| Name | Status | Filename | Description |
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| Profile | X | Profile.vbs | Added by the WHITEHO or TRAPPY VIRUSES! |
| prxtect | X | prxtect.exe | "Prutect" malware from e2Give - attempts to tamper with a number of anti spyware applications, like Ad-Aware and SpyBot S&D. - NOTE: has been seen using alternative file names like prdtect.exe, prmtect.exe and so forth! |
| PaperQuote System Tray Icon | N | PQTRAY.EXE | PaperQuote is a "wallpaper" changer with daily quotes that are either for inspiration or motivation |
| PasteLister | N | plister.exe | PasteLister - clipboard extender. Start manually when required |
| PK Services | X | pksvc.exe | Added by the W32/FORBOT-BW WORM! |
| Personal Firwall | X | ptmedsrv.exe | Added by the SDBOT.XY WORM! |
| Password Tracker Deluxe | U | PwTrkr.exe | Related to Password_Tracker_Deluxe stores passwords and usernames neatly and securely (encrypted) on your computer. Note: Located in C:\Program Files\Password Tracker Deluxe\ |
| PlaxoUpdate | U | InstallStub.exe | Installstub.exe is is Plaxo's core executable program, which is used to check for new or updated information from the Plaxo Network. This program also interacts with Outlook. |
| PDirect | N | PDirect.exe | IBM Presentation Director software |
| PcCtlCom | Y | Pcctlcom.exe | Trend Micro PC-cillin Internet Security |
| profiler | X | prof.exe | Added by the TROJ/ZAPCHAS-G WORM! |
| Panda Scheduler | U | pavsched.exe | Panda Antivirus scan scheduler. Required if this is your virus scanner program and you have scans scheduled on a regular basis. I recommend that you scan manually so you don't need this but if you tend to forget then leave it
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| Pwruplogin | ? | pulogin.exe | ?? |
| PowerDVD | N | PowerDVD.exe | Launches Cyberlink's PowerDVD software and creates a system tray icon. If enabled, PowerDVD will open automatically when a DVD movie is inserted. Launch manually |
| Pixelpwr32 | X | Pixelpwr32.exe | Added by the GEMA TROJAN! |
| PowerProfile | X | mfcp30.exe | Added by the RINDAS-A TROJAN! |
| PPK Setup(Server) | U | SEServe.exe | Programmable Power Key on Sony Vaio laptops. "Using the Programmable Power Key (PPK) button, collect your e-mail automatically with one key stroke. You can also program your PPK to turn on your SuperSlim Notebook at a predetermined time and perform simple tasks - completely unattended" |
| psaload32 | X | psaload32.exe | Added by the W32/Rbot-ADL or W32/Rbot-ANW WORM! |
| PINotify | U | PINotify.exe | Related to Property_Intellect from Wild Rabbit Software Ltd. Popular answer to all aspects of property management. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\Property Intellect 2.1\ |
| PGQL | X | pgql.exe | Added by the Troj/Bckdr-PQN TROJAN! Note: This worm\trojan is located in C:\Windows\System (Win9x/Me), C:\%WINDIR%\System32 (XP/WinNT/2K) The filename is random |
| PCHealth | N | pchschd.exe | This is a "scheduler" and does not turn off PC Health. For more information refer here |
| PowerPro | U | powerpro.exe | Part of the power professional program that loads the floating menu bar. Can be accessed from Start -> Programs, but I'd leave it alone if you use this program |
| PCDrProfiler | U | RunProfiler.exe | Related to RCProfiler part of PC Doctor software installed for some machines. Disabling or enabling it is down to your preference. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\Fujitsu Hardware Diagnostics Tool\ |
| PopupVanish | U | PopupVanish.exe | Pop-up blocker |
| Panda Antispam Server Service | U | PasSrv.exe | AntiSpam software, part of Panda Platinum Internet Security
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| Poet | | Poet.exe | Added by the DOEP.A VIRUS! |
| popsrv146 | X | popsrv146.exe | AproposMedia Adware |
| PrintScreen | N | UNWISE.EXE | Gadwin PrintScreen - utility to capture, print or save the current window |
| Protection | X | Protection.exe | Added by the W32/FEBELNECK-A WORM! |
| PeachtreePrefetcher.exe | U | PeachtreePrefetcher.exe | Related to Peach_Tree_Accounting Note: Located in \%Program Files%\SAGESO~1\Peachtree\ |
| Post-it® Software Notes | U | psn.exe | Related to Post-it from 3M. Easy way to post notes. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\3M\PSNotes\ |
| Philips Intelligent Agent | U | Philips,Intelligent,Agent.exe | Related to Intelligent_Agent from Philips. A tool which helps you to keep your Philips products to date. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\Philips Intelligent Agent\ |
| PSD Tools Channel | X | ChannelUp.exe | BuddyLinks adware |
| PopUpKiller | U | PopUpKiller.exe | PopUpKiller - pop-up killer |
| Prayer | U | PTW.EXE | Islamic Adhan program (call fpr daily prayers) |
| Popup Blocker System326a Monitoring | X | PopUpBlocker6a.exe | Added by the RBOT.AUH WORM! |
| PrintMngr | X | system.exe | Added by an unidentified TROJAN! |
| PeqBL100 | X | PEQBL100.exe | Added by the W32.PEQ WORM! |
| psyBNC-2.1.4 Client Server | X | psyBNC215.exe | Added by a variant of the Rbot family of worms and IRC backdoor Trojans. Note: Located in \%WINDIR%\System32\ |
| Printer Spool | X | updater.exe | Added by a variant of the WIN32.RBOT WORM!
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| PC Alert III | U | alert.exe | MSI PC Alert III - allows you to view your system and cpu temperature, fan rpm and more. Only required if you overclock |
| Premeter | X | nrpr.exe | NetRatings software by Opistat . "OpiStat measures Internet usage anonymously and surveys participants according to their profiles and online habits". This software has been reported to get downloaded and installed automatically after a Grokster install. It anonymously collects your use of the Internet protocols (sites visited, Web pages, advertisements seen, electronic commerce, streaming). To be avoided! |
| PreloadApp | ? | hphprld.exe | HP PhotoSmart printers related - what does it do and is it required? |
| PsMFCard | U | PsMFCard.exe | Component of the Toshiba Controls. Provides power-saving functions for the PCMCIA slots. Through the Power Save Mode Properties dialogue, the user can select from 3 PCMCIA power options - On, Auto1 and Auto2. Disabling this item has no adverse effects, except disabling the ability to reduce power consumption by powering-down the PCMCIA slots when not in use |
| pskl | U | keyspy.exe | KeyboardLogger logs keystrokes and records the windows in which they were entered. If you didn't install it yourself remove it. |
| Photo RX640 | U | E_FATICAP.EXE | Related to Epson Status Monitor for Stylus CX5500 Series. Note: Located in \%WINDIR%\System32\spool\DRIVERS\W32X86\3\ |
| Pwrsave | U | Pwrsave.exe | Toshiba Power Saver utilities. Required on a laptop if you run of a battery and want to conserve power |
| Pag Windows Monitor | X | pag.exe | Troj/Agent-EOT Read the link, allows remote access |
| PopUp Buster+ | N | popupbuster.exe | PopUp Buster - free Pop-up blocker
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| PccPfw | Y | PccPfw.exe | Trend Micro PC-Cillin personal firewall |
| pnpsvc_lock | X | startsvs.exe | browser hijacker |
| PSof1 | X | PSof1.exe | PacerD_Media/Pacimedia.com adware installer |
| PSGuard | X | PSGuard.exe | Bogus spyware remover - also known as the SmitFraud alias FAKEALE-C TROJAN! |
| PowerReg SchedulerV3 | N | PowerReg,SchedulerV3.exe | PowerREGISTER from Leadertech. Registration reminder as used by Iomega, Hasbro & Microprose - amongst others |
| P2kAutostart | U | P2kAutostart.exe | Related to P2kCommander a filemanager application for Motorola p2k mobile phones. Note: Located in \%ROOT%\Documents and Settings\User\Desktop\P2kCommander-V3.3.0\ |
