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| MDAC_RUNONCE (runonce.exe) | MDAC Run Once Wrapper. This is required fo Microsoft Data Access Components. Although it should only 'run once', it actually runs once per session and is therefore required by MDAC. !Needed! |
| MediaRing Talk (mrtalk.exe) | Media Ring Talk, voice recognition software, takes a lot of resources, can be run manually for more information-> http://dl.mediaring.com/scripts/ad/?ad=corporate&url=http://www.mediaring.com/products/products.html |
| Memturbo | This is a program used for freeing up memory. It is shareware and can significantly improve performance. |
| MGAVRTCL.EXE (mgavrtcl.exe) | MGAVRTCL.EXE is part of the Mcafee's anti-virus software that stays in memory(TSR) to protect you from viruses. It also creates a System Tray icon that looks like a shield so you can access the menu options. Needed for most users. |
| Microangelo Desktop | Quick access to MicroAngelo 5.0. Not required - can be run manually via Start -> Programs. |
| Microsoft Critical Update | Detects and installs critical updates from the Microsoft site. Most users prefer to install these manually. |
| Microsoft Find Fast (findfast.exe) | Utility for Microsoft Office. It adds an extra search engine in the operating system. Not required in startup. |
| Microsoft Greetings Reminders | Reminder of special events like birthdays. Not required in startup. |
| Microsoft Office Shortcut Bar | Alternative shortcuts to the Start -> Programs way of running applications installed as part of Microsoft Office. Some people prefer it but a better way is to create Desktop Shortcuts if you want access these programs quickly. |
| Microsoft Office Startup | Utility for Microsoft Office (Some users report that unchecking this item can cause difficulty. Bear this in mind if it is removed and performance is degraded.) Not required in startup. |
| Microsoft Sidewinder Game Controller Software | Pre-loads profiles for games. Not needed - can be run manually via Start -> Programs. |
| Microsoft Webserver | Personal web server program which enables you to create and host a web server from your computer. |
| Microsoft Works Calendar Reminders | Reminder of special events like birthdays. Not required in startup. |
| Microsoft Works update Detection | Detects and installs updates from the Microsoft site. Most users prefer to install these manually. |
| MINIFERT.EXE | Part of Backweb. Not required |
| Minilog (Minilog.exe) | This activates ZoneAlarm's logging module.Minilog is part of ZoneAlarm, and does the logging of intruders to the log file. Needed! |
| Mirabilis ICQ | If connected to the internet, automatically runs up ICQ. ICQ can be started from Start -> Programs. Not required in startup. |
| Mixghost | This is management software for Altec Lansing speakers. If a change is needed, the user can launch it from the Start menu. |
| mmtray | Places a Music Box Jukebox icon in the system tray. The program works fine without it. |
| MoneyAgent (money express.exe) | Utility of Microsoft Money. Not required in startup. |
| MotiveMonitor (motmon.exe) | Watches for errors and attempts to assist in resolution through the internet and email. Not required |
| Mount Safe & Sound | From McAfee VirusScan version 5.x. Creates back-up sets of critical files in a separate area of a hard drive. Not required in startup. |
| MSMSGS (msmsgs.exe) | MSN instant messanger that starts automatically at startup. Can be started manually. Not required in startup. |
| MSN Messenger | MSN Messenger utility starts up automatically every time you start Windows. If you don't use MSN Messenger. Can be started manually. Not required in startup. |
| MSNQuickView | A Microsoft Network Toolbar that launches at startup. Not Required |
| Mstask see Scheduling Agent | Can be setup to run several applications at specified times, ie; defrag, scandisk, etc. These applications can be started manually It's your choice |
| NAV defalert | Norton Anti-Virus Definitions Alert. Warns you if virus definitions are out of date. You should update definitions on at least a weekly basis anyway if you use the internet regularly. Leave it if you think you might forget. |
| Nav_setup (nav_se~1.exe) | It's a software from mcafee that is partially installed or someone cancelled the installation process. |
| Ndetect | If connected to the internet, automatically runs up ICQ. ICQ can be started from Start -> Programs. Not required in startup. |
| NeoPlanet (neo.exe) | Starts Neoplanet automatically when in the startup and creates a system tray icon that you can access it's options. NeoPlanet, Inc. connects companies with their customers through dynamic desktop software, integrated with versatile, customer-interacting infrastructure. |
| NeroCheck.exe | Associated with the Nero CD writting software, by Ahead Software. Searches for driver conflicts, generally not required |
| Netsonic (webmain.exe) | An Internet accelerator program thats speeds Web surfing by using its proprietary cache technology to store all of the main text and graphical elements of a Web page. It creates an system tray icon that you can access Netsonic's Option menu. Not Required Can be started manually. |
| Netsonic Pro (webmain.exe) | An Internet accelerator program thats speeds Web surfing by using its proprietary cache technology to store all of the main text and graphical elements of a Web page. It creates an system tray icon that you can access Netsonic's Option menu. Not Required Can be started manually. |
| Netword Agent (nwant33.exe) | An interesting browser utility that allows you to navigate by typing a single word or phrase (a "NetWord") related to what you're looking for into your browser's location field.It also put an icon in system tray icon that is a circle with the letter N in the center to access the menu faster. Can be run manually ->Start->Programs->Netword Agent Not required |
| NetworkSetup (Dlink.exe) | A program that launches a system Tray icon that is a big letter "D" that enable you that access the following menus.1 Our Homepage 2.Update Notification 3.Warranty Registration 4.Contact Support. Not required in startup. Can be run manually. |
| Netzero (nzstart.exe) | Starts the Netzero free isp software at bootup. Can be run manually. Not Required. |
| Netzip smart downloader | This programs lets you adds Pause, Resume, and Reconnect to your downloads. Not needed. Can be run manually. |
| NomdCheck | Same has QuickenSeMessage an option Not required |
| Norton AutoProtect | This is Norton's real-time scanner for viruses. It scans your computer in the event an email with a contaminated attachment is found. |
| Norton Crashguard Monitor | Program wich experienced some difficultie with Windows ME, and Norton removed it from SystemWorks 2001. Not required in startup. |
| Norton Email Protect | This is a feature which sets up a proxy server to isolate the main system from email-borne viruses. If this feature is not desired, it is recommended that it be turned of in the programs control panel under Options|E-Mail Protection. When it is inactivated incoming email is still scanned as it is saved to your hard disk, but no proxy server is involved as an additional layer of protection. |
| Norton System Doctor | A Norton program utility. This can be started manually. Not required in startup. |
| NovastorSchedulerd | NovaStor NovaBACKUP Scheduler back-up utility.If you don't have regularly scheduled back-ups you can run it manually.Not required |
| NPROTECT | Norton Protected Recycle Bin from Norton Utilities. Adds an extra layer of safety before you remove deleted files from the Recycled Bin. Its your choice |
| NvCpl.exe | Nvidia display properties extension. Generally not required, will start back up when you open the Advanced Properties in Display Properties. |
| NVSvc.exe ( Nvidia file ) | Nvidia Driver Helper Service, not sure what it does, but consumes memory. Set it to Manual or Disable it in XPs Services and disable it in Windows 98/Startup. This service is often responsible for various glitches, from significant shutdown delays to excessive memory usage. |
| NvMcTray.exe | Nvidia media center library for the media center software. Displays the system tray icon, is not required. |
| nwiz.exe | For NVidia's Nview features. Disable this, it will at times use 100% of your resources. |
| oadaemon (oadaemon.exe) [oadaemon] | The oadaemon.exe program is a background process that establishes connection with the C3-1000 device, it's other function is to watch general status of device and for scanner button presses. So oadaemon.exe must be running in the background to do printing because the oadaemon program establish the connection to the C3-1000. !Needed! |
| OEMCLEANUP (oem_reset.exe) | Resets OEM installation settings at bootup. Not required unless you're new to PC's. |
| Office Startup (osa.exe) | Speeds up launching of office programs Not required |
| Onflow (unistall onflow.exe) | This program clears the onflow player from your system.Onflow is a Internet company that offers a online advertising program.This software comes with Gator software Not required http://www.onflow.com/support/index.php |
| Operator | Media Pilot operator, in Win.ini. Locks port open Not required |
| Pagekeeper Jobs | PageKeeper Jobs is a separate PageKeeper program that handles the analysis of new documents and keeps track of the location and content of current documents in PageKeeper. Pagekeepers comes bundled with scanners such has HP, Microtek, etc. Not required in startup. |
| Password Pal (passpal.exe) | Password Pal runs as a tray icon on the Windows taskbar that stores your passwords and saves them in encrypted format on your computer. Not required in startup. |
| PCHealth (pchschd.exe) | This is a part of Windows Millennium which provides Restore functionality. !NEEDED! |
| PCTVOICE (pctvoice.exe) | The program PCTVoice is used by the modem to interface with your computer and also used for some V.80 functions for Video Conferencing. Not required in startup |
| Pe2ckfnt SE (chkfont.exe) | "Chkfont.exe" is used to check whether the fonts are installed properly on your computer or not.This utility comes from Ulead Photo Express 2 SE software.If you don't want to execute it,you can remove it in the startup menu. Not required |
| Photo Express Calender Checker SE | If you create multiple Weekly/Monthly/Yearly calendars to use as your wallpaper, Photo Express will replace the wallpaper automatically. Photo Express 2.0 has a calendar checker which checks the date on your system and updates your wallpaper accordingly. Not required. |
| PiDunHk (pidunhk.exe) | Launches a Orb icon from Prodigy Internet on the System Tray icon to access the various menus. Not required in startup. Can be run manually.For more information->http://www.prodigy.com/pcom/prodigy_internet/pi_index.html |
| PiStartup (pistartup.exe) | Launches the Prodigy Internet enrollment Connection Wizard in order to create a Internet account. Not required. Can be run manually in Start->Programs->Prodigy Internet.For more information->http://www.prodigy.com/pcom/prodigy_internet/pi_index.html |
| Pointer (point32.exe) | This is mouse utilities, from Microsoft and is required for the wheel to work with full functionality. |
| Power Meter | This is a Dell-installed monitor for battery strength and AC power source for batteries. It can be manually launched when it is needed. |
| Power Panel plus (PanPlus.exe) [Panplus] | PowerPanel PlusT software is included with CyberPower's Power99 and Power2000 models. This exclusive software allows full control and monitoring of your UPS to provide ultimate protection for your computer system, components, peripherals and most importantly, your data.During a power failure the system automatically saves and closes open files within the battery backup time and safely powers down your computer.Required. For more information |
| Power Reg Scheduler | Displays reminders to register software. Not required |
| PowerDVD (powerdvd.exe) [powerdvd] | This startup up Cyberlink's Powerdvd software and creates a system tray icon. Powerdvd will open automatically when the user inserts a DVD movie. Not required in the startup. Can be opened manually. For more information |
| Powerpanel (powpanel.exe) [Powpanel] | This program comes with the cyberpower's UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) and it's only required if the customer wants the automatic shutdown feature. Required For more information |
| pp5300USB | A Paperport software that monitors the status of a Visioneer OneTouch 5300. Not needed Can be run manually |
| Primax 3D Mouse | For scroll mouse (you do not need this if you don't have a scroll mouse) Its your choice |
| Promon.exe (promon.exe) | Intel Pro100 + network card icon in the system tray by the clock. These tools typically display the LEDs on the NIC, and information about the link status, duplex mode, etc. None of the functionality of such agents is necessary required. |
| Prpcui | This is a Dell-installed program which relates to Intel's Speed-Step. It provides an easy way to disable speed step. Its icon can be removed from the taskbar in the Preferences settings. |
| Ptsnoop.exe | This is a modem driver used by several software modems to monitor the COM port. Its functions become active when the modem is in use. |
| Q shlf|Quick Shelf (encicons.exe) [qshlfed] | Launches an icon on the system tray that looks like a dictionary that enable you to open Encarta world Dictionary. http://www.microsoft.com/catalog/display.asp?subid=22&site=10471&x=26&y=3 |
| Qagent | The Quicken program is controlled by a separate utility program called the Quicken Download Manager (also known as Qagent). When the Quicken Download Manager option is enabled, background downloading takes advantage of unused bandwidth to download current financial information anytime your computer is connected to the Internet. Not required |
| QBCD autorun | To run Quick Books CD, Not required |
| QD FastAndSafe | Automatically runs Fast & Safe clean-up from Norton/Quarterdeck Cleansweep. Deletes safe to remove files such as Temporary Internet Files (cache). Recommended you run it manually. Not required |
| QuickenSEMessage | Quicken option , Not required |
| QuickShelf 99 | Places an icon in the system tray for launching Microsoft Bookshelf. Use the Start menu or a shortcut instead. |
| RamBooster (Rambooster.exe) | RamBooster is a free program that frees up Ram. This is done by forcing Windows to remove all the data that is not currently needed from the memory. Not required in startup. Can be run manually. For more information http://www.sci.fi/~borg/rambooster/index.html |
| Rave 2 (rave.exe) | Rave 2 is a Windows application that allows you to talk (just like a telephone conversation) to your ICQ contacts, or to any other person at a fixed IP or domain name address. It creates a system tray icon that you can access the menu options. Not required. Can be started manually |
| Real Jukebox Systray | This is the Jukebox counterpart to Real Player. It makes no discernible difference if it is not running. |
| RealTray (realplay.exe) | A similar program to Real Jukebox Systray for RealPlayer v7. Not required |
| Refresh | Part of Iomega Zip Drive, Not required |
| Register Drop Handler | A Program that works with Still Image monitor software for USB Cameras andScanners. It's a drag & drop utility for imaging devices. |
| Register MediaRing Talk (register.exe) | If you don't want to register MediaRing and be reminded about it every bootup disable it. |
| Regtrk | This is Norton's Registry Tracker. Leave it checked if you want it to monitor changes in the Registry. |
| Reminder (reminder.exe) | Money Express in Microsoft Money reminds you about upcoming bills and allows you to quickly enter payments into Money without opening the program and accessing the appropriate account. To turn this feature on or off, open the Tools menu and select Options. Click the Bills and Deposits tab in the new window. At the top of this window, check or uncheck the box next to Use Money Express. Not required at Startup. |
| Reminder-cpqXXXXX (remind32.exe) | Compaq printer Registration, Not required |
| RFTray | Reality Fusion GameCam Video Interaction Technology Software that comes with the Logitech QuickCam PC Video Camera and other Usb Cameras. It is only a icon that appears on your system tray Not requiredCan started manually. |
| Ring Central Fax | Only needed if customer wants PC to answer faxes automatically. It's your choice. |
| rnaapp | Used in Dial Up Networking. It loads when you initiate a connection. There is no particular reason to have it load at startup. |
| run= | Multiple run= in the startup. Usual symptoms include system not shutting down or rebooting, and system very slow on boot and while operating. Deleting file does nothing, removed checkmarks from startup simply doubles the number of entries (30+) in startup that refer to msdos98.exe. |
| run=hpfsched | This program pops up a reminder to register a new HP printer or scanner. It is not required |