Start Up Applications D

N	DMILDR	dmildr.exe	Part of Dell OpenManage Client Instrumentation - software that allows remote management application programs to access information about, monitor the status of or change the state of the client computer, such as shutting it down remotely. Uses the DMI and/or common information model (CIM) protocols, which are systems management protocols defined by industry standards. Available via Start -> Programs
N	DMISL	DMISL.EXE	DMI (Desktop Management Interface) Service Layer for Intel TokenExpress network card software. DMI support for the Intel network card managed through the Desktop Management Interface. See here for more information
N	DMISLAPP	DMISLAPP.exe	DMI (Desktop Management Interface) Service Layer for Intel TokenExpress network card software. DMI support for the Intel network card managed through the Desktop Management Interface. See here for more information
X	Dmsvc32	Dmsvc32.exe	Added by the AGOBOT.ABU WORM!
X	dmtdll	dmtdll.exe	Added by a variant of the CRYPTER.C TROJAN!
X	DM_server	dmserver.exe	Comet Cursor adware
X	Dnar	Dnar.exe	Unknown, except that it is not necessary. Tends to phone home a lot. DMI related - see here
Y	DNE Binding Watchdog	rundll dnes.dll, DnDneCheckBindings	Deterministic NDIS Extender (DNE). DNE is an NDIS-compliant module which appears to be a network device driver to all protocol stacks and a protocol driver to all network device drivers. Part of Gilat Communications internet satellite systems. Required if you have this system. Also installed by Winproxy - a proxy program for sharing internet connections through one computer. Required if you want it to work
Y	DNE DUN Watchdog	rundll dnes.dll, DnDneCheckDUN13	Deterministic NDIS Extender (DNE). DNE is an NDIS-compliant module which appears to be a network device driver to all protocol stacks and a protocol driver to all network device drivers. Part of Gilat Communications internet satellite systems. Required if you have this system. Also installed by Winproxy - a proxy program for sharing internet connections through one computer. Required if you want it to work
X	Dns Resolver	dnsrslve.exe	Added by the RBOT-WS WORM!
X	DNS Service	dnsresolver.exe	Added by the RBOT-PQ WORM!
?	DNS2GoClient	dns2goclient.exe	DNS2Go is a Domain Name System that will make your computer accessible anytime, anywhere by associating a domain name of your choice to your currently assigned IP address. Is it required?
X	dnscleaner	dnscleaner.exe	CoolWebSearch parasite related
?	DNXVC	dnxvc.exe	??
X	DocTor	Doctor.exe	Added by the DOTOR.A WORM!
N	DocuMagix Init	PWATCH.EXE	PaperMaster is an application for the PC designed to automate the process of organizing, archiving, and retrieving digital versions of files. Start manually if needed
X	DOGStart	GSDOGST.EXE	Added by an unidentified VIRUS, WORM or TROJAN! A possibility is a trojan known as PENIS
?	Doing	doing.exe	??
U	Don't Panic	dontpanicdemodp.exe	30-day trial version of Don't Panic privacy software from Panicware. "Clean up Internet tracks and quickly hide personal documents with this privacy suite."
U	Don't Panic Pop-Up Stopper	dpps2.exe	Pop-Up Stopper Companion from Panicware. Pop-up blocker integrated into the IE toolbar. Note that the Pro version doesn't load in startup as it is installed as an Internet Explorer toolbar. Can cause problems with IE if you use WinXP and uninstall Service Pack 1. Uninstalling the software leaves it in the startup group
X	dos	dos64.exe	Adware downloader trojan
?	Dosbat	??	??
N	DoUWantIt	duwi.exe	DoUWantIt - online shopping assistant. Start it manually
X	down	hlp32.exe	Added by the DLOADER.BG TROJAN!
N	Download Accelerator Plus 5.0	DAP.exe	Download Accelerator Plus from Speedbit. Download manager for resuming downloads, amongst other features. Available via Start -> Programs. Note that the free version is adware based
X	Download Plus	DownloadPlus.exe	DownloadPlus parasite - opens pop-up adverts
N	Download Wonder	DownloadWonder.exe	Download Wonder from Forty Software. Download manager for resuming downloads, amongst other features
N	DownloadAccelerator	DAP.EXE	Download Accelerator Plus from Speedbit. Download manager for resuming downloads, amongst other features. Available via Start -> Programs. Note that the free version is adware based
X	DownloadLegalMusic	rundll32.exe MSA64CHK.dll, DllMostrar	MatrixDialer related
X	DownloadWare	dw.exe	DownloadWare - executes arbitrary code from advertisers and not considered to be adware but is a security risk (see here). If a network connection is available it will connect to its servers, which can direct it to download and install software from advertisers. Installed along with programs such as MovieNetworks, Medialoads and PAgent
X	DownloadWare Engine	Dwe.exe	DownloadWare - executes arbitrary code from advertisers and not considered to be adware but is a security risk (see here). If a network connection is available it will connect to its servers, which can direct it to download and install software from advertisers. Installed along with programs such as MovieNetworks, Medialoads and PAgent
X	Downxz	Downxz.bat	Added by the MYDOOM.W WORM
N	DPAgnt	DPAgnt.exe	digitalPersona fingerprint scanner
Y	Dpcnav	dpcnav.exe	DirecWay from DirectTV satellite based high-speed internet access
X	dpcproxy	dpcproxy.exe	Added by the GOLDENP-A TROJAN!
Y	DPCProxyLoadOnStartup	dpcstart.exe	DirecWay from DirectTV satellite based high-speed internet access
Y	Dpcstart	dpcstart.exe	DirecWay from DirectTV satellite based high-speed internet access. Proxy software
U	Dpcstart	dpcstart.exe	Startup program for Direcway 2-way satellite internet service. Loads DirecWay's Navigator, tray icon, etc
X	dpi	dpi.exe	Delfin Media Viewer or "Promulgate" adware
U	dpps2	dpps2.exe	Pop-Up Stopper Companion from Panicware. Pop-up blocker integrated into the IE toolbar. Note that the Pro version doesn't load in startup as it is installed as an Internet Explorer toolbar. Can cause problems with IE if you use WinXP and uninstall Service Pack 1. Uninstalling the software leaves it in the startup group
X	dps	dps.exe	scumware-remover.org foistware, bogus adware/spyware remover, is in fact itself a browser hijacker, redirecting to smartestsearch.com
N	Drag'n'Drop_Autolaunch	Autolaunch.exe	Iomega HotBurn - CD-RW burning software
?	DragDrop	DragDrop.exe	??
N	DragnDrop_Autolaunch	Autolaunch.exe	Iomega HotBurn - CD-RW burning software
?	dregfix	ph_finder.exe	??
N	DrgToDsc	DrgToDsc.exe	Part of Roxio EasyCD Creator 6.0 - places the Roxio Drag-to-Disc icon in you system tray. "Easily drag and drop files for burning to CD or DVD. Disc formatting and burning will happen automatically". Not required for Roxio to work properly
?	dried.exe	dried.exe	??
N	DriveLED	OODLed.exe	O&O DriveLED - displays your HDD LED on your monitor. Start manually
X	Driver	gbot.exe	Added by the JUNTADOR.K TROJAN!
X	Driver32	Scam32.exe	Added by the SIRCAM WORM!
N	DriveSelect	driveselect.exe	DVD X Copy XPress by 321 Studios. Creates a pop-up at Windows startup that asks for the DVD drive to be selected. Available via Start -> Programs
U	dRMON SmartAgent	SmartAgt.exe	Part of the network monitoring program group for 3Com NIC cards. See here for more info
X	drmu	W95Mm.exe	Homepage hijacker installing a toolbar: http://tdko.com/. Lop.com in disguise. See this thread
X	drocher	d.exe	Adult content dialler
X	drvddll.exe	drvddll.exe	Added by the BEAGLE.AP WORM!
X	Drvddll_exe	drvddll.exe	Added by the BEAGLE.X WORM!
?	DrvListnr	DrvListnr.exe	Analog Devices SoundMAX soundcard related. What does it do and is it required?
U	drvlsnr	drvlsnr.exe	Compaq/ADI SoundMAX integrated digital audio controller related. May solve a problem if your sound cuts out unexpectedly
X	drvr32h	drvr32h.exe	Added by an unidentified VIRUS, WORM or TROJAN!
X	drvrmanager	drvrquery32.exe	Added by the BOOHOO WORM!
X	drvsys.exe	drvsys.exe	Added by the BEAGLE.W WORM!
X	drvupd	rundll32 ..drvupd.inf	Hijacker - drvupd.inf file installs a "searchforge.com" hijack
Y	Drwebscheduler	Drwebscd.exe	Dr. Web antivirus related - scheduler that allows you to manage an automatic launch of applications, in particular the antivirus scanner or the update subsystem
X	DR_S	DR_S.exe	AdShooter adware
U	DS Clock	dsclock.exe	Digital desktop clock including synchronization with atomic servers - see here
X	dsa	dsa.exe	Homepage hijacker - redirecting to downseek.com
X	DSAcass	[path to file]	Added by the RANKY.M TROJAN!
X	DSB	DSB.exe	EnergyPlugin adware
N	DSentry	DSentry.exe	Anti-spyware from Dell. Seems that after Dell found out certain applications being installed from DVD's would report back information about what customers were watching, they decided to implement an anti-spyware service. Run manually before installation starts
X	Dsi	dp-******.exe	Added by an unidentified adware where ****** are random characters
X	Dskcompat	Dskcompat.exe	Added by the GEMA TROJAN!
N	DSL Monitor	spdstrm.exe	Comes with Efficient Networks DSL Modems. Little red/green/yellow flashing icon in system tray
Y	DSLagentexe	DSLagent.exe	Used in conjunction with USB connected ADSL modems from Eicon Networks (as used by BT for its Broadband internet service for example). Required for a permanent ADSL connection
Y	dslmon	dslmon.exe	Sagem DSL modem related. Apparently needed to detect the modem
U	DSLSTATEXE	dslstat.exe	System tray connection status for ADSL modems from Eicon Networks (as used by BT Broadband for example)
X	DsmSer	dsm.exe	Added by the SERFLOG.B WORM!
X	DsmSer	msmpatch.exe	Added by the SERFLOG.B WORM!
X	DsmSer	svosm.exe	Added by the SERFLOG.B WORM!
X	DsmSer	sysup.exe	Added by the SERFLOG.B WORM!
X	DSS	dssagent.exe	DSSAgent by Br�derbund - spyware. Sends encrypted emails about the system back to the originators of the program. Also a resource hog. See here for more info
X	DSService	dmrss.exe	Added by the AGOBOT-XX WORM!
?	DSSSGENS	dssagens.exe	??
N	DU Meter	DUMETER.EXE	Hagel Technologies internet bandwidth monitor
N	dumprep 0 -k	dumprep 0 -k	Used in connection with memory dumps - you can disable these by - right clicking on My Computer, selecting Properties and then the Advanced tab. Click on the Settings button in 'Startup and Recovery'. In the bottom pane - under 'Write debugging information' - click on the down arrow and then select 'None' - OK your way out
U	dumprep 0 -u	dumprep 0 -u	Used in connection with memory dumps - you can disable these by - right clicking on My Computer, selecting Properties and then the Advanced tab. Click on the Settings button in 'Startup and Recovery'. In the bottom pane - under 'Write debugging information' - click on the down arrow and then select 'None' - OK your way out
N	dvd43	DVD43_Tray.exe	DVD43 is "a small tool that integrates into Windows and overrides CSS copy-protection found on DVD movies"
X	dvd98	windvd98.exe	Added by the CULT.P WORM!
U	DVDBitSet	DVDBitSet.exe	DVD+RW Drive/Disc Compatibility Setting. Installed with HP DVD+RW drives to enhance compatibility with existing readers. You can also set a DVD+RW default drive write mode which is always used
X	Dvdcompat	Dvdcompat.exe	Added by the GEMA TROJAN!
N	DVDLauncher	DVDLauncher.exe	A process belonging to the Cyberlink PowerCinema video viewing software which allows you to play DVDs upon insertion. Non-essential process - and is installed for ease of use
N	DVDSentry	DSentry.exe	Anti-spyware from Dell. Seems that after Dell found out certain applications being installed from DVD's would report back information about what customers were watching, they decided to implement an anti-spyware service. Run manually before installation starts
?	DVDTray	DVDTray.exe	HP CD/DVD Tray icon. What does it do, and is it required
?	DVDUpgrade	DVDUpgrd.exe	??
Y	Dvp95	Dvp95.exe	Scan engine for F-Secure and Command antivirus software based on the F-Prot AntiVirus engine
Y	dvpapi9x	DVPAPI9X.exe	Command AntiVirus for Windows 95/98/Me
Y	DvpInitExe	Dvpinit.exe	Command Antivirus related
Y	dvprpt	Dvprpt.exe	Command Antivirus real time protection
X	dvraudio	dvraudio.exe	Added by a variant of the CRYPTER.C TROJAN!
X	dvsfss	fbsfsdrs.exe	Added by the SDBOT-QA WORM!
U	DVSync	dvsync.exe	DVSync is the program that allows you to synchronize your daVinci�s PDA's data with your Personal Information Manager on the PC
X	Dvx	wsxsvc.exe	Delfin Media Viewer or "Promulgate" adware variant
X	dw	dw.exe	DownloadWare - executes arbitrary code from advertisers and not considered to be adware but is a security risk (see here). If a network connection is available it will connect to its servers, which can direct it to download and install software from advertisers. Installed along with programs such as MovieNetworks, Medialoads and PAgent
U	DWHeartbeatMonitor	DWHeartbeatMonitor.exe	DWHeartbeatMonitor.exe is installed alongside the Weather.com instant messaging utility. This is a non-essential process. Disabling or enabling this is down to user preference
N	DwlClient	support.exe	Download manager for Dell support alerts
X	Dx	sys.exe [ = random number]	Added by the DEXTER.A WORM!
X	Dx8compat	Dx8compat.exe	Added by the GEMA TROJAN!
X	dxdll32	ntxdll.exe	Added by the GAOBOT.CPX WORM!
N	DXDllRegExe	dxdllreg.exe	Created when you select "Yes" to check the "WHQL Digital signatures" in the DirectX9 files at the first time you open it
X	DxLoad	DX3DRndr.exe	Added by the GIBE.B WORM!
N	DXM6Patch_981116	p_981116.exe	Win32 cabinet self extractor. More info here
X	Dxsty	Dxsty.exe	Added by the GEMA TROJAN!
X	Dxupdate.exe	Dxupdate.exe	Added by the MAFEG WORM!
X	DyFuCA	optimize.exe	Adult content dialler - see here
X	DyFuCA Active Alert	actalert.exe	Adult content dialler - see here
X	Dynamic Dns Binary	dynitora.exe	Added by the RBOT-WT WORM!
N	DynDNS-Updater Traytool	ddutray.exe	DynDNS updater tray icon - allows easy configuration of the Dynamic DNSSM service. Can be run manually
U	Dynu Basic Client	dynubas.exe	Dynu online dynamic IP update client. Useful when using a dial up modem
?	DZKillMe	DZSAVEME.EXE	??