| Status | Autorun name | Aufruf | Beschreibung |
| U | Probe2.exe | Probe2.exe | PC Probe II system monitoring utility included with some ASUS motherboards which monitors, detects and alerts you if there are any problems with fan rotation, CPU temperature, system voltages and others. Only required if you overclock the system or live in a hot climate |
| X | Proc | aprocess.exe | Added by the MOVINGMOUSE.475811 TROJAN! |
| X | Proc992 | [path to file] | Added by the IXBOT-C WORM! |
| X | Proc993 | wqxfne.exe | Added by the IXBOT-D WORM! |
| U | Process Lasso core engine | processgovernor.exe | Core Engine (responsible for applying the process rules) for Process Lasso from Bitsum Technologies - "a unique new technology that will improve your PC's responsiveness and stability during periods of high CPU load" which "intelligently adjusts the priorities of running programs so that badly behaved processes won't negatively impact the responsiveness of your PC" |
| N | Process Lasso management console | processlasso.exe | System Tray access to the Management Console (GUI) for Process Lasso from Bitsum Technologies - "a unique new technology that will improve your PC's responsiveness and stability during periods of high CPU load" which "intelligently adjusts the priorities of running programs so that badly behaved processes won't negatively impact the responsiveness of your PC" |
| X | PROCESS SESSION MANAGER | PIDSERV.EXE | Added by the RBOT-Y WORM! |
| X | process.exe | process.exe | Added by the BANCOS.P TROJAN! |
| U | ProcessGovernor | processgovernor.exe | Core Engine (responsible for applying the process rules) for Process Lasso from Bitsum Technologies - "a unique new technology that will improve your PC's responsiveness and stability during periods of high CPU load" which "intelligently adjusts the priorities of running programs so that badly behaved processes won't negatively impact the responsiveness of your PC" |
| N | processlasso | processlasso.exe | System Tray access to the Management Console (GUI) for Process Lasso from Bitsum Technologies - "a unique new technology that will improve your PC's responsiveness and stability during periods of high CPU load" which "intelligently adjusts the priorities of running programs so that badly behaved processes won't negatively impact the responsiveness of your PC" |
| N | ProcessLassoManagementConsole | processlasso.exe | System Tray access to the Management Console (GUI) for Process Lasso from Bitsum Technologies - "a unique new technology that will improve your PC's responsiveness and stability during periods of high CPU load" which "intelligently adjusts the priorities of running programs so that badly behaved processes won't negatively impact the responsiveness of your PC" |
| X | Processor | svchost.exe | Added by the AGENT-KIR TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.exe process which is always located in %System% and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in the root directory (i.e. C:\ or D:\) |
| N | ProcessQuickLink2 | ProcessQuickLink2.exe | ProcessQuickLink by Uniblue Systems Ltd - gives you quick access to their Process Library entry for a currently running process via the standard Windows Task Manager (CTRL+ALT+DEL). A System Tray icon also allows you to search the library and launch the Task Manager. Run on demand |
| U | ProcessSupervisorGUI | ProcessSupervisor.exe | Graphical user interface (GUI) for Process Lasso from Bitsum Technologies - "a state-of-the-art, highly optimized, automated Windows process (program) management tool. Through managing the programs running on your computer, Process Lasso increases system responsiveness" |
| U | ProcessTamer | ProcessTamerTray.exe | Mouser's Software Process Tamer "is a tiny (140k) and super efficient utility for Microsoft Windows XP/2K/NT that runs in your system tray and constantly monitors the cpu usage of other processes" |
| X | procmon | procmon.exe | Added by the BIONET.40A TROJAN! |
| ? | Prodigy DSL | EnterNetDUN.Exe | Prodigy EnterNet DUN PPPoE Client - is it required? |
| N | ProdikeysAutorun | Prodload.exe | Creative Prodikeys software - 'an interactive music entertainment device which not only functions as a full-featured, ergonomic "QWERTY" keyboard but also comes equipped with 37 touch-sensitive music keys and accessible music controls for endless entertainment at your desktop. Coupled with the Sound Blaster audio card, you can explore a wide array of realistic instrument sounds and have non-stop fun making music right at your desktop' |
| N | ProDsl | ProDsl.exe | System Tray access to the connection manager for Intel ADSL modems - such as the ProDSL 3200 and ProDSL 2100. Allows you to monitor a number of parameters for you DSL connection and modem |
| X | Profile | Profile.vbs | Added by the WHITEHO VIRUS or TRAPPY WORM! |
| N | Profiler | Profiler.exe | Saitek SST (Saitek Smart Technology) Profile Launcher - allows System Tray access to the "Profile Editor" (to edit and load profiles) and "Control Panel" for their range of game controllers. Run manually via Start → All Programs → Saitek SST Software → Launch Profile Launcher |
| X | profiler | liteout.exe | Added by the ZAPCHAS-G WORM! |
| X | profiler | prof.exe | Added by the ZAPCHAS-G WORM! |
| N | Profiler | ProfilerU.exe | Saitek SST (Saitek Smart Technology) Profile Launcher - allows System Tray access to the "Profiler" and "Control Panel" for their range of game controllers. Run manually via Start → Programs → Saitek SD6 Programming Software → Profiler |
| N | ProfilerU | ProfilerU.exe | Saitek SST (Saitek Smart Technology) Profile Launcher - allows System Tray access to the "Profiler" and "Control Panel" for their range of game controllers. Run manually via Start → Programs → Saitek SD6 Programming Software → Profiler |
| X | Prog | csrss.exe | Added by the WEBUS TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate csrss.exe process which should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! |
| X | Prog | lsass.exe | Added by the WEBUS.B TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate lsass.exe process which should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! |
| X | Program Access Service | [10 random letters].exe | Added by the RBOT.GJJ WORM! |
| X | Program File | Progmon.exe | Added by the PEEPER TROJAN! |
| X | Program in Windows | IEXPLORE.exe | Added by the LOVGATE.AB WORM! |
| U | Program Neighborhood Agent | pnagent.exe | Citrix Program Neighborhood Agent |
| U | Program sieciowy dla SAGEM Wi-Fi 11g USB adapter | WLANUTL.exe | SAGEM wireless LAN configuration utility |
| X | ProgramControl | ProgramControl.exe | Added by the DLOADR-BAG TROJAN! |
| ? | ProgramWindow | more comp.exe | ?? |
| U | Progressive Touch | SynTPEnh.exe | Synaptics TouchPad Enhancements - included with drivers for Synaptics based TouchPads, which are common on many laptops. Required to display the System Tray icon and support enhanced features such as Tap Zones, Virtual Scrolling and EdgeMotion. If you don't use these features this can safely be disabled. Required on IBM Thinkpads with UnltraNav (pointstick and touchpad combo) if you don't want to loose the advanced pointstick features such as scroll |
| U | Progressive Touch | SynTPLpr.exe | Synaptics TouchPad driver helper - included with drivers for Synaptics based TouchPads, which are common on many laptops. Works in conjunction with SynTPEnh and is required if you use any of the enhanced features such as Tap Zones, Virtual Scrolling and EdgeMotion |
| U | ProjectWhois | ProjectWhois.exe | "Project Whois loads the domain names from all open Firefox and Internet Explorer windows into the one-click menu and gives easy access to the whois records from the System Tray" |
| N | projselector | projselector.exe | Roxio Project Selector - can be started manually |
| N | Promon.exe | promon.exe | System Tray icon for Intel PRO series ethernet adapters giving access to the diagnostic features |
| X | PromoReg | [path to worm] | Added by the WALEDAC.C WORM! |
| X | PromoReg | alt.exe.exe | Added by a variant of the AGENT.DOM TROJAN! |
| X | prompt drive | [random filename] | Added by the SDBOT.AMF WORM! |
| U | PromptCast | PromptCast.exe | PromptCast by NOP World for Surveys.com. Automatically downloads short films and movie trailers in the background for reviewing in surveys. A valid Surveys.com account is required |
| X | PromulGate | PgMonitr.exe | Delfin PromulGate adware |
| N | PRONoMgr.exe | PRONoMgr.exe | System Tray icon for Intel PRO series ethernet adapters giving access to the diagnostic features |
| U | PRONoMgrWired | PRONoMgr.exe | Intel's Pro 100 Ethernet card manager |
| X | Proof Defender 2009 | pdfndr.exe | Proof Defender 2009 rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here |
| U | Propel Accelerator | PropelAC.exe | Propel Internet Accelerator |
| U | ProPort Startup | ProPort.exe | Proport is a port monitor/protector. Monitors an infinite amount of ports for trojans and nukes. Some additional features are auto connection-kill, and IP resolving |
| X | proses | [5 random letters].exe | Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM! |
| X | ProSiteFinder | prositefinder.exe | ProSiteFinder adware |
| X | ProSystem | Prosystem.exe | Added by the MDROP-BPZ WORM! |
| X | Proteção de tela | ssmaze.scr | Added by the BANCBAN-FB TROJAN! |
| X | protecse | navapss32.exe | Added by the SDBOT.AFE WORM! |
| U | Protect | SHVRTF.EXE | PC Angel takes a 5-second snapshot of the current system registry each time the PC boots up. In the event of a crash, PC ANGEL will retrieve everything up to the minute before the crash or the last known stable registry |
| X | protect | protect.scr | Added by the DLOADER-TQ TROJAN! |
| X | Protect | PCoptimizer2010.exe | PCoptimizer 2010 rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here |
| X | Protect | PrivacyGuard2010.exe | PrivacyGuard 2010 rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here |
| X | ProtectDefender | ProtectDefender.exe | ProtectDefender rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here |
| X | Protected Storage | RUNDLL32.EXE MSSIGN30.DLL ondll_reg | Added by the LOVGATE-W WORM! Note that rundll32.exe is a legitimate Microsoft file used to launch DLL file types and shouldn't be deleted |
| X | protectinfo | protectinfo.exe | ProtectInfo rogue security software - not recommended |
| X | ProtectingTool | SysRep.exe | ProtectingTool rogue system error and cleaning utility - not recommended, removal instructions here. A member of the ErrClean family |
| X | Protection | [path] runtask.exe [path] protection.exe | Added by a variant of the AGENT.3.AU TROJAN! |
| X | Protection | Protection.exe | Added by the FEBELNECK-A WORM! |
| X | Protection | Firewall.exe | Added by the ELIPTER.A or ELIPTER.B WORMS! Located in %ProgramFiles%\Internet Explorer |
| X | Protection | IExplore .exe | Added by the ELIPTER.D WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate Internet Explorer (iexplore.exe) process as there is a space before the ".exe" |
| X | Protection | Norton Internet Security.exe | Added by the ELITPER.E WORM! |
| X | Protection Center | cntprot.exe | Protection Center rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here |
| X | Protection System | psystem.exe | Protection System rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here |
| X | ProtectionComplete | pgs.exe | ProtectionComplete rogue security software - not recommended. A member of the AVSystemCare family |
| X | ProtectionConue | pgs.exe | ProtectionConue rogue security software - not recommended. A member of the AVSystemCare family |
| X | ProtectionDeDriver | GDC.exe | ProtectionDeDriver rogue privacy tool - not recommended. A member of the PCPrivacyTool family |
| X | Protections | ProtEX32.exe | Ultimate SecuritySuite rogue malware remover - not recommended, see here |
| X | Protector GB | protectgb.exe | Added by the BANKER.EIE TROJAN! |
| X | ProtectPcs.exe | ProtectPcs.exe | ProtectPcs rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here. A member of the AntiAID family |
| X | ProtectShield | ProtectShield.exe | ProtectShield rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here |
| X | ProtectSoldier | ProtectSoldier.exe | ProtectSoldier rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here |
| X | ProtejaseuDrive | SysRep.exe | ProtejaseuDrive rogue system error and cleaning utility - not recommended. A member of the ErrClean family |
| X | ProtezionefiData | pgs.exe | ProtezionefiData rogue security software - not recommended. A member of the AVSystemCare family |
| X | ProtezioneSoft | SysRep.exe | ProtezioneSoft, Italian rogue system error and cleaning utility - not recommended. A member of the ErrClean family |
| X | Protocol Settings | kav.exe | Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM! |
| X | ProtocolDiskChk | ssrms.exe | Added by the BDOOR-ML BACKDOOR! |
| X | ProtocolDiskChk | svcvlw32.exe | Added by the STINX-Y TROJAN! |
| X | ProtocolEventTsk | csrwjd.exe | Added by the STINX-N TROJAN! |
| X | prov | prov.exe | Added by a variant of the IRCBOT TROJAN! |
| X | Provan Security | psecure.exe | Added by the RBOT.BRV WORM! |
| Y | proxim_orinoco_11abg | orinoco.exe | Proxim ORiNOCO 11a/b/g PCI Card wireless configuration utility |
| N | PROXOMITRON | PROXOMITRON.EXE | A free, highly flexible, user-configurable, small but very powerful, local HTTP web-filtering proxy - see here |
| N | PROXOMITRON | PROXOM~1.EXE | A free, highly flexible, user-configurable, small but very powerful, local HTTP web-filtering proxy - see here |
| Y | ProxyCap | ProxyCap.exe | "ProxyCap enables you to tunnel Internet applications through HTTP, SOCKS v4, and SOCKS v5 Proxy Servers" |
| U | ProxyFirewall | ProxyFirewall.exe | Proxy Firewall by Unique Internet Services, LLC - "is an automatic proxy selector that will simply and easily manage proxy connections for you" and also acts "as a standard firewall for out-bound connections" |
| U | ProxyWay | proxyway.exe | ProxyWay anonymous proxy surfing software |
| U | PRPCMonitor | PRPCUI.exe | Intel® SpeedStep™ interface. This automatically detects whether a mobile PC is using battery or AC power. When using battery power, SpeedStep scales the processor clock frequency and voltage to reduce the power it needs by 40% |
| X | prqtect | prqtect.exe | Prutect malware from e2Give - attempts to shut down or tamper with a number of anti spyware applications, like Ad-Aware and SpyBot S&D. Note - has been seen using alternative file names like prttect.exe, prmtect.exe and so forth! |
| X | prrtect | prrtect.exe | Prutect malware from e2Give - attempts to shut down or tamper with a number of anti spyware applications, like Ad-Aware and SpyBot S&D. Note - has been seen using alternative file names like prttect.exe, prmtect.exe and so forth! |
| X | prstect | prstect.exe | Prutect malware from e2Give - attempts to shut down or tamper with a number of anti spyware applications, like Ad-Aware and SpyBot S&D. Note - has been seen using alternative file names like prttect.exe, prmtect.exe and so forth! |
| X | prtcct | prtcct.exe | Prutect malware from e2Give - attempts to shut down or tamper with a number of anti spyware applications, like Ad-Aware and SpyBot S&D. Note - has been seen using alternative file names like prttect.exe, prmtect.exe and so forth! |
| X | prttect | prttect.exe | Prutect malware from e2Give - attempts to shut down or tamper with a number of anti spyware applications, like Ad-Aware and SpyBot S&D. Note - has been seen using alternative file names like prttect.exe, prmtect.exe and so forth! |
| X | PrU Async Service | [path to worm] | Added by the IRCBOT-UG WORM! |
| X | prunnet | [path to trojan] | Added by the AGENT-HVB TROJAN! |
