4D | bally4d.exe | HorngTech 4D mouse driver |
| X | Host | N/A | Added by the POPDIS or STARTPAGE.F TROJANS! |
| ? | HostManager | AOLHostManager.exe | In a Program FilesCommon FilesAOL folder. What does it do, and is it required? |
| U | Hot Corners | Hotc.exe | Hot Corners - "lets you quickly activate or disable your screen saver by moving the mouse into a given corner of the screen" |
| U | Hot Key Kbd 2690 Daemon | SK9910DM.exe | Multimedia keyboard manager - required if you use any special keys |
| U | Hot Key Keybd 9910 Daemon | SK9910DM.exe | Multimedia keyboard manager - required if you use any special keys |
| ? | Hot Party 22 | hotpart22.exe | ?? |
| X | Hotbar | Hbinst.exe | Hotbar enhances the surfing experience offering a variety of innovative and fresh skins to the browser while providing users worldwide with access to various services of added value and fun. Also regarded as adware/spyware due to it's adds and browsing habits information gathering - see here |
| X | Hotfix Updat | svdhost32.exe | Added by the GAOBOT.ZW WORM! |
| U | HotIDE | hotide.exe | HotIDE allows Acer TravelMate owners to hot-swap external drives without switching of their notebooks |
| U | HotkeyApp | HotkeyApp.exe | Part of Acer Launch Manager - programmable keys on such laptops as the TravelMate 610 |
| U | HotKeysCmds | hkcmd.exe | Installed by the Intel 810 and 815 chipset graphic drivers. If you want the Ctrl+Alt+F12 or similar keypresses to access Intel's customised graphics properties, you need it, otherwise not. Can be disabled via Control Panel -> Display Properties |
| X | HotPix | hotpix.exe | Adult content dialler |
| X | hotplug | hotplug.exe | Added by the SILLYDL TROJAN! |
| N | HotSync Manager | hotsync.exe | Installed when connecting a Palm HotSync cradle up to a USB port. The Blue and Red Arrow Icon that enables Palm / Handspring Synchronizing. Available via Start -> Programs |
| X | hotwetlove | hotwetlove.exe | Adult content dialler. Will not uninstall - components have to be manually deleted |
| X | Hot_Kiss | Hot_Kiss.exe | Adult content dialler |
| X | Hot_Tarts | Hot_Tarts.exe | Adult content dialler |
| X | Hot_Tarts_** | Hot_Tarts_**.exe | Premium rate adult content dialer (where * is a random char) |
| U | HoverDesk | HoverDesk.exe | HoverDesk - desktop replacement software |
| ? | hp 1000 firmware | fwdl.exe | HP LaserJet 1000 related. Is it a driver or automatic firmware update (based upon the filename)? |
| U | HP AutoIndexer | hppautoindexer.exe | Installed by HP multi-function printer driver software, related to PC faxing. If you are not using the PC faxing feature you can go ahead and disable these services from the startup |
| N | HP CD Writer | hpcdtray.exe | System Tray access to a HP CD-Writer's functions. Available via Start -> Programs |
| N | HP CD-DVD | hpcdtray.exe | System Tray access to a HP CD-Writer's functions. Available via Start -> Programs |
| X | hp center | BACKWEB-137903.exe | Based upon HP's own description from here - "With the My HP Center, consumers have access directly from the desktop to Internet sites featuring special offers for HP customers ranging from personal finance and shopping to digital imaging and music" I have classified this as adware. The number may change - if yours is different let me know |
| X | hp center UI | ShadowBar.exe | User Interface for HP Center |
| N | HP Component Manager | hpcmpmgr.exe | Checks the internet for updated drivers/utilities for your HP product - update manually. Disabling will remove the error "Windows can't shutdown the computer because hpcmpmgr.exe can't be ended" |
| N | HP Display Settings | hpdisply.exe | Sets default display settings. Unchecking this item has been reported to cure a "Problem sending command to keyboard" error message |
| ? | HP IDScheduler | HPIDSCHD.exe | HP Instant Delivery Scheduler |
| N | HP Info Express | ?? | On HP PCs, allows the computer to automatically receive notifications from HP over the Internet. Associated with BackWeb |
| U | HP Instant Support | matcli.exe | "matcli.exe is a motive Assistant Command line interface that gathers information about your system's identity like your name email address, city, state, etc and gets written to a log file". HP Instant Support is required to run with the Help and Support program. If you uncheck HP Instant Support and and then run Help and Support it will add another HP Instant Support in the startup menu. If you remove the HP Instant Support in the add/remove program some help menus in help and support will not be available. You decide |
| N | HP Internet Center | SURFBRD.EXE | Loads the HP Internet center surfboard on startup. HP Internet Center allows you to customize the multimedia keys on the fly without having to go the Control Panel --> Keyboards to change them |
| N | HP JetDiscovery | HPJETDSC.EXE | HP JetAdmin software which monitors printing jobs on a network environment |
| N | HP JetSpeed Autostart | AUTOSTART.EXE | Autostart executable for the old multiplayer game HP Jetspeed |
| U | HP Laser Jet Director | hppdirector.exe | System Tray icon that opens various functions such as copy, fax, email, scan, copy plus, etc. Right-click on it and you see a few options such as the preceding bar plus About, Help, ToolBox, Exit, etc |
| ? | HP Network Registry Agent | hpnra.exe | ?? |
| ? | HP OfficeJet Series xxx Startup | HPOSTR03.EXE | xxx represents the series number - such as 700. What does it do and it it required? |
| ? | HP OfficeJet Series xxx Startup | HPOstr05.exe | xxx represents the series number - such as 700. What does it do and it it required? |
| N | HP Parallel Port Test | hppt.exe | Associated with a HP ScanJet scanner |
| ? | HP Port Resolver | hpbpro.exe | ?? |
| N | HP Precision Scan | hpmdlbwx.exe | HP multifunction scanner software. Available from HP Office Jet R Toolbox so not required |
| N | HP Presentation Ready | PresRdy.exe | HP Omnibook related: "Press a dedicated button above the keyboard and the system will instantly load your presentation software and change the screen resolution to match your display device" |
| U | hp psc 2000 Series | hpobnz08.exe | System Tray icon indicating when the printer is ready. Can be started manually with HP Director but takes time to start |
| U | HP RecordNow | ?? | From HP "Software for the CD writer. Do not prevent from starting unless the CD writer is never going to be used." |
| U | HP ScanPatch | HPScanFix.exe | Program that starts up and automatically fixes earlier versions of the Scanjet 5100c software. If a Scanjet 5100C scanner is not going to be used, then it is safe to remove or prevent from starting |
| N | HP ScanPicture | hpsplmwa.exe | HP multifunction scanner software. Available from HP Office Jet R Toolbox so not required |
| U | HP SchedIndexer | hppschedindexer.exe | Installed by HP multi-function printer driver software, related to PC faxing. If you are not using the PC faxing feature you can go ahead and disable these services from the startup |
| ? | hp Silent Service | HpSrvUI.exe | HP related |
| N | HP Simple Trax | Hpcron.exe | Supplied with HP CD-RW drives - stores information about CD contents on your hard drive. Available via Start -> Programs or Desktop Icon |
| N | HP software update | HPWuSchd2.exe | HP software updates. If a shortcut doesn't exist create your own and run it manually |
| ? | HP Status Server | hpboid.exe | ?? |
| N | HP Updates | ?? | On HP PCs, allows the computer to automatically receive notifications from HP over the Internet. Associated with BackWeb |
| ? | HP Visualize Init | HpVisIni.exe | HP Visualize software related. What does it do and is it required? |
| N | HP-Aio Flight | Remind32.exe | HP multifunction registration |
| N | hpaiodevice | hpodev07.exe | Direct from HP - "Device Objects Server - detects all device events and handles all ongoing communication on the device. Loads in the Startup group (except when "portable" is chosen during installation)". Related to various HP all-in-one printer/scanner/copier devices. They print and copy fine with those files disabled, and the icon installed on the desktop that points to "hpodir07.exe" works just fine if you need to use the scanner |
| N | HPAiODevice(hp psc 900 series) -1 | hpobrt07.exe | Installed with a Hewlett Packard 900 series colour printer, scanner, fax, photo card slot printer, copier. Assumed to perform an identical function to the hpaiodevice entry |
| N | HPAIO_PrintFolderMgr | hpoopm07.exe | Directly from HP: "This process has one purpose - detects if the device moves to a different port, and notifies other processes to look on the new port." For various HP all-in-one printer/scanner/copier devices. They print and copy fine with those files disabled, and the HP icon installed on the desktop that points to "hpodir07.exe" works just fine if you need to use the scanner |
| ? | hpcmpmgr | hpcmpmgr.exe | ?? |
| U | HPDJ Taskbar Utility | hpztsbol.exe | (1) Ghostscript device driver for printers understanding Hewlett-Packard's Printer Command Language - see here for more info or (2) Creates 1 or all 3 icons on taskbar. The 1st one has a yellow border around it warning that ink is low on the printer. The 2nd one is HP Device Detection Software and the 3rd one is about a card being inserted into the Hp printer |
| U | HPDJ Taskbar Utility | hpztsd02.exe | (1) Ghostscript device driver for printers understanding Hewlett-Packard's Printer Command Language - see here for more info or (2) Creates 1 or all 3 icons on taskbar. The 1st one has a yellow border around it warning that ink is low on the printer. The 2nd one is HP Device Detection Software and the 3rd one is about a card being inserted into the Hp printer |
| U | HPDJ Taskbar Utility | hpztsb04.exe | (1) Ghostscript device driver for printers understanding Hewlett-Packard's Printer Command Language - see here for more info or (2) Creates 1 or all 3 icons on taskbar. The 1st one has a yellow border around it warning that ink is low on the printer. The 2nd one is HP Device Detection Software and the 3rd one is about a card being inserted into the Hp printer |
| U | HPDJ Taskbar Utility | hpztsb05.exe | (1) Ghostscript device driver for printers understanding Hewlett-Packard's Printer Command Language - see here for more info or (2) Creates 1 or all 3 icons on taskbar. The 1st one has a yellow border around it warning that ink is low on the printer. The 2nd one is HP Device Detection Software and the 3rd one is about a card being inserted into the Hp printer |
| N | hpfsched | hpfsched.exe | HPFSCHED is a small TSR that will remind you to clean the cartridges in your DeskJet from time to time in order to keep print quality high. It can be removed from the run line in win.ini if you do not want that feature |
| U | HPGamesActiveMenu | ActiveMenu.exe | WildTangent games that come with some HP computers. Unchecking it can prevent the games from running occasionally. Note that WildTanget's privacy policy used to state that they also collect and share individuals information but this is no longer the case |
| N | hpgs2wnd | hpgs2wnd.exe | "HP's exclusive Share-to-Web software makes it easy to share content with others through our affiliate Internet websites." Available via Start -> Programs |
| U | HPHAxMON | HPHAxMON.EXE | Media card reader for some HP series printers allowing them to read digital camera memory cards directly. Only needed if you use this feature and known to cause system crashes in some cases. "x" can be 1, 2 or 3 and depends upon driver version. Replaced by HPHmon** (where ** is the version number) from version 4 onwards |
| U | HPHmon** | HPHMON**.EXE | Monitors the status of the memory card reader slot on a HP printers and displays a tray icon if a memory card isn't inserted. Also creates a virtual drive and assigns it the first available drive letter - which can lead to problems with drive management. ** represents the version number. Disable if you don't use the reader |
| U | HPHmon04 | hphmon04.exe | Media card reader for some HP series printers allowing them to read digital camera memory cards directly. Only needed if you use this feature |
| ? | HPHmon05 | hphmon05.exe | ?? |
| X | Hphome | hphome.js | Homepage hijacker |
| N | HPHUPD** | hphupd**.exe | HP software update checker and wizard launcher. ** represents the version number. Available via Start -> Programs |
| ? | HPHUPD05 | hphupd05.exe | ?? |
| ? | hpjsiroute | hpjsira.exe | Related to HP laserjet printers and IP addresses. An IP address is appended to the name field - ie "hpjsiroute192.168.1.2" |
| Y | HpLamp | HPLAMP.EXE | HP Scanner Utility that controls your scanner?s light bulb. Needed if it's switched on. Also refer here for troubleshooting |
| U | hplampc | hplampc.exe | HP Scanner Lamp Utility - fixes an issue with the scanner lamp not going off |
| Y | HPLJ Config | SetConfig.exe | Connects system to networked HP printer. |
| U | HPLogiFinder | hp_finder.exe | HP LogiFinder helps detect and allows the use of the centre button for the Logitech mouse. Can be disabled if not used |
| U | HpMmKbd | HpMmKbd.exe | HP?s multimedia keyboard driver which enables the end-user to use the automation features of the HP multimedia keyboard |
| N | hpodblia | hpodblia.exe | HP OfficeJet Scan Button Monitor on a multi-function printer/copier/scanner. Start your scanning software manually |
| N | hpoddt01.exe | N/A | Installed by the "HP Photo and Imaging Director" software. If you ask for the imaging software, this program will be started |
| N | hpodlb08 | hpodlb08.exe | HP OfficeJet Scan Button Monitor on a multi-function printer/copier/scanner. Start your scanning software manually |
| Y | hpotdd01.exe | hpotdd01.exe | Detection of new imaging, printing and other peripherals on HP machines such as USB printers, cameras and Bluetooth products. "This program is a non-essential process, but should not be terminated unless suspected to be causing problems" |
| Y | hpppta | HPPPTA.exe | HP parallel port driver for certain hardware |
| N | HPPROPTY | HPPROPTY.EXE | HP LaserJet Toolbox |
| U | HPPWRSAV | HPPWRSAV.EXE | Power save related for HP Scanners. Many users have complained of system freezes with it running but it stops the light from remaining on all the time. Try www.hp.com, pick your OS option under the SUPPORT tab, follow the instructions and you will find an updated lamp control patch |
| ? | hpqcmon | hpqcmon.exe | From HP and related to digital imaging |
| U | HPSCANMonitor | hpsjvxd.exe | HP scanning software that enables you to scan images from your scanner. Needed if you're using the scanner |
| ? | hpScannerFirstBoot | scannerfb.exe | HP scanner related |
| N | hpsjbmgr | hpsjbmgr.exe | HP ScanJet Button Manager. It allows users of the HPScanJet scanners to indicate what the buttons on the scanner will do automatically if pushed. Not required at startup, unless the scanner is used every day, such as in a business environment |
| N | HPStart | hpstart.wsf | This a script used by HP that runs the first time one of their computers is started. Can't imagine why it would be starting up after the first boot |
| X | hpsysconf1 | [random filename] | Added by a variant of the VIVIA.A TROJAN! |
| U | hpsysdrv | hpsysdrv.exe | This item keeps track of how many times the system has been recovered and the times of the first and last recoveries done on the system. Leaving unchecked will sometimes prevent the Keyboard Manager program from detecting that the computer is an HP. Since this program/driver was only made to run on HP, if it can't tell that it is an HP it will not run. If unchecked, it can prevent the running of the Application Recovery CDs, the use of the multimedia keys, and the HP Instant Support. Also seen that without it running, the Riptide Sound card that was installed on some older HP computers stops working |
| N | HPU | ProvenTactics.exe | Proven Internet Marketing software |
| N | HPZTS04 | hpzts04.exe | Hewlett Packard printer toolbox shortcut that resides in the system tray |
| N | HP_dla | dlatray.exe | On HP PCs, tray icon for dla - which provides drive letter access to HP's and Veritas' version of DirectCD |
| U | HREF.OCX | regsvr32.exe ....HREF.OCX | HREF.OCX is an ActiveX control developed by xFX JumpStart and used to provide HTML-alike clickable links on Windows-based programs such as PopUpKiller |
| X | hsim | isearch.exe | Unidentified malware |
| X | hsim | sexgame.exe | Unidentified malware |
| X | hsim | toolbar.exe | Unidentified malware |
| U | Hti | npdor.exe | Appears in startup if you have chosen to participate in on survey by NPD Online Research. Required for the survey to work correctly. Otherwise not required |
| U | HTpatch | htpatch.exe | HTpatch.exe is part of the SiS AGP patch - BUT unless your processor (and motherboard) supports HyperThreading (HT) and this feature is enabled it will actually SLOW your graphics card by around 6% |
| X | HtProtect | AVprotect.exe | Added by the NETSKY.L WORM! |
| X | httpd | c_pan.exe | Added by a variant of the DELF-A TROJAN! |
| X | https-ssl | https.exe | Added by the MOEGA.D WORM! |
| ? | huhdir | huhdir.exe | ?? |
| X | huigezi | HgzServer.exe | Added by the GRAYBIRD.C TROJAN!
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| X | Hvid | Hvid.exe | Added by the GEMA TROJAN! |
| X | HWINFO* | HWINFO* | Added by the PUROL WORM! where * is a random character |
| Y | HWinst | N/A | For Gilat Communications internet satellite systems. Gilat rescue (Satellite system restore). Required if you have this system. Can cause a BSOD (blue screen of death) if left out |
| X | HXDL.EXE | HXDL.EXE | Attune HelpExpress - spyware. Disable and uninstall - see here |
| X | HXIUL.EXE | HXIUL.EXE | Attune HelpExpress - spyware. Disable and uninstall - see here |
| U | HydraVisionDesktopManager | desk98.exe | ATI/Appian HydraVision Desktop Manager software - monitors and regulates window and dialog box placement according to user preferences when using a multi monitor setup |
| U | HydraVisionViewport | viewport.exe | A |
