| Statut | Nom de l'Autorun | Commande | Description |
| X | prunnet | prunnet.exe | Added by the DLOADR-BHN TROJAN! |
| X | Pruo | taee.exe | PurityScan adware |
| X | prutcct | prutcct.exe | Prutect malware from e2Give - attempts to shut down or tamper with a number of anti spyware applications, like Ad-Aware and SpyBot S&D. Note - has been seen using alternative file names like prttect.exe, prmtect.exe and so forth! |
| X | prutdct | prutdct.exe | Prutect malware from e2Give - attempts to shut down or tamper with a number of anti spyware applications, like Ad-Aware and SpyBot S&D. Note - has been seen using alternative file names like prttect.exe, prmtect.exe and so forth! |
| X | prutgct | prutgct.exe | Prutect malware from e2Give - attempts to shut down or tamper with a number of anti spyware applications, like Ad-Aware and SpyBot S&D. Note - has been seen using alternative file names like prttect.exe, prmtect.exe and so forth! |
| X | pruthct | pruthct.exe | Prutect malware from e2Give - attempts to shut down or tamper with a number of anti spyware applications, like Ad-Aware and SpyBot S&D. Note - has been seen using alternative file names like prttect.exe, prmtect.exe and so forth! |
| X | prutict | prutict.exe | Prutect malware from e2Give - attempts to shut down or tamper with a number of anti spyware applications, like Ad-Aware and SpyBot S&D. Note - has been seen using alternative file names like prttect.exe, prmtect.exe and so forth! |
| X | prutlct | prutlct.exe | Prutect malware from e2Give - attempts to shut down or tamper with a number of anti spyware applications, like Ad-Aware and SpyBot S&D. Note - has been seen using alternative file names like prttect.exe, prmtect.exe and so forth! |
| X | prutpct | prutpct.exe | Prutect malware from e2Give - attempts to shut down or tamper with a number of anti spyware applications, like Ad-Aware and SpyBot S&D. Note - has been seen using alternative file names like prttect.exe, prmtect.exe and so forth! |
| X | prutsct | prutsct.exe | Prutect malware from e2Give - attempts to shut down or tamper with a number of anti spyware applications, like Ad-Aware and SpyBot S&D. Note - has been seen using alternative file names like prttect.exe, prmtect.exe and so forth! |
| X | prvtect | prvtect.exe | Prutect malware from e2Give - attempts to shut down or tamper with a number of anti spyware applications, like Ad-Aware and SpyBot S&D. Note - has been seen using alternative file names like prttect.exe, prmtect.exe and so forth! |
| X | prxtect | prxtect.exe | Prutect malware from e2Give - attempts to shut down or tamper with a number of anti spyware applications, like Ad-Aware and SpyBot S&D. Note - has been seen using alternative file names like prttect.exe, prmtect.exe and so forth! |
| X | ps1 | ps1.exe | PacerD Media/Pacimedia.com adware |
| U | PS2 | ps2.exe | Multimedia Keyboard companion on HP computers. If this is prevented from starting, then some keyboard functionality will be lost. |
| X | psaload32 | psaload32.exe | Added by the RBOT-ADL WORM! |
| X | PSC main | sttool32.exe | Added by the OBFUSCATED.EV TROJAN! |
| X | PSCastor | PSCastor.exe | Added by the PSCASTOR TROJAN! |
| X | PSCMain | pscmain2.exe | Added by the OBFUSCATED.EV TROJAN! |
| X | PSD Tools Channel | ChannelUp.exe | BuddyLinks adware |
| U | PSDiagnosticM | PSDiagnosticM.exe | Diagnostic utility for the Linksys Wireless-G PrintServer |
| Y | PSDrvCheck | PSDrvCheck.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 |
| X | Psecurity | psecurity.exe | Personal Security rogue security software - not recommended, removal instructions here |
| X | PService | svcnow32.exe | Added by the SPYBOT-DJ TROJAN! |
| U | PSFree | PSFree.exe | Pop-Up Stopper Free 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 | PSGuard | PSGuard.exe | PSGuard rogue security software - not recommended |
| X | PSGuard spyware remover | PSGuard.exe | PSGuard rogue security software - not recommended |
| X | pshower | pshwr.exe | SafeSurfing adware variant |
| Y | PSIMSVC | PSIMSVC.exe | Part of Panda Antivirus and Internet Security |
| N | PSIWin2.3 Connection Server | Psconsv.exe | Allows connectivity between a PC and a Psion device. Access can be gained from the Desktop or Start -> Programs |
| U | pskl | keyspy.exe | KeyboardLogger keystroke logger/monitoring program - remove unless you installed it yourself! |
| X | PSLister | PSLister.exe | PurityScan C adware |
| U | PsMFCard | 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 |
| N | PsnLite | PsnLite.exe | Post-it® Software Notes Lite from 3M - now replaced by the more advanced Post-it® Digital Notes |
| N | PsnLite.exe | PsnLite.exe | Post-it® Software Notes Lite from 3M - now replaced by the more advanced Post-it® Digital Notes |
| Y | PSNotify | psnotify.exe | Pharos SignUp Vx - "PC reservation and management application that addresses the PC scheduling needs of public libraries and higher education labs and libraries" |
| X | PSof1 | PSof1.exe | PacerD Media/Pacimedia.com adware installer |
| X | PSoft1 | psoft1.exe | PacerD Media/Pacimedia.com adware installer |
| Y | PsPCCard | PsPCCard.EXE | Background Power Saving task found on Toshiba laptops and which handles turning Power Saving ON and OFF on any inserted PC Card (PCMCIA card). Only ever disable if you do not use any power saving or hibernation settings (ie: they are all OFF) |
| U | PspContr | pspcontr.exe | Driver/controller for the Philips SpeechMike 6174. As the Philips FreeSpeech application is no longer supported it can be disabled but the Mike can still be used for certain functions using this driver |
| ? | PspUsbCf | PspUsbCf.exe | ?? |
| N | PSPVideo9 | pspVideo9.exe | "PSP Video 9 is a free PSP video converter that converts video files, YouTube videos, movies and DVD's so you can play them on your PSP" |
| Y | PSQLLauncher | launcher.exe | Protector Suite and Protector Suite QL fingerprint recognition software from UPEK, Inc. As used by IBM/Lenovo (and possibly others) on some of their laptops |
| U | PsSound | PsSound.exe | On a Toshiba laptop. Operates your sound in one of 4 modes, off, on , on only with powerr, same as #3 but longer delay |
| U | pst | memaker2.exe | SpymodePCSpy surveillance software. Uninstall this software unless you put it there yourself |
| ? | PSTORES | PSTORES.EXE | Part of Windows Services Protected Storage? |
| U | PSwitch | ProxySwitcher.exe | "Proxy Switcher offers full featured connection management solution" as different internet connections often require completely different proxy server settings and it's a real pain to change them manually |
| X | psybnc server 3.1 | psybnc321.exe | Added by the RBOT.ENI BACKDOOR! |
| X | psyBNC-2.1.4 Client Server | psyBNC215.exe | Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM! |
| X | ptask | ptask.exe | Part of VirtualPCGuard, VirusGuardPlus and other members of the AVSystemCare family of rogue security software suites. See here for more examples |
| U | PTBSync | PTBSync.exe | PTBSync from ElmüSoft - a tool to synchronize your PC time with an an atomic clock via the internet |
| U | PTFB | PTFB.exe | Older, freeware version of the PTFB PRO (Push the Freakin' Button) utility from Technology Lighthouse - which "sits quietly in the system tray until a task comes up that it can help you with. It then springs to life taking care of repetitive tasks, eliminating workflow interruptions, restoring program preferences, responding to prompts and popups and so on" |
| U | PTFB Pro Launch App | PTFBStart.exe | Loads the main executable (PTFBPro.exe) for the PTFB PRO (Push the Freakin' Button) utility from Technology Lighthouse and exits. PTFB "sits quietly in the system tray until a task comes up that it can help you with. It then springs to life taking care of repetitive tasks, eliminating workflow interruptions, restoring program preferences, responding to prompts and popups and so on" |
| U | PTFBStart | PTFBStart.exe | Loads the main executable (PTFBPro.exe) for the PTFB PRO (Push the Freakin' Button) utility from Technology Lighthouse and exits. PTFB "sits quietly in the system tray until a task comes up that it can help you with. It then springs to life taking care of repetitive tasks, eliminating workflow interruptions, restoring program preferences, responding to prompts and popups and so on" |
| U | PTHOSTTR | PTHOSTTR.EXE | System Tray access to HP ProtectTools Security Manager - "can be configured to prevent unauthorized access using Smart Cards, TPM Embedded security chips, USB tokens and other security technologies" |
| ? | Ptipbmf | rundll32.exe ptipbmf.dll,SetWriteCacheMode | Installed with the miniport drivers for Promise hard drive controllers in both RAID and non-RAID installations. May be necessary in order to maintain preferences applied to the RAID array connected to the Promise controller |
| U | PtiuPbmd | Rundll32.exe ptipbm.dll, SetWriteBack | Installed with the miniport drivers for Promise hard drive controllers in both RAID and non-RAID installations. Tells the drivers that the connected Drives should use the "Write Back" Caching. You can disable this if you don't want to use "Write Back" Caching or if you have not connected any driver to your Promise Controller |
| X | PTRGMYGK | rundll32.exe ptmg1v.dll, DllRunMain | Added by an unidentified TROJAN, WORM or other malware! Note that rundll32.exe is a legitimate Microsoft file used to launch DLL file types and shouldn't be deleted |
| U | ptrun32 | ptrun32.exe | ParentTools surveillance software. Uninstall this software unless you put it there yourself |
| U | PTRUN32 | ptr32w.exe | ParentTools surveillance software. Uninstall this software unless you put it there yourself |
| N | Ptsnoop | Ptsnoop.exe | These descriptions I've come across - all valid as far as I can see :- (1) Program installed with some modems that monitors the COM ports for the modem driver. Not required from what I've read - may need a registry edit to get rid of it (2) Backdoor trojan virus that copies itself as PTSNOOP.EXE -see here for more info(3) Apparently the people who put it out claim it's a driver for a Voice modems (don't know who they are though - Ed) Note: If using AOL and you disable this you may lose your connection or lock up (4) Can also be an older Logitech scanner program. Remove from the Win.ini tab under Load='path'PTSNOOP and the System.ini tab under drivers='path'ptrtkr.drb. Can cause parallel port conflicts big time dragging system resources way down when a conflict exists (5) Allows audio monitoring of modem phone dialling tones and can be useful if you have connection problems (6) Karen Kenworthy's Snooper - "logs the start and stop time of all programs run under Windows" |
| X | PTSShell | PTSShell.exe | Added by the WINKO.AO WORM! |
| U | pttrun | pttrun.exe | Transmeta Crusoe processor related. Reduces application launch times and makes the computer "more responsive" |
| N | PtUDFApp | PtUDFApp.exe | Sony abCD program, included on the CD Xtreme install CD, used to format CD-RWs for packet writing (similar to DirectCD). Available via Start -> Programs. Note that you must add a /T switch to the command line to get it to load to the taskbar |
| U | PUAC v2.0.7 | Puac.exe | "Peter's Ultimate Alarm Clock" |
| U | Pubelle | Pubelle.exe | Pubelle - French popup blocker by Guillaume Ryder |
| X | Public Microsoft ODBC | ODBC32*.exe [* = random char] | Added by the MASLAN.D WORM! |
| X | Pujangga | KOMPTI.exe | Added by the PITKOM-A TROJAN! |
| U | pumcfgp | proxycfg.exe | "GuardWare iShield blocks pornographic images when you surf the Internet on your computer using a web browser" |
| N | Pure Networks Port Magic | PortAOL.exe | Pure Networks Port Magic, as available in the latest version of the AOL® 9.0 Optimized SE software; automatically configures most in-home Internet gateways, improving access and performance for applications such as instant messaging, online gaming, and streaming music and video. See here |
| U | PureText.exe | PureText.exe | PureText by Steve Miller. "Have you ever copied some text from a web page or a document and then wanted to paste it as simple text into another application without getting all the formatting from the original source? PureText makes this simple by adding a new Windows hot-key (default is WINDOWS+V) that allows you to paste text to any application without formatting" |
| U | Purgative | PURGATIVE100.EXE | AIM (AOL Instant Messenger) Ad Remover Using Active Memory Edits instead of a patch/crack |
| X | Purgatory | Purga.exe | Added by the PURGORY-B WORM! |
| U | Purge with Current Options | PURGEIE.EXE | PurgeIE from Assistance & Resources for Computing, Inc. - Internet Explorer browsing history cleaner |
| N | Push Client | pull.exe | Client software from Interwise that MS use for their webcasts |
| U | Push The Freakin' Button | PTFB.exe | Older, freeware version of the PTFB PRO (Push the Freakin' Button) utility from Technology Lighthouse - which "sits quietly in the system tray until a task comes up that it can help you with. It then springs to life taking care of repetitive tasks, eliminating workflow interruptions, restoring program preferences, responding to prompts and popups and so on" |
| N | PUSH6599 | PUSH6599.EXE | Scan button monitor for Relysis Episode MF6599 USB scanner as you can start scanning manually via the scanning software |
| X | pushbot | service52.exe | Added by a variant of the PUSHBOT WORM! A family of worms that spread using MSN Messenger |
| X | PutA!! | PutA!!.exe | Added by the OPASERV.L WORM! |
| X | PutAS! | PutA!!.com | Added by the OPASERV.Z WORM! |
| X | putil | [filename] | Added by the LDPINCH TROJAN! |
| U | PuXpMan2 | PuXpMan2.exe | System Tray access to the Ashampoo® PowerUp XP Platinum 2 tweaking utility from Ashampoo GmbH & Co. KG - which includes (amongst others) one-click tuning, multiple desktops, taskbar control center and an autostart manager |
| U | PV92TRAY | PV92Tray.exe | PCtel HSP V.92 modem configuration utility |
| X | pviever | Gay-Lesbian-Photo.exe | Added by the DELF-EYL TROJAN! |
| X | PVModule | pvmodule.exe | Adperform.com/Adoptim.com adware - located in %ProgramFiles%\PrintView and detected by Avira AntiVir antivirus as the AGENT.ALB TROJAN! NOTE - the 'real' PrintView installs in C:\CBR folder |
| N | PVR | PVR.exe | Pocket Voice Recorder - freeware sound recorder that records from microphone and any other input line available with your sound card |
| U | PVUnInst1 | PVUnInst1.exe | Privacy View - privacy software that ensures that all your private computer files, photos, documents, and websites remain secure from prying eyes |
| ? | PwdBank | PwdBank.exe | Related to the TrueSuite Access Manager fingerprint recognition utility available on some Toshiba laptops - based upon TrueSuiteM by AuthenTec. What does it do and is it required? |
| Y | pwmgr | pwmgr.exe | Part of Client Security Software for IBM\Lenovo notebooks - IBM® Client Security Password Manager "enables you to manage your sensitive and easy-to-forget login information, such as user IDs, passwords, and other personal information, with IBM Client Security. The IBM Client Security Password Manager stores all information through the IBM Security Chip so that your UVM user authentication policy controls access to your secure applications and Web sites." Can also be used with or without the Fingerprint Reader on select models |
| X | Pwr32ctr | Pwr32ctr.exe | Added by the GEMA TROJAN! |
| X | Pwr32ctrl | Pwr32ctrl.exe | Added by the GEMA TROJAN! |
| X | Pwr32mgt | Pwr32mgt.exe | Added by the GEMA TROJAN! |
| U | PWRESET | pwreset.exe | Related to the Avaya IP Softphone |
| N | PWRISOVM.EXE | PWRISOVM.EXE | PowerISO - a powerful CD/DVD image file processing tool |
| Y | PWRMGRTR | PWRMGRTR.DLL | Power Manager - background monitor module for IBM ThinkPad laptops. Leave it alone to ensure proper power management functions |
| U | pwrmonit | RunDll32 [path] pwrmonit.dll,StartPwrMonitor | Part of the Battery MaxiMiser and Power Management Features set for some IBM/Lenovo Thinkpad notebooks. This entry displays the battery gauge icon in the Taskbar (not the System Tray). Provides shortcuts to the proprietary power saving settings and to a battery information window |
| X | Pwroff | Pwroff.exe | Added by the GEMA TROJAN! |
| U | Pwrsave | Pwrsave.exe | Toshiba Power Saver utilities. Required on a laptop if you run of a battery and want to conserve power |
| ? | Pwruplogin | pulogin.exe | ?? |
| U | PwrUpManager | PuXpMan2.exe | System Tray access to the Ashampoo® PowerUp XP Platinum 2 tweaking utility from Ashampoo GmbH & Co. KG - which includes (amongst others) one-click tuning, multiple desktops, taskbar control center and an autostart manager |
| U | PwrUpSwDesk | SwitchDesk.exe | PowerUp SwitchDesk - virtual desktop manager which allows "you have the possibility to launch games, working and development applications, office and entertainment software on multiple desktops to bring order to your system". Part of Ashampoo® PowerUp XP Platinum 2 from Ashampoo GmbH & Co. KG |
