Start Up Applications D

N	DigiGuide	CLIENT.EXE	TV guide and reminder
N	DigiGuide	client01.exe	TV guide and reminder
N	Digital Dashboard	devgulp.exe	For Compaq PC's. Loads Digital Dashboard options
N	Digital Line Detect	DLG.exe	Detects whether your are plugged into a digital telephone line and displays the information graphically. Installed by Dell (and maybe others) and is included with all Connexant V.92 and Broadcom modems
N	Digital River eBot	downlo~1.exe	Digital River Systems EBOT for downloading software from their site. In some cases, if you purchase software online for a download from a software manufacturer, you will be sent to this online company's site for the download after the purchase is complete. Read more here
X	DigitalNames	DigitalNamesStart.exe	DigitalNames spyware variant
N	DigitalWizard	ISWizard.exe	InstallShield's DigitalWizard - free, complete Digital Content Management Solution that makes it easy to experience digital content
N	DigitalWizard Monitor	dwMon.exe	InstallShield's DigitalWizard - free, complete Digital Content Management Solution that makes it easy to experience digital content
N	DIGStream	digstream.exe	DIGStream Cache Manager - part of ESPN Motion and Disney Motion that periodically check for new videos and indication they're available in the System Tray. Starting ESPN Motion/Disney Motion starts digstream automatically
U	Dimension	Dimension.exe	Dimension - a program which lets you customize MSN messenger such as adding animated and coloured nicknames, personal toast creator, war tools (login flooder), and allows viewing and interacting with the raw MSN protocol
U	Dimension4	d4.exe	Dimension 4 - network time synchronization freeware - starts-up, adjusts the system clock, then shuts down
X	Dino3	dino3.exe	Related to Jurassic Park III and enables a dinosaur to walk across the screen. Also generates adverts and classified as adware as a result
X	Dir1	caKe	Added by the CAKE WORM!
X	Direct settings	sdchost.exe	Added by the DAEMONI-I TROJAN!
U	Direct Update	DUControl.exe	DirectUpdate dynamic DNS updater
X	Direct X Direct3D	dxd3d.exe	Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!
X	Direct X Opengl	dxopengl.exe	Added by a variant of the RBOT-CJ WORM!
N	DirectCD	DirectCD.exe	DirectCD primarily allows you to drag and drop files onto a suitably formatted CD-RW disc. Unless you use this on a frequent basis it isn't required and is available via Start -> Programs. Start the program before inserting a DirectCD formatted CD-RW in the drive. A re-boot is recommended if you close Adaptec DirectCD before re-opening it again later
X	directs.exe	directs.exe	Added by the BEAGLE.O or BEAGLE.R or BEAGLE.S or BEAGLE.T WORMS!
U	DIRECTVDSL	Directvdsl.exe	Starts DirectTV DSL modem at boot up. Can also be started manually
X	DirectX	ddhelp32.exe	Added by the BIONET.318 TROJAN! Note - not the DirectX helper which is ddhelp.exe
X	directx	Directx.exe	Added by the SDBOT.D TROJAN!
X	directx	Sqlexploit.exe	Added by the SDBOT.D TROJAN!
X	DirectX	DirectX.exe	Added by the BLAXE or LOGPOLE WORMS!
X	directx	NTCmd.exe	Added by the SDBOT.D TROJAN!
X	directx	PipeCmd.exe	Added by the SDBOT.D TROJAN!
X	DirectX For Microsoft Windows	dtxservice.exe	Added by the PROGENT TROJAN!
X	DirectX for Microsoft Windows	Fservice.exe	Added by the PRORAT TROJAN!
X	DirectX for Microsoft Windows	Sservice.exe	Added by the PRORAT TROJAN!
X	DirectX Video Driver	dxterm5.exe	Added by the WILAB-A TROJAN!
X	DirectX64	DirectXset.exe	Added by the BROWNEY.A WORM!
U	Dirkey	Dirkey.exe	Dirkey - small utility that allows you to bookmark up to 9 folders by using the Ctrl+Alt+1..9 shortcut keys in an Open/Save File dialog or in Windows Explorer. After this the Ctrl+1..9 shortcut keys can be used in the same or another window to go to any of the 9 bookmarked folders
?	Disable EHCI	nousb20.exe	??
N	Disc Detector	CtNotify.exe	For Creative sound cards. Detects when you insert a CD, DVD, etc
?	disc detector	qnetquestnotifty.exe	??
?	discoveg	discoveg.exe	??
N	DiscoverDeskshop	Deskshop.exe	Discover Deskshop - single use "virtual" credit card
X	Disk Master	[trojan name]	Added by the DISTER TROJAN! - a spam relayer
N	DiskeeperSystray	DkIcon.exe	DisKeeper defragmentation software - can be started manually
X	diskinf	diskinf.exe	Added by the CRYPTER.A TROJAN!
?	DISKMON.EXE	DISKMON.EXE	??
N	Disknag	disknag.exe	Dell program that reminds you to make your backup diskettes
X	Diskstart	Code.exe	Adult content dialler
X	Diskstart	cat.exe	MS-Connect dialler
X	Diskstart	hit.exe	Adult content dialler
X	Diskstart	Snt.exe	Adult content dialler
U	Disk_Monitor	Disk_Monitor.exe	Multi-media, Smartmedia, Compact Flash card reader for reading digital camera cards. Device is recognised as internal USB disk drive. Necessary if camera cards are to be recognised as soon as they are inserted into the reader
X	Display Drivers	cssrs.exe	Added by the AGOBOT.FX WORM!
N	Display Settings	hptasks.exe	Allows for the adjustment of the display for LCD screen, CRT Monitor and TV output on HP computers
N	DisplayTrayIcon	TrayIcon.exe	System Tray access to display properties for ABIT graphics cards. Unless you change your desktop resolution, etc regularily use Control Panel -> Display
N	Distiller Assistant 3.01	DISTASST.EXE	From Adobe. Creates PDF universal files for Acrobat Reader. Available via Start -> Programs
X	Distributed File System	Dfsvc.exe	Added by the MYFIP.A or MYFIP.K WORMS!
X	Distributed File System	kernel32dll.exe	Added by the MYFIP-C or MYFIP.K WORMS!
U	distributed.net client	DNETC.EXE	Dsitributed computing projects client from Distributed.net where numerous computers are used to share a projects workload - similar to SETI@Home and Folding@Home. Also prone to being distributed by viruses
Y	Dit	dit.exe	"Drive Icon and Label Utility" - assigns drive icons and names to flash memory cards. Required, otherwise the drives aren't found
N	DiTask.exe	DiTask.exe	Associated with an Eicon Networks ISDN or ADSL modem. System Tray icon which shows you the status of your lines (free, occupied with incoming or outgoing call). Available via Start -> Programs
?	Divamon.exe	Divamon.exe	Associated with an Eicon Networks Diva ISDN or ADSL modem - what does it do and is it required?
X	DivX MediaPlayer 7.0	Dr.DivX.exe	Added by the ALADINZ.G TROJAN!
X	DivX Player	DivXPlayer.exe	Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!
X	DivX Updater	DivX.Exe	Added by the NALDEM TROJAN or MASTAK VIRUS!
X	Divx4 codec	devldr32.exe	Added by an unidentfied VIRUS! Note - this is not the legitimate Creative Labs devldr32.exe file
N	DJREGFIX	regedit /s c:hpdjregfix.reg	DJRegFix showed up first in WinME as a "clever" way to ensure that all Hewlett-Packard DeskJet printers actually worked with WinME - since most were having major problems. This "utility" adds the functionality and compatibility HP forgot to add in its WinME drivers
Y	DkService	DkService.exe	From Executive Software's Diskeeper defragmenting utility - a replacement for Windows Disk Defragmenter. It's recommended to leave this enabled, otherwise you could have problems starting it manually.
X	DKTime	dktime.exe	Added by the LUNII TROJAN!
X	Dkware lptt01	dkware.exe	Variant of the RapidBlaster parasite (in a "DonkeySoft" folder in Program Files). It is not recommended you manually uninstall RapidBlaster but use RapidBlaster Killer - see here
X	Dkware ml097e	dkware.exe	Variant of the RapidBlaster parasite (in a "DonkeySoft" folder in Program Files). It is not recommended you manually uninstall RapidBlaster but use RapidBlaster Killer - see here
?	dkzzixm	dkzzixm.exe	??
Y	dla	tfswctrl.exe	Drive letter access to a UDF packet writer for CD-RW - from HP, Veritas an others. Similar to Roxio's DirectCD and does the same thing. From HP - "This is a needed file as it controles the readability of the Combo drives. Without this file loading the end user will be able to burn CD's but wont be able to read them. The drive itself will be able to read store bought master Cd's without the file but not burnt ones"
N	DlaTray	Dlatray.exe	System Tray access to DLA - Drive letter access to HP's and Veritas' version of DirectCD. Does the same thing as DirectCD. From HP - "This is a needed file as it controles the readability of the Combo drives. Without this file loading the end user will be able to burn CD's but wont be able to read them. The drive itself will be able to read store bought master Cd's without the file but not burnt ones"
X	dlder	dlder.exe	Advertising spyware. Considered to be one oft the worst - even creating a fake "explorer.exe" file. Can be installed via versions of "Grokster", "Lime Wire" and "KaZaA" amongst other file-sharing utilities (see here). Reported in the past as a virus
X	DlDir1	caKe	Added by the CAKE WORM!
?	DLForcerExe	DLForcerEXE.exe	??
N	DLF_00000B00	Vcdlf.exe	Known to cause problems with "Out of memory" errors (see here). Otherwise, it's purpose is unknown
N	DLG	DLGCHBW.exe	Backweb part of Data LifeGuard - diagnostic tools for Western Digital's series of hard drives. Automatically detects an internet connection and downloads any available updates
N	DLHelperEXE	WATCH.exe	Download helper distributed with some software that allows the software installation to redirect download locations. Not required once the installation is finished
X	DLHelperEXE.exe	N/A	Downloader for Microgaming/Casino software - stealth installed
X	Dlite	dllmanager.exe	Added by the WOOTBOT.DN WORM!
X	DLL Service Manager	[path to worm]	Added by the RPCBOT.F TROJAN!
X	DLL32	dllmem32.exe	Added by the KWBOT.E WORM!
X	DllCacherv2	dllcachev2.exe	Added by the LATEDA TROJAN!
X	dlldmt	dlldmt.exe	Added by a variant of the CRYPTER.C TROJAN!
X	dllhelp	dllhelp.exe	Added by the STARTPAGE.DQ hijacker
X	dllhelp	dllhlp.exe	Added by the Downloader-HI TROJAN!
X	dllhostxp.exe	dllhostxp.exe	Browser hijacker and adware downloader
X	dllreg	dllreg.exe	Added by the CRYPTER.A TROJAN!
X	DLLService32	dllsvc32.exe	Added by the AGOBOT.VX WORM!
?	DLT	dlt.exe	??
X	dluca	dluca.exe	Adult content dialler - see here
X	dluca	dluca.exe	Added by the DLUCA.C TROJAN!
X	dluxde	dluxde.exe	All-In-One-Telcom (adult content dialler) variant
X	Dluxjp	cnfrm.exe	Added by the DLUCA.D TROJAN!
X	DM mgr	dm_mgr.exe	Added by the JITTAR TROJAN!