Start Up Applications V

N	VidSvr	vidsvr.exe	MS WebTV for Windows Channel Guide. Used to display TV on your PC via a compatible video card with in-built tuner (such as ATI All-In-Wonder). If you don't use it - uninstall it
X	vietato.exe	vietato.exe	Adult content dialler
N	ViewMgr	ViewMgr.exe	Viewpoint Manager - automatic updates for ViewPoint products such as ViewPoint Media Player (as bundled with AOL, AOL Instant Messenger, Compuserve, etc). Can be run manually via Start -> Settings -> Control Panel by enabling auto-updates temporarily, re-booting and then disabling again
?	Vinny	??	??
X	Virt.exe	Virt.exe	Added by the REMADM-C TROJAN!
U	VirtuaGirl	Vg.exe	VirtuaGirl is a shareware program featuring scantily dressed girls on your desktop. They say hi in the morning, remind you of your appointments and dance for you on request...
U	VirtuaGirl2	VirtuaGirl2	VirtuaGirl is a shareware program featuring scantily dressed girls on your desktop. They say hi in the morning, remind you of your appointments and dance for you on request...
X	virtual	winit.exe	Added by the MUGLY.A or MUGLY.B WORMS!
X	virtual	winprotect.exe	Added by the MUGLY.C WORM!
U	Virtual Access Scheduler	VASCHD32.EXE	The scheduler for mail and usenet tool
X	Virtual Bouncer	VirtualBouncer.exe	Virtual Bouncer - malware from Spyware Labs. It is distributed by the same bundling and drive-by download techniques as the parasites it claims to remove, so definitely qualifies as unsolicited commercial software in itself. It also has an update feature that can download and execute arbitrary code. Warning - choose "custom" uninstall as "automatic" may remove other programs - see here and here
N	VirtualCloneDrive	VCDDaemon.exe	Virtual Clone Drive, part of CloneCD CD/DVD copying sofware. Discontinued
N	VirtualDrive	VDTask.exe	VirtualDrive from Farstone - virtual CD drive emulator. Available via Start -> Programs
U	VirtuaReminder	VirtuaReminder.exe	VirtuaReminder is a tool allowing the user to create reminders for such things as important appointments, birthdays, etc
X	Virus Scan	virscana.exe	Added by an unidentified VIRUS, WORM or TROJAN!
X	VirusCheckII	AVIRCHK.EXE	Added by the DASMIN TROJAN!
Y	VirusScan Online	mcvsshld.exe	McAfee VirusScan On-line. See also the McAgentExe entry
?	VirusScanMSC	VsStat.exe	Part of McAfee VirusScan. System Tray application as with previous versions (were also VsStat.exe), McAfee SecurityCenter integration or something else? Is it required?
X	Virus_Scanner	Virus_Cleaner.exe	Added by the PANOL WORM!
N	visionGS	VISIONGS.EXE	visionGS webcam software
N	Vistascan	vistascan.exe	Included in VistaScan are VistaAccess and VistaShuttle. VistaAccess gives you quick and easy access to scanning functions right from your desktop. For Windows users, you'll see a scanner icon in the Windows Tray of the Taskbar. Click this icon and a menu opens
X	VividGalut	VividGalut.exe	Adult content related web downloader
Y	VMDFW	vmdfw.exe	VirusMD Personal Firewall
X	Vmmon32	vmmon32.exe	Browser hijacker
X	vmsnGraber	VMSNGRABER.EXE	Added by the ENVID.B WORM!
X	vmss	vmss.exe	Delfin Media Viewer or "Promulgate" adware variant
X	VnCplUpdate	msdm.exe	Masssend - spam relayer. Listens on a port for the spammers to feed it a list of addresses and what to send out. More information in this advisory
U	VOBID	InstantDrive.exe	Pinnacle Systems (ex VOB) InstantDrive - creates a virtual CD-ROM drive on the computer�s hard drive. Part of InstantCD/DVD burning software
Y	VOBRegCheck	VOBRegCheck.exe	Part of Pinnacle Systems InstantCD/DVD and InstantCopy CD/DVD copying software that verifies drive settings. Once loaded it doesn't use any resources so you can leave it enabled
U	Vonage	click2call.exe	Vonage Voice over IP Internet phone service
U	VoodooBanshee	rundll32.exe 3DBBps.dll, BansheeLoadSettings	Loads the configuration settings for a 3dfx Voodoo Banshee chipset based graphics card. If you change some of the settings from default you probably need this - otherwise maybe not
?	voowsmcr	huhdir.exe	??
N	Vortex Tray	asp4setp.exe	System Tray application for Aureal Vortex based soundcards. Can be run manually via Start -> Settings -> Control Panel
N	VortexTray	au30setp.exe	System Tray application for Aureal Vortex based soundcards. Can be run manually via Start -> Settings -> Control Panel
N	VortexTray	asp4tray.exe	System Tray application for Aureal Vortex based soundcards. Can be run manually via Start -> Settings -> Control Panel
N	VortexTray	asp4setp.exe	System Tray application for Aureal Vortex based soundcards. Can be run manually via Start -> Settings -> Control Panel
N	VoyetraTray	vtray.exe	This provides an abbreviated Control Group for the Turtle Beach Montego II sound functions/associated with AudioStation 3 and 32
U	Vpop3 Mail Server	vpop3.exe	Mail server from Paul Smith Computer Services. Runs in system tray to collect mail. Can be run from a shortcut and if it isn't running then it won't get your email!
U	vptray	vptray.exe	System Tray icon for Norton Anti-Virus Corporate Edition. Gives access to the options available and may not be required. Some users may have problems - refer here
Y	Vrmon	vrmonnt.exe	HAURI Anti-Virus
Y	VrSchedule	Vrres.exe	HAURI Anti-Virus
Y	VS.VSN		Part of eSafe antivirus "SmartScan" - alerts the user if files have been changed/added
X	vscanner	spooll32.exe	Added by the OPTIXPRO.10 TROJAN!
N	VsEcomrEXE	VSECOMR.EXE	From McAfee VirusScan up to version 4.x. This executable is responsible for the periodic "update" prompts
Y	Vshwin32EXE	VSHWIN32.EXE	From McAfee VirusScan up to version 4.x and Dr Solomon's VirusScan. Communicates between VSSTAT.EXE and the VShield System Scan module. Can be started automatically or available via Start -> Programs
N	VSN	VSN.exe	Software to share photographs across the internet
Y	VSOCheckTask	MCMNHDLR.EXE	Part of McAfee's SecurityCenter and Virusscan Online. Must be enabled for scanning to work
N	vspdfprsrv.exe	vspdfprsrv.exe	Visage PDF Printer
Y	VsStatEXE	VSSTAT.EXE	From McAfee VirusScan up to version 4.x and Dr Solomon's VirusScan. Communicates between VSSTAT.EXE and the VShield System Scan module. Can be started automatically or available via Start -> Programs
N	vTPass	vtpassld.exe	Part of vTrails - a live media delivery solution. vTPass is the driver enabling the system to work. If unavailable via Start -> Programs, create your own shortcut for the "vtpass.exe" file
U	VTPreset	VTPreset.exe	Savage Pro S3 graphics software
U	VTTimer	VTTimer.exe	Driver file for the on-board VIA/S3G KM400/KN400 graphics which enables TV in/out communication
N	vTunerStartUp	vTuner.exe	vTuner - "an easy way to find and listen to radio and TV broadcasts over the Internet"
X	VVSN	VVSN.exe	SaveNow adware