Start Up Applications S

X	Services Host	Scchost.exe	Added by the DONK WORM!
X	Services Logon	services.exe	Added by the CROWT.A WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate services.exe process, which should not appear in Msconfig/Startup!
X	Services Process	services.exe	Added by unidentified spyware - recognized by Kaspersky antivirus as Small.X TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate services.exe process, which should not appear in Msconfig/Startup!
X	Services Startup	services.exe	Added by the CROWT.A WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate services.exe process, which should not appear in Msconfig/Startup!
X	Services Startup	svhost33.exe	Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!
X	Services.EXE	services.exe	Added by the KAZPING WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate services.exe process which should NOT appear in Msconfig/Startup!
X	services.exe	Services.exe	Added by the CIADOOR-F TROJAN! Note - this is NOT the legitimate services.exe process, which should NOT figure in Msconfig/Startup!
X	Services004	[worm filename]	Added by the BUGBROS WORM!
?	ServUTrayIcon	ServUTray.exe	System Tray icon for Serv-U FTP server. Is it required?
X	SESync	sed.exe	Downloadware/SED adware downloader
?	SetDefaultMIDI	MIDIDef.exe	Related to a Soundblaster Audigy soundcards. What does it do and is it required?
?	setdefprt	setdefprt.exe	Related to a Brother printer?
U	SetecCertUtil	Certutil.exe	Setec Web and Email Security. Setec PKI smart card software. The PKI technology enables secure and reliable user identification in services offered through Internet, mobile handsets and digital TV
X	setFTPBack	createsw.exe	Added by the FTP_BMAIL TROJAN!
N	SetHook	SetHook.exe	Fellowes Neato CD label design software. "Launch NEATO's MediaFACE II label making software directly from the productname toolbar"
N	SETI@home	SETI@home.exe	SETI@home is a scientific experiment that uses Internet-connected computers in the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI). You can participate by running a free program that downloads and analyzes radio telescope data
N	seticlient	SETI@home.exe	SETI@home is a scientific experiment that uses Internet-connected computers in the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI). You can participate by running a free program that downloads and analyzes radio telescope data
N	SetIcon	SetIcon.exe	Installed by a 6-in-1 (4 Media Card slots, a floppy drive and a USB connection) device. Constantly updates the icons for the four Media Card slots that it has and is a resource hog
N	SetiQueue	Setiqu~1.exe	Provides work unit buffering for Seti@Home clients - see here for more details
N	SetiSpy	SetiSpy.exe	From the site - 'SETI Spy is a little program I wrote to "spy" on the progress and performance of the SETI@home client. I call it a "spy" because I tried to make it as unobtrusive as possible'
?	SetRefresh	SetRefresh.exe	Found on a Compaq PC. Video refresh rate utility? Is it required?
X	Setting	sysweb.exe	Added by the SDBOT.GEN TROJAN!
N	setup	hphprld.exe ....setup.exe	HP DeskJet Setup - printers function normally without it
X	Setup experation	svchost.exe	Added by the TOFGER-AW TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.exe process, which NOT appear in Msconfig/Startup!
N	SetupICWDesktop	icwconn1.exe	Appears to be the "Internet Connection Wizard" from Internet Explorer being set-up as a desktop shortcut. Appears under the RunOnce registry key but is available under Start -> Programs -> Accessories -> Communication (or similar) anyway
X	setupuser	regedit.exe setupuser.log	Regfile in disguise - another CoolWebSearch parasite variant
?	setuzp	setuzp.exe	??
X	SetVrc	setvrc.exe	Added by the HUNTOCX WORM!
X	Sex Teris	st01b.exe	Added by the REPAD WORM!
X	Sexy_sg	Sexy_sg.exe	Premium rate adult content dialler
N	SFP	vzSFPWin.EXE	Verizon Online Support Center - prompts for online updates
X	SFtrb Service	cftrb32.exe	Added by the SOBIG.D WORM!
U	SfWinStartInfo	sfWinStartupInfo.exe	SFIRM32 Online Banking software
U	Sgecrypt	Sgecrypt.exe	SafeGuard Easy - "provides total company-wide protection for sensitive information on laptops and workstations. Boot protection, pre-boot user authentication and hard disk encryption using powerful algorithms guarantee against unauthorized access and hacker attacks"
U	Sgeecview	Ecview.exe	SafeGuard Easy - "provides total company-wide protection for sensitive information on laptops and workstations. Boot protection, pre-boot user authentication and hard disk encryption using powerful algorithms guarantee against unauthorized access and hacker attacks"
N	sginst	sginst.exe	eAcceleration Stop-Sign related - not recommended, see note
?	SGTBox	SGTBox.exe	Canon scanner driver. Is it required?
U	sgtray	sgtray.exe	StorageGuard from Veritas. Free utility that integrates with Backup MyPC (formerly Backup Exec Desktop), Simple Backup and MS Backup. Provides system tray access and background monitoring - warning you of files that haven't recently been backed up. Required unless you backup manually on a regular basis or have scheduled backups
X	shambl3r	cnf.bat	Added by the REMABL WORM!
X	shambl3r*	shambl3r.exe	Added by the REMABL WORM! where * is 2 to 11
N	Share-to-Web Namespace Daemon	hpgs2wnd.exe	"HP's exclusive Share-to-Web software makes it easy to share content with others through our affiliate Internet websites." In other words an application that allows users to upload scanned images to their personal webpages if desired. Available via Start -> Programs
N	Shareaza	Shareaza.exe	Shareaza P2P client
X	sharedprem	sharedprem.exe	Added by the MAKECALL TROJAN!
Y	Sharing and Mapping Software	DShmap.exe	Intel AnyPoint internet sharing software
N	SharkEject	AEJCT32.exe	Allows you to eject a disk from the Avatar Shark drive from the system tray. When loaded, there is a desktop icon so this isn't required
N	Shcenter	chcenter.exe	IMSI HiJaak - "the easiest way to convert, capture, and manage all your graphic files"
X	SheduIer	svchst.exe	Premium rate adult content dialler
X	Shell	Shell32.exe	Added by the BADSECTOR TROJAN!
X	Shell	ray.exe	Homepage hijacker re-directing browsers to adult content websites
X	Shell	Tray.exe	Homepage hijacker re-directing browsers to adult content websites
X	Shell	wmedia16.exe	Added by the GOLDUN TROJAN!
X	Shell	Open32.exe	Horseserver.net browser hijacker
X	Shell Extension	spollsv.exe	Added by a variant of the LOVGATE WORM!
X	Shell32	Shell32.vbs	Added by the SCAFENE WORM!
X	ShellApi	SHELLMSN.EXE	Added by the NETDEV.B TROJAN!
X	Shellapi32	Shellapi32.exe	Added by the NETDEVIL (or NERTE) TROJAN!
X	ShellCommand	[path to file]	Added by the REMCON-A TROJAN!
X	ShellEx	ShellEx.exe	Added by the ANAKHA TROJAN!
X	shellsystem	shellsystem.exe	Added by the UPCHAN TROJAN!
N	shicoxp	shicoxp.exe	Installed with the drivers for multi card readers of various brands. To differentiate between the various card slots on multi slot readers the shicoxp.exe file assigns and loads unique drive icons for the various card slots that are displayed in Windows Explorer
X	Shine	Shine.exe	Added by the HAPPYLOW (or NISHE-A) VIRUS!
?	SHINITV	shinitv.exe	??
X	Shmgrate.exe	ibot4.exe	Added by the GASTER TROJAN!
N	ShockmachineReminder	SmReminder.exe	Shockmachine is an entertainment playback device that lets you save your favorite Shockwave.com titles and play them back in full-screen mode, off-line, anytime. Could be a registration reminder for the trial version
X	Shockwave	csrss.exe	Added by the SNDOG WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate csrss.exe process, which should not appear in Msconfig/Startup!
N	Shockwave Init	SWINIT.EXE	Part of Macromedia Shockwave. Controls the Shockwave Remote Control Panel. The Remote Control can be activated manually from the Start Menu by locating and selecting Shockwave and then Shockwave Remote under Programs
N	ShortKeys 99	SHORTKEY.EXE	ShortKeys from Insight Software Solutions - allows you to program keys with text strings
X	Showbehind	SHOWBEHIND.EXE	Advertisement display which can be stopped here
?	ShowIcon_SmartDisk Corporation_USB Card Reader v1.14e051	shwicon.exe	Card reader for memory cards from digital cameras. Is it required?
U	SHPC32	SHPC32.exe	Port monitor for Lexmark printers on a USB connection. Ties in with the Printer Control Program. Features like cancelling a print are unavailable if disabled
Y	ShStatEXE	SHSTAT.EXE	From McAfee VirusScan NT 4.x. Handles program communication among VShield components, displays VShield icon. Can be started automatically or available via Start -> Programs
U	Shutdownaware	shutdownaware.exe	Loaded by the SWEEX 6-in-1 Media Card Reader to properly manage the reader while it is connected to your system
U	ShutDownPro	ShutDownPro.exe	ShutDownPro - shutdown, reboot, logoff your System with one mouse click
?	Si Meter	SIMETER.EXE	??
X	si91e44b	rundll32.exe [path] si91e44b.dll, EnableRunDLL32	LZIO.com adware downloader
X	Sicom	Sicom.exe	Added by the NETLIP WORM!
U	SideACT	SideACT.exe	SideACT organizer software
X	Sidebar	Sidebar.exe	Searchcentrix hijacker
N	SideWinderTrayV4	SWTrayV4.exe	MS SideWinder game controller system tray icon. This is specific to version 4 of the software. Available via Start -> Programs
?	SigX	sigx.exe	??
X	SigXC	SigX.exe	SigX is a "dynamic signature image generated based on whatever data your computer sends it though our SigX program. It can display your current Mp3, current OS, Free Ram, your current time and more"
N	Simcast	SimcastAlerts.exe	Simcast is a free service that allows you to subscribe to information on a large variety of topics. Alerts will appear on your desktop when a channel that you have subscribed to has something to say
U	SimpLite-MSN	SimpLite-MSN.exe	Required if you use the SimpLite add-on to MSN Messenger (SimpLite adds encryption to the instant messaging service)
X	Singapore	singapore.exe	Adds a blue crescent to the taskbar and when double-clicked displays an adult-content web-site. Also known to drop your internet connection and dial an international telephone number. See here for more information. Must be disabled in MSCONFIG before un-installing or it re-instates itself
U	SIPPS	SIPPSSIPPS.exe	Web.de Internet phone utility
N	SiS KHooker	khooker.exe	SiS Keyboard Daemon. System Tray utility which gets installed by the drivers of the latter day SiS VGA cards. Can cause errors at startup and isn't required
U	SiS Tray	sistray.exe	System Tray icon for SiS based graphics. Note - this resides in C:WindowsSystem
U	SiS Windows KeyHook	keyhook.exe	SIS graphics cards related: "Super VGA Keyboard Daemon" - hooks into the keyboard processing chain in order to enable hotkey settings
?	SISAM10M	SISAM10M.exe	??
N	SiSAudio	MP_S3.exe	WinME patch for an older SiS 961 chipset FERR bug. Enable if you have audio problems
U	siscolor	color.exe	Probably on-board graphics related based upon the SiS chipsets. Has been seen on ASUS motherboards with SiS chipsets and known to cause conflicts if you choose another graphics card and disable the on-board
U	siService.exe	siService.exe	Spam Inspector - anti email spam software